2024 May 8-10 Firearms & Militaria

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SOLD $140,000

1008 - (N) HIGH CONDITION EARLY 3-DIGIT COLT 1921A THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

1360 - (M) HOLLAND & HOLLAND OVER AND UNDER ROYAL DELUXE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

1393 - (C) AN OUTSTANDING, EXTREMELY SCARCE PARKER BROTHERS AAHE 28 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH 26” BARRELS.

1005 - (N) VETERAN ALL ORIGINAL GERMAN WWII MG-42 MACHINE GUN WITH REMNANTS OF ORIGINAL WHITE PAINT CAMOUFLAGE (CURIO & RELIC).

1211 - (A) OUTSTANDING, GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED, COLT 1862 POCKET POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER, EX. JOHN PARSONS AND DISPLAYED AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

1004 - (N) EXCEPTIONALLY DESIRABLE “GENUINE COMBAT USED” NAGOYA MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 100 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

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1001 - (N) HIGH CONDITION EARLY GROUP INDUSTRIES MODEL 1918A2 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE B.A.R. MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Group Industries Model: 1918 A2 Serial No. 225 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA Wonderful high condition specimen of the 1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle (B.A.R.). U.S. flaming bomb proof with date “2-54” near sight on barrel with “P” proof near the chamber. Features include smooth World War II style forend, carrying handle, bipod, muzzle, and 1st pattern gas regulator, as well as WWII style hard composite buttstock with “flip-up” buttplate. Four 20 round magazines are included. Top of receiver has standard Group Industries markings and serial number. The BAR was an important component of portable firepower within the American infantry squad during World War II. It was highly effective when engaging the enemy. NFA Electronic registry indicates, “BROWN, MICHAEL DBA GROUP INDUSTRIE” in the manufacturer’s block. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent smooth gray refinish upon remanufacture with extremely attractive wood, and composite furnishings. Bore is near excellent, shiny & bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a full-auto-only machine gun.

The Browning automatic rifle is one of the most popular machine guns out on the range, and this one will no doubt bring a lot of enjoyment to the new owner. These early serial range Group manufactured guns are especially nice! 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 2024-05-079. 18,000 - 25,000

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1002 - (N) WILSON REGISTERED SWEDISH CARL GUSTAF M/45 SUBMACHINE GUN WITH NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Wilson Arms Model: Swedish K M-45 Serial No. MB-004 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8.4” FFL Status: NFA Wilson Arms Co registered Carl Gustav M/45 Swedish K machine gun. By all accounts one of the very best pistol caliber machine guns for military and recreational use. This very popular model was manufactured with a detachable magazine housing, which enables this gun to use either the standard 36-round magazines or the 50-round “coffin” magazines. The innovative consignor of this gun had two (included) 9mm Suomi drum magazines, in web carrier, fitted to this gun which attach in the same manner as coffin magazines. Additionally, the following magazines and accessories are included with this lot: Thirty 36 round stick magazines, Seven “coffin” magazines in two leather carriers, three leather and one web slings, three plastic two-mag pouches, clip on mirror for training firers sight picture, and a zip-lock bag with “Movie Decorations”. Quite an amazing ensemble. The M-45 was developed during World War II, but final development and adoption was at the end of the war, hence, the end product was manufactured under peacetime conditions and is of the highest quality fit and finish. Full-automatic only operation with slotted receiver tube cut-out for bolt to be held to the rear as on the MP-40, side-folding wire-loop shoulder brace with rubber tubing to provide comfort to the firer much like the Madsen, and charging handle which doubles as a forward bolt lock in the manner of the Austen and other designs. Electronic NFA registry indicates “WILSON, JAMES DBA WILSON ARMS CO” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent smooth, dull blue refinish with Wilson serial number at the top of the receiver with address on right side forward of the magazine housing. Some loss of finish to gray patina on left side with handling marks. Wood is extremely fine with slight handling marks. Black rubber cheek protector on shoulder loop extremely fine. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a fully automatic only machine gun. The Swedish M/45 (Swedish K) was the standard sub machine gun for Sweden from 1945 to 1965, and it is much admired and sought after as a recreational machine gun here in the United States. Many Vietnam veterans encountered this gun for the first time while in military service and were (and are) much taken with its handling and shooting qualities. 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 2024-05-60.

22,000 - 30,000

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1003 - (N) VERY DESIRABLE GUIDE LAMP M3 “GREASE GUN” MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC) WITH S.C.R.C. SILENCER. Manufacturer: (G) ZZZ (S) Baxter Model: (G) M3 (S) MK-3 Serial No. (G) IRS-4742A (S) B1735 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .45 ACP Barrel Length: (G) 7” (S) 18” FFL Status: NFA Exceptionally clean and attractive M3 “Grease Gun” as manufactured by Guide Lamp for use during World War II with modern made S.C.R.C. suppressor and an original standard M3 grease gun barrel. No magazine present, but these are readily available. Typical “Guide” on left side of magazine housing with crossed cannons arsenal marking. Typical Guide Lamp drawing numbers on action housing “G.L. 0153432” and on underside of trigger guard “B-301456-4 / BGR-GL”. The M3 cocks when firer opens the ejection port cover, then actuates 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 WWII as a less costly, and more rapidly produced machine gun. Suppressor is marked “S.C.R.C. / Beltsville, TX. / # B-1735 / MK3 .45”. Electronic NFA registry indicates “UNKNOWN” as the manufacturer for the gun and “SOUTH CENTRAL RESEARCH CORP DBA SRC” for the suppressor. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent smooth gray refinish on gun showing some slight light pitting under the finish on the right side. IRS registration number is on both sides of the magazine housing. There is some slight loss of finish to bare metal on the right side high edge. Both standard barrel and silencer rifled bores are extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. The U.S. M3 Grease gun is a very highly sought collector’s item for both the WWII and shooting enthusiast. With added silencer and considering the condition, this is an especially attractive piece. THESE ARE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS AND REQUIRE BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THE GUN AND SUPPRESSOR EACH REQUIRE THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AND ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE. GUN WILL TRANSFER AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE JWK 2024-05-58 25,000 - 30,000

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1004 - (N) EXCEPTIONALLY DESIRABLE “GENUINE COMBAT USED” NAGOYA MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 100 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Japan Model: Type 100 Serial No. 2386 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 11” FFL Status: NFA One of the most sought of all Japanese machine gun models of World War II, this Type 100 manufactured by Nagoya Arsenal includes not only one of the most sought of all Japanese machine gun models of World War II, this Type 100 manufactured by Nagoya Arsenal includes not only an original magazine but also desirable provenance. Original registration May 3, 1946 with original Form 6 for importation stating it is a “souvenir of actual combat in the Pacific Theatre of Operations” is included with this lot. Also has the original August 20, 1946 US Treasury Dept. IRS form stating that the gun had been rendered “non-serviceable”. This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun, and has been legally reactivated and restored to a “live” gun by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA”, and is so marked on the underside of the magazine housing. Except for the restorative work incidental to reactivation this gun is in as brought back condition including having a U.S. G.I. M1 Carbine sling attached. Perhaps attached there by the Japanese. This cataloger has seen other original “as brought back” specimens where captured American slings, shoulder cords, and buttons were all put into service by Japanese forces. The Japanese were relatively late compared to other nations in discerning the usefulness of pistol caliber machine guns in close combat. This gun is the Type 100 model of 1944, and although fewer than 6000 were produced, it is by far the most produced of Japanese pistol caliber machine guns. These originally were issued only to “special” units, but eventually, by 1944, were seeing more widespread issue. Visible serial numbers on this gun are all matching throughout, including receiver, stock, bolt, bolt handle, buffer, and buffer retention latch. The barrel is the original barrel to the gun. Magazine has two original numbers (398, and 367). This has a steel buttplate and exhibits an unusually clear (best this cataloger has ever seen) detent latch cartouche on the left side of the stock. The action of this gun is smooth when operated by hand. Electronic NFA registry indicates “Nambu Arms Mfg Co” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Original Department of Treasury Importation and Registration paperwork. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine original finish, thinning in places with numerous areas of light pitting and brown patina. There is noticeable and interesting slight scorching on the wood immediately below the ejection port, and also some small areas of bare metal incidental to the reactivation work accomplished. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Wood furnishing are extremely fine with light bruises and handling marks. Magazine appears serviceable with slightly undersized floorplate, unquestionably original as brought back. Web sling is serviceable starting to fray at the sling swivels (actually a good indication). Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Japanese Type 100 machine guns are offered for sale VERY rarely as there are not many specimens in the National Firearms Act registry, and there is a rising interest in collecting Japanese machine guns, especially with modern ammunition now obtainable. All things considered, this specimen is among the best to come available in over 20 years, and a discerning, forward thinking collector no doubt will welcome the opportunity to add this one to their WWII 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 & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-003 30,000 - 40,000

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1005 - (N) VETERAN ALL ORIGINAL GERMAN WWII MG-42 MACHINE GUN WITH REMNANTS OF ORIGINAL WHITE PAINT CAMOUFLAGE (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Germany Model: MG42 Serial No. 1926i Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA This is an utterly fabulous find! An all-original Maget (cra) manufactured MG-42 machine gun marked “N.C.” (1944 mfg) with remnants of the original wartime applied camouflage paint remaining on various parts. One can discern white brushed on paint on the upper part and recessed areas of the handgrip, receiver, ejection port cover, and in the recessed areas of the buttstock, feed tray, shroud, bipod, as well as other areas.

It is well-documented that German forces engaged in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 applied white “snow” camouflage paint to their equipment, including firearms. Light brown camouflage was also used. Original WWII bolt is mis-matched. Barrel is unnumbered original “cra” marked and has a silver/white paint on the extension, as does the inside of the “bpr” marked top cover and its components. Buttstock clearly marked “hvg” over “44”. Anti-aircraft flip-up post present at rear sight. Original sling included as found with gun. Desirable original amnesty registration paperwork, actually two registration forms are also included with this lot. This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun, and has been legally reactivated to be a “live” gun by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA”, and is so marked on the underside of the receiver left of the ejection port. Electronic NFA registry indicates “GERMANY” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Original Amnesty Registration paperwork.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to original finish with vintage added paint as noted with blued finish otherwise thinning and turning either gray or brown patina. Buttstock does not have retrofitted reinforcement wire, and has a horizontal crack running the left side with other grain checks in evidence. Nice clear cartouche and never sanded nor messed with, happily. Nice reddish tinted grip panels are extremely fine and very attractive. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. What an utterly unique and marvelous opportunity to acquire an all-original WWII MG-42 with vintage camouflage paint and original amnesty paperwork 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 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-010. 50,000 - 70,000

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1006 - (N) QUALIFIED MFG AUTO-SEAR PACK MACHINE GUN IN HIGH CONDITION STEYR AUG HOST GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: (Gun) Steyr (Sear) Qualified Manufacturing Model: (Gun & Sear) AUG Serial No. 904SA642 Sear Serial No. A-231 Caliber/Bore: .223 Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: NFA Steyr-Daimler-Puch manufactured AUG host gun with Qualified Manufacturing auto-sear pack installed. Matching SN barrel and bolt with six plastic 30 round magazines and green muzzle cover are included with this lot. Green composite stock. Integral optical sight at top of receiver which doubles as a carrying handle. “Gun South” marking visible on right side of barrel. The Steyr AUG has been a highly successful and effective bullpup design and has been used by the military forces of several countries since production started in the late 1970s. These guns are compact, durable, accurate, and also versatile, as they are able to be readily converted to fire 9mm. The auto-sear pack guns are the most sought after as they can be moved from host gun to host gun. Electronic NFA registry indicates “PARKER, RICHARD DBA QUALIFIED MANUFACTURING” as the manufacturer.

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 near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. Just a great package for the 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. JWK 2024-05-128. 25,000 - 30,000

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1007 - (N) S&H ARMS HECKLER & KOCH REGISTERED AUTO SEAR MACHINE GUN IN HK MP5K MARKED HOST GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: (Gun) H&K (Sear) S & H Mfg. Co. Model: (Gun) MP5K (Sear) H&K Serial No. 21-13752 Sear Serial No. 1346 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: NFA

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S&H Arms registered Heckler & Koch auto sear in 3-position (“S” “E” “F”) configuration in H&K host gun, serial number 21-13752, manufactured in 1989 according to “IK” proof code on top of receiver. Also marked HK MP5K at forward top of receiver. Very compact “pistol” configuration with vertical forend and currently with sling swivel equipped cap at the rear of the receiver. Two 32-round and one 25-round curved magazines are included with this lot. Also included is a telescoping stock assembly. Electronic NFA registry indicates “S AND H ARMS IN OF OKLAHOMA” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent hard coat finish. 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. Really incredible amount of firepower packed into a small package. These H&K auto sears are exceptionally popular today due to their capability to be moved from host gun to host gun. Another great H & K. 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 2024-05-127. 30,000 - 40,000

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1008 - (N) HIGH CONDITION EARLY 3-DIGIT COLT 1921A THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1921 Serial No. 219 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Exceptionally high condition early Colt 1921 Thompson as originally manufactured without Cutts Compensator. Gordon Herigstad’s serial number listing of serial numbers & histories indicates it was first shipped to “Guaranty Trust Company, 60 Liberty Street, New York City, NY” and subsequently owned by “Jim Watson collection, Phoenix, Arizona 09/08”. Buttstock has been refinished judging by the different “sheen” compared to the other wood furnishings, but the original bluing really sets this early gun apart from other specimens. One original, early, no-patent dates, 20-round magazine is included with this lot. This gun retains its original 1921 internal parts and correctly “anchor” marked original buttstock.

Typical markings on receiver with visible serial numbers matching. Crisp clear lettering and sharp edges throughout. Electronic NFA registry indicates “THOMPSON” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent, fine, deep, lustrous blue original finish with some thinning to a gray patina at the top rear of the pistol grip, and at the forward edge of the actuator slot. Some loss of finish and gray/brown patina on the buttplate, and at the rear attachment point of the lower to the buttstock (not visible when stock is in place). Wood is exceptionally attractive with some very few and light handling marks. Bore is extremely fine to near excellent, shiny and bright, but there is a very slight ring barely discernable about 2” back from the muzzle. This in no way compromises the serviceability of the barrel, but needs to be disclosed as part of this detailed description. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Among the very best looking and certainly one of the highest condition, if not the highest condition, 3-digit Thompson machine guns this cataloger has ever 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 CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-070 40,000 - 50,000

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1009 - EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBERED THOMPSON MACHINE GUN 50 ROUND “L” DRUM MAGAZINE. High condition, matching numbered early original 50 round “L” drum for the Colt Model 1921 Thompson machine gun. Drum is marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP, NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A. PATENTED JULY 27 1920 DEC 7 1920 “NO 2072” on main body with matching numbered cover. Original nickel rotor inside. These early drums were contracted through John’s Machine and Stamping Works Company. According to Gordon Herigstad, the highest-numbered John’s ”L” drum is number 4184. Not very many, considering how many guns were manufactured that could accept them. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of drum is extremely fine original smooth blue finish with fine coverage, particularly on the cover. The body of the drum has some brown patina which is not particularly noticeable, and some loss or finish to a gray patina in places, especially at the high edges. One can see upon inspection of the interior that this drum was carried loaded, as there are rings from the cartridges very visible inside. These are a far scarcer drum to find than even the 100 round numbered drums. A fine drum for the discerning forward-thinking Thompson investor and collector. JWK 2024-05-107.

16,000 - 25,000

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1010 - (N) HIGH CONDITION COLT M16A1 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Colt Industries Model: M16A1 Serial No. 9547169 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 14 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA High condition Colt M16A1 machine gun in 9 million serial number range with three position selector in classic “triangular handguards” military appearance configuration. Chrome lined bore. No magazine present. Black web sling included. 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. Electronic NFA registry indicates “COLT” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original matte finish. Composite furnishings near excellent. This gun presents very well. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. An American classic ready to take to the range. 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 2024-05-077. 25,000 - 30,000

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1011 - (A) FABULOUS HIGH CONDITION ORIGINAL ARMY PURCHASED “LONG MODEL” COLT MODEL 1875 GATLING GUN ON ORIGINAL FIELD CARRIAGE IN DISPLAY CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Model 1875 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique This is absolutely one of the finest condition original Gatling guns offered for public auction in the last 25 years. It is one of 44 “Long” Gatling guns purchased by the U.S. Army. Serial number 130 on right side of the frame, assembly numbers “34” matching on all the original bolts and barrels, and numbered “47” at top front of frame. This cataloger removed and examined each bolt, and each bolt matched its respective barrel, and each bears the same assembly number “34”. This is a ten-barrel Gatling gun on its original “N.J.” marked wood carriage with original furnishings including original iron-bound wheels, no ammunition boxes present. Original brass plate on top of the gun reads “GATLING’S BATTERY GUN / MADE BY COLT’S / PT. FIRE ARMS / MFG CO / HARTFORD, CONN. / U.S.A.” with patent dates. Original brass elevation screw and adjustment wheel. Five original gravity feed vertical magazines are included with this gun. Two small wedged pieces to chock the wheels and a wood and glass display enclosure are included with this gun. PROVENANCE: Presented to Lafayette College by William Simon, class of 1952, as indicated 18

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by display sign included with this gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with correct gray patina barrels, which were never blued. This cataloger examined each bore and all are near excellent, shiny and bright. It is just incredible to find a Gatling gun of this vintage in this condition. Wood is extremely fine, solid and serviceable with some cracks from age yet still presenting exceptionally well. Mechanics are extremely fine and smooth. This cataloger made many rotations incidental to removing and carefully examining each bolt. This gun is an amazing piece, and its originality and condition are especially impressive. A piece of history of in original configuration as it would have been in the 1870s.

Like the Gatling Custer unfortunately left behind and did not take to his engagement at the Little Big Horn. No telling if there will ever be a Gatling combining so many favorable elements offered for sale again. JWK 2024-05-078. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. 200,000 - 300,000

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1012 - (N) GERMAN WORLD WAR II ERMA EMP MACHINE GUN WITH ORIGINAL AMNESTY & STATE REGISTRATION PAPERWORK (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: ERMA Model: EMP Serial No. 21849 Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA Pre-World War 2 German EMP machine gun manufactured between 1931 and 1938. Primarily used as a police weapon in the pre-war years, a significant number of these made their way to Spain and saw use in the Spanish Civil War. Others were taken into German military service and quite a few were used by the Germans in their invasion of France in 1940. One can find photographs of German troops brandishing these. It is noteworthy that the French acquired a number of these from Spain prior to 1940, and there is no doubt that this model saw service in France in 1940 on both sides. These guns are instantly recognizable by their vertical wood foregrip, and the exceptional quality of fit and finish which was the standard of 1930’s German arms production. One original non-matching 30 round magazine is included with this lot. This is a select-fire machine gun with “E” (semi) and “D” (full-auto) indicated next to the selector switch on the right side. There are two safety provisions on this machine gun.

When the bolt is in the forward position a bolt-lock switch on the top of the receiver may be flipped upward to the “S” position. This locks the bolt forward so that even if the weapon is dropped, the bolt cannot move to the rear and potentially accidentally clear the back of the magazine and fire a round. The other safety is simply a slot in the back of the receiver where the bolt handle can be manipulated into, once drawn to the rear in the same manner later incorporated into the MP-40 machine gun. Visible numbers are matching including the receiver end cap, magazine housing, and bolt. Electronic NFA registry indicates “GERMANY” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent professionally restored lustrous rust blue finish completely consistent with original finish. Wood is extremely fine to near excellent with some light dings and handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This cataloger has fired this weapon at the range and it performed flawlessly! Very fast-firing and impressive piece indeed. A great example of the quality machine guns being produced in Germany during the interwar period and which found their way into combat during World War 2. 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. JWK 2024-05-016 14,000 - 24,000

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1013 - (N) FABULOUS WELL ACCESSORIZED MG 15 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Germany Model: MG15 Serial No. 45701 Caliber/Bore: 7.92mm Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: NFA This German MG-15 machine gun was manufactured in 1942 and looks every inch a combat used gun, and this cataloger has seen it running on the range. The handgrip assembly, barrel, barrel extension, and spare bolt are included with gun match in number, 23290. Bolt in gun is number 1787. Receiver and shroud are non-matching 45812. Receiver markings are, “MG 15 / Nr 45812-42 (actual gun serial number followed by year of manufacture) / FL45701 (This is the “Flieger Number” or Luftwaffe stock number for this model). There is also an attractive Luftwaffe eagle proofmark on the right side of the receiver with the following annotation, “JUA 11, 1942”. One original 75-round “awt 40” German saddle drum is included with this lot, as well as well as the original detachable leather covered clamp-on buttstock original front and rear sights, original repainted “ground-kit” shroud to adapt this gun for an MG-34 bipod (also included), and original German “music-stand” type tripod. Additional desirable accessories include an original wooden transit chest, Spare barrel, barrel extension, mainspring, drum retention latch, and firing pin extension.

Original Luftwaffe marked complete leather “gunner’s wallet” is also included which has two firing pin extensions, broken case extractor, two extractors, two firing pins, and one oiler. Electronic NFA Registry indicates “GERMANY” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Consignor states that this gun was purchased, “as brought back” from an American Legion post many years ago. Consignor bought some spare parts and installed them for shooting in order to keep the original internal parts in good condition. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original finish with some loss of black enamel painted finish on the shroud flaking away. Bakelite is extremely fine with a couple minor chips and bit of damage at the safety switch. Gray patina on the shoulder stock metal with original leather pads, the lower pad being flattened. None of this affects serviceability. Tripod has about 30% of its original paint remaining, otherwise turning a brown and gray patina. Modern web MG-3 AA tripod sling attached to the tripod. Wood transit chest retains much of its original green paint. Very clean interior fitted for spare parts and accessories. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt faces of both bolts are extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. This is an absolutely fabulous ensemble, both from the standpoint of being a WWII collector’s piece and as a recreational shooter’s dream. Fast-firing – rare tripod included - no need to worry about belts wearing out – ammunition readily available – Additional drums offered in other lots in this auction.

Plus the included accessories put this gun over the top. Please see other lots in this auction for additional saddle drum magazines and other desirable spare parts. 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. JWK 2024-05-137. 25,000 - 35,000

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1014 - LOT OF TWO GERMAN WWII MG-15 MACHINE GUN 75 ROUND SADDLE DRUM MAGAZINES (1 OF 4 SUCH LOTS IN THIS AUCTION).

Lot consists of two extremely fine condition German MG-15 machine gun 75 round saddle drum magazines. Both are “awt 40” marked. One has a web carrying handle and the other one has a leather handle.

Retention latches present on both. CONDITION: Extremely fine original black enamel finish. Good spring tension. 2024-05-138. 600 - 1,200

1015 - LOT OF GERMAN WW II MG-15 MACHINE GUN PARTS INCLUDING REAR HOUSING WITH BOLT, BARREL EXTENSION AND LEATHER BRASS CATCHING BAG. Lot consists of a nice grouping of German MG-15 parts. Includes rare original leather brass catching bag, complete rear housing assembly (#253) with bolt (#2022), rear barrel extension (#2293), and ejection port portion of the receiver with bag of small parts including two magazine latches, two lower magazine retention pieces, and some other small parts. CONDITION: Leather on brass catcher extremely fine and serviceable albeit a little dusty. Rear housing brown bakelite exhibits some brassing from having a shoulder stock on it in the past, but serviceable. Bolt is in good serviceable with internals and firing pin present. Barrel extension very clean and fine. Ejection port housing has some light surface corrosion inside, but this should clean up well.

Other parts are extremely fine. A very desirable grouping of parts and accessories for the owner, or future owner of an MG-15 which do not surface for sale very often. 2024-05-142. 800 - 1,200

1016 - LOT OF TWO GERMAN WWII MG-15 MACHINE GUN 75 ROUND SADDLE DRUM MAGAZINES WITH SPARE PARTS DRUM ALSO (2 OF 4 SUCH LOTS IN THIS AUCTION).

Lot consists of two extremely fine condition German MG-15 machine gun 75 round saddle drum magazines. One is “awt 40” marked, and the other “1941 dfb”. First has a web carrying handle and the other one has a leather handle. Retention latch present on “dfb” drum only.

Note these latches are not required for operation on the MG-15. Spare parts drum also included which has internal springs, follower, cover and magazine body “wa 41” with good web strap and small bag of aftermarket screws. No original screws present. CONDITION: Extremely fine original black enamel finish on “awt” Near excellent blued finish on “dfb”. Good spring tension. 2024-05-139. 600 - 1,200

1017 - LOT OF GERMAN WW II MG-15 MACHINE GUN PARTS WITH REAR HOUSING INCLUDING BOLT, MAINSPRING, AND BARREL EXTENSION. High condition complete German MG-15 rear housing assembly (#2293) with complete matching bolt including mainspring and firing pin. Rear barrel extension is mismatched (#1588), and (#2136). The last part in this lot is a stripped ejection port portion of the receiver.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original finish with particularly nice bakelite. Extremely fine black enamel finish remains on the receiver piece as well. Very desirable grouping of parts and accessories for the owner, or future owner of an MG-15. 2024-05-143. 500 - 1,200

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1018 - LOT OF TWO GERMAN WWII MG-15 MACHINE GUN 75 ROUND SADDLE DRUM MAGAZINES (3 OF 4 SUCH LOTS IN THIS AUCTION).

Lot consists of two extremely fine condition German MG-15 machine gun 75 round saddle drum magazines. One is “HASAG 40” marked and the other “wc 41”. Both have web carrying handles. Retention latches present on both. CONDITION: Extremely fine blued finish on “HASAG 40” and fine original black enamel finish on “wc41”. Good spring tension on both. 2024-05-140. 600 - 1,200

1019 - TWO MG-15 MACHINE GUN WATER COOLED JACKETS W/O BARRELS WITH CLAMP ON SHOULD BRACE AND CARRYING HANDLE ASSEMBLY. Lot consists of two fine condition well-made Romanian manufactured water jacket assemblies for the German MG-15 machine gun, and one clamp on shoulder brace to go on the MG-15, and a carrying handle for one of the water jackets. Original (not Nazi-marked) bipod on one of the jackets with leather retention strap. Late in WWII the German had more MG-15 machine guns than they had aircraft to emplace them into. Since there was always a need for more machine guns in a ground support role, the Germans (and Romanians) manufactured water-cooled jacket assemblies, which screwed right onto the MG-15 receivers in the place of the air-cooled shrouds. This provided for a longer sustained period of fire (something very useful in a defensive role). As a production shortcut, the shoulder brace was simplified to a non-hinged shoulder plate. A carrying handle that clamped onto the water jacket made it easier to move the gun about. No barrels are included with this lot, but IMA had many of them at one time, and they surface from time to time on the secondary collector’s market from time to time. One drain cover missing from one jacket as well as the cork, but the cork hardware is present. CONDITION: Fine original paint on one jacket flaking to a gray patina. Near excellent original green paint on the other jacket, which retains bipod and leather strap. Shoulder brace is fine with the leather in need of some restorative oil. Carrying handle near excellent. If you want to spend more time shooting your MG-15 at the range instead of letting it cool off, these are the parts you need.

JWK 2024-05-145. 500 - 1,000

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1020 - LOT OF TWO GERMAN WWII MG-15 MACHINE GUN 75 ROUND SADDLE DRUM MAGAZINES (4 OF 4 SUCH LOTS IN THIS AUCTION).

Lot consists of two fine condition German MG-15 machine gun 75 round saddle drum magazines. Both are “awt 40” marked. Both have web carrying handles. Retention latches present on both. CONDITION: Extremely fine original black enamel finish on one. The other is has fine amount of finish remaining with some flaked away, and a little soiling to the side. Good spring tension on both. 2024-05-141. 600 - 1,200

1021 - TWO GERMAN WW II MG-15 MACHINE GUN BARRELS WITH IMA REPORDUCTION “GROUND KIT” CLAMP ON SHROUD. Lot consists of two high condition German MG-15 machine gun barrels with Nazi dated “40” and “41” respectively. Also new in plastic bag as purchased IMA reproduction shroud which clamps on to MG-15 and allows use of included original MG-34 bipod to convert the MG-15 to a ground support role. Just the thing for a recreational MG-15 shooting enthusiast. These reproduction shrouds sold out a long time ago, and now are only available on the secondary market from time to time.

CONDITION: Barrels are near excellent original lustrous blue finish and near excellent bright bores. Reproduction shroud and “dqe” marked bipod are also near excellent. Cannot improve much on the condition of these pieces. JWK 2024-05-144. 1,000 - 1,500

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1022 - (N) MAGNIFICENT AND VERY SCARCE EARLY MP-40 MACHINE GUN WITH UNMODIFIED RECEIVER SLOT AND “HOOK TYPE” MATCHING BOLT (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Germany Model: MP40 Serial No. 7143 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 9 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA Very early and scarce variation of the iconic German MP-40 machine gun manufactured by ERMA with the receiver tube slot unmodified for the later sliding bolt lock. This is the among the earliest variations of the MP-40 with many MP-38 features such as the provision for attaching the muzzle cover at the front sight, slab-sided magazine housing with early checkered style magazine release, and most notably the original matching hook-type MP-38 style bolt. The receiver was manufactured by Mertzwerke (cos), with WaA44 proof and dated “40”, with ERMA final proofs. Front sight hood is “856” with Erma proof. Sight base is Erma proofed, barrel has no visible number and is Steyr “bnz” & “625” proofed, with original bakelite resting bar with casting number. Barrel nut is Erma with “900”. Rear sight is matching (143). Lower is Erma with simple “ayf” below “MP 40” on top of backcap with matching serial number (7143a) on the left side. Swing-out shoulder loop is matching Erma (143). Trigger frame is matching and even the trigger itself is marked “280”. The bolt is Erma and matching (7143 a) visible through charging handle slot. The grips are slightly ill-fitting. One “42” dated original 32-round magazine is included with this gun. Electronic NFA registry indicates “GERMANY” as the manufacturer.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent combination of original finish on the receiver, magazine housing, sling ring, lower assembly, and bolt with some scratches and loss of finish to gray patina at the high edges. The barrel nut has been refinished with a dull matte finish over some marks, and the hook on the barrel as well. The barrel has been polished and refinished with the original proofs still visible.

The lower center edge of the ejection port shows a loss of metal and some grinding with a spot of old tack weld ground down at the top and 11 o’clock part of the sling ring. All evidence indicates this gun was at one time deactivated by having a plugged barrel welded to the receiver and the bolt welded in the closed position. A top restorative specialist could improve the appearance if desired. Bore has strong shiny rifling getting a little dark in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. Bakelite furniture is extremely fine to near excellent. Magazine is a brown patina. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Finding a first year of production (17143rd) gun with an unaltered charging slot and original matching bolt is very uncommon. As it is this is a fine and very desirable specimen, and if someone were to acquire an early Erma barrel nut and do a bit of careful restorative work, this would be among the top desirable specimens in the collector community. 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. JWK 2024-05-116. 25,000 - 35,000

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1023 - (N) EARLY FLAT SIDE MAGAZINE HOUSING C.G. HAENEL MANUFACTURED “FXO” CODE “41” DATE MP-40 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Schmeisser (Germany) Model: MP-40 Serial No. 48 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA Desirable early “slab-sided” magazine housing MP-40 machine gun manufactured in 1941 by C.G. Haenel (fxo), as indicated by markings on the top rear of the lower receiver socket. The serial number of this assembly is on the left side of this socket, and matches the receiver number on the left side of the receiver tube. Haenel eagle over 37 proof visible on other parts as well as sub-contractor “cos” (Mertzwerke) on grip frame.

Visible numbers matching on sight hood, which is early MP-38 style with muzzle cap attachment hardware, barrel, barrel trunnion nut, flat magazine housing, rear sights, and lower assembly, including handgrip. The bolt is mismatched. Note this gun has the early partially checkered magazine release button. Desirable original amnesty registration paperwork is included with this lot. This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun, and has been legally reactivated to be a “live” gun by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA”, and is so marked on the receiver tube. Barrel resting bar and rivet not present, and no magazine is included with this lot. However, the original magazine pouch with three original magazines that came with this gun is being offered as a separate lot in this same auction. It is also noteworthy that this specimen was originally produced with a “hook-type” bolt as the cut-out for the later sliding bolt lock is in accordance German retrofit procedures. Electronic NFA registry indicates “Schmeisser (GE Germany)” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Original Amnesty Registration paperwork. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is an extremely fine combination of original finish and “touch-up” blue in areas where reactivation work removed weld. Overall a pleasing dull patina with blemish to the “MP-40” marking on the end cap and bare metal at the mouth of the chamber. Some thinning to the finish to a gray patina in places. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Bakelite furniture extremely fine to near excellent with some handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Finding an early MP-40 with desirable early features such as this is uncommon.

Having the actual original amnesty registration form only enhances the attractiveness of this lot, which exhibits a step in the transition from the MP-38 to MP-40 by Germany in the early days of WWII. A real historical 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 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-005 30,000 - 40,000

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1024 - (N) SUPERB HIGH CONDITION FOUR POSITION SELECTOR FACTORY ORIGINAL FIXED STOCK HK MP5 MACHINE GUN (UNRESTRICTED - FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Imported NFA Firearm Model: MP5A2 Serial No. C317531 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8.85” FFL Status: NFA Four position pictograph selector Heckler & Koch MP5 registered receiver machine gun manufactured in 1984 according to “IE” proof code on top of receiver. Marked “Made in W. Germany / HK Chantilly, Va” on right side of Magazine well, and “HK MP5” on top of receiver. This cataloger needs to emphasize the fact that this is a factory original MP5, not a remanufacture, or installed auto-sear gun. This specimen incorporates a fixed stock and horizontal forend. One original, “Made in Germany” magazine included. Electronic NFA registry indicates “IMPORTED NFA FIREARM” as the manufacturer. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (BATF) is in the process of removing restrictions on what they expect to be approximately 4,000 previously “Pre-86 dealer sample” restricted machine guns. This is one such gun. Imported guns which were designated as Pre-86 dealer samples that fall into the category of having been in the possession of Law Enforcement for a significant period of time are eligible to have their restrictions removed and become “Fully Transferable” to individuals. Manufacturer’s information such as “Imported NFA Firearm” is not being changed incidental to this process. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original black hard coat finish. Composite furnishings of buttstock and pistol grip also near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition of this fantastic 9 mm machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS UNRESTICTED - FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2024-05-063. 35,000 - 45,000

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1025 - (N) VERY DESIRABLE GM-FRIGIDAIRE MANUFACTURED .50 CALIBER M2 BROWNING MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: International Armored Group Model: M2 Serial No. 176876 Caliber/Bore: .50 BMG Barrel Length: 45” FFL Status: NFA This desirable M2 .50 caliber Browning machine gun was manufactured by the Frigidaire division of General Motors, Dayton, Ohio, and is so marked on the right sideplate along with “FAM” inspector marking. Charging handle and backplate handles are attractive black composite.

Electronic registry indicates, “INTERNATIONAL ARMORED GROUP” as the manufacturer. This was certainly the importer as Interarmco brought in quite a few guns after World War II. Morphy’s has requested correction to “FRIGIDAIRE DIV. GENERAL MOTORS”. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine original finish with some gray patina at the high edges with some thinning in places. Wood is extremely fine with some light handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine to near excellent. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. The Browning .50 caliber machine gun manufactured by General Motors are among the most desirable of their kind because they resonate with historical machine gun enthusiasts in addition to being a gun one can take to the range occasionally and enjoy. This is a great specimen of a true American military classic machine gun. Looking back through the .50 caliber Browning guns offered in the past, not many have been original GM Frigidaire. This is a real opportunity for the discerning and forward-thinking collector/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 CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-112. 50,000 - 75,000

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1026 - (N) HIGH CONDITION SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OWNED COLT 1921AC THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1921 Serial No. 6114 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10.5” FFL Status: NFA High condition Colt 1921 Thompson with Cutts Compensator (actually 1921AC model). Gordon Herigstad’s serial number listing of serial numbers & histories indicates “San Francisco, California Police Department shipped 5/23/29” and “Interstate Arms Corp, Billerica, Massachusetts 3/98”. This gun is marked “S.F.P.D.” on the left side upper immediately above the trigger guard. This gun retains its original 1921 internal parts and correctly “anchor” marked original buttstock. Typical markings on receiver with visible serial numbers matching. Crisp clear lettering and sharp edges throughout. One matte blue finish Bridgeport 50-round “L” drum, four 20-round lustrous blue finish magazines, and purple felt lined reproduction hard case. Electronic NFA registry indicates “COLT” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original deep lustrous blue finish thinning to a gray patina at the high edges with some very light scratches on the sides of the receiver, with some loss of finish at the stock attachment points and on the buttplate. Wood is extremely fine and attractive with some bruises and handling marks. Drum is extremely fine to near excellent matte finish. Stick magazines near excellent. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. A particularly handsome original finish Colt Thompson with San Franciso Police Department history. 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. JWK 2024-05-073. 36,000 - 50,000

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1027 - (N) COLT MODEL 1919 BAR MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1919 Serial No. C-100284 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA Highly sought after Colt commercial model 1919 Browning Automatic Rifle (essentially the Colt commercial version of the 1918 B.A.R). In fact most people would call this a 1918 B.A.R, as it fires only semi-auto and full auto. The receiver of this specimen was pretty significantly pitted at some point, and the barrel, and no doubt most, if not all, of the other parts have been replaced and/or refinished. No marks are discernable anywhere on the barrel. Top of receiver marking are faint, but still legible. No military proofmarks discernable. Added flash hider and bipod, and third model (best) adjustable gas regulator present. The specimen has the very desirable checkered wood forend and wood buttstock. This lot also includes an original U.S.G.I web sling, and original U.S.G.I. green canvas zippered carrying case. Four 20-round magazines are also included with this lot, one lustrous blue and the others parkerized finish. Electronic NFA registry indicates “COLT” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent professional high polish refinish over noticeable pitting on the receiver and other metal parts with the exception of the flash hider, bipod, gas regulator, and carrying handle. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp and smooth. This is a select-fire machine gun. The B.A.R. is one of the most fun, and distinctive machine guns to take to the range. This specimen is well set up for recreational shooting. 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. JWK 2024-05-30 22,000 - 32,000

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1028 - (N) ITALIAN WORLD WAR II BERETTA MODEL 38A MACHINE GUN WITH ACCESSORIES (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Beretta Model: 38A Serial No. K8367 Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: NFA The Beretta 38A saw service with the German as well as the Italian military during World War II. MP-40 production had ceased in 1944 in favor of the Sturmgewehr. When the Germans realized they still had a need and use for a pistol caliber machine gun, they absorbed existing Beretta 38A and 38/42 machine guns into their service as well as purchasing more newly assembled guns from Beretta. It is not uncommon for these guns to be devoid of manufacturer’s markings, as Beretta used the opportunity to assemble whatever parts they had leftover on hand into guns to sell to the Germans. This specimen has the Italian Royal Army “(Crown)/ RE” acceptance proof present on the left side of the barrel shroud collar. Visible numbers match on the receiver, barrel shroud, and buttstock. 3 olive drab 3-cell magazine pouches containing 3 magazines each, 1 spare barrel and barrel shroud, spare solid wood buttstock, a cleaning rod, a bag of spare small internal parts, and a rare original gray canvas sleeve for the 38A are included with this lot. NFA registry lists “ITALIAN BERETTA 9-MM” in the manufacturer block and “MP 38-42” in the model block. The model designation can be corrected upon paper transfer. CONDITION: Near excellent attractive lusterous blue refinish with markings showing very clearly.

Were is not for a slight plumb color on the hardened metal piece forward of the cocking handle, one might mistake this as original finish. Wood has some scattered handling marks and remains un-sanded with clear cartouche. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright with some light frosting. This cataloger can attest that the Beretta 38A is one of the most comfortable and fun to shoot machine guns of WW2. Comfortable, controllable, and select fire on demand depending upon which trigger you choose. This offering, with numerous magazines and accessories, coupled with the attractive appearance it presents, is one of the best ensembles we have ever offered of this model. Someone is going to be very fortunate to win 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 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2023-12-06 22,000 - 32,000

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1029 - (N) EARLIEST KNOWN SERIAL NUMBER 5 GERMAN WWI LMG 08/15 AIRCRAFT MAXIM MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Germany Model: LMG 08/15 Serial No. 5 Caliber/Bore: 7.92mm Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: NFA This is the most incredible find and opportunity for the advanced World War 1 German machine gun collector. Not only is this without a doubt one the earliest manufactured Maxim LMG 08/15 in the National Firearms Act Registry and available for private ownership in the United States, but it also retains its matching lock and many other of its original matching parts. The longtime owner of this gun added some standard yet top-condition standard 08/15 parts to this gun to enable it to be fired. This only enhances the desirability of this piece. The following parts are serial numbered “5” in this gun: Receiver, shroud, top cover, top cover retention latch, fusee cover, charging handle, and feed block (including the upper and lower feed arms, which are unmolested). The following parts are unnumbered: muzzle booster, original front and rear sights, drum hanger, cocking handle, and roller assembly (factory original, nonetheless). The following parts are mismatched: Pistol grip assembly, including trigger, buttstock assembly, and barrel. In short, with the exception of the barrel, everything which could be matching from the factory on this gun, is. An original 08/15 belt holding “drum” is included with this lot, as well as a fabricated steel stand and pedestal shaft fixture with a machined socket to match the 08/15 bipod knuckle. A corresponding fixture has been fabricated and attached to the original mounting point on the gun so that it can be displayed, or attached to a bipod, or tripod, and fired. A very clever and functional arrangement. This gun would have been one of the very first produced at the German State arsenal at Spandau in late 1916 after the German air service got a look at the “new” Maxim 08/15. Spandau went on the produce over 23,000 more of these aircraft LMG 08/15’s. Among the most notable differences from the standard ground 08/15, the Klingstrom device on the right side allowed the gun to be cocked and loaded with one hand, a critical need in the air. One can observe the holes at the front bottom of the receiver box of this gun where the synchronization apparatus would have been attached, but this accessory is not present. Non-vintage retention bolts and nuts at forward edge of top cover, and at bottom of shoulder stock (correct originals are readily obtainable). Electronic NFA registry indicates “GERMANY” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original blue finish with some thinning of the finish at the high edges, and gray patina where the synchronization apparatus was removed. Fusee cover finish is thinning to a pleasing gray/brown patina. Some brown patina starting to form on the perforated shroud and on the muzzle booster. Drum hanger is a uniform rough brown patina. Buttstock is extremely fine to near excellent. Pistol grip has worn checkering but otherwise is extremely fine. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Lock is extremely fine to near excellent. Drum is extremely fine, in original dark green paint. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. This cataloger has seen many Maxim guns and even had the pleasure to enjoy the hospitality of the collector who has more LMG 08/15’s than anybody else in the United States (and probably the world). None have been more impressive than this specimen offered here. Not just the low serial number, but condition, the matching numbered original parts, and the tasteful and thoughtful way in which it has been enabled to be fire recreationally from time to time, sets this gun into a class all its own. An outstanding opportunity for the advanced and forwardthinking collector/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 CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-027. 30,000 - 40,000

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1030 - (N) ATTRACTIVE GERMAN WORLD WAR 1 DWM MANUFACTURED MG-08 MAXIM MACHINE GUN WITH SLED MOUNT (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Form 2 Registration (Texas Arms) Model: MG-08 Serial No. 47420 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: NFA This Maxim was originally manufactured by DWM in 1918, and visible numbers match with the exception of one of the brush caps on the spade handle (#21), barrel (#08/29), un-numbered lock, and the sideplate is of American manufacture (numbered “47420” to match the rest of the gun).

Fusee cover is unnumbered and unmarked, which is correct for this vintage. No drain valve assembly at front of water jacket, and steam exhaust port has been fitted with a brass fitting capable of taking a Browning 1917A1 steam hose. Reproduction muzzle booster and muzzle flash shield present. Thumb pieces are not present on water fill cap. Desirable original sled mount (#3154) with reproduction top trunnion strap is included with this lot. Sled is missing the cover to the barrel retention box, and traverse lock and traverse lock stops. However, the frame of the traverse lock is present on the gun. The gun will sit fine on the sled for display and everything one needs to complete it can either be purchased or fabricated if need be. Electronic NFA registry indicates “FORM 2 REGISTRATION” as the manufacturer. “TEXAS ARMS” according to the consignor. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent matte gray refinish on all metal parts with repainted water jacket and sled. Wood spade handles are near excellent uncheckered replacements. Bore has shiny and bright rifling, lightly frosted in the grooves. Lock face is extremely fine. Gun mechanics are crisp and positive, and action moves smoothly when operated by hand. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Sled mount elevation gear operates smoothly. The Maxim MG-08 is one of the most recognizable weapons of World War I, and remained in service throughout the Weimar era, and in a rear security role with the Germans through the end of World War II. In recent years, there have been very successful conversions of the MG-08 to fire 7.62 Russian ammunition. This is quite a nice ensemble, especially considering the sled mount included. 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 2024-05-019 12,000 - 18,000

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1031 - (N) ORIGINAL GERMAN WWI RH. M & M.F. MANUFACTURED MG 08/15 MAXIM MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Germany Model: MG08/15 Serial No. 5212 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 28 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA This is a Rh. M. & M. F. (Rheinische Maschinen & Metallwaren Fabrik manufactured 1918 dated Maxim 08/15 machine gun. There were only about 7000 guns produced at this manufacturer, making it one of the rarest to encounter today. (D.W.M. manufactured the fewest 08/15s at about 2000).

The gun offered here retains its matching top cover, fusee cover, and charging handle. The barrel, feed block, lock, and buttstock are non-matching.

Lower arm of feed block has been broken off, as was typical when these were sold in the United States after WWI. Muzzle booster, bipod, water fill cap are all present. Original amnesty form is included with this gun. This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun, and it has been legally reactivated to be a “live” gun by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA”, and is so marked on the right side of the receiver at the bottom below the charging handle. Electronic NFA registry indicates “UNKNOWN” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Original Amnesty Registration paperwork.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine original blued finish turned a uniform brown patina. Buttstock is very solid and serviceable with typical dings and bruises. Barrel jacket is a uniform brown patina with light pitting. Original muzzle booster is a brown and gray patina, and original bipod a combination of original green painted finish with brown patina at the high edges. Bore is rifling is extremely fine, turning dark in the grooves. Lock is clean and serviceable with good spring tension. Mechanics are fine, action moves smoothly, with rails recoiling appropriately under fusee spring tension. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. The 08/15 Maxim was the German “light” machine gun of World War I and remained in service throughout the Weimar era of the 1920s and 1930s, eventually becoming a rear echelon weapon through the end of World War II. This is a classic WWI machine gun, not one that was retrofitted for post-WWI service. Finding an 08/15 by this manufacturer, with original booster, bipod, and the original amnesty registration form is quite an uncommon opportunity. 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. JWK 2024-05-014 6,000 - 10,000

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1032 - (N) CLEMENTS FIREARMS REGISTERED GERMAN WORLD WAR I MG-08 MAXIM MACHINE GUN WITH SLED MOUNT (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Clements Firearms LLC Model: 8 Serial No. CA05461 Caliber/Bore: 7.92mm Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA This Maxim was registered by Clements Firearms LLC and they incorporated the original manufacturer’s serial number into the number they registered this gun under. Interestingly, it appears that some unknown person in the past really wanted a “Spandau” marked MG-08, because the top cover, although having production date which could only be DWM, indicates, “Spandau”. The fusee cover is also marked “Spandau”, and dated 1916. Since this gun is a “remanufacture” and refinished in a gray matte finish, I will let the observer deduce and reach their own conclusions as to what the history of this gun might be. This all aside, the visible numbers match with the exception of the lock and barrel. Muzzle booster is missing the cone, however the body is present. Nice steam hose attachment fixture present. Fusee cover is unnumbered. No drain valve assembly at front of water jacket. Thumb pieces not present on water fill cap. Sled mount (#13855) with reproduction top trunnion strap is included with this lot. Sled has been rebuilt with some contemporary bolts and nuts, and is missing the traverse lock and traverse lock stops. However, the gun will sit fine on the sled for display and everything one needs to complete it can either be purchased of fabricated if need be. Maxim sled mounts in any state able to display a gun are in very high demand. Electronic NFA registry indicates “CLEMENTS FIREARMS LLC” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine matte gray refinish on all metal parts with some dings to the water jacket. Lower spade handle retention pin tip has been broken off, yet is still firmly serviceable. Upper spade handle retention pin is missing the leaf spring at the left tip, and again, is yet still firmly serviceable. Wood spade handles are fine with a crack running about 4” from the top down at the front of the left grip. And the left handle frame is bent slightly inward. This is not an uncommon problem, and can be remedied by a competent gunsmith. Bore has shiny and bright rifling, lightly frosted in the grooves. Lock (4636) is near excellent and exhibits both “C” and “B” suffixes. Gun mechanics are crisp and positive, and action moves smoothly when operated by hand. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Sled mount elevation gear operates smoothly. The Maxim MG-08 is one of the most recognizable weapons of World War I. In recent years there have been very successful conversions of the MG-08 to fire 7.62 Russian ammunition, and registered, fully transferable sideplates are in high demand, regardless of whether they are attached to guns or not. 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 2024-05-020 12,000 - 18,000

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1033 - (N) DESIRABLE VIETNAM ERA “T” PREFIX SMITH & WESSON MODEL 76 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 76 Serial No. T1201 Caliber/Bore: 9mm 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. Production started in 1967 and ran through 1974. Electronic NFA registry indicates, “SMITH AND WESSON”. 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 gray 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 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-040. 14,000 - 25,000

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1034 - (N) RARELY ENCOUNTERED AND VERY DESIRABLE CHINESE TYPE 50 (COPY OF PPSH-41) MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Russia Model: PPSH41 Serial No. 83833 Caliber/Bore: 7.62mm Barrel Length: 10.63” FFL Status: NFA This is a very seldom encountered Chinese Type 50 machine gun manufacture by “Arsenal 626” in 1952, making this piece almost certainly a veteran of the Korean War. The Chinese Type 50 is a very nearly exact copy of the Soviet Russian PPSh-41 machine gun, and parts, including the magazines, are interchangeable between the two. Sometimes the Chinese even went so far as to copy the Russian markings, but this is not the case here. This gun has wonderfully clear Chinese markings on the top of the shroud, forward of the trunnion. However, this gun was mistakenly originally registered as manufactured by “Russia”. Correction to “China” can be requested upon the next transfer if so desired. Bolt and lower assembly serial numbers match the receiver number. One 30-round Russian curved stick magazine is included with this lot. Desirable original amnesty registration paperwork is also included with this lot. This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun, and has been legally reactivated to be a “live” gun by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA”, and is so marked on the left side of the receiver below the rear sight. Electronic NFA registry indicates “RUSSIAN FEDERATION” as the manufacturer. This can be requested for correction upon transfer. PROVENANCE: Original Amnesty Registration paperwork. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to extremely fine original finish with touch-up blue applied in places over light pitting mostly on the top and sides of the receiver, with much of the metal parts turning a pleasing brown patina. Wood stock is of high quality, better than this cataloger has ever seen on any Russian PpSh gun, and if asked how to tell a Chinese gun from a Russian made PpSh, this cataloger would say, “The Chinese guns are better made and finished”. Chrome lined bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine.

Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Very few of these Chinese Type 50 machine guns surface for public sale. This specimen is a particularly fine and desirable one, considering the markings, condition, and provenance with original amnesty registration form included. They don’t get much 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 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-009 24,000 - 34,000

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1035 - (N) FINE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS (BSA) LEWIS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL ARMORED GROUP Model: 1914 Lewis Serial No. A541 Caliber/Bore: .303 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: NFA Very nice albeit refinished Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) Lewis Model 1914. This specimen includes an original BSA manufactured bipod mount, two spare barrels, aluminum radiator, and one spare cylinder and operating rod. Typical BSA markings on action cover somewhat softened incidental to refinishing, as are the model markings. Serial numbers are matching between forward half and receiver. Rear sight marked for .303 MK VII ammunition. Savage patent dates on rear buttplate. Caliber of bolt and barrel in gun verified as .303. Electronic NFA registry indicates “INTERNATIONAL ARMORED GROUP” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is an extremely fine old refinish thinning to gray patina at the high edges, with some softening to the markings and some light pitting and handling marks under the refinish. Still, this gun presents very well indeed, especially if one does not closely inspect it. Forward sling swivel is broken away, yet still serviceable. Wood has typical light dings and handling marks. Bore in gun has shiny lands with light pitting, and somewhat dark in the grooves. But not to worry as the two spare barrels are extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp and smooth. Spare cylinder tube and op rod appear to be in good serviceable condition, as does the spare radiator assembly. This is a full auto only machine gun. The Lewis machine gun was a preferred model light machine gun of World War I and is a popular recreational machine gun today. This is a very attractive 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. JWK 2024-05-32. 15,000 - 20,000

1036 - (N) SCARCE C.S.R.G. CHAUCHAT MODEL 1918 MACHINE GUN MANUFACTURED IN .30-06 FOR AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE DURING WWI (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: France Model: 1918 Serial No. A14446 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: NFA Very fine specimen of the French Chauchat Model 1918 machine gun in .30-06 as and marked “C.S.R.G.” (Chauchat, Sutter, Ribeyrolles and Gladiator). Numbers are matching between upper and lower receivers, and one original .30-06 magazine is included with this lot. Gladiator manufactured about 19,000 of this model between April and November of 1918 for American World War I forces. Americans were initially issued the 8m Lebel Model of 1915 upon their arrival in France, as they were also issued the French Hotchkiss Model 1914 in 8mm Lebel. This model was in the process of being replaced by the Browning Automatic Rifle late in 1918. Very few of these .30-06 Chauchat guns made it back to the United States, and these are a scarce item to find in any condition. Consignor states that this particular example runs very well. Electronic NFA registry indicates, “FRANCE” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine overall original finish with a uniform gray and brown patina. Wood furnishings are fine with some bruises and handling marks but still remain very strong and serviceable. Bore is in amazing condition for the model, near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Action moves smoothly and mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. This gun would fill a space normally vacant in WWI machine gun collections. A very viable collectors item from The Great War in a caliber still very common 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. JWK 2024-05-120. 14,000 - 18,000

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1037 - (N) FINE CONDITION SPECIMEN OF HISTORIC WORLD WAR I FRENCH CHAUCHAT MODEL 1915 MACHINE GUN WITH ORIGINAL WOOD MAGAZINE BOX (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Chauchat Model: 1915 Serial No. 226348 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: NFA Very fine specimen of the French Chauchat Model 1915 machine gun. Produced quickly, often using Lebel rifle barrels on hand, when the French realized they were behind on having automatic rifles, this model saw widespread use during World War I with not only the French but also with the American Expeditionary Force, initially in the French 8mm Lebel, as this specimen is, and later in .30-06 as the Model of 1918. Many were subsequently sold to Finland when the French updated their machine gun models. About 3100 of these guns in Finland were imported into the United States between 1959 – 62, hence many specimens seen in this country have markings as this one does. Most, if not all, of these imported guns were grievously deactivated prior to their release into the American collector’s market. This cataloger had the opportunity to meet and talk with the person who accomplished the actual deactivation work on these. This specimen is marked “C.S.R.G.” with non-matching numbered upper and lower.

Barrel is marked with an “N” indicating conversion by the French to the “Ball N” ammunition. Modern loaded ammunition runs just fine through these.

Three original magazines with original green painted wooden box and modern hard transportation case are included with this lot. Electronic NFA registry indicates “FRANCE” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good to fine original blue finish thinning to a gray and brown patina. Magazines are in commensurate condition. Wood furnishings are extremely fine and have some chips and handling marks but still remain very strong and serviceable. Wood magazine box retains original green paint and is very serviceable. Bore is fine, with quite a bit of shine with some light pitting (really good for a Chauchat barrel relative to others out there). Bolt face is extremely fine (again, not often found this nice). Mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. This gun, although unquestionably used is quite a nice specimen of a very widely used and historic WWI machine gun. Consigner states 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. JWK 2024-05-048.

8,000 - 12,000

1038 - WORLD WAR I FRENCH CHAUCHAT MODEL 1915 MACHINE GUN PARTS WITH SAW CUT RECEIVER PIECES, BARELY DAMAGED BOLT, AND UN-MOLESTED BARREL. If you need, or someday hope, to reactivate a deactivated Chauchat machine gun you will not want to miss this part lot. It has parts in it which are absolutely crucial for the task. Many Chauchat machine guns were sold to Finland when the French updated their machine gun models in the 1930s. About 3100 of these guns in Finland were imported into the United States between 1959 – 1962, and sold on the American collectors market as registered deactivated guns. The deactivation carried out on these guns prior to their sale was grievous, often with the bolt faces severely ground and/or torch welded, and the chambers of the barrels plugged and also severely welded in such a way that salvaging them incidental to reactivation was essentially a daunting/impossible task. Although this mattered little decades ago, the rise in interest in these historic WWI guns combined with the availability of good modern boxer primed ammunition has caused the prices these guns to command as viable operational machine gun to rise to levels that would have astounded our ancestors. This parts offering includes the two key parts that one needs to reactivate one of these old 1960s registered deactivated guns. The bolt and firing pin, and a barrel that never had the chamber welded. Other sought-after parts included here are a set of front and rear anti-aircraft sights, saw cut upper receiver pieces should one wish to build up a display gun, as well as pistol grip assembly, buttstock, charging handle, vertical fore-end assembly, bipod legs and attachment hardware, and small screws and pins. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is generally very good to fine original blue finish thinning to a gray and brown patina. Wood butstock has a large chip out of the right side but this piece is present with remnants of glue where someone attempted to repair it in the past. Bore of barrel is very good with strong rifling, albeit with some pitting. The bolt face in this lot has only a very small part of the lower edge broken away, and the firing pin tip is intact. If you have ever had or contemplated reactivation of one of these guns, you know how difficult it is to obtain these parts in this condition. JWK 2024-05-049. 1,000 - 1,500

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1039 - DESIRABLE WORLD WAR I FRENCH CHAUCHAT MODEL 1915 MACHINE GUN MAGAZINES WITH ORIGINAL AND REPRODUCTION CANVAS CARRIERS. Lot of six original French Chauchat machine gun magazines with one early vintage carrier, one post-WWI carrier, and one reproduction carrier. CONDITION: Very little finish remaining on magazines and otherwise a pleasing gray patina. All seem to have good spring tension.

Reproduction carrier is near excellent. Other two carriers extremely fine and serviceable, one with green verdigris on buckle and brass drain hole, with corrosion at steel buttons; the other carrier has the leather strap cracking from age, yet still serviceable as is. Chauchat magazines are in high demand and the canvas carriers only enhance this lot. JWK 2024-05-050. 1,000 - 2,000

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1040 - (N) VERY COLLECTIBLE AND FUN TO SHOOT WWI FRENCH MODEL 1914 HOTCHKISS MACHINE GUN ON U.S. STANDARD PARTS MOUNT (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Hotchkiss Model: 1918 Serial No. 36079 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 22 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Fine collectible World War I French model 1914 Hotchkiss machine gun in original 8mm Lebel on an original “The U.S. Standard Parts Co” model of 1916 ground mount.

Otherwise referred to as the “Cleveland Mount” by longtime machine gun collectors and enthusiasts. Only about 2500 of these mounts were manufactured, and most were scrapped many years ago. Also included with this lot are 3 original steel Hotchkiss feed strips with original “red” primer ammunition. Bidders can contact Morphy’s if additional feed strips are desired. This Hotchkiss is dated “1918” on the right side of receiver below serial number, and marked “MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATIQUE HOTCHKISS / BREVETEE S.G.D.G. / CALIBRE 8 M/M” on left side of receiver. This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun, and has been legally reactivated to be a “live” gun by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA”, and is so marked on the left side of the receiver above the pistol grip.

Gun is mismatched as brass feed block matches #M28101 does not match receiver, nor does barrel 8763. No “N” found on the barrel or sights, indicating this barrel is still chambered for the original WW1 “D” ammunition which, indicates it was probably a WWI bring-back 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. Electronic NFA registry indicates “HOTCHKISS” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Original Amnesty Registration paperwork.

It might be of interest that the consignor states this piece came from the estate of the author of the book adapted to the film “JAWS”. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good original finish turned to an even brown patina on receiver with a black enamel paint finish on the barrel in better condition. Operating piston and bolt in the white with mottled brown patina. Brass handgrip very attractive. Cleveland mount in good serviceable condition with a rust brown paint over significant scale, but could clean up very well with effort. Bore is dark and pitted yet with strong rifling and is serviceable. Bolt face fine. Mechanics are crisp and positive. This is a full-auto-only machine gun, and an attractive package for the World War I or II machine gun collector/enthusiast, or recreational shooter. 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 French forces during WWII, and even taken into German service during WWII converted by them to fire 8mm Mauser. They also saw significant service in South America in the popular 7mm Mauser caliber. The advent of availability of modern boxer primed 8mm Lebel ammunition has breathed new life into this venerable, steady, and incredibly accurate machine gun model as a recreational machine gun. The heavy cooling rings on the barrel are an instantly recognizable trademark. These are great, steady firing 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 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-012. 12,000 - 18,000

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1041 - (N) EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE SWISS MG-11 MAXIM MACHINE GUN WITH TELESCOPIC SIGHT ON SWISS MOUNT (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Maxim Model: MG08 Serial No. 47147 Caliber/Bore: 7.92mm Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: NFA Of all the attractive Maxim machine guns which one might encounter, few would disagree that the Swiss Maxim is one of the very best made and most attractive of all. The quality of machine work incidental to manufacture, fit, and finish is unsurpassed. This fantastic Swiss MG-11 Maxim Machine gun includes an original telescope sight and original Swiss tripod. No sight mounts, unfortunately. This gun will transfer as C&R eligible MG08 Maxim registered serial number 47147. Aside from the sideplate, the rest of this gun has visible matching numbers 8179 with the crosshead “41”. No number observed on the telescopic sight. Electronic NFA registry indicates “MAXIM” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original lustrous blue finish on metal surfaces exclusive of the fusee cover with the slightest loss of finish to the bearing surfaces within the internal mechanism. The fusee cover retains over 95% of its original black enamel painted finish with clear, “WAFFENFABRIK BERN” marking. Checkered wood handles are in superb condition. Optic brass mounting socket has been dented despite it being housed in a pvc pipe protective tube. This can be remedied by a competent gunsmith. Original white adhesive tapeline at 12 o’clock position at top of water jacket.

Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Telescopic sight optics are clear. Tripod exhibits over 95% original green paint. Mechanics of gun and tripod are crisp and smooth. This is a Full-Auto only machine gun. The fit and finish of this Maxim machine is absolutely stunning! It must be seen to be truly appreciated for what it is. One of the very best of its kind and will draw the eye on any observer even if placed within an advanced collection with other fine guns. They just don’t 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 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-022 20,000 - 30,000

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1042 - (N) ORIGINAL GERMAN WWI SPANDAU MANUFACTURED MG 08/15 MAXIM MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Germany Model: MG08/15 Serial No. 8936 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 28 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA

This Spandau manufactured 1918 dated Maxim 08/15 machine gun retains its matching top cover, steam port cover, charging handle, and buttstock. The barrel, feed block, lock, and fusee cover are non-matching. Lower arm of feed block has been broken off, as was typical when these were sold in the United States after WWI. Muzzle booster, bipod, water fill cap all are present. Original amnesty form is included with this gun.

This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun, and it has been legally reactivated to be a “live” gun by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA”, and is so marked on the right side of the receiver at the bottom below the charging handle. Electronic NFA registry indicates “GERMANY” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Original Amnesty Registration paperwork. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine original blued finish turning a brown patina. Buttstock is very solid and serviceable with typical dings and bruises. Still, a very attractive stock. Barrel jacket is extremely nice, with remnants of original vintage green paint present. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Lock is clean and serviceable with good spring tension. Mechanics are fine, action moves smoothly, with rails recoiling appropriately under fusee spring tension. This is a full-auto-only machine gun.

The 08/15 Maxim was the German “light” machine gun of World War I and remained in service throughout the Weimar era of the 1920s and 1930s, eventually becoming a rear echelon weapon through the end of World War II. This is a classic WWI machine gun, and these guns are great fun to shoot at the range as well. With the original booster and matching steam port cover, this is a particularly fine representative specimen of an original WWI configuration German MG 08/15 Maxim. 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. JWK 2024-05-013 6,000 - 10,000

1043 - (N) TOP CONDITION GERMAN WWI SPANDAU MANUFACTURED MG 08/15 MAXIM MACHINE GUN IN PROGRESS FOR SPADE GRIP FIRING (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Spandau Arsenal Model: MG0815 Serial No. 8137 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 29” FFL Status: NFA This Spandau manufactured 1918 dated Maxim 08/15 machine gun has a matching top cover, and is in beautiful clean condition. It is obvious that this was a project in progress to fit a spade handle to the rear of the receiver box in lieu of the pistol grip assembly. This cataloger has seen such conversions at the range before. Once completed, it makes for a far more portable, yet still effective, Maxim firing platform. No muzzle booster, nor muzzle bearing present. No steam port cover, bipod, pistol grip assembly or trigger, nor buttstock assembly present. Lower feed block arm is a replacement which seems to function well. A robust machined steel appliance has been fabricated and fitted in lieu of the trigger bar, which very effectively actuates the sear when pulled to the rear. Whomever designed and accomplished this work was very competent. Electronic NFA registry indicates “SPAUDAU ARSENAL” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent and very attractive combination of original and restored finish with blue thinning on the lower sideplates and repainted water jacket. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Lock is clean and serviceable with good spring tension. Mechanics are crisp and positive, with rails recoiling appropriately under fusee spring tension. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Although the modern “black” guns command top prices, this cataloger will go on record as stating that it is pretty difficult to improve on the Maxim and Vickers as firing platforms for recreational shooting. It does require the operator to know a thing or two about them, but isn’t that all part of the fun? Combine this with the quality of early 20th century craftsmanship and you have something very attractive.

To each their own, but these guns are great fun to shoot at the range. 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. JWK 2024-05-017 6,000 - 10,000

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1044 - (N) VERY EARLY 3-DIGIT COLT 1921A THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: 1921 Serial No. 103 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Very Early (#103) Colt 1921 Thompson as originally manufactured without Cutts Compensator. Gordon Herigstad’s serial number listing of serial numbers & histories indicates it was first shipped to Moore-Handley Hardware Company, Birmingham, Alabama on 4/20/21, and subsequently owned by DeBardeleben Coal Company; Birmingham Alabama Police Department; Areo Marine, Birmingham, Alabama; D.C.M. Ordnance; Ron Kovar Collection; John D. Eisinger Collection; and the Eric Fox Collection. In Herigstad’s book he notes that “Buttstock has brass plate on right side with “H1657”. Stock on this gun is anchor marked and indeed does have two holes for a brass plate, however no brass plate present. Please note that there will be a number of Thompson parts offered separately in this auction which includes a 1921 Thompson wood stock, and other wood furnishings and accessories. Two early 1920 patent date 20-round magazines are included with this lot, one of which has original authentic markings, and the other has forged markings on what was before an unmarked magazine (what a shame). Still, it is interesting to compare the two, and they make for an informative display. This gun retains its original 1921 internal parts, and the buttstock retains its “anchor” mark proof. Typical markings on receiver with visible serial numbers matching and correct early marked “Semi-Automatic” at selector as well as correctly early knurled switches. Crisp clear lettering and sharp edges throughout. Electronic NFA registry indicates “THOMPSON” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good on the receiver, improving to extremely fine forward of the ejection port and including the barrel, which has a perfectly aligned index mark. Receiver exhibits some significant brown patina and thinning original finish to gray patina on the left side. Right side is the side one would want to display as appearance and finish is much better on that side, although there is some light pitting and brown patina visible when viewed from that side as well.

Barrel finish is extremely fine with blemish about 2” back from the muzzle. Close friend of Jim Watson states that he and Jim verified that this is the original serial numbered barrel to this gun. Finish on the metal of the pistol grip is thinning to a gray patina with pinprick brown patina. The actuator slot finish is extremely fine. Original wood is fine to extremely fine with some small chips and handling marks with and “E” on the left side pistol grip and hole, with buttstock condition noted as above. Bore is extremely fine to near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. This is the lowest serial numbered Thompson this cataloger has cataloged for auction. Condition is not high (on the receiver), but from the standpoint of early features, fine original parts, and history, this guns has a lot to recommend 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. JWK 2024-05-072. 34,000 - 44,000

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1045 - EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTIBLE “MGM” FILM STUDIOS MARKED ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBERED THOMPSON MACHINE GUN 50 ROUND “L” DRUM MAGAZINE. One of the most sought after accessories for the early Thompson machine gun is the numbered 50 round “L” drum. This one is not only matching numbered “2157” but also marked on both body and cover “MGM” as that film studio’s property. One can contemplate the classic films this drum might well have been used in. Perhaps James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, or one of your other favorite stars used this very drum on screen. Drum is marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP, NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A. PATENTED JULY 27 1920 DEC 7 1920 “NO 2157” on main body with matching numbered cover. Original nickel rotor inside. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of drum is extremely fine original smooth blue finish thinning to a gray patina in places, especially at the high edges.

One can see upon inspection that this drum was used, and functioned.

These are a far scarcer drum to find than even the 100 round numbered drums. Add the film studio historical aspect to this piece and one really has something for the discerning forward thinking Thompson investor and collector. JWK 2024-05-086. 16,000 - 25,000

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1046 - EXTREMELY DESIRABLE ORIGINAL PURPLE LINED “POLICE” STYLE” COLT THOMPSON MACHINE GUN CASE. Very seldom found separate from a gun, this is an original purple felt lined Colt Thompson machine gun hard case. Latches are marked “LANSENAD, CLEVELAND”. Interior is fitted to take four 20-round magazines, and a 50-round drum in addition to a Thompson (compensator-equipped models fit) and stock. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall appearance is fine, original as found, very serviceable throughout including latches and handle. The leather bottoms of the handle are gone but the handle still serves. There are a couple of splits to the outer leather at the edges, with flaking away to reveal the base underneath. Also, a couple small tears to the purple lining. But one must consider that this case is over 100 years old now, and for the Colt Thompson collector, this is a really scarce accessory to find. JWK 2024-05-087 3,000 - 6,000

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1047 - (N) ESPECIALLY ATTRACTIVE FLINT MICHIGAN POLICE OWNED COLT 1921AC THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1921 Serial No. 6960 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Extremely nice condition specimen of a Colt 1921 Thompson with Cutts Compensator (actually a 1921AC model). Gordon Herigstad’s serial number listing of serial numbers & histories indicates “Jim Watson collection, Phoenix, Arizona 11/00”, as well as the Flint, Michigan Police Department.

This gun is marked on its left side forward of the magazine well, “FLINT / POLICE / NO / 2”. This gun retains its original 1921 internal parts and correctly “anchor” marked original buttstock. Typical markings on receiver with visible serial numbers matching. Crisp clear lettering and sharp edges throughout. One lustrous blue 20-round Colt patent date magazine is included with this lot. Electronic NFA registry indicates “COLT” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, deep, lustrous blue original finish thinning to a gray patina at the high edges, ejection port, stock attachment points, and at the actuator slot. Wood is very attractive with some noticeable bruises and handling marks on the buttstock, which has two small drilled holes where at one time there must have been a plaque affixed. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent.

Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. A very handsome original finish specimen of the iconic Colt Thompson. 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. JWK 2024-05-069. 35,000 - 45,000

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1048 - VERY FINE BRITISH PROOFED PORTATIVE HOTCHKISS MODEL 1909 MK I MACHINE GUN IN .303 BRITISH (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Charles Erb Model: 1909 MKI Serial No. 30241 Caliber/Bore: .303 British Barrel Length: 23” FFL Status: NFA Charles Erb registered portable Hotchkiss machine gun with cooling finned barrel. Marked on left side of receiver “HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MACHINE GUN / PATENTED CALIBER .303” over serial number. Matching serial numbers on receiver and barrel. No bipod nor shoulder stock attachment present. The portative Hotchkiss utilized a steel feedstrip which is an advantage over 100+ year old cloth belts needed for Maxims for instance. Electronic NFA registry indicates “ERB, CHARLES” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to near excellent smooth gray refinish thinning in places to a pleasing gray patina, with some discoloration about 3” from the rear of the receiver from remanufacture. Hard rubber grips extremely fine. Handsome brass grip assembly. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp and positive. This is a select fire machine gun. To aid those who are not familiar with this model; in order to cock it, one rotates the bolt handle to the left so that it is in the 11:30 position; then one must strongly pull the bolt handle straight back until the bolt locks in the rear (open) position. Then return the bolt handle to the forward position and rotate it to the right. Rotating to the first index mark on the back for “A” (Automatic) fire, the second index mark for “R” (Rifle) fire, and the third index mark for “S” (Safety). One must also remember that in order to release the bolt forward either a feed strip needs to be inserted into the feedway and/or the plunger on the right side or the receiver needs to be depressed upward. The Hotchkiss design was dependable and effective in the hands of those well-trained to use them. It was used by several countries, including the United States before, during, and after World War I. Its robust design and use of metal feed strips avoided the pitfalls of cloth belts and their exposure to the elements. A particular advantage in areas of the world with wet, inhospitable climates or where insects or molds would readily consume fabric. For those who know them, the Hotchkiss is a popular recreational machine gun. Broad arrow and other British proof marks and the caliber, together with the condition make this an appealing piece for the collector of early machine gun models. THIS 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 2025-05-074 6,000 - 10,000

1049 - (N) DLO REGISTERED ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL BROWNING 1917A1 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Douglas Lawrence Oefinger Model: 1917 A-1 Serial No. 124324 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA Near mint condition DLO registered Rock Island Arsenal marked sideplate Model 1917A1 Browning water-cooled machine gun. Note the attractive markings on the right sideplate. Currently in .30-06 but includes 8mm barrel with spacer as an accessory.

Other accessories include an “McE, CO. 1942” dated 1917A1 tripod, original G.I. wooden ammo box with two near mint 250 round cloth belts, a G.I steel water condensing can, and steam hose. Trunnion and nose cap are bronze on this gun. Cartridge stop present in the feedway. Top of bolt unmarked. Attractive bakelite grip panels on pistol grip. Electronic NFA registry indicates “OEFINGER, DOUGLAS DBA DLO MFG” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent to mint gray parkerized refinish upon remanufacture with water fill and drain caps present and very attractive. Original brass chain and cork present and serviceable. Tripod is in extremely fine condition with legs turning a pleasing gray patina. This gun may well be unfired since remanufacture. No indication of a belt having crossed the trunnion. Mechanics are crisp.

This is a full-auto-only machine gun. The Browning water-cooled machine gun is very distinctive and especially popular on the range. This is a very nice offering, which includes the desirable 8mm conversion parts. A mainstay for recreational belt fed machine gun enthusiasts. 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 2024-05-035. 15,000 - 20,000

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1050 - COLLECTIBLE ORIGINAL PAINT WWI ERA STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY MODEL OF 1918 TRIPOD FOR BROWNING MACHINE GUN. Very clean and presentable Browning machine gun tripod model of 1918 as manufactured by the Standard Equipment Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Original data plate with serial number (800018) (perhaps an extra “8” strike) intact on rear leg. Attachment pin present at front cradle, but no attachment pin present at elevation shaft.

CONDITION: Original paint remains extremely fine with typical dust and some brown patina from years of storage. Presents very well. Mechanics are extremely fine. An uncommon tripod from the World War I era and very appropriate for early Browning water cooled machine guns. JWK 2024-05-104. 2,000 - 4,000

1051 - (N) NEAR MINT DLO SIDEPLATE BROWNING 1917A1 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: DLO Model: 1917A1 Serial No. 8019035 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA Fabulous condition DLO registered sideplate Model 1917A1 Browning water-cooled machine gun currently set up in 8mm with spacer at the front of the feedway.

High condition 1917A1 tripod is also included with this lot. Trunnion is bronze with clip-on steel “protection” plate so that steel links may be used without putting wear on the trunnion. Hand grip is steel with attractive bakelite grip panels. Electronic NFA registry indicates “OEFINGER, DOUGLAS DBA DLO MFG” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent to mint gray parkerized refinish upon remanufacture with attractive bronze endcap and trunnion. Water fill and drain caps present and very attractive. Tripod likewise is in exceptional condition.

This gun may well be unfired since remanufacture.

No indication of a belt having crossed the trunnion.

Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. The Browning water-cooled machine gun is very distinctive and especially popular on the range.

Able to be readily converted into different calibers according to the desire of its owner, and with spare parts readily available, this is a mainstay of recreational belt fed machine gun enthusiasts. 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 2024-05-031. 12,000 - 18,000

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1052 - (N) VERY SCARCE ROYAL TYPEWRITER MANUFACTURED MODEL 1918A2 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE B.A.R. MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Royal Typewriter (Form 2 Registration) Model: 1918A2 Serial No. 885093 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA Very seldom found Royal Typewriter Company Inc 1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle (B.A.R.). U.S. flaming bomb proof with date “11-53” near sight on barrel with “P” proofmark discernable near the chamber. Features include smooth original World War II forend, carrying handle, muzzle, and 3rd pattern gas regulator, as well as WWII style hard composite buttstock with flip-up buttplate. No magazine present, but these are readily available. The BAR was an important component of portable firepower within the American infantry squad during World War II. It was highly effective when engaging the enemy. NFA Electronic registry indicates, “FORM 2 REGISTRATION” in the manufacturer’s block. Incoming paper form 4 indicates “Royal Typewriter, USA” in the manufacturer’s block. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine smooth gray refinish upon remanufacture, thinning in places to a gray patina, with extremely attractive wood, and composite furnishings. Bore is extremely fine, shiny & bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a full-auto only machine gun. The Browning automatic rifle is one of the most popular machine guns out on the range, and this one is from a manufacturer seldom seen. A great recreational machine gun which is also an example of a mainstay of WWII. 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 2024-05-080. 35,000 - 45,000

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1053 - (D) FINNISH LAHTI 20PSTKIV/39 20MM ANTI-TANK RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE) (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Lahti Model: 20PSTKIV/39 Serial No. 2482 Caliber/Bore: 20mm Barrel Length: 56” FFL Status: NFA Excellent high condition Finnish Lahti anti-tank gun on its distinctive ski-bipod with 7 magazines, 2 original leather hinged magazine carriers, 2 original metal hinged magazine carriers, original one-piece cleaning rod, and original gunner’s kit box with: pull apart cleaning rod, spanner, combination brass hammer/spanner, broken case extractor, spare firing pin and spring, 20mm brush, and wood loading block. Also, 2 British 20mm cases, one with projectile, which do not fit this gun. Original muzzle cover on large muzzle break, and scarce original shoulder carrying pad strapped to gun at rear of receiver. Hard rubber shoulder rest at rear of receiver. Manufactured at the Finnish State Rifle Factory “VKT”, it is marked “20pst.kiv/39” with typical “SA” marking above serial number on left side of receiver. Barrel is “VKT” marked and numbered 2661.

Designed in 1939, these anti-tank guns were not available in any quantity until the war with the Soviet Union in 1941. They were effective and useful against vehicles and light tanks, as well as in long-range sniper and bunker destruction roles. Exceedingly well made, although heavy to transport for one man, the smooth “crank to cock” action make them tremendously fun to shoot as recreational pieces. Electronic NFA registry indicates “LAHTI” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine with smooth blue original finish thinning in places to gray metal. Wooden barrel jacket is extremely fine condition with a small chip or two and some handling marks. Near excellent hard black rubber on shoulder rest. Magazines have near excellent original blue lustrous finish. Carriers are very good to extremely fine with original paint with one of the leather hinged covers completely pulled away from the body. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. These 20mm anti-tank rifles are a sought-after recreational firearm in the United States as the ammunition is still generally available, and some recreational shooters reload the cases.

This is a fine opportunity for the collector who wants a finely made 20mm rifle from World War II. 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” WHICH IS ALSO CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-51. 12,000 - 18,000

1054 - (N) DESIRABLE ITALIAN WORLD WAR II BERETTA MODEL 38/42 MACHINE GUN WITH NON-GUN DISPLAY GUN AND SPARE PARTS/ ACCESSORIES (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Beretta Model: 38/42 Serial No. 4349 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 11” FFL Status: NFA The Beretta 38/42 machine gun is essentially a model 38A simplified to be less expensive and time consuming to produce. Many of the parts interchange with the 38A, and, in fact, in 1944 the Germans were procuring (purchasing) Model 38/42 guns from Beretta as MP-40 production had ceased in favor of MP-44/STG 44 production. There is evidence that Beretta also “pulled a fast one” on German procurement authorities and provided them (no doubt collecting payment also) with gun with receivers marked “38/42” which were fitted with leftover 38A parts. The Beretta 38/42, as well as the model 38A, proved to be one of the most effective pistol caliber machine guns of World War II. The dual trigger feature enabled the firer to choose semi-automatic or fully automatic modes of fire. Magazine capacity was 40 rounds, an increase over the MP-40, and the design was/is reliable. Early production guns had fluted barrels, This example is a later produced specimen with a smooth barrel with integral compensator, and simplified rear sight. Markings on the receiver are limited to caliber and serial number with a “CU” prefix. Procurement office cartouche present on non-matching (6687) stock currently on this gun. The “as found” non-original stock, which was on this machine gun when the consignor purchased it, is now on a fluted barrel 38/42 display non-gun included with this lot. Bolt in machine gun is an unnumbered 38A bolt which the consigner put into the gun in order to slow down the rate of fire. Also included is the original fixed firing pin 38/42 bolt as well as eight original 40-round magazines, two 20-round magazines, one mag loader, and brown web magazine carrier. Consignor has also provided additional parts and spares as part of this lot: One 38A shroud with magazine housing and barrel, one 38A shroud with barrel, one 38/42 smooth barrel, a 38/42 buttstock (#8X34) with buttplate, 38A buttstock (#409X) with buttplate and magazine well hardware, mainspring, buffer and end cap with cut receiver piece for 38A, milled steel trigger guard, trigger frame assembly with some trigger parts, cocking handle, and forward stock band for 38A model. Electronic NFA registry indicates “ITALIAN” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good to very good, with more than 50% original finish thinning to a gray patina with some areas of light pitting, and some splotches of what might be “blood” pitting. Given the consideration that the original stock was replaced at some point (probably damaged beyond repair in combat), this gun looks every inch a veteran bring-back. Stock is extremely fine with some light handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Spare barrels bores extremely fine, shiny and bright. Additional bolt extremely fine turning a gray patina. This is a select-fire machine gun. The Beretta 38/42 was one of the most popular, cost-effective, and indeed effective pistol caliber machine guns of WW2, and today, these are extremely popular at the range due to their firing qualities. This ensemble will allow the shooter to adjust the rate of fire by swapping bolts back and forth.

Lots of nice spares here also. 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. JWK 2024-05-044 12,000 - 18,000 48

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1055 - (N) RUSSIAN DP-27 LIGHT MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Russia Model: DP-27 Serial No. 1165 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x54R Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA This is a DP-27 machine gun, but more often called a DP-28 here in America. This particular specimen was manufactured in 1935, as indicated on the top of the receiver. The various components of this gun are non-matching and the gun is refinished. Incidental to the remanufacture and refinishing job, the original manufacturer’s markings on the top of the receiver are illegible. Notwithstanding, the serial numbers on several of the components clearly include Cyrillic characters indicating Russian manufacture. One original pan magazine is included with this lot, as well as a spare rear sight/ magazine release assembly. Electronic NFA registry indicates “ASKLAND, RUSSELL LEE DBA SXT” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent as refinished upon remanufacture, with marks discernable under the refinish. Bolt is a plum color, also indicating refinish over hardening. Wood has been sanded and refinished and is an attractive light color. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Pan magazine has a finish consistent with the rest of this arm. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Overall this gun presents extremely well, and this model is seldom found yet a highly sought-after machine gun in the United States. It is sure to please both the World War II collector and the shooting enthusiast. Please see the very rare original Russian pan magazine carrier also being offered in this auction.

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 2024-05-029. 30,000 - 40,000

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1056 - VERY SCARCE ORIGINAL SOVIET RUSSIAN DP-27 (DP-28) LIGHT MACHINE GUN MAGAZINE CARRIER WITH MAGAZINES. This is a DP-27 machine gun pan magazine carrier with three original 47 round pan magazines included. Russian star on both sides. CONDITION: Carrier has extremely fine vintage (German?) gray repaint over original Russian green paint with some flaking away to a brown patina.

Interior has good original Russian green. Leather carrying handle supple and serviceable. Three pan magazines are extremely fine matte blue finish. All appear serviceable with good spring tension. These original Russian carriers are very scarce items, and are just the accessory one needs when going to the range as well as completing your DP-27 machine gun ensemble. See a DP-27 machine gun also offered in this same auction. JWK 2024-05-111.

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1057 - (N) DESIRABLE AND DISTINCTIVE AUSTEN MK I MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Form 2 Registration Model: Austen MK I Serial No. 6753 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA

The Austen MK I machine gun is an Australian design that combines features of the German MP-40 with the British Sten gun. They were originally manufactured by two different firms, W.T. Carmichael & Sons Ltd, and Die Casting Ltd. The Australians took the Sten design provided to them by the British and incorporated the folding stock, enclosed telescoping mainspring, and the grip profile of the German MP-40. Even the grip panels closely resemble those of the MP-40. They also incorporated a vertical pistol grip. The Austen (Australian Sten) machine gun is a very comfortable select-fire machine gun to shoot. This lot includes one 28-round original Austen magazine, both gun and magazine offered here were originally manufactured by Die Casting Ltd.; however, this gun was remanufactured and registered by an American machine gun manufacturer and hence the Electronic NFA registry indicates “FORM 2 REGISTRATION” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine blue refinish over light pitting on steel parts. Magazine does not have pitting. Magazine housing extremely fine dull painted finish. Mechanics are crisp.

Bore has seen a lot of use, and it lightly pitted, turning dark. Bolt face is extremely fine to near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. Quite a scarce gun to find as fully transferable as not many made it back to 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. JWK 2024-05-037. 12,000 - 18,000

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1058 - (N) OUTSTANDING RARE STERLING L2A3 MK VI MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Sterling Arms Model: L2A3 MK6 Serial No. 455 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA

There are only a very few original Sterling manufactured MK VI machine guns registered fully transferable for private ownership in the United States, and this is one of them. This cataloger knows the set of circumstances under which several of them “made it into the registry”, and each one is entertaining. This one is marked on the top of the magazine housing, “STERLING / S.M.G. / 9 MM MK 6 L2A3 / No SA 0455”. 3-positition selector is marked “AUTO”, “FIRE”, and “SAFE”. Original bayonet & scabbard, front sight adjustment tool, green web sling, one set of gray canvas 6 cell paratroop and one green canvas 3 cell magazine pouches are included with 6 original magazines, as well as original manual and soft carrying case. Gun features beautiful clear British crown proof visible on bolt as well as additional proofs visible on right side of barrel discernable through the perforations on the shroud. Right grip panel exhibits, “Lock” and “Free” next to screw. Side mounted bayonet lug present. Electronic NFA registry indicates “STERLING” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish near excellent as re-powder coated. Magazine well markings slightly obscured incidental to this process but still legible. Gray matte blue finish on barrel and bolt. Grips near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. Very unlikely it will ever be possible to upgrade from this gun. This is a super opportunity for an American collector and shooting enthusiast to acquire a fully transferable Sterling. 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 2024-05-52. 12,000 - 18,000

1059 - (N) ATTRACTIVE LEWIS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: International Armored Group Model: Lewis Serial No. A512 Caliber/Bore: .303 British Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: NFA

Attractive Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) Lewis model 1914. Original “T.A. & S Makers Ltd” bipod, and one 47-round pan magazine is included with this lot. Nice clear BSA markings on action cover. British proof marks in evidence in numerous places. Early buttstock not retrofitted with oil canister.

Caliber of bolt and barrel in gun verified as .303. Electronic NFA registry indicates “INTERNATIONAL ARMORED GROUP” as the manufacturer.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to extremely fine original finish on the receiver thinning to gray patina at the high edges, particularly on the right side near the action cover. Barrel shroud has an extremely fine black enamel repaint. Buttstock assembly metal is a gray and brown patina with some pitting. Pitting also visible on right side of action cover which otherwise has fine original finish. Pan magazine finish extremely fine with loss of finish at the center high edges to a gray/brown patina. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp and smooth. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Anybody who has shot a Lewis gun knows what fun they are, in addition to being a fine collector’s item associated with World War I. This is a nice gun and sure to please the next owner. 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 2024-05-34 15,000 - 25,000

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1060 - (N) SAVAGE MANUFACTURED M1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN WITH ORIGINAL HAMMER-FIRED FIRING PIN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: M1 Serial No. 121804 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA This is a Savage manufactured M1 Thompson, which uncommonly retains its original bolt employing a separate hammer-fired firing pin. Right side of receiver marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT U.S.A.”. Both upper and lower assemblies marked with “S” indicating Savage manufacture, with lower numbered 296862. The M1 Thompson is a simplified and less costly to produce evolution of the 1928A1 Thompson. It eliminated the Blish lock system, making the receiver easier to manufacture, and eliminated the Cutts compensator. One can immediately recognize the M1 and its successor, the M1A1 Thompson, by noting the cocking handle/actuator on the right side as opposed to the top of the receiver. The M1 Thompson will not accept drum magazines, only stick magazines. This specimen has the simplified non-adjustable “L” rear sight with Thompson bullet logo on the top of the receiver. One 20-round lustrous blue “AUTO ORDNANCE” magazine is included with this lot. Electronic NFA registry indicates “AUTO ORDNANCE” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to near excellent matte gray government arsenal refinish with the slightest of wear to gray patina at a couple the high edges discernable upon close inspection. Most, if not nearly all, World War II issued M1 Thompsons underwent arsenal refurbishment after WWII, and most were converted to the M1A1 configuration by replacing the bolts. Wood is extremely fine with some light handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine to near excellent. The Thompson machine guns made by Savage during the WWII era are the most durable of the Thompsons, and the M1 Thompson is one of the most sought after of the military models because relatively small numbers were produced with the hammer-fired firing pin before the fixed firing pin Model M1A1 superseded it, and many were converted to the M1A1 bolt system. This gun presents exceptionally well as a collector’s item in addition to being a gun one can take to the range and enjoy. 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. JWK 2024-05-066.

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1061 - (N) VERY ATTRACTIVE RAMO SIDELPLATE BROWNING MODEL 1919A6 WITH BIPOD ON ORIGINAL WWII TRIPOD (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Ramo Manufacturing Model: M1919A6 Serial No. 600151 Caliber/Bore: .3 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA Near excellent condition RAMO registered sideplate Model 1919A6 Browning air-cooled machine gun with original clamp-on bipod on “1944” dated M2 tripod manufactured by “EVANS PROD CO”. No shoulder stock or muzzle present; however a very desirable original steel based belt loading machine in box is included. Marked with RAMO elephant logo on right sideplate with no caliber listed. Bolt is marked “MG 5679” with struck-through “RIA” number indicating this is an American produced bolt. Pistol grip is a casting. Loader is in original green painted dovetailed cornered wooden box with cartridge guide included. Electronic NFA registry indicates “RAMO, INC.” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent smooth matte refinish upon remanufacture. Tripod original finished turning a gray patina, with stirrup having more finish. Wood loader box has very good original green paint coverage with loader inside near excellent. Bore of gun is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. A fine grouping of an American classic belt fed machine gun which is a mainstay at recreational machine gun shooting events. 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 2024-05-122. 15,000 - 20,000

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1062 - (N) EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION SAVAGE MANUFACTURED M1A1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN WITH SLING AND G.I. CANVAS CASE (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: M1A1 Serial No. 320144 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA This is an exceptionally attractive Savage-manufactured M1A1 Thompson machine gun with original NOBUCL sling and G.I. issue canvas carrying case. Also included is a “SW Co” 30-round, Seymour 30-round and 20-round magazines, and manual. Right side of receiver marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT U.S.A.”. Left side marked as “M1A1”. Both upper and lower assemblies marked with “S” indicating Savage manufacture, with lower number obliterated with strike-overs. The M1A1 Thompson was produced in great numbers for World War II as a simplified and less costly to produce evolution of the 1928A1 Thompson. It eliminated the Blish lock system, making the receiver easier to manufacture, and eliminated the Cutts compensator. Both the M1 and the M1A1 Thompsons have the cocking handle/actuator on the right side as opposed to the top of the receiver. The M1A1 Thompson will NOT accept drum magazines, only stick magazines. This specimen has the simplified non-adjustable “L” rear sight with Thompson bullet logo on the top of the receiver. Electronic NFA registry indicates “AUTO ORDNANCE” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent matte gray government arsenal refinish, with buttplate having a lustrous blue finish. Wood is fabulous, near mint with only the slightest of handling marks. Canvas case extremely fine and serviceable. Most, if not nearly all, World War II issued M1 and M1A1 Thompsons underwent arsenal refurbishment after WWII. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. The Thompson machine guns made by Savage during the WWII era are the most durable of the Thompsons. This specimen is among the very best condition specimens of this model this cataloger has seen, refinish not withstanding. Fabulously attractive 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. JWK 2024-05-067. 30,000 - 40,000

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1063 - (N) WELL ACCESSORIZED BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS (BSA) LEWIS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN WITH TRIPOD AND AMMUNITION (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: B.S.A. Lewis Co. England Model: 1914 Serial No. A344 Caliber/Bore: .303 Brit Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: NFA Extremely attractive shooters ensemble of a Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) manufactured Lewis Model 1914 with numerous accessories, spares, and ammunition. This is one of the 801 guns imported in 1959 by INTERARMCO. In addition to the gun, this lot contains the following: clamp-on bipod, Leather lined clamp-on appliance for mounting this gun on the German MG-3 AA tripod, MG-3 tripod for same, spare .303 bolt, 2 space mainspring assemblies (one apart and incomplete), broken case extractor, spring tension gauge, 2nd spring tension gage with added screwdriver and pointed punch, 2 charging handle knobs, one spanner, gas port nut retention key, original British marked one-piece steel/brass cleaning rod, one wooden cleaning rod, cleaning brushes and swab, carbon cleanout tool, 2 pan loading tools, seven British 47-round pan magazines, one pan magazine release latch, and one small parts tin with 6 short extractors, 2 long extractors, 6 leaf springs, one feed pall, 3 “fishhook” springs, 2 mainspring retention pins, and 3 feedway tension springs. Also included is about 96 rounds of copper-washed steel cased .303 ammunition, 500 rounds of FN 1950s .303 ammunition, and 200 rounds of clean British Mk VII .303 ammunition (about 800 rounds total). Two U.S. plastic first aid kit boxes contain the pan magazines. Typical BSA markings on action cover. Rear sight marked for .303 MK VII ammunition. Caliber of bolt and barrel in gun verified as .303. Electronic NFA registry indicates “B.S.A. LEWIS CO. ENGLAND” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish are good the very good original finish with the shroud mostly a gray patina with more finish closer to the muzzle with some areas of brown patina. Original finish on the receiver is actually extremely fine and quite attractive with some loss of finish at the high edges. Bottom of pistol grip has pitting and otherwise is a gray patina, with fine wood grips. Metal of stock also a gray patina with the wood showing quite a bit of handling and some loos of wood at the toe, not affecting serviceability. Although this gun is an excellent running gun, according to the consignor, there is some evidence of old weld in the receiver just to the rear of the chamber mouth, indicating this is a reactivated DEWAT (almost all of these are). Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp and smooth. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. 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 is about as nice a shooters ensemble as one could hope to find. The spare parts and accessories included in this lot more than make up what one might find lacking in original finish. This cataloger has a preference for known good running 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 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-33 12,000 - 18,000

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1064 - (N) SAVAGE MANUFACTURED M1A1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN AS RETROFITTED FROM M1 TO M1A1 CONFIGURATION (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: M1A1 Serial No. 16849 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10.5” FFL Status: NFA This is a very nice example of a Thompson originally manufactured as an M1 model, but later government converted to M1A1 specifications. One can see from the markings on the left side of the receiver that they were originally “M1” and that the “A1” was added. There is an M1A1 bolt with a fixed firing pin in this gun. One 30-round magazine is included with this lot. Right side of receiver marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT U.S.A.”. Both upper and lower assemblies marked with “S”, indicating Savage manufacture, with lower number obliterated with strike-overs. Both the M1 and the M1A1 Thompsons have the cocking handle/actuator on the right side as opposed to the top of the receiver. The M1A1 Thompson will NOT accept drum magazines, only stick magazines. This specimen has a “Lyman” manufactured simplified non-adjustable “L” rear sight without any protective “ears” on either side. Thompson bullet logo on the top of the receiver, and clear inspector’s proofs on left side of the receiver near the chamber. Electronic NFA registry indicates “AUTO ORDNANCE” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent matte gray government arsenal refinish, with some slight loss of finish from handling. Vertical forend is a replacement, as is the buttstock. Most, if not nearly all, World War II issued M1 and M1A1 Thompsons underwent arsenal refurbishment after WWII. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. This is a select-fire machine gun. The Thompson machine guns made by Savage during the WWII era are the most durable of the Thompsons. This specimen, with its vertical forend will no doubt be a fun gun to take to the range, and fits into a category of the transition of the Thompson from M1 to M1A1 from a collector’s standpoint. The acquisition of an original horizontal forend will be straightforward if desired, as these are available. 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. JWK 2024-05-068. 20,000 - 30,000

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1065 - (N) GRAY PHOSPHATE FINISHED RECEIVER STEYR MANUFACTURED “42” DATE MP-40 MACHINE GUN WITH EARLY TRANSITION MAGAZINE HOUSING (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: German Model: MP40 Serial No. 1658J Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 9.9” FFL Status: NFA This is a mismatched MP-40 with a gray phosphate tube manufactured by Mertzwerke (cos), with WaA44 proof and dated “42”, with Steyr final proof. Barrel is Stery manufactured and mismatched 1695l. Lower in mismatched 2942o and manufactured by Krupp (cnd) with ERMA final proof (ayf). Bolt is Haenel manufactured (37) and numbered 0059e. One original magazine is included with this lot, as well as a very nice original sling.

Barrel resting bar appears to be a high-quality replacement. Electronic NFA registry indicates “GERMANY” as the manufacturer. Magazine housing has a square “cutout” at the rear just as found on the early slab-sided magazine housings. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near apparently original gray phosphate finish in the receiver tube, magazine housing, and barrel retention nut with a gray finished sight hood (#557). Barrel and grip frame a more lustrous blue with loss of finish to a gray patina at the lower detent knob. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine to near excellent and mostly a gray patina. Bakelite lower is fine with numerous scratches and handling marks, and the left grip panel has been cracked in the lower quadrant and expertly repaired. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun.

This is a unusual MP-40 with its combination of finishes, and with a bore in a condition very seldom encountered. 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. JWK 2024-05-007 20,000 - 25,000

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1066 - GERMAN WWII MP40 MAGAZINES IN ORIGINAL 3-CELL POUCH. German WWII MP38/40 3-cell magazine pouch marked with Waffenamt and “WaAB66 43” on top leather belt loop and “MP 38u.40” on lower belt loop. No visible black ink on the top rear of the pouch. The pouch is made from a heavy olive twill, with black leather closure straps, belt loops, and “D-ring”. Leather and twill have light wear and aging. First closure strap is cracked at center but intact. Tight stitching. A magazine loading tool pouch is present with no tool. The pouch contains 3 original magazines, all of which are marked “M.P.38u40”. The magazines exhibit varying degrees of finish loss with other scuffs and abrasions. CONDITION: Good. 700 - 1,100

1067 - (N) ATTRACTIVE AND FUN TO SHOOT INLAND M2 CARBINE MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Inland Div. Model: M2 Serial No. 5191169 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: NFA

Wonderful and handy Inland manufactured US M2 Carbine so marked on the receiver and with “5-44” Inland barrel. As so many were, this gun has been retrofitted with adjustable rear peep sight and bayonet lug forward barrel band. Round bolt, flip safety, two rivet hand guard, and “2” hand struck overstamp on the “M2” designation on the receive provide indications that this gun was a U.S. government conversion. One 30-round magazine is included. 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. Electronic NFA registry indicates “UNKNOWN” as the manufacturer.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine arsenal refinish with some loss of finish to gray patina on the top of the barrel, and where the charging handle rides on the receiver and on the round bolt. Wood is unmarked and very clean. Bore is 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 AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-061. 12,000 - 18,000

1068 - (N) INLAND DIVISION M2 CARBINE MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Inland Division Model: M2 Serial No. 7501687 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 17 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA This is one of the very desirable original produced at the factory Inland manufactured US M2 Carbines. Marked “M2” on the receiver with “6-45” dated Inland barrel. Serial is correct for the date at just over 7.5 million. Note the “A” visible on the selector lever visible from the left side. This gun has undergone government retrofit since World War II with adjustable rear peep sight and bayonet lug forward barrel band, as well as round bolt, and flip safety. It retains an early four-rivet hand guard. No magazine present, but these are readily available. 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. Electronic Electronic NFA registry indicates, “UNNKOWN” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine arsenal refinish with some loss of finish on the bolt and where the charging handle rides on the receiver. Wood is very attractive, not “IO” marked. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. Just a great fun gun to take to the range ! 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. JWK 2024-05-117. 15,000 - 20,000 58

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1069 - (N) GROUP INDUSTRIES SIDEPLATE 1928 COLT COMMERICAL BROWNING 1917A1 MACHINE GUN WITH LOWER TRIPOD ASSEMBLY (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Group Industries Model: M-37 Serial No. 300108 Caliber/Bore: .3 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA Group industries Browning Model 37 registered sideplate fitted to a Colt Model 1928 commercial Browning water cooled machine gun. Essentially a Browning Model 1917A1 with a different flash hider. After World War I, Colt had a significant amount of Browning water cooled machine gun parts left over. In an effort to capitalize on them, they marketed the “Colt Commercial Model of 1928” worldwide. South America purchased a significant number, with associated tripods. Many decades later, these were imported back into the United States as parts kits, and many were assembled onto registered sideplates and sold. Others were made into semi-automatic guns. This specimen is missing the pistol grip panels, and half the drain cork is split away, but does have very attractive Colt markings on the right sideplate. Original South American contract serial number “745” clearly visible on the top of the attractive bronze trunnion. Original Colt commercial tripod lower leg assembly (no head) with data plate (#491) still on leg is included with this lot. Bolt is unmarked on top. Electronic NFA registry indicates “BROWN, MICHAEL DBA GROUP INDUSTRIE” as the manufacturer.

CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent smooth refinish upon remanufacture. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. A very attractive looking Browning with no dents in the water jacket, and bronze end cap and trunnion. Would be an excellent gun to take to the range, or to display in this conidition. 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 2024-05-028 12,000 - 18,000

1070 - EXTREMELY FINE CONDITION ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBERED THOMPSON MACHINE GUN 100 ROUND “C” DRUM MAGAZINE. Extremely fine condition matching serial number 2091 Thompson “C” drum in correct original dull matte finish. Drum is marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP, NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A. PATENTED JULY 27 1920 DEC 7 1920 “NO 2091” on main body with matching numbered cover. Original nickel rotor inside. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of drum is extremely fine to near excellent original dull blue finish with only some slight thinning to a gray patina at the high edges. Nickel rotor and interior of drum has some indications of use but also retains some of the original preservative grease. Very unusual to find one of these “C” drums in this level of condition inside and out. Some careful work to the outside of this drum will really bring out what a high condition specimen it is. An almost unprecedented find for the advanced and discerning Thompson machine gun collector. JWK 2024-05-085 14,000 - 20,000

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1071 - (N) ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OWNED COLT 1921 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1921 Serial No. 4998 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA Very attractive Colt 1921 Thompson with Cutts Compensator (actually a 1921A model). Gordon Herigstad’s serial number listing of serial numbers & histories indicates, “Department of Corrections, Albany, NY”, This has an unusual, somewhat plum, finish to the upper receiver. Close inspection indicates “touch-up” blue, with some barely discernable bit of polishing in places. Barrel index mark is also just a tiny bit off. This gun retains its original 1921 internal parts and the “anchor” remains discernable on the buttstock. Typical markings on receiver with visible serial numbers matching. Crisp clear lettering and sharp edges throughout. Two 30-round and two 20-round Bridgeport magazines are included. Electronic NFA registry indicates “COLT” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent combination of original deep lustrous blue finish and touch-up blue with some tiny marks under the finish on the right side on the lower beneath the markings. Some loss of finish at the stock attachment points and on the buttplate. Wood is extremely fine and attractive, very lightly sanded and refinished with some slight bruises and handling marks. Stick magazines range from 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 very handsome Colt Thompson in a desirable configuration. Previous owner stated it came from Sing Sing Prison. 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. JWK 2024-05-113. 30,000 - 40,000

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1072 - EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION ORIGINAL PURPLE LINED “F.B.I.” STYLE “BROOKS TRUNK CO” COLT THOMPSON MACHINE GUN CASE. The very finest original condition original case for the Colt 1921 Thompson this cataloger has ever encountered. Typical “Eagle Lock Co.” latches on the front with “The Brooks Trunk Co” metal placard on the lid.

Interior is fitted to take a 50-round drum on the left side, four 20-round magazines, the buttstock in the back compartment, and the gun itself in the forward compartment. A compensator equipped models fits just fine. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall appearance is extremely fine, approaching near excellent with a little brassing to the reinforced corners, with some discoloration and some patina to the plating of the latches. Interior is in commensurate condition with no tears.

One can see the outline of where a 50 round drum was emplaced. The leather bottoms of the handle are intact but showing some wear. A tremendous find for the discerning Thompson collector. Unlikely to find a better condition specimen of an original hard case. JWK 2024-05-088.

4,000 - 8,000

1073 - (N) DANISH MADSEN M-50 MACHINE GUN WITH PROVENANCE OF TRANSFER TO MGM (METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER) STUDIOS W/DRUM MAG & ACCESSORIES (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Madsen Model: M50 Serial No. 44570 SEE WEBSITE FOR Caliber/Bore: 9mm ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Barrel Length: 7.9” FFL Status: NFA In addition to having provenance that this Madsen M50 was transferred to MGM studios in May of 1970, this lot also includes desirable accessories and parts for the recreational shooter. Notably a 71 round Suomi 9mm drum magazine retrofitted to work in this model, and original spent brass chute and bag. Nice professional job of merging an original box magazine upper onto a Suomi drum. Other included accessories include 1 original magazine, 2 spare barrels with retention nuts, 2 spare bolts, 2 mainsprings with guides, and 2 magazine loaders. Also noteworthy is a short Madsen barrel threaded for a silencer. The consignor is obviously an innovative and thoughtful NFA enthusiast. The Madsen was designed to be an inexpensive sheet metal receiver machine gun to produce, it is a nice light compact and effective machine gun. It ended up being utilized by police and military in many countries, and, of course, found its way into numerous Hollywood film productions. This cataloger found himself recounting several, including Star Trek (Bread and Circuses). It incorporates an interesting grip safety to the rear of the magazine well, which much be depressed in order for the bolt to fully release forward to fire the weapon. Side folding shoulder loop incorporates a leather covering to provide comfort to the firer. Electronic NFA registry indicates “MADSEN” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Copies of FOIA letters showing redacted registration in 1967 with subsequent transfers including to MGM studios. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish are extremely fine original black enamel finish with some loss at the high points. Leather on shoulder loop also extremely fine. Bores of spare barrels are extremely fine and barrel in gun near excellent. All are shiny and bright. Bolt face is also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. An effective and handy machine gun only enhanced by the desirable accessories included here. 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. JWK 2024-05-59. 8,000 - 12,000

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1074 - (N) EXTREMELY FINE GERMAN WORLD WAR 1 DWM MANUFACTURED MG-08 MAXIM MACHINE GUN WITH MATCHING BARREL AND LOCK ON SWISS MOUNT (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: German Model: MG08 Serial No. 38069 Caliber/Bore: 7.92mm Barrel Length: 28 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA Extremely fine DWM manufactured Maxim MG-08 probably manufactured very early in 1918, which includes not only a Swiss tripod, but also one original matching lock and one forced matched lock. This Maxim presents exceptionally well as visible numbers are all matching throughout including the barrel, locks (as noted), and even the lower feed arm on the feed block is original and matching. Must also disclose that the top cover number is a forced match, and the muzzle booster is a faithful reproduction. Thumbpieces not present on the water fill cap. However, the drain valve, steam port fitting, with cork and chain are present and serviceable, and there is a significant amount of original paint on the undented water jacket. Desirable Swiss mount makes for an outstanding and much easier to transport recreational shooting platform. Electronic NFA registry indicates “GERMAN” as the manufacturer. Currently registered under 38069. This can be requested correction to 8069c upon transfer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original blue finish with touch-up blue on the top cover at the serial number and model markings. About 15% of the original gray/green paint remains on the water jacket. Backplate spade handles are extremely fine with some handling marks and a couple small chips with a small 1” crack on each handle at the base. A couple small dents in the fusee cover which could be remedied. None of this really detracts from this piece as being what it is. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Both lock faces are extremely fine to near excellent. Gun mechanics are crisp and positive, and action moves smoothly when operated by hand. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Tripod is in extremely fine to near excellent condition and mechanics are smooth and positive. This is really an outstanding specimen of the German WWI Maxim machine gun, and this cataloger has observed and fired this gun and it runs well. It might be a very, very long time before you fine another MG-08 as nice as this one. 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. JWK 2024-05-021 14,000 - 22,000

1075 - (N) IRS NUMBER REGISTERED M1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN WITH ORIGINAL HAMMER-FIRED FIRING PIN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: SAVAGE Model: M1A1 Serial No. IRS-4741A Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA This is a M1 Thompson which was subjected to the elements for a significant period time somewhere during its history. The receiver is so deeply pitted under the refinish that incidental to it being re-worked prior to registration, the manufacturer’s markings are gone, except for “UN” on the left side of the receiver. The only number on the receiver is the hand-stamped IRS registration number across the top. The Savage-manufactured lower assembly retains its number, 1189226. One nice thing about this piece is that it retains an M1 bolt employing a separate hammer-fired firing pin.

This Thompson will not accept drum magazines, only stick magazines. This specimen has the simplified non-adjustable “L” rear sight with protective “ears” on either side. No magazine present, but these are readily available. Electronic NFA registry indicates “THOMPSON” as the manufacturer, and “M1A1” as the model. Incoming paper form 4 indicates “ZZZ” in the manufacturer’s block. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is moderately pitted on upper receiver under matte refinish. Lower assembly is extremely fine matte refinish. Wood is extremely fine with some light bruises and handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright in what is clearly a replacement barrel with toolmarks in evidence at the chamber exterior with discoloration to the finish. Bolt face is extremely fine to near excellent. Relatively small numbers of the M1 Thomoson were produced with the hammer-fired firing pin before the fixed firing pin Model M1A1 superseded it, and many were converted to the M1A1 bolt system. It certainly is better for the collecting community that someone reworked what was a pretty poor condition receiver into a gun and registered it to be fully transferable when one still could. A gun to take to the range and shoot as much as one wants without affecting “collector 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 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-081 18,000 - 24,000 62

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1076 - (N) VERY RARE KOKURA MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 89 (TE-4) FLEXIBLE AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Japan Model: Type 89 Serial No. 8688 Caliber/Bore: 6.5mm Japanese Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: NFA Very rarely encountered Japanese Type 89 (TE-4 Type) single light machine gun as manufactured Kokura Arsenal in February 1943. Top of receiver has the Kokura arsenal symbol followed by model designation, serial number, and date code of “18.2” for 1943, February. Note that none of the removable internal parts nor the charging handle, buffer retaining latch or sights are present. No magazine present. Visible serial numbers are matching on: receiver, buffer, barrel socket, barrel, and gas regulator. Desirable original amnesty registration paperwork is included with this lot.

This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun, and has been legally reactivated to be a “live” gun by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA”, and is so marked on the left side of the receiver. Note that despite being currently registered as “live”, this gun is not in a firing condition, with the chamber and barrel unserviceable. At a minimum the chamber would need to be replaced, and perhaps the barrel and other parts, in addition to finding replacements for the missing parts. The Japanese Type 89 machine gun in this configuration was used in aircraft on a flexible mount, and is mechanically essentially a Type 11 machine gun turned on its side and configured to utilize a pan-type magazine which fed rounds down through the top into the feedway, and then eject spent cases out the lower left side of the receiver. Unfortunately, Type 11 machine gun parts are not compatible with this model. Electronic NFA registry indicates “JAPAN” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Original Amnesty Registration paperwork. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good original finish with a moderate even brown patina throughout. There is evidence of reactivation work at the chamber, and where the barrel fits into the receiver. Bore is dark in the grooves with worn rifling. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Wooden carrying handle is solid and serviceable with typical bruises and handling marks. Trigger does actuate. This is a very scarce model of Japanese machine gun to encounter, and magazines for this are even scarcer. If one were fortunate enough to have or find a magazine, and a complete parts kit to pair with this, it would be one of only a very few such specimens available for private ownership 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 & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-004. 3,000 - 5,000

1077 - (N) VERY ATTRACTIVE CHUO KOGYO MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 96 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Nambu Model: Type 96 Serial No. 3637 Caliber/Bore: 6.5mm Japanese Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: NFA Attractive Japanese Type 96 light machine gun as manufactured by Chuo Kogyo under the supervision of Kokura Arsenal in March 1939. Right side of the receiver has both the Kokura arsenal and Chuo Kogyo symbols followed by serial number and date code of “14.3” for 1939, March. The following small pieces are not present: sear safety bar and spring, lower assembly locking wedge, barrel retention latch knob, and bolt firing pin locking wedge and coil retention spring for same. Visible serial numbers are matching on: buffer, bolt, operating rod, barrel (dated 14.2), lower assembly and receiver. Gas regulator is unnumbered. Charging handle retention screw has non-original hex nut. Original Japanese 2.5 x 13 power Type 96 scope, one original 30-round magazine, and desirable original amnesty registration paperwork is included with this lot. This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun, and has been legally reactivated and restored to a “live” gun by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA”, and is so marked on the left side of the receiver. The Japanese Type 96 machine gun was in use by the Japanese throughout World War II, despite being superseded by the larger caliber Type 99 model. The light 6.5mm cartridge was effective and produced little recoil, and with practiced trigger control, the firer can squeeze off individual shots. Japanese soldiers generally preferred this model over the later Type 99 Model due to its lighter recoil and convenience of removing the barrel by way of a lever. Electronic NFA registry indicates “JAPAN” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Original Amnesty Registration paperwork. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original finish, thinning in places with some brown patina, particularly at butt plate and ejection port cover, and a small area of light pitting noticeable on left side of receiver. Also some evidence of reactivation work at the chamber, and bolt face where weld was removed. Bore has strong rifling, dark in the grooves. Wood furnishing are generally fine with a chip off the carrying handle at the outer rear radius, and typical bruises and handling marks. Scope optics are slightly cloudy, but serviceable. Mechanics are fine. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. This Japanese Type 96 is quite an attractive specimen of this model, not often found with matching parts and original amnesty paperwork. It will be a welcome addition to any WWII 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 & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-002. 12,000 - 18,000

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1078 - (N) REGISTERED DEACTIVATED HITACHI MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Imperial Arsenal Japan Model: Type 99 Serial No. 14144 Caliber/Bore: 7.7mm Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Extremely fine Japanese Type 99 light machine gun manufactured by Hitachi under the supervision of Kokura Arsenal in June of 1944. Right side of the receiver has both the Kokura arsenal and Hitachi symbols followed by serial number and date code of “19.6” for 1944, June. The following minor pieces are not present: flash suppressor, charging handle cover, which rides in the slot with the charging handle, sear safety bar and spring, barrel headspace disk, gas cylinder cleanout hole cover, ejection port cover spring, firing pin, and mainspring. However, a non-standard coil spring which provides tension on the bolt and operating rod, and a small, tapered pin, which provides the appearance of a firing pin are present. The magazine dust cover and ejection port cover are non-matching, “5426”. Now, the good news. The buffer, bolt, operating rod, barrel (dated 19.6) and gas regulator are all matching to the receiver. Even better news is that an original muzzle cover, appropriate original Japanese 2.5x13 power Type 99 scope, and original 30-round magazine are included with this lot. The barrel has been welded at the chamber with a significant amount of the chamber mouth destroyed in the process, such that the chamber would need to be replaced, or the entire barrel replaced, in order to restore this gun to a firing condition. Electronic NFA registry indicates “JAPAN” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original finish, with some thinning to the finish in places. Wood furnishings also with a chip out of the left side of the carrying handle and light handing marks. Wood buttstock shows only minor handling marks. Pistol grip also extremely fine. Scope optics are cloudy with specks, and small “spider web” crack to left of graduation scale, with two of the small cover screws missing. Still, one can see through it enough to call it serviceable.

Bore not observed due to chamber being welded shut. Bolt face extremely fine. Action functions when operated by hand, but spring tension is inadequate for normal function. Sear cover forward of pistol grip slightly bent. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. The Type 99 Model was the larger more powerful cartridge version of the earlier Type 96. Both were used by Japanese forces until the end of World War II. The Type 99 was generally considered an improvement due to the more powerful cartridge and wedge-type barrel fastening system. These went to the elite units first, such as the Japanese marines, and a significant number of these guns were retained on the home islands “saving the best for the final defense.”

The desirable accessories included with this specimen more than offset the minor missing parts, which certainly can be acquired. This gun is a particularly attractive specimen in better condition than most encountered. This gun was amnesty registered as a DEWAT (Deactivated War Trophy), and, as such, can be legally reactivated into a “live” gun upon application and approval by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 5 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-001 12,000 - 18,000

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1079 - (N) VERY ATTRACTIVE FLUTED JACKET COMMERICAL VICKERS HEAVY MACHINE GUN WITH MATCHING LOCK AND BRASS HEADED WW2 TRIPOD (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Form 2 Registration (VSM, Cincinnatti) Model: Vickers Serial No. 85395 Caliber/Bore: .303 British Barrel Length: 28.37” FFL Status: NFA Beautiful fluted jacket Vickers water cooled machine gun in commercial contract serial number range. One can observe the highest quality of fit and finish in this Vickers, which retains attractive unarmored muzzle booster with drain plug, cork, and chain present at the front of the water jacket. Lock with matching serial number (how often do you see that?!). Top of feedblock cover is marked “VA” (Vickers Armstrong), with “Hectometros” marked rear sight ladder (Portuguese contract). Electronic NFA registry indicates “FORM 2 REGISTRATION” as the manufacturer of this gun. Consignor states that this is a Richard Wray registered gun which would mean “VSM” with “3906 Colerain Ave, Cincinnatti, OH” in the manufacturer’s block when it comes time to submit a paper transfer application. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original commercial blue finish thinning in some places to a gray patina at the high edges. Muzzle booster very clean as is the action.

Wood handles extremely fine with light handling marks, and very attractive.

Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Lock face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. Tripod is typical of WWII era, with brass head marked “D.P.” for “Drill Purpose”; appears very serviceable. After WWI, Vickers did seek to sell their guns commercially on the world market, and several countries, including Portugal, Japan and others availed themselves of the opportunity. These commercial guns are beautifully made, exhibiting the finest fit and finish of any Vickers guns ever produced, as they were not made during “wartime conditions”. From the perspective of the modern-day collector/shooting enthusiast the Vickers is one of the most desirable of the rifle caliber water-cooled machine guns because they are most readily and easily converted to different calibers according to the desires of the owner. 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 2024-05-024 12,000 - 18,000

1080 - (N) CATCO MKII MACHINE GUN BUILT FROM STEN MK II PARTS KIT (FULLY TRANSFERRABLE).

Manufacturer: CATCO Model: MK 11 Serial No. ST1003 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA

CATCO Registered receiver tube assembled on British Mk II Sten parts. Top of magazine housing retains legible “E & Co” with the underside of housing having “STEN MK II”. Left side of receiver tube has “CATCO, NAPA, CA” manufacturer’s markings. Seven 32 round magazines with one original “AUSTEN” loading tool, and one contemporary loading tool are included with this lot. One of the most numerously produced machine guns of World War II, the Sten 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 is a reliable and compact machine gun that takes commonly available ammunition.

Electronic NFA registry indicates “CALIFORNIA ARMS TECHNOLGY CO DBA CATCO” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine black enamel paint finish with some areas of bare metal showing where the finish has worn off. Bore is very good, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Just a great entry level machine gun to take to the range. Simple, reliable fun. 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 2024-05-055 . 4,000 - 8,000

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1081 - (N) VERY SCARCE AND DESIRABLE CAMOUFLAGE PAINTED AUSTRALIAN OWEN MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: ELGBMD Model: MK I Serial No. 35959 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 11 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA Extremely scarce and desirable Australian Owen machine gun in camouflage painted finish. One original 25 round magazine is included with this lot. The painted finish is a faithful reproduction of the way many of these guns were originally when in service. These guns were originally manufactured by “LYSAGHT” of Australia, and this specimen is so marked on right side of the lower receiver frame, along with “OWEN MK I – 43”. Serial number is on left side. This gun is a remanufactured gun. Electronic registry indicates manufacturer as “GOLDMAN, EDWARD DBA ELGBMD”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent repainted finish on metal parts and buttstock upon remanufacture. Hard bakelite grips are extremely fine. Bore is dark and pitted but with strong rifling and very serviceable. Bolt is extremely fine and a plum color incidental to refinish of the hardened steel. Mechanics are crip and positive. The Owen machine gun looks unusual and unwieldy, but contrary to its appearance, it is one of the most comfortable and fun to shoot pistol caliber machine guns out there. There can be no doubt that the gravity assisted ejection of cases out of the bottom of the gun aids the reliability of this model. This cataloger has done a fair amount of shooting with this model over the years, and never had any problem with them. The Owen machine gun is a very popular yet unfortunately scarce gun in the United States. Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire one. You will enjoy taking it out to the range. 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 2024-05-043. 15,000 - 25,000

1082 - (N) ATTRACTIVE WILSON REGISTERED SMOOTH JACKET VICKERS MACHINE GUN WITH BRASS HEADED WW2 TRIPOD (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Wilson Arms Co. Model: MK I Serial No. VSA092 Caliber/Bore: 7.92mm Barrel Length: 28.4” FFL Status: NFA Very clean and attractive smooth jacket Vickers water cooled machine gun as registered by “Wilson Arms Co”. Armored muzzle booster with drain plug, cork, and chain present at the front of the water jacket.

“VSM” marked rear sight with “push-tension” release adjustment knob.

Electronic NFA registry indicates “WILSON, JAMES DBA WILSON ARMS CO” as the manufacturer of this gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent lustrous blue refinish upon remanufacture on receiver box with “MA 41” visible under the finish. “VSA092” with Wilson logo also visible. Top cover and backplate metal are black enamel painted. Jacket retains nearly all of its green paint coverage.

Wood handles extremely fine with light handling marks, and very attractive. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Lock face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun.

Tripod is dated 1942 on top of brass head legs are painted with gray paint. Very serviceable. The Vickers is always a popular gun at the shooting range. Well-made, reliable, and readily and easily converted to different calibers according to the desires of the owner. Parts have always seemed to be readily available 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. JWK 2024-05-025 12,000 - 18,000

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1083 - (N) MK ARMS MK-760 MACHINE GUN (COPY OF S & W MODEL 76) (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: MK Arms Inc. Model: MK760 Serial No. A0164 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA

The MK-760 submachine guns were manufactured by MK Arms Inc. of Irvine, California, in the 1980s. MK Arms (Mike Ruplinger and Kenneth Domenick) established MK Arms to provide parts to service existing Smith and Wesson model 76 machine guns primarily in government and police department possession starting in 1980. Once the changeover to the H&K MP5 occurred in SEAL teams in the early 1980s, Mike Ruplinger and Duane Carlson started making complete guns for the civilian market. In the short time between the announcement of and enactment of the “Gun Owners Protection Act” on May 19, 1986, MK Arms conducted 24-hour production operations to make as many fully transferable MK-760s as possible. This example is marked “MK ARMS IC/ IRVINE. CA USA” on the left, with MK Arms “MKA” logo on the right. Ambidextrous selector is marked “SAFE”, “SEMI”, and “FULL”. This is essentially a copy of the Smith and Wesson Model 76, with a formed checkered grip. This specimens serial number indicates it was fairly early in production. One 36-round stick magazine is included. Electronic NFA registry indicates “MK ARMS INC” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth grey finish. Steel swing-out shoulder loop with black hard rubber covering and composite handgrip also near excellent. Magazine retains nearly all of its matte blue finish. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. A nice range-ready example of a very popular and desirable entry-level 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. JWK 2024-05-041. 8,000 - 12,000

1084 - (N) VERY ATTRACTIVE WWII BERETTA MODEL 38/42 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Beretta Model: 38/42 Serial No. CI2706 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA

The Beretta 38/42 machine gun is essentially a model 38A simplified to be less expensive and time-consuming to produce. Many of the parts interchange with the 38A, and, in fact, in 1944, the Germans were procuring (purchasing) Model 38/42 guns from Beretta as MP-40 production had ceased in favor of MP-44/STG 44 production. There is evidence that Beretta also “pulled a fast one” on German procurement authorities and provided them (no doubt collecting payment also) with gun with receivers marked “38/42” which were fitted with leftover 38A parts. The Beretta 38/42, as well as the Model 38A proved to be one of the most effective pistol caliber machine guns of World War II. The dual trigger feature enabled the firer to choose semi-automatic or fully automatic modes of fire. Magazine capacity was 40 rounds, an increase over the MP-40, and the design was/is reliable. Electronic NFA registry indicates “ITALIAN” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original finish turning a uniform gray patina. Stock is extremely fine with some some dings and light handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. This is a select-fire machine gun. The Beretta 38/42 was one of the most popular and effective pistol caliber machine guns of WW2. This is an extremely fine specimen of a very desirable 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. JWK 2024-05-121 18,000 - 22,000

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1085 - (N) MK ARMS MK760 MACHINE GUN (COPY OF S&W MODEL 76) (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: MK Arms Inc. Model: MK760 Serial No. C0525 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA

The MK-760 submachine guns were manufactured by MK Arms Inc. of Irvine, California, in the 1980s. MK Arms (Mike Ruplinger and Kenneth Domenick) established MK Arms to provide parts to service existing Smith and Wesson Model 76 machine guns primarily in government and police department possession starting in 1980. Once the changeover to the H&K MP5 occurred in SEAL teams in the early 1980s, Mike Ruplinger and Duane Carlson started making complete guns for the civilian market. In the short time between announcement of and enactment of the “Gun Owners Protection Act” on May 19, 1986, MK Arms conducted 24-hour production operations to make as many fully transferable MK-760s as possible. This example is marked “MK ARMS IC/ IRVINE. CA USA” on the left, with MK Arms “MKA” logo on the right. Ambidextrous selector is marked “SAFE”, “SEMI”, and “FULL”. This is essentially a copy of the Smith and Wesson Model 76, with a formed checkered grip. This specimen’s serial number indicates it was fairly early in production. Four 36-round, one 24-round, and one 14-round stick magazines are included, as well as a spare trigger/ selector box with internals. Electronic NFA registry indicates “MK ARMS INC” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth grey finish. Steel swing-out shoulder loop with black hard rubber covering and composite handgrip also near excellent. Magazine retains nearly all of its matte blue finish. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. A nice range-ready example of a very popular and desirable entry-level 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. JWK 2024-05-125.

8,000 - 10,000

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1086 - (N) ENGLISH STEN MK II MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Sten Model: MKII Serial No. FQ6050 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA

Very attractive original black enamel finished British Mk II Sten with original WWII sling and 6 black painted magazines. Top of magazine housing retains clear “STEN MK II” while the underside of housing has the serial number and “J.L. & Co Ltd” manufacturer’s marking. Bottom of action cover is “S106”. One soft carrying case is also included with this lot. 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. Electronic NFA registry indicates “STEN” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good to extremely fine original black enamel painted finish turned a uniform gray patina at the perforated shroud near the rear of the barrel, with much more finish on the magazine housing and receiver tube. The high edges have a mixture of brown and gray patina.

Magazine are repainted over light pitting. Web sling is original WWII marked and near excellent. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine to near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Just a really nice specimen of a very popular recreational machine gun, which also has collectors appeal. 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. JWK 2024-05-053. 8,000 - 12,000

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1087 - (N) HIGHLY SOUGHT AND COLLECTIBLE HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON REISING MODEL 55 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Model: Model 55 Serial No. 66123 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA Very scarce H&R Reising Model 55 machine gun as issued during World War II to American forces. Marked with manufacturer’s markings and “Model 55” on top of receiver with “P” proofmark, and softer struck “E” on the top of the barrel above the chamber. One original 12-round magazine is included with this lot. This gun has a slab-sided magazine house, which will accept both the 12 and the 20-round magazines. The Reising machine guns were issued as an alternative to the Thompson, when the Thompsons were in short supply. A number of Reising machine gun saw service in the Pacific and also in Italy during WWII. The compact folding loop version would have been intended for situations such as paratrooper or armored vehicle use. Firing from a closed bolt, the Reising is easier to hold on target than the Thompson when squeezing off the first shot. Electronic NFA registry indicates “UNKNOWN“ as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine, smooth gray original finish thinning to gray patina along top of receiver. Wood is extremely fine to near excellent with some light handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. The Reising Model 55 is much more seldom encountered than is the full stock version Model 50, and is very much in demand with WWII Collectors. 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. JWK 2024-05-119. 15,000 - 20,000

1088 - NINE VALUABLE AND SOUGHT AFTER HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON REISNG MODEL 50 CORROGATED MAGAZINES AND ORIGINAL 5-CELL CARRIER. Nine 12-round corrugated Reising magazines, one unmarked original “Lift the Dot” 5-cell magazine carrier, and two cleaning brushes are included in this lot. These magazines will fit both styles of magazine well found on the Reising Model 50. The smaller capacity magazines were originally ordered as an ammunition cost-saving measure, to keep firers from shooting so much ammunition. CONDITION: Extremely fine original smooth gray finish. Canvas carrier extremely fine to near excellent. Demand for these magazines is constantly increasing. JWK 2024-05-103. 1,200 - 1,800

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1089 - (N) EXTREMELY SCARCE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE GERMAN WWII MP-28 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Form 2 Registration Model: MP28 Serial No. MG0057 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA Highly sought German MP-28 machine gun with one original 32 round magazine. Marked on top of magazine housing “MP-28.II SYSTEM SCHMEISSER PATENT”. Bolt is simply marked “19”. One original DRP Schmeisser 32-round box magazine is included with this lot. This gun is a remanufactured gun by a man named Goldman, and his manufacturing FFL/SOT was EMGBLD, Beltsville, Maryland, the receiver tube is so marked on the underside, with serial number at the 10 o’clock position, even with the rear sight on the tube. Hex head cap screws were used to attached the magazine housing. Electronic registry indicates manufacturer as “FORM 2 REGISTRATION”. The MP-28 is a select-fire machine gun which was a further refinement of the original German MP-18.I machine gun. At first glance they could be mistaken for the Bergmann MP-18.I System Schmeisser model, but the select fire button and larger diameter mainspring are notable giveaways. The MP-28 was initially fielded primarily to police formations but later found their way into second line military SS units. It is one of the most enjoyable German machine guns to shoot at the range as it holds very steady and has a nice slow rate of fire. Unfortunately for the collecting community, it is also one of the scarcest of all the interwar German machine gun model, and consequently very much in demand. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent bright blue refinish upon remanufacture with some very light pitting discernable under the refinish upon close inspection. Wood has been very lightly sanded but is extremely clean and attractive. Bore is superb, near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. A scarce model of a very popular early German machine gun and one sure to please whoever ends up with 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. JWK 2024-05-042. 15,000 - 25,000

1090 - (N) REGISTERED DEACTIVATED GERMAN BERGMANN MP35/I MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Germany Model: MP35/1 Serial No. 6972 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 10” Manufactured by Bergmann from the mid-1930’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 useful feature which eases the cleaning process. Another interesting feature of this weapon is that it fires semi-auto with a single pull of the trigger and automatic if one pulls the trigger to the rear and holds it. This specimen has been deactivated by plugging the chamber with weld, and lightly welding the rear of the barrel within the receiver. The receiver serial number on the right side 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 needs only to depress in order to remove the bolt for cleaning. This is an earlier production specimen with a one-piece walnut stock with provision for a brass disk insert on the right side of the buttstock. This would indicate this gun is an early commercial contract piece, actually manufactured by Walther and possibly sent to Sweden as part of a 500 gun commercial contract. Guns such as these, from the same production run were also taken into service by SS formations, particularly the railway security units, and anti-partizan units. For those who are familiar with this model, they are a highly prized example of German milled steel submachine gun manufacturing. One original 32 round magazine is included in this lot. Current incoming NFA registration form indicates “Germany” as the manufacturer. The consignor has also included a copy of the original approved transfer from Potomac Arms Corporation to the previous owner dated April 1964 in which the manufacturer is listed as, “Germany”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original lustrous blue finish forward of the bolt retention latch with some loss to gray patina forward of the chamber, and at the muzzle where someone attempted to remove the barrel shroud with a wrench prior to the consignor acquiring this piece. The thin metal rib at the top of the muzzle is slightly depressed from the pressure of the wrench.

A good restorative specialist could significantly improve these areas. As to the chamber and barrel, until one actually gets into it, there is no way of knowing what damage may or may not have been sustained to the chamber and barrel incidental to deactivation. Condition of bore, and even the caliber cannot be determined due to the plugged chamber, but it is likely 9 mm Parabellum. Wood is extremely fine with the missing stock disk area filled in with a wood plug, and with a chip repair on the right side below the rear sight. Bolt face is near excellent and unmolested. Mechanics are crisp although this gun is currently unserviceable. This is a select fire machine gun. An exciting offering for the collector of high-quality World War II era German machine guns as one of the very last models of the milled steel pistol caliber machine produced to high quality standards. Well worth purchasing and making the effort to restore to a firing condition. A scarce model often missing from even advanced machine gun collections. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 5 AS A CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE DEACTIVATED MACHINE GUN. THIS GUN MAY BE REACTIVATED UPON APPLICATION AND APPROVAL BY THE BATF, SUBJECT TO ANY STATE AND LOCAL RESTRICTIONS. JWK 2024-05-134. 13,000 - 18,000 70

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1091 - (N) HIGH CONDITION MERTZWERKE MANUFACTURED “COS” “43” DATE RECEIVER MP-40 MACHINE GUN REGISTERED WITH “IRS” NUMBER (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Schmeisser Model: MP40 Serial No. IRS3899B Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 9.9” FFL Status: NFA Very interesting MP-40 with receiver tube manufactured by Mertzwerke (cos), with WaA44 proof and dated “43”. None of the other parts bear serial numbers, and even the endcap of the lower assembly, which is factory marked simply, “MP40 / fxo / 41” has no factory number applied.

IRS registration number is electro penciled across the back of the end cap. There are proofs from ERMA (WaA280) on the barrel, bolt, and “hook” of the barrel, which was designed to keep the gun from recoiling back into a vehicle when the gun was fired through a slotted port, and a Haenel proof (37) on the detent knob of the lower, and Steyr (623) made the barrel retention nut and the rear sight. This cataloger will suggest that this gun was assembled from armorer’s spare parts into a gun after production of the MP-40 ceased in favor of MP-43/MP-44/STG-44 production.

The muzzle is early style with the muzzle cover attachment hardware. The magazine is also early with the cross-hatching and marked “cos”. Barrel resting bar is of the gray “pot metal” type. Included with this lot are six original Nazi marked magazines, one of which has professionally added steel bosses added to both sides, likely as an adaptation for use in another model of machine gun. Also included is an original magazine loader, spare extractor, spare ejector and leather sling. The small locking screw which holds the larger grip frame retention screw in position is not present.

Electronic NFA registry indicates “Schmeisser (GE Germany)” as the manufacturer. CONDTION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original finish with some light scratches and loss of finish at the high edges with some areas of Gray patina showing through.

Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is fine with possible welding blemishes at the lower edges where the cartridge rim, and possibly refinished. Bakelite furniture is near excellent with the reddish tinge which has proven to be very popular with collectors. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. This is a very interesting and quite desirable specimen considering the unusual combination of features and condition.

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1092 - (N) VERY RARE AND COLLECTIBLE WWI PORTUGESE CONTRACT FLUTED JACKET VICKERS MACHINE GUN WITH MATCHING ORIGINAL TRIPOD (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: VSM Model: None Serial No. H2390 Caliber/Bore: .303 Barrel Length: 28 - 3/8” FFL Status: NFA This fluted jacket Portuguese contract Vickers water cooled machine gun’s serial number is recorded in Dolf Goldsmith’s book “The Devil’s Paintbrush”.

Even without this authoritative reference, it would be impossible to miss the heraldic Portuguese crest on the feed block cover. This gun has a brass sight bracket on the left side, and includes an original Portuguese Vickers clinometer in its leather case. What is also very remarkable is that this gun is accompanied by its original, serial number matching tripod and original matching stripped lock body. According to the consignor, this gun was brought to numerous shooting events and shot often, always reliably, and always cleans fastidiously afterwards. This accounts not only for the condition of this gun, but also the fact that it has an Australian barrel, feed block, and other parts, which are not of original Portuguese contract origin, such as muzzle booster, fusee cover, top cover, backplate and complete .303 lock in the gun. This is not unexpected when one considers that decades past, before Dolf Goldsmith published his authoritative books, the widespread rise in interest in machine guns as collector’s items, and the meteoric rise in cost relative to the average American citizens income, the community of discerning collectors and machine gun shooting enthusiasts was really quite small. Ammunition was relatively very inexpensive compared with today, and the point is, this gun was used as a shooting platform, and parts were swapped out, and even traded about simply as “Vickers parts”. Electronic NFA registry indicates “FORM 2 REGISTRATION” as the manufacturer of this gun. Almost certainly a Richard Wray registered gun, which would mean “VSM” with “3906 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH” in the manufacturer’s block when it comes time to submit a paper transfer application. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine with much thinning to an even gray patina original blue finish on the water jacket with significantly more finish on the receiver box, and on top cover. Armored muzzle booster a nice unifoirm matte blue finish. Wood handles of backplate extremely fine with light handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Lock face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. Tripod retains its original brass identification plate with matching serial number “2390”. If you have ever thought you might like to own a Vickers, either as a collector’s piece or as a shooting platform, you cannot go wrong with this one. 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 2024-05-026. 15,000 - 20,000

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1093 - (N) HIGHLY DESIRABLE WWII RUSSIAN PPSH-41 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Russia Model: PPSH41 Serial No. 7131 Caliber/Bore: 7.62mm Barrel Length: 10.63” FFL Status: NFA This is a Soviet Russian PPSh-41 machine gun which was originally manufactured in 1943 by the Vyatskie Polyany factory as indicated by the star within the shield marking on the top of the receiver with the year of manufacture on the top of the shroud forward of the trunnion. This factory was one of the major manufacturers of this machine gun during World War II. The year of manufacture is visible directly below this marking on the top of the receiver. One original 30-round curved stick magazine is included with this lot. Desirable original amnesty registration paperwork is also included with this lot. This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun, and has been legally reactivated to be a “live” gun by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA”, and is so marked on the left side of the receiver below the rear sight. This gun came from a situation where the original amnesty registrant negotiated the sale of his items, received payment, and then passed away before BATF approved the transfers, so we have knowledge that this gun is, “as found” except for the reactivation work accomplished. This gun looks every bit a veteran of the Russian front.

Wish it could talk! Electronic NFA registry indicates “RUSSIAN FEDERATION” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: Original Amnesty Registration paperwork. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fair to good with very little of the original finish remaining, exhibiting a gray and brown patina. Stock also exhibits rigorous combat use with dings and vintage repair using small dowels on the left side. Bore is shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Although over 5 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 and a fine collector’s item as well as a great recreational machine gun for the 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 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-008 22,000 - 30,000

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1094 - (N) COLT MODEL 1921/1928 OVERSTAMP THOMPSON MACHINE GUN PRESENTED TO THE EL CERRITO POLICE BY THE AMERICAN LEGION (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1928 Serial No. 12483 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Colt 1921/28 Navy overstamp Thompson machine gun unfortunately electro-penciled, “CITY OF EL CERRITO” on the left side of the receiver below serial number. Brass presentation plaque inset into the left side of the buttstock bears an inscription indicating presentation to El Cerrito by American Legion “24-8- ‘35”. Gordon Herigstad’s serial number listing of serial numbers & histories indicates, “El Cerrito” as well as “Law Enforcement Ordnance Co (Roger Cox)”, and “Warren Kreisler collection 12/2/84”. This gun has 1928 internal parts and correctly “anchor” marked original buttstock. Typical markings on receiver with visible serial numbers matching. Crisp clear lettering and sharp edges throughout. One original “New York, NY: July 27, 1920 Dec 7, 1920” marked matte finish Worchester Pressed Steel 50 round “L” drum is included with this lot. Electronic NFA registry indicates “THOMPSON” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine deep lustrous blue original finish thinning to a gray patina on the barrel, at the actuator slot, and the stock attachment points. Wood near excellent with the added plaque as noted above. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Drum is extremely fine to near excellent with no dents. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. An especially handsome original finish Colt Thompson with valuable original drum despite the added police property markings. 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. JWK 2024-05-071. 25,000 - 35,000

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1095 - FINE CONDITION ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBERED THOMPSON MACHINE GUN 100 ROUND “C” DRUM MAGAZINE. Fine condition matching serial number 3871 Thompson “C” drum in correct original dull matte finish. Drum is marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP, NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A. PATENTED JULY 27 1920 DEC 7 1920 “NO 3871” on main body with matching numbered cover. Original nickel rotor inside. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of drum is fine original dull blue finish thinning to a gray patina at the high edges with some brown patina in places. Nickel rotor and interior of drum, showing faint little round rings of patina, indicating this drum was loaded and functioned. Survivability of these original numbered “C” drums was poor since they were sold only with the very first orders, and were not popular due to their weight when fully loaded. Today matching numbered original “C” drums are a very rare and sought after collectors items for Thompson enthusiast. A wonderful find for the advanced Thompson machine gun collector. JWK 2024-05-083. 8,000 - 10,000

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1096 - EXTREMELY FINE CONDITION ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBERED THOMPSON MACHINE GUN 100 ROUND “C” DRUM MAGAZINE. Extremely fine condition matching serial number 2091 Thompson “C” drum in correct original dull matte finish. Drum is marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP, NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A. PATENTED JULY 27 1920 DEC 7 1920 “NO 2091” on main body with matching numbered cover. Original nickel rotor inside. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of drum is extremely fine to near excellent original dull blue finish with only some slight thinning to a gray patina at the high edges. Nickel rotor and interior of drum showing faint little round rings of patina indicating this drum was loaded and functioned. Survivability of these original numbered “C” drums was poor since they were sold only with the very first orders, and were not popular due to their weight when fully loaded. Today matching numbered original “C” drums are a very rare and sought after collectors items for Thompson enthusiast. A wonderful find for the advanced Thompson machine gun collector. JWK 2024-05-084. 10,000 - 15,000

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1097 - DESIRABLE ORIGINAL THOMPSON MACHINE GUN PARTS INCLUDING WOOD PIECES AND LIGHTENED BOLT. Almost never found separate from a gun, this lot includes a Thompson buttstock, complete with attachment hardware and buttplate, a pistol grip, two horizontal forends, two 1921 mainsprings, a 20 - 3/8” brass cleaning rod, and a lightened Thompson bolt with extractor. Close friend of previous owner informed this cataloger that the bolt was lightened by the previous owner in order to try it out with different loadings of ammunition. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Buttstock is extremely fine to near excellent at lightly sanded and refinished with some slight scratches, handling marks and bruises. Screws show evidence of turning. Buttplate has nice finish with gray patina at the high edges.

Horizontal forends are both near excellent, not sanded, with “M” mark at rear. Pistol grip is extremely fine, not sanded, no hardware present.

Mainsprings and bolt appear to be in good clean serviceable condition, as does cleaning rod, which from tip to base of the loop measures 18” (The appropriate length for a 1921 AC Thompson with a compensator).

Very desirable lot for the Thompson owner. JWK 2024-05-098 3,000 - 5,000

1098 - (N) ORIGINAL GERMAN WWI J. P. SAUER MANUFACTURED MG 08/15 MAXIM MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: J P Sauer & Sohn Model: Maxim 08/15 Serial No. 8272 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 29” FFL Status: NFA

This J.P. Sauer manufactured 1918 dated Maxim 08/15 machine gun retains its matching top cover, fusee cover, and feed block. Charging handle is unnumbered. The barrel, lock, buttstock, and drum hanger are non-matching. Muzzle booster, and water fill cap (with wood thumbpieces intact) are present, as is as a highly desirable original tubular steel bipod. Electronic NFA registry indicates “GERMANY” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good, with significantly thinning original finish exhibiting a mostly gray smooth patina with some brown patina, particularly at the fusee cover and receiver sides. Lightly sanded buttstock is extremely fine. Barrel jacket has a couple noticeable dings and is mostly a gray and brown patina. Original muzzle booster is gray at the cone with much more blue finish on the body. Bipod is also a gray patina.

Bore rifling is extremely fine, shiny turning a little dark in the grooves. Mechanics are fine, action moves smoothly, with rails recoiling appropriately under fusee spring tension. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. The 08/15 Maxim was the German “light” machine gun of World War I and remained in service throughout the Weimar era of the 1920s and 1930s, eventually becoming a rear echelon weapon through the end of World War II. This specimen with its drum hanger and tubular steel bipod has a couple of desirable parts which more than overcome its lack of feed block and lock. 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. JWK 2024-05-015. 8,000 - 12,000

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1099 - (N) FINE GERMAN WORLD WAR 1 DWM MANUFACTURED MG-08 MAXIM MACHINE GUN ON EXCELLENT SLED MOUNT (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: DWM Model: MG08 Serial No. 3231d Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: NFA

Very fine DWM Maxim MG-08 manufactured very in 1918 with mismatched feed block, lock, barrel, crosshead, and lubricant caps on spade handles, but with an absolutely wonderful original paint “18” dated sled mount. Muzzle booster is a faithful reproduction. Thumbpieces not present on the water fill cap. Drain valve, and steam port fitting with cork and chain are present and serviceable. Electronic NFA registry indicates “GERMANY” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original blue finish on the receiver box with scattered pinpick pitting, with more brown patina on the fusee cover, and feed block, with much more brown patina on the water jacket, which also has a noticeable dent in the upper right quadrant about 8” forward of the water fill cap. Water fill cap thumbpieces not present. Backplate spade handles are fine with some handling marks and small chips with small cracks and one crack on the left handle which runs the entire length top to bottom. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Both lock face is extremely fine. Gun mechanics are crisp and positive, and action moves smoothly when operated by hand. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Sled is a really fine specimen of a 1918 model still retaining very fine coverage of original paint, with mechanics smooth and positive. A very fine Maxim on a sled mount in a condition not often encountered. 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. JWK 2024-05-023 12,000 - 18,000

1100 - (N) ORIGINAL GERMAN WWI M.A.N. NURNBERG MANUFACTURED MG 08/15 MAXIM MACHINE GUN WITH DESIRABLE PARTS (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Maxim Model: MG08-15 Serial No. 913 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA

This M.A.N. Nurnberg manufactured 1918 dated Maxim 08/15 machine retains several parts which are often missing on other Maxim 08/15 guns. Notably, the steam port cover and drum hanger. The top cover and feedblock are original matching numbers, and the barrel, lock, fusee cover, and crosshead are quality forced matched. Charging handle is unnumbered. The buttstock and drum hanger are non-matching. Reproduction muzzle booster is present, and original water fill cap (with wood thumbpieces intact) are present, as well as original steel bipod. Electronic NFA registry indicates “MAXIM” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original finish thinning to a gray and brown patina particularly at the fusee cover and receiver sides. Buttstock is extremely fine in appearance with a 4” crack on both side near the top (a good wood-worker can repair this). Barrel water jacket and bipod have a couple noticeable dings but have extremely fine repainted gray/ green finish. Muzzle booster is near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Lock is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp and action moves smoothly, with rails recoiling appropriately under fusee spring tension. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. The 08/15 Maxim was the German “light” machine gun of World War I and remained in service throughout the Weimar era of the 1920s and 1930s, eventually becoming a rear echelon weapon through the end of World War II. This specimen with its desirable parts is more complete than most that surface for sale. 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. JWK 2024-05-075. 6,000 - 10,000

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1101 - (N) NEAR MINT SWD REGISTERED RECEIVER POLY TECH AKS /AK-47 MACHINE GUN WITH CHINESE NORINCO DRUM MAGAZINE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: S.W.D. Inc. Model: AKS Serial No. PW85-00239 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x39mm Russian Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: NFA Near mint Poly Tech AKS-223 fixed wooden stock rifle converted to a select fire machine gun by SWD. Classic Kalashnikov design with attractive wood furnishings. Includes one 90 round NORINCO drum magazine. “SWD INC ATL GA” electro-penciled on underside of receiver left side above trigger. Otherwise, serial number indicates 1985 year of manufacture. Imported by “KENG’S FIREARM SPECIALITY” on underside of receiver forward of magazine well. Electronic NFA registry indicates “FORM 2 REGISTRATION” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent lustrous blue finish upon remanufacture with perhaps a handling mark or two. Wood is also near excellent as is the bore, 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 2024-05-123.

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1102 - (N) COLT AR-15 SP1 CONVERTED TO M-16 MACHINE GUN BY KESTREL INT’L CORP (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Kestrel International Corporation Model: AR15 Serial No. SP125260K Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: NFA High condition and desirable Colt AR-15 SP-1 converted to a machine gun and professionally engraved “KESTREL INT’L CORP. / MESQUITE, TEXAS“. This is a registered receiver machine gun. Triangular handguards, no bolt forward assist, birdcage flash hider. Barrel is marked “C MP CHROME BORE”. Typical Colt markings with “AR-15” on magazine well with “SP” prefix serial number. Five 30-round, non-Colt black follower and two 20-round Colt magazines are included, as well as an original U.S.G.I. combination wrench and a manual. Selector markings are “Safe”, “Fire”, and the full-auto position has been neatly engraved “AUTO”. Electronic NFA registry indicates “COLT” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish with some slight handling marks overall. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. An American classic. It is essentially a Colt M16 with added engraving. A very desirable 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. JWK 2024-05-129. 22,000 - 32,000

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1103 - (N) MILITARY ARMAMENT CORPORATION, POWDER SPRINGS .45 ACP INGRAM M10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Military Armament Model: 10 Serial No. 1-3005452 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: NFA

Powder Springs vintage Ingram MAC 10 in .45 ACP. Includes muzzle-attached “chute” with ventilated shroud, original holster, green web sling, original orange cover operating manual, and spare springs with original factory spare parts price list. One original lustrous blued adapted M3 Grease gun magazine is also included. Typical Cobray logo and “POWDER SPRINGS, GA” address on right side. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth gray finish with some loss of finish visible through the charging handle slot. Bore is extremely fine. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. A wonderful very original ensemble with difficult to find original factory accessories. 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 2024-05-136. 8,000 - 12,000

1104 - (N) VECTOR ARMS UZI HOST GUN WITH BG MACHINE AUTO BOLT MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: (A) BG Machine (B) Vector Arms Model: (A) Auto Bolt (B) Uzi Serial No. G926 Sear Serial No. 639 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA

Vector Arms semi-automatic host gun installed with a BG Machine auto bolt. The left side of the receiver is stamped “VECTOR ARMS. NSL. UT” followed by “IMI - ISRAEL/ UZI SEMI AUTO/ .22/9mm/.45 / IMPTR: NHM CO/ SAC CA” above the serial number “G926”. The trigger housing is stamped “F” and “S” above Hebrew characters at the selector switch. MAC10 pattern pistol grip, rear magazine release lever, and modified M3 Grease Gun magazine compatibility. The left side of the bolt is electro-penciled “B.G.M/ B-Town Ky.” with the serial number “639” stamped on the right side. Metal components are parkerized with the grooved forend consisting of grooved black polymer. 4 spare blued magazines accompany this example. CONDITION: Very good overall, with metal components retaining the majority of their parkerized finish, exhibiting areas of mild edge wear, spots of wear from operation, and some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Polymer forend exhibits some scattered handling marks but is otherwise 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. 10,000 - 15,000

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1105 - SIGNIFICANT AND LARGE LOT OF UZI PARTS, SPARES AND ACCESSORIES. Lot consists of: semi-auto bolt for a full-auto Uzi (slows the rate of fire); Vector arms remanufactured Suomi 9mm drum for Uzi with factory instructions; One “D E S” marked trigger frame with 20 round magazine; One Israeli marked stripped trigger frame; One aftermarket composite vertical foregrip; four top covers; five regular 9mm barrels; one 16” 9mm barrel; one grip; one .45 ACP magazine; 1 bayonet; one adapter for Bowers CAC 9 suppressor; one return spring; one end cap; one loader; four scope mounts; one 16” .45 ACP barrel; one grenade launcher blank adapter, and one sling. CONDITION: All parts are extremely fine and better with exception of grenade launcher which retains about 40% of its original anodized finish. Bores of both barrels are near excellent shiny and bright. Wonderful ensemble of parts and accessories for the Uzi enthusiast. JWK 2024-05-151. 1,200 - 1,800

1106 - UZI CONVERSION KIT FOR .45 ACP INCLUDING TRIGGER FRAME AND MAGAZINES. This kit is for converting a fully automatic machine gun only. It is not compatible to convert a Semi-Auto Uzi firearm. Includes one 16 - 1/4” .45 ACP barrel, one .45 ACP bolt, six steel .45 ACP M3 Grease gun 30-round magazines, and two magazine loaders. Also included are 3-cell U.S.G.I. canvas M3 Grease Gun magazine pouches. CONDITION: Extremely fine to near excellent and new in the wrapper. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. This kit came from an avid and very innovated machine gun shooter. JWK 2024-05-150 1,000 - 1,600

1107 - UZI CONVERSION KIT AND INCLUDING MAGAZINES TO CONVERT A FULL-AUTO UZI TO SHOOT .22 LONG RIFLE. This kit is for converting a fully automatic machine gun ONLY; it is NOT compatible with a semi-auto Uzi firearm. Includes one 16 - 1/4” .22 Long Rifle barrel, one 10 - 3/4” .22 Long Rifle barrel, one .22 Long Rifle bolt with mainspring, one top cover with charging handle, five steel .22 magazines (one 40-round, two 32-round, one 25-round), and nine curved plastic .22 magazines. Two additional converted from 9mm to .22 magazines are included with this lot as well as two custom .22 plastic loading tools which are annotated, “Will Need Fitting”.

CONDITION: Extremely fine to near excellent. Bores of both barrels are near excellent, shiny and bright. This kit came from an avid and very innovated machine gun shooter. JWK 2024-05-149. 1,000 - 1,600

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1108 - (N) MILITARY ARMAMENT CORPORATION, POWDER SPRINGS INGRAM M10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) WITH ORIGINAL MAC SILENCER. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Military Armament Corporation Model: (G) M10, (S) M10 MAC Serial No. (G) 23006684 , (S) S22001083 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5.75” FFL Status: NFA Powder Springs vintage Ingram MAC 10 classic gun and silencer with six 30-round original “MAC” magazines in green over-the-shoulder carrying strap MAC logo magazine satchel, and spare 9mm bolt. Also included is an aluminum two-prong takedown tool and black padded carrying case.

Great fast-firing 9mm firepower with the addition of available aftermarket accessories better than ever in tactical competition. Typical Cobray logo and “POWDER SPRINGS, GA” address. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth gray finish with annodization intact on selector switch. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Silencer is extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS LOT INCLUDES TWO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON TWO SEPARATE TRANSFER ATF FORMS 3 OR 4. JWK 2024-05-109. 8,000 - 12,000

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1109 - (N) STEYR AUG HOST GUN WITH QUALIFIED MANUFACTURING AUG SEAR PACK (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: (Gun) Steyr (Sear) Qualified Manufacturing Model: (Gun & Sear) AUG Serial No. 904SA670 Sear Serial No. A072 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: NFA Steyr-Daimler-Puch manufactured AUG host gun with Qualified Manufacturing auto-sear pack installed. Matching SN barrel and bolt with four plastic 30-round, and two plastic 42-round magazines. Green composite stock. Integral optical sight at top of receiver which doubles as a carrying handle. “Gun South” marking visible on right side of barrel. The Steyr AUG has been a highly successful and effective bullpup design and has been used by the military forces of several countries since production started in the late 1970s. These guns are compact, durable, accurate, and also versatile, as they are readily converted to fire 9mm. The auto-sear pack guns are the most sought after as they can be moved from host gun to host gun. Electronic NFA registry indicates “PARKER, RICHARD DBA QUALIFIED MANUFACTURING” as the manufacturer. 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 near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Just a great package for the 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. JWK 2024-05-106. 20,000 - 30,000

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1110 - (N) SPECIAL WEAPONS CO BRITISH MK II STERLING MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) WITH SILENCER AND RED-DOT SCOPE. Manufacturer: (Gun) Special Weapons Co. (Silencer) Dons Gunshop Model: (Gun) Mk II (Silencer) MK 5 Serial No. (Gun) SWC0076 (Silencer) DL0076 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Special Weapons Company remanufacture of a British Sterling MK II machine gun. Back prior to May 19, 1986, a licensed manufacturer could legally take an original cut-up machine gun receiver, and carefully weld it back together, place their own required manufacturer’s markings on it and notify the BATF they had manufactured a fully transferable machine gun. This is one such specimen here. It retains the original Sterling markings and serial number on the top of the magazine housing and also “SPECIAL WEAPONS CO SWC0076” on the left side of the receiver tube. One can also see a cap screw on the underside of the shroud which firmly holds the shroud assembly in place on the now threaded trunnion of this gun. This screw can be removed and the entire assembly replaced by an included “Don’s Gun Shop” silencer assembly. Note that both the shroud, and the silencer are set up with rails which accept and include a red dot sight. This is a shooter’s set-up and the consignor states this is a very accurate and very fun gun to shoot! Two magazines are included with this lot. The Sterling is a very popular recreational select-fire machine gun. Electronic NFA registry indicates, SPECIAL WEAPONS CO” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent pebble finish upon remanufacture. Red dot scope functions. The bores of both assemblies are near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. What a great pistol caliber machine gun set-up for a recreational or competitive shooter! This gun is fantastic fun at the range. THIS LOT INCLUDES TWO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON TWO SEPARATE TRANSFER ATF FORMS 3 OR 4. JWK 2024-05-114. 16,000 - 24,000

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1111 - (N) HK MP5 HOST GUN WITH S&H ARMS, INC. HK REGISTERED AUTO SEAR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: (Gun) H&K (Sear) S&H Arms Model: (Gun) MP5 (Sear) HK Serial No. 12171 SEE WEBSITE FOR Sear Serial No. 1277 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: NFA S&H arms registered Heckler & Koch auto sear in 3-position (“S” “E” “F”) configuration in an H&K host gun, serial number 12171, manufactured in 1986 according to “IG” proof code on top of receiver, and also marked HK MP5 at forward top of receiver. Classic, most desirable configuration with telescoping stock and horizontal forend. Adjustable muzzle stabilizer as well as four 32 round curved magazines are included with this lot. Electronic NFA registry indicates “S AND H ARMS IN OF OKLAHOMA” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent hard coat finish. 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. Just a beautiful condition specimen with the best of the auto-sears installed.

These are exceptionally popular today with their capability to be moved from host gun to host gun. They don’t 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. JWK 2024-05-126 35,000 - 45,000

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1112 - (N) INTRATEC TEC-9 HOST GUN WITH BG MACHINE REGISTERED MACHINE GUN BOLT (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: (Gun) Intratec (Bolt) BG Machine Model: (Gun) Tec-9 (Bolt) N/A Serial No. (Gun) E003324 (Bolt) 5143 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA Intratech Tech-DC9 host gun with B & G Machine registered full-auto bolt installed.

The Tec-9 was manufactured starting in 1984

by Intratec, which was a subsidiary of Interdynamics. This is a fast-firing 9mm machine gun and includes five steel 32-round magazines. Standard 5” threaded barrel, fixed iron sights, perforated parkerized heat shield and receiver tube, and a textured polymer lower assembly. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. 4 magazines are lustrous blue finish and one is a matte finish.

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 2024-05-154. 8,000 - 10,000

1113 - (N) EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION SMITH & WESSON MODEL 76 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 76 Serial No. U1618 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA Exceptionally high-quality American made Smith & Wesson Model 76 machine gun with “U” prefix serial number. The standard civilian and law enforcement 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. 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. The firing characteristics are ergonomic, and this gun is both controllable and accurate. Two 36 round original magazines are included with this gun. Easily disassembled for cleaning, with good durability, and traditionally relatively inexpensive, it makes for a great entry level machine gun, and also has appeal to the more advanced machine gun enthusiast. Electronic NFA registry indicates, “SMITH AND WESSON”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original matte blue finish with only the slightest handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. A great, simple, fun gun to shoot at the range! 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. JWK 2024-05-039. 14,000 - 20,000

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1114 - (N) SMITH & WESSON MODEL 76 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 76 Serial No. U1809 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA High-quality American made Smith & Wesson Model 76 machine gun with “U” prefix serial number. The standard civilian and law enforcement 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. Production started in 1967 and ran through 1974. 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. The firing characteristics are ergonomic, and this gun is both controllable and accurate. One 36-round magazine is included with this gun. Easily disassembled for cleaning, with good durability, and traditionally relatively inexpensive, it makes for a great entry level machine gun, and also has appeal to the more advanced machine gun enthusiast. Electronic NFA registry indicates, “SMITH AND WESSON”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near extremely fine original matte blue finish with a little brown patina at the rivets, and some light handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. A great, simple, fun gun to shoot at the range! 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. JWK 2024-05-076. 14,000 - 20,000

1115 - (N) MILITARY ARMAMENT CORPORATION, POWDER SPRINGS .45 ACP INGRAM M10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Military Armament Model: M10 Serial No. 1-3001251 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: NFA Powder Springs vintage Ingram MAC 10 in .45 ACP. No magazine present, but will accept easily modified M3 grease gun magazines. Green web hold-downhand-strap is included. Typical Cobray logo and “POWDER SPRINGS, GA” address on right side.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth gray finish with some loss of finish visible through the charging handle slot. Bore is extremely fine with firing residue. Bolt face also extremely fine with firing residue. Mechanics are crisp.

This is a select fire machine gun. Great fast-firing .45 ACP firepower and with the addition of available aftermarket accessories, would be a fine machine gun in tactical competition. 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 2024-05-132.

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1116 - (N) MILITARY ARMAMENT CORPORATION, POWDER SPRINGS .45 ACP INGRAM M10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Military Armament Corporation Model: M10 Serial No. 1-3006420 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: NFA Powder Springs vintage Ingram MAC 10 in .45 ACP. With two 30-round adapted M3 Grease Gun magazines.

Typical Cobray logo and “POWDER SPRINGS, GA” address on right side. Briefcase with foam lining included with this lot. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to extremely fine original smooth gray finish with some areas of brown patina from storage. Magazines have lustrous blue finish. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Very popular gun at the range these days, especially when paired with Lage accessories being offered, which enhance the performance of this 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. JWK 2024-05-153. 6,000 - 8,000

1117 - (N) EXTREMELY SCARCE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGH CONDITION HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON U.S. CONTRACT M-14 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: H & R Arms Model: M14 Serial No. 374508 Caliber/Bore: 7.62mm Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: NFA

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Exceptional condition M-14 select-fire machine gun battle rifle manufactured by Harrington & Richardson during the early 1960s under contract for the United States military. The top of the receiver is stamped “U.S. RIFLE/ 7.62 MM M14/ H.&R. ARMS CO” above the serial number. Left side of buttstock has Department of Defense eagle under three stars cartouche within a square, with the underside of the wrist bearing an encircled “P” proof. “HRT” marked bolt assembly. Original “H-R” marked barrel, dated “9 61”. One original magazine and one green web sling is included with this lot. Wooden stock appears to be a contemporary replacement, as is hard plastic composite handguard. Electronic NFA registry indicates “FORM 2 REGISTRATION” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent matte blue refinish on metal of gun proper with more a a matte gray finish on buttstock metal furnishings. Tiny area of light pitting visible on left side of receiver with a small ding under the finish at the top of the receiver over the chamber. Stock is near mint, unoiled wood with only the slightest of handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. This is a select-fire machine gun. An exceptional example of the U.S. military rifle designed to be a box magazine version of the M1 Garand, and also able to fulfill the role of the Browning automatic rifle in the late 1950s and into the 1960s. 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 2024-05-046. 15,000 - 20,000

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1118 - (N) PHOENIX ARMS CO REMANUFACTURED EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON U.S. CONTRACT M-14 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Phoenix Arms Company Model: M-14 Serial No. 458995 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x51mm Barrel Length: 22 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA Extremely attractive Harrington & Richardson M-14 select-fire machine gun battle rifle remanufactured and registered fully transferable for private ownership by “PHX ARM INC, HOU, TX” on left side of the receiver. The top of the receiver is stamped “U.S. RIFLE/ 7.62 MM M14/ H.&R. ARMS CO” above the serial number. Barrel is unmarked. Attractive brown buttstock also unmarked. “TRW” marked bolt assembly. Four original 20 round magazines, one green web sling , original U.S.G.I marked bipod, and clamp-on flash hider is included with this lot. Handguard is hard plastic composite. Electronic NFA registry indicates “PHOENIX ARMS CO” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original blue finish thinning in places with some remnant of black enamel paint and detectable re-weld of receiver about 2” forward of the bolt hold-open latch. Bipod finish consistent with the rest of this gun. Stock is extremely fine to near excellent with light handling marks. Bore is fabulous, near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. This is a select-fire machine gun. Just a great example of the U.S. military rifle designed to be a box magazine version of the M1 Garand, and also able to fulfill the role of the Browning automatic rifle in the late 1950s and into the 1960s. 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 2024-05-047. 18,000 - 25,000

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1119 - (N) HIGH CONDITION COLT M16 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16 Serial No. 9044290 Caliber/Bore: .223 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: NFA High condition Colt M16 machine gun in 9 million serial number range with three position selector in classic “triangular handguards” military appearance configuration. Four Colt 20-round magazines are included with this lot. 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 flip-up rear sight. Only the absence of United States property markings and serial number range distinguish the gun from the ones taken into military service. Electronic NFA registry indicates “Colt” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish exclusive of the magazines which remain very good to extremely fine. Composite furnishings also extremely fine to near excellent showing some light handling marks. This gun presents very well indeed. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. An American classic ready to take to the range in a condition also of investment quality. 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 2024-05-56. 25,000 - 35,000

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1120 - (N) SUPERB HIGH CONDITION FOUR POSITION SELECTOR FACTORY ORIGINAL HK MP5 MACHINE GUN (UNRESTRICTED FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Imported NFA Firearm Model: MP5A3 Serial No. C317331 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8.85” FFL Status: NFA Four position pictograph selector telescoping stock Heckler & Koch MP5 registered receiver machine gun manufactured in 1984 according to “IE” proof code on top of receiver. Marked “Made in W. Germany / HK Chantilly, Va” on right side of Magazine well, and “HK MP5” on top of receiver. This cataloger needs to emphasize the fact that this is a factory original MP5, not a remanufacture, or installed auto-sear gun. This specimen incorporates a telescoping stock and horizontal forend. One original, “Made in Germany” magazine included. Electronic NFA registry indicates “IMPORTED NFA FIREARM” as the manufacturer. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (BATF) is in the process of removing restrictions on what they expect to be approximately 4,000 previously “Pre-86 dealer sample” restricted machine guns. This is one such gun. Imported guns which were designated as Pre-86 dealer samples and which fall into the category of having been in the possession of Law Enforcement for a significant period of time are eligible to have their restrictions removed and become “Fully Transferable” to individuals.

Manufacturer’s information such as, “Imported NFA Firearm” is not being changed incidental to this process. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original black hard coat finish. Composite furnishings of buttstock and pistol grip also near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition of this fantastic 9mm machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS UNRESTICTED - FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2024-05-064. 35,000 - 45,000

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1121 - (N) HIGH CONDITION FOUR POSITION SELECTOR FACTORY ORIGINAL HK MP5 MACHINE GUN (UNRESTRICTED - FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Imported NFA Firearm Model: MP5A3 Serial No. C319037 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8.85” FFL Status: NFA Four position pictograph selector telescoping stock Heckler & Koch MP5 registered receiver machine gun manufactured in 1985 according to “IF” proof code on top of receiver. Marked, “Made in W. Germany / HK Chantilly, Va” on right side of Magazine well, and “HK MP5” on top of receiver. This cataloger needs to emphasize the fact that this is a factory original MP5, not a remanufacture, or installed auto-sear gun. This specimen incorporates a telescoping stock and horizontal forend. One original, “Made in Germany” magazine included. Electronic NFA registry indicates “IMPORTED NFA FIREARM” as the manufacturer. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (BATF) is in the process of removing restrictions on what they expect to be approximately 4,000 previously “Pre-86 dealer sample” restricted machine guns. This is one such gun. Imported guns which were designated as Pre-86 dealer samples and which fall into the category of having been in the possession of Law Enforcement for a significant period of time are eligible to have their restrictions removed and become “Fully Transferable” to individuals.

Manufacturer’s information such as “Imported NFA Firearm” is not being changed incidental to this process. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original black hard coat finish with some loss of finish in spots along the top of the receiver. Composite furnishings of buttstock and pistol grip are near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun.

Very desirable factory original Heckler & Koch manufactured MP5. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS UNRESTICTED - FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2024-05-065 35,000 - 45,000

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1122 - (N) OLYMPIC ARMS SAW-15 COPY OF COLT M16A1 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Manufacturer: Olympic Arms (SGW) Model: SAW15 Serial No. Z6996 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: NFA This is an Olympic Arms registered SAW-15 machine gun, and is so marked on the left side of the receiver above the trigger. This is a select fire machine gun, and receiver next to the selector indicates “SAFE”, “FIRE”, and “AUTO” as factory marked. This model has the forward assist on the right side of receiver and bayonet lug. Barrel is unmarked. One unmarked, new-in-wrapper with NSN number 30-round magazine is included as well as G.I. cleaning rod, brushes, sling, and April 1977 issue TM operator’s manual. NFA registry indicates “OLYMPIC ARMS (SGW)” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish throughout including composite furnishings. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. This is a select-fire machine gun. Just a great round handguard M16A1 without the Colt name.

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 2024-05-57. 15,000 - 25,000

1123 - (N) VERY SCARCE ORIGINAL BRITISH STEN MK II MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

Manufacturer: Royal Ordnance Factory Model: Sten MK II Serial No. 86559 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 7 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA Very clean matte gray refinished British Sten MK II machine gun with two reduced capacity “India” magazines. Once one sees the two brass staples on each side of the magazines, one knows what they are. Top of magazine housing retains clear “RIV. 6I8” marking as well as “STEN MK II” with gun serial number on underside of housing and “S.U. ENG”. 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 guns which took commonly available ammunition. Electronic NFA registry indicates “STEN” as the manufacturer. The incoming NFA transfer form indicates “British Royal Ordnance Factory”. The indicators are this is an original C&R eligible piece CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent grey refinish throughout with dull black enamel finish on the magazines. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine to near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Original Curio and Relic eligible Sten guns are quite scarce and seldom surface for sale. Consequently, they command a premium 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 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-036 12,000 - 18,000

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1124 - LOT OF 28 STEN MACHINE GUN MAGAZINES AND ONE 71 ROUND SUOMI DRUM ADAPTED TO STEN. Lot consists of: Twenty-three original 32-round Sten machine gun magazines, 5 of the reduced capacity 12-round magazines as manufactured for use by Indian troops, and one 71-round Suomi drum, which has been adapted for use in the Sten. One magazine loader and a green web carrier for the drum are also included. CONDITION: Overall very fine and better original blue finish with several still-inplastic sleeves. Nice grouping of magazines, especially if one desires a high-capacity Sten gun magazine. JWK 2024-05-094. 400 - 1,000

1125 - (D) RADCLIFE REGISTERED KOREA AND VIETNAM ERA U.S. 81MM MODEL 29 MORTAR (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE).

Manufacturer: Radcliff Model: M29 Serial No. N07544 Caliber/Bore: 81mm Barrel Length: 47” FFL Status: Destructive Device Very attractive 81mm U.S. Model 29 mortar with Radcliffe registered receiver cup, original M29A1 bipod, correct round baseplate, M53 optical sight, 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 being fielded. 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. The M29A1 improved bipod was fielded starting in 1964, so this mortar would be appropriate for both the Korean and Vietnam War eras. Electronic NFA registry indicates, “UNKNOWN” as the manufacturer. 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. Bore is and mechanics are fine. From the collector and recreational shooter standpoint, these mortar accept a certain diameter “soup can”, so finding source material for recreational projectiles is straightforward. These are great fun at the range in addition to being 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 A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE. JWK 2024-05-062. 7,000 - 10,000 1126 - (D) “ADORABLE” WWII VINTAGE 50MM FRENCH MODELE 1937 LIGHT MORTAR (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE).

Manufacturer: France Model: MLE 37 Serial No. 2861 Caliber/Bore: 50mm Barrel Length: 11” FFL Status: Destructive Device Designed by the French after learning of usefulness of having a compact, portable, and versatile mortar during WWI, it was only after many delays that the model was approved in 1937. Only 2900 were produced in time to be employed in the French army against the German invasion of 1940, and the serial number of this piece indicates it is one of these. These pieces were in use post-WWII as well, even including use by the Viet Cong in Vietnam. Whatever the VC could get their hands from former colonial masters they did. This mortar is capable of delivering intermediate firepower quickly and accurately at short to intermediate ranges. As with the Japanese Type 89 grenade discharger (“knee” mortar), it can be rapidly emplaced and used as a direct fire weapon as well as an indirect fire weapon. This is an amnesty registered specimen and the original amnesty paperwork is included with this lot. It required only the fabrication of a new firing pin to restore it to operational condition as it is now. Marked on the left side of the tube with model and serial number, this piece is really in fine condition, with the knobs and latches moving freely with appropriate tension. Even the leveling bubble is intact and serviceable. Electronic NFA registry indicates “GERMANY” as the manufacturer. This can be requested for correction upon transfer. PROVENANCE: Original Amnesty Registration paperwork. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original black painted finish with some loss of finish where the paint has been scraped away on the tube and at some of the high points. The bore is quite clean with some scattered pinprick corrosion. Mechanics are crisp. A wonderful little mortar which will display well, or which could be taken to the range after one fabricated some appropriate projectiles. It has the virtue of being of genuine WWII vintage. 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 AND IS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-05-011. 1,000 - 2,000 94

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1127 - (N) VERY POPULAR PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ITHACA M3A1 “GREASE GUN” MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE).

Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: M3A1 Serial No. 743596 Caliber/Bore: .45 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. This specimen has the protective ridges around the magazine catch to protect it against inadvertently releasing the magazine when the side of the gun is pressed against a surface. 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 is a particularly sought after machine gun 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. Electronic NFA registry indicates “ITHACA/ITHACA GUN” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original smooth gray finish with some loss of finish to a pleasing gray patina at the high points of the magazine well. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt is also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. A great find for the active FFL/SOT dealer who plans to keep a machine gun after they relinquish their license. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2025-05-115. 12,000 - 18,000

SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 1128 - (N) HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON REISING MODEL 50 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE).

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Model: Reising Model 50 Serial No. L1099 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Very nice smooth light gray finished Harrington and Richardson Reising Model 50 machine gun with 14 fin barrel and compensator. One original 20-round magazine is included with this lot. Tiny importer’s marks to the point of being illegible present on left side of the receiver. The Reising Model 50 is a high-quality machine gun that was fielded in limited numbers to the Marine Corps during WWII. Firing from a closed bolt gave an advantage to the firer over the Thompson, which fires from an open bolt. Police departments took to the Reising, and a semi-automatic model was also produced in response to civilian private factory security needs. Electronic NFA registry indicates, “IMPORTED NFA FIREARM”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to excellent smooth light gray matte refinish on gun with lustrous blue original finish on the 20 round magazine. Wood is near excellent as sanded and refinished to have a very blonde color with side mounted sling swivels. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. Just exactly the kind of machine gun to take to the range, and an attractive opportunity for someone as an entry level machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2024-05-038 3,000 - 5,000

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1129 - (N) ORIGINAL ISRAELI MIITARY INDUSTRIES UZI MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE).

Manufacturer: Israel Model: Uzi Serial No. 97494 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 10.2” FFL Status: NFA

Very desirable Israeli Military Industries “S.M.G. UZI” machine gun so marked on left side of receiver. with “IMI” within oval. Serial number on right side of receiver. “A R S” selector markings. Importer marked “ACTIONS ARMS LTD / Phila. Pa”. One 25-round magazine is included. These guns are extremely effective and quite accurate at long range in the hands of a practiced firer, and very popular at the range. Electronic NFA registry indicates, “IMPORTED NFA FIREARM” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original black hardcoat finish. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Excellent specimen in high condition of a very desirable machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2025-05-110. 6,000 - 10,000

1130 - MP43 PARTS KIT WITH BLACK PLASTIC CASE. Exceptional parts kit of an ERMA (ayf) MP-43 manufactured in 1944 machine gun. Receiver is cut several times with a significant piece of receiver not present. Remainder is marked “ayf” (ERMA) 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. “ayf” also visible in sling recess of buttstock, with hand-scratched “TEMP” (probably the G.I. who brought the gun back). Visible numbers are matching on magazine well (8351i), operating piston (8351), pistol grip assembly (8351), and buttstock hardware (351). Bolt is non-matching (6519). Includes one original “fxo” MP43 marked 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 8 mm 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 magazines 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 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 fine original finish turning a brown and gray patina. Internals are extremely fine. Original wood grips and buttstock are fine, showing light bruises and handling marks. Hardware at top rear of stock slightly buckled upward. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt is early type without cut-out at extractor and extremely fine.

This is about as nice a parts set as this cataloger has ever seen of one of these guns. No doubt the competition for this lot will be fierce on auction day. ERMA produced guns do not surface for sale very often, and this kit would make a very attractive display piece or re-work into a semi-auto.

JWK 2024-05-135. 4,000 - 10,000

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1131 - (N) SIG ARMS SIG716 SHORT BARRELED RIFLE WITH FACTORY BOX (SHORT BARRELED RIFLE).

Manufacturer: Sig Arms (Sig Sauer) Model: SIG716 Serial No. 22G007633 Caliber/Bore: .308 Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: NFA This rifle started off life as a pistol and was subsequently converted to an SBR and engraved “M-STAR TRUST / LAS VEGAS, NV”. 1:10 twist barrel with a threaded compensator for mounting a suppressor. Ambidextrous safeties and magazine release, bolt release is left side only. Typical SIG legends throughout. SIG pistol grip, Magpul ACS stock. In SIG cardboard fox with foam cut for rifle and compartmentalized for accessories comprising lubricant, cable lock, 25 round magazine, extra rail sections, and a 5 - 1/8” foam slip tube cover, probably for the pistol brace before conversion. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory finishes with some minor handling marks throughout. Most noticeable evidence of use brassing on the deflector and build up in compensator. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent. 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 SHORT BARRELED RIFLE. 1,000 - 1,500

1132 - (N) ITHACA GUN CO. AUTO & BURGLAR 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN (ANY OTHER WEAPON).

Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Auto & Burglar Serial No. 390616 Caliber/Bore: 20 Bore Barrel Length: 10 - 1/8” FFL Status: NFA 1 of 2,500 Auto & Burglar shotguns manufactured using the Flues model action between 1921-1925. The top of the barrel is stamped “--SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL--” over “MADE IN U.S.A.”. Either side of the frame is engraved with a small dog scene above “AUTO & BURGLAR GUN/ ITHACA GUN CO. ITHACA N.Y.”. Pistol grip is period carved, exhibiting a crosshatched panel on either side. Forend iron is missing its rear screw and exhibits several period repairs. Matching numbers are present on the frame, barrel, and forend. CONDITION: Frame exhibits wear overall, retaining trace amounts of its original case color hardened finish, with the balance turning a gray patina that exhibits spots of light surface oxidation and age related discoloration. Barrel retains fair to good amounts of its original bluing, exhibiting wear overall and some areas of inactive oxidation. Bores exhibit some firing residue, but are otherwise fine. Forend exhibits wear overall, with a loss on the left side as well as several notable cracks. Pistol grip shows some scattered marks from handling and storage overall, with a small loss on the right hand side. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM WILL INCUR A $5.00 TRANSFER TAX IF TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS “ANY OTHER WEAPON”.

1,600 - 2,400

1133 - (N) ITHACA AUTO & BURGLAR SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN (ANY OTHER WEAPON).

Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Auto & Burglar Serial No. V453940 Caliber/Bore: 20 Bore Barrel Length: 11” FFL Status: NFA Manufactured in 1922-1934 by Ithaca Gun Company of Ithaca, New York as a “home, office, and bank protector, far superior to a revolver or pistol because it gives a good wide pattern which allows even a poor gun pointer to score hits”. Barrels are stamped with “(arrow) SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL (arrow) / MADE IN U.S.A.”. Frame and barrel serial numbers match. Factory engraved in classic Ithaca fashion with 8 pointed stars and Pointers on each side of frame with accenting wrigglework on barrels near chambers. Frame is stamped “AUTO & BURGLAR GUN / ITHACA GUN COMPANY” on each side beneath Pointer scenes. Checkered wood pistol grip and forearm. CONDITION: Excellent overall, with barrels and frame retaining virtually all of their factory finishes with scattered light handling marks. Grip has a large pinned reinforcement repair down the center with light sanding and refinishing to forearm and grip to make them match. Mechanically excellent, with extractors working properly. Bores are bright and smooth. An attractive example. 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 CLASSIFIED AS “ANY OTHER WEAPON”. 7,000 - 10,000

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1134 - (N) HIGH CONDITION MARBLES GAME GETTER MODEL 1921 .22/.410 BORE COMBINATION GUN (ANY OTHER WEAPON).

Manufacturer: Marbles Model: Game Getter Serial No. 12042 Caliber/Bore: .22 RF / .410 Bore Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: NFA Model 1921 Gamer Getter manufactured by Marble Arms & Manufacturing Co. of Gladstone, Michigan. The left side of the breech is marked “~MARBLE’S~/ GAME GETTER GUN/ MARBLE ARMS & MFG. CO./ GLADSTONE, MICH. U.S.A.”, while the right side bears the caliber designations. Major metal components are blued, with the trigger and hammer case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood grips, as well as a nickel-plated folding stock. Additional features include 12” barrels, small bead front sight, and a notch rear sight with a flip-up peep sight. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory finishes, exhibiting few spots of modest wear, some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as a couple of scattered spots of mild surface oxidation. Rifle barrel exhibits a mirror bore with well-defined rifling throughout, with the shotgun barrel being near mirror, but exhibiting some scattered spots of light oxidation throughout. Grips show a couple minor dings and marks, but are otherwise fine. An extremely attractive Marble’s Game Getter combination 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. 1,000 - 1,600

1135 - (N) MILITARY ARMAMENT CORP STINGER SSSW AOW WITH FACTORY BOX (ANY OTHER WEAPON).

Manufacturer: Military Armament Corp Model: SSSW Serial No. 42000231 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 1 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA This is a SSSW “Stinger” .22 LR single shot pistol manufactured by Military Armament Corp of Powder Springs, Georgia. The receiver bears stampings indicating the manufacturer, model, caliber, and serial number above the MAC logo. Made of aluminum with a black anodized finish. Includes the original matching plastic factory box with label, and original belt clip. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with some loss of finish to a gray patina at the high edges. Plastic case is extremely fine with one small crack on ridge which is hardly noticeable. Leather clip also extremely fine. This piece has entered the realm of collectibles, especially considering the condition and completeness of this offering. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM WILL INCUR A $5.00 TRANSFER TAX IF TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS “ANY OTHER WEAPON”. JWK 2024-05-155. 1,000 - 2,000

1136 - (N) MILITARY ARMAMENT CORP MODEL SSSW SINGLE SHOT PISTOL IN ORIGINAL MATCHING FACTORY CASE WITH SPARE BASE (ANY OTHER WEAPON).

Manufacturer: Military Armament Corp Model: SSSW Serial No. 42000277 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 1 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA SSSW “Stinger” .22 LR single shot pistol manufactured by Military Armament Corp of Powder Springs, Georgia. The receiver bears stampings indicating the manufacturer, model, caliber, and serial number above the MAC logo. Made of aluminum with a black anodized finish. Includes the original matching plastic factory box with label, Original belt clip, and extra screw-on base. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent. Plastic case has a broken corner and the plastic piece is not present. Cellophane tape added to provide stability. Leather clip is extremely fine. These early MAC Stingers are collector’s items. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM WILL INCUR A $5.00 TRANSFER TAX IF TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS “ANY OTHER WEAPON”. JWK 2024-05-156. 1,000 - 2,000

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1137 - (N) MKE Z-5RS SEMI-AUTOMATIC MP5 CLONE SBR (SHORT BARRELED RIFLE).

Manufacturer: MKE Model: Z-5RS Serial No. T0624-18BH01564 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8.9” FFL Status: NFA The MP5 is the poster child of submachine guns, and have long been subject to attempts to clone them. The MKE by Zenith is made in Turkey on HK tooling and then imported by Zenith Firearms, Afton, Virginia. Slim forearm, hooded post front sight with changeable apertures, diopter drum rear sight, and fixed A2 buttstock. With both paddle and button magazine releases and fitted for a QD flash suppressor. Threaded and trilug muzzle. In Zenith hard case with spare magazine, endcap with no stock, A3 retractable stock, a spare magazine, spare bolt carrier, sling in plastic bag, flexible cleaning rod, and cleaning kit. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all factory finishes with some minor handling marks throughout, including some superficial scratches. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some minor frosting in grooves. Case and accessories 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 SHORT BARRELED RIFLE. 2,000 - 3,000

1138 - (N) REMINGTON MODEL 870 MODULAR COMBAT SHOTGUN IN ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX (ANY OTHER WEAPON).

Manufacturer: Remington Model: 870 Serial No. LM006277 Caliber/Bore: 12 Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA Factory made Remington model 870 magnum modular combat shotgun in original factory box. Incorporates slings studs for quick release sling. It is registered as “Any Other Weapon” and will incur a $5.00 transfer tax through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive. Set up as a long pistol with 10” barrel, hard rubber grips, and a six shotshell storage rack permanently affixed to the left side. This would be an ideal personal home defense weapon. Short, handy, and packing a tremendous punch at close range. No assailant in their right mind would hang around if they came up against somebody armed with this. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original matte finish. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM WILL INCUR A $5.00 TRANSFER TAX IF TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS “ANY OTHER WEAPON”. JWK 2024-05-162. 400 - 800

1139 - (N) REMINGTON MODEL 870 MAGNUM PUMP SHORT BARRELED SHOTGUN (SBS).

Manufacturer: Remington Model: 870 Serial No. X078886M Caliber/Bore: 12 Gauge Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: NFA Remington model 870 magnum short barrel shotgun set-up with a Packmayr pistol grip. Very straightforward piece reminiscent of the popular piece used by one of the main characters in the “Aliens” film. “I keep this handy for close encounters”. This one has a 14” barrel and a Cylinder choke.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent matte finish with some loss of finish on the bolt and some marks to the grip. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. 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 2024-05-161. 800 - 1,200

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1140 - (D) PENNSYLVANIA ARMS STRIKER 12 REVOLVING 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE).

Manufacturer: Sentinel Arms Corporation Model: Striker-12 Serial No. 1310 Caliber/Bore: 12 Gauge Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: NFA Folding stock Striker 12 semi-automatic revolving shotgun manufactured by Pennsylvania arms. Capable of shooting twelve 2 - 3/4” 12 gauge shells when the drum magazine is fully loaded, this is real compact repeating firepower. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Polymer furniture is near excellent. Nobody wants to come up against 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 AS A “DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE”. 800 - 1,600

1141 - (N) SIG ARMS MCX SHORT BARRELED RIFLE WITH .300 BLACKOUT AND 5.56MM BARRELS AND FACTORY BOX (SHORT BARRELED RIFLE).

Manufacturer: Sig Arms (Sig Sauer) Model: MCX Serial No. 63C016464 Caliber/Bore: (A) .300 Blackout (B) 5.56mm NATO Barrel Length: (A) 9” (B) 11 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Legacy MCX with upgraded carriage assembly, “S” firing pin safety.

KeyMod forearm with VISM rail on right side. Magpul MBUS Pro front and rear iron sights. SIG telescoping stock and other features as standard. .300 Blackout barrel with threaded muzzle brake, unmarked. 5.56 barrel with SIG 3 prong flash hider. In SIG case with one magazine, cable lock, factory paperwork, sling, and SIG magazine display stand. CONDITION: Very good, with some mild handling marks from range use throughout. Mechanically fine, bores of both barrel assemblies with some minor frosting and strong rifling. Accessories very good. The MCX has been very well received in the Special Forces community, and they have earned the nickname “Black Mamba” in the LVAW configuration.

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. 1,000 - 1,500 1142 - (N) AWC SPECTRUM 90 SUPPRESSOR (SILENCER).

Manufacturer: Special Technologies Group Inc. Model: Spectrum 90 Serial No. A-099 Caliber/Bore: .3 Barrel Length: 8.25” FFL Status: NFA Manufactured in the late 1990s by AWC (a division of Special Technologies Group Inc.) in Phoenix, Arizona. 304 stainless steel construction, matte black chrome sulfide finish, and 1.6lbs weight for maximum durability. 1 piece construction. CONDITION: Excellent, with near all of the original finish remaining. Bore is dark with minor carbon buildup, but appears to be serviceable. 300 - 600 1143 - (N) ELITE IRON BRAVO 1 SILENCER IN ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX WITH MANUAL. (SILENCER).

Manufacturer: Elite Iron Model: Bravo 1 Serial No. B0691 Caliber/Bore: .30 Cal Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA The Elite Iron Bravo 1 silencer offered here is in .30 caliber, but it is advertised as able to be used with .300 Blackout, 6.5 mm, .30-06, and .223/5.56mm as well. This specimen is offered in its original factory box with instruction sheet. No tactical brake or cover cup is present. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent. Looking through the bore there is firing residue. 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 CLASSIFIED AS “SILENCER”. JWK 2024-05-158. 400 - 800

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1144 - (N) GEMTEC RAPTOR 9 SILENCER IN ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX WITH MANUAL (SILENCER).

Manufacturer: Gemtech Model: Raptor Serial No. S02-6728 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: NFA This is a GEMTEC Raptor 9 silencer designed to be screwed on to 9mm weapons. It is capable of handling full-auto fire. This cataloger has seen these used on 9mm chambered M-16s, and well as M-11 machine guns. It is a high quality silencer. This one is in its original factory box with users manual. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent. Looking through the bore there is firing residue. 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 CLASSIFIED AS “SILENCER”. JWK 2024-05-157. 200 - 400 1145 - (N) GEMTEC G5 SILENCER (5.56 MM) IN ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX WITH MANUAL (SILENCER).

Manufacturer: Gemtech Model: G5 Serial No. S09-36496 Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm Barrel Length: 7” FFL Status: NFA This is a GEMTEC G5 silencer in 5.56 capable of handling full-auto fire. It is a high quality silencer often applied to 5.56mm M16A1 and AR-15 rifles. This one is in its original factory box with users manual.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent. Looking through the bore there is firing residue. 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 CLASSIFIED AS “SILENCER”. JWK 2024-05-159. 400 - 800 1146 - (N) RUGER US MARKED MARK I SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH APD CDWII INTEGRAL SILENCER BARREL (FULLY TRANSFERRABLE).

Manufacturer: (G) Ruger (S) APD Model: (G) Mark I (S) CDWII Serial No. (BOTH) 76392 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: NFA Manufactured circa 1954 by Ruger and subsequently fitted with A.P.D. LLC CDWII integrally suppressed barrel. Receiver has been fitted with Bo-Mar adjustable rear sight and silencer-mounted blade front sight. Receiver is marked with typical Ruger Mark I roll marks and “U.S.” marking on top. Fitted with a bolt lock for additional sound suppression. Mounted with 2-piece checkered walnut grips featuring Ruger medallion on left grip panel. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all the added Parkerized finish remaining with superficial handling marks. Pistol was parkerized at time of conversion. Silencer is in commensurate condition. Grips are excellent with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine, including bolt lock. Bore is dark with visible rifling.

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1147 - (N) REMINGTON MODEL 700 RIFLE SET UP FOR LONG RANGE WITH SCOPE AND GEMTEC HVT SILENCER (SILENCER).

Manufacturer: (G) Remington (S) Gemtech Model: (G) 700 (S) HVT Serial No. (G) G6339673 (S) S06-14835 Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: (G) 26 - 1/4” (S) 8.25” FFL Status: NFA Extremely popular Remington model 700 rifle with 26 - 1/4” threaded barrel in composite stock with attached retractable bipod, Japanese manufactured Super-Sniper 10x42 scope with duplex reticle, inspected by Kenko Optics. Also included is a GEMTEC HVT silencer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent throughout with clear optics and clean silencer. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Really good rifle for long range work. THIS LOT CONTAINS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS “SILENCER”. JWK 2024-05-160. 1,000 - 2,000

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1148 - (N) AWC MK2 SILENCER INTEGRALLY SUPPRESSED BARREL ON RUGER MARK II HOST GUN (SILENCER).

Manufacturer: (G) Ruger (S) AWC Model: (G) Mark II (S) MK2 Serial No. (G) 214-36148 (S) S3167 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Ruger Mark II Target semi-automatic pistol fitted with an integral AWC MK2 silencer. The left side of the receiver bears “RUGER” followed by stampings stipulating the caliber, and model designation. Right side bears the gun serial number followed by the AWC logo and “AWC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY / HOUSTON, TEXAS/ S-3167/ Mk2 .22LR” on the silencer tube. Features include a high polish bright finish, 6 - 1/8” silencer, target adjustable square notch rear sight, fixed front sight mounted on the silencer tube, as well as 2-piece checkered black plastic grips. Front of silencer is removeable for cleaning. No removal tool present. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent, very attractive indeed. Bore is near excellent with some firing residue. Silencer baffles are extremely fine with firing residue. Grips are extremely 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. JWK 2024-05-131. 600 - 1,200 1149 - (N) SWR WARLOCK SILENCER (FULLY TRANSFERRABLE).

Manufacturer: SWR Model: Warlock Serial No. LE-02 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 5.5” FFL Status: NFA Manufactured by SWR (Southeastern Weaponry Research) in Evans, Georgia. High quality aluminum construction with matte black finish. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the original finish remaining, and light superficial handling marks. Interior shows no major signs of distress, with no visible baffle strikes and is very 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. 100 - 200 1150 - (N) RUGER MODEL 10/22 SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE WITH AWC R10 INTEGRALLY SUPPRESSED BARREL (SILENCER).

Manufacturer: (Gun) Ruger (Silencer) AWC Model: (Gun) 10/22 (Silencer) R10 Serial No. (Gun) 230-67087 (Silencer) S1839 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: NFA 10/22 semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Ruger in 2015 and subsequently fitted with an AWC Systems Rio .22 silencer, and a Bushnell “4X Banner” scope with scope caps. Very attractive wood stock with sling swivel studs. CONDITION: Near excellent original finish on metal and wood.

Near excellent bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout, as well as some port holes that filter into the silencer. Silencer baffles are excellent.

Near excellent wood. Just about as attractive a Ruger 10/22 as one could hope to find. 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 2024-05-118. 500 - 1,000 1151 - (N) AWC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY MK 9 SILENCER WITH TAKEDOWN TOOL AND TWO UZI BARRELS (SILENCER).

Manufacturer: AWC Model: MK9 Serial No. R0308 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: NFA AWC model MK9 silencer with takedown tool as well as 8” UZI barrel and 11” UZI barrel (including muzzle brake). CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original hard coat finish with clean baffles showing shine. Bores of both barrels are extremely fine, shiny and bright. Nice setup for your UZI, or use the silencer on another 9mm 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. JWK 2024-05-124 200 - 400

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1152 - LOT OF 4 M3 GREASE GUN MAGAZINES WITH LOADER IN U.S.G.I. GREEN CANVAS CARRIER. Four original .45 ACP M3 Grease Gun magazines with loader in green G.I. Canvas carrier. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Fine and serviceable. Will clean up nicely. JWK 2024-05-100. 100 - 200

1153 - LOT OF 10: LIBRARY OF THOMPSON SUBMACHINEGUN REFERENCE BOOKS. Instant library consisting of 10 books for the submachinegun enthusiast and Tommy Gun researcher. Highlight of the lot is the two volume set by Herigstad that contains a listing of all the original Colt manufactured Thompson machine guns organized in serial number order with information on configuration (whether fitted with Cutts compensator), converted to 1928 specifications, and also past owners and/or history (including dates) if available. There are also sections that provide the reader with details about historical events, such as when 495 Thompson machine guns were seized before they could be transported to Ireland, as well as other events and notable users, such as the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, and use of Thompsons

by John Dillinger, the FBI, and the U.S. Navy. There are sections pertaining to destroyed Thompsons and exported Thompsons as well. These are very heavy hardbound volumes bound in silver-decorated maroon leatherette, and housed in a matching slipcase. Truly one of the most exhaustive and entertaining reference works pertaining to the Thompson machine gun out there, and one which Thompson collectors return to over and over.

CONDITION: Very Good. Pages solid to bindings. 400 - 600

1154 - LOT OF 3 AUTO ORDNANCE BRIDGEPORT TYPE L DRUM MAGAZINES FOR THE THOMPSON MACHINEGUN. Three fine condition World War II era Thompson 50 round “L” drum magazines. These have Bridgeport address and “U” proofmark. Blued steel rotors. CONDITION: Matte blue finish is near excellent. Just what you need to shoot your 1921, 1921/28 Overstamp, 1928, or 1928A1 Thompson machine gun. Note these will not work in the side cocking M1 or M1A1 Thompsons as the magazine well is not “cut” for drum magazines. JWK 2024-05-082 1,500 - 2,400

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1155 - “F.B.I.” STYLE HIGH QUALITY REPRODUCTION “C. O. SWETNAN” MANUFACTURED THOMPSON MACHINE GUN CASE. Reproduction of original Colt Thompson hard case with provisions for four 20-round magazines at left side, buttstock in center, and 50-round drum at right, and gun itself in the front compartment. Case has side latches as well as front latches. Will accept compensator equipped Thompsons. Makers label inside. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Near mint with key included. C.O. Swetnan manufactured both Police and F.B.I. style hard cases, and this auction contains an example of each. JWK 2024-05-090 400 - 800

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1156 - POLICE STYLE HIGH QUALITY REPRODUCTION “C. O. SWETNAN” MANUFACTURED THOMPSON MACHINE GUN CASE. Just the thing to transport or to display your Thompson machine gun in.

Reproduction of original Colt Thompson hard case with provisions for four 20-round magazines at left side, buttstock in center, and 50-round drum at right, and gun itself in the front compartment. Case has side latches as well as front latches. Will accept compensator equipped Thompsons. Makers label inside. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Near mint with key included. C.O. Swetnan manufactured both Police and F.B.I. style hard cases, and this auction contains an example of each. JWK 2024-05-089. 400 - 800

1157 - LOT OF THOMPSON CLEANING RODS. Lot consists of 3 brass and 3 steel cleaning rods. Two (one brass & one steel) are 19” from tip to base of loop. One brass one is 18” from tip to base of loop. These would be appropriate for a compensator-equipped Thompson. The other cleaning rods measure 13 - 3/4” from tip to base of loop making them appropriate for non-compensator equipped Thompsons like the M1 and M1A1 models, and they were used with Reisings also. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Very serviceable. JWK 2024-05-101. 100 - 200

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1158 - TWO NEW IN-THE-WHITE REPRODUCTION COLT THOMPSON MACHINE GUN BARRELS. Lot consists of two reproduction Colt profile fins Thompson barrels in near mint condition in brown wrapping paper with a picture of a Thompson on it. It is an unfortunate fact that a significant number of Thompsons have suffered a bulged or otherwise damaged or worn barrel over the years. These are replacement barrels manufactured to fulfill a need. This cataloger has seen reproduction barrels made with both “olt and Savage type fins. These are threaded at the muzzle as well as at the chamber PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Near mint in original paper packaging. JWK 2024-05-102. 500 - 1,000 1159 - LOT OF 10 THOMPSON AND REISING MACHINE GUN CLEANING RODS WITH THOMPSON OILER AND SCREWDRIVER. Very nice lot of 6 brass and 4 steel cleaning rods for either the Thompson or Reising machine gun. One of the steel rods has the 5 1/2” extension so that it measures 19” from tip to base of loop, making it appropriate for a compensator equipped Thompson. The other cleaning rods measure 13 - 3/4” from tip to base of loop making them appropriate for non-compensator-equipped Thompsons like the M1 and M1A1 models, and they were also used with Reisings. One original black painted oiler and “Thompson Russian Screwdriver” is included with this lot. One original in the brown wrapper cleaning kit with white / red line patch, rope pull-through, and oil bottle are also included with this lot. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Very serviceable. JWK 2024-05-099.

200 - 400 1160 - A TREASURE OF ORIGINAL MP-40 MACHINE GUN MAGAZINES, LOADERS, AND SLINGS WITH SET OF REPRODUCTION MAGAZINE POUCHES. Absolutely wonderful lot for the German WWII MP-40 enthusiast. Six original “98E” dated “41” magazines, three original magazine loaders, three original leather slings with retention studs and two reproduction magazine pouches for the MP-40 machine gun. These came out of the longtime collection of a very discerning collector. CONDITION: Magazines and loaders are extremely fine to near excellent with some patina but completely serviceable as are the the leather slings, which have more of a gray patina to their metal hardware. Reproduction magazine pouches are near mint. Demand for quality condition accessories like these seems to only increase year after year. JWK 2024-05-091 1,000 - 1,800 1161 - BAR PARTS AND MAGAZINES LOT. Very desirable B.A.R. parts include nearly all of the parts needed to complete a registered receiver with “9-53” with flaming bomb proofed barrel with sight hood and flash hider, gas cylinder assembly with 1st style gas regulator, and smooth World War II style forend, operating rod, composite buttstock with flip-up buttplate, buffer assembly complete with disks, and bag of other internal parts including two additional 3rd model gas regulators, bolt, firing pin, trigger frame assembly, trigger, sear, springs, both takedown pins, selector, ejector plate, rear sight assembly, charging handle, mainspring guide (no mainspring present), blank firing adapter, and screw-on muzzle break.

The remainder of this lot comprises of B.A.R. magazines and bandoleers, and these are very desirable also. There are 38 magazines total, all are 20 round magazines. There are 4 of the early “S” marked magazines and 2 of the “M” marked magazines. The rest are of later, most WW II vintage. There are three “right” bandoleers of World War I vintage. Two are marked “PLANT BROS & CO” and dated “11-1918”. The other is, “P.B. & CO” and dated “7 – 1918”. There is also a set of World War II bandoleers marked “D.M.SHOE CO / 1942”. This is the right and left side, and this set has a magazine loading tool in an original “GEIB Incorporated / 1943” marked pouch hanging from the left bandoleer. A modern loadbearing harness is attached to this set. There is also a “BEARSE MFG CO / 1943” marked pouch with an unattached magazine loader.

CONDITION: The B.A.R metal parts are extremely fine matte gray finish except for the operating rod carrier, which has suffered some moderate pitting on one side. Likely will clean up to be serviceable. Wood forend and composite buttstock are near excellent. Internal parts are near excellent. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. The bandoleer material is extremely fine, the WWII bandoleer has some green corrosion on the ”lift-the-dot” fasteners with some rust stains in the interior of the pockets where some of the magazines suffered some light surface corrosion during storage. Perhaps 7-8 of the magazine show some light surface corrosion in areas. All will clean up. Several of the magazines have a deeper smooth blue finish but most have a gray parkerized finish. Overall this is a very desirable lot of Browning Automatic Rifle Parts. If you have a gun and no spare parts, or if you want some extremely fine bandoleers to complete your ensemble, this lot is for you. JWK 2024-05-147. 1,400 - 2,800

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1162 - LOT OF THOMPSON AND WWII FIELD GEAR WITH A THOMPSON BOLT AND MAGAZINES. Lot consists of miscellaneous US field gear including a belt with 6 WWI-WWII M1911 magazine pouches. The pouches contain 2 magazines each. There is also a WWII web belt with post-WWII suspenders and gear. The gear contains 10 Thompson magazines. There is also an unmarked Thompson bolt and a 1911 leather shoulder holster marked “U.S. / ENGER-KRESS / 1944”. Lastly, there is a Griswold bag marked “8300-442650”. Talon zipper functions and the original strap is intact. All gear exhibits blemishes typical of field used equipment.

CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

1163 - LARGE LOT OF 30 ROUND THOMPSON MACHINE GUN MAGAZINES AND 20 ROUND M-14 MAGAZINES WITH M-14 FLASH HIDER. This lot contains twenty-two 30 round Thompson magazines, mostly Seymour manufacturing, and 14 unmarked U.S.G.I. 20 round M-14 magazines. One muzzle/flash hider for M-14 is included. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Generally extremely fine original finish covered with preservative grease. Very nice grouping for the shooter of the Thompson and/or the M-14. Think of the convenience of loading (or having your relative load) these magazines up in advance and spending more time at the range shooting instead of loading. JWK 2024-05-152. 300 - 400 1164 - CZECH VZ-58 DISPLAY GUN WITH PARTS KIT. Lot consists of a gray finished “63” dated “she’ Czech vz-58 display assault rifle built on a solid receiver with composite furniture and a matching finished magazine. An additional “60” dated parts kit with folding type stock is also included, which appears complete sans receiver with extra stock parts. 6 additional 30-round magazine and a leather 4 cell carrier also accompany this lot.

CONDITION: Displays gun is very good with minor finish losses. Parts kit rates good. 500 - 1,000 1165 - SCARCE TO FIND HIGH CONDITION 9 MM BRAZILIAN MEKANIKA URU MACHINE GUN PARTS KIT. The Mekanika Uru machine gun is a very simple submachine gun which was produced and fielded in Brazil from 1977 to 1985. This is the “rifle” version with long barrel and wooden buttstock. Since they were in service all the way up until only a year before the Firearms Owner’s Protection Act cut off the ability to manufacture/remanufacture machine guns for private ownership in the United States, not many guns made their way here and were registered for private ownership. However, some kits, less the receiver, like this one, were imported. Hence, we offer here a near mint-in-thebox Uru machine gun parts kit with near excellent serviceable 9mm Parabellum 19” barrel intact. Buttstock, complete lower assembly with internals, bolt, mainspring, three original 30 round magazines, web carrying strap and cleaning brush, all in original factory cardboard box. CONDITION: Near mint in original box. Bore near excellent shiny and bright. Cannot improve much on the condition of these pieces. If you are one of the few with a registered Uru machine gun, and especially if you have the “pistol” version of this gun, these parts should be of particular interest to you. JWK 2024-05-146. 400 - 600 106

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1166 - LARGE LOT OF UZI PARTS KITS, PARTS, AND ACCESSORIES. Lot consists of: 9mm magazines: Three 40 round, fifteen 32 round, seventeen 25 round magazines. All are steel, with some dark blued, but mostly gray matte finish. Two green canvas 3-cell “UZI” marked magazine pouches, one 2-cell “UZI” marked magazine pouch.

Two green 2-cell nylon magazine pouch configured to take modern “U.S.” type pistol belt sliding clip fasteners. One light beige web 3-cell magazine pouch configured to take a “slide-through” belt. One green web 3-cell pouch configured to take a slide-through belt with a buckle at the top back for a support harness. One steel magazine loader. One “Uzi” marked wooden shoulder stock with hardware. One custom UZI stock with a recoil pad and a hole to put one’s thumb through (no hardware). One robust custom UZI stock with a hard rubber buttplate (no hardware), and finally wood buttstock for which looks like it might be for a AKJ series of weapon (no hardware or buttplate. CONDITION: Magazines range in condition from fine to near excellent original finish. All the pouches are extremely fine to near excellent. Buttstocks are all extremely fine. A very nice variety of Uzi magazines and accessories. JWK 2024-05-148. 400 - 600

1167 - PAIR OF HIGH-CAPACITY MADSEN MODEL 50 MACHINE GUN MAGAZINES WITH REAR STOCK ASSEMBLIES. Contemporary fabrication of high capacity Madsen Model 50 machine gun magazines utilizing and welding together standard magazines so that the Madsen would have a capacity akin to that of a Lanchester. Very inventive!

Also included in this lot are two cut rear receiver sections which include the folding tubular steel buttstocks, and one detached tubular steel buttstock assembly. CONDITION: Magazines have a near excellent black enamel finish upon remanufacture. Other parts range from extremely fine to good with some brown patina which should clean up. Remnants of leather on one of the shoulder loops. Nice lot for someone who has a Madsen. JWK 2024-05-092. 200 - 400

1168 - WONDERFUL LOT OF 15 DESIRABLE SUOMI 9MM 71 ROUND DRUM MAGAZINES. Lot consists of fifteen of the desirable Suomi 71 round drum magazines in 9mm Parabellum. These drums have increased in usefulness and value due to their ability to be adapted to the Lage accessory sets, which are manufactured to go on the MAC-10 and MAC-11 machine guns. Quality made drums which feature a much-increased magazine capacity over the conventional stick magazines. CONDITION: Overall very fine and better original blue finish with 2-3 having more of a gray patina. Untested, of course, but all seem to have good spring tension. A couple have light dings or dents, but all appear serviceable. JWK 2024-05-093. 800 - 1,200

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1169 - SWEDISH M39 BLUE PROJECTILE “BB” TRAINING AMMUNITION WITH CORRECT BARREL TO SHOOT OUT OF CARL GUSTAF SWEDISH K MACHINE GUN. Wow! 12 original cases (864 rounds per case) of Berdan proimed Swedish M39 ammunition plus a sealed pack of 432 rounds and a zip-lock bag with approximately another 200 rounds in this lot. Under 11,000 rounds in this lot total. What really makes this lot is that it also includes an original barrel for the Carl Gustaf M/45 (Swedish K) to be able to shoot this ammunition. Do not attempt to shoot this ammunition without this proper barrel, and fully research what you are doing. This is gallery practice training ammunition with black plastic projectile with blue band at the case mouth. The plastic shell disintegrates and the steel “BB” inside strikes the target. The barrel is also equipped with a screw-on muzzle attachment for using Swedish red banded blank ammunition for training. Do not leave this attachment on this barrel when you attempt to shoot these blue-banded blanks. CONDITION: Barrel is gray patina with remnant of red band. Red painted steel cover is also included with this lot. Ammunition is sealing in original Swedish wood cases or in plastic brick. What is visible in the zip-lock bag is very clean. Again: know what you are doing when you attempt to fire this ammunition. Do not fire out of another conventional 9mm firearm. JWK 2024-05-097 2,000 - 3,000

1170 - IMPRESSIVE LOT OF CARL GUSTAF SWEDISH K/ PORT SAID PARTS AND ACCESSORIES INCLUDING THREADED BARREL FOR SUPPRESSOR. Parts lot includes threaded barrel for Swedish K which will accommodate a silencer as well as another complete barrel assembly with shroud and sight. One complete lower assembly with trigger, another “Port Said” partial lower assembly, detached folding shoulder loop with grip, three end caps with inserts, two mainsprings, three sets of luminous dot sights in leather cases, one complete bolt, one trunnion, one front sight and one rear sight guard, one two-cell magazine pouch, and one brown leather holster with cleaning rod. Also a zip-lock bag with many small parts, some torch-cut receiver pieces, and an original informational manual (in English) printed in Sweden for Interarmco. CONDITION: Overall extremely fine, with the exception of the Port Said lower, which has a gray patina.

Bore of standard barrel is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bore of threaded barrel is clean rifling, yet dark. Bolt is extremely fine and serviceable.

Very nice offering. Don’t miss the other Swedish K parts and accessories lots in this same auction. JWK 2024-05-095. 600 - 1,200

1171 - SWEDISH K BARREL WITH BIPOD. Really neat Carl Gustaf Model 45 (Swedish K) barrel and bipod assembly for shooting your Swedish K from a more steady position. Only a few pistol caliber machine guns were ever equipped to shoot from a bipod. This is a very solid adaptation ready to screw onto your gun and take to the range. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with gray patina on the shroud and muzzle break with near excellent finish on the barrel. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Great piece for the recreational shooter. JWK 2024-05-096 400 - 800

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1172 - EARLY GERMAN MG-3 GROUND TRIPOD WITH PERISCOPE AND CARRYING STRAPS. Very nice early German MG-3 (soft) mount suitable for the MG-42 machine gun. Many prefer this mount for recreational use when shooting their MG-42 machine guns as these mounts are lighter and more manageable than the traditional Lafette tripods. Green web carrying straps are present with this mount as well as clear optical periscope.

CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine original green paint. Leather covers somewhat worn yet in serviceable condition.

Optics are clear. JWK 2024-05-108 500 - 1,000

1173 - GORDON HERIGSTAD PRODUCED THOMPSON “VIOLA” CASE DESIGNED FOR THE ORIGINAL COLT AND MODEL 1928A1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN. Produced in 2009 by Gordon Herigstad, these cases were designed with the Thompson lover and enthusiast in mind. Primarily designed for the original Colt Thompsons, they will fit the 1921A, 1921AC, 1928 Navy, and also will the 1928A1. If your Thompson has a sling, it will still fit if you fold the sling under the compensator. This case will accommodate one each of a “C” drum and “L” drum as well as four stick mags of either 20 rounds or 30 rounds. There is also a small rectangle designed to accommodate a box of cartridges. There is a fabric cover included that will protect your gun from rubbing against the inside top of the case, and also can serve to protect your gun when you place it on a surface. According to Herigstad, if one wants to carry their M1 or M1A1 Thompson in this case, they need only lift out the divider board from the center, lay the fabric cover into the bottom, and then place the (non-compensator equipped) gun in place. Herigstad ordered a brass plate with a consecutive number starting at “41” to be affixed to each case. This is case number “45”. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Near mint throughout, with no evidence of a gun ever being placed into it, with some wrinkles in the formed top felt inside the lid. This may be the way all of these cases were formed. This is one of those items I have heard many Thompson collectors state, “I wish I had purchased one when they were available.” Well, these surface for sale VERY infrequently, and almost never separate from a gun. This is about as nice a specimen as one could ever hope to find. For the Thompson collector who appreciates quality as well as functionality. As one bystander at a range once said, “Surely your Thompson deserves the best possible case to transport it in.” JWK 2024-05-045 500 - 1,000

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1174 - VALUABLE SAW-CUT BRITISH STERLING MK 4 (L2A3) MACHINE GUN PARTS KIT WITH GOOD BARREL AND STOCK ATTACHMENT. Scarce to find these days, this is a saw-cut British Sterling machine gun parts kit with extremely fine condition parts, including barrel, bolt with charging handle, shroud, magazine housing with magazine catch, magazine, rear of tube with rear sight and end cap, mainspring and buffers, handgrip assembly with spare near mint handgrip, and swing out shoulder stock assembly in plastic bag, as well as green web sling.

CONDITION: Extremely fine overall with bore of barrel extremely fine to near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine.

Remnant of receiver tube on shoulder stock has weld damage. One does not see kits like these available anymore. They only surface very rarely. This could be made up into a display gun with the addition of the correct diameter tubing and appropriate effort, but these are great spare parts as they are! JWK 2024-05-133. 500 - 1,000

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1175 - JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESENTATION TIFFANY CALENDAR COMMEMORATING THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS TO GENERAL EARLE G. WHEELER. This small gift of appreciation was commissioned by President John F. Kennedy and presented by him to his closest advisors following the peaceful conclusion of the Cuban Missile Crisis. This is one of the rarest and most important presidential gifts. Kennedy designed, and had Tiffany & Company make, sterling silver October 1962 calendars to present to his inner circle of advisors. It is believed that JFK only presented 34 of these calendar paperweights to people in his strategic inner circle. The initials of the recipient were engraved on the upper left and Kennedy’s initials were engraved on the upper right. Etched more deeply and boldly than the others are the 13 days of the crisis, October 16-28, when the world stood on the precipice of nuclear war, and the Kennedy administration pursued the path of peace. The president presented this calendar to General Earle G. Wheeler, Chief of Staff of the United States Army at the time. His initials, “E.G.W.”, are engraved at the correct location on the upper left corner.

The president’s initials, “J.F.K.”, are correctly engraved on the upper right. Marked “TIFFANY & CO STERLING.” on the bottom right corner in small capital letters. There are scattered blemishes throughout with scratches to the calendar but all markings remain legible. Wood border exhibits light wear with the felt base exhibiting soiling, yet remaining intact. CONDITION: Very good. 30,000 - 80,000

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1176 - LOT OF 30 ROUNDS OF 20X138MMB AMMUNITION WITH ADDITIONAL PROJECTILES. Lot includes 9 loaded rounds of 1941 dated Finnish AP-T white banded black tip, 13 loaded rounds of 1941 dated Finish AP-T white banded blue tip, 8 loaded rounds of German production export AP-T white banded orange tipped loaded ammunition, 17 loose US dummy 20mm projectiles, and an empty casing. CONDITION: Good to excellent, many round retaining their cardboard tubes. Ammunition looks largely clean and serviceable. A great lot of increasingly hard-to-find 20mm Solothurn ammunition. 2,500 - 3,500

1177 - LOT OF 2: AMMO CANS OF UKRAINIAN API-T 12.7X108MM AMMUNITION. Lot consists of 2 cans of 104 rounds (totaling 208 rounds) of Ukrainian API-T (black tip, red band) 12.7x108mm ammunition. CONDITION: Exterior of cases retain the majority of their original paint, showing some flaking and superficial surface oxidation. Ammunition is bright. An extremely desirable offering of scarce 12.7x108mm ammunition.

500 - 1,000

1178 - LOT OF 2: AMMO CANS OF UKRAINIAN API-T 12.7X108MM AMMUNITION. Lot consists of 2 cans of 104 rounds (totaling 208 rounds) of Ukrainian API-T (black tip, red band) 12.7x108mm ammunition. CONDITION: Exterior of cases retain the majority of their original paint, showing some flaking and superficial surface oxidation. Ammunition is bright. An extremely desirable offering of scarce 12.7x108mm ammunition.

500 - 1,000

1179 - LOT OF 2: AMMO CANS OF UKRAINIAN API-T 12.7X108MM AMMUNITION. Lot consists of 2 cans of 104 rounds (totaling 208 rounds) of Ukrainian API-T (black tip, red band) 12.7x108mm ammunition. CONDITION: Exterior of cases retain the majority of their original paint, showing some flaking and superficial surface oxidation. Ammunition is bright. An extremely desirable offering of scarce 12.7x108mm ammunition.

500 - 1,000

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1180 - LOT OF 2: AMMO CANS OF UKRAINIAN API-T 12.7X108MM AMMUNITION. Lot consists of 2 cans of 104 rounds (totaling 208 rounds) of Ukrainian API-T (Black tip, Red band) 12.7x108mm ammunition. CONDITION: Exterior of cases retain the majority of their original paint, showing some flaking and superficial surface oxidation. Ammunition is bright. An extremely desirable offering of scarce 12.7x108mm ammunition.

500 - 1,000

1181 - (C) JOHNSON AUTOMATICS M1941 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Johnson Automatics Model: 1941 Serial No. B6461 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1941 in the “B” production block. Some “B” prefix Johnson rifles are known to have been in the possession of the USMC during World War II; the Marine Corps procured 750 rifles in total. The parkerized barrel is stamped under the heat shield “J.A. / 30-06” as well as discreetly import marked “IA CO” on the side. Standard protected blade front sight and adjustable rear sight graduated to 900 meters. Barrel bushing marked “.30-06” and “41”. Receiver stamped on top with maker, model, patent information, and with “CRANSTON / ARMS” logo.

Standard 2-piece walnut stocks with a checkered steel butt plate. Complete with leather sling, bayonet, and leather scabbard. CONDITION: Good.

Rifle finish has largely faded to a dark gray patina with evidence of cleaned oxidation. Stock has a darkened appearance with some scattered impressions. Dark frosted bore. Good mechanics. Bayonet is very good. 5,000 - 7,000

1182 - (C) JOHNSON AUTOMATIC M1941 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Johnson Automatic inc.

Model: M1941 Serial No. 6561 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 23” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13” During World War II, the USMC acquired approximately 750 of these semi automatic rifles, including some in this serial number block with A prefixes. Standard 23” barrel, protected blade front sight, and adjustable peep sight graduated to 1000 meters. Barrel bushing marked “.30-06” and “41” with a 7-row perforated heat shield. Bolt serial number matches, a rather unusual occurrence for these rifles, which were often assembled without regard to internal serial numbers. Receiver stamped on top with maker, model, and patent information, and with “CRANSTON / ARMS” logo at the rear. Standard 2-piece walnut stocks with a checkered steel butt plate. Butt plate stamped with “477” rack number. CONDITION: Very good overall. Significant portions of what appears to be the original finishes are retained throughout, starting to fade to patina with some expected wear. Stocks are very good with some scattered impressions. Bore retains strong rifling with frosting in the grooves. Fine mechanics. An honest, above-average example of an increasingly desirable WWII rifle. 5,000 - 10,000

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1183 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 SLIDE ACTION TRENCH SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1897 Serial No. E705546 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 GA

Per an included factory letter, the serial number was applied to this Model 1897 on December 30, 1918.

This example number E705546 falls at the very end of World War I trench gun contract production, the generally accepted production block running from E613000 to E705000. In April 2004 Sigarms took in a large grouping of WWI 1897 trench guns on trade from the Richmond Police Department which, for the most part, had been in storage since WWII and remained in non-rebuilt built original WWI configuration. Richmond PD originally acquired the guns from the Virginia National Guard around 1924, who in turn received them from the Army about 1921. The treasure trove was purchased by Interstate Arms and later sold by Ivanhoe.

Although this example is not included among the 74 guns on a list compiled March of 2005 by the owner of Interstate Arms (see Canfield “Complete Guide to United States Military Combat Shotguns” p. 286), it does fall between the last 2 numbers listed. Before the guns were transferred to Ivanhoe, a few were sold directly

by Interstate Arms, presumably including this example. Finished in standard blue, this shotgun is fitted with a correct 20” cylinder choked barrel with heat shield. The 6 row perforated heat shield bears early “PAT. APPL. FOR” marking above the bayonet lug. Although of an earlier vintage than the gun, it is known that the Richmond PD swapped some of the heat shields after removing them for a brief stint of use in patrol cars.

Solid frame without US markings, as is correct for non-rebuilt WWI trench guns. Buttstock is plain walnut with rear sling swivel and checkered composite WRACO butt plate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun retains the vast majority of its original factory applied finish with some areas drifting to brown patina including the top of the receiver. Scattered marks and moderate wear present throughout. Stocks retain their original surfaces with some scattered impressions and a few older splits at the wrist. Very good, bright and shiny bore.

Smooth mechanics. An excellent WWI era time capsule trench gun. 10,000 - 15,000

1184 - (M) VERY NICE MAS FR F2 BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE WITH RARE SCOPE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: MAS Model: FR F2 Serial No. F.101224 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x51mm Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern

The standard issue French sniper rifle since 1986. This example was imported by Navy Arms and remains in classic configuration. Strengthened phosphate finished MAS 36 based bolt action marked on the left with pertinent information. Matching numbered black polymer barrel shroud forend with integral sights, folding aluminum bipod, and rubber cover. Standard hardwood stock with serrated pistol grip and serrated composite butt plate. As is rarely seen on examples in the United States, a Scrome J8F1 scope and mount with case and rubber eyepieces accompanies this lot. A standard sealed kit with 2 10-round magazines with carrier, stock extensions, cheekpieces, sling, cleaning kit, and manual is also included. CONDITION: Very good overall. Rifle retains the vast majority of its arsenal finishes with some moderate wear. Stocks have some expected scattered dings and nicks. Very good, well defined bore. Fine mechanics. Scope has some surface scratching on the housing but crystal clear optics. A very nice example of a scarce sniper rifle with rarely encountered optic.

10,000 - 15,000

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1185 - (M) MAS FR F2 BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: MAS Model: FR F2 Serial No. F03325 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x51mm Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern

Based on the MAS 36 action, the MAS FR F2 has served as France’s primary sniper rifle since 1986. This Navy Arms imported example is fitted with the standard 24” barrel chambered in 7.62 NATO with flash hider. Strengthened bolt action correctly marked on the left with pertinent information.

Matching numbered black polymer Vigifelin barrel shroud with integral iron sights and folding aluminum bipod. Pistol grip style stock with adjustable sections added for length and a ribbed composite butt plate. Complete with still sealed packet of accessories which includes 2 10-round magazines in a green carrier, sling, cheek pieces, cleaning kit, and manual. Also accompanied by a rubberized case and Navy Arms made optic mount. CONDITION: Good. Steel components retains have turned a silvery patina. Aluminum components retains significant portions of worn original finish. Furniture likewise shows heavy handling and wear throughout but no major sign of distress. Very good, bright and shiny bore with sharp rifling throughout. Fine mechanics. 5,000 - 8,000 1186 - (C) SCARCE WWI MAUSER T-GEWEHR BOLT ACTION ANTI-TANK RIFLE. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: Tankgewehr Serial No. 5780 Caliber/Bore: 13.2x92mm Barrel Length: 38 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Heavily mired in static trench warfare the British launched their first “tanks” in 1916, shortly followed by the French, in an effort to break the German lines. Standard caliber German armaments were insufficient against the new armored vehicles, so in response Mauser introduced the Tankgewehr chambered in the substantial 13.2x92mm cartridge. This example is dated “1918” on the bridge, marked below the “MAUSER” banner.

Standard length barrel marked on the underside “KK”. Fitted with tall blade front sight and tangent rear graduated to 500 meters. Classic 2-piece walnut stock with pistol grip stamped on the right and toeline with arsenal proofs. Matching numbers observed on receiver ring, barrel, barrel band, bolt components, bolt release, and stock. Complete with a reproduction MG08-15 bipod. CONDITION: Good. Original finish has largely faded to a brown patina throughout with some mild cleaned oxidation spots. Stock has an age darkened appearance with expected dings and some splitting where the stock is joined together. Very fine, mirror bore. Fine mechanics. Bipod is excellent. A nice example of a WWI anti-tank rifle. 5,000 - 8,000 1187 - (C) A VERY RARE AND EARLY COLT 1911 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL FROM A NAVY SHIPMENT WITH A DESIRABLE U.S. NAVY MARKED SLIDE (1912).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 2635 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Per “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920” by Meadows, this pistol was part of the 1000 gun shipment sent to the U.S. Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, on May 1st, 1912. Half moon front sight, round top U notch rear sight, left side with two-line two-block patent and address information, February 14th 1911 last date, and encircled rampant Colt at rear, right side with “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. NAVY”. Marked with a horizontal “H” at top of firing pin retaining plate channel. Barrel with intertwined “HP” sharing on a leg on hood, “K” and “G” ahead of lug. Frame with “H” and “R” near disconnector. Left side of dust cover with “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”, “WGP” above magazine release, and serial number “No. 2635” on right side of dust cover. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, thin tab safety with milled relief cut, slide release with milled relief cut, long smooth trigger, checkered magazine release with first model magazine release catch, short 1911 grip safety, and smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond walnut magazines, magazine with dual pinned base, refinished in a matte blue. CONDITION: Overall very good, especially considering the age of the piece. Retains approximately half of the original factory blue finish throughout, with most retained in protected areas on frame, mixed with smooth dove grey and a mild chocolate mossing throughout. Appropriate distension to proofs from application throughout. Straps essentially dove grey with spotted mossing. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some mild frosting at grooves. This is a very rare 1911, and most of these guns saw extremely hard use. 6,000 - 10,000 114

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1188 - (C) MAGNIFICENT ENGRAVED BERGMANN SIMPLEX SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Bergmann Model: Simplex Serial No. 3724 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Simplex Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic An improvement over earlier Bergmann designs, only around 4,000 of these magazine-fed concealable semi-automatic pistols were produced circa 1901 to 1903. This example is finished in attractive rust blue and luxuriously engraved with finely line shaded, deep vine and foliate engraving. Standard tapered round barrel with rib and half moon front sight tastefully engraved around the muzzle and breech, proofed with a double crown over “U”. The rich panel engraving extends from the barrel rib onto the receiver with significant coverage. Reviver also proofed with a double crown over “U” and marked “PAT.” on the left. As is seen on known factory engraved examples, the straw trigger, hammer, and safety are also lightly engraved. Grips are standard wrap-around hard rubber, checkered with “Simplex” in script on each side. Grip cap is relief engraved with the initials “PS” very tastefully incorporated into foliates.

CONDITION: Fine. Pistol retains the vast majority of its rich blued finish with freckling and some mild toning.

Strong straw colors displayed on the hammer and safety, the trigger also retaining strong traces. Grips have only mild handling marks. Heavily frosted, worn bore. Fine mechanics. A remarkably attractive and rare early European semi automatic pistol. A fine addition to any collection of such arms. 15,000 - 25,000

1189 - (C) RUSSIAN CONTRACT COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. C32898 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic As per the included copy of a Colt letter, this pistol was shipped as part of a shipment of 2,500 on March 31st, 1916, directly to the Russian Government. These pistols were produced in 2 distinct variations, one as standard Government Models, and the other with special Cyrillic markings on the dust cover that translate to “English Make”; those marks typically appear on numbers above 50,000, and are not present on this gun. These rare guns were shipped into Murmansk and Archangel before distribution to Russian forces; beyond that little of their history is known, however, there is one account that a 1911 was used to kill the Romanovs. Standard configuration parts include half-moon front sight, U-notch rear sight, 2 line 2 block patent and address information on left side of slide, with uncircled Rampant Colt at the rear of the slide, right side with Colt caliber information.

Frame with “GOVERNMENT MODEL”, serial number, and small subinspections. Spurred checkered hammer, checkered slide release with milled relief area, checkered thin tab safety with milled area, long milled trigger, checkered magazine release, short 1911 grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop, checkered walnut grip scales. 2-tone magazine. CONDITION: Overall very good, retaining the majority, approximately 60-70% of the Colt bluing, with silvering and handling marks throughout, concentrated to slide.

Typical takedown mark and pings around slide release from improper installation. Appropriate distension around proofs from application of stamp. Straps have thinning and silvering throughout, consistent with the heavy use these pistols underwent. Grips appear to be period replacements. Mechanically fine, excepting occasional tendency to hammer follow, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some mild frosting. No import mark observed. This is a very good example of a very scarce pistol. 13,000 - 18,000

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1190 - (C) PUBLISHED JAPANESE TYPE 1 HAMADA SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, ONE OF ONLY 27 KNOWN. Manufacturer: Japan Model: Type 1 Hamada Serial No. R2959 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Bunji Hamada’s pistols are extremely scarce. Originally, Hamada worked in the Hamada Gun Shop, opened by his father in 1895, specializing in sporting arms, and was an active participant in the business; Hamada actually built the first domestically produced superposed Japanese shotgun in 1927, and was using it to bust clays as late as 1981. In 1941, the war effort made it impossible to source raw materials for anything other than military guns, and so Hamada was forced to turn from sporting arms to military production. His first design was in 7.65mm (.32 ACP) and approximately 4500-5000 of them were produced; only 27 have been found, and are all in a fairly narrow 700 gun serial number block. This example is listed by serial number on page 237 of “Japanese Military Cartridge Handguns 1893-1945” by Derby and Brown, as a Type VIII variation, manufactured 1943, no final approval stamp, 6 slide serrations, numbered on the rear grip strap, revised grip panels, no slide serial number recess, revised serial number dies, no slide identification or muzzle crown, and the revised Tokyo plant symbol and disassembly arrow. CONDITION: This is an exemplary example that still remains in original condition, retaining the majority of the fine bluing that Hamada developed as part of his sporting arm business. Most losses are to the slide and grip straps consistent with holster wear and carry, including losses at the cocking serrations commensurate with use. Grip straps are essentially patina with faded traces of bluing at the edges. Grips are very good with some handling marks. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong, softened rifling and mild frosting throughout. This is an extremely scarce pistol with excellent condition. 12,000 - 15,000 1191 - (C) OUTSTANDING, VERY SCARCE, ONE OF 17 JAPANESE TYPE 2 HAMADA SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, PUBLISHED IN “JAPANESE MILITARY CARTRIDGE HANDGUNS” BY DERBY & BROWN. Manufacturer: Japan Model: Type 2 Hamada Serial No. 10 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Nambu Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A refinement of the Type I Hamada, the Type II’s largest change was the change from .32 ACP to 8mm Nambu, but the grip angle and overall profile were also adjusted. The pistols were approved by the Ordnance Burearu in June of 1943, and production was slated to begin in an idle textile plant in Notobe, from where they were to be delivered to Toriimatsu while “in the white”. Approximately 1,500 of the guns were completed, and 4,000 incomplete guns were in production, but only 500 were processed by Toriimatsu. Of the 17 known pistols, all are in-the-white, indicating that they never reached Toriimatsu; it is possible that the completed guns were sent to mainland China, as there are known photos of Mantsu Railway guards with what appears to be these pistols, but nobody is truly sure. See “Japanese Military Cartridge Handguns 1893-1945” by Derby and Brown, Chapter 9, for an in-depth discussion of these guns, including listing this gun on pg. 247: it is the third lowest number known, with only 2 and 6 lower. This example, serial number 10, is in the white, with a correctly blued magazine latch leaf spring. Matching “10” serial numbers observed on lightening cut out on top of slide, right side of frame, and back of magazine.

Left side of slide marked with Notobe cruciform stamp and “Ni Shiki” for “Type 2”. The extractor is in-the-white, instead of blued, but appears to have been in place for some time and is possibly original. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent, particularly when considering the scarcity. The pistol appears to have gotten some oxidation at some point, and has been cleaned (which may explain the lack of bluing on the extractor) with some mossing and polish marks throughout, heaviest spot on the right side of the muzzle. Stocks are very good with some handling mars and abraded heads, right scale has a strike across the center.

Mechanically fine, bore has strong visible rifling and mild frosting throughout. This, and the preceding Type I, represent a very rare opportunity in the landscape of Japanese handgun collecting. 18,000 - 22,000

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1192 - (C) A VERY SCARCE NORTH AMERICAN ARMS 1911 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: North American Arms Model: 1911 Serial No. 97 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is one of just over 100 original prototype, or tool room sample pistols, manufactured by North American Arms Co. Ltd. of Quebec City, Canada. North American was awarded a US Ordnance Department contract (#WAR ORD P-11092-1953SA) on July 1, 1918, to produce 500,000 pistols at the rate of 2,000 pistols per day, at a cost of $15.50 each. North American’s production facilities were housed in the Ross Rifle factory, but the armistice that November caused the contract to be cancelled on December 4, 1918. As a result, North American Arms never delivered any pistols or spare parts to the US Government under the contract. In addition to the maker’s marking on the left side of the slide, North American Arms pistols differ from other contract-made Model 1911s by having an uncheckered hammer, no lanyard loop on the mainspring housing, serial number on the left rear of the slide, and no US acceptance or inspection stamps. Information gleaned from an ex-North American Arms employee indicates that a few of the late guns in the series were left in-the-white and were subsequently given a blued finish by one of the gunshops operating in Quebec City at the time. This example is also accompanied by a 1914 dated and Canadian property marked brass reinforced woven Mills 305 holster. CONDITION: Overall very good. The metal retains 95-97% of the commercial quality blue finish with some fading along the high edges and projections. Some subtle mottling is present along the sides of the slide, but the markings remain clear and the edges are still sharp and crisp. The checkered, double diamond grips are likewise in very good shape, with some minor wear and flattening of the points on either panel. The magazine is in good condition, but has two areas of cleaned pitting that have gray metal surrounding them. The pistol is mechanically excellent, with a fine, bright bore. 75,000 - 150,000

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1193 - (C) TOKYO ARSENAL BABY NAMBU SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH 2 MATCHING MAGAZINES. Manufacturer: Tokyo Arsenal Model: Baby Nambu Serial No. 2364 Caliber/Bore: 7mm Nambu Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic The Baby Nambu was so named as it looked like a scaled down version of the previous “Grandpa” and “Papa” Nambus. While it was never officially adopted, it was approved for private purchase, but the cost and the preference for the sword as the sidearm of choice made it so that the Baby struggled to gain traction. Typical configuration in 7mm Nambu with barleycorn front sight, V-ntoch rear sight, right side of slide with kanji for “Nambu Shiki” (lit. Nambu Type), Tokyo Arsenal “stacked cannonballs” on top of slide ahead of ejection port. Matching full or partial serial numbers observed on slide, bolt lock, bolt, locking block, barrel (internally, on lug), recoil spring guide, cocking knob, and magazine; due to the condition of the pistol, the trigger assembly was not disassembled. Two piece checkered walnut groups. With a spare magazine, which is also numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing throughout, with some silvering to sharpest edges, such as the recoil spring housing, lanyard loop, and some reciprocating areas. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, with strong rifling and some minor frosting. Grips are excellent. Finding a Baby Nambu in this kind of condition is very rare, and even rarer when they have two matching magazines. 5,000 - 8,000 1194 - (C) SCARCE PRE-WAR ENGRAVED COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Model Serial No. C154727 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Shipped October 24, 1927, to John Prizlaff Hardware & Co. Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a shipment of one. Letter confirms configuration as 5” barrel in .45 ACP with Not Listed finish and stocks (blue and checkered wood) and factory engraved. Engraving consists of floral scroll and wrigglework borders on slide panel markings and scattered accenting scrollwork on frame and small parts in total about 25% coverage. Mounted with a pair of ivory stocks with Rampant Colt medallions in either grip panel. Other features include half moon front sight, rounded top “U” notch rear sight, checkered slide stop, checkered thick tab safety, checkered short trigger, checkered magazine release, checkered spur hammer, and checkered rounded mainspring housing with lanyard loop. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with about 90-95% of the original blue finish remaining with scattered light handling marks. Trigger is marked with evidence of a trigger shoe being installed. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 8,000 - 12,000 1195 - (C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 539314 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Shipped on February 2nd, 1939, to Lou Eppinger, Inc. in Detroit, Michigan, as a .32 caliber blued finish Grade A factory engraved gun in a shipment of the only gun of its type. Barrel length is blank and type of stocks are “Not Listed” indicating they were factory standard for the period. Currently configuration is as it left the factory as noted in accompanying factory letter, with Grade A factory engraving comprising of about 25% coverage floral scroll on a punchdot background with accenting borders on factory stampings. Currently mounted with 2 piece ivory grips inset with silver Rampant Colt medallions on each side; included are the correct checkered walnut factory grips inset with Rampant Colt medallions on each side. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent+, with nearly all of the original factory bluing remaining with the exception of scattered minor handling marks and minor high edge wear. Both sets of grips are excellent with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 7,000 - 10,000

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1196 - (C) VERY EARLY FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 1250 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1912. Features include half moon front sight, rounded top “U” notch rear sight, milled relief cut knurled slide lock, smooth long trigger, checkered magazine release with early dimple magazine catch lock, knurled milled relief cut thick tab safety, knurled spur hammer, and smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop.

Mounted with checkered large diamond wood grips. Accompanied by an unmarked 2 tone Colt lanyard loop magazine.

Left side of slide is marked with Colt manufacture panel and Rampant Colt near slide serrations. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Bottom of slide is marked with “Z” inspector mark, and “H” inspector mark was observed above firing pin retaining plate. Frame is marked with US Property mark and WGP inspector cartouche.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, as mostly cleaned and worn to a gray patina with 30-35% of the bright original bluing remaining. Slide lock, trigger, safety, and hammer are replacements, but are excellent, retaining the vast majority of their brushed original bluing. Grips are mostly worn smooth, with no major cracks or signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with sharp rifling. 5,000 - 10,000

1197 - (C) VERY RARE SIAMESE MAUSER BANNER ARTILLERY LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH MATCHING STOCK. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: Artillery Luger Serial No. 3535v Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Out of the 450 Lugers obtained by Siam in 1936 and 1937, of which only 100 were artillery models. Stamped on the toggle is the Mauser Banner logo, and on top of the chamber is “1936”. On the left side of the receiver is a “(Crown) / U” inspector’s proof. It is import marked just below the serial number. ‘ODEN/ALEX VA/9MM/GERMANY’’ It has four correct Thai characters on the back of the frame. This is an all matching numbers gun including the correct magazine and correct shoulder stock. The stock is numbered on the left forward side instead of on the iron. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original factory applied blue finish. Most of the gun has turned to a pleasing brownish patina. Fair bore with some slight frosting in the lands and grooves. The checkering on the grips show some wear. they are not cracked or chipped. The original stock is in good condition. A very rare and desirable contract Luger. 5,000 - 7,500

SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 1198 - (C) JOHNSON AUTOMATICS M1941 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Johnson Automatics Model: 1941 Serial No. 2928 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Although quantities of M1941 rifles in the no prefix serial number block are known to have been in USMC possession during WWII, this example appears to have been a Dutch contract gun acquired surplus by Winfield Arms and sold as their lightly modified “Standard Sporter” in the 1950s or 60s. Rifle is fitted with an unmarked replacement barrel as is correct for these guns with ramped gold bead front sight without bayonet lug.

Adjustable rear aperture sight has been modified into a “V”, similar to some WWII USMC modified examples. Parkerized receiver stamped on top with maker, model, and patent information, and with “CRANSTON / ARMS” logo at the rear. Replacement 2-piece walnut pistol grip stocks with Winfield Arms rubber recoil pad and unfilled sling swivel hole on the grip. Rifle is accompanied by an original checkered steel military butt plate as well as an unattached sight hood. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle retains the vast majority of its matte finish with only moderate wear. Stocks have some scattered field impressions. Pad shows heavy deterioration. Very good, strong and bright bore. Fine mechanics. 5,000 - 7,000

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1199 - (C) JOHNSON M1941 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Johnson Automatic inc.

Model: M-1941 Serial No. B3378 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 23” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1941, some rifles in the “B” prefix serial number block are known to have been in USMC possession during World War II. Standard 23” parkerized barrel, protected blade front sight, and adjustable peep sight graduated to 1000 meters. Barrel bushing marked “.30-06” and “41” with a 7-row perforated heat shield. Bolt is from the “B” production block although does not match the rifle serial number, a common occurrence as these rifles are believed to have been assembled at the factory without care to match internal numbers. Receiver stamped on top with maker, model, and patent information, and with “CRANSTON / ARMS” logo at the rear. Walnut stocks are of the pattern used on Winfield Arms “Standard Sporters”. An ill fitting military butt plate and aftermarket rear sling swivel have been added at some point. CONDITION: Good. Rifle retains strong traces of what appears to be original finish, fading to a gray brown patina. Stocks have some scattered dings but no sign of major distress. Bore has worn but visible rifling and heavy frosting. Fine mechanics. 5,000 - 7,000

1200 - (A) MARTIALLY MARKED COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH DESIRABLE US DRAGOONS MARKED CYLINDER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Serial No. 7071 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1849 in classic configuration. Barrel address reads toward muzzle. Cylinder is marked with Texas Ranger roll die scene with desirable “U.S. Dragoons” marking. Martially marked on major components, with the remnants of “U.S” stamping on frame now obfuscated. Mounted with 1 piece walnut grips with faint outlines of cartouches and “B” sub-inspector marked on butt. Matching serial numbers observed on rammer, barrel, cylinder arbor, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Wedge is not serial numbered.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with iron assemblies turned a freckled gray patina. Brass trigger guard and backstrap have turned a mellow patina. Grips are very good as lightly sanded and finish added with no major signs of distress. Cartouches are illegible. Mechanically operable, hammer stops are soft. Bore is dark with defined rifling.

4,000 - 6,000 1201 - (A) HISTORIC BRACE OF COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS INSCRIBED TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIEPIENT JOHN HUNTERSON, 3RD PA CAV. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Colt Model: (BOTH) 1851 Navy Serial No. (A) 136314 (B) 136096 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .36 Rifled Barrel Length: (BOTH) 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1863 at the height of the Civil War, numbered rather close together, 136314 and 136096. Revolvers feature standard octagonal barrel with pin front sights, New York addresses, naval scene rolled percussion cylinders, silver plated brass grip straps, and varnished walnut 1-piece grips. Both back straps are period engraved “To J.C. Hunterson Co. B. 3rd Penn. Cav / From his comrads”. Born in 1841 in Philadelphia, John C. Hunterson mustered into Company B of the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry July 23, 1861. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on August 2, 1897, for his actions on June 5, 1862, at Fair Oaks, Virginia, as his citation reads “While under fire, between the lines of the two armies, voluntarily gave up his own horse to an engineer officer whom he was accompanying on a reconnaissance and whose horse had been killed, thus enabling the officer to escape with valuable papers in his possession.”. Serving as an orderly for an engineering officer carrying important, detailed maps of the Army of the Potomac’s III Corps from an earlier meeting with Brigadier Generals Hooker, Sickles, and Grover, Hunterson risked his own life and actually fell under Confederate capture (before escaping), allowing the officer to escape on his own horse. Hunterson’s actions kept the valuable information out of Confederate hands, which could have led to a disastrous outcome. After continued service, Hunterson mustered out August 24, 1864, likely when he was presented this pair of revolvers. CONDITION: Good, as heavily used. Revolvers display a rich, even gray patina with legible markings. Cylinder scenes are worn but partially visible. Grip straps retain traces of silver and display an overall mottled mellow golden mustard patina. Gun (A) has some harsher hammer marks on the butt with some additional period engraving illegible underneath. Grips show heavy use with wear, nicks, and finish loss. Gun (A) also has losses on each side of the grip at the toe. Matching numbers observed throughout both guns, Gun (B) has a replaced wedge. A few screws also appear to be replacements. A truly historic pair of Civil War inscribed Colts. They would make a prime addition to any collection of Civil War arms. 5,000 - 8,000

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1202 - (A) FINE CASED, YOUNG ENGRAVED COLT 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial No. 140438 Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique

This incredibly attractive Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver was manufactured in 1858 and features wonderful Gustave Young factory engraving, his foliate scroll covering the barrel lug, loading lever lug, frame, and hammer. Hammer is engraved on each side with a classic wolf head, and an additional signature wolf head is concealed within a scroll on the left side of the barrel lug. Revolver is fitted with a polish blued 6” octagonal barrel engraved with old English script “Saml Colt” with flourishes, as well as a rope band around the muzzle. Frame engraved on the left side with “COLTS / PATENT” in an arc. Cylinder is standard 5-shot .31 caliber percussion roll stamped with the stagecoach holdup scene. Grip straps are silver plated and engraved with scroll and ray flourishes. Smooth 1-piece ivory grips. Matching numbers over with “I” mark designating ivory grips observed throughout. Revolver is housed in a portioned mahogany case with dual cavity Colt’s Patent mold, brown lacquered Colt’s Patent eagle motif flask, L tool, sealed wrapped 250 count Eley cap tin, 2 packets of combustible envelope cartridges, spare nipples, and a spare wedge.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Near excellent. Barrel retains the vast majority of its brilliant original blue with some high edge wear and spots of toning. Cylinder also retains the majority of its blue with a largely legible cylinder scene, the balance fading to gray patina. Strong, attractive case colors displayed on frame, hammer, and loading lever. Grip straps retain nearly all of their richly toned silver plate, a few spots starting to thin to brass. Grips exhibit an even cream patina. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Crisp mechanics. Case and accessories are fine overall. A highly attractive Young engraved Colt that displays very well with its accessories. A great addition to any collection. 5,000 - 8,000

1203 - (A) DELUXE ENGRAVED MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Serial No. 23620 Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1853 per serial number. Matching serial numbers on all major components, including wedge and loading lever. 7 - 1/2” barrel marked one-line “ADDRESS SAM’L COLT NEW YORK CITY”. Blue with case-hardened frame, loading lever and hammer. Silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap. One-piece burl walnut grips with piano finish. Engraved in Gustave Young style featuring Germanic scrolls on a punch dot background. Wolfs head motif on hammer. Gothic dog motif on left barrel lug. Left side of frame hand engraved “COLTS PATENT”. Scroll engraving on barrel muzzle and barrel lug. Scroll engraving on frame, hammer, trigger guard, and backstap. All screw heads and wedge are engraved.

CONDITION: Excellent+ overall. Barrel is a very pleasing, thinning blue turning to patina overall. Nearly all bright case color on back of hammer.

The frame, loading lever, and balance of hammer have traces of case color turning a gunmetal grey patina. 97-98% original silver plating on trigger guard and backstrap. Burl walnut grips have most all of the piano finish showing little wear. Cylinder is excellent plus showing a strong W.L. Ormsby naval battle scene with 15-20% original blue turning a blue/brown patina overall. Overall an extremely clean and attractive 1851 Navy.

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1204 - (A) OUTSTANDING PAIR OF FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVERS COMMISSIONED AND PURCHASED BY VICTOR EMMANUEL II, FIRST KING OF ITALY, FOR PRESENTATION TO GENERAL ALESSANDRO NEGRI DI SANFRONT. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Serial No. (A) 21909 (B) 21901 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .36 Rifled Barrel Length: (BOTH) 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Gifts given to royal personages are not uncommon, as they were used to curry favor by means of lavish gifts; neither are guns owned by royalty, who had the means to purchase ornate weaponry. What is rarer is gifts given by royalty to specific members of their retinue. This pair of pistols is one of the latter, inscribed on the lid escutcheon with the crown of Savoy used by Victor Emmanuel II, with the hinge engraved “Dono di S.M. il Re V.E. Al Generale Di Sanfront”, which translates to “Given by His Majesty the King Victor Emmanuel to General Di Sanfront”. Victor Emmanuel II was a massively important figure for Italy, as the first king of unified Italy, while Alessandro Negri di Sanfront was an important general during the Unification of Italy. The oldest son of Charles Albert and Maria Theresa, Victor had an early predilection for politics and the military, and fought in the First Italian War of Independence with his father; importantly, he fought at Pastrengo, where Alessandro Negri de Sanfront led his legendary charge of the Royal Carabinieri, a regiment designed to safeguard the king on the battlefield, and a position he was hand selected for. During Pastrengo, King Charles Albert came under rifle fire, which scattered his horses and left the king exposed and vulnerable. Sanfront immediately led a charge of the Carabinieri against the Austrians to cover the king and was quickly followed by the full three squadrons of the Carabinieri, securing the exposed king. This event is still remembered today and referred to as “The Charge of the Carabinieri”. Sebastiano De Albertis painted the legendary scene, the 4th Carabinieri have a horse carousel that reenacts the charge, and there is even a barracks named after di Sanfront.

After his legendary exploit, di Sanfront continued to fight in the Italian Wars of Independence, serving as an aide-de-camp to King Albert in 1853, major general in 1859, and lieutenant general in 1862, a position he held until he retired in 1865. He was decorated as a Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus “for the commendable service provided as commander of the three Carabinieri squadrons” (no doubt influenced by his rescue of the king), amongst a myriad of other awards. While di Sanfront was campaigning, Victor Emmanuel was engaged in the politics of reuniting Italy and further campaigning. When Charles Albert abdicated in 1849, Victor Emmanuel became king and signed an armistice with the Austrian commander, Radetzky. He quickly became the symbol of Risorgimento (lit. Resurgence), the Italian unification movement. After the fallout from the end of the Crimean War and the events associated with Giuseppe Garibaldi, Victor Emmanuel met with Garibaldi at Teano and gained control of south Italy. On March 17th, 1861, the Parliament of Unified Italy proclaimed Victor Emmanuel king, and in 1870, he captured Rome, and set up Italy’s capital in the city in 1871. The balance of his reign was much calmer, and he died in 1878 after a brief illness. In his post-war life, di Sanfront continued to serve in a political capacity with multiple mayorships, councillorships, and, on November 16th, 1876, was appointed a Senator of the Kingdom of Italy in the 13th legislature, before passing February 25th, 1884. These guns, recently rediscovered, highlight the respect the King of Italy had for one of his foremost military and political cohorts. Beyond their inscription, the pistols are in absolutely outstanding condition. They are both London Colts with the London address, and are covered with fine deluxe scrollwork that 122

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compares very favorably to the pair of Navies believed presented to Napoleon III of France, 21900 and 21904; see Colt Engraving by Wilson, pg. 131, except that di Sanfront’s casing is somewhat nicer and contains more accessories, including some with unusual features. Per the serial numbers of the revolvers, they are made circa 1853, at the beginning of the Colt London era, and represent the most cutting edge for di Sanfront; while no presentation is inscribed, the most likely reason is his promotion to Lieutenant General, given the notation of Victor Emmanuel as King and di Sanfront as General. Classic configuration of Third Model navies with pin front sights and V notch rear sights on hammer. Deluxe, approximately 75% coverage, of finely cut English acanthus scroll on a finely shaded background, with “Colt’s Patent” hand engraved in an open ribbon in gothic font. Fine English blued barrel assemblies and cylinders, with case colored rammer assemblies, frames, hammers, and with gilded backstraps and silvered trigger guards. Deluxe piano finished walnut grips. Matching full or partial serial numbers observed throughout, including barrel assemblies, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinders; due to the condition, we have elected not to disassemble these revolvers. Housed in a deluxe London case with lid engraved as aforementioned, lined in midnight blue, and compartmentalized for accessories comprising pair of lacquered Eley cap tins, cleaning rod with removable head to expose jag, pair silvered bullet molds with sprue cutters, pair fire blued Colt L tools, a G & J.W. Hawksley flask with silvered head spout and fire blued spring, and a trio of Colt replacement nipples in one compartment labeled “COLT’S”. Accompanied by a postcard depicting di Sanfront in military garb, in front of a bust of Becarria, with indistinct writing on front and “Generale Alessandro Negri di Sanfront” on rear, and one of Sanfront’s calling cards, “Generale Conte di Sanfront / Senatore”. CONDITION: Outstanding, and possibly unfired by the state of the nipples. (A) With virtually all of the English high polish blue remaining on barrel assembly, with some minor scattered handling marks and superficial scratches. Case colors similarly outstanding with virtually all remaining, losses largely confined to the actual rammer portion of rammer assembly, where it pushes through the barrel lug, and sharp parts of frame. Plating excellent with some minor marks and pinprick losses scattered, heavier around trigger blades. (B) With approximately half of the English high polish bluing on barrel assembly, and the vast majority on the cylinder, with one area of oxidation, largest approximately .5” x .75” and a few other smaller areas on same side. Retains virtually all of the case colors with silvering to high edges and sharp edges of frame. Plating excellent, with pinprick losses throughout, but fewer heavy areas.

Engraving is crisp across both pistols. Case very good, slightly warped, with crisp engraving and handling marks throughout; one crack noted on right side of the bottom of case, unseen unless case is lifted. Lining is very good with rubs to wood from age, mostly where sharp edges of guns and accessories contact. Accessories very good with handling marks and markers of age throughout, such as flaking of silver on bullet molds and verdigris on powder flask body. Case shows evidence of minor conservation. This is an absolutely outstanding pair of guns and represent a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to acquire a pair of Colts with history to an important general and the first King of Italy. 300,000 - 500,000

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1205 - (A) COLT PATERSON NO. 3 BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Paterson Serial No. 212 Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured from 1837-1840 with approximately 450 manufactured. The No. 3 Belt Models were serial numbered in conjunction with the No. 2 Belt Models from 1-850; this example is serial number 212. Matching serial numbers observed on wedge, barrel lug near breech, cylinder arbor, turning ring, hand, trigger, hammer, cylinder, grip backstrap channel, inside of backstrap, and inside of front strap. Correct barrel address reads from breech to muzzle. Small German silver front sight with a “v” notch rear sight in top hammer lip.

Barrel is in .31 caliber with 11-groove rifling. 5-shot unfluted percussion cylinder with centaur cylinder scene. Iconic folding trigger. Barrel has double stepped curved lug and scalloped frame. Mounted with a 1-piece flared walnut grip. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent for its age, with a significant majority of the thinning original bluing remaining with high edge wear. Grips show no major signs of distress, but have minor finish loss throughout, most noticeable near butt. Mechanically fine. Bore is dark with well-defined rifling. With so few examples produced and the attrition rate from the passage of time, finding an original Colt No. 3 Belt Model Paterson like this one is a district rarity. 50,000 - 70,000

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1206 - (A) RARE ATTRACTIVE ENGLISH CASED COLT THUER 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Thuer Conversion Serial No. 168601 Caliber/Bore: .36 Thuer Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Of all Colt factory conversions, this is the rarest and most sought after. 7 - 1/2” octagon barrel with single line New York address, cone front sight, hammer notch rear sight, and 1 piece plain walnut grips. English proof marks observed on left side of barrel lug. Matching serial numbers observed at barrel, wedge, frame, trigger guard, cylinder arbor, and butt. Replacement rammer has been forced matched. Conversion plate and conversion cylinder are both numbered with factory conversion number “61”. Complete with English partitioned factory casing with correct label, rare empty Colt tin for Thuer cartridges, empty Japanned tin of Eley percussion caps, 1860 Army percussion cylinder, bullet mold, turnscrew/cone wrench combination tool, oiler, and desirable complete set of Thuer cartridge reloading tools/fixture. CONDITION: Very good, with a significant majority of the original factory bluing remaining on barrel mixing with a brown patina and high edge wear. Replacement rammer shows bright case colors.

Cylinder scene is crisp with traces of original bluing present. Conversion plate retains a vast majority of its original bluing. Hammer is a replacement.

Frame is essentially a gray patina with faded original colors visible in well protected areas. Back and front stap are mostly a gray patina with bright original bluing visible in protected areas. Grips retain a majority of their finish with areas of finish loss scattered throughout. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is dark with well-defined rifling. Case is very good with original label. 30,000 - 50,000

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1207 - (A) ENGRAVED GOLD WASHED CASED COLT MODEL 1862 THUER CONVERSION POCKET POLICE WITH BOTH CONVERSION AND PERCUSSION CYLINDERS, EX. DR. JOE MURPHY COLLECTION. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Police Serial No. 41331 Caliber/Bore: .38 Rifled Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique

This exceptionally rare revolver is one of the series of Colt percussion revolvers converted to a central fire system designed by F. Alexander Thuer, which was used on six different models of Colt revolvers, totaling only about 5,000 revolvers, between 1869 and 1872. Although the Thuer cartridge was not the first centerfire cartridge produced it represents Colt’s first production center fire revolver. The cartridge has an unusual tapered brass casing with small copper primer and lead bullet that loads into the cylinder from the front. Percussion cylinders were altered by machining away a portion of the rear section and fitting a conversion ring over that extension. The conversion ring has a rebounding firing pin, and a safe mode. Most revolvers converted under the Thuer system had the right edge of their lugs altered to allow loading of the tapered cartridge and are usually accompanied by their interchangeable percussion cylinder, which was one of Colt’s selling points for the conversion. Barrel lug on this revolver was not altered. Gold and silver finished throughout, with 5 - 1/2” round barrel, pin front sight with 1-line barrel address, “COLTS PATENT” on left front side of the frame, and caliber marking on the left rear shoulder of the trigger guard. The serial number is on the four positions: bottom of the frame, barrel lug, trigger guard, and butt strap. All are accompanied by the initials “IP” which indicates that this revolver was factory fitted with ivory grip and factory plated. The Thuer conversion utilizes a Pocket Navy 6-shot cylinder and is numbered to the revolver. The percussion cylinder, also numbered to this revolver, is a fluted 5-shot Model 1862 Police cylinder. Revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with very high quality, arabesque scroll patterns with punch dot background on the frame and up over the recoil shields. The barrel has nearly full coverage matching patterns with Mr. Nimschke’s typical fan pattern at the top of the back strap. Heel of the back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are engraved to match the frame. Thuer cylinder has the stagecoach holdup scene. Percussion cylinder is engraved to match the revolver on the lands between the flutes. Revolver has silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap containing a wonderful one piece ivory grip. Thuer cylinder and conversion ring, hammer, and rammer are gold washed while the remainder of the revolver is silver plated, as is the percussion cylinder. Accompanied by a

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spectacular rosewood casing with hinged lid and silver mounts that include corner reinforcements, swinging latches, and a mortised lock in the front with 2 functioning keys. Interior is burgundy velvet lined, American style, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an original full metal box of 36 caliber Thuer cartridges that has Kraft paper wrapping with orange & black label and appears to be all original, a silver plated 2-cavity bullet mold without sprue cutter that is unmarked, a silver-plated Dixon bag flask, an L-shaped nipple wrench, two sets of Thuer cartridge loading tools, a small Hawksley pewter oiler, an early lacquered tin of Eley Bros. caps with orange label, an ebony bits box containing five spare screws, a packet of Colt’s combustible cartridges, four loose original Thuer cartridges and several lead balls. Bottom of the case is covered with leather.

This revolver is pictured in full color with most of the accessories on p. 116 of Fine Colts The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection by Wilson. On pages 42 and 46 of the March 2000 edition of American Rifleman, R.L. Wilson fully illustrates this revolver and set of accessories as found, except for the reloading tools. He states that this revolver was shipped factory plated with ivory grip and engraved by Nimschke for Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine plus. Overall retains most of its original silver finish to barrel, frame, and grips; back strap thinning at high traffic areas, with as much as 30% remaining at the top of the strap. Thuer conversion cylinder, conversion ring, hammer & loading lever retain strong original gold wash. Percussion cylinder appears to be a cleaned bright metal color with some fine pitting and traces of what appears to be gilding in the recesses. Bullet mold and flask retain most of their fine silver plate. Loading tools retain strong blue finish. Cartridge box is sealed in plastic and shows light edge wear with some minor soil on label but appears to be completely intact.

Cap tin is very fine. Case is extremely fine with a couple of minor grain checks in lid, otherwise sound and retains virtually all of its brilliant original finish. Interior is equally bright and as new. This is certainly one of the finest Thuer conversion revolvers to be found today. 60,000 - 90,000

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1208 - (A) HISTORIC DOCUMENTED FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE 1876 CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION WHEEL DISPLAY. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 13439 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” Newly discovered and highly desirable. Manufactured in 1874 and displayed on the wheel of Colts display at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was one of Colt’s finest show displays, with over 300 fine and highly engraved guns. This is one of the 18 centerpiece Colt Single Action Armies that are in the center wheel of this display. There are photos of the wheel display in several books, here are just a few: “Colt An American Legend” by R.L. Wilson, pg. 172; “The Colt Heritage”

by R.L. Wilson pg. 172; “The Colt Engraving Book: Volume One” by R.L. Wilson on pg. 388. Exquisitely factory engraved with ivory grip and nickel and gold finish. It is listed by serial number, 13439, at the top of the Henry Folsom list. The Folsom list is a document dated October 15th, 1877, and is a detailed list of some of the firearms used in the 1876 Centennial Exposition wheel display. All were returned to Colt Fire Arms Company by H.D. Folsom after the 1876 Exposition and are listed by description and serial number. Line 1 serial #11086, 1 gun “Colt Army 45 Cal Ivory Nickel Eng. Gold” Line #2 denotes 6 additional guns, same configuration by serial number. This gun’s serial number is fourth in line and center. According to the Colt Factory letter, this gun is a .45 Long Colt with a 5 - 1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ivory stocks, factory engraved, and was shipped to E. C. Meacham Arms Company, St. Louis, Missouri, on November 7th, 1887, in a shipment of 1 gun. The remarks section of the Colt latter states “The records contain a previous listing for this serial number. The gun was originally a .45/C with a 7 - 1/2” barrel, nickel & gold finish, ivory stocks, and factory engraved. It was included in a shipment of 6 guns to Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis Missouri on August 28, 1884. It was returned to the factory on November 1, 1884, where subsequent changes to the configuration of the revolver were made.”. This confirms that the barrel was shortened at the Colt factory. CONDITION: At some point in the life of this revolver, it was poorly stored and had been wet. But, all of the factory original engraving is visible and clear to the eye. There is no finish left on this gun and it has scattered pitting across the entire outside of the gun.

The front sight shows has been taken down a little bit. 1-piece ivory grip shows lots of grain and has a nice mellowed patina. The gun locks up tight and indexes fine. All factory markings are original and clearly readable, barrel and cylinder are factory numbered and ejector housing is the original period correct “first type” housing with the stud. Bore is dark with some pitting and frosting in the lands and grooves. A very rare gun that is 1 of 18 single actions used on the Colt Display. 32,500 - 40,000

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1209 - (A) ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER IN COLT PARTITIONED CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial No. 103949 Caliber/Bore: .31 Rifled Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Deluxe Gustave Young engraved pocket model with 4” octagonal barrel, pin front sight, engraved “SAML COLT” on top flat with 5-shot cylinder, silver plated brass grip frame, and deluxe burl walnut 1-piece grip. There is a small punch dot adjacent to each serial number on bottom of revolver with a tiny “4” below the serial numbers on frame and trigger guard. There is also a tiny “2” on left side of bbl lug. Revolver has Mr. Young’s deluxe extra engraving with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame and recoil shields with wolf’s heads and full coverage on sides of hammer. Barrel, barrel lug, and rammer pivot have extra coverage of his beautiful floral & foliate arabesque scrolls with his trademark dog’s head incorporated into the pattern. The ends of the wedge are also engraved. Top of backstrap has his trademark sunburst with patterns at top and heel, on buttstrap, and on trigger guard. Screw heads are all engraved. Accompanied by its original, red velvet lined, walnut Colt casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, a “COLTS PATENT” flask, a brass 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, and an orange label, lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Also included is an original packet of Colt’s Cartridge Works combustible cartridges. Another compartment contains a number of round & conical balls and the original functioning key. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching, including wedge and grip. Barrel retains about 95% glossy original blue with slight muzzle & sharp edge wear. Frame retains about 75% faded case colors, brighter in the most sheltered areas, turning gray toward front on the sides. Hammer retains 85-90% faded case colors, bright on the nose. Cylinder retains 30-40% thin blue & about 95-97% stagecoach hold-up scene. Grip frame retains virtually all of its strong, original silver plate. Grip is sound with a few minor nicks & light edge wear and retains virtually all of its strong, bright varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case has two grain checks in lid, otherwise is sound with storage nicks and scratches and a moderately faded interior with some light soil in compartments. Flask retains 60-70% original finish and the mold most of its orig finish with some staining on sprue cutter. Cartridge packet and cap tin are fine. Altogether, a fine, complete, deluxe set in condition seldom encountered. 6,000 - 10,000

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1210 - (A) IMPORTANT CASED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH HISTORICAL PRESENTATION “COMPLIMENTS OF COL. COLT”.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Serial No. 4740 Caliber/Bore: .44 PERCUSSION Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Serial number 4740, manufactured in 1861. Matching serial numbers on all major components including the wedge. 8” barrel with German silver front sight, marked in one line “-ADDRESS COL. SAM’L COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-”. .44 caliber rebated cylinder marked “COLT’S PATENT NO. 4740”, number “40” is double struck. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. One piece varnished walnut grips. Frame cut for shoulder stock. Silver plated trigger guard. Iron backstrap with hand engraved inscription “HON E.O. PERRIN WITH COMPLIMENTS OF COL COLT” According to a letter written by R.L. Wilson dated May 18, 1971, Mr. Wilson believed the inscription to be the work of Gustave Young. All screws are original. Typically the frame screws used to mount a shoulder stock have a long stud like head, the screws on this revolver have rounded heads. Considering this revolver was factory cased without a shoulder stock these screws are correct and original to the revolver. Housed in a walnut partition fitted case with burgundy interior complete with correct powder flask marked “Colts Patent”, blue two cavity bullet mold marked “Colt’s Patent” on the sprue cutter and letter “K” on right side, blue combination nipple wrench/screwdriver, original Hazard Powder Co. packet of cartridges, Eley Bros. percussion cap tin, and a spare hammer spring. A number of known Colt Model 1860 Armies were presented to various high ranking Union Army officers and officials with similar inscriptions “With COMPLIMENTS OF COL.COLT” during mid-late June 1861. According to the book “The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver” by Charles W. Pate, book one of the Colt shipping ledgers from that time, listed on page 146 a box containing 35 Model 1860 Army revolvers and six of those guns are known presentations from Col. Colt, including serial numbers 1856 & 4257 to Col. James Cameron, serial numbers 1929 & 2119 to Major General N.P. Banks, serial number 4782 to Honorable F.P. Stanton, and serial number 4740 to Honorable E. Perrin. Photographed on page 368 of Pate’s book is the backstrap showing the inscription to F.P. Stanton’s gun serial number 4782, the inscription is nearly identical to the inscription on Perrin’s gun serial number 4740. Edwin Oscar (E.O.) Perrin was born Dec. 3, 1822 in Springfield, Ohio and educated at Springfield Academy. He later studied law and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1842. He moved from Ohio to Memphis, TN practicing law there and was the Navy agent under Pres. Taylor. In 1857 he traveled to Kansas and took an active part in the canvas against the Lecompton Constitution. He was an assistant to Presidential Candidate Stephen A. Douglass from the State of Maine and apparently very active in the Democratic Party. In 1861, at the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Perrin was dispatched by Secretary of War Cameron to New Mexico where he served under the command of Colonel Kit Carson, arranging supplies for the Union Army that was resisting the incursion of the Confederacy led by General Henry Sibley. Colonel Carson wrote favorably of Mr. Perrin’s brave & honorable service. He was subsequently nominated by President Johnson to become the Chief Justice of the Utah Territory Supreme Court but the Senate rejected his nomination, apparently on political grounds, not for lack of qualifications. He was also rejected by the Senate when he was nominated to be the Internal Revenue Assessor of the First District of New York. Mr. Perrin was the Secretary of five Democratic National Conventions and in 1868 was elected Clerk of the Court of Appeals in New York and was reappointed to the same position by the court in 1870. At this time there is little known of Mr. Perrin’s activities after 1870 until his death in Dec. 1888. Accompanying revolver and case is a binder of much documentation supporting authenticity and information regarding E.O. Perrin. CONDITION: The revolver is excellent retaining approximately 75% original blue mixing with blue/brown patina. Frame shows 30-40% original bright case colors blending with patina. Loading lever shows strong original case colors mainly in protected areas turning to patina. Hammer has 40%+ bright case color with light pitting on the face. Cylinder is mostly brown patina with traces of original blue, showing a strong roll die cylinder scene and patent markings. All original unmolested screws. Most of the original silver on the brass trigger guard. Backstrap mostly bare metal with some original silver on top, beginning to flake. Grips are fine overall with most of the original varnish showing moderate wear. Case is very good with typical mars and dents with one sizable crack along the back of the lid. Hinges are tight. Interior is sound, showing moderate wear with some fading. Powder flask is very good with a dark patina, a few dents on the back, with one open seam. Bullet mold has been over cleaned in a couple areas showing approximately 45% original blue overall. Overall a very desirable Civil War period Colt with condition and important presentation provenance from Samuel Colt. Samuel Colt passed away on January 10, 1862 less than seven months after this fine revolver was presented. 20,000 - 30,000 132

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1211 - (A) OUTSTANDING, GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED, COLT 1862 POCKET POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER, EX. JOHN PARSONS AND DISPLAYED AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Serial No. 30076 Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Barrel with 1-line New-York U.S. America address with “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a ribbon on left side of frame. Left rear web of trigger guard is stamped with caliber marking and silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a beautiful deluxe burl walnut one-piece grip with last four digits of serial in backstrap channel. It has standard 5-shot fluted cylinder that has the last four digits of serial number on rear face on lands between the nipple recesses. Frame & barrel lug are beautifully engraved by Gustave Young in late vine pattern consisting of very well executed foliate arabesque patterns with plain background. Several of the scrolls terminate in flower blossoms. Sides of barrel, over the lug, have matching engraving with sweeping ribbons terminating in foliate patterns, with one scroll on left side terminating in a bird’s head and others in flower blossoms. Engraving extends over top of barrel and terminates on top in front of address. Muzzle is engraved with a double chip pattern. Hammer has Mr. Young’s treatment with foliate arabesque patterns on sides, a wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose with fish scale patterns down sides of spur and top edge of hammer and a hand cut checkered spur. Top of back strap is engraved with Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with sunbursts on sides of backstrap ears and foliate arabesque patterns near top of back strap, at the heel, on buttstrap & trigger guard. Serial numbers on barrel lug, frame, and butt strap are accompanied by a small “E”, used to indicate engraving. This revolver was Exhibit #85 in the 1942 Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibit of Colt Percussion Firearms. At that time it was on loan from the very famous Parsons Collection. PROVENANCE: John Parsons Collection; Metropolitan Museum Exhibit of Colt Percussion Firearms. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, including wedge and grip. Barrel retains the vast majority of the original strong glossy blue with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina. Rammer and handle retain virtually all of their original case colors, strong & bright, with some silvering to reciprocating area and sharp edges. Frame & hammer retain the majority of their strong, bright original case colors with some slight thinning on left side. Trigger guard & back strap retain about 50% silver plating with thinning and losses to high traffic areas and sharp edges. Cylinder retains about 60% original glossy blue, strong & bright in flutes & rebated area, thin on raised lands between the flutes. Grip shows light edge wear and retains virtually all of its original factory varnish with some superficial handling marks. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 20,000 - 40,000

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1212 - (A) EXCEPTIONAL REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1875 Serial No. 4190 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured from 1875 to 1889. This truly outstanding example is finished in bright nickel with nitre blue screws. Classic 7 - 1/2” round barrel rolled with “E. REMINGON & SONS. ILLION N.Y. USA”. Small blade front sight and frame notch rear. Frame stamped on the left “44”, designating popular cross compatible .44-40 Winchester chambering. Grips are smooth 2-piece walnut with lanyard loop butt. CONDITION: Excellent, near new.

Revolver retains nearly all of its still lustrous factory applied nickel finish with some mild surface scratching, a turn line, and a few flakes on the right side of the frame near the grip. Trigger and screws retain the vast majority of their nitre blue. Hammer likewise retains nearly all of its strong and attractive case colors. Grips are very fine with only light marks. Very fine, bright bore. Very likely unfired. Crisp mechanics. It would be very hard to improve on this phenomenal example. An excellent addition to any fine collection. 10,000 - 15,000

1213 - (A) SPECTACULAR COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH FITTED CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial No. 149023 Caliber/Bore: .31 Rifled Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique

Manufactured in 1858. The case has protected this gun for 166 years to keep it in this good of condition. Two line address on the top flat of the barrel, “ADDRESS SAML COLT / NEW YORK CITY”. Two line patent address on the left side of the frame, “COLT’S / PATENT”. Matching full serial numbers observed on the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and the side of the cylinder. The last five digits of the serial number observed on the bottom of the wedge. The last four digits of the serial number are observed on the arbor and the loading lever. The cylinder has a Stagecoach holdup scene. It has a blue barrel and cylinder, and a hardened case color frame and loading lever. Silver plated trigger guard and backstrap. One piece varnished wood grips. It comes in a factory fitted case with a maroon velour interior. Inside of the case is a brass bullet mold with “COLT’S / PATENT” on the top of it, a combination screwdriver-nipple wrench tool, a tin of caps, a powder flask with an Eagle motif, and the key to the case. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the original factory-applied blue finish with just a few small scratches and storage marks. The cylinder has a spot on it from lying in the case. Vibrant case colors on the frame, loading lever and hammer. The silver plating shows some darker patina. The grips have just about all of the original varnish with just a couple of small storage marks. The screws have been out of this gun before. Some of the screws show some usage. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The case and tools remain in in very good to better condition. An 1849 Colt worthy of any collection. 10,000 - 20,000

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1214 - (A) RARE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 1744 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This gun shipped to the Colt Agency on Broadway in New York City, February 25th, 1861, as a scarce 7 - 1/2” cavalry model with highly desirable fluted cylinder. Of the earliest production, only around 4,000 1860 Army revolvers shipped with fluted cylinders, only around half of which with cavalry length 7 - 1/2” barrels.

This example is rolled with the desirable 1-line Hartford address and fitted with a German silver blade front sight.

Frame cut for shoulder stock with matching nickel-plated steel backstrap. Standard silver plated trigger guard and 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Matching numbers observed throughout. This scarce revolver is attractively housed in a relined partitioned oak case with Colt’s Patent mold, reproduction powder flask, and cap tin.

Also accompanied by a 10-page letter by W.L. Wilson detailing the revolver, holding this particular example in high regard. CONDITION: Very good overall. Revolver displays a mottled brown gray patina with a few traces of period-applied nickel plating. Trigger guard likewise retains strong traces of plating in the protected areas, the balance showing a golden brass patina. Grips have impressions throughout with wear at the base, the majority of the original varnish retained. Strong, well defined bore. Crisp mechanics.

Case is solid and displays well. 7,000 - 10,000 1215 - (A) DESIRABLE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, SHIPPED TO OHIO FOR CIVIL WAR SERVICE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 4334 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Per an included factory letter, this revolver was shipped as part of 50 gun shipment on June 14, 1861 to Governor William Denison, Columbus, Ohio. William Denison Jr. served as the 24th Governor of Ohio from 1860 to 1862 and enthusiastically mobilized the state in the opening days of the Civil War. Several shipments of Colt revolvers such as this were procured to arm the Ohio volunteers. These troops were initially used to secure Ohio’s valuable railroad and telegraph infrastructure, in addition to protecting the First Wheeling Convention, which led to the formation of West Virginia. Revolver is fitted with an 8” round barrel with German silver blade front sight and Hartford address. Revolver features a rare fully fluted cylinder, as is found on only around 4,000 early production specimens. Frame cut for shoulder stock with matching steel back strap. Standard silver plated trigger guard and 1-piece smooth walnut grips. Factory letter confirms configuration. Matching numbers observed on frame, barrel assembly, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder arbor, and wedge. CONDITION: Very good. Iron components display a rich gray patina with some freckling and other marks. Trigger guard retains significant portions of original silver plating, the balance a golden brass patina. Grips have a few traces of varnish with an honest moderately worn appearance. Strong, black powder abraded bore.

Mechanically fine. 5,000 - 6,000

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1216 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED AND CASED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CARVED IVORY GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1861 Navy Serial No. 13541 Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1863, in classic configuration throughout. Factory engraved with floral and acanthus scroll on a punchdot background with classic wolf’s head on hammer, typical of Colt factory engraving for the period. Matching serial numbers found on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and butt. Mounted with 1 piece ivory grips custom hand carved with an American eagle with “E Pluribus Unum” in ribbon above. Complete with American partitioned wood case lined with green velvet. Accessories in case comprise brass powder flask, empty tin of percussion caps, and bullet mold. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored, with a minority of the thinning original bluing remaining on barrel mixing with a gray patina. Frame is a gray patina. Cylinder scene is faint but still discernable. Engraving is crisp. Back and frontstraps have been re-silver plated. Grips are very good with repaired crack at right grip panel. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is lightly frosted with minor freckling and crisp rifling. Case is excellent. 20,000 - 30,000

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1217 - (A) CASED YOUNG ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1861 Navy Serial No. 13595E Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1863 at the height of the Civil War, this example is richly finished example features Gustave Young floral accented and punch dot shaded foliate scroll engraving with characteristic wolf heads on each side of the hammer and “E” serial number suffixes. Barrel is finished in classic polished blue with New York address and German silver blade front sight. 6-shot percussion cylinder rollmarked with the naval engagement scene. Engraved, silver plated grip straps. Grips are highly attractive 1-piece checkered ivory. Revolver is housed in a green-lined partitioned hardwood case with Colt’s patent mold and Eley cap tin. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its bright factory blue, starting to fade on the top and right, with some cleaned oxidation on the left side of the muzzle. Cylinder faded to gray patina with a largely legible cylinder scene. Traces of case color displayed on frame and hammer. Engraving is crisp throughout. Traces of silver retained in the protected areas of the grip fame, the balance exhibiting a mellowing golden patina. Grips have a rich, creamy patina. Fine, strong and bright bore. Crisp mechanics. Matching numbers observed throughout. Loading lever a possible replacement. Case has a split on the lid and some other minor handling marks. A wonderful, scarce Young engraved 1861 Navy that displays very well. 15,000 - 25,000

1218 - (A) COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 117450 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1863 and cut for a shoulder stock. Single line barrel address on top of the barrel, “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-”. Two line patent address on left side of the frame, “COLTS / PATENT”. Full matching serial numbers observed on the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Last four digits of the serial number observed on the arbor, wedge and on the side of the cylinder. There is a Naval battle scene rolled onto the cylinder. The one piece wood grip has a military cartouche on each side of the grip.

There is no US stamping under the patent address. There are the correct inspectors marks in several different places on this gun. Case color frame, loading lever and hammer. Brass trigger guard. German silver blade front sight. CONDITION: This gun retains most of the original blue finish with brown patina starting to show through the blue. Case colors show some thinning but are vibrant in the protected areas. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips show some wear and fit the gun very well. The action is tight and strong. A very high condition 1860 Army. 4,000 - 6,000

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1219 - (A) SCARCE COLT 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1861 Navy Conversion Serial No. 2647 Caliber/Bore: .38 CF Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique In the mid-1870s Colt produced approximately 2,200 of these conversions. Blued 7 - 1/2” barrel with New York address, German silver blade front sight, and ejector. Conversion cylinder rolled with naval engagement scene. Case hardened frame marked on the left with 1871 and 1872 patents. “.36 CAL” marked silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap. Grips are 1-piece smooth walnut. Matching numbers observed on the frame, grip straps, and rear of the cylinder. Revolver is accompanied by an early tooled leather slim slim holster which has been switched from left hand to right hand draw. CONDITION: Fine for its age.

Barrel assembly retains significant portions of factory blue in the protected areas, the balance faded to brown patina. Significant portions of fading case colors displayed on frame and hammer, areas fading to patina. Strong traces of nitre blue retained on trigger. Grips are very good with some moderate wear and impressions. Strong, well defined bore with some evidence of black powder usage. Crisp mechanics. Holster has some expected surface wear and a small area of separation along the edge stiching but remains supple.

A nice example of a rare conversion. 6,000 - 10,000 1220 - (A) CASED COLT 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH SQUAREBACK TRIGGER GUARD. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 2126 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique 2nd Model manufactured in 1850 during the first year of production.

Classic blued 7 - 1/2” octagon barrel with New York address and small brass cone sight. Naval engagement scene rollmarked 6-shot percussion cylinder. Case hardened frame marked “COLTS / PATENT” on the left. Silver plated brass grip straps and desirable, small, squareback trigger guard as is characteristic for early production guns. Grips are 1-piece varnished walnut. Housed in a partitioned mahogany case that fits somewhat tightly. Includes Eley cap tin. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Very fine overall. Barrel retains the majority of its factory blue with some edgewear and other marks. Cylinder has faded to a gray patina, the cylinder scene mostly legible. Some case color patterning is displayed with a gray patina. Grip straps retain nearly all of their warmly toned silver with some thinning on the backstrap and high edges. Grips have some expected nicks and wear along the base. Bore is strong and bright with a few scattered pits. Crisp mechanics. Matching numbers observed throughout. Case has some honest wear and splits, with wear and fading also present on the liner. A very nice example of a scarce, early Colt Navy. 4,000 - 6,000 1221 - (A) REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: New Model Army Serial No. 135298 Caliber/Bore: .44 caliber Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured from 1863 to 1875, this example inspected for martial service. Finished in polished blue.

Standard 7 - 1/2” octagon barrel marked on the top flat with 3-line “NEW MODEL” address. Small blade front sight and frame notch rear. Trigger guard constructed of silver plated brass. Grips are 2-piece oil finished walnut, the left panel stamped with a faint cartouche. Inside of left grip also neatly scratched “H. WINKLEBLACK JR”, in need of further research. Matching numbers observed on frame and barrel, replacement cylinder numbered “6995”. Revolver is also accompanied by an attractive foliate tooled leather left handed slim jim holster. CONDITION: Fine. Revolver retains significant portions of factory blue fading to patina with some cleaned, older oxidation spotting. Trigger guard retains significant portions of its age darkened silver, giving way to mellow brass. Grips have some light marks. A sliver of loss present at the left heel. Strong bore with some black powder abrasion in the grooves. Crisp mechanics. Holster is good overall.

4,000 - 6,000

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1222 - (A) RARE EARLY REMINGTON BEALS SINGLE WING NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, SERIAL NUMBER 13.

Manufacturer: Remington Model: Beals Navy Serial No. 13 Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Introduced in 1861 as Remington’s first large frame navy caliber revolver, this extremely early example features low 2-digit serial number “13” on frame, barrel, and loading lever. 7 - 1/2” octagon barrel stamped on the top flat with 2-line Beals patent and Remington address. Dovetailed brass pin front sight and frame notch rear. Single wing cylinder pin as seen only very early production examples numbered under 200. 2-piece varnished walnut grips. CONDITION: Good. Revolver displays an even cleaned, freckled silvery patina with a few larger cleaned oxidation spots. Trigger retains traces of nitre blue. Trigger guard displays a mellowing golden patina. Grips have expected nicks and wear along the base with a repaired chip on the right toe. Strong, frosted bore. Fine mechanics. 4,000 - 6,000 1223 - (A) FINE MARTIAL REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: New Model Army Serial No. 65523 Caliber/Bore: .44 Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1865 at the close of the Civil War for martial service with inspector marks throughout.

Finished in polished blue with a brass trigger guard. Standard 7 - 1/2” barrel with 3-line “NEW MODEL” address, small blade front sight, and frame notch rear. Grips are 2-piece oil finished walnut stamped on the left with a razor sharp “BH” Benjamin Hannis cartouche. Matching numbers observed on frame, barrel, and underside of grips. CONDITION: Near excellent. Revolver retains the vast majority of its original blued finish with areas of brown toning. Strong nitre blue displayed on the trigger. Traces of case color also present on hammer. Grips have only light impressions and 1 small chip. Excellent, mirror bore. Possibly unfired. A very nice example of a Civil War martial revolver. 6,000 - 8,000 1224 - (A) TRANSITIONAL MODEL COLT RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER WITH RARE 12 STOP CYLINDER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Richards Conversion Serial No. 5741 Caliber/Bore: .44 Centerfire Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa mid-1870s as a factory conversion with Model 1860 Army parts. Standard blued 7 - 1/2” blued barrel with New York address and German silver blade front sight. Loading lever slot plugged and an ejector rod fitted to the right side of the assembly. Rare early naval engagement scene rolled 12 stop conversion cylinder, fitted at a later date, and numbered “8921”. Frame marked on the left with 1871/1872 patent dates.

Steel grip straps and smooth 1-piece ivory grips. Matching numbers observed on frame, barrel assembly, and straps. Wedge is unnumbered. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retains a few traces of original blue, the balance of the gun cleaned bright. Left side of grip displays a rich mellow amber patina, the right somewhat lighter with defined striations. Strong bore with some black powder abrasion in the grooves. Crisp mechanics. 4,000 - 6,000 1225 - (A) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 124905 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Shipped October 2, 1888 in an order of 5 guns in this shipment of the same type to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company in Chicago, Illinois. Barrel is not serial numbered, with matching serial numbers visible at frame, trigger guard, and butt. Left side of barrel has had desirable etched panel marking applied after leaving the factory. CONDITION: Good, with all traces of nickel finish turned essentially a gray patina with evidence of light polishing and freckling throughout. Grips are well worn with checkering worn flat. Action retains all four hammer stops, but lockup is slightly loose. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. 4,000 - 6,000

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1226 - (A) FINE CASED PAIR OF COLT NEW LINE .32 REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Colt Model: (BOTH) New Line Serial No. (A) 12196 (B) 13741 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .32 RF Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Circa 1876 and 1877. Revolvers feature full, brilliant factory nickel finish, British proofed 2 - 1/4” round barrels with “COLT NEW 32” etched panels, half moon front sights, spur triggers, and 2-piece varnished rosewood grips.

Revolvers are housed in a French-fit leatherette case with cleaning rod and 10 rounds of period ammunition. Case lid impressed with a gilt broad arrow, the inside marked “MADE IN ENGLAND”. CONDITION: Gun (A) rates excellent, retaining nearly all of its factory nickel. Small parts likewise retain significant portions of nitre blue. Grips are fine with light marks. Bore is strong with some freckles. Crisp mechanics. Gun (B) also rates excellent but has a few minor spots of nickel flaking and loss. Grips are fine. Bore has some black powder oxidation. Mechanics are a little sticky. Case is very good and presents well, some fading present on the satin lid liner. 6,000 - 8,000

1227 - (A) HISTORIC CASED PAIR OF SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVERS ATTRIBUTED TO GENERAL GRENVILLE DODGE, FAMED RAILROAD MAN. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Smith and Wesson Model: (BOTH) No.2 Serial No. (A) 11214 (B) 10631 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .32 Rimfire Barrel Length: (BOTH) 6” FFL Status: Antique Born in 1831, Grenville M. Dodge began his storied career surveying for the Illinois Central Railroad, before moving on the the Union Pacific, where he suggested the path of the future Transcontinental Railroad to Abraham Lincoln. After the opening of the Civil War, Dodge was appointed Colonel of the 4th Iowa, serving effectively in Missouri, the Vicksburg Campaign, the Siege of Atlanta, and Sherman’s March to the Sea, eventually receiving the rank of Major General of the XVI Corps in the Army of Tennessee, and several wounds from his valiant service. Dodge was then given command of the Department of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Utah, where he ordered the infamous Powder River Expedition. After resigning from the Army in 1866 and a brief stint in Congress, Dodge returned to the Union Pacific as Chief Engineer of the Transcontinental project, having found an important passage through the Black Hills during his Western Service. Prominently photographed at Promontory Summit, Dodge is regarded as one of the most influential figures of the project. His railroad career continued overseeing numerous other projects, including advising the Trans-Siberian railroad. In addition to high accolades from Presidents and other leading figures, Fort Dodge and Dodge City, Kansas, are named in his honor. This lovely pair of Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army revolvers are attributed to Dodge and are housed in a hardwood presentation case inscribed on the lid escutcheon “UPRR / GMD” for Union Pacific Rail Road / Grenville M. Dodge. Manufactured circa 1861 to 1874 with full polished blue finish, tip-up 6” octagon barrels, 1-line address roll marks, German silver half moon front sights, 6-shot unfluted cylinders chambered in .32 rimfire, and 2-piece smooth varnished rosewood grips. Guns are housed in the aforementioned presentation case with a box containing 15 rounds of ammunition, 4-piece cleaning rod, and pewter oiler.

A copy of Stephen Ambrose’s “Nothing Like it in the World” featuring Dodge is also included. CONDITION: Very fine. Both revolvers retain the vast majority of their original polished blue finishes, some areas drifting to patina, especially on the straps and barrels. Generous case colors present on hammers.

Grips are extremely fine retaining nearly all of their original varnish with only handling marks. Both bores are bright and display razor sharp rifling with a few minor cleaned oxidation spots. Mechanics are fine. (A) features matching serial numbers on butt and inside of the right grip, with “X2” assembly numbers found on the barrel lug and cylinder face. (B) likewise matching, assembly numbered “L7”. Case is very fine, displaying extremely well. Attributed to one of America’s most prominent railroad men, and well-regarded Civil War generals, this historic pair of popular Smith & Wesson revolver would make an excellent addition to any advanced collection. 10,000 - 18,000 140

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1228 - (A) EXHIBITION QUALITY GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED, SILVER AND GOLD FINISHED SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 TARGET REVOLVER SHIPPED TO EXHIBITION SHOOTER JOHN LORIS. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No. 3 Serial No. 27855 Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Finished in silver with a gold washed cylinder, this fantastic New Model No. 3 target revolver is specially factory engraved with fine punch dot shaded scroll and linework executed by master engraver Gustave Young. After introducing his now well-known Germanic scroll engraving to the United States and engraving for Colt, Young became an in house engraver for Smith & Wesson, a position he held until his death in 1895. Several similarly fine revolvers in this serial number range are known. Number 27885, a similarly engraved and gold washed target revolver just 30 numbers sway, was displayed at the 1893 World Columbian Exhibition and shipped to Olympic shooter Walter Winans. This example is fitted with a ribbed 6 - 1/2” barrel with high blade front sight and adjustable u-notch target rear. Trigger is checkered and a finger spur trigger guard is fitted. Grips are 2-piece mother of pearl inset with dished brass S&W monogram medallions. An included factory letter confirms the configuration as shipped with special engraving, silver finish, 6 - 1/2” barrel, adjustable rear sight, .44 S&W chambering, and pearl stocks. Originally shipped September 25, 1891 as a pair with a matching revolver, number 27856, to Professor John Loris of Loris of Washington DC, a well known exhibition shooter. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains approximately 90% of its attractively toned silver plating with some flaking. Frame has an overall dove gray patina with traces of silver plate, the right side with some evidence of older oxidation. Strong traces of gold are retained in the cylinder flutes and engraving, the balance displays a brown patina. Engravings and other markings remain sharp. Grips are fine with a small chip at the left toe and scattered handling marks. Bore is strong and bright with a some cleaned oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. A truly outstanding and rare Young engraved Smith & Wesson of exhibition quality. A wonderful addition to any collection of fine arms. 12,000 - 18,000

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1229 - (A) CASED AND ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 2 Serial No. 27718 Caliber/Bore: .32 RF Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Classic configuration with 6” barrel with top rib that reads “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS”, German silver front sight, notch rear sight. 2 piece rosewood grips retained by single screw through German silver escutcheon. Cylinder is acid etched with scroll and panoply of arms cylinder scene. Engraved in approximately 75% coverage of New York style scroll on a punchdot background. Period silver plated. Mounted with 2 piece ivory grips. Housed in a red velvet lined French fitted walnut case with decorative brass lid straps and “OBD” inside of lid plate. Accompanied by information on the Sanitary Commission during the Civil War as well as information on Remington 1858 percussion revolver reportedly sent to the Sanitary Fair with acid etched cylinders. CONDITION: Very good, with most of the silver plating remaining on barrel with scattered light freckling and balance of the revolver essentially turned a freckled gray patina. Grips are very good with 2 small repairs on left grip panel and minor chip at right grip panel near butt. Action functions appropriately, with hammer stops being soft. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Case is excellent.

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1230 - (A) EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVED AND GOLD WASHED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 RUSSIAN OLD MODEL REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 3 Russian 1st Model Serial No. 24195 Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W Russian Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Scarce commercial production First Russian Model produced circa 1871 to 1874. Classic 8” ribbed barrel with “RUSSIAN MODEL” address, half moon front sight, and U-notch rear sight. Gun is attractively gold washed and profusely embellished with deeply cut, elaborate Nimschke-style New York foliate scroll engraving shaded with punch dots. A pair of gargoyle heads breathing scroll from their mounts are intertwined on the central panels of the barrel. Left side of the frame displays a dog head, while the right side features a screaming eagle head. Approximately 70% coverage.

Lanyard loop butt with 2-piece smooth ivory grips. CONDITION: Excellent. Gold finish remains strong with only mild losses. Grips fit slightly shy to the straps and display an aged cream patina. Strong bore with some mild cleaned oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. A stunning Smith & Wesson.

15,000 - 20,000

1231 - (A) OUTSTANDING NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 RUSSIAN THIRD MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 3 Russian 2nd Model Serial No. 42203 Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W Russian Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This is an outstandingly engraved example of a Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian, 2nd Model, most likely executed by the hand of L.D. Nimschke himself. Nimschke signed few works, but the interwoven arrow motif ascribed to him appears 4 times on this gun: once on each side of the barrel, and twice at the hinge pin/ ratchet that controls the ejector. Other motifs include fantastically executed flowing scroll on a punch dot background, half-shells on the front sight, frame under the cylinder, and on the frame abutting the hammer, and geometrics. Strawed cylinder, trigger guard, and hammer. Frame is decorated with Western motifs, with the left side engraved with an American bison, while the right has a Native American warrior in a war bonnet. Grips are ivory scales retained by a single screw through a German silver escutcheon. Fixed lanyard loop on butt, with “SH” in a lozenge, indicating shipment to Schuyler, Hartley, and Graham, and dated “1874” on left side of frame knuckle. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the original nickel plating, with appropriate distension about the serial number underneath the grips. Some flaking and pockmarks to edges, particularly at grip straps and forcing cone, with lesser spots on frame. Strawing is faded, now a mellow bronze color with areas of gunmetal grey. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and some minor frosting. This is an excellent example of Nimschke’s artistry. 8,000 - 12,000

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1232 - (A) FINE BLUED SMITH & WESSON SECOND MODEL .38 BABY RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 2nd Model .38 SA Serial No. 36927 Caliber/Bore: .38 S&W Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1877 to 1891. Finished in polished blue with ribbed 3 - 1/4” barrel, half moon front sight, strawed spur trigger, and 2-piece ivory grips. Gun is accompanied by an original maroon box without lid label. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains the vast majority of its original blue with finish freckling and light thinning on the backstrap and muzzle. Trigger displays strong straw. Hammer colors remain very bright.

Grips exhibit an extremely pleasant aged cream patina. Bore is strong with some evidence of black powder ammunition usage. Fine mechanics.

Box has some edgewear but no separation. A very nice Smith & Wesson with scarcely found original box. 5,000 - 7,000 1233 - (A) FINE AND EARLY CASED SMITH & WESSON BABY RUSSIAN .38 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Baby Russian Serial No. 503 Caliber/Bore: .38 S&W Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4” Manufactured circa 1876 with low “503” serial number. Finished in beautiful polished blue with nitre blue small parts. Classic ribbed barrel, German silver half moon front sight, spur trigger, and 2-piece smooth oil-finished walnut grips. Gun is accompanied by a hardwood display case with an ammunition block containing 38 rounds of early .38 ammunition. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains nearly all of its lustrous factory blue with a turn line, faint edgewear, and a few cleaned oxidation spots. Screws retain strong nitre blue. Hammer likewise displays most of its still bright case colors. Grips have only a few light handling marks, the right panel numbered to match on the inside.

Excellent bore and mechanics. Case and liner have some expected wear, but display well. Ammunition has some oxidation, a few rounds with depressed primers. 5,000 - 7,000 1234 - (A) FINE FIRST MODEL SMITH & WESSON BABY RUSSIAN .38 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL PICTURE BOX. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Baby Russian Serial No. 23350 Caliber/Bore: .38 S&W Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1877. Finished in brilliant nickel plate with ribbed barrel, half moon front sight, spur trigger, and 2-piece mother of pearl grips. Accompanied by a fantastic original box with picture label. As is correct for a nickel gun, box is green, the label also marked “NICKEL / PLATE” in the upper left corner. CONDITION: Excellent. Revolver remains in near new condition, retaining nearly all of its original nickel. Only a light turn line and scattered light marks present. Hammer likewise retains most of its case colors, some wear present on the left side. Grips are very fine with only a small chip on the left side. Very fine, bright bore.

Crisp mechanics. Box has a nice, clean label with some mild chipping.

The front of the body has a tape repair done with similar colored green tape. Small tape repairs also present on the lid at the front left corner and along the right edge. A wonderful time capsule Smith & Wesson with very hard to fine original picture box. 5,500 - 7,500

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1235 - (A) HIGH CONDITION BLUE SMITH AND WESSON AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: Model 3 Serial No. 6083 Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W American Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique The American Model was the first big bore cartridge revolver made in the United States. This is a First Model, of which approximately 8000 were made between 1870-72. It is estimated that only about 10% were made with a factory blue finish with the balance of production being of nickel finish. It is not an “oil hole” model, making it a Second Variation First Model. It is a standard model in all respects with an 8” barrel, blue finish, six shot, single action, case color hammer and trigger guard, smooth two piece walnut grips and no lanyard. The top of the barrel is stamped with English barrel address. The caliber is .44 S&W American. The majority of these early large bore guns saw hard use and to find an example that is both factory blue and in near mint original condition makes this a true rarity. You will find the matching assembly number 415 stamped on the back of the cylinder as well as the barrel and latch. The matching serial number, 6803, is also stamped inside the right grip panel. CONDITION: This revolver does not appear to have seen much use. The factory blue is still bright and the grips straps still retain majority of this high polish factory finish. There is some simple flaking of finish on cylinder and barrel while the frame retains the majority of this bright blue. If one were to place a number on remaining finish, it would have to be around 90% but, as stated, blue loss is simply finish flaking, not wear. The bore is near mint and bright. The action is as crisp as new. The original grips are near mint with original oil finish. The dulling color is intact on hammer and traces on guard. This has to be one of the finest surviving blue First Models extant and would be near impossible to find a finer all original example of this scarce big bore Wild West sixgun. 6,000 - 9,000 1236 - (C) FACTORY YOUNG ENGRAVED AND GOLD PLATED SMITH & WESSON NEW DEPARTURE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO CHARLES BARHITE JR. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Departure Serial No. 53227 Caliber/Bore: .32 S&W Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Per an included factory letter, this fabulous special order New Departure shipped out August 24, 1893 to a Charles Barhite Jr., whose name is factory engraved on the left side plate. As is noted by a copy of a letter of provenance, the gun remained in the family until 2012 and was sold by his great, great grandson. Gun features full factory gold wash, the trigger guard left blue. Factory style 4 engraving executed by Oscar Young with fine punch dot shaded folate scroll, approximately 50% coverage. Grips are factory mother of pearl without medallions. Factory letter confirms special order configuration, including finish and engraving. CONDITION: Excellent. Approximately 90%+ original gold with some wear on the left side of the frame, loss on the front sight, and mild flaking, specially in the engraving. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its factory blue with mild edgewear. Strong case colors displayed on the hammer sides. Grips are excellent. Strong and bright bore with only light cleaned oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. An outstanding and very attractive Smith & Wesson.

5,000 - 10,000 1237 - (A) VERY FINE MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON SECOND MODEL NO. 3 SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 3 Schofield Serial No. 4740 Caliber/Bore: .45 S&W Barrel Length: 7” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1876 with approximately 5,934 made in this model, most of which were purchased for the US military. The Schofield revolvers were issued to units such as the 4th, 9th, and 10th Cavalry, and subsequently found themselves in use in the American West. The 4th Cavalry was involved in Geronimo’s capture. The 9th and 10th Cavalry were part of the legendary “Buffalo Soldiers”. Manufactured in classic configuration throughout. The military requested that Smith & Wesson chamber the Schofields in the then-standard issue .45 Colt, which was too long to function in these revolvers. Smith & Wesson instead requested to design a cartridge that was .45 caliber and would work in both the Schofields and the Colt Single Action Army, which the US military then accepted. 2-piece walnut grips is marked with faint “CW” cartouche on right grip panel with “JRJr.” cartouche on left grip panel. Additional markings include 1876 date on left grip panel and US mark on butt. Cylinder and butt have matching serial numbers. Grips are numbered 4740 on inside of both grip panels in different fonts. Martial subinspector markings can be seen at bottom flat of ejector housing and rear face of cylinder. CONDITION: Excellent for its age, with a majority of the thinning original bluing remaining mixing with a brown patina. Front and backstraps are mostly a gray patina. Hammer retains faded case colors. Left grip panel is excellent with markings legible and no major signs of distress. Right grip panel has been sanded with finish added and nail repair near cartouche. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. 5,000 - 8,000

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1238 - (A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 6804 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1874 in standard configuration for use by the United States Government. Desirable early features include italicized single line barrel address complete with serifs on either side, and early ejector rod housing with barrel reinforcement stud. Marked on left side of frame with 2 line patent date as well as “U.S.” in small block font. Marked with O.W. Ainsworth’s “A” inspector marking on barrel, trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and cylinder. Mounted with factory 1 piece walnut grips with matching serial number on the interior of the backstrap. Left grip panel is marked with faint “OWA” inspector cartouche. CONDITION: Very good, with nearly all of the original finish turned an honest freckled gray patina with factory bluing still visible in well-protected areas such as barrel underneath ejector rod housing, ejector rod housing with the exception of the rounded outside, trigger guard, and on frame near hammer. Faint original case colors are visible on recoil shield, mostly concentrated on rear of recoil shield, hammer, and inside of loading gate. Grips have been lightly cleaned with outside edges of cartouche visible, although faint. Heavy handling marks near butt of grip. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with visible rifling. A desirable early Cavalry revolver in nearly untouched condition. 6,000 - 10,000

1239 - (A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 10729 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1874 in standard configuration throughout. Desirable “A” O.W. Ainsworth inspector marks observed on trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and the side of the cylinder. Features include script barrel address, 2 line patent date on frame next to “U.S.” marking, early ejector rod housing with reinforcement stud cut (reinforcement stud is no longer present), barrel has reinforcement stud relief cut, and early style donut ejector rod head. Center pin and centerpin retaining screw are modern replacements. Donut ejector rod head has been repaired.

Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finish turned a freckled gray patina throughout. At one point, the barrel was cut down and recrowned, likely for use in the Artillery model SAAs in the 1890s, and has since been restored to 7 - 1/2”. Grips are well-worn. Mechanically fine. Bore is dark with well-defined rifling. 12,000 - 18,000

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1240 - (A) HIGH CONDITION RARE DOCUMENTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY WITH COLT PERIOD REFURBISHMENT. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 16928 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Originally issued in 1875 to Troop C, 5th Cavalry. When this revolver was sold in 2007, it came with a Springfield Research letter that stated it was one of 31 revolvers subject to a survey at Fort Riley, Kansas which determined that the interior works were out of order and recommended it be sent to Rock Island Arsenal for repair in 1886. It also is 1 of the 800 SAAs sent to Colt for refurbishment and issue to the New York Militia in 1895, per page 43 of “Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers... A Continuing Study” by Kopec and Fenn where the serial number is mentioned in a listing of New York Militia Issues and also listed as issued to Troop C, 5th Cavalry in the listing of Revolvers with Historical Association Within the 1875 Series of Cavalry Issues. Revolvers sent to Colt for refurbishment had the entire serial number stamped on both the cylinder and barrel, retained their early features, were left all matching, were finished in Colt’s commercial charcoal blue finish with color case hardened frame, and the hammers were given a unique brilliant nitre blue finish. Matching full serial numbers observed at barrel, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and butt. “J” sub-inspector marked on trigger guard, top of backstrap near butt, cylinder, and barrel. Hammer is inspector marked with Henry Nettleton’s “H.N” on left side.

Mounted with 1 piece walnut grips which are unmarked with the exception of “R.A.C” inspector marking near butt. Accompanied by a leather bound red velvet lined wood case with leather wrapping painted in the style of Moroccan leather. CONDITION: Excellent+, with conservatively 95+% of the Colt factory blue finish remaining with minor handling wear. Frame retains brilliant case colors. Hammer retains the vast majority of its nitre blue finish. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright with minor freckling and crisp rifling. Case is very good. An attractive rare Colt Single Action Army in a unique configuration. 20,000 - 40,000

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1241 - (A) NETTLETON INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 48298 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Blue & color case hardened with uncut 7 - 1/2” barrel, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of barrel has last 4 digits of serial number under ejector rod housing. Ejector rod housing is a second type with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “US” without periods. Mounted with original one piece walnut grip with last four digits of serial number in back strap channel, “1878” over the crisp oval cartouche “JEG” for Military Inspector Capt. John E. Greer on left side, and crisp oval cartouche “HN” for Henry Nettleton on right. This revolver is part of the later contracts of 1878, probably from the one that was signed August 27th, 1878. The “HN” sub-inspector initials of Henry Nettleton are observed on the frame & trigger guard adjacent to serial numbers on bottom of barrel, top of back strap, outer diameter of cylinder, and bottom right edge of grip. Left side of the hammer also has Nettleton’s initials. It is interesting to note that this revolver is only two SNs away from an identified “Keyes” revolver. Capt. A.S.B. Keyes was a captain in Troop D of the 10th Cavalry stationed at Fort Davis, Texas, apparently in charge of the Armory when 47 revolvers were discovered missing. Attempting to cover up his laxity in control, Capt. Keyes privately purchased 47 replacement revolvers and installed them in the Armory prior to an audit. His efforts failed as the subterfuge was discovered and he was issued a written reprimand condemning him for his actions. Nettleton inspected Colts were produced in 1878 and, as such, were available and issued to troops on the frontier engaged in the Indian Wars for many years thereafter, and few survive today in original configuration and original finish. A majority of the Nettleton contracts were returned in 1893 and in later recalls and altered to artillery configuration. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, including barrel, cylinder, and grip. Barrel and ejector rod housing retains approximately 95+% strong original factory blue with very strong feathers on each side of the front sight and ejector rod housing stud and bright blue on ejector rod housing screw. Frame retains the vast majority of the brilliant factory case colors, slightly faded on the recoil shield & loading gate. Hammer retains heavily faded case colors.

Trigger guard and back strap retain most of their original factory blue with candy striping on most of those surfaces with fine feathers on the flats of trigger plate on each side of the front web of the trigger guard. Cylinder retains approximately 95+% strong original blue, slightly thinned on outer diameter, glossy & bright in the flutes. Grip has a chipped right toe, otherwise is completely sound, showing light wear with a few nicks & dings on left side with crisp date & cartouches and retains most of its original oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired, but if so, very little. 25,000 - 50,000

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1242 - (A) COLT CAVALRY DFC MARKED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 119051 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Colt Cavalry US marked Single Action Army revolver, serial number 119051. Ordnance inspected by David F. Clark, with his principal sub-inspector cartouche visible on right side of grip. The cartouche of Ordnance inspector Captain John G. Butler is present on left side of grip with 1887 inspection date. Serial number 119051 is observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Last four digits of serial number, “9051” is observed on the cylinder and breech of barrel, under the ejector rod housing. “D.F.C” is observed on barrel and frame. Proof mark “P” is observed on barrel and cylinder. The mysterious inspector stamp “G” as found on many D.F.C. inspected revolvers is observed on inside the hammer slot.

Hammer is a replacement from a later, smokeless era civilian revolver. 1-piece walnut grips have been varnished. Assembly number “83” is observed on loading gate. CONDITION: Fine overall with 80-85% original military-style blue remaining. Strong original case color remaining on the frame. Grips are sound showing modest wear. Replacement hammer. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Very nice unmolested screws.

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1243 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE UNSERIALIZED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ARTILLERY MODEL WITH LD INSPECTED FRAME AND U.S. MARKED FRAME. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Built using Colt Cavalry Single Action Army replacement parts for the United States Government during the end of the 19th century-turn of the 20th century timeframe. With very few exceptions, these Artillery revolvers are serialized on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and, butt like all other Colt Single Action Armies; this revolver is 1 of 12 known examples of a Colt Artillery single action revolver without a serial number. Furthermore, it is 1 of only 2 with the U.S. acceptance stamp on the left side of the frame. These “Non-Numbered Artillery Revolvers” (Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers... A Continuing Study, pages 100-108) were made likely as a cleanup effort of all remaining arsenal replacement parts circa 1903. Features include 5 - 1/2” barrel marked “45 COLT” on left side, blade front sight, “V” notch rear sight, single line barrel address, kidney shaped ejector rod head, “U.S.” marked frame, 2 line patent marking, and walnut grips. Visible inspector stamps include “L.D.” on frame, “K” on trigger guard, “R.A.C.” on rear of cylinder and bottom of left grip panel, and “H” in hammer channel. CONDITION: Very good, with most of the original blue finish turned an untouched brown-gray patina with visible bluing in protected areas such as ejector rod housing, cylinder flutes, and trigger guard. Grips are strong with no major signs of distress, however, are unable to be removed from backstrap for inspection. Mechanically excellent, with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 15,000 - 20,000

1244 - (A) EXCELLENT DFC INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 96264 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Delivered to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt Plant on August 10, 1883 in a shipment of 150 guns of the same type per included factory letter. Martially inspected by David F. Clark on barrel near center pin, frame, cylinder, and bottom of left grip panel (upside down). Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and butt. Inside of grips have been marked to match. 1 piece replacement walnut grips bear “JEG” cartouche dated 1883 on left grip panel and “DFC” cartouche on right grip panel.

CONDITION: Excellent, with a significant majority of factory bluing remaining, mixing with a gray patina on typically handled areas such as muzzle, ejector rod housing, and one side of the cylinder near serial number.

Frame retains bright case colors. Grips have been cleaned of their finish but markings are easily legible.

Grips are strong with small chip near frame on right grip panel, but no other noticeable cracks or chips.

Mechanically tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling, possibly only test fired before issue. 15,000 - 26,000

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1245 - (A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH KOPEC LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 1500 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured and inspected circa 1873 for use by the U.S. Cavalry. In the accompanying letter by John A. Kopec, he notes that this revolver is in a serial number range that suggests it was issued to the 6th or 10th Cavalry. In addition, it is noted in the letter that this SAA escaped the Ordnance Department recall of 1893 for the alteration to Artillery configuration. The most likely reason for this, in Kopec’s opinion, is that the gun was “liberated” by a deserting trooper. Sub-inspector O.W. Ainsworth’s “A” marking observed on barrel (faint), trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and cylinder. Desirable early features include script barrel address, serial number close to cylinder pin, early ejector rod housing assembly which has both the donut ejector rod head as well as the reinforcement stud, 2 line patent date, and small front sight. The grips are replacements from an earlier revolver, probably an early civilian Single Action Army. CONDITION: Very good, as lightly polished to a gray patina with freckling throughout. Grips are very good with no major signs of distress. Right grip panel is museum numbered “H125”. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. 12,000 - 18,000

1246 - (A) DFC INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 82087 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique When sold in 2008 this Colt Single Action Army Revolver was documented by Kopec letter as correct and authentic in every respect. Inspected at the Colt factory by US Government inspectors in 1882. Classic 7 - 1/2” barrel configuration with U.S. marking on left side of frame. D.F.C. inspection markings visible on barrel, frame, cylinder, and bottom of grips near butt. 3 “kill notches” on left grip panel with left grip panel marked with “JEG” cartouche and right grip panel marked with “DFC” cartouche. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original thinning blue finish remaining (conservatively 90-95%) on barrel with silvering to muzzle and scattered light freckling. Ejector rod housing retains approximately half of its original blue finish with outside edge worn to a gray patina. Frame retains bright original case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap are mostly gray patina with original blue visible in protected areas. Grips are very good as lightly cleaned with markings still easily legible and no signs of major distress. Mechanically excellent with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 15,000 - 26,000

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1247 - (A) RAC INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 134296 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1890 in classic configuration for use by the United States Government. 7 - 1/2” chambered in .45 Colt with single line barrel address, blade front sight, “V” notch rear sight, 3 line patent date with “U.S.” marking on left side of frame, blue finish with color case hardened frame, and 1 piece walnut grips. Grips are marked with “353” on left grip panel, which is likely a rack number or a collection number. RAC inspector marked on barrel, frame, and cylinder. “K” markings on trigger guard and butt. CONDITION: Very good, benefitting from complete restoration, with nearly all of the applied finishes remaining. Frame has bright case colors. Hammer is an aftermarket replacement. Aftermarket lanyard loop has been installed on butt. Grips are excellent as sanded and refinished with faint cartouches and no major signs of distress.

Mechanically tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is dark with well-defined rifling. 20,000 - 25,000

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1248 - (A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 9194 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1874 in standard configuration throughout.

Desirable “A” O.W. Ainsworth inspector marks observed on trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and left butt of grip. Left grip panel has a faint illegible cartouche. Bottom of backstrap is aftermarket marked “HDN”. Features include script barrel address, 2 line patent date on frame next to “U.S.” marking, early ejector rod housing with reinforcement stud, barrel has reinforcement stud relief cut, and early style donut ejector rod head. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finish cleaned to a freckled gray-brown patina throughout. Barrel shows some heavy handling marks forward of ejector rod housing. Grips are well-worn.

Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with well-defined rifling. 12,000 - 18,000

1249 - (A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 12490 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1874 in standard configuration for use by the United States Government. Desirable early features include italicized single line barrel address complete with serifs on either side, and early ejector rod housing with barrel reinforcement stud. Marked on left side of frame with 2 line patent date as well as “U.S.” in small block font. Marked with O.W. Ainsworth’s “A” inspector marking on barrel, trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and cylinder. Mounted with factory 1 piece walnut grips serial numbered on the interior of the backstrap “2490”. Left grip panel bears “OWA” inspector cartouche and front area of butt on left side is marked with 3 “kill-notches”. CONDITION: Very good, with a vast majority of the original finish turned an honest freckled gray patina with areas of faded original blue visible on ejector rod housing and on the barrel near the sight. Grips have had most of their finish worn away, but are very strong with no major cracks. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. 6,000 - 10,000 1250 - (A) AP CASEY INSPECTED COLT MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 19125 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1875 with features including 7 - 1/2” barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blade front sight, single line barrel address with serifs on either side, “V” notch rear sight, donut ejector rod head, early ejector rod housing with support stud, 2 line patent date, desirable US marking on left side of frame, and walnut 1 piece grips. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, and side of cylinder. Stamped with A.P. Casey’s distinctive “C” inspection mark on outside of ejector rod housing, barrel, frame, inside of hammer channel, trigger guard, and cylinder. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finishes turned a freckled gray patina. Grips are in matching condition with heavy hand wear throughout, superficial dents, and minor chips. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer clicks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 4,000 - 8,000

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1251 - (A) CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1873 Serial No. 13875 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 21 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Produced in the second quarter of 1874, this trapdoor carbine falls within the accepted range of carbines that could have been issued to Custer’s 7th Cavalry prior to the infamous 1876 Battle of Little Big Horn. It is fitted with a blued barrel measuring 21 - 3/4” with some marring at the muzzle. Breech is marked with a condemned “C” and “V / P / (eagle head)” proofs, an indication the barrel is likely a replacement. Pinned blade front sight and carbine rear graduated on the base to 500 yards. Standard high arch breech block marked “MODEL / 1873” over crossed arrows, an eagle head, and “US” markings. The lock is marked with federal eagle, “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873” stampings, and 2-click tumbler. Walnut carbine stock correctly without tool trap, marked with an encircled script “P” firing proof and faint oval inspector cartouche. Standard iron mounts including barrel band with stacking swivel, 2-piece trigger guard, saddle ring and bar, and “US” marked carbine butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Barrel retains the vast majority of its arsenal blue with some wear at the muzzle as well as freckling. Mounts likewise retain significant portions of arsenal blue.

Hammer has some mild cleaned oxidation and an overall silvery patina, a possible replacement. Stock is fine with scattered light marks throughout.

Bore is strong and bright with mild cleaned oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. 6,000 - 8,000 1252 - 7TH CAVALRY UNIT MARKED MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER CARRIED

BY EDWARD MATHEY, COMMANDING OFFICER COMPANY B, 7TH CAVALRY WITH HIS 1877 CAPTAIN’S COMMISSION AND CABINET CARD OF CUSTER Blade Length: 36” Overall Length: 42” Born in France, Edward Gustave Mathey enlisted as First Sergeant in Company C, 17th Indiana on May 31, 1861, was promoted to Second Lieutenant on May 1, 1862, and resigned August 10, 1862, due to taking a commission in the 81st Indiana as of September 1, 1862. With that regiment he saw action at Chickamauga in 1863, and in 1864 at Resaca, Kennesaw, Marietta, Atlanta, Jonesborough, Franklin, and Nashville. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on March 21, 1863, Captain November 8, 1863, and Major September 12, 1864. He was honorably mustered out on June 13, 1865, and received a commission as Second Lieutenant in the newly formed 7th U.S. Cavalry on September 24, 1867, with promotion to First Lieutenant on May 10, 1870. He is best known for his role at the Battle of Little Big Horn where, in command of Company B, he served as escort to the pack train, bringing provisions and the regiment’s reserve ammunition up to meet Major Frederick Benteen’s battalion and the shattered battalion of Reno, in time to endure the siege of their hilltop position until rescued by General Alfred Terry’s column on June 27, 1876. Mathey was subsequently promoted to Captain on September 30, 1877 and retired as a Major on December 11, 1896. Although retired in 1896, he kept up his military connections, being advanced to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1904, and passed away ten years later, in 1915 in Colorado. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The lot consists of four (4) pieces: (A) Mathey’s Model 1860 cavalry saber. The saber features a slightly curved blade with visible markings on the ricasso that read “US / C.E.W. / 1862” on the obverse and “D. J. Millard Clayville, NY.” On the reverse.

The blade is followed by a brass hilt which has since been nickeled. The grip features a grooved, center-swelled wooden handle wrapped in black leather which is tightly bound to the grip with double twisted brass wire that fits neatly in the grooves of the handle. The sword is complete with its original scabbard featuring brass mounts and two carry rings which matches the nickel finish of the sword. This sword is not only a scarce, legitimately identified saber carried by an officer of the 7th Cavalry present at the Little Big Horn, it bears company, regimental, and individual rack markings indicating prior issue to enlisted men in the 7th Cavalry, all in companies in Custer’s battalion in the fight. The ricasso is stamped “C” and “7” over “4” over the maker’s mark, indicating issue to Tom Custer’s Company C, trooper rack #4, with the low rack number possibly indicating issue to one of Tom Custer’s sergeants. In addition, the knucklebow is stamped 7 / L / 28 and 72, indicating issue in Calhoun’s Company L, first to the trooper with rack number 28 and then to trooper with rack number 72, either before or after its use in Company C. In both cases this use would be prior to Mathey’s acquisition of the saber, likely for field use in preference to the much lighter, and hardly effective, M1872 cavalry officer’s saber. Mathey retained the saber as a memento after retirement, along with his M1872 officer’s saber, which surfaced from his estate at the same time and were both sold at Cowan’s auctions in 2006. CONDITION: The edge of blade is rough and exhibits various chips which differentiate in size. There is recession of the nickel finish along the edge of blade, exposing the original steel. The hilt exhibits slight yellowing. The grip exhibits leather loss, exposing the wood handle. About half of the leather remains and there are chips in the exposed wood. The scabbard retains most of its nickel finish with scattered light abrasions. One of the brass carrying rings on the scabbard has been relocated backward approximately 4”. He had the scabbard altered for wear on a 1902 style belt by moving one ring and the sword plated. Overall good. Mathey may have had the sword re-nickeled in order to keep up with current regulations, despite his retirement several years prior, as he could have had this and other swords as decorations at his residence. (B) Mathey’s commission to Captain dated September 30, 1877. The document measures approximately 19” x 15” and is contained in a large plastic sleeve. CONDITION: The commission was once folded and exhibits creases and slight wrinkles. There are scattered areas of water damage and staining, especially around the bottom edges. The print and writing remain legible but the ink exhibits signs of fading.

Overall good. (C) Brass tag marked “MATHEY” on the obverse and “7 CAV” on the reverse, CONDITION: Excellent. (D) Cabinet card of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. The cabinet card is marked “Mora 707 Broadway, N.Y.” at the bottom and “RI 4182” with pencil on the reverse.

CONDITION: The cabinet card exhibits yellowing from age and scattered light foxing. The picture remains clear and is unobscured. The corners are mostly intact with little signs of creasing or tears. Overall very good. The sword is incredibly rare. Not only is it identified to an officer who survived the Battle of Little Big Horn, but the sword is also marked to companies which were involved in the massacre. This is an excellent grouping of items from a career Army officer who fought in multiple wars and survived the “Custer Massacre.” 15,000 - 25,000 154

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1253 - (A) FINE KERR LONDON ARMOURY MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN .40 EXPRESS. Manufacturer: Wnchester Model: 1885 Serial No. 16676 Caliber/Bore: .40 Express Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1887. Fitted with a 30” blued No.3 weight round barrel stamped at the breech with “.40 EX” caliber designation and British proofs. Blade front sight and sporting rear. Attractively case hardened high wall receiver. Ebony inlaid Schnabel tip varnished walnut splinter forend. Straight grip walnut stock with steel shotgun butt plate and on the right side a round “LONDON ARMOURY / JAs KERR & Co / 118 QUEEN VICTORIA. ST E.C” stamp. James Kerr & Co. acted as the sole agents for Winchester in England at the time, and operated from the 118 Queen Victoria Street address from 1882 to 1887. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its original factory blue with some evidence of cleaned oxidation throughout, especially towards the muzzle. Receiver case colors are especially strong and dark, with some fading on the lower tang. Lever sides retain portions of case hardening the balance fading to patina with some oxidation. Butt plate likewise displays an oxidized brown patina with some pitting. Stocks are very fine with the usual scattered marks and some mild varnish loss near the butt plate. Retailer mark is sharp and legible. Bore is especially fine and bright. Crisp mechanics. 4,500 - 6,500

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1254 - (A) ATTRIBUTED WALTER COOPER CONVERSION OF SHARPS MODEL 1863 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1863 Serial No. C40894 Caliber/Bore: .45 caliber Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique

Sharps Model 1863 saddle ring percussion carbine converted into a .45 caliber centerfire with R.L. Moore letter attributing gun to Walter Cooper, Bozeman, Montana circa 1872. Gun has blued 30” octagonal barrel that measures 1 - 1/4” across muzzle from flat to flat. Barrel has sheared German silver blade front sight with “R.S. Lawrence” marked graduated flip sight with Rocky Mountain style notch rear sight. Barrel is unmarked except under forearm is stamped “17”. Case hardened converted percussion action serial numbered “C40894” with “C.SHARPS PAT SEPT 12TH 1848” on left side of action along with ground saddle ring stud.

Lock has been ground and filled in primer slot and is marked “C.SHARPS PAT OCT 5TH 1852” with single trigger control. Walnut stock with filled saddle ring bar slot and checkered over with steel buttplate. Walter Cooper style walnut 2-screw plain forearm with pewter nosecap and is stamped “17” in barrel channel.

Comes with R.L. research letter. CONDITION: 60% fading original blue with 50% original fading case colors.

Wood has traces of original finish with usage marks and dings. Excellent bore and mechanics. DLM 10,000 - 15,000

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1255 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 138138 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Shipped in a shipment of the only gun of its type to Paul Borget (Borge in some records) in Fort Reno, Wyoming (also listed as Nevada in accompanying Colt letters) on February 4, 1891. Factory letter confirms configuration as 7 - 1/2” barrel chambered in .44/40 WCF with blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, and factory engraved. Engraved in near full coverage with floral and acanthus scroll on a punchdot background with accenting wrigglework, geometrics, crosshatching, and sunbursts in the hand of Helfricht’s shop, or possibly even the Master Engraver himself. Fit with 2 piece checkered factory grips. Accompanied by a burl walnut red velvet lined case. Documentation consists of extensive research into where exactly this revolver was shipped to as well as to whom it was shipped to, whether it was Paul Borge or Borget, and whether it was shipped to Fort Reno, Wyoming, Nevada, or Oklahoma. Additional research is included into an original owner of this revolver from the period, Thomas Claude Logan, who passed away in 1914 and handed down this SAA through 3 generations until it was sold to Dr. Jim “Doc” Watson. More research would be needed as to find where this revolver was shipped exactly as well as who Paul Borge was, and finally, how it came to be in the hands of Thomas Claude Logan. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with nearly all of the original finish turned a brown patina with sharp engraving and original bluing visible in well-protected areas, most notably at ejector rod housing. Frame is essentially a gray patina with faded traces of original case colors visible in protected areas. Grips are excellent, with no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with moderate abrasion toward muzzle and well-defined rifling. Case is excellent. A very desirable and attractive factory engraved Colt Single Action Army with interesting Western shipment, and an exciting opportunity for more research to be done to complete its history. 6,000 - 8,000

1256 - (A) COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 93431 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Shipped on September 19, 1883 in a shipment of 5 guns of the same type to J.P. Moores Sons in New York, New York. Factory letter confirms configuration of 5 - 1/2” barrel in .44/40 WCF with blue finish and stocks are “Not Listed”. Left side of barrel is marked with desirable acid etched panel marking that reads “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”.

Matching serial numbers observed on barrel underneath ejector rod housing, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Cylinder has been renumbered to match. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with finishes mostly turned a gray-brown patina. Panel is faint but legible and complete. Bright original bluing is visible in protected areas such as around trigger guard, on ejector rod housing, and top of backstrap near hammer. Hammer retains visible case colors. Grips are very good, retaining over half of their original finish and no major signs of distress.

Action is tight and crisp with all 4 Colt clicks. Bore is frosted with visible rifling. 7,000 - 10,000

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1257 - (A) FINE ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER SHIPPED TO WINCHESTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 72510 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory Archive letter. This gun left the factory as a .44/40, barrel length not listed, blued finish, and type of stocks not listed. It was shipped the the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. in New Haven, Connecticut on February 14, 1882, in a shipment of 25 guns. There are 3 other Colt Archive letters with this gun dating back to April 19, 1938. All 4 of these letters confirm the configuration of this Colt and discuss the history of the Colt Company. There is also a notarized letter dated 1/31/1992 from Bob Eder discussing the condition of this fine Colt. Single line address on top of the barrel “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. There is an etched panel on the left side of the barrel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Three line patent dated on the left of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and on the grip inside of the rear channel. Last four of the serial number on the bottom of the barrel under the ejector rod housing and on the side of the cylinder. Assembly number (6869) on the inside of the loading gate. Case color frame and hammer. Small single action front sight and a V notch rear sight. One piece wood grip. It has an oval ejector head. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original high polish blue finish. The majority of the finish loss is to the ejector rod housing, barrel, and the backstrap. Vibrant case color in the protected areas on the frame and hammer. The remainder is turning a silver color. Nitre blue screws have not been molested. The front sight has had a small piece of ivory installed in it. The action locks up tight and indexes fine. It has all four clicks. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips have a couple of storage marks and have had an extra coat of varnish applied to them. A very high condition Colt Frontier Six Shooter. 10,000 - 14,000 1258 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1884).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 112530 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1884 in 4 - 3/4” configuration with features including blue finish, small front sight, V notch rear sight, low profile ejector rod head, black powder frame, color case hardened frame and hammer, and walnut grips. Accompanied by a factory letter confirming configuration as well as shipment to E. C. Meacham Arms Company in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 21, 1885, in a shipment of 134 guns of the same type. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good when considering the age, with about half of the original bluing remaining with the balance worn to a gray patina. Frame is essentially a gray patina with original colors visible on hammer. Grips have finish loss at edge near butt, and no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is lightly frosted with visible rifling.

4,000 - 8,000 1259 - (A) DFC INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 41405 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1878 in 7 - 1/2” barrel configuration with features including small front sight, V notch rear sight, donut ejector rod head, black powder frame, and walnut grips. Left side of frame has 3 line patent address with “U.S.” marking. Barrel has faint “D.F.C.” inspector marking near center pin. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finishes turned a gray-brown patina with faint traces of original finish visible in protected areas.

Grips are well worn and are shy to grip frame, with no major visible cracks. Mechanically fine with all 4 clicks.

Bore is frosted with visible rifling. 4,000 - 6,000

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1260 - (A) TEXAS SHIPPED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 143948 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Shipped from the factory on November 24th, 1891, with features including nickel finish, and 4 - 3/4” barrel chambered in .41 Long Colt, to Charles Hummel & Son in San Antonio, Texas, in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type in the shipment. Included Factory Letter listing stocks as “Not Listed”, which typically means whatever was standard for the period, which would have been gutta percha. Currently fit with attractive 2-piece carved Mother of Pearl grips featuring a scarcely seen full bodied running steer on the right grip panel. Electropenciled on the backstrap with presentation that reads “Frank Carson Texas 18(obfuscated)”.

CONDITION: Excellent for its age, retaining a significant majority of the original flaking nickel plating, with sharp markings and scattered light freckling. Backstrap has sustained more wear to the finish than the rest of the gun, with nickel missing in scattered areas. Grips are in matching condition, with minor chip to the top of the right grip panel and fit shy to the grip frame. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer clicks. Bore is bright with well defined rifling. 4,000 - 6,000 1261 - (A) RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN .44 HENRY RIMFIRE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 411 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Shipped on February 12, 1877 to Schuyler, Hartley, and Graham in New York, New York, in a shipment of 25 guns of the same type. Configuration is confirmed by factory letter, with caliber listed as “.44” and barrel length, finish, and stocks listed as “Not Listed”. For this vintage of SAA “Not Listed” would be 7 - 1/2” barrel, blue finish, and walnut stocks. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel underneath ejector rod housing, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder. This revolver has several desirable early features such as small front sight, caliber marking on barrel near center pin, ejector rod housing with reinforcement stud, bullseye ejector rod head, 2 line patent address on frame, script barrel address with serifs on either side, and caliber marking on left side of trigger guard. Chambered for the rare and desirable .44 Rimfire cartridge, with an estimated production of only 1,892 ever manufactured. These revolvers were made in their own separate serial number range and were made in both .44 and .22 Rimfire. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, as cleaned to a gray patina and scattered faint traces of factory bluing remaining in protected areas. Replacement hammer retains bright case colors.

Grips retain a vast majority of their finish with superficial handling marks. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 8,000 - 12,000 1262 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1880).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 61141 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1880 with classic configuration for the period, 7 - 1/2” barrel in .45 Colt with blue finish and walnut grips. Additional features include blade front sight, “V” notch rear sight, single line barrel address, kidney-shaped low profile ejector rod head, and 3-line patent address on frame. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with near all of the original bluing turned an untouched freckled gray patina, and remnants of factory blue visible in well-protected areas. Grips are strong, with no major cracks and visible professional repairs to each grip panel. Left grip panel is hand carved with 3 “kill notches”. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is dark with well-defined rifling. 6,000 - 9,000 1263 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER HEAD PEARL GRIPS.

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Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 146581 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .45 Colt with a 4 - 3/4” barrel. It had a blue finish, and the stocks were not listed. It was shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, New York, on July 5, 1892, in a shipment of 15 guns. It is now fit with a set of carved mother of pearl grips with a bulls head motif on the right grip. Blackpowder frame with case color.

The two line address on top of the barrel was misstamped. It is showing just the bottom line. The index mark is also off. The roll die caliber mark is not struck very well either. Two line patent dates on the left side of the frame next to a rampant Colt Logo. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Single action front sight and a V notch rear sight. CONDITION: This gun retains approximately 60% of the original factory applied blue finish. The majority of the finish loss is to the barrel and ejector rod housing. There are some case colors in the protected areas of the frame and hammer. Great bore with well defined lands and grooves. The grips show some wear with some chips mainly to the left grip. 6,000 - 8,000 1264 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 106349 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1884 in classic configuration for this vintage of SAA, with 7 - 1/2” barrel chambered in .45 Colt with single line barrel address in block font, blade front sight, “V” notch rear sight, low profile kidney shaped ejector rod head, and 3 line patent date. Mounted with 1 piece walnut grips. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel underneath ejector rod housing, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, and inside of backstrap channel on grips. Accompanied by a black leather bound French fitted hardwood case with maroon velvet liner and wood cartridge block for 40 rounds of .45 Colt. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with a significant majority of the original finish turned a freckled brown patina with approximately 25% original bluing remaining on barrel. Balance of gun has original bluing only in well-protected areas such as cylinder flutes. Frame shows traces of bright case color. Grips retain the majority of their original finish with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Case is excellent. 7,000 - 10,000 1265 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER IN SCARCE .22 RF. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 129305 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .22 caliber with a 7 1/2” barrel, blued finish, and rubber grips. It was shipped to Schoverling, Dale & Gales in New York, New York, on May 6, 1890, in a shipment of 1 gun. One of only 93 Single Action Army Flat Top Targets in .22 Long Rifle. There were approximately 925 Single Action Army Flat Top Targets manufactured. This gun is in the typical configuration with a 7 - 1/2” barrel and two-piece hard rubber grips. Single line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll marked caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, “22-R.F.”. Three-line patent dates on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The last three numbers of the serial number are on the bottom of the barrel under the ejector rod housing and on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number 732 is in the inside of the loading gate. The blade front sight is on a solid base. The rear sight is dovetailed into the top strap. Two piece Eagle hard rubber grips. The screws have all been replaced.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: This gun has been cleaned of all of the finish. The bore has frosting in the lands and grooves. The action locks up tight and indexes fine. The Eagle grips show some slight wear.

8,000 - 12,000

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1266 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED PEARL GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 159929 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .45 Colt with a 4 - 3/4” barrel. It was blue with rubber stocks and factory engraving. It was shipped to Hartley & Graham New York, New York, on April 9, 1895, in a shipment of 3 guns. Now it is nickel plated with two piece Mother of Pearl bullshead grips. Two line address on top of the barrel “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, “45 COLT”. Two line patent dates on the left side of the frame “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75”. There is a Rampant Colt logo in a circle on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Assembly number 584 is on the inside of the loading gate. It is engraved in a scroll and foliate pattern with a punch dot background with zigzag borders and other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving. CONDITION: The engraving on the gun is washed out from buffing. It retains almost all of the reapplied nickel finish. There is some holster wear and a couple of spots of light pitting.

The action locks up and indexes fine. It has all four clicks. Fair bore with well-defined lands and grooves. There is some frosting in the bore. Nice set of Mother of pearl grips with a bulls head motif on the right grip with a small chip at the heel of the right grip. 8,000 - 12,000

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1267 - (A) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 53272 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Shipped from the Colt Factory on December 8th, 1879, in a shipment of 6 guns of the same type to Schoverling, Daly, & Gales in New York, New York. Current configuration is barrel “Not Listed” (for the period, this is 7 - 1/2”), nickel finish, “Not Listed” stocks (for the period, this is walnut), and barrel chambered in .44/40 WCF, which is confirmed in the factory letter. Left side of barrel is marked with desirable original etched panel marking. CONDITION: Excellent+ for its age, retaining approximately 90% of the original nickel finish with minor flaking and scattered light wear throughout. Grips are good, with most of the finish remaining on left grip panel and a minority remaining on right panel.

Left grip panel has a small chip near the frame. Action is tight and crisp.

Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. 10,000 - 16,000

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1268 - (A) DESIRABLE MONTANA SHIPPED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 142567 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Shipped on September 2nd, 1891, to Babcock & Miles in a shipment of 6 guns of the same type. Factory letter confirms configuration as a 4 - 3/4” barrel chambered in .44/40 WCF with blue finish and grips as “Not Listed”. In the “Remarks” section of the letter, it is noted that Babcock & Miles had 2 locations, one in Billings, Montana, and one in Red Lodge, Montana. Matching serial numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, and butt. CONDITION: Excellent with a vast majority of the original bluing remaining with minor freckling and handling marks throughout. Frame case colors have mostly grayed with original colors visible in well-protected areas. Grips are sun faded with no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 10,000 - 15,000

1269 - (A) COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 122383 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique A very desirable and collectible sheriff model, manufactured in 1887.

This is a no-record gun, but there is a three page letter from Ron Graham explaining this gun. In his letter, he states that this Colt is a no-record factory original (stocks excepted), single action Sheriff’s Model. It has a two line barrel address on top of the barrel “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. It has an etched panel on the left side of the barrel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. There is a 44 stamped on the bottom of the barrel. Three line patent dates on the left side of the frame. Caliber designation on the left front trigger bow “44CAL”. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame and trigger guard. There is a silver plate that has been machined into the bottom strap of the grip. It is engraved with a zig zag border and the name “JIM”. Blue and case color finish with a set of mother of pearl grips.

CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original factory applied blue finish. The etched panel is good. There are traces of the case color in the protected areas, with the remainder turning silver. The screws have not been molested. The silver plate shows some darker patina. Grips have a few small chips and nicks along the edges. They are not original to this gun. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Action has all four clicks and locks up tight. 15,000 - 25,000

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1270 - (C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLORADO SHIPPED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 347678 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Per the included factory letter, this revolver shipped as a .45 Colt with a 5 - 1/2” barrel, blued finish, ivory grips, and factory engraving to Tritch Hardware Company, Denver, Colorado, in a shipment of 1, on October 16th, 1925. The factory engraving of the number 2 style is undoubtedly that of Glahn or his shop, with well-cut florals on a stippled ground. Recoil shield with iconic Glahn geometrics interwoven with florals and dressed with line borders, and accents on ejector rod housing, ejector rod plunger head, and backstrap. Other features as standard with blade front sight, single line Colt information across top of barrel, caliber designation on left side of barrel, 2 line patent dates on left side of case colored frame, and full or partial serial numbers observed on frame (twice, once on the back under the grips), trigger guard and backstrap (under the grips), and on cylinder. Loading gate with 395 assembly number. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION Excellent, retaining approximately half of the factory finishes, with distensions about proofs from application of stamp. Barrel with thinning to gunmetal grey, particularly on ejector rod housing and left side of barrel consistent with holster wear, some brown toning visible.

Frame with case colors largely faded, but retaining perhaps as much as 15% in protected areas such as recesses, with wonderful vibrancy. Grips are good with some black lines common to old ivory, right scale with a splice repair at toe, approximately 1 - 5/8” x 1”. Mechanically fine with all four Colt clicks, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some mild frosting. This is a fantastic example of a Colorado shipped factory engraved gun.

25,000 - 35,000

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1271 - (C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SHIPPED TO ST. LOUIS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 309477 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Per the included factory letters (2), this revolver shipped as a .45 Colt with a 4 - 3/4” barrel, blued finish, ivory grips, and factory engraving, shipped to Simmons Hardware, c/o R.A. Gougn, St. Louis, Missouri, in a shipment of 1 on June 18th, 1909. Both letters relay the same information.

The factory engraving, of approximately B class coverage, is that of Cuno Helfricht of his shop, with well-cut floral scroll on a punch dot background, with rocker engraving, shell motifs, and geometric accents supporting the scroll. Other features as standard including blade front sight, two line Colt information across top of barrel, caliber designation on side of barrel, 2 line patent date on left side of frame, matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, and butt. Checkered ivory grips of a later vintage. Accompanied by aforementioned factory letters and a note from Frank Graves, regarding when he found the gun in San Antonio, Texas, and that it was attributed to a sheriff in Cotulla, Texas (spelled Catulla in letter).

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Metal is essentially a smooth dove grey throughout, with thinning blue retained on barrel, in cylinder flutes, and most protected areas, such as abutting trigger guard. Case colors are entirely faded. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore with visible rifling and some moderate frosting. Grips are very good as more recent. 20,000 - 30,000

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1272 - (C) FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 333587 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic According to the Colt Factory Archive letter. This gun left the factory as a .45 Colt with a 4 - 3/4” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, and factory engraving. It was shipped to Stauffer, Eshleman & Company, New Orleans, Louisiana, C/O A.J. Anderson Company, Fort Worth, Texas, on August 17th, 1916, in a shipment of 2 guns. Two line address on top of the barrel “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, “COLT 45”. Two line three date patent dates on the left side of the frame “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 12, 72 JAN. 19, 75”. There is a rampant Colt logo next to the patent dates. VP proof on the left front trigger bow. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Last four digits of the serial number observed on the barrel under the ejector rod housing and on the rear of the cylinder. Scroll and foliate engraved with a punch dot background, with zigzag borders and other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving. This gun sports a set of carved mother of pearl two-piece grips with a bulls head motif on the left grip. These grips have been added to this gun. There is also a letter from a previous owner stating that he purchased it from the family that originally purchased this gun. They lived in Waco, Texas, and worked for the railroad there. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the factory-applied nickel finish. Most of the finish loss is to the left front of the barrel. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Action locks up tight and indexes fine. The grips have some chips at the top of each grip. 20,000 - 25,000

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1273 - (C) CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 333710 Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCF Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1919. Full coverage engraved in the “Texas Cattlebrand” style popular, throughout the 20th century, as made famous by Cole Agee and continued on by Weldon Bledsoe and David Wade Harris. Engraving comprises of cattlebrands on a punchdot background with accenting scrollwork. Further embellished with nickel plating and gold wash on ejector rod housing, cylinder, and hammer. Mounted with 2 piece Colt Mother of Pearl grips featuring a Rampant Colt medallion on either side. CONDITION: Excellent overall with virtually all of the nickel plating remaining. A vast majority of the gold wash remains on ejector rod housing and hammer, with gold wash visible in protected areas on cylinder. Gold wash on cylinder has mostly worn to the silver plating underneath. Grips are excellent, with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine, with all 4 hammer stops. Full cock notch is soft. Bore is frosted with crisp rifling. 20,000 - 30,000

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1274 - (C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 317027 Caliber/Bore: .38-40 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Shipped March 9, 1911 to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, in a shipment of 1 gun. Originally shipped in this configuration except for finish and grips. Finish is listed as being originally blue, and grips are listed as “Not Listed”, which means more than likely rubber for this vintage of SAA. Factory engraved with scroll on a punchdot background with accenting wrigglework on top of receiver, backstrap, and ejector rod housing. Loading gate and top of backstrap are engraved with sunbursts. Fit with a pair of Mother of Pearl Grips.

CONDITION: Very good, with a vast majority of the added nickel finish remaining with scattered light oxidation and handling marks. Grips are excellent with no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is frosted with light oxidation and crisp rifling. 15,000 - 20,000

1275 - (C) VERY ATTRACTIVE CASED AND ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER AND BOWIE KNIFE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 7032SA Caliber/Bore: .44 Special Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1956. Blue and case color gun with one piece ivory stocks. It comes in a presentation case with a Bowie knife, an extra .44-40 cylinder and a box of ammo. There is a presentation on the ejector housing to Robert Auth, Yellow Pine, Idaho.

The gun has been profusely engraved in a scroll and foliate pattern with borders and other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving.

One line barrel address,”COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”.

Caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 SPECIAL”. Two line three date patent date on the left side of the frame “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75”. Next to the patent dates is a Rampant Colt logo. VP proof on the left front trigger bow. The Bowie knife was manufactured by “FAULKNER”. It also has a presentation to Robert R. Auth - Yellow Pine, Idaho. It has an ivory grip and scroll engraving on the pommel and the cross guard. Partial box of Western bullseye box of .44-40 ammunition. The extra cylinder is engraved like the gun. This all comes in a wooden case with a maroon interior. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original blue finish. There is case color in the protected areas on the frame. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips are near mint and fit the gun very well. The Bowie is in near mint condition. 15,000 - 20,000

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1276 - (C) COLE AGEE CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 232708 Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCF Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1902. Full coverage engraving in the “Texas Cattlebrand” style made famous in the early to mid 20th century by legendary Texas engraver Cole Agee, and fit with a pair of 2 piece sambar stag grips. Agee engraved guns from the 1920s-1955 and is best remembered for his legendary, distinct style with cattlebrands on a punchdot background. After his death in 1955, his legacy was continued by his student Weldon Bledsoe, and is continued today by David Wade Harris. Agee is reported to have never signed his work, therefore accurate attribution is extremely difficult. Accompanying this revolver are a copy of a biographical article from the October/November 1980 issue of the “Arms Gazette”, a copy of the Arms Gazette issue featuring the article, a copy of an article from the “Gun Report” featuring a cattlebrand engraved SAA, and a letter from Weldon Bledsoe dated December 21, 1981 stating that it is his opinion that Cole Agee engraved this revolver. CONDITION: Excellent, with virtually all of the added nickel plating remaining. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is dark with visible rifling. 10,000 - 15,000

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1277 - (C) COLT BISLEY MODEL FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Serial No. 268259 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1904 and one of only 97 Bisley flat top targets in .45 Colt. There were approximately 976 Bisley flat top targets manufactured. This gun is in the typical configuration with a 7 - 1/2” barrel and two piece hard rubber grips. When Colt introduced this model it was called the “Model of 1894”. The name Bisley was not adopted until this model had proven itself at an International competition held in the eponymous English town. Single line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll marked caliber designation on the left side of the barrel “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT”. Two line three date patent dates on the left side of the frame, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19,75”. There is a Rampant Colt logo in a circle next to the patent dates. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard and the backstrap.

Assembly number 739 is in the inside of the loading gate. The blade front sight is on a solid base. The rear sight is dovetailed into the top strap. The front sight has been replaced.

Stored inside of the grips is the original front and another rear sight. Two piece hard rubber grips are marked on the inside, the left grip has “J.F.R.” and the right grip has “6-9-1905 / KUFERSCHMIDT / CO. / MEMPHIS / TENN.”. CONDITION: This gun has turned to a pleasing brow and gray patina. It has a few handling marks and light pitting scattered across the gun.

The grips show wear but do not have any chips or cracks. Fair bore with well defined lands and grooves. 8,000 - 12,000

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1278 - (C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH STEER HEAD CARVED IVORY GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 348866 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1926 per serial number. Features include a 7 - 1/2” barrel with single line barrel address, blade front sight, “V” notch rear sight, low profile ejector rod head, color case hardened frame and hammer, and 2 line frame patent date. Mounted with 2 piece ivory grips inset with Rampant Colt medallions on either grip panel, checkering on left grip panel, and carved with a steer head on right grip panel. The accompanying letter from Colt states that the information for this Colt Single Action Army Revolver could not be located. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original bluing remaining, with light handling marks and freckling throughout. Frame retains original case colors. Grips show no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 7,000 - 9,000 1279 - (C) EXCEPTIONAL COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER WITH PICTURE BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 140682 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1903. This gun is blue with a case color frame and nitre blue small parts. Factory two piece checkered hard rubber grips with the rampant Colt logo at the top of each grip. Two line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” A roll die caliber marking on the left side of the barrel, “COLT 41 D.A.” Three line patent dates on the left side of the frame next to a rampant Colt logo. Half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder. This gun comes in a rare factory original pink picture box. CONDITION: This gun remains in stunning original condition. It retains virtually all of the factory applied blue finish.

Vibrant case color on the frame. There is one small spot of finish loss on the right side of the frame. Nitre blue small parts show essentially no wear. The screws have not been molested. The left grip has a couple of wear spots toward the top of the grip. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The box is in great shape with on corner slit on the lid. The label shows some wear from storage. The bottom of the box has some staining and writing on it. A very high condition 1877DA in an original box. 7,000 - 10,000 1280 - (C) HIGH CONDITION COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PICTURE BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 140099 Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .38 Colt with a 4 - 3/4” barrel.

It was blue and the stocks were not listed. It was sold to Florodora Tag Company, Cleveland, Ohio, and then it was shipped to Continental Tobacco Company New York, New York, on February 5th, 1903, in a shipment of 50 guns. These guns were used as prizes for collecting tobacco tags. It has a half moon front sight with a V-notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder and two piece hard rubber grips. Two line barrel address on top of the barrel. “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” roll die caliber mark on the left side of the barrel.

“COLT D.A. 38.” Three line patent dates on the left of the frame next to the Rampant Colt logo. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. This gun is housed in a rare original factory pink picture box.

CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory applied blue finish. Vibrant case colors. Nitre blue small parts show some wear. The checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The factory box remains in very good condition. The top label shows some fading and some chipping. The bottom shows some shelf wear.

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1281 - (C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH DESIRABLE FLEUR-DE-LIS GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 346684 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Shipped January 16, 1925 as the only gun in the shipment of its type to W.S. Brown & Co. for Roland Nicholson in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Included factory letter confirms configuration as 5 - 1/2” barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blue finish and stocks listed as “Checked Wood”. Accompanied by a black leather-wrapped wood purple velvet lined French fitted case for a Colt SAA and a 50-round box of ammunition. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint, with virtually all of the original bluing remaining. Frame retains brilliant case colors. Grips show no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp. Bore has fouling in the grooves but is overall lightly frosted with crisp rifling. Case is excellent. 6,000 - 10,000 1282 - (C) EXCELLENT SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 17701SA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Shipped April 29, 1958 in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type to K&G Sporting Goods Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Current configuration is as confirmed by factory letter: blue with color case hardened frame, and checkered hard rubber grips featuring a Rampant Colt on either side (stocks are listed as “Not Listed” in letter). Accompanied by a factory 2nd generation black Colt box serial numbered to the gun as “17701” on the bottom in orange pencil. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint, with virtually all of the original finishes remaining. Frame retains brilliant case colors. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright, possibly only factory test fired.

Box is very good, with wear to corners and front edge of lid beginning to come loose. 6,000 - 10,000 1283 - (C) VERY FINE SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 23494SA Caliber/Bore: .44 Special Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Shipped January 15, 1959 to East Pasadena Firearms & Tackle in Pasadena, California, in a shipment of 1 gun of the same type. Shipped with blue finish and stocks are “Not Listed”, which would be rubber for the time period. Current configuration is same as the letter with blue finish, color case hardened frame, and mounted with checkered hard rubber grips featuring a Rampant Colt on either side in an oval.

Accompanied by factory letter as well as correct black 2nd generation factory box serial numbered to the gun on bottom side in orange pencil. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the original finish remaining with scattered light handling marks. Frame retains bright case colors. Hammer retains protective wax cover. Cylinder does not have a dragline. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress.

Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Box is very good with wear to lid and high edges. 6,000 - 10,000

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1284 - (C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH FACTORY STEER HEAD CARVED IVORY GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 350599 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .45 Colt with a 5 - 1/2” barrel. It was blued with carved ivory steer head stocks. It was shipped to the O’Neil McNamara Co. in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on November 7, 1927, in a shipment of 1 gun. This letter confirms the configuration of this gun. Single line barrel address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, “45 COLT”. Two line patent dates on the left side of the frame, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN 19, 75”. There is a Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The frame and backstrap are numbered under the grips. Two piece carved ivory grips with a bulls head motif with nickel Colt medallions at the top of each grip. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original applied blue finish. It does have a turn line and some holster and high edge wear at the muzzle. The case colored frame and hammer have color in the protected areas with the remainder turning to a silver color. The screws have not been molested. Good bore with sharp lands and grooves. Action locks up tight and indexes fine. It has all four clicks. The grips show some wear and age cracks at the bottom of the grips. 5,000 - 8,000 1285 - (C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FIT WITH DESIRABLE FLEUR DE LIS GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 345307 Caliber/Bore: .32-20 Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Shipped December 26, 1923, to Hibbard, Spencer, Barlett & Company in Chicago, Illinois, as the only one of its type in the shipment. Letter lists original configuration as 5 - 1/2” barrel chambered in .32-20 WCF with blue finish, and stocks “Not Listed”. Current configuration is the same as what is documented in the letter, excepting the stocks, which are the desirable checkered walnut “Fleur-De-Lis” grips featuring a Rampant Colt in a medallion on either side. Grips are hand numbered to the gun in pencil on each grip panel when removed in a factory style. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original blue finish remaining overall, with heavily handled areas like front and backstrap having significantly more wear.

Frame and hammer retain their case colors which are beginning to fade. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. 5,000 - 8,000 1286 - (C) HIGH CONDITION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 355660 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1937. Blued finish with a color case hardened frame and two-piece mother of pearl grips. Two line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. Two-line three-date patent dates on the left side of the frame “PAT. SEPT.19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75”.

Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The trigger guard and backstrap are numbered under the grips. Assembly number 330 located on the inside of the loading gate. The grips have the gold color deep dished Colt medallions. It comes with the original two-piece hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory applied blue finish. Vibrant case colored frame. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips are near mint and are a little oversized for thuis gun. 5,000 - 7,000

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1287 - (C) PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1939).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 356976 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1939 with features including 5 - 1/2” barrel chambered in .357 Magnum with single line barrel address, blade front sight, “V” notch rear sight, color case hardened frame, and checkered gutta percha grips with a Rampant Colt on either side in an oval.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining a vast majority of the original blue finish with minor handling marks and modest wear. Cylinder shows light freckling. Frame retains bright case colors. Grips are very good, with checkering sharp and chip to right grip panel near butt. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops.

Bore shows areas of heavy oxidation throughout and darkness near muzzle with visible rifling. 6,000 - 8,000

1288 - (A) HISTORIC COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER OF COLORADO MARSHALL J.W. SCYBERT. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 149901 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Shipped February 18, 1893, as a single gun shipment to F.W. Adams, a store owner in New Castle, Colorado, as a blued .44-40 Single Action with 5 - 1/2” barrel, pearl grips, and a factory inscription done in gold reading “J.W. SCYBERT - CITY MARSHAL / PRESENTED BY BERNARDY BROS.” on the back strap. Josiah Walter Scybert was born December 31, 1859, and is listed as living in Colorado as early as 1885. By 1888, he was recorded as acting Deputy Sheriff of New Castle, the newly formed mining town, before officially being elected as the town’s first City Marshal later that year. He held the position until 1893, becoming Night Marshal. An 1893 article in the Glenwood Springs Avalanche Echo records his service as having “made many important arrests during his terms of office and is noted for his fearlessness and daring.” Schynert remained in the New Castle area until at least 1910, ranching along the Divide Creek near where Teddy Roosevelt set up his bear hunting camp in 1905. Although it is unknown why this revolver was presented to Scybert, the Bernoudy Brothers (misspelled Bernardy Bros. on the gun) were proprietors of a saloon in New Castle from 1889 to 1894 and also served as agents for various local real estate and insurance agencies. This revolver is accompanied by extensive research complied by Donald Jones, including copies of photographs of Marshal Scybert wearing his badge, Francis Adam’s store where the revolver was shipped, and various period views of New Castle, in addition to numerous scans of period documentation and historical references. The revolver remains in the configuration as shipped, confirmed by a 2011 dated Colt archival letter and scan of the original factory record. Revolver is fitted with a 5 - 1/2” .44-40 round barrel roll stamped “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” and with 1-line address. Black powder frame stamped on the right with 2-line patent marking and encircled rampant Colt. Grips are smooth 2-piece mother of pearl. This historic revolver is photographed and described in a 1974 article, “The Marshal’s Colt,” published in the Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Association “Monthly Bugle”

by William W. Dalrymple and in 1976 on pages 8 and 9 of “Historical Hartford Hardware” by the same author, copies of each are included. The revolver is also pictured on page 411 of the “Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia”, and pg. 66 of the First Edition, “A Study Of The Colt Single Action ARmy Revolver” by Graham, Kopec, and Moore. PROVENANCE: Ex Charlie Schriener, John Hayes, Robert Blom, Richard “Dick” Burdick. CONDITION: Good. Revolver finishes have drifted to a brown, gray patina throughout, with use commensurate with a Western lawman’s Peacemaker. Markings are legible, the inscription somewhat faint, with light traces of gold in the lettering. Grips are somewhat poorly fit, showing age with oxidation staining and some mild chipping along the edges. Bore displays strong, well-defined rifling, some cleaned black powder oxidation present in the grooves. Crisp mechanics, all 4 hammer clicks retained. A few screws appear to be replaced. Matching numbers were observed on frame and grip straps. Documented guns from lawmen in the Old West are few and far between, even scarcer with factory presentation inscriptions. This Colorado Marshal-presented Peacemaker is a tangible piece of American Western history and would make an excellent addition to any advanced collection.

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1289 - (A) FINE FIRST YEAR COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 465 Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .38 Colt with the barrel not listed. It was blue, and the stocks were not listed. It was shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, New York, New York, on April 2, 1877, in a shipment of 8 guns. It has all the very early features. It has a 1/4” half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder and A one piece coarse checkered rosewood grip. It does not have a mainspring tension screw in the front grip strap. Two line barrel address on top of the barrel. “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” etched panel on the left side of the barrel. “COLT D.A. 38.” Three line patent dates on the left of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap back of the cylinder, and on the grip in the chanel. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the retailer applied nickel finish. Nitre blue small parts show some wear. The checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. Bore is good with well defined lands and grooves. A very early Colt 1877DA. Please note that the following lot was part of the same shipment. 3,500 - 4,500 1290 - (A) STELLAR FIRST YEAR COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PICTURE BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 471 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Achording to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .38 Colt with the barrel not listed. It was Blue and the stocks were not listed. It was shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, New York, New York on April 2, 1877, in a shipment of 8 guns. It has all the very early features. It has a 1/4” half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder and a one piece coarse checkered rosewood grip. It does not have a mainspring tension screw in the front grip strap. Two line barrel address on top of the barrel. “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” etched panel on the left side of the barrel. “COLT D.A. 38.” Three line patent dates on the left of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, back of the cylinder, and on the grip in the chanel. This gun is housed in an original factory pink picture box. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory applied blue finish. Vibrant case colors. Nitre blue small parts show some wear. The checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The factory box remains in very good condition. The top label shows some fading and some chipping. The bottom shows some shelf wear. A very early Colt 1877DA. Please note that the previous lot was a part of the same shipment. 7,000 - 10,000 1291 - (A) RARE 2” COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 33980 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .41 Colt with a 2” barrel. It was nickel with rubber stocks. It was shipped to Hartley & Graham in New York, New York, on May 23, 1882 in a shipment of 25 guns. With the 2” barrel guns Colt was not able to put a full address on the top of the gun, so they just have the word “COLT” on the top of the barrel. This one has an etched panel on the left side of the barrel, “COLT D.A. 41”. Three line patent dates on the left side of the frame. Caliber designation on the left rear trigger bow “.41 CAL”. Half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder with two piece hard rubber grips and nitre blue small parts. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap.

PROVENANCE: Out of the Dr. Marohn collection. CONDITION: This gun retains approximately half of the factory applied nickel finish. Most of the finish loss is to the frame. Checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. Very good bore with well defined lands and grooves. Action works in both single and double action. The 2” barrel guns rarely come up for sale. 4,000 - 6,000

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1292 - (A) COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 56123 Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .38 Colt with a 6” barrel. It was blue with stocks not listed. Under special features, the letter notes it was furnished with an ejector. It was shipped to W.R. Schaefer & Son, Boston, Massachusetts, on September 16th, 1886, in a shipment of 1 gun. German silver half moon front sight and a V notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder with two piece hard rubber grips. Case color frame and nitre blue small parts. Two line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” Deep etched panel on the left side of the barrel, “COLT D.A. 38”. Three line patent dates on the left side of the frame. There is an “A” stamped on the left rear trigger bow. CONDITION: This gun has survived and is in stunning condition. The early original deep polish blue finish shows a few handling and storage marks. The lower part of the rear grip strap has a little bit of finish loss. The case colors are vibrant. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp and show essentially no wear. The nitre blue screws have not been molested. The action works great in both single and double action. 4,000 - 7,000 1293 - (A) ENGRAVED 2” COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 15535 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .41 Colt with a 2” barrel. It was nickel with rubber stocks. It was shipped to B. Kittredge and Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 13, 1879, in a shipment of 20 guns. It was subsequently period engraved, and a set of one-piece ivory grips were added to the gun. It has a two line address on the left side of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”. There is a three line patent date on the left side of the frame, and a caliber mark on the left rear trigger bow. Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. The last three digits of the serial number on the back of the cylinder. Half moon front sight and a V notch rear sight. The engraving is mostly a foliate and scroll pattern with a punch dot background. There are other geometric designs and borders incorporated into the engraving. The engraving was executed by a master engraver. After all the work was done on this gun it was period renickeled. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the period reapplied nickel finish. There is a small spot of pitting on the left side of the barrel by the address. The grips show some age cracks. They fit this gun extremely well. The bore has some frosting in the lands and grooves. The action works in both single and double action. The screw heads have not been molested. 4,000 - 7,000 1294 - (A) NEW YORK ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 43552 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .41 Colt with a 4 - 1/2” barrel. It was in the soft with the stocks not listed. It was shipped to Hartley & Graham New York, New York, on May 9, 1883, in a shipment of 10 guns. It was then New York engraved. It is engraved in a scroll and foliate pattern with a punch dot background. Two line barrel address on top of the barrel,”COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. There is an etched panel on the left side of the barrel, “COLT D.A. 41”. Three line patent dates on the left side of the frame. “41 CAL.” on the left rear trigger bow. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. The last three numbers of the serial number are on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number 668 is on the inside of the loading gate. It has two piece mother of pearl grips. CONDITION: This gun retains most of the retailer applied nickel finish, with most of the finish loss to the frame. Half moon front sight has been taken down a little. Dark bore with frosting in the lands and grooves. The action works in double action and hangs up a little bit in single action. 5,000 - 8,000

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1295 - (A) COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PICTURE BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 90526 Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .38 Colt with a 4 - 1/2” barrel. It was nickel plated, and the stocks were not listed. It was shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company Chicago, Illinois, on September 15, 1892, in a shipment of 10 guns. Two line barrel address on top of the barrel “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. There is a roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, “COLT D.A. 38”. Three line patent dates on the left side of the frame. Rampant Colt logo in a circle on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. The last three digits of the serial number are on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number 72 is on the inside of the loading gate. Two piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt logo at the top of each grip. It comes in an original Colt pink picture box.

CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original factory applied nickel finish. The cylinder has the most finish loss at the front.

Nitre blue small parts still retain almost all of the blue. The checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. Fair bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. The box is in very good condition. The top has two corner splits and the label has some chipping and fading. It has a brush and cleaning rod in it. 6,000 - 8,000

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1296 - (A) ENGRAVED AND PLATED NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC POCKET PISTOL. Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Model: No. 1 Volcanic Pocket Serial No. 1796 Caliber/Bore: .31 Rocket Ball Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique From 1857 to 1862, Oliver Winchester’s New Haven Arms Co. produced approximately 850 of their No. 1 size Volcanic pocket pistols chambered for .31 Rocket Ball ammunition. This attractive example is fitted with a standard blued octagon barrel with German silver cone front sight and 2-line “NEW HAVEN CONN. / PATENT FED 14. 1854” address. The iconic lever action brass frame features full factory silver plating and loose foliate scroll engraving with dot borders and other flourishes, a $1.50 option at the time of its manufacture. Stocks are smooth 2-piece walnut, each panel impressed on the underside with the gun’s full serial number. Bolt is numbered “19”. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Barrel retains significant portions of original blue within the protected areas of the flutes, the balance turning to gray patina.

Frame exhibits nearly all of its pleasantly mellow silver, the high edges thinning to brass. Grips have some have some scattered nicks and wear at the base but are otherwise very good. Bore is bright with strong, well-defined rifling. Fine mechanics. 12,000 - 18,000

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1297 - (A) RARE ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN NO. 2 NAVY BELT PISTOL. Manufacturer: Volcanic Model: No. 2 Navy Serial No. 2121 Caliber/Bore: .41 Rocket Ball Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1857 to 1862, only an approximated 300 Navy models were produced with 6” “Belt” length barrels. This example is fitted with a ribbed barrel with bead front sight and faint 2-line address. The brass frame is silver plated and attractively engraved, as is scarcely encountered on the navy pistols. The foliate arabesque patterns with a very fine punch dot background cover the sides and top flats, extending around the hammer slot and down the back strap. As is rarely seen, this pistol is equipped with a set of matching smooth ivory grips, each panel marked on the interior with the serial number. Additionally, the inside of both grips is marked in ink “DAVID B. HUFFMAN / REAVILLE N.J. / 1945”, the right grip also with the notation “JEWELER”. The serial number is also found on the right side of the frame, lever, side plates, and internal parts. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel displays a mottled gray patina, cleaned a long time ago. Frame retains the majority of its original silver with flaking and wear, thinning to a mellow patina at the high areas and straps. Grips have a pleasant honey patina with age lines at the escutcheons and butt. Strong, bright bore with some mild oxidation spots. Action cycles appropriately, the follower is currently stuck. Magazine spring appears to be a replacement. Overall a very attractive and scarce specimen.

10,000 - 20,000

1298 - (A) IMPORTANT MARCELLUS HARTLEY INSCRIBED MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. SMITH PERCUSSION CARBINE. Manufacturer: Mass. Arms Co. Model: Smith Carbine Serial No. 9550 Caliber/Bore: .50 Percussion Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured from 1861 to 1865 for agents Poultney and Trimble of Baltimore, Maryland by the Massachusetts Arms Co., the Smith carbine saw significant use in the Civil War. This historic example is inscribed on the top of the receiver in Old English script to “Marcellus Hartley / S. H. & G.”, notable arms and surplus dealer of Schuyler, Hartley, & Graham fame. By 1864, surplus production of Smith carbines and ammunition were made available in the Schuyler, Hartley, & Graham catalog. Marcellus Hartley also organized the purchase of 7,995 of the carbines as government surplus in 1901 for resale. It is very possible this carbine bearing Marcellus Hartley’s inscription was presented to him or was acquired as a souvenir from one of these business ventures. The carbine remains in otherwise standard configuration. The blued half-octagon barrel is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and ladder rear. Characteristic agent and manufacturer stampings present on the case-hardened breech-loading percussion lock receiver. Walnut stocks are of nicer figure than usually encountered, mounted with early style sling swivel barrel band and plain steel butt plate. No martial inspector markings visible. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its fading original rust blue. Case hardened components have faded to a silvery gray patina. Stocks are likewise very fine with mild impressions throughout and a coat of varnish. Bore displays sharp rifling throughout with some light areas of cleaned oxidation. Fine mechanics. A fantastic piece of Civil War surplus history! 15,000 - 20,000

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1299 - (A) RARE ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Model: Volcanic Carbine Serial No. 44 Caliber/Bore: .41 Rocket Ball Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 1000 Volcanic carbines were manufactured between 1857 and 1860 by the New Haven Arms Co. This example is fitted with a type II ribbed barrel with silver plated brass blade front sight and sharp, possibly reapplied, 1-line New Haven address. Brass receiver is silver plated and characteristically engraved with loose foliates and borders. Left side plate is a replacement, and engraved to match. Plain walnut stock fitted with a silver plated crescent butt plate engraved en suite. CONDITION: Good. Barrel displays a brown gray patina with some added finish. Receiver exhibits portions of silvering, cleaned at some point with the brass starting to mellow. Stock is very fine as cleaned, fit is slightly shy.

Lower tang screw stripped. Bore is strong with abrasion in the grooves. Fine mechanics. A scarce and desirable precursor to the iconic Henry and Winchester rifles. 25,000 - 35,000

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1300 - (A) NEW HAVEN ARMS MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Model: 1860 Henry Serial No. 11826 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Late production manufactured in 1866. Rifle features a blued 24” octagon barrel chambered in .44 Henry Flat RF and stamped on the top flat with large style 2-line address. Correct later style tapered squared back German silver blade front sight and replacement dovetail mounted folding ladder rear sight graduated to 1000 yards. Full length magazine tube with large brass follower and forward sling bar. Classic brass frame stamped with Benjamin Tyler Henry’s “H” inspection mark on the lower tang. Late form walnut stock with an obtuse comb angle and a defined Henry bump. Later style brass butt plate with pointed heel. Matching numbers observed on the barrel breech, lower tang, and stock inlet. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel displays a chemically turned brown patina with some cleaned oxidation spots and a sharp address. Receiver has a some nicks and dings, a few of which have been polished out and patinaed to match the overall, attractive mellow golden patina. Hammer has some cleaned oxidation and is a possible replacement. Stocks have been cleaned with some added finish and scattered marks, including a larger ding at the comb line. Strong bore with some black powder abrasion. Fine mechanics. A truly iconic and highly desirable repeating rifle, one of the most advanced of its time, popular among soldiers in the Civil War and on the frontier pushing West. 20,000 - 25,000

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1301 - (A) SCARCE HENRY MARKED 2ND MODEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 15972 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Produced in 1868 at the height of the post-Civil War Westward Migration. Fitted with a blued 24” octagon barrel chambered in .44 RF bearing early and desirable Henry’s and King’s patent roll mark. Dovetail mounted blade front sight and 900 yard graduated Henry rear sight. An additional tang mounted windage adjustable aperture rear sight is mounted to the tang and appears to have been for some time. Standard full length magazine tube with thread in plug. Iconic brass 2nd Model receiver with blued loading gate. The plain walnut forend is mounted with a dimpled brass nose cap with sling swivel. Matching straight grip walnut stock with sling swivel and brass crescent rifle butt plate. Tool trap retains an original 4-piece iron cleaning rod. Matching numbers found on left side of lower tang under the wood, in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the majority of its original blue, drifting to brown patina at the high areas. Magazine tube has largely faded to chocolate patina. Brass exhibits an especially attractive untouched mellow mustard patina with some spotting and mild verdigris along the gaps. Hammer retains faint traces of case color, largely faded to patina. Lever and tang sight likewise have turned largely to a brown patina. Stocks retain significant portions of original varnish with the usual nicks and impressions, in addition to a hairline crack through the bottom butt plate screw hole. Bore displays strong well defined rifling throughout. Crisp mechanics. A very nice example. 10,000 - 20,000

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1302 - (A) HISTORIC ULRICH ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE INSCRIBED TO CHARLES DELONG. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 38576 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1870. Rifle sports a blued 24” octagon barrel with blade front sight and 900 yard graduated rear. Receiver is finished in gold wash and very attractively factory engraved in fine, clear Ulrich style. Although unsigned, the fine work has been attributed to the skilled hand of John Ulrich. The right side features a pair of game scene panels, a running hare and duck on water, surrounded in punch dot shaded foliate and floral scroll with decorative borders. The left features a tightly enclosed pointer and an open panel inscribed “Hon. Chas. E. DeLong”. The left is also embellished with similar borders and scroll, the scrollwork attractively incorporating an eagle head and wolf head. The scrollwork continues onto the forend cap and crescent butt plate. Stocked in highly figured XXX grade walnut, as marked “GXXX” on the tang, with sling swivels also mounted on the nose cap and butt. Stock channel and inside of butt plate are marked with full, matching serial numbers. Tool trap retains an original 4-piece brass tipped iron wiping rod. Research indicates Charles DeLong was born in New York in 1832 and headed West to California in 1850, settling in Yuba County where he engaged in mining, bartending, and store keeping, before opening a law office in Marysville. He was elected to the State Legislature as a representative of Yuma in 1857, and in 1860 was elected as a State Senator. In 1864, DeLong served on the Constitutional Convention of Nevada. The newly elected President Grant appointed DeLong as Minister Resident of the United States at Japan, leaving for the East in 1869 and later elevated to the position of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in 1872. After returning from his diplomatic missions in 1874, DeLong passed away from typhoid fever in 1876. An included 2014 letter of provenance recalls this gun was passed down through the Shields family for five generations, originally acquired by Andrew Middleman Shields, who settled in Marysville, California, around 1849, where he owned the United States Hotel and Marysville Woolen Mill. The family is uncertain how exactly the rifle was acquired from DeLong, but there are many tantalizing possibilities. CONDITION: Overall fine. Barrel retains over 90% strong original factory blue with some thinning along the high edges, freckles and other minor losses. Magazine tube has largely faded to gray patina. Receiver exhibits an attractive mellow mustard patina highlighted with significant portions of original gold, retained especially in the protected areas and engraving. Loading gate displays very strong and bright nitre blue. Hammer retains most of its muted case colors. The lever largely faded to patina. Forend has a few scattered handling marks. The stock appears sanded, fitting somewhat shy to mounts with a repair at the wrist. Strong bore. Smooth mechanics. A truly outstanding Ulrich engraved Winchester with California history to boot. 40,000 - 60,000

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1303 - (A) HISTORIC PRESENTATION WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE INSCRIBED TO S. JENKINS. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 27418 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1869. Blued 24” octagon barrel roll stamped on the top flat with 2-line Winchester address. German silver blade front sight and 900 yard graduated ladder rear sight. Brass 3rd Model receiver. Varnished straight grain walnut forend mounted with a a brass nose cap with iron sling swivel. Matching butt stock is likewise varnished but of nicer figure, numbered “7418” in the channel. Stock affixed with rear sling swivel and matching “7418” numbered brass crescent rifle butt plate. Tool trap retains an original 4-piece brass tipped iron wiping rod. Importantly, the left side plate of this rifle is inscribed “S. Jenkins / from / J. Mc. A. Jr. / JANUARY 1st 1870.” Rifle is attributed to Samuel Washington Jenkins, born in 1848 in Bryson City, North Carolina. After seeing five of his older brothers join up and fight for the Confederacy, Jenkins attempted to enlist at 16 years old but was rejected. He instead went to Maryville, Tennessee, where he joined the Union Army, claiming he was 18 years old. He mustered into the Third Regiment, Company L of the Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry Volunteers on June 17, 1864, and was soon promoted to Corporal. During his service, Jenkins helped deliver supplies to General Sherman on his March Through Georgia, in addition to seeing action at Okolona, Mississippi, and at Ivy Farm against Nathan Forest. Fighting against Forrest’s cavalry again defending the Nashville and Decatur Railroad, they were forced to surrender on September 24, 1864, and were marched to Castle Morgan prison in Alabama, where he was held under brutal conditions until brought to the Union lines at Vicksburg in 1865 for a prisoner exchange. After the surrender at Appomattox, Jenkins and along with an estimated 2200 others, mostly former POWs, boarded the well-overloaded steamship Sultana bound for Ohio to be discharged. On April 27, the ship’s boilers burst, causing the single deadliest maritime disaster in American history. Nearly 1200 perished. Jenkins was thrown from an upper deck and suffered a scrotal rupture but survived as a good swimmer and was picked up by a gunboat. After the War, Jenkins took up life as a physician before passing away in 1933. It is uncertain who presented this rifle or for what occasion. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel and magazine tube retain the vast majority of their factory blue with high edge wear and thinning. Brass displays a pleasant mottled golden patina as cleaned at some point long ago. Hammer retains faint traces of case color, the lever faded to brown patina. Stocks have some usual scattered nicks and an added coat of finish. A repair present on the left side of the wrist. Strong bore with well-defined rifling throughout and some freckles. Fine mechanics. A very nice, historic Winchester that would make a welcome addition to any collection of Winchesters or Civil War arms. 25,000 - 35,000

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1304 - (A) ATTRACTIVE JOHN ULRICH ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 166115 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique Included factory records indicate this carbine was received in the Winchester warehouse July 17, 1888, and shipped out November 8 of the same year. Fitted with a standard carbine length round barrel marked for “.44 RF” with barrel mounted blade front sight and rear ladder sight. The brass frame features very attractive Ulrich style engraving with a total of 4 empty geometric panels framed in foliate scroll with punch dot shading.

The scroll and foliate motifs continue on the top flat and run down alongside the hammer slot. The lower tang is finely stamped “J. ULRICH” for John Ulrich, one of the famed Ulrich brothers who began doing factory engraving for Winchester in the 1870s and continued until his death in 1924. The engraving on this carbine is highly elegant and a nice representation of John’s work, of which little is signed. The carbine is stocked in plain walnut with a silver plated steel carbine butt plate engraved en suite at the heel. Matching “225” assembly numbers present on the inside of the lower tang and stock. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel has turned a pleasant dove gray patina. Receiver exhibits a pleasant mottled mellow golden patina, the engraving attractively darkened. Stocks appear lightly cleaned with scattered impressions. Butt plate retains the vast majority of its plating with some loss. Rifling is strong with some abrasion. Fine mechanics. Hammer appears to be a replacement. An overall very nice and scarce signed example of John Ulrich’s masterful work. 20,000 - 30,000

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1305 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION CARBINE WITH MEXICAN EAGLE, ATTRIBUTED TO THE ULRICH BROTHERS. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 36130 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1870 and attractively engraved. Attributed to the Ulrich brothers by R.L. Wilson, the silver plated brass frame is engraved on the right with an open geometric panel flanked by large, punch dot shaded foliate scrolls and line borders. More interestingly, the left side features a Mexican Coat of Arms, a spread wing eagle, with similar foliate scroll and linework. Several other Model 1866s are known in the 30,000 and 40,000 engraved with Mexican eagles for sale there. This particular example is photographed in both Madis’s “The Winchester Book” on page 89 and Wilson’s “Winchester Engraving” on page 74. Otherwise standard with carbine length round barrel, full length magazine, German silver front sight, rear carbine leaf, and 2-line address. Saddle ring receiver slotted for a dust cover, the cover no longer present. Stocks are plain walnut with a brass crescent trap butt plate, engraved with a foliate scroll at the heel. Butt plate internally numbered with a matching “6130”. PROVENANCE: Ex. Stanley R. Andrus. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel displays a pleasing freckled chocolate patina with a clean and legible address. Receiver retains traces of silver, the balance a mellowing golden patina. Stocks have some scattered impressions and abrasions from age, but no major sign of distress. Bore is strong and bright with some cleaned black powder oxidation. Fine mechanics. A great, well published Ulrich engraved ‘66 carbine. 14,000 - 20,000

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1306 - (A) ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 32070 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1870. Fitted with a blued 27” round barrel with 2-line address. 24” magazine tube retained by 3 barrel bands, the central band with sling swivel. 3rd Model receiver marked on tang with an “M” for musket. Receiver features panels of deep, nearly relief engraved flowing foliate scrolls over punch dot shaded backgrounds. The right side is inscribed in a banner “Paxades M. Sagasta”, possibly for Praxedes Mateo Sagasta. Born in 1825, Sagasta joined the Progressive Party while studying Civil Engineering in Madrid. He served in the Cortes starting in 1854 but was forced into exile in France after opposing Queen Isabella II in 1866. After returning to Spain in 1868 for the Revolution, he served as Prime Minister 7 times prior to his death in 1903, including during the Spanish American War. Plain walnut stocks, the butt mounted with rear sling swivel. Brass trap butt plate stamped on the heel with a “40” rack number and internally numbered “1511”. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blued finish has drifted to a pleasant chocolate patina throughout with some silvering around the muzzle. Receiver displays an equally attractive mellow patina. Stocks appear lightly cleaned with some scattered dings and a small split along the left side of the wrist. A small area of filler present on the forend. Good strong bore with some abrasion. Fine mechanics. 40,000 - 60,000

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1307 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 17424 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 24-1/4” FFL Status: Antique

According to serial number this rifle was made in 1868 as a 2nd model with serial number concealed under wood line on left side of lower tang.

SN 17424. Cal. 44 RF Henry with 24-1/4 oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and 900 yard Henry-style ladder rear sight. Mounted with standard, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Bbl has the Winchester & King’s Patent 2-line address. Wood & bbl appear to be modern replacements and receiver appears to have been dressed and artificially aged to perfection, probably by the late Ron Kudrick of Reno, Nevada. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain a fine, smooth, even dark artificially aged patina; ladder rear sight is reproduction as are stock screws, stocks and swivels. Receiver & buttplate retain a crisp medium faux mustard patina. Wood is sound and retains about all of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine but was made with out half-cock position on hammer, brilliant shiny bore. Cleaning rod has minor pitting, otherwise is fine. This rifle is accompanied by a very detailed George Madis letter authenticating this rifle . 5,000 - 7,500

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1308 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 158880 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique

4th Model carbine manufactured circa 1882. Standard 20” round barrel with full length magazine tube retained by a pair of barrel bands, faint 2-line address, barleycorn front sight, and 2-leaf rear. Iconic brass frame with saddle ring. Replacement walnut forend. Straight grip walnut stock with steel crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Fair. Barrel displays an even brown gray patina. Worn receiver exhibiting a mellow golden patina.

Forend is very good with some scattered marks. Stock likewise has only scattered marks, a possible original replacement. Lower tang screw is replaced. Abraded bore with visible rifling. Good mechanics. 4,000 - 6,000

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1309 - (A) FINE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 157390A Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Per included factory research, this rifle shipped August 18, 1884 with half octagon barrel, case hardened receiver, plain trigger, and shotgun butt.

Rifle remains in the configuration as shipped. Fitted with a blued 24” half octagon barrel chambered in .44-40 with Rocky Mountain front sight and sporting rear. 3rd Model case hardened receiver. 2-piece figured walnut stocks with case hardened nose cap and steel shotgun butt plate.

CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and magazine tube retain the majority of their thinning original factory blue with areas drifting to a toned patina.

Receiver displays very attractive, strong and bright case colors with some mild spotting and wear along the high edges. Hammer and lever sides likewise retain strong, muted case hardening. The underside of the lever, as well as the mounts, have largely faded to a mottled patina. Stocks are especially fine with a few mild marks and dark spots of finish loss near the butt plate. Bore is bright and shiny with a sharp rifling and a few cleaned oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. An outstanding special order Winchester. 25,000 - 35,000

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1310 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 THIRD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN MUSKET CONFIGURATION. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 571141B Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Made by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1903, and one of 36,000 made in this configuration. Standard 30” full round musket barrel with 3 barrel bands, integral blade front sight, graduated flip military sight, and Winchester address over King’s Patent with .44 W.C.F. caliber marking.

Standard Third Model Winchester bright blue finish receiver with case-hardened lever and hammer, plain trigger, and 44 W.C.F. marked brass elevator with standard full musket magazine. Standard plain walnut stocks with full-length plain walnut musket style forearm and case-hardened trap buttplate missing original steel cleaning rod. Cody Reseach confirms the configuration and manufacture date. CONDITION: 95% original barrel blue with edges turning silver and muzzle showing some case wear. 85%+ magazine tube blue, starting to fade to a silvery patina. 95%+ original action blue with small marks at the carry point. Nice screws; most appear to have never been turned. The brass elevator has faded to a golden patina. Case-hardened parts have fading visible colors with balance fading to a smoky gray. Wood has 90% original finish, with the forearm showing small insignificant dings and scratches. Buttstock has some dings in the wrist area, with two noticeable scrapes on each side of buttstock.

Bright and shiny bore with sharp rifling and great mechanics. A great 1873 Musket and possibly one of the best. 8,500 - 12,500

1311 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial No. 39723 Caliber/Bore: .45-75 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Per an included 2010 dated factory letter this rifle originally shipped April 8, 1884 with a 26” round barrel and was returned to the factory by ECMA Co. in July 1894 to be rechambered in .45-75. Rifle currently sports a blued 28” round barrel chambered in .45-75 with ivory bead half moon front sight and “1876” marked ladder rear sight graduated to 1000 yards. Blued receiver with sliding dust cover. 2-piece plain walnut stocks with blued nose cap and tool trap butt plate. CONDITION: Fine. Rifle retains the majority of its factory blue with areas of thinning, toning, scratching, and some cleaned oxidation spots. Magazine tube and mounts have largely faded to brown patina. Traces of case colors evident on the lever and hammer. Elevator displays an attractive mottled mellow golden patina. Stocks are very good with scattered dings and nicks. Bore is strong and bright with some cleaned mild oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. 5,000 - 7,000

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1312 - (C) ALWAYS DESIRABLE .50-100-450 EXPRESS WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 119799 Caliber/Bore: .50-100-450 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Per an included factory letter the serial number was applied to this rifle on September 6, 1899 and it shipped out September 25 of the same year. As is also documented by the included factory letter, this rifle is in highly desirable .50-100-450 chambering. John Madl notes that only 232 ‘86s were chambered in this big bore round, more potent than the earlier .50-100-300 Express. Rifle features a blued 26” barrel stamped “50-100-450” with Lyman bead top blade front sight and desirable platinum lined 3-leaf express rear sight. Receiver is very attractively case hardened, as was done as a very professional aged restoration. Stocks are plain straight grain walnut with case hardened nose cap and crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel retains significant portions of factory blue, especially in protected areas, the balance drifting to a chocolate patina. Frame retains very generous reapplied case colors with some areas of muting and mild cleaned oxidation. Nose cap and butt plate have colors that do not appear retouched, mostly faded to patina. Stocks retain the majority of their original varnish with some expected wear and impressions and other marring. Bore is strong and bright with some evidence of cleaned mild oxidation. Fine mechanics. A very attractive and desirable Winchester 1886, a true bucket list big bore gun for any Winchester collector. 10,000 - 20,000

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1313 - (C) RARE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 EXTRA LIGHT RIFLE WITH FACTORY CHEEK PIECE AND CARVED STOCKS. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 125420 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic An included factory letter indicates this extremely scarce special order Winchester 1886 shipped March 14, 1902, in .45-70 smokeless with 22” round barrel, extra light, plain trigger, half magazine, and oil finished D style carved fancy pistol grip stocks with cheekpiece and rubber shotgun butt. A Repair and Return is also listed on March 31 of 1902. Rifle remains in this very scarce configuration as shipped. The blued 22” nickel steel barrel is fitted with Lyman hunting front sight and sporting rear. Button magazine. Receiver is finished in polished blue with case hardened lever and hammer. Figured walnut forend is checkered and carved in style D with attractive acorn and oakleaf motifs. The round knob pistol grip rear stock is likewise checkered with the oak leaf and acorn carved motifs. Very scarce on Winchester repeaters, the right side of stock features a cheekpiece. Stock channel marked with “40” assembly number, the matching “40 XX R” assembly number and wood grade stamped on the lower tang. Complete with sling eyes. Butt plate is checkered hard rubber with the central WRACO logo. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel retains approximately 90% original lustrous blue with an area of wear on the left side of muzzle. Receiver retains approximately 60% original blue, the belly largely fading to patina with scattered flaking and wear throughout. Case colors are strong and bright with fading on the underside of lever. Stocks have a few scattered impressions and solvent lines, the carving and checkering remains sharp. Especially fine mirror bright bore. Crisp mechanics. A truly outstanding documented special order deluxe Winchester with very scarce features. 30,000 - 40,000

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1314 - (A) FINE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .45-90.

Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 88112 Caliber/Bore: .45-90 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Per included factory research, this serial number was originally applied April 11, 1894, the rifle shipped out April 17 of that year with an octagon barrel, .45-90 chambering, plain trigger, and checkered pistol grip stocks. This attractive rifle remains in this configuration as shipped. The blued 26” barrel fitted with a dovetail German silver blade front sight and semi buckhorn rear. An additional folding aperture sight is mounted to the tang. Attractive case hardened frame. Forend is gloss finished checkered walnut. Matching checkered, attractively figured pistol grip stock with ebony grip inlay and case hardened crescent rifle butt plate. Stock channel is numbered “315”, the matching “315 XX” assembly number and wood grade present on the lower tang. CONDITION: Very fine, near excellent for its age. Barrel and magazine tube retain the vast majority of their factory blue, some silvering along the high edges and thinning present, along with scattered marks. Generous vibrant and highly attractive original case colors with some muting on the belly and bridge, as well as some minor silvery patina spots. Bolt and loading gate likewise retain the vast majority of their original finish. Stocks retain approximately 90% original varnish with some scattered marks and impressions. Checkering remains sharp. Very fine bright bore with sharp, well defined rifling throughout. Crisp mechanics. A wonderfully attractive deluxe Winchester in desirable .45-90 chambering. A fine addition to any collection. 25,000 - 35,000

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1315 - (A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 73209 Caliber/Bore: .40-82 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Per included factory research the serial number was applied to this rifle November 29, 1892 and it shipped out December 14 of the same year.

The blued 26” octagon barrel is chambered in .40-82 and sports a Lyman bead top blade front sight and sporting rear. Receiver is case hardened with an added folding tang mounted aperture sight. Forend is gloss finished checkered walnut. Matching figured walnut butt stock with ebony inlaid checkered pistol grip and case hardened rifle butt plate. Stock channel numbered “597”, the matching “597 XX” assembly number and wood grade present on the lower tang. Stocks are not listed in the factory record for this rifle, although they appear original to the gun. CONDITION: Fine.

Barrel retains significant portions of fading original blue drifting to brown patina. Receiver displays significant case color patterning with an overall silvery patina. Stocks checkering and finish appears refreshed, only minor handling marks and a repair at the upper tang remaining. Bore is bright with well-defined rifling throughout. Crisp mechanics. 10,000 - 15,000

1316 - (A) WINCHESTER SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 33816 Caliber/Bore: .40-82 WCF Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1889. Blued non-standard 30” octagon Winchester Steel barrel with blade front sight and plugged rear dovetail marked in front of rear dovetail “BROWNING BROTHERS OGDEN UTAH”. Case-hardened receiver with blued full magazine and special-order single set trigger. Plain walnut stock with Winchester crescent steel buttplate. Matching walnut forearm. Cody research mentions set trigger, caliber and octagon barrel but does mention 30” barrel length. It should be noted that this gun could have been modified by Browning Brothers, who at the time were agents for Winchester and very capable of repair work. CONDITION: 95% original blue with light edge and operation wear with brown patina starting to show. 40% fading case colors with remaining silvery brown areas. 80% original varnish with some scratches and handling marks. Good bore with sharp lands and grooves and crisp mechanics. 7,500 - 12,500

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1317 - (A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 75809 Caliber/Bore: .38-56 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Per an included 2014 dated factory letter, the serial number was applied to this rifle January 28, 1893. It shipped on February 17 with octagonal barrel, .38-56 chambering, Winchester Express sights, half length magazine, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stocks, and shotgun butt. Remains in the configuration as shipped. The blued 26” octagon barrel sports a silver bead blade front sight and platinum lined 3-leaf express rear sight.

Half length button magazine and case hardened sold frame. Checkered figured walnut forend and pistol grip stock with ebony grip inlay and steel shotgun butt plate. Stock channel numbered “524”. Matching “524 XX S” assembly number, wood grade, and shotgun butt notation also marked on the lower tang. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains significant portions of factory applied blue, fading to a brown patina with some freckling. Left side of receiver displays bright case colors with some oxidation spotting, the left has largely faded to patina with some patterning. Belly has developed a brown, oxidized patina. Lever and hammer retain traces of case color, largely faded to patina with areas of older oxidation. Stocks have scattered nicks and impressions, a dark oil line also present running from the tang onto the comb. Strong, bright bore with only light imperfections.

Crisp mechanics. 5,000 - 8,000

1318 - (A) BIG BORE .50 EXPRESS WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 82210 Caliber/Bore: .50 Express Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique

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Per included factory research the serial number was applied to this rifle June 26, 1893, and it shipped from Winchester on December 14 of the same year in highly desirable .50-110 chambering. The 26” round barrel is marked at the breech “50 EX” and is mounted with a blade front sight and desirable platinum line 3-leaf express rear sight. Stocked in plain walnut with crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Good. Rifle displays an overall brown patina with some added finish and evidence of cleaned oxidation throughout, especially evident on the barrel. Stocks are fine with the usual nicks and impressions, a split at the toe, and some minor staining on the forend. Frosted bore with defined rifling throughout. Fine mechanics.

Bolt appears to be a replacement. Winchester 1886s chambered in .50 Express are scarce in any condition and a must have for any Winchester collection. 5,000 - 8,000

1319 - (C) RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN CONTRACT WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Serial No. 161366 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x54R Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic 1 of only approximately 290,000 Model 1895 Muskets manufactured by Winchester under contract for the Imperial Russian military between 1915-1916, which desperately needed small arms. This example, manufactured in 1915, is stamped with a Winchester proof above “7.62/ M.M.” over the chamber, with Winchester’s manufacturer information on the left side. The rear receiver tang bears the usual Winchester Model and patent markings. The right side of the receiver bears a boxed “X (Cyrillic “I”) 3” proof. The rifle is in musket configuration, with the addition of a receivermounted stripper clip guide and bayonet lug on the front barrel band. Metal components are blued, while the furniture is composed of solid wood.

The rifle is fitted with a Finnish pattern brown leather sling. CONDITION: The receiver and lever retain traces of their original blue finish, with the balance exhibiting a gray patina. Barrel and barrel bands exhibit wear and thinning through to gray and brown patinas. Bore is dark but retains strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered dings, nicks, and marks overall, with the left side of the forend bearing a loss just forward of the receiver. Sling exhibits age-related cracking and areas of mild crazing. A very desirable Winchester Model 1895 Musket, chambered in 7.62x54R. 6,000 - 8,000

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1320 - (A) VERY INTERESTING FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 MUSKET BREVETTE. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: 1873 Musket Serial No. 26 Caliber/Bore: .44-40?

Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Likely of continental European origin, most likely Swiss, this remarkable rifle replicates with near exactness an early First Model Winchester 1873 musket. Fitted with an unmarked rust blued 30” round barrel, bayonet lug front sight, adjustable 800 yard graduated rear sight somewhat similar to those found on Vetterli rifles. 26” magazine tube with early style thread in plug, later style nose cap band, and a pair of standard barrel bands.

Early first model style receiver with unmarked tang and highly desirable raised thumbprint mortised dust cover. Early style bushed bolt. Unpinned trigger without safety stop. Lever is of the early oval style and appears to have been case hardened. Hammer is strawed much in the Swiss style.

Standard style 24 - 1/2” walnut forend and straight grip walnut buttstock with tool trap carbine style butt plate. Major components are marked with a boxed “ME” touchmark as well as the serial number “26”. The Swiss initially trialed the Winchester 1866 and later the modified iron Model 1867, the direct precursor to the Winchester 1873. Although Switzerland never adopted the Winchester as a standard martial arm, these early trials were important in introducing the arms to Europe where they became increasingly popular. Although the exact origin of this well made specimen is uncertain, it appears to be a prototype, very likely created by reverse engineering a genuine Winchester. The consignor attributes its to the Vatican Papal Guard. CONDITION: Excellent for its age. Rifle retains the vast majority of its rust blue finish with only scattered handling marks, scratches, and some evidence of cleaned oxidation on the side plates. Hammer retains significant portions of faded straw. Lever and butt plate have faded to patina. Stocks are fine with the usual scattered dings and nicks. Bore is bright with strong 5 groove rifling and some mild cleaned oxidation.

Crisp mechanics. An extremely interesting and attractive European Winchester. 5,000 - 8,000

1321 - (C) MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1893 TD Serial No. 155310 Caliber/Bore: .30-30 Winchester Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic 1897 Vintage Marlin 1893 lever action rifle, serial number 155310. Special ordered takedown frame. 26” octagon barrel with full-length magazine tube. Chambered in .30-30 WCF caliber. Blue with case hardened frame, lever, hammer, and buttplate. Sheard tall blade front sight with ivory insert. Standard buckhorn rear barrel sight. Tang mounted mid-range sight. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. CONDITION: Excellent with approximately 80-85% bright original case color. Approximately 95% bright original blue remaining on barrel and magazine tube.

Wood is excellent showing little wear. Bore is bright. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a high condition and attractive Model 1893 Marlin.

6,000 - 9,000

1322 - (C) DESIRABLE RUSSIAN CONTRACT WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Serial No. 150563 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x54mmR Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic In dire need of small arms and ammunition during World War I, Russia contracted with several foreign makers, including Winchester, for armaments.

Prior to the Bolshevik revolution, Russia purchased some 290,000 Model 1895 muskets chambered in 7.62x54mmR with stripper clip guides. This example was manufactured circa 1916 and remains in standard configuration for these contract rifles. Fitted with a 28” blued barrel, steel blade front sight, and ladder rear graduated to 3200 meters. Receiver stamped on bridge with Winchester proof and “7.62 / M. M.” caliber designation.

Full length walnut finger groove forend with handguard, retained by a pair of blued barrel bands, the forward band milled with bayonet lug.

Matching walnut buttstock with tool trap buttplate and boxed “XN3” proof stamped on right side. CONDITION: Fair. Barrel retains significant portions of fading blue. Receiver and other steel components have turned a silvery patina with evidence of cleaned oxidation. Stocks show wear with scattered impressions and a small sliver of loss along the top tang. Bore is dark but displays well defined rifling. Good mechanics.

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1323 - (C) FINE AND RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH OCTAGONAL BARREL. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 92 Serial No. 979130 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1927, this very unusual 92 is built with both carbine and rifle features. Several carbines in this configuration are known with serial numbers around this example. It is believed they were made for silver screen use, possibly part of a 100 gun order placed in 1927 for a Tim McCoy film. Most notably, it features a 20” octagonal barrel chambered in .44-40. Like other known examples, it bears both standard “WP” and oval “P” proofs. German silver blade front sight and semi-buckhorn rear. Full length magazine tube retained by a magazine tube band, as seen on rifles and small caliber carbines. A standard carbine barrel band present at the forend. Blued saddle ring receiver. Stocks are plain walnut with carbine butt plate. CONDITION: Near excellent. Rifle retains nearly all of its factory blue with some very light high edge silvering, mild flaking on the receiver, and a saddle ring ghost. Stocks are excellent, only a few handling marks present. Very fine, bright and shiny bore. Crisp mechanics. An especially fine and highly unusual 92, perfect for any Winchester collection. 4,000 - 6,000

1324 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH EXTRA LENGTH BARREL. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 157185A Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Received in the Winchester warehouse August 22, 1884 and shipped out nearly a year later on September 12, 1885 as a special order rifle with 30” octagon barrel and set trigger. Rifle remains as shipped, featuring a blued 30” octagon barrel chambered in .44-40 with 2-line address, combination front sight, and buckhorn rear. 3rd model receiver with single set trigger. Stocks are American walnut with blued steel nose cap and tool trap rifle butt plate. Complete with 2022 dated Cody research letter confirming factory configuration, sights unlisted. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel and magazine tube retain significant portions of factory blue in the protected areas, the balance fading to brown/gray patina. Receiver retains the majority of its factory blue, drifting to chocolate patina. Stocks appear lightly cleaned with usual nicks and impressions. Especially strong bore with some mild cleaned oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. Set trigger in working order. A nice special order ‘73. 4,000 - 6,000

1325 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN DELUXE CONFIGURATION. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 145758A Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Per included factory research this rifle was originally received in the Winchester warehouse May 12, 1884, to ship with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, and half length magazine. Rifle sports a 24” blued octagon barrel chambered in .44-40 with 2-line address, German silver blade front sight, sporting rear, and half length button magazine. 3rd Model case hardened receiver. Upgraded checkered figured walnut forend and straight grip stock with sling swivels and tool trap crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Good as restored and upgraded. Barrel retains the majority of its reapplied blued finish with thinning and high edge silvering. Receiver displays muted case colors as applied when restored. Stocks have only minor handling marks. Bore is strong and bright with some oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. 4,000 - 6,000

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1326 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 365059B Caliber/Bore: .38-40 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique 3rd Model rifle received in the Winchester warehouse December 24, 1890 and shipped out August 20, 1891. Fitted with a blued barrel with 2-line address, German silver blade front sight, and sporting rear. Standard 2-piece walnut stocks mounted with blued steel nose cap and tool trap crescent rifle butt plate. Accompanied by a photocopy of a 2009 dated factory letter confirming configuration. CONDITION: Very fine. The vast majority of the original factory applied blue is retained with some thinning and wear along the high edges. Significant portions of case color patterning retained on hammer, the lever largely faded to patina. Stocks are fine with scattered impressions throughout. Very good bore with strong, well defined rifling throughout. Crisp mechanics. A nice example. 4,000 - 5,000

1327 - (C) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 EXTRA LIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .45-70.

Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 130466 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Per included factory research, this rifle was received in the Winchester warehouse June 2, 1904 and shipped August 15 of that year as an extra light takedown rifle with 22” round barrel chambered in .45-70 smokeless, half length magazine, checkered pistol grip stocks, and rubber shotgun butt. Rifle remains in the configuration as shipped but appears expertly restored, possibly refinished by the factory although no R&R is listed. Rifle sports a blued nickel steel barrel with Lyman gold bead front sight and sporting rear. Half length magazine and blued takedown frame. Checkered walnut forend. Matching fiddle back figured checkered pistol grip buttstock with hard rubber WRACO grip cap and reproduction red Winchester butt pad. Stock channel numbered “327”, the matching “327 XX” assembly number and wood grade present on the lower tang. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Nearly all of the expertly reapplied blue is retained throughout with a few mild handling marks. Stock likewise appears refreshed with only light impressions. Fine, bright bore with sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. 4,000 - 8,000

1328 - (A) IMPRESSIVE ST. ETIENNE 7-SHOT ROLLING BLOCK VOLLEY GUN. Manufacturer: St. Etienne Model: Volley Gun Serial No. 320 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Flobert Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This massive and unusual breech loading volley gun features a blued 7-shot barrel cluster stamped on the left “MANUFACTURE FRANCAIS D’ARMES ST. ETIENNE” along with Belgian proofs. Barrels have a raised matted rib affixed with a dovetail blade front sight and 2-leaf express rear sight.

The modified underlever rolling block action has been cleaned in the European fashion and is attractively engraved with borders and a few floral details. Heavy checkered walnut forend and pistol grip stock with engraved steel grip cap, sling eyes, and a steel butt plate. CONDITION: Good.

Barrels retain nearly all of their reapplied blued finish with scattered marks and some mild oxidation. Receiver displays even silvery patina with a few oxidation spots. Stocks have some scattered nicks and impressions. Forend has a sliver of loss near the breech on the left side. Strong, frosted bores. Action requires attention and appears not to open all of the way. 10,000 - 15,000

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1329 - (A) RARE AND HISTORIC COLETTE GRAVITY REPEATING HOLSTER PISTOL. Manufacturer: Jongen Model: Colette Gravity Pistol Serial No. 744 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colette Barrel Length: 9 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Walter Hunt first patented the Rocket Ball cartridge in 1848, filling the hollow base of a Minnie ball with propellant and a cap, which would go on to be utilized in Jennings and Volcanic repeating arms. Around the same time, this same style of self contained ammunition was also developed independently by several European inventors, allowing Victor Colette to develop an interesting, rather high capacity, repeating pistol around 1852. His pistol relied on gravity rather than spring tension to push the cartridges into the chamber from an above-barrel magazine. This holster sized example features an octagon barrel marked on the underside with Colette’s “VC” initials. Frame is engraved in traditional Belgian fashion with some checkered panels, florals, and open foliate scrolls, very possibly by retailer Jongen Freres, as is engraved on the underside of the frame. Pistol sports fluted walnut grips with a faceted steel grip cap. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel blue has largely faded to a brown/gray patina. Frame exhibits a cleaned silvery patina with some freckling. Grips have been sanded and reoiled, some impressions still present. Bore retains strong, fine rifling with some oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. A very interesting early cartridge arm that represents an important step in the development of modern repeating arms. 6,000 - 8,000 1330 - (A) RARE ENGRAVED LEFAUCHEUX BREVETTE MODEL 1858 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH BAYONET. Manufacturer: Belgian Model: 1858 Serial No. 119954 Caliber/Bore: 12mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 6 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in Belgium circa 1870 and marked “E. LEFAUCHEUX / IN ON BREVETTE”. Round barrel with tall front sight and turned down muzzle to accept a baronet. Frame engraved throughout with vine motifs.

Checkered walnut grips carved with folate panels near the top. Complete with a well-fitting fullered spontoon blade bayonet sporting checkered walnut grip scales, carved in the similar manner as the revolver grips.

CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal components display a mottled gray patina. Engraving and markings remain sharp and legible. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering and carving, the bayonet grips somewhat crisper. Strong, bright bore with some mild oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. 7,500 - 10,000 1331 - (A) ATTRACTIVE CASED AND ENGRAVED L. PERRIN MODEL 1859 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: L. Perrin Model: 1859 Serial No. 147 Caliber/Bore: 12mm CF Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured by renowned Parisian gunsmith Louis Perrin around the time of the Civil War, as is marked “L. PERRIN” on both the frame and cylinder. This specimen is finished in nickel and wonderfully engraved with deep semi-relief flowing foliates over shaded backgrounds. Barrel engraved with elaborate bands at muzzle and breech, the frame and cylinder featuring nearly full coverage. Double action only with spurless hammer and figural trigger guard.

1-piece checkered walnut grips. Engraved grip cap with lanyard loop. Housed in an attractive blue velvet lined, French fit, dovetailed oak case with brass handle. “L. PERRIN / BREVETTE / 51 RUE LAFFITE / PARIS” marked in gold on the lid liner. Complete with key and cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very fine. Revolver retains the vast majority of its plating with some flaking. Grips have some light wear and scattered marks. Well defined bore with some black powder abrasion. Fine mechanics. Case has some light marks from storage but displays very well. A wonderful example of a scarce and well finished Perrin revolver.

7,000 - 10,000

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1332 - (A) BEAUTIFUL CASED LE PETIT PROTECTOR RING REVOVLER. Manufacturer: French Model: Le Petite Protector Caliber/Bore: 2mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Wonderfully made in French 19th-century style. The rich, lustrously nitre blued 6-shot cylinder is chambered for 2mm Pinfire ammunition and must be removed to reload. Hammer, spring, and trigger are also finished in beautiful nitre blue. The German silver band is engraved “LE PETIT PROTECTOR” on the underside along with wreath pattern.

This example is accompanied by a French fit leatherette case with lid escutcheon engraved “LE PETIT / PROTECTOR” around a star motif.

Case includes screwdriver and 3 rounds of ammunition. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Ring retains the majority of its brilliant blue with light wear and some freckling. Band has some mild patina spots as well but is otherwise fine. Case has some mild edgewear from storage and display, displaying very well. A wonderful, beautifully made curiosa.

6,000 - 7,500 1333 - (A) FRANKENAU’S PATENT CONCEALED DOUBLE ACTION PINFIRE PURSE REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Frankenau Model: Purse Revolver Caliber/Bore: 5mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Patented in 1877, this revolver hides in plain sight concealed as a functional wallet. The “FRANKENAU’S PATENT” marked body is constructed of nickel plated brass with leather covers. One side opens to an accordion coin purse. The other side holds a money clip, as well as petite nickel finished double action pinfire revolver proofed crown over “Z”. Revolver can be fired with the purse closed via a folding trigger, which descends when the user opens the muzzle cover. CONDITION: Fine. Body retains the vast majority of its plating, the underside largely worn to brass. Revolver likewise retains most of its nickel with some older oxidation spots. Leather covers are intact but show wear with some separation along the edges. Action does not cycle correctly, although the folding trigger mechanism functions as it should. A very rare and interesting concealed 19th-century pistol. 7,000 - 10,000

1334 - (A) LE CENTENAIRE KNUCKLE GUN WITH RARE ORIGINAL PICTURE BOX. Manufacturer: Le Centenaire Model: France Caliber/Bore: 5mm Flobert Barrel Length: 2 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique Single shot palm pistol with knuckles introduced in 1889 during the centennial of the French Revolution, and quickly becoming popular with the fearsome Apache gangs in Paris. This nickel finished example is marked “LE CENTENAIR / COUP de POING - PISTOLET. BTE SGO / FRANCE 1789-1889 / AMERIQUE 1789-1889 / DEPOT de PARIS. 5. BD. de Strasbourg”. Accompanied by a wonderful fitted box with partitions for cartridges and cleaning brush. The lid label features large images of the pistol and the original price of “12 Francs”, the interior label printed with pictorial instructions. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining the majority of the original nickel finish with areas of flaking.

Mechanically fine with a fair bore. The box has some edge separation and some flaking along the edges, the labels remaining largely legible.

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1335 - (A) DUMOUTHIER DOUBLE-BARRELED PERCUSSION KNIFE PISTOL WITH SCABBARD. Manufacturer: Dumouthier Model: Knife Pistol Caliber/Bore: .43 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” These unusual weapons were designed by Joseph-Celestin Dumouthier in Paris, France during the mid-19th century. Dumonthier worked from 1840 until about 1900. The double-edged 9 - 1/2” blade has a deep center fuller on each side and barrels of 3 - 3/4” on each side. The upper section of the quillions serve as percussion hammers. When the right hammer is pulled back, the folding trigger extends. Pulling the trigger first drops the right hammer, then it can be pulled a second time to drop the left hammer. The horn grips are spiral carved. Complete with its original fitted black leather scabbard with steel mounts. CONDITION: Blade and barrels are bright with some scattered light grey spotting. Actions are tight and function properly. Grips show some minor hairline cracks. Scabbard mounts have been cleaned and show some light pitting. Leather very good with some minor scuffing and crazing towards tip. A very scarce variant. 4,000 - 6,000 1336 - (A) ATTRACTIVE CASED AND ENGRAVED WILLIAM HILL PATENT DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: William Hill Model: DA Revolver Serial No. 559 Caliber/Bore: .422 Webley Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured between 1866 and 1884 by William Hill, as engraved on the top strap in a flowing banner “W.J. HILL’S PATENT. 9 ST MARY’S ROW”, surrounded by foliates on a matted background. Barrel is bright high polish blued with a fluted engraved band around the muzzle and panels of scroll. Mounted with a tall bead front sight and ejector lever. Frame is profusely embellished with foliate tendrils over a matted background, the left engraved “LONDON No 559”. Double action. Finely checkered 2-piece walnut grips. Housed in a relined partitioned quarter sawn oak display case with reproduction William Hill label, 41 spent rounds, cleaning rod, turnscrew, and oiler. CONDITION: Excellent for its age. Revolver retains the vast majority of its brilliant English blue with some areas of toning, especially on and around the cylinder, trigger guard, and back strap. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering.

Good, strong bore. Fine mechanics. Case has only minor marks and displays very well. A highly attractive set. 4,000 - 6,000 1337 - (A) ALWAYS DESIRABLE CASED DOLNE APACHE KNUCKLEDUSTER REVOLVER WITH BAYONET. Manufacturer: Dolne Model: Apache Serial No. 248 Caliber/Bore: 5mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 1 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Popular among France’s namesake Apache gangs, these fearsome and easily concealable late 19th-century arms combine a 6-shot pepperbox revolver, folding blade, and brass knuckles. This frame and folding knuckles of this example are constructed of German silver with faint Dolne patent, as well as “J.D.BT / D / 248” markings. Double action only with a pinfire cylinder and spurless hammer, operated by a folding trigger. Unusual stiletto dagger point folding bayonet. This example is housed in a very attractive French fit inlaid dark hardwood case. CONDITION: Very good overall as cleaned in the European fashion. Iron components have some spots of cleaned, older oxidation.

Good bores. Fine mechanics. Case has light impressions throughout and a split on the lid but displays exceedingly well. A very attractive and desirable pistol.

4,000 - 6,000

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1338 - (A) DESIRABLE CASED LE PETIT PROTECTOR RING REVOVLER. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Le Petite Protector Caliber/Bore: 2mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Beautifully made in French 19th-century style. The deep, lustrously nitre blued 6-shot cylinder is chambered for 2mm Pinfire ammunition and must be removed to reload. Hammer, spring, and trigger are also finished in beautiful nitre blue. The German silver band is engraved “LE PETIT PROTECTOR” on the underside along with a wreath pattern. This example is accompanied by a French fit hardwood display case with lid escutcheon engraved “LE PETIT / PROTECTOR” around a star motif. Case includes screwdriver combination tool and 3 rounds of spent ammunition.

CONDITION: Very fine overall. Ring retains the majority of its brilliant blue with light wear and spotting. Band has some patina oxidation spots as well but is otherwise good. Case shows some expected marks from handling. A lovely piece. 4,000 - 6,000 1339 - (C) IMPRESSIVE MANUFRANCE LE REDOUTABLE 20-SHOT DOUBLE BARREL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Manufrance Model: Le Redoutable Serial No. 7600 Caliber/Bore: 6.35mm Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1910 to 1915 by the Manufacture d’Armes & Cycles de St. Etienne. Revolver features over under stacked barrels which fire alternately from an impressive fluted 20-shot cylinder. Double action with an engine turned hammer. Revolver sports a finger spur trigger guard, 2-piece grips, and a lanyard loop butt. CONDITION: Good. Revolver retains the vast majority of its blued finish with areas of thinning and freckling throughout. Hammer retains significant traces of engine turning and some nitre blue. Grips are very good with an added coat of finish. Bores are bright and display strong, well defined rifling.

Fine mechanics. A very interesting early 20th century curiosity.

6,000 - 8,000 1340 - (C) DESIRABLE DIMINUTIVE CASED FRANZ PFANNL 2MM KOLIBRI SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Franz Pfannel Model: Kolibri Serial No. 56355 Caliber/Bore: 2mm Kolibri Barrel Length: 1 - 5/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This impressively small semi automatic pocket pistol was designed by Austrian watchmaker Franz Pfannl in 1910 and was produced until 1914. This example was proofed in 1913. Finished in full polished blue and chambered 2mm Kolibri with v-notch rear sight, open trigger, and 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips bearing “FP” monograms, and on the right panel, the “KOLIBRI” designation. This example is accompanied by an original jewelry box style French fit case covered in gilt decorated green satin, the lid liner marked “Kolibri”. Complete with a diminutive cleaning brush and empty tin cartridge box. CONDITION: Good. Significant portions of original blue are retained, especially on the right side, the balance faded to a dove gray patina. Grips are excellent. Fine mechanics. Case showing some mild wear from storage and display, presenting very well overall. An extremely rare and desirable early 20th century curiosa. 6,500 - 7,500

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1341 - (A) CASED AND ENGRAVED COLT NEW LINE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line .22 Serial No. 25732 Caliber/Bore: .22 RF Barrel Length: 2 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Circa 1876. Blued 3 - 1/4” octagon barrel with etched panel reading “COLT NEW 22”, embellished with zig-zag and punch dot engraving, which continues onto the blued cylinder. Nickel finished spur trigger frame likewise engraved with punch dot shaded foliate scrolls and other embellishments. Engraving appears to be of Helfrict’s shop, a nearly identical example pictured on page 271 of “Colt Engraving” by Wilson.

Revolver sports an attractive pair of bird’s head mother-of-pearl grips.

Gun is accompanied by a period French fit leatherette case with 8 rounds of ammunition. Red satin case lid liner retailer marked in gold “COGSWELL & HARRISON / Gunmakers / 226 Strand & (?) New Bond Street”. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and cylinder retain the majority of their factory blue with a strong etched panel. Nearly all of the factory nickel is retained with only light flaking. Screws display strong traces of fire blue. Grips are excellent. Very good, strong and bright bore. Crisp mechanics. Case is very good with some leather scuffing. A lovely set. 4,500 - 5,500

SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 1342 - (C) FACTORY GOUGH ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1918).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 196672 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Per the included factory letter, this pistol shipped green on November 2nd, 1918, to W.H. Gough for factory engraving, and was subsequently returned and shipped to Murta Appleton Company on January 10th, 1919. Stocks were unlisted, which typically indicates the factory standard of hard rubber, and three total guns were in the shipment.

Engraved in Gough’s trademark ropey florals on a striated background.

Unusual engraved star on the back of the frame above the grip safety.

Typical blued and case color configuration, fit with mother of pearl grips with deep-set Colt medallions, forward facing. In a Colt fliptop maroon box for a Colt Vest Pocket, numbered to a different gun. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Slide and frame have blue only in protected areas, such as under the rail and in sighting notch, with some scattered mossing and other flashes of blue throughout. Engraving is well defined, somewhat softened by the mossing and age. Grips have some handling marks and micropockets on right side. Case colors muted but present. Mechanically fine, bore has soft visible rifling and heavy frosting throughout. Box has multiple tape repairs, sections of aprons missing, and significant rubbing. 6,000 - 8,000

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1343 - (M) COLT CUSTOM SHOP SINGLE ACTION ARMY ENGRAVED WITH WESTERN SCENES AND SCROLL BY COLT MASTER ENGRAVERS BRYSON J. GWINNELL AND HOWARD DOVE Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. SA68333 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in 1985 by the Colt Custom Shop with special features including factory bullseye ejector rod head, blackpowder frame, and factory birds head grip. Masterfully engraved by a collaboration of 2 Colt Master Engravers, Howard Dove (who was also a Master Engraver for Winchester) and Bryson J. Gwinnell. Dove engraved the gun in approximately full coverage with floral and acanthus scroll on a punchdot background with accenting floral sunbursts and geometrics as well as arrows on each side of top strap. Gwinnell engraved one side of frame with 2 Braves waiting to attack as a stagecoach rolls by, and a cowboy shootout on the other. Signed “HM Dove - Scroll” on right side of toe and “GUNFIGHT AND INDIAN SCENE’S [sic] / ENGRAVED

BY BRYSON J. GWINNELL” on left. Mounted with a 1 piece pair of walnut grips inset with a brass five pointed Sherriff star on left grip panel. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the nickel plating remaining. Engraving is sharp. Nitre blued small parts are excellent and retain virtually all of their nitre bluing. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.

8,000 - 12,000

1344 - (M) 3RD GENERATION COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Sheriff Serial No. SA63607 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in 1983. Finish is a Royal Blue applied finish with engraving in a Colt Class A style. Fit with 2 piece Colt ivory grips with Rampant Colt medallions on either side. Grips are serial numbered on the inside to match the gun in ink. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the applied blue finish remaining. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.

8,000 - 12,000

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1345 - (C) BARRY LEE HANDS MASTER ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT 1911A1 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 83989B70 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Barry Lee Hands is an acknowledged FEGA Master Engraver, and has done work for many notable companies including Colt, Winchester, and John Rigby & Co, and has written for numerous publications on the subject and history of engraving. This is a Colt Series 70 that has been masterfully inlaid with gold in Barry’s distinct thin line floral scroll, called his Renaissance Leaf, with his trademark gilded pearl grips, and gold washed small parts; even the bottom of the magazine has relief gold and inlaid “COLT 45 AUTO”. When this pistol was completed in 2013, it reportedly contained over 1 ounce of gold. Barry’s “hands” signature on the bottom of the mainspring housing. 3-dot Trijicon night sights. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS, with Barry’s black satin finish and masterful goldwork intact throughout. Some extremely minor marks, such as rubs in the stirrup cut, some wear to the rear sight, some flaking of the gold to the left side of the hammer, and some mild frosting to the bore, are the main indicators of “use”. Mechanically fine, but due to the condition, we have elected not to disassemble this pistol.

45,000 - 65,000

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1346 - (C) BARRY LEE HANDS MASTER ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 344653 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Barry Lee Hands is an acknowledged FEGA Master Engraver, and has done work for many notable companies including Colt, Winchester, and John Rigby & Co, and has written for numerous publications on the subject and history of engraving. This 1908 has been upgraded with black satin finish and gold inlaid florals throughout in Barry’s Renaissance Leaf, while the sides of the slide have mixed gold and silver relief scroll florals on a stippled ground, with Barry’s distinct thin vinework. Pearl grips with Barry’s gilded pearl technique and additional incised designs. This gun is the current cover gun for Barry’s FEGA profile page, as of February 2024. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS with a few minor handling marks, a spot of gold missing on the right side of the slide, and some oxidation to silver the main detractors. Due to the condition, we have elected not to disassemble this pistol. Mechanically needs some attention, slide is very slow to return to battery, bore is very good. Trigger has been refinished, and is more of a reflective blue than balance of pistol. 25,000 - 35,000

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1347 - (M) SET OF 3 COLT FRONTIER SCOUT FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: (ALL) Colt Model: (ALL) Frontier Scout Serial No. (A) G204000 (B) G214602 (C) G217272 Caliber/Bore: (ALL) .22 LR Barrel Length: (A) 4”, (B) 6” (C) 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Lot consists of a custom engraved set of Colt Frontier .22 Scout revolvers in the three standard barrel lengths. All are bank note scroll engraved and signed with the initials of Bryson Gwinnell. With nearly full coverage, gold wedding bands at muzzle and breech, alloy trigger guards and back straps, custom wood grips with gold medallions, target adjustable rear sights, ramp front sights, and blue finish. Each gun is engraved with gold 1 of 3, etc. The 4 - 3/4” barrel gun was made in 1971, the other two were made in 1983-85. The engraving style is nearly identical as to design and coverage. Frames are flat top style. Hammers are polished sides with nitre blue; small parts are also blue. CONDITION; Near new with light handling. Cylinder face shows no signs of burn since custom finished. All guns are fully functional. Bores are bright. Stocks are sharp.

20,000 - 30,000

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1348 - (M) COLT EUROPEAN MODEL 3RD GENERATION ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. SA94817 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in 1992 and falling in the correct configuration, as well as serial number range of The Colt Custom Shop European Model SAAs. Colt made 270 Single Action Armies in 1991-1992 in 9mm Luger with nickel finish and Class A engraving. This revolver is upgraded with approximately Class D style engraving, likely done at the Colt Custom Shop when this revolver was ordered, making this a very scarce Single Action Army. Features include 4 - 3/4” barrel with blade front sight, “V” notch rear sight, nickel finish, nitre blued small parts, and factory Mother of Pearl Grips with a silver Rampant Colt medallion on either side. Matching serial numbers observed on frame, cylinder, inside of trigger guard and backstrap underneath grips, and on inside of both grip panels in ink. As mentioned above, this revolver is engraved in full coverage Class D engraving with scroll on a punchdot background with accenting wrigglework and sunburst on frame. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint, with virtually all of the original nickel plating remaining. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore appears to be unfired with well-defined rifling.

10,000 - 14,000

1349 - (M) FACTORY ENGRAVED 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. SA04027 Caliber/Bore: .45 LC Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army signed and factory engraved by Colt Master Engraver Ken Hurst. Blue finish with approximately Class C engraving. Engraving consists of scroll on a punchdot background with accenting gold inlays, shackles on left side of frame, and a 5-pointed star Marshal or Sheriff badge on right side of frame. Signed and dated May 1979 by Ken Hurst on right side of trigger guard underneath grips.

Grips are smooth ivory with gold Rampant Colt medallions on either side. CONDITION: Excellent+, and near mint with virtually all of the finishes remaining. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 8,000 - 12,000

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1350 - (M) WONDERFUL FACTORY ENGRAVING SAMPLER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. SA58497 Caliber/Bore: .45 LC Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: Modern 3rd generation Single Action manufactured in 1991 commemorating Colt factory engraving through the years. Polished blue 10” barrel with blade front sight, engraved with punch dot shaded foliate scroll at the muzzle and breech. Nonfluted cylinder likewise engraved over each chamber with line and dot border towards the face. Case hardened frame is also scroll engraved with classic Helfricht floral device on the recoil shield. Blued backstrap inscribed “Colt Engraving Sampler” with an encircled 150 year anniversary rampant Colt logo. 2-piece ivory grips with 150th anniversary medallions marked for the different engravers whose styles are featured on this gun “R. Henshaw 1831 / L. Nimschke 1850-1900 / C. Helfricht 1871-1921 / Contemporary”. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory finished are retained with only light handling marks. Crips are likewise excellent. Fine, lightly frosted bore. A very attractive piece of Colt history.

8,000 - 12,000

1351 - (C) EXCELLENT SECOND YEAR OF PRODUCTION COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 477.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial No. 477 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1956 with features including 6” matte ribbed barrel with blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. Marked on left side of barrel with “PYTHON .357 / (star) .357 MAGNUM CTG. (star)”. Trigger guard is marked with VP proof and left side of frame is marked with Rampant Colt. Blued finish with 2 piece checkered walnut grips inset with gold Rampant Colt medallions on either side. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent+, with nearly all of the original factory bluing remaining with the most notable loss being minor freckling on one side of cylinder and light turn line. Grips are strong with no major signs of distress. Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 6,000 - 10,000

1352 - (M) ENGRAVED GOLD INLAID COLT WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL BY COLT MASTER ENGRAVER STEVE KAMYK. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Match Target Serial No. 311728-s Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured circa 1969 with features including 6” barrel chambered in .22 Long Rifle with pinned ramped blade front sight and Elliason adjustable rear sight. High polish blue finish with 2-piece plain bone grips. Class C engraved by Colt Master Engraver Steve Kamyk with floral and acanthus scroll on a stippled background with gold inlaid borders. Signed by S. Kamyk underneath right grip panel. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint with virtually all of the finishes remaining, and engraving sharp. Grips are excellent with minor repairs to right side. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 10,000 - 15,000

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1353 - (M) COLT MK IV SERIES 80 GOVERNMENT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BLUED FINISH AND GOLD LEAF SCROLL WORK. Manufacturer: Colt Model: MK4 series 80 Serial No. .380-no1 Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in classic configuration throughout. Aftermarket upgraded with gold leaf scroll, borders, and markings on a blued background. Fit with checkered ivory grips. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the applied finishes remaining. Mechanically excellent. Bore is frosted with crisp rifling.

10,000 - 15,000

1354 - (C) JOSEPH LANG 12 BORE BOXLOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Joseph Lang Model: SXS Serial No. 17669 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .031 (R) .030 Chamber: 2” Choke: (L) .038 (Full) (R) .011 (Imp. Cyl) Gauge: 12 Ga Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .730 Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz Circa 1938. A classic and rare British game gun made with dovetailed 28” blued steel barrels with 2” chambers and ejectors. Barrels made with a narrow concave rib and steel round front bead sight. Barrels read “JOSEPH LANG & SON”. on right and “7. BURY STREET ST. JAMES’S. LONDON” on left. Rib reads “FOR 2INCH PAPER CARTRIDGES ONLY”. Barrel flats are stamped for 1 1/8, 12 over C, 2” and with nitro proof. Bottoms of barrels marked 17669 and J.A near barrel flat. The gray patina boxlock action with border scroll is engraved “JOSEPH LANG & SON”. Action flats stamped “17669”. Action built with double triggers, blacked checkered top lever, checkered thumb slide safe and “SAFE” is in gold. Gun is auto safe. Action bottom is blacked as well as the guns trigger guard which extends to a long bottom strap. Trigger guard with border scroll and light floral scroll at center. Bottom strap with border scroll and engraved with serial number. Straight-grained reddish brown walnut stock with straight hand checkered grip, golden oval and black rubber butt pad. Small splinter forend with Anson push release, engraved escutcheon, and engraved diamond-shaped pin. Interior iron metal is blacked and with matching serial number. Gun comes with green canvas and leather case. Case interior lid with black and gold “JOSEPH LANG & SON” case label. CONDITION: Good. Barrel bores are good and barrels with evidence of rib relay.

Action is sound. Stock is good with light scratches and evidence of an early restoration. Forend with some visible chipping at edges. Case is very good. 4,500 - 6,500 206

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1355 - (C) J. PURDEY & SONS BEST QUALITY 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: J. Purdey & Sons Model: Best Serial No. 26620 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8”Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2”, cast slightly off for a RH shooter

Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .031 (R) .034 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .042 (R) .022 Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .731 Weight: 7 lbs 3.5oz

Circa 1956 per “James Purdey & Sons: Gun and Rifle Makers: Two Hundred Years of Excellence” by Dallas. Chopper lump barrels, with a raised, concave, stippled, tapering rib with brass bead front sight, engraved on tubes “J. Purdey & Sons” and “Audley House, South Audley Street, London, England”, fit with a hidden third fastener, and relieved for sideclips. Barrel flats with London British nitro proofs for a 12 gauge with 2 - 3/4” chambers and a nominal .729 IBD in both barrels at 3 - 1/4 tons. Tube numbers “66453” and “66454” at forearm loop, “26620” on each tube, and discretely signed Purdey and “GW” for barrel maker George Wood. Underside of rib engraved “Made in England”. Splinter forearm fit with an Anson plunger release at forearm tip, and checkered in point pattern, with central vacant diamond. Engraved in typical scroll work on exterior, including a bouquet of roses at exterior iron. Interior iron with matching serial number and “B.D” actioner’s initials for Ben Delay. Action flats with CP proof and disc set strikers, breech face with sideclips. Case colored sidelock action with cocking indicators, engraved with nicely cut Purdey house rose and scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” behind bar, “J . Purdey & Sons / London / England” in vacant oval on bottom of action. Trigger guard with long backstrap engraved with rolling scroll and florals protects a single mechanical trigger, with a barrel selector abutting the trigger on right side for a right handed shooter, “L” inlaid in gold. Nicely streaked walnut stock with English straight grip, checkered in point pattern about the wrist, and built with teardrops behind actions. Brass oval at toe line, probably post factory, as the work is a bit crude for Purdey factory. Stock terminates in a black line spacer and a Pachmayr basketweave recoil pad. In a canvas slip-wrapped leather motor case, with Purdey trade label in lid, and containing accessories comprising a 2 piece cleaning rod, walnut handle with female threaded head, currently fit with a brass brush, key, Purdey and Sons branded Selvyt cloth, and pair Purdey snapcaps. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the factory bluing on barrels with period wear throughout, most noticeable an area of silvering scratches ahead of forearm. Forearm very good, somewhat dry, with some minor impressions and handling marks, but free of cracks or chips. Actioncase colors are very good, silvering at edges and carry areas, approximately 50%. Stock is very good with finish added to restore luster, and some handling marks and impressions throughout. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with some minor frosting, ejectors are strong and in time. Canvas slip has some tearing but is complete and present, case is likewise complete with some age related distress, but good+. 6,000 - 9,000

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1356 - (M) E.J. CHURCHILL IMPERIAL 20 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH ENGRAVING BY POWELL. Manufacturer: E.J. Churchill Model: Imperial Serial No. 20003 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 3” Choke: (O) Improved Cylinder (U) Modified Gauge: 20 Weight: 6 lbs 8.4zo

30” monobloc barrels ft with a solid matte rib with brass bead front sight, and engraved with a sprig of acanthus at rear and “IMPERIAL” over the bloc. Left side over chamber with “E.J. Churchill (Gunmakers)”, right with “London · England”. Barrel flats with 2004 proofs for a nitro proved 20 gauge with 3” chambers at 1200 BAR; nominal 15.8 IBD proofs on right side of barrels, ahead of bolster. Underside of bottom tube with serial number. Nicely figured walnut forearm with reinforced Anson plunger release, and checkered in a point pattern with mullered borders, engraved on exterior iron with acanthus scroll and floral bouquets. Interior case colored and fire blued with matching serial number. Boss style trigger plate action with British CP proofs on wings, decorative sideplates, with beaded bolster, engraved with a single bouquet of florals with accenting scrollwork, “E.J. Churchill” in a ribbon with flanking acanthus at “bar”, and traditionally decorated “hinge pins”.

Underside engraved en suite with “IMPERIAL” designation. Engraving is signed “A. Powell” abutting trigger guard. Single inertia-driven trigger protected by a short tang trigger guard with extension running to horn pistol grip cap. Automatic safety, with “SAFE” inlaid in gold ahead of slide. Nicely figured walnut stock of a rich orange and brown coloring is checkered about the pistol grip stock with point pattern checkering, and is fit with a checkered butt. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain virtually all of their bluing, starting to plum somewhat, some silvering on bottom tube from assembly and disassembly. Forearm excellent with some minor handling marks; exterior iron is bright while interior has virtually all of the case colors, with some mild silvering towards sharp edge at rear. Interior action with the vast majority of case colors, essentially silver where barrel lumps rub against frame, with exterior bright. Engraving is crisp throughout. Stock excellent with some very minor handling marks. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Ejectors are strong and in time.

7,000 - 10,000

1357 - (M) LUCIANO BOSIS WILD EXTRA 12 BORE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARREL, CASE, ENGRAVED BY PARRAVICINI. Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (O) .036 (U) Model: Wild Extra .032 (B) (BOTH) .037 Serial No. 42 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4” Barrel Length: (A) 27” (B) 30” Choke: Briley Tubes FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (BOTH) .728 Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” (B) (BOTH) .731 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Weight: (A) 7 lbs 1 oz (B) 7 lbs 5 oz

Circa 2009. A very nice game gun with 2 sets of blued steel barrels one 27” and the other 30”. Both sets of nitro proofed mono-bloc barrels are built with 2 – 3/4” chambers, ejectors, and with mid vent ribs. Top ribs are filed, low profiled, and tapering. Ribs also with round steel front beads.

30” barrel fit with a pair of what appears to be Briley multi chokes. Top of barrel on the 27” set reads “LUCIANO BOSIS BRESCIA. ITALY”. 30” read “LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY”. Barrel flat on 27” reads “0042”, MADE IN ITALY”, “12-70”, “LBOSIS”, “CD” and with Italian proofs. Bottom of 30” barrel reads “R0014”, “MADE IN ITALY”,”12-70”, “CH” and with Italian proofs. Both sets marked “BSA, MILLBROOK”. The coin finished boxlock action with light border scroll and engraved with a brace of flying ducks at bottom. Engraving executed by Parravicini (signed at bottom). Also engraved at bottom is the word “WILD” for the gun’s model. In the action block is the number “0042” (serial number), “LBOSIS” and Italian proofs.

Gun is built with a single inertia trigger and is non-auto safe. “S” is engraved for safe. Top lever with light scroll engraving and is checkered. Safe slide with border scroll and checkered. Handsome oil finished walnut stock with deep toned figure has a sharp checkered pistol grip is completed by a brown leather covered pad. Game forend with matched nearly full coverage checkering is adorned with a Bulino engraved hunting dog on escutcheon. Forend with Anson styled push button release, scroll engraved pins and exterior iron metal. Interior iron metal engraved “0042”. Gun lives in a “Fabricca d’armi LUCIANO BOSIS” brown leather case with oil bottle, snap caps, key for case cleaning accessories and with an extra set of springs and firing pins in black plastic LUCIANO BOSIS plastic hard case. CONDITION: Excellent. Both sets of barrels retain mostly all of their color and bores are bright. Action, trigger and ejectors are excellent. Stock very good with some slight bruising. Forend very good. Case very good lock may need a little help. 8,000 - 15,000

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1358 - (C) A VERY GOOD GOLDEN AGE PURDEY BEST QUALITY SLE 12 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Best SLE Serial No. 22520 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4”, cast off for a right handed shooter Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .023 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .013 (R) .008 Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .737 (R) .734 Weight: 6 lbs 12.5oz Circa 1920. 30” chopper lump barrels with a bead front sight on a narrow, concave, smooth rib with Purdey’s Audley House address and Joseph Whitworth’s fluid steel designation, rear most section of rib with very small acanthus scrollwork, and stiff leaf engraving at the breech. Barrel flats with British Nitro proofs for a 12 gauge at 1 - 1/8 oz of shot, 2- 3/4” chambers, at 3 - 1/4 tons and nominal .729 IBD. “CHOKE” ahead of left tube flat, both tubes with serial numbers on underside, and “CA” barrel maker initials on left barrel. “54361” and “54362” tube numbers on either side of forearm loop. Splinter tip forearm with reinforced Anson plunger release, checkered in point pattern and engraved with florals and scroll on exterior iron. Interior iron with serial number, and engraved floral, and actioner’s initials “JT”. Sidelocks engraved with classic Purdey house rose and scroll, with two central bouquets accented by scrollwork, signed “J. Purdey & Sons” on the bottom of each plate. Cocking indicators. Single mechanical trigger protected by a flat bottom trigger guard with long tang engraved with scroll and serial number. Automatic safety with “SAFE” inlaid in gold ahead of slide. Nicely figured walnut stock constructed with teardrops behind locks, point pattern checkering with mullered borders about the English straight grip, silver oval at toe line, and English style pigskin wrapped recoil pad with covered screws. CONDITION: Barrels with the vast majority of a well executed reblack, with some minor handling marks, a few very fine pits under the bluing. Action is essentially bright metal throughout with some flashes of trace colors in the most protected areas, with some areas of mossing and oil staining. Stocks good with handling marks and impressions throughout. Forearm with a notable impression on left side, left side of comb with a few heavier impressions. Mechanically fine, ejectors are strong and in time, bores are very good with some very minor frosting. 8,000 - 12,000

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1359 - (M) EXQUISITE STEVE KELLY ENGRAVED JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: James Purdey & Sons Model: Best O/U Serial No. 29988 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .034 (U) .035 Chamber: 3” Choke: Briley Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .727 (U) .725 Weight: 7 lbs 4.5oz (Circa 2001). Chopper lump barrels with modern British nitro proofs that indicate manufacture circa 2001 (proofs for 2001 and 2004), as a 12 gauge with 3” chambers, a nominal 18.5 IBD in both barrels, and at 1200 BAR. Solid stippled rib fit with a steel bead forebead, engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. London” on left side of top tube. Bottom tube with serial number, and action flat facet with “78213/4” tube numbers. Fit for Briley chokes, top is currently Light Mod, bottom is Improved Cylinder. Slim game forearm is fit with an Anson plunger release on a reinforced forearm tip, external iron and screws engraved with florals on a stippled ground, with bottom lip engraved ‘PURDEY” in a ribbon. Interior iron with matching serial numbers. Sidelocks engraved with almost complete coverage of outstanding rolling floral scroll, with “J. PURDEY & SONS” in a ribbon on slightly raised sections of bolsters, and fit with gold line cocking indicators. Interior of action with “(Crown) / CP” proof. Single non-selective mechanical trigger protected by a right-rolled trigger guard with case colored interior and trigger guard. Engraving signed “S. J. Kelly” abutting trigger guard for Stephen Kelly, foremost among Purdey’s house engravers. Interestingly, trigger and interior of trigger guard are case colored, but exterior is polished bright. Long tang runs to pistol grip cap, both of which are engraved en suite. Non-auto safety with “SAFE” engraved ahead of tab. Checkered about the wrist in a point pattern, and inset at the toe line with a vanity plate engraved “JSD”. Nicely figured smokey-grained walnut is capped by a leather-wrapped recoil pad with covered screws. Housed in a leather-wrapped case with wine colored interior, James Purdey trade label in lid, and containing accessories comprising 2 piece cleaning rod, snap caps, Purdey oil bottle, wallet with brush, jag, and mop, and horn striker pot with spare strikers in a paper packet numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little evidence of use. Barrels with virtually all of their factory bluing with some minor thinning over chambers. Stocks excellent with some handling marks and use marks from the field, most offensive a small rub on left side of forearm tip. Locks are excellent with crisp engraving, some minor oil staining and small areas of cleaned oxidation under bars. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent with minor haloing and signs of use, ejectors are fine and in time. Case excellent.

50,000 - 70,000

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1360 - (M) HOLLAND & HOLLAND OVER AND UNDER ROYAL DELUXE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Deluxe Serial No. 51293 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 9/16” Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .038 (U) .039 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Briley Tubes Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .729 Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz Circa 2011. A virtually new sporting game gun by the famous London maker with 30” rust blued steel barrels. Barrels are nicely fit with 2 – 3/4” chambers, ejectors, and with Briley thin walled multi chokes. Top rib is three quarter filed and reads “HOLLAND & HOLLAND. LONDON” near the breech. Rib fit with a round steel front bead sight. Bottom of barrels are stamped with London nitro proofs “LP / 11”, “12”, ”70MM”, and “H&H NY NY”. The coin finished side lock action is adorned with hand engraved Holland’s deluxe acanthus leaf pattern. Both lockplates are engraved “HOLLAND & HOLLAND”. The action is built with Holland’s patent hand detachable locks, gold lined cocking indicators, engraved and checkered non-automatic safety slide, and scroll engraved and left side checkered top lever. Bottom action is engraved “MODEL DE LUXE”. The single inertia smooth bladed trigger is protected by a foliate scroll engraved, right side rolled trigger guard extending to an engraved bottom strap with the serial number gold-inlaid. The rich honey colored walnut stock with smokey grain has been built with a round knob pistol hand grip with hand checkering, drop points, gold stock oval engraved “J.S.D.” in shaded block along the buttstocks toe line and finished by a black leather covered recoil pad. Game forend with matched checkering has a checkered Anson styled push button release, engraved escutcheon and engraved exterior iron metal. Internal iron metal is coin finished with serial number engraved. Gun and barrels live in the maker’s green ABS case with “HOLLAND & HOLLAND LONDON” on the exterior top. Case comes with 4 extra chokes, cleaning accessories and snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels with lots of remaining black plumy color. Bores are bright and shiny. Action, triggers and ejectors are excellent. Stock and forend both excellent. Case is very good. 50,000 - 70,000

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1361 - (C) BOSS & CO. OVER/UNDER 12 BORE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: Over Under Serial No. 8928 Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16” Length of Pull: 15 - 3/16” Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .025 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (O) .011 (U) .021 Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .736 Weight: 6 Lbs. 8 oz.

Circa 1953. A best quality over and under game gun with 27” nitro proofed shiny blued barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 2 - 1/2” chambers.

Barrels have been built with no top rib and a round brass front bead sight. Barrels with reversed chokes, with Improved Cylinder on top, and Modified on bottom. Barrel flats marked “2 1/2”. Top barrel on right reads “Boss & Co.”, London proofs for 1 1/8”. Left side of barrel reads “41 ALBEMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON .W.”. Top of barrel at breech with gold inlay “2”. Side lock action with approximately 65% case colors is engraved with Boss & Co. traditional scroll and rose bouquets. The Boss patented single trigger (triple pull) is protected by a blacked right hand rolled edge trigger guard that extends through a long bottom strap. Trigger guard and bottom strap are engraved with scrolls. Bottom strap with serial number. Trigger plate ahead of trigger guard is engraved “BOSS PATENT No 11278”. Blacked scroll engraved top lever with gold inlay “2”.

Gun is auto safe and “SAFE” is in gold. Action bolsters are engraved “PATENT No. 3307 1909”. Best quality dark honey colored walnut stock with nice figuring is built with a finely checkered English straight hand grip, gold oval and black leather covered recoil pad. Gun with matched checkered splinter game forend. Forend with Anson push button release. The gun is complete with case and all accessories. Gun lives in a lightweight toe under leather case. Newer case with white paper trade label, snap caps, cleaning rod, square oil bottle and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Very good.

Barrels with mostly all of their original color with a slight bit of frosting and handling marks. Single trigger action and ejectors are sound. Stock and forend both very good with light handling marks. Case good with handling marks. Note: This serial number is listed on page 326 of the Boss & Co. 2nd Edition book as part of a composed pair with gun serial number 8678. 30,000 - 40,000

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1362 - (M) LUCIANO BOSIS WILD SIDEPLATE ROUND BODY 20 BORE OVER UNDER SHOTGUN WITH FINE ORNAMENTAL SCROLL ENGRAVING BY G.S. PEDRETTI, IN CASE. Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Wild Sideplate Serial No. V015 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8 Chamber: 3” Choke: Briley Tubes Gauge: 20 Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz Circa 2017 per factory paperwork, proofed for 2016 on barrels. 28” monobloc barrels with raised, solid rib with steel bead and hand-cut matting.

Left side of top barrel with “LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY” ahead of joint. Under the forearm are modern Italian proofs for a 20 gauge with a nominal 15.8 IBD, nitro proofed, and imported by Cole Inc. Factory fit for Briley chokes. Game forearm with thin forearm tip engraved with acanthus scroll, Bosis crest, and teardrop. Point pattern checkering, iron with finely cut scroll on a blackened background, interwoven with florals. Interior iron with matching serial number. Round body action with near full coverage of scroll and florals en suite with “Luciano Bosis” inlaid in gold on both sides of body, and Bosis crest in gold on bottom of action. Signed “G.S. Pedretti” at trigger guard, the dual signature of father and son engraving team Giancarlo and Stefano Pedretti, two of Italy’s finest master engravers. Trigger guard and long tang engraved en suite with serial number inlaid in gold. Other features include single non-selective trigger and non-automatic safety. Nicely figured Turkish walnut with gold oval along toeline with “JSD” initials, pistol grip with skeleton buttcap engraved en suite, and skeleton buttplate engraved en suite. Central screw also has gold rim. This gun is not steel proofed. In Luciano Bosis leather wrapped case with wine-colored lining, French fit for the gun, and compartments with pair snapcaps, 2 piece cleaning rod, brush and mop, and a spare set of sears and strikers. With extra chokes: 2 Modified and Cylinder, with Improved Cylinder in top barrel and Skeet in bottom barrel currently installed. With copies factory specs and guarantee, with the original owner’s name redacted.

CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent with only a few extremely minor marks from handling throughout. Barrels with virtually all of their bluing, some thinning to silver visible at joint. Stocks excellent with some minor handling marks. Action excellent, engraving is crisp and masterfully cut.

Mechanically fine, bores are excellent with some very minor frosting ahead of chambers; it is distinctly possible that this gun was test fired only. Case and accessories excellent with some normal handling marks, one noted indentation on top of lid. 20,000 - 30,000

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1363 - (M) PERAZZI MX28 SC3 28 GAUGE OVER/ UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Perazzi Model: MX28 Serial No. 154159 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .043 (U) .042 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Perazzi Tubes Gauge: 28 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .548 Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz

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Circa 2015. A virtually new Italian boxlock sporting game gun with 30” barrels and 2 – 3/4” chambers. Barrels have ejectors, Perazzi screw in chokes, low profiled machined vent rib, and small round front bead sight. Barrel wings read “PERAZZI BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” on left and “IMPORTER – PERAZZI USA AZUSA-CA”. Barrel flat reads “154159”, “SC3”, “2015”, and with Italian proofs.

Barrel bottom stamped “28-70”. Barrels also built with ventilated mid rib and stamped “13,9” and “KG1.270” and 13,9”. Case colored boxlock action with golden birds flying (pheasant, quail and duck) over fields and pond. Action is built with single inertia golden trigger, top slide safe, barrel selector and black engraved and pierced top lever. Top lever also adorned with a Gold crown. “S” in gold. Safe slide is blacked, engraved, and checkered. Gun is non-auto safe. Engraving is by “C. Art” as engraved alongside trigger. Trigger is protected by a small black floral engraved trigger guard. European walnut stock with smoky figure is built with slender Prince of Wales styled grip and checkered butt. Top of action walls are stamped “MX28 SC3” and “154159”. Game forend with full length matched checkering and Deeley-styled latch release. Releae and exterior iron metal is blacked and with scroll engraving. Interior also with serial number on metal and wood. Gun lives in brown Perazzi plastic and leather ABS case. Case with manual, snap caps, paperwork and sleeve.

CODNITION: As new. Barrels excellent inside and out. Action, trigger and ejectors all excellent. Stock and forend excellent. Case very good. 15,000 - 20,000

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1364 - (C) FRANZ SODIA FULLY ENGRAVED OVER UNDER GAME GUN SET, WITH 28 AND .410 SHOTGUN BARRELS AND .30-06 DOUBLE RIFLE BARRELS. Manufacturer: Franz Sodia Model: O/U Serial No. 20167 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/16” Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/28) (O) .033 (U) .030 (B/.410)(BOTH) .058 Chamber: (A/28) 2 - 3/4” (B/.410) 3” Choke: (A/28) (O) .005 (IC) (U) .006 (IC) (B/.410) (O) .000 (U) .000 Gauge: (A) 28 Gauge (B) .410 (C) .30-06 Internal Bore Diameter: (A/28) (O) .552 (U) .555 (B/.410) (O) .408 (U) .409 Weight: (A/28) 6 lbs 12 oz (B/.410) 7 lbs 6 oz (C/.30-06) 8 lbs 3 oz Circa 1975. A great combination gun and rifle. Blued Boehler steel barrels all measure 26 -1/4” and are built with ejectors. (A&B) Shotgun barrels are also built with ramped machine filed ventilated ribs and have white round front bead sights. (C) Rifle barrel built with machine filed 1/4 rib with standing rear sight and ramped front blade sight. All ribs read “FRANZ SODIA, FERLACH”. Bottom of (A/28) barrel marked with ”28/70”, “BOHLER * RASANT”, “20167”, Proofs and “1660.75”. Bottom of (B/410) “410/76”, “BOHLER * RASANT”, “20167”, proofs, and “1659.75”. (C/.30-06) with “BOHLER * RASANT”, “20167”, proofs, and “1658.75”. Barrels are all fit with a 3 piece forend (one bottom piece for all 3). Silver / grey patina side lock action with full coverage game scene and scroll engraved. Right lock engraved with stag and doe in wood. Left lock with hunting dogs in field after pheasant. Bottom action with a single flying duck off water/grass and with “FRANZ SODIA, FERLACH” in banner above. Action fit with double Kursten locking mechanism, disk set strikers and double triggers. Action with view window on right lock plate and cocking indicator on left. Top lever is blacked, engraved, and checkered. Slide safe is checkered. Double triggers are protected by a horn guard that extends to a full length bottom strap. Action and stock with full length steel engraved top strap. Gun is non-auto safe. “S” engraved for safe. Dark straight grained European walnut stock with checkered pistol hand grip has a steel grip cap, cheeckpiece, vacant oval, and finished with a thin horn serrated butt plate. Gun comes in oak and leather case with brass corners and a pair of .410 snap caps. Inner lid with paper “FRANZ SODIA” case label.

CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain mostly all of their original blue and bores are all good. Action, triggers and ejectors work well to test. Stock and forends good with some handling marks. Case is good with some light handling marks. 7,000 - 10,000

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1365 - (M) LEBEAU COURALLY SLE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, TWO BARREL SET, WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Lebeau Courally Model: SLE Serial No. 45057 Barrel Length: (BOTH) 29 - 7/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (L) .057 (R) .058 (B/2) (L) .058 (R) .055 Chamber: (BOTH) 3” Choke: (A/1) (L) .022 (Modified) (R) .009 (Improved Cylinder) (B/2) (L) .035 (Full) (R) .022 (Modified) Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .729 (R) (L) .728 (R) .729 Weight: (BOTH) 8 lbs 2 oz Circa 1984. A Belgium custom-made game gun with blacked 30” chopper lump barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 3” chambers. Barrels are fit with machined tapered ribs and round brass front bead sights. The number 2 barrel is marked in gold on rib at breech. Barrels read “AUG. LEBEAUCOURALLY A LIEGE” on right and “W.L. MOORE & CO WESTLAKE VLG CA” on left. Bottom ribs stamped with serial number. Barrel flats are marked with Belgium nitro proof, “1Kg855”, “12-76”, and “AUG. LEBEAU, FABI A LIEGE”. The coin finished side lock action is built with a hidden 3rd fastener, disk set strikers, gold cocking indicators, nitre blued double triggers (front articulated), floral scroll engraved and checkered top lever, and engraved and checkered safety slide. Action is handsomely engraved with scrolls and flower bouquets. Fences are chisel engraved with leaves and stippling.

Gun is non-auto safe and “S” for safe is in gold. Triggers are protected by a floral scroll engraved coin finished trigger guard, which extends to a long bottom strap with serial number. The dark honey colored walnut stock has been built with an English straight hand fine checkered grip, drop points, and finished by a brown rubber recoil pad. Splinter forend with matched checkering has a checkered Anson styled push button release, engraved escutcheon, and engraved exterior iron metal. Internal iron metal is case hardened with serial number stamped. Gun and barrels live in canvas case with black and gold “AUG. LEBEAU COURALLY” case label. CONDITION: Good. Barrels with lots of remaining black color with some areas showing signs of light corrosion. Bores are very good and bright. Action, triggers and ejectors are very good. Some areas with light bits of corrosion. Stock and forend both very good with some areas showing evidence of light corrosion to metal parts. Case is very good with slight signs of use and storage. 10,000 - 20,000

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1366 - (A) PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12 GAUGE BAR-IN-WOOD SIDE BY SIDE HAMMER GUNS IN MOTOR CASE. Manufacturer: (BOTH) J. Purdey & Sons Model: (BOTH) Hammer Serial No. (A) 10350 (B) 10351 Barrel Length: (BOTH) 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2” Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 3/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .026 (R) .033 (L) .038 (R) .037 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .032 (Full) (R).039 (Full) (L) .023 (Modified) (R) .009 (Imp. Cyl) Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .734 (BOTH) .730 Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz Circa 1878. A vintage and nice pair of bar-in-wood non-rebounding hammer game guns with 28” blued, sleeved barrels. Barrels have been designated with 2 – 1/2” chambers and extractors. Barrels ribs are tapering, concave with small round brass front bead sights and read “J. PURDEY & SONS. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET, LONDON.” Barrels ribs are inlaid with gold Roman numerals “I” and “II” at breech. Barrel flats are stamped “SLEEVED”, “2 1/2”, “NITRO PROOF”, “12 / C”, “.729” and “1 1/8”. The number “I” gun has both London and Birmingham proofs while “II” only has the Birmingham proof. Number “I” gun lump is stamped “JP” and the number “II” is stamped “J.A”. Bright and shiny case colored actions are with lots of new color are adorned with scrolls, floral gold inlay on hammers and action bar has “J. PURDEY & SONS” in gold. Blacked top levers have been engraved with matching scroll patterns and are numbered “I” and “II”. Bottom of action with “J. PURDEY & SONS LONDON” in circle around engraved screw just ahead of trigger guard. Case hardened double triggers with hinged front trigger(s) are protected by a blacked floral scroll engraved trigger guard which extends through a to full length scroll engraved bottom strap and with gold inlay of the guns serial numbers “10350” and “10351”. Brown and smoky straight grained walnut stocks with finely checkered English straight hand grips have small golden ovals and are finished with checkered butts. Matching splinter forends with case hardened, checkered, and engraved Anson push releases. Case colored escutcheons are number “I” and “II” in gold. Interior iron metal is case color hardened with engraved screws and serial numbers. Guns travel in a James Purdey & Sons makers motor case with canvas outer. Interior case lid with small black “JAMES PURDEY & SONS” case label and storage instruction card. Case supplied with wooden cleaning rod and cleaning accessories. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Barrels are excellent with bright bores and re-proofs. Actions are excellent. Stocks and forends are excellent with light handling or storage marks. Case is very good with evidence and signs of use. 8,000 - 15,000

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1367 - (A) MASSIVE GEORGE FISHER 8 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN FROM THE U.S.C.CO. COLLECTION. Manufacturer: George Fisher Model: SXS Serial No. 7226 Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 8 Bore Manufactured in Belgium circa the 1890s, likely by Henri Pieper for New York dealer Schoverling, Daly & Gales. The massive 34” twist pattern “LAMINATE STEEL” barrels have a single bead front sight. “U.S.C.Co. 183” stamped at the breech indicating this example was formerly part of the United States Cartridge Company collection, which in 1903 was advertised as the “most complete collection in the United States”. Although not listed among the historical curiosities in their 1903 collection catalog, this example was likely retained for ammunition testing. Built on a hammer fired underlever action with lightly engraved back action locks marked for “GEO FISHER”. Heavy checkered walnut straight grip stock with German silver toeline vanity plate and steel butt plate. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel display the vast majority of their attractive brown twist pattern. Action has faded to a silvery gray patina. Stock has a few scattered nicks but is otherwise good with an age darkened appearance. Bores are bright with some mild cleaned oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. 4,500 - 6,500

1368 - (C) GEBRUDER MERKEL MODEL 304E 20 GAUGE OVER UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Gebruder & Merkel Model: 304 E Serial No. 34298 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14” Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .035 (U) .032 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .026 (Improved Modified) (U) .013 (Modified) Gauge: 20 Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .631 (U) .631 Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz Circa 1952. A very nice game gun with 26” blued “Special Laufstaul” steel barrels. Barrels are nicely fit with ejectors, 2 - 3/4” chambers, a tapered, matted, machined solid top rib, solid side ribs, and a brass bead front sight. The barrels are choked Improved Modified in top barrel and Modified in bottom. Right side of the barrel near the breech is engraved “GERMANY” while the left side is engraved “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL”.

Bottom barrel marked “34298”, “20”, “SPECIAL LAUFSTAUL”, “Weichlot”. Barrel lumps stamped with Suhl proof house nitro-proof marks dating from January, 1952. Barrels are fit with a 3-piece forend. Locks with handsome game scenes dogs, birds, and fox in woodland scenes on stippled ground with supporting oak leaves on action body, forend iron, latch and trigger guard. Bottom of the action body has “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL” in a banner. The bolstered sidelock action is fit with double Kersten fasteners, cocking indicators, and double triggers with front articulated. Top lever is also engraved with oak leaves and checkered, slide safe is checkered. Gun is auto-safe. The top of the action body’s right wall is stamped proof marks while the left is stamped “34298”. Rich reddish, brown stock is carved with oak leaves at rear of the locks and built with fine checkered straight hand grip, silver oval and finished by a leather covered pad. Double triggers are protected by blued, oak leaf engraved trigger guard, which extends to a long, blued oak leaf and scroll engraved bottom strap. Internal iron metal is engraved “34298” and has Merkel’s crested logo.

Gun comes in wooden case which as a pair of dummy rounds inside. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with mostly all blue. Bores are very good.

Action and triggers are sound with snap caps. Stock is very good. Forend is very good. Case very good. 5,000 - 8,000

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1369 - (C) WESTLEY RICHARDS DROPLOCK 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: Droplock Serial No. 8417 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Improved Modified (R) Improved Cylinder Gauge: 12 Gauge Weight: 6 lbs 9.5oz Manufactured between 1894 and 1904 per Westley Richards’ website. Dovetail lump barrels with a bead front sight on a narrow, tapering, smooth concave game rib, engraved towards breech “Westley Richards & Co, England”. Barrel flats with modern British nitro proofs for a 2 - 3/4” chambered gn with a nominal .729 IBD, at 3 - 1/4 tons per square inch; faint “(Crown) / R” and to other fiant proofs, that look like “88 / 1” in a circle. Bottom of tubes with “PG”, older Birmingham proof, and “8417” on bottom of left tube, “19503” on right. Splinter forearm with horn tip, Deely latch release, and checkered in point pattern. Exterior engraved with English scrollwork. Droplocks numbered and marked with orientation “L” and “R” in gold. Action engraved with English scroll and “WESTLEY RICHARDS” inlaid in gold; scalloped back action. Classic Westley Richards hinged toplever, automatic safety with “SAFE” inlaid in gold ahead of slide. Blued bottom metal with total coverage of scrollwork. Blued trigger guard with scrollwork and strapwork edges, protects a single mechanical trigger with barrel selector abutting guard for a right handed shooter; tang is two colors, with area around serial number significantly plumer than balance. Tight, straight grained walnut stock with point pattern checkering about the wrist, with silver vanity plate at toeline, and terminating in a black line spacer and accelerator pad. CONDITION: Very good as restored. Barrels with virtually all of a good reblueing, with some handling marks, legends slightly softened. Action polished bright with some pinprick oxidation visible in recesses, engraving good, somewhat softened. Stocks are very good with some handling marks and impressions, but solid and free of cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, left ejector needs attention and does not throw snapcap, bores are very good with some trace evidence of use. 4,000 - 6,000 1370 - (A) VERY RARE AND FINE FRANZ OSIPOVITCH MATSKA SIDE

BY SIDE SHOTGUN, A RUSSIAN MASTERPIECE. Manufacturer: Franz Osipovitch Matzka Model: Side by Side Serial No. 274 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .031 (R) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .000 (B) .000 Gauge: 12 Gauge Weight: 6 LB 11 OZ Franz Osipovitch Matska was originally of Czech origins, and immigrated from Austria to Russia in the mid-nineteenth century where he studied under master gunmaker August Gonno. It is estimated Matska built around 340 fine guns in St. Petersburg from 1883 until his death in 1907, and was well renowned for his work. This particular pigeon gun was discovered by Bill Wise in England, with associated provenance that it was purchased by an English diplomat from a Russian diplomat around 1910 in Paris. Gun is fitted with 30” blued Sir. Joseph Whitworth fluid steel barrels by Kilby, as marked on the underside, and finished by Matska, his Cyrillic signature on top. Barrel flats have post-1925 London proofs and are numbered “22358”. Purdey style locking bolt with doll’s head rib. With ejectors. Double trigger controlled side lock Birmingham proofed on the water table with a Matska signature. Locks plates signed externally Matska, made by Joseph Brazier. Action is very finely engraved with masterful tight scroll and floral bouquets. A small gold band on the tang inscribed in Cyrillic “POLENO” likely indicating ownership by the notable Russian Polenov family. Finely diamond checkered splinter forend with Anson style release. Checkered round knob pistol grip stock with red rubber butt pad. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bill Wise. Gun is further documented as the feature of a 2005 article in Double Gun Journal Volume 16, Issue 2, by Wise and Charcot. A copy is included with this lot. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Barrels display nearly all of their lustrous original blue with some mild wear. Action colors have largely faded to a soft silver patina. Forend has a few light losses along the very edge. Stock finished to a gloss with a few scattered field marks. Very fine mirror bores with light sign of use. Fine mechanics. Only a handful of Matska’s guns are known, and are especially scarce in the United States. A rare opportunity to acquire a masterpiece of pre-revolution Russian craftsmanship. 4,000 - 6,000

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1371 - (C) SCARCE, ONE OF 59, J. PURDEY & SONS SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: J. Purdey & Sons Model: SBT Serial No. 27007 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: .06 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .019 (Modified) Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: .732 Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz Circa 1962. One of only 59 single-barrel trap guns built by Purdey. Barrel fit with a stipple matted rib with a large aluminum front sight (replaced) and a brass mid-bead on a vent rib. Right side of breech with famous Audley house address, breech with stiff leaf border engraving. Bottom of barrel with “PURDEY”, serial number, and “A.H.” for Alf Harvey. Forearm lump with “66740”. Barrel flats with modern proofs for a 12 gauge gun with 2 - 3/4” chambers, nitro proof, and nominal .729 IBD at 3 - 1/4 tons. Wide flat bottom beavertail forearm with Anson plunger release and is checkered in point pattern throughout; exterior iron engraved with diminutive scroll and floral accents; even the plunger shaft has a flower on it. Disc set striker with truing strike aligned, water table with crowned CP proof, and visible serial number. Case-colored locks are engraved in Purdey’s house rose and scroll with two bouquets supported by scroll accents and vinework borders. Bottom on action signed ‘J. PURDEY & SONS / LONDON”. Single trigger bladed to the right for a right-handed shooter is protected by a flat-bottomed trigger guard decorated with scroll engraving and serial number on a full-length strap to a hard rubber grip cap. Pistol grip stock of a nicely figured feather crotch walnut with teardrop behind action and checkered in point pattern about the wrist, with panels narrowing towards tang. Initials “ACB” individually inletted along belly on stock. Stock finished by a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Housed in a canvas wrapped case with leather corners, lined in forest green, with a Purdey trade label in lid and containing accessories comprising an ebony striker pot with an additional striker, 2 part cleaning rod with brushes and a jag, snapcap, and a memorial coin for the Amateur Trap Shooting Association 79th Grand American, 1900-1918. Accompanied by an email exchange with David Maynard indicating that the gun was completed in February 1962 as a 30” gun with 2 - 3/4” chamber, good modified choke, vent rib, pistol grip stock, 14 - 5/8” LOP with rubber heel pad, ivory bead front sight and small mid bead, no safety, and “A C B” inlaid in the stock. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored. Barrel with the majority of its bluing with some marks from handling and the field, some rubs to silver where forearm contacts, and an even mottling of the finish throughout. Forearm, probably a replacement, is very good with some handling marks en suite, a few abraded heads. Locks with approximately half of their older case colors, engraving is crisp. Trigger guard and top lever reblued. Stock very good with handling marks throughout, finish somewhat hazy. Mechanically fine, ejector functional, bore with some very mild orange peel ahead of forcing cone. Case very good. A pleasant example of a scarce gun. 4,000 - 8,000

1372 - (C) PETITE WW GREENER 28 BORE SIDE BY SIDE HAMMER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: WW Greener Model: SXS Serial No. 64983 Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) Improved Cylinder (R) Cylinder Gauge: 28 Bore Weight: 4lbs 15.4oz Manufactured circa 1925-1954 with sideplate action, extractors, and external hammers. Checkered walnut stock and forearm with horn forearm tip, Prince of Wales grip, and serrated wood buttplate carved in to the stock. Action is tastefully engraved with floral and acanthus scroll with matching engraving on breech. Barrels are marked with “W.W. GREENER MAKER. 29 PALL MALL. LONDON. S.W. WORKS ST. MARY’S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM.”. Left barrel has Improved Cylinder choke and right barrel has Cylinder choke. Stock has cast off for a right handed shooter.

CONDITION: Excellent, benefitting from a complete professional restoration with greater than 95% of all added finishes remaining with scattered light handling marks. Stock and forearm show no major cracks or major signs of distress. Mechanically excellent. Barrels ring like chimes. Bores are bright and smooth. Would make for an attractive and pleasant shooter. 7,000 - 10,000

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1373 - (M) LUCIANO BOSIS DOUBLE RIFLE IN .470 NITRO EXPRESS, WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 604 Caliber/Bore: .470 NE Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” Weight: 10 lbs 2 oz

Circa 2012. A dangerous game safari rifle made with blued steel nitro proofed 24” mono-bloc barrels. Barrels are nicely furnished with ejectors, filed quarter rib with standing and folding sights, raised bladed front sight and eye for sling loop. Standing rear sight regulated for 100 yards, folding rear sights regulated for 100 and 150 yards. Rib reads “470 NE” in gold and left barrel reads “LUCIANO BOSIS BRESCIA-ITALY”. Both barrels with gold bands at breech. Barrel flats marked “470NE”, “604”, “MADE IN ITALY”, ”CI” and with Italian proofs. Bottom rib with importers stamp “WOODCOCK HILL BENTON PA”. Scalloped and reinforced (bolstered) boxlock action is coin finished with border engraving and is engraved “LUCIANO BOSIS” on left and “BRESCIA ITALY” on right. Bottom action is engraved with cape buffalo standing in tall grass. Engraving is nicely executed by Parravicini Inc. as signed ahead of trigger guard on right. Action is designated with set disk strikers and double triggers, front hinged.

Top lever is pierced and with an ornamental grotesque at thumb. Slide safe is checkered. “SAFE” is in gold. Action flat reads “L BOSIS”, “604” and with proofs. Shiny trigger guard with border scroll extends to a full length bottom strap with border scroll and engraved with serial number.

European walnut action with nice and strong figure has been built with pistol hand grip that has a coin finished skeleton cap at base. Stock with beaded cheek piece, eye for sling loop, golden vacant oval and finished with a black pad. Matching beavertail forend with checkered Anson style release and gold “LUCIANO BRESCIA BOSIS” crest. Exterior iron metal is engraved with border scroll. Interior with “604”. Rifle resides in brown leathered / brass cornered case with “LUCIANO BOSIS“ trade label, brass cleaning rod, snap caps, oil bottle, striker pot with spare firing pins / springs, cleaning accessories and keys for case. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their original blue and rifling is sharp. Action, triggers and ejectors operate well to test. Stock and forend are very good with very light handling marks. Case is very good with some storage indication. 20,000 - 30,000

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1374 - (C) J.P. SAUER 10.75X68 DOUBLE RIFLE, RETAILED BY VOELKER, BUENOS AIRES, AND ENGRAVED WITH SAFARI SCENES OF LIONS, ELEPHANTS, AND TIGERS. Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 132802 Caliber/Bore: 10.75x68 Barrel Length: 24 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chopper lump barrels with a bead front sight on finely matted solid rib, equipped with claw mounts and a 4 leaf rear sight, 3 folding leaves for 100, 200, and 300 meters, and a ladder sight with sliding elevator adjustable from 400 to 1000 meters. J.P. Sauer information on tubes, with a central area in rib between claw mounts with Voelker’s information. Muzzles are engraved in a double chip pattern, while breeches have elaborate triangles of acanthus scroll around steel designations, approximately 1 - 1/4”. Doll’s head rib extension with slot for a Greener crossbolt. Ejectors, with interesting inset blades, presumably to throw spent brass to the left and right. Barrel flats with German U proof, 10.5mm bore diameter, and Suhl man with spear; evidence of other proofs that are now obfuscated. Underside of tubes with Crown G proof and serial number. Splinter forearm with slightly schnabeled tip with horn insert, Deely latch release, and checkered in point pattern. Exterior iron engraved with fine scroll, interior with partially matching “802”, and an indiscernible stamp in wood. Barrel flats with serial number, Crown U and eagle proofs, and an encircled “WB”.

Gas vent strikers, Greener crossbolt, cocking indicators, Greener side safety, and engraved with nearly complete coverage of fine scroll mixed with oak leaves, accented by safari scenes of a male and female lion on either side, and a nicely detailed scene of a tiger and elephant facing off, the elephant readying to stomp the dodging tiger, while the rest of the herd watches. Double triggers, both set, protected by a flat bottom trigger guard with gold initials “JSA”. Nicely grained walnut stock checkered in point pattern about the wrist and fit with a steel pistol grip cap engraved en suite, beaded cheekpiece, vacant oval on toe line, and horn buttplate. Housed in a brass tabbed leather wrapped case with “M.A.B.” engraved on brass rectangle on lid, and containing a pair of glass James Dixon oil bottles, both full, brushes, three-piece cleaning rod with removable head, and a Carp Zeiss Jena optic in an unusual periscope configuration with German No. 1 reticle on corresponding claw mounts. CONDITION: Very good.

Barrels have the vast majority of their bluing with some handling marks and a few spots of mossing, thinning at the J.P. Sauer information. Underside of rib with screws, probably for a sling base.Forearm very good with some handling marks, but free of cracks or chips, some oil staining on iron.

Action is very good with crisp engraving, and the vast majority of original case colors, better retained towards rear, with silvering at sharp edges and fading towards carry point. Stock excellent with some minor handling marks and indentations, but free of cracks or chip; buttplate with some losses at toe. Mechancially fine, bores are very good with some soft frosting throughout, glass is clear, reticle a little chipped. Case is very good with some rubs and age related distress. 10,000 - 15,000

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1375 - (M) LEBEAU COURALLY .470 NITRO EXPRESS SIDE BY SIDE DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ENGRAVING BY MAISSIN, WINNER OF THE ORDER OF EDWARDIAN GUNNERS GOLD MEDAL IN 2003, GOLD MEDAL NRA MUSEUM, WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Lebeau Courally Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 45458 Caliber/Bore: .470 NE Barrel Length: 25 - 1/4” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Weight: 10 lbs 9 oz Circa 2001. A nice dangerous game hunting rifle with 25 – 1/4” chopper lump blacked steel barrels. Barrels are appointed with ejectors, third fastener, side clips, spear point raised quarter rib, and ramped bladed front sight. Raised spearpoint quarter rib is machine filed and has been built with 1 standing and 2 folding leaf sights. All leaves with gold line markers and sights are designated at 50, 100 and 150 yards. Rib reads “470 N.E.” in gold. Front sight is machined filed and scroll engraved on ramp. Right barrel reads “AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY A LIEGE – BELGIUM”.

Left barrel reads “MADE FOR W.L. MOORE & Co SCOTTSDALE AZ”. Barrel flats marked “AUG. LEBEAU”, “FABI A LIEGE”. Bottom of barrels marked “.470 NITRO EXPRESS”, “2700 BAR”, and with proofs. Bottom rib with “45458” and loop for sling. Reinforced and case colored sidelock action with hidden third fastener, set disk strikers, side clips is also designated with gold-washed lifting bars and golden cocking indicators. The action is elegantly engraved with scrolls and floral bouquets. Bolsters engraved with leaf petals. Engraving orchestrated by “S. MASSIN” (signed alongside triggers). Double triggers are fire blued, and front trigger is articulated. The double rolled edged trigger guard is case color hardened with matched engraving and extends to a full length bottom strap. Top lever and slide safe are case hardened with matched engraving and checkered.

“SAFE” is in gold. The nicely figured walnut stock with oil finish has been built with drop points, finely checkered pistol hand grip with grip cap. Grip cap is case hardened and engraved. Stock with beaded check piece, tapped for sling loop and finished by a black leather covered pad. Finely checkered splinter forend with Anson styled push button release, gold crest (near tip) and iron metal is case colored and engraved. Rifle resides in a brown leather “AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY” motor case. Case with target and paperwork. Paperwork stating “BEST IN SHOW Gold Medal Concour d’Elegance of Fine Guns”. Rifle also comes with sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain all of their original black and rifling is sharp. Action, triggers and ejectors operate well to test. Stock and forend are very good with very slight handling indication. Case is good with some storage marks. 20,000 - 30,000

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1376 - (M) PERUGINI & VISINI OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE IN .416 REMINGTON, GAME SCENE ENGRAVING BY TOMASONI. Manufacturer: P&V Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 2988 Caliber/Bore: .416 Remington Barrel Length: 25 - 5/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 3/4” Drop at Heel: 1” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/16” Weight: 12lbs w/ Mounts & scope Circa 2015. A very nice Italian made over under big game double rifle. Blacked monobloc 26” barrels with ejectors. Top barrel with a finely filed spearpoint rib that has been built with one standing and one folding rear sight. Standing sight regulated for 50 yards and with gold line. Folding sight is regulated for 75 yards and with gold line. Rifle is fit with a Swarovski Z5i 2.4 -12x50 scope on EAW claw mount system. Rifles top barrel is fit with an island ramped bladed front sight. Bottom barrel fit with eye for sling loop. Barrel flat reads “P & V”, ”2988”, Italian proofs and “CAT 14305”. Bottom barrel stamped “CAL .416REM”. Coin finished boxlock action with light border scrolls and reads “PERUGINI & VISINI” on both exterior action walls. Action bottom is handsomely engraved with standing elephant in field. Action is built with double triggers, blacked checkered top lever, and blacked checkered slide safe. “S” is engraved. The light reddish brown nicely figured walnut stock with pistol hand grip is finely checkered and fit with cheek piece, eye for sling loop, and finished by a black rubber recoil pad. Finely and sharp checkered Schanble styled forend with blacked engraved Deeley styled latch release. Gun lives in the maker’s tan single leather case made by Nizzoli. The maker’s black leather and gold gilded label is attached to the interior lid. Copies of 2 targets are inside the case. The rifle is fit with a Vero Vellini brand sling.

CODNITION: Barrels retain most of their original blue with minor rub marks from forend. Bores are bright and shiny with good rifling. Buttstock and forend with handling/storage marks. Case is very good with some handling/storage marks. 7,000 - 10,000

1377 - (C) HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE CHAMBERED IN .375 Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 17793 Caliber/Bore: .375 Barrel Length: 26” Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Weight: 9 lbs 2 oz Circa 1901. A vintage British dangerous game rifle made by the famous maker. Blued chopper lump 26” barrels with ejectors, third fastener, sling swivel, spear point top rib, and raised stippled bladed front sight with flip up low light sight. Spear point rib with 1 standing rear sight fixed for 100 yards and 2 folding sights for 200 and 300 yards. Rib is also filed and stippled at point. Right barrel reads “HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND STREET LONDON.”. Left barrel reads “WINNERS OF ALL THE “FIELD” RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON.”. Barrel flats are stamped “270GRS BULLET MAX, .375, 40GRS CORDITE”, and with proof marking stamps. Side lock case colored action with disk set strikers, gold line cocking indicators, double triggers (front checkered), hidden 3rd fastener, engraved and checkered top lever, nitre blued engraved and checkered safe slide, “SAFE” in gold and bolted safe. Rifle is built with auto-safe. Case colored action is engraved with bold floral scroll and reads “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” at bar. Bottom action reads “ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR”. Blacked engraved trigger guard extends to a full-length bottom strap with the rifle’s serial number. The reddish brown walnut stock with smoky and straight grain has drop points and is also furnished with a long case colored top strap, slender checkered pistol hand grip, case colored grip cap with door, engraved “TZC” gold oval, sling swivel, and finished by a horn serrated butt plate. Long splinter forend with checkered Anson style push release and matched checkering has engraved and case hardened escutcheon, pin screw and iron metal. Interior iron metal is case hardened and with the rifle’s serial number stamped. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Barrels are excellent and rifling is sharp. Action, triggers and ejectors operate well. Stock and forend are excellent with very light handling marks.

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1378 - (C) ENGRAVED DANIEL FRASER & CO. DOUBLE RIFLE IN .375 MAGNUM Manufacturer: Daniel Fraser Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 6123 Caliber/Bore: .375 Magnum Barrel Length: 23” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Weight: 10 lbs (w/o scope) 11 lbs 6 oz (w/ scope) Circa 2001. A nicely made rimless Scottish boxlock dangerous game rifle with 24 – 1/2” blued steel chopper lump barrels. Barrels are fit with ejectors, spearpoint top rib, and raised bladed front sight. Spearpoint rib with 1 standing and 2 folding rear sights. Rib fit with swing mount scope system. Right barrel reads “DAN’L FRASER 21 FREDERICK STREET EDINBURGH”. Barrel flats with “.375 MAG”, “NP”, “LP99”, and “4810BAR”.

Case hardened scalloped boxlock action is built with third fastener, disk set strikers, and double triggers, first trigger hinged. Top lever is also case hardened, engraved, and checkered. Safe slide is checkered and engraved, “SAFE” is in gold. Rifle is built with auto-safe. Action is engraved with scrolls, bottom of action reads “DAN’L FRASER”. Case colored trigger guard is engraved with floral scroll and extends down through a full length bottom tang and engraved with serial number. Smoky walnut stock is furnished with drop points, checkered pistol grip, case color hardened grip cap with door, cheekpiece, gold oval, and finished by an orange rubber butt pad. Splinter forend with matched checkering, Anson style release and interior metal is case hardened. Accompanied by correct engraved scope rings. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their original blue. Rifling is sharp. Action is sound. Triggers and ejectors work well with snap caps. Stock and forend both excellent with light handling marks.

20,000 - 30,000 1379 - (M) KRIEGHOFF PRIMUS .30-06 SPRINGFIELD OVER/UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE. Manufacturer: Krieghoff Model: Primus Serial No. 76379 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx. 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: Approx. 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Weight: 10 lbs 13 oz with scope Over/under barrels with wide rib are marked for Super-Chromovan construction and German nitro proofs, while chamber flat is dated coded HK for 1978, and also marked for German nitro proofing at Ulm, Krieghoff manufacture and .30-06 caliber designation. Blade front sight on a raised island with matted ramp, flat top U notch rear sight dovetailed into a quarter length rib with matting en suite, and made with integral claw mount attachment mounts, currently fit with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 3-12x56 FFP scope with duplex reticle. Scope mounts and bolsters are engraved with classic German oak leaves on a stippled ground. Round nose forearm with skipline point pattern checkering with central Deely release, and engraved oak leaves at exterior iron, marked “379” on interior. Sideplated boxlock action with deep chisel cut engraving with oak leaves throughout,and game scene vignettes depicting elk, both cows and a bugling bull, right with a pair of dogs chasing down a boar and sow, bottom with a grizzly bear.

Engraving is deeply and well cut, signed “GR” on left plate. Action wings with serial number, German nitro proof, and Simpson import mark. Gold washed small parts on interior of action. Double Kersten locks, non-automatic safety, cocking indicators abutting lever, gold washed double triggers, front set, protected by a short tang horn trigger guard. Bavarian dropped walnut pistol grip stock of a fairly restrained straight grain with 2 panels of skipline checkering at the wrist, a pancake cheekpiece, steel pistol grip cap with “WS” initials relief carved, and a 4-bullet trap with oak leaf engraving. Stock terminates in a black and white line spacer and Pachmayr basketweave recoil pad. Sling swivels on a sweated-on island on bottom barrel and on toeline. CONDITION: Very good, with virtually all of the reapplied blue finish retained on the barrel, with some minor handling marks.

Action with the vast majority of the coin finish throughout, with some silvering to high points and tarnishing in recesses and crisp, well cut engraving.

Stocks are very good with a somewhat dry appearance and some handling marks from the field, but free of cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with strong rifling and mild frosting. Glass is clear and throws cleanly. 4,000 - 6,000

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1380 - (C) KARL KORMES BOXLOCK VIERLING COMBINATION GUN CHAMBERED IN 16/16/22/8 X 57 Manufacturer: Karl Kormes Model: Vierling Serial No. 19183 Caliber/Bore: 16 x 16 x .22 x 8x57 Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/16” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .026 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .037 (R) .042 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .674 (R) .675 Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz / 8 lbs 5 oz (w/ Scope) Circa 1952. A very nice game gun with 26” blued “Special Laufstaul” steel barrels. Barrels are nicely fit with ejectors, 2 - 3/4” chambers, a tapered, matted, machined solid top rib, solid side ribs, and a brass bead front sight. The barrels are choked Improved Modified in top barrel and Modified in under barrel. Right side of the barrel near the breech is engraved “GERMANY” while the left side is engraved “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL”. Bottom barrel marked “34298”, “20”, “SPECIAL LAUFSTAUL”, “Weichlot”. Barrel lumps stamped with Suhl proof house nitro-proof marks dating from January, 1952. Barrels are fit with a 3-piece forend. Locks with handsome game scenes dogs, birds, and fox in woodland scenes on stippled ground with supporting oak leaves on action body, forend iron, latch and trigger guard. Bottom of the action body has in a banner “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL”. The bolstered sidelock action is fit with double Kersten fasteners, cocking indicators, and double triggers with front articulated. Top lever is also engraved with oak leaves and checkered, slide safe is checkered. Gun is auto-safe. The top of the action body’s right wall is stamped proof marks while the left is stamped “34298”. Rich reddish, brown stock is carved with oak leaves at rear of the locks and built with fine checkered straight hand grip, silver oval and finished by a leather-covered pad. Double triggers are protected by blued and oak leaf engraved trigger guard which extends to a long, blued, oak leaf and scroll engraved bottom strap. Internal iron metal is engraved “34298” and has Merkel’s crested logo. Gun comes in wooden case which as a pair of dummy rounds inside. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels with most all blue.

Bores are very good. Action and triggers are sound with snap caps. Stock is very good. Forend is very good. Case very good. 5,000 - 10,000

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1381 - (M) DAKOTA FIREARMS 76 BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .300 WIN MAG WITH SCHMIDT & BENDER GLASS. Manufacturer: Dakota Arms Model: 76 Serial No. 179 Caliber/Bore: .300 Win Mag Barrel Length: 23 - 1/4” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8” Weight: 9 lbs 10.5oz Blade front sight with brass bead dovetailed into an island sweated onto barrel with smooth ramp. Ring with stud sweated onto barrel haead of forearm. Express style rear sight with single unmarked standing leaf dovetailed into sweated on base. Marked on left side of shank “300 WIN MAG”. Action with serial number “DaKoTa 76” opposite ejection port, and fit with scope mounts, currently mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6x FFP scope with German No. 4 reticle. Stock is a wonderfully fiddled and wave-grained walnut with contrasting forearm tip and checkered about the forearm in a point pattern, and about the wrist of the pistol grip with point-and-wave pattern. Pistol grip cap with stylized golden “DA”. Beaded cheekpiece, sling stud at toe line, and Decelerator soft rubber recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory finishes throughout with some scattered handling marks, most noticeable on stock. Mechanically fine, bore excellent with bright, strong rifling. Glass is clear and throws smoothly. 3,000 - 5,000

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1382 - (M) BLASER R8 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH .375 H&H AND .458 LOTT BARRELS, OPTICS, CASE. Manufacturer: Blaser Model: R8 Serial No. BL0270 Caliber/Bore: (A) .458 Lott (B) .375 H&H Barrel Length: (BOTH) 22 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern The Blaser R8 was designed to be a modular system and can be chambered in a number of cartridges and barrel lengths. Both barrels are in identical confirmation with bead front sight on a sweated-on base with smooth ramp, sling stud on sweated-on ring, express rear sight with white line horizontally dovetailed into a sweated-on base. Left side of chambers with Blaser information, caliber designation, Ulm nitro proofs for 2012 (.458 Lott) and 2013 (.375 H&H). Housed in a pebbled green ABS case compartmentalized for both barrels, a Blaser RD20 red dot sight with 2 MOA dot on Blaser QD mounts, Swarovski Z8i 1.7-13.3x42mm scope on with illuminated reticle, also on Blaser QD mounts, extra Swavoski turret cap, Blaser bolt with tang mounted safety, 3 magazine inserts, and French Grey receiver with received depicting a pair of elk on the left in a forest scene, with a bugling bull and a cow, right with a pair of roe deer, one buck and one doe. Wings with serial number and importer information for Blaser USA. Stock of a nicely crotch figured walnut with contrasting forearm tip with sling stud, point pattern checkering on either side of forearm, pistol grip with contrasting cap, checkered in 2 panels about the wrist, sling stud on toe line, and with a double fluted comb, terminating in a Blaser soft recoil pad. Case has allen key and manual. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little evidence of use. Virtually all of the factory finishes are retained throughout, with some scattered handling marks. Glass is clear across both pieces, with functional illumination. Barrels are excellent with bright, sharp rifling. While there is no trigger assembly, they are fairly easy to source. An excellent setup. 3,000 - 6,000

1383 - (M) RIGBY BIG GAME BOLT ACTION IN .416 RIGBY WITH SWAROVSKI GLASS. Manufacturer: Rigby Model: Big Game Serial No. 10618 Caliber/Bore: .416 Rigby Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Brass bead front sight with removable sight hood on thin sleeved on base, quarter rib brass line express rear sight with one standing leaf (unmarked, for 65 yards) and two folding leaves for 150 and 250 yards. Area behind rear sight with “RIGBY’S SPECIAL .416 BORE FOR BIG GAME”. Barrel signed “John Rigby and Co. 13 - 19 Pensbury Place, London, SW8” with appropriate British nitro proofing on right side of shank, and sling swivel on sleeved-on base. Engraved reinforcement bolt with acanthus on a stippled ground. Double square bridge action set up for swing-off scope mounts, currently mounted with a Swarovski Z8i 1.7-13.3x42mm scope with illuminated duplex reticle that has center dot and an illuminated circle. 3 position flag safety. Bottom of action with well executed floral scrollwork on a stippled ground, with a negative space Rigby logo in the center, “.416 RIGBY” in a ribbon at bottom, and extending onto trigger guard, which has serial number inlaid in gold. Pistol grip cap engraved en suite, with trap and Rigby logo gold inlaid, sling swivel along toe line. Nicely figured and densely fiddlebacked Turkish walnut stock, ending in a black line spacer with orange recoil pad. In Rigby branded factory hard case with a Rigby sling and appropriate paperwork, including manual and test target showing 65 yard iron sights for 400 grain Hornady. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, showing just a couple minor marks from handling and operation, mostly from shop wear. Checkering is sharp. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent with crisp rifling. Bolt face is excellent; it is distinctly possible that this rifle is test fired only. Glass is clear and throws smoothly. Replacement value on a rifle of this quality from Rigby today would be in the $15,000 range, before counting glass. 8,000 - 12,000

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1384 - (M) JOHN RIGBY AND MAUSER COLLABORATION “BIG GAME” RIFLE IN .375 H&H MAGNUM WITH SWAROVSKI GLASS, CASE. Manufacturer: Mauser (John Rigby) Model: Big Game Serial No. 10716 Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Brass bead front sight with removable sight hood on thin sleeved on base, quarter rib brass line express rear sight with one standing leaf (unmarked, for 65 yards) and two folding leaves for 150 and 250 yards. Area behind rear sight with “CALIBER .375 H&H FOR BIG GAME”. Barrel signed “John Rigby and Co. 13 - 19 Pensbury Place, London, SW8” with appropriate British nitro proofing on right side of shank, and sling swivel on sleeved on base. Case colored reinforcement bolt. Set up for swing-off scope mounts, currently mounted with a Swarovski Z8i 1.7-13.3x42mm scope with illuminated duplex reticle that has center dot and an illuminated circle. 3 position flag safety. Case colored pistol grip case with trap and Rigby logo gold inlaid, sling swivel along toe line. Mounted with a Rigby branded leather sling to sling swivels. Nicely figured and lightly fiddlebacked Turkish walnut stock, ending in a black line spacer with orange recoil pad. In Rigby cardboard cover and case with appropriate paperwork, including manual and test target showing 65 yard iron sights for 300 grain Hornady. CONDITION: Excellent, showing just a couple minor marks from handling and operation, mostly from shop wear. Barrel and receiver retain virtually all of their black with a few very minor marks. Extractor fire bluing has a little silvering on high edge, likely from action being cycled. Wood is very good, again with a few very minor marks from handling.

Checkering is sharp. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent with crisp rifling. Bolt face is excellent; it is distinctly possible that this rifle is test fired only. Glass is clear and throws smoothly. Comes in a black Rigby branded case. Replacement value on a rifle of this quality from Rigby today would be in the $15,000 range, before counting glass. 8,000 - 12,000

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1385 - (C) CASED DANIEL FRASER TAKEDOWN VELOX .303 BOLT ACTION RIFLE OF 4TH EARL CAIRNS. Manufacturer: Daniel Fraser Model: Velox Serial No. 2342 Caliber/Bore: .303 Velox Barrel Length: 26 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic

A very clever little rifle, utilizing a threaded barrel that screws into the action where a simple thumb screw retains the barrel, and shotgun latch forearm on a loop to make a rifle that is capable of being broken down or assembled quite quickly. Bead front sight on sweated on island with flip-up moon sight, slotted on sides for a sight hood. Sling eye loop on base sweated to underside of barrel. Three leaf rear sight with one standing leaf with ivory express regulated for 100 yards, two folding leaves with matting and platinum lines, regulated for 200 and 300 yards. Shank with British view and proof marks, top of the barrel engraved “Dan’l Fraser & Co / Gun & Rifle Manufacturers / 4 Leith St. Terrace Edinburgh” ahead of rear sight. Action engraved with Celtic knotwork at borders with vignettes of intricate acanthus scrollwork, rear ring engraved “FITTED WITH / FRASER’S PATENT / TRIGGER ACTION”. Parker Hale bolt-mounted diopter sight. Forearm with distinct scalloped lip, and checkered in point pattern about the Deely latch release, with is engraved with knotwork and scroll en suite. Bottom metal engraved en sutite. Nicely figured and fiddled walnut stock with a sharply angled pistol grip, checkered in point pattern about the wrist, with a beaded cheekpiece and checkered horn buttplate.

In an interesting brass tabbed and leather wrapped case with “EARL CAIRNS” embossed on leather on the slip, and a gilt “THE RIGHT HNBLE EARL CAIRNS” on case lid. Inside lid has a very interesting memo from The Earl Cairns, Fairleigh House, Bath, dated July 17th 1929, indicating that packed contents at the time were the rifle, cleaning rod & tackle, a sling, a pair of sights with locking nut & key, pair dummy cartridges, grip, duster, and screwdriver. Other labels include Daniel Fraser trade label, and insert for the .303 Velox, listing this rifle by serial number. Given the 1929 date, the appropriate Earl Cairns is Wilfred Cairns, the 4th Earl. He was a Rifle Brigade officer of 4th Battalion, and fought in the Second Boer War. He eventually purchased and restored Farleigh House in 1906, and died in 1946. Case accessories now comprise a dummy round, screwdriver, stripper clip, chamber casting, and case key. CONDITION: Very good, with good quality English period rebluing; barrel retains virtually all of the bluing with some minor handling marks, heavier on the underside, and thinning at muzzle. Action excellent with some thinning to high edges and some handling marks, top flat of bolt with an insert through a British proof, and a few very minor pits visible under the blue on left side of receiver. Stocks with some minor handling marks and impressions, one tight grain separation behind top tang with some abraded heads. Mechanically fine, takedown functions correctly, bore is very good with strong rifling and minor frosting. Case very good with some handling marks and age related distress throughout, Velox label with some heavier marks and peeling, particularly at lower right. Slip good with some handling marks and tear at canvas lining junction on rear. A very interesting rifle from a highly respected maker, with a connection to the peerage. 6,000 - 8,000

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1386 - (C) WONDERFUL PRUSSIAN CHARLES DALY MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE IN .30-06.

Manufacturer: Charles Daly Model: Mauser Sporter Serial No. 26408 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Beautiful early, pre-war Mauser action sporting rifle built for Charles Daly for the American market with desirable “CAL. 30/06 U.S. GOV’t” chambering. Classic rust blued tapered 25” barrel marked on the top “CHARLES DALY ROCHLING ELEKTRIC STEEL” with German commercial proofs at the breech. Ramped gold bread front sight with 2-leaf express rear sight. Receiver is case hardened and very attractively engraved with fine scroll and a well executed bull moose on the receiver ring. Hinged floorplate likewise engraved with fine scroll and a pair of pointer dogs, the engraving extending onto the trigger guard with a pair of flying game birds. Stocked in finely checkered walnut with horn forend tip, capped pistol grip, cheek piece, toeline vanity plate engraved “RFK”, and line engraved shotgun butt plate with trap door compartment. Sling swivels affixed to the underside of the barrel and butt. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains nearly all of its original blue with some scattered marks. Receiver, bolt, and grip cap retain strong and attractive, rich case colors. Bottom metal and butt plate have largely faded to a soft gray patina with a few flashes of color in protected areas. Stock has some scattered impressions. Checkering remains razor sharp. Bore is fine and bright with strong, well defined rifling throughout. Fine mechanics. A truly outstanding Prussian rifle built for the American market, an exquisite addition to any sporting gun collection. 4,000 - 6,000

1387 - (A) VERY FINE MARLIN BALLARD NO. 6 - 1/2 RIGBY MID-RANGE OFF HAND SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: Ballard No. 6-1/2 Rigby Serial No. 19179 Caliber/Bore: .38-50 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1880 to 1882. Rifle features a blued Rigby pattern round barrel. Muzzle is tastefully engraved with a double line and vine band. Breech also embellished with arrow motif and “BALLARD” engraved in a flowing banner with light scroll and line work. Wind gauge globe front sight and mid-range Vernier rear sights. Richly case hardened action factory engraved with well executed running elk and bear vignettes flanked by punch dot shaded foliate scrolls and zig-zag borders. It is well known Ballard rifles were engraved by masters L.D. Nimschke and Conrad F. Ulrich Jr., this example likely in Ulrich’s hand who engraved most of Marlin’s production from 1881 to 1910. Horn tipped finely checkered walnut splinter forend. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and nickeled Swiss butt plate. Matching numbers observed throughout.

CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel retains nearly all of its original blue with some mild freckling and other scattered marks. Receiver likewise exhibits rich, muted case colors. Underside of lever has largely faded to patterned gray patina. Stocks are very fine, some minor handling marks present.

Horn tip has some moderate chipping. Butt plate also has some minor losses to nickel on the prongs, as well as clouding throughout. Excellent, bright and shiny bore. Sharp rifling throughout. Fine mechanics. A truly exceptional example of a scarce and desirable deluxe single shot. 15,000 - 20,000

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1388 - (M) CSMC A-10 20 BORE OVER UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: CSMC Model: A-10 Serial No. A10-001144 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Tubes Gauge: 20 Bore Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz.

Monobloc barrels with vent rib machine cut with anti-glare matting and equipped with a red bead front sight. Barrel legends for model, 20 gauge, 2 - 3/4” chambers on left, and CSMC information on right; bottom barrel chamber with serial number matching to frame. Solid rib. Round nose game-style forearm of a highly fiddled walnut with point pattern checkering about a Deely style latch release. Case-colored detachable sidelock action laser engraved in near complete coverage a traditional English rose and scroll pattern, tightly executed. Fences with sprigs of engraving en suite. Single inertia-driven selective trigger with non-automatic safety. Gorgeous feather crotch walnut stock with Prince of Wales grip is checkered about the wrist in point-and-wave pattern, ending in a Galazan branded black leather recoil pad. Housed in a CSMC branded AmeriCase with trigger wrench, sidelock disassembly tool, assorted barrel weights, and additional chokes, including 2 Skeet chokes, 1 Full choke, 1 IC, 1 IM, 1 Mod; no tubes currently installed. CSMC slipcover with manual. CONDITION: Overall good, showing field use. Barrels with the vast majority of their bluing, with some light handling marks from the field and use, most notable approximately halfway down on right side, at chambers, and where forearm connects. Forearm is very good with some mars on right side, mostly towards nose, one noticeable towards rear. Locks are very good with strong vibrant case colors just starting to silver on edges; trigger largely silvered from use. Stock is good with handling marks throughout, some deeper pings, and a grain separation on left side of tang. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with some very minor frosting from use. Ejectors are soft but in time. Case and accessories are very good. 6,000 - 9,000

1389 - (C) CASED A.H. FOX XE GRADE 12 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: A. H. Fox Model: XE Serial No. 19463 Barrel Length: 30” Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4 over pad Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Imp (R) Cylinder Gauge: 12 Bore Shipped on 10-27-1913 to A.G. Alfred Sporting Goods of Baltimore (this model was not catalogued until 1914). Matching serial numbers. Factory letter states: 13 3/4” LOP (now with pad is 14 1/4”). Krupp steel barrels, forearm with Deeley release. Single trigger with select knob. Beautiful shotgun features checkered Circassian walnut pistol grip stock with leather covered pad, splinter forearm with ebony inset, William Gough school X-grade hand chiseled leaf pattern engraving on frame with Ansley H. Fox vignette featuring two partridge. Base features a fox. Left side features a vignette with ducks. The barrel breech also features 1 - 5/8” of engraving. Base of stock has shield plaque. Stock checkering features three distinct panels. Ribbed barrels features twin brass bead sights. Comes with custom Huey oak and leather case, lined in blue with a Huey marked ebony handle chamber brush, two unmarked ebony handle turn screws, gold plated oil bottle and an ebony cleaning rod. Case has an outer canvas cover as well. Case has a Fox trade label inside lid. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain 95% blue with mirror bright bores and auto ejectors.

Fame engraving is crisp but visible case color only in protected areas. Wood is superb with note to some freshening to the checkering and finish. Gun is tight. Case is excellent. 8,000 - 12,000

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1390 - (M) BROWNING C GRADE EXHIBITION 20 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN, WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Superposed Serial No. C36 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .033 (U) .037 Chamber: 3” Choke: (O) .029 (Full) (U) .020 (Modified) Gauge: 20 Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .620 (U) .621 Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz According to the factory letter this shotgun was sold in 1974, with 28” barrels choked full and full. Presently, barrels are marked for Modified and Full. Barrels are fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib; Browning name, Utah and Montreal addresses, and “Made in Belgium” are hand engraved on left side of top barrel. Right side is engraved “Browning Patents 20 Ga Shells 3” Special Steel”. Coin-finished small-sized action has nicely filed fences; bottom is nicely rounded in superlight style. Action is fitted with checkered single selective trigger. Action is engraved with large format flowing acanthus scroll over a background of tightly executed diminutive English scroll. In “The Browning Superposed”, New Schwing illustrates another gun with this pattern of engraving and indicates that, according to factory records this particular pattern was used on only 8 guns.

The engraver’s signature “C Baerten” (Claude) is at bottom right of left side of receiver. Trigger guard engraved en suite. Long tang, square knob buttstock of flame crotch figured Claro walnut measures 14 - 3/8” over skip line checkered wood butt with inset scale retained by a pair of floral engraved screws. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Superlight style schnabeled forend is of crotch-figured walnut and matches fairly well. Tan Hartman case is lined in faux fur, and contains Browning guarantee for this gun, and a key. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory finishes, and appears unfired since proof. Some minor silvering along barrels from sliding forearm. and a few minor handling marks to wood, most offensive on left side of pistol grip. Engraving is crisp and well cut. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. A superb, rare, small bore superposed. 7,000 - 10,000

1391 - (C) BELGIAN BROWNING 28 BORE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Superposed Serial No. 972F5 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8”Drop at Heel: 1- 7/8” at rear of Monte Carlo, 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) Skeet (U) Skeet Gauge: 28 Gauge Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz Circa 1965 per serial number. 28” barrels with vent rib and bright pink fibre optic front sight and bead mid sight. Browning sliding forearm with visible proofs for a 28 gauge, 2 - 3/4” chamber (70mm), and “**S” choke codes for Skeet in both barrels. Classic Grade I engraved boxlock action, single gold washed inertia driven trigger with a long tang round knob pistol grip configuration, non-automatic safety with “S” engraved ahead of slide, “O” and “U” on either side for selector position. Densely grained Monte Carlo stock with sidepanels, checkered in 2 panels of wave pattern about the wrist, and finished by a Pachmayr brown pad. CONDITION: Barrels with the vast majority of the factory bluing with some handling marks throughout, including some silvering where forearm reciprocates, and some fine oxidation on bottom barrel, approximately 1 - 1/4” long. Action with the vast majority of the factory bluing, silvering to high edges and at carry point, with some superficial handling marks throughout.

Wood is very good with some handling marks, somewhat heavier on stock. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with some minor firing residue.

Ejectors are strong and in time. 4,000 - 6,000

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1392 - (C) PARKER BROTHERS CHE SIDE BY SIDE 16 BORE SHOTGUN OF L.L. BEAN. Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: CHE Serial No. 236202 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: 2 - 9/16” Choke: Improved Modified and Improved Cylinder Gauge: 16 Bore Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz

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Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1933. Gun is once reported to have been the property of Leon Leonwood Bean of Freeport, Maine, founder of the L.L. Bean retail company. This fine shotgun features 26” blued Acme fluid steel barrels with “Acme Steel” rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib, blued Parker Overload marked barrel flats, ejectors, and twin bead sight (mid replaced) with border breech engraving.

Barrels are choked Improved Modified and Improved Cylinder, chambers measure 2 - 9/16”. Case hardened finished No. 1 frame boxlock action with standard CHE grade full coverage floral engraving with pointing dogs on sides, flying duck on bottom, non-automatic safety, and factory Parker single selective trigger with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Border checkered walnut pistol grip stock with checkered side panels, carved panel border diamond tails in CH Grade style, period Hawkins rubber recoil pad, Parker logo pistol grip cap, and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. Stock has silver oval vanity plaque with “L.L.B.” marking. Comes with Parker factory letter confirming all options but recoil pad. PROVENANCE: This fine gun comes with letter from well-known dealer Herschel Chadick, stating that this gun was purchased from the man in Maine who purchased it directly from L.L. Bean. CONDITION: Overall 95% original factory barrel finish with insignificant handling marks, but 2 noticeable marks: one near breech on right side and other near muzzle on the same. Muzzle has discoloration from a case or hand. 20% fading case colors with sharp markings and receiver starting to silver. Good wood with 90% lightly cleaned finish, small handling marks, and sharp checkering. Stock possibly cut in period for addition of pad (original letter states 14 - 1/4” pull, it’s now 14”). Good mechanics with tight lock up and lever way to the right with fantastic screws. Mirror bores. A very eye-catching shotgun with great story. 15,000 - 20,000

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1393 - (C) AN OUTSTANDING, EXTREMELY SCARCE PARKER BROTHERS AAHE 28 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH 26” BARRELS. Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: AAHE Serial No. 191767 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8”Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2”Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .026 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .008 (R) .009 Gauge: 28 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .552 (R) .552 Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz

The Parker AAHEs were Grade 7 guns, below only the A1 Specials and the legendary Invincibles. They were one of the finest guns Parker offered, and built with some of the finest materials to top specifications. This example, built circa 1920 per serial number, with scarce 26” barrels, fit with a tapering, narrowing, concave game rib, fit with a mushroom bead foresight, machine matted, with a central vignette reading “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. WHITWORTH STEEL”, flanked by arrows on both sides, and fit with a square rib extension, engraved with diminutive acanthus scroll. Tops of chambers with 2 - 1/2” pyramids of nicely executed intertwining acanthus scroll with a striated background, with bands of scroll and the beads, and beaded at the muzzle. Barrel flats with 00 frame and 28 gauge designations on lump, and additionally marked with “JG” in a circle, “SKEET IN” and “SKEET OUT” “W E 3”, “E” with a strike out, “319” “W” “2” and another, faded proof. Splinter forearm with near complete coverage of nicely executed modified point pattern, with a reinforced tip and Deely latch release, engraved with further floral and geometric patterns throughout. Interior is engine turned, and marked “191767” and “PATD. MAY 7. 1901”. Boxlock action is engraved with nearly

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complete coverage of interweaving florals on a striated ground en suite with barrels, with mixed bead and scrollwork strap borders, with hand engraved “PARKER BROS” on each side, underneath the fences, which are nicely filed; the only unengraved areas are the fences and the beveled areas behind the hinge pin. Underside with more detailed bouquets of floras with accenting scroll. Action flats with lightening cuts, stamped with “7”, serial number, August patent date, and “PARKER BROS”. Automatic safety, with “SAFE” engraved ahead of slide. Double triggers are protected by a trigger guard with floral and scroll engraving en suite. Nicely figured walnut stock with sidepanels backed by fleur-de-lis tear drops, and checkered in the AAHE fluer-de-lis pattern about the wrist, with pistol grip capped by a vacant gold plate on a horn pedestal, with light borderwork. Skeleton buttplate enclosing a checkered butt with scroll engraving en suite. CONDITION: Action retains traces of color case hardening in protected areas.

Barrels retain 90+% of original blue with high edge wear. Stocks show period correct wear, with multiple light bruises and scratches. Truly an honest example of a well cared for and extremely scarce Parker. 80,000 - 120,000

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1394 - (C) PARKER AHE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Parker Model: AHE Serial No. 122110 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” (with recoil pad), 13 - 7/8” (without recoil pad) Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Modified (R) Cylinder Gauge: 12 gauge Weight: 6lbs 8oz Ordered on September 16, 1903 and shipped to George S. McAlpin in New York City, New York. Original listed as AHE hammerless in 12 gauge, with 28” Titanic Steel barrels. Stock configuration is listed as capped pistol grip. Specifications were a 13 - 7/8” length of pull (without recoil pad), a 1 - 1/4” drop at comb, a 2” drop at heel, and a weight of 6lbs 8oz. Requested chokes were (L) Mod (R) Cyl. Original price was $300 with $25 charged for ejectors and $4.00 for Silvers rubber recoil pad. The letter goes on to list 4 instances where the gun was returned to the factory: the first time to repair the ejectors and take dents out of the barrels and clean and repair locks, the second time was to rebrown the barrels and tighten the action, the third time was to rebrown the barrels and redress the stock and tip, and the 4th time to fix the top lever. The gun remains in the same condition listed in factory letter. Frame is factory full coverage engraved in class A style with tight spiral scrollwork with relief engraved pointer vignettes on left, bottom, and right sides of action, and relief engraved vine scroll on fences. Vignettes of upland birds on each visible side of the action, positioned in a way that the pointers are looking at them on right and left sides, and bottom upland bird portrait is above pointers.

Accompanied by a leather wrapped wood partitioned case with green liner and Parker Old Reliable label. CONDITION: Excellent, with the vast majority of the blue finish remaining with scattered light handling marks. Action has worn to a gray patina with sharp engraving. Stock and forearm show some minor chipping at top tang, but no major cracks. Mechanically fine. Bores are bright with minor freckling. Case is excellent.

15,000 - 25,000

1395 - (A) PARKER GRADE 6 AH 10 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Model: AH Serial No. 64025 Barrel Length: (BOTH) 30” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 3/4”” Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4” Gauge: (A) 10 Bore (B) 12 Bore Manufactured circa 1891. Features include steel bead front sight, Demascus steel barrels, non-automatic safety, double triggers, additional set of 12 gauge barrels (serial numbered 101834), 2 piece checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock with added red rubber recoil pad. Factory engraved in full coverage on frame with tight scrollwork, and game scene vignettes of a dog in a forest on right and left frame flat, a pointer on trigger guard, a dog with rabbit on bottom flat, a pheasant on bottom round, a duck on right fence, and a quail on left fence. Accompanied by Winchester Parker Reproduction partitioned case for a 2 barrel set. Mentioned by serial number on page 240 of “PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION” as an AH Grade gun with 0 ordered extras, straight grip stock, and 10 Gauge 30” barrels. CONDITION: Very good with barrel (A) retaining defined Demascus patterning throughout. Barrel (B) is turned a brown patina. Frame has been cleaned to a gray patina with engraving sharp. Stock and forearm have been lightly sanded and finish added with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bores are bright and smooth in barrel set (A). Barrel set (B) bores are lightly frosted. Case is excellent. 15,000 - 25,000 236

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1396 - (C) ANGELO BEE A1 SPECIAL UPGRADED PARKER 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) Model: VHE Upgrade .030 Serial No. 192958 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Barrel Length: 30” Choke: (L) .026 (R) .027 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2”+ Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .733 Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz Length of Pull: 14” This shotgun was manufactured in 1920 as a VHE and was subsequently upgraded by Angelo Bee to an A1 special configuration. Dovetail lump 30” barrels fit with a mushroom bead front sight on a concave matted game rib with a blank vignette left at rear for “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. VULCAN STEEL.” with flanking arrows. Triangles of acanthus scroll at muzzle, approximately 1 - 1/8”, and at breeches, approximately 3”, with gold wire dressing and rib extension. Breech end scroll also contain vignettes of a grouse and a mallard in a meadow scene and marshland, respectively, taking flight; the birds are executed in relief gold with silver accents. Lumps indicate a size 2 frame in 12 gauge, with flats marked “J.G.” in circle, “V” encircled, “HT / A”, “4” and “2”; left side of lump with serial number. Wide beavertail forearm with point pattern checkering and Deely latch release, engraved with scroll on exterior iron. Interior with serial number and “PATD, MAY 7. 1901”. French Grey boxlock action upgraded with A1 Special pattern scrollwork throughout and three vignettes, left with a pair of mallards taking off in a marshland with gold bodies and silver bellies; bottom with a pair of grouse, one with tail plumage extended, in a similar marsh scene, bodies executed in gold, with tal plumage cleverly executed with mixed gold and silver striping; Right side with 2 more grouse taking to the air in a marsh scene with gold bodies and silver necks. Trigger guard with a grouse in a wooded scene, also executed with a gold body and silver neck. Signed on left vignette “ABEE” with Angelo’s characteristic bee motif. Non-automatic safety with “S” inlaid in gold ahead of slide. Gold washed double triggers protected by a short tang trigger guard. Walnut stock with checkered side panels and a pistol grip stock with point pattern checkering about the wrist. Pistol grip stock with blued base and an engraved central escutcheon. Pachmayr Old English soft rubber recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent as upgraded by Angelo Bee. Barrels with virtually all of their black with some minor handling marks. Forearm with some very minor handling marks, and some lifting around the Deely latch. Action very good with some areas of silvering to charge edges and spotted oxidation to bottom of trigger guard. Some minor mossing to pistol grip cap. Stock excellent with some minor handling marks, mostly to right side of comb, finish with a somewhat dry appearance.

Mechanically fine, bores very good with some mild frosting ahead of forcing cones, ejectors are strong and in time. A lovely shotgun by one of the foremost modern engravers. 12,000 - 18,000

1397 - (C) FOX XE GRADE 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Manufacturer: Fox Length of Pull: 14” Model: XE Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Serial No. 22458 Choke: (L) Full (R) Modified Barrel Length: 28” Gauge: 12 Gauge FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” This model was not catalogued until 1914. Research shows this gun shipped on May 27, 1915, to Harry Reinhart. Matching serial numbers. 12 ga, 2 - 3/4” chambers, 14” LOP, Drop at toe 1 - 5/8”. Drop at heel 2 - 1/2”. Choked Full & Mod, 28” Krupp steel barrels, Lyman sights, Deeley release.

Double triggers. Features checkered Circassian walnut pistol grip stock with red rubber recoil pad, splinter forearm with ebony inset, William Gough school X-grade hand chiseled leaf pattern engraving on frame with Ansley H. Fox vignette featuring two partridge on right side. Base features a fox. Left side features a vignette with ducks. The barrel breech also features 1 - 5/8” of engraving. Stock checkering features three distinct panels.

Ribbed barrels features twin white bead sights. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain 95% blue with mirror bright bores and auto ejectors. Frame engraving is crisp but visible case color only in protected areas. Wood is excellent with some normal impressions, with crisp checkering and finish.

Data states Silvers recoil pad that is deteriorating and black spacer has some chips. Gun is tight. 8,000 - 12,000

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1398 - (C) HIGH CONDITION ITHACA GRADE 4E 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE, 2 BARREL SET. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Grade 4 Serial No. 439435 Barrel Length: (A) 30” (B) 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Chamber: (BOTH) 2 -3/4” Choke: (A) (L) Cylinder (R) Modified (B) (L) Improved Cylinder (R) Modified Gauge: 20

Manufactured in 1927. Features include brass bead front sights, ivory bead front sight about halfway down the rib, ejectors, dual triggers, automatic safety, black plastic grip cap, and added black rubber recoil pad. Complete with 2 barrels, both in matching configuration, with engine turned flats and ejectors, and both serial numbered to the gun. Frame is factory engraved with scroll throughout with game scene vignettes on either side. The right side is engraved with a pheasant and the left side is engraved with a flying duck. Accompanied by an aftermarket English style green velvet lined leather-wrapped case for a two barrel set. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the original bluing remaining on both barrel sets, and engine turning sharp. Frame retains bright case colors. Stock and forearm show no major signs of distress and retain the vast majority of their original finish with checkering sharp. Mechanically fine. Bores are bright and smooth. Case is excellent. 4,000 - 6,000

1399 - (C) PARKER BHE 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Model: BHE Serial No. 153380 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Gauge: 12 gauge Manufactured circa 1910. Features include steel bead front sight, Demascus barrels, upgraded with optional ejectors, automatic safety, double triggers, checkered walnut capped pistol gripped stock, checkered walnut forearm, and skeleton buttplate. Frame is near full coverage engraved with tight scroll with game scene vignettes. Right side of frame is engraved with 2 pointers, trigger guard is engraved with a pointer, bottom flat is engraved with bull and cow elk, and a pointer on left side of frame. Accompanied by leather bound partitioned wood case with maroon velvet interior and Parker Old Reliable label. CONDITION: Excellent, with barrels retaining defined Damascus patterning. Frame retains bright traces of original case color with engraving sharp. Stock and forearm show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bores are lightly frosted. Case is excellent. 4,000 - 8,000

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1400 - (C) PARKER BROTHERS VHE GRADE SIDE BY SIDE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN Manufacturer: Parker Model: VHE Serial No. 102612 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: (L) Improved Modified (R) Improved Modified Gauge: 20 Gauge Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz Manufactured 1901 per serial number. This Parker started life as a VHE and was subsequently upgraded to an approximate A grade. 26” dovetail lump barrels with white composite front sight and ivory bead mid sight. Concave, tapering, wide matted rib with “PARKER BROTHERS, MAKERS. MERIDEN, CONN. VULCAN STEEL” in a vacant area and flanking arrows. Engraved with acanthus scroll in triangles at muzzle and breech (approximately 1/2” at muzzles, 1 - 1/4” at breech), with double chip lines at breech. Barrel flats with “K” “f” “2” and “14”, and marked “0” on lump for size 0 frame and serial number on left side of lump. Rib extension, and extractors. Splinter forearm with reinforced tip and Deely latch release, engraved with acanthus scroll on latch and exterior iron. Point pattern checkering with fleur-de-lis inclusions near iron. Interior iron with serial number, and marked “SHAW - 82” in wood. Boxlock action with patent information, V grade designation, and serial number on action flats.

Engraved in nearly 100% coverage of acanthus scrollwork on a stippled ground with floral dressed screws, and “Parker Bros” engraved in a ribbon on either side. Underside of action with a vignette of a marshland, with a pointer retrieving a mallard, executed in gold. Automatic safety with “SAFE” engraved ahead of tab; very stiff. Lever pierced with acanthus floral. Double triggers protected by a short tang trigger guard with “JPB” initials in gold. Nicely figured feather crotch walnut with sidepanels, a Prince of Wales pistol grip, and is engraved in a wave pattern about the pistol grip, with fleur-de-lis inclusions. Finished by a basketweave Pachmayr recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent as custom upgraded. Barrels with virtually all of their well-executed bluing, with some minor handling marks; frame commensurate. Stocks very good with somewhat heavier handling marks, and finish lifting noted on the right side of the tang. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with some minor firing residue. 4,000 - 6,000

1401 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 12 TOURNAMENT SKEET SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN 2 BARREL SET. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 21 Serial No. 3725 Barrel Length: (A) 26” / (B) 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (A) (L) WS-2 (1R) WS-2 (B) (L) Full (R) Mod Gauge: 12 Bore Weight: 7 lbs 2.7 oz w/ 26” Barrels Manufactured in 1935. Shotgun currently sports a 26” blued Winchester proof steel barrel choked (L) WS-2 and (R) WS-1 with matted rib, double bead sights, and selective ejectors. Although not listed on included on included factory research, a second set of barrels with matching numbers is also included. Second set are 30” blued Winchester Proof steel choked (L) Full and (R) Mod with matted rib, single bead sight, and ejectors.

Machine blued box lock marked “TOURNAMENT / SKEET” on the trigger plate with single selective trigger. Kidney patterned checkered walnut beavertail forend and straight grip stock with serrated horn butt plate. Included factory research confirms options, although buttplate appears to be an aftermarket addition. Records also note that this gun returned to the factory to have different checkering cut on forend and stock in 1947.

CONDITION: Very good overall. Shotgun retains the vast majority of its factory applied blue with areas of freckling throughout and some carry wear. Trigger guard has largely faded to brown. Forend has a few dings and area of loss along the left edge. Stock also has scattered impressions and spots of finish loss. Buttplate has some insect marks. Mirror bores. Fine mechanics. A nice, scarce set. 4,000 - 6,000

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1402 - (M) WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP SHOTGUN OWNED BY FAMED TRAP SHOOTER BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN GRIER. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 21 Trap Serial No. 14657 Barrel Length: 32” Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Full (R) Imp Mod Gauge: 12 Gauge Weight: 7 lbs 5.2 oz Ordered in 1939, this Model 21 Trap was owned by legendary shooter “Cap” John Grier, as is listed on several 1940s-dated Winchester repair orders. Copies of the orders are included on Cody Records Office letterhead. John Grier was born in 1901 and enlisted in the Delaware National Guard in 1924, retiring as a Brigadier General in 1961. During World War II, he was appointed by Roosevelt to a military commission to try a pair of German spies, before returning to Delaware, where he oversaw federal resources provided to the Guard as a US property and fiscal officer.

Perhaps of even more interest to the gun collector is Grier’s shooting career. Among his great wins was a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris as part of the US rifle team. Grier was a skilled trap shooter with a remarkable 99.2% average on registered targets, once hitting 837 in a row without a miss. In 1979, he was inducted as the first trap shooter into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. Grier was also featured in a Winchester Model 24 advertisement, a copy of which is included with this lot. This trap gun owned by Grier is fitted with 32” Winchester Proof Steel barrels. Barrels have a ventilated rib, double bead sights, and ejectors. Box lock action stamped “TRAP” on the trigger plate with single selective trigger. Matching checkered walnut beavertail forend of nice figure. Checkered pistol grip stock with red rubber Old English pad. In addition to a file of research on Grier and the aforementioned documents, a set of reprint factory paperwork is also included. CONDITION: Very good as restored. Nearly all of the reapplied blued finish is retained throughout with some freckling. Forend shows mild wear. Stock has been refreshed with razor sharp recut checkering. Bright bores with moderate use. Fine mechanics. 6,000 - 9,000

1403 - (C) UPGRADED WINCHESTER 21 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 21 Serial No. 4517 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Full (R) Modified Gauge: 20 Gauge Weight: 7 lbs

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Circa 1934 per serial number. 28” barrels with the combination dovetail and chopper lump lumps, with white composite Bradley-style front sight and ivory mid bead on a solid, tapering, matte rib. Marked over the chambers with first variant of Winchester’s Model 21 information, action barrel flats with serial number and Winchester proofs, underside of tubes with Winchester proofs and choke designations for Full in left barrel and Modified in right barrel. Short triangles of acanthus scroll at breech and muzzle, approximately 3/4” at muzzle and 1” at breech. Extractors, as often preferred by bird hunters who do not wish to leave spent shells on the ground. Beavertail forearm of a nicely grained walnut with wave pattern checkering surrounding a roller release and flanked by relief carved oak leaves and acorns on a stippled ground. Exterior iron engraved with floral scroll on a stippled ground, interior with serial number abutting slot, stamped “SHAW 82” in wood. Boxlock action with nicely executed scrollwork on a stippled ground en suite with iron, and accented by a vignette of pheasants over a fenced meadow scene, with pheasants executed in gold, right with a pair of quail flying over a meadow scene, also executed in gold, bottom with a pointer in gold on a meadowed scene. Trigger guard with “JPB” initials in gold over scroll en suite. Double triggers, automatic safety with “SAFE” engraved ahead of slide. Nicely fiddlebacked walnut stock with point pattern checkering about the wrist, and oak leaves and acorns en suite with forearm behind side panels. Stock ends in a basketweave Pachmayr pad. CONDITION: Barrels retain the vast majority of their custom finishes when upgraded, with some spotted oxidation throughout, mostly to left barrel tube and heavier areas under the forearm on right tube. Action very good with the vast majority of the finish remaining, some silvering and freckling at sharp edges, particularly rear of action. Stocks are very good with some handling marks but no cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with some mild frosting. 6,000 - 9,000

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1404 - (M) PARKER REPRODUCTIONS DHE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN, 2 BARREL SET, IN CASE. Manufacturer: Parker Reproductions Model: DHE Serial No. 20-1168 Barrel Length: (BOTH) (A) 28” (B) 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8”Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: (A) 3” (B) 2 - 3/4” Choke: (A) (L) Full (R) Modified (B) (L) Modified (R) Improved Cylinder Gauge: (BOTH) 20 Gauge One of the Parker reproductions made a 20 gauge DHE, 2 barrel set.

Made on a 0 size frame with shoe lump barrels. Brass bead front sight, concave slightly tapered game rib with serrated matting, dressed in a double chip pattern at the breech, with doll’s head rib extension. Barrel flats for 28” set with Full and Modified choke designations, “I”, “1”, PW and overload proofs, and serial number; typical rollmarks denoting reproduction

by Winchester, gauge, and chamber length. Barrel flats for 26” in identical configuration, except chokes are Modified and Improved Cylinder, and a small “2” is stamped instead of 1”. Splinter forearm with Deely latch release, with matching number on interior, and engraved in typical Parker florals. Action flats marked with DHE designation and serial number, case colored, and engraved in typical DHE pattern with pointer on left, a pair of ascending pheasants on bottom, and a separate pointer on right. Single selected trigger protected by a short tang trigger guard, with barrel selector abutting the trigger. Automatic safety with “SAFE” engraved ahead of slide. Retrained walnut stock of largely straight grain engraved in two panels of point-and-wave pattern about the wrist, pistol grip with reproduction grip cap, and skeleton buttplate. In correct leather wrapped case, compartmented for both sets of barrels, gun, and pair snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS, with some fading to case colors as primary detractor. Barrels with virtually all of their factory applied bluing, with some distension about legends from application. Stock excellent with some minor handling marks, most visible at side panels. Mechanically fine, ejectors are soft, but in time, bores are very good. 5,000 - 8,000

1405 - (M) CSMC A-10 12 BORE OVER UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: CSMC Model: A-10 Serial No. A10-001690 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 3” Choke: Tubes Gauge: 12 Bore Monobloc barrels with vent rib machine cut with anti-glare matting and equipped with a red bead front sight. Barrel legends for model, 12 gauge, and 3” chambers on left, and CSMC information on right; bottom barrel chamber with serial number matching to frame. Semi-vented midrib. Round nose game-style forearm of a well-marbled walnut with point pattern checkering about a Deely style latch release. Case-colored detachable sidelock action laser engraved in near complete coverage a traditional English rose and scroll pattern, tightly executed. Fences with sprigs of engraving en suite. Single inertia-driven selective trigger with non-automatic safety. Attractive heavily marbled walnut stock with wide pistol grip is checkered about the wrist in point-and-wave pattern, cast off for a right handed shooter, ending in a Galazan branded black leather recoil pad.

Housed in a CSMC branded AmeriCase with chokes, including 4 unmarked tubes; others include 1 Improved Modified, 1 SK1, 1 Improved Cylinder, 1 Full, 1 Modified; no tubes currently installed. CSMC slipcover with manual, and adjustable stock weight. CONDITION: Overall good, showing field use. Barrels with virtually all of their bluing, with some light handling marks from the field and use. Forearm is very good with some minor handling marks. Locks are very good with strong, vibrant case colors just starting to silver on edges, with heavier silvering on bottom where gun would have been carried. Stock is good with handling marks throughout, some deeper pings. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with some extremely minor evidence of use. Ejectors are slightly out of time, top firing first. Case and accessories are very good. 5,000 - 8,000

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1406 - (M) CSMC INVERNESS 20 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: CSMC Model: Inverness Serial No. I-00652 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4”Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8”Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Chamber: 3” Choke: Tubes Gauge: 20 Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz 28” mono-bloc barrels fit with a vent rib with machine cut matting and a brass bead front sight. Normal CSMC legends and designations ahead of bloc, bottom of chambers with 20 gauge designation, chamber length, and serial number. Round nose game forearm with point pattern checkering, Anson plunger release, and iron exterior engraved in laser cut rose and scroll. Case colored round action with laser cut scroll and roses and “INVERNESS” in a lozenge. Single selective trigger is protected by a short tang trigger guard with single bouquet of roses en suite. Automatic safety with selector mounted to tab. Nicely fiddled walnut stock in straight grip configuration with two panels of point pattern checkering at the wrist, and terminating in a black line spacer with an unmarked red rubber recoil pad. Current chokes are CSMC, Improved Cylinder in top and Improved Modified on bottom. CONDITION: Very good, appears to be NOS or equivalent, with a few very minor handling marks. Virtually all factory finish remaining, with some light handling marks, probably shop wear. Mechanically fine, ejectors are in time, bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with some faint traces of firing. 4,000 - 6,000 1407 - (C) A.H. FOX C GRADE 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Fox Model: C Serial No. 14467 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) Modified (R) Improved Cylinder Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufactured circa 1909 with extractors rather than automatic ejectors. Other features include steel bead front sight, double triggers, and automatic safety. Blue finish with color case hardened frame and checkered 2-piece stock and forearm with Prince of Wales grip and serrated composite buttplate. Frame and breech are engraved with matching Fox “C” grade engraving. Engraving consists of floral scroll with accenting wrigglework and filework borders, and engraved on each side of receiver with a different vignette game scene. The left side is engraved with 2 quail, the bottom is engraved with a pointer with flying ducks in the background, and the right side is engraved with 2 woodcocks. CONDITION: Excellent, as benefitting from a complete professional refurbishment, with the vast majority of the applied blue finish remaining. Frame retains bright case colors. Engraving is sharp. Front of muzzle shows evidence of being cutdown after a new rib was installed, barrel extension shows evidence of repair. Stock and forearm have sharp checkering and retain nearly all of their applied finish, stock has a dowell repair at comb. Mechanically fine.

Bores are bright and smooth. 5,000 - 8,000 1408 - (C) FOX XE GRADE 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Fox Model: XE Serial No. 23639 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Modified (R) Imp. Cylinder Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufactured circa the 1920s with features including ivory bead front sight, Krupp barrels, automatic safety, ejectors, dual triggers, and checkered walnut stock and forearm with Prince of Wales grip and black rubber recoil pad. Frame is near full coverage engraved with coarse floral and acanthus scrolls with stippling near breech, breech engraved in the same style, and each side of frame engraved with game scene vignettes. Right side of frame is engraved with flying quail, bottom of frame is engraved with a fox with mountainous prairie background, and left side is engraved with 2 flying ducks. CONDITION: Excellent+, benefitting from a complete, quality professional refurbishment with barrels retaining nearly all of their applied blue finish. Frame retains bright case colors. Stock and forearm have sharp checkering and no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine.

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1409 - (C) RARE CASED WINCHESTER MODEL 20 .410 JUNIOR TRAPSHOOTING OUTFIT. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 20 Serial No. 5492 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Choke: Full Gauge: .410 Bore

Manufactured circa 1921. This scarce set features a Model 20 shotgun finished in polished blue. 26” Winchester proof steel barrel and choked “FULL” with single bead front sight. Schabel tipped walnut forend and semi-pistol grip stock with checkered composite WRACO butt plate. Housed in an original fitted black fiberboard case with accessories including a clay thrower, cleaning tools, empty but correct 100 count Winchester “Midget Sized” clays box, 6 25-round Winchester Super Speed Skeet Load .410 boxes which are wrapped and appear full, Winchester Junior Trapshooting score card, Winchester rust remover, Winchester gun grease, and Winchester gun oil. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun retains the vast majority of its factory blue with scattered marks and some fading on the receiver. Stocks have scattered dings and a more significant chip on the grip. Very good bright bore. Case and accessories rate good to very good overall. A fantastic and very hard to find Winchester set that displays exceedingly well. 5,000 - 10,000

1410 - DESRIABLE 1920 WINCHESTER STORE 5 PANEL WINDOW DISPLAY FEATURING THE JUNIOR TRAP OUTFIT. This lithograph printed cardboard 5 panel advertisement was originally displayed in the windows of Winchester stores June 24-30, 1920. The colorful advertisement depicts a woman sitting on her porch rail in the foreground with a Winchester Junior Trap Outfit open on a table, overlooking her husband and son target shooting in the yard with Winchester 1894 and 1906 rifles. Left panel reads “WINCHESTER / Guns and / Ammunition / Encourage / Your Skill”. Right reads “WINCHESTER / Is The Choice / of Particular / Shooters / Everywhere”. Each panel of this example is currently displayed with a clear plastic cover on a foamboard backing, not permanently affixed. CONDITION: Very good overall. Colors remain bright and strong with some mild wear and staining. A great, very hard to find complete window display that would display very well in any collection room.

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1411 - EARLY 1900S JOSEPH WINN FISKE LIFE SIZE ELK STATUE. Fantastic and seldom offered full size zinc and cast iron elk statue as found in city parks, etc. Base is marked “J.W. FISKE / 26,28 PARK PLACE / New York.” The ones that were ordered primarily ended up in city parks and other public places. The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, established in 1868, has almost a million members and more than 2000 lodges all over the country. In the early twentieth century, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks commissioned artists, mostly on the East Coast, to create statues of elks for fountains in cities across the United States. These statues were made available to the new chapters of the Elks. Statuary of this size on the private market its scarce, as many never leave their location in public places, or were scrapped for WWI and WWII war materials drives. The original cost was $210, so few were commissioned, and even fewer survive today. Some other elks can be found in Elk’s Rest Memorial, Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa, New Jew Jersey, and one at the Newburgh, New York Elk’s lodge. One that Wass commissioned for the city of Reading, Pennsylvania, was in their City Park for years and was an iconic picture stop for visitors. Measuring an impressive 9 - 1/2’ tall, 2 - 1/2’ wide, and 6 - 1/2’ long, this example has a later faux oxidized bronze finish overall. An identical Fiske elk was sold in the Sotheby’s ‘Important Americana’ auction in New York in 2016 (lot 1575) and realized $225,000 against an estimate of $50,000 - $100,00. Included are two silver gelatin antique photos that show an elk in an unknown city park. It may be the very elk being offered, but we can’t be certain. Also included is an original copy of the Sotheby’s catalog from 2016 that contains the listing for another Fiske elk. CONDITION: Very good. No visible dents or fractures. Main statue is solid to base. Antlers may be later addition. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. 25,000 - 75,000

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1412 - MICHAEL PRICE BELT KNIFE WITH SCABBARD INSCRIPTION TO MAJOR BASSETT Blade Length: 5 - 3/4” Overall Length: 9 - 1/2” Circa 1860-1870s classic Gold Rush style Micheal Price California Bowie knife. Knife has beautifully patinated elk horn slab handles held by 3 silver pins. Spearpoint blade measures 5 - 3/4” with a 4” false edge and an overall length of 9 - 1/2.” Left side of blade at ricasso roll stamped ‘’M. PRICE’’ in radius over ‘’SAN FRANCISCO.’’ Similar knife is pictured in ‘Knifemakers of Old San Francisco’ by Bernard Levine pgs. 102-103.

Original and correct factory nickeled scabbard with jeweler engraved presentation to ‘Major J.C. Basett’. There was a James Basett that served in the 8th U.S. Infantry Regt. during the Mexican War, and a Jonathan Bassett that was a gold miner in Downieville, California in the late 1850s.

Will prove to be a rewarding research project. CONDITION: Very good. Blade surface shows some original polish with light handling or cleaning/ scabbard scratches overall. No active rust or pitting observed. Handles are tight to tang with no wobble. 12,000 - 15,000

1413 - TILLOTSON GOLD RUSH ERA BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 8” Overall Length: 12 - 1/2” Circa 1850s Sheffield made clip point Bowie for the California market. Measures 12 - 1/2” overall with an 8” blade and a 5” false edge. Very faint acid etch scroll and vines with “Gold Hunter’s Knife” over a federal eagle holding a banner that reads “Palo Alto”, in honor of the first battle of the Mexican War on U.S. soil before the campaign moved to Mexico itself. Ricasso marked “TILLOTSON / COLUMBIA PLACE / SHEFFIELD.”.

Coffin handle with mother of pearl scales held in place with 4 silver pins, left hand side escutcheon, ‘S’ shaped silver crossguard, throat, and stamped silver lion motif pommel cap. CONDITION: Very good. Blade previously cleaned and sharpened with a blunted tip. Correct Moroccan leather scabbard with silver throat and drag. 10,000 - 12,000

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1414 - LARGE J. WALTERS CALIFORNIA KNIFE BOWIE. Blade Length: 10 - 3/4” Overall Length: 17” Circa 1850 Sheffield made knife for California Gold Rush market. Measures an impressive 17” overall with a 10 - 3/4” blade and a 4 - 1/2” false edge. Left hand blade panel is fully acid etched with vine patterns and ‘CALIFORNIA KNIFE’. Ricasso stamped ‘J. WALTERS & CO. / SHEFFIELD / GLOBE WORKS’. 4 piece mother of pearl scales with a coin silver crossguard and die stamped grape and vine throat with a buck and doe bulbous pommel. Period correct, gold embossed, Moroccan leather sheath with silver throat and tip. CONDITION: Very good. Blade shows heavy cleaning, light sharpening to the edge, but most acid etch visible from cross polish to tip. No nicks to the cutting edge, and handle is tight to tang with no wobble. 10,000 - 15,000

1415 - W&S BUTCHER BOWIE WITH ACID ETCHED MOTIFS ON BLADE. Blade Length: 7” Overall Length: 11” Early Sheffield Bowie with 5” false edge and very faint acid etch on blade, ‘ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK’ in square panel surrounded by flowing vine patterns. Maker is William Butcher, Sheffield, England. Stamped on left hand side of blade “MANUFACTURED / BY W & S BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD”.

Ivory coffin shaped scales under a nickel silver crossguard are held by 7 silver pins with silver escutcheon on the obverse. Important example and early evolution of this type of knife. Retains a fantastic silver throated Moroccan leather scabbard with seldom seen metal reinforcing band in the middle.This exact knife is pictured on pg. 74 of ‘The Bowie Knife’ by Norm Flayderman (2004). CONDITION: Very good. Blade has been polished with light discoloration spots observed throughout. No nicks or dings to cutting edge. 10,000 - 12,000

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1416 - LARGE BOWIE KNIFE BY SAMUEL WRAGG. Blade Length: 9 - 3/4” Overall Length: 15 - 1/4” Samuel Wragg was a highly regarded bowie knife maker who crafted knives in Sheffield, England during the 1830s-1840s. He is most notably known for his folding knives, but this large bowie knife is also an incredible example of Wragg’s work. This knife features a large 9 - 3/4” flared clip point blade with a 3 - 1/4” false edge. The original factory polish still shines and the maker mark “MADE FOR THE UNITED STATES BY SAMUEL C WRAGG / DIRK KNIFE MAKER NO 25 FURNACEHILL SHEFFIELD” remains bold. Silvered S-shaped crossguard with light patina and exceptional popcorn stag grip scales that exhibit handling wear. Obverse scale exhibits a wide eye shaped escutcheon. Each grip scale is held in place by 5 pins. Complete with its correct Moroccan leather sheath that features tooled scrollwork designs on around the edges. Silvered mounts with circular carry stud on the throat. Leather body with scuffs and wear at the edges with light patina to mounts. 15 - 1/4” overall. CONDITION: Very good.

10,000 - 15,000

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1417 - I’M A REAL RIPPER BOWIE KNIFE BY JAMES RODGERS, EX. ROB ABELS. Blade Length: 10” Overall Length: 14 - 7/8” Fantastic and classic, well made Sheffield Bowie knife circa 1840s - 1850. This exact knife is pictured on pg. 253 in Norm Flayderman’s 2004 book “The Bowie Knife: Unsheathing an American Legend.” Robert Abel classic number system in red nail polish on ricasso. Coffin handle with slight center swells in rosewood with nickel silver pins. Two-sided foliate etched blade reads, “I’m a real ripper” on left hand side. Ricasso stamped: “JAMES RODGERS / CELEBRATED / MAKE.SHEFFIELD.” CONDITION: Very good. Blade has light cleaning scratches overall, tip missing. 10,000 - 15,000

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1418 - LARGE JOSEPH HOLMES BOWIE, ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK. Blade Length: 11” Overall Length: 14 - 1/2” Circa 1830s to 1840s large and important Sheffield Bowie. Measures 14 1/2”overall with an 11” clip point blade and a 3 - 1/2” false edge.

Left hand side of ricasso stamped, “JOSEPH HOLMES NO. / *I* SMITHFIELD / ARKANSAS .T.”. Silver crossguard with raised floral burst. Thick gauge nickel silver hilt with checkered rosewood scales affixed by four pins on each side with left hand silver oval escutcheon. Silver dog bone style pommel with side edges secured under bolster. Russet or brown skirting leather sheath appears to be period to knife and fits perfectly. Silver throat and tooled leather tip. A rare knife with only 5-6 examples known. CONDITION: Very good. Blade shows previous heavy cleaning and edge sharpening with ricasso stamp still legible. Scabbard is solid. 8,000 - 12,000

1419 - NEW ORLEANS “JUDGE LYNCH’S LAW” BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 10 - 1/4” Overall Length: 15 - 1/4” Circa 1840s, rare silver mounted maker marked New Orleans style American Bowie knife and sheath. 15 - 1/2” overall, 10 - 1/4” curved blade.

Uniquely shaped blade is 1/4” thick at the ricasso and 1 - 1/2” wide, with wide flat median ridge that terminates in a 4 - 1/4” false edge. Silver crossguard with acorn style finials. French style script lettering on spine, ‘Manufactured for F.C. Goergen New Orleans’. Acid etch rope bordered large panel on right hand side reads ‘Judges Lynch’s Law’. One piece ebony grip with deep cross and rays carved design. Simple stylized pistol grip silver pommel with scroll/nautilus shell decoration and silver fluted hilt. Correct and original back stitched heavy leather scabbard shaped to fit the blade with faint incised geometric decoration on the face with silver mounts, throat, and frog stud. A rare knife. CONDITION: Very good. Blade face cleaned on both sides and sharpened. Some scattered light typical discoloration and mossing. Blade is tight to handle with no wobble.

8,000 - 10,000

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1420 - LARGE BOWIE BY C. CONGREVE. Blade Length: 10” Overall Length: 14 - 3/4” Circa 1860s large hunting knife by C. Congreve, Sheffield, with a wide, heavy, partly double edged blade, faintly struck ‘Celebrated American Hunting Knife’ within rectangular border, maker’s name and ‘WR’ at forte, nickel hilt, throat, and pommel cap. Partially checkered ebony slab grips retained by 4 silver pins with shield escutcheon on both sides. A rare blade pattern for Congreve. CONDITION: Good. Overall blade was pitted then cleaned to even gray. Some scattered discoloration overall. 8,000 - 10,000

1421 - SHEFFIELD ‘ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK’ BOWIE KNIFE MADE BY W. BUTCHER. Blade Length: 8 - 1/4” Overall Length: 13 - 3/4” Circa 1830s - 1840s Sheffield made Arkansas toothpick. Measures 13 - 3/4” overall with an 8 - 3/4” blade and a 6” false edge. Ricasso marked with the English royal cypher ‘WR’ and crown and ‘W BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD’. Ebony scales with silver escutcheons on both sides held in place by 4 silver pins. Splay-shaped dog-bone pommel with nickel silver edges and throat. Blade is acid etched with leaf, vine, and scroll design entire length with large panel (now faint) that reads ‘ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK’. Classic “Spanish notch” forward of the ricasso. Correct period sheath is covered in thin black Moroccan leather with silver throat and drag. A nearly identical knife is pictured in “The Bowie Knife: Unsheathing an American Legend”, Norm Flayderman, Pg. 270, pub.

2004. CONDITION: Very good. Blade shows some original finish with evidence of prior cleaned pitting with no nicks to edge and sharp tip.

6,000 - 8,000 1422 - LARGE EXTREMELY RARE SCAGEL MADE VL&A MARKED KNIFE. Blade Length: 7 - 7/8” Overall Length: 12 - 3/4” William Wales Scagel is considered to be the foremost pioneer in 20th century custom knifemaking. Throughout his knifemaking career, Scagel crafted hunting knives, machetes, axes, bowie knives, fighting knives, and pocket knives, some of which were used for the expeditions of the Smithsonian Institution. This specimen is a superbly marked example of Bill Scagel’s craftmanship. The knife features a 8” spearpoint blade that is marked on the obverse with a partial “VL&A / CHICAGO” stamp and his famous kris mark. The reverse blade is marked “W. Scagel”.

The blade exhibits a pleasing gray patina with scattered blemishes throughout. Diamond shaped crossguard with “X” marking on either side.

Crossguard is slightly loose. Mexican style handle with brass ferrule and pommel that flank the grip which consists of buffalo horn and bovine horn separated by a thick red spacer. The horn neatly fits into the points of the ferrule and pommel, which is impressive considering the fragility of horn. The handle exhibits a pleasing patina with some slight blemishes to the horn. 12 - 3/4” overall. The knife is complete with its original leather scabbard that exhibits scattered blemishes with an intact belt loop. 1 tear at lower left pin. This is an excellent example of a Scagel knife. CONDITION: Good. 6,000 - 8,000

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1423 - VOILLARD BOWIE KNIFE WITH PRESENTATION TO CHARLES C. WAKELY. Blade Length: 12” Overall Length: 16 - 1/2” Circa 1850s French made, high quality Bowie knife for the American market. Knife is 16 - 1/2” overall with a large 12” blade and 7 - 1/2” false edge. Ricasso stamped “VOILLARD”. European red stag scales held width 8 silver pins. Russet brown leather scabbard with nickel silver throat is original to the knife. Pictured in Robert Ables Bowie knife book. CONDITION: Excellent. Cleaned bade with some factory polish. No nicks or dings to edge. 6,000 - 8,000 1424 - W. BUTCHER “ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK” BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 9” Overall Length: 14” Circa 1830s - 1840s large Sheffield made Arkansas toothpick. Measures 14” overall with a 9” blade and a 4” sharpened false edge. Ricasso marked with the English royal cypher ‘WR’ and crown and ‘W BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD’. Ebony scales with silver escutcheons on both sides held in place by 4 silver pins. Splay-shaped dog bone pommel with nickel silver edges and throat. Blade is acid etched with leaf, vine, and scroll design entire length with large panel (now faint) that reads “ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK”. Classic “Spanish notch” forward of the ricasso. Correct sheet iron sheath is covered ion thin red Moroccan leather with German silver throat and drag. A nearly identical knife is pictured in ‘The Bowie Knife: Unsheathing an American Legend’, Norm Flayderman, Pg. 270, pub. 2004 and on pg. 154 of “A Sure Defense: The Bowie Knife in America” by William Worthen and Mark Zalesky, 2017.

CONDITION: Very good. Blade shows some original finish with evidence of prior cleaned pitting with no nicks to edge. 6,000 - 10,000 1425 - FRIEND TO LIBERTY, FOE TO TYRANNY BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 12” Overall Length: 17 - 1/2” Circa 1840s - 1860s massive American bowie with 12” blade, 17 - 1/2” overall with a 5” false edge. Blade is acid etched “A Friend to Liberty” and “A Foe to Tyranny” on the other side. Possibly spurious “ROSE / NEW YORK” marking on left hand side of blade. One-piece ivory grips with left hand silver escutcheon, German silver throat, and deep fluted clamshell pommel. Quillons on crossguard terminate in ball finials.CONDITION: Very good. Deep pitting, one edge nicks, with blade cracked 2” from tip. Sheath is original with back of silver throat showing a stress fracture. 5,000 - 6,000 1426 - EARLY W & S BUTCHER SHEFFIELD COFFIN HANDLED KNIFE. Blade Length: 10” Overall Length: 14 - 1/4” Circa 1830s -1840s early Sheffield Bowie. Brothers William and Samuel Butcher started their cutlery making partnership in Sheffield, England, more commonly known as W&S Butcher. Among Bowie knife collectors, the Butcher firm is known as one of the earliest Sheffield firms to break into the American market, making their knives extremely collectible. This example was likely made in the early 1830s, shortly after the firm’s inception. Similar examples of this knife are pictured and discussed on pgs. 24-25 of “Classic Bowie Knives” by Robert Abels, and a very similar example is pictured on pg. 95 of “Bowie Knives of the Ben Palmer Collection,” excepting that that example is trimmed and pinned in silver instead of brass. Knife measures 14 - 1/4” overall with a 10” blade, and a 6 - 1/2” false edge for over half the length. Left side of the blade is maker stamped, ‘MANUFACTURED / BY W&S BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD’. Guard is simple German silver ellipse. Fitted with smooth antique coffin shaped rosewood scales.

German silver escutcheon nameplate on the left and a simple pommel cap of German silver with tangs that extend up to the guard, masking the tang of the blade. Retains original leather sheath with German silver fittings and a heavily fluted tip. CONDITION: Very good.

Blade has been cleaned / polished. Acid etch most likely lost due to cleaning/polishing.

Lightly sharpened with some tiny edge nicks; blunted tip. 5,000 - 6,000

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1427 - LARGE JAMES RODGERS & CO BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 9” Overall Length: 13 - 3/8” A large and impressive bowie knife that was crafted by James Rodgers & Co. Rodgers had made a name for himself producing an array of Bowie style knives for the domestic English market and for export to the United States. The knife features a large 9” clip point blade with a 5 - 3/4” false edge. The blade is marked “CAST STEEL BOWIE KNIFE” in circle on obverse and “JAMES RODGERS & CO. / CELEBRATED / MAKE. SHEFFIELD” on ricasso. Blade exhibits scattered marks throughout its length with freckling and casting blemishes. Silvered crossguard with ball quillons on each side.

Large coffin shaped handle with ivory grip scales that are held in place by 7 pins on each side. A large escutcheon highlights the obverse grip scale.

There are a few hairline cracks exhibited on the scales. 13 - 3/8” overall.

CONDITION: Good. 5,000 - 8,000 1428 - GARGANTUAN BOWIE MANUFACTURED BY ARDEN. Blade Length: 12” Overall Length: 17” Circa 1850s massive clip point Bowie knife. These have been discussed amongst knife scholars and they are presumed to be made by Wragg of Sheffield for the American frontier and Gold Rush market. Measures 17” overall with a 12” blade and a 4 - 1/2” sharpened false edge. No marks on the ricasso, the only stamps are on the left hand side of the blade and read “CAST STEEL / BOWIE KNIFE” and “ARDEN” just below the silver crossguard. Ivory scales with double sided silver escutcheons, held by 3 silver pins with silver wrapped pommel. Original soft leather scabbard is stamped ‘N. ARDEN’ near the throat. CONDITION: Very good. Some previous cleaning width traces of factory finish. Nice cutting edge with no nicks and a sharp tip. No wiggle or wobble. 5,000 - 6,000 1429 - STAG HANDLED BOWIE BY BRAMAH. Blade Length: 12” Overall Length: 18” A very large, circa 1850s - 1860s clip point Sheffield Bowie Knife.

Measures 18” overall with a 12” blade and a 3 - 1/2” sharpened false edge. The blade is almost mint, with a heavily beveled, mirror-like original polish. Ricasso stamped “BRAMAH” with heavily patinated stag horn one-piece grips, embossed nickel cross-guard, and matching nickel escutcheon fitted to the top of pommel. Complete in its original dark hunter green leather scabbard with matching nickel mounts. This knife shows hardly any signs of use or wear. An excellent example of a great, authentic, large size, 19th-century Bowie. CONDITION: Excellent. No sharpening or nicks to blade. Period repair to spit in handle that does not interfere with the aesthetics of the knife. Scabbard is solid with no splits or soft spots.

5,000 - 7,000 1430 - BOWIE KNIFE BY WOODHEAD. Blade Length: 7 - 1/4” Overall Length: 11 - 1/4” Circa 19th Century George Woodhead Sheffield bowie knife that features a 7 - 1/4” clip point blade with a 4 - 7/8” false edge. The obverse ricasso is marked “G. WOODHEAD / 36 HOWARD STREET / SHEFFIELD”.

Scattered freckling and blemishes, but the blade remains bright. Nickel silvered crossguard with nice patina. Coffin shaped handle with stag grip scales that are held in place with 4 pins on each side. An oval escutcheon highlights the obverse grip scale. The grip scales exhibit scattered blemishes and handling wear. Large pommel with ferocious lion exhibits patina and oxidation, especially on reverse side. Complete with its black leather scabbard that features creases and cracks. Silvered mounts with round stud on throat. Nice patina to mounts. CONDITION: Good. 4,000 - 6,000

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1431 - WOODHEAD & HARTLEY BOWIE KNIFE WITH HORSE AND ALLIGATOR POMMEL. Blade Length: 8 - 1/2” Overall Length: 12 - 3/4” Established in Sheffield in 1839, the firm of George Woodhead and Joshua Hartley is believed to have begun crafting Bowie knives in 1841. Like many Sheffield cutlers, Woodhead and Hartley capitalized on American exports, feeding the American appetite for quality European blades. This example of their work features a clip point blade that measures 8 - 1/2” with a 5” false edge. Ricasso is marked “WOODHEAD & HARTLEY / 36 HOWARD STREET / SHEFFIELD”. The blade is undecorated and features a heavy gray patina with scattered blemishes. Thin oval-shaped silvered crossguard. The coffin-shaped handle features a set of smooth horn half-panels with a shield escutcheon on the obverse. The panels are held in place with 4 pins on each side. Large pommel features a raised beast consisting of the head and forelimbs of a horse and the torso and hindquarters of an alligator. The handle is in good condition with intact scales and nice patina to pommel. The pommel design was purportedly first used by Davy Crockett to describe keelboat pilot Mike Fink and part of the song “Hunters of Kentucky” commemorating Jackson’s victory at New Orleans. The visual of a half-horse, half-alligator remained in American frontier folklore to describe someone equal parts strong and dangerous. Complete with its leather scabbard with tooled designs that resemble scales. German silver drag, which may be replaced, exhibits a nice patina.

Scabbard exhibits scattered blemishes with intact belt loop. CONDITION: Good.

4,000 - 6,000 1432 - SAN FRANCISCO MADE ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 13 - 1/4” Overall Length: 18” Circa 1850s, massive, Frank Kesmodel, San Francisco made Gold Rush era “toothpick”. Measures 18” overall with a 13 - 1/4” blade that is 2” at it’s widest point. Left hand side of tapered “toothpick” style blade is maker stamped just forward of the ricasso, “F. KESMODEL / SAN FRANCISCO”. German silver crossguard with single piece turned hardwood handle topped with a deeply patinated pewter pommel cap that has a crude star carved in it. Leather scabbard of thin skirting leather is original to the knife and is most likely missing its silver throat, but original tip remains. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has been heavily cleaned and show areas of previous pitting now evenly polished to overall grey. 4,000 - 6,000 1433 - GOLD MINERS PROTECTOR BOWIE KNIFE BY SAMUEL HANCOCK. Blade Length: 10 - 1/4” Overall Length: 15 - 1/4” Circa 1850s Sheffield made Bowie knife for the California market by Samuel Hancock and Son, Mazeppa Works, 55 Peacroft Sheffield. 15 - 1/4” overall with a 10 1/4” clip point blade with a 4” sharpened false edge. Full length acid etch panel reads “GOLD MINERS PROTECTOR” with maker stamp above “SAML HANCOCK / PEACROFT / SHEFFIELD”. Ricasso stamped with a horse and reverse riding man “MAZEPPA”. Reverse turned “cowhorn” shaped silver crossguard with scales of polished horn with nickel silver trim, pommel, elongated silver shield escutcheon, held in place with 6 silver pins. CONDITION: Very good. Typical cleaning and scattered age discoloration. Edge has been only lightly sharpened with no visible nicks or dings. Blade and scales tight to tang with no wobble.

4,000 - 6,000 1434 - ALFRED HUNTER BOWIE KNIFE WITH PRESENTATION ON GRIP. Blade Length: 9” Overall Length: 14” Circa 1840s American made Bowie knife by Alfred Hunter of Newark, New Jersey. This is a rare and desirable classic form that is seldom seen. Overall length is 14” with a 9” clip point blade and a 3 - 1/2” false edge. Ricasso is stamped “ALFRED / HUNTER’S / SUPERIOR / CUTLERY”. Ribbed nickel silver bolster and stylized dog bone crossguard. Single piece carved ivory grips with shell design near pommel and a left hand silver presentation escutcheon that reads “J.L. Holmes”.

Scabbard may be later replacement. A similar example can be found on pg. 28 of ‘A Sure Defence / The Bowie Knife Book’ by Kenneth Button, 1988. CONDITION: Blade shows prior cleaning and sharpening and is now gray overall. 4,000 - 6,000

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1435 - DESIREABLE WILL & FINCK TWINE WRAPPED HANDLE BOWIE KNIFE PHOTOGRAPHED IN 2 BOOKS. Blade Length: 7” Overall Length: 13” A fantastic example of a Will & Finck all steel, double edged, bowie knife with a large 7” spearpoint blade which forms into a wide ricasso that also functions as a crossguard. The ricasso is marked “WILL & FINCK / S.F. CAL.”. This California knife maker needs no introduction to collectors, as their cutlery is highly desired by passionate enthusiasts. The blade exhibits great amounts of its original cross graining with scattered blemishes throughout. An older, light cleaning is exhibited on the blade. Handle is steel and wrapped with heavy twine that remains tight to the knife.

Pommel is checkered on all sides and smooth on the top. Overall length is 13”. The knife is housed in a brown leather scabbard that perfectly accommodates the impressive blade. The leather has formed around the shape of the wide ricasso, even the side that is flared, suggesting that they have been together for quite some time. Line engravings decorate the front of the scabbard and the belt loops remain intact. The scabbard exhibits tight stitching and remains pliable with a few scuffs from handling and wear. Light creasing by the belt loop. This knife is pictured on page 120 of “California’s Best” as well as page 16 in “Knife Makers of Old San Francisco” in which it is described as once belonging to “a Pacific Coast sea-captain”. This is a fantastic example of a documented Will & Finck knife that would be nearly impossible to upgrade. CONDITION: Very good.

30,000 - 45,000

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1436 - ROBERT W. LOVELESS BIG BEAR SUB-HILT 8” KNIFE. Blade Length: 8” Overall Length: 14” Nice example of a Big Bear sub hilt knife that was crafted by renowned knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless. The knife features a 8” clip point blade marked “R.W. LOVELESS / maker / Riverside, Calif.” on the obverse blade. Marked “R.W.L.” on the ricasso. The blade retains its original bright polished sheen with crisp markings. Grip shape is Loveless’ famous “Big Bear” style with angled down stainless crossguard and curved grip ferrule on 1 side. Brown micarta grip scales are held in place by stainless pins and pierced to accommodate a stainless lanyard ring. Stainless escutcheon on obverse grip. Tang is nicely bordered with red spacers. Grip exhibits light handling wear with intact scales. The knife is housed in an unmarked brown leather scabbard. Black paracord attached. The scabbard remains pliable and exhibits scattered light blemishes with tight stitching.

CONDITION: Very good. 20,000 - 25,000

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1437 - R.W. LOVELESS JUNIOR BEAR SUB HILT KNIFE. Blade Length: 6 - 3/4” Overall Length: 12” Nice example of a Junior Bear sub hilt knife that was crafted by renowned knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless. The knife features a 6 - 3/4” clip point blade marked by Loveless on either side with his signature double nude logo. The blade retains its original bright polished sheen with crisp markings. Grip shape is Loveless’ famous “Big Bear” style with angled down stainless crossguard and curved grip ferrule on 1 side. Ivory grip scales are pierced to accommodate a stainless lanyard ring. Tang is nicely bordered with red spacers. Grip exhibits light handling wear with intact scales.

The knife is complete with its original leather scabbard that is also marked by Loveless on the throat. Marked “9-2-10 / R.W.L.” in ink on reverse.

The scabbard remains pliable and exhibits scattered light scuffs and dings with tight stitching. CONDITION: Very good. 18,000 - 22,000

1438 - BILL MORAN CUSTOM FOLDING KNIFE WITH LEATHER SCABBARD Blade Length: 7” Overall Length: 15” A beautiful example of Bill Moran’s work in the form of this custom folding knife that features a 7” blade. The blade is unmarked with sharp edge and bright polished sheen. Scattered light freckling does not detract from the visible cross graining that is exhibited throughout its length. Nickeled ferrule with curly maple wood grip highlighted by inlaid silver wire. Ferrule exhibits a light patina with light handling wear to the grip. Marked “MORAN” just above the folding mechanism, which functions properly. Integral lanyard loop that retains a leather cord. Complete with its original black leather scabbard that features an intact belt loop and securing strap. Tight stitching with light blemishes throughout. Moran’s folding knives are far less common than his fixed blade knives. CONDITION: Very good. 17,500 - 20,000

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1439 - R.W. LOVELESS EXTRA LONG BIG BEAR KNIFE WITH 9” BLADE. Blade Length: 9” Overall Length: 14 - 1/2” Nice example of a Big Bear sub hilt knife that was crafted by renowned knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless. The knife features a 9” clip point blade marked by Loveless on either side with his signature double nude logo. Serial numbered “-736” on ricasso. The blade retains its original bright polished sheen with crisp markings but exhibits scattered light pitting. Grip shape is Loveless’ famous “Big Bear” style with angled down stainless crossguard and curved grip ferrule on 1 side. Black micarta grip scales are held in place by stainless pins and pierced to accommodate a stainless lanyard ring. Tang is nicely bordered with red spacers. Grip exhibits light handling wear with intact scales. The knife is housed in an unmarked brown leather scabbard. The scabbard remains pliable and exhibits scattered light blemishes with tight stitching. CONDITION: Good.

17,000 - 20,000

1440 - BARRY DAVIS FOLDER ENGRAVED BY MARIO TERZI AND LUISA GARLASCHE. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 8 - 1/2” A fantastic collaboration between 3 masters in the form of this ornate folding knife. Barry Davis crafted this stunning folder that features a 3 - 3/4” Damascus blade with excellent ladder pattern. Mario Terzi and Luisa Garlasche carved, engraved, and colored the beautiful Geisha and Japanese themed grip scales. The blade opens smoothly and the lock functions properly. The top of the obverse scale is signed “D.M. Terzi L. Garlasche” beneath the center scale. The knife is complete with its gold lanyard loop and gold toothpick. The knife presents well as its decorations make it attractive while the sharpness of the blade makes it deadly. CONDITION: Excellent. 16,000 - 20,000

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1441 - OWEN WOOD FOLDER ENGRAVED WITH PARROTS BY MARIO TERZI. Blade Length: 3 - 1/4” Overall Length: 7 - 3/4” A fantastic collaboration between 3 masters in the form of this ornate folding knife. Owen Wood crafted this stunning folder that features a 3 1/4” Damascus blade with excellent designs. Mario Terzi and Luisa Garlasche carved, engraved, and colored the beautiful bird-themed grip scales.

The blade opens smoothly and the liner lock functions properly. The reverse is signed “D.M. Terzi L. Garlasche” below the grip scale. The knife presents well as its decorations make it attractive while the sharpness of the blade makes it deadly. CONDITION: Excellent. 14,000 - 20,000

1442 - JOE KIOUS AND RON SKAGGS DECORATED DEAD BUG AUTO KNIFE. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 8 - 7/8” An excellent collaboration between veteran knifemaker Joe Kious and engraver Ron Skaggs. Joe Kious popularized the “pocket locket” style of high-end art folding knives. This knife is quite exquisite, as it features a 4” Damascus dagger style blade. Dead Bug model with button release and grip beautifully engraved on either side with gilded details. Spring is tight and the blade functions properly with excellent blade. Some areas of finish loss to the gold foil details with handling wear to the grip. Marked “SKAGGS” on the side. An eye catching piece. CONDITION: Very good.

13,000 - 16,000

1443 - WILLIAM F. MORAN DAMASCUS HUNTER. Blade Length: 5 - 1/2” Overall Length: 10” By 1973, when he reinvented Damascus steel, W.F. “Bill” Moran Jr. had already been handcrafting knives for 25 years. His ability to craft high end custom made knives earned him a reputation as one of the most well known modern bladesmiths of his time. “The Father of Modern Damascus” would go on to found the American Bladesmith Society and be inducted in to the Blade Magazine Hall of Fame in 1986 and the ABS Bladesmithing Hall of Fame in 1996. Offered here is one of his Damascus Hunters which is 1 of 50 Damascus knives produced by Bill Moran. This example features a 5 - 1/2” Damascus blade with splendid pattern marked “MORAN” and “DAMASCUS” on either side of the ricasso. Nickel silver guard and pommel with curly maple grip that features inlaid silvered wire. Light handling wear on the hilt, especially the fittings. Complete with Moran marked leather scabbard with tooled designs on front and half moon decoration. Scabbard exhibits light wear but remains pliable with tight stitching and intact belt loop. CONDITION: Very good. 12,500 - 15,000

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1444 - RARE LARGE BILL SCAGEL MADE BOWIE STYLE KNIFE WITH LEATHER SCABBARD. Blade Length: 8 - 1/4” Overall Length: 14” A pleasing example of William “Bill” Scagel’s craftsmanship in the form of this large bowie style knife that features a 8 - 1/4” blade with an overall length of 14”. The blade features a swept spine with clip point and ricasso marked “W. SCAGEL / HANDMADE” in small lettering. A pleasing dark gray patina is exhibited throughout the blade’s length with scattered freckling and evidence of older sharpening, as this knife was most likely used by an avid outdoorsman. Oval brass pommel is stamped “A.R. JOHNSTON.”. Stacked leather washer grip with red and black spacers meet a large horn pommel with brass cap and exposed tang. The handle exhibits handling wear with chips in a few of the spacers. The knife is complete with its equally large scabbard that features nice leather engravings and decorative brass tacks on the front. 2 rows of stitching remain tight border the decorative tacks and remains tight. Massive leather belt loop remains intact with light creasing. Scabbard remains supple overall with scattered scuffs and scratches with patina to tacks. A great example of a Scagel knife. CONDITION: Good. 10,000 - 15,000

1445 - R.W. LOVELESS STAG FIGHTER. Blade Length: 5 - 7/8” Overall Length: 10 - 3/4” A great example of Bob Loveless’ craftsmanship in the form of this fixed blade knife. The knife features a 5 - 7/8” blade marked on the obverse side of the blade “R.W. LOVELESS / maker / Riverside, Calif.” and is serial numbered “438” on the obverse ricasso. Blade remains bright with scattered light blemishes. Stag grip scales held in place by stainless pins with brass borders. Handle also features a stainless crossguard and lanyard loop. Grip scales remain intact with no major damage and are nicely bordered by red spacers. Complete with its brown leather scabbard that is also marked by Loveless on the throat. Scabbard exhibits tight stitching with scattered light blemishes. CONDITION: Very good. 10,000 - 15,000

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1446 - BOB LOVELESS NO. 3 CHUTE WITH BLACK BUFFALO HORN GRIP. Blade Length: 4 - 1/2” Overall Length: 9” Nice example of a No. 3 Chute knife that was crafted by renowned knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless. The knife features a 4 - 1/2” clip point blade marked “R.W. LOVELESS / maker / Riverside, Calif.” on either side of the blade. Marled “3” on obverse ricasso. The blade retains its original bright polished sheen with crisp markings and scattered light blemishes. Stainless crossguard and ferrule. Black buffalo horn grip scales are retained by stainless pins and are pierced by a stainless lanyard loop. Scales are nicely bordered with red spacers. Grip exhibits light scuffs and handling wear with intact scales. The knife is complete with its original leather scabbard that marked by Loveless on the throat. Scabbard is also marked “CH3” in ink on reverse. The scabbard remains pliable and exhibits scattered light blemishes with tight stitching. CONDITION: Very good.

8,500 - 10,000

1447 - R.W. LOVELESS AKI SEMI SKINNER. Blade Length: 3 - 5/8” Overall Length: 8” A fine example of a semi-skinner crafted by renowned knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless. The knife features a 3 - 5/8” blade marked “R.W. LOVELESS / maker / Riverside, Calif.” on each side with Loveless’ signature double nude logo. Blade remains bright with scattered light blemishes.

Long bolster. Stag grip scales with stainless guard and ferrule with lanyard loop. Grip scales remain intact with no major damage. Complete with its brown leather scabbard that is also marked by Loveless on the throat. Scabbard is marked “A.K.3” just beneath the belt loop. Tight stitching with scattered light blemishes. Signed by Loveless on the front. Consigner states that this knife was produced for the Art Knife Invitational Show in San Diego, California. Bob would take only his best premier knives to this extremely exclusive show. CONDITION: Very good. 8,000 - 12,000

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1448 - LORENZO HENDRICKS KANGAROO DAGGER. Blade Length: 7 - 3/8” Overall Length: 14 - 1/2” An attractive kangaroo dagger crafted by Lorenzo Hendricks who made knives based on different patterns but specialized in making kangaroo knives. This Kangaroo Dagger has a 7 - 3/8” blade that features beautifully engraved foliate panels. The obverse panel is marked “HENDRICKS. / MESA. AZ.” and the reverse panel is marked “COMPLETED & ENG. BY / SPINALE. R. LORAIN. OH. / 1999”. Blade is excellent with only minor light blemishes. Joining the knife to its handle are beautifully engraved 14K gold bolsters that feature kangaroos surrounded by foliate scrolls. Mammoth grip scales remain tightly pinned in place with small gold decorations at center. Pommel is beautifully engraved kangaroo heads. Handle exhibits light wear with light blemishes. Overall length is 14 - 1/2”. There is a 6 - 3/4” small dagger inside this larger dagger. This is a visually appealing dagger with sharp blade and beautiful engravings that would compliment a dagger collection. CONDITION: Very good. 7,500 - 10,000

1449 - D.E. HENRY COFFIN HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 11 - 3/4” Overall Length: 16 - 3/4” Massive bowie knife by notable knife maker D.E. Henry who was known for being a near flawless craftsman up until his passing in 1993. The knife features a large 11 - 5/8” clip point blade that is marked “D.E. HENRY / MT. RANCH” on the obverse ricasso and his Bear #6 logo on the reverse ricasso. The blade retains its mirror polish sheen with scattered light blemishes. Nickeled oval crossguard exhibits light blemishes. Large coffin-shaped stag grip scales are intact and remain firmly affixed to the knife with 4 stainless pins on each side. A silver escutcheon is at the center of the reverse scale. The knife is complete with its black leather scabbard with nickeled throat and tip. Scabbard body remains intact and pliable with tight seem. Mounts exhibit scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Very good.

7,300 - 10,000 1450 - RANDALL NUMBER 14 KNIFE WITH GREEN TENITE HANDLE. Blade Length: 7 - 1/2” Overall Length: 12” Nice example of a Randall Number 14 knife with a 7 - 1/2” bowie style fighting blade that is marked “RANDALL MADE / ORLANDO, FLA.” between the Randall scimitars. Blade appears to have been resharpened with soft first line of marking. Light patina with scattered blemishes throughout.

Ornate brass double crossguard with distinctive leaf pattern around the rim. Nice patina with scattered spotting. Attractive and rare green tenite finger grooved grip with flower shaped pins. The initials “PWR” are engraved on the grip. Steel lanyard loop with dark patina that retains a leather lanyard. Engraved by Lytton McKenzie. Complete with its brown leather scabbard that is marked on the reverse. The scabbard retains its original sharpening stone with functioning snaps. Verdigris to brass pins with scuffs on reverse from being worn on a belt. Consigner states that this knife came from the National Knife Collectors Museum. CONDITION: Good. 7,000 - 10,000 1451 - R.W. LOVELESS STAG HANDLED DROP POINT FIXED BLADE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 3 - 3/4” Overall Length: 8 - 1/8” A maker that needs no introduction, Bob Loveless is known as one of the greatest modern knifemakers. The high end knives he crafted for the consumer market as well as US government organizations such as the CIA and US Army Special Forces are sought after by collectors. This example features a 3 - 3/4” blade and 8 - 1/8” overall length. The blade is marked with R.W. Loveless maker marks on the obverse side with reclined nude woman logo.

Serial numbered “-408” on ricasso. Blade is bright with crisp markings. Stag grip scales with stainless pins and lanyard loop. Handle shows no major signs of distress. Complete with serial number matching “-408” leather scabbard that is marked on the throat with the Loveless signature stamp. Scabbard exhibits minor handling marks with light staining and tight stitching. Consigner states this knife was a specially ordered knife for a gentleman who requested the handle be thinner and not as bulky, making it rarer. CONDITION: Excellent 7,000 - 10,000 260

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1452 - R.W. LOVELESS NO. 3 LONG HUNTER WITH BLACK BUFFALO HORN GRIP. Blade Length: 5 - 1/2” Overall Length: 10 - 1/4” Nice example of a No. 3 Long Hunter knife that was crafted by renowned knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless. The knife features a 5 1/2” drop point blade marked “R.W. LOVELESS / maker / Riverside, Calif.” on either side of the blade. Marked “3” on obverse ricasso. The blade retains its original bright polished sheen with crisp markings and scattered light blemishes. Stainless guard and ferrule. Black buffalo horn grip scales are retained by stainless pins and are pierced by a stainless lanyard loop. Scales are nicely bordered with red spacers. Grip exhibits light handling wear with intact scales. The knife is complete with its original leather scabbard that is marked by Loveless on the throat.

Scabbard is also marked “ST3” in ink under the belt loop on reverse.

The scabbard remains pliable and exhibits scattered light scuffs and abrasions with tight stitching. CONDITION: Very good. 6,500 - 8,500 1453 - W.W. “BUD” CRONK SUB HILT FIGHTER. Blade Length: 6 - 3/4” Overall Length: 11 - 1/2” Considered one of the best pioneers of custom knife making, Bill Cronk crafted knives for 20 years from 1963-1983. This knife is a wonderful W. W. “Bud” Cronk Vietnam War era fighter with a 6 - 3/4” clip point blade and an overall length of 11 - 1/2”. The blade retains its original mirror polished sheen and is marked “W.W. / CORNK” on the ricasso. Naval brass sub hilt and pommel with a ringed rubber grip.

Brass exhibits a pleasing patina throughout with handling wear to the grip as well as 1 small chip that is only noticeable up close. The knife is secured in a padded storage pouch, and does not have a scabbard.

CONDITION: Very good. 5,000 - 7,000 1454 - R.W. LOVELESS IMPROVED HANDLE HUNTER. Blade Length: 3 - 1/2” Overall Length: 8 - 1/4” A maker that needs no introduction, Bob Loveless is known as one of the greatest modern knifemakers. During his life, he crafted high end knives for the consumer market as well as US government organizations including the CIA and US Army Special Forces. This Hunter model features a 3 - 1/2” drop point blade that is marked “R.W. LOVELESS / maker / Riverside, Calif.” on the obverse cheek and is numbered “-442” on the ricasso. Blade remains bright with minor blemishes.

Brown micarta handle with stainless steel support studs, stainless steel ferrule, and lanyard loop. Light handling wear to grip. Complete with its brown leather scabbard that also features the signature Loveless logo.

Scabbard exhibits tight stitching with scattered blemishes and is also numbered “-442” on reverse. CONDITION: Excellent. 5,000 - 7,000 1455 - R.W. LOVELESS LAMB HANDLED SEMI SKINNER. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 8 - 1/4” A lamb handled semi-skinner crafted by renowned knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless. The knife features a 4” blade marked “R.W. LOVELESS / maker / Riverside, Calif.” on the obverse cheek. Blade remains bright with scattered light blemishes. Brown canvas micarta grip scales held in place by stainless pins. Handle also features a stainless ferrule and lanyard loop. Grip scales remain intact with no major damage.

Complete with its brown leather scabbard that is also marked by Loveless on the throat. Scabbard is marked “4-LAMB” on the belt loop and “4SS-LA” just beneath the belt loop. Tight stitching with scattered light blemishes. CONDITION: Very good. 5,000 - 7,000

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1456 - R.W. LOVELESS STIFF HORN KNIFE. Blade Length: 3 - 1/4” Overall Length: 7 - 1/4” A Stiff Horn knife crafted by renowned knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless. The knife features a 3 - 1/4” blade marked “R.W. LOVELESS / maker / Riverside, Calif.” on the obverse cheek. Serial numbered “T-2” on obverse ricasso. Blade remains bright with scattered light blemishes.

Brown canvas micarta grip scales held in place by stainless pins. Handle also features a stainless ferrule with knurled thumb grip and and lanyard loop. Grip scales remain intact with no major damage. 7 - 1/4” overall length. Complete with its brown leather scabbard that is also serial numbered “T-2”. Tight stitching with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Very good. 5,000 - 7,000 1457 - BUSTER WARENSKI 20” BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 13 - 3/4” Overall Length: 19 - 3/4” This massive bowie knife was handcrafted by legendary knifemaker Buster Warenski. For those in the custom knife making industry Buster Warenski needs no introduction. He was one of the greatest knifemakers of the last century, who created some of the most sought-after and most expensive knives in the world. Buster Warenski passed away on July 31, 2005 but his legacy lives on through his beautifully crafted knives.

This massive bowie knife features 13 - 3/4” clip point blade marked “B. WARENSKI / RICHFIELD, UT.” on the obverse ricasso. The blade is mirror polished and remains bright with blinding sheen. Brass spine. Large stainless S-shaped crossguard with brass ferrule. The knife is complete with its massive wood handle that is nicely shaped to offer a comfortable grip. The knife measures 19 - 3/4” overall and is complete with its original leather scabbard marked “BUSTER’S KNIVES / RICHFIELD, UTAH”.

The scabbard is as clean as the knife with pliable leather and intact belt loop and snap. Scattered blemishes throughout. CONDITION: Very good.

5,000 - 10,000 1458 - ROMMELL FERNANDES ORNATE TURKISH DAMASCUS BLADE WALRUS HANDLE KNIFE. Blade Length: 11 - 1/2” Overall Length: 16 - 1/2” An eye catching Kukri style knife by Rommell Fernandes. This knife features an 11 - 1/2” curved blade that is crafted of Damascus and displays a beautiful wavy latter pattern. Blade is very clean overall.

Ferrule and pommel match the ornateness of the blade with beautiful gold inlaid accents. “R. FERNANDES” is gold inlaid on top of ferrule.

Walrus handle is in beautiful condition with no major damage. The knife is complete with its original black leather scabbard that features tight stitching and intact belt loop. CONDITION: Excellent. 5,000 - 10,000 1459 - R.W. LOVELESS STAG HANDLED HUNTER. Blade Length: 3 - 1/2” Overall Length: 8” Nice example Stag handled hunter knife that was crafted by renowned knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless. The knife features a 3 - 1/2” blade marked “R.W. LOVELESS / maker / Riverside, Calif.” on the obverse blade and serial numbered “-966” on the obverse ricasso. The blade retains its original bright polished sheen with crisp markings and scattered blemishes. Stainless guard with stag grip scales that are pierced to accommodate a stainless lanyard ring. Tang is nicely bordered with red spacers. Grip exhibits light handling wear with intact scales held in place by stainless brass bordered pins. The knife is complete with its original leather scabbard that is also marked by Loveless on the throat. Numbered “-766” in ink on reverse beneath belt loop. The scabbard remains pliable and exhibits scattered light scratches and dings with tight stitching.

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1460 - J. BRENNAN & SONS COFFIN HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 12” Overall Length: 16 - 1/2” Attractive J. Brennan & Sons coffin handled bowie knife with a massive 12” clip point blade marked “J. Brennan & Sons” engraved in elegant script on the spine. False edge on the clip. Short ricasso marked “No 14”. Blade remains bright with great finish and only light blemishes. Scalloped nickel silver crossguard. Silver wrapped coffin handle with ivory grip scales with silver bowtie escutcheons on both sides held in place by silver pins. Beautifully engraved throat and pommel. Light patina to hilt with light handling wear. Complete with its leather scabbard that features elegant silvered mounts which are nicely engraved to compliment the hilt. Round stud on upper mount Mounts exhibit a pleasing patina with smooth intact leather. Also known for their craftsmanship of flintlock rifles, this J. Brennan & Sons knife reflects the quality of their work. This blade would compliment a display with one of their rifles, which would tie the gun and knife world together. CONDITION: Very good.

4,500 - 5,500 1461 - R.W. LOVELESS DROPPED HUNTER WITH DOUBLE NUDE LOGO. Blade Length: 3 - 5/8” Overall Length: 8” A dropped hunter crafted by renowned knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless.

The knife features a 3 - 5/8” blade marked on each side of the blade with Loveless’ signature double nude logo. Serial numbered “314” on the obverse ricasso. Blade remains bright with scattered light blemishes. Brown canvas micarta grip scales held in place by stainless pins. Handle also features a stainless ferrule and lanyard loop. Grip scales remain intact with no major damage. Complete with its brown leather scabbard that is also marked

by Loveless on the throat. Scabbard exhibits tight stitching with scattered light blemishes. CONDITION: Very good. 4,500 - 5,500 1462 - BUSTER WARENSKI FLUTED GRIP DAGGER WITH TOOLED LEATHER SCABBARD. Blade Length: 11” Overall Length: 16” This is a very nice example of a dagger that was handcrafted by Buster Warenski. For those in the custom knife industry, Buster Warenski needs no introduction as he was one of the greatest knifemakers of the last century, crafting some of the most desired and most expensive knives in the world.

This custom Warenski dagger features an 11” blade marked “BUSTER / RICHFIELD UTAH”. The blade remains bright and flashes its original polished sheen with only light scattered marks throughout. The aluminum exhibit a bright sheen with nicely placed black spacers. Nicely figured wood grip with excellent dark finish barely exhibits handling wear. The dagger is complete with its tooled leather scabbard with beautiful pattern on obverse and marked “BUSTER’S KNIVES / RICHFIELD, UTAH” on reverse.

Scabbard exhibits tight stitching with pliable leather and securing snap. Light scratches throughout. CONDITION: Very good. 4,000 - 5,000 1463 - WILLIAM SCAGEL HUNTING KNIFE. Blade Length: 5” Overall Length: 9 - 3/4” William Scagel, commonly considered to be the grandfather of modern, custom handmade knives, lived and worked and made his knives in Michigan primarily in the 1920s and 1930 producing very functional and durable hunting knives. During WWII, he made many fighting knives for troops going off to war. William Scagel’s work became the inspiration for “Bo” Randall who emulated his knife designs. This versatile multi-use knife features a 5” skinner style blade with an overall length of 9 - 3/4”. Left side of the blade has Mr. Scagel’s cartouche known as the “Kris” mark. A dark gray patina has overcome the blade. Brass hand guard with German silver spacers and stacked leather washers with brass pinned stag pommel that is slightly turned down. Handle exhibits wear but remains intact and tight. Accompanied by what is probably its original brown leather sheath with nickel button. The scabbard is well worn but remains pliable with intact belt loop and snap. This knife and scabbard were most likely well used by an avid outdoorsman. CONDITION: Good. 4,000 - 6,000

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1464 - J. BRENNAN & SONS MEDITERRANEAN DIRK. Blade Length: 9 - 3/8” Overall Length: 14 - 1/8” A very nice J. Brennan & Sons Mediterranean Dirk with a 9 - 3/8” blade marked “J. BRENNAN & SONS” on spine. Blade remains bright with excellent finish. Beautiful silver engraved throat and pommel with flowered cap flank the attractive mammoth fluted grip. Numbered “No 47” on throat. Overall length measures 14 - 1/8”. Complete with its leather scabbard that features silver mounts that are nicely engraved to match the knife fittings. Round belt stud on upper mount with ball finiale on drag. Mounts remain tight with nice intact leather. J. Brennan & Sons is also known for their craftsmanship of flintlock rifles and this knife reflects the quality of their work. This blade would compliment a display with one of their rifles, which would tie the gun and knife world together.

CONDITION: Very good. 4,000 - 5,000 1465 - DAL MOLIN BRUNO BOWIE KNIFE WITH MOSAIC DAMASCUS BLADE WITH GIRAFFE BONE. Blade Length: 11” Overall Length: 17” A beautiful example of Dal Molin Bruno’s craftmanship in the form of this elegant clip point bowie knife. This knife features a massive 11” blade that features an exquisite mosaic pattern in the Damascus. Shield marking is nicely camouflaged on the reverse side. Matching S-shaped crossguard with spade quillions. Ferrule and pommel feature gold inlay around their width with nice spire capstan on pommel. The knife is highlighted by its giraffe bone handle with black streaks that contrast the salmon hue. The knife is complete with its tooled dark leather scabbard with beautiful pattern to obverse. Intact belt loop with tight stitching. Stamped “N. Schafer” on reverse. The condition of the knife speaks for itself, as it shows no blemishes or major damage. Scabbard with light wear to reverse. CONDITION: Excellent. 4,000 - 6,000

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MAY 9, 2024 Thursday Session | Auction Starts at 9:00am LOTS: 2,001 - 2,519 Items on Display Approximately 4 weeks prior to Auction Date.

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AUCTIONEERS: Dan Morphy Shaye Krispine Angel Lopez Eric Wagner

DIVISION CONSULTANTS: Scot Kauffman Josh Dobroskey Dave M. Geiger John Keene Brian Manifor Tucker Nelson

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2001 - ANGLO SAXON SCRAMASAX BLADE. Blade Length: 13” Overall Length: 17” Fine large example that features a 12 - 3/4” blade and 16 - 3/4” overall length. Spearpoint with wide tang. Heavy pitting with rough surface. Professionally conserved with a glossy patina. Displayed in a frame that measures 18 - 1/2” x 13 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Relic.

500 - 1,000 2002 - 1535 TRANSCRIPT DOCUMENT TO GEORGE BOLEYN, EX-LATTIMER. Manuscript document, in Latin, 1 page, measuring approximately 3 1/2” x 13”, oblong, on vellum. Westminster, July 21, 1535, to George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford, Long Warden of the Cinque Ports, and brother of Anne Boleyn. A formal writ beginning with the full royal title and superscription elaborated, forbidding the Cinque Ports to export, or to allow any ship presently in them to export any grain, wheat, barley, oats beans, peas, etc. or any bread, cheese, butter, or anything similar.

Also mentions candies or any other victuals to foreign lands, except for the town and county of Calais. The great seal (not present) has been set to this order, and the penalty for its contravention is specified as a 200 pound fine, leviable on all goods and chattels. This was sent during the brief marriage of Anne Boleyn to King Henry VIII, so George Boleyn was, at this time, the King’s brother-in-law. When she did not produce a male heir for the King, Anne fell rapidly from favor and she was charged with infidelities to the king, including incest with her own brother, and both were executed. An appealing document with decorative lettering. CONDITION: Fold lines with age toning and stains.

Legible writing. Former Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection. 500 - 1,000

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2003 - THE ART OF GUNNERY BY THOMAS SMITH, LONDON, 1600.

Smith, Thomas, The Art of Gunnery. Wherein is set foorth a number of serviceable secrets, and practical conclusions, belonging to the art of gunnerie, by arithmeticke skill to be accomplished, London, William Ponsonby, 1600. First Edition. Smith claimed to have been “brought up from my childhood under a valiant Captaine in Military profession”, although there is no evidence he actually ever saw military action, despite the fragile peace which then existed on the Anglo-Scottish border prior to 1603. In 1601 Smith published Certaine Additions to the Booke of Gunnery, with a Supplie of Fire-Workes (incendiary devices) which was more suited to the active soldier. 7 - 1/2” x 5 - 3/4”.

Complete with both folding plates, illustrations, and text. Vellum covers with some slight oil and damp-staining, as well as soiling throughout.

Front cover is warped. Contemporary book plate affixed to inside cover.

Pages appear complete with staining throughout and worming, soiling from insects, etc. Despite the blemishes, the book remains intact. A nice example of a seldom encountered text. CONDITION: Fair.

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2004 - MODELLES ARTIFICES BY JOSEPH BOILLOT PRINTED AT CHAUMONT, 1598.

Boillot Joseph, Modelles artifices de feu. Chaumont, Quentin Mareschal, 1598. The first book printed in Chaumont and the only one printed there in the 16th century. Boillot served in the army of Henri IV and was responsible for the supply of saltpetre, the main ingredient of gunpowder. 8 - 1/2” x 6 - 1/4”. First Edition, engraved title with attractive engravings throughout the text. Vellum cover intact with wear and blemishes, slightly warped. Pages appear complete with scattered damp staining, soiling, foxing, etc. Lower right corner of some pages are torn. Missing ties. Despite the blemishes all images and text remain legible and clear. A fine example of an early text. CONDITION: Fair.

1,500 - 3,000

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2005 - VON STEUBEN’S REGULATIONS FOR THE ORDER & DISCIPLINE OF THE TROOPS, CIRCA 1786.

Early circa 1786 copy of Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben’s “Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops”. Due to the deficiencies of the Continental Army, George Washington put forth a request for an inspector-general to transform the army into a professional fighting force. The request was answered on February 23, 1778, with the arrival of Prussian officer Baron de Steuben, whose training program helped the army become a more proficient fighting force and, at the same time, gave the troops a new sense of purpose. Once the troops were thoroughly trained and their skills demonstrated, Washington requested that Steuben compose a manual of military regulations. Steuben’s Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States was first published in March 1779 by Philadelphia printers Styner and Cist. The book went on to have some 70 editions and remained an indispensable manual for American soldiers until the War of 1812.

This copy is signed in several areas by a soldier. There are no foldout plates in this example. Some pages appear to have been torn and are missing 5% of the lower portion. Covers and spine are intact but worn. Covers exhibit edge wear and rubbing, as do the pages, which exhibit blemishes typical of old paper. Nonetheless, a nice example of a well-regarded and desirable early military text. CONDITION: Fair.

500 - 1,000 2006 - VON STEUBEN’S REGULATIONS FOR THE ORDER & DISCIPLINE OF THE TROOPS, CIRCA 1794.

Circa 1794 copy of Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben’s “Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops”. Due to the deficiencies of the Continental Army, George Washington put forth a request for an inspector-general to transform the army into a professional fighting force. The request was answered on February 23, 1778, with the arrival of Prussian officer Baron de Steuben, whose training program helped the army become a more proficient fighting force and, at the same time, gave the troops a new sense of purpose. Once the troops were thoroughly trained and their skills demonstrated, Washington requested that Steuben compose a manual of military regulations. Steuben’s Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States was first published in March 1779 by Philadelphia printers Styner and Cist. The book went on to have some 70 editions and remained an indispensable manual for American soldiers until the War of 1812.

This copy was printed in New York in 1794 at Greenleaf’s Press. All 8 foldout plates are present, but are worn. Some are missing pieces, but most remain intact with nice graphics. Covers and spine are intact but worn. Covers exhibit edge wear and rubbing, as do the pages, which exhibit blemishes typical of old paper. Book is stiff and cover only opens to a 90 degree angle. Appears complete with all pages.

CONDITION: Fair. 500 - 1,000 2007 - A SYSTEM OF DISCIPLINE OF THE ARTILLERY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VOL. I, 2 COPIES, 1797.

Lot consists of 2 copies of The System for the Discipline of the Artillery of the United States , or, the Young Artillerist’s Pocket Companion, Volume I, New York, Printed by William A. Davis for the Author, William Stevens, 1797. First Edition. Smith was a captain of artillery during the American Revolution under General John Lamb. Intended as the first volume of a 3-volume work, the subsequent volumes of which were never issued. William Rollinson, a line and stipple engraver in New York, executed the plates. 6 - 3/4” x 4 - 1/4” each. Both with leather covers, 1 copy missing the back cover. Blemishes typical of leather exhibited on the covers, copy with both covers is very good with nice intact pages and plates. Copy missing rear cover exhibits tearing of some pages. Each book exhibit varying degrees of soiling, foxing, and other blemishes typical of old books. A nice set of books covering early United States Artillery. CONDITON: Fair-good. 1,500 - 3,000

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2008 - LOT OF 2: CASEY’S AND HARDEE’S INFANTRY TACTICS POCKET MANUALS. Lot consists of: (A) Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics, Volume II, J.B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, 1856. 5 - 1/2” x 3 - 5/8”. Written by Lieutenant General William J. Hardee, the text was required reading for officers in both the Union and Confederate armies. Inscribed on front page by an officer. Appears complete with all pages and all foldouts appear intact. Leather spine with red cloth covers remain intact with scattered blemishes. Front cover opens for 90 degrees before getting stiff. Pages are clean with scattered soiling throughout. CONDITION: Good. (B) Infantry Tactics, Volume I, New York, D. Van Nostrand, 1862.

Hard cover, cloth covered board with embossed eagle on front and gilt lettering on spine. Ink name and rank of former owner, Lt. Geo. B. Cooley, on front page, as was presented by his adjutant in 1863.

5 - 1/4” x 3 - 1/2”. A reference used by soldiers during the American Civil War, designed to be kept in pockets while in the field. Includes illustrations of soldiers, diagrams of troop formations, and even musical tablature for songs used on the march. Covers with scattered blemishes and worn corners. Pages exhibit scattered soiling. Appears complete, with some pages separated but contained between the covers.

CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

2009 - LOT OF 2: IMPORTANT EARLY WORKS ON ARTILLERY AND RIFLED ARMS. Lot consists of: (A) Dulacq, Joseph, Theorie nouvelle sur le Mecanisme de l’Artillerie, Paris, Jombert, 1741. 10” - 8 - 1/4”. Leather wrapped board covers. Leather wrap is dry and peeling exposing the board but the spine remains intact. Book appears complete, however, some pages are separated and contained within the covers. The pages exhibit soiling, staining, tarnishing, and other blemishes typical of old texts. There are foldouts present. Although tattered, the book remains mostly intact with legible writing and clear images. CONDITION: Fair.

(B) Baker, Ezekial, Remarks on Rifle Guns, printed by Joseph Mallett, London, 1829. Ezekial Baker was the inventor of the Baker rifle, and had 60 years of gunmaking to his credit, as well as the fact that his rifle was issued to the British Army. Baker writes about the early history of rifling, percussion locks, and casting lead balls for muskets and rifles.

He also advises the reader on how to aim and use his rifle. 8 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. Marbled covers with leather spine that exhibits gold inlaid title. Appears complete with all pages. Nice color illustrations. Pages exhibit scattered light blemishes that are typical of old paper. All text is legible. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

2010 - LOT OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR RELATED DOCUMENTS AND EPHEMERA. Lot consists of: 1781 Connecticut pay order to Deputy Quartermaster countersigned across the front by Maj. Gen. Jedediah Huntington; April 1777 election results for district magistrates sent to Pennsylvania: President Thomas Warton for Perkiomen, Shippack, Limmerick, and Providence of Philadelphia Co.; July 1777 recommendation from Philadelphia City Court judges for John Haley as clerk; April 1777 election results of New Hanover and Frederick for justices in District of Douglass; 1885 Pension Office letter regarding Revolutionary War service of Casper Dull of Pennsylvania; 1821 secretarial copy of letter from Atty. Gen. Wirt to Sec. of War J.C. Calhoun regarding pensions; Dec. 6, 1785 issue of the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiserpage 3 records the 1775 “distressful voyage” of the Brig Peggy, resulting in some cannibalism; 1865 Lancaster County oath of allegiance for Justice of the Peace Joseph Engles. CONDITION: Excellent overall.

Wirt Letter with JSA LOA, Wordsworth and Blake with JSA ALOA. 600 - 800

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2011 - LOT OF BRITISH MILITARY AND ROYAL EPHEMERA. Lot consists of miscellaneous British military and royal material 1855-1953 including two soldier’s account books: one for soldier John Bain, vellum cover, for 1855-1859, and another for Henry McCormack, Royal Artillery, leather cover, 1877-1882, along with his 1886 discharge. Also included are a WWI printed welcome from George V to American soldiers sent to a Pennsylvania address and a Red Cross postcard to the same announcing a soldier’s safe arrival. Also, a printed 1918 letter from the King to a wounded or ill soldier wishing him a safe return home; 1953 cover printed cover letter for a medal for her coronation, facsimile signature of Gladstone dated 1883, and musical program for March 1864 baptism of Prince Albert Victor of Wales.

Gladstone document with JSA ALOA. CONDITION: Very good overall.

Soldier account books are rolled. One is missing the cloth tie. Bain’s unit is in faint pencil. Otherwise both are fully legible. 400 - 600

2012 - COLONIAL, REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND FEDERAL PERIOD DOCUMENTS: SEN. MACLAY AND HOUSING FOR WASHINGTON IN 1790.

Lot consists of 6 items: (A) 1790 letter from William Maclay, Pennsylvania Senator and opponent of John Adams, to Pennsylvania state comptroller John Nicholson regarding a bill to put the house formerly used by the President of Congress in order for the “temporary accommodation of the President of the United States,” noting Hamilton had drawn warrants from the treasury for it, etc. References to Madison, debating memorials on abolition, etc. Maclay actually tried to get the nation’s capital established near his own land holdings on the Susquehanna. CONDITION: Fair. Fully legible and clear, but separation lines on folds, pieces missing from cover sheet edge, not affecting text. (B) 1692 Thomas Lloyd docketed document on land sale by Lawrence Coke. Lloyd was a Quaker and Deputy Governor.

Coke’s father had received the land in a grant from Gov. Lovelace in 1671. CONDITION: Fair. Tape reinforced edges. Small paper seal lower right. (C) Clip signature P. Muhlenberg. CONDITION: Good. (D) Nov. 1810 receipt to estate of Thomas Ewing for pew rent, Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, signed by Isaac Snowden. (E) Mount Vernon 1805 ALS by Bushrod Washington regarding apologizing for not notifying someone of a canceled corn purchase. CONDITION: Excellent. (F) 1782 indenture signed by Gen. Philip Schuyler and Rutger Bleeker for land leased to John Seely. CONDITION: Fair. Tape repairs.

Legible. Snowden, Schuyler, Lloyd, and Washington all come with JSA LOAs. 400 - 800 2013 - LOT OF DOCUMENTS: US POLITICAL FIGURES. Lot consists of 7 items from 1 Ohio and 6 Pennsylvania political figures: (A) Albert Gallatin 3-pg ALS datelined “Treasury Department Jan. 4th, 1802.” Gallatin (1761-1849) responds to difficulties regarding a treasury certificate. He represented Pennsylvania in both houses of Congress, was appointed Treasury Secretary by Jefferson in 1801, and continued in the post under Madison. He had helped diffuse the Whiskey Rebellion, later negotiated the Treaty of Ghent, and was involved in Native American affairs. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) Signature clip David Wilmot (1814-1868,) Pennsylvania congressman and senator, author of the Wilmot Proviso in 1846, proposing to ban the extension of slavery into any new territory acquired from Mexico and was later involved in the Free Soil Party. CONDITION: Very Good.

(C) 1870 ALS on senate stationery by John Scott, US senator from Pennsylvania 1869-1875. In 1870 led congressional inquiry into KKK activities. Responds to correspondent that he had already placed a judge’s opinion in a law case in the hands of members of the judiciary committee. (D) signature of Philander Chase Knox, “PC Knox” on removed flyleaf. Cabinet officer to McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft, twice US Senator from Pennsylvania, 1904-1909 and 1917-1921.

CONDITION: Very good. (E) William E. Crow, signed subpoena as District Attorney. Pennsylvania state senate 1907-1921, US senator 1921-22. CONDITION: Very good. (F) Boies Penrose signed 1902 letter, promising to consider opposition to the “eight-hour bill.” Served in both houses of Pennsylvania legislature and was Pennsylvania senator 1897-1921. (G) Pencil sketch of Nicholas Longworth by M.W. Brown, signed by the artist and by Longworth (1869-1931,) Ohio congressman and Speaker of the House 1925-1931. Married Teddy Roosevelt’s daughter Alice, but split opposed him in 1912. CONDITION: Very good. Gallatin letter comes with a JSA LOA. 400 - 600

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2014 - TWO BRITISH ROYAL AUTOGRAPH NOTES SIGNED: VICTORIA AND EDWARD VII. Lot consists of two signed notes: (A) Small light green note with gold embossed seal at top, undated, asking a lady in waiting to come and help with her hair. Signed “VRg.” CONDITION: Very good. Folds. Minor soiling, stains bottom reverse. (B) 1873 short letter from Edward VII as Prince of Wales from Osborne Cottage regarding signing a petition.

Signed as “Arthur Edward.” CONDITION: Very good. Tape stain at top. Accompanied by engravings of Victoria as bride and Victoria with Albert and children as royal family. King Edward VII and Queen Victoria signatures come with JSA LOAs. 400 - 600

2015 - LOT OF DOCUMENTS AND EPHEMERA RELATED TO THE FAMILY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Lot consists of two Lincoln related items from the Dr. John K. Lattimer collection, both illustrating the difficulties presented by shared names in Lincoln’s extended family: (A) May 1774 Berks County, Pennsylvania, document signed by Abraham Lincoln and Samuel High as commissioners in appraising a parcel of land for tax purposes. 1 pg. folio. CONDITION: Excellent. This Abraham Lincoln appears to be the President’s half-great uncle rather than his grandfather as initially cataloged in a 1997 sales catalog. (B) Small carved wooden book from the home of Dennis Hanks at Charleston. A small, torn gray cardboard tag accompanies it reading “Charleston Home” and a tag indicating it may have come from a “Fay Sale” or Riba’s catalog #85. Hanks was born in Kentucky in 1799, the illegitimate son of Nancy Hanks, the aunt of Lincoln’s mother, also named Nancy Hanks, thus making him first cousin, once removed, to the President, with whom he was close friends in growing up, with Hanks moving in with Lincoln’s immediate family and later remaining in contact. He later lived in Charleston, Illinois, where he died from injuries sustained in an accident in 1892. CONDITION: Very good. Tag is torn but legible. 700 - 1,000 2016 - USS CONSTITUTION RELATED MATERIAL, EX-LATTIMER COLLECTION. Dr. John K. Lattimer was a devoted student of the early U.S. Navy and the USS Constitution in particular. This file from his collection includes artifacts, manuscript and printed material related to the ship.

Included is an original iron hammock hook from the ship, as well as four of the commemorative coins minted from her copperwork during restorations and used for fund raising, and two black-lettered long silk ribbons, one white reading “Ship Constitution” and one reddish orange reading “Surgeon.” The paperwork includes an Oliver Wendell Holmes’ autograph copy of the last stanza of his “Old Ironsides,” with cover letter; a loan note signed by Nathaniel Cushing Jr., who made anchors for the Constitution, framed with a bank note from the Washington Bank of Westerly at bottom; as well as a blank form for extension of service bonus on the Constitution; about 20 engravings of early U.S. “battles and heroes” including naval figures like Bainbridge and battles such as the United States versus the Macedonian, etc.; roughly 22 period newspapers dating 1797 to 1839 with interesting and valuable contemporary reports about the ship from its launching through its engagements with the Guerriere and Java, and some later service. Included in the lot are two interesting pieces related to wars on the Barbary Coast: an 1828 copy, signed and sealed by US Consul at Leghorn, of an 1822 accounting of tribute goods shipped to Mr. Anderson, the US Consul at Tripoli, including some expensive English guns and a set of cased pistols, as well as “one gold musical watch;” and, an undated but early 1790s document likely in the hand of Col. David Humphries: “Invoice of the Articles provided in Lisbon as a present to the Dey of Algiers in return for the sword & sash which he presented to Col. Humphreys . . .” Humphreys served as a line officer and aide to Washington. In 1791 he was consul to Portugal and negotiated for release of American prisoners taken by Algerian pirates. This certainly refers to exchanges of gifts customary in such negotiations. CONDITION: Overall good, with some expected age wear, small tears, etc. 800 - 1,200 270

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2017 - LOT OF US WAR OF 1812 NAVAL DOCUMENTS, JAMES LAWRENCE AND ISAAC HULL. Lot consists of 5 items: (A) Very scarce James Lawrence signed manuscript summons to an unnamed officer to serve on a court martial.

“Dated U.S. Ship Hornet June 19th 1812.” Born in 1781, he served in the quasi-war with France and against the Tripolitans in the Mediterranean. Just a year after this note, he was mortally wounded while commanding the frigate Chesapeake on June 1, 1813, uttering the phrase “Don’t give up the ship” as he was carried below. CONDITION: Excellent. The recipient’s name was likely trimmed away at bottom, highlighting Lawrence’s bold signature at lower right. (B) Engraving, Constitution versus Guerriere. CONDITION: Poor. Torn at left edge. (C) 1851 3-page letter of instructions from Charles W. Morgan, Flagship Independence, commanding naval forces in the Mediterranean to Capt. John C. Long, commanding USS Mississippi, on dealing with the transportation of Hungarian revolutionary Louis Kossuth, in regard to his proposed trip to England, possible plots against him in various ports, the necessity of appearing neutral, etc. CONDITION: Very good. An interesting insight into the navy’s role in diplomacy. (D) ALS Isaac Hull, Portsmouth 18th Dec. 1813, to a Mr. Leyden appointing a W. Lammon to conduct some business for him and asking for fire-proof storage for some items and furnishing what money he needs. Leyden was likely Hull’s agent. CONDITION: Fair. Mouse chew at left margin affection beginning of two lines. Hull’s signature is unaffected.

He commanded the Constitution in its fight with the Guerriere. (E) 5pp clerical copy of court martial findings of February 1841 with Hull’s signed approval of the findings addressed to the president of the court martial of Surgeon James M. Green for unofficer like conduct, etc. Green was found guilty on some specifications, but not the most serious charges, and sentenced to be publicly reprimanded on the USS Ohio, “in terms of strong disapprobation.” CONDITION: Very good. Blue paper tied with ribbon at left edge. Small tear from ribbon on first page. Lawrence letter with JSA LOA and Hull letters with JSA ALOAs 1,000 - 2,000

2018 - LOT OF 3: MEXICAN WAR PAY DOCUMENTS SIGNED BY WINFIELD SCOTT AND GEORGE MCLELLAN. Lot consists of 3 pay documents which date to the Mexican War era (A) Pay document to Major General Winfield Scott, dated 1844, signed

by Scott at the bottom right. split into 2 pieces with creases, tears, and stains. With JSA LOA. CONDITION: Fair (B) Pay document to Lieutenant George B. McLellan, US Engineers, dated 1848, signed by McClellan at the bottom right. Fold lines with bold in and light staining. With JSA LOA. CONDITION: Good. (C) Pay document to Brevet Captain Jim McDowell, dated 1854, signed by the captain at bottom right. Fold lines with bold in and light staining. CONDITION: Good. 400 - 800 2019 - LOT OF 9: BOOKS REGARDING EARLY AMERICAN POLITICAL FIGURES, ESPECIALLY GEORGE WASHINGTON, EX-LATTIMER. The lot consists of 9 books that are former Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection. (A) Military Instructions for Officers Detached in the Field

by Rogers Stevenson, dated 1775. No covers, with separation of some pages and staining throughout. Signed by original owner “Jos Borden”.

(B) Washington and His Generals Volumes I and II, signed on interior cover by original owner. Dated 1847 with staining on pages, books remain intact with scattered blemishes. (C) Orderly Book of General George Washington, dated 1898 with Lanier Washington bookplate.

Intact with staining to cover, pages with wear throughout. (D) Washington Heights Manhattan; Its Eventful Past. Dated 1924 and named to John Lattimer. (E) Relics and Memorabilia of George Washington with late 1940s letters addressed to Mr. Irving Brown contained inside each cover. Scattered blemishes with annotations on some pages. (F) Nine Letters on the Subject of Aaron Burr’s Political Defection, dated 1803.

Nine Letters on the Subject of Aaron Burr’s Political Defection contained in National University of Mexico sleeve. Covers are nearly separated, with blemishes throughout and foxing on pages. (G) The Private Correspondence of Benjamin Franklin in 2 volumes, dated 1818. Covers and spines exhibit separation, but remain intact. Wear to pages with scattered staining throughout. CONDITION: Poor-good. 300 - 600

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2020 - LOT OF DOCUMENTS FROM MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE AND COUNT PAUL DE LAFAYETTE, EX-LATTIMER. Lot consists of pieces of ephemera regarding Marquis de Lafayette including 2/3 page, 4to letter in French signed “Lafayette”. La Grange, May 9, 1831, to Mr. Duponceau about furnishing a certificate from the mayor of Nancy for the use of a traveler (taped to a larger sheet that reads “From the Collection of Hon Robt Warren).

2 - 1/4 page 4to with signature cut out. Written in English, Oak Hill, Aug.8, 1825, to Morgan Neville at Cincinnati, addressed on verso of the second leaf and postmarked, an interesting letter on personal and financial affairs, touching upon Lafayette’s tour of the US, “The minificent gift of Congress has been emply’d part in clearing our family fortune, hundred and twenty thousand dollars as Capital in the U.S. Loan at 4% of which I recieve only the Revenue, and I have had about six thousand dollars to pay to prescribed European patriots, to a remuneration of old service...so that in making up my account I find no money of which I can now dispose. But I have mortgages to offer, particularly now, as the patent for the township has been two days ago signed by the President...” (seal tear and with large hole where the signature was extracted). Group of 8 ALS of his descendent, the Count Paul M. De Lafayette, Mount Vernon, N.Y. 1925, all to WM. Lanier Washington, collateral descendent of George Washington, consisting of correspondence about selling memorabilia of a General Lafayette in the U.S., with 1 original envelope and an ADS of Count De Lafayette, directing Washington to sell memorabilia of General Lafayette, as well as another ADS 1925 dated receipt for proceeds of sale of 4 pieces of Lafayette’s table service. All are former Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection. All pieces exhibit stains, fold lines, and other blemishes typical of old documents. CONDITION: Fair-very good. 500 - 1,000 2021 - LOT OF COLONIAL, REVOLUTIONARY WAR, AND EARLY FEDERAL MEDICAL MATERIAL. Lot consists of 10 items: (A) Letter of Dr. John Jones to Elbridge Gerry, formerly in the Sang collection, 3pp. September 1785. News of Franklin’s return, “all ranks & parties are vieing with each other in their congratulations & requests to him to assume the helm of state. . .” Has mentioned writing him to R. Morris who sends his compliments...” Jones jokes, “Mrs. Clarke says she wishes you was here to make the same deep strokes you formerly used to upon her rumps. . . I only mean her rumps of Philadelphia beef…”

A docket on the letter identified the recipient. Gerry was serving in the Confederation Congress at the time. Jones (1729-1791) was a military surgeon in the French and Indian war and wrote on the treatment of wounds. He moved to Philadelphia in 1780 and was personal physician to Franklin and Washington. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) 1809 letter from Benjamin Rush to Dr. Elisha Wall, Fredericksburg, Va, addressing him as “kinsman” and saying he would give free tickets to his lectures to anyone he recommends, but can’t solicit them from fellow professors- “The great increase of physicians in our country has ceased to render it an act of charity to increase their number.” CONDITION: Excellent. (C-E) Engravings of Columbia College and Samuel Bard. (F) 1773 indenture signed lower left by Samuel Bard. CONDITION: Excellent. (G) 1752 edition, “Medulla Medicinae Universae: or a New Compendious Dispensatory. Compiled at the Command of His Royal Highness the Duke, for the use of his Military Hospital abroad, during the late war.” Torn flyleaf and frontispiece. “John Jones” in ink on title page, “Benj. J. Porter / 10th Massachtt. Regt./ 1781” on end flyleaf. 226 pages, 4 page dedicatory poem, 12 blank pages filled in by hand with various formulas, including one “to evade the pernicious effects of opium when taken in too large a quantity.” John Jones is the 10th Mass Surgeon’s Mate September 1, 1777, and Surgeon Sept. 24 to 14 May 1781. Benjamin Jones Porter was Surgeon’s Mate 11th Mass May 11, 1780, transfered to 10th Mass Jan. 1, 1781, transferred to 4th Mass, June 12, 1783, served to Nov. 2, 1783. CONDITION: Fair, but a very scarce, identified Revolutionary War regimental surgeon’s book. H) 1pg 1813 cover letter of John Armstrong to Gen. Dearborn accompanying rules and regulations for government of the Hospital Department. Notes that supplies at Albany are “not sufficient for the expedition” and that the regimental medicine chests supplied were too large for field service. CONDITION: Very good. Blank second page missing corner, tear on fold. (I) April 20, 1767, issue Pennsylvania Packet. Broad waterstain. CONDITION: Fair. (J) July 1794 letter from William Wilson in London to Nicholas Low in New York on financial matters. Low was a prominent New York merchant and developer. Wilson may be Dr. William Wilson of Columbia County.

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2022 - LETTER SIGNED BY THE 5 AMERICAN DELEGATES WHO SIGNED THE TREATY OF GHENT. Letter signed by the 5 American delegates who concluded and signed the Treaty of Ghent with England, which ended the War of 1812: John Quincy Adams, J.A. Bayard, Henry Clay, Jonathan Russell, and Albert Gallatin. 1 full page, 4to. Ghent, September 16, 1814, to Captain Lloyd Jones of the U.S. Ship Neptune, Antwerp. Complete with integral address-leaf and wax seal. The delegates inform Captain Jones that he has been given a credit with Messrs Baring, Brothers & Co. of London “for a sum not exceeding One thousand pounds Sterling. You may therefore negotiate your Bills on them...& we rely on your judgement & economy, that no expenses will be incurred, but such as are necessary for the support of the Crew, and for the safety of the Ship under your command...” Handsomely preserved, with a remarkable assemblage of signatures. Scattered stains and age toning with a 1 - 1/2” piece missing from reverse. Clear and legible writing. Former Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection. The letter comes with a James Spence Authentication Full Letter of Authenticity. CONDITION: Very good. 1,000 - 2,000 2023 - LOT INCLUDING OLIVER WOLCOTT PAY ORDER FOR SUMMONING TOWNS TO THE CT SPECIAL ASSEMBLY APRIL 1775 Lot consists of 9 items: (A) April 1775 signed pay order by Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence, for Adonijah Strong, later a lieutenant, for “Summoning the representatives of the Towns of Cornwall, Sharon, Salisbury & Canaan to the Special Assembly.” This likely refers to the assembly called by the Governor for April 26 in response to Lexington and Concord. A significant document. (B-C) 1778 and 1779 army ration bills for Sanford Kingsbury of Rhode Island. (D) Clipped signature of John Landon. (E) 1780 CT pay voucher for Mr. Tibee Williams for service in the Connecticut Line. (F) abstract of pay for Capt. Rice’s company in Bullard’s regiment of Mass militia, dated Sudbury 1778. (G) pay receipt by 4 soldiers, Sudbury 1778. (H) 1785 signed pay order by New York Mayor James Duane, with engraving of Duane. (I) 1782 land sale document for a parcel of land in Rockingham County, New Hampshire signed by Edmund Sargent and Robert Rogers as witnesses. This seems unlikely to be the Robert Rogers of Rogers Rangers fame. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. The Woolcott document has one small hole far right, not affecting text. 5 JSA LOAs 500 - 1,000 2024 - HENRY CLINTON AUTOGRAPH SIGNED LETTER, PRUSSIAN DRILL, NEWS FROM THE EAST, AND MILITARY ADVICE. In this undated 5-page letter addressed to “your Royal Highness” Henry Clinton outlines recent changes to Prussian drill and tactical deployment from reports by “Col. Gordon,” and then switches to “news from the East.”

The recipient’s form of address suggests a member of the royal family, and an old note in pencil at the top of Page 1 includes “Gloucester,” suggesting Prince William Frederick, nephew of George III, who would inherit that title, or his father, William Henry, 1st Duke of Gloucester. Given that the letter is filled with military advice, it seems more likely addressed to the younger man, who embarked on a military career in 1789 at the tender age of 13. That approximate date seems confirmed by references to a siege of Belgrade, Turkish forces, and the “Emperor’s grand army,” suggesting Emperor Joseph II of Austria and the Austro-Turkish War of 1788-1791, which included the siege and capture of Belgrade from the Turks in 1789. Clinton discusses the new Prussian drill, and advises against accepting it, observing that men are “most likely to follow best and farthest those officers they the most confidence in.” He thinks the Turks capable of strong defense behind fortifications, but unable to rally in the open once broken, and expects the Emperor’s army will avoid sieges where an encamped army will be decimated by disease.

All appropriate advice for a budding soldier about to step on the world stage in a position of authority. Clinton (1730-1795) had a long military career starting with the Seven Years War and is best known in America for his involvement in the American Revolution from Bunker Hill through Yorktown and serving as British Commander-in-Chief in America from 1777 to 1782.

CONDITION: Excellent. Fully legible. With a James Spence Authentication Full letter of authenticity. Ex-Lattimer Collection. 800 - 1,200

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2025 - LOT OF DOCUMENTS FROM ENGLISH ROYALTY, EX-LATTIMER. Lot consists of various documents signed by English Royalty including: An October 30, 1897 letter signed by King George V, August 6, 1895 letter signed by Queen Victoria, 2 clipped signatures of King George IV, a Clipped signature with photo of King Edward VII, and a military appointment signed by Prince George, Duke of Cambridge. All of the above mentioned come with JSA LOAs. There are also several other pieces of ephemera, including an invitation to the coronation dinner of King Edward dated July 5, 1902, and a sterling silver teaspoon with the royal seal of King Edward VIII. All pieces are Ex-Lattimer Collection and exhibit blemishes that are typical of old paper, including creases, staining, tears, fading, etc.

CONDITION: Fair-very good. 1,000 - 2,000 2026 - LOT OF 3: “CONSIDERATIONS ON KEEPING NEGROES” PRINTED BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AND 2 DOCUMENTS REGARDING SLAVERY. Lot consists of: (A) Woolman, John, Slavery & Abolition, 8vo, marbled and red leather covers with gold gilt lettering on the spine. Collected works of early abolitionist and Quaker John Woolman. The first works printed in 1754, and Second Part offered here, printed in 1762, where he argues the abolitionist cause. His advocacy helped persuade the Philadelphia Quakers to officially endorse emancipation and become an important early anti-slavery force in America. Appears complete with all pages, that exhibit toning and scattered light blemishes. All text remains legible. CONDITION: Good. (B) 1807 dated slave appraisal in which “one Negro Boy named Sam” was appraised for 65 dollars. It appears that the boy was inherited by Henry and John Rhea from the estate of John Rhea. Edge wear with age toning and fold lines. All ink is legible.

(C) 1837 dated receipt for the purchase of “a black female Servant Girl named Feebe” stating that the recipient Peter Garabrant can hold her in in accordance with “An act for the gradual abolition of Slavery, and other purposes respecting Slaves,” that was passed

by New Jersey Legislature on 24 February 1820. The act repealed the earlier slavery laws but essentially continued the procedure for manumission then in effect. The document is fragmented into 4 pieces with staining throughout. Despite the damage the text remains legible with bold ink in most areas. CONDITION: Fair. All ex-Lattimer Collection. 1,000 - 2,000 2027 - LOT OF 2: BENEDICT ARNOLD RELATED DOCUMENTS EX-LATTIMER COLLECTION. Lot consists of one letter related to Arnold’s defense of Lake Champlain in the American cause and one document relating to the wounding of an American soldier in the massacre at Fort Griswold in Arnold’s 1781 raid into Connecticut in the British cause. (A) Contemporary clerical copy of letter from Benedict Arnold to the Connecticut General Assembly dated Crown Point 23d May 1775 asking for ammunition and reinforcements, announcing Col. Allen had been forced to pull back with 80 or 100 men from a planned ambush at St. John’s by the appearance of about 200 “regulars.”

Allen had fallen back to Ticonderoga and “Immediately on this intelligence I proceeded for this place with the sloop & schooner, as well armed as possible under our circumstances & 80 men which with the party here before make near 150 men, with whom [I] am determined to make a stand here to secure the cannon etc. as the Regulars have got advice of our strength & movements. . . I shall make every preparation to give them a warm reception. . .” In an addendum he notes one of Allen’s separated men returned with word of 400 more British and expected Indian aid, and Arnold has sent out alarms for men. CONDITION: Very good, fully legible, slight edge loss upper left, small tape repair middle left, not affecting text. (B) 1786 pay order for nine pounds, signed by the claimant at bottom, and noted in the text: “It being allowed me by the Committee for a wound I Received at fort Griswold from the enemy 1781 . . .” CONDITION: Excellent. A rather interesting pairing of Arnold material. Ex-Lattimer. 500 - 1,000 274

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2028 - LOT OF 5: INDENTURES INCLUDING JAMES DE LANCEY, NEW YORK COLONIAL CHIEF JUSTICE AND 1537 PRIOR OF WORCESTER. Lot consists of 5 indentures. (A) 1736 New York City indenture docketed by James De Lancey, 1703-1760, as Chief Justice of the Province of New York, just 1 year after presiding over the trial of John Peter Zenger, charged with libel by Governor William Cosby and found not guilty in a landmark case for freedom of the press.

CONDITION: Very good. (B) 1790 release for land sold by Peter Monfoort of Flushing. Paper. CONDITION: Poor; separations. (C) Probate of will of Francis Ford. CONDITION: Poor. Torn at right edge. (D) 1850 mortgage. 3 sheets. British. CONDITION: Excellent.

Very displayable. (E) 1537 dated indenture marked on reverse with information for the Prior of Worcester. Clear writing with scattered stains, nice double sided wax seal. CONDITION: Very good. All indentures former Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection. 300 - 600 2029 - LOT OF 3: BOOKS AND LETTER REGARDING EARLY AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY. Lot consists of: (A) The first comprehensive history of New Jersey printed in America: The History of the Colony of Nova-Caesaria or New Jersey: Containing, an Account of its First Settlement, Progressive Improvements, the Original and Present Constitution, and other Events, to the Year 1721. Samuel Smith, Burlington, New Jersey, Printed and sold by James Parker, Sold also by David Hall, Philadelphia, 1765, 8vo, approximately 673 pages. Parker, the printer, was a friend of Benjamin Franklin. Title page contains signature of Andrew Roseson, an early Pennsylvania Attorney General. Intact with wear to covers and spine. Pages with blemishes and foxing. CONDITION: Good. (B) The United States Azetteer: Containing an Authentic Description of the Several States. Joseph Scott, Philadelphia, 1793. Front cover separated, pages with wear.

CONDITION: Poor. (C) Nelson R. Holdridge ALS, Clinton, Michigan Territory, 20 May 1832, 2 folio pages. Describes his passage through the Erie Canal and journey to the territory by steamboat to Detroit. Tears on fold lines, clear writing. CONDITION: Good.

PROVENANCE: Ex. Dr. John K. Lattimer. 200 - 400

2030 - LOT OF 8: BOOKS FROM THE LATTIMER LIBRARY. Lot consists of 8 books that were formerly housed in the library of Dr. John K. Lattimer. The books range in dates, mostly spanning throughout the 19th century. Some exhibit separated covers and missing pieces as well as pages. CONDITION: Poor-fair. 300 - 500

2031 - SAM HOUSTON CLIPPED SIGNATURE. Clipped signature of Texas Revolutionary and Texas President Sam Houston. The signature is part of a document fragment that bears the date “7th October 1825”. The fragment measures 7 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2” and exhibits fold lines and areas of soiling. Writing remains legible.

CONDITION: Good. 400 - 800

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2032 - JEFFERSON DAVIS CLIPPED SIGNATURE. Clipped signature of American politician and only president of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis. The signature is possibly part of a document fragment and reads “Very Beautifully Yours Jeffer Davis”.

The fragment is matted and framed with a portrait of the Confederate President and measures 15” x 13”overall. There is 1 crease to the far left. Ink remains bold and legible. The signature comes with a James Spence Authentication Full Letter of Authenticity. CONDITION: Good.

400 - 800

2033 - HENRY LONGFELLOW SIGNED LETTER FRAGMENT. Clipped signature of American poet and educator Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The signature is part of a letter fragment that reads “of me, I remain, Dear Sir yours faithfully Henry W. Longfellow. The fragment is matted and framed with the envelope that is addressed to the Dean of Canterbury. Measures 15” x 11 - 1/2” and exhibits creases and areas of soiling. Writing remains legible with some fading. The signature is accompanied by a James Spence Authentication Full Letter of Authenticity. CONDITION: Good. 400 - 800

2034 - ANDREW JACKSON SIGNED LAND GRANT. Presidential Land Grant signed by Andrew Jackson as President and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. 1 page dated August 1, 1831 and officially grants Samuel Radferd a plot of land in consisting of 79 acres in Alabama. The document was matted and framed and measures approximately 31” x 18”. Fold lines are exhibited with scattered light soiling. Signature exhibits fading but remains legible. Displayed with a period engraving of the 7th US President. The document comes with a James Spence Authentication Full Letter of Authenticity. CONDITION: Good. 400 - 800

2035 - LOT OF 2: REVOLUTIONARY WAR MILITIA COMMISSION AND 1776 COMMITTEE OF SAFETY PAMPHLET. Lot consists of: (A) US militia commission dated 1776 and addressed to Thomas Osborn Pentleman and appointing him as a second lieutenant in a Massachusetts militia regiment. The document displays various signatures, all of which are bold and legible. The text also remains legible. The document is framed without glass and measures approximately 17 - 1/2” x 14”. Visible fold lines, some of which have turned into tears. CONDITION: Good. (B) Journal of the Votes and Proceedings as well of the Committee of Safety At a Sitting in January, 1776, As The Provincial Congress of New Jersey. Unbound, but appears complete with all pages. Edged wear exhibited throughout with cover pages missing pieces. Scattered soiling throughout. CONDITION: Fair.

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2036 - ENGLISH CIVIL WAR LOBSTER TAIL HELMET. These helmets were used by both Cromwellian forces and Charles I loyalists during the English Civil War. Blackened iron throughout. Iconic lobster tail neck defense of 4 lames (dated 1594 on bottommost lame, left side), ear guards on leather straps. Visor is bolted to skull, sliding nasal with “M” on heart finial. 1-piece skull. Rolled edges at visor, ear guards, and lobster tail. Cloth liner replaced but compliments well. Finding an example with the ear guards still attached is scarce.

CONDITION: Overall very good, with some scattered spots of patination throughout, but solid and free of holes. Nasal slides freely.

Leather is solid but crazed in some locations; ear guards have leather loops frozen. A good example of one of the quintessential English helms.

1,000 - 2,000

2037 - LOT OF 6: BOOKS REGARDING NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, EX LATTIMER COLLECTION. Lot consists of: (A) London, Henry Colburn, 1835. An illustrated edition of the 4 volume memoir of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Count De Las Cases. Gilt title to spine. A fascinating memoir of Napoleon Bonaparte, providing insight into his daily life as well as his entourage, chiefs of staff, and many campaigns. Written by Emmanuel-AugustinDieudonné-Joseph, the Count De Las Cases, famed for his admiring book of Napoleon “Le Memorial de Sainte Helene” (1823). Having accompanied Napoleon to Saint Helena, Las Cases acted informally as his secretary, compiling numerous notes of his conversations. It is claimed Las Cases’ work should be read with great caution as he did not hesitate to insert his own thoughts into his work, sometimes misstating facts and even fabricating documents. Shelf wear exhibited with scattered blemishes to covers and worn edges. Pages exhibit areas of foxing with stains from page inserts. (B) The French Revolution Collection of British Authors in 3 volumes, Tauchnitz, 1851. Covers of volumes I and II are separated. Obvious wear with blemishes, loose pieces, cracked leather, etc. Pages intact with scattered blemishes. All books former Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection. CONDITION: Fair-good. 300 - 500

2038 - BRONZE SCULPTURE OF NAPOLEON ON HORSEBACK. An impressive circa late 19th-20th century bronze sculpture of Napoleon on horseback that measures approximately 24” x 9” x 26”. The sculpture stands on a molded bronze plinth terminating on a green variegated marble base. No visible signature or artist marking. Patina throughout, especially on Napoleon’s overcoat. The sculpture appears sound with no major structural flaws. A commanding bronze that would create a nice tabletop display. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

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2039 - RARE AND IMPORTANT PAIR OF 17TH CENTURY CENTURY FIRING BRONZE CANNON MODELS ON CARRIAGES. For an identical example, see page 62 of “SOLDATS DU ROI Les Armees De’Lancien Regime XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles (1610 - 1789)” by Colonel Marcel Dugue Mac Carthy. These identical French cannons measure 28 - 1/4” overall with bronze tubes of 17 - 1/2”. Both tubes are tapered and chased with detailed relief acanthus, floral, and foliate designs. Both have twin dolphin-form handles mounted on tops of tubes. Towards the breeches, there are indistinct crests and large relief “IV” cartouches. Cascabels and breeches chased with relief designs. Both feature elaborate original wooden carriages with original green paint and iron mountings. CONDITION: Tubes retain a very dark unpolished patina. Carriages very good with scattered areas of flaking to original paint. Some of the mounts on left wheel of one cannon have been replaced. Both are complete with no missing pieces on carriages. A very attractive, large, and early pair of functional bronze cannon. PROVENANCE: Philip Mead Collection.

10,000 - 15,000 2040 - LATE 17TH CENTURY OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY FIRING BRONZE CANNON MODEL WITH ORIGINAL CARRIAGE. This fine and detailed period model measures 22” overall. The bronze tube measures about 16” overall and is profusely chased with relief acanthus leaf motifs, rings and has a decorated cascabel and breech. Breech shows a large crest with a trident, a “W” and an “Hb”.

Mounted on an original period wooden carriage with decorative iron mounts and rose head nails, most of the mounts terminate in flour-de-lis finials. Distance from wheel to wheel is 9 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Tube retains a very dark green patina, chip missing from protrusion to right of touchhole, casting flaw at muzzle. Carriage shows scattered cracks and losses, some pins and nails missing on mounts and wheels, iron mounts retaining trunnions on top are later. A very early and attractive, large, firing cannon model. 1,500 - 3,000

2041 - LARGE BRONZE REVOLUTIONARY WAR FIRING CANNON MODEL ON CARRIAGE. This accurate model of a British Revolutionary War cannon measures 22” overall with a 14” solid bronze tube with a 3/4” (.75 caliber) bore and relief rings and turnings. The period-correct carriage and wheels are aluminum and are painted a light olive green with black accents, 9” from wheel to wheel. CONDITION: Bronze tube shows green residue at touchhole from firing. Bronze retains a pleasing dark patina. Carriage excellent with some minor chips to paint. A very attractive and correct firing cannon. 1,200 - 1,800

2042 - APOTHECARY BOX/LIQUOR TANTALUS DATED 1754, FOUND IN UPSTATE NEW YORK. An eye-catching colonial apothecary box or liquor tantalus with the date “1754” on the front. The box is constructed of oak and measures approximately 26” x 15” x 10”. A 4” x 2 - 3/4” iron lock and catch secures the chest, which is complete with its original key. Interior is lined with paper and features 6 different chambers, each measures approximately 8 - 1/2” x 7”. The initials “SS” are carved above the “1754” date. The consigner states that the box was discovered in upstate New York, an area rich with artifacts of this circa. CONDITION: The lid is warped, and the box cannot close properly. Edge wear with scattered dents and bug holes. Interior lining exhibits blemishes and tears but is mostly intact. Solid construction. A very nice and displayable box. 1,000 - 2,000 278

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2043 - LOT OF 4: POWDER HORNS, ONE ENGRAVED WITH TEXAS. Lot consists of (A) Powder horn measuring about 12” across the bow with a folk-art chip-carved butt with traces of red and green paint.

CONDITION: Horn body very good with one minor hairline crack at spout opening. Plug shows wear and one chip missing along edge.

(B) Buffalo horn powder horn with convex turned wooden plug.

CONDITION: Very good, one minor age crack on plug and a couple hairline cracks towards spout. (C) Engraved hunting or calling horn engraved “Walter Foster / Brazos Co. Texas / JULY THE 8TH 1878”. It is also engraved with four stars, hearts, and flowers. CONDITION: Very good showing a couple minor insect nips. (D) Folk art powder horn relief carved with important generals, dated 1871. Wooden base has sliding trap door to fill powder. Horn engraved “AHM / 1871” at the top.

There are labelled high relief-carved busts of the following individuals: “Vilhelm, Thiers, Napoleon, Grant, Eivin, Garibaldi, Amadeus”.

CONDITION: Pleasing patina, trap door at base is replaced. One crack stemming from base. 1,500 - 3,000

2044 - LOT OF 3: ENGRAVED POWDER HORNS. Lot consists of (A) Large engraved powder horn of 14” across the bow. Beehive turned wooden plug with wooden knob. Brass tack decoration just above the wooden plug on the horn. On one side there is a finely engraved sun-in-splendor and some olive branches. Then, in another much heavier and more crude hand there is a large flag with patriotic eagle and stars, two snakes, one with an eagle with talons swooping down on it. There is also a sea monster, a crescent moon, and a woman in a dress. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing honey patina. A couple minor chips to wooden base. (B) Fine, professionally engraved patriotic powder horn. Measures about 10 - 1/2” across the bow.

Towards the top, on the front “When this you see / Remember me. / JOHN KREPS / 1825” is engraved. Below this is a very formal and professional American eagle with an “E. PLURIBUS UNIM” banner in its beak. Then below this section is the name “J.C. HARTMAN / Made by J.KREPS”. There are a series of ornate borders around the diameter.

Convex wooden plug retained by wooden pins, brass loop in center.

CONDITION: Horn is dry and shows significant carry wear, some damage to spout. A few areas of scattered insect damage. (C) Small engraved priming horn of about 7 - 1/2” across the bow. Turned silver ferrule at spout. Scalloped main body engraved on the front with poem “TAKE NOT THIS HORN / MY HONNEST FRIND / FOR FEEAR THE GALLUS / SHOULD PROVE YOUR END”. Below this there is a sail, a bird eating from a tree, and a large 14 gun ship. Wooden plug retains by wooden pins and iron pins. CONDITION: Pleasing honey patina and shows some wear and one insect hole towards base. 2,000 - 3,000 2045 - ENGRAVED 1756 POWDER HORN OF JERIMIAH WARD, MARINE ON SHIP “OLIVER CROMWELL”.

Jeremiah Ward is listed as born in 1721 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire. He is listed in the Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, 1775-83 as a “Marien”(Marine) in Commander Parker’s Company on the ship “Oliver Cromwell” between 1777 and 1778. The tapered two-stage body measures about 10 - 1/2” across the bow.

Tapered spout section is followed by three relief rings. Slightly convex wooden butt with hand forged iron staple and with remnants of an old label and the white number “629”. The main body is engraved “JEREMIAH / WARD:HIS / HORN 1756”. The horn is decorated with pinwheels, folky tulips, two primitive birds, geometric designs, and other floral designs. Plug retained by wooden pegs. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing dark honey patina, some carry wear to left side. A very interesting 18th-century powder horn. 2,500 - 4,500

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2046 - SILVER TANKARD ATTRIBUTED TO MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR THOMAS DUDLEY, EX-LATTIMER. This silver tankard with the Dudley family crest is from the Dr. John K. Lattimer collection and comes with his typed note card with annotations that it came from Walter O’Connor at the same time he purchased a sword attributed to Governor Dudley. The style of the tankard suggests this is Massachusetts Governor Joseph Dudley, 1647-1720, who held numerous political and administrative posts, among them Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay 1702-1715. The tankard is beautifully engraved with the Dudley family coat of arms in rococo style, a lion at center, and the motto underneath: “nec gladio nec arcu,” “neither by sword nor by bow.” Lattimer’s note dates the tankard about 1750, a bit late for the Governor, and also notes the presence on the tankard’s bottom of the repeated silversmith mark “A & GW” of Alfred and George Wells, active in Boston ca. 1804-1810, which would be too late for style of the tankard, though it could indicate rebuilding of an earlier piece. Dudley’s career was tumultuous, racked by internal political conflicts as well as troubles with Indians and the French. This is an impressive piece from one of Massachusetts’ foremost families.

CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

2047 - PREHISTORIC ANASAZI INDIAN CAVE SANDALS. Wonderfully preserved pair of yucca woven prehistoric sandals. Rare to find a pair preserved in this condition. Similar examples unearthed in the Tularosa cave excavations in New Mexico in the 1950s, and also found in the Field Museum. CONDITION: Excellent as relics. 600 - 1,200

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2048 - 18TH CENTURY NATIVE AMERICAN WAR CLUB. Circa 1760-1800 classic style American Indian ball club. Club measures 17 - 1/2” overall terminating in a 3” burl ball with a 1 - 1/2” pewter anchored triangular spike. Most likely Eastern Woodland, club exhibits evenly flowing lines typical of the recognized form. Handle is drilled in three separate places for adornments, wrist strap, or drop. Under magnification, these holes show appropriate age and natural wear. Triangular end of handle shows typical period liner carving that is commonly found on ball and gunstock clubs from this geographical area. CONDITION: Very good. Appropriate age and patina overall. Small partial crack on left hand base of burl that shows evidence of very old wood or animal glue applied at some point.

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2049 - RARE HANOVERIAN BRUNSWICK PARTISAN WITH ORIGINAL HAFT AND SPIKE. Blade Length: 13 - 1/2” Overall Length: 88”

For another example, see page 187 of Don Troiani’s “Campaign to Saratoga - 1777”. These partisans have an interesting history associated with them. There are only about a dozen known and they were used by captains of the Brunswick Regiment of German soldiers that fought in America during the Revolutionary War. These troops fought at the battles of Bennington and Saratoga.

One such partisan was captured at Saratoga and taken as a trophy by John Stark of the 1st New Hampshire Regiment. He presented it to the State of Massachusetts, where it is still on display in their museum, along with other captured objects given to the state by Stark. The partisan itself measures 88” overall with the head measuring 13 - 1/2” from the tip to the end of the turnings. The iron straps measure 18 - 1/2”. There is a cone-shaped 3 - 1/4” original spike at the base of the haft.

The shaped blade section is engraved with the Hanoverian crown over mirrored slightly overlapped C’s. Below is a banner inscribed “NUNQUAM RETRORSUM”, meaning “Never Backward” in Latin.

This was the motto in particular of the Order of St. George in the Kingdom of Hanover. The opposite side is engraved with the same crown over a large rampant horse with the same motto in the same banner below. Below the blade is a faceted S-shaped guard. The haft is original and has a dark finish with 4 holes drilled in it for hanging. CONDITION: Very good, iron components polished bright and engraving is crisp. Haft retains a very dark patina. An important and rare Revolutionary War partisan. 4,000 - 8,000

2050 - DOCUMENTED REVOLUTIONARY WAR AMERICAN HORSEMAN SABER WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD, EX. GEORGE NEUMANN COLLECTION. Blade Length: 31 - 1/2” Overall Length: 37”

This sword is featured as plate 141.SS on page 350 of George Neumann’s “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”. Neumann’s sticker with his handwritten information is still present on the front of the top scabbard mount. Slightly curved Spanish-style blade with three narrow fullers on top on both sides. Brass D-guard with 5 piercings. Knucklebow attaches to small half-ovoid pommel. Cherry grip decorated with twisted brass wire accent. Complete with its original decorated black leather scabbard with brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade mostly bright with some darker areas and areas of pitting. Hilt retains a pleasing mustard patina, knucklebow has been reshaped since book was published, as it was bent. Grip very good with some minor age cracks. Scabbard shows dark mustard patina on mounts. leather shows crazing and flaking, but is very stable and still flexible. PROVENANCE: Ex. George C. Neumann Collections, book notes “Author’s Collection” for this sword. 3,000 - 6,000

2051 - AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA HORSEMAN’S SABER, EX. WARREN MOORE COLLECTION. Blade Length: 34 - 1/4” Overall Length: 40”

This sword is shown as plate E-11 in Warren Moore’s “Weapons of the American Revolution”. Slightly curved Spanish-style blade with three narrow partial fullers on both sides. Two original red wool washers between blade and guard. Four-slot guard with additional teardrop piercing extending into knucklebow. Octagonal cherry grip tapered at both ends, plain brass ferrule at base. Ball shaped pommel with double-lines engraved in center and an integral capstan. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with areas of heavy patina, some “battle” nicks to edge. Hilt retains a very dark unpolished mustard patina. Blade is tight to hilt. Grip retains a pleasing patina. A very nice American sword. PROVENANCE: Ex. Warren Moore Collection. 2,000 - 4,000

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2052 - RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR WAGON WHEEL SABER, EX. WILLIAM GUTHMAN COLLECTION. Blade Length: 32 - 1/2” Overall Length: 39”

This scarce variety of New England swords is attributed to have been made in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The slightly curved and unfullered blade is of American manufacture. The brass hilt includes a full wagon wheel guard with a forward-turned shell quillon. There are a total of 15 piercings on the guard and extending the length of the knucklebow. Plain oval-section cherry grip tapered at both ends and with a brass ferrule at both ends.

Round pommel with capstan. CONDITION: Since sold at auction in 2006, this sword has had some restoration. The blade has been cleaned bright, now showing scattered pitting overall and “battle” nicks to cutting edge. Some copper-colored spotting on both sides. Back 1/4 of knucklbow has been professionally replaced and colored to match patina. This is nearly impossible to detect until looking at the photos from before the restoration.

Hilt retains a very dark patina throughout. Capstan is a replacement. Grip shows some age cracks and a split, as well as other marks fro use. A desirable American Revolutionary War sword from an important collection. PROVENANCE: Previously sold by Bonhams in San Francisco as lot 122 on October 12, 2006 as part of The William H. Guthman Collection. Also see figure IA.5 in “Colonial Swords of New England/Part III: True Wagon Wheels, Quasi Wagon Wheels and Heart Motif Hilts”, by William H. Guthman in “Man at Arms” magazine, Sept/Oct 1989, p. 26-27 for an illustration of this sword. 4,000 - 8,000

2053 - RARE AND DESIRABLE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR LOYALIST HORSEMAN’S SABER BY JAMES POTTERWITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 34 - 7/8” Overall Length: 43”

This is a scarce and well documented sword made by James Potter between 1779 - 1781 in New York City. After the Battle of Long Island, among others, and for the majority of the war, the city was under British control. Potter produced his swords at Maiden Lane, Manhattan, for the British Inspector General of Provincial Forces. They were distributed to various Loyalist Dragoon troops. Units including the Queen’s American Rangers (Simcoe’s) and the British Legion (Tarleton’s) are believed to have used Potter swords. Blade length is 34 - 7/8”. 1 - 1/2” wide at hilt. The blade is marked “POTTER” just below the hilt on the left side of the ricasso. Like all of his swords, the slightly curved blade is flat and single-edged. The hilt is 7-1/4” in length. The iron guard is the typical four-slot stirrup hilt that is usually encountered on Potter swords. This hilt also displays the usual high-domed pommel encountered on Potter’s swords. It has a spiraling wooden grip with leather wrap and twisted brass wire accent. Complete with a modern leather scabbard with original Potter iron mounts. CONDITION: The blade has had some brown finish added and some evidence of period sharpening, a couple nicks to edge with some scattered pitting. The hilt exhibits a dark untouched patina with consistent pitting of various degrees.

The grip leather and wire wrap have been re-done. Scabbard leather is modern but mounts are period and retain a pitted dark surface. Potter’s swords were also highly sought after by American Dragoons and Cavalry during the Revolutionary War. Reference Erik Goldstein “The Truth Behind The Revolutionary War’s Ultimate Sword”, “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution” by George C. Neumann, No. 166.SS. 10,000 - 20,000

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2054 - JEREMIAH SNOW ATTRIBUTED SWORD WITH ITS ORIGINAL SCABBARD. Blade Length: 26 - 1/2” Overall Length: 32”

For another example by this maker, see 192.S on pg. 125 of “Swords and Blades of the American Revolution” by George Neumann. For more information on this maker and to see a signed J. Snow example with this hilt, see pgs. 264-268 of “American Silver-Hilted Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume I” by Daniel D. Hartzler. Jeremiah Snow III lived between 1735 and 1803 and was born in Boston and worked in Charlestown, Massachusetts. “Because of the desire for personal sidearms during the Revolutionary War, he turned to making brass cavalry swords for the Patriots” Hartzler states. After the war, he moved to Springfield, Massachusetts. His style of hilt with the urn-type pommel and spiral-engraved grip is very distinct. The blade has the first 14 - 1/2” fire blued and a top single fuller on each side. Blade is probably American. The hilt is classic Snow in its form and mounts, with a brass stirrup hilt with open counterguard with wide outer loop on the obverse and teardrop ending to the quillon, and an urn-shaped pommel. The spiral-grooved, cherry wood grip bears 75-80% of its original black japanning or paint, which was done to achieve a mock ebony-wood finish. The blackened leather scabbard is 2/3ds intact, the bottom third with drag now missing. The throat of the scabbard is made from sheet brass, with a diamond-shaped frog stud brazed on, while the leather of the scabbard is decorated with tooling lines and struck dots, the former done as an intersecting sequence down its length, a diamond followed by two lozenges, and repeat. The scabbard remains seated in the frog of the original shoulderbelt, also of black cowhide on the obverse face and russet leather on the recto. A superb example, one of the finest Snow-attributed short sabers that we are aware of at the present date. CONDITION: There is some minor flaking to the japanning on the grip, as noted above, and a pleasing dark mustard patina on the mounts of hilt and scabbard; there are a few, shallow nicks down the edge of the blade and one small spot of pitting on the lower obverse of blade; the unblued lower portion of blade a gunmetal grey in tone.

This sword is illustrated and discussed on pp. 190-191 of “For Liberty I Live.” 2,400 - 3,500

2055 - LOT OF 2: DOCUMENTED JEREMIAH SNOW ATTRIBUTED SABER WITH SILVER SPOON WITH HIS TOUCHMARK. Blade Length: 34” Overall Length: 39 - 1/2”

Jeremiah Snow, Sr. worked about 1760-1800 and was a Massachusetts silversmith who is known to have produced both horseman’s sabers and short sabers in the Revolutionary era and after. For another example by this maker, see 192.S on pg. 125 of “Swords and Blades of the American Revolution” by George Neumann. For more information on this maker and to see a signed J. Snow example with this hilt, see pgs. 264-268 of “American Silver-Hilted Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume I” by Daniel D. Hartzler. Jeremiah Snow III lived between 1735 and 1803 and was born in Boston and worked in Charlestown, Massachusetts. “Because of the desire for personal sidearms during the Revolutionary War, he turned to making brass cavalry swords for the Patriots”, Hartzler states. After the war, he moved to Springfield, Massachusetts. This saber has been attributed to Snow, by virtue of the distinctive form of its brass, stirrup-hilt with open, side-loop to the right side of the counterguard, as well as the use of a three-fuller Spanish style blade. However, unlike most of his known sabers, which have urn-shaped pommels, this saber’s pommel is olive or ovoid-shaped, with faceted capstan. The grip is unchanneled and appears to be of straight-grain maple with brass ferrules at each end (each with 3 lines of edge engraving around them). The saber is accompanied with a silver tablespoon by Snow, bearing his “I.SNOW” touchmark in a rectangular cartouche on the recto of the handle and the owner’s initials “BM” in a cursive cipher on the obverse. Take note that the touch mark on the spoon is identical to that used on his swords and the example in Hartzler’s book mentioned above. CONDITION: The blade retains a grey patina with a few “battle” nicks to cutting edge. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina. This sword is illustrated and discussed on pp. 190-191 of “For Liberty I Live.” 3,400 - 4,000

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2056 - EARLY MARYLAND SILVER-HILTED EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SWORD WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 26 - 1/2” Overall Length: 32 - 1/2” Baltimore, last quarter 18th century. Slightly curved single fuller blade. Silver “S” shaped guard decorated with pinwheel in center on both sides.

Chain connects pommel to guards. Spiraling gadrooned fruitwood grip with two stands of twisted silver wire accenting the grooves. Silver Baltimore style eagle head pommel. Complete with its original brown leather scabbard with tooled designs and shaped silver throat mount with script “WJ” on both sides. CONDITION: Blade retains a mottled grey brown patina, Silver light grey and darker in protected areas, some high edge wear. Grip excellent with pleasing patina. Chain and brass front ring are replacements. Scabbard very good with about 4” missing at tip. A very attractive American silver hilt. 2,000 - 4,000 2057 - AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR SILVER HILTED LION HEAD POMMEL SWORD WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 26 - 1/2” Overall Length: 32” The slightly curved blade has a narrow single fuller on top on both sides, right side is marked with a crown over “G” in the middle of the blade.

Silver guard composed of 2 pieces of layered sheet silver and with four piercings; chased with pinwheels and gadrooning on both sides. Chain knuckle guard extends to repousse silver lion pommel. Ivory grip with band of silver wire wrap. Complete with its original wooden scabbard with leather wrap. Throat mount is silver and brass drag is a period replacement. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina. Silver mounts retain a grey pewter patina, capstan a replacement. Chain guard has been re-soldered to guard. Lion pommel has a small chip at base of integral ferrule on right side. Hilt slightly loose to blade. Grip excellent. Scabbard shows losses to leather, mostly on back side and an open seam on top. An attractive Revolutionary War lion pommel officer’s sword. 2,000 - 4,000 2058 - AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR SILVER HILTED LION HEAD POMMEL SABER. Blade Length: 32 - 1/2” Overall Length: 39” Straight single-edged blade with 4 short partial-fullers on each side. Four Roman heads stamped between letters of “A N D R E A” on one side and “F A R A R A” on the other. Four slot silver guard with missing branch on right side. Front of guard marked with “Bailey” hallmark in a sunken cartouche. Ivory grip with single band of decorative silver. Two-piece cast silver lion-pommel nearly identical to one attributed to Gilman of New Hampshire on page 415 of “American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords: Volume II” by Daniel D. Hartzler. CONDITION: Blade shows a dark brown patina, some pitting and many “battle” nicks to cutting edge. Hilt is quite tight to blade. Guard with broken and absent branch on right side, retains pewter patina with some darker areas. A 1” square section on bottom right side of grip has been replaced during its period of use or when made, as the patina matches perfectly and age cracks are present. Pommel with polished high areas and darker patina in protected areas. An attractive silver hilted lion pommel sword. 2,000 - 4,000 2059 - SILVER HILTED EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SHORT SWORD. Blade Length: 26” Overall Length: 31 - 1/2” Slightly curved blade with two narrow partial fullers on top on both sides, left side stamped with human head in center and stamped “HARVEY” towards top. Silver S-shaped guard terminating with a ball-in-claw at both ends. Grip with alternating convex silver bands and double strands of twisted silver wire. Fairly crude eagle head pommel of silver. CONDITION: Blade bright with very worn head marking on right side. Silver mostly polished except for in protected areas. Hilt and pommel slightly loose. 1,800 - 3,000 2060 - 18TH CENTURY SILVER-HILTED EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SWORD WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 26 - 3/4” Overall Length: 33” Slightly curved double-fullered English style blade. Silver S-shaped guard and eagle head pommel connected with silver chain. Green dyed checkered ivory grip with strand of crimped silver wire wrap. Complete with its original tooled black leather scabbard with repousse silver mounts.

CONDITION: Blade has been sharpened and retains a mostly polished surface with some scattered light pitting. Pommel is loose. Silver retains a pleasing mellow patina. Grip excellent. Scabbard shows a 4” loss at tip and the drag. Scabbard shows some flaking and losses, seam has lost its stitching. 2,000 - 4,000 284

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2061 - SILVER-HILTED EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SWORD WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 25” Overall Length: 31 - 1/2” Last quarter 18th century. Slightly curved English-type double-fullered blade. Chased silver cross-guard with double chain extending to silver eagle head pommel cap. Green-dyed checkered ivory grip wrapped with a thin strip of crimped copper and a strand of braided copper wire. Complete with its original brown leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver mounts and tooled designs. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with some spotting and stains. Hilt mostly polished with darker patina in protected areas. Grip very good with one tiny chip at intersection with pommel on bottom right side. Pommel slightly loose. Scabbard shows some staining and scuffing to surface.and some losses on reverse side. Center mount a replacement. An attractive sword. 2,500 - 4,500

2062 - SILVER HILTED EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SWORD WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 26” Overall Length: 32 - 1/4” Last quarter 18th century. Slightly curved double-fullered English blade stamped “HARVEY” at the ricasso on both sides. Silver S-shaped guard terminating with an eagle head on both sides. Eagles chased in the center on both sides. Gadrooned green-dyed ivory grip that tapers towards the guard. Silver eagle head pommel connected by two silver chains to the guard. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with silver drag.

CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with light scattered pitting. Hilt appears to have a gilt wash with generous amounts remaining. Pommel is loose. Grip very good. Scabbard missing two top mounts and shows some losses to stitching surface. 1,500 - 3,000

2063 - LOT OF 2: REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA SILVER-HILTED SMALL SWORD AND SABER. Blade Length: (A) 33” (B) 28 - 1/2” Overall Length: (A) 38” (B) 34”

Lot consists of (A) A silver-hilted small sword with two “GF” or “GP” hallmarks. Straight double-edged blade with tapering center flats on both sides. Solid silver hilt with ball pommel and pierced counter guard on right side marked “GP” or “GF” in a sunken oval with serrated edges, near intersection with knucklebow. Marked the same on left side where bow intersects with pommel. CONDITION: Silver shows a few scattered minor marks from use, mostly pleasing pewter patina. Blade retains a brown patina. (B) Iron-mounted infantry sword with un-fullered American-manufactured blade. Heavy iron guard with shaped quillon. Small iron two-stage pommel. Plain walnut grip. CONDITION: Some nicks to cutting edge, brown spotted patina. Hilt with a matching patina. Grip shows some minor chips and cracks. A nice American fighting sword. 1,800 - 3,000

2064 - LOT OF 2: PHILADELPHIA SILVER-HILTED EAGLE HEAD AND KNIGHT’S HEAD “US OF A” POMMEL CAVALRY SABERS. Blade Length: (A) 30” (B) 29 - 1/2” Overall Length: (A) 35 - 3/4” (B) 35 - 1/4”

Lot consists of (A) Philadelphia silver-hilted eagle pommel saber with wide shallow fuller on both sides of slightly curved blade. Silver guard with small trifed quillon. Silver ferrule at base of ebony grip. Hollow Philadelphia eagle head pommel. CONDITION: Blade shows wear and a mottled grey patina. Hilt is tight to blade. Age crack on left side of grip and a couple other minor marks. Silver retains a pewter patina, there is a dent on right side of eagle’s beak. (B) Knight’s head pommel cavalry saber attributed to Jacob Kucher. For a nearly identical example see page 78 in “American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords” by Daniel D. Hartzler. The curved blade widens at the clip-point tip, wide, shallow, partial fuller on each side. Both sides of blade are engraved with gilt-washed arms motifs and foliate designs. Large script “US / of / A” on left side of blade. Silver guard and pommel with narrow silver backstrap. Grooved ivory grip. Complete with a period sword knot. CONDITION: Blade shows some wear, nicks to edge and retains a brown patina, some gilt finish left in engraved designs. Guard once had a branch on the right side that was removed or broken off during its period of use. Silver retains a pewter patina with scattered areas of heavier patina. Grip shows some minor chipping, mostly along pommel. A very nice to of patriotic Federal Philadelphia silver hilted cavalry officer’s sabers. 2,500 - 3,500

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2065 - FINE PRESENTATION PIPE TOMAHAWK MADE BY WILLIAM BUCHELE. Blade Length: 2 - 1/4” Overall Length: 17 - 3/4” A wonderful contemporary decorated Pipe tomahawk

by William Buchele. Similar tomahawks are known to date to the mid-late 18th century, styled after the French Pipe Tomahawks.

This example was made circa mid-20th century by the well-known maker William Buchele (deceased), who was also the author of the book “Recreating the American Longrifle”. Buchele was a talented craftsman who created many examples of American longrifles, tomahawks/belt-axes, and scrimshawed powder horns. The head on this example is mostly iron with attractive filework and light scroll engraving. There is a silver inlay featuring a snake, moon, eagle, and double arrow, with wire inlay around the moon and the eagle. On a smooth curly maple haft with a silver mouth piece. The head, including the bowl, measures 6 - 1/2” long and the haft measures 17 - 3/4” long. The overall condition is very fine. The iron and brass head shows an attractive patina that has been lightly cleaned to show the fine inlay and engraving. The haft has very fine engraved silver with minimal handling evidence. A very attractive piece by the skilled 20th-century artisan, William Buchele. CONDITION: Excellent, showing no use. PROVENANCE: Gordon Barlow Collection. 1,500 - 2,500

2066 - MASSIVE REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA HORSEMAN’S SABER WITH 40” BLADE. Blade Length: 40” Overall Length: 46 - 1/2” The consignor states that this sword came from a Colonial house in New Jersey. Slightly curved, unfullered single-edged American blade. Heavy iron stirrup hilt with eight piercings on guard, alternating circles and rectangles around blade. Spiraling wood grip wrapped with brown leather.

Iron high-domed pommel. Guard made in the James Potter style with an integral ring at the back of the knucklebow that attaches behind the grip.

CONDITION: Blade retains a heavy brown patina with several deep “battle nicks” to cutting edge. Hilt retains a very dark matching patina with traces of copper and yellow polychrome paints which appear to have been from the period. Grip shows large areas of losses to leather wrap. A very nice American cavalry saber. 2,000 - 4,000

2067 - AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD HORSEMAN’S SABER WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD, EX. WARREN MOORE. Blade Length: 33 - 1/2” Overall Length: 39 - 3/4”

This sword is featured as sword E-9 in Warren Moore’s “Weapons of the American Revolution”. Slightly curved Spanish-style blade with three narrow fullers along top on both sides. Brass hilt with five piercings on guard and a counter branch on right side. Ball pommel. Curved cherry grip with bulbous sections. Complete with its original tooled brown leather scabbard with plain brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains a mostly bright surface with some scattered darker areas and a few nicks to cutting edge. Hilt retains a pleasing mustard patina and is tight to blade. Grip shows some age cracks and minor chips. Scabbard very good with some minor crazing and scuffs. back shows some losses to surface. PROVENANCE: Ex. Warren Moore Collection. 4,000 - 8,000

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2068 - FINE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD OR SHORT SABER. Blade Length: 26” Overall Length: 31” For a nearly identical example made by the same New England maker, see plate 72.SS (author’s collection) in George Neumann’s “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”. He dates this style 1775-1783. The slightly curved single-edged blade has a narrow single fuller along the top on both sides. Four-slot brass guard. The flat-domed pommel has engraved pairs of thin incised lines and an integral capstan. The ferrule below the pommel is also engraved with sets of double lines and a single line in the center. Matching ferrule at the base of the fine spiraling bulbous cherry grip.

CONDITION: Blade shows a mostly grey patina with scattered areas of darker patina. A couple shallow “battle nicks” to edge, tip bent slightly.

Hilt is tight to blade and retains a pleasing mustard patina. Grip very good with no chipping. A very attractive Revolutionary War infantry officer’s sword. 2,000 - 3,000 2069 - (A) FINE ENGLISH SILVER MOUNTED QUEEN ANNE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY ISAAC SMITH. Manufacturer: Isaac Smith Model: Queen Anne Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Antique Isaac Smith worked as a gunmaker in London between 1727 and 1756.

The tapered three-stage screw-barrel with turned cannon muzzle and relief ring. Left side of breech stamped with “(crown) / V” and “(crown) / P” London proof and view marks along with a crown over “F”, meaning that Smith was not a member of the London Gunmaker’s Guild. Top of breech engraved with an acanthus leaf followed by “LONDON”. The lock is engraved “I. SMITH” towards the front. Engraved iron endcap and triggerguard terminating in an engraved foliate finial. Symmetrical solid silver wrist escutcheon and sideplate chased in great detail with a castle tower, sword, cannon, armor, and polearms. Solid silver grotesque mask pommel cap. The walnut stock has relief carved panels around lock and sideplate that terminate in the back with teardrops. Relief carving around the barrel tang with a fine shell design. CONDITION: Very good, barrel polished bright, proofs excellent. Barrel does not unscrew and has some scuffing. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and is tight and functions well. Markings excellent. Silver mostly polished with pewter patina in lower areas. Stock very good with a couple minor mars.

Attractive pistol dating to the first half of the 18th century. 2,000 - 4,000 2070 - (A) DE POLLERESKY HUSSARS MARKED AND AMERICAN STOCKED FRENCH MODEL 1733 DRAGOON FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Manufacturer: French Model: 1733 Dragoon Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 12 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique

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These pistols are listed on the manifests of arms sent to us by France during the Revolutionary War to supply our Continental Cavalry troops.

This interesting pistol has probably been re-stocked during its period of use, most likely in America, due to its crude and heavy form and differing style of carving from standard French Models. The faceted breech section transitions to round other than a tapered top flat marked “DE POLLERESKY” towards the breech. The lock is unmarked and has a molding towards the tail section. Standard brass French Model 1733 style mounts. Stock appears to be walnut and has relief carved teardrops around barrel tang, ramrod entry ferrule, behind lock, and behind sideplate. CONDITION: Barrel retains a spotted grey patina with visible but lightly engraved markings. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a spotted brown patina. Cock is absent. Brass retains a pleasing soft mustard patina. Stock is dry and shows scattered marks from use, scattered small cracks, chips and bruises. Area above rear lock tang filled with old composite. Ramrod is absent. 1,000 - 2,000

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2071 - (A) DUBLIN CASTLE BRITISH PATTERN 1759/1778 LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL. Manufacturer: Dublin Castle Model: Pattern 1759 Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: Antique For an identical example, see plate 6.PP on pg. 237 of “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution” by George C. Neumann. For another example of this pistol, see figure 31 on pg. 124 of “British Military Pistols” by Robert Brooker. He states that from dated examples, it was probably assembled between 1763 and 1767. The tapered round barrel shows no visible proofs. The lock is engraved “DUBLIN / CASTLE” at the tail and has a large engraved crown over “GR” in the center. There is a small crown and broad arrow beneath the pan, denoting British government ownership. Standard brass furniture for this pattern, including an early serpentine convex sideplate as was used on the Pattern 1738 and 1756 Heavy Dragoon pistols. Walnut stock; ramrod is a period replacement with silver cap. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina. Lock has a matching patina and is in its original flintlock configuration, functions well. Brass retains a pleasing soft patina with some darker areas and scattered marks from use. Stock has scattered marks from use and a period-repaired sliver on left side at pommel cap. A very nice example of this pattern. 2,500 - 5,000 2072 - (A) BRITISH PATTERN 1801 FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL. Manufacturer: Tower Model: Pattern 1801 Sea Service Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: Antique Of standard configuration, tapered round barrel with Tower proofs on left side, towards breech. Flat lockplate marked “Tower” at tail and engraved with crown over “GR” in center. Stamped below pan with crown over broad arrow ordnance mark. Standard brass mounts with original iron belthook on left side, tail marked with “(crown) / 6”.

Walnut stock with relief carved apron around barrel tang, marked with several storekeepers and inspector’s marks. Replacement brass-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel and lock mostly bright, excellent markings, lock crisp and functions well. Pommel cap has a darker patina, rest of furniture polished. Stock has a heavy coat of crazed finish. A very nice example of this widely-used Napoleonic pistol. 1,500 - 2,500 2073 - (A) BRITISH PATTERN 1777 SEA SERVICE FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Manufacturer: Tower Model: Pattern 1777 Sea Service Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: Antique Of standard configuration, tapered round barrel with Tower proofs stamped on top, near breech and indistinct makers mark on left side.

Flat lock with beveled edges, tail marked “TOWER” and engraved in center with large crown over “GR”; crown and broad arrow stamped below pan, denoting government ownership. Standard brass hardware and a later iron belt hook mounted on left side. Walnut stock with relief apron carved around barrel tang. Replaced wooden ramrod with brass tip. CONDITION: Barrel retains a grey patina, proofs crisp. Lock markings excellent, and lock functions well. Cock and cock screw are later replacements. Brass retains a mellowing patina. Ramrod and belt hook are contemporary. Piece of wood replaced along bottom of lock and a sliver at muzzle on right side. 1,500 - 2,500

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2074 - (A) EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK FOWLER OR SMOOTH RIFLE. Manufacturer: European Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .70 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 45 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Mid-18th century. This attractive fowler features a thick-walled round barrel with swamped muzzle and brass half-moon sight. There is a long solid flat rib along the top of barrel with some relief chased designs towards breech, accented with inlaid and stippled gold highlights. Flat banana lockplate with beveled edges and engraving throughout. Ornate chased brass mounts. Full length fruitwood stock with relief designs carved around mounts and barrel tang. Complete with its original/period ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a grey patina. Lock functions well and is in its original flintlock configuration, frizzen bridle screw a modern replacement. Buttplate tang cracked and lower portion of buttplate, below second screw, is missing. Brass mounts retain a pleasing mustard patina. Stock shows some wear and marks from use. PROVENANCE: Gordon Barlow Collection. 2,000 - 4,000

2075 - (A) 1761 DATED AMERICAN STOCKED FLINTLOCK TRADE FOWLER. Manufacturer: Unsigned Model: Fowler Barrel Length: 43” FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Bore Considered to be in the Type G category of trade guns, which are highly desirable. Three-stage round American-made smoothbore barrel without any markings and with a relief wedding band at the breech. Trade lock with banana plate engraved with scrolls, unbridled pan. The brass furniture includes American-made British-style hardware. The symmetrical wrist escutcheon has tooled borders and is inscribed “G.B. 1761”. The trigger guard finial is engraved with an acanthus leaf and a cross-hatched design on the bow. The four-stage buttplate tang is engraved with a star, an acorn, and other designs. Serpent-style sideplate engraved with stars and borders. Entry ferrule of sheet tin and other two of sheet brass. Cherry stock with English form and an elongated wrist. Complete with what is probably its original wooden ramrod with bulbous tip. The fowler is accompanied by an Alden Identification Service wood analysis, which identifies the wood as American black cherry. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mostly dark patina with some grey areas. Lock retains a grey surface with light pitting and is in its original flintlock configuration. Cock does not function. Brass shows some wear and scattered marks and retains a light yellow patina, triggerguard shows two cracks and a small chip. Buttplate was repaired during period of use. Stock shows some repaired cracks and replaced minor slivers. A very nice dated trade fowler. PROVENANCE: Ex. Steve Hench Collection. 5,000 - 10,000

2076 - (A) REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA AMERICAN ASSEMBLED OFFICER’S FUSIL OR CARBINE. Manufacturer: American Model: Fusil/Carbine Caliber/Bore: .67 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 37” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 13” The tapered round British carbine-length barrel is stamped at the breech with four proofs, “SI”, and “SG”. The sideplate is identical to those found on British Pattern 1759 Elliot Light Dragoon pistols. Possibly American lock of 5 - 1/2” with no markings inside or outside the lockplate. Early trigger guard, probably from a 1756 carbine. Brass buttplate and ramrod ferrules. Cherry stock with distinctive comb, brass nosecap. Complete with its original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy brown patina. Lock retains a grey patina and is in its original flintlock configuration; functions well. Brass retains a dark patina. Stock untouched with an original finish, a couple hairline cracks. 2,000 - 4,000

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2077 - (A) AMERICAN USED PATTERN 1777 SHORT LAND BROWN BESS MUSKET. Manufacturer: Tower Model: Pattern 1777 Brown Bess Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 41 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique An untouched British Brown Bess Model 1777 musket from the Revolutionary War era. This musket, found in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, is all original except that it was converted to percussion, probably for Confederate use during the Civil War. Most likely this musket was captured and used by an American Soldier during the Revolutionary War and brought home after the war. It may have seen use in the War of 1812 and then converted to percussion and was likely used as a Confederate musket in the Civil War. The percussion conversion is the type done by gunsmiths providing Confederate weapons in the Shenandoah Valley. There is a nice period iron repair at the wrist and the musket has great original patina.

Finding a musket that has American attributes in untouched condition is rare. Standard brass furniture and lock engraved “TOWER” at tail and engraved with large crown over “GR” in center, along with crown over broad arrow British ownership mark. CONDITION: In “attic” condition, completely untouched and unaltered. Dark patinas throughout with some wear and marks from use. 2,000 - 4,000

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2078 - LOT OF 8 REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND SLIGHTLY LATER SOCKET BAYONETS Blade Length: 16” Overall Length: 24” Lot consists of a good group of bayonets: (A) Four Revolutionary War Brown Bess bayonets, one marked with “(Crown) / 6” and “Osborn”, along with ordnance mark. Another marked “(Crown) / 9” and “DAWES” along with a heart. Another has a spring improvement and no visible markings. One with correct tooled leather scabbard and blade with white inscription “MENDEM / N.J.”(Period modified blade). (B) A British Fusil bayonet marked “ALLEN MUSKET” in white letters (blade has a bend). (C) British bayonet marked with a “(Crown) / 2” (socket has a split). (D) Model 1816 bayonet with no markings and its original brown finish. (E) “US” marked bayonet (bulge in socket). CONDITION: Most good with dark patina overall. Major issues noted in descriptions of each. 1,200 - 1,800

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2079 - (A) AMERICAN STOCKED DUBLIN CASTLE LONG LAND BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: Dublin Castle Model: Long Land Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 45 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique This musket has been stocked in American cherry using mostly British components. The barrel is British with all marks no longer visible. The lock is marked “DUBLIN / CASTLE” at the tail and is engraved with a large crown over “GR” in the center and stamped with a British crown and broad arrow under the pan, denoting government ownership. All of the brass furniture is from a Pattern 1742 musket, except for the wrist escutcheon.

Complete with a modern wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel shows heavy pitting. Lock markings good, some pitting and dark patina. Cock is a replacement, as well as the rear lock bolt. Brass retains a fairly dark patina. Trigger guard shows a repair to front finial and a couple repairs to tang. Stock shows scattered cracks and marks from use, most of the wood around the lock has been replaced. A good example of an American stocked musket using early French and Indian War period parts. 2,500 - 4,500

2080 - (A) U. STATES BRANDED AND US SURCHARGED MODEL 1766/68 CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: Charleville Model: 1766/68 Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 44 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique The first American military longarm, the Model 1795, was copied from this French Model 1766/68 musket. Of standard configuration with partially visible crown over “D” on left side of breech. Lockplate marked “US” deeply at tail and inscribed “Charleville” in center along with a partially visible star over “D”, indicating 1768 modifications. Standard 1766/68 iron furniture. Walnut stock stamped on left side of buttstock “D” for Charleville arsenal. Bottom of buttstock branded “U STATES” behind triggerguard tang. Left side carved with initials “S + M”. Complete with a later French ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel has an applied brown finish, as does the lock. Lock markings are faint but “US” is strong. Some of the furniture also has an applied brown finish. Stock shows typical wear and has scattered marks from use and minor splinters along barrel. There are 14 round 1/4” holes that have been with inlaid round wood inlays, perhaps where tacks had been. One in front of buttplate tang, 4 in a star in center of right side of buttstock and the rest on both sides and on top of wrist, as well as one behind lock and one behind sideplate. These are not structural repairs. A historic American-used Revolutionary War musket. 5,000 - 10,000

2081 - (A) MEWHIRTER SIGNED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE. Manufacturer: Mewhirter Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 44 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Unusual three-stage buck-and-ball barrel with brass front blade sight and notched rear sight. Barrel inscribed “J. Mewhirter”. According to “The Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age” by Joe Kindig, Jr., John Mewhirter worked in Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, until about 1828. The author believed that Mewhirter was associated with John Armstrong, Abraham Schweitzer, and J. Clark. The Kentucky shown on page 495 has very similar engraving and the same style of patch box finial. In “The Pennsylvania-Kentucky Rifle” by Henry Kaiufman, Mewhirter is included as part of the Franklin County School because of his stylistic similarities. The flat lockplate has a stepped tail section and is marked “LONDON / WARRANTED” in the center. Brass furniture, including a four-piece brass patchbox with “Q” finial and a flat rocker-panel engraved sideplate. Silver-inlaid star above cheekpiece and oval wrist escutcheon. Figured tiger maple stock with checkered wrist. Later ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mostly brown patina, signature excellent. Lock is a good professional reconversion and retains a brown surface, functions properly.

Silver and brass have been polished. Stock shows some removed finish from polishing brass. Forend shows a couple cracks and one sliver absent along barrel on left side. 2,500 - 4,500

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2082 - (A) AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENTED HISTORIC EARLY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY LONGRIFLE IDENTIFIED TO JAMES FENIMORE COOPER. Manufacturer: Attributed to John Walker Model: Rifle Caliber/Bore: .60 Rifled Barrel Length: 35 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique This rifle is engraved to James Fenimore Cooper (1789 - 1851), author of the famous book “The Last of the Mohicans”. His writings were centered around the fictional character Natty Bummpo. Cooper acknowledged that he was inspired by a well-known 18th-century mountain man. The research done regarding this rifle was compiled by renowned collectors Ed Louer and Gordon Barlow, who owned the rifle together for over 40 years. The rifle is attributed by the researchers to having been made in the mid-18th century in Augusta County, Virginia for a mountain man named Jack Hays.

His family lived there, and the rifle was likely used on the frontier and reportedly (by oral tradition of the Hays family) used in the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812. According to family history, the rifle was given to James Fenimore Cooper by the Hays family in the early 19th century, where it remained until the early 20th century. It was then known by collectors to be in the possession of a Cooper descendent. It then went to the collection of Dr. Stryker, followed by the collection of John Chalapse. It was purchased from him by Ed Louer of Williamsport, Ohio, and he partnered with Gordon Barlow of Swoope, Virginia. According to Rachel Hays Walker and William Hays of McLean, Virginia, mountain man Jack Hays carried with him a very fine flintlock longrifle that was made by a neighbor gunsmith. According to a 1992 letter from William, John Brown Hays, son of Andrew, received the rifle from his father and carried it as a captain in the Revolutionary War. In the will of Major John Brown Hays (1808), son of Andrew Hays, he left the rifle to his son John Brown Hays, Jr., who carried it in the War of 1812. William Hays further states in his letter “When James Fenimore Cooper visited the Hays family at Stone Mountain Plantation in the 1830’s, he gave the Hays family a frontier painting. Recognizing Cooper [s] fascination with Jack Hays, John Brown Hays, Jr. gave him the Hays family rifle that was once carried by Jack Hays.” He says that Cooper actually used John Hays for his character Natty Bumppo in his novels. Cooper apparently had his name engraved on the rifle. According to the book “Hays Family History” by Rachel Hays Walker, written in 1894, she states: “Because of Mr. Cooper’s fascination with the tales of Jack Hays and his longrifle and Mr. Cooper idolizing our relative Jack Hays as his Natty Bumppo character in his novels, my brother, John and I, gave our family longrifle to Mr. Cooper.” The rifle itself is pictured on page 146 of George Shumway’s “Longrifle Articles published in Muzzle Blasts 1965-2001, Vol. 2”. George Shumway mentions in the description that it has an American maple stock. The rifle features a tapered octagon barrel with swamped muzzle, brass front blade sight and notched iron rear sight. The early convex banana lockplate is unmarked and features an unbridled pan. The engraved brass furniture appears to be European. Many of the early parts used in America were imported from abroad. The brass nosecap is decorated with gadrooning and appears to be of American style and manufacture. The buttplate is engraved with an old inscription “J FENIMORE COOPER” vertically. The full-length stock is of very early form with no toeplate, a wide 3-1/8” buttplate (across the center and excluding the patchbox) and carving of an early style. There are relief-carved acanthus designs around the barrel tang, in front of the triggerguard finial and behind the ramrod entry ferrule. There is also carving around the comb and on both sides. There are ornate c-scrolls carved on both sides of the long relief cheekpiece. Sideplate was lost during the period of use and carving was done to make the loss more attractive (brass washers were added behind screws). Complete with an 1896 publication of “The Last of the Mohicans” by James Fenimore Cooper with illustrations by Frank T. Merrill. Also included is a framed engraving of Fenimore Cooper framed with an original Cooper signed note that reads “very truly and faithfully yours, J. Fenimore Cooper”. An extensive book on this rifle, the Hays family history, Walker family history, Fenimore Cooper history and other important research is included with the rifle. CONDITION: The rifle is as found and shows heavy use, consistent with having been used over a long period of time in multiple wars. There is heavy carry or saddle wear so extensive that the 4-1/2” of ramrod is exposed on the underside of the forend. The patchbox is a modern professional replacement and is very well matched. Wood shows some cracks, splinters lost around barrel, wear and marks from use. Brass furniture shows wear, buttplate worn through on top corner, and tang has a break. Ramrod entry ferrule tang shows losses and much of remaining ferrules have deteriorated. Barrel retains a dark patina with heavy pitting throughout. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration, does not hold on half-cock and retains a dark patina. Ramrod is original and has been in this rifle for a very long time. An historic, very important, and well-documented rifle identified to James Fenimore Cooper. 40,000 - 80,000

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2083 - (A) CONTEMPORARY SWIVEL BREECH KENTUCKY RIFLE BY JACK FULLER. Manufacturer: Jack Fuller Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled Barrel Length: 38” FFL Status: Antique Of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania form. Twin rifled and browned octagon barrels, one signed “Jack Fuller” on top flat. Flintlock action with a pan assembly attached to each barrel. Engraved brass furniture, including a pierced four-piece matchbox. Oval silver wrist escutcheon and barrel key escutcheons. Figured tiger maple stock with relief carved designs. Rope burn decorated ramrod with brass tip. CONDITION: Very good overall, showing some minor wear and marks from use. Brass retains a darkening patina. An attractive and seldom-seen contemporary swivel breech.

1,000 - 1,500 2084 - (A) CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED “D.E. KING” Manufacturer: D.E. King Model: Kentucky Caliber/Bore: .52 Rifled Barrel Length: 38” FFL Status: Antique In the style of a Revolutionary War period Moravian rifle. Swamped browned octagonal barrel inscribed “D.E. King” on top flat. Early style rear iron sight with long shaped foliate finial. Unmarked lock with stepped and molded tail section. Set trigger. Early style brass furniture including an engraved buttplate tang and sidplate with a dog pursuing a hog. Fine highly figured tiger maple stock of Moravian form and accented with brass wire inlay. Carved with incised foliate scrolls around barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrule. Sliding wooden patchbox lid with brass wire inlay. Iron sling swivels. Brass tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Very good. Lock crisp and functions well. Barrel shows some losses to finish and minor corrosion at breech. Brass mostly bright. Stock has some scattered marks from use and some wear to finish from use. A very attractive contemporary rifle. 2,000 - 4,000 2085 - (A) CONTEMPORARY LONGRIFLE

BY R.S. BOYLESTON, AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA. Manufacturer: R.S. Boyleston Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled Barrel Length: 39” FFL Status: Antique This attractive full stock flintlock longrifle was made by talented contemporary gunsmith R. S. Boyleston. The .54 caliber longrifle has a 39” octagonal barrel that is 7/8” across the muzzle. The high-grade curly maple stock is highlighted by both relief and incise carving. The patchbox is engraved brass with a floral finale. The brass tow plate, flintlock, and butt plate are finely fashioned and engraved. There are engraved silver inlays on the top and bottom of the wrist. There are three ramrod brass pipes with hickory ramrod. Very finely made longrifle in as new condition.

Hard to find a better 20th century example. PROVENANCE: Gordon Barlow Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. 2,000 - 3,000 2086 - (A) CONTEMPORARY SILVER MOUNTED LONGRIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO HACKER MARTIN. Manufacturer: Hacker Martin Attributed Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled Barrel Length: 42” FFL Status: Antique Hacker Martin was born in 1895 and learned to build guns the traditional Appalachian way from his grandfather. He is one of the 20th-century craftsmen credited with keeping the tradition of hand-built traditional American rifles alive into the 20th century and was an inspiration for many of the artisans working today. Many of Martin’s rifles are crafted entirely from hand-made parts. This rifle is made with American walnut and has traditional silver blade front sight and notched rear sights with a rattlesnake tail that has been moving back on the barrel during the period as a shooter’s preference. The barrel at the breech is inscribed with the owner’s name “J KAULBACK” in large block letters. Kaulbach was an Alvin York shooter from Tennessee. This wonderful Hacker Martin (attributed) longrifle may be his masterpiece as it is silver mounted with silver inlay and engraved silver patchbox. There is a fantastic silver eagle inlaid on the cheek piece that is surrounded by inlaid silver wire and an inlaid silver star behind the cheek piece. The forestock has 25 silver inlays, including a silver inlaid eagle as the final to the rear ramrod pipe. The engraved nose cap, engraved trigger guard, engraved side plate, engraved toe plate, ramrod pipes, and butt plate are all made of silver. The best of all is 6” silver rattlesnake inlaid and engraved on the top of the rear stock as a final to the top portion of the butt plate. The lock is an engraved flintlock possibly made by William Paris, locksmith. The engraving appears to be the hand of Lester Smith working in Hacker Martin’s shop. CONDITION: Very good overall with an attractive untouched finish, aged patina on the silver, some minor marks from use. One of Hacker Martin’s most decorative longrifles. PROVENANCE: Gordon Barlow Collection. 2,500 - 3,500 294

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2087 - (A) SILVER INLAID AND RELIEF CARVED CONTEMPORARY KENTUCKY RIFLE BY WILLIAM BUCHELE. Manufacturer: William Buchele Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled Barrel Length: 42” FFL Status: Antique A fine example of a custom built contemporary Kentucky rifle built by renowned long gun maker William Buchele in the style of Frederick Sell.

Top flat of octagon barrel has builders signature “W. BUCHELE”. German silver front sight with fixed notched rear sight. Engraved lock marked “BUCHELE”. Single trigger with carved rear webbing. Key fastened tiger stripe full length maple stock. Right side of butt has ornate segmented pierced rectangular lid patchbox with fancy finial and fine engraving. Other brass fittings include trigger guard, crescent buttplate, engraved toe plate and engraved sideplate. Cheekpiece has an engraved silver star. Area below and around cheekpiece along with a portion forward of patchbox, around top tang at top and wrist have extremely well detailed deep relief vine type foliate carving. There is a silver inlay at the wrist. Stock is held by 4 keys through German silver oval escutcheons. Ramrod channel has moulded double line borders. Hickory ramrod is held by faceted brass octagon barrel thimble and 3 matching pin fastened pipes. Nose cap is brass. The late William Buchele (1895-1977) was a renowned master long rifle maker. His most famous achievement was collaboration on the book “Recreating the American Long Rifle” with George Shumway and Peter Alexander. The acknowledgment section of “The American Longrifle”, 5th Edition gives the following information: “In May 1974, “The American Rifleman” magazine featured an article by Ashley Halsey, Jr., titled “The Best Kentuckies–Old or New?” Pictured with descriptions were five of the finest original Kentuckies made by N. Beyer, George Schroyer and Christian Beck, along with contemporary examples by William Buchele, Carl Pippert, Robert Ditchburn, Wallace Gusler and George Stanford. This national publicity made Buchele famous. Buchele also published the “Recreating the American Longrifle” with Shumway and Alexander. CONDITION: Excellent with some minor handling marks. PROVENANCE: Gordon Barlow Collection. 2,500 - 5,000 2088 - (A) WILLIAM BUCHELE SIGNED KENTUCKY RIFLE WITH RELIEF CARVED EAGLE WITH SILVER INLAYS. Manufacturer: William Buchele Model: Contemporary Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled Barrel Length: 42” FFL Status: Antique

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A fine example of a custom built contemporary Kentucky rifle built by renowned long gun maker William Buchele. Top flat of octagon barrel has builders signature “W. BUCHELE”. German silver front sight with fixed notched rear sight. Lock is unmarked. Full length, key fastened, tiger striped maple stock. Right side of butt has ornate segmented pierced rectangular lid patchbox with fancy finial and fine engraving. Other brass fittings include trigger guard, crescent buttplate, engraved toe plate and engraved sideplate. There are a total of 20 pieces of inlaid silver, all engraved. Extensive silver wire inlay around brass inlaid and engraved flowers along both sides of forest and above cheekpiece. Cheekpiece has an engraved silver oval with a smaller silver oval inside. Area below and around cheekpiece along with a portion forward of patchbox, and wrist have extremely well detailed deep relief carving with a large eagle. There is a silver inlay at the wrist that extends around barrel tang. Stock is held by 4 keys through shaped German silver escutcheons. Ramrod channel has moulded double line borders. Hickory ramrod is held by faceted brass octagon barrel thimble and 3 matching pin fastened pipes. Nose cap is brass. The late William Buchele (1895-1977) was a renowned master long rifle maker. His most famous achievement was collaboration on the book “Recreating the American Long Rifle” with George Shumway and Peter Alexander. The acknowledgment section of “The American Longrifle”, 5th Edition gives the following information: “In May 1974, THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN magazine featured an article by Ashley Halsey, Jr., titled “The Best Kentuckies–Old or New?” Pictured with descriptions were five of the finest original Kentuckies made by N. Beyer, George Schroyer and Christian Beck, along with contemporary examples by William Buchele, Carl Pippert, Robert Ditchburn, Wallace Gusler and George Stanford. This national publicity made Buchele famous. Buchele also published the “Recreating the American Longrifle” with Shumway and Alexander. CONDITION: Excellent with some minor handling marks. PROVENANCE: Gordon Barlow Collection. 2,500 - 4,500 2089 - (A) CONTEMPORARY KENTUCKY LONGRIFLE WITH HORN MOUNTS BY ROLAND CADLE. Manufacturer: Roland Cadle Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled Barrel Length: 43” FFL Status: Antique A beautiful contemporary longrifle made by Roland Cadle of Claysburg, Pennsylvania. Made in the Bucks County, Pennsylvania, style and architecture. Roland made this one-of-a-kind longrifle by creating and hand shaping the butt plate, patchbox, trigger guard, sideplate, ramrod pipes, nose cap, and decorations, including inlay, entirely from cow horn. Roland was the founder of the Honourable Company of Horners and is a Master Horner. He has spent his entire life making powder horns and other fine horn products fashioned after 18th century American and European items. Roland could not resist using decorative cow horn to create this rare and wonderful longrifle. The longrifle is in as new condition and without a doubt a rare creation made by a very talented hornsmith. This is a rare opportunity to own a longrifle made by Roland Cadle and is likely your only opportunity to own a longrifle made entirely using horn to make the decorations and hardware. CONDITION: Excellent except for a shrinkage crack 29-5/8” back from muzzle. PROVENANCE: Gordon Barlow Collection. 2,000 - 4,000 295 www.MorphyAuctions.com | May 9, 2024

2090 - (A) MANTON FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Manufacturer: Manton Model: Flintlock Rifle Caliber/Bore: .69 Rifled Barrel Length: 33” FFL Status: Antique Full octagon Damascus barrel with swamped muzzle and hooked patent breech. Multi-groove rifling. Gold front bead sight and notched iron rear sight. The barrel is decorated with gold overlays including panoplies of arms on top three flats at breech. There is a large panel of Farsi between the breech and rear sight. Left of rear sight is “LONDON” in gold. Gold decoration at muzzle and on both sides of both sights. Gold-lined touchhole and pan interior. Lock features a waterproof fan and a fence behind the pan, center marked “MANTON”. Engraved iron buttplate tang and triggerguard. Silver escutcheons around barrel keys on both sides. Walnut half stock with checkered wrist and horn endcap. Complete with a later horn-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel shows some wear and scattered pitting. rear sight has been filed on top, front and back to remove pitting. Some light wear to gold decoration. Lock excellent as refinished, Very tight mechanism but no half-cock. Buttplate has been refinished and now shows some losses and fading to finish. Trigger guard has a grey patina with light pitting throughout. Stock has been refinished and rechecked.

Rifling is deep. 1,200 - 2,500

2091 - (A) A GOOD, HIGH GRADE PARKER FIELD & SONS PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Parker Field & Sons Model: Percussion Rifle Caliber/Bore: .577 Rifled Barrel Length: 32 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique 32 - 3/8” swamped octagonal barrel made of stub Damascus, with a dovetailed bead front sight with engraved fine-adjust positions, dovetailed ladder sight with a fixed blade and a folding ladder with sliding elevator, and a three leaf express sight, all folding, with 2 leaves marked for 100 and 200 meters, one unmarked. Top engraved: “Parker Field & Sons, Rifle Makers 25 High Holborn London”. One piece horn tipped ramrod retained by 2 ferrules before feeding into a reinforced mount. Tang is engraved in English style scrollwork with dressed screws and a fan motif at flat when barrel begins, with a slot for a tang sight, vacant. Percussion lock of good quality depicting a bounding stag, with English scroll and border work, signed “Parker Field & Sons”, and fit with a nicely detailed fishform hammer with engraving on cock en suite, and fit with an English stalking safety. Even the barrel key, escutcheon, and muzzle are engraved en suite. Double set triggers protected by a trigger guard with a fierce lion and a spearpoint finial, with a checkered finger rest at rear. Stock of a nicely fiddled and grained walnut is checkered about the forearm and the wrist in point pattern, and fit with a sling stud on toe line (corresponding stud appears to have been removed from ramrod rib), shadowline cheekpiece, and a blank vanity plate. Patchbox with elaborate engraving of a leopard eating an antelope on the Sahara, with supporting scrollwork en suite.

Buttplate with long spearpoint finial engraved with a stag at heel and dressed at the borders. CONDITION: Very good, and appears to have been little molested. Barrel with approximately 30% browning remaining, with most losses ahead of ladder sight, and with some scattered areas of handling marks and spotted oxidation. Engraving crisp and legible. Stocks are very good with some handling marks ad impressions, with one chip missing under rear of lock. Checkering with some impressions and abraded heads. Some fire bluing still visible, mostly on sights, with traces of case colors in protected areas. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. A lovely example. With a brass collection tag labelled “0771”.

2,000 - 4,000

2092 - (A) COMBINATION SWORD AND MIQUELET PISTOL IN THE EASTERN TASTE. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Combination sword/pistol Caliber/Bore: .30 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique This hilt of this weapon shows heavy Moroccan influence, with the hilt closely resembling a Moroccan Nimcha sword. The slightly curved unfullered blade measures 22-3/4”. The miquelet pistol mechanism is fastened to the top of the right side of blade using two domed screws visible from the left side of the blade. The pistol measures 6 - 1/4” overall with a 3 - 3/4” turned barrel with cannon muzzle. Engraved miquelet action. One-piece horn grip with gadrooned iron guard, knucklebow and pommel cap. Folding trigger. CONDITION: Blade and sword cleaned bright with some nicks to edge and areas of pitting. Pistol portion cleaned bright and with some scattered dark spotting. Mechanism does not hold on cock position. Horn grip shows some light scratches. 1,500 - 3,000

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2093 - (A) CHARLES GORDON’S PAIR OF 16 BORE CASED JOHN DICKSON & SON HOWDAH PISTOLS, IN THE ORIGINAL PIGSKIN CASE, AND PHOTOGRAPHED IN “CHARLES GORDON: MAGNIFICENT MADNESS” BY DALLAS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) John Dickson & Sons Model: (BOTH) Howdah Serial No. (A) 5044 (B) 5045 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) 16 Bore Barrel Length: (BOTH) 7 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique This impressive set is prominently featured on pages 75 through 79 of “Charles Gordon’s Magnificent Madness” by Donald Dallas, including a photo of Gordon’s order for these dated January 4, 1899, for 16 bore percussion pistols nos. 5044/5 with “Antediluvian hammers” and patent hooked breeches. The pistols themselves feature twin blued Whitworth steel barrels with raised ribs and rear sights. They are smoothbore for use with a ball, tops engraved “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET EDINBURGH” on the rib of each. Marked respectively “1” on one rib and “2” on the other. Profusely scroll-engraved casehardened lock plates “antediluvian hammers” with detachable noses and scroll engraving with fire-blued springs. All mounts are profusely scroll-engraved and are case hardened except for trigger guard bows and rear tangs, which are fire-blued.

Trigger guard tangs engraved with serial numbers 5044 on one and 5045 on the other. Double triggers. Stocked in figured walnut with shaped checkering around flat-pommel grips. Complete with fitted brass-tipped wooden ramrod. The pistols are contained in their oversized oak case with pigskin-lined French fitted interior. Every original accessory is present, with most accessories having duplicates. The accessories include: 2 brass powder flasks, 2 nipple containers, 2 patch-making punches, a pair of steel bullet molds, a wood and brass mallet, steel nipple wrench, a cleaning rod, a round percussion cap dispenser, 2 ebony handles nipple cleaning tools, 2 pewter oil bottles, 2 ebony handled screwdrivers, and a mainspring clamp. Also included is the original leather outer case cover stamped “CHARLES GORDON ESQ.” CONDITION: Pistols excellent, showing minor handling and storage marks. Accessories excellent showing some minor signs of age and storage, flasks show some loss to original lacquer. Case excellent with some scuffing and minor staining to pigskin. Exterior case cover shows some scuffing and staining as well as minor losses to stitching.

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2094 - (A) JOHN DICKSON & SON 11 BORE SIDE BY SIDE PERCUSSION RIFLE BUILT FOR FAMED ECCENTRIC CHARLES GORDON. Manufacturer: John Dickson & Son Model: Ball Gun Serial No. 4595 Caliber/Bore: 11 Bore Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique Per “Charles Gordon: Magnificent Madness” by Donald Dallas, this shotgun was ordered from John Dickson and Sons on August 31st, 1893, as an 11 bore double muzzleloading shotgun with back action. Charles Gordon is famous for his patronage of John Dickson & Sons at the turn of the century, purchasing over 200 guns between 1875 and 1904, with some speculation that he was solely responsible for keeping John Dickson & Sons afloat. The shotgun remains in as ordered configuration with chain Damascus barrels with diminutive bead front sight with express rear sight on a smooth concave tapering rib, with “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCESS STREET EDINBURGH” engraved at rear. Case colored hooked breeches with bright nipples. Barrel tubes with typical British proofs, including JD&S proof, and serial number. Ramrod retained by three ferrules, one slotted for barrel key, feeding into a reinforced mouth. Barrel key retained by an escutcheon at forearm. Back action percussion locks engraved with scrollwork and vignette of snipe on the left, and quail on the right, signed “JOHN DICKSON & SONS” at rear. Case colored fishform hammers with scroll en suite. Double triggers protected by a wide bottom trigger guard with a pair of points, and a pineapple finial. Vacant silver oval at toe line, smooth high polish English butt with a long spearpoint finial heel, depicting one of the dog chasing after a pair of quail in brush. Housed in the classic coral colored pigskin lined case with brass joint reinforcement and John Dickson trade label in lid, with accessories comprising pair turnscrews (one a replacement), pair of striker pots (one with milled hole through base), mainspring vise, bullet mold with sprue cutter, patch cutter, nipple wrench, powder flask, fouling scraper, jag, F. Joyce percussion cap tin, and 2 part cleaning rod. Compartment which normally houses a box with sliding lid instead has a box of Eley Bros cardboard wads. CONDITION: Barrels with the vast majority of the reapplied browning, softening legends somewhat, with some handling marks throughout, and a spot of oxidation on underside of right breech which was cleaned at junction. Locks with the large majority of their case colors with some silvering and spotted mossing to rear. Stocks are good with surface-level craquelure throughout, some heavy chipping about the escutcheon, and some flaking of finish at toe. Trigger guard considerably silvered where hand makes contact, with oxidation at barrel key, right trigger, trigger guard, “pistol grip”, and both toe and heel of buttplate. Mechanically fine, bores are very good. Case and accessories very good with some age related handling marks and staining appropriate for age. Slip very good with typical wear for age including rubs at edges and joints. 1,500 - 2,500 2095 - (A) JOHN DICKSON 11 BORE SIDE

BY SIDE PERCUSSION SHOTGUN BUILT FOR FAMED ECCENTRIC CHARLES GORDON. Manufacturer: John Dickson & Son Model: SxS Percussion Serial No. 4567 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 11 Gauge Per “Charles Gordon: Magnificent Madness” by Donald Dallas, this shotgun was ordered from John Dickson and Sons on August 17th, 1893 as an 11 bore double muzzleloading shotgun with back action. Charles Gordon is famous for his patronage of John Dickson & Sons at the turn of the century, purchasing over 200 guns between 1875 and 1904, with some speculation that he was solely responsible for keeping John Dickson & Sons afloat. The shotgun remains in as ordered configuration with chain Damascus barrels with diminutive bead front sight on a smooth concave tapering rib, with “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCESS STREET EDINBURGH” engraved at rear. Case colored hooked breeches with bright, possibly unfired, nipples. Barrel tubes with typical British proofs, including JD&S proof, and serial number. Ramrod retained by three ferrules, one slotted for barrel key, feeding into a reinforced mouth. Barrel key retained by an escutcheon at forearm. Back action percussion locks engraved with scrollwork and vignette of snipe on the right, and quail on the left, signed “JOHN DICKSON & SONS” at rear. Case colored fishform hammers with scroll en suite. Double triggers protected by a wide bottom trigger guard with a dog who is alerting on a pair of pheasants that are on either side of serial number at tang, and a pineapple finial. Vacant silver oval at toe line, smooth high poolish English butt with a long spearpoint finial heel, depicting the dog chasing after snipes, one of which has already taken flight. Housed in the classic coral colored pigskin lined case with brass joint reinforcement and John Dickson trade label in lid, with accessories comprising pair turnscrews, a fouling scraper, capper, oil bottle, nipple wrench, mainspring vice, pair powder flasks, a large bone striker pot, a small ivory striker pot, and removable box with key, brass cylinders, and a small brass disk. Includes a classic Charles Gordon slipcover with “Charles Gordon, Esq.”. CONDITION: Very good, barrels with the vast majority of their browning, with some spots of cleaned oxidation over rib legends and scattered handling marks. Action and furniture very good, with some silvering to sharp edges, but large majority of case colors are strong and engraving is crisp. Stock with some handling marks and rubs throughout, including a diamond pattern in finish from resting against pigskin for many years. Case is very good with some handling marks, missing two tools, and pull for the box, with some handling marks and age-appropriate wear.

Slip with heavier wear, including a partially detached end flap. 2,000 - 4,000 298

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2096 - (A) A HIGH CONDITION WESTLEY RICHARDS PERCUSSION BIG GAME RIFLE WITH CASE, ATTRIBUTED TO THE MAHARAJA OF JAIPUR. Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: Rifle Serial No. 7226 Caliber/Bore: .75 Rifled Barrel Length: 29 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Octagonal skelp Damascus with a gargantuan rifled .75 caliber bore, fit with a dovetailed bead front sight, and 4-leaf express rear sight, with silver express lines, unmarked for regulation. Engraved over breech at top flat “Westley Richards 170 New Bond Steet London”. Case colored breech with banded silver lines and engraved with a portrait of what appears to be a goat. Underside with truing strike, Birmingham proofs, serial number, and “W.R” “GT” and “AH” on loop. Ramrod with removable head retained by dual ferrules feeding into a reinforced mouth, with sling eye on fore ferrule. Stock with full length forearm and barrel key feeding through a reinforced escutcheon is fit with a Westley Richards percussion lock, case colored, engraved with a sleeping tiger and acanthus scroll, fit with an English stalking safety and fishform hammer engraved en suite. Trigger guard with knurled “pistol grip”, and engraved on bottom of guard with a running stag; with a pineapple finial, and engraved with serial number behind pistol grip. Double beaded cheekpiece, sling eye on toe line, and fit with a silver oval, engraved in what appears to be Devanagari script. High polish English blue buttplate with a capbox, lid engraved with a lioness facing off against a snake on the plains. Housed in an oak case case with split ring handle, with Westley Richards trade label in lid, compartmentalized for the gun when broken down, pair turnscrews, nipple wrench, patch cutter, powder flask, mainspring housing, bullet starter, oil bottle, striker pot with two spare nipples, additional jags for rod, and bullet mold. Interestingly, there is also an envelope with three lead cast balls that appear to have been shot through the gun, and a folded note attributing the gun to the King of Jaipur. Case lid has extensive carving on the front in what also appears to be Devanagari, untranslated, portions of which also appear on multiple accessories. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the vast majority of the original browning on the barrel, some scattered handling marks throughout, and some thinning to silver at high edges and muzzle.

Some spotting across top flat. Furniture excellent with case colors fading and thinning to silver at sharp edges. High polish bluing excellent on trigger guard, silvering at sharp edges, while patchbox lid is good, with some heavier rubs, probably from spending time face down in case. Accessories are excellent with some minor handling marks and silvering to sharp edges, brass with a deep aquamarine verdigris. Case with some handling appropriate to age throughout, but strong, lining with some rubs. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong, well-defined rifling. 2,000 - 4,000

2097 - (A) CASED PAIR OF ENGLISH SCREW BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLS BY EDWARD DODSON. Manufacturer: Edward Dodson Model: Percussion Boxlocks Caliber/Bore: (Both) .50 Rifled Barrel Length: (Both) 3” FFL Status: Antique The pistols feature octagon screw barrels engraved “DODSON LOUTH” on top flats. Stiffleaf engraving around muzzles and small front sights. Scalloped engraved paktong actions with engraved hammers on right sides, folding triggers. Checkered walnut bag grips with silver oval wrist escutcheons. Housed in a mahogany case with brass corner protectors and a round escutcheon on top and around keyhole. partitioned interior with green wool lining and a label for Edward Dodson. Accessories include a silver-plated flask, single cavity mold marked “26”, ramrod, screwdriver, a tin of Eley’s “Superior Sporting Percussion Caps”, a nipple wrench and an oiler. CONDITION: Barrels retain most of their re-browned finish, markings very good. Actions retain a pleasing patina and show some minor denting and marks from use. Actions function properly. Case exterior shows some scratches and staining. Interior likely re-lined and shows some light wear. Accessories good, flask has some minor denting. Some losses to percussion cap tin label. No key. 1,400 - 3,000

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2098 - (A) LOT OF 2: CASED PAIR OF UNUSUAL BELGIAN MADE, LEPAGE-RETAILED PERCUSSION BAR HAMMER POCKET PISTOLS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Belgian Model: (BOTH) Bar Hammer Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .50 Rifled Barrel Length: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This pair have Damascus multi-groove rifled screw barrels with removal lugs on bottoms. Case hardened scalloped boxlock actions marked with “ELG9 (star)” denoting their Liege manufacture. Bar hammers located on right sides and operable only by inserting a pin through the loop on the hammers in order to cock them. The folding triggers then pop out.

Actions are engraved, and tops feature a gold inlaid cartouche in an oval “LEPAGE / A PARIS”. Ebony bag grips with carved panels behind actions.

Housed in a wooden case with green wool French fitted interior with single lidded compartment. Accessories include brass flask, casehardened barrel removal/nipple removal/bullet mold combination tool, rosewood handled nipple removal tool, wooden nipple container, contemporary ring device with pin for cocking and case key. CONDITION: Pistols retain much of fading Damascus and casehardened finishes, showing some wear. actions are tight and function well. Grips show some scattered dents and marks from use. Case exterior very good, Interior shows some fading and wear.

Accessories very good. 2,000 - 3,000 2099 - (A) CASED PAIR OF GOLD INLAID BELGIAN MUFF PISTOLS WITH CARVED IVORY GRIPS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Belgian Model: (BOTH) Muff Pistol Serial No. (BOTH) 20 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .40 Rifled Barrel Length: (BOTH) 1 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique This fine pair feature round Damascus screw barrels with rounded scalloped boxlock actions with scroll engraving and gold-inlaid scrolls.

Liege proofs on left sides of breeches and bottoms both marked “20 / (crown) / AF”. Ivory grips with carved scrollwork and silver pommel caps with reservoirs for spare nipples. Shield-shaped German silver escutcheons on wrists. With a stamped-leather-covered display box lined with patterned burgundy cloth and accented with twisted yellow rope.

Brass handles on both sides of box. CONDITION: Barrels retain a brown patina. Actions polished, mechanisms need adjustment. Grips show some cracks. Case shows some minor scuffing, interior shows some fading. Key absent. An attractive pair of pistols with a nice case. 2,000 - 3,000 2100 - (A) PAIR OF TEARDROP-CASED BELGIAN PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Belgian Model: (BOTH) Muff Pistols Serial No. (BOTH) 158 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .30 Rifled Barrel Length: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique This diminutive pair feature Damascus-pattern engraved removable barrels. The casehardened scalloped boxlock actions are engraved, both Liege proofed and numbered “158” at breeches. Ebonized grips with shell-lidded spare nipple reservoirs in pommel caps. Complete with their original birdseye maple veneered teardrop case with green wool interior with narrow lidded compartment and brass nipple removal wrench. Mother-of-pearl shield-shaped keyhole escutcheon. Complete with a replaced modern key. CONDITION: Pistols very good, retaining most of original casehardened finish, both actions crisp and function well. Grips show some high edge wear to carving. Case interior shows fading and minor fraying to edges. Case exterior shows some areas of veneer edges slightly lifted.

1,500 - 2,500

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2101 - (A) PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS IN BOOK-FORM CASE. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Belgian Model: (BOTH) Muff Pistol Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .40 Rifled Barrel Length: (Both) 2” FFL Status: Antique Round barrels with rounded scalloped boxlock actions with scroll engraving and Liege proofs. Matching numbers on bottoms. Carved ebony grips with silver pommel caps with nipple reservoirs featuring grotesque mask lids. Housed in a book-form case with fitted green velour interior. Accessories include original key, combination tool and unusual turned ebony and ivory powder flask. CONDITION: Pistols have been polished and show scattered pitting, engraving faint and barrels cannot be removed. Actions tight and function well. Grips show some age cracks on one pistol. Accessories very good. Case exterior shows a crack down spine and some losses to edges. Interior shows some wear and staining. 1,200 - 2,400

2102 - (A) PAIR OF TEARDROP-CASED BELGIAN PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Belgian Model: (BOTH) Muff Pistol Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .40 Rifled Barrel Length: (BOTH) 1” FFL Status: Antique Both have round screw barrels with Damascus finish. Polished and engraved boxlock actions with Liege proofs. Burl bag grips. With an associated mahogany teardrop case with spring assisted open feature and green interior, monogrammed silver “TW” initials fixed to exterior.

CONDITION: Barrels show some wear to finish. Both pistols function well.

Grips both show repairs and minor replaced wood. Case interior shows some fading and fraying to edges. 700 - 1,500

2103 - (A) FINE CASED ROCOUR LEFAUCHEUX BREVETE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Rocour Model: Lefaucheux Serial No. 3327 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in Liege circa 1860s or 1870s by “ROCOUR”, as marked on the cylinder face. Barrel and cylinder are finished in magnificent high polish blue with finely executed engraved foliates on the lug and over each chamber of the cylinder. Frame likewise engraved with “E. LEFAUCHEUX” patent marking on the recoil shield. Double action operated by a folding trigger. Grips are nicely checkered walnut.

Revolver is housed in an attractive French fit hardwood presentation case with cleaning rod and turnscrew. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and cylinder retain bountiful amounts of brilliant blue with some edgewear and other minor loss. Frame and grip straps also retain significant portions of blue, areas fading to brown patina. Grips have some moderate wear and a few light marks. Strong bright bore with some cleaned oxidation. Crisp mechanics. Case is very good overall with some scattered marks and an area of finish loss on the lid. Liner has faded to brown but displays well. 2,500 - 4,000

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2104 - (A) MASSIVE CASED D. RENOTTE BREVETTE REVOLVER. Manufacturer: D. Renotte Model: Brevette Serial No. 2 Caliber/Bore: 9mm RF Barrel Length: 7 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Produced by Dieudonne Joseph Renotte of Liege based on a patent he applied for in 1854. The polished blue octagon barrel is marked “D. RENOTTE / BREVETE” on the lug. Removable ejector rod retained on the underside of barrel with a single thimble. Dovetail mounted blade front sight and damaged rear. Fine grapevine motif engraved frame with finger spur trigger guard. Massive checkered walnut grip with engraved cap box butt cap. Housed in an attractive French fit oak case with cleaning rod, turnscrew, and oiler. CONDITION: Very fine overall.

Barrel and cylinder retain the vast majority of their original blue with some edge wear and other marks. Frame has largely faded to an even gray patina. Engraving is sharp. Grips retain sharp checkering. Some minor impressions present, along with a few chips on the base. Very fine, bright and shiny bore. Crisp mechanics. Case has been sanded with an added coat of finish, displaying very well. 2,000 - 3,000

2105 - (A) CASED E. LEFAUCHEUX MODEL 1854 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: E. Lefacheux Model: 1854 Serial No. 9158 Caliber/Bore: 12mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 6 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured by Eugene Lefaucheux, son of Casimir Lefaucheux, the famed inventor of the pinfire cartridge. Fitted with a blued round barrel marked on the top “INVo.v E. LEFAUCHEUX. BRTE PARIS”. Tall bead front sight and hammer notch rear. Blued 6-shot cylinder. Single action with case hardened frame. Case hardened trigger guard and backstrap of classic form with faceted lanyard loop grip cap. Grips are 2-piece walnut. Revolver is housed in a portioned dovetailed hardwood case with conical bullet mold, round ball mold combination tool, measure. Case liner marked in gold “LEFAUCHEUX / A PARIS”. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel assembly retains significant portions of blue fading to brown patina. Cylinder blue much stronger with some light freckling throughout. Strong traces of case color patterning displayed on the frame and grip cap, the balance patina with some oxidation spots. Grips has some scattered impressions but rate very good overall. Fine bright bore. Cylinder does not advance when action is operated. Case has wear and scattered marks. Lock escutcheon is not present. Tools have some mild oxidation. 3,000 - 6,000

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2106 - (A) CASED LEFAUCHEUX BREVETE SYSTEM JANSE DOUBLE ACTION PINFIRE REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Belgian Model: Lefaucheux Serial No. 10569 Caliber/Bore: 12mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in Belgium circa 1870s.

Fitted with a high polish blue round barrel marked on high rib “JANSE BREVETTE 331” and on the lug “E. LEFAUCHEUX / INVR BREVETE”.

Dovetail front sight and u-notch rear sight. Double action with case hardened frame. Checkered walnut grip with steel lanyard loop grip cap.

Housed in a French fit dovetailed presentation case with cleaning rod and turnscrew. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and cylinder retain bountiful amounts of lustrous blue, the rib fading to patina. Case colors are strong and bright on the frame.

Backstrap and grip cap have faded to dark gray patina. Grips are fine.

Strong, frosted bore with some areas of oxidation. Action operates only in double action. Case and tools display well as refurbished. 3,000 - 6,000

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2107 - (A) TURNBULL RESTORED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 60016 Caliber/Bore: .44/40 WCF Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1880. Features include 7 - 1/2” barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF with blade front sight, “V” notch rear sight, single line barrel address, bullseye ejector rod head, blue finish, color case hardened frame, and mounted with 1 piece walnut grips. Expertly restored by Turnbull Restoration. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the bright blue finish remaining, with scattered light handling marks. Cylinder has 1 area of oxidation on one of the chambers. Frame retains bright case colors. Grips retain near all of their hand rubbed oil finish with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with well-defined rifling. 3,000 - 5,000

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2108 - (A) ATTRACTIVE ENGRAVED BRASS DOUBLE ACTION PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH PIPE CASE. Manufacturer: Continental Model: Pinfire Serial No. 16522 Caliber/Bore: 7mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in Belgium with unusual full polished brass construction. Engraved around the muzzle, cylinder, and frame with attractive, well shaded foliates.

Double action with folding trigger and dovetail pin front sight. bag shaped grips are 2-piece checkered ebony. Housed in a fitted leatherette pipe case.

CONDITION: Excellent. Brass has been polished to a bright golden patina. Engraving remains sharp.

Steel components have also been polished to a shine. Grips retain crisp checkering. Strong but abraded bore. Crisp mechanics.

Case is good with expected wear and mild leather flaking.

3,000 - 4,000

2109 - (A) UNUSUAL BRASS DOUBLE ACTION PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH PIPE CASE. Manufacturer: Continental Model: Pinfire Serial No. 34198 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Of continental origin with crown over “T” proofs, this interesting pinfire revolver features full brass construction with attractive shaded foliate engraving. Double action with folding trigger and fluted 5-shot cylinder. Grips are 2-piece checkered ebony. Housed in a fitted leatherette pipe case.

CONDITION: Very fine overall.

Brass displays a pleasant mellow golden patina. Grips retain crisp checkering, only a few handling marks present. Strong bore. Action cycles correctly, although hammer does not hold in the cocked position. An older break present in the trigger plate. Case is good with expected wear.

3,000 - 4,000

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2110 - (A) DUMONTHIER PATENT CUT AND SHOOT PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH SCABBARD. Manufacturer: Dumonthier Model: Cut and Shoot Revolver Caliber/Bore: 7mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique This imposing revolver features an octagon barrel integrally forged with a 6 - 3/8” bayonet blade and marked on the left flat “DUMONTHIER”. Built on a Liege proofed and lightly engraved double action pinfire revolver frame with folding trigger and 2-piece smooth walnut grips. Gun is accompanied by what appears to be the original brass tipped leather belt loop sheath. CONDITION: Very good. Revolver displays an even gray patina with some cleaned oxidation spots. Grips have some light chipping along the base, scattered handling marks, and light finish loss, but otherwise remain very good. Heavily frosted bore with strong, well-defined rifling. Fine mechanics. Scabbard remains supple with evidence of use. A wonderful curiosa. 3,500 - 5,000

2111 - (A) RARE LACROIX CUT AND SHOOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. Manufacturer: LaCroix Model: Cut and Shoot Caliber/Bore: 7mm Barrel Length: 2 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Attributed to Jacques Lacroix of Liege. Smoothbore octagon barrel marked “LACROIX” on the top flat with light foliate engraving on the sides. Floral engraved percussion lock operated by a folding trigger. Built with an iron body, stag grip scales, and serrated brass bolster. Body holds a folding 3” saw blade as well as a 3” knife blade marked on the ricasso with an encircled “L”. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron components display a cleaned silver patina with pinpricks. Grips are free of cracks and chips. A nice curiosa. 3,500 - 5,500

2112 - (A) UNUSUAL 8 BARREL BELGIAN J.J.H. BREVETE PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER. Manufacturer: J.J.H. Model: Pepperbox Caliber/Bore: .30 Rifled Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in Belgium, marked “J.J.H / BREVETE” on the top strap. Pistol features a cluster of 8 Damascus patterned barrels, each numbered at the breech, corresponding to numbers on the nipple bolsters. Action engraved with fine foliate scroll. Double action only with an animal head engraved bar type hammer.

Stocked in ebony with a shell motif German silver cap box butt. CONDITION: Good. Pistol displays a silver patina with some oxidation spots. Barrels retain significant portions of patterning. Grips appear lightly sanded with a repaired split. Strong, black powder abraded bore. Action indexes correctly. 3,000 - 5,000

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2113 - LOT OF 4: ORNATE CARVED IVORY HANDLED KNIVES AND DIRKS AND A POWDER MEASURE. Blade Length: (A) 5 - 7/8” (B) 5 - 5/8” (C) 5 - 1/8” Overall Length: (A) 10 - 1/4” (B) 9 - 1/2” (C) 8 - 1/2” Lot consists of (A) Ivory horse head grip with clip-point blade and leather sheath. CONDITION: Good. (B) Cherub and snake carved ivory grip with pierced fullers, diamond section Damascus blade, and cloth covered wood scabbard with ivory mounts. CONDITION: Very good. (C) Carved ivory bust handle with silver guard and scabbard mounts.

Diamond section double edged blade. CONDITION: Good with some losses to scabbard surface. (D) Ivory powder measure carved with alligator head. CONDITION: Good, one chip to opening. 800 - 1,500

2114 - LOT OF 2: IVORY HANDLED NAVAL DIRKS. Blade Length: (A) 9” (B) 8 - 3/4” Overall Length: (A) 13” (B) 12” Lot consists of (A) Double edged straight diamond-section blade with blued and gilded decorations. Gilt brass cross guard and pillow pommel, octagonal ivory grip. Complete with its original leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts and leather hangers. CONDITION: Some light spotting to blade and some wear to finishes. Handle and hilt excellent. Some minor losses to finish on scabbard mounts. (B) Mamelukehilted naval dirk with curved single edged blade. S-shaped guard with diamond shaped languettes and lion heads on quillons. Ivory mameluke handle with ringed gilt brass ferrule at base. Brass scabbard. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with light pitting throughout. Handle shows minor hairline age cracks. Some traces of gilt finish.

Scabbard shows minor traces of finish and some minor denting. 1,200 - 1,800

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2115 - LOT OF 2: LARGE BRITISH NAVAL DIRKS. Blade Length: (A) 11 - 1/2” (B) 6 - 1/2” Overall Length: (A) 15” (B) 10 - 3/4” Lot consists of (A) Ivory handled naval dirk with tapered double-edged diamond-section blade with high polish surface. Oval-shaped guard with relief-chased shell design on top. Two-piece shaped ivory handle. Black leather scabbard with engraved gilt brass mounts. Top mount marked “SALTER / SWORD CUTLERS TO HRH THE / DUKE OF SUSSEX / CORNER OF / 73 STRAND / LONDON”.

CONDITION: Blade shows some scattered areas of frosting.

Handle shows a couple hairline age cracks. Guard retains most of original gilt finish. Scabbard very good with some scuffing and crazing. Mounts retain generous traces of gilt.

(B) Iron mounted naval dirk with double-edged tapered diamond-section blade. Iron s-shaped guard with quillons at both ends. Ivory handle with turned sections and large square checkered center section. Complete with its original Moroccan leather scabbard with iron mounts. CONDITION: Blade shows some sharpening at tip and scattered areas of grey frosting. Guard has a dark grey patina. Ivory shows some hairline grain cracks. Scabbard mounts dark and leather shows some minor wear and scuffing. 1,200 - 2,000 306

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2116 - NEW YORK SILVER-HILTED HORSEMAN’S SABER WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 30” Overall Length: 35” Slightly curved blade with narrow partial fuller along top on both sides. Silver guard with eagle head quillon and reverse-P knuckle bow. Bird’s head pommel with chased foliate designs on top on a stippled ground, integral backstrap. Silver ferrule at base of carved ivory grip is decorated with a band of repeating chased wreath designs. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with silver mounts and two hanging rings. CONDITION: Blade has a bright surface with some areas of light pitting. Hilt retains a mostly pewter patina with some darker areas.

Pommel slightly loose. Ivory grip retains a pleasing honey patina and has on minor chip against pommel on bottom left side. Scabbard very good with surface cracks and minor losses to finish. Mounts retain a pewter patina with some darker spots. Stud on top mount is absent. A very pleasing sword. 2,500 - 5,000

2117 - DOCUMENTED AND I. KUCHER SIGNED FEDERAL PERIOD SILVER KNIGHT’S HEAD POMMEL PHILADELPHIA SABER WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 30 - 3/4” Overall Length: 37” This sword is published and can be seen on page 78 of Volume I of “American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords” by Daniel D. Hartzler. The slightly curved blade has a narrow fuller along the top on both sides. The large Latin phrase on right side translates to “Do not draw me without reason”, while the other side translates to “Do not sheathe me without honor”. The silver guard has a forward turned quillon and the reverse-P knuckle bow is stamped on the bottom with “I KUCHER” hallmark in a sunken rectangular cartouche for maker and silversmith Jacob Kucher of Philadelphia. The pommel is a silver knight’s hemet with plume and visor. The grip is ivory with deep grooves. Complete with most of its original tooled black leather scabbard with scalloped silver mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains a light grey patina and engraving is excellent. Hilt shows a mellow grey patina with darker patina in protected areas. Hilt is tight to blade. Grip shows a worn period chip below pommel on left side.

Scabbard missing about 4” at tip along with drag. Leather shows flaking and losses to surface, top mount damaged. A very good signed American silver hilted cavalry officer’s saber. 3,000 - 6,000

2118 - SCARCE AMERICAN HORSE HEAD POMMEL CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 32” Overall Length: 37” The slightly curved blade is 1 1/2” wide with a shallow wide fuller on each side. Both sides have blued panels of about 14 - 1/2”. The right side is engraved with gold washed designs including an American eagle and a panoply of arms with a liberty cap above “WARRANTED”. The opposite side has foliate and floral motifs as well as a panoply of arms with liberty cap. Gilt brass hilt with languettes, reverse-P knucklebow, and a detailed horse head pommel with integral backstrap. Ivory grip with large checkered panel.

Complete with its original black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade shows much of original gilt, blue and polished surfaces with some frosting, flaking and light scabbard wear. Hilt retains generous traces of gilt finish in protected areas. Grip retains a pleasing honey patina and shows some minor chipping, now smoothed from use, along pommel and backstrap. Scabbard shows crazing and minor cracking, with one bend between drag and center mount. A very attractive saber. 2,000 - 4,000

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2119 - LOT OF 2: FEDERAL PERIOD EAGLE HEAD AND HORSE HEAD SWORDS WITH SCABBARDS. Blade Length: (A) 31 - 3/4” (B) 29 - 1/2” Overall Length: (A) 37 - 3/4” (B) 35” Lot consists of (A) Eagle Head Pommel Spadroon. Straight single-edged spadroon blade with wide shallow center fuller. Both sides decorated with engraved and gilded designs, including a panoply of arms with a liberty cap on the right side and an eagle with “E. Pluribus Unum” banner and an oval with 16 stars above it on the other side. Gilt brass mounts, counter guard on right side with a pierced diamond. Stirrup hilt with a ring mounted just below pommel. Ferrule with roped design. Fine checkered ivory grip. Complete with its original scabbard with gilt brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains some of its original blued and polished surfaces, blue mostly turned to brown. Generous amounts of gilt wash present on engraved designs. Most of original gilt present on the hilt. Some minor chipping to grip below pommel on right side. Scabbards shows crazing and some losses to surface.

Mounts retain most of their gilt finish, drag shows some denting. (B) Horse head pommel saber with slightly curved blade with blued panels on each side featuring gilded designs including panoplies of arms, an American eagle and foliate motifs. Ivory grip. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains generous amounts of blued, gilded and polished surfaces, some scattered light rust. Hilt retains traces of gilt, knucklebow a replacement. Grip shows some chips and hairline age cracks. Scabbard has some cracking, throat mount missing stud. 2,000 - 3,000

2120 - LOT OF 2: FEDERAL PERIOD PILLOW POMMEL SWORD AND BIRD’S HEAD POMMEL SABER, BOTH WITH SCABBARDS. Blade Length: (A) 32 - 1/2” (B) 31” Overall Length: (A) 38” (B) 35 - 1/2” Lot consists of (A) Early 5-ball pillow pommel NCO spadroon with original scabbard. Straight single fullered blade decorated with blue panels with engraved and gilded patriotic motifs on both sides. Gilt brass hilt with 5-ball counter guard and knucklebow. Reeded bone grip. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts and original leather hangers with iron buckles. CONDITION: Blade retains much of its original finishes with some scattered areas of brown and some wear at top of blade on both sides. Hilt retains much of gilt finish, worn areas have a darkening mustard patina. Scabbard shows crazing and some losses to finish. Mounts retain most of their original gilt. (B) Bird’s head pommel saber with original brass scabbard. Blade with etched panels and gilt arms motifs and florals. Brass hilt with spiraling twisted reverse-P knucklebow, languets decorated with a star on each side. Bone grip with carved designs.

Complete with its original plain brass scabbard. Blade retains generous amounts of blue and gilt finishes, some scattered rust and light pitting. Hilt retains a mustard patina, grip shows some cracks and a chip wear knucklebow and pommel meet. Scabbard shows some denting. 1,800 - 2,500

2121 - US FEDERAL PERIOD 1834-1840 PATTERN MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD. Blade Length: 31” Overall Length: 38” A very nice example of circa 1834-1840s militia officer’s sword. The sword features a double-edged blade decorated on each side for over half its length with wonderfully etched patriotic and foliate motifs. The obverse features foliate scrolls that flank a panoply of arms and the reverse features a federal eagle with more foliate scrolls consisting of oak leaves and acorns. Blade remains bright with crisp etchings and very attractive appearance. Maker marked in script but the maker ID is obscured by the languet. Wide spread winged eagle crossguard. Nice mother of pearl grip scales that exhibit a few cracks and chipped edges. Knight head pommel with chain guard. The hilt retains generous amounts of its original gilding. Complete with scabbard marked “N.P. AMES / MAKER / CABOTVILLE MASS”. Scabbard features generous amounts of its original gilding with scattered blemishes. A very attractive example of a militia officer’s sword. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500 308

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2122 - US PRE CIVIL WAR KNIGHT HEAD POMMEL SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJOR GEORGE BRASTOW. Blade Length: 29 - 1/2” Overall Length: 37” An elegant pre-Civil War knight head sword with a blade decorated for over half its length with beautifully etched and frosted panels that contain patriotic and foliate motifs. Scattered freckling throughout with bright finish and clean overall appearance. Beautiful gilded crossguard with languet that contains a federal eagle. Attractive engraved silver grip with engraved designs throughout its length. Gilded knight head pommel with 3-chain guard. Hilt retains nice amounts of its original gilding with patina to grip. The sword is complete with its original gilded scabbard that is marked by Ames on the reverse. Decorated mounts and drag. The scabbard retains nice amounts of its original gilding with scattered blemishes. The sword is engraved between the upper and middle mount and reads “Presented to / Major Geo. O. Brastow / 4th Regt. Lt. In. M.V.M. / With the / Respects of his numerous Friends / Augt. 21st 1854.” The Boston Evening Transcript covered the presentation of this sword at the “Pantheon Hall” as “A Splendid and Merited Testimonial.” Brastow (1811-1878) was an influential Massachusetts businessman “with an active interest in military affairs” and elected several times to the state legislature starting in 1849 and a state senator when given the sword. He was later a “Minute Man of ’61,” mobilizing in April as Captain, Co. I 5th Mass Volunteers, which served for three months and action at First Bull Run, losing 9 killed, 2 wounded, and 23 missing or captured. He mustered out 7/31/1862, and later served in the US Volunteers as Additional Paymaster with the rank of Major from August 1862 to March 1863. He served several more terms in the legislature, including as President of the Senate, and was Mayor of Somerville.

His funeral was attended by several governors and generals. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 3,000 2123 - LOT OF 2: AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SABERS WITH SCABBARDS. Blade Length: (A) 31” (B) 28” Overall Length: (A) 36” (B) 33 - 1/2” Lot consists of (A) A “Ketland” eagle head pommel saber with its original scabbard. Blued and gilded blade with patriotic panoply of arms and other splays of arms. Silvered brass hilt with reverse-P knucklebow and Ketland eagle pommel. Finely carved high quality bone grip. Complete an associated black leather scabbard with silvered brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains most of its original finishes with some thinning towards top of blade. Hilt retains generous traces of silver, grip very good with some age cracks and minor shipping around pommel. Scabbard in two pieces and drag is absent, slightly small for this blade. (B) A “Bolton/Upson” eagle head pommel saber with its original scabbard. Plain slightly curved blade with wide shallow fuller on each side. Early gilt brass hilt with four slot guard with gadrooned D-guard. Reeded ivory grip with plain ferrule at base. Complete its original tooled black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina. Hilt retains well over half of its original gilt finish, the remainder turned to dark mustard. Grip shows a couple hairline age cracks, pommel slightly loose. Scabbard shows some crazing and losses to finish, traces of gilt on mounts. 2,000 - 4,000 2124 - LOT OF 2: AMERICAN HORSE HEAD POMMEL CAVALRY SABERS, ONE SIGNED, WITH SCABBARDS. Blade Length: (A) 32 - 1/2” (B) 31 - 1/2” Overall Length: (A) 37 - 1/2” (B) 37” Lot consists of (A) Slightly curved blade with wide shallow single fuller on each side. Blued panels with etched rectangular panels within and gilded engraved designs, including an American eagle on one side and a panoply of arms on the other. Spine of blade stamped “PEMBERTON & Co.” Brass hilt with chased languets, reverse-p knucklebow of alternating stars and balls, and horse head pommel with integral backstrap. Gadrooned bone grip. Complete with its leather scabbard with original silver-plated mounts. CONDITION: Blade has traces of blue and generous amounts of fading gold wash, some nicks to cutting edge. Hilt retains a dark unpolished copper patina, grip excellent with a couple hairline age cracks. Scabbard mounts retain generous traces of silver plating, leather excellent. (B) Blade features 2 etched panels on each side with long blued sections and engraved and gilded patriotic motifs. Brass hilt with quillon decorated on both sides with a flower, knucklebow of alternating leaves and balls and a horse head pommel. Bone grip with large checkered section and a band of repeating carved arrows. Complete with its original leather scabbard with silvered brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains much of its original blued and gilded finishes, some areas turned to brown, especially last 4” at the top. Some frosting to polished portions. Hilt retains an untouched dark mustard patina. Grip has a couple hairline age cracks and nearly invisible chips. Scabbard shows some losses to finish and crazing, mounts retain generous amounts of silver. A nice lot of horse head sabers. 2,000 - 4,000

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2125 - ELABORATE AND FINE AMERICAN HORSE HEAD POMMEL SABER WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 32” Overall Length: 37 - 1/4” This cavalry saber features an ornate slightly curved blade with wide shallow center fuller on each side. Long shaped blued panels decorated on each side with two etched panels with panoplies of arms and foliate motifs. Top and bottom edges gilded on both sides. Engraved and gilded designs include a large American eagle with “E. PLURIBUS UNUM” banner on the right side and “WARRANTED” towards the ricasso. The left side has a large panoply of arms with liberty cap with floral and foliate motifs alternating between etched panels. The gilt brass hilt features ornate languets both chased with high relief American eagles and repeating ball borders. The reverse-p knucklebow is chased with repeating star designs.

Detailed bridled horse head with integral faceted backstrap. High quality bone grip with panels of fluting and gadrooning. Complete with its original gilt brass scabbard. The front is extensively engraved with massive acanthus leaf designs on both sides of the top and middle mounts. In the center is a large American eagle with head turned to the left standing atop an American shield surrounded olive branches. About 12” at bottom above drag are engraved with a large liberty cap on top of a pole and extensive olive branches. Shaped drag. CONDITION: Blade retains about 95-98% original polish towards tip and 80-90% bright blue with some flaking and minor areas turned to plum. Most of gilt wash still present. Some light frosting in etched panels. Hilt retains nearly all of its original gilt finish with some minor wear to highest relief areas. Grip very good with a couple tiny chips along backstrap on left side. Scabbard retains generous amounts of gilt finish, especially in engraved and stippled areas, a couple small shallow dings to back side. A very ornate horse head pommel cavalry saber in excellent overall condition. 3,000 - 6,000

2126 - STANDISH BARRY FRENCH IMPORTED EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SABER WITH SCABBARD, RETAILED BY C & J.D. WOLFE. Blade Length: 30” Overall Length: 36” For another similar example with this head, see page 138 in “The American Eagle-Pommel Sword” by E. Andrew Mowbray. The slightly curved blade has wide shallow fullers on both sides and long 20” panels of blue with two etched panels on both sides, along with other designs, including a standing Indian princess on the left and a patriotic eagle with “E. PLURIBUS UNUM” on the right side. The blade is engraved “SOLD BY / C & J.D. WOLFE / New York” on left side. Gilt brass hilt in the French style with acanthus-chased languets. Lion head quillon and, at the base of each side, a Roman helmet in front of a panoply of arms. Chased and stippled knucklebow connects below the beak of the Standish Barry eagle head pommel. Rosewood grip scales. Complete with its original brass scabbard with detailed panels of chased designs. CONDITION: Blade retains much original blue and gilt finishes, some areas turned to brown. Hilt also retains much of its original gilt finish with losses to high edges. Grips shows some minor marks from use and a couple hairline age cracks on left side.

Scabbard shows generous traces of gilt and has been polished, some damage and a break towards tip. 1,500 - 2,500

2127 - EARLY HORSE HEAD POMMEL NAVEL DIRK. Blade Length: 13” Overall Length: 17 - 1/2” The curved blade is decorated with two etched panels on each side that feature floral decorations. There are also engraved and gilded florals on each side as well as a panoply of arms on the left side. Fluted ivory grip with gilt brass horse head pommel and guard with 6 piercings. Gilt brass scabbard decorated with arms motifs, bellflowers, and foliate designs on front side. CONDITION: Blade shows some light frosting and spotting, some damage to edge towards ricasso. Hilt retains generous amounts of gilt finish. Grip shows some hairline age cracks and 3 minor chips on left side. Tang has an iron washer added for tightening.

Scabbard retains most of gilt finish and has a couple minor shallow dents on back. 1,500 - 2,500 310

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2128 - FINE EAGLE HEAD POMMEL ENGLISH NAVAL DIRK. Blade Length: 9 - 3/4” Overall Length: 14 - 1/2” Curved tapered diamond section double-edged blade with ricasso overlaid with gold florals decoration and “LONDON” on right side, opposite side with gilded panoply of arms. The s-shaped guard terminates in acorn quillons and features languettes with relief anchors on a stippled ground on the right side. Gilt brass eagle head pommel with mother of pearl grip scales. Gilt brass scabbard with repousse foliate and floral designs on both sides and two hanging rings.

CONDITION: Blade shows some scuffing and scratches to high polish section. Some wear to gilt at ricasso. Hilt retains most of its original gilt finish. Bottom of right grip scale shows one tiny chip. Scabbard shows generous traces of gilt finish in protected areas. 1,500 - 2,500

2129 - NAVAL DIRK. Blade Length: 8 - 1/2” Overall Length: 12” Curved single-edged blade with false edge, decorated with graduated engraved half-moon designs with gilt. S-shaped guard terminating in acorn quillons and with relief chased acorn and oak leaf languettes.

Ivory grip with checkered section. Pommel with engraved oak leaf and acorn designs on both sides and a replaced chain guard. Scabbard decorated on both sides with acorn and oak leaf designs. CONDITION: Blade very good with some minor frosting. Hilt retains much of its original gilt finish. Grip shows some shrinkage, minor hairline age cracks and one small chip in front of pommel on right side. Scabbard retains most of its gilt finish, one minor bend at opening on right side.

800 - 1,500

2130 - LOT OF 4: SILVER-MOUNTED NAVAL DIRKS. Blade Length: Various Overall Length: Various Lot consists of (A) Silver naval dirk with tapered diamond section blade, faceted pillow pommel, ivory handle, and silver scabbard. CONDITION: Very good, ivory retains a pleasing honey patina, silver polished, some minor dents to scabbard, blade retains a light grey patina. (B) Silver hilted dirk with knight’s head pommel. Diamond section blade decorated with etched panels. Solid silver handle and scabbard. CONDITION: Blade grey, some minor denting on scabbard. Hanging stud is missing.

(C) Silver mounted pillow-pommel dirk with ivory grip and tapered double-edged diamond-section blade. Silver scabbard. CONDITION: Fair, handle has cracked in two and is period-repaired with 2 silver pins on each side. Silver retains a dark patina and blade edges have been sharpened. (D) Same as C) but slightly smaller. CONDITION: Good with some damage to scabbard tip. Blade retains a grey patina, ivory has a pleasing dark honey patina with minor hairline age cracks.

1,500 - 2,500

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2131 - US MILITIA BICORN, CHAPEAU DE BRAS, WITH PLATE AND PLUME. The bicorn hat was popular from the 1790s into the 1840s, though from the 1820s, more as the dress hat for staff and field grade officers.

Militia, of course, had their regulations and customs. The term chapeau de bras derives from its ability to be carried conveniently under the arm. This is a very nice example, made of beaver felt with bound edge, with a single broad vertical band of bullion embroidery on the rear and two on the front with a simple brass ball button at the bottom and blackened leather tombstone shaped plate at the top edge fitted with a brass number “1.” A white feather plume is mounted behind the front. CONDITION: Very good overall. The exterior shows good color and no holes or breaks, though the edge binding shows wear. The interior has a full leather sweatband and silk lining that is shredded, but shows a partial Boston maker’s address. This comes with some collector paperwork asserting an early Virginia connection, but maker’s address points to New England. 800 - 1,200

2132 - LOT OF 2: MEXICAN WAR CAPTURED MISSION BELL AND PAIR OF OFFICER EPAULETTES. Lot consists of: (A) Ornate bronze mission bell that bears the date “1818” on the side with foliate decorations. The bell is attributed to Mexican War veteran James Hardin of Silver Hill, Arkansas. The bell came with Hardin’s Mexican War Survivor Pension document. The bell exhibits heavy oxidation but the designs remain visible. Document is fragmented. CONDITION: Good. (B) Pair of circa 19th century epaulets with gold metallic embroidery and lush bullion fringe contained in their original case. Black felt and gold fringe remain intact in very good+ condition. Hook marked “Marque du Fabrique”. Flaming bomb on button. Some loss at the top, box remains sturdy. CONDITION: Very good. 500 - 1,000

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2133 - US FEDERAL PERIOD PRESENTATION GRADE KNIGHT HEAD POMMEL SWORD PRESENTED TO GOVERNOR WILLIAM GIBBS AND HIS DESCENDENTS. Blade Length: 29” Overall Length: 35 - 1/2” An attractive example of a federal period knight head sword with Rhode Island history. This sword was presented to William Gibbs, 10th Governor of Rhode Island. Gibbs would go on to present the sword to his son in 1871, and it would be passed to his grandson in 1884, and his great-grandson in 1903. Their names are engraved on the scabbard. The sword features a spearpoint blade that is etched with foliate and patriotic motifs for about half its length on both sides. Marked “N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield”. Blade exhibits scattered areas of pitting especially at the tip. Wide crossguard with shell languets with the obverse languet reading “HOPE” in a banner above an anchor. Silver grip with beautifully engraved designs. Knight head pommel with triple chain guard. Nice amounts of gilding remain on the hilt with patina to grip. Complete with its original gilded brass scabbard with patriotic and foliate engraved obverse and decorated stud. Reverse features the Ames maker mark contained in a raised scroll. Scabbard retains traces of its original gilding with a nice patina and scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good.

9,000 - 11,000

2134 - SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI MEDAL. Nice example of a Society of the Cincinnati Medal. Insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati began in 1783 as a hereditary society of officers of the Continental Army. Gold eagle with center medallion with Cincinnatus at sunrise and surrounding motto: “SOCIETAS CINCINNATORUM INSTITUTA A D 1783”, reverse medallion depicts three senators presenting a sword to Cincinnatus with surrounding motto: “OMNIA RELINQUIT. SERVARE REMPUBLICAM” (He left everything to serve the Republic). Medal measures approximately 1 - 1/2” x 7/8”.

Attached to blue and white ribbon with white soiling throughout. Tests for 14K gold, 20 grams. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

2135 - (A) SCHNEIDER & CO. TENNESSEE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. Manufacturer: Schneider & Co. Model: Pocket Pistol Serial No. 2 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Likely manufactured by F. J. Bitterlich of Nashville, Tennessee for sale

by Schneider & Co. of Memphis, Tennessee circa 1850-1859. These deringers were popular and carried by Gold Rush miners as well as Civil War soldiers during the period for self-defense. Features include an octagonal barrel with 6-groove rifling, brass blade front sight, and notch rear sight mounted onto breech tang. Back action lock with distinctive spur trigger. German silver mountings. Stock is walnut with grooved Schnabel forearm tip and checkered square butt grip. Marked with Schneider & Co. marking on top flat and numbered as “2” on breech. CONDITION: Excellent for its age, with iron assemblies turned a lightly freckled gray patina. Mountings are turning a mellow patina.

Stock is with repaired cracks at tang and near lockplate opposite lock. Mechanically fine. Bore is packed with preservative grease with well-defined rifling. 2,000 - 3,000

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2136 - (A) CURRY SAN FRANCISCO AGENT MARKED PEANUT SIZE HENRY DERINGER POCKET PISTOL. Manufacturer: Henry Deringer Model: Peanut Deringer Caliber/Bore: .42 Rifled Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1848-1850 by Henry Deringer in Philadelphia. These pistols were so popular, future pistols of small size would be referred to as “Derringers” regardless of manufacture, and were heavily copied during the period as well.

Barrel is semi-octagonal with 7-groove rifling, German silver blade front sight, and notch rear sight mounted on tang.

Deringer trademark is visible on breech, bordered by silver inlay borders. Back action lock engraved with near full coverage of florals and is marked in the same manner as breech. Walnut stock with checkered grip. Silver mounted, with floral engraving on all mounts. Marked on barrel with agent marking “N. Curry & BRO / SAN FRANCO CALA / AGENTS”. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Very good, with iron assemblies turned a gray patina. Stock has been lightly sanded and refinished with repairs visible at grip on right side near checkering, and at silver shield escutcheon. Silver mounts have been polished bright. Action holds on full cock but does not have a half cock. Bore has sharp rifling. 4,000 - 6,000 2137 - (A) FANTASTIC CASED NEW ORLEANS AGENT MARKED GOLD MOUNTED HENRY DERRINGER MEDIUM SIZE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL AND BOWIE KNIFE SET. Manufacturer: Henry Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured by Henry Deringer in Philadelphia in the mid-19th century. Marked with Deringer’s maker mark on breech and back action lock. Breech manufacturer’s marking is surrounded by rarely seen 2 gold bands. Desirably marked on barrel with Hyde and Goodrich New Orleans agent marking. Scarcely and attractively mounted in both silver and gold, with gold mountings including wedge escutcheon, lock retaining plate, shield near tang area, and on front area of lock. Silver mountings include forearm tip and implement compartment. Accompanied by period unmarked clip point Bowie knife with features including wood grip mounted with gold borders and florally engraved gold endcaps. Bowie knife is complete with likely the original Morracan leather scabbard with matching engraved gold accents. This set is cased in its period original partitioned casing with brass shield on lid, green velvet interior featuring a smocked satin decorative panel, small disc-shaped ingots of lead, projectiles, a tin of percussion caps, period bullet mold, and brass powder flask. CONDITION: Very good for its age, with barrel and lock turned a freckled gray patina. Mountings and trigger guard have been polished bright. Stock is overall very good with large crack near tang on right side, and small crack near lock retaining screw.

Mechanically fine. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Knife blade has been cleaned and sharpened, but retains its original shape and is beginning to form a freckled patina. Knife grip is excellent. Sheath mounts are loose, and the leather has stiffened with age. Gold mounts have been polished bright. Case is excellent. Accessories are good to excellent. A unique and attractive set. 5,000 - 10,000 314

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2138 - (A) CURRY SAN FRANCISCO AGENT MARKED LINCOLN SIZE HENRY DERINGER POCKET PISTOL. Manufacturer: Henry Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Caliber/Bore: .41 Percussion Barrel Length: 2 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1848-1850 by Henry Deringer in Philadelphia. These pistols were so popular, future pistols of small size would be referred to as “Derringers” regardless of manufacture, and were heavily copied during the period as well.

These Deringers were used by Gold Rush miners both in and on the journey to California and by American Civil War soldiers for self-defense. Features include octagon barrel with 7-groove rifling, brass blade front sight and notch rear sight mounted to breech tang. Barrel is marked with Deringer’s trademark on breech as well as desirably retailer marked with C. Curry San Francisco, California agent marking. Back action lock with nearly full coverage of floral engraving and is marked in the same manner as breech. Mountings are German silver, and are attractively florally engraved. Trigger guard has pineapple finial. Forearm is of the Schnabel type with wedge forearm tip. German silver shield near top of grip near tang is engraved with initials “AH”. Stock is walnut with checkered grip.

CONDITION: Very good, with iron assemblies turned a freckled brown patina.

German silver mountings have been cleaned bright. Trigger guard has a small crack near retaining screw. Stock has small cracks at lock retaining screw as well as forearm tip. Mechanically fine. Bore is packed with grease with sharp rifling.

2,000 - 3,000 2139 - (A) F.J. BITTERLICH TENNESSEE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. Manufacturer: F.J. Bitterlich Model: Pocket Pistol Caliber/Bore: .46 Percussion Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1854-1860s. These were carried as a means of self-defense

by Gold Rush miners and Civil War soldiers during the period and were popular with civilians as well. Features include octagonal barrel with brass blade front sight and notch rear sight mounted on breech tang. Marked “FR J. BITTERLICH & CO. / NASHVILLE, TENN” on breech and on back action lock. Mountings are German silver. German silver shield on grip near tang is numbered “2”. Walnut stock with a checkered square butt grip. CONDITION: Very good, with iron assemblies turned a freckled gray patina. Stock has scattered minor chips around lock and a minor crack near lock retaining screw with finish loss at high edges.

Mountings are a pleasant mellow patina. Action holds at full cock, but does not have a half cock. Bore is dark with soft rifling. 2,000 - 3,000 2140 - (A) F. GLASSICK & CO. TENNESSEE PERCUSSION DERRINGER. Manufacturer: F. Glassick & Co. Model: Derringer Caliber/Bore: .50 Percussion Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured approximately 1850-1860 likely by Nashville, Tennesse-based maker Frank J. Bitterlich on Glassick’s behalf for retail. These were very popular during the period with Gold Rush miners as well as American Civil War Soldiers as self-defense pistols. Octagonal barrel is retained by a screw on the underside and is marked “F. GLASSICK & CO. / MEMPHIS TENN” on top barrel flat.

Unmarked back action lock. Sights are a brass blade front sight and a notch rear sight mounted to the tang. Walnut stock with checkered grip terminating into a square butt. Mountings are German silver. CONDITION: Very good, with iron assemblies turned a freckled dove-gray patina. Stock is very good, with finish loss at edges, handling marks throughout, and small crack near rear lock screw.

Mountings are a mellow patina with scattered handling marks. German silver shield behind the tang has been polished bright and is engraved with a “1” and then a small plug to the right of it. Action holds on full cock, but does not have a half cock. Bore is dark with well-defined rifling. 2,000 - 3,000

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2141 - (A) RARE SILVER MOUNTED, GOLD BANDED HENRY DERINGER LINCOLN SIZE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. Manufacturer: Henry Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Caliber/Bore: .41 Rifled Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1848-1850 by Henry Deringer in Philadelphia. These pistols were so popular, future pistols of small size would be referred to as “Derringers” regardless of manufacturer, and were heavily copied during the period as well. Barrel is semi-octagonal with 7-groove rifling, German silver blade front sight, and notch rear sight mounted on the tang.

Deringer trademark is visible on breech bordered by desirable inlaid gold band borders. Back action lock is engraved with nearly full coverage of florals, and is also marked in the same manner as breech. Walnut stock with checkered grip. Silver mounted, with floral engraving on all mounts, pineapple trigger guard finial, machine silver wedge escutcheons, and wedge forearm tip on Schnabel-type forearm. CONDITION: Good, with barrel and lock turned a freckled brown-gray patina. All silver mountings have been polished bright, and sideplate opposite lock is no longer present. Stock has been lightly sanded with small cracks near lock retaining screw and chips near lock. Hammer stops on both half and full cock, but spring appears to be broken. Bore is dark with sharp rifling. 1,500 - 3,000 2142 - (A) SCARCE H.E. DIMICK PERCUSSION DERRINGER. Manufacturer: H.E. Dimick Model: Derringer Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1848-1866 for self-defense, these were very popular with Gold Rush miners heading to California as well as with Civil War soldiers. Barrel begins as an octagon at breech and tapers into a round contour. Back action lock is marked “H.E. Dimick” in block letters with floral engraving and 5 pointed stars as accents and borders. Breech is also marked in the same manner as the lock. Walnut stock with checkered grip and German silver mountings. CONDITION: Very good, with barrel and lock turned a gray-brown patina with scattered freckling. Stock has a repaired break at grip. German silver mountings are a mellow patina with light handling marks. Mechanically fine. Bore is dark with visible rifling.

2,000 - 3,000 2143 - (A) R. BEAUVAIS ST. LOUIS PERCUSSION DERRINGER. Manufacturer: R. Beauvais Model: Derringer Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1850-1870 and marked “R. Beauvais” on top barrel flat. R. Beauvais is listed as a St. Louis-based gunsmith who mainly made half stock percussion rifles. He is listed in operation in St. Louis from 1858-1875. The entry in Gluckmann and Satterlee’s “American Gunmakers” also alleges that Beauvais supplied the Confederate members of “Order of American Knights” or “Knights of the Golden Circle” with arms. Sights are a dovetailed German silver blade front and a tang notch rear sight. Fully octagonal barrel. Stock is walnut with checkered grip, Schnabel forearm, Geramn silver forearm tip, and German silver mountings. Back action lock and mountings feature floral engraving. Serial numbered 11 on end of trigger guard near butt. CONDITION: Very good, with iron assemblies turned a brown patina. Stock is very good with minor age related handling marks but no major signs of distress. Mountings retain a pleasing mellow patina. Action is soft on half cock, but will hold on full cock. Mainspring pressure is light. Bore is dark with visible rifling. 2,000 - 3,000

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2144 - (A) FINE CASED PAIR OF ENGLISH BOXLOCK PERCUSSION PISTOLS BY J. WILLIAMS. Manufacturer: J. Williams Model: Percussion Pistols Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .30 Rifled Barrel Length: (BOTH) 1 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Fine pair of high quality pistols with fire blued screw barrels with stiffleaf engraving at muzzles and breeches. Scalloped paktong actions profusely engraved with foliate scrolls and “LONDON” on right sides and “J WILLIAMS” on other sides. Sliding engraved and fire-blued tang safeties on tops. Fire-blued and engraved hammers and folding triggers. Finely checkered walnut bag grips with silver oval-shaped wrist escutcheons. Complete in their original mahogany case with burgundy velour partitioned interior with a lidded compartment. Lid with a flush brass escutcheon with folding handle, round brass keyhole escutcheon.

Accessories include a brass dual cavity powder flask marked “J. DIXON & SONS / SHEFFIELD” on ball cavity cover. Also included is a brass bullet mold and steel ramrod with brass tip. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Barrels retain nearly all of their original fire-blued finish with some light muzzle wear from casing. Actions crisp and function well, hammers retain nearly all of their original fire-blued finish. Case interior shows some fading and minor staining, one lid absent but bone knob is present. Flask and mold very good and retain a dark mustard patina. A very attractive high quality cased pair. 1,500 - 3,000

2145 - (A) FIRST MODEL MERRILL PERCUSSION CARBINE. Manufacturer: J.H. Merrill Model: Carbine Serial No. 7632 Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled Barrel Length: 22 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique A substantial number of Merrill carbines were purchased for cavalry service during the Civil War and are known to have been carried by the 1st Delaware; 7th Indiana; 27th Kentucky; 1st New Jersey; 1st, 15th, and 18th New York; 11th, 17th, and 18th Pennsylvania; and 1st and 3rd Wisconsin. Classic configuration with 22 - 1/8” round barrel, blade front sight, and 3-leaf rear. Monkey tail type breech loading action with knurled latch. Walnut carbine length stock marked on the left with a partially legible cartouche. Standard brass mounts including patch box. Also affixed with steel saddle ring and bar. CONDITION: Barrel displays an older applied brown finish fading to patina with some freckling. Action exhibits a silvery patina. Mounts have been polished bright and are starting to mellow. Stock has been cleaned with small scattered filled repairs and dings.

Fine, bright bore with some mild cleaned oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. 1,500 - 2,500

2146 - (A) SCARCE WHITNEYVILLE MODEL 1861 PLYMOUTH NAVY PERCUSSION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Whitneyville Model: 1861 Serial No. 1147 Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Antique Produced under an 1863 Navy contract at the request of Captain Dahlgren, 10,000 were delivered in 1864. Fitted with a blued octagon to round barrel bored out to .75 smoothbore and marked with a “W” for inspector Frank Warner. Blade front sight, the rear sight removed. Percussion lock plate dated “1863” at the tail with “U.S. / WHITNEY-VILLE” and eagle motif ahead of the cock. 1-piece American walnut stock mounted with a pair of barrel bands, finger spur trigger guard, and “US” butt plate. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains significant traces of unusual blued finish, cleaned to a brown gray patina. Stock is very good with some scattered impressions. Fine mechanics. 1,200 - 1,800

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2147 - (A) RARE TYPE II VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY PERCUSSION CONVERTED RIFLE DATED 1817.

Manufacturer: Virginia Manufactory Model: Type II Rifle Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 39” FFL Status: Antique This rare rifle has a full octagon barrel with no visible markings or rifling. Notched iron rear sight and brass front blade sight. The converted lockplate is stamped “1817” at the tail and “RICHMOND / VIRGINIA” in the center. The rifle was converted using a dolphin-head hammer and drum bolster. Standard brass Second Model patchbox and furniture. Plain walnut stock. Ramrod appears to be its original. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown surface with pitting throughout, heavier at breech. Lock retains a light brown patina with scattered light pitting, markings very good. Lock spring does not function. Brass retains a mustard patina. Stock as found and untouched with scattered cracks, minor losses and out stains. Some wood loss above lockplate behind breech. A very scarce rifle that a Confederate likely used during the Ciivl War. 2,000 - 4,000

2148 - (A) SCARCE REMINGTON CONTRACT MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION RIFLE MUSKET. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1861 Caliber/Bore: .58 Rifle Barrel Length: 40” FFL Status: Antique

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In addition to their better known production of Zouave rifles, E. Remington & Sons fulfilled April and December 1863 contracts for M1863 muskets.

This example remains in standard configuration. It is fitted with a 40” National Army Bright barrel dated “1864” at the breech along with standard proofs, “STEEL”, and “E.P.R” inspector markings. Bayonet lug front sight and blued 3-leaf rear sight. Torch colored percussion lock dated “1865” at the tail with standard eagle motif and “REMINGTON’S / ILLION, N.Y.” markings. 1-piece American walnut stock bearing a crisp “DL” cartouche on the left flat. Standard bright mounts. CONDITION: Fine. In-the-white components remain bright with areas of patina and spotting. Lock has some cleaned oxidation and vibrant flashes of torch applied colors. Stock is very fine, only scattered light impressions and mild burnout present. Excellent bright bore. Crisp mechanics. A very nice example of a scarce and desirable Civil War contract arm. 3,000 - 5,000

2149 - (A) RARE CIVIL WAR PALMER CARBINE BY E.G. LAMSON. Manufacturer: E.G. Lamson Model: Palmer Carbine Caliber/Bore: .50 RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 13 1/2” Only 1,001 of these innovative bolt action carbines were manufactured circa 1865 by E.G. Lamson of Windsor, Vermont. These are the first bolt action cartridge arms adopted by the US armed forces. This example is classically configured with a 20” barrel chambered in .50 RF with blade front sight and 2-leaf rear. Lock plate marked “U.S. / E.G. LAMSON & CO. / WINDSOR, VT.” and dated “1865” at the tail. Crisp script “MM” Miles Moulton inspector marked 1-piece walnut carbine stock mounted with a single barrel band, saddle ring and bar, 2-piece trigger guard, and carbine butt plate. Left side of the stock displays a trench art carved cowboy and “BP” initials. The right has a carved rampant lion. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal finishes have faded to a silvery brown patina with some mild cleaning and freckling. Stock has a pleasant age darkened appearance with scattered dings and nicks. Crisp, well defined bore. Fine mechanics. A nice example of a scarce Civil War carbine that marks an important developmental step in US military arms. 2,500 - 3,500

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2150 - (A) EVANS NEW MODEL LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Manufacturer: Evans Model: New Model Carbine Caliber/Bore: .44 Evans Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 4,000 new model carbines were manufactured by the Evens Repeating Rifle Co. of Mechanic Falls, Maine, between 1877 and 1879.

Standard configuration with round barrel, high blade front sight, ladder rear, new model action, walnut carbine forend retained by a single band with sling swivel, and characteristic 2-piece walnut butt stock with iron butt plate. Complete with research. CONDITION: Fair. Metal components display an overall brown-gray patina with cleaned oxidation spots throughout. Top of the stock has period repaired split near the comb, the bottom wood has an additional live split running from the retaining screw to the action. Scattered minor marks also present throughout. Abraded bore with defined rifling. Mechanically fine. 2,000 - 2,500 2151 - (A) FINE AMERICAN MACHINE WORKS SMITH CARBINE. Manufacturer: American Machine Works Model: Smith Carbine Serial No. 2526 Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured for agents Poultney and Trimble by the American Machine Works of Springfield, Massachusetts, circa 1864-1865. Smith carbines saw Civil War use with the 1st Connecticut, 11th Illinois, 1st Massachusetts, 6th and 9th Ohio, 7th and 17th Pennsylvania, and the 3rd West Virginia. This example features a standard rust blued octagonal to round barrel bearing an unknown “B” inspector marking at the breech. German silver blade front sight and ladder rear. Case hardened breech loading percussion action fit with a saddle ring and bar, and marked on the left with maker and agent information. Oil finished walnut forend retained by a single barrel band and matching walnut stock fitted with a steel carbine butt plate and marked “GP” at the wrist. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains the majority of its original fading blue, some areas drifting to patina. Action likewise has largely faded to patina. Stocks are good with scattered dings and nicks. Fine bright and crisp bore with only a few imperfections. Fine mechanics.

1,200 - 1,800 2152 - (A) SPENCER MODEL 1860 REPEATING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Spencer Model: 1860 Carbine Serial No. 49500 Caliber/Bore: .56-52 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured during the Civil War by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Company. Post-War arsenal sleeved 3-groove rifled barrel with blade front sight and flip up ladder rear. Standard case hardened action without Stabler cut off. Plain walnut forend retained by a single barrel band. Very fine replacement butt stock with case hardened buttplate and magazine. CONDITION: Good. Barrel and receiver display a mottled gray patina.

Lockplate and end of magazine retain significant traces of case color. Buttplate retains the vast majority of its case colors. Forend is very good with a few mild marks. Stock fits proudly and shows only a few impressions. Bore retains strong rifling with black powder oxidation. Good mechanics.

1,400 - 2,000 2153 - (A) CIVIL WAR ERA SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: New Model 1863 Serial No. C22422 Caliber/Bore: .52 Rifled Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique Perhaps the most iconic breech loading carbine of the Civil War, approximately 100,000 Sharps rifles and carbines of all types saw martial service.

This classically configured New Model 1863 features a blued round barrel, German silver blade front sight, and ladder rear. The case hardened pellet primer lock bears standard maker and patent information. Plain 2-piece walnut stocks without patch box. Iron mounts include a single barrel band, saddle ring and bar, and plain butt plate. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel blue has largely faded to a chocolate patina. Receiver displays significant flashes of case color with an older added protective coating. Receiver lever pin likewise retains significant traces of nitre blue. Stocks are crisp with an age-darkened appearance and only minor impressions. Especially fine and bright bore with very strong, well defined rifling. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

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2154 - (A) AFTERMARKET UPGRADED ENGRAVED COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Serial No. 12358 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1852 with classic features including 7 - 1/2” half octagon to round barrel with nickel silver blade front sight and hammer notch rear sight. Aftermarket engraved with donut scroll on a cross-hatched background with “Colt’s Patent” marking on frame hand engraved in a ribbon border, and accenting clamshell on top of backstrap. Replacement hammer is engraved with Gustave Young style wolf’s head. Cylinder is roll marked with Texas Ranger scene. Mounted with aftermarket high grade piano finish walnut 1-piece grips. Matching serial numbers observed on rammer, wedge, barrel, cylinder, cylinder arbor, frame, trigger guard, butt, and backstrap channel on grips. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with approximately 80% of the applied blue finish remaining and engraving crisp. Frame is turned a gray patina. Silver plating has mostly been cleaned away from brass components, which are now turning a mellow patina. Grips show no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Would make an excellent display piece.

3,000 - 5,000 2155 - (A) MARTIALLY MARKED 3RD MODEL COLT DRAGOON WITH SHOULDER STOCK. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Dragoon Serial No. 16691 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1858 in classic configuration with the factory addition of a carbine sight, German silver blade sight, and cut for use with shoulder stock for the United States Government. Sub-inspector marked on all major parts and marked “U.S.” on frame, with inspector cartouches on both grip panels. Complete with shoulder stock serial numbered to Dragoon revolvers 16783 and 16784. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Rammer assembly is a replacement, barrel and rammer assembly have been chemically aged to match each other. Cylinder is a replacement. Several of the inspector markings have been refreshed after refurbishment. Trigger guard has turned a pleasing mellow patina. Grips have been lightly sanded and finish added with cartouches still visible.

Action is tight and crisp. Bore is frosted with visible rifling. Stock has been heavily cleaned and is missing the tightening nut, but is overall in very good condition with no major signs of distress. 2,000 - 4,000 2156 - (A) RARE PAIR OF VERTICAL CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: 1849 Serial No. (A) 200379 (B) 67979 Caliber/Bore: (Both) .31 Rifled Barrel Length: (Both) 6” FFL Status: Antique Gun (A) manufactured circa 1862 with desirable 6” octagon barrel, Hartford address, brass pin front sight, 6-shot cylinder, silver plate grip straps, and 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Gun (B) was manufactured circa 1853 in similar configuration, with New York address and 5-shot cylinder. This pair is vertically cased in a very scarce blue crushed velvet lined hardwood case with accessory drawer. Another example of this casing is pictured on page 247 of “Colt’s Pocket ‘49” by Robert Jordan, which identifies it as the only example known to the author. This additional example is accompanied by an eagle motif powder flask, Colt’s Patent mold, and round balls.

CONDITION: Gun (A) is near fine. Strong traces of faded original blue are retained on the barrel, the balance faded to gray patina with oxidation spots. Strong muted case colors visible on the frame. Portions of silver are retained on the trigger guard, the balance exhibiting a golden mellow patina. Markings including cylinder scene are sharp and legible. Grips are good with scattered impressions. Strong bore with a few oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. Matching numbers observed throughout. Gun (B) is very good with an overall brown patina and some cleaned oxidation spots.

Straps retain traces of silver with a cleaned brass patina. Grips have wear and scattered marks. Strong, frosted bore. Fair mechanics. Matching numbers observed throughout. Case shows some expected scuffing and wear from storage but displays well. Accessories rate good. A very scarce cased pair of Colts. 3,000 - 6,000 320

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2157 - (A) ENGRAVED COLT 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial No. 197754 Caliber/Bore: .31 Rifled Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1862. A scarce configuration with six shot cylinder, and horizontally dovetailed front sight. Engraved in the style of Gustave Young or his shop with rolling acanthus scroll on a stippled ground, with iconic dog head on lug and wolf’s head hammer. Cylinder rolled with stagecoach holdup scene. One piece ivory grips. Barrel with 2 line Hartford address, “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame, and a small “2” stamped on left side of barrel lug. Matching serial numbers on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder; partial numbers on rammer assembly and cylinder axle. The so-called “punch mark” that accompanies serial numbers on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt is believed to denote factory engraving. Accompanied by some correspondence between Paul Shumaker and Edward Parish discussing the configuration of this revolver, and a copy of “Colt’s Variations of the Old Model Pocket Pistol 1848 to 1872” by Shumaker. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good as partially refinished. Barrel with approximately 10% bluing in protected areas, most under rammer, balance a smooth gunmetal grey with some age related mossing. Frame with traces of case colors in similar protected areas such as crevice of recoil shield. Trigger guard and backstrap with the majority of silver, thinning through to brass at high edges; backstrap resilvered, probably in the period, with engraving and legends softened. Cylinder scene largely legible, some softening towards rear. Mechanically fine, bore has good rifling and mild areas of oxidation throughout. 2,000 - 4,000 2158 - (A) CASED COLT 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial No. 26093 Caliber/Bore: .31 Rifled Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Circa 1852. Classically configured with blued 4” octagon barrel, 2-line New York address, pin front sight, 5-shot percussion cylinder rollmarked with a razor sharp stagecoach holdup scene, and silver plated brass grip straps. Grips are 1-piece smooth ivory. Housed in maroon lined partitioned hardwood case with brass Colts Patent mold and Eley cap tin. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its bright factory blue with some mild edgewear and other marks. Cylinder has largely faded to gray, traces of blue present in the protected areas. Strong case colors retained on the frame with freckling. Hammer and loading lever also retain traces of case color patterning. Screws and trigger retain significant portions of nitre blue. Most of the silver is retained on the grip straps with some spotting and wear. Grips exhibit a warm honey patina. Very fine strong and bright bore. Crisp mechanics. Matching numbers observed throughout. Case has some impressions and wear but displays very well. 2,000 - 3,000 2159 - (A) FINE COLT 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH DESRIABLE 6” BARREL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial No. 202551 Caliber/Bore: .31 Rifled Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Circa 1862. Desirable 6” blued octagon barrel with 2-line Hartford address and brass pin front sight. 6-shot percussion cylinder rolled with a sharp and legible stagecoach holdup scene. Standard silver plated grip straps and varnished 1-piece walnut grips. Matching numbers observed throughout.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Near excellent for its age. Barrel and cylinder retain the vast majority of their brilliant original factory blue with some wear and toning. Strong traces of case color patterning visible on frame, brighter colors retained on loading lever base. Significant portions of nitre blue displayed on some screw heads. Grip straps likewise retain the majority of its plating, the edges worn to mellow patina brass. Grips have light wear around the base and a few scattered marks. Strong, frosted bore.

Crisp mechanics. A very nice Civil War era Colt. 2,000 - 4,000

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2160 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY THIRD MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 58060 Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Classic Colt percussion revolver in typical 7 - 1/2” configuration, with factory scrollwork executed by Gustave Young or his shop, with rolling scrollwork, “pillow” patent on left side of frame, wolf’s head motif hammer, eagle on left side of barrel assembly, and interspersed tulip heads. Cylinder with Naval engagement scene. Matching full or partial serial numbers observed on barrel assembly, rammer, wedge, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and butt; barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt have the “dot” punch mark, believed to be used to indicate factory engraving. “A” observed on barrel, cylinder, and top of gripstrap; “K” on left side of trigger guard. Silver-plated brass grip strap and trigger guard. Piano varnish grips of a later date. Accompanied by a previous auction listing of this item. CONDITION: Good, retaining approximately half of the reapplied blue finish, with cold blue applied throughout. Frame with traces of case colors. Engraving is crisp. Grips with traces of silver plate throughout, approximately 10%, more in protected areas such as around the trigger guard and top of backstrap.

Piano varnish grips of later date, with one area of varnish lifted at top of right side of grip, approximately .5 cm by 1cm. Mechanically fine, bore is good with visible rifling and frosting throughout. 5,000 - 8,000 2161 - (A) VERY FINE COLT US MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 89442 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1858 in classic configuration throughout. Barrel is roll marked with 1 line Colt Hartford barrel address, and cylinder is marked with W.L. Ormsby Naval Battle scene depicting the battle of Campeche in May of 1843. Matching serial numbers observed on rammer, wedge, barrel, cylinder arbor, frame, trigger guard, butt, and inside backstrap channel on 1 piece walnut grips. Left grip panel is marked “G*WIR*” near butt. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with a majority of the fading original blue present on barrel assembly mixing with a freckled brown patina and scattered evidence of cleaning. Frame and hammer are mostly a gray patina with faded original case colors in protected areas. Left grip panel has a splice repair. Cylinder scene is crisp and legible. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with scattered freckling and crisp rifling.

2,000 - 4,000 2162 - (A) FINE MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 63045 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1859 in classic configuration throughout. Barrel is roll marked with 1 line Colt New York barrel address, and cylinder is marked with W.L. Ormsby Naval Battle scene depicting the battle of Campeche in May of 1843. Desirably martially marked with U.S. on left side of the frame, and US subinspector marked on major parts in correct areas. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, ramrod, wedge, cylinder, cylinder arbor, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Grips bear crisp “CGC” inspector cartouche on left grip panel. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with nearly all of the original finish turned an untouched freckled gray patina with faint factory case colors visible in protected areas. Brass assemblies are an attractive mellow patina. Grips have splice repairs on each grip panel, and are faintly correctly numbered to the rest of the gun on inside of backstrap. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is lightly frosted with darkness in the grooves near muzzle and well-defined rifling. 2,000 - 3,000 322

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2163 - (A) EARLY PURCHASE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY-NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 58912 Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1856 and purchased for issue by the US Navy.

Standard 7 - 1/2” octagon barrel with New York address and brass pin front sight. Naval engagement scene rolled 6-shot percussion cylinder.

Frame correctly marked on the left “COLTS / PATENT / U.S.”. London made iron trigger guard and backstrap, as is correct for these early purchase guns built with some leftover English parts. Butt stamped “U.S.N. / J.L.H.” indicating this example was inspected by James L. Henderson at the Norfolk Naval Yard. Grips are plain 1-piece oil finished walnut. CONDITION: Good. Gun displays an even cleaned brown patina with some freckles. Cylinder scene partially legible. Grips are very good as moderately worn with scattered marks. Strong, frosted bore. Fine mechanics. Matching numbers observed throughout. Several screws appear to be replacements. 2,000 - 3,000 2164 - (A) COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 52305 Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Circa 1856 with polished blue octagon barrel, New York address, brass pin front sight, silver plated grip straps, and 1-piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 40% factory blue, the balance fading to patina. Strong traces of case colors retained on loading lever and frame. Grip straps likewise retain portions of darkly toned silver plating, especially around the trigger guard. Brass underneath is a mellow golden hue. Grips appear cleaned with a few impressions and moderate wear. Markings are sharp and legible, including the cylinder scene. Strong bore, some spots of black powder abrasion present. Very good mechanics, the mainspring somewhat light.

2,000 - 3,000

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2165 - (A) 2ND MODEL SQUAREBACK COLT 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 1268 Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured during the first year of production in 1850 with desirable early silver plated sqaureback trigger guard. Additional features include 7 - 1/2” octagon barrel, New York address, small brass blade front sight, naval engagement scene rolled percussion cylinder, and 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Accompanied by an older homemade leather holder. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun displays an even even frosted gunmetal gray patina. Trigger guard retains significant portions of mellow silver plate, the grip straps have been cleaned to golden toned brass. Grips show some finish loss and wear, but are otherwise very good. Strong bore with some black powder abrasion.

Fine mechanics. Mating numbers observed throughout, the wedge a renumbered replacement. 2,000 - 4,000

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2166 - (A) COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO PVT. JUSTIN HINDS, 1ST VERMONT CAV. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 10895 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1861 in classic Civil War martial form with 8” round barrel, German silver blade front sight, New York address, rebated cylinder, and frame cut for shoulder stock with matching steel backstrap.

Brass trigger guard marked on the left “US”, attributed to a postwar rebuild marking for Indian Wars period reissue. 1-piece oiled walnut grips bear a faint cartouche on the left and clear “IH(?) CO D VT / JCH” stamping on the underside. A Justin G. Hinds (also sometimes listed as “Judson” and sometimes with the middle initial “C”) is listed among the rolls of Company D of the 1st vermond Cavalry. Hailing from Hannover, New Hampshire he enlisted July 29, 1864 at Windsor, Vermont. On October 7, 1864 he was captured at Columbia Furnace and died as a prisoner of war on November 16 at Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. A large binder of research, scans of original documents relating to Hinds’ service, and a period cabinet card photo of a soldier, presumably Hinds, accompany this lot. Lot also includes a martial style black leather flap holster, H.A. Bingee cartridge box, and packet of Symns combustible envelope cartridges. CONDITION: Very good overall.

Steel components display a dove gray patina throughout. Front strap exhibits a golden patina, cleaned at some point, and now starting to mellow. Grips are very fine with a few scattered marks. Strong black powder abraded bore. Crisp mechanics. Cylinder arbor is period repaired. Wedge is a replacement, other numbers matching. Holster has some surface cracking and a split at the belt loop but is otherwise very good, even retaining the often missing toe plug. Cartridge box is very nice with supple leather. Cartridge packet is likewise fine. 3,000 - 4,000 2167 - (A) MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 23938 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1861 for Civil War martial use with inspection marks throughout.

Features include an 8” round barrel with New York address, German silver blade front sight, rebated percussion cylinder, frame cut for shoulder stock with matching steel backstrap, and 1-piece walnut grip with boxed cartouche on the left. Matching numbers observed throughout. Wedge is a replacement. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Very good. Blue has faded to an even chocolate patina. Case hardening likewise has faded with faint patterning visible. Markings are crisp, including the cylinder scene, which remains largely legible. Trigger guard displays a warm golden patina. Grips are very fine with an age darkened appearance and minor impressions. Very good, strong bore. Crisp mechanics. A very nice, early Civil War martial Colt. 2,000 - 3,000 2168 - (A) COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 198196 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Late civilian production, circa 1872. Features include 8” barrel with New York address, German silver blade front sight, rebated percussion cylinder, silver plated trigger guard, steel back strap, and 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Matching numbers observed on the frame, barrel assembly, grip straps, cylinder arbor, and cylinder. Wedge is a replacement. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good overall.

Gun displays an even gray patina. A few traces of case color retained on the loading lever and wedge. Trigger guard also retains traces of silver, the balance a golden patina. Grips are fine with various impressions and some finish loss. Strong, bright bore with a few areas of oxidation. Crisp mechanics. 1,200 - 1,800 324

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2169 - (A) FINE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 193879 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Circa 1871. Classic configuration with blued 8” barrel, New York address, German silver blade front sight, 6-shot rebated cylinder roll marked with the naval engagement scene, silver plated trigger guard, steel backstrap, and 1-piece ivory grips. Matching numbers observed throughout, wedge unnumbered. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel blue has largely faded to brown.

Cylinder retains significant portions of factory blue with a largely legible scene. Strong case colors exhibited on the frame with some mild oxidation spots. Traces of silver retained in the protected areas of the trigger guard, the balance a mellow, golden patina. Back strap has a dark patina. Grips fit somewhat poorly with gaps and are possibly replacements. Overall fine condition with an attractive cream patina.

Bore has strong, well defined rifling with some cleaned oxidation. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

2170 - (A) HIGH CONDITION COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1861 Navy Serial No. 38769 Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Late, circa 1873 production. Classic blued 7 - 1/2” barrel with New York address and German silver blade front sight. 6-shot cylinder rolled with a largely legible naval engagement scene. Silver plated grip straps and 1-piece varnished walnut grips. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel assembly retains the majority of its factory blue, fading along the sides.

Cylinder has drifted to a brown patina. Strong case colors on frame, hammer, and loading lever with areas fading to gray patina. Traces of silver are retained on the grip straps, the balance a mellow mottled golden patina. Grips have been cleaned with an added coat of finish with scattered marks. Very good, strong and bright bore. Crisp mechanics. Wedge is stuck; however, externally visible numbers match. A very nice example of a fairly scarce percussion Colt. 3,000 - 5,000

2171 - LOT OF POWDER FLASKS, BULLET MOLDS, AND SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION TOOLS FOR COLT REVOLVERS. Large lot of Colt and unmarked black powder flasks, molds, and period cast pistol bullets. Various civilian and military models.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Very Good.

800 - 1,200

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2172 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED MANHATTAN ARMS NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Manhattan Arms Model: Navy Serial No. 26574 Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Engraved in a scroll and foliate pattern with a punch dot background.

There are other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving. Single line barrel address on the top flat of the barrel, “MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO. NEWARK N.J.”. Matching serial numbers observed on the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard and the backstrap. German silver half moon front sight. One piece varnished wood grips. CONDITION: This gun has turned to a very pleasing brown patina. There is traces of the silver plating on the trigger guard and the back strap. Dark bore with well-defined lands and grooves. The engraving was executed by a master engraver. Grips show some wear. One of the percussion nipples is broken off. 1,500 - 2,500 2173 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL CO. POCKET REVOLVER. Manufacturer: American Standard Model: Pocket Serial No. 5971 Caliber/Bore: .22 RF Barrel Length: 3 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique A very close copy of the Smith & Wesson No. 1, this example was manufactured circa 1868 to 1873 by the American Standard Tool Company, successor to Manhattan Firearms Company. It features lovely punch dot shaded foliate scroll engraving on barrel and frame. Additional features include blued ribbed octagon barrel, German silver half moon front sight, 7-shot cylinder with partially legible rolled scene, spur trigger, silver plated brass frame, and 2-piece mother of pearl grips. Gun is engraved on the backstrap “R.J. Wick”, as is slightly defaced. Also inscribed “J.B. Ayer” on the base of the left grip. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains traces of original blue in the protected areas, the balance faded to an even dove gray patina. Frame retains the vast majority of its richly toned silver, the high edges worn to mellow brass. Grips are fine with only a few tiny nicks. Bore has defined rifling and some black powder pits. Crisp mechanics. A beautiful, double-named 19th-century revolver deserving further research. 1,000 - 1,500 2174 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED WHITNEY NAVY CONVERSION BELLY GUN WITH CARVED IVORY CENTURION GRIPS. Manufacturer: Whitney Model: Navy Conversion Caliber/Bore: .38 CF Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured around the Civil War as a percussion revolver and later converted to accept centerfire cartridges. The engraved octagon barrel has also been professionally shortened in the period into an easily concealable belly gun configuration, as was popular in the Old West. Frame is engraved with floral punch dot shaded foliate arabesque patterns with line borders, extending down the backstrap onto the butt. Although engraving was available at a cost of $5 on these revolvers, only a handful of examples are known today. This example is also fit with 2-piece ivory grips, the left panel relief carved with a centurion in profile. CONDITION: Fair. Revolver displays a worn gray patina with some cleaned oxidation spots. Grips have a warm honey patina with some areas of darkness and a section of loss at the front left toe. Screw escutcheon on the left side also frontier replaced.

Strong, frosted bore. Good mechanics. A very interesting Avenging Angel Whitney with very scarce deluxe special order features. If only this revolver could talk! 2,000 - 4,000 326

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2175 - (A) TWO-DIGIT COLT POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER, SERIAL NUMBER 49.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Conversion Serial No. 49 Caliber/Bore: .38 RF Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Among the first produced circa 1873, numbered “49”. Finished in full nickel plate with 4 - 1/2” octagon barrel with unplugged loading lever port, New York address, small cone front sight, 5-shot rebated conversion cylinder with rolled stagecoach holdup scene, “COLTS / PATENT” marked frame, and 2-piece varnished walnut grips. Serial number “49” observed on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Cylinder arbor and loading gate are numbered “21”, and the cylinder “36”. Wedge is numbered. Accompanied by a larger tooled slim jim holster faintly marked marked on the belt loop.

CONDITION: Very fine. Revolver retains the vast majority of its factory nickel with flaking and loss. Markings and cylinder scene are sharp and legible. Grips have some impressions and scratched, with the majority of the original varnish retained. Black powder abraded bore. Good mechanics, cylinder does not always turn when action is worked. Holster has wear to the surfaces but remains supple. 1,500 - 2,500

2176 - (A) COLT NEW LINE .30 RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line .30 Rimfire Serial No. 4836 Caliber/Bore: .30 RF Barrel Length: 1 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Five shot fluted cylinder with a desirable 1 - 3/4” etched panel barrel.

Half moon front sight and a U-notch rear sight. Spur trigger and hammer. Two piece ivory grips. Two line address on top of the barrel.

CONDITION: This gun retains traces of the factory blue finish in the protected areas. Fair bore with well-defined lands and grooves. Action works correctly. Grip panels show some age. 1,500 - 2,500

2177 - (A) CHICAGO FIREARMS CO. PROTECTOR PALM PISTOL. Manufacturer: Chicago Firearms Model: Protector Serial No. 2506 Caliber/Bore: .32 Extra Short (.32 Protector) Barrel Length: 1 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Made by the Chicago Firearms Company in Chicago, Illinois circa the 1890s with roughly 12,800 made. Factory nickel finished barrel decorated with floral etched barrel band. Round nickel-plated frame with checkered gutta percha grip scales and nickel-plated operating lever. Matching serial numbers on cylinder assembly, inside removable side plate, and inside frame plate. CONDITION: Excellent, with the vast majority of the original nickel plating remaining with light oxidation and scattered handling marks. There is a small dent on either side near removable side plate. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.

1,500 - 3,000

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2178 - (A) SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No. 3 Serial No. 32060 Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W Russian Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Introduced in 1878 and available until 1912, all frames were produced prior to 1899. This example is finished in polished blue with 6 - 1/2” ribbed barrel, late 1-line address, tall Patridge front sight, 6-shot fluted cylinder, and 2-piece smooth ivory grips inset with dished brass S&W medallions. CONDITION: Excellent as very professionally restored.

Nearly all of the expertly reapplied blued finish is retained throughout with a turn line and some scratching present on the frame. Hammer and trigger guard retain strong case colors. Trigger likewise retains nearly all of its nitre blue. Grips exhibit a very attractive, mellow cream patina.

Very fine mirror bore. Crisp mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

2179 - (A) VERY NICE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No. 3 Serial No. 21582 Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W Russian Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique

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Introduced in 1878, production of these large frame revolver ceased by 1898 although sales continued until 1912. This example features brilliant factory reapplied nickel finish throughout, as denoted by a star stamped on the butt. The ribbed 6 - 1/2” round barrel has 2-line address, half moon front sight, and u-notch rear. Hammer and trigger guard are case hardened. Revolver sports a pair of checkered S&W monogram hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Excellent as factory refinished. Nearly all of the lustrous factory nickel is retained, barring some light cleaning marks and a turn line. Hammer retains significant portions of strong case colors. Trigger guard has a few flashes of color, the balance faded to patina. Grips have very fine definition. Left panel has a couple splits but appears stable. Mirror bore. Crisp mechanics.

2,000 - 3,000

2180 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. LARGE FRAME SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Model: Large Frame Serial No. 3272 Caliber/Bore: .44 CF Barrel Length: 7” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1880s with 7” barrel chambered in .44 caliber with blade front sight and “u” notch rear sight. Mounted with 2 piece ivory grips. Factory engraved in near full coverage with floral and vine scroll on a punchdot with Mexican Eagle on left side plate with snake in its mouth in its own vignette. Desirable scooped cylinder flutes.

CONDITION: Excellent, with a majority of the period nickel plating remaining with scattered light handling marks and nickel lifting near butt and muzzle to reveal a brown patina. Grips are undersized, but show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with visible rifling. 2,000 - 3,000

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2181 - (A) INSCRIBED, FACTORY ENGRAVED MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. LARGE FRAME DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Model: Large Frame DA Serial No. 19954 Caliber/Bore: .44 MH & Co. Barrel Length: 7” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1880s with 7” barrel chambered in .44 M.H. & Co., blade front sight, and “V” notch rear sight. Mounted with 2 piece ivory grips. Backstrap is professionally inscribed “T. MERODIO”. Factory engraved in near full coverage with punchdot floral scroll with pointer on left side plate in his own vignette. Matching “1369” assembly numbers observed on frame, cylinder, barrel, and partial numbered “69” on each grip panel.

CONDITION: Good, with all finish turned a gray patina with scattered freckling and heavy wear. Engraving is worn but easily visible. Grips are well worn and have minor chip at right toe but no major cracks. Mechanically fine. Bore is dark. 2,000 - 3,000 2182 - (A) CIVIL WAR NAVY INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 2 ARMY REVOLVER OF LIEUTENANT JOHN HUMPHRY. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Model 2 Army Serial No. 296 Caliber/Bore: .32 Long RF Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Antique Per an included factory letter, this revolver with early 3-digit “296” serial number shipped August 27, 1861, to J.W. Storrs of New York City. Classic early configuration with ribbed 5” octagon barrel, German silver blade front sight, 5-shot cylinder, stop retained by only 2 pins, spur trigger, and 2-piece varnished rosewood grips. Backstrap period inscribed “ACT. LIEUT. JOHN HUMPHREY, COM’DO / C.S.N. 1861”. Although research could not locate a Lieutenant John Humphrey in Confederate Naval Service, a Lieutenant Joshua Humphrey is listed as commanding the gunboat CSS Stevens, which was scuttled in New Iberia. It is also possible the inscription on this revolver, now somewhat worn, originally read “U.S.N.” A volunteer Acting Lieutenant John Humphrey commanded the USS Young Rover in 1861, a steam powered bark. After some complaint about the newly fitted ship’s boiler and armament, Humphrey initially set sail for the York River at Hampton Roads, Virginia, as part of the Atlantic Blockade Squadron in September 1861. In 1862, the USS Young Rover briefly served with the Potomac River Flotilla before reassignment to Florida as part of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron. A file of research about both Lieutenant Joshua Humphrey and Acting Lieutenant John Humphrey accompanies this lot, along with a LOA for the engraving. CONDITION: Very good. Revolver displays a silvery patina with some light cleaned oxidation throughout. Grips have some mild finish loss and scattered impressions, the right grip stamped in the inside with the full serial number. Bore is strong with some black powder abrasion. Crisp mechanics. 3,500 - 5,500 2183 - (A) FINE SAN FRANCISCO SHIPPED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 53888 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .41 Colt with a 3 - 1/2” barrel. It was nickel with the stocks not listed. It was shipped to N. Curry and Brothers, San Francisco, California, on December 22, 1885, in a shipment of 10 guns, making it a true Western shipped gun. It has a half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder and two piece mother of pearl grips. Two line barrel address on top of the barrel. “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” Etched panel on the left side of the barrel. “COLT D.A. 41.” Three line patent dates on the left of the frame.

Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. The last three digits of the serial number are on the back of the cylinder. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the original factory applied nickel finish. Nitre blue small parts have the vast majority of their finish. Mother of pearl grips fit the gun very well. Bore is fair, with well defined lands and grooves. A high condition 1877DA Colt. 2,000 - 4,000

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2184 - (A) DIMINUTIVE DALY ARMS CO. TOM THUMB DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Daly Arms Co. Model: Tom Thumb Caliber/Bore: .22 RF Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in Belgium for Daly Arms Co. of New York. Finished in polished blue, this pocket revolver features an octagon to round barrel marked “TOM THUMB”, half moon front sight, ring trigger, and 2-piece walnut bird’s head grips. CONDITION: Fine. Significant portions of original blue are retained, especially on the cylinder, protected areas of the frame, and barrel assembly, the balance faded to a light brown patina. Strong case colors displayed on the hammer. Trigger retains a few flashes of case color but has largely faded to patina. Grips have some light handling marks and a small chip but are otherwise very fine.

Bore has strong, well defined rifling and some frosting. Crisp mechanics.

2,000 - 3,000

2185 - (A) MINNEAPOLIS FIRE ARMS CO. THE PROTECTOR PALM PISTOL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Minneapolis Fire Arms Co. Model: The Protector Serial No. 1070 Caliber/Bore: .32 Extra Short CF Barrel Length: 1 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Only an approximated 3,000 were produced by James Duckworth of Springfield, Massachusetts circa 1891-1892. Pistol features a turn off octagon to round barrel finished in nickel with a 7-shot turret cylinder.

Double action operated by squeezing the plunder, which can be locked back with a manual safety. Removable left side plate marked “THE PROTECTOR / MINN. FIRE ARMS CO.” with an uncheckered hard rubber donut pad and 2 areas of knurling around the rim. Right side marked with patent information and fitted with a matching hard rubber pad. Matching serial numbers observed on frame, cylinder, and side plate. Housed in a hardwood case. Inside of case lid has a “KM #33” collection number. CONDITION: Excellent for its age. Nearly all of the factory nickel is retained with some losses in the knurling and scattered flakes. Hard rubber pads have some surface scratching. Good, bright bore. Action out of time. Case is very good with scattered marks and a small areas of loss on the right side. Lid relined. A very nice example of a very scarce 19th-century concealable pistol. 2,000 - 3,000

2186 - (A) SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY .38 CF RICHARDS - MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Conversion Serial No. 3646 Caliber/Bore: .38 CF Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique With a total production run of approximately 3800 units, 1800 of them were centerfire.

This is one of the factory centerfire guns. This gun is nickel plated with a case color hammer.

It has a silver-plated brass backstrap. One piece ivory grips. It has a single line address on top of the barrel, “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-”. There is a two line patent dates on the left side of the frame, “-PAT. JULY 25, 1871- / -PAT. JULY 2, 1872-”. Caliber designation on the left front trigger bow “38 CAL”. Naval battle scene on the cylinder. Matching serial numbers observed on the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard and the backstrap. Last four digits of the serial number observed on the side of the cylinder. Assembly number 1470 on the back of the loading gate. Post front and V-notch rear sights. CONDITION: This gun retains vast amounts of the original nickel finish. The majority of the finish loss it to the trigger guard and cylinder. Traces of case color in the protected areas. Thie grips have age cracks and are turning to a darker yellow. The bore is dark with well defined lands and grooves.

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2187 - (A) AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 97297 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1883 with features including single line barrel address, 3 line patent date, and walnut grips. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel underneath ejector rod housing, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and butt. Marked “AMEXCO 2491” on underside of barrel and marked “AMEXCO” on butt. Right grip panel is also faintly marked “AMEXCO”. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finishes turned into a gray-brown patina with heavy freckling throughout.

Grips are well worn, with left grip panel showing a repair near where the grips and frame meet. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is lightly frosted and mostly bright with sharp rifling. A very interesting American Express Co. marked Single Action Army. 3,000 - 6,000

2188 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1874).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 15661 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Approximately November 1874, per the chart in “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver” by Graham, Kopec, and Moore. Barrel with script address on top of barrel with flanking Maltese crosses and partial serial number under ejector rod housing, which has stud on interior of ejector rod housing with matching slot on barrel. Ejector rod with bullseye head. Rifling is thin six groove. Cylinder marked with matching serial number and what appears to be small bolt stops that have been exacerbated by use. Frame with 2 line patent information “PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871 / PAT. JULY. 2. 1872”, “45 CAL” marking on rear of trigger guard. One-piece walnut grips. Matching serial numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, and butt. There are a plethora of “kill notches” on left side of barrel, four more on the left side of the butt, and a large “Yb” incised at top of left grip panel, with yet more notches. Accompanied by a pair of Colt factory letters indicating that no record of this revolver was found, and a handwritten inventory sheet describing this revolver, which notes that John Kopec reviewed the gun on February 3rd, 1996, and the Sahara Hotel during the Las Vegas Antique Arms show. CONDITION: Metal is essentially devoid of finish in all but the most protected areas, such as under ejector rod housing, and is now largely gunmetal grey mixing with areas of chocolate mossing. Grips with numerous bumps and bruises from use, with some chipping along bottom. Mechanically fine, bore is good with well defined rifling and mild frosting throughout. 3,000 - 6,000

2189 - (C) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 221641 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1901 with checkered gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt on either side in an oval. Marked on left side of barrel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Marked on left side of frame with an added 9-digit number. Marked on backstrap “Deputy Sheriff Babe Shipman Love Co. Oklahoma” in script. More research would be needed to figure out who Babe Shipman was. CONDITION: Fair, with all finishes turned to a gray-brown patina with handling marks and freckling throughout. Grips are well-worn with a repaired crack on left grip panel near grip screw. Action is loose, with side and endshake. Bore is dark with visible rifling. 1,400 - 2,600

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2190 - (C) ENGRAVED AND EMBELLISHED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 237387 Caliber/Bore: .45 LC Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Originally manufactured in 1902 with features including 5 1/2” barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blade front sight, and “V” notch rear sight.

Fit with 1 piece plain ivory grips. Expertly engraved in about 75% coverage with floral and acanthus scroll on a punchdot background with accenting wrigglework on on ejector rod housing and cylinder, floral sunbursts on right and left sides of recoil shield, star on left side of frame, and gold bands on muzzle, breech, and cylinder. Signed with a script “B” near serial number.

CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the applied finishes remaining and engraving sharp. Grips are shy to frame, but are in excellent condition. No turnline visible on cylinder. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 4,000 - 8,000

2191 - (C) INTER WAR PERIOD COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1927).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 350980 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1927. Classic 4 - 3/4” configuration with blade front sight, V notch rear sight, case colored hammer and frame, fire blued trigger, and balance blued. Kidney shaped ejector rod housing, frame with 2 line 3 date patent information and uncircled Rampant Colt. Barrel with caliber designaton on left side, 2 line Hartford address across top. Hard rubber grips with rampant Colt motif at top.

CONDITION: Barrel with the majority of the factory blue remaining, with superficial scratches, brown mossing, and silvering to sharp edges throughout. Some thinning of blue, mostly on left side, commensurate with being placed left side down. Ejector rod en suite, with somewhat more silvering at tip. Case colors are heavily faded with patterning visible, and better color retained in protected areas. Cylinder with a turn line.

Grips are very good with some handling marks and a few dings. Mechanically fine with all four Colt clicks, bore with visible rifling and even frosting throughout. 4,000 - 5,000

2192 - (C) INTERWAR COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1926).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 349112 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1927. Classic Frontier Six Shooter configuration with appropriate rollmark on left side, two line Hartford address across the top, and 2 line 3 date patent information on the frame with uncircled Rampant Colt at rear. Blued and case colored finish. Front sight has a Marble Sheard No. 40 bead sight has been sleeved over the front sight and secured with a pair of copper traversal pins. Colt factory return ampersand on right rear web of trigger guard. Replacement 2 piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Barrel with approximately 30% bluing on the barrel, most on the right side of the barrel commensurate with gun having been placed on its side. Frame with only traces of case colors in the most protected areas; hammer a replacement with more case colors. Straps essentially dove grey with approximately 10-15% bluing retained in protected areas at top of strap and ahead of trigger guard. 2,000 - 3,000 332

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2193 - (C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY IN .41 LONG COLT. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 231003 Caliber/Bore: .41 LC Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1902. Two line barrel address, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel “41 COLT”. Two line three date patent dates on the left side of the frame, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN 19, 75”. Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Rampant Colt logo in a circle on the left side of the frame. This gun is factory blue and color case hardened frame and hammer.

It sports a set of hard rubber eagle grips. These are earlier grips that have been put on this gun. CONDITION: This gun retains quite a bit of the factory original blue finish. The majority of the finish loss is on the ejector rod housing and the grip straps. There is some case color in the protected areas with the rest turning silver.

Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips show some wear and have turned brown. They are not original to this gun. The action locks up tight and indexes fie. it has all four clicks. 2,000 - 4,000 2194 - (C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1904).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 259151 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .45 Colt with a 4 - 3/4” barrel, blue finish, and unlisted stocks. Shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, Missouri, on October 11th, 1904, in a shipment of 20 guns. Two line barrel address “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel “45 COLT”. Two line three date patent dates on the left side of the frame, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN 19, 75”. Rampant Colt logo in a circle on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap.

It sports a set of one piece ivory grips. These grips were aftermarket grips.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the factory original blue finish. The majority of the finish loss is on the ejector rod housing and the grip straps. There is extensive amounts of case color with the reminder turning silver. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips show some wear and don’t quite fit the gun. The action locks up tight and indexes fine. it has all four clicks. 2,000 - 4,000

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2195 - (C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1907).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 295960 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1907. Classic 4 - 3/4” configuration with smaller blade front and V notch rear sight. Left side of barrel with caliber designation, top with 2 line Hartford address. Frame with 2 line 3 date patent information and an encircled Rampant Colt. Matching serial numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, and butt. Hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motifs at tops. CONDITION: Barrel, trigger guard, and butt have been reblued, with legends softened as a result.

Some pitting visible under the blue, particularly along right side of barrel, with scattered mottling and handling marks. Typical silvering to sharp edges and muzzle. Frame is essentially chocolate patina with flashes of gunmetal grey.

Mechanically fine with all four Colt clicks, bore with good rifling and frosting throughout. 1,500 - 2,500

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2196 - (C) DESIRABLE PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH KING SIGHTS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 355909 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1937 in classic 4 - 3/4” configuration with blue finish, color case hardened frame, and 2 piece checkered gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt in an oval on either side. Desirable features include King mirror ramped front sight, adjustable rear sight, and shortening of hammer cycle. Accompanied by an April 17, 1986, dated letter from Ronald Ogan of Ogan Antiques, Ltd. stating that he believes this revolver to be original with factory upgrades, and that the factory records for this revolver have been lost. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent+, with nearly all of the original finishes remaining with scattered light handling marks and blue thinning at backstrap. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress.

Mechanically excellent with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.

2,000 - 3,000 2197 - (M) RARE 1 OF 100 FACTORY CUTAWAY 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. SA90919 Caliber/Bore: .45 LC Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” Manufactured in 1991 by Colt and shipped in Colt Shop Order# 170256 as a 100 piece special Cutaway Edition of custom built Single Action Armies to Southern Ohio Distribution at 100 South Mechanic Street Lebanon, Ohio on July 29, 1992. Colt further comments on these special editions: “It is also interesting to note that the cutaway design has a long history with Colt and has been used over the years for educational instruction and demonstration purposes.

However, this is the first time that Colt produced a decorative special edition of this nature.” 4 - 3/4” barrel chambered in .45 Long Colt, 2 line barrel address, nickel finish, nitre blued small parts, and smooth walnut grips. Cutaway in a manner so that the mechanics of all the major parts of this American legend are visible. Accompanied by the factory box and shipping sleeve with label confirming configuration. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint, with virtually all of the original finishes remaining with scattered superficial handling marks.

Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Box is excellent with minor wear. 2,600 - 3,600 2198 - (C) DOCUMENTED SALESMAN SAMPLE SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 25565SA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Shipped from the factory in November 1959 to Colt Regional Manager V.M. Teders for use as a sales sample. Accompanying documentation from Teders on Colt letterhead dated August 23, 1960, confirms this, as well as configuration.

Features include 4 - 3/4” barrel chambered in .45 Colt with nickel finish and 2 piece factory hard rubber grips featuring a Rampant Colt on either side in an oval. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the original nickel finish remaining with some age-related clouding to the finish on grip frame and ejector rod housing, and light handling marks throughout. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Cylinder has a light turn line.

Mechanically fine with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.

2,000 - 4,000

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2199 - (C) LAWMAN SERIES COLT WILD BILL HICKOK SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 214WBH Caliber/Bore: .45 LC Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic One of only 500 Single Action Army revolvers manufactured in 1969 to commemorate Wild Bill Hickock as part of the Colt Lawman Series.

Correctly configured with blued 7 - 1/2” barrel marked on the right “LAWMAN SERIES - WILD BILL HICKOK”, blade front sight, .45 Colt chambering, nickel ejector, non fluted nickel plated cylinder, nickel trimmed blued frame, and 2-piece Pearlite grips with rampant Colt medallions. Housed in the original leatherette display case with booklet.

CONDITION: Excellent with only a few faint handling marks. Mirror bore. Case is very fine with some light marks from storage and display.

2,000 - 2,500

2200 - (C) SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1972).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 62134SA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” Manufactured 1972. 7 - 1/2” nickel configuration, with “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45” on left side of barrel, and single line Hartford address across top of barrel. Left side of frame with 2 line 3 date patent and address information with uncircled Rampant Colt. Two piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good, retaining virtually all of the factory nickel with superficial scratching throughout, common to nickel.

Some very minor pinprick flaking on left side of hammer. Mechanically fine with all four Colt clicks. Bore is very good with strong rifling and some very minor frosting towards muzzle. 1,500 - 2,000

2201 - (C) SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 50217SA Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1969 with 5 - 1/2” barrel chambered in .357 Magnum with blade front sight, single line barrel address, “V” notch rear sight, blue finish, color case hardened frame, and checkered hard rubber grips. Hard rubber grips are numbered “217” on inside of each grip panel. Accompanied by a Stagecoach factory box that is hand-matched to the gun with red ink on lid top, and a pair of Sambar stag grips. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the original bluing remaining with scattered light handling marks and light freckling on hammer. Frame retains bright case colors. Both pairs of grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Mechanically very good with all 4 hammer stops present; stops 2 and 3 are soft. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Box is very good with high edge wear and some splitting to lid edges. 1,600 - 2,600

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2202 - (M) EXCELLENT 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 94083SA Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured circa 1978 with blue finish, color case hardened frame, and 2 piece checkered rubber grips featuring a Rampant Colt on either side as well as an American eagle with shield on both grip panels. Marked on left side of barrel with “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357 MAGNUM”. Marked on top of barrel with single line barrel address. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the original finishes remaining with minor freckling on left side of frame and on hammer. Bluing has scattered light handling marks. Cylinder has minor evidence of cycling to cylinder stops, but does not go all the way around the cylinder. Frame retains brilliant case colors. Bore is bright, virtually a mirror bore, possibly only factory test-fired. 4,000 - 6,000

2203 - (M) EXCELLENT NICKEL SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 31410SA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in 1996 in nickel finish with checkered hard rubber grips featuring a Rampant Colt and an eagle on either side. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, with a vast majority of the original finish remaining with freckling at loading gate and cylinder, light oxidation, and scattered moderate handling marks throughout. Grips are excellent+ with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine, action could use some attention as hammer does stick slightly, causing it to not move all the way forward on its own. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling.

2,000 - 3,000

2204 - (C) VERY ATTRACTIVE ENGRAVED AND SILVER PLATED GREAT WESTERN ARMS SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Great Western Arms Model: SAA Serial No. GW020650 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1960 as a “kit gun”, where Great Western Arms would send the end user the parts to assemble their revolver. Engraved with about 75% coverage, and silver plated. Engraving consists of well-executed floral and vine scroll on a punchdot background with accenting wrigglework and cross-hatching. Top of backstrap near hammer is engraved with a raised flying eagle. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the silver plating remaining, with light wear and patination. 1 piece smooth walnut grips are strong with no major cracks.

Bore is frosted with worn but visible rifling. 2,000 - 4,000

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2205 - (A) FIRST YEAR NICKEL COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 DA Serial No. 1394 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1878. Single line barrel address on top of the barrel, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Caliber designation on the left front bow of the trigger guard. Matching serial numbers observed on the bottom of the grip and on the back of the loading gate. The last three digits observed on the back of the cylinder. There is a name engraved on the right side of the frame,”-GEO- / SCHLIEFER”. This is an aftermarket engraving. Vintage two piece ivory grips. The cylinder bushing has been trimmed down. The lanyard loop has been removed and the hole has been filled. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the aftermarket applied nickel finish. The bore is dark with well defined lands and grooves. The grips show age cracks and are turning a deep yellow color. 1,000 - 1,500 2206 - (A) COLT MODEL 1877DA LIGHTNING SHERIFFS MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 28754 Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1881. This was Colt’s first double action revolver produced. They were manufactured between 1877 and 1909 with a total production of 166,849 guns produced. This gun has an etched panel “COLT D.A. 38” on the left side of the barrel. Two line address on top of the barrel “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” Three line patent address on the left side of the frame.

Half moon front sight and a V notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder. Two piece Mother of Pearl grips. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the back strap. The last three digits of the serial number are on the rear of the cylinder. CONDITION: This gun retains vast amounts of the original factory-applied nickel finish, with the majority of the finish loss to the trigger guard and grip straps. The action works in both single and double action. Good bore with some slight frosting in the lands and grooves. The grips are a little small for this gun and are probably period aftermarket grips. It is missing the front trigger guard screw. 1,200 - 1,800 2207 - (A) SAN FRANCISCO SHIPPED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 69490 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .41 Colt with a 2 - 1/2” barrel, nickel finished, with rubber stocks. It was shipped to Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company San Francisco Agency, San Francisco, California, on November 9th, 1889, in a shipment of 5 guns. So it is a true Western shipped gun. It has a half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder and two piece hard rubber grips with the Colt logo at the top of each grip. Two line barrel address on top of the barrel. “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” Etched panel on the left side of the barrel. “COLT D.A. 41.” Three line patent dates on the left of the frame. Caliber designation on the left rear of the trigger bow “41 CAL”. The interesting thing about this gun is that the center pin was never finished. The knurling is only cut in one direction.

CONDITION: This gun retains most of the original factory-applied nickel finish.

Most of the finish loss is to the cylinder. The grips show some wear, but have great checkering. Bore is good with well-defined lands and grooves. 2,500 - 3,500

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2208 - (A) EARLY LONDON SHIPPED COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 1016 Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique First-year production gun. According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .38/C with the barrel not listed. It was blue with the stocks not listed.

Special notation it has a short barrel. It was shipped to Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company London Agency in London, England on August 23.1877 in a shipment of 25 guns. It has a very rare factory German silver Single Action front sight and a V-notch rear sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder with original one-piece cours checkered rosewood grips. Case color frame and niter blue small parts. This gun does not have a Pall Mall address. It has a two-line barrel address, “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” There is an etched panel on the left side of the barrel “COLTD.A. 38”. Three-line patent dates on the left side of the frame. There are crown V British proofs at the end of every flute on the cylinder and on the bottom of the barrel. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and inside of the grip channel. The action works in both single and double action. CONDITION: This gun retains much of the original factory-applied blue finish with the majority of the finish loss being to the cylinder. Vibrant case colors. It retains some of the niter blue finish on the small parts. The checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. The grips do show a few handling marks. The bore is dark with frosting and some light pitting in the lands and grooves. 3,000 - 6,000

2209 - (C) COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO YUMA COUNTY, ARIZONA SHERIFF GUS LIVINGSTON. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 155673 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .41 Colt with a 4 - 1/2” barrel. It was blue with stocks not listed.

It was shipped to Norvell, Shapleigh Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 1, 1905 in a shipment of 5 guns. Large half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder and two piece hard rubber grips. The grips are not original to this gun. It had a one piece grip on it at some point. The grip pin is missing from the rear strap. Two line address on top of the barrel, “COLT’ PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. Roll die caliber marking on the left side of the barrel, “COLT. D. A. 41”. Three line patent dates on the left side of the frame next to the Rampant Colt Logo. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The backstrap is monogramed, “SHERIFF GUS LIVINGSTON YUMA CO.” It comes with a folder of paperwork about Sheriff Livingston. CONDITION: This gun has factory blue finish in some of the protected areas. Grips are worn smooth from use. Bore has frosting in the lands and grooves. The action does not function correctly and needs work. 1,500 - 2,500

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2210 - (C) SAN FRANCISCO AGENCY SHIPPED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Serial No. 128916 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Achording to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .41 Colt with a 4 - 1/2” barrel, blue finish, and with the stocks not listed. It was shipped to Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company San Francisco Agency, San Francisco, California, on November 4th, 1901, in a shipment of 6 guns. So it is a true Western shipped gun. It has a half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder and two piece hard rubber grips with the Colt logo at the top of each grip. Two line barrel address on top of the barrel. “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” Roll die on the left side of the barrel. “COLT D.A. 41.” Three line patent dates on the left of the frame next to the Rampant Colt logo. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard and the backstrap. The last three digits of the serial number are on the back of the cylinder. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the original factory applied blue finish. Case colors have started to fade a little. The checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. Bore is good with well defined lands and grooves. A high condition 1877DA Colt. 3,000 - 5,000

2211 - (A) RARE COLT MODEL 1878 SHERIFFS MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO ARKANSAS TOM, A MEMBER OF THE WILD BUNCH GANG. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 DA Serial No. 17270 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique An included factory letter indicates this revolver was shipped December 15, 1886, in its current configuration. Finished in nickel with an ejectorless 4” “COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER” etched panel barrel, modified half moon front sight, 2-line address, and 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with rampant Colt trademarks at the top. Inside of the right grip inscribed “Arkasas Tom C”. The left panel also scratched inside “W.Y.” The factory indicated that this gun was a single gun shipment to Thomas Carter, a reported alias of Arkansas Tom Jones, or, more properly, Roy Daugherty.

Born in Missouri in 1870, he left for Oklahoma Territory at 14, where he met former Dalton Gang member Bill Doolin working as a cowboy. Around 1892 he joined Doolin’s infamous Wild Bunch Gang where he participated in several robberies prior to the 1893 Battle of Ingalls where he was captured by law enforcement. After learning that the Wild Bunch was staying in Ingalls, Oklahoma, marshals entered town and were engaged in a gun battle with the gang. Hearing the shots, Arkansas Tom fired his Winchester from the commanding vantage point of his room at the City Hotel, killing Deputy Marshal Tom Hueston and reportedly others. Abandoned by his gang who managed to escape town, Arkansas Tom was forced to surrender after Deputy Marshal Masterson reportedly threw dynamite into his position and was taken into federal custody. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 50 years, but was paroled in 1910. He then moved on to Hollywood, where he hoped to act in Western films. He did star as himself in a reenactment of the Battle of Ingalls in the 1915 film “Passing of the Oklahoma Outlaws” but apparently soon thereafter returned to crime, robbing banks. He was later killed in a 1924 gunfight with Joplin, Missouri detective William Gibson after his gun jammed. This revolver, attributed to Arkansas Tom, possibly the one he surrendered at Ingalls, is accompanied by a large binder of research about the gun and Arkansas Tom. A wonderful period floral tooled single loop holster and gun belt also accompany this lot, along with 3 early rounds of .44-40 in the cartridge loops. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retains the vast majority of its flaking factory nickel with a largely legible but faint etched panel. The forward portion of the frame also retains significant portions of original nickel, the balance displaying a freckled gray patina with some traces of finish. Traces of nitre blue visible on trigger. Grips have wear and scattered marks but no major sign of distress. Bore has defined rifling with frosting and a few more significant pits. Action requires attention and does not hold in the cocked position. Holster shows age but is supple and presents well. A scarce Colt with tantalizing Western outlaw gunfighter attribution. 2,000 - 4,000

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2212 - (C) FINE COLT US ARMY MODEL 1909 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1909 Serial No. 49018 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Between 1909 and 1911, the United States acquired 15,403 New Service revolvers from Colt, this example circa 1911. Finished in high polish blue with nitre blue small parts. Standard 5 - 1/2” round barrel with 2-line address and blade front sight, stamped on the underside “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” with an “RAC” Renaldo Carr inspector marking. Right side of the frame also stamped with “RAC” and “WGP” for Walter Penfield, “U.S. / ARMY MODEL / 1909” on the lanyard loop butt. Grips are plain walnut with “RAC” inspections on the base.

CONDITION: Fine. Over 90% bright factory blue, some thinning on the grip straps and other light wear. Small parts retain the majority of their nitre blue. Grips have only light marks. Very good, bright bore. Fine mechanics. A great example. 2,000 - 3,000 2213 - (C) HIGH CONDITION COLT US ARMY MODEL 1909 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1909 Serial No. 44929 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Between 1909 and 1911, the United States acquired 15,403 New Service revolvers from Colt, this example circa 1911. Finished in high polish blue with nitre blue small parts. Standard 5 - 1/2” round barrel with 2-line address and blade front sight, stamped on the underside “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” with an “RAC” Renaldo Carr inspector marking. Right side of the frame also stamped with “RAC” and “WGP” for Walter Penfield, “U.S. / ARMY MODEL / 1909” on the lanyard loop butt. Grips are plain walnut with “RAC” inspections on the base.

CONDITION: Fine. Approximately 95% lustrous factory blue. Nitre blue is likewise very fine. Grips have scattered nicks and impressions.

Excellent mirror bore, possibly unfired. A very nice example. 2,000 3,000 2214 - (A) GEBRUDERS MAURER SHARPS PATENT TILT BARREL PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Manufacturer: Gebruders Maurer Model: Pepper Box Caliber/Bore: 9mm RF Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Based on Sharps 4-barrel pistols and made in Vienna circa 1870. Very similar to copies made by Biedermann in Vienna around the same time, the 4” blued barrel cluster tips up to load rather than sliding forward as the original Sharps pistols are designed. The frame is nicely engraved with foliates, double line borders, and on the right side “GEBR. MAURER / IN WEIN”. 2-piece checkered walnut grips with a faceted steel lanyard loop cap. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel cluster retains the vast majority of its lustrous original blue, starting to fade with scattered marks. Frame displays an even silvery patina. Grips have some mild marks and finish loss but rather very good overall. Bores are strong and bright, some minor imperfections present. Fine mechanics. 1,000 - 1,500

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2215 - (A) SCARCE RUPERTUS 8 SHOT PEPERBOX REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Rupertus Model: Pepper Box Serial No. 2271 Caliber/Bore: .22 Rimfire Barrel Length: 2 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 3,000 made by Jacob Rupertus of Philadelphia circa 1860s. Blued 3” tapered 8-shot fluted barrel cluster chambered in .22 RF. Brass spur trigger frame marked “RUPERTUS PATENT JULY 19TH, 1864” in circle on each side. 2-piece dark walnut grips, each stamped with the matching serial number on the underside. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels have faded to an even brown patina. Frame is mellow.

Grips have a few light marks but are otherwise fine. Fine mechanics.

1,500 - 2,500

2216 - (A) RARE J. STEVENS FISH-TAIL VEST POCKET PISTOL. Manufacturer: J. Stevens Model: Vest Pocket Serial No. 880 Caliber/Bore: .30 RF Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Introduced in 1864 alongside the old model pocket pistol, as the first guns produced by Stevens. Only around 1000 were made in .30 RF chambering. 3” half octagon tip up barrel stamped on top flat “J STEVENS & CO. VEST POCKET PISTOL / CHICOPEE FALLS MASS.”.

Blued spur trigger iron frame with unique fish tail styled butt. Grips are smooth 2-piece rosewood. CONDITION: Very good. Pistol retains traces of original finish in protected areas, the balance a chemically turned brown patina. Grips are very fine with only a few minor marks.

Bore has worn but visible rifling with some cleaned oxidation spots. Fine mechanics and tight lock up. No front sight present. 2,000 - 3,000

2217 - (A) RARE AMERICAN ARMS TWIST BARREL DERRINGER IN .41 RF. Manufacturer: American Arms Model: Twist Barrel Derringer Serial No. 711 Caliber/Bore: .41 RF Barrel Length: 2 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 400 produced circa 1866 to 1878. Pistol features blued superposed .41 RF chambered barrels, which are manually turned to the firing position, each fitted with a German silver half moon front sight.

Silver plated brass square butt frame with spur trigger and 2-piece smooth rosewood grips. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel assembly retains traces of original finish mixed with chemically turned gray patina. Frame retains the majority of is thinning silver plate. Trigger features excellent reapplied nitre blue. Grips are fine as lightly cleaned. Strong, black powder abraded bores. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

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2218 - (A) AMERICAN ARMS TWIST BARREL COMBO .22 RF AND .32 RF DERRINGER. Manufacturer: American Arms Model: Twist Barrel Derringer Serial No. 2280 Caliber/Bore: .22 RF and .32 RF Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 3,000 produced circa 1866 to 1878. Pistol features blued superposed .22 and .32 RF chambered barrels which are manually turned to the firing position, each fitted with a German silver half moon front sight. Silver plated brass square butt frame with spur trigger and 2-piece smooth rosewood grips. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel blue has largely faded to a brown patina. Frame retains the vast majority of mellow toned silver plate with only light losses at a few high edges and scattered marks. Grips have some light finish loss and a few scattered marks but are otherwise fine. Bores have some black powder abrasion. Fine mechanics. 1,800 - 2,800

2219 - (A) REMINGTON ELLIOT 4 BARREL RING TRIGGER DERRINGER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Elliot Ring Trigger Pepperbox Serial No. 4250 Caliber/Bore: .32 RF Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured from 1863 to 1888. This example features a 3 - 1/4” 4 barrel cluster chambered in .32 RF with German silver half moon front sight and standard markings. Iconic ring trigger operated double action design. Hard rubber 2-piece grips. Matching numbers observed on frame and hammer. CONDITION: Good. Pistol displays salt and pepper patina. Grips have some expected wear and marks. Bores retain well-defined rifling with areas of older oxidation. 2,000 - 2,500

2220 - (A) ENGLISH WOODWARD’S PATENT SWIVEL BREECH DERRINGER. Manufacturer: Webley Model: Woodward Patent Derringer Serial No. 735 Caliber/Bore: 7mm RF Barrel Length: 2 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1860s, likely by Webley. This small pocket pistol features a pair of superposed barrels which are manually unlocked and rotated into firing position, each with their own German silver pin front sight. Spur trigger frame engraved with line bordered and silver plated in the period. Grips are 2-piece checkered walnut. CONDITION: Fine.

Barrels finish has largely faded to gunmetal gray patina. Frame retains nearly all of its period silver with some minor flaking. Traces of nitre blue present on hammer, lock, and trigger. Grips are fine, some minor marks present along with an area of white residue near the left base.

Abraded bores. Fine mechanics. 1,500 - 2,500

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2221 - (A) VERY FINE AMERICAN ARMS TWIST BARREL DERRINGER. Manufacturer: American Arms Model: Twist Barrel Serial No. 4418 Caliber/Bore: .32 RF Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 1,500 produced circa 1866 to 1878. Pistol features blued superposed .32 RF chambered barrels which are manually turned to the firing position, each fitted with a German silver half moon front sight. Silver plated brass square butt frame with spur trigger and 2-piece smooth rosewood grips. CONDITION: Excellent for its age.

Barrel assembly retains the vast majority of its bright factory blue with some mild thinning and wear. Frame likewise retains most of its mellow toned silver, the edges thinned to mellow patinaed brass. Grips are very fine with only light marks. Strong bores, some black powder abrasion present in the grooves. Fine mechanics. A very nice example.

2,000 - 3,000

2222 - (A) FRANK WESSON LARGE FRAME SUPERPOSED PISTOL WITH SLIDING BAYONET. Manufacturer: Frank Wesson Model: Super Posed Serial No. 36 Caliber/Bore: .41 RF Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 2,000 made from 1868 to 1880. This potent self defense pistol features manually rotated superposed .41 RF chambered barrels with a central sliding dirk bayonet. Barrels bear 3rd type 1-line markings and are each affixed with their own German silver half moon front sight. Brass bird’s head frame with spur trigger and 2-piece rosewood grips. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel finish has faded to a freckled gunmetal patina. Frame displays a mellow golden patina.

Grips are fine. Poor, abraded bores. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 2,500

2223 - (A) UNIQUE PROTOTYPE NATIONAL ARMS CO. SECOND MODEL DERRINGER SERIAL NUMBER 11.

Manufacturer: National Arms Co Model: Derringer Serial No. 11 Caliber/Bore: .41 RF Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured by the National Arms Co. circa 1860s with low 2-digit “11” serial number. This prototype remains in an unfinished state with unusual lever blade extractor. Barrel is unmarked and roughly polished.

Fitted with a German silver half moon front sight. No barrel latch knob present. Plain, unengraved, brass frame with spur trigger and 2-piece bird’s head grips, each marked “X73” on the underside. This example is featured on page 129 of “The Deringer in America” by Eberhart and Wilson, although serial number is noted as “10” in a transcription error.

CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel displays a silvery patina. Frame is mellow. Grips have some mild wear but are very good overall. Strong bore. A very interesting, published prototype, possibly one of a kind.

1,000 - 2,000

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2224 - (A) SCARCE ROLLIN WHITE ARMS SINGLE SHOT POCKET PISTOL. Manufacturer: Rollin White Model: Single Shot Pocket Pistol Serial No. 287 Caliber/Bore: .32 RF Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 3,000 produced circa 1861 to 1864. Built on a silver plated spur trigger frame similar to those used on their revolvers with an interesting single shot breech assembly which swivels over for loading. Breech is fit with a manually operated extractor and marked in 3 lines on the left with manufacturer information. Polish blued 3” ribbed octagon barrel with German silver half moon front sight. Grips are smooth 2-piece rosewood. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains significant portions of bright original blue, the balance a toned patina.

Breech block displays a cleaned gray patina. Frame retains nearly all of its richly toned silver plating. Grips have some mild finish loss. A sliver of loss also present at the top of the left grip. Strong, bright bore with a few cleaned oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. A nice example of a hard to find Civil War pocket pistol. 2,000 - 2,500

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2225 - (C) FINE AND SCARCE NICKEL MOSSBERG BROWNIE PISTOL. Manufacturer: Mossberg Model: Brownie Serial No. 6529 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic The first offering of O.F. Mossberg, produced from 1919 to 1932.

This early, circa 1919 or 1920 made, example is correctly marked on the right “PAT. APPL’D. FOR”. Finished in nickel with a blued trigger.

Standard tilt down 4-barrel assembly chambered in .22 RF. Grips are vertically serrated walnut. Remarkably, the seldom-seen nitre blue ejector is retained by this example. CONDITION: Very fine overall.

Nearly all of the factory nickel is retained with some clouding and a few flakes. Strong blue retained on the trigger and extractor. Grips have sharp serrations and a few light marks. Good bores and fine mechanics. These pocket pistols are not often found in such condition, especially with desirable early features. 2,000 - 3,000

2226 - (A) LOT OF 2: PAIR OF REMINGTON NO. 1 VEST POCKET DERRINGERS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Remington Model: (BOTH) Vest Pocket Derringer Serial No. (A) 527 (B) 317 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .22 RF Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1865 to 1888. Both guns are finished in attractive period nickel, likely retailer applied. Standard configuration otherwise with octagon to round barrels, pin front sights, nitre blue small parts, and 2-piece walnut saw handle grips. CONDITION: Excellent. Both guns retain nearly all of their period nickel with some light flaking. The majority of the nitre blue is retained on both guns with only light wear.

Markings are soft, Gun (A) has no visible barrel address. Grips have only light marks. Bores are strong with some evidence of black powder ammunition use. Crisp mechanics. A nice pair. 2,000 - 3,000

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2227 - (A) TRIBUZIO RING-TRIGGER PALM PISTOL. Manufacturer: Tribuzio Model: Palm Pistol Serial No. 43 Caliber/Bore: 7.65mm Barrel Length: 1 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique Designed around 1890 by Catell Tribuzio in Italy. An interesting design operated by deperessing a plunger style ring trigger, manually cyling the gun which feeds from an internal magazine. This example is finished in nickel with blued barrel, side plates, and other small parts. Left barrel flat numbered “043”.

Assembly numbered with a sideways “1” and “81” throughout. CONDITION: Very fine. Bountiful amounts of lustrous nickel are retained throughout with some mild scratching and flaking. The majority of the bright blue finish is likewise retained with thinning and areas of cleaned oxidation on the right side plate and barrel. Sharp, frosted bore. Fine mechanics. A very interesting piece. 3,000 - 5,000

2228 - (A) MOORE’S PATENT NO. 1 DERRINGER. Manufacturer: Moore Model: No. 1 Derringer Serial No. 117 Caliber/Bore: .41 RF Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1860 to 1865 bearing 1-line Moore’s Patent address. Finished in silver plate with attractive factory floral and foliate scroll engraving over punch dot backgrounds, along with checkered panels. Barrel engraved on each side with characteristic arrow motifs.

CONDITION: Very fine overall. Approximately 80% silver plate remains with some areas of thinning, flaking, and loss. Left side of the frame has some marring as well. Bore displays strong rifling with some cleaned black powder oxidation. Crisp mechanics. A nice example of the direct precursor to the Colt No. 1 derringer. 1,000 - 1,500

2229 - (A) SHARPS AND HANKINS MODEL 4B PEPPERBOX. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 4 Serial No. 6273 Caliber/Bore: .32 RF Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Part of the well known line of Sharps and Hankins 4 barrel pepperbox derringers manufactured circa 1859 to 1874, this .32 RF chambered example is of the Model 4B variation. Fitted with a fluted, polished blue 2 - 1/2” barrel cluster that slides open to load. German silver half moon front sight. Classic silver plated iron frame with rosewood bird’s head grips. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel cluster retains the majority of its original blue mixing with patina. Frame likewise retains significant portions of silver, some areas cleaned to steel with older oxidation spots. Grips have significant traces of original varnish, with some wear and light impressions. Strong, black powder abraded bores. Fine mechanics. 800 - 1,200

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2230 - (A) NATIONAL ARMS NO. 2 DERRINGER. Manufacturer: National Arms Model: Derringer Serial No. 12042 Caliber/Bore: .41 RF Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1865 to 1870 by National Arms of Brooklyn, New York. Blued 2” barrel assembly with German silver blade front sight. Iron spur trigger frame lightly engraved with foliates. 2-piece uncheckered bird’s head grips. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel retains traces of original blue in the protected areas, the balance of the gun an even gray patina. Grips have some moderate wear and an added coat of finish. Very good, strong and bright bore. Fine mechanics.

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2231 - (A) FINE AND SCARCE BACON ARMS SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Manufacturer: Bacon Arms Model: Side Tilt Single Shot Serial No. 778 Caliber/Bore: .32 RF Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 1,000 of these high standing breech variants produced around the time of the Civil War. Bright blue finished ejectorless 5” octagon barrel with brass cone front sight, drift adjustable v-notch rear sight, and 1-line address. Nickel finished spur trigger frame with varnished walnut grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the majority of thinning factory blue with high edge wear and other marks.

Frame retain nearly all of its partially clouded nickel, some surface scratching and light high edge wear present. Grips have some scattered impressions and retain the majority of their original varnish. Strong bore with abrasion near the breech. Assembly number “3” observed on fame and barrel. 500 - 1,000

2232 - (A) US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1890 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1884 Serial No. 132886 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique Receiver manufactured circa 1880. Arsenal reapplied blued finish throughout. Standard proofed 20” barrel chambered in .45-70 with blade front sight and Buffington rear. “U.S. / MODEL / 1884” marked low arch breechblock. 3-click tumbler. 1-piece walnut carbine stock faintly stamped with a circle “P” proof at the wrist and hand carved on the left of the butt “TA” over a large X, possibly crude crossed cannons. Mounts include 1890 style barrel band, 2-piece trigger guard, and tool trap butt plate. Carbine is accompanied by a nice Rock Island Arsenal McKeever box containing 20-rounds of vintage UMC .45-70 ammunition. CONDITION: Very good as arsenal refurbished. Blue has largely drifted to a chocolate patina throughout. Markings somewhat softened. Wood is good with scattered bumps and bruise. Bore shows strong, well-defined rifling and some mild cleaned oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. 1,000 - 1,500

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2233 - (A) RARE TYPE II REMINGTON SPLIT BREECH ROLLING BLOCK CARBINE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Split Breech Carbine Caliber/Bore: .50 RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique Produced from 1865 to 1866 to fulfill an 1864 15,000 gun Civil War contract, most were returned to Remington in 1870 and resold to France for use in the Franco-Prussian War. Standard blued 20” barrel with blade front sight and 2-leaf rear. Early split breech style rolling block action finished by case hardening and furnished with a saddle ring and bar. Walnut carbine forend retained by a single barrel band. Plain walnut stock and “US” carbine butt plate marked on the left with a boxed script “CGC” cartouche for inspector C.G. Chandler. CONDITION: Very good to fine.

Barrel finish has faded to mottled gray patina. Receiver displays significant portions of muted case colors with brown spotting and remnants of protective coating. Some screw heads retrain traces of nitre blue. Stocks are very good retaining their original surfaces with a sharp cartouche and some expected dings and finish loss. Very fine, bright and shiny bore. Crisp mechanics. A nice example of a very scarcely encountered Civil War era US martial arm. 3,500 - 5,500 2234 - (A) SCARCE CHICAGO POLICE MARKED U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1866 SECOND ALLIN CONVERSION. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1866 Second Allin Conversion Caliber/Bore: .50 CF Barrel Length: 32 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1866 from leftover Civil War musket parts with National Armory bright barrel sleeved to .50 caliber, bayonet lug front sight, 2-leaf musket rear sight, “1866” dated Allin conversion trapdoor breech block, “1862” dated Springfield lock plate, and “111” rack numbered walnut musket stock with standard iron mounts. Dealer-shortened to 2-band cadet configuration and subsequently purchased by the Citizens Association of Chicago, marked with a large “CA” over the breech. Founded in 1874, the Citizens Association sought to improve conditions in Chicago after the great fire of 1871, including arming 2 militia regiments with 599 trapdoor rifles, cannon, and a Gatling gun purchased for the grand sum of $28,000. It is believed at least some of rifles were obtained from Schuyler, Harley, and Graham via Chicago Dealer E.E. Eaton, with 2 orders of 100 similar configuration rifles noted in 1878, likely supplemented by purchases from Bannerman. The Association loaned 296 of their breech-loading rifles, cannon, and the Gatling gun to the Chicago City Police, who had lost stands of arms during the fire. This trapdoor appears to be one of these loaned rifles, marked with a “CCP” Chicago City Police stamp at the tang. Accompanied by research compiled about these highly interesting rifles. CONDITION: Good. Metal has developed a light brown patina, protected areas still bright. Stock has scattered impressions throughout and a line of kill mark hashes along the comb. Strong bore with some cleaned oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. A very interesting, documented Chicago Police arm. 2,000 - 3,000 2235 - (M) PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. WHAT CHEER PEABODY SINGLE SHOT LONG RANGE RIFLE. Manufacturer: Providence Tool Co. Model: What Cheer Serial No. 25 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in the last 10 years by the new Providence Tool Co. from an original Swiss Peabody receiver into a fine long range rifle. Limited production, this example numbered “0025”. Target crowned heavy weight blued octagon barrel chambered in .45 - 1/10” (.45-70) with wind gauge front sight and long range Vernier rear. Receiver is attractively case hardened and marked on the left with the original manufacture information within a scroll. Right side inscribed with “What Cheer” designation with some light flourishes. Double set triggers. Checkered Schnabel tipped figured walnut splinter forend. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock with good figure and cheekpiece. Case hardened, checkered steel butt plate. CONDITION: Excellent with only light handling marks. Mirror bore. Good mechanics, set trigger needs some adjustment. A very nice 19th-century style long range rifle. 2,000 - 3,000

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2236 - (A) LOT OF 2: PAIR OF AUGUSTA POLICE MARKED MARLIN 1889 RIFLE AND MERWIN & HULBERT MEDIUM POCKET REVOLVER Manufacturer: (A) Marlin (B) Merwin & Hulbert Model: (A) 1889 (B) Pocket Serial No. (A) 46059 (B) 3400 Caliber/Bore: (A) .44-40 (B) .38 M&H Barrel Length: (A) 24” (B) 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Lot consists of: (A) Per an included copy of a factory letter, this Marlin Model 1889 shipped on April 15th, 1891. Fitted with a blued 24” round barrel chambered in .44-40, German silver blade front sight, semi-buckhorn rear, full-length magazine tube, plain walnut stocks, and a crescent rifle butt plate. Right side of frame engraved “Augusta Police / 58”. The Augusta, Georgia annual report from 1891 includes a listing for May that 60 Marlin guns and ammunition were purchased from V.A. Hematreet & Bro. at a cost of $619. An additional entry from June lists a charge for engraving the guns for $20 from a Wm. Schweigert. Through the 1890s there are several other mentions of these rifles noting that they remain in good, serviceable condition. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel retains the vast majority of its faded factory blue, other components have largely faded to a brown patina. Engraving soft but legible. Stocks have been sanded and fit somewhat shy to mounts with some scattered marks.

Strong bore with some black powder abrasion. (B) Scarce medium frame Merwin & Hulbert 3rd Model spur trigger .38 manufactured circa 1880s.

Finished in nickel with 5 - 1/2” ribbed barrel, Hopkins & Allen address, half moon front sight, enclosed cylinder pin, 5-shot scoop fluted cylinder, loading gate, skull crusher bird’s head frame, and 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips. Backstrap is engraved Augusta Police No. 21”. An 1892 police commissioner report from Augusta, Georgia makes note that in addition to the new Marlin rifles the department possessed 50 Merwin & Hulbert revolvers “in good order.” By 1893 police stocks list only “10 old Merwin & Hulbert pistols.” CONDITION: Fair to good. Gun retains approximately half of its original nickel with areas of loss and some cleaned oxidation spots. Right grip has a significant loss, the left also split but intact. Strong, frosted bore with some black powder abrasion. Fine mechanics. Matching numbers observed on frame, barrel, and cylinder. This pair of guns very likely served alongside of each other well over 100 years ago, a rare opportunity to acquire a 19th century police long arm and pistol from the same department with research and documentation to boot. 3,000 - 4,000

2237 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 80452 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique Third Model saddle ring carbine manufactured circa 1871. Classic 20” round barrel chambered in .44 RF with full length magazine tube retained by a pair of barrel bands, blade front sight sight, rear carbine leaf, and partially legible 2-line address marking. Brass saddle ring receiver stamped on the underside with a crown over “EM” proof. Left side plate appears to be a replacement. Plain walnut forend and stock with unnumbered brass carbine trap butt plate. CONDITION: Good. Barrel and magazine display a silvery gray patina with some evidence of cleaned oxidation throughout. Frame exhibits an attractive mottled mellow golden patina. Left side plate is somewhat darker. Stocks appear cleaned with some scattered impressions and a split running along the underside of the forend. Butt plate has a period repair at heel screw. A period repair also present on the lower tang. Bore retains defined rifling with some abrasion and cleaned oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. 3,500 - 5,000

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2238 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 29244 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique 3rd Model rifle manufactured circa late 1869. The 24” octagonal barrel features a pair of engraved bands at the muzzle, as well as panels of scroll and punch dot engraving near the nose cap, applied after leaving the factory. German silver Rocky Mountain front sight and ladder sight graduated to 1000 yards. Iconic brass frame. Plain walnut forend with sling swivel brass nose cap. Straight grip walnut stock with sling swivel. Brass crescent tool trap rifle butt plate marked internally with the last four digits of the serial number. CONDITION: Good. Barrel finish has thinned to an even brown gray patina. Brass exhibits a mellow mustard patina. Forend is has a large split near the center. Smaller splits present along the top edges with a section of loss on the left side at the nose cap. Stock has a worn, aged appearance with bruising throughout. Strong bore with some mild black powder oxidation. Fair mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000

SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 2239 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Caliber/Bore: .44 CF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique Classic carbine length round barrel with full length magazine tube retained by a pair of barrel bands, 2-line address, and blade front sight. The rear sight dovetail has been filled in and the ladder sight moved back onto the receiver. As is was commonly done in the period, bolt has been modified to fire centerfire ammunition. Iconic brass 2nd model carbine receiver with iron saddle ring. Lower tang appears to be a replacement, expertly refitted. Standard walnut forend. Early contour walnut buttstock, likely a correct replacement. Brass crescent butt plate with tool trap, numbered “9502” on the underside. CONDITION: Fair. Barrel exhibits a pleasant chocolate patina, the address somewhat faint. Receiver exhibits a very attractive dark bronze patina with some areas darkened and scattered dings and wear. Forend shows heavy wear. The stock shows somewhat less wear with scattered dings and splits at the wrist. Bore retains defined rifling with heavy frosting. Mechanically fine. 3,000 - 5,000

2240 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 3RD MODEL .38 WCF LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 342250B Caliber/Bore: .38 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique 3rd Model rifle manufactured circa 1890. Blued 24” octagon barrel chambered in .38-40 with 2-line address, German silver blade front sight, and semi-buckhorn rear. Stocks are plain walnut with steel nose cap and crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Very good for its age. Significant traces of original blue are retained, the balance exhibiting an even brown patina with evidence of cleaned oxidation. Buttstock appears lightly cleaned, scattered impressions throughout. Especially fine and bright bore. Mechanics are fine. 1,200 - 1,800

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2241 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial No. 17873 Caliber/Bore: .45-60 WCF Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1881. 28” round barrel chambered in .45-60 with dovetail blade front sight and “1876” marked ladder rear sight. Blued open top receiver, a very unusual feature on a rifle of this later vintage. Plain varnished stocks with steel nose cap and crescent rifle butt plate.

CONDITION: Good. Significant portions of reapplied blued finish are retained, thinning to gray brown patina with some spots of cleaned oxidation.

Stocks are very good with some scattered impressions and a coat of added finish. Strong, well defined rifling, some mild black powder oxidation present. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

2242 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .45-90.

Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 80535 Caliber/Bore: .45-90 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Shipped September 20, 1893 as a plain rifle with octagon barrel in .45-90. Rifle is fit with a blued 26” octagon barrel chambered in .45-90 with 2-line address and sporting sights. Case hardened receiver and blued lever. Plain 2-piece walnut stocks with steel nose cap and crescent rifle butt plate. Accompanied by factory research. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains more than 90% of its factory-applied blue with some mild high edge wear and spotting. Bolt likewise retains nearly all of its blue, showing little use. Magazine tube has faded to brown patina. Receiver retains significant traces of case color, largely faded to patina. Stocks retain portions of varnish with an overall lightly cleaned, age darkened appearance.

Bore is especially fine and bright. Crisp mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000

2243 - (M) TURNBULL MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .45-90.

Manufacturer: Turnbull Mfg Model: 1886 Serial No. 8600479 Caliber/Bore: .45-90 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern An outstanding quality contemporary reproduction of the iconic Winchester 1886 lever action rifle by Turnbull. Rifle is fitted with a rust blued half octagon barrel chambered in .45-90 with 2-line Turnbull address, bead top blade front sight, and u-notch rear. Receiver features vibrant Turnbull case hardening, along with other trim. Standard 2-piece figured walnut stocks with crescent butt plate. CONDITION: Near excellent. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained on the barrel with scattered marks. Case hardening likewise remains vibrant. Stocks have a few dings. Very good, strong bore. Fine mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000

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2244 - (C) RARE DOCUMENTED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIFE LINE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 153775 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 14 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic According to factory records, this 1886 “Life Line” shipped September 20, 1918, to Wm. Read & Sons of Boston, Massachusetts, as a 14 - 1/2” smoothbore chambered in .45-70 with half-length magazine. This rare rifle remains in the specified configuration and is one of just 497 line-throwing 1886 rifles manufactured by Winchester. See page 324 of Madis’s “The Winchester Book” for a nearly identical example, just 3 serial numbers away from this gun. These line throwing guns served as rescue apparatus with the US Coast Guard. This example is finished in full blue. No provision for a front sight, the rear dovetail left empty. Stocks are plain walnut with steel nose cap and crescent rifle butt plate. A brass projectile with an attached section of line, a sealed 1943 dated 20-round box of Western Line Throwing blanks, and a sealed 25-round box of Western black powder blanks accompany this lot. Documentation includes a copy of a 1986 dated factory letter, recent factory research, and a detailed ATF exemption letter. CONDITION: Fair. Significant traces of faded blue finish are retained on the barrel, the balance thinning to gray patina with cleaned pinprick oxidation. Barrel appears to have been in a vice at some point. Stocks have been sanded with an added coat of varnish. Lightly frosted bore. Crisp mechanics. A very rare and interesting Winchester variant with period accessories. 2,500 - 3,500

2245 - (A) SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1889 Serial No. 32015 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Per included factory research, rifle shipped March 6, 1890 with a .44 caliber 24” half octagon barrel, half length magazine, and pistol grip stock.

Rifle remains in the configuration as listed. The 24” blued half octagon barrel is marked “44 W.” at the breech and is fitted with sporting sights, an additional folding peep sight mounted to the tang. Correct half length magazine tube. Polished blue receiver with case hardened hammer and lever.

Checkered walnut forend and pistol grip butt stock with crescent butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and magazine tube retain the majority of their fading factory blue with some freckles and silver along the high edges. Receiver likewise retains the majority of its lustrous polished blue with flaking and wear. bolt has largely faded to brown patina. Hammer has a few flashes of case color, the lever largely faded to patina with some patterning. Stocks are fine with scattered marks and mild spots of finish loss. Bore has sharp, well defined rifling and some frost in the grooves. Crisp mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

2246 - (C) MARLIN MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1892 Serial No. 270678 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1903. Blued octagon barrel with blade front sight and Marbles tang mounted aperture rear sight, the rear barrel dovetail filled in with a Marbles blank. Polished blue takedown receiver with case hardened hammer and lever. Plain walnut stocks with crescent butt plate.

CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retains nearly all of its factory blue, barring some mild high edge silvering and other scattered marks. Magazine tube blue is drifting to a brown patina. Receiver displays the majority of its lustrous blue, some thinning on the top and bottom to brown patina, along with light scratching and flaking. Hammer and lever show faded case colors, turning to gray patina. Forend has carry wear and finish loss, the butt stock rating finer with only scattered impressions. Fine, bright and shiny bore. Crisp mechanics. 800 - 1,200

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2247 - (C) SCARCE OCTAGONAL BARREL WINCHESTER 92 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 92 Serial No. 953577 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1925, this unusual 1892 is constructed with both carbine and rifle features. Several carbines in this configuration are known with serial numbers around this example. It is believed they were made for the film industry, possibly part of a 100-gun order placed in 1927 for a Tim McCoy movie. Interestingly, it features a 20” octagon barrel chambered in .44-40. Like other known examples it bears both standard “WP” and oval “P” proofs. German silver blade front sight and semi-buckhorn rear. Full length magazine tube retained by a magazine tube band, as seen on rifles and small caliber carbines. Standard carbine barrel band present at the forend. Polished blue saddle ring receiver. Stocks are plain walnut with carbine butt plate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel and magazine tube retain nearly all of their factory blue with some light edge wear. Receiver shows flaking and saddle ring wear with areas of brown patina. Stocks are very good with some scattered nicks. Bright and shiny bore with well defined rifling. Crisp mechanics. A very scarce and interesting ‘92. 3,000 - 5,000

2248 - (C) RARE SPEICAL ORDER OCTAGONAL BARREL WINCHESTER 92 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 92 Serial No. 971762 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1926, this very interesting 1892 is constructed with both carbine and rifle features. Several carbines in this configuration are known with serial numbers around this example. It is believed these were built for the movie industry, possibly part of a 100 gun order placed in 1927 for a Tim McCoy film. Most noticeably, it features a 20” octagon barrel chambered in .44-40. Like other known examples, it bears both standard “WP” and oval “P” proofs. German silver blade front sight and semi-buckhorn rear. Full length magazine tube retained by a magazine tube band, as seen on rifles and small caliber carbines. Standard carbine barrel band present at the forend. Polish blued saddle ring receiver. Stocks are plain walnut with carbine butt plate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel and magazine tube retain nearly all of their factory blue with some light edge wear. Receiver has some characteristic flaking to brown toned areas, with significant portions of factory blue retained. Barrel band and butt plate have largely faded to patina. Stocks are fine, showing only scattered impressions and some finish alligatoring. Bright and shiny bore with well-defined rifling and some cleaned oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. A very rare and unusual Winchester with ties to a golden age of Western cinema. 3,000 - 5,000

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2249 - (C) GARATE, ANTIUA Y CIA EL TIGRE LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Garate, Antiua Y CIA Model: El Tigre Serial No. A24215 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in Eibar, Spain from 1915 to 1937 as a quality copy of the iconic Winchester Model 1892 saddle ring carbine chambered in .44-40.

Finished in polished blue with case hardened lever, trigger, and hammer. The 22” round barrel with full length magazine tube retained by a pair of barrel bands is mounted with a standard dovetail blade front sight and flip-up carbine rear sight graduated out to 1000 meters. Classic saddle ring receiver. Smooth walnut forend and straight grip stock with sling swivels and tool trap butt plate. Complete with original 4-piece cleaning rod.

No visible import markings. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the original factory blue is retained throughout with a saddle ring ghost and cleaned oxidation spotting. Attractive, strong case colors displayed on the lever sides, trigger, and hammer with some areas of fading.

Stocks have some scattered impressions and nicks but remains good overall. Excellent bore and mechanics. Overall much nicer condition than usually encountered. 2,000 - 3,000

2250 - (A) DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .38-55.

Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1893 Serial No. 136481 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Per included factory research rifle shipped April 18, 1896 with a 26” octagon barrel chambered in .38-55 and pistol grip stock. Rifle sports a blue octagon barrel with Lyman hunting front sight and sporting rear. Case hardened receiver also mounted with a folding aperture tang sight. Diamond checkered walnut forend with blued steel nose cap. Matching checkered walnut pistol grip stock with checkered hard rubber Marlin shotgun butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its factory blue with some mild high edge silvering, cleaned oxidation spots, and other scattered marks. Magazine tube blue has largely faded to brown patina. Nose cap retains the majority of its polished blue with areas of loss.

Receiver likewise displays generous faded case colors, some areas fading to patina. Stocks have heavier impressions throughout but no major sign of distress. Fine butt plate. Strong bore with frost in the grooves. Fine mechanics. 3,000 - 4,500

2251 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 69674 Caliber/Bore: .30-30 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1896 according to Madis. Fitted with a blued 26” nickel steel barrel chambered in .30 WCF with sporting sights and full length magazine tube. Desirable takedown frame. Plain 2-piece walnut stocks with steel nose cap and crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Very good for its age. Traces of original blue present in protected areas, the balance a dark gray patina. Magazine tube retains more significant portions of blue.

Stocks appear cleaned with some scattered marks. Bore shows strong, well defined rifling. Fine mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000

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2252 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE IN .38-55.

Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 163219 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1899. Classic configuration saddle ring carbine with blued finish, 20” barrel, full length magazine tube retained by a pair of bands, German silver blade front sight, ladder rear, 2-piece plain walnut stocks, and carbine butt plate. Desirable .38-55 chambering. CONDITION: Good. Significant portions of original blue are retained, drifting to gray patina with some cleaned pinprick oxidation. Stocks are very good as lightly cleaned with some scattered marks. Good bore with well defined rifling and some cleaned oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. A classic Western carbine. 2,500 - 3,500 2253 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH SWISS BUTT PLATE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 229412 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Per included factory research the serial number was applied to this rifle July 19, 1904, and it shipped out August 23 of the same year. Rifle sports a blued 26” round barrel chambered in .38-55 with combination front sight and semi buckhorn rear. An additional folding rear aperture sight is mounted to the tang. Polished blue sold frame with case hardened lever and hammer. Stocks are plain walnut mounted with a blued nose cap and brass Swiss butt plate. Factory records do not list the sights or Swiss butt plate, but otherwise confirm configuration. CONDITION: Very good for its age. Barrel and magazine tube retain over 90% of their factory blue, some mild thinning and spotting present. The majority of the original polished blue is retained on the receiver with areas thinning to brown patina and an area of cleaned oxidation to the right of the bolt. Sides of lever display strong case colors, the balance faded to brown patina. Hammer likewise retains significant portions of muted case color. Stocks are fine with the usual marks and some loss to the original finish. Sharp, bright bore. Fine mechanics. 2,500 - 3,000 2254 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE IN .38-55 (1895).

Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 39392 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1895 according to Madis. 20” blued barrel chambered in .38-55 with 2-line address and full-length magazine tube. Blade front sight and carbine ladder rear. Carbine receiver with saddle ring and early “MODEl 1894 / WINCHESTER / PAT. AUG. 21. 1894” tang marking.

Plain 2-piece walnut stocks. Iron mounts include a pair of barrel bands and crescent carbine butt plate. CONDITION: Good overall. This gun came from the West Coast and shows honest wear commensurate with Western ranch use. Traces of faded original finish present in the protected areas of the barrel, the balance displaying a silvery brown patina with some cleaned oxidation spots. Stocks have dings and wear throughout. Small splits present at the left side of wrist and forend tip. Frosted bore with well defined rifling. Mechanically fine. A hard-to-find antique 1894 saddle ring carbine in desirable .38-55 chambering, exuding Western character. 2,000 - 3,000 2255 - (C) SPECIAL ORDER SEMI-DELUXE TAKEDOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 435377 Caliber/Bore: .30-30 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1908 with special order features. Fitted with a 26” blued half octagon nickel steel barrel chambered in .30 WCF. Half length magazine and takedown frame. White bead blade front sight and sporting rear, with a folding aperture tang sight. Scarce I-pattern checkered walnut pistol grip stock with hard rubber WRACO grip cap and checkered shotgun butt plate. Matching checkered walnut forend with steel nose cap. CONDITION: Fair. Significant portions of original blue are retained on the barrel and magazine tube, some areas thinning to silvery patina.

Fame and lever exhibit an overall silvery patina with evidence of cleaned pinprick oxidation. Stocks are worn with areas of finish loss and scattered marks. Checkering is largely worn flat. Strong, dark bore. Good mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000 354

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2256 - (C) RARE 18” MARLIN MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 94 Serial No. 304527 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1904. Rifle features an 18” polished blue round barrel marked at the breech “44-40”. German silver Rocky Mountain front sight and desirable platinum lined 3-leaf express rear sight. Case hardened receiver. Smooth varnished rifle forend with blued nose cap. Matching walnut stock with blued carbine butt plate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel retains nearly all of its factory blue with some scattered marks and a ghost from an elevation adjustable rear sight. Included factory research indicates that the factory record for this rifle is blank. Receiver displays the majority of its brilliant case colors with some areas of fading and carry wear. Stocks are likewise very good with some scattered impressions and a pair of unfilled sling stud holes. Butt plate retains most of its factory blue as well. Very fine and bright bore. Crisp mechanics. With standard 20” carbine available, very few of these special order short rifles were built. This would make a great addition to any Marlin collection.

2,000 - 4,000 2257 - (C) FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 94 Serial No. 977023 Caliber/Bore: .30-30 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1925. Rifle features full blued finish, 20” nickel steel round barrel, full-length magazine tube retained by a pair of bands, blade front sight, ladder rear, folding Lyman aperture tang sight, saddle ring receiver, 2-piece walnut stocks, and carbine butt plate. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the factory blue is retained throughout, with only light wear evident. Stocks likewise have only minor handling marks and impressions. Very good, bright bore with strong, well-defined rifling. A very nice example. 2,000 - 3,000 2258 - (M) WINCHESTER LEATHERNECK SPORTSMAN TRIBUTE 94AE LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 94AE Serial No. 6432644 Caliber/Bore: .30-30 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Modern Originally manufactured by Winchester and embellished by A&A engraving for America Remembers as number 125 of 300 Leatherneck Sportsman Tributes. Carbine is fit with a polished blue 20” round barrel chambered in .30-30 with sporting sights and gold plated trim. The left side of the gold plated receiver features a central engraved standing buck in a wooded mountain landscape with dot border and scroll, over a banner reading “LEATHERNECK SPORTSMAN TRIBUTE”. The right displays the iconic Marine Corps Globe and Anchor, a Marine in profile, and scroll embellishment with dot borders. Bolt and hammer are engine turned. The walnut carbine forend is gloss finished and laser engraved “SEMPER/FIDELIS” on each side. Buttstock is also laser engraved with further Marine motifs, scroll, and the opening lyrics to the Marine Corps hymn. Standard checkered black Winchester shotgun butt plate. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few mild handling marks. Bore is excellent and appears unfired since leaving the factory. 2,000 - 3,000 2259 - (C) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 71 Serial No. 42100 Caliber/Bore: .348 Winchester Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1955. Full factory polished blue finish throughout. 24” Winchester proof steel barrel with hooded gold bead front sight and No. 22-K U-notch rear. Reciever drilled and tapped for scope and peep sights. Deluxe checkered walnut forend with sling stud nose cap. Checkered pistol grip stock with WRACO hard rubber grip cap and post-1922 style red rubber Winchester pad. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the lustrous factory blue is retained throughout with only a few mild handling marks. Stocks are likewise fine. Very fine and bright bore. Rifling is sharp. Crisp mechanics.

2,000 - 4,000

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2260 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 873533 Caliber/Bore: .30-30 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1920. Fitted with a blued 26” nickel steel octagon barrel in .30-30 with tall blade front sight and sporting rear. Blued solid frame. Stocks are straight grain walnut with blued steel nose cap and crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Rifle retains the vast majority of its original factory blue with some areas of thinning and toning, as well as a few freckles on the receiver. Butt plate has largely faded to patina. Stocks have scattered nicks and a few larger abrasions with some finish loss on the forend. Very strong, well defined bore. Mechanically fine.

2,000 - 3,000

2261 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1909).

Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 484250 Caliber/Bore: .30-30 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1909. Full polished blue finish. 26” octagonal nickel steel barrel with blade front sight and desirable 3-leaf express rear sight. Solid frame with case hardened lever and hammer. Stocks are plain walnut with blued steel nose cap and case-hardened rifle buttplate.

CONDITION: Very good for its age. The vast majority of the factory blue is exhibited on the barrel and receiver, some high edge wear and scattered marks present. Lever displays significant case color, starting to fade to patina. Wood is very good as lightly cleaned with scattered impressions and a few larger abrasions. Fine bight bore with sharp rifling. Crisp mechanics. 1,500 - 2,500

2262 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE IN 38-55.

Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 786697 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 20 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1916. Blued octagon barrel in desirable .38-55 chambering cut back to approximately 20 - 1/2”. Dovetail blade front sight and Marbles buckhorn rear. Fitted with a half length magazine tube. Standard plain walnut stock with steel nose cap and crescent rifle butt plate.

CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains the vast majority of its factory blue with mild wear and scattered marks. Significant traces of blue retained on the frame, the balance fading to brown patina. Forend is very good with some impressions. Stock fits shy to the tang with cleaned surfaces and mild impressions. Bore is fine and exhibits crisp rifling. Fine mechanics. 1,200 - 1,800

2263 - (C) DESIRABLE .405 WCF CHAMBERED WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Serial No. 71582 Caliber/Bore: .405 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1914. Chambered in Teddy Roosevelt’s favorite .405 WCF with a blued tapered round nickel steel barrel, gold bead blade front sight, and climbing Lyman No. 21 rear aperture sight. Varnished walnut splinter forend with Schnabel tip and ebony insert. Plain walnut butt stock with crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Fair. Approximately 40% original blued finish, the balance thinning to gray patina with evidence of cleaned oxidaiton. Stocks have several filled-in spots or repair and areas of finish alligatoring and loss. Frosted bore with well-defined rifling. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000 356

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2264 - (A) RARE 16” MARLIN MODEL 1897 LEVER ACTION BICYCLE RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1897 Serial No. 157769 Caliber/Bore: .22 RF Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 216 of these compact bicycle rifles were manufactured with 16” barrels. This example manufactured in 1897 during the first year of production, is fitted with an octagon barrel. Combination front sight, elevation adjustable rear, and folding tang aperture sight. Takedown receiver.

Reapplied blued finish throughout. 2-piece walnut rifle stocks with blued nose cap and checkered hard rubber Marlin shotgun butt plate. Included factory research indicates the factory record is blank. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Fair. The vast majority of the flaking reapplied blue is retained. Evidence of cleaned oxidation under the finish present. Stocks retain portions of varnish with wear and impressions throughout but no major sign of distress. Dark bore with visible rifling. Good mechanics. A very scarce Marlin. 2,000 - 4,000

2265 - (C) HIGH CONDITION REMINGTON MODEL 14 1/2 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 14 1/2 Serial No. C45804 Caliber/Bore: .38-40 Barrel Length: 18 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured from 1914 to 1931. Full blued finish. 18 - 1/2” round barrel chambered in .38-40 with gold bead blade front sight and elevation adjustable u-notch rear. Takedown receiver inset with brass caliber designation. Standard corrugated walnut slide and straight grip stock with blued steel checkered Remington UMC butt plate. CONDITION: Very good. Over 90% of the original factory finish is retained with only light high edge wear and mild losses. Stocks have some scattered handling marks but are otherwise fine. Bright and shiny bore with well-defined rifling. Fine mechanics. A very nice example. 2,000 - 3,000

2266 - (C) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE IN .22 WRF. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1890 Serial No. 282337 Caliber/Bore: .22 WRF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic

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Per included factory research the serial number was applied to this rifle August 6, 1906 and it was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on August 25 of the same year. Rifle sports a blued octagonal barrel chambered in .22 WRF with blade front sight and v-notch rear. Blued takedown receiver mounted with a folding aperture tang sight. Standard corrugated walnut slide. Gloss finished figured walnut stock with checkered pistol grip, hard rubber WRACO grip cap, and blued crescent butt plate. Stock stamped “1557” under the butt plate, the matching “1557 XX” assembly number and wood grade present on the lower tang. Factory research confirms configuration, sights unlisted. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel and magazine retain the vast majority of their factory blue with some high edge wear. Receiver blue has largely faded to a brown patina. Stocks are very good with some mild nicks and impression, as well as a few spots of varnish loss and minor splits between the lower tang and grip cap.

Good, strong bore. Fine mechanics. 3,500 - 5,500

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2267 - (A) HIGH CONDITION COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING MAGAZINE RIFLE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Magazine Rifle Serial No. 50413 Caliber/Bore: .32 CLMR Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1891. It has a two line barrel address and patent dates, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED MAY 29 SEPT 18, 83 MAT 26, 85 JUNE 15, 86 FEB. 22, 87”. It has a caliber designation on the top of the barrel, “32 CAL”. It has a dovetailed Lyman front sight, a slot blank in the rear dovetail, and a Lyman folding peep sight on the upper tang. Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the receiver.

Checkered panel foregrip and a plain rear stock with a rifle butt plate. Full length tube magazine. CONDITION: This gun retains most of the original factory applied blue finish. The barrel has most of the finish loss. The checkering on the forestock is sharp and crisp. The rear stock fits the gun extremely well. Vibrant case color on the hammer. Some case color on the butt plate. Good bore with a couple of small spots in the lands and grooves. 3,000 - 4,000

2268 - (A) COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING BABY CARBINE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Magazine Rifle Serial No. 77736 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .44 CLMR with a 20” barrel. It was nickel finished with wood stocks, and had a special notation, disassembled at time of shipment. It was shipped to Markt & Company, New York, New York, on December 17th, 1895. in a shipment of 10 guns. It has a two line barrel address and patent dates, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED MAY 29 SEPT 18, 83 MAT 26, 85 JUNE 15, 86 FEB. 22, 87”. It has a caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, “44 CAL”. It has a post front sight, a carbine rear sight, and a Lyman folding peep sight. CONDITION: This gun has been completely cleaned of any finish. It is in the white. The stocks have been sanded. The bore is frosted and has well defined lands and grooves. The action works correctly. 3,000 - 4,000

2269 - (M) SCARCE USFA LIGHTNING SLIDE ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: USFA Model: Lightning Serial No. 2300 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured “Under the Blue Dome” of the old Colt factory, US Firearms Manufacturing Co. expertly reproduced classic Colt arms in the 1990s and early 2000s, including Lightning magazine rifles. This example features full polished blue finish. The 20” octagon barrel is chambered in .44-40 and is fitted with a white bead front sight and full buckhorn rear. Checkered walnut slide and straight grip stock with crescent butt plate.

CONDITION: Very good. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained with some mild wear and light scratches. Hammer displays strong case colors.

Stocks likewise have a few handling marks. Slide also has some mild high edge wear. Mirror bright bore. Especially smooth mechanics, perfect for Cowboy Action Shooting. 2,000 - 3,000 358

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2270 - MINIATURE SMITH & WESSON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. An expertly built miniature of a late nineteenth century .32 or .38 double action top break revolver with moving parts and attractive 2-piece mother of pearl grips. Complete with 5 miniature model cartridges. CONDITION: Good. Revolver displays an even gray patina throughout. Grips are very fine. Revolver cycles, although the hammer does not hold in the cocked position. 1,500 - 2,500

2271 - LOT OF 2: 14K GOLD POLICE BADGES. Lot consists of: (A) Circa 1920s 5 pointed 1 - 3/4” gold star badge engraved to obverse “ASST. CHIEF / TENNESSEE / HIGHWAY / PATROL”. Tests to 14k and weighs 8 grams. Measures 1 - 3/4” x 1 1/4”. (B) Circa 1910-1920s Encircled shield with eagle perched on top. Jeweler engraved ‘FULK NATIONAL DETECTIVE’. Weighs 16 grams.

CONDITION: Excellent with original pins. 600 - 1,000

2272 - GOLD SHERIFF BADGE OF HOMER ADKINS, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS. Historically important, antique jeweler made badge of Homer Adkins, sheriff of Pulaski County, friend of FDR, and later governor of Arkansas.

Adkins had a long and colorful career as a lawman, member of the KKK, and later political career in Arkansas. Badge is a multi-piece jeweler made piece of the highest quality and detail. Obverse reads in blue enameled letters, ‘SHERIFF / 1923 / PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS’. Reverse is engraved, ‘HOMER M. ADKINS / 1923-1926.

Measures 2 - 3/4” x 2 - 1/4”. Tests to 14k gold, 32 grams.

CONDITION: Excellent. 1,200 - 1,500

2273 - LOT OF POLICE BADGES. Lot of police badges that includes two Texas Ranger badges. One is jeweler engraved “JAY BANKS / CO. B” and the other is stamped “CLINT PEOPLES” and is made of a converted Mexican coin. There is a silver Colt pocket tool turned into a money clip, a badge fob that reads “ROOSEVELT / AND / FAIRBANKS,” a nickeled badge that reads “AUTO FOR HIRE / 10 / 1914,” A Texas cattle special ranger badge, and a small souvenir DEA New York pin. CONDITION: All are circulated with minor wear, but overall very good. 300 - 500

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2274 - LOT OF COWBOY SPURS, BELTS, AND REATAS. Lot consists of (13) western and Mexican spurs, 2 leather hobbles, a boot jack, three hitched horsehair prison made belts, two rawhide reatas, and four sets of early handcuffs. CONDITION: Good.

1,000 - 1,500

2275 - REMINGTON UMC FRAMED ADVERTISEMENT, QUAIL HUNTING PAINTING This poster shows a covey of quail flying through the air. It retains its original metal bands on the top and bottom and has unfaded, bright colors. It is framed in a very nice hard wood frame. CONDITION: It is in wonderful condition with just a couple of creases from storage and age.

2,500 - 3,500

2276 - VERY RARE FRANCOLINI RAMPANT COLT STATUETTE WITH VITRINE. One of a very limited run by Colt master engraver Leonard Francolini, only a few of these very well-executed diminutive statues are known.

This example features the classic rampant Colt trademark done in silver with intact spears standing on a globe. Globe rests on a sculpted silver and brass base. Statuette is mounted to a wood base with relief “COLT” plaque and removable glass dome. Statue measures approximately 4 - 1/2” tall. With base and vitrine it measures approximately 5”.

CONDITION: Excellent overall. Colt starting to develop a patina but still largely bright. The globe and stem have turned a rich orange hue.

Globe base and plaque appear to be intentionally highlighted with verdigris. Vitrine is intact and free of chips. A fantastic masterwork, the perfect desk ornament for any discerning Colt collector. 2,000 - 4,000

2277 - ANTIQUE BORDELLO CLOCK. Walnut and nickel clock used for a “lady of the night” to measure time at a bordello measured in 10 minute increments on a brass ring face. Original label to inside of door on back of clock. CONDITION: Excellent. Mechanically sound. 2,000 - 3,000

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2278 - LOT OF FRAMED WESTERN PHOTOS, PRINTS, AND OTHER ART. Lot consists of: (A) Ace Powell signed engraving of plains mounted warrior. (B) Hand drawn charcoal sketch of a Hispanic cowboy with chaps and holster. (C) Small etching of the Santa Barbara mission. (D) Framed cowboy with wooly chaps and horse. (E) 1907 Dillon, Montana image of a “great horse thief.” (F) Captain Som-Kin Indian Police photo.

(G) Buffalo Bills Wild West show sheet music. (H) Pen sketch of old Indian by Ace Powell. (I) Reward poster from Lovelock, Nevada 1911.

(J) Large framed cowboy scarf from Kalispell, Montana. CONDITION: Most are framed and are excellent to very good. 1,000 - 1,500

2279 - LOT OF WESTERN ATTIRE INCLUDING BOOTS AND STETSON HATS. Lot consists of: (A) Two ‘Round Up’ silkscreened bucking bronc cowboy motif souvenir handkerchiefs. (B) 5 pressed copper and a ceramic 1920s miniature souvenir cowboy hats. (C) Child’s cowboy boots with cactus motifs. (D) Cased Stetson 100 3X felt hat. (E) US National Park service Model 1912 Stetson campaign style hat furnished by Gregory’s Uniform Store, Greeley Colorado. (F) 4X large pressed beaver felt Stetson.

(G) Cowboy Stetson with leather hatband with small brass conchos. (H) Ladies fringed western pants by Nudie’s of Hollywood named inside to a ‘Mrs. Hartley’. (I) Ladies fringed western vest and skirt. CONDITION: Very good. 1,000 - 1,500

2280 - GOLDEN NOVELTY CO. TURTLE TOBACCO SPITTOON. Victorian-era mechanical turtle spittoon. Made by the Golden Novelty Co. Chicago. Pat. 1897. Ingenious design allows the tail to be stepped on, thus flipping open the top of the shell. CONDITION: Very good.

Mechanically sound. 300 - 500

2281 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS SOUTHWESTERN AND NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY. Nice lot of vintage sterling silver Indian jewelry. 3 large strands of natural turquoise stones, silver bracelet with red coral stones, pins, and numerous sets of silver buttons, a Navajo concho belt with 8 sterling conchos with natural turquoise stones in center, Zuni needlepoint bolo and needlepoint earrings, large silver bracelet with turquoise, and a single spur strap with ornate silver concho. CONDITION: Very Good. All jewelry is wearable with no visible issues. 1,000 - 1,500

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2282 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS NATIVE AMERICAN BASKETS AND BEADWORK. Lot consists of seven utilitarian Southwest Indian baskets. Beadwork includes a set of salt and pepper shakers, a set of children’s moccasins with fully beaded soles, a beaded Apache bag with tin cone danglers, a corded beaded belt with colored geometric designs, and a buckskin Plains doll. CONDITION: Good to very good. 800 - 1,200

2283 - LOT OF NATIVE AMERICAN BLANKETS. Lot of vintage Southwest saddle and decorative blankets and rugs. Nice colors and natural wools. CONDITION: Excellent. No bleeding and from a smoke free home. 600 - 800

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2284 - 1940S WESTERN PARADE SADDLE. Circa 1940 western parade saddle by TexTan of Yoakum, Texas.

Profusely decorated with nickel spot studs and heavy floral tooling on the skirt, fenders, and tapaderos. Saddle is supple and could still be ridden. 16” seat with matching bridle, Crockett low-port bit, and matching wool corona pad. Wool cinch and all straps present.

CONDITION: Excellent. 1,000 - 1,500

2285 - LOT OF 3: WESTERN LAWMAN TINTYPES. Lot consists of: (A) Sixth plate tintype of a seated lawman with his lady.

(B) Sixth plate tintype of a seated frontier lawman with 5-pointed badge visible on his lapel. (C) Sixth plate tintype of a seated lawman with tweed coat. Badge on his lapel is fairly clear with engraving around the edges visible and script in an arc that appears to read ‘SHERIFF’. All images are circa 1870s. CONDITION: Very good.

300 - 500

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2286 - LOT OF PAWNEE BILL SHOW WESTERN CRATE AND FARRIER SALESMAN’S SAMPLE SET. Lot consists of: (A) Rare original cartridge crate for .410 shot “BLACK SHELLS” by the US Cartridge Co. Stamped on the end for the “PAWNEE BILLS W.W.S. / PAWNEE OKLAHOMA / INDIAN TERRITORY.” Most likely ordered for the trick shooters that toured with the show. (B) Salesman’s sample blacksmithing/farrier portable kit. Includes miniature horseshoes, anvil, hammer, square nails, and hoof clippers. CONDITION: Good. Both show heavy period wear. 600 - 800

2287 - WINCHESTER 50 ROUND 9.8MM AUTO COLT CARTRIDGES. Extremely scarce box. This box is full and has the correct head stamps.

Manufactured between 1910 and 1911. This cartridge was for the Colt experimental semi-auto pistol, the predecessor of the Colt 1911. It was marketed to the Romanian government, but was a failure. CONDITION: The bottom is solid with no seam splits. The top is missing one end and has a seam split along one edge. The orange top label has some chipping and staining. The side label has been cut all the way around and shows wear. The ammunition is in near mint condition. 1,000 - 1,500

2288 - ARCFLASH EMG-02 FULLY AUTOMATIC COILGUN. Manufacturer: ArcFlash Model: EMG-02 Caliber: 6mm Developed and introduced by Arcflash Labs circa 2022, this innovative 10 stage coil gun uses electromagnetic accelerators to launch steel dowel pins with similar velocity to an air gun. Powered by a simple drill battery (battery and charger are included with this unit), the EMG-02 is capable of full auto fire and feeds from 18-round magazines. The space-age body style body is constructed largely of 3D printed black plastic with integral laser sight, optic rail, and readout screen. Complete with fitted Plano hard case, 4 magazines, and a small bag of projectiles.

CONDITION: Excellent with only mild evidence of handling. Not function tested, although consigner states it is operational. A nice look at small arms of the future. 2,000 - 3,000

2289 - (C) HAMMERLI MODEL 100 SINGLE SHOT FREE PISTOL WITH CUSTOM SHOOTERS CASE. Manufacturer: Hammerli Model: 100 Serial No. 2076 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 11 - 1/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in Switzerland circa 1952 to 1956. Pistol features a blue, tapered octagon barrel chambered in .22 LR with ramped Patridge front sight and adjustable rear. Hammer proofed miniature Martini action stamped on the right with the Olympic rings over “London / 1948” and “Helsinki / 1952” where these pistols took the podium. Classically stocked in walnut to cradle the shooters hand. Complete with period wood shooters case, cleaning tools, targets, and shooting log book. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Near excellent. Nearly all of the blue its retained with some light high edge silvering.

Stocks have some scattered marks and small spots of finish loss. Very fine, bright bore. Crisp mechanics. Case and accessories show some wear and use.

1,000 - 1,500

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2290 - (C) HAMMERLI MODEL 100 SINGLE SHOT FREE PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Manufacturer: Hammerli Model: 100 Serial No. 3930 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 11 - 1/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in Switzerland circa late 1950s. Pistol features a blue, tapered octagon barrel chambered in .22 LR with ramped Patridge front sight and adjustable rear. Hammer proofed miniature Martini action stamped on the right “London / Helsinki / Melbourne” commemorating the 1950s Olympic games where these pistols took the podium in shooting contests. Classically stocked in walnut to cradle the shooters hand. Complete with matching factory box as well as spare small parts. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good.

Virtually all of the factory blue is retained throughout. Stocks have some minor handling marks and an area of finish loss on the right side. Fine bright bore. Crisp mechanics. Box has some expected edge wear.

1,000 - 1,500 2291 - (M) OUTSTANDING PAIR OF ENGRAVED TURNBULL MODEL 1873 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Turnbull Mfg Model: (BOTH) 1873 Serial No. (A) SP0024 (B) SP0025 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .45 LC Barrel Length: (BOTH) 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern This early pair of consecutively numbered, SP0024 and SP20025, Model 1873 single action revolvers are finely built and finished by Turnbull based on the iconic Colt Single Action Army. Classic blued 7 - 1/2” barrels stamped on the top flat with 2-line Turnbull addresses and blade front sights, tastefully engraved with foliate scroll at the breeches. Fluted 6-shot cylinders nicely engraved over each chamber. Frames are further engraved and finished in signature Turnbull case hardening, his encircled bull logo present on the left side. Grips are nicely oil finished 1-piece walnut. CONDITION: Excellent. Revolvers retain virtually all of their fine original finishes with faint handling marks. Grips are likewise excellent.

Mirror bores. A wonderful, highly attractive pair. 4,000 - 6,000

2292 - LOT OF 2: CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF USFA SHERIFFS MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) USFA Model: (BOTH) SAA Serial No. (A) HLP01 (B) HLP02 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .45 LC Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured “under the blue dome” of the old Colt Armory to exacting specifications by the U.S. Firearms Co. This pair features custom, consecutive “HLP01” and “HLP02” serial numbers. Finished in full blue with ejectorless 3 - 1/2” barrels, .45 Colt chambering, standard sights, and 2-piece checkered hard rubber “US” logo grips. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the blued finish is retained throughout with a faint turn line and some scattered marks. Grips likewise have only a few handling marks. Strong, lightly frosted bores. Crisp mechanics.

Since USFA production has concluded, their quality made arms have become increasingly collectible. A great opportunity to acquire a scarce consecutive pair of Sheriffs Models. 2,000 - 4,000 364

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2293 - (M) LOT OF 2: CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF USFA OMNI-POTENT SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) USFA Model: (BOTH) Omni-Potent Six Shooter Serial No. (A) 24458 (B) 24459 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .38 Special Barrel Length: (BOTH) 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured “under the blue dome” of the old Colt Armory to exacting specifications by the U.S. Firearms Co., these single action revolvers are styled after the Colt Model 1878 DA. This consecutively numbered pair is finished in nickel with 5 - 1/2” barrels, .38 Special chambering, standard sights, and custom bone inlaid ebony bird’s head grips. Lanyard loops have been removed. CONDITION: Very good overall. Guns retain nearly all of their factory nickel with only light surface scratches. Grips on gun (A) have only a few minor handling marks. Left grip panel on gun (B) has a repaired split. Fine mirror bores. Mechanics are excellent as finely tuned for cowboy action shooting. 2,000 - 3,000 2294 - (C) EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER 1 - 1/2” SMITH & WESSON 5TH MODEL LEMON LEMON SQUEEZER .38 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 5th Model .38 DA Serial No. 260422 Caliber/Bore: .38 S&W Barrel Length: 1 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Although no factory letter is present, a consignor provided note states this revolver shipped March 5, 1936, to Pocahontas #33 Colliery, West Virginia, and is one of less than 20 known with 1 - 1/2” barrels, the only one of which letters with pearl grips. This example is finished in classic Smith & Wesson blue. Pinned rather than standard forged half moon front sight, as is correct for 1 - 1/2” guns. Grips, as noted, are 2-piece mother of pearl inlaid with S&W medallions. Accompanied by a maroon hinge lid display box, which appears to have been modified from another original box but recovered. Labeled for a 3” nickel gun. CONDITION: Very good. The vast majority of the factory blue is retained with some freckling and moderate wear.

Strong case colors visible on the sides of the trigger, the face faded to patina. Grips are near excellent with only a tiny nick at the top of the left panel. Very fine, bright and shiny bore. Fine mechanics. Box is very good as modified and recovered. Labels have some spots of loss. A very nice, extremely rare, and quite possibly uniquely configured Smith & Wesson. 4,000 - 6,000 2295 - (C) VERY RARE EXPERIMENTAL CHROME FINISHED SMITH & WESSON M&P DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, SHIPPED TO S&W PRESIDENT HAROLD WESSON. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: M&P Serial No. 614429 Caliber/Bore: .38 Special Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This .38 Military & Police Model 1905 Fourth Change revolver features full factory experimental chrome finish, as was only applied to a group of 12 of these revolvers in 1929. Additional features on this revolver include 5” pinned barrel, half moon front sight, 6-shot fluted cylinder, and 2-piece checkered walnut service stock inset with chrome S&W medallions. An included factory letter confirms the configuration of this rare gun and notes that this example was delivered to Harold Wesson, President of Smith & Wesson and grandson of Daniel Wesson, in 1945. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the brilliant original chrome is retained throughout with a light turn line and some surface marks. Hammer and trigger retain the majority of their muted case colors. Grips are very good, with sharp checkering and a few light impressions. Inside of right panel stamped with the full, matching serial number. Near excellent, bright and shiny bore with only a few spots. Fine mechanics. A very scarce and historic Smith & Wesson. 3,000 - 6,000

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2296 - (A) RARE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 FRONTIER SINGLE ACION REVOLVER WITH POLICE PROVENANCE. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No. 3 Frontier Serial No. 787 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to Roy Jinks only 2072 No. 3 Frontier Model revolvers were produced in .44-40 after their introduction in 1885, 786 of which were converted to .44 Russian for Japanese sales. This scarce unconverted example was shipped March 3rd, 1894, to an R. C. Pearson. An included copy of a notarized letter from Robert C. Pearson’s granddaughter notes the gun remained in the family until 1971. The letter also states that Pearson was a “deputy marshal in Iowa in the mid-1890s.” When the letter was written Pearson’s badge remained with the gun, now separated. Revolver is finished in full nickel with a ribbed 6 - 1/2” barrel, half moon front sight, and period 2-piece mother of pearl grips. Lot includes copies of the aforementioned documentation, including a 1973 dated factory letter. CONDITION: Very fine for its age. The vast majority of the nickel is retained with some areas of loss and flaking, light scratching present throughout. Right grip has a few small flea bites. Left has 2 chips at the top, one somewhat large but just on the surface. Bore is strong with evidence of black powder usage.

Crisp mechanics. A very nice and scarce antique Smith & Wesson with interesting provenance, deserving of further research. 2,500 - 4,500 2297 - (C) SMITH & WESSON .44 HAND EJECTOR 2ND MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: .44 Hand Ejector Serial No. 17908 Caliber/Bore: .44 Special Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Shipped from the Smith & Wesson factory on April 10, 1922, to Shapleigh Hardware Co. St. Louis, Missouri. Factory letter confirms configuration as 6 - 1/2” barrel with nickel finish, butt swivel, and checkered non-monogrammed grips. CONDITION: Excellent, with near all of the original nickel plating remaining with light age-related clouding and freckling. Grips are strong with no major signs of distress.

Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling.

1,000 - 2,000 2298 - (C) COLT NEW FRONTIER .45 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Frontier Serial No. 6480NF Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1970 in classic configuration with flat top frame, ramped front sight, adjustable rear sight, blue finish, color case hardened frame, and smooth walnut grips with Rampant Colt medallions on either grip panel. Accompanied by a correct type Stagecoach Colt box for a 5 - 1/2” Colt Single Action revolver in .45 caliber.

CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint with virtually all of the original finishes remaining with scattered minor handling marks. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Box is excellent with minor handling wear most notably at corners. 1,000 - 2,000 366

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2299 - (M) FINELY FINISHED COLT NEW FRONTIER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Frontier Serial No. 16338NF Caliber/Bore: .45 LC Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Circa 1981. Revolver appears to be finished by the custom shop with brilliant nickel finish and rich nitre blue small parts. Additional features include ramped blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, flat top frame, and 2-piece dark wood grips inset with rampant Colt medallions.

CONDITION: Excellent. Virtually all of the lustrous finishes are retained throughout with only minor handling marks. Grips are excellent but fit slightly shy to the back strap. Sharp, lightly frosted bore. 3,000 - 5,000

2300 - (C) COLT NEW SERVICE .44-40 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Service Serial No. 29215 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1910. Finished in high polish blue with nitre blue small parts.

Scarce 4 - 1/2” barrel chambered in .44-40 with blade front sight and 2-line address. 2-piece checkered hard rubber “COLT” grips and lanyard loop butt. CONDITION: Very good. The vast majority of the factory blue is retained thinning on the straps, surface scratching, and some freckling. Strong nitre blue displayed on the sides of trigger, top of hammer, and screw heads. Grips have scattered nicks and a repaired chip on the right base. Strong bore with areas of frosting. Crisp mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 2301 - (C) CLASSIC COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial No. 41994 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1965. Finished in royal blue. 6” full lug barrel with matted ventilated rib, red insert ramped front sight, and adjustable rear. Outfitted with a pair of older Art Jewel Enterprises oversized rosewood target grips with gilt rampant Colt medallions, stamped on the inside “AJE / INDIA”. Accompanied by a soft sided case, brown leather Hunter snap holster, speed loader, and 2 full 20-round boxes of Speer Gold Dot .357 Magnum ammunition. CONDITION: Very good. Revolver retains the vast majority of its factory blue with wear at the muzzle and other high edges. Grips have a few mild marks. Bore is bright with well defined rifling. Fine mechanics. Accessories rate good to very good.

2,000 - 3,000

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2302 - (C) EARLY COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial No. 12409 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Nice early production manufactured circa 1960, finished in royal blue. 4” full lug barrel with matted vent rib, ramped front sight, and adjustable square notch rear.

Outfitted with a set of checkered Pachmayr finger groove rubber grips inset with gilt rampant Colt medallions. CONITION: Very good. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained with only scattered marks, a light turn line, and other light evidence of use.

Grips are excellent. Very fine bright and shiny bore. Crisp mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000 2303 - (M) COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial No. T30622 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in 1984 in 4” configuration with features including nickel finish, ribbed barrel, ramped front sight with 2 pins, square notch adjustable rear sight, and 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips featuring a Rampant Colt in a medallion on either side. Complete with original Colt woodgrain factory box serial numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Excellent+, with nearly all of the original nickel plating remaining with minor handling marks. Cylinder has a small dragline. Grips are excellent+ with no major signs of distress. Mechanically excellent. Bore is frosted with darkness in the grooves and crisp rifling. Box is very good with light edgewear.

2,000 - 3,000 2304 - (C) COLT PYTHON .357 MAGNUM DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial No. E60510 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1973 in 4” configuration with blue finish, ramped serrated front sight which has been painted white, adjustable rear sight, and checkered walnut 2 piece grips featuring Rampant Colt in a gold medallion on either side. Rollmarked on left side of the barrel “PYTHON 357 / .357 MAGNUM CTG.” with Colt’s patent marking on right side. CONDITION: Excellent+, with nearly all of the original bluing remaining with scattered light handling marks. Cylinder has a light dragline.

Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright with well-defined rifling. 2,000 - 3,000 2305 - (C) COLT DIAMONDBACK .38 SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1968).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Diamondback Serial No. D14634 Caliber/Bore: .38 Special Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Classic 4” configuration of one of Colt’s snake guns. Serrated ramp front sight with added red enamel paint for enhanced visible, adjustable square notch rear sight.

Vent rib, barrel with “DIAMONDBACK / .38 SPECIAL CTG” on left side,”COLT’S PT. F.A.MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on right. Oversized checkered Colt walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good, with the majority of the bluing remaining with distension about the VP proof from application of stamp. Some handling marks throughout, some showing silver, with thinning and silvering at muzzle consistent with holster use. Stocks are very good, with some light handling marks including a small nick on back of right grip panel. Mechanically fine with a light turn line, bore is very good with strong, sharp rifling. 2,000 - 3,000 368

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2306 - (C) COLT OFFICERS MODEL KING SUPER TARGET DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Officers Model Serial No. 9355 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1935. Blued finish with 6” barrel marked on the left “COLT OFFICERS MODEL .22 LONG RIFLE”. Fitted with a “COLT-KING SUPER TARGET” marked ventilated rib with mirror front sight and adjustable rear. Wide offset King target hammer, checkered trigger, and checkered backstrap. Grips are 2-piece checkered walnut inset with silver Rampant Colt medallions. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original blue finish remaining with light turn line on cylinder and handling marks throughout most notably on left side plate. Grips are very good with sharp checkering and a chip on right grip panel near butt. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 2,000 - 3,000

2307 - (M) KORTH SPORT ULX .357 MAGNUM REVOLVER WITH SPARE 9MM CYLINDER AND BOX. Manufacturer: Korth Model: ULX Sport Serial No. AI1423 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Modern Korth revolvers are widely regarded to be one of the finest produced revolvers currently available. The Korth Sport ULX is essentially a lightweight version of Korth’s Super Sport designed with PPC competitions in mind, with red and black two-tone color scheme, adjustable front and rear sight, aluminum barrel shroud with skeleton cuts and rails, enlarged cylinder release, and Hal Swigget black and red grips. In the Korth black box with French cut foam pistol for gun, appropriate paperwork including Korth hangtag, test fired cases, Korth “REMOVE BEFORE FIGHT” tag, a bottle of Gibbs lubricant, and an extra 9mm cylinder. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS or equivalent, with some minor handling marks throughout. Most offense mark some spotting on hammer. Mechanically fine, bore is very good, minor turnline on cylinder, and locks up tightly. Case and accessories are very good.

3,000 - 5,000

2308 - (M) KORTH CRX RANGER .357 MAGNUM DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Korth Model: CRX Serial No. AH2744 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 4 - 1/4” FFL Status: Modern The CRX Canada Ranger was originally designed for the Canadian market with a 4 - 1/4” barrel. This example has a fixed serrated ramp front sight, and a green fiber optic adjustable rear sight. Added 2 port Ranger compensator. Other standard features include top and bottom rails for affixing accessories, skeletonized barrel shroud, and Jim Wilson pattern grips. In black Korth box with manual, Korth hangtag, “REMOVE BEFORE FIGHT” keychain, screwdriver, and allen key. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory finishes, with some minor handling marks throughout, most superficial, some silvering, mostly to compensator. Case fine. 2,000 - 4,000

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2309 - (C) SMITH & WESSON REGISTERED MAGNUM DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Registered Magnum Serial No. 56717 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic 6 - 1/2” barrel with a Sheared front sight and adjustable U notch flat top rear sight. Distinct checkering across top of barrel rib and top strap of frame. “SMITH & WESSON” on left side of barrel, “S.& W. .357 MAGNUM” on right. Frame has the later S&W trademark on right side of frame. Narrow case colored hammer and trigger. Magna grips. Serrated grip straps with two horizontal lines cut into top of rear strap. Registration number 3710 inside crane recess. Right grip scale numbered “55940” on interior. CONDITION: Very good, metal retaining the vast majority of the factory blue finish, with some handling marks through to silver scattered throughout, mostly at barrel, fewer marks on frame. Front sight has been professionally replaced. Stocks are very good with handling marks from use but no cracks or chips. Mechanically fine with a turn line about the cylinder, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling. The Registered Magnum is legendary amongst revolver aficionados for their craftsmanship, which was so high that Smith & Wesson backed them with a lifetime warranty.

2,000 - 4,000 2310 - (C) GOLD PLATED AND ENGRAVED BERETTA MODEL 70 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Beretta Model: 70 Serial No. 44621 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1962 and extravagantly factory finished in gold wash with finely executed, shaded deep foliate scroll and floral engraving.

Engraving has approximately 80% coverage. Very interesting and attractive wraparound cream-colored plastic grips inlaid with panels of mother of pearl. Gun is otherwise standard with 3 - 1/2” round barrel chambered in .32 ACP, fixed blade front sight, and drift adjustable rear. Accompanied by 2 total magazines with gold washed finger tab bases, gold washed cleaning rod, factory fitted leatherette case, and manual. CONDITION: Very good.

Nearly all of the attractive gold finish is retained with some mild flaking and freckling. Grips have scattered handling marks. Good, strong bore.

Fine mechanics. Case lid has some cracking and separation from age. An outstanding and highly attractive deluxe finished Beretta. 3,000 - 5,000 2311 - (C) LOT OF 2: CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED FRENCH MAC MODEL 1950 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOLS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) MAC Model: (BOTH) 1950 Serial No. (A) H5721 (B) H5722 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) 9mm Para Barrel Length: (BOTH) 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Standard issue of the French Army beginning in 1950, with approximately 222,000 produced by Chatellerault prior to 1963 when production was moved to St. Etienne. This pair of consecutively numbered, H5721 and H5722, pistols remain in standard configuration with full phosphate finish, fixed sights, and ribbed composite grips. Pistols are discreetly import marked on the grip base by Navy Arms. Each is accompanied by a surplus olive nylon holster, 1 dated 1982, and brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: Guns are very good overall. The vast majority of the arsenal applied phosphate finishes are retained with some mild edgewear and handling marks. Grips likewise have some surface wear. Good, strong and bright bores with light frosting. Fine mechanics. Accessories rate very good. 2,000 - 3,000 370

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2312 - (M) TURNBULL GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911 SASS WILD BUNCH EDITION SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Turnbull Mfg Model: 1911 Serial No. SASS44154 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in classic configuration by Turnbull Mfg. Co. of Bloomfield, New York, for use in SASS Wild Bunch Action Shooting competition with special features including factory engraving of “Wild Bunch” on right side, “Hoosier” (SASS alias) on left side, and SASS member number as the serial number. Blue finish with burl grips. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the original finish remaining and engraving sharp. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.

2,000 - 4,000 2313 - (M) CABOT GUNS NATIONAL STANDARD 1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Cabot (Penn United Technologies) Model: National Standard Serial No. CABOT55013 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern Gold bead front sight, fixed square notch Novak rear sight, flattened and serrated top rib. Right side of slide with “NATIONAL STANDARD” rollmark under rear sight. Right side of frame with Penn United Technologies information and serial number, left side with Cabot Guns logo. Rear cocking serrations with National Standard micro-cuts in the unrelieved areas. Left side only safety, lightened hammer, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, checkered magazine release, three-star hole lightweight trigger, and checkered front and back straps. Burl walnuts grips. In a Cabot Guns case with bushing wrench, cable lock appropriate paperwork, and fired case.

CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS or equivalent, with some minor frosting at edges of lands, and a minor takedown mark. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Case is fine.

2,500 - 4,000 2314 - (M) CABOT GUNS “JONES” .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Cabot (Penn United Technologies) Model: Jones Serial No. CGXPUT239 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern Cabot is a legendary manufacturer of 1911s, particularly famous for using unusual materials; in 2015, they made the famous “Big Bang Set”, a mirrored pair made from a meteorite, and S.P. Fjestad called a pair of Jones Deluxes “the finest set of non-engraved semi-automatic pistols ever manufactured in the United States.” Early frame with the frames were still using the Penn United Technologies rollmark. Classic Jones with rich blacked finish, Novak three dot white sights, distinct front and rear cocking serrations, right side of slide engraved in cursive “Jones 1911”. Distinct three star lightened trigger used by Cabot. Smooth burl walnut grips, and checkered straps. In the Cabot branded hard case with red sock to protect finish, unpicked pluck-and-pick foam, test fired case, Cabot bushing wrench, Masterlock cable lock, and Cabot manual. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with virtually all of the rich factory blacking remaining. Some superficial handling marks, most noted on barrel bushing and grip safety.

Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, with some minor frosting at the edges of lands near chamber. Given the state of the breech face, it is distinctly possible this pistol has been test fired only. 5,000 - 8,000

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2315 - (M) NIGHTHAWK CHAIRMAN LONG SLIDE 9MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL BUILT

BY RYAN RAMBERG, WITH NIGHTHAWK CASE, PAPERWORK. Manufacturer: Nighthawk Model: Chairman Serial No. NCP31561 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Modern The Chairman is one of Nighthawk’s premier target pistols with a 6” barrel providing a longer sight radius, and slide lightening ensuring functionality. 14K gold bead front sight, Nighthawk adjustable rear sight, mixed black DLC finish with gold titanium nitrided barrel, railscales grips, one piece mainspring housing and magwell. In the Nighthawk branded green case, with Nighthawk paperwork, including a build sheet indicating Ryan Ramberg as the builder. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with some very minor handling marks, probably shop wear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Case is fine.

Replacement value on these pistols starts at around $4,800, and has a lengthy wait. 2,500 - 4,000

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2316 - (M) NIGHTHAWK WARHAWK .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL BUILT BY DON MORRIS, WITH NIGHTHAWK CASE, PAPERWORK. Manufacturer: Nighthawk Model: Warhawk Serial No. NCP23990 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern Tritium front sight, Jardine Tactical Hook rear sight, with rear of slide serrated en suite with rear of Jardine sight. Left side of slide with Nighthawk Custom logo, right with War Hawk designation. Front and rear cocking serrations, tri-top slide with arrowhead serrated rib. Frame has Nighthawk information and serial number on right side. Left side only safety, enlarged magazine button, aluminum serrated trigger, one piece magazine well and mainspring housing, G10 grips, checkered front strap.

In the Nighthawk custom green back with Nighthawk paperwork, spare magazine, and build sheet indicating Don Morris built the gun in 2016.

CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with some very minor handling marks, probably shop wear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Case is fine. 2,500 - 4,000 2317 - (M) VOLKMANN PRECISION SIGNATURE SERIES .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SOFT CASE. Manufacturer: Volkmann Precision Model: Signature Serial No. VP00308 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern Luke Volkmann is a bespoke maker of 1911 platform istols, and builds his pistols in-house, one at a time, totally by himself. His pistols are top quality, can be completely customized by the customer, and the wait to get them is just shy of a year. This example is two toned, with a blued slide and case colored frame, and fit with a gold bead front sight and square notch Battlehook rear sight. Slide has Volkmann logo on right side and “Volkmann Precision” on left. Frame with Volkmann information and serial number.

Ambidextrous safeties, lightened 3 hole aluminum trigger, burl walnut grips with Volkmann escutcheons, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, and checkered front and backstraps. In a Volkmann branded Bulldog soft case with Volkmann paperwork. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with only extremely minor marks from handling, probably shop wear. Grips are excellent with fantastic figure. Mechanically fine, bore is bright and shiny with crisp rifling. Accessories are excellent. 2,500 - 4,000

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2318 - (M) SIG SAUER MASTERSHOP P226 XFIVE SUPERMATCH WITH SHIPPING CONTAINER AND DOCTER RED DOT SIGHT. Manufacturer: SIG SAUER Model: P226 X Five Supermatch Serial No. U925835 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern The X-Five series was SIG Sauer’s premier line of handguns, built in Germany at the shop at Eckernförde. Discreetely import marked on slide chin for MMBI. This example with black blade front sight, rear sight a Docter optic mounted on slide. Takedown lever slightly beveled and textured to function as a gas pedal.

Ambidextrous safeties, extended magazine release, adjustable skeletonized flat face trigger, G-10 grips, and magazine well. In black plastic SIG case and cardboard shipping sleeve, identifying this gun by serial number, and containing appropriate paperwork and rear sight tool. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with a few very minor handling marks, most likely shop wear.

Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with strong rifling. Case excellent, slip very good with some minor handling marks. Red dot addition is not reflected in foam, which is distorted. These were SIG’s premier handguns, and with the closing of the German factories, are no longer being produced. 2,500 - 4,000 2319 - (M) SIG P226 X-FIVE SKELETON 9MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: SIG Sauer Model: P226 XFive Skeleton Serial No. U926343 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern The X-Five series was SIG Sauer’s premier line of handguns, built in Germany at the shop at Eckernförde. Discreetely import marked on slide chin for MMBI. This example with weight reducing skeletonization throughout, red fiber optic front sight, adjustable square notch rear. Takedown lever slightly bevelled and textured to function as a gas pedal. Ambidextrous safeties, extended magazine release, adjustable skeletonized trigger, G-10 grips, and magazine well. In black plastic SIG case and cardboard shipping sleeve, identifying this gun by serial number, and containing appropriate paperwork and rear sight tool. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with a few very minor handling marks, most likely shop wear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with strong rifling.

Case excellent, slip very good with some minor handling marks. These were SIG’s premier handguns, and with the closing of the German factories, are no longer being produced. 2,500 - 3,500 2320 - (M) SIG P210-5 TARGET 9MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SOFT CASE. Manufacturer: SIG Model: P210-5 Serial No. P306206 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Modern Target variation of one of the finest combat handguns ever designed. This example has a longer barrel that extends out the slide and has the front sight mounted directly to the barrel to increase the sight radius. Front sight is drift adjustable, and original dovetail has cosmetic filler, adjustable rear sight. Later stepped and serrated slide release, black composite grips with cutout for lanyard loop. Heel magazine release. Slide marked on left side with serial number, SIG logo, and model designation, with cocking serrations at rear. Left side of frame rail marked with serial number, “Swiss Made”, and proof. Barrel marked with SIG logo, caliber designation, and matching serial number. In soft case with P210-5 sight tool.

CONDITION: Excellent, with a few mild handling marks, mostly to frame, some silvering. Frame bluing is plum colored, not uncommon amongst these models, with a line between selector positions. Needs mechanical attention, hammer follows, bore is bright and shiny with razor-sharp rifling. Case and tool excellent. 2,000 - 4,000

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2321 - (M) ED BROWN SPECIAL FORCES 9MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH TRIJICON RMR, SOFT CASE. Manufacturer: Ed Brown Model: Special Forces Serial No. 22838 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern These pistols are ready for suppressor use from Ed Brown, with a threaded barrel, suppressor height Trijicon 3-dot tritium sights, and Trijicon RM06 already installed. Other features include frame with an integral light rail, enlarged magazine release button, and scalloped front strap and backstrap. Magwell is a separate piece from the mainspring housing. G10 grips. In an Ed Brown Bulldog bag with manual, firearm lock, and lubricant. No magazine, but 9mm magazines are easy to source. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with a few very minor handling marks, most likely shop wear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with strong rifling. Trijicon works appropriately, Case is fine. These pistols retail in the $4,800 range, and are often out of stock. 2,000 - 4,000 2322 - (M) CABOT GUNS S-100 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Cabot Guns Model: S100 Serial No. CGC0066 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern The S100 was the entry level Government length pistol for Cabot, but has since been retired. This example is two tone, with black finished throughout and polished flats on slide. Tritium dot front sight, adjustable Novak rear sight with horizontal line across bottom, flattened and serrated top rib. “CG” logo on right side of slide, with “trinity line” cocking serrations. Right side of frame with Cabot guns information and serial number. Lightened hammer, crowned muzzle, recessed slide release, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, checkered front and back straps, and Cabot’s distinct three-star trigger. Birch grips. In a Cabot case, with appropriate paperwork, bushing wrench, fired case, and cable lock. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS or equivalent, with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with some frosting in grooves. Case is very good, some staining to foam that does not detract. 2,000 - 3,000 2323 - (M) WILSON COMBAT CQB ELITE CARRY 9MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Wilson Combat Model: CQB Elite Carry Serial No. WCT40196 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern Wilson Combat CQB Elite Carry with gold bead front sight, fixed U notch rear sight, fluted barrel hood, and crowned barrel, Left side only safety, serrated face trigger, G10 grips, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, and checkered magazine release. Checkered front and backstraps, magwell integral with mainspring housing, which has slight bob cut. In a Wilson Combat storm-grey case with paperwork indicating that it was built by Justin Pittman, Jeff Patty, Robert Chaney, Kadan Plumlee, Hunter Villines, Randall Chaney, and Eric Moss, with Greg Martin providing final inspection. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with some very minor handling marks, probably shop wear.

Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling.

Case is fine. 2,000 - 3,000

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2324 - (M) ALCHEMY CUSTOM WEAPONRY PRIME ELITE .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SOFT CASE. Manufacturer: Alchemy Custom Weaponry Model: Prime Serial No. ACW234 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern A more refined version of the Prime, with gold bead front sight, drift adjustable U notch hook rear sight, flush and crowned barrel, flush cut slide stop, left side only safety, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, smooth solid aluminum trigger, checkered front and back straps, and magazine well integral to mainsrpging housing. Right side of slide has ACW logo and “Alchemy Custom Weaponry”, right side of frame with ACW information and serial number. Nicely figured smooth walnut grips. In soft case with ACW morale patch and cable lock. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS or equivalent, with only betrayal of use somewhat more than average operational marks on barrel when slide is retracted and some mild frosting at edges of lands. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Case is fine.

1,500 - 3,000 2325 - (M) ED BROWN CLASSIC CUSTOM .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SOFT CASE. Manufacturer: Ed Brown Model: Classic Custom Serial No. 19039 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern The Classic Custom is the flagship model for Ed Brown. Two-tone configuration with blued slide and stainless frame, black-on-black sights with an adjustable rear, rear of slide serrated, enlarged Ed Brown magazine release button, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, checkered front and backstraps. Lightened commander style hammer, left side only thumb safety, skeletonized three hole trigger. Magwell as a separate piece and affixed to mainspring housing via screw. Burl walnut grips. In an Ed Brown branded Bulldog case with cable lock, lubricant, and allen key. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with some very minor handling marks, probably shop wear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Case is fine.

1,500 - 3,000 2326 - (M) ED BROWN EXECUTIVE TARGET .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SOFT CASE. Manufacturer: Ed Brown Model: Executive Target Serial No. 15286 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern The Executive Target is Ed Brown’s target shooting focused pistol, with black-on-black sights, rear fully adjustable, and a slightly flattened and serrated rib. Lightened commander style hammer, left side only safety, enlarged Ed Brown magazine release, skeletonized three hole trigger, Buckeye Burl grips, skipline checkered front and back straps. Beavertail grip safety with speed bump. Magazine well a separate piece affixed to mainspring housing via screw. In an Ed Brown branded Bulldog case with manual and cable lock. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with some very minor handling marks, probably shop wear.

Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling.

Case is fine. 1,500 - 3,000

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2327 - (M) ED BROWN BUILT LONGSLIDE .45 ACP ON A LES BAER FRAME WITH SOFT CASE. Manufacturer: Les Baer Model: Custom Serial No. LBC8078 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Modern Mixed blued slide with hard chrome frame, slide with Ed Brown’s Hunter - Target legend, frame with Les Baer information. Black-on-black target sights, rear a fully adjustable Bo-Mar. Lightened Commander style hammer, lightened aluminum trigger, left side only safety, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, Ed Brown enlarged magazine release, checkered front strap and arched checkered magazine release with integral magazine well. Tag on soft case indicates that the internals are all Ed Brown, and that the gun runs 200 grain LSWC very well; a Bianchi International medal is also affixed, which speaks to the accuracy of the pistol. CONDITION: Very good, with some minor handling marks from careful range use and care. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with sharp rifling. A fine example. 1,500 - 2,500 2328 - (M) CABOT S-103 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Cabot Model: S103 Serial No. CGC0092 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 4 - 1/4” FFL Status: Modern The S103 was the entry level Commander length pistol for Cabot, but has since been retired. This example is matte stainless throughout. White dot front sight, fixed Novak rear sight, flattened and serrated top rib.

“CG” logo on right side of slide, with “trinity line” cocking serrations.

Right side of frame with Cabot guns information and serial number.

Lightened hammer, crowned muzzle, recessed slide release, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, checkered front and back straps, and Cabot’s distinct three-star trigger. Nicely figured walnut grips grips. In a Cabot case, with appropriate paperwork, fired case, and cable lock.

CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS or equivalent, with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with some frosting in grooves. Case is very good, some staining to foam that does not detract. 1,500 - 2,500 2329 - (M) ALCHEMY CUSTOM WEAPONRY PRIME .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Alchemy Custom Weaponry Model: Prime Serial No. ACW233 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern Alchemy Custom Weaponry is a relatively new entrant to the custom pistol world, but has been well accepted. Gold bead font sight, U notch fixed front sight. Only legends are the ACW logo and “Alchemy Custom Weaponry” on right side of slide, manufacturer information and serial number on right side of frame. Lightened hammer, solid curved trigger, left side only thumb safety, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, checkered magazine release, checkered front and back straps. Magwell integral with mainspring housing. In a soft case with ACW logo morale patch and cable lock. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with some very minor handling marks, probably shop wear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Case is fine.

1,500 - 3,000

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2330 - (C) LOT OF 2: EXTREMELY RARE RELIC CIA DEER GUNS WITH SPARE PARTS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) American Machine and Foundry Model: (BOTH) Deer Gun Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) 9mm Para Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A descendant of the iconic WWII Liberator pistol supplied to partisans, the simplified cast aluminum design was developed for the CIA as the Cold War was heating up in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Only 1,000 of the single shot 9mm pistols were ordered from American Machine and Foundry based on a 1962 prototype designed by Russel J. Moure, around 200 of which were sent to Vietnam for field testing. Little is known of their service; however, it is believed most were eventually destroyed with less than 25 estimated to have survived. This lot includes 2 complete frames with internals, as well as 3 screw-in barrels, and extra components including a breech, trigger, and cocking piece/firing pin. CONDITION: Relic. Aluminum shows oxidation and deterioration with the internals seized. Barrels likewise show oxidation. These intriguing clandestine pistols are rarely seen in any condition and would make an interesting addition to any 20th-century military arms collection. 2,000 - 4,000

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2331 - (M) PRE-BAN FN LAR 50.00 .308 MATCH SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: FN Model: LAR Serial No. 2501755 Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale and imported in limited numbers prior to 1988 by Steyr. Rifle features full matte black finish throughout. Round barrel fit with classic long-style flash hider. Protected post front sight and aperture rear. FN made type 3 receiver. Furniture includes ventilated fiberglass forend with bipod, folding carry handle, smooth polymer pistol grip, and fixed position stock with rubber butt pad. Complete with 1 metric pattern 20-round magazine and a green woven sling. CONDITINON: Very good. Rifle retains nearly all of its factory finish with only light wear and scattered marks. Furniture likewise has some scattered marks.

Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000 2332 - (M) PRE-BAN FN LAR 50.00 .308 MATCH SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: FN Model: LAR Serial No. 2503482 Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale and imported in limited numbers prior to 1988 by Gun South. Full matte black finish throughout. Round barrel fit with classic long style flash hider.

Protected post front sight and aperture rear. FN made type 3 receiver. Furniture includes ventilated fiberglass forend with bipod, folding carry handle, smooth polymer pistol grip, and fixed position stock with rubber butt pad. Complete with 1 metric pattern 20-round magazine. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle retains nearly all of its factory finish with only light high edge wear and some scattered marks. Furniture is very fine. Bore is very good and displays strong rifling.

Fine mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000

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2333 - (M) PRE-BAN ACTION ARMS IMI UZI MODEL B SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE. Manufacturer: Action Arms Model: Model B Serial No. SA68476 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: Modern

Manufactured by Israel Military Industries in Israel and imported by Action Arms prior to 1989. Classic configuration with phosphate finished barrel, matte black stamped receiver, protected post front sight, 2-leaf aperture rear, ribbed polymer forend and pistol grip, and folding stock.

Accompanied by the factory hard case, manual, 1 25-round magazine, and a 32-round magazine with original box. CONDITION: Excellent with only light handling marks. Bright mirror bore with some light imperfections. Fine mechanics. 1,000 - 1,500

2334 - (M) PRE-BAN HECKLER & KOCH HK91 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch Model: HK91 Serial No. A030442 Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in 1980 by HK in Germany. Classic .308 chambered barrel with flash hider, hooded post front sight, and HK11/21 1200 mater aperture rear sight. Standard black enamel finished stamped HK91 receiver with 2-position trigger pack. Furniture includes black pebble textured forend with bipod, pistol grip, and fixed position stock with serrated plastic butt plate. A stamped 1963 dated HK G3 magazine and black woven sling accompany this lot. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory finishes are retained with some scattered handling marks. Stocks likewise have a few minor marks. Very fine bright bore with razor-sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. 3,000 - 4,000

2335 - (M) PRE-BAN HECKLER & KOCH HK93 .223 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: HK Model: 93 Serial No. A122573 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: Modern Sporting version of the HK43 manufactured in 1979 as per “HK” date code. Matte black painted finish with 16” pencil barrel chambered in .223 with thread on flash hider. Hooded post front sight and drum rear. Bolt dated “9/76” with German eagle “N” proof. 2-position trigger pack.

Standard black polymer furniture. Complete with an unmarked 20-round magazine. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the original black paint finish is retained with a few light marks. Stock has some mild staining but is otherwise very fine. Excellent bore and mechanics. 2,500 - 3,500

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2336 - (M) DESIRABLE PRE-BAN HEKCLER & KOCH HK91 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: H&K Model: 91 Serial No. A037799 Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in 1981 by HK in Germany. Standard enamel finished .308 chambered barrel with flash hider, hooded post front sight, and drum aperture rear sight. Mounted with a Nikon Monarch UCC 2-7x scope. Classic stamped receiver marked with manufacturer information on left and importer on right. Furniture includes black pebble textured forend, pistol grip, and fixed position stock with serrated plastic butt plate. 9 total 20-round magazine, a desirable telescoping stock, shell deflector, and plastic muzzle cover are also included with this lot. CONDITION: Excellent.

Only light handling marks present. Magazines show some moderate wear. Brilliant, mirror bore. Mechanically fine. 2,500 - 5,000

2337 - (C) VERY EARLY PRODUCTION HOWA ARMALITE AR-180 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Howa Model: AR-180 Serial No. S000160 Caliber/Bore: 5.56x45mm Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Howa of Japan manufactured less than 4,000 AR-180 rifles for ArmaLite between 1972 and 1974. This extremely early example serial number “S000160” is among the first produced in Japan featuring an early misaligned “0” in the “AR-180” marking and serial number located on the upper. Standard matte finished 5.56 chambered barrel with 3-prong flash hider, protected post front sight, and 2-leaf aperture rear sight.

Also fitted with an ArmaLite 2.75x20mm scope with covers. Stamped construction upper marked with pertinent manufacturer information on the left in white infilled stamping. Furniture includes black polymer handguard, AR-18 marked pistol grip, and side folding stock with rubber pad.

CONDITION: Very good. Rifle retains nearly all of its factory applied finishes with some mild wear. Furniture has a few light scuffs and marks but is otherwise very good. Strong, bright bore. Fine mechanics. Clear optics. 2,500 - 3,500

2338 - (M) LEWIS MACHINE AND TOOL LM308MWS SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARREL. Manufacturer: LMT Model: LM308MWS Serial No. LMS12304 Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Of contemporary manufacture with 16” and 20” quick change barrels, each constructed of matte finished stainless steel and chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO with bird cage flash hiders. Monolithic MWS handguard and upper assembly with full length optic rail currently mounted with LMT protected post front sight and adjustable aperture rear. Lower marked on the left with pertinent manufacturer information. Ambidextrous safety and magazine release. Furniture includes finger pads, textured rubber pistol grip, and polymer LMT stock with sling swivels. Accompanied by the factory box, paperwork, takedown wrench, additional finger pads, sling, and a 20-round PMAG. CONDITION: Very good overall with only light to moderate evidence of handling and use. Excellent, mirror bright bore. Fine mechanics. 2,500 - 3,500

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2339 - (M) EARLY PRE-BAN SMITH ENTERPRISES M-14 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Smith Enterprises Model: M-14 Serial No. 94 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x51mm Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Modern Circa 1980s receiver manufactured by Smith Enterprises of Tempe, Arizona, featuring low “0094” serial number. USGI configuration with standard profile barrel chambered in 7.62 NATO. Classic flash hider and bayonet lug-protected blade front sight. Aperture rear sight. 1-piece hardwood stock with DOD and circle “P” markings, standard parkerized mounts, and fiberglass hand guard. Complete with a 20-round magazine and green woven sling. CONDITION: Very good. Finish shows only light wear. Stocks are very fine as cleaned. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Fine mechanics.

2,000 - 3,000 2340 - (C) EARLY PRODUCTION HOWA ARMALITE AR-180 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Howa Model: AR-180 Serial No. S000580 Caliber/Bore: 5.56x45mm Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Between 1972 and 1974, Howa of Japan produced less than 4,000 AR-180 rifles for ArmaLite. This example serial number “S000580” was in the first thousand produced, featuring early misaligned “0” in the “AR-180” marking and serial number located on the upper. Standard matte finished 5.56 chambered barrel with 3-prong flash hider, protected post front sight, and 2-leaf aperture rear sight. Stamped construction upper marked with pertinent manufacturer information on the left in red infilled stamping. Furniture includes grain textured polymer handguard, AR-18 marked pistol grip, and side folding stock with rubber pad. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle retains the vast majority of its factory-applied finishes with some moderate wear. Furniture likewise has some mild marks. Fine bright bore with strong rifling. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000 2341 - (C) SCARCE HOWA ARMALITE AR-180 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Howa Model: AR-180 Serial No. S12141 Caliber/Bore: 5.56x45mm Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Just under 4,000 AR-180 rifles were manufactured for ArmaLite by Howa in Japan between 1972 and 1974; this late production example was built in 1974. Rifle features full parkerized finish. Standard 5.56mm chambered barrel with 3-prong flash hider, protected post front sight, and aperture rear. Also mounted with correct ArmaLite marked 2.75x20mm scope. Stamped upper and lower receiver marked on the left with maker information.

Furniture includes ventilated polymer handguard, AR-18 marked pistol grip, and sidefolding stock with cheek riser and rubber pad. 1 ArmaLite 20-round magazine is included. CONDITION: Very good. The vast majority original factory finish is retained with some mild wear throughout.

Furniture is likewise very good with handling marks. Good, bright bore with well defined rifling. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000 2342 - (M) DESIRABLE PRE-BAN CHINESE POLYTECH LEGEND MILLED AK-47/S SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Polytech Model: AK-47/S Serial No. P47-10457 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x39mm Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured at factory 386 in China as a high quality rendition of the Type I AK47 for the American market, this example was imported prior to 1989 by KFS. Rifle features full blued finish. Threaded round barrel with protected post front sight and tangent rear. Desirable milled construction receiver. Rich red finish wood furniture includes classic 2-piece handguard, checkered pistol grip, and fixed stock with blued trap butt plate. Complete with an unmarked steel 30-round magazine, woven sling, and tool kit. CONDITION: Very good overall. Nearly all of the factory blued finish is retained throughout, barring some scattered marks. Stocks are good with some evidence of use and impressions. Strong bore. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000 380

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2343 - (M) EXCELLENT PRE-BAN POLYETCH AKS-762 SPIKER UNDERFOLDER SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH BOX. Manufacturer: PolyTech Model: Legend Serial No. PF-08491 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x39mm Barrel Length: 16 - 1/4” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in China at Factory 386 and imported before 1989 by KFS. Finished in full blue with stamped receiver construction. Threaded chrome lined barrel with protected post front sight and tangent rear graduated to 800 meters. Classic folding spike bayonet. Furniture includes 2-piece hardwood handguard, checkered pistol grip, and underfolding stock. Complete with box, 3 desirable chrome follower 30-round magazines, sling, oiler, and cleaning kit. CONDITION: Excellent with only mild handling marks. Mirror bore, appears unfired. Accessories rate very good to excellent.

Finding pre-ban imported AK pattern rifles is becoming increasingly difficult, this is a great opportunity to acquire an as new Chinese Polytech spiker. 2,000 - 3,000

2344 - (M) HIGHLY DESIRABLE POLYTECH LEGEND SERIES MILLED AK-47/S SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Polytech Model: AK-47/S Serial No. P47-01621 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x39mm Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured at factory 386 in China as a high quality semi automatic only version of the Type I AK47 for the American market, this example was imported prior to 1989 by KFS. Rifle features full blued finish, threaded barrel, and aprotected post front sight and tangent rear. Desirable milled receiver. Attractive red finished wood furniture with 2-piece handguard, checkered pistol grip, and fixed stock. The blued trap butt plate retains cleaning kit. Complete with KFS shipping box, manual, 3 30-round steel magazines, bayonet, sling, and oiler. CONDITION: Very good overall.

Nearly all of the factory blue is retained, some light scratching present on the left side of the receiver. Stocks have a few scattered impressions.

Mirror bore. Fine mechanics. Accessories rate good to excellent. 2,000 - 3,000

2345 - (M) EARLY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY BM-59 ALPINI SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: BM-59 Serial No. 821 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x51mm Barrel Length: 17 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured by Springfield with original Italian Beretta production BM-59 parts. Rifle features parkerized finish throughout. “PB 1968 7.62” marked Alpini length barrel mounted with iconic quick detach tri-compensator, protected blade front sight with flip up grenade sight, and Garand style aperture rear sight. Currently outfitted in a walnut side folding skeleton stock with ribbed polymer pistol grip. A standard Beretta manufactured fixed walnut stock and handguard also accompany this lot, along with a bipod, extra muzzle device, and black nylon sling.

CONDITION: Very good. The vast majority of the parkerized finish is retained throughout, with some mild areas of wear and scattered marks. Stock is very fine. Bore is bright and displays sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. 1,500 - 2,500

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2346 - (C) EARLY PRODUCTION 1964 COLT SP1 AR-15 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH PERIOD ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SP1 Serial No. SP01062 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Although several experimental rifles were produced in 1963, commercial production of the SP1 began in 1964, starting with serial number SP00101. This early example serial number SP01062 was one of the first thousand production rifles made in 1964 and sports early production features throughout. Correctly proofed 20” matte finished barrel with “12” twist rate marking and iconic duck bill 3 prong flash hider. Standard protected post front sight with bayonet lug. Carry handle mounted rear aperture sight. Early “+” marked lower receiver marked on the left with manufacture information and rampant Colt trademark. Furniture includes black synthetic 2-piece triangular handguard, checkered pistol grip, and fixed position butt stock with ribbed pad. Complete with 1 encircled “1” marked first type 20-round Colt magazine, an additional pre-ban 20-round Colt magazine, an early USA-made Colt 3x scope, and bipod in original cardboard sleeve. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the original factory matte finish is retained with some areas of thinning and a few scratches. Several areas on the right side of the rifle, especially around the carry handle, show oxidation and finish loss. Furniture has only minor handling marks. Fine bright bore and excellent mechanics. Scope has areas of cleaned oxidation with clear optics. 2,000 - 4,000

2347 - PROTOTYPE COLT ARMALITE M7 AR-15 BAYONET. Blade Length: 7” Overall Length: 12”

Seldom encountered Colt Model Armalite Bayonet. In the early 1960s, Colt obtained the rights to the AR-15 rifle from Armalite in order to attempt to secure a military contract for the rifle. Military specifications required that the rifle be manufactured to accommodate a bayonet and the M4 bayonet was considered for adaption, but was found to be unsuitable. Therefore, these early AR-15 bayonets are quite rare. The bayonet features a parkerized steel 7” spearpoint blade with a 3 - 1/2” double edge. The face of the blade is marked “COLT’S - 62082 HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” along with “ARMALITE PATENTS PENDING”. Surface rust and freckling are evident throughout the length of the blade, but the markings remain clear. The blade is accompanied by the disassembled pieces including a parkerized steel crossguard which accommodates the bayonet lug, a green painted, grooved, hard plastic grip, and rear lug, which judging by the differences in patina, was not original to the rest of the components.

Green plastic guard exhibits handling wear, with chips around the upper and lower edges. Although disassembled, this is still a very rare bayonet.

CONDITION: Fair. 1,500 - 2,500

2348 - (M) PRE-BAN COLT SP-1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH COLT SCOPE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SP-1 Serial No. SP74982 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured circa 1977. Standard 20” matte finished “C MP CHROME BORE” marked pencil profile barrel fitted with earlier style duck bill 3-prong flash hider and protected post front sight with bayonet lug. Carry handle upper without forward assist. Standard 2-leaf aperture rear sight. Carry handle mounted with a Japanese-manufactured Colt 3x20 optic. Standard matte finished lower receiver marked on the left with maker and model information. Furniture includes 2-piece triangular handguard, checkered polymer pistol grip, and fixed polymer stock with trap butt plate. Accompanied by a 20-round aluminum Colt magazine. CONDITION: Very good overall. Rifle retains the majority of its factory applied finishes with some light wear and scattered marks. Stocks are likewise very good with some scattered marks. Fine bright bore. Mechanically fine.

Optic is clear. 1,500 - 2,500

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2349 - (M) EXCELLENT PRE-BAN COLT AR-15A2 SPORTER II SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Sporter II Serial No. 349577 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Modern Circa late 1980s. Standard rifle length barrel with bird cage flash hider and bayonet lug protected post front sight. Carry handle upper fit with A2 style 2-leaf aperture rear sight. Matte finished aluminum lower receiver marked on the left with pertinent manufacturer and model information.

Classic A2 pattern furniture including 2-piece polymer rubbed hand guard, checkered pistol grip, and fixed butt stock with checkered trap butt plate. Complete with 2 total 20-round aluminum Colt magazines, black woven sling, manual, and 4-piece cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent. Near new condition with only minor handling marks. Bright and shiny bore. Fine mechanics. 1,500 - 2,500 2350 - (M) SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HELLION SEMI AUTOMATIC BULLPUP RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: Hellion Serial No. BAS11028 Caliber/Bore: 5.56x45mm Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2” Based on the Croatian VHS-2, this compact semi automatic bullpup was introduced by Springfield Armory in 2022. Barrel with 4 prong flash hider. 14” optic rail with integral flip up iron sights and a night vision compatible Eotech EXP3S holographic sight. Fully ambidextrous controls, including reversible ejection. Polymer body with MLOK handguard, pebble texture pistol grip, and collapsible butt stock. Complete with a 30-round PMAG, Springfield tactical soft case, paperwork, and shipping box. CONDITION: Excellent. As new with a few faint handling marks. Excellent bore. Fine mechanics.

1,500 - 2,500 2351 - (M) TURNBULL TAR-15 SEMI AUTOMATIC CARBINE. Manufacturer: Turnbull Mfg Model: TAR-15 Serial No. TAR1500074 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Introduced in 2015 and now discontinued, the TAR-15 combines the AR-15 platform with Turnbull’s iconic and highly attractive finishes. This example was one of the first hundred produced with serial number “TAR1500074”. The case hardened steel lower features Turnbull’s encircled bull logo and manufacturer information on the left. The matching case hardened flat top upper features an integral optic rail, currently mounted with flip up iron sights. The M4 profile chrome lined 1-9 twist DPMS barrel is gray finished and fitted with a perforated flash hider. Carbine is stocked in figured walnut, including a 2-piece smooth hand guard, finger groove pistol grip, and buttstock with cheek piece and rubber butt pad. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few mild handling marks. Fine mirror bright bore. A wonderful mixture of historical craftsmanship and modern performance.

2,000 - 3,000 2352 - (M) ARMALITE AR-50A1 BOLT ACTION RIFLE CHAMBERED IN .416 BARRETT Manufacturer: Armalite Model: AR-50A1 Serial No. 374202 Caliber/Bore: .416 Barrett Barrel Length: 30” The Armalite AR-50 is a single shot bolt action rifle designed to shoot .50 BMG or .416 Barrett at extreme distances. Bedded in an Armalite V-Channel chassis with an integral scope rail on top of action, behemoth muzzle brake, and adjustable for length of pull and comb. CONDITION: Good, Action has largely faded to a dove-grey patina throughout with cleaned areas throughout. Barrel is very good, with some handling marks throughout. Chassis is very good with some handling marks. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong, sharp rifling. A rifle that has clearly spent time putting rounds down range. 2,000 - 3,000

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2353 - FACTORY .416 BARRETT AMMUNITION WITH RELOADING DIES AND SOME LOOSE AMMO. Lot consists of 6 boxes of 10 count .416 Barret 395 grain ammo. 2 boxes still factory sealed, 4 boxes open, but full. Five loose rounds that appear factory but should be considered reloads for safety reasons, and RCBS decapping/sizing and seater dies. CONDITION: Fine, ammo appears serviceable. Dies fine. 150 - 250

2354 - (M) PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 70 .22 HORNET BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Serial No. 27358 Caliber/Bore: .22 Hornet Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in 1940 in rare .22 Hornet chambering. Rule lists only 1,023 shipped in the period 1940 to 1942. Classic tapered blue barrel with standard markings and ramped front sight base filled in with a blank. Rifle currently sports a Weaver 440 scope on Stith mounts. Matte clover tang receiver, also drilled and tapped for a side mount scope. Tilden safety. Bolt marked on the underside with the full serial number. Standard grade checkered walnut pistol grip stock with blued bottom metal and checkered widows peak butt plate. Complete with leather sling. CONDITION: Very good overall. Rifle retains the vast majority of its factory finishes with some wear at the muzzle and other working surfaces. Stock has field impressions. Fine, bright bore with sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. Optics are clouded. 2,000 - 3,000 2355 - (M) COOPER MODEL 57M BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .17 MACH 2 WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Cooper Model: 57M Serial No. 2550 Caliber/Bore: .17 Mach 2 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured by Cooper Firearms of Montana. Rifle features a tapered matte finished round barrel without iron sight provisions mounted to a classic Cooper 57M action. Stocked in checkered, finely fiddleback figured walnut with an ebony tip, steel capped pistol grip, double line cheek piece, sling eyes, and a rubber Pachmayr pad. Complete with box and manual. CONDITION: Excellent with only faint handling marks. Very fine bore. Crisp mechanics. 2,500 - 3,500 2356 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 52B SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 52B Sporting Serial No. 66691B Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic One of the highest regarded bolt action .22 rifles ever produced, this example was manufactured in 1949. Rifle features a lustrous blued sporting weight round barrel with hooded, ramped blade front sight and Redfield rear peep sight. Built on the high quality Model 52 target action with “SPORTING” marked bottom metal and “W” marked aftermarket detachable magazine. Highly attractive 1-piece checkered walnut sporting stock with ebony tip, super grade style sling swivel eyes, cheek piece, hard rubber WRACO grip cap, and checkered steel widows peek butt plate.

CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel retains nearly all of its blue with only a few mild marks. Receiver and trigger guard have light high edge silvering and some scattered marks. Stock likewise has a few field impressions but is overall fine. Very good bore. Fine mechanics. A highly attractive and desirable rimfire rifle. 2,500 - 3,500 384

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2357 - (M) INTERARMS COMPANY WHITWORTH .416 TAYLOR BOLT ACTION RIFLE MADE FOR THOMAS BLAND AND SONS. Manufacturer: Interarms Model: Whitworth Serial No. B283144 Caliber/Bore: .416 Taylor Barrel Length: 26 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” from front trigger Brass bead front sight with flip-up copper-banded ivory moon sight on a sweated-on island with smooth ramp. Sweated-on ring with stud for sling loop. Express rear sight on sweated on island with 2 leaves, one standing and one folding, with central line. Left side of barrel, ahead of rear sight base with “ROBERT W. HART & SON INC NESCOPECK, PA .416 TAYLOR”, right side with “MADE FOR THOAMS BLAND & SONS SR# B283144”.

Large ring Mauser style action with “WHITWORTH” on left side of ring, and Interarms information on left side of receiver, right side of ring with faint proofs and serial number repeated. “WHITWORTH” in circle on top of fore ring, obscured by 2-piece scope base. Bolt with four teardrops around a central floral on ball. Case colored bottom metal, double set triggers, and case colored reinforcement bolts. Nicely fiddled walnut stock with horn forearm cap, checkered in point pattern about the forearm, 2 panels of point pattern checkering about the pistol grip. Steel grip cap and with German silver oval and stud for sling swivels on toe line. Beaded cheekpiece and Decelerator recoil pad. CONDITION: Very good with some evidence of light field use. Barrel with virtually all of the bluing remaining, with some mild handling marks. Action commensurate. Stock excellent with some minor handling marks. Bottom metal silvering at edges, but retains the vast majority of the pleasing case colors. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some firing residue. 2,500 - 3,500

2358 - (C) F. PETER BUILT SPORTING RIFLE ON A MAUSER ACTION. Manufacturer: F. Peter Model: Sporter Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Mauser 98 action, most likely originally built as a military rifle then customized by German gunsmith F. Peter of Wiesbaden, Germany, circa the 1950s. Blued 24” round tapered barrel with hooded ramp front sight, fixed 2 notched leaf rear sight, and marked at breech “30/06 GOVT” with chisel oak leaf engraved at breech. Full coverage of heavy oak leaf chisel engraving on blued action, modified for scope use, with blued milled military-style floorplate, engraved en suite with a deer game scene. Action fitted with “F. Peter Wiesbaden Gunsmith” marked detachable scope mount and period Nickel 4x power scope. Custom skipline checkered walnut pistol grip stock with carved oak leaf borders, carved game scenes near butt, an exaggerated comb, right-handed cheekpiece, swelled action sides with white diamond inlays, ebony nose cap, Pachmayr vented recoil pad, and European style sling swivels. CONDITION: Overall 98% with small handling marks and light edge wear. Excellent bore and mechanics.

Clear optics. Small chip missing on stock in front of scope mount with ding behind tang. 2,200 - 3,200

2359 - (M) A CUSTOM GERMAN M98 BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .358 NORMA MAGNUM. Manufacturer: Germany Model: M98 Serial No. 2105 Caliber/Bore: .358 Norma Magnum Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Blade front sight on sweated on base with crosshatched ramp and slotted for a removable sight hood. Rear sight is a single-leaf style express sight, dovetailed into a sweated-on boss. Sling swivel on its own band sweated onto barrel ahead of forearm tip. Left side of the barrel has serial number and caliber designation. Large ring Mauser action with a French Grey type finish is engraved with scrollwork throughout, and fit with scope bases, currently mounted with a Kahles Helia L 1.5-6x42 FFP scope with German #4 reticle. Bottom metal and trigger guard engraved with scroll, trigger guard has a gold and silver inlaid “TA”. Stock with horn forearm tip and skipline pattern checkering at forearm and pistol grip. Bavaraian cheekpiece, terminates in a black line spacer and black rubber Uncle Mike’s recoil pad. Sling stud at toe line with swivel, pistol grip with horn cap.

Discretely import marked for Simpson at ejection port. CONDITION: Very good as custom built, with some pluming to barrel blue, and some handling marks throughout. Receiver is very good with some handling marks. Bolt with silvering from reciprocation. Stock very good with some handling marks, including some impressions, but free of cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling, glass is clear. 2,000 - 3,000

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2360 - (M) CUSTOM GERMAN M98 BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .350 REMINGTON MAGNUM. Manufacturer: Germany Model: M98 Serial No. 31573 Caliber/Bore: .350 Remington Barrel Length: 24 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Despite a detailed disassembly, no maker mark has been located on this rifle, only a discrete Simpson LTD import mark at the ejection port and German proofs abutting the rear sight. The presence of a Timney trigger suggests that it is a custom rifle. Blade front sight on sweated on base with crosshatchign throughout and slotted for a removable sight hood. Rear sight is a single leaf style express sight, dovetailed into a sweated-on boss.

Sling swivel on its own band sweated onto barrel ahead of forearm tip. Left side of barrel as serial number, caliber designation, and German nitro proofs for a gun proofed at Munich in 1991. Top of shank with a diamond of scrollwork. Large ring Mauser action with a French Grey type finish is engraved with scrollwork throughout, and fit with turn-off scope bases, currently mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 1.5-6x42 FFP scope with a German #4 reticle. Bottom metal and trigger guard engraved with scroll. Stock with horn forearm TTIP and fishscale pattern checkering at forearm and pistol grip. Bavaraian cheekpiece, terminates in a black line spacer and black rubber Uncle Mike’s recoil pad. Sling stud at toe line with swivel, pistol grip with horn cap. Trigger currently set to approximately 2#. CONDITION: Very good as custom built, with some thinning to blue of sides of barrel, and some handling marks throughout. Receiver is very good with some handling marks, engraving somewhat sloppy. Bolt with silvering from reciprocation. Stock very good with some handling marks, including some impressions, but free of cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling, glass is clear. 2,000 - 3,000

2361 - (M) STEYR MANNLICHER SSG 69 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Steyr Model: SSG 69 Serial No. 277410 Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in 1999 by Steyr of Austria and imported by GSI. Full parkerized finish. Classic hammer forged medium heavy profile barrel chambered in .308 with no factory iron sight provisions. Grooved receiver with Swarovski ZFM 6x42Z scope on quick detach mounts. Checkered black stock with detachable polymer magazine and leather sling. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the factory finish is retained.

An area of abrasion present near the center of the barrel. Stock shows moderate wear and handling marks throughout. Bore is mirror bright and displays crisp rifling throughout. Fine mechanics. Crystal clear optics. 2,000 - 3,000

2362 - (M) KIMBER MODEL 89 SUPER AMERICA 7MM REM MAG BOLT ACTION RIFLE, CLACKAMAS PRODUCTION, FOR NATIONAL SPORTING FRATERNITY LIMITED. Manufacturer: Kimber Model: 89 Super America Serial No. NSF21-100 Caliber/Bore: 7mm Rem. Mag. Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4” Drop at Heel: 1 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2” Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz

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Marked for Clackamas production offset the quarter rib. White composite bead front sight with removable cover on sweated-on island with smooth ramp, quarter rib mounted with a 2 leaf rear sight, one fixed and one folding, with no distance marks. Right side of barrel engraved “One of One Hundred for the N.S.F.L” (National Sporting Fraternity Limited). Bottom metal engraved with the NSFL logo.Marked for 8mm Rem Mag on barrel shank, receiver with Kimber’s serial number and model designation, grooved for scope blocks. Nicely straight grained stock with composite forearm cap is checkered in two sections about the forearm and pistol grip in point pattern, mounted with sling swivel studs at forearm and toe line, and pancake cheekpiece. Black line spacer and red rubber recoil pad. Steel pistol grip cap. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be NOS or equivalent, with a few very minor handling marks, possibly shop wear. Mechanically fine, bolt face is exceptionally clean, and bore is excellent with sharp, crisp rifling; possibly test fired only. 2,000 - 4,000 386

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2363 - (M) COOPER ARMS MODEL 22 MONTANA VARMINTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Cooper Arms Model: 22 Serial No. PVA796 Caliber/Bore: .22-250 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured by Cooper Firearms of Montana on a rugged Model 22 single shot bolt action. Fitted with a target crowned 24” tapered medium heavy profile fluted stainless barrel with no iron sight provisions. AAA+ grade Claro walnut varmint pattern stock with ventilated flat bottom forend, checkered pistol grips with steel cap, doubleline cheekpiece, sling eyes, and Pachmayr rubber pad. Complete with box and paperwork.

CONDITION: Excellent with only faint handling marks. Fine bright bore. Crisp mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

2364 - (C) SCARCE PRE-64 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 VARMINT .220 SWIFT BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH UNERTL OPTIC. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Serial No. 544855 Caliber/Bore: .220 Swift Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic According to “The Rifleman’s Rifle” only 904 varmint rifles were manufactured in .220 Swift, this example was built circa 1961. Blued medium heavy profile Winchester proof steel barrel without iron sight provision. Barrel and receiver drilled and tapped, a Unertl 12X scope with thread on caps is currently installed. Standard matte finished receiver. 1-piece checkered Monte Carlo stock and checkered plastic butt plate. Complete with leather sling. CONDITION: Very good overall. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained with only light high edge wear, as well as some thinning on the bolt handle. Stock has some scattered field impressions but is otherwise fine. Very fine bright bore with sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. Scope is very good.

Optics are still fairly clear. 2,000 - 2,500

2365 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 52 BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE WITH REDFIELD INTERNATIONAL MATCH SIGHTS. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 52 Serial No. 90093C Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1956. Finished in full Winchester blue. Target weight round barrel with sporting desirable front and rear adjustable Redfield International Match sights, as well as scope blocks. Well regarded and well built Mode 52 bolt action with unmarked single shot adapter style magazine. Heavy walnut target stock with sling swivels, hand stop, and checkered steel butt plate. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle retains nearly all of its factory blue with only a few mild marks. Stock has a few impressions and light wear, but rates very good overall. Rifling is sharp with an overall bright bore. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

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2366 - (C) PRE-WAR SUPER GRADE WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .220 SWIFT. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Serial No. 16607 Caliber/Bore: .220 Swift Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1938 in scarce .220 Swift chambering, only 1,982 produced between 1936 and 1939. Classic blued tapered round barrel with standard legends, dated “37” on the underside. Correct ramped Redfield No. 255 gold bead without sight hood. Rear sight dovetail filled in with a Williams blank. Barrel and receiver are drilled and tapped for an early scope mount, an additional set of filled-in holes for a side mounted scope also present on the left side of the receiver. Pre-war clover leaf tang. Safety is a full lever style replacement. Iconic diamond checkered walnut super grade style stock with ebony forend tip, dished sling swivel eyes, blued “-SUPER GRADE-” floor plate, hard rubber capped pistol grip, early European style cheekpiece, and checkered steel widows peak butt plate. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retains the vast majority of what appears to be the original blue with some muzzle wear and scattered marks. Receiver likewise retains the vast majority of its old, reapplied finish with some high edge wear. Stock shows field use throughout with impressions, nicks, and some abrasions. Let side of the stock lightly shaved at the receiver to accommodate a scope mount. Good bright bore. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

2367 - (M) NOSLER M48 BOLT ACTION .35 WHELEN RIFLE WITH FACTORY HARD CASE. Manufacturer: Nosler Model: M48 Serial No. N02950 Caliber/Bore: .35 Whelen Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Modern Finished in a durable matte gray nitride with a 22” tapered round barrel chambered in .35 Whelen. Safari style hooded high visibility front sight and adjustable u-notch rear superseded by a Leica ER 2.5-10X42 scope. Mottled gray textured composite stock with semi-pistol grip, cheekpiece, sling eyes, and Decelerator rubber recoil pad. Housed in a factory Nosler fitted hard case. CONDITION: Excellent overall with only light handling marks. Bright bore with crisp rifling. Fine mechanics. Crystal clear optics. 1,500 - 2,500

2368 - (C) REMINGTON MODEL 700 VARMINT SPECIAL BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .222 WITH LYMAN OPTIC. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 700 Serial No. 6408522 Caliber/Bore: .222 Remington Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa March 1971 based on the barrel date code. Blued medium heavy varmint profile stainless barrel without factory iron sight provisions. A Lyman Super Targetspot 10X scope with thread on caps is provided for sighting. Classic 700 action with engine turned bolt. Walnut Monte Carlo BDL stock press checkered in the ribbon pattern with black forend tip, white line black plastic grip cap, and checkered butt plate.

Complete with a leather sling. CONDITION: Very good overall. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained with some mild evidence of use. Stock likewise has only light impressions. Very good bright and shiny bore with well-defined rifling. Fine mechanics. Scope is good with toned finish. Optics are fairly clear. 1,500 - 2,500

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2369 - (M) A-SQUARE BOLT ACTION SAFARI RIFLE IN .425 EXPRESS Manufacturer: A-Square Model: Safari Serial No. 98203 Caliber/Bore: .425 Express Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2” 20” round barrel, last 1/2” threaded and covered by a thread protector. White composite bead front sight on screwed-on island with matted ramp and slotted for removable sight hood. Sweated on ring with stud for sling swivel. Marked “.425 EXPRESS” on left side of shank, A-SQUARE / MADE IN USA” on right. Drilled and tapped ahead of shank, approximately 2” apart. With diopter rear sight on scope mount screwed to action. Right side of action with serial number, evidence of what looks to be a British Nitro Proof on left side of fore ring. Stocked in a piece of walnut with fiddle throughout, and fit with reinforcement bolts. Checkered in 2 panels of point pattern checkering about the wrist, fit with slin swivel stud at toe line, and basketweave Decelerator pad. CONDITION: Good, with the vast majority of the reparkerization remaining after A-Square customization, with some superficial handling marks and scratches throughout. Some areas of fine oxidation. Stock is very good with some handling marks and impressions.

Mechanically fine, bore is good with strong rifling and frosting throughout. The .425 Express was developed specifically for African hunts, and this would be a fine rifle. 4,500 - 6,500

2370 - (M) CUSTOM MAUSER ACTION SAFARI RIFLE CHAMBERED IN .458 EXPRESS Manufacturer: Mauser Model: Bolt Action Serial No. 1001 Caliber/Bore: .458 Express Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” 21” round barrel with a threaded muzzle, and fit with a brass bead front sight on a sweated-on base, relieved for a sight hood, with a crosshatch matted ramp with screw. Williams half-ring sweated to barrel with dovetailed sling stud. Left side of shank marked “.458 EXP. 2 1/2””. QD turnoff scope mounts with peep rear sight at rear that doubles as an anchor for rear scope ring, fit with a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5x SFP scope with duplex reticle. Left side of fore ring with serial number. Reinforcement bolts under fore ring and tang. Stock with a contrasting black composite forearm cap is checkered in a point pattern about the forearm and wrist of pistol grip. Blued steel pistol grip cap, and shadowline cheekpiece. Stock terminates in a brown Decelerator pad with black line spacer. CONDITION: Good, showing evidence of field use. Retains the vast majority of the reapplied blued finish with some scattered surface mossing, some fine pits under the blue, and a spot of cleaned oxidation behind front sight ramp. Receiver commensurate, and shows evidence of drill-and-tap on right side for an adjustable rear sight, with relief area cut into stock, with holes plugged.

Stock has cracks and fit issues through, and would benefit from a restock. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling, with moderate even frosting throughout. Glass is clear, somewhat sepia toned, and throws smoothly. 2,500 - 4,000

2371 - (M) SAKO L461 BOLT ACTION RIFLE CHAMBERED IN .223 REMINGTON, Manufacturer: Sako Model: L461 Serial No. 126335 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Blade front sight on matted ramp island with removable hood, stamped “SAKO / CAL .223” with proofs at shank. Grooved action with matted tops, rear boss with diopter rear sight, currently set for 100 yards. Left side of receiver with model designation, serial number, and proofs repeated.

Restocked with a tightly grained walnut stock with schnabel forearm tip, with carved oakleaf panels at tip, forearm, and pistol grip, on a stippled ground. Pistol grip capped with a dark wood (ebony?) spacer with bone insert with a gothic “CF”. Monte Carlo comb, end of stock with white line spacer and Pachmayr whiteline pad. CONDITION: Retains virtually all of the bluing throughout with some superficial scratches and handling marks throughout, receiver bluing starting to plum. Stocks very good with some handling marks throughout, but free of cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. 1,200 - 2,000

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2372 - (M) CHAPUIS SIDE BY SIDE DOUBLE RIFLE IN .375 H&H. Manufacturer: Chapius Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 15818 Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 15” Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz

A French made rimless dangerous game double rifle with 25 – 1/2” blacked nitro barrels. Barrels built with ejectors, machined raised quarter rib with one standing and three folding sights at 100, 150, and 200 yards. Rib is tapped for mounts and reads “Carabine Double Express CHAPUIS France”. Front sight is raised and bladed. Bottom rib is tapped for sling. Bottom of right barrel is marked with importer “Armes de chasse Kennett Square P.A.” and with AR with crown. Barrel flat marked “375HH”, “2-H and “15818”. Coin finished scalloped boxlock action with light scroll and floral bouquets and reads “PROGRESS-CHAPUIS” and “S’ETIENNE- FRANCE” at bottom. Action built with double triggers, checkered and floral scroll engraved top lever, and checkered slide safe. Red dot for safe. Coin finished and floral scroll engraved trigger guard extends to a long bottom strap. Reddish brown walnut stock with checkered pistol hand grip. Pistol grip with coin finished steel grip cap with door. Stock is completed with check piece and thin brown leather covered pad. Long beavertail forend with steel Deeley styled latch release. Engine turned interior iron metal with serial number and “375HH”. Rifle lives in long Browning rifle case. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel black is very good to excellent and rifling is as well. Action, triggers and ejectors appear to function well. Stock and forend both very good with very light handling marks. Case is very good with light handling marks. 7,000 - 10,000

2373 - (C) FINE STEVENS IDEAL NO. 49 WALNUT HILL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: No. 49 Serial No. 6347 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured from 1896 into the 1930s. The blued No. 1 weight octagon to round barrel is marked with 2-line “J. STEVENS A. & T. CO.” address, “’32.40” caliber designation, and, on the underside, the full serial number. Globe front sight and adjustable aperture short-range Vernier rear sight.

Built on a case hardened Model 44 action with double set triggers and full loop lever. Action marked “49 0” on the front is very attractively etched with scrolls around central buck and goat motifs over a matted background. Checkered walnut Schnabel tipped forend inlaid with a US Army Corps of Engineers insignia and silver heart. Checkered pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and fancy Swiss butt plate. CONDITION: Very good overall.

Barrel retains the vast majority of its factory blue, the forward portion starting to fade. Receiver case colors are strong with some mild loss. The lever has largely faded to patina. Stocks have only light handling marks. Bore is good with well-defined rifling. Fine mechanics, including set trigger.

Vernier sight elevation adjustment is broken. A fine example of one of the finest rifles Stevens put to market. 2,000 - 4,000

2374 - (A) RARE SHARPS-BORCHARDT MODEL 1878 SHORT RANGE RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1878 Serial No. 16806 Caliber/Bore: .40 1 - 7/8” Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Only 153 short range rifles of this type were manufactured from 1878 to 1880. Rust blued round barrel marked on the top flat with script “Old Reliable” trademark and 1-line Sharps address. Fitted with globe front sight, Lawrence patent ladder rear, and short Vernier aperture tang sight.

Standard case hardened Borchardt patent receiver marked on the left with patent and maker information. Checkered walnut forend with Schnabel tip. Checkered pistol grip walnut stock with correct checkered “SRC” monogrammed shotgun butt plate. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains significant portions of fading original blue drifting to patina. Reviver displays an overall silvery patina with some cleaned oxidation spots. Stocks have a worn appearance with numerous impressions from use. Bore fine, bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. A scarce Sharps. 3,000 - 4,000 390

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2375 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SWISS BUTTPLATE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1885 Serial No. 23851 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1888. Fitted with a blued No. 3 weight octagon barrel with wind gauge spirit level front sight and filled-in rear sight dovetail.

Tang mounted with a mid-range aperture rear sight. Case hardened high wall receiver with single set trigger. Ebony inlaid Schnabel tip splinter forend and plain walnut stock with brass Swiss buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains approximately 90% factory blue with silvering along the high edges and other mild cleaned oxidation marks. Generous dark case colors present on the receiver with some areas starting to fade. Lever retains portions of case colors on the sides, the working surfaces largely faded to patina. Stocks appear cleaned with some scattered marks and a 5 - 3/4” split running above the toe line. Very fine bright bore with sharp, well defined rifling throughout. Mechanics are fine, including set trigger.

2,500 - 3,500

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2376 - (A) CUSTOM ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HEAVY BARREL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE (1892).

Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1885 Serial No. 56200 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 W.C.F. Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Model 1885 High Wall chambered in .32-40 W.C.F. manufactured by Winchester 1892. The full-length octagonal barrel is stamped “--MANUFACTURED BY THE---/ ---WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.---”, with the caliber designation “32-40” present at the rear towards the breech. Either side of the receiver, as well as the muzzle and breech end of the barrel, has been wonderfully custom engraved at one time, exhibiting finely executed scroll engraving on a punch dot background. Buttplate tang bears identical scrollwork. Underside of frame is engraved with what appears to be the initials “CP” in stylized characters. Frame tang is mounted with a Lyman aperture rear sight.

Barrel retains its dovetailed rear sight with graduations of 50 and 200 yards, with the blade front sight featuring a flip-up globe sight. Frame exhibits a high gloss finish, with the barrel featuring a standard blue finish. Furniture consists of a custom ebony inlaid schnabel tip forend, with a proper period wood buttstock. CONDITION: Frame retains large amounts of its reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some wear and areas of pitting beneath the finish. Barrel retains fair amounts of what appears to be its original factory blue finish, with worn areas showing through to a pleasing brown patina overall. Dark bore, exhibiting pitting and fair rifling throughout. Custom wood forend is excellent. Buttstock exhibits some minor marks from handling and storage and some minor losses around the edges of the buttplate, but otherwise is sturdy and serviceable. A very attractive, custom engraved, Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single shot rifle. 3,000 - 5,000

2377 - (A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1885 Serial No. 30113 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Included factory records indicate the serial number was applied to this rifle December 28, 1888, and it was shipped January 8, 1889. Rifle features a blued No. 3 weight half octagon barrel with Lyman globe front sight and filled-in rear sight dovetail. Tang affixed with a folding aperture rear sight. Case hardened high wall receiver with single set trigger. Ebony inlaid Schnabel tipped checkered figured walnut splinter forend. Matching figured walnut stock with checkered pistol grip, hard rubber WRACO grip cap, and brass Swiss butt plate. Stock channel numbered 2412. Matching “2412 XX” assembly number and wood grade also present on the lower tang. Factory records make no mention of the sights or Swiss butt plate, but otherwise confirm the configuration of this rifle. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel retains strong traces of original blue in protected areas, the balance faded to a mottled brown patina. Receiver has faded to characteristic silvery case hardening patina. Stocks have the usual mild marks with some added finish and a repair at the upper tang. Strong well defined rifling with some mild cleaned oxidation spots. Mechanics are fine, including the set trigger. 3,000 - 4,000

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2378 - (A) SCARCE MARLIN BALLARD NO. 3F FINE GALLERY RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: Ballard No. 3F Serial No. 36399 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Limited production circa late 1880s. Rifle features a blued 26” tapered octagon barrel chambered in .22 Long with globe front sight, v-notch dovetail rear, and tang mounted Vernier aperture sight. A period 18 - 1/2” weight has been mounted to the underside of the barrel for offhand shooting. Action is case hardened with nitre blue single trigger and full loop lever. Walnut splinter forend. Moderately figured pistol grip stock and Swiss butt plate. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its factory blue, some mild wear present. Weight has largely faded to chocolate patina. Action displays significant portions of faded case colors and patterning. Stocks are very good showing scattered impressions and some varnish loss. Bright bore with strong, well defined rifling. Fine mechanics. 2,500 - 3,000 2379 - (A) ENGRAVED MARLIN BALLARD GALLERY SCHUETZEN RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: Ballard Serial No. 19091 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Antique Blued tapered octagon barrel with globe front sight and aperture tang sight, the rear sight dovetail filled in. The underside of the barrel is mounted with a 16” weight and numbered “(?)484” under the forend, likely indicating replacement. Action features later engraving done in the correct style with central running buck and bison vignettes flanked by punch dot shaded foliate scrolls and lined borders. Double set triggers and a walnut knob lever. Matching numbered Schnabel tipped splinter forend with checkered offhand grip. Stock has checkering at the wrist, a double line cheekpiece, and large nickeled Swiss butt plate. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains nearly all of its factory blue, starting to fade with a few scattered marks.

Barrel weight and has largely faded to brown patina. Receiver displays an even, cleaned gray patina. Stocks are very fine with only light marks.

Bore is strong, some darkness present in the grooves. Action requires some attention. Hammer does not hold in the cocked position but otherwise appears to function correctly. 2,500 - 3,500 2380 - (A) MARLIN BALLARD NO. 5 PACIFIC SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: Ballard No. 5 Pacific Serial No. 28467 Caliber/Bore: .45-100 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1876 to 1891. Matching heavy blued octagon barrel marked at the breech for “45-100” with Rocky Mountain sights and a period mid range tang sight. Hickory wiping rod retained to the underside of barrel by a pair of dovetailed thimbles. Case hardened action with double set triggers and loop style lever. Plain grain walnut forend and stock with steel crescent butt plate. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its original blue, some high edge wear and spotting present. Receiver retrains some case color patterning with an overall silvery patina.

Forend has some scattered impressions and a small split at the mount. Stock appears lightly cleaned but is otherwise fine. Strong, lightly abraded bore. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,500 2381 - (A) DELUXE MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. MODEL 1882 MAYNARD SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Mass. Arms Co. Model: 1882 Maynard Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured circa 1880s. The octagon to round barrel is marked “REBORED & R(?)D BY J. STEVENS A&T. CO. CHICOPEE FALLS.” has been rechambered to .32-40. Modern spirt level windgauge front sight and long range Vernier aperture rear sight, the barrel also drilled and tapped for scope blocks. The period nickel finished action is marked on the left with Maynard patent information and “1873” designation. The right bears Massachusetts Arms Co. information and “1882” model designation. Schnabel tipped checkered walnut forend. Figured walnut stock with capped, checkered pistol grip and checkered hard rubber butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its Stevens applied blue with some mild muzzle wear and other marks. Nickel shows clouding and some mild flaking but is otherwise fine. Stocks are fine with scattered light impressions. Especially fine and bright bore. Fine mechanics. 2,500 - 3,500 392

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2382 - (A) ATTRACTIVE ENGRAVED DELUXE WURFFLEIN SINGLE SHOT GALLERY RIFLE. Manufacturer: Wm. Wurfflein Model: Mid-Range Serial No. 1344 Caliber/Bore: .22 RF Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured by William Wurfflein of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1880s or 1890s. Blued octagon barrel and marked at the breech with 2-line address between a pair of engraved double line bands. Globe front sight and mid-range Vernier aperture rear sight, the rear dovetail on the barrel is filled in with a blank. Receiver is attractively engraved with foliate scroll and vine motifs with double line borders. Checkered walnut splinter forend. Stock is highly figured walnut with a checkered round knob pistol grip and checkered horn butt plate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Factory finishes have faded to a brown patina, some traces of blue visible in protected areas. Stocks have some scattered nicks but are otherwise fine. Bore is strong, lightly abraded bore with some darkness in the grooves. Fine mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000

2383 - (C) HOPKINS & ALLEN LADIES SCHUETZEN FALLING BLOCK RIFLE. Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen Model: Schuetzen Serial No. 741 Caliber/Bore: .22 RF Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured from 1898 into the early 1900s, bearing later “THE HOPKINS & ALLEN ARMS CO.” address. Blued octagon barrel with combination front sight and sporting rear. Case colored receiver is also mounted with a short-range aperture rear sight. Stocks are checkered walnut with perch belly form and a nickel-finished Swiss butt plate. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains significant traces of factory blue, the balance has faded to a brown patina. Significant portions of case colors are displayed on the action with areas fading to a silver patina. Stocks have the usual scattered marks but are otherwise very good. Butt plate has only minor freckling. Good, strong bore. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

2384 - (C) REMINGTON HEPBURN NO. 3 SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Hepburn No. 3 Serial No. 8760 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Ballard Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured from 1883 to 1907. Blued octagon barrel with Rocky Mountain front sight and sporting rear, missing the elevator. Case hardened action side lever action marked for Hepburn’s patent. Schnabel tipped walnut splinter forend with ebony insert. Checkered round knob pistol grip stock with standard crescent butt plate. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains significant portions of factory blue, starting to fade to a brown patina.

Generous original case colors displayed on the action. Straps and bridge have faded to patina with some patterning. Stocks have some scattered minor impressions and a couple larger abrasions near the butt plate, otherwise rating fine. Bore has strong rifling with some frosting in the grooves and other signs of light cleaned black powder oxidation. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000

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2385 - (C) FRANZ PRAMESBERGER SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE IN 9.3X74.

Manufacturer: F. Pramesberger Model: Stalking Rifle Serial No. 139230 Caliber/Bore: 9.3x74mmR Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Round-to-octagonal barrel fit with a blade front sight with brass insert on a slight ramp, machine matted solid rib with turn-off scope bases, dovetailed fixed blade standing rear sight, and a dovetail blank ahead of fore sight base. Action flats with German nitro proofs, “BOW” and “1392.30”, bottom of barrels with caliber designation, “1297g” “STL 2” and a partial steel designation, appears to have been “BOEHLER” before dovetailed forearm loop erased everything before “...HLER”. Two part forearm in Mannlicher form with horn forearm cap, slightly schnabled, and sling loop. Checkered in a wave pattern about the Deely latch release. Scalloped back boxlock action with a buck on left side, and what appears to be a short horned ibex on right, accented by florals. Single Kersten lock. Double set triggers with florals on trigger guard. Walnut stock, lightly fiddled, with side panels. Pistol grip with point pattern checkering and horn pistol grip cap. Bavarian drop with fluted cheekpiece. Sling bow on stud in toe line, black line spacer with a Wegu rubber recoil pad. Mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 6x42 scope with #4 reticle. CONDITION: Barrel the majority of the reapplied blue finish, with some handling marks and silvering to sharp edges. Forearm with some handling marks and a well executed repair ahead of Deely latch at lip. Action is bright with crisp engraving. Stock is good with some handling marks and grain separation, most noticeable at left sidepanel and under fluted cheekpiece, one crack running from rear tang to right side of comb. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some mild frosting. 1,500 - 2,500

2386 - (C) ENGRAVED KRIEGHOFF GERMAN DRILLING WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Krieghoff Model: Drilling Caliber/Bore: (O) 16 Bore (U) 9.3x72mmR Barrel Length: 26 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Manufactured in January of 1929 by Sempert & Krieghoff in Suhl, Germany. Features include double triggers (front is a set trigger), blade front sight mounted to rib, flip up rear sight, Greener side safety, selector slide on tang, checkered forearm, checkered stock with black grip cap, cartridge compartment in toe, and serrated buttplate. Frame is engraved with Germanic scroll on a punchdot background with right and left sides engraved with stag scenes. Mounted with a vintage unmarked fixed power scope. CONDITION: Very good, with barrels retaining the vast majority of their blue finish. Engraving on frame is sharp. Stock and forearm have scattered handling marks but no major cracks. Mechanically fine. Bores are bright. 2,000 - 3,000

2387 - (C) ENGRAVED GEORG HONOLD DRILLING. Manufacturer: Georg Honold Model: Drilling Serial No. 32828 Caliber/Bore: (O) 16 Bore (U) 7.8X57mm Barrel Length: 26 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in December of 1924. Top 2 barrels are side-by-side shotgun barrels, the bottom barrel the rifle barrel. Features include blade front sight, flip up rear sight which is actuated when rifle is selected, blue finish, French gray engraved frame, checkered walnut stock and forearm, cartridge compartment in toe with basket weave checkered plastic buttplate. Frame is engraved with scroll with dove scene on right side and stag scene on left. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the original blue finish, with light storage related freckling and minor dent about half way down left barrel. The action is very good, with case colors visible in protected areas and sharp engraving. Stock shows some minor chips to tang, but is otherwise strong with no major signs of distress. Barrels have a ghost in the rib. Mechanically fine. Bores are bright. 1,500 3,000

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2388 - (C) FRANZ KETTNER DRILLING WITH 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS AND A 9X57MM RIFLE BARREL. Manufacturer: Franz Kettner Model: Drilling Serial No. 2252 Caliber/Bore: (L)(R) 16 Bore (U) 9X57mmR Barrel Length: 26 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured in June of 1925 by Franz Kettner of Germany. Kettner had locations in both Cologne and Suhl. Configuration is 2 side-by-side shotgun barrels in 16 Bore with a lower rifled barrel in 9x57mmR. Blade rifle front sight near muzzle and flip up rifle rear sight mounted on rib.

Mounted with a Kahles Helia Super 2.3-7.5x variable power scope. Checkered stock and forearm with added Pachmayr White Line red recoil pad.

Decorative plate on left flat of stock. Frame is engraved with German style oak leaves on a fine punchdot background with depictions of a rabbit, stag, elk, and duck. Long tang horn trigger guard and inset horn forearm tip. CONDITION: Very good with the majority of the thinning original blue remaining mixing with a gray patina. Frame is essentially a gray patina with engraved animals covered in a hand-applied gold finish. Stock is very good, with minor chips and cracks near frame inlet points. Mechanically fine. Bores are bright. 3,000 - 5,000

2389 - (C) FRANZ KETTNER DRILLING WITH 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS OVER A 9X57MM RIFLE BARREL WITH ZEISS 1.5-6 SCOPE. Manufacturer: Franz Kettner Model: Drilling Serial No. 77603 Caliber/Bore: (L)(R) 16 Bore (U) 9X57mmR Barrel Length: 26 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/8”Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Improved Cylinder (R) Cylinder Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz Circa 1933 per proofs. Underside of barrels with German proofs for a nitro proofed 16 gauge with 9x57mm rifle barrel, built April 1933; evidence of previous proofs are discernible but heavily softened, indicating a refinish and reproof at some point. Barrels with a solid flat rib, very slightly tapered, and fit with a bead front sight, serrated for anti-glare, and fit with a pop-up rear sight affixed by a dovetailed and screwed base.

Claw scope mounts soldered into rib, and currently fit with Zeiss Diavari-D 1.5-6x FFP scope with German #4 reticle. Shotgun barrels have inlaid gold oak leaves and acorns connected with vines over each chamber, and “Franz Kettner / Koln - Suhl” also inlaid in gold. Relieved for sideclips, and engraved with tulip heads and “Krupp Stahl” designation; Scott’s crossbolt extension. Splinter forearm with Deely latch release, engraved in a point pattern, exterior engraved with florals, interior marked “2750”. Fences with sideclips to fit barrels, discretely import marked on the wing for Simpson, LTD, and additionally marked with German proofs, export mark, and serial number. Action engraved with game scenes on the sideplates, left showing a pair of roe deer, buck and doe, looking at a pair of ducks in a wooded scene, right with a stag and two doe, and a rabbit. Accenting are Germanic florals and scrollwork throughout. Sideplates with gold washed pins and cocking indicator, Greener safety, concealed Scott bolt, and rifle selector with push button release, inlaid “SCHROT” ahead of slide. Gold washed double triggers, front set, bladed for a right handed shooter and protected by a horn trigger guard that extends all the way to the capped pistol grip. Stock of a restrained walnut with pistol grip, checkered in 2 panels about the wrist, German silver pistol grip cap engraved “HR” in script, shadowline cheekpiece, and a bullet trap engraved with a vignette of a turkey and scroll en suite. Serrated horn buttplate. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the blue on barrels with some minor handling marks, likely field wear. Forearm is very good, appearance is somewhat dry, with some cleaned oxidation to iron that has left pinpricking and softened engraving somewhat. Locks are very good with some cleaned oxidation, primarily to right side, most offensive on the neck of a doe on sideplate, but engraving is crisp. Horn trigger guard with a crack at bottom screw.Stock en suite with forearm in appearance, with some handling marks from the field. Mechanically fine, bores are very good, shotgun barrels largely smooth with some evidence of firing ahead of forcing chambers, rifle barrel with some frosting. 3,000 - 5,000

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2390 - (C) FRANZ KETTNER 16 GAUGE AND 9.3X62 DRILLING WITH ZEISS 8X52 SCOPE. Manufacturer: Franz Kettner Model: Drilling Serial No. 2196 Caliber/Bore: (L)(R) 16 Gauge (O) 9.3x62mm Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Improved Modified (R) Cylinder

Classic drilling configuration with bead front sight on a solid rib, fit with 3 sets of claw mount bases and a pop-up rifle sight. Engraved “Franz Kettner” on right tube and “Koln - Suhl” on left, fit with rib extension with slot for Greener crossbolt, and relieved for sideclips. With German nitro proofs for a gun made in 1939, 16 gauge shotgun barrels, and 9x63 rifle barrel. Carl Zeiss 8x52 Diasta scope with German #1 reticle. Splinter forearm with point pattern checkering, horn forearm tip, with Deely latch and engraved in florals and geometrics. Action wings with German nitro and Crown NRU proofs, serial number, “FRAKE” and discretely import/export marked for Simpson. Scalloped back boxlock action with engraved game scenes on a stage and pheasant on left, and a duck and buck rubbing his antlers on a tree. Greener safety with “S” inlaid in gold, tang mount barrel selector with “S” and “KUGEL” inlaid in gold on either side o the slide. Double triggers, front set, protected by a horn trigger guard with long tang that runs to pistol grip cap. Stock of a straight-grained walnut with sidepanels with horn heart-and-diamond inserts at rear, checkered in two panels of point pattern checkering about the wrist, pistol grip with floral and wrigglework. Pancake cheekpiece, sling swivels mounted to a sweated on boss on rifle barrel and stud insert on toe line. Stock fit with a hard rubber Gamba pad. CONDITION: Barrels retain the majority of their reapplied bluing, with some fine pitting over chambers. Action bright, with some handling marks, engraving crisp. Stock very good with some dryness and handling marks. Scope is somewhat cloudy, and has flaking to blue on ocular bell. Mechanically fine, bores are very good, rifling is strong, with some mild frosting in all three barrels. 1,000 - 2,000

2391 - (C) FRANZ SODIA BOCH DRILLING. Manufacturer: Franz Zodia Model: Drilling Serial No. 19095 Caliber/Bore: 20 GA/.22 Barrel Length: 28 - 5/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 3” Known as a “Bock-Doppelflinte mit seitlichem Kleinkaliberlauf” or a “over-and-under shotgun with side-mounted small-caliber barrel” in English.

Over/under shotgun barrels are chambered in 20 gauge, with .22 LR barrel on right side. Manufactured in 1973 by Franz Sodia of Ferlach, Austria. Features include blade front sight and flip up rear sight both mounted to vented rib. Blue finished barrel with French Gray frame. Checkered walnut stock and forearm with black plastic white line spacer grip cap and serrated plastic buttplate. Frame is engraved with scroll throughout, pheasant scene on right side, flying duck scene on bottom, and retriever with duck scene on left side. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original bluing remaining. Stock and forearm show no major signs of distress and sharp checkering. Mechanically fine, excepting the safety stuck in fire position. Bores are bright. 2,000 - 4,000

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2392 - (C) ABESSER & MERKEL DRILLING WITH 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS OVER A .243 WINCHESTER RIFLE BARREL. Manufacturer: Abesser & Merkel Model: Drilling Serial No. 21888 Caliber/Bore: 20 Gauge / .243 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8”Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Full (R) Modified Bead front sight on a solid matte rib, with a screwed-on base for a pair of pop-up rifle sights. Barrels with “-SPECIAL-GEWEHR-LAUF- / -STAHL-” and “-FRIED. KRUPP A.G.- / -ESSEN-” with triple interlocking rings. Breeches with triangles of nicely cut acanthus scroll, approximately 1”, with beaded borders, rib extension with slot for Greener crossbolt. Underside of barrels with German proofs for 20 gauge and .243 Winchester.

Splinter forearm with horn tip, Deely latch release, and point pattern skipline checkering. Action is engraved with oak leaves at the recoil shield and at hinge pin, with finely cut acanthus scroll supporting. Left plate with grouse coming in to land amongst other grouse in a wooden scene, right side with mallards, mixed flying and groundbound. Underside with “ABESSER & MERKEL / SUHL - GERMANY”. Double triggers protected by a flat bottom trigger guard with front trigger a set trigger for rifle use. Greener side safety, tang mounted rifle selector with “S” ahead of slide and “K” behind it. Walnut stock with ivory diamonds behind sidepanels, checkered in skipline pattern about the wrist. Sling loops on stud sweated to underside of rifle barrel and on stud at toeline. Vacant German silver oval behind stud at toeline. Modern Olde English Pachmayr pad. CONDITION: Barrels with the majority of their bluing with some silvering to edges and thinning about the steel legends, with scattered handling marks throughout.

Forearm very good with some handling marks and has had finish added. Action colors have largely faded, with good color, approximately 10%, retained in recesses and protected areas. Stock very good with some handling marks throughout, possibly a restock, with modern pad. Mechanically fine, although only one rifle sight will pop up, bores are excellent. 2,500 - 3,500

2393 - (M) J.P. SAUER & SOHN BBF54 OVER UNDER COMBINATION GUN. Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model: BBF54 Serial No. J9058 Caliber/Bore: 16 Gauge / .30-06 Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 3” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: (T) 2 - 3/4” Choke: (T) Mod. Manufactured in West Germany. Blued superposed 16 gauge over .30-06 barrels with matted rib, blade front sight, and folding rear. Gun also currently sports a West German made Schmidt and Bender 1.25-4x scope on claw mounts. Scalloped boxlock deeply engraved with Germanic oak leaf, running stag, and fox engraving. Sturdy double bite cross bolt latch. Double triggers, the rifle trigger is single set. Straight grain checkered walnut forend. Bavarian contor stock with black plastic capped checkered pistol grip, double line cheek piece, sling swivels, and “SAUER” plastic butt plate. Complete with a green cloth backed leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Gun shows only light handling marks. Mirror bores.

Mechanics are sticky with a tight lockup. Crystal clear optics. 2,000 - 3,000

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2394 - (C) FRIEDRICH JACOBS BARTELS CAPE GUN. Manufacturer: F.J. Bartels Model: Cape Gun Serial No. 14297 Caliber/Bore: (L) 16 Gauge (R) 8x58mmR Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 3” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .022 Chamber: (L) 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) . 031 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .671 Weight: 6 Lbs. 2 oz. (w/out scope) 6 Lbs. 14 oz (w/scope)

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Circa 1910. A very nice and unique gun with 25 - 1/2” blued dovetail barrels. Barrels are built with extractor and are marked at bottom with serial number. Matte solid rib is gold inlaid, reading “FR. JAC. BARTELS WAFFENMANUFACTUR WIESBADEN”. Rib with blade front sight, 2 leaf rear sight (one fixed, one folding), and provision for a claw mounted scope. Bottom rib fit with loop for sling. Left barrel reads “PRIMA-KRUPPSCHER” and “FLUSS-STAHL” on the right barrel. Barrel flats and barrels with German proofs. Gun is chambered as a 16 bore with 2 - 1/2” chamber and 8x58mmR. Gun comes with, and is fit for, a Redfield 2 - 3/4X (1” tube) scope. The case color hardened 8-pin sidelock action with Greener styled crossbolt has fine engraved scrollwork, gold line cocking indicators, and is built with double triggers. Blacked and lightly scroll engraved top lever has checkered thumb. Safe slide is checkered and “SICHER” is in gold. Double triggers protected by horn trigger guard. Smoky marbled European walnut stock with semi-smooth checkered pistol grip is fitted with a horn grip cap. Stock also with cheekpiece, sling swivel, black scroll engraved trap door (at belly), and finished by a black leather covered recoil pad. Splinter forend with smooth fine checkering has been built with a Deeley styled latch release, case colored and scroll engraved iron metal, and ebony tip. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels maintain mostly all of their blue. Action and triggers are sound. Stock is very good with light handling marks. Forend is good with handling marks and evidence of repair at top left near tip. Good bores showing moderate use. Optic is clear. 3,500 - 4,500 2395 - (C) L. GASSER-NACHF., OF ULLRICH-WIEN, AUSTRIAN COMBINATION SHOTGUN-RIFLE IN 16 GA OVER 8X57-360.

Manufacturer: L. Gasser Nachf Model: Combination Serial No. 8205 Caliber/Bore: 16 Gauge / 8x57-360 Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (T) .029 Chamber: (T) 2 - 1/2” Choke: (T) .019 Internal Bore Diameter: (T) .659 Weight: 6 Lbs. 4 oz. (w/out scope) 7 Lbs. (w/scope) Circa 1914. A 16 gauge and 8x57 over/under German combination gun with 27” blued steel extractor barrels. Shotgun barrel with 2 - 1/2” chambers, choked Modified. Rifle barrel is designated for 8x57-360 caliber. Top rib machined matte extension and tapered with set up for EAW scope style mount, 1 standing rear leaf sight and a blade foresight. Top barrel reads “KRUPP” on left and “FLUSSTHAL” on right, both near breech.

Bottom barrel has a sling loop. Barrels are stamped with Austrian proofs and serial number. Scalloped boxlock action with grey patina and scroll, double triggers, cocking indicators, and pinned safe slide. Top lever is black, with fine scroll engraving and checkered thumb piece. Blacked trigger guard with light engraving and extends to a 3/4 length bottom strap. The European walnut stock has a sharply checkered slender pistol grip with hard rubber grip cap, loop for sling, cheekpiece, and finished by a thin basket weave butt plate. The thin (splinter) sporting forend has tight, sharp checkering with a Deeley styled engraved latch release. Rifle scope is made by Leupold. CONDION: Very good. Barrels with several markings from use. Action and triggers are operational. Stock with some handling marks and forend is very good. 2,000 - 3,000 398

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2396 - (C) CASED FRANZ KETTNER DRILLING IN 16 GAUGE OVER 8X57.

Manufacturer: Franz Kettner Model: Drilling Serial No. 1285 Caliber/Bore: 16 Gauge / 8x57mmJR Barrel Length: 26 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 3” Length of Pull: 14” Blued Krupp steel barrels marked on the top “FRANNZ KETTNER / KOLN SUHL” with silver bead front sight and 2-leaf flip up rear sights. Finely scroll and floral engraved case hardened side plates and frame. Double triggers, forward rifle trigger is set. Dark horn trigger guard. Checkered walnut splinter forend with horn tip. Walnut stock features a checkered Prince of Wales grip with diamond cross section, black diamond inlays, double line cheek piece, sling swivels, and a modern rubber KICK-EEZ recoil bad. Gun is housed in a attractive brown leather wrapped hardwood case with cleaning rod and 9 rounds of RWS 8x57mm JR ammunition. CONDITION: Good. Barrels retain the vast majority of their fading blue. Strong case colors retained on the right side of the action and other protected areas, the balance fading to a soft silvery patina. Wood has some scattered hunting marks and wear but no major sign of distress. Mirror bores. Crisp mechanics. Case is very good and displays well. 2,500 - 4,500

2397 - (A) JOSEPH STRASSBERGER DRILLING WITH DOUBLE 9.5X47 RIFLE BARRELS OVER 20 GAUGE. Manufacturer: Joseph Strassberger Model: Drilling Caliber/Bore: 9.5x47 over 20 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 13” Unusual drilling in that it is a double rifle over single shotgun barrel. Top flat silver inlay “JOS. STRASSBERGER IN TRAUNSTEIN” (Southeastern Bavaria). Top of barrel has rifle sights and two silver wedding bands at breech. Chamber on 20 ga. barrel is 2 - 1/2”. Action is an under lever release, two triggers (one adjustable), back action locks in satin gray and fully chisel engraved including several game scenes. Also features engraved exposed double hammers, finely carved game scene on left side of stock, horn finger guard, checkered forearm and swivels. Comes in contemporary oak case. CONDITION. Excellent. Stocks are crisp with minor impressions. Blue is 90% plus with light wear. Rifle bores are crisp, shotgun bore has some light residue. 3,500 - 5,000

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2398 - (C) WESTLY RICHARDS DROPLOCK 12 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: Droplock Serial No. 16110 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .027 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .018 (Modified (R) .008 (Improved Cylinder) Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .743 Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz Circa 1901. A vintage game gun with 30” nitro proofed brown Damascus steel barrels. Barrels are fit with ejectors, 2 – 1/2” chambers and dollshead rib extension. Rib is concave and tapering, fit with a steel front bead sight. Rib is marked “2” in gold near breech. Rib reads “WESTLEY RICHARDS 178 NEW BOND ST LONDON”. Bottoms of barrels marked “16110”. Barrel flats marked “LP 82”, “.740”, “12”, ”NITRO PROOF”, “3 TONS”, “2 1/2”, “1 1/8” and “BSA NY”. Droplock action is scalloped and with full coverage tight scroll. “WESTELY RICHARDS” in banner on exterior walls. Action is built to accommodate dollshead extension, and fit with the Westley Richards ejector top lever system. Top lever is blacked, engraved and bears a gold number “2”. Safe slide is blacked, serrated, and scored. “SAFE” is gold. Action flats stamped “DEELEYS PATENT”, ”EJECTOR”, ”A1179”, ”PATENT 17731”, ”1897 232”. Double triggers protected by a blacked game scene engraved trigger guard that extends through a 3/4 length bottom strap. Bottom strap engraved with scrolls and serial number. Handsome reddish brown fiery grained English straight hand gripped walnut stock has a silver oval engraved “WBL” and finished by a serrated horn butt plate. Splinter forend with sharp checkering is fit with a horn dovetailed tip and an engraved Deeley latch release. Release bears a gold number “2”. Iron metal is engraved with scroll. Interior iron metal has traces of case colors and wood bears the guns serial number. Gun lives in a vintage oak and leather case with brass corners. Case lid reads “HPW” on top. Inner lid with vintage “WESTELY RICHARDS & Co” paper trade label with matching address. Case supplied with cleaning rod, cleaning accessories, snap caps, and extra leather covered pad. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are very good inside and out. Action, triggers and ejectors function well with snap caps. Stock is very good with some minor handling marks and horn plate is slightly smaller than butt. Forend is very good. Case is good for its age. 5,000 - 7,000

2399 - (C) WESTLY RICHARDS THE NEWCOME 16 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN Manufacturer: Westly Richards Model: The Newcome Serial No. T5906 Barrel Length: 29” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .026 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .037 (Full) (R) .011 (Improved Cylinder) Gauge: 16 gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .681 Weight: 6 lbs Circa 1913. A British early made sidelock with nitro proofed 29” steel dovetail barrels. Barrels are fit with 2 – 1/2” chambers, ejectors, third fastener, wide concave matte rib and round steel front bead sight. Barrel flats are marked “NITRO PROOF”, “1 OZ.”, “16”, ”CHOKE” and with proof markings. Barrel bottoms marked “T5906” and “WESTLEY RICHARDS STEEL” around triangle. Right barrel reads “WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co LONDON”. Left barrel reads “The Newcome.”. The shiny coin finished action with decorative and border scrolls reads “WESTLEY RICHARDS” in a banner. Action is built with hidden third fastener, double triggers, black checkered top lever, and black checkered safe slide. “SAFE” is engraved.

Trigger guard is blacked with minimal decorative scroll engraving and extends through a long bottom strap. Bottom strap with serial number. The light blonde and honey colored walnut is built with drop points, English straight hand grip, small silver vacant oval, and is finished with an orange rubber recoil pad. Matching forend with Anson-styled push button release and diamond-shaped pin. Iron metal with light border scroll. Gun comes with older Rexhide compact case. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with mostly all of their color and bores are bright. Rib near breech with a few dings. Action, triggers, and ejectors are sound. Stock and forend are also very good with minimal wear from use/storage. Case is good with signs of use and storage. 2,500 - 4,000 400

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2400 - (C) W.W. GREENER BOXLOCK GRADE M PIGEON SPECIAL 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: W.W. Greener Model: Boxlock Serial No. 48008 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” from front trigger Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: (L) Full (R) Imp. Mod Gauge: 12 Bore Weight: 7 lbs 10.5oz Circa 1899 per serial number. 30” dovetail lump barrels with a flat matted rib with slots for mid and bead front sights, and relief vignette for Greener’s address, “Winer At the London Gun Triasl 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879. Siemens Steel”. Lightly dressed with florals at breech and muzzle, rear of rib with a vignette of a pigeon and rib extension. Barrel flats with Birmingham proof marks, a “12/C” in a diamond and “CHOKE” Tubes ahead of flats with SIemens steel stamp, serial number, proof mark, Greener’s elephant mark, “W.W.G” and some assorted initials on underside of rib. Splinter forearm with reinforced Anson plunger release, checkered in point pattern, and marked on interior “PATENT EJECTORS” “GRADE, M.” and serial number. Case colored boxlock action with Greener crossbolt, Greener safety at sidepanel, and engraved with acanthus scroll and floral strapwork. Action flats with Birmingham proof, serial number, and Greener elephant. Case colored double triggers protected by a blued flat bottom trigger guard with light floral engraving, and long tang with serial number and “PIGEON SPECIAL”. Walnut stock checkered about the wrist in a point pattern inlaid with a golden oval engraved with “J.P. BRANT” and finished with a checkered butt. CONDITION: Very good as restored. Barrels with virtually all of their well executed bluing with some minor handling marks and superficial scratches, one small patch of fine oxidation on left barrel, approximately halfway down, and ghost in rib. Action excellent with virtually all of the reapplied case colors, some fine silvering at edges.

Wood is very good with some handling marks and indents, heavier at butt. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with some firing residue, ejectors do not fire. 2,500 - 3,500

2401 - (C) CHARLES BOSWELL 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH HAMMERS. Manufacturer: Charles Boswell Model: SxS Serial No. 12087 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Gauge: 12 gauge Features 30” sleeved barrels by J. Foster with solid rib bearing the Boswell London moniker. Barrels are fitted for interchangeable chokes, of which four are included with tool. Beautiful, nearly full coverage fine English engraved, side lock actions with exposed hammers, fire blue engraved screws, blue engraved trigger guard, double triggers, manual extractors. Finely checkered round knob pistol grip walnut stock with gutta percha butt plate. Splinter forearm stamped with “W. Anson” and serial number. Cased in a William Powell & Son leather case with red felt lining.

PROVENANCE: Ex. Bill Wise. CONDITION. Barrels retains nearly all the highly finished reapplied blue with sharp barrel legends and mirror bores.

Stocks are excellent as refinished and checkered. Frame has a French silver finish with niter blue screws. Fine working order and tight. Butt plate shows some discoloration. Case shows wear. 2,500 - 4,000

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2402 - (C) W. ATKINSON 12 GAUGE SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: W. Atkinson Model: SLE Serial No. 6075 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) Modified (R) Cylinder Gauge: 12 Gauge Weight: 6 Lbs 6 oz

Cirac 1904-1925. Dovetail lump barrels with a steel bead front sight on a narrowing, smooth, solid, slightly concave game rib with “W. ATKINSON & SONS, LANCASTER” engraved towards breeches. Light floral strapwork at breeches, with a spring of shaded acanthus at rear of rib. Hidden third bite. Barrel flats with numerous proofs, including nitro proofs for a 2 - 1/2” chambered 12 gauge with nominal .729 IBD in both barrels, proofed at 1 - 1/8 oz shot. Splinter forearm with Anson style plunger release, checkered in point pattern, with shaded scroll engraving on exterior iron. Action flats with view and Nitro proofs. Sidelocks are engraved in traditional English pattern rose and scroll, nicely cut. Automatic safety with “SAFE” inlaid in gold ahead of sliding tab. Double triggers are protected by a trigger guard with long tang, engraved with rose and scroll en suite.

Densely grained smokey stock with teardrops behind action, checkered in 2 panels about the wrist with mullered borders. Toeline with vanity plate engraved with initials “BK”. Checkered butt. Housed in a leather-wrapped case with cherry red lining partitioned to hold gun while disassembled, and containing accessories including pair snapcaps, oil bottle, pair turnscrews, 2 piece cleaning rod with turned wood jag and mop. Lid with Atkinson trade label, exterior with “B. KAY / YORKS.”; presumably the original owner (perhaps he lived in Yorkshire?). CONDITION: Very good as brought back up after reproof. Barrels with virtually all of a later good quality bluing, thinning somewhat towards breeches and muzzles, with scattered handling marks and superficial scratches. Stocks are very good with an extra layer of varnish applied that has softened edges somewhat. Forearm has some reddish hues in the engraving about the plunger. Action is very good, essentially gunmetal grey throughout, with some superficial handling marks, engraving is crisp. Trigger guard is very good with some thinning from hand traffic. Mechanically fine, bores are very good, bright and shiny, with some minor frosting. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is very good with handling marks throughout, including some scrapes. Accompanied by some consignor research on Atkinson and proof marks. 2,000 - 4,000

2403 - (A) ALEXANDER HENRY 10 BORE SIDE BY SIDE HAMMER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Alexander Henry Model: SXS Serial No. 5754 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8”Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Gauge: 10 Gauge Dovetail lump barrels with bead front sight on solid concave rib engraved with Alexander Henry information at rear “ALEXr HENRY EDINBURGH AND LONDON / MAKER TO THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESS’ THE PRINCE OF WALES AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH”, with doll’s head rib extension, engraved with fine acanthus scroll and with stiff leaf engraving at breeches. Faux chain Damascus finish, barrel flats are marked with British view and proof marks, “12M / 10B”, serial number, “A.H.” for Alexander Henry, “NOT FOR BALL” and “CHOKE” on tubes. Splinter forearm with reinforced tip, Deely latch, and case colored interior. Exterior iron engraved with fine scrollwork, shell motif, and wrigglework. Action flats with serial number, view proofs, and “A.H” for Alexander Henry. Sidelock action with fishform hammers with near total coverage of fine acanthus scrollwork, with Scottish thistles at edges of bar. Recoil shields with nicely filed fences, fish form hammers, and double triggers protected by a flat bottom trigger guard, tang with serial number, and engraved with scroll en suite. Densely grained stock, possibly a restock as wood does not match forearm, with a Prince of Wales grip, checkered in point-and-wave pattern about the wrist, lightly fiddled, brass oval on toe line, and with checkered butt.

CONDITION: Very good, barrels with the vast majority of the brown Damascus finish, with some superficial scratches, silvering at muzzles and breech, and some thinning on sides of barrels flanking Alexander Henry information. Forearm excellent with some handling marks and indentations.

Locks with case colors, approximately 15-20%, in protected areas, with some lacquer applied on locks. Stocks very good with some superficial handling marks, sanded and revarnished, with checkering recut. Mechanically fine, bores excellent, smooth, with some minor frosting towards the muzzle. 2,000 - 4,000

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2404 - (C) W.M. HILL 28 BORE SIDE BY SIDE HAMMER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: W.H. Hill Model: SXS Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) Improved Cylinder (R) Cylinder Gauge: 28 Weight: 5 lbs 6.5oz 24” dovetail lump barrels with bead front sight on a flat smooth rib, with a sprig of acanthus engraving at rear of rib, with stiff leaf engraving at breeches, and a doll’s head rib extension with shell motif. Barrel flats with modern British Birmingham proofs for a nitro proved 28 gauge with nominal .571 IBD in right barrel, .563 in left, 2 - 1/2” chambers, at 3 tons per square inch. Tubes with Birmingham proofs “NOT FOR BALL” and “26B/29M”. Underside of rib with “W.H.” presumably barrel maker, “S” and “1G’. “WW” and “23” at forearm loop. Small splinter forearm with point pattern checkering and lightly engraved on exterior. Round body with acanthus scroll and strapwork edging, with peninsula back action locks engraved en suite with “W.M. Hill” at top of locks. Blued fish form rebounding hammers. Double triggers protected by a blued flat bottom trigger guard with long tang. Vibrantly figured walnut stock with point pattern checkering about the wrist, with a black line spacer and an Olde English pad. CONDITION: Very good as professionally rehabilitated. Barrels with virtually all of their browning with some handling marks and silver at muzzle. Action very good, bright, with visible areas of polishing and oil staining throughout, and a few isolated areas of fine pitting. Stocks very good with handling marks, but free of cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, smooth and bright. Tight on face, barrels ring like church bells. A well handling gun that should be ideal for upland. 2,000 - 3,000

2405 - (C) JOSEPH LANG KEYLOCK 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Joseph Lang Model: Keylock Serial No. 15729 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8”+ Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8”, neutral cast Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Imp. Cylinder (R) Cylinder Gauge: 12 Gauge Weight: 6 lbs 12.5 oz Circa 1914 per “British Gunmakers Volume One - London” by Brown. 28” chopper lump barrels with a pierced bead front sight on a concave, tapered, narrowing rib, engraved with Lang’s New Bond Street address on right tube, and Abercrombie & Fitch’s information on left, and fit with a doll’s head rib extension. Relieved for sideclips, and lightly engraved in an incised strapwork pattern at muzzle, with scroll and shell on extension.

Barrel flats with modern Briitsh nitro proofs for a choked 12 gauge at 1 - 1/8 oz of shot. Underside of tubes with “J.L&S”, serial numbers, and “For 2 3/4 Steel” on right tube, abutting forearm lump. Splinter forearm with point pattern checkering, and fit with a Anson plunger at reinforced tip, with scroll and geometric wrigglework on exterior. Interior with matching serial number. Action flats with serial number and view proof. Vibrantly case colored keylock action with cocking indicators and port for key at rear. Classic English rose and scroll throughout, extending to trigger guard, which protects a single mechanical trigger. Automatic safety with “SAFE” inlaid in gold. Nicely figured dark walnut stock with a diamond-shaped wrist and uncapped pistol grip, checkered in a point pattern with mullered borders. Inlaid silver vanity plate with “DPH” enraved, and ending in a black line spacer with an orange recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent as restored, retaining nearly all of the reapplied finishes throughout, with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine, ejectors are strong and in time, bores are excellent with some firing residue. 2,000 - 3,000

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2406 - (C) HOLLAND & HOLLAND NO. 2 HAMMERLESS EJECTOR “BADMINTON” SIDELOCK SIDE BY SIDE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Badminton Serial No. 29948 Barrel Length: 28 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8”Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .031 (R) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .038 (R) .010 Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .732 (R) .731 Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz Circa 1915-1922 per “Holland & Holland: The Royal Gunmaker” by Dallas. Dovetail lump barrels with flat, solid, machine matted rib with steel bead fore sight and an open lozenge that reads “Badminton”, further marked with “Holland & Holland” and 98 New Bond street address flanking rib designation; extension for a Scott crossbolt. Refreshed barrel flats with view and proofs indicating a 2001 proof for nitro proved 12 gauge with 70mm chambers (2 - 3/4”), at 900 BAR with nominal 18.6 IBD; traces of previous proofs are visible, but indecipherable as to meaning. Splinter forearm with a somewhat flattened bottom is fit with an Anson plunger release, checkered in a point pattern throughout, and engraved with small scroll and floral accents on exterior iron. Iron with matching serial number on interior. Action flat with CP proof and serial number; evidence of previous proofs obliterated during restoration. Case colored sidelock with rose and scroll engraving with a single central bouquet of roses, with accenting scrollwork and vinework borders. “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” across the bottom of locks. Double triggers are protected by a flat-bottomed trigger guard with engraving en suite, including serial number on a somewhat short tang. Automatic safety with “SAFE” inlaid in gold ahead of slide.

Buttstock with tear drops behind locks, diamond-shaped wrist, checkered in a point pattern about the wrist with mullered borders, and finished by a horn buttplate. Housed in a leather wrapped case with brass corners, with a red lined interior with H&H trade label in lid, a charge card indicating that the barrels were originally regulated for 36 grains of smokeless powder and 1 - 1/4” oz of No. 6 shot. Paperwork includes a proof certificate dated 2001, and various paperwork from Thomas & Bland when they sold the gun previously. CONDITION: Overall good as rebuilt. Barrels with virtually all of their bluing with some minor handling marks from the field. Newer case colors with heavy fading at carry point, but still strong on lockplates, thinning at edges. Newer stocks with a gloss finish with some very minor marks. Mechanically fine, ejectors are in time but somewhat weak, bores are bright and shiny with very mild frosting. Case is good with some exterior distress as befits a vintage case, but solid and strong.

2,000 - 4,000

2407 - (M) LJUTIC 12 GAUGE FIXED RIB MONO GUN WITH RELEASE TRIGGER AND CASE. Manufacturer: Ljutic Model: Mono Gun Serial No. 3771 Barrel Length: 35” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: Adjustable Drop at Heel: Adjustable Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Barrel Wall Thickness: .044 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Tube Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: .739 Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz Circa 2005. A single barrel competition trap gun with black steel 35” mono-bloc barrel. Barrel appropriately fit with stepped high profiled ventilated machined rib. Rib fit with small round mid bead and round orange (painted) front bead sight. Barrel is also fit with Ljustics own special adjustable choke. Barrel lug stamped “21”. Grey and black steel (stainless) boxlock action with filed and ramped rib is engraved “Ljutic”, “3771”, “MONO GUN”, “12 GA”, “YKA WA USA”. Honey blonde straight grain stock with checkered pistol grip and adjustable comb is fit with a black KICK-EEZ pad. Matched colored, and checkered heavy forend is built with a center push button release and rounded tip. Gun comes in custom Americase with extra trigger assembly, choke, paperwork and booklet. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel is clean inside and out. Action, trigger and ejector operate well to test. Stock and forend excellent with light and superficial markings. Case excellent with very slight marks. 2,500 - 3,500

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2408 - (C) HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 GAUGE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Trap Gun Serial No. 37201 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/8”+ Drop at Heel: 1 - 5/8”Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” over pad.

Barrel Wall Thickness: .051 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .058 (Extra Full) Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: .73 Weight: 9 lbs Circa 1957-1963 per “Holland & Holland: The Royal Gunmkaer” by Dallas. One of the Northwood guns, which were built outside of the H&H factory in the Birmingham trade, but finished and regulated at Holland & Holland. 32” barrel with serrated matte vent rib with steel fore and mid beads. Left side of barrel over breech with 13 Bruton Street address, right with “HOLLAND & HOLLAND”. Barrel flats with modern proofs for a 12 gauge, 2 - 3/4” chambered, nitro proved gun at 3 - 1/4” tons and a nominal .729 IBD. Beavertail forearm with an Anson plunger release and checkered in point pattern with mullered borders. Exterior iron case colored and engraved with diminutive scroll and floral accents. Interior of iron with matching serial number. Action flats with serial number and CP proof. Boxlock Anson & Deely action with “Holland & Holland” on both sides, under breech, engraved with nicely cut and shaded scrollwork, with bordered edges. Trigger guard and trigger plate are blued, engraved en suite. Trigger guard protects a single trigger bladed to the right for a right handed shooter, and is full length to a case colored pistol grip cap with trap, containing a spare striker in wax paper. Somewhat plain stock, with some nice marbling towards right heel, is constructed with side panels, tear drops, and is checkered about the wrist in two panels of point-and-wave pattern with mullered borders. Belly of stock with inset oval with shaded “P.A.F.”, probably a previous owner. English-style pigskin wrapped recoil pad with covered screws. Cast is very, very slightly off for a right handed shooter, almost neutral. In a leather wrapped case with wine colored felt lining and H&H trade label in lid with 13 Bruton Street address.

CONDITION: Very good. Retains the vast majority of the bluing on barrel, with some handling marks from the field and thinning towards muzzle.

Retains the vast majority of the case colors, with some thinning to edges and vibrant in protected areas. Stocks are very good with some minor handling marks from the field, moreso to forearm. Exterior forearm iron with cleaned oxidation. Mechanically fine with exception of ejector which does not throw snapcap. Bore is very good, with some minor orange peel ahead of forcing cone. Case very good with some handling marks and distress to carry handle. 3,000 - 6,000

2409 - (A) W. C. SCOTT HAMMERLESS 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: W. C. Scott Model: Premeir Serial No. 38068 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/8” Drop at Heel: 3 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .025 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (BOTH) .010 (IC) Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .734 (R) .731 Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz Circa 1886. An antique Premier model game gun with 30” brown laminated Damascus steel dovetail barrels. Barrels are fit with extractors, 2 – 1/2” chambers and lock up extension on rib. Barrel rib is smooth wide / tapering with round brass bead at muzzle. Rib is inlaid with a gold banner.

Sidelock action with crystal cocking indicator windows. Under cocking indicator reads ”PATENT COCKING INDICATOR”. Locks with handsome game scenes of geese and ducks surrounded oak leaves. Gun reads “W&C SCOTT & SON”, PATENT -BLOCK SAFETY HAMMERLESS” at left action knuckle. Action fit with 3rd fastener and gas escapes. Top lever is scroll engraved and checkered, slide safe is checkered. Gun is auto-safe. Honey colored stock with fine checkered round knob pommel grip, silver oval, and finished by a black leather covered pad. Double triggers are protected by a scroll engraved trigger guard which extends to a 3/4 length bottom strap with serial number engraved. Splinter forend with fine checkering and with checkered and scroll engraved. Internal iron metal is engraved “38068”. Gun comes in a light colored leather case. CONDITION: Good.

Barrels with mostly all brown. Bores are good with some interior freckling closer to breech than muzzle. Action and triggers are sound with snap caps. Stock is very good as restored. Forend is very good as restored. Case good with signs of storage and use. 3,000 - 6,000

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2410 - (C) A. J. RUDD SIDE BY SIDE 12 BORE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: A. J. Rudd Model: SXS Serial No. 1461 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” over pad, 14” over wood.

Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .035 (R) .016 Gauge: 12 GA Dovetail lump barrels with bead front sight on a smooth, concave, slightly tapering rib with “A.J. Rudd 54 London Street, Norwich” engraved at rear. Rib extension with acanthus scrollwork slotted for Greener crossbolt, breeches dressed with florals. Barrel flats with British Nitro proofs for a 12 gauge at 1 - 1/8 oz of shot, and imported by Hill R&G. Flat bottom splinter forearm with Anson plunger release at reinforced tip, central diamond, and engraved with scroll on exterior iron. Boxlock action with nicely sculpted fences, engraved with acanthus scroll and “A.J. RUDD” on both sides of boxlock. Blued bottom metal engraved en suite. Double triggers with flat bottom trigger guard and long strap engraved with serial number.

Automatic safety with “SAFE” inlaid in gold ahead of slide. English style straight grip stock with point pattern checkering about the wrist, with silver oval at toe line and finished by a Pachmayr soft recoil pad. CONDITION: Very good as rehabilitated. Barrels with virtually all of a reblack, with softening to legends and engraving as a result, some scattered handling marks. Forearm very good, rubbed to dove grey on exterior, with the vast majority of case colors on interior, rubbing towards fangs, with a crack that runs from central diamond to right side of iron. Action essentially dove grey with traces of case colors in protected areas and recesses, some mild oxidation of recoil sheilds. Bottom metal with large majority of bluing, silvering at carry point. Stocks very good with some finish added and checkering retraced, with some handling marks and impressions. Mechanically fine, ejectors are strong and in time, bores are excellent with some orange peel towards muzzles. 2,000 - 3,000

2411 - (C) W&C SCOTT & SONS PREMIERE QUALITY 12 GAUGE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SIDE

BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: W&C Scott Model: Premiere Serial No. 36157 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) Modified (R) Cylinder Gauge: 12 Gauge Circa 1896 per “British Gunmakers Volume 2”, dovetail lump barrels with bead front sight on a smooth, concave, tapering rib with WC Scott Triplex Lever Grip information “The Premier Quality” in Gothic script, and Regent Circus address. Doll’s head rib extension engraved with acanthus scroll.

Barrel flats with modern Birmingham nitro proofs for a 2 - 1/2” chambered 12 gauge at 3 tons per square inch, and sleeved; sleeve job was professionally executed ahead of chambers and the line is nearly invisible. Splinter tip forearm with reinforced, slightly schnabeled tip, with Scott push button release, and engraved with tight acanthus scroll, case colored on interior with matching serial number. Action flats with serial number, various W&C Scott proofs, and British nitro proof. Sidelock action with iconic crystal indicators, with engraving of waterfowl, including ducks, quail, and heron, accented by acanthus scrollwork. Double triggers protected by a flat bottom trigger with serial number engraved on tang. Non-automatic safety with intaglio “SAFE” ahead of tang. Golden heraldric shield behind top tang. Prince of Wales pistol grip with two panels of point and wave checkering about the wrist, finished by a serrated horn buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bill Wise. CONDITION: Barrels are very good with the vast majority of their reapplied black, softening legends and engraving throughout, with some minor handling marks, and thinning at chambers and muzzles, chambers mixing with some brown mossing. Forearm with splice repairs on either side of tip, one approximately 3”, other 1 - 5/8”, with scattered handling marks, release reblued. Action essentially gunmetal grey with some scattered mossing and some mild oxidation at sharp edges.

Trigger guard reblued, softening legends and serial numbers. Stock very good with some additional finish, escutcheon at tang somewhat crude and post-factory, one ding to left side of checkering. Mechanically fine, bores excellent with some very minor frosting. The Premiere quality was a superb gun, and the addition of modern nitro proofs is quite nice. 2,000 - 3,000

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2412 - (A) BOSS & CO SIDE BY SIDE HAMMER 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN Manufacturer: Boss & Co Model: Hammer SxS Serial No. 1664 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx. 2” Drop at Heel: Approx. 3 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Neutral cast Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (BOTH) Cylinder Gauge: 12 Circa 1859, and built to match a previous gun, per Donald Dallas’s “Boss & Co. Best Gunmakers”, 2nd Edition. 30” dovetail lump Damascus barrels with bead front sight on a smooth, concave, rib, engraved with “BOSS & Co 73 St. JAMES’S STREET, LONDON”, dressed in stiff leaf engraving at the breeches; given the probably manufacturing date of this shotgun during the pinfire period, the engraving may have been done to cover up the welding of the pinholes. Barrel flats with British view and proof marks for a 12 gauge, and is fit with an extractor. Splinter tip forearm with raised horn reinforcement checkered in point pattern, and retained by barrel key through an escutcheon. Exterior iron engraved with Acanthus scroll. Action flats with viewmarks, “H. Walker’s Patent” encompassing “1664”, and “Joseph Brazier / Ashes”. Sidelock actions with Acanthus engraving accented by strapwork, with nicely filed fences. Fishform hammers engraved en suite. Double triggers protected by a flat bottom trigger guard with long strap further engraved with acanthus scroll. English straight grip stock checkered about the wrist in point pattern checkering, and fit with a vacant silver oval at toe line and a checkered butt with two-piece top and bottom plates engraved ensuite. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bill Wise. CONDITION: Barrels with most of a reapplied browning that has softened Damascus pattern somewhat, possibly replaced as no pin hole welding can be observed at breeches, as would be required of a conversion from pinfire to centerfire. Forearm very good with some minor handling marks and added finish.

Action has been cleaned bright, softening engraving, and allowed to retone to a more matted coloring. Stocks are very good with some handling marks and indentations with added finish. Mechanically fine, bores with some mild frosting and some a few minor scattered pits. An interesting gun.

2,000 - 3,000

SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 2413 - (C) WEBLEY & SCOTT BOXLOCK SIDE BY SIDE 12 BORE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Webley & Scott Model: Boxlock Serial No. 94482 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8”+ Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 15” Chamber: 3” Choke: (L) Imp. Mod (R) Cylinder Gauge: 12 Proof marks date to 1925-1954. Barrels are marked “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD BIRMINGHAM & / MADE IN ENGLAND / 55, VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, S.W.1.” Both sides of frame are marked with Webley & Scott LTD manufacture marking. Water table is marked with Birmingham View markings and Webley & Scott flying bullet logo. Barrel flats with Birmingham proof, view, and nitro proofs. Blue finish on barrel and trigger guard with color case hardened frame. 2 piece checkered walnut stock and forearm with British style leather wrapped recoil pad. Automatic safety.

CONDITION: Excellent, as benefitting from a complete professional refurbishment, with the vast majority of reapplied blue finish remaining. Frame retains vibrant case colors. Stock and forearm have sharp checkering and no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bores are bright and smooth.

Would be a great shooter. 2,000 - 4,000

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2414 - (C) CHARLES BOSWELL SIDE BY SIDE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN Manufacturer: Charles Boswell Model: SLE Serial No. 16597 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8”Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8”, slightly cast off for right hand Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (BOTH) Imp. Mod Gauge: 12 Bore Circa 1911 per “British Gunmakers: Volume One - London” by Brown. Dovetail lump barrels with diminutive bead front sight on a matted flat solid rib, engraved “CHARLES BOSWELL, MAKER” and “126 STRAND, LONDON”, fit with a hidden third fastener. Engraved at the breeches with stiff leaves. Barrel flats with numerous British proofs for a 2 - 3/4” choked 12 gauge with a nominal 18.6 IBD done in 2001 at 850 BAR. Other proofs include “C. BOSWELL”, while tubes have serial number and proof. Fit with extractor and lightly relieved for sideclips. Splinter walnut forearm with Anson plunger release and checkered in a point pattern, with exterior iron engraved with florals and acanthus scroll. Interior iron case colored and with matching serial number. Action flats with view and proof marks, “C. BOSWELL”, and serial number. Sidelocks built with cocking indicators, and engraved in English style rose and scroll, with 4 bouqets on either plate and “CHARLES BOSWELL” at bar, supported by acanthus scroll. Underside with six bouquets, also supported by acanthus scroll. Double triggers protected by a flat-bottom trigger guard with acanthus scroll and geometric strapwork, serial number at rear of tang. Automatic safety with “SAFE” inlaid in gold ahead of tang. Restocked in a richly colored, almost whirlpoolfigured, piece of wood with teardrops behind sidepanels, prince of wales grip checkered in a point-and-wave pattern with partially mullered borders about wrist, and finished by a leather wrapped recoil pad with English style covered screws. In an unlabelled leather wrapped case with brass tabs, lined in green. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bill Wise. CONDITION: Very good as rehabilitated. Barrels with the vast majority of a good quality reblack, softening edges somewhat, with some mild pluming and thinning at sharp edges. Action is very good as cleaned bright, with crisp engraving and some oil stating and traces of case colors. Stocks excellent with some minor handling marks, finish added to forearm and butt, checkering at wrist competently cut. Mechanically fine, bores with some mild striated frosting ahead of forcing cones and at muzzles. Case good, exists to protect gun, with some age related distress at corners, but whole. 2,000 - 3,000 2415 - (A) COMPOSED PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 GAUGE PINFIRE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS IN CASE. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Westley Richards Model: (BOTH) SxS Pinfire Serial No. (A) 9544 (B) 12683 Barrel Length: (BOTH) 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: (A) 2” (B) 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: (A) 14 - 1/4” (B) 14 - 5/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (L) .036 (R) .035 (B) (L) .034 (B) .035 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: No choke Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (L) .724 (R) .725 (B) (L) .729 (R) .730 Weight: (A) 7lbs 4 oz (B) 7 lbs 3 oz Circa 1887 to 1896. Vintage game guns from one of London’s famous makers. Both guns built with dovetailed 30” Damascus steel barrels. Both sets of barrels with concave tapered ribs and small round front bead sights. Ribs read “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170 NEW BOND ST LONDON”. Bottom of (A) barrels stamped with “WR” and (B) barrels with “WR”, “GM”. Both guns built with long light scroll engraved lock plates and read “WESTLEY RICHARDS” at top. The long pinfire hammers are engraved with scrolls and are checkered. Double triggers are protected by blacked scroll engraved trigger guards. Underlever actions are scroll engraved. English straight hand walnut stocks have been appointed with flat top checkering, long top and bottom straps, small silver ovals and finished with steel butt plates. Bottom straps with individual serial numbers. The (A) gun’s oval is engraved with running dog and in cursive letters “WBS”. (B) guns oval is vacant. Slender forends with horn dovetailed tips are checkered and fasten to their barrels with cross pins. Guns live in a vintage double luggage case with white “WESTELY RICHARDS & Co” paper case label. Case comes with pull through, turn screw, case key and 6 Eley pinfire paper and brass hulls. Exterior case lid with initials W.B.S” on tablet. CONDITIION: Good.

(A) barrels with faded brown Damascus and semi smooth bores. (B) barrels with retaining more of their brown color, bores are also semi-smooth and barrels appear to have been shortened. Both sets of barrels’ ring well. Actions appear to be sound. (A) stock with handling marks. (B) stock with handling marks and most likely benefitting from an earlier re-stock. Both forends with handling and usage wear. Case with visual usage and storage indication. 2,000 - 3,000 408

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2416 - (A) CHARLES BOSWELL SIDE BY SIDE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Charles Boswell Model: SxS Serial No. 11402 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: Modified & Full Gauge: 12 Hammerless, engraved side locks, straight grip checkered walnut stock with splinter forearm and gutta percha butt plate. Double triggers, automatic ejectors.

Engraving is typical English fine scroll. Matching serial number on forearm. Barrels have been sleeved & reblued and are choked Mod / Full. The forearm, barrel, and release all have a gold filled number 2 indicating it was originally a matched pair. Comes with a Bols & Co oak & leather case. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bill Wise. CONDITION. Barrels retain 90% plus of reapplied blue finish. Stocks have been sanded a bit shy to metal and checkering is worn. Action is basically bright cleaned metal. Gun is tight and bores are mirror bright. 1,000 - 1,500

2417 - (C) JOSEPH LANG AND SON 12 GAUGE SLE SIDE BY SIDE GAME GUN. Manufacturer: Joseph Lang & Son Model: SLE Serial No. 16093 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/4”+ Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Imp. Cylinder (R) Cylinder Gauge: 12 Gauge Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz Circa 1920 per “British Gunmakers: Volume One - London” by Brown. 28” dovetail lump barrels with a smooth, concave tapering game rib with a depressed bead front sight, and engraved with “Joseph Lang & Son. 102. New Bond Street. London” over chambers. Breeches decorated with light floral engraving, and a sprig of acanthus on rib. Barrel flats with modern London proofs for a nitro-proofed choked 12 gauge, with previous proofs faintly visible but indecipherable. Barrel tubes with “J.L & S” for Joseph Lang & Son, and serial numbers. Slim forend with point pattern checkering and an Anson plunger release, exterior engraved with light wriggle work and some small scrollwork; interior with matching serial number. Action flats with serial number and view proofs. Sidelock action engraved with bouquets of scroll, and decorated with well executed wriggle linework, and scroll on fences. Gold line cocking indicators, some pins fire blued. Sideplates signed “Joseph Lang & Son.” at bar. Automatic safety with “SAFE” inlaid in gold ahead of slide. Single mechanical trigger with long tang, engraved en suite. Nicely figured walnut stock with English straight grip checkered in point pattern about the wrist, built with teardrops behind the plates, “JHN” engraved vanity plate on toe line, and 2-piece skeleton buttplate.

CONDITION: Very good as restored. Barrels with the vast majority of a more recent bluing, with some handling marks from the field. Lock has been polished bright with some polishing marks visible, and some whispers of case colors in the most protected areas. Stocks are very good with some handling marks, but free of cracks or chips. Barrels ring like church bells and are tight on face. Mechanically fine, bores are very good, bright and shiny, ejectors are in time. A well handling gun with plenty of life left in it. 3,000 - 5,000

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2418 - (C) ATTRACTIVE JOSEF MISCHITZ SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Josef Mischitz Model: SXS Serial No. D.610.46 Barrel Length: 27 - 1/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .031 (R) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .033 (R) .033 Gauge: 16 Gauge Weight: 5lb 10.7 oz Manufactured by Josef Miscchitz in Ferlach, Austria in 1946. Blued 27 - 1/4” fluid steel barrels signed on the underside with matted rib and single bead sight. Selective ejectors. Double triggers. Dainty boxlock action with exquisite sculpted sideplates culminating in fleur de lis points. Outstanding full coverage rose & scroll engraving features sculpted oak leaves on bolsters with 3 finely executed flying mallards on the underside. Barrel breeches and rib likewise finely scroll engraved. Finely checkered walnut splinter forend. Stock is of nice figure with a French style raised skipline checkered, horn capped pistol grip, double line cheek piece, and checkered horn butt plate. CONDITION: Barrels retain 95% blue with a spot of loss at the forend tip and mild marks. Very nice coin finished action. Forend has some moderate wear and chipping along the right edge with a dark spot at the tip. Stock likewise has scattered field impressions. A small crack runs from the safety into the checkering on the left side of grip. A filled sling swivel hole also present on the toeline. Bright and shiny bores. 3,000 - 4,000

2419 - (C) ARRIETA 803 SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH MATCHED 12 AND 20 GAUGE BARREL SETS Manufacturer: Arrieta Model: 803 Side by Side Serial No. 35044 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 15 - 1/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/12) (L) .037 (B) .034 (B/20) (BOTH) .030 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4” Choke: (A/12) (L) .042 (Full) (R) .029 (IM) (B/20) (L) .009 (IC) (R) .008 (IC) Gauge: (A) 12 Gauge (B) 20 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (A/12) (L) .725 (R) .724 (B/20) (L) .623 (R) .624 Weight: (A/12) 7 lbs 2 oz (B/20) 7 lbs 3 oz

Circa 2017. A Spanish game gun with 2 sets of chopper lump nitro proof barrels. (A/12) 27” (B/20) 26”. Both sets of barrels with Holland & Holland styled self-assisted opening system, ejectors, and Churchill-styled narrow game ribs. Barrels are numbered “1” and “2” near breech on ribs.

Ribs with brass round front bead sights. Right barrels read “FCA. DE ESCOPETTAS ARRIETA – ELGOIBAR (ESPANA). Barrel flats with Spanish proofs, “AD”, “35044” and “12-70” or “20-70” respectively. Case colored side lock action with lots of color and engraved with scrolls and bouquets. The single mechanical trigger is blacked. Gun is auto safe “SAFE” is engraved. Single trigger is protected by a blacked engraved right hand rolled edged guard with a gold Fluer de lis on its bow. Guard extends to a full length bottom strap with scroll engraving and serial number. Reddish brown walnut stock with straight and smoky grain has been built with an English straight hand grip, silver engraved “JFS” oval and finished by an orange ventilated recoil Pachmayer pad. Both barrels are fit with splinter forends. Forends numbered “1” and “2” on their escutcheons and are built with Anson-styled push button releases. Gun comes with Rexhide case that has “J.E.S.” embossed on its lid. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain mostly all of their color with some slight marks and isolated freckling. Gun number “2” has lost part of its gold number on rib. Bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors all operate well with snap caps. Stock and forend with visible signs of use. Case is good. 8,000 - 12,000

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2420 - (C) FINE AYA 20 GAUGE SLE SIDE

BY SIDE GAME GUN. Manufacturer: AyA Model: SLE Serial No. 353895 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4”Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2”+ Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Improved Cylinder (R) Cylinder Gauge: 20 GA Manufactured circa 1966 to 1971 by Aguirre & Aranzabal in Spain and brought in by European Imports as marked on rib and top of left barrel.

Blued 28” barrels with single bead front sight and automatic ejectors, choked Improved Cylinder and Cylinder. Attractive finely floral engraved case hardened side lock action with gold line cocking indicators. Double triggers. Beavertail forend checkered with carved borders. Feather crotch walnut straight grip walnut stock likewise checkered with tasteful flowing foliate borders and a checkered steel butt plate. CONDITION: Very good overall.

Barrels retain nearly all of their blue with some muzzle wear and a spot of toning around sight bead and scattered handling marks. Frame displays strong and rich case colors, the underside starting to fade. Stocks have some mild marks. Bores are bright and shiny with evidence of use. Very good mechanics. 2,500 - 3,500

2421 - (M) TEMPONI ENGRAVED POLI SIDE BY SIDE 20 BORE HAMMER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Poli Model: SXS Serial No. 1635 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 15” Chamber: 3” Choke: (L) .015 (R) .000 Gauge: 20 GA Weight: 6 LB 13.7 OZ Manufactured by Armi F.lli Poli in Gardone, Italy in 2002 and imported by Cole, Inc, as is signed on the top of barrel. Blued 30” barrels with matted rib, single bead sight, and extractors. Nicely floral and scroll engraved coin finished hammer-fired action with floral motif pierced lever emblazoned on the top with golden crown device. Engraving signed to the right of trigger guard “V. Temponi”. Single, non selective trigger. Finely diamond checkered beavertail forend. Attractively figured, checkered round knob pistol grip stock with checkered butt. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain nearly all of their lustrous blue with only minor marks. Fine coin finished action. Stocks have a few handling marks, as well as a nicks along the comb line. Bright and shiny bores. Crisp mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000

2422 - (C) PRE-WAR SKEET GRADE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 42 Serial No. 12276 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 3” Choke: Skeet Gauge: .410 Manufactured circa 1934 in the second year of production. Fitted with a blued 26” Skeet choked Winchester Proof steel barrel with single bead sight. Standard blued takedown receiver. Checkered walnut slide and straight grip stock with checkered WRACO composite butt plate. CONDITION: Good. Gun retains the vast majority of its factory-applied blue with some wear at the muzzle and high edge silvering. Some older oxidation spotting present on the barrel. Magazine tube is starting to fade to brown patina. Stocks have light nicks and impressions throughout with a few spots of mild finish loss. Bore is bright with moderate use shown. Fine mechanics. A nice, desirable small bore Winchester. 2,000 - 3,000

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2423 - (C) RARE 28 BORE SKEET GRADE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN WITH SOLID RIB. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 12 Serial No. 752722 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: Skeet Gauge: 28 Gauge Winchester officially introduced 28 gauge chambering for the iconic Model 12 in November of 1937. Relatively few were produced before production ceased in 1958, making them the scarcest of the 12s. According to numbers compiled by Dave Riffle, this example was produced in 1937 during the first year of production. It features a blued skeet choked raised solid rib 26” Winchester Proof steel barrel with correct Winchester proof to the left of rib. Rib is matted in waves with a red bead front sight and small central bead. Blued “SKEET” marked takedown receiver. Diamond checkered walnut slide and pistol grip stock with hard rubber WRACO grip cap and buttplate. Buttplate has a glued repaired crack near the toe, and therefore could not be removed by the cataloger to observe the gauge marking on the rear of receiver. Magazine cut off is correctly marked “28”. Magazine tube clip marked “20” as is standard. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun retains approximately 90% original blued finish with some slivering along the high edges, wear from cycling, and other scattered marks. Stocks show only light handling marks and a small chip at the toe. Finish has some spotting. As noted, buttplate has a repaired split. Bore shows evidence of use. Fine mechanics. A very nice, scarce small bore Winchester. 4,000 - 8,000

2424 - (C) PIGEON GRADE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 12 Serial No. 1085023 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Full Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufactured circa 1947. Blued 30” full choked Winchester Proof steel barrel with tree-pin duckbill ventilated rib, red bead font sight, and central pin. Correctly proofed to the left of the rib on barrel and frame. Barrel extension engraved with pigeon motif. Blued takedown receiver with matted top. Engine turned carrier. Checkered, figured walnut slide and pistol grip stock with steel grip cap and red Winchester recoil pad. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun retains nearly all of its factory finishes with some muzzle wear and scattered marks. Stocks have some scattered handling marks and a few impressions. Stocks appear to have been cleaned at some point with an abrasive, leaving some light surface scratching. Bore is bright, some orange peel present. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 4,000

2425 - (C) RARE FIRST YEAR WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SKEET GRADE 28 BORE SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN 2 BARREL SET. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 12 Serial No. 752275 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: Full / Skeet Gauge: 28 GA Officially introduced November 1937 in 28 Gauge, relatively few were produced prior to being discontinued in 1958. This rare example was produced in late 1937. It is accompanied by a pair of 26” Winchester Proof steel matted solid rib barrel assemblies choked “FULL” and “SKEET” with double bead sights. The full choked barrel is dated “37”. The skeet barrel appears undated and numbered to match. Both magazine tube clips marked “20” as is standard for 28 gauge guns. “SKEET” marked takedown receiver marked on the rear “28”, magazine cut off also correctly stamped “28”. Slides are constructed of corrugated walnut. Gloss-finished figured walnut pistol grip stock with hard rubber WRACO grip cap and butt plate. Stock has the matching serial number and “SKEET” written underneath the butt plate. CONDITION: Very good as professionally restored.

Gun and barrels retain nearly all of their reapplied blued finishes with only a few scattered marks. Forend on the full choked barrel set appears to be a replacement, the skeet slide appears very fine with only a few scattered marks. Stock shows a few impressions and some finish alligatoring.

Bores are bright and shiny, the skeet barrel shows some more evidence of use. Good mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000 412

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2426 - (C) FACTORY ENGRAVED PIGEON GRADE WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1897 Serial No. 217339 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 1/4” Choke: Full Gauge: 12 Circa 1904. Fitted with a blued matted rib 28” barrel with single brass bead sight. Takedown frame engraved on the right with an attractive live pigeon shoot scene with rope border. Left displays an upland game hunting scene. Additional rose and 4 leaf clover motifs engraved for good luck, as well as some additional decorative scroll. Bolt engraved “PIGEON GUN” between scrolls. A nearly identical example of this engraving pattern can be found on pages 315 and 316 of “Winchester Engraving” by Wilson. Walnut slide is checkered. Checkered round knob pistol grip stock with nice figure, ebony black diamond inlays, and early red rubber Winchester recoil pad. CONDITION: Good as restored. Gun retains nearly all of its reapplied blued finish, barring some slide wear. Slide has a 2” split running from the center screw and a few scattered marks. Stock appears lightly cleaned with only minor handling marks. Pad has largely crystalized. Bore has some orange peel and evidence of use. Fine mechanics.

2,000 - 3,000

2427 - (M) REMINGTON MODEL 1100 .410 SEMI AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1100 Serial No. R128868H Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Modern Chamber: 3” Choke: Mod Gauge: .410 Circa 2010. The polish blued 25” ventilated rib barrel is fit with double bead sights. Receiver has tasteful enhanced style engraving with upland game and pointer scenes with scroll embellishment. Diamond pattern checkered walnut forend. Matching checkered semi pistol grip stock with “RA” monogramed black plastic grip cap and butt plate. Housed in the original matching box with manual. CONDITION: Excellent. Virtually all of the original blued finish is retained with only a few freckles. Stocks are excellent. Very fine bore and mechanics. 1,500 - 2,500

2428 - (M) REMINGTON MODEL 1100 MAGNUM SEMI AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1100 Serial No. L400175M Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” / 30” FFL Status: Modern Chamber: 3” Choke: Tubes / Full Gauge: 12 Gauge Finished in full polished blue. Currently fitted with a 25 - 1/2” barrel with thread in choke tubes, ventilated rib, and double bead sights. Also accompanied by a 30” full choked barrel with ventilated rib and single bead sight. Standard foliate scroll embellished action and bolt. Fleur-de-lis pattern press checkered forend and pistol grip stock with plastic grip cap and white line Remington recoil pad. Additional choke tubes and the wrench are also included with this lot. CONDITION: Near excellent with only minor marks and light evidence of use. Bores are bright and show moderate use. Fine mechanics. 1,000 - 1,500

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2429 - (M) BROWNING A5 LIGHT 12 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN, 2 MILLION SPECIAL EDITION Manufacturer: Browning Model: A5 Serial No. 2000064 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/8” Chamber: (A) 2 - 3/4” (B) 3” Choke: (A) Modified (B) Full Gauge: 12 gauge Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz One of a special run of 2500 commemorating the 2 millionth Browning A5. Classic configuration with vent rib with ivory front sight, left side of barrel with Browning information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” with some Belgian proofs on left side, right with designations for Special Steel, 12 gauge, 2 - 3/4” chamber, and 2 stars indicating Modified choke. Finger groove forearm and point pattern checkering at the bottom. Receiver with floral engraving and wrigglework strapwork, left side with gold wire portrait of John Browning and his signature, right side with”BROWNING 2,000,000 - 64” in a lozenge. Gold washed trigger with floral engraving. Nicely fiddlebacked walnut stock with Pachmayr white line pad. With an extra barrel marked for Special Steel, 12 gauge, 3” chamber, more elaborate engraving at the shank, and a steel bead instead of ivory.

CONDITION: Very good with evidence of field use throughout. Barrel with the vast majority of the factory bluing, with superficial scratches and handling marks throughout, left side of muzzle was a match of old cleaned oxidation, approximately 1” by 1”. Stocks very good with some handling marks and lifting of varnish, particularly on forearm and right side of stock; one crack on forearm ahead of ejection port, approximately 1 - 1/4”.

Mechanically fine, bore is very good with some light firing residue. Spare barrel commensurate. 2,000 - 4,000

2430 - (M) BERETTA S 687 EL GOLD PIGEON II 28 GAUGE AND .410 2 BARREL SET IN CASE. Manufacturer: Beretta Model: S 687 EL Gold Pigeon II Serial No. P18461B Barrel Length: (BOTH) 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/28) (O) .046 (U) .047 (B/.410) (O) .040 (U) .042 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” & 3” Choke: Tubes Gauge: (A) 28 Bore (B) .410 Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (O) .547 (U) .546 (B) (BOTH) .404 Weight: (A/28) 6 lbs 10 oz (B/.410) 6 lbs 15 oz

Circa 2002. A nice and virtually new combination sporting/game gun with 30” nitro proofed blued mono-bloc steel barrels. Barrels are fit with ejectors, low profiled machine filed ventilated ribs. Ribs with small mid beads and larger white front bead sights. The 28 gauge barrels are built with 2 - 3/4” chambers and numbered “1” on rib near breech. The .410 barrels are fit with 3” chambers and numbered “2” on rib near breech.

Both sets of barrels are choked with Beretta multi chokes and with individual forearms. Barrels read “BERETTA USA ACCK. MD” on right side of top barrel and “SPORTING BERETTA - MADE IN ITALY GARDONE V.T.”. Left side of top barrels read with “28 GA 2 3/4” – 30” and “410 GA. 3”- 30”.

Bottoms of barrels with serial number and Italian proof markings. The side plated boxlock action is brush bright coin finished, with game scene and scroll engraving. “P. Beretta” is engraved at top of walls. Bottom of action reads “S 687 EL GOLD PIGEON II”, ”MADE IN ITALY”. Action built with single selective gold washed inertia trigger. Top lever with light scroll and scored. Safe slide built with barrel selector and is scored. Dark walnut stock with pistol hand grip (finely checkered), vacant golden shield, and finished with a black rubber pad. Schnable forearms with fine checkering are numbered “1” and “2” on their individual Deeley styled latch releases. Exterior iron metal with light scroll engraving. Gun lives in its blue “BERETTA” ABS case with choke wrench, extra chokes and manual. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are excellent – as new. Action, trigger and ejectors are excellent. Stock and forearms excellent. Case is very good. 3,000 - 5,000

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2431 - (C) EXCELLENT PIGEON GRADE BELGIAN BROWNING 20 BORE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Superposed Serial No. 32805V4 Barrel Length: 26 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 3” Choke: (O) Mod (U) Imp Cyl Gauge: 20 GA Manufactured in Belgium in 1964. Fit with a set of blued barrels with matted ventilated rib and single bead sight. Barrels marked “**” and “**-” for Modified over Improved Cylinder chokes. Browning boxlock engraved with typical Pigeon Grade engraving of scroll throughout and pigeon vignettes, the fence relief carved with acanthus. Single selective trigger. Gloss finished checkered walnut sliding forend. Matching long tang round knob pistol grip stock of very attractive figure with black plastic “BROWNING” butt plate. Shotgun retains its still attached warranty hang tang and is housed in its matching factory box with manual. Consignor states that he has owned this gun since the 1960s and that it has never been assembled since it left the factory. CONDITION: Excellent, as new overall. Fine, bright bore. Box has some edgewear and corner separation. 3,000 - 5,000

2432 - (M) BROWNING LIGHTNING OVER/ UNDER 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Lightning Serial No. 41360 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Neutral cast Chamber: 3” Choke: (O) Full (U) Modified Gauge: 20 gauge Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz

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Circa 1966; wood tests negative for salt. 28” barrels with vent rib fit with a steel mushroom bead front sight and anti-glare crosshatch matting.

Sliding forearm with Deely latch release. Left side of top barrel with Browning information and “MADE IN BELGIUM”, right side with “SPECIAL STEEL - 20 GA - SHELLS 2 3/4” AND 3”” designations and patent dates. Top barrel with single star marking for Full choke, bottom with 2 stars for Modified. Boxlock action with typical Grade I floral engraving,. Gold washed trigger with round knob long tang configuration Prince of Wales grip; trigger guard engraved “JOHN BRYANT”. Automatic safety with “S” ahead of slide and “O” and “U” on either side for selector positions. Walnut stock checkered in 2 panels of point and wave pattern checkering, and finished by a Pachmayr White Line pad. CONDITION: Very good, showing evidence of field use throughout. Barrels with the vast majority of their bluing, with some minor marks and superfical scratches from the field, and a small, approximately 1 - 1/2” strip of cleaned oxidation over Browning information, a similarly sized patch on right side of chamber, and two areas on bolster. Wood good with some handling marks and indentations, heavier on the buttstock, with some bubbling of varnish visible. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with some firing residue. Ejectors are strong but slightly out of time, bottom fires first. 2,500 - 4,500

2433 - (M) BENELLI MODEL 828U OVER UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Benelli Model: 828U Serial No. BS003712Z15 Barrel Length: 26 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Manufactured in 2015 with vented rib and red fiber-optic rear sight. Blue finish with factory engraved and nickel plated receiver. Engraving consists of spiraling, helical floral, and acanthus scroll in approximately 25% coverage on receiver. 2 piece checkered walnut stock and forearm with Benelli’s Progressive Comfort system. Automatic safety with barrel selector built integral to safety selector. Single trigger. Fit with factory threaded choke tubes. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint with nearly virtually all of the original finishes remaining. Stock and forearm show no major signs of distress. Mechanically excellent. Bores are bright and smooth. 2,000 - 4,000

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2434 - (M) BROWNING 28 BORE CITORI OVER UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Citori Serial No. 07295PY173 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” neutral cast Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) Modified (U) Improved Cylinder Gauge: 28 Weight: 7 lbs

Grade I Citori made in Japan for Browning, circa 1982 per serial number. Barrels with vent rib, white plastic bead front sight and steel mid bead, machine matted. Proofs for Modified in over barrel and Improved Cylinder in under barrel. Left side with Browning information, right side with Special Steel, 28 gauge, 2 - 3/4” chamber, and 26” barrel length designations. Wide finger groove forearm with point pattern checkering and Deely latch release, matching numbers on interior iron and interior forearm. Boxlock action engraved in typical grade I engraving. Classic gold washed trigger protected by a trigger guard with golden buck mark, short tang that runs to a square knob pistol grip. Non-automatic safety, safety tab with “S” inlaid ahead of slide, and horizontal movement for barrel selection. Tightly grained stock with fiddle backing, checkered in point pattern about the wrist, with mullered borders. Stock finished with a Pachmayr white line spacer. CONDITION: Very good throughout, with virtually all of the blue remaining throughout with some minor handling marks, some silvering, and superficial scratches. Wood excellent with some handling marks from the field, trigger silvering at blade. Mechanically fine, bores very good with some minor firing residue. Ejectors are strong and in time.

1,000 - 1,500

2435 - (C) A.H. FOX BE GRADE 12 GAUGE SIDE

BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Fox Model: BE Serial No. 22052 Barrel Length: 28” Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) Modified (R) Imp. Cylinder Gauge: 12

Manufactured circa 1918-1929 by A.H. Fox Gun company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with features including ivory bead front sight, Krupp steel barrels, single selective trigger, ejectors, and automatic trigger. Blue finish with engraved color case hardened receiver and 2-piece checkered walnut stock and forearm with added black rubber recoil pad. Engraving on frame and breech consists of coarse floral and acanthus scroll with “ANSLEY H. FOX” in a ribbon banner on left and right frame flats and vignette of 2 quail flying with a mountainous western prairie in the background on bottom of frame. Marked on barrel flats and water table with “B” grade marking. CONDITION: Excellent, as professionally restored, with barrels retaining the vast majority of the reapplied blue finish with light handling marks. Rib has been relaid. Stock and forearm have been sanded and refinished with repair at lower tang. Action needs attention as the selector is frozen in the middle position, does not allow the trigger to be pulled. Automatic safety functions correctly. Bores are bright with minor orange peel. 3,000 - 5,000

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2436 - (C) A.H. FOX BE GRADE 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN, 2 BARREL SET. Manufacturer: A.H. Fox Model: BE Serial No. 197436 Barrel Length: (BOTH) 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2”+ Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4” Choke: (A/1) (L) Modified (R) Imp. Cylinder (B/2) (BOTH) Imp. Cyl Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufactured by Savage Arms Corporation of Utica, New York for A.H. Fox with single selective trigger and automatic safety. Barrel 1 is serial numbered to the gun and is marked “SPECIAL ALLOY - FORGED STEEL / SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION. UTICA. N.Y. U.S.A.” and marked with caliber and chamber designation below that (12 gauge, 2 - 3/4” chambers). Barrel 2 is serial numbered 33029 and is marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” with Savage maker marking below that. It is not marked with caliber and chamber designation, although it is also 12 gauge with 2 - 3/4” chambers. Both sets of barrels’ ejectors work correctly. Barrel set 1 is tight on face and barrel set 2 is slightly off face, although still serviceable. Frame and breech are tastefully engraved with factory B grade engraving. Walnut stock and forearm with attractive grain and added red rubber recoil pad made by The Sports Shop. Stock is near neutral with slight cast on for a left handed shooter. CONDITION: Excellent overall with barrels retaining a vast majority of their blue finish with scattered light handling marks. Action retains bright case colors with carry wear on the front half near breech. Stock and forearm have a few scattered heavy handling marks but are overall strong with no major signs of distress.

Mechanically fine. Both bores are bright with minor freckling. 3,000 - 5,000

2437 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 21 16 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 21 Serial No. 15201 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 3” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Tubes Gauge: 16 Bore Manufactured circa 1945-1959 with 26” barrels chambered for 16 gauge with steel bead front sight near muzzle and approximately halfway down the rib. Blue finish with checkered walnut stocks and added black rubber recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent, benefitting from refurbishment with nearly all of the reapplied bluing remaining on barrels. Action shows light carry wear, most noticeably near bottom and high edges. Stock and forearm show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bores are bright with light orange peel and aftermarket fit with choke tubes. Choke tubes were unable to be removed for inspection. Would make a great shooter. 3,000 - 5,000

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2438 - (M) CASED PAIR OF WINCHESTER MODEL 23 GRANDE CANADIAN SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS IN 12 AND 20.

Manufacturer: (BOTH) Winchester Model: (BOTH) 23 Grande Canadian Serial No. (A) 15GC (B) CG15 Barrel Length: (BOTH) 25 - 1/5” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 1/2” Chamber: (BOTH) 3” Choke: (AL) Imp Mod (AR) Imp Cyl (BL) Mod (BR) Imp Cyl Gauge: (A) 12 Gauge (B) 20 Gauge Number 15 of 50 sets produced by Winchester circa 1986 to 1988. Guns are fitted with blued 25 - 1/2” barrels marked “GRANDE CANADIAN” on their vent ribs with double bead sights, one set chambered for 12 Gauge and the other 20. Fitted with ejectors, tang selectors, and single triggers. Factory maple leaf pattern engraved coin finished box locks with raised gold maple leaf inlay on the underside. Fleur-de-lis checkered walnut beavertail forends. Nicely figured straight grip walnut stocks checkered in similar fluer-de-lis pattern with rubber Winchester pads. Guns are housed in their correct purple cloth covered case.

CONDITION: Excellent, near new with only a few light handling marks. Mirror bores. Case has a few spots of wear. 7,000 - 10,000

2439 - (C) RARE L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE SIDE BY SIDE 12 BORE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: LC Smith Model: Crown Grade Serial No. 220075 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Full (R) Imp Mod Gauge: 12 GA

Only 639 Crown Grade 12 Gauge guns were manufactured between 1912 and 1950. Blued 30” nitro steel barrels marked near the breech “L. C. SMITH CROWN GRADE” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO., INC. FULTON, N.Y.”. Matted rib with double bead sights and gold lined engraved extension. Barrel flats and water table are stamped with the full serial number over “C.E.”. Fitted with ejectors and Hunter One Trigger. Frame is case hardened and engraved in typical Crown Grade style with fine scroll and rose bouquet highlights. Gold crown is inlaid in gold on top lever. Lockplates have engraved scenes of hunting dogs in detailed backgrounds on each plate, all in typical Crown Grade pattern.

Checkered American walnut splinter forend with inlaid ebony tip. Stock is of nice figure with checkered pistol grip and unengraved gold toeline vanity plate. White line black plastic grip cap and rubber recoil pad are aftermarket additions. CONDITION: Good overall. Barrels retain the vast majority of their reapplied blue. Action has traces of case color but has largely drifted to a silver patina. Stocks are very good as refreshed with some scattered impressions. Recoil pad shows heavy deterioration and is in need of replacement. Bores are bright and show moderate use. Fine mechanics. A scarce L.C. Smith. 2,000 - 4,000

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2440 - (C) REMINGTON PARKER VHE 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: VHE Serial No. 238442 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 15” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Cylinder (R) Improved Cylinder Gauge: 20 Bore Made in the post-1934 Remington era dovetail lump barrels with large bead front and bead mid sight on a solid, tapering, matted rib with Parker’s Vulcan steel information with flanking arrows at rear of rib. Squared rib extension, with chip engraving at breeches. Barrel flats with Parker proofs, including overload proof, which has been stamped more than once. Lump with designation for a 20 gauge on a size 0 frame with serial number on left side. Ejectors. Splinter forearm with reinforced tip, Deely latch release, and double diamond point pattern checkering about the latch, with wrigglework on exterior iron. Interior iron with serial number. Boxlock action with October 25th patent information, serial number, and VH designation. Single selector trigger with sliding selector abutting trigger on left side. Automatic safety with “SAFE” engraved ahead of slide. Walnut stock with side panels is checkered about the wrist in a point and wave pattern, fit with a badge shaped German silver escutcheon at toe line, Parker hard rubber grip cap, and dog’s head hard rubber buttplate. With a brass collection tag that reads “0089”. CONDITION: Very good as restored. Barrels have some softening to legends and some fine pits under the bluing on bottom of tubes. Case colors with some very minor handling marks. Stocks are very good with some heavy handling marks through the varnish on left side of stock. Mechanically fine, bores have some striations from firing, ejectors somewhat soft but in time. 2,000 - 3,000 2441 - (C) FOX B GRADE SIDE BY SIDE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: A.H. Fox Model: B Serial No. 17781 Barrel Length: 30” Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/8”Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 3” Choke: (L) Full (R) Modified Gauge: 12 Gauge Circa 1910. Blued 30” Krupp steel barrels with matted rib, single bead sight, and extractors. Case hardened box lock action engraved in the early B pattern with geometrics, wavy borders, and fowl. Double trigger and automatic safety. Checkered splinter forend. Walnut stock with checkered panels, a checkered round knob pistol grip, and later red rubber Decelerator pad. CONDITION: Good. Nearly all of the nicely reapplied blued finish is retained. Frame retains strong traces of case color in the protected areas, the balance fading to a worn silver patina. Stocks have been refreshed with some light, scattered marks. Bright bores with mild evidence of use. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 4,000 2442 - (C) L.C. SMITH 00 GRADE 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN IN LEG O’ MUTTON CASE. Manufacturer: L.C. Smith Model: 00 Grade Serial No. 214383E Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Modified (R) Cylinder Gauge: 12 GA Circa 1912. Blued 28” Armor Steel barrels with double bead sights marked “HUNTER ARMS CO / FULTON, NEW YORK” on the extension. Fitted with ejectors and double triggers. Case hardened action. Coarse checkered walnut splinter forend and capped pistol grip stock with an Old English recoil pad. Accompanied by a nice brown leather leg o’ mutton takedown case. CONDITION: Very good. Reapplied blue shows minor spots of loss.

Strong case colors on action. Checkering appears recut with sharp points. Stocks have been cleaned with scattered light handling marks. Fine bright bores. Very good mechanics. Case is likewise very good. 2,000 - 4,000

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2443 - (C) ITHACA GRADE 4E SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN 2 BARREL SET. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Grade 4E Serial No. 61113 Barrel Length: (A) 28” (B) 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4” Gauge: (A) 28 Gauge (B) 20 Gauge Manufactured by Ithaca in 1901 with 2 12 gauge Demascus steel barrels, serial numbered to the gun. Both barrels have been sleeved, one to 28 Gauge, and the other to 20 gauge, and have been threaded for removable choke tubes. 2 piece checkered walnut stock and forearm with checkered plastic grip cap and plastic buttplate, drilled for installation of a weight. CONDITION: Excellent as restored, with both sets of barrels retaining the vast majority of their finishes. Barrel set (B) has some scattered storage marks. Frame retains bright case colors. Stock and forearm show no major signs of distress, although do show areas on both sides with permanent adhesive residue. Mechanically fine. Bores are bright and smooth. 2,000 - 4,000

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BY SIDE SHOTGUN Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 21 Serial No. 14367 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8”Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .012 (R) +.005 Gauge: 12 Weight: 7 lbs 12.5oz Winchester 21s are notorious for their non-sequential dates, and this example was probably made sometime in the 1940s. Combination dovetail and chopper lump barrels with Bradley-style white composite front sight and steel mid-bead on a matted concave rib. Left side over chambers with “WINCHESTER - 12 GAUGE / 2 3/4 CHAM”. Barrel flats with Winchester proofs, serial number, tubes with “Winchester Proof Steel” marking and marked for “WS-1” in right barrel and “WS-2” in left; right choke has been significantly opened up and is no longer restricted at all. Beavertail forearm with typical Winchester cheering and roller release, marked with matching serial number on interior of iron and in wood. Action flats with Winchester information and patent dates, PW proof, and “MODEL 21” destination. Marked “SKEET” ahead of trigger guard. Single mechanical trigger with blade mounted selector, non-automatic safety with “SAFE” inlaid in gold ahead of slide. Partially feather crotched walnut pistol grip stock with Winchester pistol grip cap with sidepanels, two panels of point pattern checkering about the wrist, and a checkered butt. CONDITION: Barrels have been subject to a rebluing, probably when choke was reamed out, with some areas of spotted mossing and fine oxidation, mostly about the forearm. Action with approximately half of the blue remaining, with carry area and trigger guard tang worn almost totally to silver, with some bluing in recessed areas, and some fine mossing and pitting to edges. Forearm is very good with one chip missing on right lip, internal, stock is good with some handling marks and impressions throughout, most notable at sidepanel, and some varnish lifting around pistol grip cap. Mechanically fine, ejectors are strong but out of time, left fires first, bore is very good, smooth and bright. 2,000 - 4,000

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2445 - (A) PARKER GH SIDE BY SIDE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Model: GH Serial No. 79019 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 2”+ Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” cast off for a left handed shooter Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (BOTH) Modified Gauge: 12

Manufactured 1893 per serial number. Dovetail lump chain Damascus barrels with a mushroom bead front sight on solid, concave, matte rib, with “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL.” with flanking arrows. Rib extension, and dressed with a double chip pattern at breeches. Barrel flats with Parker proofs, lump marked for a No. 2 size frame with serial number on left side of lump. Splinter forearm with reinforced tip and Deely latch release, checkered in a double diamond point pattern about the latch, with wrigglework engraving and “PATD. MAR. 26. 1878”; interior iron number “88896”. Boxlock action with typical G grade engraving of mallards, grouse, and quail in vignette, supported by strapwork and scroll. Action flats with patent dates, serial number, frame size, and G designation. Double triggers protected by a flat bottom trigger guard with serial number on tang, automatic safety with “SAFE” engraved ahead of slide. Walnut stock with point-and wave pattern checkering about the wrist, constructed with side panels, pistol grip with a hard rubber grip cap, badge-shaped German silver escutcheon on toeline, and a dog’s head hard rubber buttplate. Stock is cast off for a left handed shooter, cast on for a right. In a cavas wrapped leather tabbed case with pair snapcaps and lined in rich forest green. CONDITION: Barrels very good with strong, well defined Damascus twist, some light handling marks and scratches throughout, with traces of browning in protected areas, and mossing on right barrel towards muzzle. Forearm very good with minor marks, free of cracks or chips, cleaned to silver on exterior. Action with the majority of the fading case colors, with silvering to carry point and sharp edges, retaining better color in recessed areas. Stocks are good with some additional finish added over bumps and impressions, with a smoothed and blended chip at toe. Mechanically fine, bores are very good, largely bright and shiny, with a few small scattered pits. Case very good, relined.

2,000 - 3,000

2446 - (C) NICE CASED HIGH GRADE MERIDEN THE AUBREY SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Meriden Firearms Co Model: SxS Serial No. 1072 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 13 1/2” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .025 (R) .025 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Mod (R) Cyl Gauge: 12 gauge Weight: 7 LB 7 OZ Circa 1910. 28” chain Damascus barrels with single brass bead sight and rib marked “DAMASCUS STEEL MFGD BY THE MERIDEN FIRE ARMS CO. MERIDEN, CT. U.S.A. PAT’D. JY. 9, 1907”. Barrel flats marked with serial number, renumbered to match, likely by the factory and “3” grade. Fitted with automatic ejector and double triggers. Case hardened frame nicely engraved with fine scroll and 4 game birds on the underside. Side plates engraved “The AJ Aubrey” with further scroll and flying fowl. Checkered walnut splinter forend. Nicely checkered pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and serrated butt plate. Housed in a light brown leather wrapped case. CONDITION: Very good for its age. Strong Damascus pattern displayed on the barrels with some mild wear. Likewise strong case colors present on frame, the underside staring to silver. Butt has been cleaned and reoiled, some scattered marks throughout. Good, bright bores. Fine mechanics. Case has some expected wear. A very nice example.

2,000 - 3,000

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2447 - (C) LEFEVER E GRADE 16 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Lefever Model: E Serial No. 69559 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8”Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (BOTH) Full Gauge: 16 Bore Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz 28” dovetail lump barrels with ivory bead front and mid sights on a flat matted rib with doll’s head rib extension, and dressed in chip pattern at the breeches. Underside of barrel with serial number and some proofs obfuscated by reblue. Splinter tip forearm with reinforced tip and a central escutcheon with point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Interior iron case colored, with serial number. Case colored sideplated boxlock action engraved with a vignette of a mallard over cattails, right with a vignette of a snipe. Cocking indicates protrude from plates when cocked.

Underside with patent information on trigger plate. Action flats with serial number, “EG”, and 2 punches that look like St. Andrew’s cross. Double triggers with serial number on tang. Automatic safety with an “S” visible through pierced slide when on safe. Stock with pistol grip checkered in point panel about the wrist with beveled horn gripcap and an orange NoShoc pad. CONDITION: Barrels with virtually all of a reapplied blue finish with some softening to legends as a result, with minor handling marks. Stocks are very good with some handling marks throughout, but no cracks. Action with traces, perhaps 10-15% case colors, better retention in protected areas such as under lever. Slightly off face, lever a little loose, ejectors are out of time, right fires first. Bores with some mild orange peel towards muzzles. 2,000 - 3,000

2448 - (A) J SQUIRES 16 GAUGE SIDE

BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH HAMMERS. Manufacturer: J. Squires Model: SxS Serial No. 2530 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14” Choke: (BOTH) Modified Gauge: 16 This is an interesting gun in that the engraved side lock action is marked “J. SQUIRES”, who was in business from 1880-1892. It is now fitted to a set of 28” Nitro proof barrels that are stamped “G.E. LEWIS”, also of Birmingham. We can only surmise that a previous owner took his gun to Lewis and had a pair of more modern Nitro barrels fitted to his action. Barrel numbers do not match and are multi-proofed. The action is finely engraved with exposed hammers. Also features double triggers. Checkered walnut stock with a straight grip and a gutta percha butt plate.

The splinter forearm is stamped Squires and matches the frame serial number. Barrels are both choked Modified. Comes with leather case that has a broken handle. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bill Wise. CONDITION. Excellent. Gun is tight. Barrels retain 80% blue with no visible dents. Frame has turned a soft gray. Trigger guard appears re-blued. Stock is excellent with bold grain with usual impressions. Forearm has a small 1 - 1/4” sliver missing but is still with the gun. Bores are bright. Action works fine. 2,000 - 3,000

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2449 - (C) PARKER VH GRADE 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Model: VH Serial No. 221028 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) Full (R) Modified Gauge: 20 Circa 1927 per serial number. Dovetail lump barrels with mushroom bead front sight on a matted tapered solid rib with “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. VULCAN STEEL” with flanking arrows towards rear. Engraved in a chip pattern at the breeches. Barrel flats with parker proofs, including overload proof, marked on lug for 20 gauge, 0 size frame, and serial number on left side. Splinter forearm with reinforced tip, Deely latch release with double diamond point pattern checkering about the latch, and engraved with wriggle work on exterior iron. Interior iron case colored with serial number. Boxlock action with “Parker Bros” on either side, and engraved with wrigglework. Action flats with serial number, VH designation, and October patent date. Double triggers protected by a flat bottom trigger guard with serial number on tang. Automatic safety with “SAFE” engraved ahead of slide. Stock with side panels, checkered in point-and-wave pattern about the wrist, pistol grip with hard rubber grip cap, badge shaped German silver escutcheon on toe line, and hard rubber dog’s head buttplate. CONDITION: Barrels with the vast majority of their bluing with some minor handling marks and superficial scratches throughout, with silvering on sharp edges. Forearm with some handling marks, iron with smooth chocolate patina, edges silvered. Action mixed bright grey with chocolate patina, interior with dulled case colors, silvering on edges. Stock has been added and revarnished, checkering recut, with some softening to sidepanels. Mechanically fine, bores very good with some minor frosting.

1,800 - 2,600

2450 - (C) A.H. FOX AE GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: A. H. Fox Model: AE Serial No. 22604 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Improved Modified (R) Modified Gauge: 12 GA Manufactured by A.H. Fox Gun Company in Philadelphia, PA with automatic safety and double triggers. Barrels are marked “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY / A.H. Fox Gun Co. PHILA. PA.”. Frame is engraved with later style grade A engraving. Checkered stock and forearm with Prince of Wales grip and serrated buttplate. Stock is neutral cast. CONDITION: Very good, with barrels retaining the majority of their thinning original blue finish.

Frame has worn to essentially a gray patina with bright areas of original case colors on trigger assembly and top lever. Stock and forearm are excellent overall, with scattered minor handling marks throughout. Mechanically fine with barrels tight on face and ejectors functioning properly.

Bores are bright and smooth. 1,200 - 2,000

2451 - (A) LEFEVER G GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Lefever Model: SxS Serial No. 24757 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Bore Manufactured circa 1895 with double triggers, ivory bead front sights, sidelock action engraved in G style, automatic safety, Damascus barrels, checkered walnut stock and forearm, and checkered buttplate. CONDITION: Very Good. Action is loose. Bores are frosted. 600 - 1,000

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2452 - CAS DAMASCUS BLADE BOWIE KNIFE WITH TOOLED LEATHER SCABBARD. Blade Length: 8 - 1/4” Overall Length: 13” This exceptional Damascus blade bowie was made by Argentinian brothers Claudio, Ariel, and Marcelo Sobral. By now, CAS of Argentina has become a known name in bladesmithing. This bowie knife features an 8 - 1/4” clip point blade that exhibits a beautiful ladder Damascus pattern. Marked “CAS” on the obverse blade. Blued steel oval grip with ball quillion on each side. Sambar stag grip scales are tightly pinned in place. The knife is beautiful from end to end, exhibiting almost no wear.

Complete with its tooled leather scabbard that features elegant designs throughout. Marked “CAS” on reverse. Scabbard remains supple with light wear to reverse. CONDITION: Excellent. 3,000 - 5,000

2453 - DWIGHT TOWELL PUSH DAGGER WITH PEARL INLAYS. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 6 - 1/2” This is a superb and ornate push dagger with a gorgeous mirror finish 4” blade marked “Towell” for knife maker Dwight Towell, whose knives rarely come to market and have increased in desirability after the renowned maker’s passing. The handle is made of presentation grade desert ironwood inlaid with abalone and gold wire. Minor handling wear to grip. Elegant pearl escutcheons compliment each side. The nickel silver scabbard also exhibits a pearl escutcheon with a belt clip on the reverse side. The scabbard remains bright with scattered scratches with functioning belt clip. CONDITION: Very good. 3,000 - 5,000

2454 - D’HOLDER CUSTOM KNIVES 2 KNIFE SET WITH TOOLED LEATHER DOUBLE SCABBARD. Blade Length: (A) 5” (B) 3 - 1/4” Overall Length: (A) 9 - 1/4” (B) 7” A very nice custom knife set by D’Holder Custom Knives. The larger knife features a 5” drop point blade with excellent mirror finish marked “D’holder / PHEONIX, AZ.”. Stainless steel guard and pommel with fine red and nickel silver spacers compliment the Oosic, amber, and turquoise handle. Overall length measures 9 - 1/4”. The smaller knife is in the same configuration as its larger companion and is also marked D’Holder / PHEONIX, AZ.”. Blade measures 3 - 1/4” and 7” overall.

Both knives exhibit matching light wear with scattered light blemishes.

They are housed in a custom leather scabbard with nicely tooled designs and functioning brass snaps. Scattered blemishes throughout with rough texture back. CONDITION: Very good. 2,800 - 3,800

2455 - DEON NEL SUBHILT FIGHTER WITH TOOLED LEATHER SCABBARD AND CASE. Blade Length: 6 - 1/2” Overall Length: 12” Deon Nel is a South African knifemaker who offers exquisitely crafted knives. This subhilt fighter by Deon Nel features a 6 - 1/2” clip point blade that is marked “Deon Nel / South Africa” on the obverse ricasso and “SH86” on the reverse ricasso. The blade exhibits a bright mirror polish with scattered light blemishes. Bright aluminum guard and pins compliment the wood scales which are pierced by an integral lanyard loop. Overall length of 12”. The knife is housed in its brilliantly tooled leather scabbard by Felicity McNemara with intact belt loop and retaining snap. Scabbard is excellent with light wear. The set is housed in a padded Deon Nel case. Consigner states that this knife was a Bladeshow award winner, from the Knifemakers Guild, “Best Fighter”, 2023. CONDITION: Very good. 2,500 - 3,500 424

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2456 - RANDALL MODEL 18 ATTACK SURVIVAL KNIFE. Blade Length: 7 - 1/4” Overall Length: 12” Nice example of a Randall Model 18 Attack Survival knife with a spearpoint blade and sawtooth top edge. The blade is marked “RANDALL MADE / ORLANDO, FLA S” contained in Randall’s signature scimitars. Nice bright sheen with evidence of light sharpening towards the tip. Brass football shaped cross guard with flared holes at either end and knurled brass but cap that accommodates a compass. Butt cap is removable in order to access the hollow stainless steel grip. Brass exhibits a pleasing patina that compliments the light handling wear on the grip. The knife is complete with its leather scabbard marked “RANDALL MADE KNIVES ORLANDO FLA” in Randall’s signature football logo. Scabbard features its original sharpening stone with tight stitching at edges and rough back. Areas of light wear and staining from verdigris. Green paracord is attached. CONDITION: Very good.

2,000 - 3,000 2457 - ROBERT APPLEBY WILL & FINK SAN FRANCISCO DAGGER. Blade Length: 5 - 1/8” Overall Length: 9 - 3/4” Will & Finck San Francisco Dagger crafted by Robert Appleby. The dagger features a 5 - 1/8” mirror polished blade marked “APPLEBY / SHICKSHINNY, PA” on ricasso. Light blemishes throughout with great finish. Phosphor bronze guard remains bright. Moose antler grip with stainless steel ferrule and knurled capstan. Grip exhibits light handling wear. Overall length of 9 - 3/4”. Satin finished 410 stainless steel scabbard with Phosphor bronze throat and finial. The interestingly hand shaped belt clip is marked “APPLEBY / SHICKSHINNY PA”. Scabbard retains its bright sheen with minor blemishes. Accompanied by a copy of an Appleby Knives certificate. CONDITION: Excellent. 2,000 - 4,000

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2458 - RANDALL MODEL 3 HUNTER. Blade Length: 7” Overall Length: 12” Very nice example of a Randall Model 3 Hunter that features a 7” blade marked “RANDALL MADE / ORLANDO, FLA” between the signature Randall scimitars. The blade remains bright with great original finish and visible cross graining. Brass cross guard and pommel with black paracord accommodated by the thong hole. Stacked leather washer grip with black spacers and finger grooves. Handle with very light handling wear and scattered light blemishes. Complete with its black leather scabbard with Randall marked snaps. Original sharpening stone in place with tight stitching. Marked “3 7 / RANDALL MADE / KNIVES / ORLANDO, FLA.” in the shape of Randall’s signature football logo. Light scuffing and remains pliable. CONDITION: Very good.

800 - 1,200 2459 - RANDALL MODEL 3 HUNTER. Blade Length: 7” Overall Length: 12” Very nice example of a Randall Model 3 Hunter that features a 7” blade marked “RANDALL MADE / ORLANDO, FLA” between the signature Randall scimitars. The blade remains bright with great original finish and visible cross graining. Stainless cross guard with grooved micarta grip and black spacers. Handle with very light handling wear and scattered light blemishes. Complete with its black leather scabbard with Randall marked snaps. Original sharpening stone in place with tight stitching. Marked “3 7 / RANDALL MADE / KNIVES / ORLANDO, FLA.” in the shape of Randall’s signature football logo. Light wear and remains pliable. CONDITION: Very good. 800 - 1,200

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2460 - RANDALL MODEL 12-9 KNIFE. Blade Length: 9” Overall Length: 14” An attractive Randall Model 12-9 knife that features a 9” stainless blade, marked on left side with Randall maker mark. Brass cross guard and pommel with brass, black, and stacked leather spacers. Mammoth ivory handle. The knife is accompanied by a black scabbard that is marked by Randall on the belt loop. CONDITION: Bright blade with no major signs of distress. Handle exhibits light wear with patina and fingerprint impressions on pommel. Scabbard is pliable, with tight stitching, and only scattered light handling blemishes. Very good.

1,000 - 2,000

2461 - KOMOCHENA NIVALDO MOSAIC DAMASCUS BLUE MAMMOTH IVORY KNIFE. Blade Length: 9 - 3/8” Overall Length: 14 - 1/4” An attractive knife by Komochena Nivaldo that features a beautiful mosaic Damascus blade with clip point that measures approximately 9 - 3/8”. Blade is marked “NZ”. Damascus guard and pommel match the elegance of the blade. Nice mammoth ivory grip with magnificent colors with blue and off-white toning. The knife speaks for itself, with unmolested blade and grip that exhibits no major damage.

CONDITION: Excellent. 3,500 - 5,500

2462 - S.R. JOHNSON AND RICARDO VELARDE FULL INTEGRAL 9” DAGGER WITH MAMMOTH IVORY GRIP. Blade Length: 4 - 3/4” Overall Length: 9” A beautiful piece of collaboration in the form of a dagger between 2 talented knifemakers, S.R. (Steve) Johnson and Ricardo Velarde. This dagger features a 4 - 3/4” blade with excellent polished finish that is marked on the obverse “S.R. JOHNSON & R. VELARDE / UTAH - U.S.A.”.

A beautiful crossguard and ferrule match the blade in shine and quality, as does the pommel. Red spacers border the exquisite mammoth ivory grip scales that are firmly secured by 2 pins on each side. The condition of the knife speaks for itself, as it shows no signs of major blemishes or damage. CONDITION: Excellent. 3,500 - 5,500

2463 - RICARDO VELARDE 8 - 1/2” PRO HUNTER WITH HIMALAYAN SHEEP HORN GRIP. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 8 - 1/2” Ricardo Velarde’s first passion was falconry, and when custom made knives caught his interest in the 1990s, he used the small machine shop that he used to craft falconry equipment as a segway into his new hobby as a blade smith. This knife is an example of Velarde’s craftmanship in the form of a drop point hunter that features a 4” blade marked “R. Velarde” on the obverse and “Park City, UT. USA” on reverse. The blade remains bright with light blemishes. Small guard with wide ferrule that accommodates a knurled thumb rest. 2 large stainless pins secure each of the Himalayan sheep horn grip scales to the hilt. Scales remain intact and are nicely bordered with red spacers. Nice finger grooves improve the grip. Pommel features a wide lanyard loop that accommodates leather cord. Hilt is in matching condition to the blade. Complete with its light brown leather scabbard with intact belt loop and tight stitching.

Marked “VELARDE” on reverse. Light wear to scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. 2,700 - 3,700 426

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2464 - ELIO NEUHAUS MOSAIC DAMASCUS KNIFE. Blade Length: 9 - 1/4” Overall Length: 14 - 1/2” An alluring Kukri style knife by Elio Neuhaus. This knife features a 9 1/4” slightly curved blade that is crafted of Damascus and displays a beautiful mosaic pattern. Blade is very clean overall. “Neauhaus” is gold inlaid on obverse blade/ Ferrule matches the ornateness of the blade with beautiful dark hardwood handle that is in beautiful condition with no major damage. The knife is complete with its original leather scabbard that features tight stitching and intact belt loop. CONDITION: Excellent. 2,300 - 4,300

2465 - BARRY DAVIS 9 - 1/2” BLP FOLDING DAGGER. Blade Length: 4 - 1/4” Overall Length: 9 - 1/2” A very nice folding dagger by Barry Davis. This beautiful knife features a 4 - 1/4” dagger style Damascus blade with attractive ladder pattern.

“D” marking on bottom of ricasso. Ornate black lip pearl grip scales highlight the body of the knife. Grip scales remain intact with no major damage. Small gold pins secure the pieces together. The blade opens and closes properly with smooth operation. This is a very attractive folding dagger by a well regarded knifemaker. CONDITION: Excellent.

2,100 - 3,100

2466 - RICARDO VELARDE 9” DROP POINT HUNTER. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 9” Ricardo Velarde’s first passion was falconry, and when custom made knives caught his interest in the 1990s, he used the small machine shop that he used to craft equipment falconry as a Segway into his new hobby as a bladesmith. This knife is an example of Velarde’s craftmanship is in the form of a drop point hunter that features a 4” blade that is marked “R. Velarde” on the obverse and his falcon logo on the reverse. The blade remains bright with light blemishes. Small guard with wide ferrule that accommodates a knurled thumb rest. 2 large stainless pins secure each of the Himalayan sheep horn grip scales to the hilt. Scales remain intact and are nicely bordered with red spacers.

Tang is marked “Park City, UT. USA”. Pommel features a wide lanyard loop that accommodates leather cord. Hilt is in matching condition to the blade. Complete with its light brown leather scabbard with intact belt loop and tight stitching. Light wear to scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. 2,000 - 3,000

2467 - HERMAN SCHNEIDER STAG HANDLED DAGGER. Blade Length: 6 - 1/4” Overall Length: 11” Herman Schneider was one of the most talented custom knifemakers of the 1970s. His knives made such an impact that they were even used in cinema, most notably his spiked dagger in the 1986 film “Cobra” starring Sylvester Stallone. This dagger features a 6 - 1/4” double-edged blade that exhibits great original polish. The blade is makred “H.J. SCHNEIDER / -MAKER-”. Light blemishes. Finished stainless steel crossguard and supports surround the stag grip scales that are secured by stainless pins. The handle remains sturdy with intact scales and no major damage. CONDITION: Very good. 1,800 - 2,800

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2468 - BARRY DAVIS 6” FOLDER WITH MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLE. Blade Length: 2 - 1/2” Overall Length: 6” A very nice folding knife by Barry Davis. This beautiful knife features a 2 - 1/2” dagger style Damascus blade with attractive pattern. “BD” marking on bottom of ricasso. Ornate mother of pearl grip scales highlight the body of the knife. Grip scales remain intact with no major damage. Small gold pins secure the pieces together. The blade opens and closes properly with smooth operation. Complete with gold opener, lanyard loop, and toothpick. This is a very attractive folding knife by a well regarded knifemaker. CONDITION: Excellent. 1,700 - 2,700

2469 - CORBIT SIGMAN HUNTER WITH FINGER GROOVED HANDLE. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 8 - 1/2” Corbit Sigman was a well known and respected knifemaker who is most known for his work in the 1970s-1980s. Sigman crafted this skinner with a 4” stainless steel blade with mirror polish. Blade is marked “C.R. SIGMAN” on obverse and remains bright with scattered light blemishes.

Brass hilt and pommel with fine white, black, and red spacers. Cocobolo wood handle with beautifully contoured finger grooves. Hilt exhibits light wear with some gilt loss on pommel. 8 - 1/2” overall length.

CONDITION: Very good. 1,000 - 2,000

2470 - ORNATE HORSE HEAD POMMEL JAMBIYA. Blade Length: 18 - 1/2” Overall Length: 24” An attractive Jambiya fitted with a wootz Damascus blade and decorated with gold inlays. The blade measures approximately 18 1/2” with a gold inlaid cypher at center. This Jambiya has an iron hilt with a horse head pommel. The grips are bone and are checkered with a hexagon pattern. Measures 16 - 1/2 inches overall. Complete with its original scabbard, which is equally magnificent. There are scattered areas of rust throughout the hilt and scabbard, but the elegant decorations hide their visibility. Some light wear to the inlays. Grips are intact with nice toning. Quite an attractive weapon worthy of display.

CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

2471 - A GOOD CLIP POINT BOWIE MARKED “JWP USA”.

Blade Length: 8” Overall Length: 13” Blade measures 8” to top of filework. Clip point blade design with a 3 - 1/2” false edge along spine. Engraved “JWP” on left side ricasso and “USA” on right, meaning unknown. Vacant slot below decorative filework, probably where a guard would have originally sat. Horn scale are affixed by 3 iron pins with silver buttons, top button on left side marked “W.R. McC. / Tomah. Wis.”. Tomahawk, Wisconsin, was a city along the Western frontier and was a primary trading spot with the Ojibwe tribe. Ridged brass reinforcement underneath horn scales, silver buttcap with tang on knife visible. Accompanied by a later manufacture sheath embossed with florals. CONDITION: Knife has some surface scratches and spotted darkness but is complete and strong. Crossguard missing.

Horn is very good with some surface cracks and a chip on right scale.

Silver has tarnished somewhat but has wonderful eye appeal. This is a wonderful bowie probably made in the frontier for a woodsman when such a knife was extremely useful. 3,000 - 5,000 428

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2472 - US CIVIL WAR NAVY DAHLGREN BOWIE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD. Blade Length: 12” Overall Length: 16 - 1/2” Nice example of a rare Pattern 1861 Dahlgren bowie bayonet, often referred to as the Plymouth Naval Rifle Bowie Knife Bayonet. Designed in 1856 by US Navy Admiral John A. B. Dahlgren for use aboard his ship, the USS Plymouth, this pattern of knife bayonet replaced the saber-style bayonet. These bayonets were produced for the US Navy

by Ames Mfg. Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts, in September 1861.

This example is marked “U.S.N. / D.R. / 1863” on the obverse ricasso and “AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE, MASS.” on the reverse ricasso. The bayonet features an unfullered, bowie style, spear point blade that measures approximately 12” in length. The hilt is constructed of with heavy brass, 1-piece pommel, guard, and back strap with a 1-piece walnut finger grooved grip. The pommel is marked with the inspector mark “DR” for Daniel Reynolds, who inspected USN Ames Cutlasses and Dahlgren bayonets. The bayonet is complete with its original leather scabbard with brass mounts. CONDITION: The blade remains mostly bright with crisp markings and a light patina. The brass hilt exhibits a pleasing patina with scattered blemishes from age and handling. Wood grip remains intact and exhibits handling wear. The scabbard exhibits various cracks but remains firm . Brass mounts exhibit a dark patina. All retaining rivets present but drag is loose. Good overall. 1,000 - 2,000

2473 - CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE T.A. POTTS PIKE HEAD BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 12” Overall Length: 17”

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Though unmarked, this bayonet blade is an exact match with a specimen featured in the famous Ben Palmer Bowie knife collection bearing the maker-mark “T.A. Potts/ New Orleans/ 1840”. While the date of manufacture is open to conjecture, it is probable that these bayonets were not government issue but originated with state or militia troops.

Although from the Civil War era, its attachment rings are too small to fit the standard .58 caliber Civil War rifle, nor does it come with any locking device. The intended use of this blade is a matter of some speculation, as described on page 66 of Abels’ “Classic Bowie Knives” that it was likely intended as a combat knife that could also double as a pike head or bayonet, while Albaugh suggests on page 165 of “Confederate Edged Weapons” that the rings integral to the guard and pommel are too small for a rifle barrel or pike staff. These knives were believed to have been sold by Potts, a military outfitter in New Orleans, and similar examples are known to have been made by Rees Fitzpatrick of Natchez, Mississippi. The weapon is composed of a large bowie knife with a long clip point blade, fitted with a fine flat-sided wood grip and brass furniture. The guard and pommel are both thick brass. The front ring has a 1 - 1/8” exterior and 13/16” interior diameter, and the rear ring has a 1 - 3/8 inch exterior and a 13/16” inch interior. This specimen exhibits a pleasing patina throughout, with the gray hue on the blade scattered with areas of pitting and the pleasing mustard shade on the hilt. Grip exhibits handling wear with nice age. CONDITION: Good. 2,000 - 4,000

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2474 - CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE LASSO BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 14 - 3/4” Overall Length: 19 - 3/4” A rare Confederate lasso bowie knife attributed to W.J. McElroy.

The attribution to McElroy is made only from an account in the Macon Telegraph of a reporter’s visit to the McElroy factory. In the newspaper report, the reporter mentions examining a lasso knife with a brass handle with a loop to attach a rope for throwing. For a similar example, see page 132 in “Confederate Bowie Knives”. This example features a 14 - 3/4” spearpoint blade with a gray patina and spotting throughout its length. Edge wear throughout its length. Brass hilt with gilded finish and lasso hole at pommel. The grip exhibits scattered pockmarks with center indents that are typically encountered on these knives due to their hollow casting that would sink during the cooling process. 19 - 3/4” overall. CONDITION: Good. 2,000 - 4,000

2475 - CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE T.A. POTTS PIKE HEAD BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 9” Overall Length: 13 - 5/8” Though unmarked, this bayonet blade is an exact match with a specimen featured in the famous Ben Palmer Bowie knife collection bearing the maker-mark “T.A. Potts/ New Orleans/ 1840”. While the date of manufacture is open to conjecture, it is probable that these bayonets were not government issue but originated with state or militia troops.

The intended use of this blade is a matter of some speculation, as described on page 66 of Abels’ “Classic Bowie Knives” that it was likely intended as a combat knife that could also double as a pike head or bayonet, while Albaugh suggests on page 165 of “Confederate Edged Weapons” that the rings integral to the guard and pommel are too small for a rifle barrel or pike staff. These knives were believed to have been sold by Potts, a military outfitter in New Orleans, and similar examples are known to have been made by Rees Fitzpatrick of Natchez, Mississippi. This example resembles a large bowie knife rather than a bayonet, as it has been altered and features a long clip point blade, fitted with a fine flat-sided wood grip and brass furniture. The guard and pommel are both thick brass. Rings are removed. Heavy patina throughout, with wear to the blade scattered with areas of pitting. Grip exhibits handling wear with nice age. Brass components were cleaned. CONDITION: Attic. 1,000 - 2,000

2476 - CONFEDERATE MEMPHIS NOVELTY WORKS/LEECH & RIGDON BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 14 - 3/4” Overall Length: 19 - 3/4” Thomas Leech & Co., also known as the Memphis Novelty Works is best known for the manufacture of sabers during the Civil War, but they also produced knives under the supervision of Charles Rigdon.

When Memphis fell to the Union early in the war, Rigdon relocated to Columbus, Mississippi in March, 1862, and changed the firm’s name to Leech & Rigdon. This immense clip point bowie knife features a blade that measures approximately 14 - 3/4” with an overall length of 19 3/4”. The blade width at the ricasso is 1 - 1/2”. The knife features a sword style hilt with an S-shaped guard and a leather wrapped wood grip that is wrapped with single strands of brass wire. Capped with a sword pommel that was made from the same molds which were used for swords, but were specifically cast for knives. Age toning and a pleasing patina noted throughout, with a dark blade that exhibits edge wear and pitting. S-guard wobbles slightly and exhibits a pleasing patina that matches the pommel. Areas of leather loss to grip with tight wire that has darkened nicely. Some wire separation near pommel. A seldom encountered rebel blade with a menacing appearance. CONDITION: Good. 2,000 - 4,000 430

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2477 - LOT OF 2: CIVIL WAR ERA BOWIE KNIVES. Blade Length: (A) 11 - 1/2” (B) 9” Overall Length: (A) 16” (B) 14 - 1/2” Lot consists of: (A) Circa 1860s unmarked bowie knife with a wide 11 - 1/2” spearpoint blade and thick iron guard. Blade and guard exhibit a matching heavy gray patina. Full tang with wood grip scales that are held in place by 4 pins on each side. Both scales exhibit loss around their left edges with handling wear and nice age toning. 16” overall. CONDITION: Fair. (B) Circa 1860s unmarked bowie knife with a 9” clip point blade and iron S-shaped guard. Blade and guard exhibit a heavy gray patina with edge wear to the blade. Wood femur shaped grip scales that are secured with 5 brass pins on each side. Grip scales exhibit scattered cracks and handling wear with nice age toning. 14 - 1/2” overall. CONDITION: Fair. 1,000 - 2,000 2478 - BOWIE KNIFE BY ALFRED HUNTER. Blade Length: 8” Overall Length: 13” Circa 1840s early American Bowie knife by New Jersey cutler Hunter. Measures 13” overall with an 8” single-edge clip blade and a 2 - 1/2” false edge. Blade is very streamlined and has a pronounced choil that terminates in a narrow ricasso stamped ‘ALFRED / HUNTER’. Oval, German silver cross guard with ball finials and sheet silver bolster. Grips are tall, thin rosewood slabs held in place with 2 small silver pins and a narrow silver escutcheon, with a thin flat silver pommel cap.

Period scabbard with German silver throat and tip. A similar Alfred example can be found on pg. 326 of Flayderman’s “The Bowie Knife”, 2004. CONDITION: Very good. Blade previously cleaned with light scratches overall, sharpened edge and sharp tip. Scabbard stitching is tight, with throat slightly loose. 3,000 - 4,000 2479 - MASSIVE SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 11 - 1/2” Overall Length: 17 - 1/8” An attractive example of a circa 1830s-1840s large bowie knife that was the product of English manufacturers. The knife features an 11- 1/2” clip point blade with a sharp 6” false edge. The blade exhibits a moderate gray patina with scattered blemishes. Blade is marked “CAST STEEL / BOWIE KNIFE” and features a weak mark on the ricasso that appears to read “JA ROYAL / CUTLERS / SHEFFIELD”. Nickel silver guard, ferrule, and clam shell pommel. Nice checkered wood grip with 1 retaining pin on each side and a silver escutcheon on each side.

Reverse escutcheon appears to have the date “1863” crudely scratched on it.

Handle exhibits evidence of an older cleaning, as a mellow patina has begun to reset on the silvered components. Light cracks to the grip, especially around the pins. Complete with its leather scabbard with engraved designs that are in the shape of a clip point blade. Scalloped silver mounts with light dents and a pleasing patina. Leather body exhibits scattered creases and cracks with intact leather tie string. Throat is missing carry stud. CONDITION: Good. 3,000 - 4,000 2480 - JAMES RODGERS & CO BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 8 - 3/4” Overall Length: 13 - 1/2” An impressive bowie knife that was crafted by James Rodgers & Co.. Rodgers had made a name for himself producing an array of Bowie-style knives for the domestic English market and for export to the United States. The knife features a large 8 - 3/4” spearpoint blade that is marked with the faint “CAST STEEL BOWIE KNIFE” in circle on obverse and “JAMES RODGERS & CO. / CELEBRATED / MAKE. SHEFFIELD” on ricasso. Blade exhibits scattered marks throughout its length with freckling and a gray patina. Silvered crossguard with ball quillons on each side. Wide ivory grip scales that exhibit a pleasing honey patina with a few hairline cracks. A large escutcheon highlights the obverse grip. Small shell pommel and decorated ferrule at guard with mellow patina. 13 - 1/2” overall. The knife is complete with its original leather scabbard with warping and tears to the body that obscure the tooled scene. Silvered mounts are missing their pins and exhibit a yellow patina. Throat is loose but retains its stud. CONDITION: Good.

3,000 - 5,000

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2481 - RAU & TODT CALIFORNIA BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 8” Overall Length: 12 - 1/2” Circa 1870-1880 Rau & Todt California Bowie knife and scabbard.

Knife is 12 - 1/2” overall with an 8” clip point blade and a 4” sharpened false edge. Ricasso is marked “RAU & TODT / S. F. CAL.” 1/4” wide at the base of the spine with a width of 1 - 1/4”. Hilt has robust elk stag scales held by three brass pins. Slightly tapered tang from the iron crossguard to pommel. Russet brown leather sheath with brass furniture may be period replacement. CONDITION: Very good.

Heavily cleaned blade with edge sharpening. Older cleaned light pitting concentrated on the guard and ricasso only. Blade is tight to handle with no wobble. 3,000 - 5,000 2482 - SHEFFIELD MADE BOWIE KNIFE FOR NEW YORK MARKET. Blade Length: 8 - 1/4” Overall Length: 13” Circa 1830s - 1840s English made Bowie for the American market.

Retailed by John Graveley & Charles Wreaks, New York merchants.

Bowie knives marketed by these men have been a favorite (and mystery) among collectors. An example is depicted in Norm Flayderman’s ‘The Bowie Knife’ (2004) pg. 44. Flayderman notes, the knife is “of superb quality”. Graveley and Wreaks were in business in New York in the late 1830s, but almost nothing was known about them (Batson, 1996). Overall length is 13” with a blade of 8 - 1/4” and a 3” false edge. Tapers to a thin belly notch and swelled ricasso that is stamped ‘GRAVELY / & WREAKS / NEW YORK’. Single piece stag grips with nickel silver crossguard, throat, and pommel cap. Sheath is russet brown leather with silver tip and throat, accompanied by a matching frog. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has been previously cleaned with some light pitting removed from near the tip and ricasso with edge lightly sharpened. Scabbard is supple and tight. 2,500 - 4,000 2483 - MASSIVE BOWIE KNIFE BY ROSE, NEW YORK. Blade Length: 12” Overall Length: 17” Early American Bowie knife attributed to Peter Rose. Although there are other tradesmen of the era in New York named Rose knives such as this specimen are agreed to be made by surgical instrument maker Peter Rose who operated in New York during the 1830s-1840s. The knife boasts a 12” spear point blade that is marked “ROSE / NEW YORK “ on the obverse side that might be spurious. The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered freckling and blemishes throughout its length.

Silvered cross guard appears to have shaved quillons and possible had ball quillons at each end. 1-piece checkered wood grip exhibits handling wear and scattered abrasions. The handle is centered between a silvered ferrule and shell-shaped pommel that both exhibit a light patina. Pommel with scattered small dings. 17” overall. CONDITON: Good. 2,000 - 4,000 2484 - LARGE STAG HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE BY CARVER & CO. Blade Length: 10 - 3/4” Overall Length: 16 - 1/4” Large Boston made bowie style knife with a 10 - 3/4” clip point blade marked “E. CARVER / CO.” on the ricasso. The blade exhibits evidence of a heavy polishing. Slightly S-shaped crossguard with ball quillons and a small ferrule with matching patina to guard and a brass repair.

Sambar stag grip with handling wear. Complete with its (possibly original) leather scabbard that features line engravings and silvered mounts. Tight seam with scattered blemishes throughout the leather body.

Nice patina to mounts. CONDITION: Good. 2,000 - 3,000

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2485 - TEXAS BOWIE KNIFE MADE BY H.D. NORTON & BRO. Blade Length: 6 - 3/4” Overall Length: 11” Circa 1850-1860s, scarcely seen Texas made Bowie knife made in San Antonio. Overall length of 11” with a 6 3/4” blade and a 1” false edge. Left ahnd side of blade is marked “H.D. NORTON & BRO / SAN ANTONIO”. Hardwood slab handles show period hand carved criss-cross patterns, held in place by 5 iron pins over a full tang. Knife retains period original leather over wood scabbard with belt loop. CONDITION: Good.

Knife has been heavily cleaned and sharpened but maker stamp is strong.

Slabs are tight to tang with no wiggle. Scabbard shows age commensurate flaking to the leather but otherwise solid with tight stitching. 2,000 - 3,000 2486 - FANTASTIC CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE WITH UNION CAPTURE INSCRIPTION, EX-FLAYDERMAN. Blade Length: 14 - 1/2” Overall Length: 19 - 1/2” An excellent example of Civil War Confederate “Rebel Steel” in the form of a massive bowie knife. This knife features a large 14 - 1/2” clip point blade with 4 - 1/2” false edge. The blade is unmarked but exhibits faint areas of a file pattern, which are noticable near the ricasso. Iron oval crossguard with pewter ferrule and iron pommel. Large single piece wood grip with a few cracks. Blade and crossguard exhibit a heavy chocolate patina. The knife is complete with its original scabbard, which is the highlight of the piece. Although the scabbard is missing the tip and exhibits heavy wear, the original capture inscription can still be seen. The scabbard reads “Some of the Famous Cold Steel / That we “Yankees” didn’t feel” on the obverse and “Found in a deserted Revel Camp / Near Manassas” with the words carved respectively on each side of the leather scabbard by the Union soldier who discovered this knife and claimed it as a war trophy. The scabbard is wide with a tin throat that remains firmly attached to the scabbard body. Scabbard is missing tip and there is a 2” x 1 - 1/2” section missing on the reverse. CONDITION: Relic. 2,000 - 4,000 2487 - HORSEHEAD POMMEL BOWIE. Blade Length: 9” Overall Length: 14 - 3/4” Circa 1850s Sheffield made clip point Bowie knife. A very popular style for American export, the maker mark on this example has been polished off, but known similar examples were made by Bunting & Sons, Wragg, and this example most likely by John Yeomans. Overall length is 14 - 3/4” with a 9” blade and a 5” false edge. One piece tapered horn handle with silver shield escutcheon over narrow tang. Coin silver, die stamped, hollow horsehead pommel and matching crossguard. Retains period correct green Moroccan leather sheath with gold embossing and silver mounts.

CONDITION: Very good. Heavily polished but nice edge and sharp trip.

Grips and furniture tight to handle with no wobble. 2,000 - 3,000 2488 - WILLIAM WEBSTER BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 9 - 1/4” Overall Length: 15 - 1/2” Circa 1850s -1860s Sheffield Bowie knife for the California market.

Records show these were retailed in San Francisco to argonauts headed to the Gold Fields in the 1850s. Overall length is 15 - 1/2” with a 9 1/4” blade with 4” false edge. Ricasso stamped “WILLIAM WEBSTER / SYCAMORE WORKS”. There were two William Websters working in Sheffield from 1835-1868. Single piece stag grips with silver ‘S’ shaped crossguard with a die struck nickel two-piece bulbous pommel cap of grapes with vines. Correct Moroccan leather scabbard with silver throat and silver replacement tip. CONDITION: Very good. Previous light pitting has been cleaned with some factory finish remaining, edge sharpened lightly with sharp tip. 2,000 - 4,000

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2489 - PUSH DAGGER WITH OWNER INITIALS ON HANDLE. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 6 - 3/4” Circa 1860s New Orleans push dagger. Nickel silver slotted nut, number stamped in wood at top. Owner carved name “W.H. RIGHT” in handle with initials on other side: “JG / JHH.” Retains period red Moroccan leather sheath with German silver throat and drag. CONDITION: Very Good. Grey pitted patina cleaned to gray. 2,000 - 3,000 2490 - STAG HANDLED BOWIE BY HASSAM BROTHERS, BOSTON. Blade Length: 9 - 1/4” Overall Length: 13 - 3/4” Circa American Civil War era clip point bowie knife by Hassam Brothers that is marked “HASSAM BROTHERS / BOSTON” diagonally stamped on the thick ricasso. The knife features a 9 - 1/4” blade with clip point that is heavily worn. 4” false edge with thick spine. Rounded choil that is typical of blades crafted by Hassam Brothers. Gray patina to blade with scattered freckling and edge wear. The blade exhibits evidence of an old cleaning and sharpening. S-shaped crossguard with rounded quillons and silvered ferrule. Antler grip knife with large brass retaining nut on the pommel. The knife is complete with its leather scabbard that features silvered mounts and a leather belt loop. The throat is engraved with a presentation that reads “J. Forsyth Jr. / From his Friends.”. Mounts exhibit scattered blemishes with heavy patina to drag. Belt loop remains intact with creases and surface cracks on the scabbard body. CONDITION: Good. 2,000 - 4,000 2491 - BOWIE KNIFE BY M.L. BRADFORD & CO, BOSTON. Blade Length: 8 - 1/2” Overall Length: 14” Circa 1840s - 1850s American made Bowie knife. Measures 14” overall with an 8 - 1/2” blade, and a false edge of 4 - 1/4”. Clip point, single edged blade is finely finished, and terminates in a pronounced narrow choil. Left hand side of blade stamped, “M.L. BRADFORD & Co. / BOSTON”. One piece antler grips with an ‘S’ shaped brass acorn finial cross guard over a silver banded bolster. Pommel cap is German silver washer surrounding the tang. Scabbard and frog appear to be period correct with silver throat and tip. A very similar style Boston made, stag gripped knife is pictured on pg. 203 (fig. 24) of R.L. Wilson’s “Steel Canvas”, 1995. CONDITION: Very good. Blade shows previous polishing with some scattered discoloration remaining. 2,000 - 4,000 2492 - GARGANTUAN BOWIE WITH “WF” INCISED ON HANDLE. Blade Length: 14” Overall Length: 20” Circa 1840s, massive Bowie knife for the American market. Measures 20” overall with a 14” blade and a 1 - 3/4” wide, double edged, unmarked, spear point blade. Cast frame silver handle, with heavily patinated ivory scales held by 10 silver pins. Silver left hand escutcheon has a crude ‘W.F.’ initials carved into it. Scabbard is original to the knife and has silver throat, trip, and center reinforcing band. One of the largest knives of this form that this cataloger has observed. CONDITION: Very good. Previously cleaned and polished with scattered discoloration overall. Scabbard leather is heavily alligatored but solid and presentable. 2,000 - 4,000 2493 - LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH S GUARD. Blade Length: 13 - 1/2” Overall Length: 19” Circa 1860s “S” guard, clip point Bowie knife with 13 - 1/2” shear steel blade. Finely finished blade has a 3 - 1/2” false edge, iron furniture with period leather over tin scabbard and original wood turned grips. This type is commonly associated with Confederate usage. CONDITION: Very good. Blade cleaned to grey overall with evidence of moderate pitting. Scattered edge nicks. 2,000 - 4,000

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2494 - SAMUEL BELL ATTRIBUTED BOWIE KNIFE IN A RIKER MOUNT WITH S. BELL SPOONS. Blade Length: 11” Overall Length: 16” Circa 1830s - 1840s early example of a Bowie knife of the American form along with two silver spoons bearing the mark of ‘S.BELL’.

Consigned together, the previous owner was of the belief that the knife was made by the same man. Although the mark on the knife has long been worn off, this is most likely the early work of Samuel Bell of Knoxville, Tennessee, and later Texas. Overall knife measures 16” with an 11” clip point single edge blade with a 3 - 1/2” false edge. A characteristic and distinctive thickened bolster is forged integral at base of blade where it joins the hilt. German silver mounts on a coffin-shaped handle with two-piece ebony scales held in place with 6 small silver pins. Crossguard of silver that has been crudely repaired. CONDITION: Good. Blade has been heavily sharpened and cleaned, and has been rubbed with cold blue. Some traces of scattered pitting remain, mostly concentrated near the deeply pronounced choil and ricasso. Spoons are very good with clear stamps and jeweler engraved initials of previous owners. 2,000 - 4,000

2495 - WOODHEAD AND HARTLEY BOWIE WITH HORSE-ALLIGATOR POMMEL. Blade Length: 8 - 1/4” Overall Length: 13” Established in Sheffield in 1839, the firm of George Woodhead and Joshua Hartley is believed to have began crafting Bowie knives in 1841. Like many Sheffield cutlers, Woodhead and Hartley capitalized on American exports, feeding the American appetite for quality European blades. The example of their work features a clip point blade that measures 8 - 5/8” with a 6” false edge. Ricasso is marked “WOODHEAD & HARTLEY / 36 HOWARD STREET / SHEFFIELD”.

The blade is undecorated and features a gray patina with scattered blemishes. Thin oval shape silvered crossguard with dark patina. The coffin-shaped handle features a set of smooth horn half-panels with a shield escutcheon on reverse. The panels are held in place with 4 pins on each side. Large pommel features a raised beast consisting of the head and forelimbs of a horse and the torso and hind quarters of an alligator. The handle is in good condition with intact scales and nice patina to pommel. The pommel design was purportedly first used by Davy Crockett to describe keelboat pilot Mike Fink and part of the song “Hunters of Kentucky” commemorating Jackson’s victory at New Orleans.

The visual of a half-horse, half-alligator (hator) remained in American frontier folklore to describe someone equal parts strong and dangerous.

Complete with its leather scabbard with silvered mounts. The leather body was redone as evidenced by the throat pinned through the belt loop. Scabbard exhibits scattered blemishes with patina to mounts. 2” area of separation at drag. CONDITION: Good. 1,500 - 2,500

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2496 - UNMARKED BOWIE KNIFE WITH PEARL SCALES. Blade Length: 10” Overall Length: 14 - 1/2” Circa 1850s - 1860s clip point Sheffield Bowie knife. Unmarked, but no doubt made for export to be stamped by an American retailer later. Measures 14 - 1/2” overall with a 10” blade and a 6 - 1/4” sharpened false edge. Mother of pearl slab scales held in place with 4 silver pins. Nickel silver crossguard, throat, and pommel. No scabbard present. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has been previously cleaned and sharpened with a few scattered areas of light pitting removed.

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2497 - JAMES WESTA BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 9 - 1/2” Overall Length: 14 - 3/4” Large Mexican eagle pommeled Bowie knife with full tang spearpoint blade by James Westa. Die stamped German silver crossguard with two-piece stag grips and pinned silver escutcheon. Ricasso stamped “JAS.WESTA / LORD STREET / SHEFFIELD,” and “D.C.L.” on the reverse.

CONDITION: Very good. Beautiful blade shows original polish with only handling and scabbard wear observed with some light discoloration concentrated near the tip. No edge nicks or sharpening. 1,500 - 2,000

2498 - J. LINGARD AND PEACROFT BOWIE. Blade Length: 10” Overall Length: 14 - 3/4” Circa 1840s - 1850s Sheffield made Bowie. Overall length 14 3/4” with a 10” clip point blade and a 7” false edge. Ricasso marked “J. LINGARD / PEACROFT / SHEFFIELD”. Knife was made by cottage industry cutler John Lingard. Some smaller cutlers and artisans ran blade making businesses out of their homes. This was in stark contrast to larger firms becoming prominent in the Sheffield area. Grip is die-struck German silver with patriotic eagle and shield and floral and grape motifs on the pommel and throat. Two small mother of pearl scales on each side are held in place with two silver pins each. This makes for a very aesthetically pleasing look. Origins scabbard has traces of the original Moroccan leather coating with silver throat and tip.

CONDITION: Very Good. Blade shows previous period cleaning with some light scattered pitting visible. Most likely there was an acid etched motif no longer visible. Edge has been sharpened with no prominent nicks. 1,200 - 2,000

2499 - C. CONGREVE FOLDING KNIFE. Blade Length: 4 - 1/2” Overall Length: 11” Measures 6” closed, this knife is outfitted with stag grip scales that are held in place by 7 pins on each side. When opened the blade measures 5” and is marked “W (Crown) R / C.CONGREVE / PATENT / DIRK KNIVES”. The blade forms into a spear point with large ricasso and groove on obverse so it can be easily removed with a finger. The blade exhibits a gray patina with scales exhibiting handling wear. Locking mechanism functions properly. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

2500 - LARGE GEORGE WOSTENHOLM IXL BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 10” Overall Length: 14 - 3/4” Massive clip point bowie knife that is an excellent example of George Wolstenholm’s craftsmanship. The knife features a 10” clip point blade with 6” false edge. Obverse blade is marked “G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / SHEFFIELD” and the ricasso is marked “IXL”. George’s domination of the American market expanded so rapidly that he moved to the larger Washington Works on Wellington Street in 1848, which was the largest cutlery works of its time.

The blade remains bright with scattered blemishes. Nickel silvered crossguard exhibits a pleasing patina. Stag grip scales are firmly held in place by 4 pins each, and the obverse features a silvered escutcheon.

14 - 3/4” overall. The knife is complete with its brown leather scabbard that features nickel-silvered mounts. Throat retains its large, round stud.

Scabbard body with scuffs and abrasions with gold border and IXL at center. Nice patina to mounts. Gold embellishment is mostly worn away at borders. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000 436

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2501 - WM JACKSON & CO. “RIO GRANDE CAMP KNIFE”.

Blade Length: 10” Overall Length: 14 - 3/4” Manufactured circa 1860. Arguably the most recognizable Bowie knife in the hobby due to its association on the night of April 15th, 1865, the night Abraham Lincoln was murdered by John Wilkes Booth, as Booth and his conspirators used similar knives to carry their out their plot to assassinate the 16th president. Due to this association, no Bowie knife collection is complete without having at least 1 example. This particular Bowie features a large 10” spearpoint blade. Left side is stamped “RIO GRANDE CAMP KNIFE”, and the ricasso is stamped by the maker “WM JACKSON & CO / SHEAF ISLAND WORKS / SHEFFIELD”. The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered freckling and blemishes. Silvered crossguard with a moderate patina. Full tang with dark patina. Stag grip scales are held in place by 5 silvered pins on each side, and the obverse scale features a long escutcheon. Scales remain intact with 1 pin slightly bent on the reverse. A description of these knives can be found in the book titled “A Sure Defense” by Worthen and Zalesky on pages 400-401. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 3,000

2502 - GEORGE WOODHEAD SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE WITH PATRIOTIC ACID ETCHING. Blade Length: 6 - 7/8” Overall Length: 11” Circa 19th century George Woodhead Sheffield bowie knife that features a 6 - 7/8” clip point blade with a 4 - 3/4” false edge.

The obverse is completely decorated with beautifully etched panels that depict patriotic motifs. The blade is marked “G. WOODHEAD SHEFFIELD” just beneath the spine. The etched pane is mostly unmolested with clear motifs and phrases. Scattered freckling and blemishes are noted on either side of the blade. Nickel silvered crossguard with nice patina. Buffalo horn grip scales are held in place with 7 pins on each side, which highlight the shape of the coffin style handle. The grip scales exhibit scattered cracks and repairs. Silvered escutcheon on obverse side. Complete with its Moroccan leather scabbard that features tooled decorations around the borders. Silvered mounts with oval stud on throat and round chape. Light dents to mounts with nice patina. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 3,000

2503 - J. LINGARD BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 6 - 3/4” Overall Length: 11” Manufactured by John Lingard in Sheffield, England circa 1840s-1850s.

Lingard was known as one of the “Little Mesters”, small time knife makers located in Sheffield. These artisans often ran their blade-making businesses out of their homes, unlike the large factory firms that were beginning to appear in Sheffield. This knife features a 6 - 3/4” clip point blade with a 3” false edge. Obverse ricasso is marked “J. LINGARD / PEACHCROFT / SHEFFIELD”. Blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered freckling and blemishes. German silver crossguard with repair to right side. Ivory grip scales exhibit a nicotine patina and are firmly secured by 4 pins on each side. There are a few cracks around the pins, and an “X” was carved on the reverse scale. German silver pommel matches the patina to the guard. Complete with its tooled leather sheath with German silver fittings. Drag has a dent and the throat retains its original stud. Scabbard exhibits blemishes around the edges with nice patina to mounts. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

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2504 - CIVIL WAR ERA BOWIE KNIFE WITH CHECKERED GRIP. Blade Length: 9” Overall Length: 14 - 1/2” An interesting example of a circa 1860s bowie knife. The knife is unmarked but features a 9” blade, that appears to have started out with a spearpoint but was modified at some time in its life and now exhibits a clip point. The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered blemishes, with 1 large chunk missing on the obverse side toward the guard that possibly reveals file teeth. Wide iron crossguard with matching patina. Wood grip that is checkered on 1 side.

Grip exhibits scattered cracks and abrasions. Square iron pommel. 14 - 1/2” overall. The knife is possibly Confederate or a frontier knife. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000 2505 - CRUDE BOWIE WITH DAGGER BLADE. Blade Length: 8 - 1/8” Overall Length: 12 - 7/8” A large and crude example of a circa late 19th century bowie knife with an unmarked spearpoint blade that measures 8 - 1/8”. Blade exhibits evidence of being reground multiple times. Brass diamond shaped crossguard. Checkered wood grip scales are held in place by 3 brass pins on each side. Grips exhibit scattered dents and handling wear with nice age toning. 12 - 7/8” overall.

Complete with a leather scabbard that features a tight seam and scattered surface cracking. Silvered throat with stud exhibits an older cleaning. Iron drag with polished tip. Drag with chocolate patina. CONDITION: Fair. 800 - 1,200 2506 - GERMAN WWI KNIFE BY SOLINGEN WITH CHRISTMAS 1915 INSCRIPTION. Blade Length: 5 - 3/4” Overall Length: 11 - 1/4” An interesting knife, manufactured by J.H. Becker, Solingen, and marked as such on the obverse blade. The knife features a 5 - 3/4” drop point blade with no ricasso. There is an inscription on the blade next to the maker that reads “Weihnachten 1915 vor Soissons” (Christmas 1915 from Soissons). The inscription is quite interesting as this knife was most likely carried by a German Soldier during World War I. Blade exhibits a moderate patina but still retains its shine in areas with scattered freckling. Stag grips remain intact and firmly secured to the tang with 3 pins on each side. The knife is complete with its leather scabbard that exhibits areas of creases and cracks. Belt loop and securing snap remain intact. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200 2507 - A. HASSON & SONS FOLDING KNIFE. Blade Length: 3 - 3/4” Overall Length: 9 - 1/8” 19th-century folding knife with a 3 - 3/4” blade marked “A. HASSON / & SONS / CURRENT” on the ricasso. The blade exhibits a heavy gray patina with groove to accommodate a thumbnail. Traces of gold gilt on the bolsters.

Pommel features a Mexican eagle with snake in mouth. Pommel exhibits scattered dings and a moderate-heavy patina. Stag grip scales remain intact and firmly affixed to the knife with 4 pins on each side. Spring exhibits a heavy patina. Locking mechanism functions properly. CONDITION: Good.

800 - 1,200 2508 - SLATER BROS. FOLDING KNIFE. Blade Length: 3 - 7/8” Overall Length: 8 - 3/8” Slater Bros. began business in 1858, and this is an example of their craftsmanship. This folding knife exhibits a spearpoint blade with groove in order to accommodate a thumbnail. The ricasso is marked “SLATER” below the maker’s signature beehive logo. Blade exhibits a moderate gray patina with legible marking. Ornate crossguard that bears the motto “LIBERTY AND UNION” on each side. Bone grip scales are held in place by 4 pins and exhibit handling wear. Domed pommel with grapevine motifs. Folding mechanism is a bit stiff but functions properly. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200 438

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2509 - UNMARKED BOWIE WITH DARKWOOD HANDLE. Blade Length: 8 - 3/4” Overall Length: 13 - 5/8” An unmarked bowie knife with a 8 - 3/4” clip point blade that exhibits scattered blemishes, freckling, and pitting throughout its length. The spine exhibits cursive lettering that appears to read “Manufactured for...” which appears to have been added later. Silvered crossguard, ferrule, and pommel with light patina. Dark hardwood grip with carved diamond designs on each side. Scattered cracks with 1 repair and handling wear. 13 - 5/8” overall. CONDITION: Fair. 800 - 1,200 2510 - WHALEBONE DIRK WITH WHALEBONE SCABBARD. Blade Length: 7 - 1/4” Overall Length: 12” Circa 1820s - 1830s American nautical style dirk. Overall measures 12” with a 7 - 1/4” blade. Handle is hand carved whalebone with scrimshaw designs, and a small applied silver star escutcheon, topped with a crass throat and crossguard. Retains original whalebone two-piece scabbard held together with 11 small pins on each side.

CONDITION: Very good. Blade is heavily cleaned and sharpened.

Blade is tight to handle with no wobble. Scabbard seam is tight with no cracks. 800 - 1,200 2511 - PUSH DAGGER IN SHEATH. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 6 - 1/4” Circa 1850-1870s ebony handled push dagger with spear point blade.

Slotted iron nut holds tang in place. CONDITION: Good. Replacement sheath. Deeply pitted. 800 - 1,200 2512 - BOWIE KNIFE WITH BONE HANDLE. Blade Length: 9 - 5/8” Overall Length: 14 - 1/2” An interesting bowie style knife with an unmarked 9 - 5/8” clip point blade that exhibits a dark gray patina. Thick ricasso. Silvered brass bone shaped crossguard with fracture on left side. Bone grip scales that remain intact and are firmly affixed to the knife by 3 brass pins on each side. Grips exhibit scattered blemishes with handling wear. 14 - 1/2” overall. CONDITION: Fair. 800 - 1,200 2513 - STAG HANDLED KNIFE. Blade Length: 6” Overall Length: 10 - 1/4” Circa 19th century stag handled knife with an unmarked 6” clip point blade. The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered freckling. 2 piece horn grips with brass pins that hold them firmly in place. Grip with matching patina to blade. 10 - 1/2” overall. Complete with a leather scabbard with tight stitching. CONDITION: Good. 400 - 800 2514 - LARGE FOLDING KNIFE BY BERNARD. Blade Length: 6” Overall Length: 13 - 5/8” Circa 1860-1880 large horn handled fighting knife with ring pull release characteristic of Spanish Navaja folding style blades. Seashell shaped throat with blade marked, “A. BERNARD” in upward curving script on left hand side of blade. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has been heavily sharpened. 400 - 800

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2515 - GEORGE WOSTENHOLM (JANUS) CUTLERY HANDLED SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 9 - 5/8” Overall Length: 14 - 1/4” George Wostenholm (Janus) Cutlery handled Sheffield Bowie with hollow ground, satin finished blade that exhibits only minor blemishes. Blade is marked “APPLEBY / SHICKSHINY, PA” on ricasso. 410 Stainless steel cross guard remains bright with scattered light blemishes. Antique silver hollow cutlery handle grip with attractive designs on each side. Grip exhibits nice original polish with light handling wear. The knife is marked with its wet molded, tooled black leather scabbard that features a 410 stainless steel throat and tip. Round carry stud at throat. Light blemishes throughout with pliable leather and tight seam.

Mounts retain their mirror polish. Accompanied by a copy of an Appleby Knives certificate. CONDITION: Excellent. 2,000 - 3,000 2516 - W&S BUTCHER CUTLERY HANDLED SHEFFILED BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 9 - 5/8” Overall Length: 14 - 3/4” W&S Butcher Cutlery handled Sheffield Bowie with a large 9 - 5/8” hollow ground, satin finished clip point blade with file worked spine. Blade is marked “APPLEBY / SHICKSHINNY, PA” on ricasso. Great finish with light blemishes. 410 stainless steel wide S-shaped cross guard with light marks. Antique silver hollow cutlery handle with beautiful raised foliate motifs. Light blemishes throughout its curved shape. 14 - 3/4” overall length. Wet molded, tooled brown leather scabbard that features a 410 stainless steel throat and tip. Round carry stud accommodated on throat. Pliable leather with tight seam and light blemishes throughout. Accompanied by a copy of an Appleby Knives certificate.

CONDITION: Excellent. 2,000 - 3,000 2517 - ATTRACTIVE SMALL CROWN STAG SCAGEL HUNTER (1905-1916).

Blade Length: 5 - 1/4” Overall Length: 10 - 1/8” The straight blade is stamped on the left side with Scagel’s kris mark. Standard canted brass guard with leather, fiber, and silver spacers followed by a brass pinned crown stag handle. Handle measures about 5” overall. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade has been professionally polished, grip has been cleaned and coated. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. 1,500 - 3,000 2518 - JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS STAG HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE. Blade Length: 7 - 3/4” Overall Length: 12” Nice example of a Joseph Rogers & Sons bowie knife with a 7 - 3/4” clip point blade and a 3 - 1/2” false edge. The blade is marked on the obverse “JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES / NO 6 NORFOLK STREET / SHEFFIELD. ENGLAND”. Thick Ricasso. Blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered freckling and blemishes. Evidence of sharpening at edge. Nickel silver hilt with wide crossguard and ferrule. Rounded pommel. Stag grip scales exhibit handling wear and are firmly secured in place by 4 pins on each side. 12” overall length. Complete with its original leather scabbard that features scalloped nickel silver mounts and a nickel silver escutcheon on reverse with the initials “E.C.F.” Scabbard body with several creases and light cracks, 1 break toward drag. Mounts exhibit a pleasing patina that matches the hilt.

Drag is slightly loose. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200 2519 - TOLDEDO MARKED SWORD CANE. Blade Length: 25 - 3/4” Overall Length: 35” Circa mid-late 19th century sword cane with triangular blade that features blued and gold washed panels. Nice traces of original finish remains with scattered blemishes throughout. Blade is marked “TOLEDO”. Gold alloy collar with tortoise shell handle with handling wear. Wood scabbard intact with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Very good. 750 - 1,000 440

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MAY 10, 2024 Friday Session | Auction Starts at 9:00am LOTS: 3,001 - 3,458 Items on Display Approximately 4 weeks prior to Auction Date.

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3001 - BRITISH HANGMAN’S ROPE: EX-LATTIMER. Dr. John K. Lattimer’s wide-ranging interest in history and historical figures led him into the study of assassinations, both Lincoln’s and Kennedy’s, the attack on William Seward, etc., the perpetrators, and even forensic pathology in studying the crimes. He also developed an interest in the punishments, having witnessed the Nuremburg trials and subsequent executions. He later acquired this British hangman’s rope by way of British master gunsmith Kit Ravenshear (1930-1998) along with a 1974 letter to Ravenshear regarding its history. The rope is thick, heavyweight, with leather wrap on the heavy brass grommet forming the knot and the portion the part of the rope that would be in contact with the neck, a hard rubber stop for the knot, and another heavy brass grommet for attachment to a hook. Also with this is a 1979 letter from Lattimer seeking information and technical details for ropes he had seen used in the executions at Nuremburg. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

3002 - MOHANDAS K. GANDHI’S EYEGLASSES, EX-LATTIMER. Mohandas K. Gandhi was an Indian nationalist and spiritual leader who lived from 1869-1948. Considered the father of his country, Gandhi’s philosophy of passive resistance and non-violence set the stage for the British withdrawal from India, resulting in the country’s independence.

This artifact is most important and comes in the form of tortoise-shell eyeglasses with circular lenses and straight arms, contained in a period case. The glasses were owned by Gandhi and given to his friend and political associate U Maung Maung Ji (1900-1973), Burmese Diplomat, member of the Anti-Separation League, and a member, with Gandhi and Nehru, of the All India Congress Committee. These glasses were auctioned at Alexander Autographs Inc. and purchased by Dr. John K. Lattimer. Reference to these glasses was made in a letter from producer Richard Attenborough to Maung Ji’s widow in 1981, and the dossier and glasses were originally obtained from Maung-Ji’s estate. The glasses were also sold with several letters from Jawaharlal Nehru, U Thant, and Richard Attenborough as well as photographs and related documents which were separated from the glasses before their consignment to Morphy Auctions. The glasses are accompanied by their original auction description and a letter addressed to Dr. Lattimer regarding the sale.

The glasses remain intact with a nice patina. Case exhibits handling wear. CONDITION: Good. 2,000 - 4,000

3003 - MOHANDAS K. GANDHI’S FOUNTAIN PEN, EX-LATTIMER. Mohandas K. Gandhi was an Indian nationalist and spiritual leader who lived from 1869-1948. Considered the father of his country, Gandhi’s philosophy of passive resistance and non-violence set the stage for the British withdrawal from India, resulting in the country’s independence. This artifact is most important and comes in the form of a “Swan” fountain pen with a wide brass nib, composition body, with herringbone pattern and gilt clip, contained in the maker’s cardboard box. The pen was given by Gandhi to his friend and political associate U Maung Maung Ji (1900-1973), Burmese Diplomat, member of the Anti-Separation League, and a member, with Gandhi and Nehru, in the All India Congress Committee. This pen was auctioned at Alexander Autographs Inc. and purchased by Dr. John K. Lattimer. Reference to the pen was made in a letter from producer Richard Attenborough to Maung Ji’s widow in 1981, and the dossier and glasses were originally obtained from Maung-Ji’s estate. The pen was sold in the same auction as Gandhi’s glasses, which are also offered in this sale. The pen is accompanied by its original auction description and a folder with Lattimer’s handwriting. The pen remains intact with a nice patina. Case exhibits handling wear. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 3,000

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3004 - JOHN WILKES BOOTH CDVS, REFERENCE BOOKS, ETC. EX-LATTIMER Lot consists of three original Booth cartes-de-visites, one copy from the Meserve collection, five reference books, including “John Wilkes Booth Himself” by Gutman, and three pamphlets. CDVs are (A) Gutman #29 with a C.D. Fredericks stamp indicating this is a from-life view.

CONDITION: Very good, but scattered thin spotting in the lighter areas. (B) Gutman #21, Decker, Cleveland b/m. CONDITION: Good, light with spotting. (C) Gutman #22, no b/m. CONDITION: Very good, nice tones. (D) Gutman #30. Modern copy with Meserve collection citation on reverse. The books are (E) Gutman, John Wilkes Booth Himself. Scarce, essential reference on Booth photographs. CONDITION: Fair. Tears to dust jacket. Lattimer name inside cover. Binding slightly loose. (F) Mahoney, Sketches of Tudor Hall and the Booth Family. CONDITION: Good. (G) Kauffman, American Brutus. CONDITION: Like new. (H) Wilson, “John Wilkes Booth, Fact and Fictions of Lincoln’s Assassination.” CONDITION: Fair. Tears to dust jacket.

(I) Philip Van Doren Stern, “The Man Who Killed Lincoln.”

CONDITION: Fair. Losses to dj. With these are two printing blocks for images of Boston Corbett and Booth seated with cane; two pamphlets on Booth’s escape, and a 1925 reprint of Mortimer Blake’s April 23, 1865 sermon on Booth and human depravity. An interesting collection given Dr. Lattimer’s interest in Presidential history and assassinations.

500 - 1,000 3005 - PURPORTED JOHN WILKES BOOTH WALLET, BILLFOLD AND DOCUMENT CASE. This lot consists of three pieces were acquired by Dr. John K. Lattimer for further study about 1979. (A) An unmarked brown leatherette document or map case with slip-on cover. (B) Small fold-up wallet with closing strap, brown leather. (C) Larger light brown leather bill fold with maker’s stamp of “C.A. Cobb, Lancaster Mass”. Two internal pockets with cover flaps at either end. Two central sections for holding bills by folding flaps. Lightly pressed border lines on the exterior. On internal flap is marked “Loan Accounts” in old ink. Another is lightly marked in small letters “WL 5.” The exterior is inscribed in black ink script on one side, “J. Wilkes Booth” and on the other “J. Wilkes Booth – Baltimore Md.” The wallet and billfold seem to have been acquired together and are accompanied by two short, woven pink ribbons that likely tied them and copies of two 1979 letters between Lattimer and a researcher on whether they might be connected to pieces reportedly recovered from Booth’s body when killed at the Garrett barn in 1865. A note with the letters addressed to “JKL” with the question “Do you want to keep these” would indicate he was not satisfied with them. CONDITION: Very good overall. No COA. 500 - 1,000 3006 - MARY TODD LINCOLN COIFFURE COMB: EX-LATTIMER. This coiffure or hair-setting comb comes from the Dr. John K. Lattimer collection, where it was among his renowned collection of Lincoln memorabilia. His display card, with this piece, refers to “TORTOISE SHELL COMBS FOR HER COIFFURE,” indicating this was likely with the two dark brown and tan combs sold in the November 2008 sale of some of his Lincoln material. Those combs were noted as listed in the Kunhardt inventory and likely descended through Mary Edwards Brown, great-niece of Mary Todd Lincoln. This comb is in the form of a walking bird, 3 x 6”, bone, with brown detailing, missing just two or three teeth. After his death, Dr. Lattimer’s collections were in some disarray, with pieces purchased or displayed together, and their supporting documentation, sometimes separated. Many of these are only now surfacing. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

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3007 - LAFAYETTE ATTRIBUTED EMBROIDERED SILK SLEEVED VEST OR WAISTCOAT. Sleeved vest or waistcoat of white silk, collarless, turned over lapels, with 9-button front purportedly owned by Lafayette and left at the household of Gouverneur Morris, statesman, author of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution and signatory. Hand embroidered front panels with floral motifs in various shades of green and pink. All 9 embroidered cloth covered lapel buttons in place with good buttonholes. Cuffs fastened with 3 plain white silk covered buttons each. 1 shallow exterior pocket at lower front on either side. Belt adjusted at rear by small brass 2-prong buckle marked “A. D. & C.” on frame bar reverse. CONDITION: Good. Staining to the interior, wear to the upper shoulders, upper back, and left armpit. Some losses to the narrow green borders edging the lapel and pockets. The floral motifs generally very good with good color. Paperwork includes letter of provenance indicating the vest was purchased by Pennsylvania and Maryland antique dealer Dora Mae Kane at a Morris family estate sale, passed to collector Viola Winchester, and thence to the Horse Soldier of Gettysburg prior to February 1986. Ms. Winchester indicated Lafayette had left behind a trunk with Gouverneur Morris. A New Yorker by birth, Morris had was a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1778 and lived in Philadelphia from 1779, serving as assistant superintendent of finance of the United States and as a Pennsylvania delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Meetings between the 2 men in America are thus possible until Lafayette’s departure for France from Boston in December 1781 or during his return visit of 1784-85. The 2 men also met during Morris’s time in France, but Morris died in 1816, before Lafayette’s 1824 tour of the U.S. Ms. Winchester related a story that the two men had quarreled over Anna Lee (Anne Hill Carter,) future mother of Robert E. Lee, a likely apocryphal story since she was born in 1773. 2,000 - 3,000 3008 - ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S SHAVING MIRROR: EX-LATTIMER COLLECTION. A very good looking and well preserved three-piece folding shaving mirror once belonging to Abraham Lincoln and passed to the Sparrow family, from the Dr. John K. Lattimer collection. Consists of two wood-backed vertical oval mirrors hinged to a central horizontal oval.

This comes with a handwritten letter of provenance from Helen Ranney of Lincoln, Ill.: “the three-piece French Mirror belonged to Lincoln and was given to his relation a Mrs. Sparrow and was in Lincolns family many years- Mrs. Sparrow was related to my mother in law Mary Sparrow…”. Helen Ranney (1899-1986) was married to Jesse E. Ranney (1900-1970,) son of Mary Sparrow Ranney (1886-1906.) The original recipient was likely her mother, Hannah Ann Moorman Sparrow (1841-1918.) Mrs. Ranney’s letter dates about 1974 and indicates her husband received the mirror about fifty years earlier. Lincoln’s maternal grandmother, Lucy Hanks, married into the Sparrow family in 1790, as did her sister in 1796. Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks (1784-1818) was often known as Nancy Sparrow. CONDITION: Excellent. 1,000 - 2,000

3009 - LOT OF 11: 19TH CENTURY VOLUMES OF THE JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL UNITED SERVICE INSTITUTE. Lot consists of 11 volumes of the Journal of The Royal United Service Institute including: Volumes XV 1871, XVI 1872, XVII 1873, XIX 1875, XX 1876, XXI 1877, XXII 1878, XXIII 1879, XXIV 1880, XXV 1881, XXVI 1882. All books exhibit varying degrees of soiling, tarnishing, and blemishes that are typical of old books. CONDITION: Fair. 500 - 1,000

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3010 - LOT OF 9: 19TH CENTURY VOLUMES REGARDING THE CIVIL WAR AND AMERICAN HISTORY. Lot consists of: The United States Army and Navy Journal and Gazette of the Regular and Volunteer Forces Volume II. 1864-1865. Separated front cover, The United States Army and Navy Journal and Gazette of the Regular and Volunteer Forces Volume VI. 1868-69, The United States Army and Navy Journal and Gazette of the Regular and Volunteer Forces Volume VII, Battles of the United States, by Sea and Land, volumes 1&2, History and Roster of Maryland Volunteers, War of 1861-5, volumes 1&2, covers are heavily worn and separated, The Carolina Tribute to Calhoun, and The American’s Own Book or the Constitutions of the several States in the Union. All books exhibit varying degrees of wear with scattered blemishes that are typical of old books. CONDITION: Poor-fair. 400 - 800

3011 - LARGE LOT OF EARLY MEDICAL RELATED MATERIAL EX. DR. JOHN K. LATTIMER In addition to his well-known interest in Presidential history, Dr. Lattimer was dedicated to the investigation of early medicine and surgery, and particularly in the College of Physicians and Surgeons. This lot consists of two books, three portraits, and a large amount of printed and manuscript material. The lot consists of: Autograph note signed by Dr. Mary Walker, Civil War nurse and later surgeon seeking contact information from a newspaper editor in 1907; 1864 4-pg brochure listing courses, faculty, etc. for the 1864-65 session of the Medical Dept. Univ. of NY; Short ALS J.W. Webster, chemist and Harvard lecturer, hanged for killing Dr. George Parkman; 1813 Inaugural Dissertation of the Eupatorium Perfoliatum of Linnaeus, Andrew Anderson, printed in NY. 75 pages, complete; 1866 assignment of patent rights for “improved instruments for treating diseases by vacuum” from George Hadfield M.D. to J.W. Miller & Co.; 1824 manuscript medical update on medical condition of the King at Windsor castle; 1919 personal history of Dr. Squire for admission to US Army Medical Corps; 1862 Leslie Illustrated centerfold portrait of Dr. John W. Francis; 1834 2pp ALS of Dr. David Hosack to Rev. Henry Colman regarding his farm, with engraved portrait; Manual of Human Microscopical Anatomy, Kolliker, transl by Costa, Phil. 1854. Covers detached, last pages of index missing; 1806 Medical Repository and Review of American Publications on Medicine, Surgery and the Auxiliary Branches of Science, Vol. 6, Mitchell and Miller. VG condition but with names inside front cover. 1813 ALD Felix Pascalis; 1784 ALS Dr. J.R.B. Rodgers; 1818 bill from John C. Otto; 1818 ALS and engraved portrait Dr. Reuben Mussey; 1802 CT medical license/diploma, vellum with silk ribbon and seal. Clip signature Thomas Cadwalader (inoculation); Yale medical lecture admission ticket; 1836 Columbia diploma; 9 ALS Fordyce Barker, physician and professor of midwifery, relating to medical treatment of mutual friend; 2 typed 1951 letters signed by Anna Freud; 2 signed framed photos to Lattimer; 1 unframed, unidentified “solar portrait,” seated male, likely a surgeon, cracked in upper middle. CONDITION: All items show just expected age and defects, with one book in poor condition as noted.

500 - 1,000 3012 - LOT OF MILITARIA, RAILROAD, AND TRAVEL RELATED EPHEMERA. Lot consists of RR shipping receipts and colorful lithograph material.

Receipts for Gettysburg Water on the Cornwall and Lebanon RR, Adams Express package, horses on the Hanover and Gettysburg RR, Phil. & Reading RR 1872 notice of charges, Central NE & Western RR Co. notice of engine arrivals. Along with binder containing 9 lithographed baggage labels for Japanese hotels, 1 Paris, 1 Bombay, 2 Singapore, 1 Constantinople, 1 Honolulu, T.H., 1 Sofia; 6 WW1 soldier litho cards, 28 WW2 US matchbook covers, 42 foreign, mostly Japan, 44 stamp size country stickers, 30 Spanish matchbox covers, lithograph of Kaiser and family, 6 pages of various Decorations of Honor with printed keys, along with 1927 invitation to inauguration of Pennsylvania Governor, and 1914 letter from a whiskey distiller on company letterhead defending prices and the costs of fighting against “the prohibition cause.” CONDITION: Very good overall. Excellent color to lithographic material. 400 - 600

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3013 - LOT OF 5: BOOKS REGARDING ABRAHAM LINCOLN, EX-LATTIMER. Lot consists of: (A) The True Story of Mar, Wife of Lincoln, by Katherine Helm. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1928. First Edition. Octavo, 309 pages, illustrated. Bound in maroon cloth pictorially stamped in blind, lettering gilt, spine lettering gilt. Wear to edges with scattered blemishes and light foxing on some pages. (B) Life of Lincoln, by Charles Carleton Coffin. Harper and Brothers, New York and London, 1892. Quarto, 542 pages, illustrated. Green cloth with gilt lettering.

Blemishes and wear to covers and spine, light toning to pages. (C) The Trial of the Assassins and Conspirators for the Murder of President Lincoln. Philadelphia, 1865, 8vo 15-210 pages, Illustrated, Engravings.

Complete and Unabridged Edition. Tan cloth cover with gilt lettering on spine. Wear to edges and corners. (C) The Case of A.L.____, Aged 56,

by Otto Eisenschiml. Chicago, 1943, 55 pages, illustrated. Signed by the author and addressed to Dr. John K. Lattimer. (D) Abraham Lincoln and Boston Corbett, by Byron Berkeley Johnson, with signed card and photos in front cover. Massachusetts, 1914, 71 pages. Blue covers with gilt lettering. Covers exhibit edge wear and blemishes. All books former Dr. John K. Lattimer Library. CONDITION: Good. 300 - 500 3014 - LOT OF 12: BOOKS REGARDING AMERICAN MILITARY LEADERS, EX-LATTIMER. Lot consists of: (A) The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution Volumes I & II by Benson J. Lossing, N.Y. 1855, Large 8vo, profusely illustrated. Intact with wear to covers and spine. Some pages exhibit scattered blemishes.

(B) The Naval History of the United States, Volumes I & II, by Willis J. Abbot. N.Y. 1890, cover and edge wear with scattered blemishes to pages. (C) Commodore John Barry; Father Of The American Navy by Joseph Gurn, N.Y. 1933. Gilt title on front cover and spine, wear to cover with stained edges on pages. (D) The Civil War in Song and Story

by Frank Moore, N.Y. 1889. (E) History of the United States Secret Service by General Lafayette C. Baker, Philadelphia, 1867. Wear to cover with tearing of cloth at spine. Some pages with stained edges.

(F) The Life of Ulysses S. Grant: General of the Armies of the United States by Charles Dana and James Wilson, Chicago, 1868. Wear to cloth cover, scattered blemishes on pages. (G) January 1864 Southern Literary Messenger. Cover nearly separated, wear throughout. (H) The Book of the Army of the United States by John Frost, N.Y. 1845, gilt title to spine. pages with edge wear and staining, front page separated.

(I) General Israel Putnam: A Biography by George Hill, Boston, 1858.

Cover with wear, scattered blemishes to pages. (J) A Confederate Surgeon’s Letters to his Wife by Spencer Welch, N.Y. 1911. Gilt title with wear to cover. CONDITION: Fair-good. 300 - 600

3015 - LOT OF CIVIL WAR AND WESTERN EXPANSION ERA DOCUMENTS AND EPHEMERA WITH NOTABLE SIGNATURES. Lot consists of: (A) 2 letters by John Ericsson, one dated 1860 in which he discusses concerns for protecting his ideas of his engine inventions, and another dated 1879, both signed by Ericsson with JSA LOAs. (B) 1875 dated check signed by Frank Leslie. (C) 1901 typewritten letter signed by Ethan A. Hitchcock with engraving. (D) Clipped signature of Congressman John A. Bingham. (E) 1895 letter signed by Robert E. Lee’s daughter, Mildred Childe Lee. (F) 1864 dated Office Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage document noting the rejection of 500 haversacks. All documents are Ex-Lattimer Collection and exhibit blemishes typical of old paper including fold lines, staining, fading, edge wear, etc. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

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3016 - THE BATTLE BETWEEN “OLD IRONSIDES” AND “JAVA”.

Contemporary copy of a manuscript, 2 pages, legal folio, written by Commander John Marshall, of an agreement of parole drawn up between the captured British officers of the HMS Java and Commodore William Bainbridge of the Constitution, Bahia, Brazil, circa 1812. “We the undersigned Naval officers in the service of his Britannic Majesty, having been captured on board...the Java...taken and destroyed at sea by the United States frigate Constitution...on the 29th day of December...and having been brought to this port in the…Constitution and liberated by...Commodore Bainbridge on parole of honor, do hereby severely pledge our sacred honor as officers and gentlemen and voluntarily subject ourselves to the laws and customs of civilised nations...not to resume arms...against the Untied States of America...unless we become regularly exchanged as prisoners of war...” The document further pledges that the British officers will return to England and there be ready to surrender themselves up to the United States of America if the present agreement of parole is not ratified by the President of the United States. An excellent letter that is related to a furious encounter that was decided by superior American gunnery and resulted in praise for Bainbridge, not only for the victory, but for the humane treatment of his prisoners. The letter exhibits light edge wear with fold lines slightly visible. Legible writing that is not affected by staining. Former Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection.

CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200 3017 - LOT OF DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE CONTINENTAL NAVY, EX-LATTIMER. Lot consists of various documents from the Lattimer Collection regarding the Continental Navy including (A) John Rodgers LS dated 1820 to Commodore Murray about a “model of Binacle” to be built for the navy.

(B) Mahlon Dickerson LS folio dated 1837 to John Cassedy on naval matters regarding the South Sea Exploring Expedition. (C) Newton Keene ALS dated 1800 from the ship Connecticut to Dr. Stuart giving an interesting account of the capture of a French privateer and mentioning the death of George Washington. (D) 1760 fragmented document mentioning Esck Hopkins.

(E) Leonard Jarvis 1777 dated letter to John Bradford, Continental agent at Boston, in part notifying him of the refitting of the Continental Sloop “Providence” and seeking supplies for her medical and surgical chests. The sloop was heavily engaged off Sandy Hook the previous month. There is also a nail from the HMS Bounty. Mixed in the lot are various engravings of naval scenes and figures. CONDITION: All pieces exhibit scattered blemishes including edge wear, staining, fading, creases, tears, etc. Rodgers and Dickerson letters come with a JSA ALOA. 1,000 - 2,000 3018 - LARGE LOT 19TH CENTURY EPHEMERA INCLUDING CIVIL WAR LETTER, DISCHARGE, NEWSPAPERS, DOCUMENTS, ETC. Large miscellaneous lot including, Aug. 1845 issue American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Reporter; 1897 issue “The Indian Helper” from Indian Industrial School, Carlisle; 1918 “Carlisle Arrow and Red Man;” Nov. 1847 issue AA Inquirer reporting death of Capt. Walker in Mexico; Feb 1863 letter from Eugene Bigelow, 51st Mass; 1863 draft notice; comic sheet music of Jeff Davis captured in a woman’s cloak, “Jeff’s Double Quick;” 1865 Civil War discharge of Gustavus Grethman 16th NY Cav; 1868 discharge for Grethman from Permanent Troop Carlisle Barracks; Grethman 1916 pension certificate; 3 1866 RR passes; 1865 purchase receipt for government horse; 1865 pay stoppage for transportation; 1864 cover letter from Capt.

HA Crane 2nd FLA Cav. for quarterly return of deceased soldiers; June 1865 letter from Capetown on receipt of news of war’s end and Lincoln assassination; 1872 PA claim certificate for wartime damages to Sallie Breden; 1894 certificate of army discharge in 1865; 1888 Army and Navy Journal; 4 sheets letterhead “V.A.P. Armory Assoc./ holding organization for the United Spanish War Veterans at Manila;” 1898 4-pag descriptive letter from Camp Alger by C.H. Burg, Governor’s Troop, PA. Vol. Cavalry; 1886 Decoration Day poem “The Grand Army;” 1913 invitation from State of PA for Gettysburg commemoration; 1951 dated UCV award to a WWI vet with Confederate ancestor; 1887 PA GAR post thank you card in form of a CW tent; June 1916 resolution Washington Infantry of Pittsburg to raise a regiment; 5 post Civil War US navy documents 1867-71 re: USS Baltimore minstrel troupe, submitting condition of compasses, discharge of sailors not entitled to honorable discharge, theft of watch by sailor at Cadiz; 8 issues Philadelphia Keystone 1887-1888; 7 misc. Pa newspapers 1821, 1847, 1860, 1863, 1865, 1871. CONDITION: Overall very good with some expected small tears, etc. 400 - 800

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3019 - LOT OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY US DOCUMENTS AND EPHEMERA: TWO US SENATORS. Lot consists of 5 items: (A) 2-page March 1804 ALS from former PA Senator James Ross to NJ Senator Gen. Jonathan Dayton regarding a bill on public lands, two personal money matters, and Pennsylvania political turmoil: “Our state is outdoing its own outdoings, we are fairly within the vortex, and where it will land us god only knows…” Both men were Federalists and involved in countering the Whiskey Rebellion. CONDITION: Very good. Paper framed. Small tear upper edge last page. Slight blurring. (B) Engraving of Ross. CONDITION: Very good.

(C) March 1844 appointment to West Point of Thomas K. Jackson of South Carolina signed by William Wilkens, Secretary of War. Jackson graduated 1848, served in the Indian Territory and in Texas convoying trains and scouting, engaged with Apache Indians at the Gila River 1857, resigned 1861, served as Major and Chief Commissary-General to CS Gen. A.S. Johnston as Commissary Subsistence. Died 1902. CONDITION: Excellent. (D) 1828 New York Canal Fund check signed by W.L. Marcy, later New York Governor. CONDITION: Good.

Slight blotting to signature. Small tear top right edge. (E) 1814 copy book of John Macklin, Kittanning, PA. Nice example of a schoolboy copy book with repeated practice of the alphabet, moral maxims, etc. James Ross, William Wilkins, W.L. Mary with JSA ALOA. CONDTION: Very good. Minor folds or chips to corners. 400 - 600

3020 - LOT OF 2: US CIVIL WAR OFFICER GRADE M1860 CAVALRY SABER AND M1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD. Blade Length: (A) 32” (B) 30” Overall Length: (A) 37” (B) 36” Lot consists of: (A) Officer’s quality Model 1860 Cavalry Saber by Clauberg and marked as such on the obverse ricasso. Blade exhibits a gray patina with patriotic and foliate motifs on either side of blade at center. Tip was broken off and there is patina where it was broken, suggesting that it was an older break. Brass hilt with warped 3-band knucklebow. Dark patina throughout. Grooved shagreen-wrapped wood grip with twisted wire. Complete with scabbard that exhibits a chocolate finish and nicely engraved brass mounts. Dents throughout, patina to mounts, missing throat.

CONDITION: Fair. (B) Model 1852 Naval Officer’s sword etched “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass” on the ricasso. Blade is frosted for about half its length with naval and patriotic motifs. Mellow gray patina with areas of original sheen, heavy freckling toward tip. Brass hilt with traces of original gilding and mellow patina throughout. Shagreen-wrapped wood grip with twisted brass wire. Sword knot affixed to grip. Shagreenwrapped scabbard with fouled brass mounts that exhibit a matching patina to hilt. Marked by Ames on upper mount. Missing drag. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

3021 - US CIVIL WAR ERA HOSRTMANN PRESENTATION GRADE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD. Blade Length: 30” Overall Length: 35 - 1/2” An exquisite example of a circa 1850s-1860s Civil War era Naval Officer’s sword with triple etched blade. The blade is highly etched with patriotic and naval motifs. Each side is lush with various foliage and the obverse features patriotic motifs such as a federal eagle and a panoply of arms with the script “United States Navy” at center. Reverse blade also features a federal eagle as well as an Indian warrior with raised axe, and an anchor. Obverse ricasso is marked “W.H. Horstmann & / Sons / Philadelphia”. Gebruder Weyersberg king head on ricasso. Brass hilt with open work guard that features a federal eagle mounted on a fouled anchor. Reverse folding guard functions properly. Pleasing patina throughout with wonderfully feathered backstrap with large eagle head.

Grooved grip with slightly loose strands of brass wire. Sword knot affixed to grip. Complete with its shagreen-wrapped scabbard that features brass mounts. Upper mount with wreath engraving, middle mount with anchor engraving, and drag with oak leaf engraving. Upper mount marked “HORSTMANN & SONS MAKERS PHILADA” in a raised scroll. Clip for sword hanger attached to upper mount carry ring. Nice patina throughout scabbard with tight mounts and few traces of original gilding. A very attractive Naval Officer’s sword. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000 448

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3022 - CIVIL WAR M1850 PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPTAIN ROBERT M. HANSON, 95TH OHIO VOLUNTEERS. Blade Length: 31” Overall Length: 37 - 1/2”

A nice example of a US Civil War M1850 Foot Officer’s sword marked “W. CLAUBERG / SOLINGEN” around the firm’s knight logo on the ricasso.

The blade is plain, with the exception of the letters “U.S.” and a federal eagle on either side of the blade. Scattered blemishes throughout with a gray patina. Hilt with open scroll guard that features flowers and other foliate motifs with a thin knucklebow that connects to a tiered pommel with laurel leaves. Wood grip is leather wrapped with twisted wire in its grooves. Hilt with nice amounts of original gilding and patina. Grip with areas of leather loss and tight wire. Complete with its leather scabbard that features gilded brass mounts. A leather hanger is present. Areas of creases and cracks, with 1 significant area between the mounts. Scattered dents on mounts. Break at drag. The sword features a presentation on the upper mount that reads “Capt R. M. Hanson / 95th Regt. O.V. / USA / July 1862.” Hanson was born in 1836, enlisted in Company B of the 95th Ohio from Madison County July 24th, 1862, and received his commission in August. The regiment saw active service, losing 1 officer and 58 men killed or mortally wounded. It was unfortunate in being caught up in two defeats: the first at Richmond, Kentucky, in late August 1862, soon after organizing, where it lost 8 killed, 47 wounded, and almost all the regiment, some 600, captured. They were exchanged in November, reorganized for six months and then took an active part in the Vicksburg Campaign, followed by the advance on Jackson, and then moved with Sherman to Chattanooga, fighting at Missionary Ridge. In June 1864, they met their second mishap in Sturgis’s effort to keep Forrest busy during the Atlanta Campaign and were roundly defeated at Brice’s Crossroads, with Hanson wounded on the skirmish line and briefly captured. The regiment went on to fight Forrest more successfully at Tupelo, then move against Price in Arkansas and Missouri before reaching Nashville in time to take part in the battle there in December and then in the pursuit of Hood. They later took part in the capture of Mobile before moving on to Montgomery. Hanson was discharged June 29th, 1865. He seems to have applied for an invalid pension in 1868 and died in 1874, possibly from the effects of his war wound- the official report of Brice’s Crossroads indicates he had been seriously wounded. This sword is fresh to market and not been previously offered.

CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 3,000

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3023 - LOT OF OBSOLETE CURRANCY, MOSTLY CIVIL WAR ERA. Lot consists of various pieces of obsolete currency, most of which dates to the Civil War era. There are banknotes from Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Wisconsin; most are from the Confederate States of America. There is also a 1776 dated one dollar note that is in poor condition. All are sleeved and exhibit varying degrees of condition and blemishes that are typical of old currency. CONDITION: Poor-good.

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3024 - US CIVIL WAR M1850 OFFICER SWORD AND GROUPING OF HENRY CLAY CONNER, FOUGHT AT DEVIL’S DEN. Blade Length: 30” Overall Length: 36” A nice offering of items from Captain Henry Clay Connor. The group consists of his M1850 officer’s sword with a blade that exhibits a pleasing gray patina that slightly mutes the patriotic and foliate motifs on each side. No visible maker marking. Hilt is in standard configuration with brass guard and knucklebow with tiered pommel. Grip is of wood, wrapped with leather and grooved in order to accommodate strands of twisted brass wire. Leather loss to grip with tight wire. Scabbard is present, but is fragmented, missing a portion of leather between the middle mount and drag, with significant bends that are almost breaks in between the mounts. The mounts exhibit a dull patina. The rest of the group consists of Conner’s captain’s shoulder boards, Massachusetts Minute Men 1861 medal, a piece of wood with label stating that it came from Libby Prison, and a binder of ephemera that mostly includes post-war pension and veteran related documents from the early 1900s. There are a few envelopes and letters that date to the Civil War. The ephemera exhibits wear that is typical of old paper. Conner was born in Boston in 1833, married in 1853, and working as a “heeler” in Lynn, Massachusetts, in 1861 when he enlisted first at age 28, mustering into Co. D 8th Mass. Infantry as corporal on 4/30/61. The regiment served at Annapolis, Washington, Relay House, and Baltimore, mustering out 8/1/61. He was commissioned 2nd lieutenant of Co. A 22nd Mass. Infantry on 9/2/61, which likely dates this sword, making 1st lieutenant 2/17/1862, and captain 8/12/62.

In the Peninsula Campaign the regiment fought at Yorktown and suffered heavily at Gaines Mill, losing 84 just in killed and mortally wounded, and another 11 at Malvern Hill. It was heavily engaged again at Fredericksburg and at Gettysburg, where it lost 3 killed, 27 wounded, and 1 missing out just 137 engaged in the fighting near Devil’s Den and then took part in the campaign to the Rappahannock. Conner was discharged for disability 11/14/63, but enlisted yet again, as Captain Co. B 4th Mass. Heavy Artillery, which served in the defenses of Washington, mustering out 6/17/65. His service record in the 22nd shows him present through August 1862, sick in September, present October through December, and on recruiting duty January to April 1863. He was present May and June, sick again at some point in July, returning to the regiment Aug. 29, but absent sick again from Oct. 18 to his discharge in November. We find him after the war, briefly working as a police constable in Essex County, Massachusetts, and by 1880 in Elmira, New York, working as a “traveling agent.” He died at a disabled veterans’ home in Tennessee in 1916.

CONDITION: Fair-good. 1,000 - 3,000

3025 - US CIVIL WAR SCHUYLER, HARTLEY, & GRAHAM M1852 NAVAL OFFICER SWORD AND GROUPING OF THOMAS WALL BENETT. Blade Length: 29” Overall Length: 35” An attractive example of a Civil war Schuyler, Hartley, & Graham presentation grade M1852 Naval Officer’s sword attributed to Thomas Wall Bennet. The sword is quite eye catching and features a slightly curved blade that is decorated for half its length with beautifully etched and frosted panels that depict patriotic and naval motifs. The obverse ricasso is marked “SCHUYLER HARTLEY / & GRAHAM / NEW YORK” and the reverse ricasso is marked “IRON PROOF” with “W / CLAUBERG / SOLINGEN” surrounding the firm’s knight logo. Spine is also marked “IRON PROOF”. Blade is somewhat bright with a light patina and scattered blemishes. The hilt is ornate and the guard features open floral scrollwork with the letters “USN” in a banner. Serpent quillon. Pommel with federal eagle in a star vignette. Grip is on piece cast brass with silvered sections.

Hilt with pleasing patina. Complete with scabbard that features engraved mounts with “USN” in shield on upper mount. Body remains firm with scattered blemishes and a tape repair where the drag was separated. Mounts are slightly loose. Thomas Wall Bennett (1834-1896) graduated the New York University Medical College in 1863, and acted as Assistant Physician in the Seaman’s Retreat Hospital on Staten Island before being appointed Acting Assistant Surgeon in the U.S. Navy 9/23/1862. We find him on the USS Vicksburg in 1865. The ship was a converted steamship commissioned in New York in late 1863 and ordered to the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron in February 1864. It captured a blockade runner in April, chased several others and operated off the Cape Fear River, taking part in capture of the steel-hulled blockade runner Bat in October, and took part in both attacks on Fort Fisher. In March 1865 the ship was operating around White House, Virginia, and the York River in support of Grant. Bennett served in the Navy for almost 7 years, being honorably discharged 2/24/1869. He was later a member of the Sullivan County, NY, Med. Assn.; Am. Med. Assn.; fellow N. Y. State Med. Assn.; and member of the Examination Committee, 1886-8. He died in Callicoon, NY, and was buried in Jeffersonville in November 1896. The sword comes with some copies of paperwork and a copy of a photo of Bennet holding this sword.

CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 3,000

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3026 - SCARCE U.S. MODEL 1842 PISTOL GAUGE DISPLAY. To quote an 1819 Ordnance Department report, “On the subject uniformity of arms... it will be necessary to have a set of original patterns and gauges of each and every part... sealed and kept in the Ordnance Department at Washington, and to cause those [gauges] of the superintendent of each factory to be sent occasionally to that office, to be compared with them and fitted anew, if required”. Offered here is a very scarce opportunity to own approximately half of a set of gauges for the US M1842 percussion martial pistol. Martial pistol gauges were nearly always decommissioned and disposed of each time the US military adopted a new pistol, with very few ever surfacing.

Accompanying this lot is a Winter 2018 article from the Museum of Connecticut History detailing a very similar example in their collection.

CONDITION: Excellent for their age, with age-related freckling throughout. The gauges are nicely framed in an oak frame with areas of filled knots and small repairs. 2,000 - 4,000

3027 - LOT OF CIVIL WAR-SPANISH AMERICAN WAR MILITARY AND VETERAN MEDALS. Lot consists of various US military and veteran medals that were awarded to veterans who served in the 19th-early 20th centuries. There are several Southern Crosses of Honor including 2 that are named to “L.A. Jobe” and “J.H. McMillion”, a MOLLUS medal numbered “13460” with tattered ribbon, and other veteran awards. There are also several other veteran and service medals from the Spanish American War, Mexican Border, and a nice portrait of a Naval officer with Sampson medals. All medals exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes.

Some exhibit soiling to ribbons and wear to cases.

CONDITION: Good. 400 - 800

3028 - GEORGIA ZOUAVES BADGE OF LIEUTENANT PENN BEDELL. An attractive badge named to Penn Bedell, who was a southerner with a colorful history. Bedell enlisted in the Confederate States Army on April 28, 1861, at New Orleans in Nelligan’s 1st Louisiana for 1 year and was 2nd Lt. of Co. D. He resigned in July 1861, but apparently then became 1st Lt. in Company C, serving until March 1862 when he was “dropped,” likely indicating he did not reenlist “for the war” when the army was reorganizing in Spring 1862. During the post-war years, he was a member of the Georgia Zouaves, and an 1874 newspaper article sheds light on this award: “Lieut. Key, of the Jonesboro Zouaves presented Lieut.

Bedell of the Georgia Zouaves with a magnificent gold badge, representing the coat of arms of Georgia.”

The badge is quite attractive and features a ribbon bearing the name “PENN BEDELL” with chain suspension that holds a cross that exhibits the Georgia coat of arms as described by the article, with presentation in each arm of the cross. Bedell has an interesting history, as he was involved in a shootout with an Atlanta policeman, M.W. Rasbury, in which Bedell killed Rasbury; Rasbury was the first Atlanta police officer killed in the line of duty. Since Rasbury shot twice first, Bedell had the charges against him dropped. Bedell was later murdered on February 19, 1874 and was buried in his Zouaves uniform. The badge exhibits a pleasing light patina with no visible gold markings, and is most likely gilded brass. CONDITION: Very good. 2,000 - 3,000

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3029 - ARCHIVE OF CAPTAIN ANTHONY C. WOODS. Archive of Anthony C. Woods that consists of 2 footlockers from his military service. Woods was commissioned in the United States Army as a 2nd lieutenant and began the Armor Officer Basic Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky, in July 2003. While there, he volunteered for his first deployment to Iraq to lead a platoon of National Guard soldiers. Woods deployed to the Diyala province of Iraq, where he served for 11 months and returned from this deployment in January, 2005. From there, he was transferred from Fort Bragg to Fort Carson, Colorado. Later that year, he made his second deployment to Iraq with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. He eventually studied at Harvard and, shortly after graduation, reported to Fort Knox, Kentucky, for the Armor Captain’s Career Course. He was subsequently discharged under the government’s now-repealed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy despite earning several prestigious awards while serving his country. Woods is also Whitehouse fellow, served under governor Paterson in New York, and worked with the Hillary Clinton campaign during her presidential run. The group is a mix of items from his service including photos, uniform pieces, ephemera, documents, etc. All items exhibit blemishes that are typical of service wear and storage.

CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200 3030 - (C) RARE REMINGTON MODEL 720 US NAVY TROPHY RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 720 Serial No. 42221 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Only 2500 Remington Model 720 rifles were produced between 1941 and 1944. A significant portion of these, including this example, were acquired by the Navy Department during World War II and later released as trophy rifles for shooting competitions. It features an engraved presentation on the floor plate reading “SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TROPHY / ALL-NAVY SKEET & TRAP / CHAMPION 1975”. Rifle is in otherwise standard configuration, including full blued finish, ramped gold bead front sight, u-notch rear, and checkered walnut stock with checkered Remington butt plate. Left side of stock bears correct martial crossed cannon stamp and “FJA” inspection. Complete with leather sling and original factory paperwork envelope containing instructions and period advertisement pamphlets. CONDITION: Very good overall. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained throughout with some mild high edge wear. Stock has an area of finish loss near the butt plate on the right with only scattered handling marks and impressions otherwise. Bore displays strong, well defined rifling. Fine mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000 3031 - (C) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 M1 .22 LR BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1922-M1 Serial No. 7704 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 24 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Fitted with a tapered round Springfield barrel dated “6-26”. Blade front sight and Lyman aperture rear. Unmodified M1 long throw action.

Service style finger groove walnut stock with a single barrel band and checkered steel butt plate. Complete with 1918 dated Hoyt leather sling.

CONDITION: Good. Rifle retains significant portions of arsenal blue fading to brown with a few spots of cleaned oxidation. Stock has a rich age darkened appearance with some scattered impressions. Bore is very good. Fine mechanics. 2,500 - 3,500 3032 - (C) REMINGTON 03-A4 BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 03-A3 Serial No. 3411713 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1943 and numbered well within the first block of Remington 03-A4 production. “3-43” dated Remington barrel. Receiver is correctly marked on the sides of the bridge with pertinent information so it can be seen with the scope mount in place. Mounted with a correct Weaver M73BI scope with crosshair reticle on a Redfield base. Walnut scant stock marked with a “K” for Keystone in the cutoff cut out. “P” firing proof present on the wrist with an “AA” marking on the left. Mounts include stamped trigger guard assembly and checkered butt plate. Complete with a green woven sling. CONDITION: Very good overall. Rifle retains the vast majority of its parkerized and blued arsenal finishes with some expected wear. Stock appears sanded and reoiled. Strong, bright bore with some light imperfections. ME of 2. TE of 2. Fine mechanics. Scope has a few spots of cleaned oxidation on the outside. Lenses could use a good cleaning. A nice WWII sniper. 2,000 - 3,000

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3033 - (C) U.S. SPRINGFIELD NATIONAL MATCH MODEL 1903A1 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 Serial No. 1347731 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Approximately 11,000 produced from 1928 to 1940, this example manufactured in 1930. Star gauged Springfield barrel dated “11-29” with blade front sight and ladder rear. Nickel steel bolt marked with the full serial number in electropencil. Correct reversed safety and serrated trigger.

“C” type walnut pistol grip stock stamped with an encircled “P” firing proof on the wrist, boxed “D.A.L.” inspector marking on the left, and the full serial number along the toe line. Standard mounts. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle retains the vast majority of its arsenal applied packerized finish with some expected moderate wear and a few cleaned oxidation spots. Stock has scattered nicks and abrasions, in addition to a repaired split at the wrist. Good, strong bore. ME of 1. TE of 3. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000 3034 - (A) SCARCE EARLY ENFIELD LEE-METFORD MK II BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Enfield Model: MLM MK II Serial No. 1335 Caliber/Bore: .303 British Barrel Length: 30 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Rifle retains its scarce blued Metford pattern barrel with offset ramped front blade sight and rear ladder graduated to 1800 meters. Forward volley sight is retained while the rear has been removed. Early MK II action without safety catch dated “1893” and marked with the cypher of Queen Victoria. Standard walnut military stocks. Brass tool trap butt plate bears “ V / 7. LL. / 87” unit marking. No cleaning rod present.

CONDITION: Good. Rifle retains significant portions of arsenal blue thinning to brown patina. Stocks have been lightly cleaned with an added coat of finish and scattered impressions. Very poor bore as original Metford rifling was especially susceptible to damage from Cordite ammunition. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 3,000 3035 - (C) DESIRABLE HUNGARIAN M52 91/30 PU BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE Manufacturer: Hungary Model: 91/30 Serial No. BC6573 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x54R Barrel Length: 29” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1953 by FEG in Budapest as a copy of the standard Soviet M91/30 PU sniper. Finished in standard arsenal blue. Rifle retains hooded post front sight and tangent rear. Receiver is side mounted with a Hungarian circle “B” and “02” marked scope base. A 1944 dated Soviet Factory #357 NKV PU 91/30 scope bearing 1969 rebuild markings on an unmarked base in included with leather eyepiece caps and canvas cover. Non matching but correct Hungarian sniper bolt with correct lengthened handle numbered “BC6669”. Matching “BC6573” numbers observed on the barrel shank, floor plate, and butt plate. Stocks are typical 2-piece oil finished birch marked on the right with circle “B” and “02” arsenal stamps. Notably, Hungarian M52 snipers saw heavy use with the Vietcong during the Vietnam conflict. This non import marked example was likely a bringback. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of original arsenal blue is retained with some expected wear at the muzzle, magazine assembly, and other high edges. Stock appears lightly cleaned but is otherwise very fine. Dark oxidized bore with defined rifling. Fine mechanics.

Scope is very good with clear optics. 1,500 - 2,500 3036 - (C) REMINGTON MODEL 1917 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Model 1917 Serial No. 372314 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Remington barrel dated “5-18” with “R” marked protected blade front sight and “E” marked ladder rear graduated to 1,600 yards. “S” marked bolt handle with Eddystone parts. Standard finger groove walnut stock with rebuild marking on the left. Standard mounts in addition to a canvas NOBUCKL sling. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the fading arsenal finishes are retained. Stock has scattered nicks and impressions. Bright bore with well defined rifling. ME of 3. TE of 3. Fine mechanics. 800 - 1,200

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3037 - (C) DOCUMENTED COLT MODEL 1903 GENERAL OFFICERS PISTOL ISSUED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL RUSSELL T. FLINN. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 568509 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1943 as part of a WWII contract, marked on the right side of frame “U.S. PROPERTY. Wartime parkerized finish, 3 - 3/4” barrel, standard sights, and checkered walnut grips with rampant Colt medallions. Included records indicate this pistol was issued to Brigadier General Russell T. Flinn on September 17, 1954. Flinn was born in Peoria Illinois in 1903 and graduated from West Point in 1925, after which he was appointed a second lieutenant in the US Army Air Service. Beginning in 1926, he served with Field Artillery, the 12th at Fort Sam Houston, Texas 1926-1929, the 11th in Hawaii until 1931, Field Artillery School at Fort Sill 1931-1932, the 5th Artillery at the Madison Barracks in New York 1932-1935, and then with the 24th in the Philippines. In 1938, he became an Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Cornell before joining the 9th Division at Fort Bragg and attended the Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. During World War II, Flinn served with the 196th and 32nd Field Artillery, remaining in Germany until 1949 as a Special Services athletic director and commanding officer of the Berchtesgaden Military Post. From 1949 to 1952, General Flinn was Assistant Chief of Staff at Fort Monroe before acting as Assistant Chief of Staff at the 8th Army Headquarters in Korea until his return to Fort Lewis in 1954 as Division Artillery Executive Officer. He was appointed Chief of Staff of the Fifth Army on August 19, 1954 and shortly thereafter received this pistol. He retired in 1956 and was awarded numerous domestic and foreign decorations including the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, French Legion du Merite, Belgian Military Cross, and the Republic of Korea Distinguished Service Medal. Flinn’s military service is detailed in included Springfield Research. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Pistol retains nearly all of its original parkerized finish with some mild silvering. Grip checkering is sharp with a few flattened points. Excellent bore. Fine mechanics. A great documented General Officer’s pistol. 3,500 - 4,500

3038 - (C) BOXED COLT MODEL 1903 GENERAL OFFICERS PISTOL ISSUED TO MAJOR GENERAL FRANK WILLIAMS AND BRIGADIER GENERAL CARLTON SMITH. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 569419 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1943 during World War II as part of a government contract with “U.S. PROPERTY” marking on the right side of frame.

Parkerized wartime finish with standard 3 - 3/4” barrel, half moon front sight, and drift adjustable rear sight. Grips are checkered walnut with rampant Colt medallions. Housed in a Kraft box with manual, marked on the underside with a nonmatching serial number. A tag taped to the lid long also lists the correct serial number. Brunner lists this serial number as issued to WWII Major General Frank P. Williams at an unknown date and then reissued September 26, 1955, to Brigadier General Carlton K. Smith. Frank Price Williams was born in 1909 and enlisted in the Iowa National Guard in 1927, commissioned 2nd Lt. in the Officers Reserve Corps 1933, commanding communications platoon HQ company 168th Infantry in 1937. He served in both the European and Pacific Theaters of WWII. Williams returned to the Iowa Guard as Lt. Colonel January 1947 and was eventfully commissioned as Assistant Division Commander, 34th Infantry as Brigadier General April 1957, Commanding General of the 34th Division in 1962, Major General in 1963, and of the Commander Iowa Army National Guard Troop Command in 1968. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Order of the British Empire, Italian Military Valor Cross. Carlton Kimball Smith was born in 1901 and joined the Iowa National Guard in 1918, was promoted Captain in 1940 and organized anti-tank Battery G of the 185th Field Artillery, 34th Division. He served as commander of the 807th Tank Destroyer Battalion in Europe, which was attached to the 101st Airborne Division; 5th, 30th, 35th, 75th, 83d, 86th, 90th, 95th, 100th Infantry divisions; and 3rd Cavalry Group at different times. They fought in the Metz sector in September-November 1944, were involved in the Ardennes, fought the Nordwind Offensive, took part in the offensive to the Rhine and defense of the Rhine River bridges, and joined the drive through Bavaria. After the war, Smith commanded the 133rd Infantry Regiment as part of the Iowa National Guard, reached the rank of Brigadier General and deputy commander of the 34th Infantry Division in the National Guard, and then Major General upon retirement in 1958. His decorations include the Bronze and Silver Stars. CONDITION: Excellent, near new overall. Pistol retains nearly all of its factory finish with some faint high edge silvering and handling marks. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and a few minor marks. Fine bore with original paper protector. Box has some expected wear and is banded with very old tape. A truly outstanding, double issued general officers pistol. 4,000 - 6,000

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3039 - (C) NICE COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 370925 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1920. Full royal blue finish. Half moon front sight and drift adjustable u-notch rear. Grips are 2-piece checkered hard rubber impressed with “COLT” and rampant Colt trademark. Dual tone magazine is marked “CAL.32 / COLT” on base. Housed in its original factory purple box with paperwork, the serial number faintly written on the underside in grease pencil. CONDTION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained with only light edgewear and other scattered surface marks. Grips are very fine. Sharp, lightly frosted bore. Mechanically fine. Box is good with some edgewear and chipping. 2,000 - 3,000 3040 - (C) EXCELLENT NICKEL COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 535655 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1938. Finished brilliant nickel with 3 - 3/4” barrel, half moon front sight, drift adjustable rear, and checkered walnut grips with rampant Colt medallions. Nickel magazine marked “CAL. 32 / COLT” on base. Accompanied by a factory hinge lid box with correct white label and matching serial number written on the underside. Includes factory paperwork. CONDITION: Excellent, near new with only light handling marks. Nickel remains bright and lustrous. Grip checkering is razor sharp. Bright bore with well defined rifling. Box has some edge wear and corner separation but remains very good overall and displays well. 2,000 - 3,000 3041 - (C) COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 404870 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1922. Standard configuration for the period with full, rich blued finish, 3 - 3/4” barrel, half moon front sight, drift adjustable rear sight, and checkered hard rubber “COLT” grips emblazoned on each panel with rampant Colt trademarks. Complete with 2-tone magazine marked “CAL.32 / COLT” on the base plate. CONDITION: Excellent, near new with only light handling marks. Sharp, lightly frosted bore. A very nice example. 1,800 - 2,600 3042 - (C) COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 27054 Caliber/Bore: .38 ACP Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1911. Finished in attractive high polish blue with bright nitre blue small parts. Standard 4 - 1/2” barrel chambered in .38 ACP with half moon front sight and drift adjustable u-notch rear. The left side of the slide is correctly marked with a post-1908 2-line address and patent dates. Later style case hardened spur hammer. The 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips read “COLT” across the top, and feature central encircled rampant Colts. Accompanied by 2 total blued magazines, each marked “CAL. 38 / COLT” on the base. CONDITION: Fine. Pistol retains the vast majority of its brilliant factory blue with some thinning and wear, especially along the top of the slide and grip straps. Trigger and screws retains very strong and bright nitre blue. Hammer likewise displays strong and attractive case colors. Grips are fine with only mild nicks. Strong, frosted bore. Fine mechanics. 1,500 - 2,500

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3043 - (C) RARE COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH REVERSE CUT SLIDE SERRATIONS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 394044 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1921. Standard configuration with brushed blue finish, half moon front sight, drift adjustable square notch rear, and 2-piece checkered walnut grips inset with silver rampant Colt medallions.

Complete with a dual tone magazine marked “CAL.32 / COLT” on the base plate. In the included copy of page 19 in “The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols” by John W. Brunner, Ph.D., this pistol is one of 4 documented 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32s that slipped past the final inspector with the serrations cut backwards at the Colt factory.

CONDITION: Excellent, with a significant majority of the original bluing remaining, and areas of finish loss especially near muzzle and ejector port. Grips are excellent+ with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. 1,500 - 3,000 3044 - (C) AS NEW IN THE BOX COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 498437 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1930. Classically configured with blued finish, 3 - 3/4” barrel, half moon front sight, drift adjustable rear sight, and 2-piece checkered walnut grips with rampant Colt medallions. Accompanied by 2 total 2-tone magazine, hang tang with original “$21.50” price in pencil, paperwork, brush, and maroon box with matching number written on the underside. CONDITION: Excellent, as new with only faint handling marks. Fine bright bore. Box has only light edgewear. A fantastic time capsule Colt. 1,500 - 2,500 3045 - (C) COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CARVED PEARL GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 SEE WEBSITE FOR Serial No. 508499 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1931 in classic configuration with blue finish and standard sights. Mounted with 2 piece mother of pearl grips featuring an expertly relief carved Chinese dragon on either side with ivory eyes.

These 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistols were very popular with US Army and Marine Corps officers stationed in Asia pre-World War II, and these grips were likely carved for a GI during the 1930s-1940s who brought them back on his commercial pistol. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original bluing remaining with light handling marks throughout. Grips are excellent with no major signs of distress. Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 1,200 - 2,400 3046 - (C) NICKEL COLT MODEL 1908 POCKET HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 93664 Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1928. Pistol is beautifully finished in bright nickel with 3 - 3/4” barrel, half moon front sight, drift adjustable square notch rear, and 2-piece mother of pearl grips inset with deep dish forward facing rampant Colt medallions. Housed in a factory maroon box with manual. CONDITION: Very fine. Nearly all of the factory applied nickel is retained throughout with some flaking and surface scratching. Grips are very fine with a nice, fiery appearance. Bore retains sharp, well defined rifling with some frosting in the grooves. Fine mechanics. Box has some edgewear and corner separation, missing the forward lid edge. 2,500 - 3,500

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3047 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 347953 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1925 with features including blue finish, color case hardened small parts, recessed sights, and checkered walnut grips with a medallion featuring a Rampant Colt on either side. Normal rollmarks on either side of slide. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original blue finish remaining with scattered superficial handling marks.

Small parts retain brilliant case colors. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 1,000 - 1,500 3048 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 384202 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1930 with features including blue finish, color case hardened small parts, recessed sights, and checkered walnut grips featuring a Rampant Colt in a medallion on either side. Normal rollmarks on either side of slide. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original blue finish remaining with scattered light handling marks. Small parts retain brilliant case colors. Grips show no major signs of distress. Gripscrew escutcheon shows minor verdigris. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with sharp rifling. 1,000 - 1,500 3049 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH PEARL GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 284966 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1921 in classic configuration with 2” barrel chambered in .25 ACP with recessed sights. Blued finish with color case hardened small parts and mounted with 2 piece Mother of Pearl grips featuring a Rampant Colt in a medallion on either side.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Excellent, with a majority of the thinning original bluing remaining with light handling marks throughout and wear at high edges. Grips have no major cracks but do have chips at each screw escutcheon. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with crisp rifling. 1,000 - 1,500 3050 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 317878 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1922 with features including blue finish, color case hardened small parts, recessed sights, and checkered hard rubber grips. Normal rollmarks on either side of slide. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original blue finish remaining with scattered light handling marks and wear at high edges. Small parts retain fading but strong case colors. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 1,000 - 1,500

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3051 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 318379 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1922 with features including blue finish, color case hardened small parts, recessed sights, and checkered wooden grips with medallions featuring a Rampant Colt on either side. Normal rollmarks on either side of slide. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the original blue finish remaining with scattered light handling marks and wear at high edges. Small parts retain fading but strong case colors. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 1,000 - 1,500 3052 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 393934 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1932 with features including blue finish, color case hardened trigger, grip safety, and safety. Normal rollmarks throughout. Mounted with checkered walnut grips with Rampant Colt in a medallion on either side. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original bluing remaining with light freckling, handling marks, and wear at high edges. Small parts retain faded but visible case colors. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 1,000 - 1,500 3053 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 353488 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1926 with features including blue finish, color case hardened small parts, recessed sights, recessed sights, and checkered wooden grips with medallions featuring a Rampant Colt on either side. Normal rollmarks on either side of slide.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original blue finish remaining with scattered light handling marks and wear at high edges. Small parts retain fading but strong case colors. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 1,000 - 1,500 3054 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 303578 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1921 with features including blue finish, color case hardened small parts, recessed sights, and checkered hard rubber grips. Normal rollmarks on either side of slide. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original blue finish remaining with scattered light handling marks and wear at high edges. Small parts retain fading but strong case colors. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 1,000 - 1,500 458

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3055 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 319997 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1922 with features including blue finish, color case hardened small parts, recessed sights, and checkered hard rubber grips. Normal rollmarks on either side of slide. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original blue finish remaining with scattered light handling marks, frecking, and wear at high edges. Small parts retain faded case colors. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 1,000 - 1,500 3056 - (C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 396474 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1933. Standard configuration with blued finish, 2” barrel, recessed sights, case hardened small parts, and checkered walnut grips inset with rampant Colt medallions. Housed in a matching, original maroon box, numbered in grease pencil on the underside, with manual. CONDITION: Excellent, near new with only handling marks. Fine, mirror bore. Box has some expected, mild edgewear. A nice example.

1,000 - 1,500 3057 - (C) NICKEL COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 371353 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1928 with features including desirable nickel finish, recessed sights, and checkered walnut grips with a medallion featuring a Rampant Colt on either side. Normal rollmarks on either side of slide. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the original nickel remaining with scattered superficial handling marks. Grips show wear to checkering but no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 700 - 1,000 3058 - (C) COLT 1911 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1913).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 20545 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1913 per serial number. Early configuration with round top U notch rear sight, blade front sight, left side of slide with two-line two-block patent and address information with encircled rampant Colt at rear, right side with model designation. “H” stamped vertically at top of firing pin retaining plate channel, “H” and “1” at top of the frame near disconnector hole. Barrel with “5” ahead of lug. Frame has intertwined WGP for Walter Penfield, US property mark on left side of dust cover, right side with serial number. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, slide release with milled relief cut, thin tab safety with milled relief cut, long smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, short 1911 grip safety, and smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond walnut grips, two-tone magazine with lanyard loop. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall very good, retaining the vast majority of the factory blue finish with some superficial handling marks throughout, some silvering. Thinning to sharp edges, particularly towards muzzle consistent with holster wear, and on dust cover, somewhat heavier. Typical silvering to reciprocating areas. Straps very good with some silvering handling marks and thinning, rear strap moreso to the bottom.

Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and some light pitting towards chamber. A good example. 2,500 - 3,500

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3059 - (C) COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1918).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 220084 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1918 per Clawson. Classic configuration with half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight.

Left side of slide with 2-line 2-block patent and address information with Rampant Colt at rear, right side with “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. “H” stamped on top lip above firing pin retaining plate. Barrel with a “5” stamped ahead of lug, and a stacked “P / H” oriented to be read muzzle up. Top of frame with “H” “J” and “G” about disconnector. Frame has “UNITED STATE PROPERTY” on left sid of dust cover and intertwined “GHS” proof for Gilbert H. Stewart. Right side of frame with serial number. Small parts comprise checkered spur hammer, thick tab safety with milled relief cut, checkered slide release with milled relief cut, long milled trigger, checkered magazine release, short 1911 grip safety, and smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Two tone magazine with lanyard loop. Grips are truncated diamond pattern checkered walnut. CONDITION: Retains the majority of the Colt bluing with scattered freckled losses across slide, primarily to left side, normal thinning and silvering towards muzzle from holster wear. Frame with thinning to dust cover and straps consistent with use, flats with majority bluing remaining, some brown mossing coming through. Stocks are very good with a few abraded heads and some handling marks, but solid. Mechanically fine, bore with with strong, bright rifling and a few minor pinpricks of oxidation. 2,000 - 4,000 3060 - (C) COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1917).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 187134 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1917 per Clawson. Classic configuration with half moon blade front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. Left side of slide with 2 line 2 block patent and address information with rampant Colt at rear, right side with “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”, and “H” on lip above firing pin retaining plate. Barrel has “S” and “P” proofs on left lug. Frame has “H”, “T”, and “G” proofs about the disconnector. Frame has US property mark on left side of dust cover, intertwined GHS above the magazine release for Gilbert H. Stewart, and serial number on right side of frame.

Small parts comprise checkered spur hammer, thick tab safety with milled relief cut, checkered slide release with milled relief cut, long milled trigger, checkered magazine release, short 1911 grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop, truncated diamond walnut grips, and 2 tone magazine with lanyard loop. CONDITION: Overall very good with the vast majority of the factory bluing with some scattered handling marks throughout, some silvering; most offensive a strike on left side of stirrup cut. Normal thinning and silvering to muzzle consistent with holster wear and generally to sharp edges. Stocks are very good with some minor handling marks, but solid and strong. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and some mild frosting towards muzzle. 2,000 - 3,000 3061 - (C) COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1918).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 253138 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1918. Classic configuration with half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight, 2-line 2-block patent and address on left side with rampant pony at rear. Right side of slide with “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. “H” stamped on lip above firing pin retaning plate. Barrel with a stacked “P / H” on hood, oriented to read with the barrel up, and “5” stamped ahead of lug. Top of frame with “H” “E” and “G” proofs about disconnector. Frame proofs include US property marking on left side of dust cover, interwined JMG for Major John Gibert above magazine release, and serial number on right side of frame. Small parts comrpise checkered spur hammer, thick tab safety with milled relief cut, checkered slide release with milled relief cut, checkered magazine release, long milled trigger, short 1911 grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop, truncated diamond checkered walnut grips, and a 2-tone magazine without lanyard loop. CONDITION: Good, retaining the majority of the factory bluing, with scattered handling marks throughout, including some brown mossing coming up through the blue. Some thinning and silvering to muzzle and front of dust cover consistent with holster use, and generally to sharp edges. Most offensive group of marks on left side of frame near slide release. Straps largely gunmetal grey with mossing, with more blue in less trafficked areas. Stocks are very good with some handling marks, and a few abraded heads. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some minor frosting towards chamber. 2,000 - 4,000

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3062 - (C) COLT 1911 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH COLT LETTER INDICATING SHIPMENT TO SPRINGFIELD (1917) Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 170320 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1917 per included factory letter, which further indicates that this pistol was one of 700 shipped to the Commanding Officer at the Springfield Armory on July 28th, 1917.

Flat top U notch rear sight, blade front sight, left side of slide with two-line two-block patent and address information, rampant Colt at rear, right side with model designation.

“H” stamped vertically at top of firing pin retaining plate channel, “H”, “Y” and “G” at top of the frame near disconnector hole. Barrel with stacked “P / H” on barrel hood to be read muzzle up. Frame has intertwined GHS for Gilbert Stewart, US property mark on left side of dust cover, right side with serial number behind slide release. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, slide release with milled relief cut, thin tab safety with milled relief cut, long smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, short 1911 grip safety, and smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond walnut grips, two-tone magazine. CONDITION: Overall good, retaining approximately half of the factory blue finish mixing with dove grey and some thin chocolate patina, mostly to slide. Some silvering to sharp edges and reciprocating areas throughout, including to sharp edges. Straps essentially gunmetal grey. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and some light oxidation throughout. White paint has been used to infill legends for enhanced visibility. 2,000 - 3,000

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3063 - (M) COLT SPECIAL COMBAT GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Special Combat Serial No. SCGA3261 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured in 2009 with features including blue slide, 5” barrel chambered in .45 ACP, Heinie front sight, Colt marked Bomar adjustable rear sight, satin PVD finish frame and small parts, checkered steel mainspring housing, ambidextrous safeties, aluminum speed trigger, and flared magazine well. Accessories include 2 Shooting Star magazines and factory box with shipping sleeve serial numbered to the gun. Complete with original target dated 01/27/2009 when this gun was test fired by R. Stoddard at the Colt factory. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint with virtually all of the original finishes remaining. Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Box is in matching condition with no major signs of distress. 1,600 - 3,000 3064 - (C) TRANSITIONAL MODEL COLT 1911 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 708462 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1924 with features including half moon front sight, and U-notch rear sight.

Left side of slide is roll die stamped with Colt manufacture marking and “Model of 1911 U.S. Army” on right side. “H” inspector marking above firing pin retaining plate and “G” marking on bottom of slide. Barrel is marked “S” and “P” on each side of bottom lug. Right side of frame is marked with Untied States Property marking above serial number and left side of frame is marked with WTG inspector mark. Top of frame bridle near ejector is marked with “H” and “G” inspector markings. Frame small parts comprise of checkered spur hammer, knurled short trigger, mill cut checkered thick tab safety, checkered magazine release, checkered slide lock, and knurled round mainspring housing with lanyard loop.

Checkered walnut stocks. Accompanied by unmarked Colt 2-tone magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, with the vast majority of the original blue finish remaining with scattered light handling marks. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is mirror-like with well-defined rifling. 4,000 - 8,000

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3065 - (C) TRANSITIONAL MODEL COLT 1911A1 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1924).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial No. 701192 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1924 with features including half moon front sight, and U-notch rear sight. Left side of slide is roll die stamped with Colt manufacture marking and “Model of 1911 U.S. Army” on right side. “H” inspector marking above firing pin retaining plate and “G” marking on bottom of slide. Barrel is marked “HP” on top near hood. Right side of frame is marked with Untied States Property marking above serial number, left side of frame is marked with WTG cartouche. Top of frame bridle near ejector is marked with “H” and “G” inspector markings. Frame small parts comprise of checkered spur hammer, knurled short trigger, mill cut checkered thick tab safety, checkered magazine release, checkered slide lock, and knurled round mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Checkered walnut stocks. Accompanied by an unmarked Colt 2 tone magazine.

CONDIITON: Excellent, with the vast majority of the original blue finish remaining with scattered light handling marks. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with well-defined rifling.

4,000 - 8,000 3066 - (C) REMINGTON UMC 1911 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Remington UMC Model: 1911 Serial No. 11981 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1918 per serial number. Half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. Left side with three-line, two-block patent and Remington information, with intercepting “REMINGTON UMC” encircled.

Barrel stamped with “P” ahead of lug. Framed with US Property mark on left side of dust cover, “E” on left web of trigger guard, “E.E.C.” proof and “(Eagle head) / E28” near magazine release. Right side of frame with “26” on trigger guard web, and “NO11981” behind slide release hole. “E” on bottom of mainspring housing. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, thick tab safety, checkered slide release with milled relief cut, long smooth trigger (with evidence that a shoe was installed at some point), checkered magazine release, short grip safety, and smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond checkered walnut grips. Two-tone magazine with “A” on baseplate lip for American Pin Company.

CONDITION: Very good, retaining the majority of the factory bluing, with distension visible about some proofs from application of stamp. Some normal handling marks and silvering to high edges, including reciprocating areas, with some patches of silver on left side of slide over manufacturing information. Some very fine pitting observed on dust cover. Straps are good with a few pockmarks at the edges, mixing with dove grey and light chocolate mossing. Mainspring housing has had some additional finish added. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some very minor frosting. 2,000 - 3,000 3067 - (C) SPRINGFIELD M1911 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1915).

Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1911 Serial No. 106600 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1915 per serial number. Half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. Left side of slide with “PATENT APR. 20, 1897 / SEPT. 9, 1902. DEC. 19, 1905. FEB. 14, 1911 / COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO.” and “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY / U.S.A.”, flaming bomb at rear of slide. Right side with “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY” and Eagle. Firing pin retaining plate with appropriate “S” proof on interior. Barrel with horizontal “S” proof on right side of lug. Barrel bushing with “S” proof on inside of left leg. Frame marked with flaming bomb on left side, over the magazine release, dust cover with “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Right side of frame with serial number behind slide pin hole. Checkered slide release with smaller than usual relief mill cut with “S” proof on interior. Checkered spurred hammer, thin tab safety with relief mill cut, checkered magazine release, long smooth trigger, short 1911 grip safety, flat smooth mainspring with lanyard loop. 2 tone Springfield magazine with distinct folded wings and lanyard loop. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Good, retaining approximately half of the blued finish with scattered thinning throughout, some through to dove grey, mostly on slid and straps. Some sharper silvering to sharp edges throughout. Legends are crisp. Grips are very good with a few abraded heads. Mechanically fine, bore has visible rifling and even mild oxidation throughout. 2,000 - 4,000

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3068 - (C) SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1915).

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: 1911 Serial No. 105031 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1915 per serial number. Half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight, left side of slide with three line patent information, and two line “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY / U.S.A.” with flaming bomb at rear. Right side with “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY” and eagle. “S” observed on interior of firing pin retaining plate. Barrel with “S” and “P” on left lug, faint “MD” on rear lip of hood. Barrel bushing with “S” on interior of left leg.

Frame with US property marking on left side of dust cover, and flaming bomb above magazine release, right side with serial number. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, thin tab safety with milled relief cut, checkered slide release with milled relief cut (no “S” observed), long smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, short grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop (no “S” observed) and truncated diamond walnut grips. Springfield magazine with distinct folded wings and lanyard loop. CONDITION: Good as partially rebuilt. While frame was not disassembled, lack of “S” proofs on mainspring housing and slide release indicate parts have been replaced. Retains somewhat less than half of a toning bluing, with the majority of the pistol a dove grey mixed with chocolate mossing. Areas of fine pitting through slide and frame, most noticeable on right side dust cover and about the ejection port. Grips are good with some handling marks throughout. Magazine has a copper repair at rear of feeding lips, and has evidence of torch colors at bottom. Mechanically fine, bore with softened rifling and moderate frosting in grooves. 2,000 - 4,000 3069 - (C) PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL COLT ACE .22 LR SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1940).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Ace Serial No. 10362 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Classic configuration of the Colt Ace with tall serrated ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. Right side with Colt Ace rollmark, left with 2-line 1-block patent and address information. Pre-floating chamber barrel design. Appropriate proofs on trigger guard for subinspectors and Colt’s VP proof. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, thick tab safety, slide release, short milled trigger, magazine release, long A1 grip safety, and arched knurled mainspring housing. Fully checkered walnut grips. 2-tone magazine with loading assist that follows contour of the body. PROVENANCE: From the advanced collection of the esteemed and respected Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Near excellent, retaining the vast majority of the original Colt bluing with appropriate distension around proofs from application of stamp. Legends are crisp. Slide release, thumb safety, grip safety, and mainspring housing reblued, color ever so slightly off. Some scattered handling marks throughout, some silvering, most noticeable towards muzzle. Silvering to high edges and reciprocating areas consistent with holster use and firing. Front strap with a few handling marks to silver.

Mechanically fine; bore is excellent with strong rifling. 2,000 - 3,000 3070 - (C) COLT ACE .22 LR SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1937).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Ace Serial No. 7788 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Classic configuration of the Colt Ace with tall serrated ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. Right side with Colt Ace rollmark, left with 2-line 1-block patent and address information. Pre-floating chamber barrel design. Appropriate proofs on trigger guard for subinspectors and Colt’s VP proof. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, thick tab safety, slide release, short milled trigger, magazine release, long A1 grip safety, and arched knurled mainspring housing. Fully checkered walnut grips. 2-tone magazine with loading assist that follows contour of the body. PROVENANCE: From the advanced collection of the esteemed and respected Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Good, retaining the majority of the original Colt bluing with appropriate distension around proofs from application of stamp. Legends are crisp.

Some scattered handling marks throughout, some silvering, most noticeable towards muzzle. Silvering to high edges and reciprocating areas consistent with holster use and firing, heavier on slide, and a takedown mark.

Front strap largely dove grey, with bluing at edge commensurate with use. Mechanically fine; bore is excellent with strong rifling. 1,500 - 2,500

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3071 - LOT OF M1911 MAGAZINES AND ACCESSORIES. Lot consists of 4 pairs of grips for the 1911/1911A1 semi-automatic pistol, a Colt 1911A1 barrel, US marked 2 cell 1911 magazine pouch, 5 1911 magazines, and 3 Colt .38 Super magazines. Grips consist of 2 pairs of Keyes Fiber Co checkered grips and 2 pairs checkered large diamond Colt grips. Both magazines in pouch are “B” marked WWII magazines. Other .45 caliber magazines consist of 2 unmarked 2 tone Colt magazines, 2 “L” marked magazines, and 1 “G” marked magazine.

Barrel is marked with “COLT 45 AUTO” on left side above lug and is marked with “P” proofmark on left lug. CONDITION: Very good.

600 - 1,000

3072 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS M1911 ACCESSORIES. Lot consists of 2 US marked original holsters for the 1911/1911A1, lanyard loop, 2 unmarked 1911 magazines with dovetailed lanyard loop baseplates, and 2 holster belt mounts. 1 holster is marked with Rock Island Arsenal and dated 1914, the other is marked but illegible.

The holster belt mounts are both “Q.M.C.” marked and dated 1922 with government inspection marks. CONDITION: Good to very good.

300 - 500

3073 - (C) EARLY KONGSBERG MODEL 1914 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Kongsberg Model: 1914 Serial No. 427 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Dated “1918” with early, 3-didgit “427” serial number, this example was produced in the first year of mass production. After purchasing some Colt 1911s for naval and army use, Norway licensed production as the Model 1914 with slight modification. Just over 22,000 were produced prior to German occupation in 1940.

Of standard configuration with blued finish, 5” barrel, half moon front sight, drift adjustable rear sight, extended takedown, and 2-piece truncated diamond checkered grips. No visible import marking. Matching numbers observed throughout. Complete with 4 lanyard loop base magazines, rare leather 3-cell carrier, and crown over “H.V.” inspected flap holster. CONDITION: Very good overall. Pistol retains the vast majority of its arsenal blue with some edgewear and thinning. Grips have some finish loss and wear but no sign of major distress. Very good, bright bore with well defined rifling. Fine mechanics. Holster and magazine pouch are very good overall with some expected scuffs and wear. A great, early example with hard to find accessories.

4,000 - 6,000 3074 - (C) COLT M1911 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1912).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: M1911 Serial No. 6411 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1912 per serial number, shipped in a shipment of 500 to Springfield Armory, Massachusetts, on September 11th, 1912: see Meadows “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920”. Half moon front sight, round top U notch rear sight. Left side of slide with two-line two-block patent and address information, with encircled Rampant Colt at rear. Right side with “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. “H” stamped horizontally on the top of the firing pin retaining plate channel. Barrel with “3” ahead of lug and a horizontal “H” on rear lip of hood. Frame with US property marking on left side of dust cover, and intertwined WGP for Walter G. Penfield, right side with serial number on the right side of the dust cover. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, thin tab safety with milled relief cut, checkered slide release with milled relief cut, long smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, short grip safety, and smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond walnut grips. Two tone magazine with dual pinned base. CONDITION: Very good, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with some superficial handling marks and typical age related silvering throughout, and 2 areas of concentrated pitting and silvering on the left side of the slide, one at the muzzle and one over the Colt information. Two noticeable scratches at takedown, and between the information blocks on left side at slide. Straps are ver good, mixing with dove grey and a thin chocolate mossing. Mechanically fine, bore has mild frosting throughout and visible rifling. 4,000 - 6,000 464

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3075 - (C) A VERY GOOD COLT 1911 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1918).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 459603 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1918 per serial number. Half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. Left side of slide with two-line two-block patent and address information with an intercepting Rampant Colt, right side with “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY”. “H” stamped vertically at the top of the firing pin retaining plate channel. Barrel has “HP” stamped on hood, intertwined and sharing a leg, “D” stamped on right lug, “5” in front of lug. Top of frame with “H” and “G” near disconnector. Left side of frame with US property marking on dust cover, and “(Eagle Head) / S14” above magazine release. Trigger guard with “49” on lower web. Right side with serial number. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, thick tab safety, milled relief cut checkered slide release, long smooth trigger, short grip safety, and smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond checkered walnut grips. Two-tone magazine with “R” on lip indicating manufacture by Risdon. CONDITION: Overall very good, retaining the majority of the factory bluing with some normal handling marks and silvering throughout, including some distension about proofs from application of stamp. Some small patches of flaking, primarily to slide, which are turning a brown patina. Straps are mixed, largely dovegrey and chocolate mossing, with most bluing at edges. Stocks are very good with some handling marks and minor abrasions to heads. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some mild frosting near throat. 3,000 - 4,000 3076 - (C) A SCARCE CHARLES REED INSPECTED COLT 1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (1940).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial No. 7197707 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1940 per serial number. Half moon front sight, square notch flat top rear sight, “P” stamped ahead of rear sight, left side of slide with two-line two-block patent and address information with intercepting Rampant Colt.

Barrel with “COLT 45 AUTO” on lower left side of chamber, “P” on left lug, “G” in front of lug. Top of frame with “CSR” “G” and “C” proofs about the disconnector. Frame with “CSR” proof under the slide release for Charles Reed, a scarce inspector who only worked from August 1938 to December 1940, with observed ranges of 718360 - 722610. Other proofs include “P” near magazine release, “P” and Colt’s VP proof on left side of trigger guard web, right side with “60”.

Right side of frame with US property marking, model designation, and serial number. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, thick tab safety, checkered slide release, short checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, long A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and fully checkered walnut grips. Fully blued magazine with “S” on lip denoting manufacture by Scoville. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with silvering to sharp edges and to fore of slide and dust cover consistent with holster wear. Appropriate distension about proofs from application of stamp. Some superficial handling marks and scratches throughout, some silvering, most noticeable at right side of slide and at straps. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. This is an outstanding example of a very rare inspector.

4,000 - 6,000 3077 - (C) OUTSTANDING INTER-WAR COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911A1 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1930).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial No. C156550 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1930 per serial number. Classic configuration with blade front sight, U notch flat top rear sight, right side of slide with “COLT // AUTOMATIC / CALBIRE .45” with Rampant Colt, left side with two-line, one-block patent and address information. Left side of trigger guard with “8” inspector proof, Colt’s VP proof, right side with “51” proof; right side of frame with Government Model designation and serial number. Barrel with a polished-white hood and a small proof ahead of lug, appears to be “S”. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, checkered thick tab safety, checkered slide release, short checkered trigger, long A1 grip safety, arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and fully checkered walnut grips. Two tone magazine with dual pinned base and “COLT / 45 AUTO” on baseplate. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the Colt factory bluing, with some superficial handling marks scattered throughout and beginning silvering on sharpest edges. Appropriate distension about the proofs on trigger guard from application of stamp. Most distracting marks are a thin takedown mark from incorrect reinstallation of slide release. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling. This is an extremely good example from when Colt was turning out some of their best guns. 3,000 - 6,000

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3078 - (C) COLT MODEL 1911A1 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SCARCE CHARLES REED INSPECTION (1941).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial No. 722077 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 941 per Clawson. Classic configuration with half moon blade front sight, U notch flat top rear sight that has been slightly rounded to adjust point of impact, and “P” ahead of rear sight, oriented to be read barrel up. Slide has 2 line 2 block patent and address information with intercepting pony on left side, and is correctly serial numbered to the frame under the firing pin retaining plate. Barrel devoid of markings. Top of frame with “CSR” and “G” proof about disconnector. Frame with “CSR” proof under slide release for Major Charles S. Reed, who inspected the approximate serial number range from 717282 to 723000. Other markings include “P” proof at magazine release, “T” and Colt’s VP proof on left side of trigger guard, “60” on right side of trigger guard, and US property marking, model designation, and serial number on right side of frame. Small parts comprise checkered spur hammer, thin tab safety with milled relief cut, checkered slide release, checkered magazine release, short checkered trigger, long 1911A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and fully checkered walnut grips. Fully blued magazine with “S” on baseplate lip for Scoville manufacture. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the Colt factory bluing with distension about proofs from application of stamp. Some minor silvering and thinning to muzzle and front of dust cover from holster wear, and more generally to sharp edges. Scattered handling marks, most superficial, a small collection of marks around the right side of the magazine release. Small takedown mark. Stocks are very good with some minor handling marks and abraded heads. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong, sharp rifling. An outstanding example with a scarce inspector. 3,000 - 6,000 3079 - (C) A SCARCE ROBERT SEARS COLT MODEL 1911A1 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial No. 730296 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Classic configuration with half moon blade front sight, U notch flat top rear sight with “P” proof mark ahead of rear sight, oriented to be read muzzle up, 2-line 2-block patent and address information with intercepting rampant Colt. Matching serial number on slide under firing pin retaining plate. Barrel with “COLT 45 AUTO” on lower left side of chamber, “P” proof on left lug, and “G” ahead of lug. Top of frame has boxed “R.S.” and faint “G” (?, difficult to read) proof near disconnector. Frame has boxed “R.S.” proof below slide release for Colonel Robert Sears, the Army Inspector from August 3rd, 1937 through June 30th, 1941, with an approximate inspection range of 723000 to 750500, making his inspections fairly scarce. Other markings include a “P” at magazine release, “W” and Colt’s VP proof on left side of trigger guard, US property marking, serial number, and model designation on right side of dust cover, and “60” subinspector on right side of trigger guard. Small parts comprise checkered spur hammer, checkered slide release, checkered thick tab safety, short checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, long A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard look. Coltrock grips with scoop lightening and thin reinforcing rings. CONDITION: Overall very good, with the vast majority of the Colt brushed blue finish, with some scattered handling marks, some silvering, throughout; most offensive a small approximately 1cm x 1cm area at serial number. Grips are very good with some abraded heads on both scales. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some mild frosting throughout. A well-conditioned example with a scarce inspector. 3,000 - 6,000 3080 - (C) COLT M1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1943).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial No. 1114047 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1943 per serial number. Serrated slope front sight and square notch flat top rear sight, with “P” ahead of rear sight, oriented to be read with muzzle up. Left side of slide with two-line two-block patent and address and intercepting Colt pony, correctly numbered to the frame under the firing pin retaining plate. Barrel with “COLT 45 AUTO” on lower left side of chamber, “P” on left lug, and “P” in front of lug. “G” stamped on top of frame near disconnector.

Left side of frame with “G.H.D.” proof for Guy H. Drewry, “P” at magazine release, right side with US property marking, model designation, serial number, and crossed cannon cartouche. Left side of trigger guard with upside down “W” proof, Colt’s VP proof, right side with “73” inspector. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, thick tab safety, checkered slide release, checkered magazine release, short checkered trigger, long A1 grip safety, and arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop.

Grips are Coltwood plastic with reinforcing rib and thick rings. Magazine with “L” on lip indicating manufacture by Little. CONDITION: Very good, retaining virtually all of the original parkerization, with burnishing still visible in crossed cannon cartouche. Some typical silvering and handling marks throughout, somewhat heavier at muzzle, and including a takedown mark. Stocks are very good with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine, bore with visible rifling and some mild oxidation, somewhat heavier towards muzzle. 3,000 - 4,000 466

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3081 - (C) LEND LEASE BRITISH PROOFED COLT 1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial No. 2251673 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Serrated slope front sight with square notch flat top rear sight. “P” proof ahead of rear sight. Left side of slide with two-line two-block patent and address information with intercepting pony. Right side with “RELEASED / BRITISH GOVT 1952” and British view proof at rear. Barrel with “P” on left lug, a boxed “C” on right lug, and a slightly obfuscated mark ahead of lug, looks to be “D”. Top of chamber with British nitro proof, London view and proof marks. Left side of frame with vertical “G.H.D.” proof under slide release, “P” near magazine relase. “K” and Colt “VP” proof on left side of trigger guard. Right side with crossed cannon cartouche, indiscernible British proof, “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”, serial number, “M1911A1 U.S. ARMY”, “NOT ENGLISH MAKE” in starburst. “4” on right side of trigger guard.

Small parts comprise narrow checkered hammer, serrated slide release, short stamped trigger, thick tab safety. Long 1911A1 grip safety, arched serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Coltwood grips with internal ribs and thick reinforcing rings. Full blue magazine with S on baseplate lip indicating manufacture by Scoville. CONDITION: Very good, retaining virtually all of an arsenal reparkerization, with staining and oil splotching throughout, and some minor silvering beginning on sharp edges. Legends are softened from repark, but British release proofs still show silver breaking through the park, indicating a wartime refinish. Slide still has 2 tone temper visible. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some mild frosting. 2,500 - 3,500 3082 - (C) COLT MODEL 1911A1 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1943).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial No. 935466 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1943 with features including serrated front sight, rounded U-notch rear sight, checkered slide lock, smooth long trigger, checkered magazine release, checkered thick tab safety, knurled spur hammer, and knurled rounded mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Mounted with checkered wood grips. Slide is marked with Colt manufacture marking on left side and “P” proofmark near rear sight. Slide is serial numbered to the gun underneath firing pin plate. Barrel and bushing are National Match replacements. Right side of frame is marked with crossed cannons, US Property near serial number, and “M1911A1 U.S. Army” toward forward edge of frame. “G” inspector mark on frame bridle near ejector. Marked with GHD cartouche and “P” proofmark on left side of frame. CONDITION: Excellent, with the vast majority of the arsenal reapplied parkerizing remaining with scattered light handling marks. Trigger shows evidence of a trigger shoe being installed. Grips are excellent with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with minor freckling and sharp rifling. 1,500 - 3,000 3083 - (C) AN EXCELLENT COLT 1911 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH ATTRIBUTION TO LT. ROY TREMOUREX, 116TH ENGINEERS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: M1911 A1 Serial No. 187311 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1917 per serial number. Blade front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. Left side of slide with two-line two-block patent and address information with an uncircled Rampant Colt at rear, right side with “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY”, “H” stamped vertically on the top lip of the firing pin retaining plate channel. Barrel with a stacked “P / H” on hood, oriented to be read barrel up, with a second, indiscernible proof ahead of lug, looks like “N”. “H” “X” and “G” about the disconnector on top of frame. Frame with US property marking on left side of dust cover, and intertwined GHS for Gilbert Stewart above the magazine release. Right side with serial number. Small parts comprise checkered spur hammer, thick tab safety with milled relief cut, checkered slide release with milled relief cut, checkered magazine release, long milled smooth trigger, short 1911 grip safety, and smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond checkered walnut grips. Two tone magazine with lanyard loop. PROVENANCE: With paperwork attributing the pistol to Lieutenant Roy Tremourex. Tremourex graduated from University of California Mining College in 1906 and was a member of the first ROTC in Presidio. He was commissioned First Liutenant on July 12th, 1917, and transferred to 116th Engineers in November of that year.

He served with them until January, 1918, when he was given command of a squad of engineers at Second Corps Schools. Includes history booklet for the division, scans from the National Archives, and consignor notes. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with some distension about proofs from application of stamp. Some normal handling marks and surface scratches, one area of particular note at the slide between the blocks. Some silvering at mossing at muzzle and dust cover consistent with holster wear. Mechanically fine, bore is good with strong rifling and some moderate pitting in the grooves.

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3084 - (C) AN OUTSTANDING ROBERT SEARS COLT 1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1941).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: M1911 A1 Serial No. 731899 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1941 per serial number, and shipped to Springfield Armory on June 28th, 1941; see “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1920-1945” by Meadows. Half moon front sight has had some added yellow paint for visibility, flat top U notch rear sight. Left side of slide has two-line, two-block patent and address information with intercepting Colt pony. Barrel with “G” ahead of lug, “P” on left lug, and “COLT 45 AUTO” on lower left side of chamber. Top of frame has “G” and “R.S.” in a lozenge near disconnector. R.S. proof also stamped onleft side of frame under slide release, and is for Colonel Robert Sears. “P” proof near magazine release, left side of trigger guard with “VP” proof and what looks to be a “P”, right with “60” proof. Right sid of frame with model designation ahead of slide release, US property mark behind release, and serial number. Interestingly, the last “9” digit appears to have been restruck at the factory, possibly due to a weak initial stamp, as the condition of the pistol does not indicate a refinish. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, thick tab safety, checkered slide release, short checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, long A1 grips safety, and arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Fully blued magazine with “C” on baseplate lip. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with some very minor handling marks, and some silvering to high edges, including at muzzle, consistent with holster wear. Frame with takedown mark, and distension about proofs from application of stamp. Plunger tube possibly replaced as the condition is not commensurate with the rest of the gun. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright, with strong rifling and some mild frosting at grooves. 3,000 - 5,000 3085 - (C) COLT M1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH 1943 DATED GRATON & KNIGHT CO. HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 A1 Serial No. 1203848 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1943. Features include serrated front sight, rounded square notch rear sight, knurled short trigger, knurled slide lock, knurled thick tab safety, knurled spur hammer, checkered magazine release, and knurled rounded mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Mounted with checkered Coltwood plastic grips.

Accompanied by unmarked magazine and 1943 dated U.S. marked Graton & Knight Company leather holster. Slide is marked with Colt manufacture panel on left side with “P” proofmark near rear sight. Barrel is marked with “COLT 45 AUTO” near lug and “P” proofmark on left side of lug. Right side of frame is marked with crossed cannons with silvering where the stamping broke through the finish, US Property marking, and “M1911A1 U.S. ARMY”. Left side of frame is marked with “G.H.D.” cartouche and “P” proofmark.

CONDITION: Excellent+, retaining nearly all of the original Parkerizing with scattered minor handling marks.

Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Holster shows honest wear and storage related verdigris. 2,000 - 3,000 3086 - (C) COLT M1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER (1943).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: M1911 A1 Serial No. 1173565 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1943. Features include serrated front sight, rounded “U” notch rear sight, knurled slide lock, knurled thick tab safety, short knurled trigger, checkered magazine release, knurled spur hammer, and serrated rounded mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Mounted with checkered Coltwood plastic grips.

Accompanied by “S” marked magazine and 1944 dated Enger-Kress M3 shoulder holster. Slide is marked with Colt manufacture marking on left side and “P” proofmark near rear sight. Barrel is marked with “Colt 45 Auto” above lug and “P” proofmark on left side of lug. Left side of frame is marked with crossed cannons, US Property marking, and “M1911A1 U.S. ARMY”. Right side of frame is marked GHD cartouche and “P” proofmark. Frame bridle near ejector is marked with “&” and “4” inspector mark. CONDITION: Very good, with the vast majority of arsenal reapplied parkerizing remaining with scattered light handling marks. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Holster is very good with tight stitching and supple leather. 2,000 - 4,000

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3087 - (C) COLT M1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH RIA 1912 DATED HOLSTER (1918).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 247936 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1918. Features include half moon front sight, rounded “U” notch rear sight, knurled slide lock with milled relief cut, smooth long trigger, knurled thick tab safety with milled relief cut, checkered magazine release, knurled spur hammer, and smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Left side of slide is marked with Colt manufacture marking and Rampant Colt near serrations. Right side of slide is marked with “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. “H” marking observed above firing pin retaining plate and “G” inspector marking observed near ejector cut. Frame bridle near ejector is marked with “H”, “S”, and “G” inspector markings.

Barrel is marked “K” on lug with “H” and “P” inspector and proof marks near hood. Frame is marked on left side with “JMG” cartouche and U.S. Property marking. Mounted with checkered large diamond wood grips.

Accompanied by pinned base unmarked Colt 2 tone magazine and 1912 dated Rock Island Arsenal holster.

CONDITION: Very good, retaining the majority of the original thinning brushed blue finish mixed with a gray patina with silvering near grip area from handling. Grips have been aftermarket carved with “RMH” on left grip panel near lower diamond and “HMH” on right grip panel near upper diamond. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. Holster has been marked “RMH” in the same manner as left grip panel and shows honest wear with supple leather and tight stitching. 2,000 - 3,000 3088 - (C) COLT M1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH 1918 DATED HOYT HOLSTER (1918).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 246041 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1918. Features include half moon front sight, rounded top “U” notch rear sight, smooth long trigger, knurled slide lock with milled undercut, knurled thick tab safety with milled undercut, knurled spur hammer, and smooth flush mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Mounted with checkered large diamond wood grips. Accompanied by unmarked 2 tone Colt magazine and 1918 dated Hoyt leather holster. Left side of slide is marked with Colt manufacture marking and Rampant Colt near serrations. Right side of slide is marked with “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. “G” inspector mark near ejector relief cut, and “H” inspector mark above firing pin retaining plate. Barrel is marked with “H” inspector mark and “P” proof mark near barrel hood. Frame is marked with US Property marking and “JMG” catouche on left side. Frame bridle near ejector is marked with “H”, “G”, and “L” inspector markings. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining a majority of the original brushed blue finish with scattered light freckling and handling wear to grip area. Grips are worn with handling marks throughout, but no major cracks. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling.

Holster has age related crazing and handling wear with tight stitching and pliable leather. 2,000 - 3,000 3089 - (C) COLT M1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH 1944 DATED ENGER-KRESS SHOULDER HOLSTER (1944).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: M1911 A1 Serial No. 1653212 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1944. Features include serrated front sight, rounded top square notch rear sight, knurled slide lock, knurled short trigger, checkered magazine release, knurled thick tab safety, knurled spur hammer, and serrated rounded mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Mounted with checkered Coltwood grips.

Accompanied by unmarked Colt magazine and a 1944 dated Enger-Kress shoulder holster. Left side of slide is marked with Colt manufacture marking and “P” marking near rear sight. Barrel is marked “COLT 45 AUTO” near lug with “P” proofmark on lug. Right side of frame is marked with crossed cannons with silvering where the stamp went through the finish, US Property marking, and “M1911A1 U.S. Army”. Left side of frame is marked with “G.H.D” cartouche and “P” proofmark. CONDITION: Excellent, with the vast majority of original Parkerizing remaining with scattered light handling marks and wear beginning to occur at front and backstraps. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with sharp rifling. Holster is excellent. 2,000 - 3,000

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3090 - (C) COLT M1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1943).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: M1911 A1 Serial No. 887334 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1943. Features include serrated blade front sight, round top square notch rear sight, knurled slide lock, knurled short trigger, knurled thick tab safety, checkered magazine release, knurled spur hammer, and knurled rounded mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Accompanied by reproduction lanyard loop magazine. Slide is marked with Colt manufacture panel on left side, “P” proofmark near rear sight, and is serial numbered to the gun underneath firing pin retaining plate. Barrel is marked “COLT 45 AUTO” on left side above lug with “P” proofmark on left side of lug. Right side of frame is marked with crossed cannons, US Property marking, and “M1911A1 U.S. ARMY”. Left side of frame is marked with “G.H.D.” cartouche (“D” is obfuscated) and “P” proofmark. Frame bridle near ejector is marked with “G” inspector marking. Mounted with checkered Coltwood plastic grips. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the arsenal reapplied parkerizing remaining with scattered light handling marks. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with sharp rifling. 2,000 - 4,000 3091 - (C) COLT M1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH 1918 DATED HOLSTER (1918).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 221681 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1918. Features include half moon front sight, rounded “U” notch rear sight, knurled spur hammer, smooth long trigger, checkered magazine release, knurled slide lock with milled undercut, knurled thick tab safety with milled undercut, and smooth flush mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Accompanied by an unmarked Colt 2 tone magazine and a US holster marked “1918 J.J.M.” under the flap. Mounted with checkered large diamond wood grips. Slide is marked on left side with Colt manufacture panel and Rampant Colt near serrations, and is marked with “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY” on right side of slide. “P” and “H” inspector and proof marking observed on barrel near hood. “H” inspector marking observed above firing pin retaining plate and “G” inspector mark observed near ejector cut. “H” and “G” inspector marks observed on frame bridle near ejector. Left side of frame is marked with US Property marking and “GHS” cartouche.

CONDITION: Very good, retaining a majority of original brushed blue finish mixing with a freckled gray patina with scattered light handling marks and silvering from use to grip area. Grips have honest wear and no major cracks. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. Holster has wear from use with tight stitching. 1,500 - 2,500 3092 - (C) COLT M1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1943/1944).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial No. 1181519 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1943-1944 per Clawson. Iconic profile with serrated ramp front sight, square notch flat top rear sight, “P” proof in front of rear sight, 2-line 2-block patent and address information with intercepting Rampant Colt. Barrel with “COLT 45 AUTO” on lower left side of chamber, “F” in front of lug, and “P” on right lug. Polished feed ramp. Small parts are spurred checkered hammer, thick tab safety, checkered slide release, short stamped trigger, checkered magazine release, long A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Coltwood grips with thick rings. Typical inspection marks throughout. Magazine marked “L” on baseplate lip, denoting Little manufacture. CONDITION: Retains virtually all of a period repark, probably arsenal. Barrel blue is original. Some spotting common to old park throughout and silvering at reciprocating areas and high edges consistent with holster wear. Typical takedown mark. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some mild frosting towards chamber. A good example of a wartime gun.

2,000 - 3,000

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3093 - (C) ITHACA M1911A1 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: 1911A1 Serial No. 1268450 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1944 with serrated front sight and flat top U-notch rear sight. Roll die stamped with Ithaca manufacture marking on left side of slide and “P” proofmark near rear sight. Barrel is marked “HS” on right side of lug and “P” on right side. Frame is marked with United States Property mark as well as “M 1911 A1 US Army” on right side with faint crossed cannon cartouche with noticeable silvering where the stamp broke through the parkerizing. FJA inspection cartouche and P proofmark are visible on left side of frame near grips. Top of frame bridle near ejector is not marked. Other features include serrated slide lock, narrow checkered hammer, thick serrated safety, checkered magazine release, and serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Mounted with checkered replacement fiber grips with “5564063” and “5564062” mold numbers. Accompanied by magazine marked with a “K” in a circle with smaller “M” “T” “Co” on left side of magazine body. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the factory-applied parkerized finish remaining with scattered light handling marks and light takedown mark near inspector cartouche. Grips are excellent with no major signs of distress. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 2,000 - 3,000 3094 - (C) REMINGTON RAND M1911A1 45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1911 A1 Serial No. 1528238 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features include serrated front sight, rounded rounded “U” notch rear, narrow knurled hammer, serrated slide lock, knurled thick tab safety, checkered magazine release, knurled short trigger, and serrated magazine housing with lanyard loop. Mounted with checkered Keyes fiber grips with 5 pointed star markings underneath each grip panel. Accompanied by a “G” marked magazine. Slide is marked with “P” proofmark near rear sight, and 3rd type Remington Rand marking on left side. Slide inside of firing pin plate is marked with a cross above firing pin and “G” inspector mark below firing pin. Barrel is marked with “HS” on right side of lug and “P” on left. Right side of frame is marked with Ordnance crossed cannons, US property mark near serial number, and “M 1911 A1 U.S. Army”. Left side of frame is marked with FJA cartouche and P proofmark.

CONDITION: Excellent, with the vast majority of the arsenal reapplied parkerization remaining with scattered light handling marks throughout. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. 1,500 - 3,000 3095 - (C) REMINGTON RAND M1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1911 A1 Serial No. 1580293 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features include serrated front sight, rounded “U” notch rear sight, serrated slide lock, checkered short trigger, checkered magazine release, thick checkered safety, narrow checkered hammer, and serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop. “P” proofmark on slide near rear sight and “G” inspector mark underneath firing pin retaining plate with 3rd type Remington Rand marking on left side of slide. Barrel is marked with “H” on right side of lug with “P” on right. Right side of frame is marked with crossed cannon cartouche, United States Property marking, and “M 1911 A1 U.S. Army” marking with “H” and “G” markings on right side of trigger guard. Left side of frame is marked with “FJA” cartouche, “P” proofmark, and “3” on trigger guard. Frame bridle is marked with “G” inspector mark near ejector. Grips are checkered fiber Keyes grips marked with 5-pointed star K marking on each grip panel. Accompanied by “G” marked blued magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the arsenal reapplied parkerized finish remaining with minor handling marks.

Grips are excellent with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.

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3096 - (C) UNION SWITCH AND SIGNAL M1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH 1944 DATED BOYT HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Union Switch and Signal Model: M1911A1 Serial No. 1061864 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1943. Features include serrated front sight, rounded square notch rear sight, knurled short trigger, serrated slide lock, knurled thick tab safety, knurled narrow hammer, and knurled rounded mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Accompanied by “S” marked magazine and 1944 dated Boyt holster. Left side of slide is marked with Union Switch & Signal manufacture marking and “P” proofmark on top near slide serrations. Barrel is marked “HS” and “P” on barrel lug. Right side of frame is marked on right side with US Property marking and “M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY”. Left side of frame is marked with “R.G.D.” cartouche and “P” proofmark. Mounted with checkered Keyes Fiber Co. grips. CONDITION: Excellent, with the vast majority of the original Du-Lite finish remaining with scattered superficial handling marks and wear to edges. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Holster has honest wear with tight stitching and pliable leather. 4,000 - 6,000 3097 - (C) ITHACA M1911 A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH DRY BAG AND HOLSTER (1944) Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: M1911 A1 Serial No. 1854887 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Shipped July 27, 1944. Features include serrated front sight, rounded “U” notch rear sight, serrated slide stop, serrated thick tab safety, knurled spur hammer, checkered magazine release, knurled short trigger, and serrated rounded mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Mounted with checkered Keyes fiber grips with 5 pointed star manufacture mark visible inside each grip panel.

Complete with “G” marked Parkerized magazine, 1944 dated Boyt leather holster, and period plastic dry bag. Slide is marked with Ithaca manufacture marking on left side with “P” proofmark near rear sight and marked with Ordnance Bomb beneath firing pin retaining plate. Barrel is marked “F” on left side of lug and “P” proofmark on right side of lug. Right side of frame is marked with crossed cannon cartouche which has silvering where it broke through the parkerizing, US Property marking, and “M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY” model marking. Left side of frame is marked with “FJA” cartouche and “P” proofmark. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the original Parkerizing remaining. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. Holster is excellent with tight stitching and supple leather. Dry bag shows no major tears or signs of distress. 1,800 - 2,500 3098 - (C) UNION SWITCH AND SIGNAL M1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BOYT HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Union Switch and Signal Model: M1911 A1 Serial No. 1085439 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1943. Features include serrated front sight, rounded square notch rear sight, knurled short trigger, checkered magazine release, knurled slide lock, knurled thick tab safety, and knurled narrow hammer. Mounted with checkered Keyes Fiber Co. grips. Accompanied by an “L” marked magazine and a Boyt US marked leather holster. Slide is marked with Union Switch & Signal manufacture marking and “P” proofmark near rear sight. Barrel is marked with “HS” on right side of lug and “P” on left side. Right side of frame is marked with US Property marking as well as “M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY”. Left side of frame is marked with “R.C.D.” cartouche and “P” proofmark. CONDITION: Excellent, with the vast majority of the original Du-Lite finish remaining with high edge wear and scattered heavy handling marks. Trigger shows evidence of having a shoe installed. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Holster shows honest wear, tight stitching, and supple leather. 4,000 - 6,000

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3099 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS M1911 HOLSTERS. Lot consists of 13 M1911 holsters that date from the WWI-WWII era.

4 are marked by Boyt, 4 are marked by Graton & Knight Co., 1 is Milwaukee Saddlery Co., 1 is Sears, 1 is Joseph Moser (1942 dyed black). There is also a shoulder holster marked by Enger-Kress. There are also a few belts. All holsters exhibit varying patina with blemishes typical of old leather. CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

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3100 - LOT OF M1911 MAGAZINES AND ACCESSORIES. Lot consists of three web USGI pouches from both WWI and WWII; two M1911 cleaning rods; 11 M1911 magazines, with two still wrapped in greased depot paper; a leather rifle sling; and a set of civilian and government issue grips. CONDITION: Very good. 300 - 500

3101 - (C) CUSTOMIZED COLT PRE-WAR NATIONAL MATCH GOVERNMENT MODEL .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: National Match Serial No. C197370 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1939 per serial number. Modified with an undercut blade front sight and a King’s adjustable rear sight with rib that runs to ejection port. Left side of slide with two-line one-block patent and address information on left side of slide, right with “NATIONAL MATCH // COLT // AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .45” with a Rampant Colt. Trigger guard with “P” and Colt’s VP proof on left side of web, right with “60”. Right side of frame with Government Model designation and serial number. Barrel largely polished to an in-the-white appearance with bluing retianed in lockup lugs and ahead of chamber, with “COLT 45 AUTO MATCH” on lower left side of chamber, and what appears to be a heavily softened “MB” on left lug. Added “1A” under auto match designation. Recoil spring guide has an unusual paperclip assembly installed, probably to tighten fit. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, thick tab safety, checkered slide release, checkered trigger with evidence that a trigger shoe was installed at one point, long A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing, and two-tone magazine with “COLT / 45 AUTO” on baseplate. Front strap has been stippled for added traction. Grips are ivory and carved with an Asian dragon motif. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITON: Good as customized, with the majority of the factory bluing retained, with silvering throughout to sharp edges, and evidence of fitting to rails and barrel bushing. Slot for Swartz safety, vacant. Superficial handling marks acquired from range use throughout. Proofs on trigger guard with appropriate distension from application of stamp. Grips are very good with no cracks or chips. Small parts are possibly replaced, as the thumb safety frame pin is slightly short. Mechanically fine, bore is very good, bright and shiny with strong rifling. 2,000 - 4,000

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3102 - (M) TOM SHIMODA CUSTOM .38 SPECIAL (?) CONVERSION OF COLT SERIES 70 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Series 70 Serial No. 70L11103 Caliber/Bore: .38 Special (?)

Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Modern Tom Shimoda is one of the most well-respected of the early custom 1911 gunsmiths. Built for bullseye shooting with extended front sight, Bo-Mar adjustable rear sight, and lengthened barrel, marked for Colt .38 Super on the hood, but fitted with a .38 Special magazine, most likely for .38 Special Wadcutters. Checkered narrow hammer, serrated slide release and safety, long A1 grip safety, modified checkered trigger, serrated magazine release, Pachamyr wraparound grips, and checkered flat magazine housing. Trigger breaks at a crisp 2#. Tom Shimoda’s iconic kanji is on right side of frame, ahead of slide pin. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good as custom built, with metal a somewhat plumier color than expected of Colt blue. Some minor handling marks throughout ocmmensurate with range use, and evidence of customization, such as lines where new trigger face was added and barrel was lengthened. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some very mild frosting. 1,000 - 1,500 3103 - (A) SCARCE PRE-WAR COLT SERVICE MODEL ACE .22 LR SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1940).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Service Model Ace Serial No. SM1033 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Antique Per the included factory letter, this pistol shipped on March 13th, 1939, in a shipment of 164 guns to the Commanding Officer at Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, as .22 caliber blued guns with 5” barrels and unlisted stocks. Tall serrated ramp front sight, Stevens adjustable rear sight. Left side of slide with 2-line 1-block patent and address information, with rampant Colt at rear. Right side of side has Service Model Ace rollmark. Slide has correct matching serial numbers under the firing pin retaining plate. Proofs include “P” and “VP” proofs on left side of trigger guard, “60” on right side. SM prefix serial number on frame. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, checkered thick tab safety, checkered slide release, short checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, long A1 grip safety, and arched knurled mainspring housing. Grips are fully checkered walnut, magazine is a fully blued magazine with “straight down” loading assist. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Good, retaining the majority of the factory bluing with scratches throughout the entirety of the gun from handling and use, some silvering, including a takedown mark; most scratching visible along slide.

Distension is visible about proofs from the application of the stamp. Some silvering visible at high edges and reciprocating areas. Straps have larger concentrations on gunmetal grey, perhaps as much as 60% on the front strap, balance blued and accented with cold blue, while rear strap has blue primarily on protected area and on sides. Mechanically fine, bore is good with strong rifling. 2,000 - 3,000 3104 - (C) PRE-WAR COLT SERVICE MODEL ACE FRAME WITH A LATER .22 LR COLT CONVERSION SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BROBERG INSPECTION & BLACK LEATHERETTE DISPLAY CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Service Model Ace Serial No. SM3015 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1942. Stevens adjustable rear sight, with Ace tall serrated ramp sight. Slide with “CONVERSION / UNIT // COLT // AUTOMATIC / CAL .22 L.R.” and an uncircled Rampant Colt, right side with “COLT’S MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A”; no serial number observed on top of frame. Floating chamber design. Left side of trigger guard with “P” and Colt “VP” proofs. Inspector mark “W.B.” in lozenge for Broberg. Checkered spurred hammer, slide release, safety, and short milled trigger. Long 1911A1 grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing. Fully blued magazine with straight down loading assist. Housed in a black leatherette case French fitted for the pistol and a magazine (only 1 magazine is present). CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the original Colt blue finish with sharp legends. Scattered handling marks from use throughout. Some light silvering on high edges toward muzzle and dust cover consistent with holster use. Grip straps are very good with minor handling marks. Mechanically fine, bore with some oxidation and frosting at grooves. Box is fine as contemporary. 2,000 - 4,000

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3105 - (C) COLT SUPER .38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC .38 SUPER PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Super .38 Serial No. 57218 Caliber/Bore: .38 Super Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Per the included Colt factory letter, this pistol shipped as a .38 Super with a 5” barrel and blued finish, stocks unlisted, to William H. Hoegee Company, 129 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, California, on January 16th, 1948, in a shipment of 30. Thick blade front sight, square notch flat top rear sight. Right side of slide with “COLT // SUPER .38 / AUTOMATIC // (Rampant Colt)”, left with single line “COLTS MFG CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”. Barrel hood has been jeweled. Left trigger guard web with “T” and Colt’s VP proof, right side of web with “4”, right side of frame with serial number. Small parts comprise narrow checkered hammer, thick tab safety, serrated slide release, short serrated trigger, checkered magazine release, long A1 grip safety, arched serrated grip safety. Colt fibre grips with reinforcing ribs and thick reinforcing rings. Fully blued magazine with “COLT // SUPER / .38 AUTO” on baseplate. CONDITION: Very good as reblued, with some softenening to legends and edges throughout. Retains the majority of the reapplied blue with some cleaned patches of oxidation, mostly on left side of slide. Some silvering to sharp edges, reciprocating areas, and to muzzle and dust cover consistent with holster use. Takedown mark. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with sharp rifling. 1,500 - 2,500 3106 - (C) COLT WOODSMAN TARGET MODEL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Woodsman Serial No. 110502 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1937. Finished in blue with a 6 - 3/4” round barrel, adjustable Patridge front sight, adjustable square notch rear, 2-piece checkered walnut grips, and 2-tone magazine. Housed in the factory box with matching number written on the underside. Manual is also included. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Near excellent. Some mild high edge silvering and finish thinning on the backstrap present. Grips are excellent. Very fine, bright and shiny bore. Box has only light edgewear and corner separation. 1,000 - 1,500 3107 - (C) PRE-WAR COLT WOODSMAN SPORT MODEL SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Woodsman Serial No. 154985 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1941. Classically configured with blued finish 4 - 1/2” round barrel, ramped front sight, adjustable square notch rear sight, and 2-piece checkered walnut grips. Complete with a 2 tone magazine, matching maroon box, and factory paperwork. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Near excellent with only light high wear. Grips are likewise fine. Bright bore with well-defined rifling throughout. Box has some mild edgewear and corner separation but remains very good overall. 1,000 - 1,500 3108 - (C) PRE-WAR COLT WOODSMAN SPORT MODEL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Woodsman Serial No. 136866 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1940. Classically finished in blue with adjustable target sights, 4 - 1/2” round barrel, and checkered walnut grips. Complete with 2 tone magazine. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained, thinning at the high edges, and scattered marks. A spot of toning present on the left side of slide. Grips have a few nicks. Strong bore with some light spotting. Fine mechanics. 800 - 1,200

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3109 - (C) NICE PRE-WAR COLT WOODSMAN TARGET MODEL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Woodsman Serial No. 128849 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1939. Finished in blue with a 6 - 3/4” round barrel, adjustable target sights, and finely checkered walnut grips. Complete with 2 tone magazine. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona.

CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained with only mild silvering at the high edges. Grips excellent. Good, bright bore with some light oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. 800 - 1,200 3110 - (C) BRITISH PROOFED SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1 Garand Serial No. 523063 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Between March 1941 and June 1942, 38,001 M1 Garand rifles were supplied to Great Britain through the Lend-Lease Program, largely falling in the 300,000 to 600,000 serial range. This example, number 523063, was manufactured circa March 1942.

The Springfield barrel is also dated “4-42” and stamped with British poofs stamped on top between the gas rings, indicating later export from Britain, although no import marking present. Standard protected blade front sight and locking bar aperture rear. Correct “-12SA” bolt, post war cut Springfield op rod, post war Springfield housing, milled trigger guard, early “-1SA” hammer, and “HRA” safety. Standard walnut stock. No visible inspector marks. Complete with a 1945 dated green woven sling.

CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of arsenal finishes are maintained with only moderate wear. Stocks have only light impressions throughout. Strong, bright bore. ME less than 2. TE of 1+. Fine mechanics. 3,000 - 4,000 3111 - (C) INLAND M1A1 PARATROOPER CARBINE. Manufacturer: Inland Model: M1A1 Carbine Serial No. 6443939 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured between August and November of 1944 by the Inland Division of General Motors. “12 - 44” dated Inland barrel with milled “N” marked front sight and “I.R. CO.” rear. Round bolt. “SHELMiRE” scratched on charging handle. Inland trigger group with flip type safety and “M” marked magazine catch. Walnut high wood stock marked “IO” on the pistol grip with reproduction M1A1 folding wire stock. “IO” stamped 2 rivet top wood retained by a “C” marked bayonet lug band. Complete with detachable muzzle brake, green woven sling, and an excellent “1944” dated green canvas hip scabbard by the Atlas Awning Company.

CONDITION: Very good. Carbine retains the vast majority of its parkerized finishes with some expected wear. Stocks likewise have some expected impressions as well as a crack on the right side near the hinge. Strong bore with some light frosting. ME reads greater than 1. Good but sticky mechanics. No magazine present. 3,000 - 5,000 3112 - (C) OUTSTADING VERY LATE WAR PRODUCTION WALTHER WALTHER AC 45 CODE K43 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL MANUAL. Manufacturer: Walther Model: K43 Serial No. 4413d Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Even as Allied forces pushed into Germany in the Spring of 1945 production of the K43 continued into April with various time and resource saving production measures. This rifle was produced in the final Walther production block among the last few thousand produced; the highest known example listed in Weaver’s “Hitler’s Garands” is “7688d”. Unthreaded barrel marked on the underside stamped with “dtk’ manufacture mark and “45” date. As is seen on other latewar examples the front sight was left unfinished. Gas tube numbered “6186” in electropencil. Crudely forged double guide rail receiver stamped with WaA359 proof, “K43” designation and “ac / 45” code. Matching late style bolt carrier without hold open latch. Stamped dust cover. Red glue laminate stock and forend, correctly unnumbered. K43 magazine marked “gcb”. Complete with green muzzle cover, leather sling, and manual. CONDITION: Very fine overall, appears unissued. Bountiful amounts of original arsenal finishes are retained throughout with some mild thinning on the bottom metal and some other mild wear. Stock has light scattered marks. Magazine has heavy freckling. Excellent mirror bore. Rifle appears unfired and was very likely a GI trophy taken directly from the Walther factory when it was liberated April 9, 1945 by the US 11th Armored and 90th Infantry. An outstanding example that would be very difficult to improve on. 3,000 - 5,000 476

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3113 - (C) FINE DOCUMENTED TYPE 1 NATIONAL MATCH SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1 GARAND SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1 Garand Serial No. 6094620 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1957 in early National Match configuration with only a “NM” and star stamped on the left side of the barrel between the gas tube bands. Springfield barrel dated “5 56”. Correctly unmarked standard post war sights. Matte gray parkerized finish throughout. Correct Springfield trigger assembly with stamped guard. Moderately figured walnut stocks with circle “P” at wrist and DOD eagle stamp on the left. Standard mounts with a “56” dated brown leather Turner Saddlery “NM” sling. Also accompanied by the original requisition and shipping form indicating the sale of this National Match rifle, listed by serial number from the Raritan Arsenal in 1958, to a George Campbell of Portland, Oregon. CONDITION: Very fine. Nearly all of the parkerized finish is retained throughout, with some mild high-edge silvering. Stocks are very fine with only light handling marks. Good, strong bore with some shooting residue. ME of 1. TE of 2. Fine mechanics. Sling remains strong and supple, in near excellent condition.

A very nice example with scarce original documentation. 2,500 - 3,500 3114 - (C) INLAND M1A1 PARATROOPER CARBINE. Manufacturer: Inland Model: M1A1 Carbine Serial No. 6693978 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured between January and August of 1945 by the Inland Division of General Motors. Parkerized “12-44” dated Inland barrel with “R” marked milled front sight and adjustable style “I.R. CO.” rear. Round bolt. Inland marked trigger group with push button safety and “M” marked magazine release. Low wood M1A1 paratrooper folding stock marked “SA” on the underside of the fatboy style grip. Unmarked 4 rivet handguard retained by an “AI” marked bayonet lug barrel band. No magazine present. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the parkerized finish is retained throughout with some mild wear. Stocks are fine as lightly cleaned with a few impressions. Very fine, bright and shiny bore. ME of 1.

Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 4,000 3115 - (C) WALTHER AC 44 CODE G43 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Walther Model: G43 Serial No. 869A Caliber/Bore: 7.92 x 57mm Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 1/2” Manufactured in 1944. Threaded barrel with hooded blade front sight and tangent rear. Phosphate finished Type 2 forged receiver stamped with “G43” designation, serial number, and “ac / 44” code. Matching laminate stocks with faint inspection marks on the left. Tool trap oor appears to be a replacement. Complete with an “aye” production G43 magazine. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle retains the vast majority of its arsenal finishes.

Stock has been lightly sanded and reoiled. Very fine bright bore with sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. A nice example. 2,000 - 3,000 3116 - (C) EARLY INLAND M1 CARBINE, A GI BRINGBACK FROM IWO JIMA. Manufacturer: Inland Model: M1 Carbine Serial No. 34315 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured between May 1942 and September 1943, this example retains early production run features. Inland barred dated “8-42” with milled “N” marked front sight and early “S” marked 2-leaf rear sight. Flat bolt. Inland marked trigger group with checkered push button safety and unmarked magazine release. I-cut high wood walnut stock marked “IO” in the cut out and encircled “P” firing proof on grip. “RMC” marked 2 rivet top wood. Mounts include an early flat style barrel band and checkered butt plate. Complete with woven sling, oiler, and a flat bottom “UN” magazine. Carbine is also accompanied by a notation from the consignor that this rifle was brought back from World War II by a Malcom Fleming who served on B-29s. A copy of a signed 4-page narrative from Fleming very colorfully details his time on Iwo Jima, including the story of this rifle.

After having engine trouble while bound for Japan during March of 1945, Fleming’s B-29 was forced to land on Iwo Jima, where they stayed for approximately a week. While there he went out seeking war trophies from Japanese-held caves claiming “a U.S. rifle and a Jap rifle along with bayonets, knives, and other booty too numerous to mention”. CONDITION: Good, honest, salty, bringback condition. Metal finishes have largely faded to a gray patina with some cleaned oxidation spots. Stocks have expected wear and impressions, displaying an age darkened appearance throughout. Good, bright bore. Fine mechanics. It is very difficult to find early carbines in WWII correct configuration, this example enhanced with a wonderful narrative of its history on Iwo Jima. A fantastic piece of WWII Pacific Theatre history. 2,000 - 4,000

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3117 - (C) NATIONAL MATCH SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1 GARAND SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1 Garand Serial No. 5957631 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa 1957 as a Type I National Match rifle, as marked “NM” on the left side of the barrel between the gas tube bands. Springfield barrel dated “12 56”. Correctly unmarked standard post war sights. Matte gray parkerized finish throughout. Correct Springfield trigger assembly with stamped guard. Gloss finished walnut stocks with faint circle “P” at wrist and DOD stamp on the left. Complete with green woven sling.

CONDITION: Very good overall. Rifle retains nearly all of its arsenal parkerized finish with only light marks and silvering around the muzzle. Stocks have been lightly sanded with an added coat of finish with a few impressions. Very fine, bright and shiny bore. ME of 1. TE less than 1.

2,000 - 3,000 3118 - (C) JOHNSON AUTOMATICS M1941 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Johnson Automatics Model: 1941 Serial No. B3702 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 23” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1941, it is known the Marine Corps acquired approximately 750 Johnson rifles including some in the B production block. This example has been polished and finished in blue. 23” barrel without bayonet lug. Remounted with an original protected blade front sight, at one pointed fitted with a sporter sight. Standard aperture rear sight graduated to 1000 meters. Barrel bushing marked “.30-06” and “41” with a 7-row perforated heat shield. Bolt is from the “B” production block although does not match the rifle serial number, a common occurrence as these rifles are believed to have been assembled at the factory without care to match internal numbers. Receiver markings have largely been polished off.

Stocks are modern replacements in standard military style with a checkered steel military butt plate. CONDITION: Good. The vast majority of the reapplied blue is retained throughout with some mild wear. Front sight and stock hardware have faded to an aged patina. Stocks have only light, scattered marks with nice oil finish. Very fine bore, likely indicating a replacement barrel. Fine mechanics. 2,000 - 4,000 3119 - (C) WORLD WAR II INLAND M1 CARBINE. Manufacturer: Inland Model: M1 Serial No. 5175221 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13” Manufactured between January and August of 1944. Parkerized Inland barrel dated “44” with “N” marked milled front sight and “H.I.” adjustable rear sight. Round bolt. Inland marked trigger group with push button safety and “M” marked magazine release. Walnut high wood stock marked “BR-B” for Milton Bradley and also with a strong ordnance wheel on the right. “RMC” marked 2 rivet top wood retained by a second style barrel band. Complete with sling, oiler and flat bottom “KI” magazine. Consignor notes this carbine was obtained from the estate of a WWII 101st Airborne veteran. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle retains the vast majority of its arsenal parkerized finish with some high edge silvering and scratches. Stock is especially fine with only light, scattered impressions. Good, bright bore with well defined rifling throughout. ME reads less than 1.

Fine mechanics. No visible import marks. 1,500 - 2,000 3120 - (C) WWII INLAND M1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE. Manufacturer: Inland Model: M1 Carbine Serial No. 385911 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured by the Inland Division of General Motors between May 1942 and September 1943. Inland barrel dated “4-43” with “S” marked milled front sight and 2-leaf aperture rear sight. Round bolt. Inland trigger group with push button safety and “M” marked magazine catch. “IO” Overton low wood, oval cut stock stamped on the right with Ordnance wheel. “P-U” stamped 2 rivet top wood. Early unmarked barrel band and checkered butt plate. Complete with “N-S” ink stamped woven sling, “IS” oiler, and a 15-round magazine. No visible import marks. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal retains significant portions of arsenal finish with some moderate wear. Stock has been lightly cleaned, scattered marks present throughout. Bright, strong bore with well defined rifling. ME less than 1. Fine mechanics. Magazine has some oxidation spots. 1,200 - 1,800

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3121 - (C) UNDERWOOD M1 CARBINE SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Underwood Model: M1 Carbine Serial No. 2362285 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured between July 1943 and March 1944. “10-43” dated Underwood barrel with “U” marked milled front sight and “S” marked early type 2-leaf rear sight. Receiver manufactured by Intertype for Underwood as marked with a “T” at the rear. Early style flat bolt, push button safety, and unmarked magazine catch. Highwood stock stamped on the pistol grip with a boxed “P” proof and with 2 additional faint cartouches. 2-rivet topwood stamped “P-U” on the underside retained by an early style unmarked flat band. No magazine present. CONDITION: Very good. Nearly all of the reapplied parkerized finish is retained throughout with some mild muzzle wear. Stocks are fine as lightly sanded and reoiled. Very good, strong and bright bore. ME reads just over 1. 1,200 - 1,800 3122 - (C) LATE WAR INLAND M1 CARBINE. Manufacturer: Inland Model: M1 Carbine Serial No. 6904955 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured between January and August of 1945. Inland barrel dated “2-45” with milled “R” marked front sight and “I.R. CO.” adjustable rear sight. Late “CAL. 30 M” marked receiver as was left open until it was determined if this rifle would be an M1 or M2 carbine, and then later stamped with a “1”. Round bolt. Inland trigger group with push button safety and “M” marked magazine catch. Low wood stock without M2 cut, marked “HI” in the sling well and with a large double struck ordnance wheel on the right side. 4 rivet “HI” top wood retained by a “SI” marked bayonet lug band. No magazine present. CONDITION: Very good. The majority of the fading arsenal finished is retained with some high edge silvering. Stock has some expected wear and impressions. Fine, bright bore. ME reads over 2. Fine mechanics. A nice, correct, late-war carbine. 1,200 - 1,800 3123 - (C) US SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1 Garand Serial No. 868587 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured circa September 1942 and finished in full parkerized finish. Springfield barrel dated “8-43”. Standard protected blade front sight and later “IHC / DRC” marked rear aperture sight. Uncut oprod. Springfield trigger pack with milled guard. Standard walnut stock with circle “P” firing proof and tool trap butt containing tool and cleaning kit. Also accompanied by a green woven sling. CONDITION: Very good overall. Rifle retains the vast majority of its arsenal reapplied parkerized finish with some wear at the muzzle. Stocks appear lightly sanded and reoiled with a small split present on the top wood. Frosted bore with some darkness. ME is beyond gauge graduations. TE reads just under 9. Fine mechanics.

1,000 - 1,500 3124 - (C) INLAND M1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE. Manufacturer: Inland Model: M1 Carbine Serial No. 323262 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Receiver manufactured by the Inland division of General Motors between May 1942 and September 1943. Inland barrel dated “5-43” with “N” marked machined front sight and later style IR Co. adjustable aperture rear. Round bolt. Inland trigger group with “EPB” pushbutton safety and unmarked magazine catch. “SA” marked Springfield low wood replacement stock with M2 cut. “JI” bayonet lug barrel band and checkered steel butt plate. Accompanied by a green woven sling, oiler, 2 flat bottom 15-round magazines, 6 “SEY” or “M2” marked 30-round magazines, stock magazine pouch, 5 cell Thompson magazine pouch, web belt with shoulder straps, WWII canteen with cover, and Imperial M4 bayonet with poorly fitting USN MK 1 scabbard. CONDITION: Good. Metal finishes have drifted to a worn gray patina. Wood has scattered marks and impressions but no sign of major distress. Strong bore. ME less than 1. Fine mechanics. Accessories rate fair to good. 1,000 - 1,600

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3125 - (C) STEVENS MODEL 620 SLIDE ACTION TRENCH SHOTGUN WITH ATTRIBUTION AS A VIET NAM BRINGBACK. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 620 Serial No. 17834 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Gauge: 12 Gauge In the correct range for World War II production as per both Canfield and Poyer. Barrel has rollmarks on left side, with Stevens rollmark on right side of barrel, “PROOF TESTED - 12 GAUGE / -2 3/4 INCH CHAMBER -”, “P / (Flaming Bomb)” proof on left side of receiver and right side of barrel shank. “U.S.” mark on left side of frame above trigger guard. “M / S” proof ahead of trigger guard. Smooth walnut forearm. Appropriate combination heat shield, bayonet lug, and sling attachment, unmarked. Rear sling attachment point is inletted into the toe line and affixed by a pair of screws. Consignor states that this gun is a Viet Nam bringback; repurposed WWII trench guns were extremely popular in Viet Nam for their handy length and devastating effect on target. CONDITION: Good as reconditioned. Thick dark parkerization has softened legends somewhat, but legible throughout. Receiver has some old peppering with park over top, heavier at edges and magazine tube. Forearm is good with some handling marks and a grain split on right side. Stock is good, somewhat dry, with some chipping and cracks are receiver line, with scattered other handling marks throughout; buttplate too large and overhangs both toe and heel. Heat shield screws molested. Mechanically fine, bore is good with some light frosting and pitting approximately 2/3rds of the way up. Given the overall state of the weapon, it is conceivable that this gun spent time in a humid operational environment. Accompanied by a copy of “Trade: Bangkok” by Tim Brost, based on the life of consignor Rod McKay. EMW 2,000 - 3,000

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3126 - EXTREMELY RARE OVERSIZED CUTAWAY M16 CLASSROOM DEMONSTRATOR WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Built in 2:1 scale by Ben Lorenz Associates in 1978 with “066” serial number, this cutaway model recreates the M16 assault rifle for classroom demonstration purposes. Constructed of matte black finished aluminum with cutaways revealing internal components. Moving parts, many of which are brightly colored to aid in demonstration. Handguard and stock are black polymer. Right side of stock retains its original “PM TRADE / DARCOM” sticker. This example is housed in its original green painted transit chest with accessories including the stand, bipod, magazine, and 28 aluminum dummy rounds. A Naval Training Center manual is also included. CONDITION: Very good overall. Trainer has some expected moderate wear and handling marks, retaining the vast majority of its original finishes. Case likewise retains most of its original paint. A fantastic and hard to find set, the perfect addition to any man cave or collection room. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

8,000 - 12,000

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3127 - ATTRACTIVE AND MONUMENTAL WWII ERA REGISTRAR FOR THE NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. An immense painted registrar of ships built at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The painting features a list of ships which were constructed at the Norfolk Naval yard beginning with the first vessel, the Chesapeake Frigate in 1799 and ending with the Agile-class minesweeper Bulwark in 1953. The registrar is built of wood and is beautifully painted with a commanding spread-winged eagle perched on a fasces with Norfolk Naval Shipyard banner draped in front. Beneath the eagle is a flotilla with ships crafted by the staff at the shipyard. The rest of the painting is a long list of ships that were produced at the shipyard with names, classifications, and dates. The list is flanked by more ships with short descriptions of the vessels. Some of the noteworthy vessels are the Merrimac, USS Texas, USS Langley, USS Downes, and USS Alabama.

The registrar was most likely assembled circa 1940s-1950s and was probably displayed in a reception hall to showcase the achievements of the facility. Assembled of wood boards that measure approximately 11 - 1/2” each, the overall measurement is approximately 96” x 53” x 4” including what appears to be the original frame. The colors remains vibrant with very little blemishes which do not detract from the splendor of the piece. Frame exhibits scattered scuffs and handling/storage wear but each blemish adds a pleasing amount of character to the overall appearance. Lines where the boards connect are visible in some areas.

An excellent and ornate shipyard registrar that demands attention and would certainly be the centerpiece of a naval collection.

18,000 - 30,000

3128 - ARCHIVE OF MAPS FROM GENERAL GEORGE PATTON’S AIDE, COL. BRATTON. Superb collection of World War II maps and ephemera from General George Patton’s Third Army campaigns in France, from the personal collection of the Third Army’s Headquarters Commandant, Colonel Rufus Bratton, who was awarded the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit.

Both citations with embossed official copies of his awards are included. Colonel Bratton was an Army infantry and intelligence officer whose work and actions during the Pearl Harbor attack were fictionalized in the movie Tora! Tora! Tora! In 1943, the Army transferred Bratton to the position of Headquarters Commandant for General Patton’s Third Army which kept him in close contact with Patton during the Third Army’s rapid advance through France to their post-war occupation of Germany. Bratton organized operations from the shores of France to Berlin, and was awarded a Bronze Star and a Legion of Merit for his meritorious service. The Bronze Star citation reads, in part, “For meritorious service… This officer, serving as Headquarters Commandant, Headquarters Third United States Army, had the difficult task of planning and executing the frequent movements of the Army Headquarters during its rapid progress across France… This outstanding performance of duty merits the highest praise.” The color photograph depicts Bratton and another officer in the Headquarters’ Tactical Operations Center; the black-and-white photograph is of Bratton conducting a maneuvers briefing. Michelin map and silk map are folded and exhibit creases.

The Michelin map exhibits markings in blue ink that track Patton’s route which were most likely penned by Bratton. The ephemera is well preserved and exhibits typical blemishes from storage. This collection was sold at Bauman Rare Books. CONDITION: Good. 1,500 - 2,500

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3129 - US M3 INAFARED SNIPER SCOPE WITH CASE AND SPARE PARTS. Manufactured by the American Optical Co. in 1951 for use in the Korean War, where these optics saw heavy use, largely mounted to M1 and M2 carbines. This example is accompanied by a correct military hard-sided fitted transit chest with battery box, cables, waterproofed carry bag, tools, and numerous spare components including tubes, lamps, and fittings. A very complete kit. CONDITION: Good overall with evidence of age and wear. Unit not tested for function. Case has been partially overpainted. 1,000 - 1,500

3130 - US WWI L.F. & C. MODEL 1917 TRENCH KNIFE. Blade Length: 9” Overall Length: 14” Very nice example of a World War I US Army Model 1917 Trench knife with original scabbard. Standard Model 1917 configuration with triangular shaped blade, wood grip with finger grooves, and D guard with 7 pyramid projections. Blade exhibits generous amounts of original finish with typical drag lines. The guard is crisply marked “U.S. / L.F. & C. / 1917” and also exhibits generous finish with scattered blemishes and light areas of surface rust. Nice color to wood grip with nice graining and blemishes from handling. Complete with its green painted leather scabbard with iron mounts. Visibly stamped “JEWELL 1918” on green leather, mounts marked “M.S.”. Scabbard is in equal condition to knife, with great leather that exhibits light blemishes and mounts with pleasing patina. CONDITION: Very good. 500 - 1,000 3131 - US WWI MARINE CORPS RECRUITMENT POSTER. World War I US Marine Corps recruitment poster by artist Charles Buckles Falls. This is 1 of the 2 known versions of the poster, which were used by the Marine Corps circa 1917 to encourage young men to join their ranks. The U.S. Marine corps emblem, printed in yellow and black, rests on a field of deep green, with the faces of 2 Marines in the upper corners displaying the Marine’s signature headgear of the time that provides image to the message: “THIS DEVICE ON HAT OR HELMET MEANS U.S. MARINES FIRST TO FIGHT”. It was typical for recruitment offices to use the blank space at bottom to print their local addresses, and this example was used by a recruitment office in Boston, Massachusetts with the green words nicely printed in place. The colors on this poster are striking and well preserved, remaining vibrant. There are 2 small repairs to the lower left corner with some staining around the edges. Scattered blemishes throughout. 1 small break in the glass at the lower left corner. Measures approximately 40” x 27” including the frame. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

3132 - US WWI JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG WAKE UP AMERICA RECRUITMENT POSTER. Wake Up America is a rare and seldom encountered World War I recruitment poster that was used by the United states in 1917. The image depicts the female personification of the United States, Colombia napping on a front porch, sitting in a rocking chair with the Frontier in the background. James Montgomery Flagg created the image to suggest that the United States would soon be awakened to the war’s threat to free civilization in Europe. Flagg became very well known after producing the image for “Uncle Sam Wants YOU!”. The poster is nicely preserved in a frame that measures approximately 43” x 29”. Fold lines are slightly visible with wear around the edges and scattered blemishes throughout that do not detract from the vibrant colors. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

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3133 - US WWI HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY I WANT YOU FOR THE NAVY RECRUITMENT POSTER. World War I US Navy recruitment poster by artist Howard Chandler Christy. This poster features a “Christy Girl” which captures the idealized vision of feminine beauty in early 20th century American.

The young girl proclaims “I want you for the Navy”, using her image to entice young men to join the Navy during the First World War. This poster is contained in a frame that measures approximately 41 - 1/2” x 26”. The colors remain vibrant with a few scattered creases and small tears around the edges which are only visible up close. CONDITION: Good. 500 - 1,000

3134 - US WWI JOIN THE AIR SERVICE RECRUITMENT POSTER. Desirable World War I recruiting poster for the Army Air Service. The poster features an eye catching image of an Air Service plane flying against a red sky background. The foreground features 2 uniforms that showcase the US Army uniform. The commanding text “Join the Air Service and Serve in France” with further urging “Do It Now” stands out against the scenery. The poster is signed and dated “J. Paul Verrees 1917” at lower right corner. The colors remain vibrant and all text is intact with the exception of a 3 - 1/2” x 3” repair at the top center that has been conserved and filled in. Some minor creasing throughout with scattered light blemishes that are not noticeable from a distance. The poster is preserved in a frame that measures approximately 37 - 1/2” 25 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

3135 - US COLD WAR G-8A/GRC HANDCRANK GENERATOR WITH BATTERIES. A nice example of a US Army G-8A/GRC crank generator with batteries. Both the generator and batteries appear to be contained in their original boxes, however the battery box does not exhibit military markings. The generator appears unissued and is still in its original packaging. The batteries also appear unissued and are US Navy marked. Generator appears to be dated 1956. Neither the generator or batteries have been tested. Batteries exhibit some oxidation in areas. Both the generator and batteries exhibit scattered blemishes.

CONDITION: Good. 300 - 500

3136 - LOT OF US WWI-WWII ERA UNITED STATES MILITARY AND CIVILIAN MEDALS. Large lot of US military and civilian awards that date throughout the 20th century. There are several awards from both World Wars as well as the post war years. Also included is a framed blood chit. All medals exhibit varying degrees of patina. Some are cased with boxes that exhibit handling wear and other blemishes. Ribbons exhibit varying degrees of soiling. CONDITION: Good-very good. 400 - 800

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3137 - HISTORIC US NAVY SHIP’S BELL OF THE DECORATED DESTROYER USS WALLER. The USS Waller was a Fletcher-class destroyer named for Major General Littleton Waller, USMC. The Waller needs little introduction to naval US Naval historians, as she received 16 battle stars for her service in 3 wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Waller saw extensive combat in World War II fighting at Rennel Island, January 1943, Blackett Strait, March 1943, Kula Gulf, July 1943, Vela Lavella, August 1943, Solomons campaign, October 1943-February 1944, Marianas campaign, June-August 1944, Philippines campaign, November 1944-April 1945, and Indonesia and China, May-December 1945. During her service Waller was at the front lines and subjected to various attacks, bombing attempts, and kamikaze attacks. She even participated in the Cuban missile blockade in October 1962 and detected a Russian submarine, using a hand grenade to force it to surface. The bell is constructed of heavy brass and was plated in order to give it a mirror finish. It is mounted on a wood hanger that measures approximately 22” x 22” x 18” with a plaque that reads “USS WALLER / DD-466”. The bell is complete with its original bronze clapper. There are pockmarks in the plating revealing the brass. Wood mount remains sturdy and the bell presents well. CONDITION: Good. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. 1,000 - 3,000

3138 - ORNATE GERMAN HUNTING DAGGER WITH 1896 PRESENTATION. Blade Length: 16” Overall Length: 22 - 1/2” An absolutely stunning German hunting dagger with triple etched blade that depicts hunting scenes on either side of the blade. The obverse features a hunter with a short rifle standing firm on the ricasso and the reverse features a hunting hound mixed with other animals and hunting scenes. Spine is also nicely etched with a foliate vine. Blade remains bright with beautifully intact etchings and freckling at the tip. Brass S-shaped boar head cross guard with large shell languet that depicts a feeding stag. Pommel is also brass with a raised running wolf. Stag grip with brass acorn decorations on right side. A woven portepee is affixed to the grip. Nice patina to guard with handling wear. Generous amounts of gilding remains on the brass components.

Complete with leather scabbard that features equally attractive brass mounts. Slight wobble to crossguard and languet. Body with moderate wear.

Upper mount with boar head stud on obverse and presentation on reverse that translates to “In Memory of the Arnsberger Hunting and Shooting Club 1896”. Drag exhibits an engraved scene of a feeding stag. The mounts exhibit a pleasing patina with traces of gilding. CONDITION: Good.

1,000 - 1,500 3139 - LOT OF 7: GERMAN WWI MAUSER BAYONETS. Blade Length: Various Overall Length: Various Lot consists of: (A) Imperial German Seitengewehr Model 1898 pipe back bayonet. Marked V.C. SCHILLING / SUHL” on ricasso and dated 1907 on spine. Unit mark “B.1.R.6.71” on guard. Pitting and freckling throughout blade and hilt. Complete with intact black leather scabbard. (B) Imperial German Model 1898/05 sawback bayonet marked “R. STOCK & CO. / BERLIN-MARIENFELDE” on ricasso, spine dated 1915. Blade with gray patina, pitting toward tip. Complete with scabbard that exhibits nice finish. (C) Imperial German Model 1898/05 bayonet marked “WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER A.G. / OBERNDORF &. N” on ricasso, spine dated 1917. Blade is bright. Complete with scabbard that exhibits nice finish and leather frog. (D) Imperial German Model 1898/05 bayonet marked “F.D. / LUNESCHLOSS / SOLINGEN” on ricasso, spine dated 1917. Blade with light gray patina and freckling. Complete with scabbard that exhibits nice finish. (E) Imperial German Model 1898/05 sawback bayonet marked “Deutsche Maschinenfabrik / A-G Duisburg” on ricasso, spine dated 1916. Blade with blued finish, sawback was filed down, finished, and stamped, possibly to conform with the Geneva Convention while in service with the Weimar Republic. Complete with scabbard that exhibits nice finish.

(F) Imperial German 1898/05 bayonet scabbard with bright finish. (G) Imperial German Ersatz bayonet with 11 - 1/2” shortened blade. Inspection marked on spine. Complete with steel scabbard that is painted green to match the grip. Leather frog attached remains supple with blemishes. All bayonets exhibit scattered blemishes from wear. Some blades exhibit very good+ finish while others are worn. Scabbards exhibit same. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3140 - LOT OF 2: EUROPEAN HUNTING STYLE KNIVES. Blade Length: (A) 14” (B) 9 - 1/2” Overall Length: (A) 19 - 1/2” (B) 14 - 1/2” Lot consists of: (A) Massive Germanic knife in the style of a hunting or serving knife. 14” blade, 19 - 1/2” overall. Blade is engraved on either side with hunting scenes and what appears to be a hunter with a wheellock rifle. Low German sating on reverse. Thick cross quillons with rounded languet that also depicts a nature scene. Stag grips with reverse showing hearts and a serpent. Gray/chocolate patina to blade, crude construction. Patina throughout. CONDITION: Fair. (B) Hunting knife, possibly German, with 9 - 1/2” blade. 14 - 1/2” overall. Heavy gray patina to blade with delamination and pitting. Stag grip scales held in place by 4 large pins on each side. CONDITION: Fair.

1,000 - 1,500 3141 - LOT OF 2: ORDER OF NICHAN IFTIKHAR AND ORDER OF OUISSAM ALAOUITE. Tunisian Order of Nichan Iftikhar Third Class (Commander) awarded under the rule of Muhammad an-Nasir Bey (1906-1922). Alternated red and green enameled 10-pointed star in flanked by silver beams.

Green enameled center medallion with the sovereign’s monogram.

Hinged upper bow with ribbon ring that accommodates a green ribbon with red stripes and ties. Back of medal medallion is marked Lemaitre.

Nice even patina with beautifully intact enamel. CONDITION: Good. (B) Order of Ouissam Alaouite. Instituted 1913. White enameled 5-pointed star with ball finials, red enamel boarding, and green enameled laurels. red enamel center on obverse and reverse with laurel suspension. Type II issue (1934-present) orange ribbon with white stripes. Intact neck ties.

Nice patina throughout with minor enamel loss visible on ends of points.

CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

3142 - OTTOMAN EMPIRE ORDER OF THE MEDJIDIE AWARDS ATTRIBUTED TO PRINCE AYMON DE FAUCIGNY. A very nice group from Turkey, the Ottoman Empire, and the Order of Medjidie x 3, with a grand cross, sash, and neck award. The Order was issued by Sultan Abdülmecid as a reward for distinguished service to members of the British Army and the Royal Navy, as well as the French Army who came to the aid of the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War against Russia and to British recipients for later service in Egypt and/or the Sudan. These Orders were displayed in a riker mount with an old plaque adressed to Prince Aymon de Faucigny, along with a document fragment bearing his partial name. Each order is silvered with gold plated center ring that surrounds a red enamel field that contains the Sultan’s cypher. Reverse of grand cross is mint and silver marked. All awards exhibit pleasing patina throughout with intact enamel. Gold ring exhibits light tarnishing in areas. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 3,000

3143 - LOT OF 20TH CENTURY RUSSIAN MEDALS. Lot consists of various 20th Century Russian medals including 2 Order of the Red Star (#506411 and #673705), 3 Order of the Patriotic War (#470127, #2532642, and #571782), Order of the Red Banner (#63161), Order of the October Revolution (28879), Order of the Badge of Honor (#318655), Order of the Red Banner of Labor (#857438, #879518, and #624881), 2 Order of the Red Banner of Labor (#301502 and #294303), Cased Order of the White Rose of Finland, Knight First Class, by A. Tillander. Very nice enamel with patina throughout and some soiling to ribbon. Case exhibits only minor blemishes. There is also a Political Commissars ‘Politruk’ Sleeve Insignia and other miscellaneous awards. All medals exhibit varying degrees of patina with some enamel loss and other blemishes. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 2,000

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3144 - LOT OF US PRE-WWII-COLD WAR WINGS. Fantastic offering of World War II era US Army Air Corps and Naval Aviator wings. Quite the variety, with examples for command pilots, pilots, WASP, aircrewman, gunners, navigators, bombardiers, flight surgeons, instructors, Civil Air Patrol, etc. Most date to the World War II era, but there are some post-war examples. Most wings are marked as sterling on reverse, or are marked by NS Meyer, Coin Silver, Pasquale & Co., Hilborn & Hamburger (H&H), Gemsco, Amcraft, etc. Some are theater made and most measure 3”. Most are pinback, while others are clutchback. The wings exhibit varying patina, some with scattered blemishes. Some appear to have been polished. All appear to have functioning clasps. A very nice offering that would be an instant collection. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 3,000

3145 - LOT OF US WWI WINGS AND INSIGNIA. Nice lot of US World War I era wings and insignia. Very nice mix of collar insignia and wings, some are marked while others are unmarked.

Marked examples feature stamps including “Sterling” and “Solid Fire Bronze”. Observer wing is hallmarked on the back and the Naval Aviator wing is engraved “ALFRED N. MUNHALL 8-29-18” and is marked “Tiffany & Co. Makers 18 KT Gold”. Most are pinback. The wings exhibit varying patina, some with scattered blemishes. Some appear to have been polished. All appear to have functioning clasps.

A very nice offering that would be an instant collection. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 3,000

3146 - PRUSSIAN 1870 “TYPE A” 2ND CLASS IRON CROSS WITH 25-YEAR OAK LEAVES. Pre-Imperial German Prussian 1870 Iron Cross 2nd class with 25-year oak leaves, awarded for valor during the 1870/1871 Franco-Prussian War. Cross appears to an “early award Type A” with a blackened iron core made by Wagner. Original ribbon with heavy freckling to the iron core and heavy patina on the silver frame. Attached is a “Jubilee” 25-year oak leaves awarded in 1895. The attachment of the oak leaves has been repaired with a crude application of solder on the repaired jump ring. CONDITION: Overall good. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3147 - LOT OF 3: IMPERIAL GERMAN 1914 1ST CLASS IRON CROSSES. Lot contains 3 Imperial German 1914 1st Class Iron Crosses. One cross is vaulted, marked “L/12” (C. E. Juncker). Another vaulted cross has broken hardware, and may be made by “Carl Dienius”. The 3rd cross is a “KO”.

Freckling, patina, and missing paint are present on all 3 to varying degrees. CONDITION: Overall good. WEZ 800 - 1,200

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3148 - LOT OF 3: IMPERIAL GERMAN CASED 1914 1ST CLASS AND 2ND CLASS IRON CROSSES. Lot contains an Imperial German World War I cased 1914 1st class Iron Cross marked “K.A.G.” and engraved on the reverse is “18.8.1918”, or August 18, 1918. That date is also written on the back of the case, as well as “EKI”, and “Meines Vaters” or “My Father’s”. Lot also contains a cased 1914 EKII marked “K.A.G” on the ring, and its ribbon under the cross holder. Both cases have a 1914 EK embossed on the top.

Also included is a 1914 EKII in a case marked “Spink & Son Ltd, St James, London”. Cross has an illegible marking on its ring. Inside the case is a folded note stating “German Iron Cross”, an illegible name, “Westhoek Ridge, a location in France, and the date “5th August 1917”.

CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3149 - LOT OF 3: IMPERIAL GERMAN 1914 1ST CLASS IRON CROSSES. Lot contains 3 Imperial German 1914 1st Class Iron Crosses. One cross is vaulted, unmarked, and has the clamshell screw (which has been repaired). Another is marked “S-W”, and the 3rd is unmarked.

“Schickle” and “KO” may be the other makers. Freckling, patina, and missing paint are present on all 3 to varying degrees. CONDITION: Overall good. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3150 - LOT OF 12: IMPERIAL GERMAN 1914 2ND CLASS IRON CROSSES. Lot includes 9 Imperial German World War I 2nd class Iron Crosses, a mini 1914 EKI, a mini 1870 EKII, and a WWI steel battle commemorative cross. CONDION: Overall good to very good. WEZ 700 - 1,000

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3151 - PRUSSIAN 1870 “TYPE A” 2ND CLASS IRON CROSS. Pre-Imperial German Prussian 1870 Iron Cross 2nd class, awarded for valor during the 1870/1871 Franco-Prussian War. Cross appears to an “early award Type A” with a blackened iron core made by Wagner.

Original ribbon with light freckling to the iron core and patina on the silver frame. CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 600 - 1,000

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3152 - PRUSSIAN 1870 “TYPE A” 2ND CLASS IRON CROSS WITH 25 YEAR OAKS. Pre-Imperial German Prussian 1870 Iron Cross 2nd class with 25-year oak leaves, awarded for valor during the 1870/1871 Franco-Prussian War. Cross appears to a 1895 “second issue Type A” example with a blackened iron core made by Wagner. Original ribbon with heavy wear to the iron core and moderate patina on the silver frame. Attached to the ribbon is a “Jubilee” 25-year oak leaves awarded in 1895.

The jump ring between the cross and ring has been repaired. A 1914 Iron Cross “WHS” (Wiederholung Spange) is attached to the ribbon; however it is a well-known reproduction. CONDITION: Overall good.

WEZ 800 - 1,200

3153 - PRUSSIAN 1870/1871 CROSS OF MERIT FOR WOMEN. Instituted March 22nd, 1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I. 1871 issue.

Constructed of silver with multi-colored enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattee with a fine-quality black enameled core, the obverse bearing a central raised Geneva Cross executed in red and white enamels, the reverse bearing a central engraved and silvered monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm and Kaiserin Augusta, with the dates “1870-1871”, topped by a royal crown, An integral loop and suspension ring retain the original ribbon. The award exhibits a fine patina with intact ribbon that exhibits light fraying. A rare award with minimal wear. CONDITION: Very good.

500 - 1,000

3154 - CASED IMPERIAL GERMAN WWI MEDAL BAR, MINIATURES, AND RIBBON BARS. Imperial German World I cased medal bar with 2 Imperial German awards and 2 Austro-Hungarian. Medal bar has a medal tag presenting the firm “Ordens-Hocke, Koln” on the back. Inside the case cover is printed “Treue um Treue, Weltkrieg 1914/1918”. The miniature chain has those same awards, plus another Austro-Hungarian award, and also include are 2 ribbon bars with the same 4 awards as the medal bar.

CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3155 - LOT OF 2: GERMAN WWI/WWII MEDAL BARS. Lot contains 2 German mixed World War I/ World War II medal bars.

The jump ring on Mecklenburg-Schwerin war merit cross is detached.

CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 500 - 1,000

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3156 - AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN WWI GODET MEDAL BAR WITH MINIATURES. Austrian-Hungarian World War I medal bar with matching miniature chain. Both the medal bar and mini-chain are marked for the well-known German firm of “Godet” in Berlin, and likely made in the mid-1930s, as the Hindenburg Cross was only awarded in 1934. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3157 - AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN WWI MEDAL BAR. Austro-Hungarian World War 1 medal bar with a Imperial German 1914 2nd class Iron Cross and 1934 Hindenburg cross. The Hindenburg cross was added after the bar was assembled, and an extension was added to facilitate it. CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3158 - IMPERIAL GERMAN WWI MEDAL BAR. Imperial German medal bar with 10 awards from the period of 1897-1934. 7 of the 10 are German awards, while 3 are Austro-Hungarian. Of interest is an Imperial German Southwest Africa 1904-1906 medal, as well as a 1914 EKII with 3 WWI battle bars. CONDITION: Overall very good.

WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3159 - AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN WWI DURBECK MEDAL BAR. Austro-Hungarian World War I medal bar with a 1914 2nd class Iron Cross and a 1934 Hindenburg cross. A tag representing the Austrian firm of “Dubeck, Wein” is sewn to the backing.

CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

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3160 - LOT OF 3: IMPERIAL GERMAN 1914 1ST CLASS IRON CROSSES. Lot contains 3 Imperial German 1914 1st Class Iron Crosses. One cross is vaulted, marked “800”, and appears to be a “Carl Dilenius”. Another vaulted cross is marked, and the 3rd cross has a clamshell screw. The last 2 may be a “Ludenscheid type” and a “straight 9 Schinkel”. Freckling, patina, and missing paint are present on all 3 to varying degrees.

CONDITION: Overall good. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3161 - AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN WWI ULRICH MEDAL BAR. World War I Austro-Hungarian medal bar with an Imperial German 1914 2nd class Iron Cross and a 1934 Hindenburg cross. The reverse has a tag attached for “C.G Ulrich, Hamburg”, a well-known maker.

CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 500 - 1,000

3162 - LOT OF 3: IMPERIAL GERMAN 1914 1ST CLASS IRON CROSSES. Lot contains 3 Imperial German 1914 1st Class Iron Crosses. One cross is vaulted and marked with a tiny “square”. The other 2 are unmarked and appear to be made by “Carl Dienius” and “KO”. Freckling, patina, and missing paint are present on all 3 to varying degrees. CONDITION: Overall good. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3163 - IMPERIAL GERMAN WWI GODET MEDAL BAR. Imperial German World War I medal bar with 5 German awards from 1897 to 1914, 4 Austro-Hungarian awards, and 1 Turkish award. A tag from the well-known German medal manufacturer is sewn to the reverse and marked “Gebr. Godet, Ordensjuweliere, Berlin, Charlottenstr. 55”.

CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3164 - IMPERIAL GERMAN 1871-1920 RECONSTRUCTED J.H. WERNER MEDAL BAR. Imperial German medal bar representing awards from 1871-1920. The medal bar has been reconstructed by remounting the medals, and with 2 reproduction ribbons (Schlesien and Austrian medals).

The 1870 EKII is damaged in that the jump ring is loose and has cracked the upper frame of the cross. A cloth tag representing the firm “J.H. Werner, Berlin” is sewn to the reverse. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

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3165 - LOT OF 2: IMPERIAL GERMAN RECONSTRUCTED MEDAL BARS. Lot contains: (A) Medal bar with an original 1895 issue 1870 EKII which appears to be made by “S&L”. All of the medals appear to be original but have been reattached. The 1900 Chinese campaign medal has a reproduction ribbon. (B) Medal bar with a mixture of medals from the various German states which made up the German Empire from 1871-1918. 4 of the ribbons are reproductions and the medals are poorly mounted. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3166 - LOT OF 2: IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL OFFICER’S ALBUM AND MEDALS. Lot includes a cased “service memory” portrait photo album of an officer who served in the Imperial German Kaiserliche Marine, the interwar years and the Third Reich’s Kriegsmarine. The 25 portrait photos represent his early Kaiserliche Marine career, have a presentation plaque on the cover, and are in box adorned with emblems and an officer’s belt with buckle of that era. Included are a number of copies of his biographical history to include “Rank List” copies from 1912 to 1944, and a German Cross in Gold list. Also included are 2 WWI “U-Boat Iron Cross Relic Medals”. In the summer of 1916, when the US was still neutral, the Imperial German cargo submarine “Deutschland” arrived in Baltimore harbor and replaced its pig-iron ballast with cargo. Several of these medals commemorating the voyage were made from that pig-iron by a local German-American. The medals have the voyage date of “9 Juli 1916” cast on them, as well as a portrait of the U-boat’s Captain (Kapitan Paul Koenig) in brass. The reverse has a brass medallion representing the U-Boat. CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3167 - PRUSSIAN HOUSE ORDER OF HOHENZOLLERN. Prussian mid-18th century Hohenzollern house order with “Fur Treue Und Verdienst” (For Loyalty and Merit) on the enamel center. Pinback breast cross is unmarked. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3168 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS IMPERIAL GERMAN AND AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN MEDALS AND PINS. Lot consists of miscellaneous German and AustroHungarian medals, pins, awards, and other insignia.

There is a very nice German club award that is dated “8.5.29” and was awarded to a member in honor of their birthday contained in a small riker mount with stick pin. All medals exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good.

1,000 - 1,500

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3169 - LOT OF 5: IMPERIAL GERMAN MEDAL AND RIBBON BARS. Lot contains 3 Imperial German medal bars and 2 ribbon bars. The small bar with the 1900 China medal has the incorrect 2nd medal. CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 800 - 1,300

3170 - MUSEUM COPY OF AN 18TH CENTURY BRANDENBURG RED EAGLE ORDER. A very desirable museum copy of a 18th Century 4th Class Brandenburg Red Eagle Order. There are 3 quarter inch areas of damage to the white porcelain: 2 near the red enamel Brandenburg eagle, and a 3rd on the lower reverse side. The hangar assembly has both porcelain and enamel. No markings are visible. CONDITION: Overall very good.

WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

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3172 - IMPERIAL GERMAN WWI PILOT’S BADGE. Imperial German World War I pilot’s which is unmarked but appears to be a “Meybauer” with a replaced pin. Badge was cleaned, which is clearly visible on the reverse. CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500 492

3171 - PRUSSIAN 1870 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS IN VITRINE. Pre-Imperial German Prussian 1870 Iron Cross 2nd class, awarded for valor during the 1870/1871 Franco-Prussian War. Cross appears to an “early award Type A” with a blackened iron core made by Wagner.

Original stained ribbon with heavy freckling to the iron core and very dark patina on the silver frame. Core reverse has been repainted in gloss black. The vitrine has a wood base with remnants of a German manufacturer paper label, off-white velour front, light blue rayon backing is torn on both sides, and with a small unmarked plate on the front. Glass dome has very light bubbling throughout CONDITION: Overall fair to good. WEZ 700 - 1,100

3173 - LOT OF IMPERIAL GERMAN WWI MEDALS. Lot of miscellaneous Imperial German World War I medal. Lot includes a Machinegunner Sharpshooter badge marked “C.E. Juncker” on the back plate, a vaulted 1914 EKI, another 1914 EKI, 1914 EKII, 1914 EKII in brass, and other badges. CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

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3174 - SCARCE FLEMISH LEGION FELDPOST STAMPS, GERMAN MEDAL CIGARETTE CARDS, ETC. Miscellaneous lot consisting of: 4 blocks of 1941 Flemish Legion feldpost stamps (German speaking Belgian volunteers in WWII) and block of 1945 Redcross stamps; 1890 receipt and printed envelope from the Deutscher Kriegerbund of North America-German war veterans; 56 German cigarette cards showing medals in color on one side with text descriptions on reverse; 1831 Wurttemberg birth letter for Gottfried Gagel born in 1812; July 1921 notarized document; 4-pg letter in German from New York 26 Oct. 1850; August 1940 German military/ political directions for informing troops of military and political issues of the day; 1855 ALS of Ferdinand de Lesseps, French diplomat and developer of the Suez Canal, 4-pgs, from Alexandria, 1855; untranslated 1843 2-pg. letter from Zurich. CONIDITION: Very good overall, but with folds and small hole in Lesseps letter, and separation lines in the 1843 Zurich letter making it poor. 600 - 800

3175 - (A) TRIPLE UNIT MARKED ERFURT MODEL 1883 REICHSREVOLVER. Manufacturer: Erfurt Model: 1883 Serial No. 4911f Caliber/Bore: 10.6x25mmR Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Model 1883 Reichsrevolver manufactured by Erfurt in 1894 in standard configuration throughout. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, near manufacturer marking, hammer, frame screws, safety lever, grips screws, grip screw escutcheon, cylinder, and center pin release. Triple unit marked on backstrap. First 2 unit marks on backstrap are “24.A.R.221.” and “1M.24.7.”, these markings have been X’d out. Front strap is unit marked “1.M.II.24.7”. CONDITION: Very good, with blue fading to a gray patina overall and bright original blue on frame with light freckling and handling marks throughout. Grips have been lightly sanded but no major signs of distress. Loading gate is frozen. Mechanically tight and crisp. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 1,000 - 2,000

3176 - (C) A VERY RARE AND IMPORTANT DWM 1914 NAVY LUGER, ONE OF THE IRISH LUGERS ACQUIRED BY BILL EDWARDS. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1914 Navy Serial No. 1088 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A classic 1914 Navy Luger, dated 1916, with barleycorn front sight, fine tune rear sight adjustable between 100 and 200 meters, and matching full or partial serial numbers observed throughout. Large diameter toggle axle pin. Imperial Navy marks and proofs throughout. DWM marked on toggle, “1916” above chamber, on left side of frame, and left side of front sight. Wood bottom magazine with typical crack, repaired by pins. Mixed blued and strawed finish. Discretely import marked on the inside of the slide “L.S.A. CALAX. VA. CAL 9P GERMANY DUBLIN 1916”. This pistol is one of the 28 pieces that Bill Edwards was able to purchase from the Irish Department of Defence in 1990. 28 guns were purchased in total, and the belief is that the 1914 Navies were pieces from the 1916 Easter Rising, and the Irish War of Independence. 1088 is a 1914 Navy, and per the included letter from Bill Edwards (he templated a letter for each pistol), German submarine U-19 ferried a small number of pistols while another, larger ship was ferrying a larger number of weapons. Another letter from Edwards, dated 1991, confirms that he got the information from Commandant McKenny of the Irish Department of Defence. While the 1916 Easter Rising ultimately failed, it laid the groundwork for the later successful Irish War of Independence and the political stage in Ireland today. This Luger is further accompanied by a 1917-1921 Service medal with Comrac bar. Paperwork includes copies of the original DOD invoice, listing this pistol and others by serial number, some research of the Irish Easter Rising, and information on the medals. CONDITION: Very good as used, retaining the vast majority of the factory bluing, with some silvering to high edges and distension about the proofs. Areas of scattered handling marks and scratches, with a few fine areas of oxidation on the barrel. Grips very good with some abraded heads. Mechanically fine, bore has visible rifling but has heavy oxidation throughout. Medal is very good with some tarnishing, and of appropriate weight. This is a lot of very rare pieces related to the founding of a modern nation. N.B. This cataloger has extensive experience with Republican history, and this is the first example he has seen publicly offered in the United States. 3,000 - 5,000

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3177 - (C) MAUSER BANNER POLICE WITH MATCHING LEATHER HOLSTER Manufacturer: Mauser Model: Banner Police Serial No. 3629w Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Mauser banner on the toggle with a 1939 on the chamber. Eagle L proof on the right side and a crown U proof on the left side of the receiver. This is an all matching numbers gun including both magazines. Two piece checkered wood grips. The initials C.B.H. has been scratched onto the inside of the right grip. Come in a World War II police holster. The holster is maker marked, “A.FISCHER / BERLING. 2 / 1933”. It also has a starburst proof mark. At some point someone has put an edelweiss flower on the front of the holster. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the original blue finish. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. Holster is solid with good stitching. There are two small holes in the toe of the holster. 2,500 - 3,500 3178 - (C) MAUSER C96 RED 9 BROOMHANDLE WITH HOLSTER AND RIG. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: C96 Serial No. 90306 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Matching full or partial serial numbers observed on adjacent flat over chamber, bolt carrier, magazine follower, bolt stop, frame, subframe, hammer (which also has intertwined NS for New Safety), both grip scales, locking block, and sear. Typical Red 9 configuration with small ring, barleycorn front sight, V notch rear sight with sliding elevator adjustable to 500 meters. “(Crown) / U” proof on left side of faceted section around chamber, “WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N” over chamber, with “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A NECKAR” on right side of frame.

Grips with red “9” painted. Lanyard loop on fixed stud. With stock/holster with “306” on iron, and with leather rig with “C. HOLSTER & Co / MUNCHEN / 1916”; cleaning rod slot vacant, and filled with a pencil. CONDITION: Very good, with the majority of the bluing retained, with some distension about proofs from application of stamp. Areas of thinning throughout, with dove grey and some brown mossing coming through. Fire bluing started to tone, with some mossing to edges. Hammer with areas of cleaned oxidation. Stock is good with a dry appearance, leather is good with some handling marks, crazing, and edge distress. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling. 2,500 - 3,500 3179 - (C) MAUSER K DATE LUGER WITH HOLSTER Manufacturer: Mauser Model: K Date Serial No. 2617 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is a 2nd subvariation of the rare K date Luger. It has the mixed gothic S and regular S stamped on the different parts. Gothic S/42 on the toggle and a K on top of the chamber.

It has the early Mauser K date proofs on the right side of the receiver. This is an all matching numbers gun except the magazine. The magazine is to a K date and is numbered “S / 505 / +”. It also has the early Mauser K date proof on it. The hold open and the grips are not numbered. Strawed small parts. It comes in the correct holster for a K date. The hoster has a brass tipped cleaning rod and an “S/42” marked takedown tool in the lid of the holster. The holster is maker marked, “AUWAERTER & BUBECK / A.G. / STUTTGART / 1934”. There is a WaA101 proof mark. CONDITION: This gun retains most of the original blue finish. There is holster wear and high edge wear. The grip straps are thinning. The bore has some light frosting in the lands and grooves. Checkering on the grips shows a little wear. The left grip has a chip under the safety lever. The holster is very solid with tight and serviceable stitching.

A very desirable K date rig. 3,000 - 5,000

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3180 - (C) 1914 ERFURT LP08 ARTILLERY LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Erfurt Model: LP08 Serial No. 7233 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A scarce 1914 Erfurt Artillery Luger, as Erfurt only made Artillery Lugers in 1914. Fine tune front and fine tune tangent rear sights. All matching numbers gun, except the magazine. The magazine is numbered 4037a+. Two piece checkered wood grips are numbered to the gun. Straw small parts. It comes in a black holster with a numbered takedown tool. The lifting strap inside of the holster has been replaced, and the holster has been polished with shoe polish. CONDITION: This gun retains most of the original factory applied blue finish. Most of the finish loss is to the grip straps and high edge wear. There is some scattered light pitting across this gun. Grips show some wear and look like they have some varnish added. Bore is fair with some frosting in the lands and grooves. The holster is solid with tight stitching. 3,000 - 5,000 3181 - (C) MAUSER BYF PO8 BLACK WIDOW RIG WITH CAPTURE PAPERS. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: PO8 Serial No. 5508x Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Very desirable Black Widow luger rig. There is a “41” over the chamber and “byf” on the toggle. Stick eagle 655 proofs on the right side of the receiver. P.08 on the left side of the frame. V notch rear and a ramp front sights. This gun has all matching numbers. Black back plastic grips and magazine bottoms. Two matching FXO magazines. It comes in a military holster with an original takedown tool. The holster is maker marked “bml/41”, and has a WaA788 waffenamt.

It also comes with a set of capture papers that are dated February 14th, 1946 and are to a M/Sgt M.H. Winfield.

CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied finish. There is some holster and high edge wear.

Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Checkered grips are sharp and crisp. Solid holster with tight and serviceable stitching. 4,000 - 6,000 3182 - (C) NICE LATE WAR RADOM VIS-35 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: F.B. Radom Model: Vis 35 Serial No. A9794 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Numbered in the second alphabet series, this example is constructed with eagle “77” proofed, Radom produced slide and frame but assembled later in 1945 by Steyr in characteristic late war configuration. Coarse phosphate finished with blued takedown and hammer. Slide marked on the left with 1-line address. Fixed blade front sight and drift adjustable rear. 2 latch pattern. Grips are 2-piece grooved wood. No visible imprt marks. Matching numbers observed throughout. Complete with Steyr produced “623” code magazine and brown leather holster ink stamped “bnz 1944 / P-35 (b)” on the inside of the flap. CONDITION: Very good. Nearly all of the arsenal phosphate finish is retained with some high edge silvering and surface scuffs. Takedown lever has some mild freckling. Left grip is excellent. Right has some grain separation and darkening. Fine mirror bore. Crisp mechanics. Holster remains supple with some minor wear. 3,000 - 5,000 3183 - (C) FINE 1939 POLISH EAGLE RADOM VIS-35 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: F.B. Radom Model: Vis 35 Serial No. 33797 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured prior to German occupation in 1939. Finished in full rust blue with 2-line Radom address and Polish eagle device stamped on the left of the slide. Standard fixed front sight blade and dovetail v-notch rear sight.

Triple latch pattern with slotted butt for shoulder stock. Frame is correctly Polish proofed “D / 2”. Fitted with 2-piece checkered black hard rubber “FB” and “VIS” monogrammed grips. Complete with a “G / 2” marked pre-war magazine. No visible import marks. Matching numbers observed on frame, slide, and barrel. CONDITION: A very fine example. Nearly all of the arsenal blue is retained throughout, with some mild high edge silvering and a few cleaned oxidation spots on the left of the slide. Grips are sharp with excellent definition and only a few nicks. Grip screws retain the majority of their nitre blue. Very fine mirror bore. Crisp mechanics. A very nice, hard-to-find gun. 3,000 - 4,000

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3184 - (C) VERY RARE SA MARKED WALTHER PP SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN .22 LR WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Walther Model: PP Serial No. 112704P Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Finished in lustrous commercial high polish blue with standard slide legend. Crown over “N” proofed barrel chambered in .22 LR as scarcely encountered. Checkered 2-piece black plastic “WALTHER” banner grips. Front strap marked “SA der NSDAP / Gruppe Sudwest” and numbered “167”. In addition to .32 PPs, the SA acquired a limited number of .22 caliber pistols for training purposes, as much of their role after 1934 was providing military training to civilians. Pistol is accompanied by a pair of 1 hole magazines, 1 with black plastic finger tab, in addition to a black dyed leather “D.R.G.M / Akah” holster. Inside of holster identified to a “Conrad Schwarz” with birth date “geb. am 14.8.82”. CONDITION: Excellent. Approximately 97% blue with mild edge wear. Grips have only minor marks. Very fine, bright bore. Crisp mechanics. Holster is very good overall with some expected wear. An outstanding example of a very rare SA issue sidearm deserving further research.

4,500 - 6,500 3185 - (C) ERFURT 1917 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH EARLY DEATH HEAD MARKINGS Manufacturer: Erfurt Model: P08 Serial No. 600a Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is a 1917 Erfurt that has been reworked. Erfurt is on the toggle and 1917 over the chamber. It also has a death’s head with a lazy S above it on the chamber. Some of the parts are restamped. The firing pin is number 28. The sear bar has been modified and is number 48. There are “(Crown) / N” commercial proofs on the breach block, front toggle link, right side of the receiver, and the bottom of the barrel. Strawed small parts. It has checkered wood grips. The inside of the right grip is broken, so the grip will not stay in place.

Wood bottom magazine is numbered 3156s. It comes in an unmarked military style leather holster with an original takedown tool and an extra FXO magazine. On the front flap of the holster is a death’s head stamp. It comes with a packet of research papers. CONDITION: This gun retains most of the reapplied blue finish. Straw parts were also restrawed. Grips show wear. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The holster is solid with some of the stitching starting to seperate at the top. 3,000 - 5,000 3186 - (C) KRIEGSMARINE WWII MAUSER LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P08 Serial No. 5856i Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A rare World War II Navy luger. 42 code with a 1940 chamber date, manufactured by Mauser. Stick eagle 655 proof marks on the right side of the receiver. This is an all matching numbers gun except the magazine. The magazine is Naval marked “N4324x” and numbered 6983c+. There is a Navy mark on the back strap “N / 5097”. The N is the Kriegsmarine mark of the North Sea Naval Station headquartered at Wilhelmshaven, and the 5097 is the property number. Two piece checkered wood grips that are not numbered. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory applied blue finish. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips are mint with sharp and crisp checkering. A very high condition gun that is very desirable and collectible. 3,500 - 5,500

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3187 - (C) 1939 MAUSER KRIEGSMARINE MARKED WWII LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P08 Serial No. 3319r Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” Rare World War II Navy luger rig. “42” code with a 1939 chamber date, manufactured by Mauser. This is an all matching numbers gun, except the magazine. The magazine is numbered 2913v. There is a Navy mark on the back strap “N / 3801”. The N is the Kriegsmarine mark of the North Sea Naval Station headquartered at Wilhelmshaven, and the 3801 is the property number. Two piece checkered wood grips that are not numbered.

It comes in a Naval marked holster. It has the stick eagle over M proof mark between the belt loops. The maker mark is “VOEGEL / KOLN / 1939”.

CONDITION: This gun retains vast amounts of the original blue finish. The straps are starting to fade and there is some high edge and holster wear.

Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Sharp and crisp checkering on the grips. The holster shows crazing but is solid. The stitching is tight and serviceable. A rare and desirable Navy luger. 3,500 - 5,500 3188 - (C) BYF CODE 42 DATED MAUSER LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P08 Serial No. 3858G Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is an all matching numbers gun. It has the black Bakelite checkered grips and magazine bottom. It has the correct FXO magazine. All black finish. “byf” code on the toggle and “42” over the chamber. Stick eagle 135 waffenamts on the right side of the receiver. P.08 on the left side of the receiver. Gesichert safety marked in the up position. CONDITION: This gun has virtually all of the original factory applied finish. There are a couple of high edge wear spots and some slight handling marks. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. A very desirable and collectible Luger. 3,000 - 5,000 3189 - (C) FINE AND RARE POST WAR ASSEMBLED KRIEGHOFF P.08 LUGER SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Krieghoff Model: P.08 Serial No. 155 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic

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After Suhl was occupied by American forces in 1945, an estimated 245 additional Luger pistols were assembled at the Krieghoff factory under American guard. Initially intended to be presents for American soldiers, many of these pistols were sold at the PX stores. As is characteristic for these post war guns, the low 3 digit “155” serial number is hand stamped in a large font on the front of the frame and the left side of the upper assembly. Pistol is finished in attractive polished blue with strawed small parts. Fitted with an eagle “135” marked Mauser barrel, as is sometimes seen on these parts clean up guns. Receiver and frame have correct late war Krieghoff proofs but no inspection mark. Toggle is unmarked, as is often seen. “GESICHERT” marked safety. Grips are checkered black plastic.

Complete with a blued “fxo” code plastic bottom magazine numbered “166” on the spine. CONDITION: Excellent. Approximately 98% finish with a hint of muzzle wear and a few handling marks. Excellent straw. Grip screws likewise display fine, vibrant nitre blue. Grips rate very good with some flattened points. Very fine, bright bore. Fine mechanics. An outstanding example of a very scarce Krieghoff Luger variation. 3,000 - 5,000

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3190 - (C) MAUSER S/42 CODE P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE AND HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P.08 Serial No. 417t Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1937. Mauser S/42 code with a 1937 over the chamber. Straw small parts. Two piece checkered wood grips. This is an all-original, all-matching numbers gun with one matching magazine.

The spare magazine is number 2209n. Black military holster with white stitching, maker marked “FR&K VOEGELS / KOLN-DEUTZ / 1937”. It has a waffenamt takedown stored in the pouch. It also comes with a wooden box with a red fitted interior. It comes with a set of capture papers dated October 8th, 1945, to a T/4 Benjamin Oorbeck. CONDITION: This gun is in superb condition, retaining virtually all of the original blue finish. It has just a couple of small spots of high edge wear. The original straw color is very strong with some loss to the trigger. Checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The holster shows some scuffing, but is very solid. The stitching is tight and serviceable. 2,000 - 3,000 3191 - (C) G DATE MAUSER “S/42” CODE P.08 LUGER SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH MATCHING HOLSTER AND 2 MAGAZINES. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P.08 Serial No. 9769l Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured clandestinely by Mauser in 1935 in an attempt to circumvent Allied sanctions on Germany after World War I. “G” date code observed on front of frame near chamber. Mauser’s cryptic “S/42” marking observed on toggle. All external numbers match. Grips are serial numbered to the rest of the gun. Blue finish with strawed small parts and mounted with checkered wood grips. Accompanied by 2 matching magazines serial numbered on aluminum bottoms (also numbered “1 and “2”) with the original Robert Larsen 1935 dated leather flap holster serial numbered to the gun. Holster has loading tool which is also serial numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the vast majority of original blue finish, with scattered light wear and thinning.

Straw components retain thinning color. Grips show no major signs of distress.

Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Holster is excellent with light handling marks and edge wear. 2,000 - 4,000 3192 - (C) 1936 DATE MAUSER “S/42” CODE P.08 LUGER SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P.08 Serial No. 5545n Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1936. 1936 date code observed on front of frame near chamber. Mauser’s cryptic “S/42” marking observed on toggle. All numbers match. Mounted with unnumbered checkered wood grips. Blue finish with strawed and nitre blued small parts. Accompanied by 2 aluminum bottomed magazines (1 serial numbered to the gun and 1 not) and A. Fischer 1939 dated leather holster. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95+% of the original blue finish with scattered light handling marks. Straw and nitre blued components retain the majority of their thinning colors. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Holster is very good, with handling marks throughout. 2,000 - 4,000

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3193 - (C) 1941 MAUSER BLACK WIDOW P.08 LUGER SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P.08 Serial No. 1065u Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured by Mauser in 1941. Dated “41” on frame near breech and Mauser’s “byf” code is visible on toggle. All numbers match. “(eagle) / 655” waffenamts and “(eagle) / (swastika)” firing proofs visible on right side. Mounted with unnumbered checkered black plastic grips. Accompanied by 2 magazines with black plastic bottoms and “bcb/41” marked leather holster. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the vast majority of its arsenal applied blue finish with light wear at high edges and scattered superficial handling marks. Grips have sharp checkering and no major signs of distress, although left grip panel is loose. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Holster is excellent. 2,000 - 4,000 3194 - (C) 1917 DATED DWM P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: P.08 Serial No. 7296e Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Standard World War I issue Luger. 1917 over the chamber and DWM in script on the front toggle link. Blue finish with strawed small parts. Nickel magazine with an unnumbered wood bottom. Mostly matching numbers, except the grips and magazine. The grips are number 19. It comes with five extra WWII Mauser magazines and a set of synthetic pearl grips. CONDITION: This gun retains the major majority of the original factoryapplied finish. There is high edge wear and handling marks. Straw color is very good. Checkering on the grips show some wear. The lands and grooves in the bore are worn and have some frosting. 1,500 - 2,500 3195 - (C) MAUSER “BYF 41” CODE P.08 LUGER SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P.08 Serial No. 413u Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured by Mauser in 1941. Toggle is marked with Mauser “BYF” code and frame is dated “41” near breech. Mounted with checkered wooden grips. Magazine exhibits matching “413” serial number on aluminum bottom. Salt blue finish. External numbers are all matching. Mauser “(eagle) / 655” waffenamts are visible on right frame flat and left side of barrel with “(eagle) / swastika” proofs visible on right side of barrel and near chamber. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with the vast majority of original salt blue finish remaining with scattered light wear. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. 1,500 - 2,000 3196 - (C) 1940 DATE MAUSER “42” CODE P.08 LUGER SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P.08 Serial No. 4953h Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1940 by Mauser with 1940 date code near breech and “42” Mauser manufacture code at toggle. All numbers match. Mounted with checkered wood grips that also match the rest of the gun. “(eagle) / 655” waffenamts visible on right side of frame with “(eagle) / (swastika)” firing proofs visible on right side of barrel and breech. Accompanied by 2 blued magazines with black plastic bottoms and Jean Weipert Offenbach 1941 dated black leather holster. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining near all of the original military blue finish with scattered light wear in usually handled areas. Grips have sharp checkering and no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Holster is excellent with handling marks.

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3197 - (C) 1911 DATED ERFURT LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Erfert Model: PO8 Serial No. 9781 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Early 1911 dated Erfurt luger. This is an all matching numbers gun except the magazine. Hold open has been added. The magazine is a correct Erfurt magazine and is numbered 9656a+. The magazine is nickel plated with a wood bottom. Blue finish with straw small parts. Two piece checkered wood grip panels. It has a Crown RC proof on the right side of the receiver, indicating it has been back for repair, that is probably when this gun was arsenal refinished. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the arsenal reapplied blue finish.

There is some high edge wear. Straw parts show most of the straw color. Fair bore with some slight frosting in the lands and grooves. Checkering on the grips shows some wear. They are numbered to the gun. A scarce date for an Erfurt luger. 2,000 - 3,000 3198 - (C) MAUSER G DATE S/42 CODE LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P08 Serial No. 2971e Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Very scarce and desirable gun in this condition.This is an all matching numbers gun. It has un-numbered two piece checkered wood grips. It has the correct numbered nickel magazine with an aluminum bottom. All rust blue finish with straw small parts. “S/42” code on the toggle and a “G” over the chamber. Droop eagle 63 waffenamts on the right side of the receiver. Gesichert safety marked in the up position. CONDITION: This gun has most of the original factory applied rust blue finish. There are a couple of high edge wear spots and some slight handling marks. Most of the finish loss is to the side plate. The straps are starting to fade. Good bore with sharp lands and grooves. There is some slight frosting in grooves The checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. A very desirable and collectible Luger. 2,000 - 3,000 3199 - (C) 1938 MAUSER PO8 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, WITH MATCHING LEATHER HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P08 Serial No. 4840i Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic The toggle is marked “S/42” and there is a 1938 over the chamber. All blue finish with checkered wood grips.

Most of the gun matches. The right grip has been changed. It is marked with a gothic S over the number 80.

The two matching numbered magazines have been renumbered to match this gun. It comes in a military holster and a takedown tool. The holster is marked, “O.REICHEL / LENGEFELD”, and is dated 1938. There is also a WaA142 Waffenamt. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory applied finish. There are a couple of spots of holster wear. The left grip is sharp and crisp, the right grip shows wear. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The holster is very solid with tight and serviceable stitching. There are two small holes in the top flap. 1,500 - 2,500 3200 - (C) MAUSER 42 CODE 1940 DATED LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, WITH CAPTURE PAPERS Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P08 Serial No. 2886l Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” This is a 42 code 1940 dated gun. It has the two piece wood checkered grips and aluminum magazine bottom. All black finish. Stick eagle 655 waffenamts on the right side of the receiver. Gesichert safety marked in the up position. The grips are numbered 66. The magazine is numbered 3786t+ with a stick eagle 63 waffanampt. Comes with capture papers dated November 20th, 1945, to Tec. 4 Joseph Caggiano.

CONDITION: This gun has most of the original factory applied finish. There are a couple of high edge wear spots and some slight handling marks. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. A very desirable and collectible Luger. 1,500 - 2,500

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3201 - (C) FINE RZM WALTHER PPK SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER Manufacturer: Walther Model: PPK Serial No. 834822 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Numbered 834822, well within a known block, 820,000-845,000, of pistols produced in the mid-1930s for the Reichszeugmeisterei, which procured uniforms and other necessary supplies for the NSDAP. The pistols were officially purchased by the National Socialist party and are believed to have been available only to political leaders. Pistol is finished in early high polish commercial blue with standard slide legends marked on the left side followed by a clean etched “RZM” control marking. Commercial crown over “N” proofed on barrel and slide.

Fixed sights and early 90 degree safety. Correct checkered “WALTHER” banner mottled red brown Bakelite wrap around grips. Butt affixed with fixed lanyard loop. Pistol is accompanied by 2 “WALTHER” banner marked magazines, 1 with correct plastic finger tab, as well as a “Walther / P.P.K.” ink stamped brown leather “D.R.G.M.” “Akah” holster. Holster also stamped on the front flap “L2-1051 / 1935”. CONDITION: Excellent. Approximately 97% original blue with only light edgewear. Grips are very good with light handling marks and a small split radiating from the left screw escutcheon. Very good, bright and shiny bore with a few cleaned pits. Crisp mechanics. Holster has some mild wear and remains supple.

A very fine example of a desirable Nazi party used PPK. 3,000 - 5,000 3202 - (C) RARE SA MARKED WALTHER PP SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Walther Model: PP Serial No. 106895P Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Finished in polished blue. Slide marked on the left with “WALTHER” banner followed by 2-line address and “Mod. PP” designation. Crown over “N” proofs present on barrel and slide. Fixed front sight and dovetail u-notch rear sight.

Grips are 2-piece checkered black plastic with “WALTHER” banners. Front grip strap marked SA der NSDAP / Gruppe Niederrhein”, falling well within the known serial number range of 974,000 to 145,000P for SA issue guns. Complete with “WALTHER” banner and “PP 7,65 m/m” marked flat bottom magazine. Discreetly Simpson import marked inside of magazine well. PROVENANCE: Ex. Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Pistol retains over 90% of its factory blue with some high edge wear and other marks. Grips are very good with some mild marks. Fine bright bore. Good mechanics. 3,000 - 5,000

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3203 - (C) WALTHER P38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 480 BUILD CODE, WITH LEATHER HOLSTER Manufacturer: Walther Model: P38 Serial No. 6811 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Rare and hard to find 480 code P-38. This gun has the stick eagle 359 military proofs on the right side of the receiver and “P.38 480” on the left side. High gloss blue finish with two piece plastic grips. Detachable box magazine. The 480 code was manufactured from July 1940 until October 1940. It was the first military P.38. Approximately 7200 were produced. Comes in a leather holster that is marked “bla 1944” with a waffenamt WaA158. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original blue finish. Most of the finish loss is to the barrel and front grip strap. Grips are near mint with no chips or cracks. Bore is good and has well defined lands and grooves. The stitching on the holster is tight and serviceable.

3,000 - 4,000

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3204 - (C) FINE LATE WAR WALTHER PPK SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, POSSIBLY AN SS CONTRACT GUN. Manufacturer: Walther Model: PPK Serial No. 419974K Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Correctly numbered on frame and right of slide 419974K, well within a known SS contract serial number range, 329895K to 426712K. Pistol is finished in late war brushed blue with standard left hand slide legend.

Eagle “N” proofed on slide and barrel. Wrap around checkered black plastic grips with “WALTHER” banners. Pistol is accompanied by 2 unnumbered magazines, 1 with black finger tab. SS contract magazines in this range were numbered on the base. A black leather “jng / 44” holster is also included. CONDITION: Very good overall. Finish has some mild high edge silvering and thinning. Grips are very good. Finger tab magazine has a chip on the base. Very good bore. Fine mechanics.

Holster is fine with some light edgewear and scattered marks.

2,000 - 3,000 3205 - (C) NICE EARLY POLICE ISSUE WALTHER PPK SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Walther Model: PPK Serial No. 224464K Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Circa 1939. Finished in lustrous high polish blue with standard slide legend on the left. Slide and barrel crown over “N” proofed. Left side of frame also stamped with an eagle “C” police acceptance marking.

Mottled brown checkered Bakelite grips with “WALTHER” banners.

Complete with “WALTHER” banner marked finger tab and flat bottom magazines, as well as a brown leather “D.R.G.M. / Akah” marked holster. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the bright factory blue is retained throughout with some mild high edge wear and scattered marks. Grips have a few splits and minor chips but appear stable and display very well. Fine bright bore. Crisp mechanics. Holster has some expected surface wear but remains supple. A nice example.

2,000 - 2,500 3206 - (C) RARE EARLY NSKK MARKED WALTHER PP SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Walther Model: PP Serial No. 779066 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Finished in polished blue with commercial crown over “N” proofs on slide and barrel. Left of slide marked with “WALTHER” banner, 2-line address, “Mod. PP’ designation and “NSKK” insignia. Around 3,500 PPs were acquired to arm officials of the NSKK, the National Socialist Transport Corps. Inside of the slide marked in electropencil with the last 3 digits of the serial number. Standard blade front sight and dovetailed u-notch rear. 2-piece checkered black plastic “WALTHER” banner grips.

Correct “WALTHER” banner “PP 7,65m/m” marked magazine with black plastic finger tab base. Discreetly Simpson import marked in the magazine well. PROVENANCE: Ex. Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol retains the vast majority of its factory blue with high edge wear and fading on the grip straps. Grips have some scattered marks. Fine bright bore with sharp, well defined rifling. Fine mechanics.

2,000 - 3,000

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3207 - (C) FINE RJ MARKED WALTHER PP SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Walther Model: PP Serial No. 948373 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Polished blue finished. Left of slide marked with “WALTHER” banner followed by 2-line address and “Mod. PP” designation. Commercial crown over “N” proofed on barrel and slide. Standard blade front sight and dovetailed u-notch rear.

Grips are checkered black plastic with “WALTHER” banners. Front strap marked “RJ” indicating acquisition by the Reichsjustizministerium, the German Ministry of Justice until 1945. It estimated fewer than 5,000 such PPs were procured. Pistol is accompanied by 2 total flat bottom magazines, 1 marked with only a “WALTHER” banner, the other marked with the banner over “PP 7,65 m/m”. A brown leather “D.R.G.M” and “Akah” stamped holster is also included. CONDITION: Very good overall. Pistol retains more than 90% of its original finish with some edgewear.

Grips have only light marks. Strong, frosted bore. Fine mechanics. Holster is likewise fine. 2,000 - 4,000 3208 - (C) HARD TO FIND RFV MARKED WALTHER PP .32 ACP SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Walther Model: PP Serial No. 970971 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Finished in polished blue. Left of slide marked with a “WALTHER” banner followed by 2-line address and “Mod. PP” designation. Barrel and slide marked with crown over “N” proofs. Grips are “WALTHER” banner checkered black plastic.

Front strap marked “R.F.V. 9692 W”, indicating the pistol was procured and issued by the Reich Finanz Verwaltung, a tax collection agency. No visible import marks.

Includes a “WALTHER” banner marked flat bottom magazine. Also accompanied by a “Walther / P.P.” ink-stamped black pebble texture leather holster impressed on the front “D.R.G.M” over the Akah stamp. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of its factory-polished blue is retained with moderate wear and a few cleaned oxidation spots on the slide. Pinprick oxidation also present on the backstrap. Grips are very good. Very good, bright bore. Fine mechanics. Holster has some surface cracking but remains supple and in overall very good condition.

2,000 - 3,000 3209 - (C) LUFTWAFFE CONTRACT WALTHER PP SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER Manufacturer: Walther Model: PP Serial No. 225499P Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Numbered 225499P, this example falls well within a known block of 12,000 Walther PP pistols produced from 1941 into 1942 for the Luftwaffe, 216,000P and 229,000P. It is well known Luftwaffe pilots often favored compact Walther PP and PPK pistols. This example is finished in polished blue with standard slide legend on left. Eagle over “N” proofed on barrel and slide. “WaA359” waffenamts also present on slide and frame. Grips are standard checkered black plastic with “WALTHER” banners. No visible import marks. As is correct for Luftwaffe contract pistols, matching numbers are observed on the right side of slide and frame, as well as on the magazine base. Also accompanied by an additional nonmatching but numbered Luftwaffe contract magazine and “WaA668” stamped brown leather holster, named to “MARTZ” on the inside. CONDITION: Very good overall. Pistol retains approximately 90% original finish with some edgewear and areas of loss on the right side of the slide and grip straps. Grips have only light marks. Very fine, mirror bright bore. Fine mechanics. Holster is likewise fine with some mild surface scuffing. 2,000 - 3,000

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3210 - (C) RELIC WALTHER P.38 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL REPORTEDLY RECOVERED FROM THE FUHRERBUNKER BURN PIT. Manufacturer: Walther Model: P.38 Serial No. 9591n Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured by Walther in 1943 in standard configuration. Accompanied by a note from the consignor stating that this pistol and a sword were taken by an American GI, reportedly the first one allowed in by the Russians, from the Fuhrerbunker burn pit in Berlin where Hitler’s body was recovered. CONDITION: Relic. Pistol displays a pitted, burned, even dark gray patina. Missing grips and rear sight assembly. An interesting piece. 1,500 - 2,500 3211 - (C) FACTORY EMBELLISHED WALTHER MODEL 9B .25 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Walther Model: 9 Serial No. 591348 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A second variation pistol manufactured circa 1924 to 1934. Crown “N” proofed with a 2” barrel chambered in .25 ACP, half moon front sight, and u-notch rear. Blued finish throughout. Slide is attractively etched around the maker and patent markings. Grips are 2-piece checkered hard rubber, inset with blue enameled Walther monogram and “6.35” caliber designation medallions. Complete with 1 Walther banner logo marked magazine. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained with mild high edge silvering and other narks. Grips have some moderate wear on the medallions. Fine, mirror bore. A nice, desirable factory upgraded Model 9. 1,000 - 2,000 3212 - (C) FACTORY EMBELLISHED WALTHER MODEL 9B SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Walther Model: 9 Serial No. 635163 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A second variation pistol manufactured circa 1924 to 1934. Crown “N” proofed with a 2” barrel chambered in .25 ACP, half moon front sight, and u-notch rear. Blued finish throughout. Slide is attractively etched around the maker and patent markings. Grips are 2-piece checkered hard rubber, inset with blue enameled Walther monogram and “6.35” caliber designation medallions. Complete with 1 Walther banner logo marked magazine. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good. Nearly all of the factory blue is retained with some handling marks. Grips are likewise excellent. Fine, mirror bore. A nice, desirable factory upgraded Model 9. 1,000 - 2,000 3213 - (C) SCARCE RFV MARKED WALTHER PP SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Walther Model: PP Serial No. 205879P Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Finished in polished blue. Fixed blade front sight and dovetail u-notch rear. Slide marked as standard on the left with “WALTHER” banner, 2-line address, and “Mod. PP’ designation.

Commercial eagle over “N” proofs visible on slide and barrel. Inside of slide marked in electropencil with the last 3 digits of the serial number. Grips are 2-piece checkered plastic with “WALTHER” banners.

Backstrap inscribed “R.V.F. 19610 W”, indicating this example was procured and issued by the Reich Finanz Verwaltung, a tax collection agency. “WALTHER” banner and “PP 7,65 m/m” marked magazine with replacement black finger tab base. No visible import marks. CONDITION: Good. Significant portions of fading factory blue are retained, some areas drifting to patina with some cleaned oxidation spots. Grips are very good with some moderate wear. Good bright bore with well defined rifling. Fine mechanics. 1,000 - 1,500 504

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3214 - (C) WALTHER “AC 44” CODE P.38 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CAPTURE PAPERS. Manufacturer: Walther Model: P.38 Serial No. 526b Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1944 by Walther in classic configuration, with “ac44” manufacture and date code visible on left side of slide. All serial numbers match. Mounted with serrated bakelite grips. Grips and magazine are not numbered. Accompanied by capture paperwork from the United States European Headquarters dated September 20th, 1945, listing this gun by serial number as captured and brought back with Captain Karl J. Watson, with additional certificates dated October 13th, 1945 for this gun as well as German Extraction Forceps Kit. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of the original military blue finish with minor handling marks. Grips are strong with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine.

Bore is frosted with light freckling throughout and crisp rifling. 800 - 1,200

3215 - (C) WALTHER AC 44 CODE G43 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH REPLICA OPTIC. Manufacturer: Walther Model: G43 Serial No. 606g Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured in 1944. Phosphate finished with threaded barrel, hooded blade front sight, and tangent rear. Later production rough forged reviver stamped on the left with WaA359 proof, “G43” designation, serial number, and “ac 44” code. Siderail sports a “dow” code ZFK 43 scope numbered “46994” with reproduction covers and an unnumbered WaA214 marked base. Scope is possibly postwar production. Red glue laminate stock numbered “9885” on the toeline with a WaA359 proof on the left side. Complete with “cgb” magazine and leather sling. CONDIION: Very good. The majority of the fading arsenal finishes are retained on the rifle. Stock has been cleaned with an added coat of varnish. Very good, bright bore with sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. Optic is lightly clouded. 2,000 - 3,000

3216 - (M) INTRIGUING GERMAN WORLD WAR II KOPPELSCHLOSS BELT BUCKLE PISTOL (FRAME ONLY).

Manufacturer: German Model: Koppelschloss Serial No. 89 FFL Status: Modern Originally thought of Louis Marquis while in a World War I POW camp, Marquis would refine his Koppelschloss design and in 1943 received an order for 5 of these belt buckle pistols for Himmer’s SS. The 5 original examples were SS marked and exhibited SS eagles on the belt plate. This example, a later produced fantasy piece, consists of a single flip-up block that would have contained 4 barrels.

Intended for the user to press a locking lever at the bottom of the buckle, which releases the spring-loaded barrel block, flips up the belt plate, and subsequently allows the user to fire each barrel via its own independent trigger. The belt plate exhibits a silver eagle holding a wreathed swastika. The rear exhibits spurious stampings that include an eagle firing proof, “-89-” serial number, an (Eagle) / 358” waffenamnt, as well as an encircled RZM stamp.

Many examples of these belt buckle pistols have been fabricated since the conclusion of World War II, with observed examples all exhibiting inconsistencies between one another. It is the opinion of the cataloger that all, besides the previously noted 5, are fantasy pieces.

CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning as well as some areas of pitting overall. This lot is sold as a frame only, and does not have barrels included. The buckle faceplate is splitting at the seam. Action operates properly. An intriguing fantasy piece that makes for an excellent conversation starter. 2,000 - 4,000

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3217 - (C) SS TOTENKOPF MARKED BNZ 41 CODE K98 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Steyr Model: K98 Serial No. 1826 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1941 by Steyr-Daimler-Puch of Austria bearing “bnz. / 41” receiver code. Dull Russian reapplied blued finish throughout. Standard 24” barrel import marked on the bottom side with blade front sight and tangent rear graduated to 2000 meters. Bolt is a force matched straight handle replacement. Shellac finished 2-piece hardwood stock with plain steel butt plate. Wrist is stamped with a faint SS totenkoft or deaths head marking under the reapplied finish. CONDITION: Good. Significant portions of the reapplied finish are retained over some areas of pitting with wear. Stock likewise retains most of its Russian reapplied finish with some spots of loss. Strong bore with some areas of light pitting. Matching numbers observed on the receiver, barrel, and stock, with additional components force matched with electro pencil numbers. 2,500 - 3,500

3218 - (C) RARE STEYR 660 CODE G29O LUFTWAFFE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Steyr Model: G29o Serial No. 1745 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 23 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Produced only in 1938 and 1939 by Steyr in occupied Austria for a Luftwaffe contract. This example is stamped on the receiver ring with the early “660” Steyr production code and “1939” date. It features full arsenal blue throughout. Ramped barleycorn front sight and tangent rear graduated to 1800 meters. Walnut finger groove stock with pointed Austrian grip. Right side of butt bears eagle over “L” Luftwaffe stamp. Full or partial matching serial numbers observed throughout. Complete with leather sling. CONDITION: Overall, very good. The vast majority of the arsenal blue is retained throughout with some areas of moderate wear, thinning, and scattered marks. Stock impressions throughout, in line with military service. A small split present on the handguard behind the rear sight. Stock markings strong and legible. Bore is bright and displays strong, well-defined rifling.

Fine mechanics. Leather is clean and supple. 2,500 - 3,500 3219 - GERMAN WWII ZF4 SNIPER RIFLE SCOPE WITH ACCESSORIES AND BOX. German World War II 4-power ZF4 sniper scope with mount for the G/K43 semi-automatic rifle. The blued scope is marked “Gw ZF4”, “ddx” (Voigtlaender u. Sohn AG, Braunschweig), serial number 43224, and the blue triangle (lubricated for artic conditions), with functional elevation and windage (with cap) knobs, standard German 3-point reticle, and slightly cloudy optics. Complete phosphated scope mount is correctly marked with a “WaA359” (Walther), electric pencil etched rifle serial number of “3325”, with a functional and correctly marked mounting/ release lever. Sunshield and rubber eyecup are original, as is the correct scope covers with wooden plug. Inside the scope box is an original dark green glass scope lens filter wrapped in its wartime paper. The scope box is a repainted early postwar reproduction, and the strap is an East German bread bag strap. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 2,000 - 3,000 3220 - LOT OF 6: GERMAN WWII AMMO CANS. Lot consists of: (A) Wood constructed Rifle Grenade transport box marked G.Sprgr (Gewehr Springgranate) with a rope handle at top. Measures approximately 16” x 6” x 7”. Partial labels on each side. (B) MG 34/42 ammo can with ordnance tan camo paint. Marked “gub” on top. Scattered scuffs and scratches retaining most of its original paint, inside and out. (C) Aluminum MG 34/42 ammo can marked “VF Co / 1940” with Waffenamt on top. Nice dark paint remains with blemishes. (D) MG 34/42 ammo can. Traces of overpaint. (E) Blank cartridge wood crate with red stripe and canvas handle. Paper label on exterior lid and excellent intact paper label marked Platzpatronen on interior lid. (F) Metal mortar shell case marked “Munition / L.Gr. W.36”. Traces of green paint remain with oxidation on front.

Nice blue paint on interior. All crates/cans exhibit blemishes from handling and storage. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

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3221 - LOT OF 3: LUGER HOLSTERS. Lot consists of (A) Brown military holster that is maker marked, “C. OTTO GEHRCKENS / PINNEBERG / 1940”. It has a WaA279 waffenamt.

CONDITION: Solid holster with good stitching. It shows use and scuffing.

(B) Brown military holster that is maker marked, “DLU / 1940”. It has a WaA727 waffenamt. CONDITION: Very good condition with tight and serviceable stitching. Holster has some scuffing. (C) Brown military holster that is maker marked, “cdg / 4”. CONDITION: Very good condition with tight and serviceable stitching. Holster has some scuffing and six small holes on the top lid. 600 - 900

3222 - LOT OF LUGER MAGAZINES AND TAKE DOWN TOOLS..

Lot consists of (A) One original “CAL 9” magazine. (B) Two original Imperial Navy magazines. (C) Four nickel magazines with wood bottoms, two renumbered. (D) One Erma magazine. (E) One blue magazine with a replacement wood bottom. (F) Seven takedown tools. Five are real and two are reproductions. CONDITION: Fair to very good condition.

1,000 - 1,500

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3223 - LOT OF WWII LUGER MAGAZINES. Lot consists of (A) Five FXO magazines with black bakelite bottoms.

(B) Two FXO magazines with aluminum bottoms, both unnumbered.

(C) Two nickel plated police magazines with aluminum bottoms, one numbered “333 / 1 / (Starburst) S”, the other marked “1 / 1668”. (D) Two blue magazines with aluminum bottoms, one marked “8078 / n / (Stick Eagle) 63”, the other marked, “3725 / u / (Stick Eagle) 63”.

CONDITION: They are all fair to near mint condition. 800 - 1,200

3224 - LOT OF 7: GERMAN WWII HOLSTERS. Lot consists of (A) Three World War II German Luger military holsters.

(B) One WWII German luger police holster. (C) One German WWII P.38 hardshell holster. (D) One German WWII P.38 soft holster. (E) One German WWII PP holster. CONDITION: Holsters are all in good to better shape. Stitching is all tight and serviceable. Holsters all show some use. 500 - 800

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3225 - LOT OF GERMAN WWII SHOOTING TARGETS. Lot contains a German World War II falling steel target assembly for “Kleinkaliber” (small caliber as in .22 Long Rifle) practice, usually by the various Third Reich youth organizations. Target assembly is functional and complete, with a tag identifying the manufacturer “Karl Thieme Voigt K.G.”. A NSDAP calendar book for 1943 is included which has an advertisement for the same company on page 373. Lot also includes an original HJ 50-meter target for “Kleinkalber” (.22s), an air rifle/ .22 rifle training booklet, and 3 small targets for air rifles and .22s.

CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. WEZ 600 - 900

3226 - LOT OF THIRD REICH SHELLS. Lot consists of various Third Reich shells, mostly 20mm, and date from 1939-1943. All exhibit nice markings on bas with some obscuring abrasions, but most have legible codes and dates. There is also a fuse contained in a Bakelite case, as well as a mortar round, and a 10.5 cm lacquered steel shell dated 1928, possibly for the leFH 18 light howitzer. All shells exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes with varying degrees of patina. 2 are live. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500

3227 - ITALIAN MVSN MODEL 1937 DAGGER. Blade Length: 7 - 3/4” Overall Length: 12” Very nice example of an MVSN Model 1937 dagger. The Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (MVSN), known in English as the Voluntary Militia for National Security. More famously referred to as the “Blackshirts” for their distinctive black uniforms, they were a paramilitary wing of the Italian National Fascist Party, who used methods of violence and intimidation against dictator Benito Mussolini’s opponents. At its peak, the MVSN was a force of 351,000 before being integrated into the Royal Italian Army and disbanded in 1943. Although the MVSN was active from 1923-1943, these daggers are quite rare. The dagger features a bright, unmarked, and nickel-plated blade which leads to an aluminum handle that features a downward curved quillon and an eagle head pommel. The handle features black composition grip inserts with the obverse side featuring a brass Italian fasces emblem. The dagger is complete with its black-painted metal scabbard with brass mounts. Complete with leather hanger and displayed in case with 2 medals, including a Fascist Youth Membership Badge. CONDITION: The blade retains its bright polished sheen. Nice finish to hilt with scattered light blemishes. Composite grips remain intact and firmly secured to the handle. The scabbard retains most of its original black paint and exhibits scattered scratches. Very good. 500 - 1,000

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3228 - LOT OF 7: CZECH, GERMAN, AND SIAMESE MAUSER BAYONETS. Blade Length: Various Overall Length: Various Lot consists of: (A) Czech VZ.24 bayonet marked “S / CSZ” on ricasso and “D5. / 3826” on pommel. Complete with green/gray painted steel scabbard and leather frog. Bayonet and scabbard both marked “E 25”.

Blade with gray patina and light freckling. (B) Czech VZ.24 bayonet marked “D / CSZ” on ricasso. Complete with steel scabbard and leather frog. Blade with gray patina and light freckling, dents to grip.

Scabbard with areas of pitting. (C) Czech VZ.24 bayonet marked “G / CSZ” on ricasso and numbered “0228”. Nice blackened finish to blade.

Complete with nicely finished scabbard and leather frog. Very clean overall. (D) Czech VZ.24 bayonet marked with “Circle Z” export mark and waffenampt on ricasso, likely made under German occupation.

Decent amounts of finish remains on blade. Complete with scabbard and leather frog. (E) Siamese Type 45 bayonet marked on ricasso with characters that translate to “R.S. 121” in Siamese, which represent the year 1903 on the Gregorian (western) Calendar. Nice finish on blade.

Complete with steel scabbard that exhibits scattered light dents. (F) Leather frog marked “INTREPRINDEREA / 1953 / KIROV” (G) Leather frog marked ‘KIROV”. All bayonets exhibit scattered blemishes from wear. Some blades exhibit very good+ finish while others are worn.

Scabbards exhibit same. CONDITION: Good-very good. 500 - 1,000

3229 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS EUROPEAN MEDALS AND AWARDS. Lot consists of various miscellaneous medals from European military medals and other awards from nations including Belgium, Portugal, England, France, and others. Some pieces include a Military Order of Saint Benedict of Aviz, a cased Belgian Medal for labor distinction, 1870-1871 Siege of Paris medal named on reverse, Croix de Guerre, Royal Victorian Order, French Commemorative medal of the Mexico Expedition, among others. All medals and awards exhibit varying degrees of patina. Ribbons and cases exhibit varying degrees of soiling. CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

3230 - LOT OF 3: BULGARIAN AND SERBIAN ORDERS. Lot consists of: (A) Serbian Order of the White Eagle Knight’s Cross without swords for civil merit. Gilded silver with white enameled double headed eagle, the center medallion features a white enameled cross.

The reverse medallion presents the year 1882 on a red enameled field; above is the blue enameled ribbon surmounted by a crown suspension.

Areas of loss to blue enamel with scattered gilt wear. Neck ribbon, complete with ties, exhibits fraying and fading. CONDITION: Good. (B) Bulgaria Order of Saint Alexander VI Grade, silver. Instituted in 1881.

Silver with red, white, and green enamels. Marked in German “SILBER” (silver) on ring. Missing neck ribbon. Great enamel with light staining, patina to silver. CONDITION: Good. (C) Bulgarian Order of Military Merit, IV Class. Gilded with red and green enamel, crown suspension.

Ribbon with rosette and contained in its original felt lined case. areas of gilt and enamel loss, ribbon with light fading. Case with blemishes and handling wear. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3231 - LOT OF 3: EARLY 20TH CENTURY TALLINN, ESTONIA ORDERS. Lot contains 2 early 20th Century marked orders from Tallinn, Estonia.

The order with the crest and sword is marked “H. Kiiver” and “Tallinn”, while the porcelain cross with “S” and 2 swords is marked with the name of jeweler “Roman Tavast” and also “Tallinn”. The large porcelain cross is also an Estonian order and is marked “19”, “36”, and “7 over X”.

CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3232 - CZECH BRNO RV 85 26.5MM FLARE LAUNCHER WITH BOX AND FLARES. Manufacturer: BRNO Serial No. 1523 Caliber/Bore: 26.5mm Flare Barrel Length: 20”

Introduced in 1985. Approximately 3,000 believed to have been produced, around 1,000 of which were imported into the United States. This stand alone launcher is finished in polished blue with a 20” barrel chambered for 26.5mm flares. Hooded blade front sight and 2-leaf rear. Walnut finger groove forend, pistol grip, and stock with rubber “BRNO” recoil pad. This example is accompanied by its original box, paperwork, canvas case, sling, and cleaning tools. An additional ammo can containing 5 10-round wax sealed boxes of various Czech flares, in addition to a few loose flares, is also included. CONDITION: Excellent. As new with only a few mild handling marks. Fine mirror bright bore. Crisp mechanics. Box has some wear and damage, other accessories rate very good to excellent, some still in their original wrappers. 800 - 1,200

3233 - CHINESE ORDER OF THE CLOUD AND BANNER AWARDS. Chinese Order of the cloud and Banner 3rd Class. The insignia of the order features a fluttering yellow banner surrounded by white clouds on a blue field surrounded by blue rays. Silver with enamel decoration.

Numbered 233 on the reverse side. Nice patina to front with light cracks on the white enamel and tarnishing to the blue rays. Reverse exhibits and older cleaning. Missing ribbon. CONDITION: Good. 500 - 1,000

3234 - CASED MANCHUKO ORDER OF THE AUSPICIOUS CLOUDS. Manchukuo Order of the Auspicious (or Prosperous) Clouds, 3rd Class.

Awarded by Manchukuo (Manchuria), which was a puppet state created

by Japan in northern China that existed from 1932 until Japan’s defeat in 1945. The Order of the Auspicious Clouds was created to parallel the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun in terms of merit. This example features the distinct yellow enamel sun rays that extend from a red center. Housed in its original lacquered case an complete with its neck ribbon as well as 2 boxed cross shaped rosettes. Yellow center is slightly loose but the medal presents well with preserved finish and intact enamel. Ribbon is intact with light fading. Case exhibits surface scratches and scuffs. CONDITION: Very good. 500 - 1,000

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3235 - LOT OF 3: FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR GRAND CROSSES AND COMMANDER BADGE. Lot consists of: (A) French National Order of the Legion of Honor Grand Cross Second Empire 1852-1870. Thin mounting pin and 2 hooks on the reverse with inward leaning points. Ouizille et Lemoine jeweler marked on reverse at center. Nice silvered finish that has adopted a pleasing patina throughout. (B) French National Order of the Legion of Honor Grand Cross Third Republic 1870-1940. Wide mounting pin and 2 hooks on the reverse. Crafted of silver with points bent inward.

No visible maker marks on reverse, but there are what appears to be 2 faint hallmarks on reverse of pin. Pleasing patina throughout.

(C) French Grand Cross of the French Legion of Honor Third Republic 1870-1940, Third Class neck award. White enamel points with green enamel wreath, hinged suspension ring. Red neck ribbon is intact with ties. Housed in a red leather wrapped case with velvet lining marked by maker on interior lid. Medal with beautiful enamel and a pleasing patina throughout. Case with wear throughout but remains intact with functioning clasp. CONDITION: All good. 1,000 - 2,000

3236 - AN IMPORTANT DAIREIFUKU FORMAL COURT UNIFORM. The Daireifuku was used from 1871 into the 1940s, and was inspired by the Japanese integrating Western aesthetic into their culture. The uniform consists of a bicorne in a hatbox, vest, trousers, and tail coat, executed in black wool, and lined in silk. Heavily decorated with ornate paulownia crests in mixed 7-7-7 and a 5-7-5 pattern called a gonanakiri mon, used to indicate that the uniform was for the highest ranked civilians. The sword is a smallsword with heavy gilding pierced on the half shell guard with a central paulownia crest. Blade is frosted with paulownia design and florals, and the quillion ends in a rooster head, evocative of the early court tachi used by the aristocracy.

Accompanied by a red-white-and-blue striped tie. CONDITION: Good overall, with some fraying and peeling to edges, more noticeable on interior silk, with gilt wire detached or loose in some areas. Sword very good with some handling marks and rubs to scabbard, blade with the vast majority of the frosted decoration with some bubbling and oxidation. Bicorne very good with some minor feather loss and similar edge rubs as uniform; some staining and edge rubs to box, but complete. An important uniform that presents very well. PROVENANCE: Bonhams, 2017, attributed at that time to Tanaka Nobuyoshi.

2,000 - 3,000

3237 - (C) NAGOYA TYPE 2 PARATROOPER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Nagoya Model: Type 2 Serial No. 11586 Caliber/Bore: 7.7x58mm Barrel Length: 26” Manufactured by Nagoya from 1943 to 1945 for elite paratroop units with a central takedown pin allowing the rifle to be broken down into 2 halves. Standard length barrel with protected blade front sight and anti-aircraft ladder rear. Receiver marked on the top with a lightly defaced chrysanthemum and Type 2 designation. Full length military wood stock with standard mounts. Matching serial numbers observed on receiver, bolt, and front band. Matching “493” assembly number on takedown mechanism components. Complete with a straight quillion bayonet and reproduction cleaning rod. CONDITION: Good. Metal components have faded to an even oxidized dark brown. Stocks have expected dings throughout. Fine bright bore. 1,500 - 2,500

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3238 - (C) SCARCE AND DESIRABLE NAGOYA TYPE 99 BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE. Manufacturer: Nagoya Model: Type 99 Serial No. 593 Caliber/Bore: 7.7x58mm Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic

A nice original World War II sniper rifle manufactured by Nagoya with early “593” serial number. Standard length barrel chambered in 7.7mm with protected blade front sight and anti-aircraft ladder rear. Receiver has a ground chrysanthemum and is correctly manufacturer marked at the rear. Receiver fitted with an original black painted finished side mounted 4x scope numbered “12969” on the bell. Back side of mount numbered “4052”. Complete with rubber eyepiece. Standard military stocks and mounts. Matching numbers observed on receiver, bolt, and nose cap.

Safety knob is a replacement. A brown leather sling is also included. CONDITION: Good. Finishes have faded to an even dark brown. Stocks have scattered impressions and abrasions, as well as an area of filler at the heel. Good bore. Fine mechanics. Lower tang screw is missing. Scope is very good but could use a good lens cleaning. 2,500 - 3,500

3239 - (C) NICE EARLY NAGOYA TYPE 2 PARATROOPER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Nagoya Model: Type 99 Serial No. 1314 Caliber/Bore: 7.7mm Japanese Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic

Manufactured by Nagoya from 1943 to 1945 for elite paratroop units with a central takedown pin allowing the rifle to be broken down into 2 halves. Full blued finish. Standard length barrel with protected blade front sight and anti-aircraft ladder rear. Receiver marked on the top with a ground chrysanthemum and Type 2 designation. Full length military wood stock with standard mounts. Matching numbers observed on receiver and nose cap. Matching assembly numbers on receiver and takedown mechanism components. Bolt is a replacement. CONDITION: Very good overall.

Rifle retains the majority of its arsenal blue, some areas starting to fade to patina. Stock has been lightly sanded and reoiled. Good, lightly frosted bore. Fine mechanics. 1,500 - 2,500

3240 - LOT OF JAPANESE WWII BOOTS, UNIFORMS, AND HAT. Lot consists of: (A) Japanese WWII Pattern 1941 issue boots. Each of the leather uppers bears the punched number “107”, while each of the rubber soles bear raised kanji and the raised number “107”. The soles measure approximately 11 - 1/4” when measured on the exterior from the toe to the heel. Complete with original laces. Left boot exhibits a 2” hole at back of heel. CONDITION: Good. (B) Imperial Japanese Navy Special Naval Landing Forces Jika-Tabi boots. The markings are retained on both the inside as well as the bottom of the rubber soles.

Boots are nicely intact, an exceptional pair with little use. CONDITION: Very good. (C) Pair of Japanese WWII puttees. (D) Japanese Army M1938 Type 98, Tropical Trousers. Summer khaki cotton construction with original stamped label present. Minor blemishes. CONDITION: Good. (E) Imperial Japanese Army Type 3 raincoat with hood. Original stamped label present. Minor blemishes, missing 1 hood button.

CONDITION: Good. (F) Imperial Japanese Type 3 Army Tunic with stamped label, all buttons, and minor blemishes. CONDITION: Good.

(G) Imperial Japanese Army tropical shirt with all buttons, very clean appearance. CONDITION: Very good. (H) Japanese Army EM/NCO wool field cap with intact star and chinstraps, showing moderate wear.

CONDITION: Good. (I) Imperial Japanese Army mosquito proof gloves with stamped label and minor wear. CONDITION: Very good.

800 - 1,200

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3241 - LOT OF 11: JAPANESE WWII TYPE 30, AND TYPE 44 BAYONETS WITH ACCESSORIES. Blade Length: 15 - 3/4” Overall Length: 20 - 1/4” Lot consists of: (A) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured

by Howa Jyuko under Nagoya supervision with scabbard and leather frog. (B) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Toyoda Automatic Loom Works under Nagoya supervision with scabbard. (C) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Howa Jyuko under Nagoya supervision with scabbard. (D) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by National Denki with scabbard. (E) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Howa Jyuko under Nagoya supervision with scabbard. (F) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Toyoda Automatic Loom Works under Nagoya supervision with scabbard. (G) Type 30 Arisaka bayonet scabbard.

(H) Shortened Type 30 Arisaka bayonet scabbard. (I) Type 30 Arisaka bayonet leather frog. (J) Type 30 Arisaka bayonet rubberized frog.

(K) Type 44 bayonet. All bayonets exhibit scattered blemishes from wear. Some blades exhibit very good+ finish while others are worn.

Scabbards exhibit same. CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200 3242 - LOT OF 8: JAPANESE WWII TYPE 30 ARISAKA BAYONETS. Blade Length: 15 - 3/4” Overall Length: 20 - 1/4” Lot consists of: (A) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by an unknown company under Kokura supervision with scabbard and leather frog. (B) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Nagoya Arsenal with scabbard and leather frog. (C) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Kokura Arsenal with scabbard and leather frog. (D) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Kokura Arsenal with scabbard. (E) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Kokura Arsenal with scabbard. (F) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Nagoya Arsenal with scabbard. (G) Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by National Denki under Kokura supervision with scabbard. (H) Unmarked Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet with scabbard. All bayonets exhibit scattered blemishes from wear. Some blades exhibit very good+ finish while others are worn. Scabbards exhibit same. CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200 3243 - LOT OF 4: JAPANESE WWII LAST DITCH TYPE 30 ARISAKA BAYONETS. Blade Length: ALL: 15 - 3/4” Overall Length: ALL: 20 - 1/4” Lot consists of: (A) Japanese WWII Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Toyoda Automatic Loom Works under Nagoya supervision with metal scabbard. Blade exhibits a heavy gray patina.

Consistent aging on pommel and crossguard. CONDITION: Fair. (B) Japanese WWII Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Toyoda Automatic Loom Works under Nagoya supervision with wood scabbard.

Blade with nice finish and evidence of sharpening. Scabbard is crude but intact. CONDITION: Good. (C) Japanese WWII Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Toyoda Automatic Loom Works under Nagoya supervision with wood scabbard. Blade with nice finish and light areas of sharpening. Scabbard is crude but intact. CONDITION: Good.

(D) Japanese WWII Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Toyoda Automatic Loom Works under Nagoya supervision with wood scabbard.

Blade with decent finish and areas of pitting. Blemishes throughout.

Scabbard is intact with older polish. CONDITION: Good. 500 - 1,000

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3244 - LARGE LOT OF JAPANESE WWII FIELD GEAR AND EQUIPMENT. Lot consists of a large amount of Japanese World War II field gear, including several Type 99 cartridge pouches, Type 96/99 scope, Type 97 scope case, insect repellent canister, gas masks, canteens, spirit containers, oilers, binoculars, map case, shovel, wrench, Type 99 maintenance pouches, tool kits, magazine carriers, cartridge boxes, goggles, and various other pouches and gear. All pieces exhibit scattered blemishes from wear and use. Varying degrees of wear with some pieces presenting as very clean overall. CONDITION: Fair-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

3245 - LOT OF 2: JAPANESE WWII ARMY HELMET WITH COVER AND JAPANESE NAVY HELMET. Lot consists of: (A) Japanese WWII Type 90 helmet with 2nd pattern cover. The inside of the cover features the typical off-white lining with specification stamps and the original owner’s name. Correct style of exposed stitching which is covered toward the crown. Cover retains its original padding and tie strings. The helmet appears repainted with tan camouflage paint and crude brush strokes. Star was replaced. Helmet is stamped with Kobe Seiko (steel) arsenal “S” inside a diamond on the interior rim. The liner is relatively clean with all 3 leather liner tongues but they are missing their padding. Canvas liner tie is intact with partial canvas chinstrap is present. Painted numbers inside of rim and crown.

CONDITION: Good. (B) Japanese WWII Type 90 Naval helmet with scattered remnants of green paint, missing liner. Naval Forces insignia was likely replaced. Missing Liner. The right bale has an old tag affixed that reads “SOUVENIR OF BETIO ISLAND, TARAWA ATOLL, GILBERT ISLANDS 20 NOV 1943-23 NOV 1943”. Helmet is stamped with Kobe Seiko (steel) arsenal “S” inside a diamond on the interior rim and exhibits a few cracks. 500 - 1,000

3246 - JAPANESE CASED ORDER OF THE RISING SUN. Very nice example of a cased Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 2nd Class. The 2nd Class order is comprised of a large neck order and massive breast star, each with 8 points. Breast star exhibits a pleasing patina with traces of gilding remaining on the inner rays. Reverse is marked and complete with functioning pin. Neck with nice enamel with gilding on rays. Ribbon in place with some fading but remains intact.

The award set is contained within a fitted, black lacquered wood case with functioning hinge and catch. Handling wear is exhibited on the case.

CONDITION: Very good. 1,000 - 2,000

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3247 - LOT OF JAPANESE ORDER OF THE SACRED TREASURE MEDALS. Lot consists of various examples of the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure medals which date from the World War II era through the post-war years. There are 4 7th and 8th class medals (2 appear to be 7th class due to remnants of gilding and 2 appear to be 8th class, lacking gilding). The 2 7th class are cased while the 8th class medals are not. There are 3 6th Class examples, 1 cased with rosette, and 1 missing the ribbon. Also included are 2 5th Class examples, each exhibiting faint traces of gold gilding. Lastly, there is a 2nd class with rays bent inward, which was commonly done in order so the award would not slide on a uniform. All medals exhibit varying patina with some soiling to ribbons. There is enamel loss to some of the medals, including the 2nd Class breast badge which is cracking in areas due to being bent. Cases exhibit blemishes consistent with handling wear.

CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

3248 - LOT OF JAPANESE MILITARY AWARDS, MEDALS, AND ORDERS. A nice group of Japanese military orders, medals, and other awards that are tastefully displayed in a 16” x 12” riker mount. The lot includes several examples of the Order of the Rising Sun, a few examples of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, and miscellaneous awards including a medal bar with an Order of the Sacred Treasure 7th or 8th Class, Russo-Japanese War Medal, 1914-20 First World War Medal, and medal of a life member of the Japanese Red Cross. There is also a Imperial Japanese Time Expired Soldiers League Special Member Badge, Imperial Japanese Army Heavy Machine Gun Proficiency Badge, among other awards. Most award exhibit varying degrees of patina and are missing gold wash or enamel components. Some ribbons have darkened or frayed. Nonetheless, this is a very nice offering of Japanese military awards. CONDITION: Fair-very good. 1,000 - 3,000

3249 - LOT OF JAPANESE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN KITE MEDALS. Lot consists of 10 Japanese Order of the Golden Kite medals including: 5 Order of the Golden Kite 7th Class, 2 are cased, 2 have their original paper wrap. There is 1 uncased Order of the Golden Kite 6th Class, 2 Order of the Golden Kite 5th class, 1 is cased with ribbon and the other is missing the ribbon and case. There is also a Order of the Golden Kite 3rd Class neck award, missing the ribbon. Lastly, there is an enameled (5th Class or higher) Order of the Golden Kite missing the suspension ring. The medals exhibit varying degrees of patina, some exhibit generous traces of their original finish. Most enamel is intact with scattered blemishes. Some ribbons exhibit soiling. 1 case is missing its clip. CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

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3250 - LOT OF JAPANESE WWII MEDALS. Lot consists of a nice assortment of Japanese medals and awards, mostly dating to the World War II era. The lot includes several Order of the Rising Sun awards (1 cased 8th Class, 3 7th Class, 1 cased, 2 with paper, and 2 5th Class with paper). There are also several cased War Wound Badges, Red Cross medals, and various service and commemoration medals. Also included are several pieces of hat insignia.

All medals exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes, some retaining nice amounts of original finish. All Order of the Rising Sun medals are very good with nice enamel. Some ribbons exhibit soiling and there is wear and scuffs to some of the cases. CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

3251 - LOT OF JAPANESE WWII MEDALS. Lot consists of a nice assortment of Japanese medals and awards, mostly dating to the World War II era. The lot includes several Red Cross medals and various service and commemoration medals. Some are cased in a nice variety of lacquered, plastic, wood, or cardboard cases.

All medals exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes, some retaining nice amounts of original finish and enamel. Some ribbons exhibit soiling and there is wear and scuffs to some of the cases.

CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

3252 - LOT OF JAPANESE WWII MEDALS. Lot consists of various Japanese medals and awards including several lower classes of the Order of the Auspicious Clouds, leadership badges decorative cigarette cases, and more. Some are cased. All medals exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes.

Some ribbons are soiled with some cases exhibiting handling wear.

CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

3253 - LOT OF JAPANESE ORDER OF THE RISING SUN MEDALS. Lot consists of 20 pieces including: 6 Orders of the Rising Sun 8th Class (5 cased with ribbons, 1 uncased missing ribbon), 10 Orders of the Rising Sun 7th Class (7 cased, 3 uncased), 1 Order of the Rising Sun 6th Class with silver rays, 1 Order of the Rising Sun 5th Class with silver and faint gold rays (missing ribbon), and 1 Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class with Gold Rays. Nice mixture of lacquered and plastic cases. There is also a silvered sake cup with paulownia leaves at center. All medals exhibit varying degrees of patina with nice enamel. Some ribbons exhibit soiling. Cases remain intact with handling wear. CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

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3254 - CHINESE ORDER OF THE DOUBLE DRAGON. Seldom encountered Chinese Order of the Double Dragon, Type 2, Second Class, Second Grade breast star. Founded by the Guangxu Emperor on February 7th, 1882 as an award for outstanding services to the throne and the Qing court. Silver with gilt center, engraved central coral, pin on back. Few traces of gold gilt remain at center. Missing smooth upper coral. Minor chips to turquoise enamel border. Pleasant patina throughout. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

3255 - LOT OF 15: JAPANESE, US, AND GERMAN WWI-WWII DEMILLED GRENADES. Lot consists of: (A) Bazooka 2.36” anti-tank rocket, which was most likely a training round that was painted black. (B) German WWI inert training Stielhandgranate with red painted warhead and clip. Faint marking on wood shaft. No pull cord. (C) German WWI Stielhandgranate with green painted head that reads “Vor Gebrauch Sprengkapsel einsetzen”. “Ch27 8.17” stamped on shaft. Pull cord present. Battle damaged warhead. (D) Japanese Type 91 grenade (E) Japanese Type 91 grenade missing threaded socket. (F) Japanese Type 97 grenade.

(G) Japanese Model 3 rifle grenade. (H) German Model 17 Eierhandgranate. (I) 40mm Practice shell. (J) Mk 2 grenade painted red. (K) Mk 2 grenade with remnants of blue paint (M21 practice grenade). (L) Mk 2 grenade with remnants of red paint missing the detonator. (M) M26 grenade (N) Japanese Type 4 ceramic “last ditch” grenade. (O) Grenade base, possibly to a Mills bomb. CONDITION: All grenades exhibit varying degrees of wear with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Fair-good. 800 - 1,200

3256 - GERMAN 1930S-WWII ORNATE HUNTING DAGGER BY ALCOSO. Blade Length: 12” Overall Length: 17 - 3/4” An attractive example of a Third Reich period German hunting cutlass.

Nickel-plated steel blade, with dull edges and sharp tip. Reverse ricasso is marked by Alcoso with ACS and scales. The blade is wonderfully etched with the standard hunting scenes of that period, showing moderate blemishes, but the original etching remains crisp. The spine is decorated with etched leaves. Brass hilt with hoof quillon and a D-guard. Stag grips with 3 decorative acorns fastened to the grip.

A green and silver portepee is affixed to the grip. The scabbard is constructed of black leather with brass fittings. Upper mount features an acorn stud, which accommodates a green leather frog. The blade exhibits a light patina with unmolested etching. Hilt exhibits a pleasing patina with with nice traces of original gilding. Stag grips are intact with light wear. Scabbard exhibits scattered blemishes with nice patina to mounts. CONDITION: Very good. 500 - 1,000

3257 - GERMAN WWII KRIEGSMARINE HANHART STOPWATCH WITH BOX. German World War II Kriegsmarine stopwatch made by the well-known German watchmaker “Hanhart”. On the reverse is an engraved “Eagle over M”, the emblem indicating Kriegsmarine issue. There is also a “N” and “2850” engraved as well. A 2005 “Guarantee of Authenticity” from the former militaria dealer “Detlev Niemann” is included, and indicates the stopwatch was for submarine use in the timing of torpedoes. The watch still has the Hanhart tag attached and is in a box marked “Hanhart Stopuhr”. CONDITION” Overall excellent. WEZ 800 - 1,200

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3258 - LOT OF 3: GERMAN POSTWAR FACTORY MADE S+L AND SOUVAL GRAND CROSSES. Lot contains 2 postwar (WWI) Imperial German 1914 Grand Crosses made by well-known firm of Rudolf Souval. Both crosses are unmarked, have reproduction ribbons, and only 1 has the ribbon loop. The 1939 Third Reich Grand Cross was postwar (WWII) made by the well-known firm of “S&L” (Steinhauer und Lueck), and is marked “WB”, “L44”, and “800” (silver content). An original WWII ribbon is attached to the loop.

CONDITION: Overall good. WEZ 700 - 1,000

3259 - LOT OF 3: AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE WWII MEDAL BARS. Lot contains 3 World War I Austro-Hungarian Empire medal bars with a mix of Imperial German, and one Third Reich awards. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3260 - LOT OF IMPERIAL GERMAN, THIRD REICH, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EUROPEAN MEDALS. Lot consists of miscellaneous tinnies, medals, badges, awards, and other insignia from that date from Imperial Germany through the Third Reich. Military and veteran awards. Most pieces exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. Some ribbons exhibit varying degrees of soiling and some insignia exhibits repaired pinbacks or missing prongs. CONDITION: Fair-good. 500 - 1,000

3261 - LOT OF THIRD REICH ORDNANCE INCLUDING S-MINE AND GRENADE WITH FRAG SLEEVE. Lot consists of: (A) US WWII German T.Mi.42 Training Tellermine built by the US to train troops on how to deactivate live Tellermines. Inert and hollow, marked “DUMMY” on bottom.

Nice green paint with scattered areas of oxidation, especially on the bottom. CONDITION: Good. (B) German WWII S-mine, commonly referred to as the “Bouncing Betty” or the “frog-mine”. This example is marked “43 bre / 58” on the top cover. Exterior of mine retains its original olive drab paint but is heavily oxidized with a chocolate patina. Brass 3-prong fuse assembly is stamped “1938”. Interior explosive charge and detonators have been removed but the balls are still present. CONDITION: Fair. (C) German WWII Pak 38 shell.

Head and base are both marked with German manufacturer codes, base dated “42”. Nice patina with scattered blemishes throughout. CONDITION: Good. (D) German WWII M24 stick grenade with frag sleeve. Warhead retains nice amounts of its green painted finish with patina. Metal cap exhibits matching patina, missing pull cord. Complete with frag sleeve, missing securing rings and hooks in relic condition. CONDITION: Fair. (E) German WWI Model 17 grenade marked “FS” on bottom. Patina throughout. CONDITION: Fair.

1,000 - 2,000

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3262 - LOT OF 6: MEIN KAMPF BOOKS. Lot consists of: (A) 1933 copy of Mein Kampf (B) 1940 copy of Mein Kampf with quality red cover and gold leaf inlaid lettering. Inscription is written inside the front cover and dated 1941. (C) 1941 copy of Mein Kampf with NSKK eagle on cover, (D) 1943 copy of Mein Kampf with NSKK eagle on cover, (E) 1943 copy of Mein Kampf with Heer eagle on cover. (F) Copy of Mein Kampf with Karlsruhe stamped sleeve that was presented to a couple as a wedding present with message on the first page. Original document for the German NCO is present inside the sleeve. All books appear to be complete with all pages. Scattered blemishes throughout that are typical of old books. CONDITION: Good.

800 - 1,200

3263 - RECOVERED PANEL FROM A MESSERSCHMITT WITH BULLET HOLES. An interesting piece of aircraft wreckage that was recovered from a German aircraft wreck during World War II. The consigner states that this aircraft fragment was once part of a Messerschmitt. This piece seems to be a door to an outer storage compartment on a fuselage, given the “Balkankreuz” and hinges on the left side. Constructed of aluminum, the fragment measures approximately 28 - 1/2” x 19 - 1/2” and features remnants of gray paint which has worn away in some areas, exposing the aluminum. There are 2 bullet holes on the lower portion and the right edge is crudely cut, most likely done by a savvy GI. A nice patina is exhibited throughout on both sides with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good. 6,500 - 10,000

3264 - LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH SA DAGGERS. Blade Length: (BOTH) 8 - 3/4 Overall Length: (BOTH) 13 - 3/4” Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich SA dagger with “JUSTINUSWERK SOLINGEN” marked nickel-plated steel blade with runner and scattered marks, and freckling. The acid-etched “Alles fur Deutschland” motto is nicely executed on obverse. Nickel-plated fittings retain most of their finish with patina and scattered light marks. Guard is district marked “Wm” for Westmark.

Nice wood grip with tight inset eagle and SA roundel. Grip has light wear with scattered marks. Steel scabbard retains almost all of its original brown painted finish with scattered scratches. Nickel-plated fittings retain decent amounts of their finish with patina. Complete with “RZM” marked leather hanger and “RZM M5/25 marked clip. CONDITION: Good (B) Third Reich SA dagger with “RZM M7/42” marked nickel-plated steel blade with light runner marks, scattered blemishes, and areas of visible cross graining. The acid-etched “Alles fur Deutschland” motto is nicely executed on obverse. Nickel-plated fittings retain most of their finish with light patina and areas of loss. Wood grip with tight inset eagle and SA roundel. Grip with light marks. Steel scabbard retains a nice amount of its original brown painted finish scattered scratches. Nickel-plated fittings retain nice amounts of their finish with light scattered marks. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200 3265 - THIRD REICH SS DAGGER. Blade Length: 8 - 5/8” Overall Length: 13 - 3/4” Third Reich SS dagger with a “Boker, Solingen” marked blade with very lightly visible cross graining, moderate runner marks, has been polished, and with moderate to heavy scattered marks from resharpening. Blade inscription has been postwar painted in black. Nickle fittings are loose and exhibit staining and patina, with “4210” engraved on the cross guard. Grip has scattered marks, light dings, and several inches of light cracks near the cross guard.

The SS eagle appears to have been replaced, with a damaged grip, while the runes appear to be original to the grip. Steel scabbard retains approximately 85% of its paint painted finish with scattered marks, nickel plated fittings have scattered marks and patina throughout, with the lower fittings having tiny dings. An unusual hangar assembly is present with what appears to be an inventory tag attached. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. WEZ 1,500 - 2,500

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3266 - LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH POLICE BAYONET AND DLV DAGGER. Blade Length: (A) 12 - 3/4” (B) 6 - 7/8” Overall Length: (A) 17 - 1/4” (B) 12” Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich police bayonet with a “WEYERSBERG KIRSCHBAUM & CO SOLINGEN” marked nickel-plated steel blade that exhibits scattered light marks throughout its length. Nickel-plated brass fittings are excellent, with the police unit marking of “S.B.12718” present, which translates to Schotzpolizei, Polizeiverwaltung Berlin, Rack/Item #12718. Stag grips are undamaged with an aluminum Polizei emblem. Leather scabbard has light wear with minor blemishes, and the nickel-plated fittings exhibit a light patina. Scabbard exhibits matching number to bayonet. Leather frog with steel rivets is marked and dated 1942. Knot affixed to frog. CONDITION: Good. (B) Third Reich DLV dagger with an “F&A HELBIG STEINBACH K.R.M.” marked steel blade, with blemishes throughout. Nickel-plated fittings exhibit heavy patina, and coarse blue leather wrapped wooden grip exhibits heavy wear. Steel scabbard wrapped in dark blue leather. Nice patina to scabbard mounts with scattered blemishes. DLV emblem on throat. With leather hanger that is supple, but with heavy cracks and wear. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200 3267 - GERMAN WWII KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER WITH HANGERS AND OFFICER’S BROCADE DRESS BELT. Blade Length: 10” Overall Length: 15” German World War II Kriegsmarine dagger with a Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie knight’s head proof marked nickel plated blade that is double acid-etched with the classic anchor naval pattern. Moderate patina with spots of freckling and rubbing. The brass fittings retain pleasing amounts of their gilt finish. Ivory grip has a nice patina with its brass wire intact, but slightly loose. The brass scabbard retains nice amounts of its original gilding, with patina throughout. The dagger is displayed in a wood case with hangers and Kriegsmarine Line Officer’s belt and buckle. The belt is 2” wide and constructed of silver brocade. The reverse features fine Navy-Blue rayon material. Nicely detailed with a gilt finish and burnished highlights. Mostly undamaged, without corrosion, and with an attractive light age toning. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200 3268 - THIRD REICH SS DAGGER. Blade Length: 8 - 5/8” Overall Length: 13 - 3/4” Third Reich SS dagger with a “RZM, SS, 285/38” marked blade with visible cross graining, moderate runner marks, and moderate to heavy scattered marks from sloppy resharpening. Nickle fittings are slightly loose and exhibit staining and patina, grip has scattered marks and light dings, and both the SS runes and eagle appear original to the grip, with patina.

Steel scabbard retains approximately 85% of its paint painted finish, nickel plated fittings have scattered marks and patina throughout, fittings’ screws have been disturbed, and a hangar clip is attached.

CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 2,000 - 3,000 3269 - THIRD REICH EICKHORN 2ND MODEL RAILWAY LEADER DAGGER. Blade Length: 10” Overall Length: 15” Third Reich Second Model Railway Leader’s Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with correct hanger and portepee. The Second Model Railway Dagger was introduced in 1937 and this new design gave the organization’s dagger a more identifiable look, as opposed to it’s first model dagger which was patterned off the dress dagger of the Heer. The dagger features a nickel-plated steel blade with visible cross graining and light blemishes throughout its length. Light runner marks are observed on each side of the blade from being inserted and removed from the scabbard. The blade features the manufacturer’s squirrel logo etched on the reverse of the blade, near the cross guard and is marked “ORIGINAL / Eickhorn / SOLINGEN”. The aluminum cross guard and pommel cap exhibit nice darkened finish with pleasing patina. The black trylon grip is excellent with only minor light handling wear. The steel plating of the scabbard mostly intact with a pleasing patina and minor oxidation at the throat. The correct silver with black trimmed hangers also accompany this dagger and are in excellent condition, with a pleasing patina to the fittings. Black backing is completely intact. The silver and black portepee also accompanies this dagger and is attached to the grip. The portepee exhibits fraying in areas, especially around the crossguard, but remains intact and secured to the dagger, and was likely never removed. This is a rare opportunity to own a desirable, and seldom encountered Second Model Railway Dagger with the correct components. CONDITION: Very good. 3,000 - 4,500

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3270 - LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH POLICE BAYONETS. Blade Length: (A) 12 - 7/8” (B) 13” Overall Length: (A) 17 - 1/2” (B) 17 - 1/2” Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich police bayonet with “ALEXANDER COPPEL SOLINGEN” marked nickel-plated steel blade, which has been cut down from an Imperial German police bayonet. Blade is bright with light scattered marks. Nickel-plated fittings with light patina and scattered blemishes. Stag grips are intact with aluminum Polizei emblem. Portepee affixed to bird head pommel. Black leather scabbard exhibits light wear with scattered scuffs and scratches throughout its length. Nickel-plated fittings exhibit a pleasing light patina with scattered marks, and the lower fitting is marked “S.H. 37” denoting Schutzpolizei, Polizeiverwaltung Hannover, Rack/Item #37. Brown leather frog with aluminum rivets and marked “HANS DEUTER / AUGSBURG” dated “1939” with light wear. CONDITION: Very good. (B) Third Reich police bayonet with a “WEYERSBERG / KIRSCHBAUM & CO / SOLINGEN” marked nickel-plated steel blade, which has been cut down from an Imperial German police bayonet. Blade is bright with light scattered marks. Nickel-plated brass fittings with moderate patina and scattered blemishes. Stag grips are intact with aluminum Polizei emblem. Leather scabbard exhibits light wear with scattered scuffs and scratches throughout its length. Nickel-plated fittings exhibit a pleasing patina with scattered marks, and the lower fitting is marked “P.Fr. 416” denoting Frankenstein police school, Rack/Item #416. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200 3271 - LOT OF 2: GERMAN WWII KREIGSMARINE DAGGERS, 1 WITH DAMASCUS BLADE. Blade Length: (A) 9 - 7/8” (B) 9 - 5/8” Overall Length: (A) 14 - 3/4” (B) 14 - 5/8” Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Kriegsmarine dagger with an era original artificial Damascus blade and ivory grip. Blade does not exhibit any markings with no noticeable wear or damage. Brass pommel and cross guard exhibit a pleasing patina with dark areas in recesses. Trylon grip has moderate staining and age toning with 1 small chip toward the crossguard.

Brass button is bent and counteracts the lock function. Brass wire wrapping is tight and undamaged. Brass scabbard retains minimal amounts of its gilt finish with dark patina in areas. CONDITION: Good. (B) German World War II Kriegsmarine dagger with double etched blade featuring naval and floral motifs and marked “(knight head) WKC”. Blade is bright with crisp etchings and minimal blemishes. Brass pommel and cross guard exhibit a pleasing patina. Trylon grip exhibits handling wear and scattered light blemishes. Brass button is slightly pushed in and counteracts the lock function. Brass wire wrapping is tight and undamaged. A bullion portepee is affixed to the handle and exhibits light fraying in areas. Brass scabbard retains decent amounts of its gilt finish in areas with a moderate patina.

CONDITION: Good. 2,000 - 4,000 3272 - LOT OF 3: GERMAN WWII FIRST MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGERS. Blade Length: (A) 11 - 3/8” (B) 12” (C) 12 - 1/8” Overall Length: (A) 17” (B) 17 - 1/2” (C) 17 - 3/4” Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with an “Original Eickhorn Solingen” marked blade. Gray patina and scattered marks. Tip was dulled and resharpened. Aluminum fittings have wear and a nice patina, swastikas with no gold finish. Evidence of older polishing. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip has wear with scattered blemishes and tight wire. Bullion portepee affixed to grip in good condition. Blue leather-covered steel scabbard appears touched up with polished mounts. Aluminum chain hanger exhibits light wear and blemishes with a “GES. GESCH OLC” marked clip. (B) German World War II Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with a “Rich.

A. Herder / Solingen” marked blade. Gray patina, light surface rust, and scattered marks with areas of visible cross graining. Aluminum fittings have wear and a nice patina, swastikas with some gold finish and patina. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip has wear with scattered blemishes and tight wire.

Blue leather-covered steel scabbard with wear throughout its length and dark patina to mounts. Aluminum chain hanger exhibits a nice patina and blemishes with a “GES. GESCH OLC” marked clip. (C) German World War II Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with a “Siegfried Waffen e.Pack & Söhne Solingen.” marked blade. Blade is bright with scattered scratches and areas of pitting. Aluminum fittings exhibit a heavy patina, swastikas with some gold finish and patina. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip has wear with scattered blemishes and tight wire. CONDITION: All fair-good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3273 - LOT OF 2: GERMAN WWII FIRST AND SECOND MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGERS. Blade Length: (A) 12 - 1/8” (B) 10” Overall Length: (A) 18” (B) 15 - 1/4” Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with a “Tiger Solingen” marked blade with bright finish, light blemishes, and faint areas of cross graining. Aluminum fittings exhibit light and swastikas retain generous amounts of their gold finish. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip has light wear and tight wire. Blue leather-covered steel scabbard exhibits light blemishes with visible seam. Aluminum fittings are bright with scattered light blemishes. Aluminum chain hanger exhibits light wear with a “GES. GESCH OLC” marked clip. CONDITION: Very good. (B) Luftwaffe 2nd Model dagger with “Original Eickhorn Solingen” marked nickel-plated steel blade. The blade exhibits a gray patina with light freckling and scattered blemishes throughout.

Aluminum cross-guard and pommel retain most of the dark finish with a nice patina. The wire-wrapped bone grip has nice patina with scattered blemishes. The finished steel scabbard exhibits a nice patina with staining at upper mount. An original Luftwaffe Portepee is loosely attached to the grip with areas of fraying. CONDITION: Good.

1,000 - 1,500 3274 - LOT OF 2: GERMAN WWII FIRST AND SECOND MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGERS. Blade Length: (A) 12 - 1/8” (B) 10 - 1/8” Overall Length: (A) 17 - 3/4” (B) 15 - 1/4” Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with a “E.F. Horster Solingen” marked blade that exhibits light runner and scattered marks throughout. Aluminum fittings exhibit wear and a nice patina to original finish. Swastikas retain light traces of their gold finish. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip has moderate wear with scattered blemishes and slightly loose wire. Blue leather-covered steel scabbard exhibits scattered scuffs and blemishes. Steel fittings exhibit a nice patina that compliments the original finish. Aluminum chain hanger exhibits light wear and blemishes with a “DRGM” marked clip.

CONDITION: Good. (B) Luftwaffe 2nd Model dagger with “Alcoso Solingen” marked nickel-plated steel blade. The blade exhibits a gray patina with areas of light freckling and scattered blemishes throughout. Aluminum cross-guard and pommel exhibit a nice patina. The wire-wrapped bone grip has nice patina with slightly loose wire. Steel scabbard exhibits a gray/chocolate patina. Missing 1 throat screw. An original Luftwaffe Portepee is loosely attached to the grip with areas of fraying. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500 3275 - LOT OF 3: GERMAN WWII HEER DAGGERS. Blade Length: (ALL) 10” Overall Length: (ALL) 15” Lot consists of (A) Heer dagger with “CARL EICKHORN SOLINGEN” marked blade with areas of visible cross graining, light runner, and scattered marks. Nickel silver plated fittings retain nice amounts of their finish with a dark patina, and dark orange trylon grip exhibits light wear. Scabbard retains nice amounts of its original finish with dark areas. CONDITION: Good. (B) Heer dagger with unmarked blade.

Areas of visible cross graining, moderate runner marks, and scattered blemishes. Nickel silver plated fittings exhibit traces of original finish with a a dark patina and oxidation on left side. Dark orange trylon grip exhibits wear with light dark spots. Scabbard retains areas of its original nickel-silver finish with visible wear and a nice patina.

CONDITION: Good. (C) Heer dagger with unmarked blade with light runner marks, and scattered blemishes. Nickel silver plated fittings exhibit scattered wear with nice patina. Light orange trylon grip exhibits light blemishes. Scabbard exhibits evidence of an older polishing with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3276 - LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH HEER DAGGERS. Blade Length: (ALL) 10” Overall Length: (ALL) 14 - 1/2” Lot consists of (A) Heer dagger with unmarked blade that exhibits visible areas of cross graining, light runner, and scattered marks. Nickel silver plated fittings retain decent amounts of their finish with patina, and white trylon grip exhibits light wear and blemishes. A portepee is attached and in good condition. Scabbard exhibits a nice patina with dark areas. CONDITION: Good. (B) Heer dagger with “P.D. LUNESCHLOSS / SOLINGEN” marked blade with visible cross graining, light runner marks, and scattered blemishes. Nickel silver plated fittings exhibit traces of original finish with a dark patina that is more oxidized on the pommel. Trylon grip exhibits light wear. Scabbard retains most of its original nickel silver finish with visible wear and dark patina. CONDITION: Good. (C) Heer dagger with “C. GUSTAV SPITZER / SOLINGEN” marked blade light runner marks freckling throughout its length. Nickel silver plated fittings exhibit patina with oxidation. Orange trylon grip exhibits light wear with a few small cracks. Scabbard exhibits wear with scattered dark spots. Missing 1 throat screw. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500 3277 - LOT OF 4: THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE DAGGERS. Blade Length: (ALL) 10” Overall Length: (ALL) 15 - 1/4” Lot consists of: (A) Luftwaffe 2nd Model dagger with unmarked nickel-plated steel blade. Blade exhibits a gray patina with freckling. Aluminum cross-guard and pommel exhibit a light patina. The wire-wrapped white trylon grip has light wear with tight wire. The finished steel scabbard exhibits a light patina with scattered stains. CONDITION: Good. (B) Luftwaffe 2nd Model dagger with “Siegfried Waffen e.Pack & Söhne Solingen.” marked nickel-plated steel blade.

The blade exhibits moderate runner marks and scattered blemishes throughout.

Aluminum crossguard and pommel with areas of dark finish in the recesses and a nice patina. The wire-wrapped white trylon grip has nice patina with scattered blemishes. The finished steel scabbard exhibits scattered blemishes and light staining.

Pommel slightly loose. CONDITION: Good. (C) Luftwaffe 2nd Model dagger with unmarked nickel-plated steel blade that exhibits scattered blemishes throughout.

Aluminum cross-guard and pommel exhibit a dark patina with oxidation. The wire-wrapped orange trylon grip exhibits handling wear with tight wire. The finished aluminum scabbard exhibits a pleasing moderate patina with areas of oxidation. Hilt is slightly loose. CONDITION: Good. (D) Luftwaffe 2nd Model dagger with “E. & F. HORSTER / SOLINGEN” marked nickel-plated steel blade. The blade exhibits areas of visible crossgraining with scattered blemishes and areas of freckling throughout. Aluminum cross-guard and pommel have a nice patina with areas of oxidation. The wire-wrapped orange trylon grip has nice patina with scattered blemishes and tight wire. The finished steel scabbard exhibits a dark patina. Hilt wobbles. CONDITION: Fair. 1,000 - 1,500 3278 - LOT OF 4: THIRD REICH SA AND NSKK DAGGERS. Blade Length: (ALL) 8 - 5/8” Overall Length: (ALL) 13 - 3/4” Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich NSKK dagger with “RZM M7/73” (F u. A. Helbig, Steinbach) marked nickel-plated steel blade with visible cross graining, light runner marks, and light blemishes. Nickel-plated fittings retain nice amounts of their finish and scattered light marks.

Wood grip with tight inset eagle and SA roundel. Grip has light wear with scattered marks.

Steel scabbard retains most of its original black painted finish with scattered scratches.

Nickel-plated fittings retain nice amounts of their finish with light marks. A “DRGM” Assman marked hanger is attached. CONDITION: Very good. (B) Third Reich NSKK dagger with “RZM M7/13” (Arthur Schuttelhofer) marked nickel-plated steel blade with runner marks, a gray patina, and freckling throughout. Nickel-plated fittings with gray patina. Wood grip with inset eagle and SA roundel, both exhibit patina. Grip has wear with scattered blemishes. Steel scabbard retains a fair amount of its black painted finish with scattered chips. Nickel-plated fittings exhibit a nice patina with scattered marks. CONDITION: Good.

(C) Third Reich SA dagger with “E.P.&S / SOLINGEN” marked nickel-plated steel blade with moderate runner marks, scattered blemishes, and areas of freckling. Nickel-plated fittings exhibit a dull patina with scattered marks. Guard is district marked “Nrh” for Niederrhein.

Wood grip with inset eagle and SA roundel. Grip has light wear with scattered marks.

Steel scabbard appears to be repainted, as there is brown paint on the edge of the lower mount. Nickel-plated fittings exhibit a nice patina that compliments the finish. Chape is smashed.

CONDITION: Good. (D) Third Reich SA dagger with “RZM M7/2” (Emil Voos Waffenfabrik, Solingen) marked nickel-plated steel blade with runner marks, scattered blemishes, and areas of visible cross graining. Nickel-plated fittings are bright with areas of oxidation. Wood grip with inset eagle and SA roundel. Grip has light wear. Steel scabbard retains a nice amount of its anodized finish with mounts showing a heavy patina in areas.

CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

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3279 - LOT OF 5: GERMAN WWII MAUSER BAYONETS, HEER DAGGER, AND BOOT KNIFE. Blade Length: Various Overall Length: Various Lot consists of: (A) German World War II K98 bayonet with “RICH.A.HERDER” marked blade and numbered “2057 / d” on ricasso.

Scabbard exhibits matching numbers and dated 1939. Complete with leather frog. Blade with very good finish, scabbard and frog match condition of bayonet. Frog dated 1936. (B) German World War II K98 bayonet with “43asw” marked blade and numbered “4487 / uu” on ricasso. Scabbard is marked “CARL EICKHORN / 1940” and numbered “4023 d”. Blade with nice finish, scabbard exhibits wear with supple leather frog. (C) German World War II K98 bayonet with “S/155G” marked blade and numbered “9896 / q” on ricasso. Scabbard is marked “S.178G” and numbered “2913 L”. Blade with very good finish, scabbard with surface wear and supple leather frog. (D) Third Reich Heer dagger with unmarked blade, areas of visible cross graining, and moderate runner marks. Nickel plated fittings retain traces of their original finish with a nice patina. Complete with scabbard that features matching patina to mounts. (E) German WWII boot knife with proof marks on blade. Freckling throughout. Intact grips with the name “DILLINGEN” carved into left side. Complete with scabbard. All edged weapons exhibit scattered blemishes from wear. Some blades exhibit very good+ finish while others are worn. Scabbards exhibit same.

CONDITION: Good-very good. 500 - 1,000

3280 - GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE TAKE DOWN GRAVITY KNIFE BY WEYERSBERG. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 10” German World War II Luftwaffe aircrew 2nd model take down gravity knife with a “PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO. SOLINGEN” marked blade.

There are scattered blemishes and a gray patina on the blade with scattered blemishes from use. The knife’s head retains nice amounts of its blued finish with nice patina. The halves of the inner liner retain generous amounts of their blued finish, with blemishes. The blade, head, and inner liner have the serial number of “527”, but the blade release is numbered “93” which indicates it was likely replaced. Blade release catch functions as it should. The undamaged spring is original to the knife, and has not be either repaired or replaced. Wooden grips scales are correctly pinned with scattered blemishes and small dents. Steel lanyard ring is intact with patina, and the spike retains nice amounts of its blued finish with patina. Spike is marked with a “Luftamt5”.

CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3281 - GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE FIRST MODEL GRAVITY KNIFE BY SMF. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 10” German World War II Luftwaffe aircrew gravity knife with a “SMF SOLINGEN ROSTFREI” marked stainless steel blade with nice areas of visible cross graining and light scattered marks. Nickel fittings have light scattered marks throughout with bright finish. Blade release functions properly, spring is original to the knife, and the serial number of “996” is present on both the lever and spring. Walnut grip panels are properly pinned and exhibit a number of light dings and scratches. Steel spike is marked with a “Luftamt5”. CONDITION: Very good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3282 - GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE SMF GRAVITY KNIFE. Blade Length: 4” Overall Length: 10” German World War II Luftwaffe aircrew gravity knife with a “SMF SOLINGEN ROSTFREI” marked stainless steel blade with bright finish and scattered marks and scratches. Nickel fittings have light scattered marks throughout with bright finish. Blade release functions properly, spring is original to the knife, and the serial number of “502” is present on both the lever and spring. Walnut grip panels are properly pinned and exhibit scattered light dings and scratches. Steel spike is marked with a “Luftamt5”. Post-war lanyard. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500 3283 - LOT OF 5: THIRD REICH SA AND NSKK DAGGERS. Blade Length: Various Overall Length: Various Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich SA dagger with “RZM M7/36” marked nickel-plated steel blade with runner marks and scattered blemishes.

Oxidation to crossguard and pommel. Wood grip with tight inset eagle and SA roundel exhibits scattered dents. Steel scabbard exhibits a brown painted finish with areas of loss. Nickel-plated fittings retain generous amounts of their finish with light scattered marks and light patina. Hanger with “DRGM” marked clip attached. CONDITION: Good. (B) Third Reich SA dagger with “AESCULAP TUTTLINGEN” marked nickel-plated steel blade with runner marks, and oxidation. Rounded tip.

Nickel-plated fittings exhibit a nicotine patina. Guard district marked “Wm” for Westmark. Wood grip with tight inset eagle and SA roundel exhibits wear. Anodized steel scabbard retains a fair amount of its original finish with oxidation. Nickel-plated fittings exhibit matching patina to dagger fittings. CONDITION: Fair. (C) Third Reich SA dagger with heavily pitted blade. Maker mark is obscured. Nickel-plated fittings exhibit cleaning. Guard marked “He” for Hessen. Wood grip with tight inset eagle and SA roundel, worn with older cleaning. Matching pitting on steel scabbard. Fittings cleaned. CONDITION: Poor. (D) Third Reich NSKK dagger with “RZM M7/42” marked nickel-plated steel blade with runner marks and scattered blemishes. Crossguard and pommel with patina to finish. Wood grip with tight inset eagle and SA roundel exhibits wear. Steel scabbard exhibits a black painted finish with abrasions. Nickel-plated fittings retain nice amounts of their finish with light oxidation. Rust on drag. CONDITION: Good. (E) Third Reich SA dagger with “RZM M7/32” marked nickel-plated steel blade with light oxidation and scattered blemishes. Bright crossguard and pommel with scattered blemishes. Wood grip with tight inset eagle and SA roundel exhibits scattered dents and repairs near pommel. Missing scabbard.

CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500 3284 - LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH RAD AND TENO HEWERS. Blade Length: (A) 9 - 5/8” (B) 9 - 3/4” Overall Length: (A) 14 - 3/4” (B) 14 - 3/4” Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich enlisted RAD Hewer with a “GES. GESCH / ED WUSTHOF SOLINGEN” marked blade. Light gray patina with scattered light blemishes throughout. Motto on blade is nicely executed.

Nickel-plated aluminum fittings exhibit a fair patina with scattered blemishes, and oxidation, with areas of original finish visible. Stag grip scales remain intact and tight. Brown painted scabbard is missing some of its paint with chocolate patina in bare areas. Mounts exhibit a matching patina to mounts with wear and retain all screws. 1 screw is slightly bent. CONDITION: Good. (B) Third Reich TENO Subordinate Hewer with nickel plated steel blade marked “GES. GESCH / ORIGINAL / EICKHORN SOLINGEN”. The blade exhibits staining and oxidation over most of the surface. Leather washer present. The crossguard, hilt, and pommel, are nickel plated zinc and exhibit matching patina to the blade. White trylon grip scales are intact with light wear and light honey patina.

Black painted steel scabbard retains most of its factory black paint but exhibits a chocolate patina due to exposure. Nickel plated steel drag and throat, exhibit wear and a chocolate patina. The throat is numbered “9114”. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

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3285 - THIRD REICH M36 SS DAGGER. Blade Length: 8 - 5/8” Overall Length: 13 - 3/4” Third Reich SS dagger with unmarked blade that exhibits visible areas of cross graining, light runner marks, and scattered blemishes. Nickel fittings exhibit nice amounts of their plated finish with light oxidation and blemishes. The black ebony grip has light wear and damage, with a few abrasions, small dents, and a small chip missing beneath the crossguard.

Both eagle and SS roundel are original to the grip. The top pommel nut does not appear to have been removed and is very tight. The black anodized scabbard retains approximately some of its finish, with oxidation and fading throughout its length. The nickeled fittings retain 5 of their screws, with 1 screw missing on the throat. All fittings exhibit patina, with the heaviest wear exhibited on the drag. Accommodations for a chain are present, however the chain is missing. There is a loose piece that moves freely inside the scabbard body. CONDITION: Good.

1,000 - 1,500 3286 - LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH RED CROSS HEWER AND LEADER’S DAGGER. Blade Length: (A) 10 - 1/4” (B) 9 - 3/4” Overall Length: (A) 15 - 1/2” (B) 14 - 1/2” Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Red Cross Hewer with “GES GESCHUTZT” marked blade. Very nice factory cross graining along the length of the bright blade. Scattered light blemishes with sharp saw back. Silver plated zinc pommel and crossguard, with nice patina throughout. Black Bakelite grip scales appear untouched with only light wear. Black painted steel scabbard has scattered marks throughout, with most of its original finish. Nickel plated zinc fittings exhibit a chocolate patina. CONDITION: Blade is very good, scabbard good. (B) German WWII Red Cross Leader’s Dagger with an unmarked blade that remains fairly bright and exhibits visible cross graining. Plated fittings retain some amounts of their original finish with ends bare and exhibiting a nice patina. Orange trylon grip exhibits handling wear with darkening to one side. Frayed portepee is attached. The original leather washer remains present under the crossguard. Complete with its scabbard, which is straight, dent free, and retains nice amounts of its original finish with pleasing patina. The screws on the scabbard throat show no signs of any tampering. Unmarked hanger attached that exhibits patina and oxidation. CONDITION: Very good. 1,000 - 1,500 3287 - LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH HEER DAGGERS. Blade Length: (BOTH) 10” Overall Length: (BOTH) 14 - 3/4” Lot consists of (A) Heer dagger with “WKC SOLINGEN” marked blade.

Areas of visible cross graining, moderate runner marks, and scattered blemishes are exhibited on the blade. Nickel silver plated fittings retain nice amounts of their finish with patina and light oxidation.

Orange trylon grip exhibits light wear. A portepee is attached with moderate fraying. Scabbard retains nice amounts of its original finish with patina and scattered blemishes. Deluxe hangar is present and is marked “D.R.G.M” on both clips. CONDITION: Good. (B) Heer dagger with “ALCOSO SOLINGEN” marked blade with visible cross graining, moderate runner marks, and light blemishes. Fittings exhibit scattered wear with a honey patina. Initials “FB” are engraved reverse of eagle.

Trylon grip exhibits age toning and light wear. Scabbard exhibits a matching honey patina with visible wear. CONDITION: Good.

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3288 - LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH FIRST AND SECOND MODEL DAGGERS. Blade Length: (A) 12 - 1/8” (B) 10” (C) 10” Overall Length: (A) 18” (B) 15 - 1/4” (C) 15 - 1/4” Lot consists of: (A) Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with a Robert Klass marked blade. Light runner marks and scattered blemishes throughout. Aluminum fittings exhibit wear with pleasing patina. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip has wear with scattered blemishes. Frayed portepee affixed to grip. Blue leather-covered steel scabbard exhibits wear and scattered blemishes with patina on steel fittings. All screws present. Aluminum chain hanger exhibits light wear and a nice patina with a “DRGM” marked clip. CONDITION: Good. (B) Luftwaffe 2nd Model dagger with unmarked nickel-plated steel blade. The blade exhibits visible crossgraining with moderate runner marks and scattered blemishes throughout. Aluminum crossguard and pommel exhibit an a pleasing patina with nice remnants of finish. The wire-wrapped white trylon with light wear and loose wire. Finished steel scabbard exhibits a dark patina with scattered abrasions. Very nice hanger attached with “U.E. 10 RZM / DRGM” marked clip. CONDITION: Good. (C) Luftwaffe 2nd Model dagger with unmarked nickel plated steel blade. The blade light oxidation with areas of crossgraining that remain visible. Aluminum crossguard and pommel exhibit nice toning on the original dark finish. The wire-wrapped white trylon grip exhibits handling wear with scattered light chips. The finished steel scabbard exhibits a nice patina with 1 dent toward the tip. An unmarked hanger is attached with 1 broken clip. CONDITION: Good.

1,000 - 1,500 3289 - LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH SA DAGGER AND ACID ETCHED POLICE BAYONET. Blade Length: (A) 8 - 5/8” (B) 7 - 3/4” Overall Length: (A) 13 - 5/8” (B) 12 - 1/2” Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich SA dagger with a “E.F. HORSTER SOLINGEN” marked nickel-plated steel blade with runner marks, light blemishes, and visible cross graining. Early nickel-plated fittings retain nice amounts of their plating with patina and light scattered marks. Guard is district marked “Nrh” for Niederrhein. Wood grip has very light wear, with light abrasions. SA eagle and emblem are tightly inset and original to the grip with patina. Steel scabbard retains almost all of its original anodized finish with scattered scuffs. Nickel-plated fittings retain most of their finish with a light patina and scattered marks.

“DRGM” marked SA hanger is attached with supple leather and patina to clip. CONDITION: Good. (B) Third Reich etched dress bayonet with blade marked “ORIGINAL / Eickhorn / SOLINGEN” on reverse and neatly etched obverse with the wording “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (To the memory of my service time) flanked on either side with a German eagle and swastika. Crisp etching with soft Eickhorn mark and scattered blemishes. Nickeled fittings exhibit an oxidized patina with areas of original finish poking through. Black grip scales are firmly secured to the bayonet with no major damage and patina to pins. Red felt present in bayonet lug. Complete with its scabbard that features most of its original black paint with scattered blemishes. A leather frog is also present with areas of cracking and a gold and blue portepee. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500 3290 - LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH HEER DAGGERS. Blade Length: (ALL) 10” Overall Length: (ALL) 14 - 1/2” Lot consists of: (A) Heer dagger with “ROBIKLASS / SOLINGEN” marked blade with nice cross graining, moderate runner and scattered marks, and light freckling. Nickel silver plated fittings exhibit a dark patina, as does the white trylon grip. A portepee is attached with moderate fraying.

Scabbard retains nice amounts of its original finish with moderate patina.

Deluxe hangar is present with all of its velvet backing and patina to mounts. CONDITION: Good. (B) Heer dagger with “WMW / WAFFEN” marked blade with visible cross graining, moderate runner marks, and light freckling. Nickel silver plated fittings exhibit a dark patina. Orange trylon grip exhibits wear. Scabbard exhibits visible wear and a dark patina.

Deluxe hanger is present with all of its velvet backing and patina to mounts.

CONDITION: Good. (C) Heer dagger with “ORIGINAL / Eickhorn / SOLINGEN” marked blade with visible cross graining, moderate runner and scattered marks, and freckling. Nickel silver plated fittings exhibit a pleasing gray patina orange trylon grip is intact with handling wear. A portepee is attached with moderate fraying. Scabbard retains nice amounts of its original finish with a dark patina in areas. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

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3291 - LOT OF GERMAN WWII FIELD GEAR AND UNIFORM PIECES. Lot of German World War II field gear and uniform items. Lot contains a military issue pair of binoculars marked “ddx”, “Dienstglass”, “6x30”, 125518”, “H/6400” with Bakelite lens cover, neck strap, and tunic strap. Lot also includes a pair of tropical combat “Y-straps” with a faint “RBNr”, 3 tropical “A-frame” straps, a Heer painted steel buckle, a Luftwaffe “Erdkampf” badge, a pair of worn K98k pouches, a pair of what appears to be Gebirgsjaeger boots, sentry boots, and a pair of Feldgrau wool officer breeches. CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,300 - 1,800

3292 - LOT OF 3: GERMAN WWII DRINKING WATER CONTAINERS AND GAS CAN. Lot consists of: (A) German WWII jerry can marked “Wehrmacht” and “1942” on the front. Faint traces of original paint with patina throughout and scattered blemishes. Functioning cap. CONDITION: Good. (B) German WWII Aluminum water can with a carrying handle at top. Original ordnance tan paint finish with faint stenciling. Most of the paint has worn away with enough traces of the camouflage remaining.

Marked on bottom. CONDITION: Good (C) German WWII aluminum kitchen container marked “Gewurz” (Seasoning). Scattered blemishes throughout with functioning lid. CONDITION: Good. 400 - 800

3293 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS THIRD REICH FIELD GEAR AND EQUIPMENT. Lot consists of miscellaneous pieces of German World War II field gear and equipment including 2 fur flapped field packs, grain bag, flashlight, batteries, K98 belt with Heer buckle, the Bakelite holder for a weapons decontamination kit, a Luftwaffe officer’s clothing bag, a pair of 10x50 Dienstglas binoculars marked “beh” with blue cross, serial numbered “405623”, etc. All gear exhibits varying degrees of wear with scattered blemishes and soiling. CONDITION: Fair-good. 800 - 1,200

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3294 - LOT OF 3: GERMAN WWII TYPEWRITERS. Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Groma Model N typewriter with SS rune above the number 3 key. Functional with ink ribbon. Body intact with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good. (B) 1942 Olympia Robust typewriter in wood case. SS rune on number 5 key. Serial number 420533. Paper instructions intact on interior lid. Functional with ink ribbon. Body intact with scattered blemishes. Case with paint loss but intact with functioning clips. Comes with a letter that states it was brought back from the war by Jack Bowman who served in the 3rd Infantry Division. CONDITION: Good. (C) Olympia typewriter with Cyrillic keyboard. Functional with ink ribbon. Body intact with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good. 500 - 1,000

3295 - LARGE LOT OF THIRD REICH MARKED UTENSILS, SOME SILVER. A very nice offering of Third Reich Cutlery including spoons, knives, forks, mess kit utensil sets, and other miscellaneous utensils of varying sizes. Most are marked by various military and civilian organizations including the Luftwaffe, Wermacht, RAD, Kriegsmarine, SS, etc. Most are also marked by various manufacturers and some are hallmarked. Some were modified in the field. All exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

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3296 - THIRD REICH SADDLE WITH EQUIPMENT. Complete German World War II cavalry saddle setup and wood stand.

Lot includes saddle, came Zeltbahn, saddlebags, meat can pouch, gas make canister, waterproof poncho, cinch, Wehrmacht stamped blanket, and leather map case. All seems to be supple and serviceable.

Saddlebags bear 1942 and 1943 wartime maker stamps. CONDITION: Very good overall. A few leather straps under the fenders are fragile or broken off at the tips. 1,500 - 2,000

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3297 - LOT OF 4: GERMAN WWII RADIOS AND FIELD PHONE. Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Radio/Volksempfanger VE 301Wn. Bakelite housing is complete and without cracks or major damage. Textile loudspeaker is intact and firm. Measures approximately 15” x 11” x 6”. The functionality has not been tested but the switches are not seized. CONDITION: Good. (B) VE301Dyn radio. Bakelite housing is complete and without cracks or major damage. Textile loudspeaker is intact and firm with light staining at top. Measures approximately 12” x 11” x 7”. The functionality has not been tested but the switches are not seized. CONDITION: Good. (C) German WWII Wega radio. Bakelite housing is complete and without cracks or major damages. Back is slightly warped. Textile loudspeaker is intact .

Measures approximately 9 - 1/2” x 9 - 1/2” x 5”. The functionality has not been tested but the switches are not seized. CONDITION: Good. (D) German WWII Model FF33 Wehrmacht Field Telephone. Bakelite case remains intact without major damage. Clip functions properly. Phone is dated 1941, leather strap remains intact with hooks dated 1939 and 1943. Phone cranks but was not tested. CONDITION: Good.

500 - 1,000

3298 - LOT OF 4: THIRD REICH PENNANTS. Lot consists of: (A) Very nice high quality mulit-piece constriction SA vehicle pennant with reinforced edge and early “Candy Stripe” blue and white pre-war trim. Slightly faded colors with intact trim and tight stitching. (B) Third Reich SA pennant constructed of a red cotton twill base with SA roundel on either side and triple bronze loops on hoist.

RZM tag attached to reverse. Nice colors with tight stitching. (C) Third Reich Der Deutsche Automobil Club (DDAC) pennant, printed, and double sided, Made of cotton fabric, with typical, factory style machine stitching throughout. The hoist end is reinforced with a thicker, finely ribbed fabric. The corners retain the original plated steel clip and ring hardware. (D) Third Reich Sturm 43/116 Giessen Regiment banner.

Nice construction with bullion fringe and fraying around the roundel.

All pieces exhibit scattered stains and blemishes. CONDITION: Good.

1,000 - 1,500

3299 - LOT OF 11: THIRD REICH PENNANTS. Lot consists of 11 Third Reich pennants, most are Hitler Youth or NSDAP. Largest is a yacht club of Germany sailing pennant and measures approximately 17” x 10”. There is a strand of 3 pennants with 2 Hitler Youth and another that is possible a town pennant. The smallest measures 5 - 1/4” x 3” and is constructed of a plastic material. All pennants exhibit varying degrees of condition with scattered blemishes and soiling. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

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3300 - THIRD REICH NSKK VEHICLE PENNANT WITH POLE. The pennant measures approximately 12” x 6” with the black leather borders and both sides showing a stitched on NSKK emblem. The pole is approximately 16 - 1/2” tall, with a nickel finish and an NSKK eagle top marked “RZM on eagle” and “DRGM” at base of wreath on the reverse side. Scattered light stains throughout with intact leather border that exhibits light cracking. The pole exhibits light scuffs with slight oxidation that does not detract from the generous amounts of finish that remain. Lower clip was replaced by a binder clip to hold the pennant in place. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

3301 - LOT OF 10: THIRD REICH AND AXIS POWERS FLAGS. Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich War Flag that is constructed of wool bunting. No markings on hoist. Frayed areas with staining throughout.

Measures approximately 87” x 54”. (B) Third Reich NSDAP flag that is constructed of wool bunting. Maker tag is sewn to the hoist and reads “Wurttenbergische Cattunmanufactur Heidenheim a. Brz.” Hoist is stamped “Gosch Gr 5 80/135. Measures approximately 52” x 31”.

Scattered mothing throughout with the largest hole 2” in diameter.

(C) Third Reich NSDAP flag that is constructed of fabric. Hoist is stamped with Holland manufacturer and “G.F.L. 80 x 135”. Measures approximately 50” x 30”. Scattered light mothing throughout. (D) Third Reich NSDAP flag that is constructed of cotton. Measures approximately 58” x 29”. Light staining throughout. (E) Third Reich Hitler Youth flag that is constructed of cotton. Maker label sewn to hoist at bottom clip and reads “Fahnenrichter gegr. 1869 Koln 8”. Scattered staining throughout with a few holes. Measures approximately 42 - 1/2” x 28”. (F) 2 Axis NSDAP and Italian flag silk handkerchiefs. Framed example measures 16” x 12” including the frame. (G) 2 silk Italian flags on poles. The poles measure 37”. (G) Third Reich flag contained in an original box. The flag was not removed as it has been stored in the box for quite some time.

Box is fragile and measures 9” x 7” x 2 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Fair-good.

1,000 - 2,000

3302 - GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE HERMANN MEYER TROPICAL HAT. German World War II Luftwaffe Hermann Meyer tropical visor cap.

Often referred to as an early “2nd model” because of the folded hand applied insignia, this example appears to have been unissued but poorly stored over the years and therefore exhibits heavy soiling on the exterior. Cap is marked “56 1/2”, “August Shellenberg, Uniformmutzen Fabrik, Berlin, C2”, and “1942”. Heavy tan cotton fabric construction with a red cotton inner top, 4 black screened vents, 3 tan metal dish buttons around the center band, and correct black leather patterned chinstrap with black painted steel fittings. Both the eagle and cockade/ wreath are Bevo, have been trimmed and folded, and are correctly hand stitched to the center band. Cap may clean up. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 2,000 - 3,000

3303 - GERMAN WWII WAFFEN SS FIELDGRAY M43 CAP. German World War II Waffen SS Feldgrau M43 cap. Worn cap made from a fine Feldgrau wool exhibits light staining and approximately a dozen quarter inch areas of damage on its exterior. Twill pull downs on each side and a machine sewn SS trapezoid attached before the cap was finished. Gray HBT lining has moderate to heavy soiling, with approximately 8 inches of lining being torn on the front from wear.

CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,000 - 2,000

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3304 - THIRD REICH MUNICIPAL POLIZEI TSCHAKO. Third Reich Polizei Tschako with a Feldgrau wool body, with very light nap wear throughout. black patent leather top has light crazing throughout, and black leather body trim has light scuffs. The black vulkanfibre front and rear visor, as well as the dark green undersides, have very light wear. Aluminum front plate is attached with undisturbed aluminum washers, brass screws and nuts, and along with the aluminum field badge, present only very light wear. National colors exhibit most of their paint. Field badge is marked “1940 / J.F.S.”. All 4 vent screens are present. Black leather chinstrap with aluminum fittings, as well aluminum mounting posts, have light wear. Tan leather liner is intact with a few breaks. Leather chinstrap is present but out of place. Top cover is very nicely marked in the center with a size “55 - 1/2”, and is marked “H. BECKER & Co / G.M.B.H. / BERLIN C2”. CONDITION: Good.

500 - 1,000

3305 - GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL UNIFORM WITH TUNIC, TROUSERS, HAT, AND BELT. German World War II Luftwaffe uniform grouping. Lot contains an unusual Heer tropical tunic marked with a RBNr, an unusual machine-sewn tropical Luftwaffe eagle on the right breast, and EKII ribbon hand-sewn, and golden-yellow piped Hauptmann shoulder boards. Tunic has light wear throughout with moderate wear to the collar. Heer tropical HBT trousers, both size and RBNr marked, with heavy fading. Lot includes an unissued tropical web belt with an unissued Luftwaffe blue-gray steel buckle, which has a leather tab dated “1942” and make by “H. Aurich, Dresden. Lot also includes what is known as an Italian-made Luftwaffe officer’s tropical cap. While the cap has textbook features such as the machine sewn tropical cockade, 4 brass vents, the correct officer bullion and the correct tropical eagle being machine sewn. The unusual feature of the eagle’s application is that it is sewn as a trapezoid, a feature not encountered before by several well-known collectors. The sweatband is no longer present and there are no markings. CONDITION: Overall very good. 2,500 - 3,500

3306 - LOT OF 14: GERMAN WWI-COLD WAR BELTS AND BELT BUCKLES, INCLUDING SS BELT BUCKLE. Lot consists of 3 German World War I belt buckles, 1 with full belt, another with partial belt dated 1917, and 1 loose buckle. There are also 2 German World War II Heer aluminum belt buckles, 1 is on a full belt, the other buckle is loose. Also included is an aluminum Hitler Youth belt buckle with small dent marked “RZM M4/23”. The hightlight of the lot is a steel SS belt buckle on belt. The buckle is marked under the roller bar, with the logos of the RZM and SS, and the maker code 155/40 indicating manufacture by the firm of F.W. Assmann & Söhne in Lüdenscheid. The lot also includes a WWII German dress sword leather rig, Prussian belt, Spanish Civil War belt with buckle, and 2 East German belts with buckles. Lastly, there are 2 pickelhaube plates, 1 Prussian, and the other Baden. All pieces exhibit varying degrees of wear with blemishes. Some buckles exhibit a nice patina while others have appear to exhibit an older cleaning. CONDITION: Good.

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3307 - LOT OF 4: THIRD REICH HJ ATHLETIC SHIRT, RAIN JACKET, AND 2 HANGERS. Lot consists of (A) Rare Hitler Youth foul weather poncho, rich brown cloth with an oil cloth backing. Smooth brown composite buttons held with miniature paperboard buttons secure the front, and the same type of buttons are used to secure the arm openings in this sleeveless garment. The verso of each button bears an RZM stamp. The back of the garment features a series of straps beneath a flap on the shoulders that would allow the garment to be rolled up for easy storage. Bears a cloth label inside the collar, with Hitler Youth and RZM logos, identifying the garment as an “H.J. Regenumhang” (“Hitler Youth Rain Cape”), manufactured by Gieral. A seldom encountered poncho, the only major flaw being a 4” tear at the right pocket. CONDITION: Very good.

(B) Hitler Youth sports shirt. Cotton body with HJ insignia and sewn swastika at center. 1 hole going through both sides of at the bottom, light soiling throughout. Insignia is unmolested. Tag present with nice colors. CONDITION: Good. (C) 2 German WWII era wood hangers with lettering. CONDITION: Good. 500 - 1,000

3308 - GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE DOUBLE DECAL M35 HELMET. German World War II Luftwaffe M35 double decal helmet in a shell maker/size “Q/64 and lot number of “25442”. Shell exterior retains approximately 70% of a smooth blue-gray paint with most the wear on the crown. Shell interior retains approximately 70% of its paint with dullness and freckling. Luftwaffe eagle rates 75-80% with crazing, and the tricolor rates 85-90% with crazing. A coat of era-applied lacquer. A later liner was added at some point with most of the leather missing and a zinc liner band, with very loose rivets. An original chinstrap with steel fittings is present with heavy wear and a black tape rear from a break in the leather. CONDITION: Overall fair to good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3309 - GERMAN WWII HEER SINGLE DECAL M40 HELMET. German World War II Heer M40 single decal helmet in a shell maker/size “NS66” and lot number of “8646”. Shell exterior retains approximately 80% of its rough gray-green paint, with freckling, stains, and white paint. Shell interior retains approximately 70% of its rough paint with dust and freckling. Heer eagle rates approximately 70%, with era-applied lacquer. Original liner has moderate wear with staining, dryness, with one tongue being broken. Drawstring is present. Zinc liner band with what appears to have undisturbed rivets.

An original chinstrap with aluminum fittings and light wear is present.

CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 900 - 1,300

3310 - GERMAN WWII HEER SINGLE DECAL M42 HELMET. German World War II Heer M42 single decal helmet in a shell maker/size “hkp6x” and lot number of “1928”. Shell exterior retains approximately 75% of its rough gray-green paint, with freckling, stains, and white paint. Shell interior retains approximately 80% of its rough paint with dust and freckling. Heer eagle rates approximately 60%, with era-applied lacquer. Original liner has moderate wear with staining, dryness, with one tongue hole ripped through. Size “56” ink stamp. Drawstring is present. Zinc liner band with what appears to have undisturbed rivets. An original chinstrap with steel fittings and heavy wear is present. CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 800 - 1,200

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3311 - GERMAN WWII HEER SINGLE DECAL M35 HELMET. German World War II Heer M35 single decal helmet in a shell maker/size “NS66” and lot number of “D233”. Shell exterior retains approximately 45% of its smooth gray-green paint, with heavy freckling, stains, and white paint. Shell interior retains approximately 45% of its smooth paint with dust and freckling. Toned Heer eagle rates approximately 55%, with era-applied lacquer. Original liner is very dark and has heavy wear, damage and staining. Drawstring is present.

Aluminum liner band with what appears to have undisturbed rivets. A reproduction chinstrap is attached. CONDITION: Overall fair. WEZ 700 - 1,000

3312 - LOT OF 3: GERMAN WWII PITH HELMETS AND NSKK CRASH HELMET. Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Heer tan canvas 1st pattern tropical pith helmet.

Decals exhibit matching patina and appear original to helmet.

Added leather chinstrap.

Sweatband is dry and cracking, too fragile to check for marking.

Salty with stains and missing pieces. Nice set of goggles attatched with worn elastic. CONDITION: Fair. (B) German WWII 2nd Pattern tropical olive cotton pith helmet marked “JHS” on sweatband and stamped “58-1942” with light wear, and stains. Decals exhibit matching patina and appear original to helmet. Complete with leather chinstrap. Cracking to red felt crown. CONDITION: Good. (C) NSKK 1st pattern crash helmet in size with a black leather body that exhibits scuffs and wear throughout. 3-hole ventilation grommet on each side. Leather neck flaps and chinstrap are present but worn. Eagle with heavy patina. Leather liner is also worn with missing drawstring. Missing crown pad. CONDITION: Fair. 800 - 1,200

3313 - GERMAN WWII HEER DOUBLE DECAL M35 HELMET. German World War II Heer M35 double decal helmet in a shell maker/size “Q/62” and lot number of “956”. The entire shell has been repainted with visible brush strokes. Shell exterior retains approximately 65% of a smooth gray-green paint. Shell interior retains approximately 70% of its paint with dullness, dirt, and freckling. On the inner rear skirt is painted the name “O:Schirrm.Holzwarrn” and the unit “1./ I.R. 13” in white. Toned Heer eagle rates 60-65% with crazing, and the tricolor rates 60-65%, with crazing. Both had a coating of lacquer poorly applied. Early liner is dry, dirty and with moderate wear and all tongues present. Original rivers appear undisturbed. An original early chinstrap with aluminum fittings is present with heavy wear and the tip is missing. CONDITION: Overall fair to good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3314 - GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE SINGLE DECAL M40 HELMET. German World War II Luftwaffe M40 single decal helmet in a shell maker/size “Q64” and lot number of “DN228”. Unissued Luftwaffe M40 SD helmets like this with such crown wear from being stacked are known to have come from an abandoned train near Paris after the Normandy invasion, and brought home by GIs. Shell exterior retains approximately 90% of its rough blue-gray paint, with freckling, scrapes, and white paint. Shell interior retains approximately 95% of its rough paint with dust and freckling. Luftwaffe eagle rates 95+%, with era-applied lacquer. A reproduction tricolor decal was added postwar and is likely to be easily removed. Original liner had moderate rim wear and a glue repair on one of its tongues. Drawstring is present.

Zinc liner band with what appears to be undisturbed rivets. An original chinstrap with steel and aluminum fittings is present with moderate wear was added after the war. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent.

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3315 - GERMAN WWII POLICE DOUBLE DECAL M40 HELMET. German World War II Polizei M40 double decal helmet in a shell maker/size “SE66” and lot number of “954”. Shell exterior retains approximately 50% of its rough gray-green paint, with freckling, stains, and white paint. Shell interior retains approximately 60% of its rough paint with dust and freckling. Polizei eagle rates approximately 60%, and NSDAP party decal rates 65%. Both exhibit era-applied lacquer.

Original liner is very dark with moderate wear, staining, damage.

Original drawstring is missing, but a shoelace is present. Aluminum liner band with what appears to have undisturbed rivets. An original chinstrap with aluminum fittings and heavy wear and damage is present.

CONDITION: Overall fair to good. WEZ 600 - 900

3316 - LOT OF 5: GERMAN WWII FRAMED LUFTWAFFE MAP, PORTRAITS, AND WKC SWORD ADVERTISEMENT. Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Luftwaffe Navigation Map. Measures approximately 28” x 26” including the frame. (B) Imperial German unit photo with tinnie from the unit’s reunion. Measures approximately 26” x 23”. (C) Portrait of a Heer officer, oil on wood.

Date and inscription on reverse. Measures approximately 21” x 14 - 1/2”. (D) WKC sword advertisement with vibrant colors and wear around the edges. (E) Photo portrait of a soldier from the Wehrmacht with nice labeling on reverse. Measures approximately 13 - 1/2” x 11”. All pieces exhibit scattered blemishes and wear on the frames.

CONDITION: Good. 400 - 800

3317 - GERMAN WWII BRONZE PANZERGRENADIER ASSAULT BADGE. German World War II bronze Panzergrenadier assault badge.

Unmarked but attributed to the firm of Fritz Zimmermann, and possibly refinished. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 1,000 - 2,000

3318 - WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE BADGE BY BSW. An early, high quality Luftwaffe Pilots Badge struck from fine nickel silver. The obverse of this badge shows only great original detail to the eagle and wreath. The eagle retains nice original dark finish to the recesses but has worn off of the raised areas. The wreath is similar with patina and attractive age toning. The reverse of the eagle exhibits the BSW clover leaf marking, indicating manufacture by Brüder Schneider AG, in Vienna. A pleasant patina is exhibited on the reverse. The letters “Fl” and the name “Weiss” are crudely engraved on the reverse of the wreath. The hardware is correct for this maker and features a barrel hinge, round wire pin, and “question mark” shaped catch. The pin is straight. Rivets are correct and intact. No repairs and the pin still functions as it should. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3319 - LOT OF 4: WWII GERMAN PANZER BADGES. Lot of 4 German World War II Panzer assault badges. Lot includes a numbered “C.E. Junker” 50 assault badge with a cracked wreath, and the “50” emblem being a reproduction replacement. A “Guarantee of authenticity” from Detlev Nieman is included. Lot also includes a “R.R.S” solid silver badge, and 2 hollow back “Schickle” badges: a silver and a bronze. CONDITION: Overall fair to good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3320 - LOT OF 3: GERMAN WWII 1939 1ST CLASS IRON CROSSES. Lot contains 3 German Work War II 1st class Iron Crosses. 2 are marked “L/15” on the pin and have moderate patina, and the 3rd is marked “26” on the pin with patina and bubbling to the black painted finish.

CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3321 - LOT OF 2: GERMAN WWII CASED 1ST CLASS IRON CROSSES. Lot contains 2 cased German World War II 1939 1st class Iron Crosses.

The vaulted cross is unmarked, and the standard cross is marked “107”.

CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. WEZ 800 - 1,300

3322 - LOT OF 9: GERMAN WWII CASED AND BAGGED MEDALS PLUS EK1 CASE, EKII BAG, AND EKII SPANGE. Lot contains an empty German World War II 1939 EKI case, a paper packet and ribbon for a 1939 EKII, and a 1939 EKII Spange with a broken pin. Lot also includes a gold Mother’s Cross with ribbon in a “Paul Meybauer, Berlin” marked case, a bronze Mother’s Cross with ribbon in a paper packet, and a 1939 EKII Spange marked “L/12” in an “LDO” marked box. Also included is a 1938 Sudetenland medal with ribbon in a “Deschler & Sohn, Munich” marked case, a 1939 War Merit 1st Class Cross with Swords marked “3” with no finish remaining in an unmarked case, and a 1939 War Merit 2nd Class with Swords, with ribbon, in a paper packet. CONDITION: Overall good to excellent. WEZ 800 - 1,200

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3323 - LOT OF 7: GERMAN WWII 1939 2ND CLASS IRON CROSSES. Lot of 7 German World War II 1939 2nd class Iron Crosses. 3 have ribbons attached, 3 do not (one does not have its ring), 1 is a dug relic, and there are 2 extra ribbons. 3 of the rings have numbers: 13, 19, and 40. CONDITION: Overall poor to excellent. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3324 - THIRD REICH ERA SLOVAKIA ORDER OF PRINCE PRIBINA BREAST STAR. The Slovakian Order of Pribina was instituted in May 1940 and awarded to both Slovaks and foreigners, with one foreign recipient being the Third Reich Foreign Minister, Joachim Von Ribbentrop. The Order was abolished at the end of World War II with the establishment of Communist Yugoslavia. The breast star is riveted construction and measures approximately 3-1/2”. The pin on the reverse bears a silver content mark of “987” and a maker mark of “K”. Each of the tips of the rays have been slightly angled inward. Silvered finish exhibits a pleasing patina with evidence of an old price tag on reverse.

Functioning pin. CONDITION: Good. 2,000 - 4,000

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3325 - LOT OF 13: GERMAN WWII ATHLETIC SHIRT EAGLES. Lot consists of 13 German WWII athletic shirt eagles including 3 Heer, 2 Luftwaffe, 1 SA, 2 SS, 1 DAF, 1 DLV, 2 police, and 1 Reichspost. Largest measures approximately 11” x 6”. SA, DAF, and 1 Heer eagle have RZM tags on reverse. Some eagles exhibit tarnishing and staining with fraying at the edges. CONDITION: Fair-good. 1,000 - 1,500

3326 - LARGE LOT OF THIRD REICH TINNIES. Lot consists of approximately 75+ Third Reich tinnies and other small insignia for various organizations in varying styles. Most are complete while some are missing their pins. All exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3327 - LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 75 THIRD REICH TINNIES. Lot consists of approximately 75+ Third Reich tinnies and other small insignia for various organizations in varying styles. Most are complete while some are missing their pins. All exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

3328 - LOT OF OVER 100 THIRD REICH TINNIES, BUTTONS, ETC. Lot consists of approximately 100+ Third Reich tinnies and other miscellaneous insignia. There are tinnies from various Third Reich organizations, including the SS, DLV, NSKK, RAD, SA, etc. Most are intact while a few are missing their pins. All pieces exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good-very good.

1,000 - 1,500

3329 - LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 50 BADGES, TINNIES, ETC. Lot consists of approximately 50 Third Reich tinnies, pins, and other small insignia for various organizations or events in varying styles. Most are complete while some are missing their pins. All exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good-very good.

800 - 1,200

3330 - GERMAN WWII WAFFEN SS POLIZEI DIVISION BEVO CUFFTITLE. German World War II Waffen SS “Polizei Division” Bevo cufftitle.

Cufftitle appeared to have been uniform removed with one end folded and sewn, and the other end having the first inch being cleaner than the rest of it, as well as a couple of attachment threads remaining.

CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

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3331 - LOT OF 13: GERMAN WWII TUNIC AND CAP BEVO INSIGNIA. Lot of 13 German World War II Heer and Polizei Bevo uniform insignia.

Lot includes a rare flat wire “T” Gebirgsjaeger cap eagle, and an exceptionally rare late war printed Heer breast eagle. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3332 - LOT OF THIRD REICH RED CROSS MEDALS, PINS, AND INSIGNIA. Lot consists of various German World War II Red Cross medals, pins, tinnies, and other insignia including several enameled DRK (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) German Red Cross Helferin (Helper) pins, German Red Cross nurses aide badges, collar tabs, German Cross Of Honor, DPK members visor hat eagle, DRK Sister’s Cross, and other tinnies. All pieces exhibit nice enamel with light wear throughout. Most exhibit light staining and varying patina. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500

3333 - LARGE LOT OF THIRD REICH TINNIES. Lot consists of a 20 - 1/2” x 14 - 1/4” riker mount of Third Reich tinnies of varying sizes and styles. All exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

3334 - THIRD REICH DAF (DEUTSCHE ARBEITSFRONT) INSIGNIA GROUPING. Lot consists of a nice offering of memorabilia from the Deutsche Arbeitsfront (DAF), a German labor party that was active during the Third Reich. The lot includes various tinnies, some of which are high quality enamel, and others that are metal. There are also various pieces of insignia including hat insignia, a shoulder board, belt buckle with original tag affixed, sports shirt insignia, and a pennant. All pieces are preserved and displayed in riker mounts, displaying varying degrees of condition and wear. An instant collection that is ready to be displayed.

CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

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3335 - GERMAN WWII KRIEGSMARINE INSIGNIA LOT. Large lot of German World War II Kriegsmarine insignia, which includes a piece of a cut tunic with a reapplied breast eagle, 4 blue wool backed breast eagles, a late war Officer’s Cellon breast eagle, and 2 shoulder straps. Lot also includes 2 Bevo cap eagles, 3 white Bevo breast eagles, a Bevo M43 cap eagle, and an athletic shirt breast eagle. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3336 - LOT OF 15: THIRD REICH NSDAP PARTY PINS, INCLUDING 2 GOLD NUMBERED PINS. Lot consists of 15 Third Reich NSDAP party pins. Most are marked on reverse with RZM codes as well as other makers. There are also 2 gold party pins that are numbered. The larger gold party pin is marked “GES. GESCH. / 96399” and the smaller is marked “JOS. FUESS / MUNCHEN. / 48026”. Most pins exhibit nice enamel while others exhibit scattered blemishes and differing degrees of patina. CONDITION: Fair-good. 1,000 - 1,500

3337 - LOT OF 30: THIRD REICH PINS. Lot consists of approximately 30 Third Reich tinnies, pins, and other small insignia for various organizations or events in varying styles. All are enamel. 1 Hitler Youth pin is missing its pinback. All exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

3338 - LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 30 THIRD REICH PINS, RING, INSIGNIA, ETC. Lot consists of approximately 30 Third Reich tinnies, pins, and other small insignia for various organizations or events in varying styles. Most are complete while some are missing their pins. All exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good-very good.

1,000 - 1,500

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3339 - LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 100 THIRD REICH STICK PINS. Lot consists of approximately 100 Third Reich stick pins for various organizations in varying styles. Some are enamel and are quite ornate while others are constructed of various metals.

All exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes.

CONDITION: Good-very good.

1,000 - 2,000 3340 - LOT OF 6: GERMAN WWII SS INSIGNIA. Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich SS silver on black Strummann sleeve diamond in very good condition. (B) Embroidered SS Sleeve Eagle. This pattern of insignia was factory applied on tunics issued to enlisted men and NCOs in the Waffen-SS. Embroidered in silver-gray thread black wool backing that is typical wartime fabric. Light fraying at edges but very good overall. (C) First Pattern SS EM/NCO Sleeve Eagle. Machine embroidered in silver gray thread on a gray/green uniform wool base.

This pattern of eagle was used for a short time by the very early SS-VT, the forerunners of the Waffen-SS, before they switched to the more common eagle pattern with black wool which was used until the end of WWII. Small strands of thread visible around the edges suggesting that it may have been issued. (D) SS Collar Tab, machine embroidered, that never had any piping. The body of this collar tab is made of a typical black wool badge cloth. The embroidered runic emblem of the SS is nicely executed in silvery gray cotton thread. Reverse shows a typical tan buckram stiffener. Scattered mothing but remains complete and sound. (E) SS cap eagle with nice patina and 1 broken prong. (F) Allgemeine SS jawless skull cap insignia with both prongs. Nice patina.

CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

3341 - LOT OF THIRD REICH BEVO INSIGNIA. Lot contains a mixture of Third Reich political and civil organizations Bevo insignia. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3342 - LOT OF 9: THIRD REICH BELT BUCKLES. Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich aluminum police belt buckle marked “R.S.&S. on reverse with supple brown leather tab marked “R. Sieper & Sohne Ludenscheid” and dated “1938”. (B) Third Reich aluminum police belt buckle marked “J.M.O.”. (C) Third Reich aluminum RAD unmarked belt buckle with creased brown leather tab dated “1937”. Illegible maker mark. (D) Third Reich aluminum RAD unmarked belt buckle.

(E) Third Reich aluminum nickel silver Postschutz belt buckle marked “R.S.&.S” on reverse. (F) Third Reich aluminum Red Cross belt buckle marked “OLC” and “GES. GESCH” with gray paint on reverse. (G) Third Reich aluminum Reichsbahn unmarked belt buckle. (H) Third Reich steel Luftschutz belt buckle with nice gray paint marked “BG 43” on reverse.

(I) Third Reich brass National Socialist Factory Cell Organization (NSBO) unmarked belt buckle. All buckles exhibit scattered blemishes with varying degrees of patina. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

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3343 - LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH SS BELT BUCKLES. Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich Waffen-SS EM/NCO’S belt buckle marked “RZM 155/43 SS”. Constructed of steel, this example was produced by the Assmann & Sohne Ludenscheid firm in 1943. Dark patina to face, with oxidized areas at throughout, mostly at lower right corner. Nice original finish on reverse. CONDITION: Good. (B) Third Reich Waffen-SS EM/NCO’S unmarked belt buckle. Constructed of steel with oxidized areas and scattered blemishes throughout. Nice areas of original finish on reverse. CONDITION: Fair. 800 - 1,200

3344 - LOT OF 12: THIRD REICH BELT BUCKLES. Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich steel Hitler Youth belt buckle marked “RZM M4/46” with original gray paint. (B) Third Reich steel Hitler Youth belt buckle marked “RZM M4/46” with original gray paint. (C) Third Reich steel Hitler Youth belt buckle with illegible maker mark and original gray paint. Rust on lower half of reverse. (D) Third Reich steel Hitler Youth belt buckle marked “RZM M4/46” with heavy patina and rust on reverse. (E) Third Reich aluminum Hitler Youth unmarked belt buckle with nice patina to plating. (F) Third Reich aluminum SA unmarked belt buckle with bright finish. (G) Third Reich brass SA belt buckle with the initials “EB” carved on reverse. (H) Third Reich aluminum Hitler Youth DJ belt buckle marked “RZM 59”. (I) Third Reich brass NSDAP Leader’s belt buckle marked “RZM M4/43” with nice patina to finish. (J) Third Reich aluminum Heer officer’s unmarked belt buckle. (K) Third Reich brass Reichsbahn officer’s unmarked belt buckle with loose backing and oxidation to finish. (L) Third Reich aluminum Heer officer’s belt buckle with original RZM tag affixed. All belt buckles exhibit scattered blemishes with varying degrees of patina. CONDITION: Fair-good.

800 - 1,200

3345 - LOT OF 6: THIRD REICH BELT BUCKLES WITH KRIEGSMARINE CRANK CATCH BUCKLE. Lot consists of: (A) Luftwaffe EM/NCO aluminum belt buckle marked “OLC” on reverse with leather tab marked “LBA” and with illegible maker name and appears to be dated “1939”. Buckle exhibits nice patina with supple tab that is crinkled and worn. (B) Luftwaffe EM/ NCO steel unmarked belt buckle with nice plated finish and scattered areas of oxidation, mostly on reverse. (C) Heer EM/NCO steel belt buckle marked “R.S.&S. for R. Sieper & Sohne with leather tab marked “R. Sieper & Sohne Ludenscheid”. The buckle exhibits excellent green paint with only minor blemishes. Leather tab is also excellent; this is a fantastic pair. (D) Heer EM/NCO aluminum belt buckle marked “L.u.F” with leather tab marked “Linden & Funke” dated “1936”. Nice patina on obverse with most original paint remaining on reverse. Leather tab is supple with light creasing. (E) Kriegsmarine EM/NCO steel crank catch belt buckle marked “C.T.D. 1942” on reverse. Leather tab is marked “Jul. Kremp Ludenscheid”. Nice patina with generous amounts of gold finish remaining. A seldom encountered buckle. (F) Heer EM/NCO steel belt buckle marked “J.F.S.” on reverse for Josef Feix & Sohne. Most of the dark blue finish remains with typical brown painted prongs. Nice patina. CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

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3346 - LOT OF 3: GERMAN WWII AFRIKAKORPS CUFFTITLES AND STANDARD BEARER PATCH. German World War II “Afrika” campaign, and “Afrikakorps” unit cufftitles, with a Heer “Signal” standard bearer should patch.

CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 900 - 1,300

3347 - GERMAN WWII HEER AND LUFTWAFFE INSIGNIA. Lot of German World II Heer and Luftwaffe cloth insignia. Lot includes Luftwaffe breast eagles, trade badges, etc. Lot also includes Heer bullion and flat wire breast eagles, M43 cap trapezoids, and a marksmanship lanyard. CONDITION: Overall good to excellent. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

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3348 - LOT OF THIRD REICH POLICE AND POLITICAL INSIGNIA. Lot of Third Reich Polizei and political insignia which includes sleeve insignia, collar tabs, and miscellaneous pieces. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 900 - 1,300

3349 - GERMAN WWII CROSS IN GOLD MADE BY DESCHLER AND SOHN. German Cross in Gold manufactured by Deschler & Sohn, Munchen.

This is the 4 rivet heavy version from Deschler. The Heavy German Crosses are quite sought after by collectors for their solid feel and excellent construction. This cross weighs 68 grams. The delicate enamel swastika is completely intact and has no chipping at all, only exhibiting scratches at the center. The white disc behind the swastika exhibits a gray patina. The gold wreath retains much of its fire-gilded gold and burnished highlights. The starburst retains nearly all of its darkened finish. The reverse hardware is completely intact and features a hinge and catch soldered directly to the backplate of the cross. All the original brass rivets are secure. Marked “1” on the clasp for Deschler & Sohn.

CONDITION: Very good. 1,500 - 2,500

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3350 - LOT OF THIRD REICH BEVO INSIGNIA. Lot of Third Reich Bevo insignia for various political and civil organizations. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3351 - LOT OF 5: GERMAN WWII BELTS WITH BUCKLES. Lot consists of: (A) Luftwaffe belt buckle by GHO. Steel based, single piece, die struck, blue painted Luftwaffe belt buckle and black leather belt marked “RF 0/036”. Nice amounts of original blue paint remain with scattered abrasions. (B) Heer aluminum belt buckle by R. Sieper & Sohne marked “RS&S” on a brown leather belt which appears to be dated 1936. Rubbing on front of buckle with scattered abrasions, belt is supple with scuffs throughout. (C) Heer belt buckle, steel construction, with green finish on a brown leather belt marked “J.C. Maedicke Berlin 1941”. Nice traces of green finish with scattered abrasions and oxidation. Belt is supple with scuffs and surface cracking. (D) Heer belt buckle, steel construction, with gray finish, marked KA42 on a black leather belt marked dated 1942. Nice traces of gray finish with scattered abrasions and oxidation. Belt is somewhat stiff with scuffs and surface cracking. (E) WWII German Reichsbahn Officer’s belt buckle, aluminum construction marked “DRGM 38” on reverse. Areas of gilt loss with nice amounts remaining. On an unmarked black leather belt. All belts and buckles exhibit varying degrees of wear and patina. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

3352 - LOT OF 7: THIRD REICH ARMBANDS. Lot consists of 7 Third Reich armbands: Yellow State Service Armband, 2 SA Sports Armband, Organisation Todt Armband marked “BEVO WUPPERTAL” on reverse, State Technical Emergency Service (TENO) armband, Wasserschutzpolizei (Water Police) Armband For Hamburg, Heer Deputy Air Defense Leader Armband. The armbands display varying degrees of condition with some exhibiting scattered blemishes such as soiling. CONDITION: Fair-very good. 800 - 1,200

3353 - LOT OF 10: THIRD REICH ARMBANDS. Lot consists of 10 German World War II armbands: Yellow Deutsche Luftwaffe Air Crew armband, Yellow Deutsche Wehrmacht Civilian in service to the Military armband, Yellow WerkSchutz Factory Security armband, White Army Recruiting Service armband, White Auxiliary Stretcher Bearer armband, 2 Volkssturm armbands, 1 sewn at each end, Red NSDAP Luftkriegs Einsatz (Air War Employment) armband, NSDAP Party Detachment armband, Narrow NSDAP armband, the type that were introduced late in the war. Some armbands exhibit light soiling or blemishes such as mothing, most are in very good condition with only scattered light blemishes. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3354 - LOT OF 3:: THIRD REICH SS, STAHLHELM, AND NSDAP ORTSGRUPPENLEITER ARMBANDS. Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich NSDAP Ortsgruppenleiter armband.

Multi-sewn construction with black swastika on a white roundel field.

Both swastika and roundel are edged in gold bullion. Center band with detailed golden oakleaves is woven onto a red wool field with blue piping to both the upper and lower edges. A very nice example of a high quality armband. 1 hand sewn repair to reverse, stitched with the same stitching that has sewn both ends together. CONDITION: Good. (B) Third Reich Stahlhelm Association Armband. Similar to the NSDAP armband but with gray field. Only worn from 1930-1933. Bevo weave with stamps. Clean overall. CONDITION: Very good. (C) Third Reich SS Armband made of a multi piece construction. Red wool base is trimmed with 2 black bands running the edges of the armband. The center insignia consists of a white disc sewn to the red wool band, with a separately sewn black swastika. Light soiling on roundel, scattered mothing on field. The inside of the armband has an RZM tag at center.

CONDITION: Good 1,000 - 1,500

3355 - LOT OF 10: THIRD REICH NSDAP AND HJ ARMBANDS. Lot consists of 10 Third Reich armbands: (A) Organisation Todt Armband, (B) 4 NSDAP armbands, 3 of which are earlier with multipiece construction (1 retains its RZM tag) and 1 printed thinner type that was more common toward the end of the war. There are also 5 Hitler Youth armbands, 2 of which retain their RZM tags. The armbands exhibit varying degrees of condition, with some displaying soiling and fraying.

CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

3356 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS THIRD REICH ITEMS. Lot consists of miscellaneous Third Reich insignia including various ribbons, insignia, a Wehrmacht flag streamer dated “16 MARZ 1935” (the day Adolf Hitler formally renounced the disarmament clauses of the Treaty of Versailles and re-introduced conscription), several pieces from the 1936 Olympics, partial NSDAP gorget chain, etc. Pieces are in varying degrees of condition with scattered staining, fraying, etc. CONDITION: Good-very good. 700 - 1,100

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3357 - LOT OF 6: THIRD REICH POLE TOPS AND DESK ORNAMENTS. Lot consists of: (A) 1st pattern Deutsche Arbeitsfront (DAF) pole top.

Socket is manufacturer marked with the RZM logo and “M3/40/43,” a maker who also made other types of Third Reich pole tops. Scattered scratches and dings, remaining bright. (B) Nationalsozialistische Betriebszellenorganization (NSBO) pole top. Scattered blemishes with nice gray patina. Nice amounts of black paint in letters. (C) WWII German National Socialist State Veteran’s Association (NSRKB) Gold-painted Bakelite flag pole top. Generous amounts of paint remain with a few scattered blemishes. (D) RAD Flag Pole Top. Small size for a pennant.

Light oxidation. (E) Third Reich aluminum DAF desk ornament with nice finish with marble base. (F) Third Reich desk ornament with wood base.

Light patina with small patches of missing black paint in swastika.

Scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

3358 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS THIRD REICH CAP INSIGNIA. Lot consists of various pieces of Third Reich cap insignia, mostly Heer.

There is also Police shako insignia as well as 2 pinback Heer summer tunic breast eagles. All insignia exhibits varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. Several have broken clips but most are intact.

CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

3359 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS THIRD REICH CAP INSIGNIA. Lot consists of various pieces of Third Reich cap insignia from various organizations that were active in Germany during the World War II era, including Reich Labour Service (RAD), National Socialist Motor Corps (NSKK), German Air Sports Association, (DLV), Kyffhauser Bund (Veteran’s Organization), Reichsbahn, The National Socialist War Victim’s Care (NSKOV), Political Leader, among others. All insignia exhibits varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. Several have broken clips, but most are intact. CONDITION: Good-very good.

700 - 1,100

3360 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS THIRD REICH ITEMS. Lot consists of miscellaneous items from the Third Reich to include a miniature Luftwaffe sword, a Heer double decal wedding helmet, Red Cross items, several desk ornaments including 2 which were used by a GI on occupation duty, small doll, a flute, hanging paper decorations, small 10” x 8” painting, small Kriegsmarine tapestry, etc. There is also a a very interesting advertisement for knives which consists of a sheet of paper that states NSDAP party members will receive a discount for quality stainless steel knives, as well as 2 knives, 1 of which is still wrapped in the original paper. These are some very interesting pieces from the Third Reich that are seldom encountered.

CONDITION: All pieces show blemishes from handling and use and exhibit varying degrees of condition.

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3361 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS THIRD REICH PLAQUES. Lot consists of various Third Reich plaques which display various organizations of significant figures in the Third Reich. Constructed of various different metals and other material. All pieces exhibit varying degrees of wear with most exhibiting patina. Many exhibit nice finish/ paint with bright colors. CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

3362 - LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH GODET EAGLE ORDER 1ST CLASS AND EAGLE ORDER MERIT WITH SWORDS. Lot consists of: (A) Third Reich Godet Eagle Order First Class. The suspension ring on the cross is well marked, with the silver content marking “900” as well as the PKA Lieferant code of “21” indicating manufacture by the firm of Gebr. Godet & Co. in Berlin, a prestigious manufacturer of top quality awards. The cross excellent, with gorgeous white enamel on both sides. The original finish has toned beautifully with age. CONDITION: Very good. (B) Eagle Order Bronze Medal of Merit in standard configuration with nice patina throughout. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500

3363 - LOT OF THIRD REICH WAR MERIT CROSSES. Lot consist of various Third Reich War Merit Crosses including a matched cased War Merit 1st class with swords marked “62” on the clasp and “Kerbach & Oesterhelt Dresden AI” on the case. There are 2 other War Merit Cross 1st class medals including one with a darker patina and marked “1” on the clasp, and another with an oxidized patina that is unmarked. The rest are lower grades in bronze, with and without swords, some with ribbons and some without. There are also several extra ribbons included in the lot. All War Merit Crosses exhibit varying degrees of patina. CONDITON: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

3364 - LOT OF 8: THIRD REICH SERVICE MEDALS. Lot consists of: (A) NSDAP 15 Years Service Medal Treue fur Fuhrer und Volk (Faithful for Leader and People). Die struck, silver plated and enameled tombac with blue rayon alum flatwire ribbon. Nice patina in areas with excellent enamel. (B) National Faithful Service Medal 50 Years, constructed from die-struck nickel silver base with gilt wreath. Enamel swastika is intact. Nice patina throughout. (C) 40 Year Civil Service Faithful Service Medal. Nice finish with intact enamel swastika. (D) 40 Year Heer Long Service Award. The medal and oak leaves both have been die struck. Gorgeous fire gilt finish, with highly polished burnishing to the high points. The medal, oak leaves and Heer eagle are highly detailed and of the highest quality. Original cornflower blue ribbon with glue stain on reverse. (E) Police Long Service Cross Award First Class for 25 Years Service. Almost all gilding is retained with light areas of loss .Correct blue ribbon with the Police insignia embroidered in gold. (F) Civil Service Faithful Service Medal with great finish and intact enamel swastika. (G) Civil Service Faithful Service Medal with nice patina and intact enamel swastika. (H) Heer 18 Years Service Medal retaining some of its original finish with nice patina. All medals exhibit varying degrees of condition with differing patina. CONDITION: Good-excellent. 1,000 - 1,500

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3365 - LOT OF THIRD REICH MISC MEDALS. Lot consists of miscellaneous service medals including a Fire Brigade Cross, Second Class, Mother’s Cross, 1936 Olympic Medal, Blue Division Medal, Social Welfare Decorations, Sudetenland Medal, Anschluss Medal, Mine Rescue Medal, among others. There is also a rare Luftschutz air defense 1st class medal. All medals exhibit varying degrees of patina with scattered blemishes. Some ribbons with light soiling. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

3366 - LOT OF 3: GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE FLIGHT CLASPS. Lot of 3 German World War II Luftwaffe operational flying clasps.

Lot includes a silver bomber clasp, a bronze reconnaissance clasp, and a bronze transport/ glider clasp. All 3 are unmarked, the transport/ glider clasp has a fluted pin, and approximately one half inch of the pin tip on the reconnaissance clasp is bent about 35 degrees. The pin is still functional. CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3367 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS THIRD REICH MEDALS. Lot consists of various German World War II medals and badges including Wound Badges, both Imperial and Third Reich, DRL Sports Badges, SA Sports Badges, Marksmanship Shield, Armored Marksmanship Shield, Eastern Medals, West Wall Medals, Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, C.A. Pocher helmet decal, and various other Third Reich medals and ribbons. Medals are in varying degrees of condition and display differing patinas. Some are missing clasps.

CONDITION: Fair-very good. 1,000 - 2,000

3368 - LOT OF THIRD REICH MEDALS. Lot consists of various medals which were awarded by the Third Reich. Most medals are accompanied by their original paper packaging and are nicely displayed in riker mounts. There are several War Merit Crosses, War Merit Medals, 2 Anschluss 13 March 1938 commemorative medals in cases, 2 mother’s crosses, 1 of which is with its original paper and the other is cased and contained in a Feldpost box. A very nice offering of medals ready to be displayed. Medals all exhibit varying degrees of patina with wear to papers and cases. CONDITION: Good-very good. 800 - 1,200

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3369 - LOT OF 5: GERMAN WWII IRON CROSSES. Lot of German World War II Iron Crosses which includes 1 EKI (marked “L/19”) and 4 EKIIs (2 are marked “65” and “27”) with ribbons. 1 is a Schinkel type, based on WWI frame. CONDITION: Overall good to excellent. WEZ 800 - 1,200

3370 - ITALIAN WWII RSI HONOR BADGE. Italian World War II RSI Badge for Italian troops who trained in Germany. Constructed of zamac, this version is for enlisted personnel.

After Italy surrendered in September of 1943 some soldiers remained loyal to Mussolini and a new government was formed in northern Italy known as the RSI. Soldiers under this regime were sent to Germany to receive military training. This badge was issued to those who received that training. A seldom encountered badge. Light tarnishing with a pleasing patina. Pinback intact and functional. CONDITION: Good.

500 - 1,000

3371 - GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE OBSERVERS BADGE. A very nice example of a German World War II Luftwaffe Observer’s badge. 2-piece badge is unmarked, and appears to have the features of one made by Meybauer. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

3372 - GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE C.E. JUNKER PILOT BADGE. A high quality and silvered Luftwaffe Pilots Badge. The obverse of this badge shows only great original detail to the eagle and wreath.

The eagle retains traces of original dark finish to the recesses but has worn off of the raised areas. The wreath is similar with an even patina throughout the badge. The reverse of the eagle is marked “C.E. JUNCKER BERLIN SW68”. A pleasant, matching patina is exhibited on the reverse. The hardware features a barrel hinge, round wire pin, and hooked catch. The pin is straight. Rivets are correct and intact. No repairs and the pin still functions as it should. CONDITION: Good.

1,000 - 1,500

3373 - LOT OF 6: GERMAN WWII CAMPAIGN SHIELDS. Lot of 6 German World War II campaign shields. Lot includes a magnetic “Cholm 1942” shield on field-gray wool with the backplate with prongs being in between the 2 layers. Lot also includes a magnetic “Demjansk 1942” shield with 2 of its 4 prongs broken off, a “Narvik 1940” shield with all 4 prongs present, and a “Krim 1941/1942” shield with 3 of its 4 prongs missing. Also included are a “Kuban 1943” with field-gray wool present between the shield and the steel backplate with all 4 of its pins present, and a “Krim 1941/1942” with field-gray wool between the plate and paper covered backplate, with 2 of its 4 pins remaining. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. WEZ 1,000 - 1,500

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3374 - LOT OF 7: GERMAN WWII BADGES. Lot of 7 German World War II Heer and Luftwaffe badges. Lot includes 5 Heer Infantry Assault badges: a bronze “M.K.3.” marked example, a silver stamped example with little silver finish remaining on the obverse, a stamped example with e dull gray finish, and a silver unmarked zinc example. Lot also includes a zinc Luftwaffe Flak badge marked “W” for the firm of “E. Ferdinand Wiedmann” with a broken off pin, a zinc Heer Flak badge marked “H over A” for the firm “Hermann Aurich”, and a zinc unmarked Luftwaffe Ground Combat badge with a missing pin/ hinge assembly which was replaced by 2 screws soldered to the badge.

CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,200 - 1,700

3375 - LOT OF 7: GERMAN WWII BADGES. Lot of 7 German World War II badges. Lot includes 4 unmarked zinc General Assault badges, and an unmarked Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser War badge in Tombak made by the well-known firm “C.E. Juncker”, with an odd marking of “1114” and may be the recipient’s service number. Lot also includes a zinc Heer Panzer Assault badge marked “H over A” for the firm “Hermann Aurich”, and an unmarked zinc Panzer Assault with its pin and clasp missing. CONDITION: Overall very good. WEZ 1,200 - 1,700

3376 - GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE UNIT EMBLEM BADGE. German World War II Luftwaffe unit emblem (unknown which unit but may be a night fighter squardon) badge with a winged bat over a black enamel inlaid swastika and a marked “GES. GESCH” on the which is the abbreviation for “Gesetzlich Geschutzt”, the German equivalent of a trademark. The clamshell nut on the reverse is marked “Luftwaffe 43-”. CONDITION: Overall good. WEZ 500 - 800

3377 - LOT OF US AND GERMAN WWII MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND ARMBAND. Lot contains a 1939 EKI, 1939 EKII, Luftwaffe Flak badge, 1943 “Klein Kaliber” shooting badge, an unusual variant of a NSDAP armband, and miscellaneous US pins, ribbons, and badges. CONDITION: Overall good.

WEZ 800 - 1,200

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3378 - GERMAN WWII 10X80 FLAK ARTILLERY BINOCULARS. German World War II Anti-Aircraft Flak binoculars Doppellfernrohr (Double Telescope). These were used for direction sighting on the German Flak 36 guns. This example exhibits Feldblau paint with scattered chips and oxidized areas. Maker marked with the 3 letter code “dkl” for Josef Schneider & Co., of Kreuznach on the binoculars with serial number “21338” and blue circle (lubricated for artic condition). Also marked with the 3 letter code “clk” for Breithaupt & Sohne, Kassel on the mount and level. Mount is serial numbered “125594”, and level is marked “125568”. Rubber eye pad is in place, DRGM marked, and remains supple but has cracked in some areas.

Optics appear clear with scattered blemishes. Focus mechanisms move and mount crank functions. A nice example that is ready to be displayed on a tripod. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 2,000

3379 - THIRD REICH NSDAP DESK PIECE. Measures approximately 15” x 5” x 4”. Third Reich Eagle flanked by the words “Ein Volk”. “Ein Reich”, and “Ein Fuhrer”. Gilded brass construction. Nice patina throughout with generous amounts of gilding remaining. Oxidation in recesses with areas of gilt loss. Base is missing 1 of its round feet. 1 dent next to phrase “Ein Volk”. CONDITION: Good.

1,000 - 1,500

3380 - THIRD REICH 29” RAILWAY EAGLE. Third Reich Railway Eagle measuring approximately 29” in length, and 16” in height. The eagle is constructed of cast aluminum and marked “RZA 8 / BLN” and “GAL - Mg. Si.” (alloy composition) on reverse. The obverse of the eagle is bright aluminum and appears to have had an older cleaning, evidenced by a light patina that has begun to form. All 3 threaded mounting studs are intact and do not appear to have been cut. There are 2 nuts on the upper studs with a strand of framing wire that was used to display the eagle. A hole was drilled through the center of the swastika which is sealed by a screw. A very nice example of a Third Reich Railway Eagle. CONDITION: Good. 2,000 - 4,000

3381 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS THIRD REICH EPHEMERA INCLUDING SOLDBUCHS AND MANUALS. Lot consists of miscellaneous Third Reich ephemera from various organizations including the Luftwaffe, Heer, SS, NSDAP, and more. There are several soldbuchs, manuals, cards, and other miscellaneous ephemera. Most rate as very good condition and all exhibit varying degrees of wear and blemishes that are typical of old paper. CONDITION: Good-very good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3382 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS THIRD REICH BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, AND MAGAZINES. Lot consists of various pieces of Third Reich ephemera including books, magazines, newspapers, along with other military and civilian ephemera. Most pieces exhibit blemishes that are typical of old paper including staining, creases, small tears, etc. A very nice offering of Third Reich ephemera that would be perfect filler for a beginner or advanced collection. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

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3383 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS THIRD REICH EPHEMERA. Very nice lot of Third Reich ephemera including several booklets regarding several organizations as well as some propaganda pieces.

There is a paper flag that is framed with its original bring back envelope that states it was recovered from a German occupied town in France. An interesting offering of Third Reich paper material that would compliment gaps in an existing collection. All pieces exhibit scattered blemishes and varying degrees of soiling that is typical of old paper CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

3384 - LOT OF 2: GERMAN WWII PORCELAIN STREET SIGNS. Lot consists of 2 World War II era German street signs: (A) measures approximately 35 - 1/2” x 6 - 1/4”. Constructed of fairly heavy steel, with the wording “Gabelsbergerstrasse” in white DIN lettering, enclosed by a white border, on a cobalt blue background. The lettering and border are slightly raised from the background. The obverse does have some damage, which is typical of these signs. There are typical nicks and scratches, and some areas of enamel loss that are mostly limited to the edges. Only a couple of letters are slightly affected by these chips, and the sign remains readable. The exposed bare metal exhibits old patina. Exposed steel on the corners suggests this sign was used, mounted to a building or other object. CONDITION: Good. (B) Measures approximately 21 - 1/2” x 6” with same construction as (A). Light blemishes, mostly around the edges and on the reverse. Legible and reads “Stelling-Weg” CONDITION: Very good. 400 - 800

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3385 - LOT OF THIRD REICH PORCELAIN DINNERWARE. A very nice offering of Third Reich porcelain plates and other dinner wear of varying sizes. Most are marked by various military and civilian organizations including the Luftwaffe, Wehrmacht, RAD, Kriegsmarine, SS, etc. Most are also marked by various manufacturers. All exhibit varying degrees of staining with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good. 800 - 1,200

3386 - LOT OF 7: GERMAN WWII POSTERS AND OTHER FRAMED PIECES. Lot consists of: (A) Large “Germany the country of music” poster that measures approximately 47” x 32”. Vibrant colors with intact attractive frame. (B) Frank Herbst illustration of American soldiers killing a German sniper. (C) “Charm of Youth” calendar with December page.

(D) “German Day” 1937 dated poster for the German American Bund.

Edge wear with fold lines and soiling. (E) German poster regarding the regulation on the possession of weapons in the occupied territory in several languages. (F) Propaganda regarding farmers electing Adolf Hitler. (F) Flyer thanking Bavarian women and girls for their winter contributions. Smallest measures 17” x 14”. All posters exhibit varying degrees of small tears, folds, creases, soiling and other blemishes typical of old paper. CONDITION: Fair-good. 500 - 1,000

3387 - LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH HEER DOVE HEAD SWORDS. Blade Length: (A) 34” (B) 32” (C) 31” Overall Length: (A) 39” (B) 36 1/2” (C) 36” Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Heer Dress Sword with “WKC” marked blade. The nickel-plated steel blade remains bright with scattered blemishes throughout its length. Brass hilt retains generous amounts of its gilded finish with nice patina. The black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact and without damage. Portepee affixed to hilt. Complete with black painted steel scabbard retains most of its original factory paint with scattered abrasions and fading. CONDITION: Good. (B) German WWII Heer Dress Sword with “ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN” marked blade.

The nickel-plated steel blade remains bright with scattered blemishes and edgewear. Brass hilt remains bright with generous amounts of its gilded finish. The black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact and without damage. Black painted steel scabbard retains a nice amount of its original paint with scattered scuffing and wear. Remnants of a portepee is secured to the hilt. CONDITION: Good. (C) German Third Reich Heer Dress Sword with knight head and sword marking behind reverse languet. The nickel-plated steel blade remains bright with scattered light blemishes throughout its length. Brass hilt retains generous amounts of its gilded finish with nice patina. The black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact with a few small cracks.

Black painted steel scabbard retains most of its original factory paint with scattered light abrasions. CONDITION: Very good. 500 - 1,000

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3388 - LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH HEER DOVE HEAD AND LION HEAD SWORDS. Blade Length: (A) 34 - 1/2” (B) 33” (C) 31” Overall Length: (A) 40” (B) 38” (C) 36” Lot consists of: (A) German WWII Heer lionhead sword with a “CLEMEN & JUNG / SOLINGEN” marked nickel-plated bright blade that exhibits light blemishes. Brass fittings retain some gilding with a pleasing patina. Lion retains both of its red jeweled eyes. Black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact with light wear. Steel scabbard retains most of its black painted finish with oxidation and abrasions. CONDITION: Good. (B) German WWII Heer Dress Sword with “J.A. HENCKELS / SOLINGEN” marked nickel-plated steel blade that remains bright with scattered blemishes. Brass fittings retain nice traces of gilding with a pleasing patina. The black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact and without damage. Black painted steel scabbard retains most of its finish with scattered abrasions and wear. CONDITION: Good. (C) German WWII Heer Dress Sword with “ROBERT KLASS / SOLINGEN” marked blade nickel-plated steel blade that remains bright with scattered freckling. Brass fittings retain some traces of gilding with a pleasing patina. The black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact and without damage. Black painted steel scabbard retains most of its original factory paint with scuffing and wear. CONDITION: Good. 500 - 1,000

3389 - LOT OF 4: GERMAN WWI-WWII SWORDS. Blade Length: (A) 33” (B) 30 1/2” (C) 30” (D) 28 - 1/4” Overall Length: (A) 38” (B) 35 1/2” (C) 35” (D) 35 - 1/2” Lot consists of: (A) German WWII Police NCO sword with “PET. DAN. KREBS SOLINGEN” marked blade that exhibits scattered blemishes and a gray patina. Plated fittings exhibit light oxidation with patina.

Aluminum police emblem is fitted to wood grip. Steel scabbard retains most of its original black painted finish with scattered abrasions. CONDITION: Good.

(B) Imperial German dove head sword with “ACS” marked blade.

The nickel-plated steel blade remains bright with scattered light blemishes. Plated hilt exhibits areas of oxidation with light patina. The black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact without damage. Complete with black painted steel scabbard retains some of its finish with areas of loss and wear. CONDITION: Good. (C) Third Reich Heer dress sword with “E.W. HOLLER / SOLINGEN” marked blade. The nickel-plated steel blade exhibits a gray patina and blemishes throughout. Brass hilt exhibits a pleasing patina. The black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact with 1 crack. Black painted steel scabbard exhibits fading with scattered abrasions and light dents. CONDITION: Good. (D) Luftwaffe officer’s sword with an “SMF SOLINGEN” marked nickel-plated bright blade scattered marks. Blue leather washer is present. Fittings exhibit a dark patina, with wear and staining retaining traces of their silver finish. Pommel is loose. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip exhibits scuffs with intact wire with oxidation. Blue leather wrapped scabbard exhibits scattered scuffs and blemishes with oxidation to fittings. CONDITION: Good. 1,000 - 1,500

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3390 - (A) JAPANESE TANEGASHIMA MATCHLOCK RIFLE. Manufacturer: Japan Model: Matchlock Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 40” FFL Status: Antique Japan acquired firearms technology in 1543 through trade with the Portugeuse. This example with an octagonal, slightly swamped muzzle, barleycorn front sight with small silver inlay for sighting, and decorated along the length with silver inlaid designs of butterflies, tigers, brass and copper inlays of florals, and a mon over the chamber, depicting a four petal floral over a central bud, enclosed in a circle. Two piece stock with florals and a tiger on the right side. Lock of classic form with a touchmark at fore. CONDITION: Barrel with even chocolate patina, silver tarnished throughout but easily cleaned should the new owner wish. Stock is very good with some handling marks, missing rearmost inlay across stock heel and pan cover. Mechanically fine, somewhat soft. 1,800 - 2,500

3391 - A GOOD KOTO TANTO BY KIYOYASU IN PINE NEEDLE LACQUER KOSHIRAE. Blade Length: 22.9cm Overall Length: 15”

22.9cm nagasa, of classic hira zukuri form with iori mune, kuri nakagojiri, and signed in two characters “Yasukiyo”. NBTHK Hozon papers to Naminohira Yasuyuki, and specifies Muromachi period. The Naminohira smiths worked out of Satsuma, and their name can be read as “Tides are quiet” or “calm seas”, which made them popular with seafarers. With bo-hi and soe-hi, and a fairly calm notare hamon with maru boshi. Blade is somewhat out of polish, but there are areas of what appear to be masame hada and chikei, hamon with visible sunagashi. Two piece habaki, with shakudo top and gold foil wrapped copper bottom with catscratch and relief decorations. Small tsuba of shakudo with relief gold flowers.

Fuchi with relief gold paulownia crests on a nanako ground, kashira with waves. Menuki are in the form of pine trees, with gilt tops, a motif which is repeated on kozuka and kogai. Saya of a fine pine needle lacquer with florals throughout. Sayajiri with carved waves and what appears to be stylized suns. Kurikata with relief plum blossoms, kaerizuno with insects. CONDITION: Blade is out of polish with some spots of fine ware and mossing; an infintesimal chip is missing from kissaki. Mounts are very good with some normal handling marks and age, with some heavier rubs to nanako on fuchi. Saya with two cracks under kozuka slot, approximately 3”, with some chipping and lifting at extremities. 3,000 - 4,000

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Signed “Ichi Dewa no Kami Yukihiro”, with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers confirming the signature. Classic 52.5cm nagasa of shinogi zukuri form with itame hada with chikei and jinie. Nie deki hamon with areas of repetitive activity (two small gunome bumps and a central choji of larger size, with some of the smaller gunome becoming tobiyaki) with well-executed tight nioiguchi. Loaded with hataraki including sunagashi and kinsuji.

Two piece bass habaki. Kurijiri nakagojiri, slightly suriage, but notches have been raised for remounting. Ko-maru boshi. Iori mune. In a shirasaya.

CONDITION: Very good, in polish, with some minor ware, most notable on omote side of boshi, but pinpricks. Some shintetsu, common on Hizen blade as they had a thinner skin steel when replicating koto blades. With NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers and a Japanese Art Swords record of sword.

3,000 - 6,000

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3393 - KOTO MINO KATANA BY KANETOMO WITH ELABORATE TACHI MOUNTS AND NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON PAPERS. Blade Length: 64.5cm Overall Length: 42” Measures 64.5cm nagasa. Signed katana mei “Kanetomo”, verified by NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers. Given the features, Zenjo school.

Hososuguha with ko-nie throughout and sunagashi, with a tight, bright nioiguchi. Mixed mitame and masame hada with chikei and ji nie, boshi is ko-maru. Nakago with 2 mekugi-ana and takanoha yasurime, somewhat softened, and clear katana mei. In shirasaya and silk cloth bag, with hang tag with further attribution of Kanetomoto to the Onin era smith, and attributing the sword to Yokuzuna Harumafuji, the 70th Yokuzuna from 2012 to 2017. Also with a set of ito-no-maki tachi mounts, which fit the blade. Saya is decorated in orange pine needle lacquer with gold lacquer Tokugawa aoi hollyhock mon, while the kabutogame, sarute, menukim, fuchi, tsuba, ashi-ai, semegane, and ishizuki are all done with gilt borders on a black nanako ground with further Tokugawa aoi mon; there are in excess of 100 mon represented across the mounts. CONDITION: Excellent, especially considering the age of the sword, with only a few very minor ware. In good, recent polish, which shows off the features of this sword well. Mounts are excellent, some fraying to brocade of the tsuka under the tsuka ito, and some other scattered minor marks. A fabulous, healthy Koto blade with a very flashy set of mounts, with NBTHK papers. 20,000 - 25,000

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3394 - EXCELLENT HORIKAWA SCHOOL KATANA SIGNED DEWA DAIJO FUJIWARA KUNIMICHI, WITH NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO PAPERS, SAYAGAKI BY HONMA JUNJI, AND PUBLISHED IN KANTO HIBI SHO VOL. II Blade Length: 72.4cm Overall Length: 39 - 7/16” 72.4cm nagasa, with sugata of classic shinogi zukuri form with iori mune, torii zori, and a chu-kissaki. Ko-itame jihada, with ji-nie and chikei, and a few spots of mokume burls and masame in the shinogi-ji. Hamon of gunome midare in ko-nie, with plenty of hataraki including kinsuji and sunagashi.

Boshi is ko-maru with a long kaeri, and hakikake. Nakago with katanamei signed “Dewa no Daijo Fujiwara Kunimichi” with sujikai file marks. 2 mekugi-ana plugged with silver. Two piece gilt copper habaki. Adding to the value of this sword is the sayagaki written by Dr. Honma Junji, who signed with his typical Kunzan kao. Also accompanied by a Tobuketsu Kicho paper dated May 23rd, 1976. This sword was also published in Dr. Junji’s book, Kanto Hibi Sho, vol. 2, on pages 98 and 99. Horikawa Kunihiro trained Kunimichi, and Kunimichi is regarded as Kunihiro’s best student.

Fujishiro rates him as Jojo Saku, one step under saijo saku, and his cutting ability as wazamono; Fujishiro devotes three pages in Shinto Hen to his signatures. CONDITION: Excellent, in polish, with only very minor handling marks. Activity is clear and crisp throughout. Sayagaki is clear, and shirasaya has only very minor marks. This is an excellent sword by one of the premier shinto smiths. PROVENANCE: Christies, March 2006.

10,000 - 20,000

3395 - AN IMPORTANT SIGNED TENTA TANTO, WITH NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO PAPERS FOR BLADE AND TOKUBETSU KICHO PAPERS FOR GOTO MOUNTS, WITH HOMMA JUNJI SAYAGAKI AND LETTER TO COLONEL DEAN S. HARTLEY Blade Length: 24.5cm Overall Length: 17 - 1/8” This is an important tanto signed Tenta Saku, Miike school, and with a letter from Dr. Homma to Colonel Dean Hartley dating it to the Muromachi period. Dr. Junji Homma is notable as a foremost authority on Japanese swords, and Colonel Hartley was a collector as well, with notable accomplishments including past presidency of the JSSUS. Typical hirazukuri form with bohi horimono on both sides, itame mixed with masame hada. Suguha hamon with plentiful sunagashi and kinsuji. Iori mune. Ubu, signed “Tenta Saku”. Shirasaya has Kanzan sayagaki attesting to the blade. 2 piece gold foil habaki. Mounted in a set of aikuchi tanto mounts, Muromachi, with a set of Goto Tokujo menuki, fifth mainline master, depicting grapes and shakudo. Kozuka with a bundle of florals (hemp?) and flowers in silver on a shakudo ground. Accompanied by Tokubetsu Kicho papers for both the blade and the menuki, copies of the catalog when this sold at Christies, scans of NBTHK journal 303, where this was shown and discussed, aforementioned letter to Dean Hartley from Dr. Homma, Hartley’s submission to the 1976 Shinsa and associated paperwork. Notably, Hartley marked that he would not have paid for Juyo papers had the menuki warranted on the registration card. CONDITION: Very good, with some minor ware. Nakago with patina showing great age. Mounts excellent, roiro with some handling marks throughout, and repair visible at tsukaugchi and koiguchi. An important tanto, not only for the signature, but for its association with some of the modern nihonto greats. 8,000 - 15,000

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3396 - A MUMEI UBU KOTO KO-UDA TACHI WITH NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON PAPERS. Blade Length: 67.8 Overall Length: 38 - 3/8” Ubu and mumei. Given the NBTHK attribution and sugata, possibly late Kamakura. Fumbari still visible at the machi. Jihada with elements of masame, itame, and nagare (particularly on left side near hamachi). Ko-nie deki hamon with plenty of hataraki including sunagashi. Utsuri visible towards monouchi. Ko-maru boshi. Ubu nakago with kirijiri (somewhat corroded at jiri) with a single mekugi-ana and showing great age.

Accompanied by an NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon paper and some additional paperwork from Tatsuhiko Konno attributing the blade to Kunimitsu. In shirasaya and with silver foil wrapped copper habaki. CONDITION: Good, in polish, particularly considering the age of the sword. Some kitae-ware and shintetsu throughout, but some shinae noted near the mune on the left side, approximately 3” up from munemachi. One extremely small chip at mono uchi. A good example of a Yamato tachi with Tokubetsu Hozon papers. 5,000 - 10,000

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3397 - ATTRACTIVE WAKIZASHI, SIGNED YAMATO NO KAMI YOSHIMICHI, WITH NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO PAPERS TO FIRST GENERATION. Blade Length: 47cm Overall Length: 27” 47cm nagasa, with a robust sugata, measuring 34.6mm at the mihaba and 8mm at the kasane. Shinogi zukuri, with a bo-hi, choji notare hamon, straightening at the boshi, which is ko-maru, nakago with kiri nakagojiri and katte agari yasurime. Jihada is ko-itame with chikei and ji nie, and there is conspicuous hataraki throughout the hamon, including sunagashi and nie; ura has a spot of tobiyaki at ura. Katanamei signed Yamato no Kami Yoshimichi, ura dated 9th year of Kanbun, and what looks to be 8th month, which would be August, 1669. NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho papers to shodai.

Proportional silver foiled catscratch habaki, pierced iron tsuba, signed, with texture reminiscent of running water; one hitsu-ana plugged. Fuchi unsigned, with carving also reminiscentt of a creek, polished horn kashira, menuki with what appear to be aquatic motifs, with a deep aquamarine tsuka-ito. Roiro saya with an excellent kozuka depicting a shore scene, with a heron flying over waves, and trees accented with gold blossoms on a nanako ground, with a garden and rake; a small golden sail is seen in the distance. Kozuka with goma hashi, and deeply stamped on face, signed on rear. CONDITION: Excellent, in polish, with some very minor marks, mostly confined to the bohi, with features visible throughout. A strike to habaki on omote. Koshirae very good. A well presenting blade of large proportions. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Eric Molinier. 7,500 - 10,000

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3398 - A WONDERFUL JAPANESE KATANA WITH THREE NTHK KANTEISHO PAPERS FOR SAYA, TSUBA, AND BLADE. Blade Length: 66.2cm Overall Length: 37 - 1/4” This is an excellent package with several pieces already papered by the NTHK-NPO. The blade is attributed to the third generation Hoki no Kami Nobutaka, a chujosaku rated smith working in the Enpo period. O-suriage mumei, with kiri yasurime. Jihada is itame, and hamon is a gunome-midare with a wide nioiguchi. Ko-maru boshi. Both sides with bo-hi horimono. The tsuba is signed ura Nakamura Haruhiro (kao), and omote Touto Jyu Myochin Ki Muneharu, Decorated with 5 plum blossoms, traditionally associated with the Maeda clan, of mixed metals on one side, and 3 on the other. One hitsu-ana plugged with gold. Late Edo koshirae is mumei, but the fuchi kashira are attributed to Yanagawa Naozumi, signed on the fuchi.

Sayajiri appears to depict bundles of baleen mixed with mussels; NPO worksheet indicates that the faceted sections were accomplished by stripes of baleen. Fuchi and kashira with turtle motif, further adding to the aquatic theme. Kurikata with peony designs on a shakudo ground, menuki in the form of petals en suite with tsuba. CONDITION: Good, with a few small ware and some mossing that should be professionally addressed. In good polish with features visible throughout. Mounts are very good, saya appears to be relacquered, with clear definition and some minor marks. A wonderful package, with three sets of NTHK-NPO Kanteisho, and some additional research. 5,000 - 10,000

3399 - A GOOD SUEKOTO KATANA SIGNED BISHU JU OSAFUNE KIYOMITSU, CIRCA 1534 (TENMON 3), WITH NTHK-NPO KANTEISHO. Blade Length: 28 - 7/8” Overall Length: 43” The Bizen Kiyomitsu group was a multigeneration group of smiths, and the date indicates it was Kiyomitsu Gorozaemonnojo; with NTHK-NPO papers confirming signature and date. Fujishiro rates the smith as Jojosaku, and this smith in particular as one of the better Kiyomitsu smiths. 73.2cm of shingi-zukuri form, with mokume hada of a fairly tight composition, mixed with itame. Utsuri is visible, but inconsistent and cloudy. Suguha hamon in nie deki, with a few gunome bumps, and a number of hataraki throughout, including nie saki and sunagashi. Fumbari is visible, indicating that the sword is ubu. Boshi is functionally ko maru on both sides, with a little bit more activity on omote. There is a strike on the mune approximately 9” back from tip that looks like a kirikomi. With a gold foil wrapped catscratch habaki, mokko gata tsuba of an almost chocolate texture, unsigned, with both hitsu-ana plugged. Saya with a textured finish and a painted dragon roaring towards the tsuba. Tsuka probably rewrapped. Menuki in the form of dragons. Fuchi depicting florals, kashira with a shishi dog. With NTHK-NPO Kanteisho and some additional research. CONDITION: Very good, in polish, with some minor ware; most noticeable some delamination about the hamachi. Mounts good, solid, with paint starting to lift, and a crack along ha. Dragon still clearly visible. Accompanied by a modern shirasaya and tsunagi. 5,000 - 8,000

3400 - AN IMPORTANT KATANA BY SAGAMI MUNEKUNI WITH 15 FOLD GUARANTEE INSCRIPTION, TOKUBETSU KICHO PAPERS FOR MOUNTS, AND NBTHK HOZON PAPERS FOR BLADE. Blade Length: 69.8cm Overall Length: 41 - 1/4” Born Yamamoto Tougo, and his initial name was Hiroshige; he became Munekuni after working as a swordsmith for Tokugawa Mitsukuni in 1685, making blades in the field camp. Munekuni and his brother learned the 15 fold technique from Omura Kaboku, who worked for the Echigo Matsudaira, and then Mitsukuni as a doctor. 69.8cm nagasa of a relatively slender sugata with a kissaki with a slightly stretched feeling, and iori mune. Jihada is flowing mokume with chikei and jinie throughout. Hamon is a rolling notare with sunagashi, ashi, and plentiful nie throughout. Signed katanamei “Sagami no Kami Fujiwara Munekuni” and ura “Shin jugo mai kan fushite tsukuru”, indicating it was made with 15 folds. Kurijiri nakagojiri.

One piece habaki made to look like a two piece. Satsuma koshirae comprise a red lacquered says with sayajiri depicting a dragon amongst clouds, while the tsuba, fuchi, and kashira are decorated with carved dragons in a different style; kashira further has shakudo waves with golden birds, and a pair of roundels, one with a rabbit and one with a bird in flight. Dragon menuki. With NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho papers dated September 8th, 1962, for the koshirae, and a set of NBTHK Hozon papers papers with the blade, dated Febuary 17th, 2005. CONDITION: Very good, blade is in polish with some kitae ware that follows masame grain, and a small area that looks to have been used to cut something and subsequently amatuerly polished at the habaki moto. Some small pockmarks approximately halfway down the blade. Koshirae is very good, saya relacquered, mounts with a rich chocolate brown patina. Sayajiri with thinning gold throughout. This is a wonderful complete package with an interesting inscription and NBTHK papers to boot. 5,000 - 8,000

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3401 - A COMPOSED DAISHO WITH NBTHK HOZON PAPERS TO SHIGETSUGU AND ECHIZEN SHIMOSAKA. Blade Length: (A) 63.5cm (B) 27.8cm Overall Length: (A) 38 - 3/4” (B) 18” Literally “long and short” the daisho was the pair of swords worn by samurai, mandated in 1629 and restricted to samurai in 1683. Daisho are the quintessential samurai item. Daisho mounts with forest green lacquered saya, sayajiri, koiguchi, fuchi, kashira, and menuki are made of silver. Menuki are three petal mon, on katana they are overlaid on a lozenge. Tsuka-ito of leather. (A) The katana in shinogi zukuri form with chu kissaki, iori mune, and iriyamagata nakagojiri. Signed katanamei Shigetsugu, and NBTHK papers for Tenwa period Shigetsugu; Sesko’s Index lists a 1st generation Shigetsugu circa Tenna, civilian name Nakazawa Hio-emon, who studied under 1st generation Kunimasu and worked for the Yamanouchi family, the daimyo of the Kochi fief. Sword with a largely suguha based hamon with some gunome bumps and an area closer to gunome on the omote, approximately 7” up from hamachi, and more active about the monouchi. Tobiyaki and sunagashi are visible, and the forging pattern is a masame, itame, mokume mix. Boshi is hakikake. Silver foiled habaki. (B) Tanto, ubu, mumei with NBTHK Hozon to Echizen Shimosaka. Hira zukuri configuration with irori mune and iriyamagata nakagojiri. Itame mixed with masame jihada, with abundant chikei, suguha hamon with sunagashi. Horimono with Bonji, bohi and soebi (shorter closer to the mune), goma hashi, and rendai. Boshi comes to a peak then has a long drop, similar to a mishina boshi.

Two piece gilt habaki, bottom piece with catscratch. Tanto koshirae with a kozuka that has three petal mon over lozenge, duplicating the menuki on katana koshirae. CONDITION: Overall very good, with virtually all of the forest green lacquer remaining, with some handling marks and a few cracks and chips. Silver is very good, tarnishing, but easily cleaned if desired. Tssuka are good, leather distressed somewhat at edges. Blades are in good polish with some spots of ware. Katana tsuba with heavily craquelure to lacquer and some controlled deterioration under seppa. In matching koshirae bags. A good example of the classic Samurai armament. 5,000 - 8,000

3402 - SHINTO KATANA SIGNED YAMASHIRO NO KAMI FUJIWARA KUNITSUGU, WITH ATTRACTIVE NARA MOUNTS. Blade Length: 67.3cm Overall Length: 36 - 1/2” No papers, but likely 2nd or 3rd generation Kunitsugu, recorded in 1629-1658 and 1661, respectively, per Hawley. Fujishiro records Kunitsugu Yamashiro no Kami circa 1658, Musashi province, and rates him Chu-Saku. Fujishiro also notes that he was thought to be a smith who moved from Echizen to Edo. 67.3cm nagasa of classic shinogi zukuri form, with iori mune and chu-kissaki. Jihada is ko-itame and a few spots of mokume burls, jinie, and chikei. Hamon of a largely suguha base with a few notare waves in ko nie deki with ko-ashi and inazuma visible. Bo utsuri visible. Nakago with two mekugi-ana, signed katana-mei “Yamashiro no Kami Fujiwara Kunitsugu”. Two piece silver foiled habaki, bottom half with punched florals.

Fuchi, kashira, and sayajiri of elegant Nara school shakudo waves with gilt dot highlights; signed on fuchi “Tsuchiya masa (?, unclear)”. Tsuba is unsigned, but appears to be after Mito, with a silver rim, and depicting a dragon flowing amongst clouds, cleverly done “through” the tsuba. With an appraisal sheet attributing the sword to 2nd generation. CONDITION: Very good, in good polish throughout, with some minor handling marks and one pockmark on each side, very small. Mounts are very good with some minor handling marks. A very attractive sword. 4,000 - 6,000

3403 - A GOOD SUE-KOTO BIZEN KATANA IN TACHI MOUNTS, SIGNED BIZEN SUKESADA AND DATED AUGUST 1571, WITH NTHK-NPO PAPERS FOR BOTH BLADE AND MOUNTS. Blade Length: 74.5cm Overall Length: 41” The NPO papers decline to name a generation, and this signature was used by a number of smiths. Stout sugata with a bohi along the shinogi for approximately 35cm. Iori mune, chu kissaki, and kuri jiri. Jihada is a mokume/itame mix with burls throughout, along with chikei and ji nie. Utsuri visible. Hamon is suguha with yo and some ashi visible. Nakago signed katanamei “Bizen no Kuni Ju Osasfune Sukesada Saku” and dated a day in the 8th month of Genki 2 (August, 1571). In a set of dragon themed mounts with saya decorated with a faux bark motif and mounts decorated in dragon themes in the katakiribori style. NPO does not list a maker in papers, but fuchi is signed “Genyo saku” (?), and NPO lists them as late Edo. 2 piece habaki, bottom half gilt catscratch, top incised brass. CONDITION: Blade is in polish, with some areas of shintetsu visible throughout. Some spots of ware and scratches. Mounts are very good as more recent, with some tarnishing and handling marks, but presentable. With a new made shirasaya with sayagaki identifying the blade and attributing the mounts to Yokoya school. A nice, large, sue-koto katana with papers.

4,000 - 8,000 560

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3404 - A GOOD KATANA WITH ATTRIBUTION TO THE DOTANUKI SCHOOL. Blade Length: 75cm Overall Length: 42” 75cm nagasa of classic shinogi zukuri form, with a mixture of itame and masame, with a whisper of nagare in a few places. Chikei and jinie visible throughout. Hamon is a very gentle notare based on suguha, becoming somewhat more active at the mono-uchi. Tight, well controlled nioguchi, also opening up somewhat at the mono-uchi. Hamon with good activity, including sunagashi and kinsuji. Nakago is ha agari kurijiri with kiri yasurime and a single mekugi-ana. With a one piece habaki with gold and silver foil intended to duplicate the look of a two-piece, and a later set of fittings with a textured black saya, sayajiri in the form of fans, heavy nadekaku gata form tsuba and floral menuki. With a Japanese Art Swords LLC Record of Sword attributing the blade to Doudanuki Kouzukenosuke, better known as Dotanuki Masakuni. CONDITION: Good, in polish, with some very minor ware, but no shinae or hagire. Mounts with handling marks throughout, saya with a repaired crack along the ha side. A well presenting sword.

3,000 - 6,000

3405 - A GOOD SHINTO JUMYO WAKIZASHI IN HIRATA SCHOOL MOUNTS, NBTHK HOZON PAPERS FOR THE BLADE AND TOKUBETSU HOZON PAPERS FOR MOUNTS. Blade Length: 49.5cm Overall Length: 28” Ubu, mumei, with a 49.5cm nagasa in classic shinogi zukuri configuration with iori mune and kuri nakagojiri. Gunome hamon with sunagashi, mokume jihada. Hakikake boshi with a long kaeri. With NBTHK Hozon papers to Shinto Jumyo. Jumyo swords were particularly desirable as the name translates to “happy long life”. Silver foil copper habaki with diagonal lines. Saya has brown lacquer and is slotted for both kogai and kozuka, which are made of copper and decorated with reeds. Fuchi, kashira, and menuki are also made of copper and decorated with reeds. Fuchi is signed “Hirata Harunari (Kao)”, and there are NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers for the mounts. Kogai and kozuka both signed, looks like Tasujo Mitsumi? CONDITION: Blade is in good polish, with some spots of ware around mono-uchi. Some superficial scratching. Koshirae is very good with some handling marks, but retaining virtually all of their lacquer. Menuki with some rubbing to high edges. A good sword with a wonderful set of mounts. 3,000 - 5,000

3406 - TANTO BY KANEIWA WITH NBTHK HOZON PAPERS FOR BLADE AND MOUNTS. Blade Length: 29.7cm Overall Length: 22 - 1/2”

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29.7 nagasa of hirazukuri form with iori mune and kuri nakagojiri. Jihada is a flowing mokume with burls, turning more towards masame to mune.

Gunome hamon, some areas closer to hako, particularly near the hamachi. Jihada with chikei and areas of sunagashi in hamon. Ko maru boshi with a long kaeri. Single mekugi-ana, partly infilled with copper, and signed “Kaneiwa Saku”. Yasurime looks like higaki, but is soft. Gold foil catscratch habaki. Koshirae is a finely textured saya with a sayajiri in the form of a sheaf of wheat and a plum tree, shakudo kurikata in the form of a clam, and kozuka depicting an eel in the water with a brass blade; kozuka signed Iwamoto Konkan. Brass tsuba carved with daruma in his cave accented in gold and silver, fuchi with a carp in copper, with gold highlights, menuki in the form of fish, and kashira with a lobster with gold highlights. With NBTHK Hozon papers for both the blade and the mounts. CONDITION: Very good, in good polish with features visible, with some scattered handling marks and ware. Mounts are very good with some minor handling marks, but present very well. A lovely example, already papered. PROVENANCE: Christies, March, 2006. 3,000 - 5,000

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3407 - A GOOD KATANA WITH ATTRIBUTION TO SENGO SCHOOL. Blade Length: 66.5cm Overall Length: 37” 66.5cm nagasa of classic shinogi zukuri construction, iori mune, kiri nakagojiri, and nakago with 4 mekugi-ana. Mokume hada with areas of jinie and chikei throughout, hamon looks like hako-midare with deep valleys, some of which almost touch the ha, and has plenty of hataraki including sunagashi. Boshi is a notare komi. Gold foil brass habaki, made in one piece, to resemble a two piece. In a modern shirasaya, and accompanied by a Japanese Art Swords Record of Sword attributing the blade to Sengo, noting Ise province, Tenmon period, and specifically names Muramasa and Masashige. CONDITION: In good polish with visible features throughout. Monouchi with some pinprick oxidation, and there are some scattered ware and surface scratches. Extremely minor chip at hamachi, covered by habaki. Shirasaya fits well. Muramasa is a particularly famous maker, as his swords legendarily brought misfortune to the Tokugawa family, causing them to be considered wicked blades. 3,000 - 6,000

3408 - AN ELEGANT TANTO IN KOSHIRAE, SIGNED AND WITH NBTHK HOZON PAPERS TO KANEIE. Blade Length: 20.5cm Overall Length: 12 - 1/2” 20.5cm nagasa in hirazukuri shape with mitsumune and kuri nakagojiri. Signed in two chacters Kaneie, with NBTHK Hozon papers to Seki Kaneie.

Jihada is mokume mixed with masame, with chikei throughout. Suguha hamon with ko maru boshi. Two piece habaki with gold and silver foil. Later 19th century aikuchi mounts with gold lacquer of rolling vines and florals with family mons interspersed on a black lacquer background. Tsuka of plain tsame, and menuki of butterflies. With a shirasaya, NBTHK hozon papers, and a Japanese Art Swords Record of Sword. CONDITION: In good polish with features visible throughout. A few small spots of ware and superficial scratching. Mounts are very good with the majority of lacquer remaining, some handling marks and chips to edge. Foil starting to peel somewhat. Menuki starting to rub to copper at top edges. A lovely tanto.

3,000 - 5,000

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3409 - A KATANA SIGNED “KAWACHI NO KAMI KUNISUKE” IN PHOENIX HEAD TACHI MOUNTS. Blade Length: 69cm Overall Length: 41- 1/2” 69cm nagasa with iori mune, and a oil tempered blade signed “Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke”, with 2 mekugi-ana. Kurijiri nakagojiri, with rough katte sagari yasurime. Configuration of the blade is typical shinogi zukuri oil tempering, with muji hada and a gunome hada. Gilt brass mounts, including the distinct long rooster head base of tsuka, engraved with floral vinework. Saya with a very fine, almost nashiji, lacquer, and fit with with gilt brass mounts en suite with tsuka, engraved en suite. CONDITION: Lacquer has been relacquered, and some hardware replaced on tsuka. A piece of wood has been used to fit suspension correctly. Blade is good with some mossing and marks. The signature appears gimei; no papers. 3,000 - 4,000

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3410 - A MOTONAGA WAKIZASHI IN YOROI DOSHI FORM WITH TOKUBETSU HOZON PAPERS. Blade Length: 36.1cm Overall Length: 22” Dated Bunka 6 (1810), and signed “Motonaga Tsukuru Kore” (Motonaga made this), verified by NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers. Highly unusual wakizashi in yoroi doshi configuration, with a gigantic 12.3mm kasane. Per Sesko’s Index of Japanese Swordsmiths, Motonaga was a student of the 7th generation Owari Nobutaka, Ozaki Suketaka, and Satsuma Motohira; after he completed all three trainings he changed his name to Motonaga, see pg. 407. Hira zukuri configuration with iori mune, kuri nakagojiri with kesho yasurime, and a ko-maru boshi on ura with nie-kuzuri on omote. Kaeri is very long, with muneyaki as far as 24cm down the mune. Horimono are a suken with stylized tsume on omote, and ho-bi and soe-bi on ura. One piece gold foil habaki with vertical catscratching. Jihada is largely muji, mixed with some areas of mokume with some whispers of masame, and is covered in ji nie. Hamon is nie deki midare, with a wide nioguchi. In a shirasaya. CONDITION: Excellent, in excellent polish, showing features throughout, with one very small blemish on omote kissaki and a few pinprick openings. Shirasaya very good. An excellent sword of unusual configuration. 3,000 - 4,000

3411 - KOTO WAKIZASHI WITH SCARCE HIRA-ZUKURI FORM SIGNED SUKESADA, WITH NBTHK HOZON PAPERS AND MATSUO FUJISHIRO CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. Blade Length: 43.5cm Overall Length: 25 - 1/2” Both NBTHK Hozon papers and Matsuo Fujishiro certificate identify the smith as the Sukesada working around Eisho. Appears ubu, but cut and raised once, with 2 mekugi-ana. A scarce hira zukuri form a kuri nakagojiri and iori mune, signed katanamei “Sukesada”. Jihada is ko-itame, hamon is choji otare and loaded with activity including chikei, including inazuma and ashi. Boshi is chu-maru on ura, and a narrow jizo on omote. Two piece habaki, base shakudo, bottom half gold foil with horizontal catscratch. In shirasaya. Accompanied by NBTHK Hozon papers and Matsuo Fujishiro certificate.

CONDITION: Excellent, in polish, showing features throughout. Some pinprick openings and some small ware appropriate to a blade of this age.

Shirasaya with handling marks, but solid. 3,000 - 4,000

3412 - A POETIC WAKIZASHI SIGNED KATO TSUNAHIDE IN INSECT THEMED MOUNTS. Blade Length: 42cm Overall Length: 27 - 1/4” Stout 42cm nagasa of shinogi zukuri form with iori mune, iriyamagata nakagojiri, and single mekugi-ana, partially filled with solder. Katanamei signature for Kato Tsunahide, reverse dated a day in the second month of Bunka 10 (February, 1813), and with a lengthy inscription that appears to be a poem; no papers. Kesho yasurime. Jihada is a very tight ko-itame, almost muji, with some visible strands of chikei. Hamon is a wide o-midare with nie throughout and areas of ashi, yakidashi. Ko maru boshi. Silvered copper habaki with vertical catscratch. Copper tsuba in aori gata form and decorated in katakiribori, with a tiger next to a river, reverse showing a scene of bamboo, signed “Somin (kao)”; no papers. Fuchi, unsigned, with carved river and florals in gold and silver. Menuki in the form of a mantis on ura, and florals on the omote. Horn kashira. Saya with vacant slot for kozuka or kogai, decorated in lacquer with mantises, dragonflies, and grasshopers. Horn koijiri and koiguchi. CONDITION: In good polish with some superficial scratching and some spotting o shinogiji. Habaki largely rubbed to copper. Mounts are very good, saya with some handling mark and indentations, evidence of relacquer. An interesting poetic sword. 2,000 - 3,000

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3413 - A GOOD SIGNED HIRAZUKURI WAKIZASHI. Blade Length: 38cm Overall Length: 23 - 3/4” 38cm nagasa. Hirazukuri constriction, which foregoes a shinogi and yokote, and mitsumune. Jihada is ko-itame, with jinie, somewhat rough. Hamon is a fairly restrainted midare with nie throughout, some areas rougher than others, and sunagashi, particularly at the omote hamachi. Maru boshi with kaeri fukai. Omote with triple thin line bo hi, ura with a suken horimono. Signed in two characters “Kunifusa” on omote, with NTHK NPO Kanteisho, attributing it to Chikugo Daijo Kunifusa, an Iyo province smith working in the Kanbun era circa 1661. In shirasaya with brass habaki. CONDITION: Very good, with some minor ware, mostly about the horimono. Some very fine superficial scratches visible on blade in the right like, but otherwise in excellent polish that shows features well. Shirasaya with normal age related marks. A good example of an attractive blade shape. 2,000 - 3,000

3414 - A LARGE TANTO SIGNED BY ECHIZEN KANETANE, WITH AN UNUSUAL INSCRIPTION REGARDING FORGING, IN KOSHIRAE. Blade Length: 29.5cm Overall Length: 20 - 1/2” 29.5cm nagasa, with classic hira zukuri form, iori mune, and an ubu nakago with kuri nakagojiri, but remounted with machi raised to fit new mounts.

Gunome midare hamon with conspicuous nie throughout, and sunagashi. Hakikae boshi. Jihada mixed muji and masame. Horimono are a hi on right, and goma hashi on left. One piece gold foil habaki with horizontal scratching, silver foil seppa, tsuba depicting a man (oni?) with an umbrella in a rainstorm on a beach, accented with golden bolts of lightning and aquatic motifs including what appear to be conches; signed Kaneshige. Fuchi depicts a bear with a golden robe reading a scroll, a calligrapher with a bottle of sake, and a koto player. Nicely executed on a nanako ground, signed with what looks like “Motonori”, menuki in the form of oars, and polished horn kashira. Kozuka of copper, with two raised men, one chasing after a fleeing octopus, while the other holds him back. Saya of a finely textured ground,with horn sayajiri. CONDITION: In good polish with clear features. Some scattered light handling marks, and some ware near goma hashi. Mounts are very good with some handling marks, saya with long cracks down nearly the whole length of spine and belly, with some chipping at extremities. 2,000 - 3,000

3415 - A GOOD TANTO SIGNED OSAFUNE JU SUKEKANE IN DRAGONFLY THEMED MOUNTS. Blade Length: 28cm Overall Length: 18 - 1/2” Dated a day in Bunkyu 2, 12th month, (December, 1862) on signed “Osafune ju Sukekane”. 28cm nagasa of classic hirazukuri form with a muji hada with a choji-midare hamon with areas of kinsuji and conspicuous nie. Hira zukuri form with iori mune, ubu kuri nakagojiri, and chu-maru boshi. One piece copper habaki. Wonderful themed mounts with tsuba of a rich chocolate iron base with relief spider, spiderweb, and dragonfly, accented in gold. Fuchi with a larger, more detailed and gilt dragonfly, which is repeated on kashira. Menuki of mixed metal in the form of chickens. Kozuka made of shibuchi depicting what appears to be a riverside encampment accented in gold. Saya with a finely textured ground, with smooth negative space dragonflies. Sayajiri with another nicely detailed dragonfly, en suite with fuchi and kashira. In a sword bag decorated with plum blossoms.

With a Japanese Art Swords Record of Sword. CONDITION: Blade is reasonable polish, with features of hamon clearly visible, some surface scratches particularly towards bottom half of the blade, and a minor pockmark on mune. Mounts are very good with some rubbing, and patches of mossing. Saya is very good with a few abrasions at and above kurkiata. 2,000 - 3,000

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3416 - SHINTO KATANA WITH ATTRIBUTION TO HARIMA NO KAMI TACHIBANA YOSHINARI. Blade Length: 57.5cm Overall Length: 35 - 1/2” 57.5cm nagasa, with shinogi zukuri construction, iori mune and iriyamagata jiri. Jihada is extremely tight, but burls of mokume can be seen in places.

Tall choji hamon reaches to the shinogi in some places, and is nie deki, with plenty of kinsuji and sunagashi. Some spots of tobiyaki, particularly near ha. Ko maru boshi. Nakago with katte sagari yasurime, and is signed, but patina has rendered the characters illegible. A wrap around the shirasaya attributes the work to Tachibana Yoshinari, a shinto smith in Settsu province and trained under Yoshimichi; no papers. CONDITION: Ver good, in polish, with a few very minor handling marks and some very minor pinpricks of mossing near machi. Shirasaya is very good. A wonderful blade with a plethora of activity. 2,000 - 4,000

3417 - A GOOD, HEALTHY, MINO KATANA SIGNED KANENAO. Blade Length: 71cm Overall Length: 40” 71cm nagasa of classic shinogi zukuri form with chu kissaki, ha agari kurijiri nakagojiri with single mekugi ana, ubu, katanamei signed “Kanemoto godai-me Kanenao”, katte sagari yasurime. Per Sesko’s index, only one smith signed this way, circa Kanbun, in Mino; the sugata certainly suggests Kanbun. He lived in Minos Akasaka and considered himself fifth generation Kanemoto. Tight mokume hada with some chikei, and classic Mino sanbonsugi hamon with a notare hamon with kaeri fukai. Gold foil habaki with scratch decorations. In a modern shirasaya that fits well. CONDITION: Excellent, in polish, with some very minor handling marks and a few very minor ware. Shirasaya very good. This is a very good example of a Mino sword. 2,000 - 4,000

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3418 - A MUMEI KATANA WITH ATTRIBUTION TO 6TH GENERATION HIZEN TADAYOSHI, IN KOSHIRAE. Blade Length: 69.8cm Overall Length: 39 - 1/2” 69.8cm nagasa of shinogi zukuri form with iori mune, chu kissaki with maru boshi, kuri nakagojiri, and bohi. Jihada is a very tight ko itame, with some areas of masame and mokume burls. Suguha hamon with ashi and a gunome bump at monouchi and near hamachi on ura. Ubu, mumei, with kiri yasurime. Copper habaki with heavy crosshatching. Copper tsuba with a fierce oni on one side, and a man and his pig caught in a lightning storm, running under an umbrella; possibly of newer manufacture. Plain iron fuchi and kashira with blue tsuka ito and menuki in the form of fans. Plain black saya with iron sayajiri with inome intrusions. With a Japanese Art Swords Record of Sword attributing the sword Hizen Tadayoshi of Kansei period, which would be sixth generation. CONDITION: Blade is in good polish with some scratching and clouding towards kissaki and mossing at boshi. Mounts are good with some handling marks and rubs throughout, but solid. Saya relacquered with cracks along spine and belly, and chipping around the sayajiri. 2,000 - 4,000

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3419 - SHOBU ZUKURI WAKIZASHI WITH TOKUBETSU KICHO PAPERS TO SHIKKAKE SCHOOL. Blade Length: 50.2 Overall Length: 30 - 1/2” 50.2cm nagasa of shobu zukuru form, with iori mune and kiri nakago jiri. Boshi gets very close to yakizume but may be a very tight ko-maru.

Jihada largely of masame, with some areas of itame and mokume, Hamon a very tight midare with areas of choji, replete with activity, including nijuba, sunagashi, and kinsuji. Mumei, with 2 mekugi-ana, one partially filled with solder; consignor tag attributes the sword to Bungo Takada, but TK papers attribute to Shikkake. Solid silver catscratch habaki, tsuba pierced with designs of kelp and waves, in maru gata ko sukashi form, mumei.

Fuchi and kashira with relief florals, menuki depict a man wrestling a catfish. Saya with ribbing. CONDITION: In good polish with some areas of ware and spotting. One chip and more pitting at habaki moto. Mounts are good with some rubs. but complete and tight. There is no mekugi, and the slot does not line up to the mekugi-ana, exercise caution. 2,000 - 3,000

3420 - WAKIZASHI IN ITO NO MAKI TACHI MOUNTS OF KO DACHI SIZE. Blade Length: 45cm Overall Length: 40 - 1/4” 45cm nagasa of classic shinogi zukuri form, with iori mune and kiri nakagojiri. Mumei, and o-suriage. One area of nakago is bevelled, and it appears as though mei was removed and the nakago was modified to fit mounts. Jihada looks like mokume hada with chikei, hamon a very tight ko-midare with kinsuji and sunagashi. Boshi is out of polish but looks like a form of maru. Shinogi-ji with bo-hi and soe-bi. Hosodachi mounts are engraved with incised takanoha and leafy vines. Menuki with takanoha. Sarute with tassel of a deep blue with gold accents. Saya of a finely executed lacquered orange ground with gold takanoha and vacant gold foil ovals. Ashi ai engraved en suite and tied with brocade en suite with tassel. CONDITION: Blade somewhat out of polish, with some spots of ware and shintetsu. Nakago shows silver at edges when fitted to koshirae.

One chip to blade under habaki, with some fine pitting about the habaki. Brocade is fraying but presents well. Mounts excellent, showing little wear, with some areas throughout partially restored and parts of newer manufacture. 2,000 - 3,000

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3421 - A HEALTHY MUMEI KATANA WITH SILVER FOIL CATSCRATCH HABAKI. Blade Length: 70cm Overall Length: 39 - 1/2” 70cm nagasa, with iori mune, shinogi zukuri form, and ha agari kurijiri nakago. Ubu, mumei, with kesho-yasuri yasurime. Fairly high shinogi line, with an extremely tight ko-itame hada. Hadori polish with thick kesho that gives the impression of notare, but yakiba is much closer to a choji interpretation, poking out a bit towards the mono-uchi. Ko-maru boshi with discoloration on right side. Hamon is loaded with ginsuji strings throughout. Silver foil catscratch habaki. In a modern shirasaya that fits well. CONDITION: Blade is is healthy with some spots of surface scratches throughout, and some very fine areas of pinprick oxidation, mostly under habaki. Extreme hamachi slightly chipped. Shirasaya is very good.

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3422 - SCARCE CLOISONNE ENAMEL KOSHIRAE WITH TANTO BLADE Blade Length: 21cm Overall Length: 13 - 1/2” Late Meiji, 19th century. Aikuchi mounts with brass fittings engraved with florals on a bunch dot background, while the says is cloissone, depicting multicolor florals on a robin’s egg blue background. Ubu, mumei tanto is out of polish with features obscured, but there is what appears to be a line of kinsuji along the left side, and it is of traditional make. CONDITION: Cloisone is very good with some hairline cracks and some minor handling marks. Tanto is out of polish as mentioned, with some light mossing and handling marks. 2,000 - 3,000

3423 - SHINTO KATANA SIGNED “MINAMOTO MORITOSHI” IN INRO-KIZAMI SAYA. Blade Length: 70.1cm Overall Length: 40” 70.1cm nagasa, classic shinogi zukuri form with kuri nakagojiri and iori mune. Ko kissaki with ko maru boshi, a very tight itame/mokume jihada, almost konuka, with some chikei and a hint of masame towards ha. Hamon a well executed suguha, with some spots of ashi, sunagashi, and some gunome bumps at monouchi. Katanamei signed “Minamoto Moritoshi”. In a set of mounts with Inro-Kizami saya with vacant slot for kozuka, mumei tsuba pierced with floral designs, and fuchi and kashira depicting nature scenes with a bird and the moon over a cloudy, menuki in the form of horses. CONDITION: In good polish showing features throughout. Some spots of ware, most noticeable at the shinogi-ji on omote, and a circular ware on the ura. An attractive sword. 2,000 - 3,000

3424 - WAKIZASHI, SIGNED, IN ELEGANT KOSHIRAE. Blade Length: 40cm Overall Length: 21 - 1/2” 40cm nagasa in shinogi zukuri form with iori mune, and kuri nakagojiri. Jihada is a mokume/itame mix with chikei. Tight gunome hamon with sunagashi and a midare-komi boshi, in nie-deki. Nakago is signed “KANE ? (character unclear)”. Habaki with catscratch on bottom half, smooth on the top. Koshirae consists of a tightly ribbed saya with gilt copper mounts, including kurikata, sayajiri, fuchi, and kashira, which are in the form of waves. Gold foil seppa. Menuki in the form of horses. Accoutrements include a pair of wari-kogai with a family mon, tipped in silver, and a kozuka with insects. CONDITION: In good polish with features visible. Some minor pinprick spotting and some superficial scratches. Seppa are peeling, tsuba is rubbing to edges. Saya is good with a crack on the ha side, but presents well. 2,000 - 3,000

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3425 - AN ATTRACTIVE O-TANTO IN GOOD KOSHIRAE WITH DRAGON THEME. Blade Length: 25.4cm Overall Length: 19” 25.4cm nagasa of hira zukuri form with iori mune, with kuri nakagojiri, ubu, mumei. Jihada is mokume mixed with some masame, especially towards mune, with areas of chikei. Gunome hamon with a ko-maru boshi. Later cast tsuba depicts clouds with a dragon interwoven. Fuchi with a carved dragon amongst clouds, accented with gold, later menuki with a dragon motif. Polished horn kashira. Kozuka depicts a dragon, executed in katakiribori, with golden eyes, signed on rear; no papers. Saya with a finely textured ground, and koguchi depicting a dragon amongst clouds with an inome intrusion. CONDITION: Very good, in polish, with some minor handling marks and superficial scratches to blade, and some very minor scattered ware. Mounts are good with some expected rubbing and evidence of age. Kozuka very good. Saya with chipping throughout and a crack across ha side. A well presenting set with an interesting kozuka. 2,000 - 3,000

3426 - A CHOSHU SHINSHINTO KO-KATANA SIZED FOR A BOY, SIGNED BY ISHIDO MASAHIRA. Blade Length: 50.7cm Overall Length: 30 - 1/2” 50.7cm nagasa, proportionally sized for a boy or young man, with shinogi zukuri form, ubu but remounted at least once as hole is closer to an “8” than one mekugi-ana, katanamei signed “Choshu Ishido Masahira Saku”, ura dated 3rd month of the 10th year of Tempo. Ha agari kurijiri nakagojiri. Proportional chu-kissaki, with chu-maru boshi. Hamon is a gentle notare midare with sunagashi and ashi, jihada with mokume and masame, with chikei and jinie. Silver foil catscratch habaki. Tsuba in mokko gata form, decorated with incised florals, highlighted with gilt on underside, and fit with a shakudo rim. Fuchi and kashira with stylized incised waves with gold dots, menuki with samurai fighting on horseback, one drawing back his bow and the other charging. Saya with an orange and brown nashiji lacquer, semegane and kojiri en suite with fuchi and kashira.

CONDITION: Blade is in good polish with some very minor handling marks, mostly in shinogi-ji, with features clearly defined throughout.Mounts are good with some age related staining and rubs. Saya with some chips and handling marks throughout, and repaired along mune side in two sections.

A well presenting sword. 2,000 - 2,500

3427 - MOROBA TANTO SIGNED SHIGEMITSU WITH A SET OF AIKUCHI MOUNTS, NBTHK HOZON PAPERS FOR BLADE. Blade Length: 15.5cm Overall Length: 13 - 3/4” 15.5c, nagasa of the unusual moroba form, which is a double edged design. Ubu, signed “Bishu Osafune Shigemitsu” with kuri nakagojiri; with NBTHK Hozon papers confirming signature and attributing it to the late Muromachi period. High shinogi, suguha hamon with sunagashi and a jihada of masame mixed with mokume, with chikei. Boshi with hakikake. Silver foil catscratch habaki. Bonji horimono on both sides on the shinogi line. In shirasaya, and accompanied by a set of fitting aikuchi mounts with ribbing on tsuka, silver menuki in the form of bids, and a silver kashira. Spiral fluting on saya with polished horn koiguchi, silver koiguchi with inome inclusions, and a silver “kurikata”. Silver tsuba with brass spacers. Koshirae with a wari-bashi that will not come up over the koiguchi. CONDITION: Very good, in polish, with some very minor superficial scratches. Shirasaya with some rubs. Koshirae very good with some tarnishing to silver, and some rubs throughout, some very minor chipping at the mekugi. A wonderful package of a tanto in unusual form, in polish, with mounts, already papered. 2,000 - 3,000

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3428 - AN UNUSUALLY GOOD QUALITY IVORY MOUNTED TANTO. Blade Length: 20cm Overall Length: 14 - 1/2” Relief carved throughout with village scenes, with children fishing and flying kites, playing (one appears to be a young samurai with his own sword thrust through his belt), merchants, geisha, and florals. Many mounts are pieced together ivory, but this appears to be made of two pieces, one for the handle and one for the saya; signed near geisha at bottom. Shobuzukuri tanto out of polish, and no pin was located for disassembly. Kozuka appears to be of a more recent vintage, and is signed on reverse. CONDITION: Very good, with a few handling marks and black lines common to ivory, but solid and free of cracks. Kozuka handle has one crack across face. Most ivory mounts are of somewhat lesser quality, but this one has plenty of intricate detail, well executed. Tanto out of polish with surface level scratchings throughout. 2,000 - 3,000

3429 - GENDAITO BY MASAKATSU WITH NTHK-NPO PAPERS, AND NOTING FORGING ON A LUCKY DAY. Blade Length: 65.2cm Overall Length: 36 - 1/4” Katsumura Masakatsu was born April 2nd, 1881, and was the son of the first generation Masakatsu. 65.2cm nagasa of shinogi zukuri form. Omote katanamei signature reads “Katsumura Hitachi Suke Minamoto Masakatsu”; he added “Hitachi no Suke” in 1935. Ura mei for Showa 16 (1941), a lucky day in the 8th month. He is listed in Slough’s “Oshigata of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths”, pg. 100, and won Special Honor Noted Seat at the 1941 Exhibiton. Masame hada mixed with tight, almost muji hada, and a ko-gunome hamon with a thick nioiguchi. Ha agari kirijiri with kesho yasurime. Accompanied by an NTHK-NPO Kanteisho and consignor research, including an oshigata. CONDITION: Very good, in polish, with a few minor ware, most following the lines of the masame hada. Shirasaya a little too tight, but protects sword well. 2,000 - 3,000

3430 - A VERY GOOD GENDAITO BY ISHIDO TERUHIDE, IN GOOD MOUNTS, WITH GENERAL’S SWORD KNOT. Blade Length: 67.1cm Overall Length: 39 - 3/4” Ishido Teruhide was of the 10th and last generation of the Ishido Korekazu smiths; he was Betski ranked in the Nihon Token Tanrenjo, and post-War he made planes for carpenters which were highly prized. The fuchi is inlaid with a gilt silver maru ni mokko kamon, and the sword knot is a very rare general’s knot of brown and orange coloring, with golden thread interwoven and tassels. The balance of the mounts are of the Type 94 fashion, with gilt edges throughout. 67.1cm nagasa of shinogi zukuri form with chu kissaki, iori mune, ha agari kurijiri nakagojiri, kesho yasurime and signed katanamei “Ishido Teruhide Saku” one mekugi-ana, slightly expanded, possibly to change munts. Shakudo catscratch habaki. Jihada is an extremely tight ko-itame, almost nashiji. Gunome midare hamon, boshi is ko maru. Seppa and tsuba with matching kanji, appears to be “18” and another set.

CONDITION: Very good. Blade is in polish, somewhat more obscured at the boshi, with some superficial scratches, but clear features. Mounts are excellent with some minor handling marks and rubs, retaining the vast majority of the paint of says, and definition to mounts. Latch is bent down and does not catch to saya. General’s knot is strong and correctly does not flouresce under UV. This is an excellent package, with a great maker, great mount, and very rare knot. 6,000 - 9,000

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3431 - JAPANESE WORLD WAR II SHIN GUNTO KATANA WITH PATRIOTIC “TETSU DAMASHI” (IRON SPIRIT) INSCRIPTION AND FEBRUARY 1945 DATE. Blade Length: 67.2cm Overall Length: 39 - 1/4” 67.2 nagasa, with classic chu kissaki, gunome-midare hamon line, iori mune, and copper habbaki. Typical gunto mounts with floral fuchi, kashira, tsuba, and saya with single hanger. Saurte with an red (faded to orange) and brown sword knot, which was used by field grade officers. Of particular note on the sword the katanamei inscription “Tetsu Damashi”, a patriotic saying that translates to “Iron Spirit”. Ura dated a day in February, 1945. CONDITION: Good for a wartime sword. Hada not visible due to state of polish, but blade is free from oxidation and there are no chips in the cutting edge. Some minor handling marks, mounts with some scrapes to bare metal from age, but are tight and present well. This is a good example with a rare inscription. 2,000 - 3,000

3432 - HIGH GRADE GENDAITO BY HIROMASA, IN FANTASTIC MOUNTS, WITH FIELD GRADE OFFICER’S KNOT AND SCARCE LEATHER HANDLE COVER. Blade Length: 64.5cm Overall Length: 39 - 1/2” 64.5cm nagasa, with iconic shinogi zukuri configuration, iori mune, kurijiri nakagojiri, and signed tachi-mei “Yoshu Hojo ju Hiromasa saku”. Ura dated May, 1944. Silver foiled copper catscratch habaki. Typical gunto mounts with floral decorations on beaded grounds, of better than typically encountered quality and condition. With red and brown sword knot for field grade officers, and a button fastened hilt cover. Blade is in reasonably good polish with a a tight gunome hamon with spots of yo. Hada is somewhat indistinct but looks like itame. Boshi looks o-maru. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is somewhat out of polish as aforementioned, with some light surface scratches on the right side, just below yokote, but free of any chips. Habaki has some spots of copper showing through. Mounts are very good with some verdigris to kabuto-gane, and some minor handling marks, but excellent. This is a very attractive sword, and Hiromasa is a well regarded smith: he is listed as a 1st seat at the 6th Exhibiton of Newly-Made Swords in 1941. 2,000 - 2,500

3433 - ICHIHARA NAGAMITSU KATANA IN GUNTO MOUNTS. Blade Length: 70.3cm Overall Length: 39 - 1/2” Ichihara Nagamitsu is one of the best-known gunto smiths. He made swords for the Osaka Army Arsenal, and his swords were used to test cut helmets, which they were quite good at. He was authorized as a Rikugun Jumei Tosho, and was provided with a steady supply of steel for swords.

70.3cm nagasa in iconic shinogi-zukuri form, with iriyamagata nakagojiri. Tachimei signed Ichihara Nagamitsu, with distinct 2 strokes on character for “naga”. Blade is out of polish, obscuring the hada, but the temper appears to be a very tight gunome, almost suguha except for the bumps, with ashi visible. In typical floral gunto mounts with a single hanger. CONDITION: Blade is out of polish, with some surface scratches throughout, a few areas of cleaned oxidation, and one line of what appears to be delamination. Mounts are good with expected handling marks throughout, tsukaito rewrapped and too thick at the fuchi, seppas are aluminium. 2,000 - 2,500

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3434 - KATANA SIGNED KANENAGA IN GUNTO MOUNTS WITH FIELD GRADE SWORD KNOT. Blade Length: 66.1cm Overall Length: 39 - 3/4” 66.1cm nagasa. Classic shinogi zukuri confiuration with a o-maru boshi, and choji hamon with plenty of nie and activity, including visible sunagashi.

Hada a little obfuscated, but appears to be a very tight almost muji itame, with a few mokume burls. Katanamei signed “Noshu seki ju Amachi Kanenaga Kitau Kore”. In typical gunto mounts, with wartime floral mouts; tsuba of the somewhat nicer pierced variety. Red and brown officers knot for field grade. CONDITION: Overall very good. Blade is in reasonable polish, with visible features throughout, some surface scratches near boshi, and a small spot of cleaned oxidation on right side, near mune. Mounts are good with typical expected handling marks and superficial scratches.

Same has visibly separated under tsuka ito in some spots, knot is fraying and one tassel is missing; exercise caution. 2,000 - 2,500

3435 - ECHIZEN TSUGUTOSHI SIGNED KATANA IN GUNTO MOUNTS. Blade Length: 67cm Overall Length: 38 - 3/4” 67cm nagasa of classic shinogi zukuri form, with iori mune, kengyo nakagojiri, and signed katana-mei “Echizen Kuni Ju Shimosaka Tsugutoshi” with ura “Oite Bushu Edo Saku Kore”; no papers. Appears ubu, but remounted several times with three mekugi-ana, one possibly opened up a second time. Gold foil copper habaki with vertical cat scratching. Jihada is a very tight mix of mokume and masame, with areas of chikei visible. Hamon is suguha with a little very tight notare and a gunome bump or two. Boshi somewhat out of polish towards mune, looks ko-maru. In Type 98 Gunto mounts with sword knot of a faded Brown and light blue; does not shine under UV. Pierced openwork tsuba. CONDITION: Blade is in polish with visible features, but has superficial scratching throughout, especially to lower half of blade. Mounts are good with normal handling marks and age related distress, sarute holding sword knot is broken, knot itself is fraying at edges. 2,000 - 2,500

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3436 - MANTETSU RAILWAY KATANA. Blade Length: 26 - 1/4” Overall Length: 38 - 3/4” The Mantetsu blades were the result of Kusaka Kazuharu successfully developing steel using Manchurian iron at the Mantetsu Experimental Center, which was turned over to Dairen Railway Factory to experiment with making a sword. The steel was used to forge a sword, and the initial sword was mistakenly appraised as a Hizen Tadayoshi, encouraging the factory to begin producing steel blades in September 1937. This sword is signed katana mei “Mantetsu Kitau Tsukuru Kore”, while the reverse is dated Spring 1943, using the zodiacal method. Typical Mantetsu construction with a suguha hamon with a gunome bump. In typical gunto mounts with one hanger. CONDITION: Very good, with clear hamon. Some scratches and surface mossing throughout, particularly on the bottom half of the blade. Mounts are very good with some minor handling marks, but complete and attractive. This is a good example of a desirable blade. 2,000 - 2,500

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3437 - JAPANESE WORLD WAR II GUNTO KATANA, SEKI KANEHIDE. Blade Length: 64.4cm Overall Length: 39” 64.4cm nagasa. Seki Kanehide was born in 1913 and his civilian name was Tanaka Isao. He studied under 12th generation Kawashima Masahide in 1928, and moved to Seki in 1937, where he started an apprenticeship with Watane Kanenaga, and became the head of the coaching section at Kanenaga’s school. He opened his own company Seki Token Corp in 1941, and worked as a rikugun-jumei-tosho during the war. He was declared an intangible cultural property of Gifu, and died 1989. Slough devotes 2 pages to oshigata, and rates him at 2 million yen, with high to superior gendaito. This is a good example of one of his blades in a classic shinogi zukuri form with a maru boshi, choji hamon, some areas with jukachoji, and signed tachimei “Seki Kanehide Saku Kore” (trans: Seki Kanehide carefully made this) and dated on ura Showa 18 Month 12 (December, 1943), with star stamp on omote and a small stamp on ura between the characters for Showa, which appears to be a Seki acceptance stamp. Ha agari kurijiri nakagojiri. In traditional gunto mounts with floral designs and a brown-on-brown naval officers knot. CONDITION: Blade is out of polish, with hada obscured, but active choji hamon visible for the full length. Some areas of surface mossing and scratches throughout, but no chips or blisters observed. Mounts are very good with the expected surface level scratches and handling marks throughout. A very good example of a top quality wartime smith. 2,000 - 2,500

3438 - JAPANESE KATANA WITH SIGNATURE FOR HIZEN TADAHIRO. Blade Length: 67.2cm Overall Length: 39 - 1/2” 67.2cm nagasa of shinogi zukuri form, with chu kissaki, iori mune, and iriyamagata nakagojiri. Sujikai yasurime, tachimei signed by Hizen Tadahiro, ura signed “Motte Shintan Saku Kore”, a phrase used to indicate that the smith put particular effort into the sword; there are no papers with this sword. Brass habaki, plain maru gata tsuba signed with characters for loyalty and courage. Sword is out of polish with areas of oxidation throughout, but appears to be a suguha hamon with a maru boshi. Mounts are plain, with the remnants of an applied label on sayajiri and tsuka ito, illegible. Menuki appear to be squid, but are difficult to see. CONDITION: Blade is out of polish, with heavier oxidation towards kissaki consistent with water infiltrating the says. Kissaki with some chips at fukura that do not appear to go through hamon, but it is difficult to tell. Mounts with heavy wear throughout. A potential candidate for shinsa. 600 - 900

3439 - O-WAKIZASHI SIGNED MUTSU NO KAMI KANETAKA Blade Length: 58.5 Overall Length: 35 - 1/4” 58.5cm nagasa of shinogiu zukuri form with chu kissaki, iori mune, and kiri nakagojiri with takanoha yasurime. Katanamei signed “Mutsu no Kami Fujiwara (Illegible, looks like Kane?) Taka”. Two piece gilt copper and catscratch copper habaki. Hamon appears to be suguha, but with state of polish it is difficult to tell. Tsuba of moku gata form, iron ,with carving heavily softened. Menuki unclear, but appear floral. Tsuka ito loose, particularly at kashira. Fuchi has leather cover with a button, with a male catch on leather wrapped saya, traditionally associated with the marine naval landing forces. Heavily faded label on omote saya. Hanger, detached with cord and red tassels. CONDITION: Blade is out of polish with mossing throughout, but has no observed chips missing. Mounts with heavy age related distress and rubs. Leather saya cover good, with some stiffness and cracking at throat. 600 - 900 572

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3440 - AN EXCELLENT KOSHIRAE WITH SEA SHELL THEMED AND AN ADDED DRAGON TSUBA Overall Length: 37 - 3/4” With NTHK-NPO Kanteisho to the shinshinto era, mumei. Kozuka, kogai, fuchi, kashira, are themed about sea shells, conches, and clamshells, with seaweed accented in gold dots on a nanako ground. Tsuba with a gold rope rim and depicting a dragon amongst clouds on a nanko ground, clever executed “through” parts of the tsuba, but of somewhat lesser quality; museum number 1976.28.5 concealed by seppa. Menuki depicting leaves and florals interwoven with a scroll with kanji. With NBTHK worksheet dated February 23rd, 2016, assigning a score of 78. CONDITION: Very good, with some minor handling marks throughout. Foil is peeling at seppa, and tsuba has some rubs, noticeable at clouds. 1,000 - 2,000

3441 - TANTO Approximately 14.8cm nagasa of shobu zukuri form with bohi, copper habaki, and an interesting set of wooden mounts, with bone fuchi, kashira, sayajiri, and koiguchi. Wood carved with an incised stylized dragon. With an old purple sword bag. Due to the deteriorating bone, we have elected not to risk further damage by forcing disassembly, as the blade is stuck, but does appear to be traditional Japanese make.

CONDITION: Out of polish, with features obscured throughout. Some areas of mossing, but no chips observed. Bone mounts deteriorating, exercise caution. Wooden mounts with some rubs through blade to base wood. 300 - 600

3442 - ATTRACTIVE SET OF ITO NO MAKI TACHI MOUNTS. Overall Length: 39 - 1/2” Ito-no-maki tachi mounts, with saya decorated in a lovely nashiji ground laqcuer with 14 five petal family mons represented. Taiko-gane with paulownia mon. Purple ito, with silver-washed copper mounts with floral vinework on a punched ground. Menuki in the form of florals. Tsuba in 3 piece tachi configuration with silver plates on a brass base. CONDITION: Good, with some high edge rubbing throughout with some very light fraying to brocade at high edges. Mounts with some rubbing through to copper. Lacquer with some handling marks and a few minor chips, mostly along mune side. A well presenting set of tachi mounts. 3,000 - 5,000

3443 - A GOOD SET OF TACHI KOSHIRAE WITH PINE NEEDLE LACQUER Overall Length: 40” Probably Edo, given the form. Measures 40” overall, and saya measures approx 29 - 1/4”. Saya is decorated with wonderful lacquered pine needles, and further accented by the presence of 4 mon, depicting a three petal floral. Ashi-ai engraved with a floral pattern and gilt infill, tied with a blue hanging cord, with partial brocade around the haki’o. Kiku-gata tsuba, mumei. Fuchi and kabuta game with engraved and gilt infill, en suite with ashi-ai. Black tsuka it, with menuki in the form of varja, with dragons curled around the base of the blade. CONDITION: Very good, with evidence of careful relacquer and repair, but presents extremely well. Sayajiri and semegane possible replacements as they do not match the overall theme. 2,000 - 3,000

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3444 - KINKO TSUBA WITH DEPCITIONS OF QUAILS ALONG A STREAM AT NIGHT. A wonderful example in maru gata form, depicting a pair of quail alongside a stream at night, executed in raised metal (taka zogan), with a flush-fit (hira-zogan) silver moon overhead. Reverse with a carved stream that with florals along the bank. Executed in gold, copper, and shakudo. Approx 6.3cm x 6.8cm. CONDITION: Excellent with some rubbing and tarnishing to silver. Sekigane not quite flush at the top of the nakago-ana. In a kiri box with nakago filler loose in the box. 500 - 1,000

3445 - SET OF DAISHO MENUKI IN A KIRI BOX, DEPICTING BOWS AND QUIVERS OF ARROWS. Mumei, with katana menuki measuring approximately 5cm across, wakizashi menuki 4.2cm. Set of menuki for a daisho depicting traditional Japanese archery equipment, including a yumi (bow), ya (arrows), and yazutsu (quiver) executed in shakudo, with gold and silver highlights. CONDITION: Very good with good detail, some rubbing to edges such as bowstrings and quiver, but attractive.

500 - 1,000

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3446 - A GOOD TSUBA SIGNED NAOMASA WIITH NOH MASK AND INSTRUMENTS. Signed “Yanagawa Naomasa (kao)”; no papers. Measures approximately 7cm x 6.5cm, of maru gata form.

Shakudo nanako with a finely executed nanako ground, with relief silver Noh mask with golden ties, a gold and shakudo taiko drum, and a copper instrument that looks like it may be a rattle or bell. Other side with fan and Naomasa signature. In kiri box. CONDITON: Very good, with some rubs to high edges such as top of mask, and some slight scratching to copper base on side with fan. 500 - 1,000

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3447 - KYO KINKO KOZUKA WITH NBTHK HOZON PAPERS. Mumei, but with NBTHK Hozon papers to Kyo Kinko. Made of shibuichi with a nicely executed nanako ground, with raised scene of a hawk, highlighted in gold with a silver tail, on a fence post over a carved stream. Golden tassels give the impression of a blowing wind. In a kiri box. CONDITION: Very good some minor rubs to high edges, some handling marks on rear. 500 - 1,000 3448 - KOGAI DEPICTING A TEMPLE BANNERMAN WITH NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO PAPERS ATTRIBUTING TO YAMASAKI ICHIGA. Approximately 21cm. Make of shakudo, with a vignette depicting a bannerman, with what appears to be a halberd behind him, resting under a maple tree, executed in gold, silver, and copper. Nanako ground, with right side of vignette lifting. Unsigned, with Tokubetsu Kicho papers to Yamazaki Ichiga. In kiri box. CONDITION: Good, with some normal handling marks through and rubs to sharp edges and high areas.

Right side of inlay lifting, as mentioned. 400 - 600 3449 - KOZUKA HANDLE WITH WONDERFUL WIREWORK AND CHICKS EATING, SIGNED NORIYUKI HAMANO. Measures approximately 9.8cm across. Executed in shakudo with a nanako ground, and depicts a trio of chicks, executed in silver, copper, and gold, respectively, pecking at golden food; the silver chick is actively eating, the copper one has noticed the food and is actively moving, while the gold is still investigating! Bottom with wonderful gold latticework. Signed on reverse “Noriyuki Hamano (Kao)”. In a kiri box. CONDITION: Very good, with some rubs to high edges, mostly noticeable on chicks. 400 - 800 3450 - A MUMEI KOGAI WITH TOKUBETSU KICHO PAPERS TO GOTO TSUJO, DEPICTING A BAG OF MONEY AND GOURDS. Approximately 21cm long. Executed in shakudo, with a vignette on a nanako ground with a raised gold urn, a tied bag with gold rope, and fortune piece with “Tsuji”. Mumei, with NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho papers to Goto Tsujo, the 11th mainline master. CONDITION: Very good, with some rubs, and some surface scratches to shakudo. 400 - 600 3451 - MENUKI DEPICTING GRASSHOPPERS AND PEONY FLOWERS. A lovely pair of menuki, mumei, depicting camellia flowers in gold amongst shakudo florals, with a golden grasshopper and a beetle (?) with long antenna. In a kiri box. Each approximately 4cm long. Writing in lid attributes the work to Mino Goto. CONDITION: Very good with some minor rubs, nicely executed with good detail. Cloth in kiri box is slightly torn under left menuki. 300 - 600 3452 - KOGAI SIGNED HAMANO NAOYUKI WITH TOKUBETSU KICHO PAPERS. Approximately 21cm long. Made of shibuichi, with a depressed scene of a farmer tending to a rice field defended by bird rattles, accented in gold, with a copper bird flying away, successfully repelled. Rear signed “Gaiundo (kao)”, with NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho papers to Hamao Naoyuki. In kiri box. CONDITION: Good, with some handling marks and rubs to high edges, especially at farmer. 300 - 600

3453 - AIZU SHOAMI TSUBA WITH NBTHK HOZON PAPERS. Measures approximately 8cm x 8.5cm in maru gata form. Depicts sakura blossoms and buds in mixed gold and shakudo on an iron ground, with golden accents on tree trunk. One hitsu-ana plugged.

With NBTHK Hozon papers to Aizu Shoami, and comes in a kiri box.

CONDITION: Very good, with iron a rich chocolate patina and some rubs to gold and shakudo. 300 - 600

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3454 - PAIR OF GOLDEN MENUKI DEPICTING CHICKENS. Measures approximately 3.3cm across, depicting nicely detailed roosters in motion. Mumei, in a kiri box. CONDITION: Very good, some rubbing to high edges, but free of holes. 200 - 400

3455 - PAIR OF MENUKI DEPICTING SAMURAI. Each approximately 3.2cm. Left menuki depicts a pair of warriors, one with a naginata, the other with a katana and a yumi, while the right depicts a mounted warrior with a tachi. Mumei, in kiri box. CONDITION: Very good with some rubs and patina in recesses. 200 - 400

3456 - PAIR OF GOLDEN CHICKEN MENUKI. Lovely, diminutive menuki approximately 2cm across. Nicely detailed.

Unsigned. In a kiri box. CONDITION: Very good with some rubs; left menuki has a hole through at breast. 200 - 400

3457 - KOZUKA DEPCITING PEONY FLOWERS ON A NANAKO GROUND. Approximately 9.6cm across, depicting peony flowers on a nanako ground with a monogram at the en, with the balance of the body covered in very fine texturing. Central design appears to have been taken from a kogai and remade as a kozuka. CONDITION: Very good, with some rubs throughout, mostly to high edges. 200 - 400

3458 - UNUSUAL WOOD HANDLED KOZUKA DEPICTING A FISH WITH MOTHER OF PEARL AND IVORY ACCENTS. Measure approximately 9.7cm across. Wood body, with a detailed carp made of amber or pine resin, with a mother of pearl eye, and ivory tail and fins. Unsigned. In a kiri box. CONDITION: Good, with some grain checks to wood, and a small replaced piece on spine. Fish is very good and nicely detailed. 200 - 400

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• 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% Excellent 80% - 89% Good Below 70%

Near Mint 90% - 96% Very Good 70% - 79%

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.

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Terms & Conditions requires any agent to provide a signed letter of authorization from the buyer of record company or individual allowing the agent to bid on their behalf.

• ABSENTEE BIDDING - - MORPHY’S will accept absentee bids submitted via telephone call, in person, mail, fax or through www. morphyauctions.com. Absentee bidders must use the absentee bid form (available online) and clearly mark the lot number, title, and maximum bid amount. 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. If there are two (2) identical bids placed on the same item, priority will be given to the first bid received. Bidders may preview, register, and place bids online through our website, www. morphyauctions.com. 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, Invaluable, Proxibid, or other bidding platforms may be available; all Terms and Conditions still apply. A surcharge will 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 online bid and a floor bid, the floor bid takes precedence. Due to our fast-paced auctions and bids coming from floor bidders, phone bidders, online 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 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 – Please allow 24-48 hours post auction to receive your official invoice from MORPHY’S. MORPHY’S will only contact successful bidders. The invoice will include item, hammer price, premium, shipping, handling, insurance, taxes, and any other charges that apply. Invoices and any outstanding amount due may and will be auto charged to the credit card on file within 48 hours of the invoice being sent. If you wish to pay by another method, please contact us within 48 hours after the sale.

• 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 register for a telephone bid.

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…......$200 $5,000 - $10,000....…$500 $10,000 +…............... Auctioneer’s discretion

RESERVES

Most 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 20% buyer’s premium will be added to all successful bids and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase cost. A 3% merchant fee is also automatically applied to all invoices but can be discounted upon payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer that is received within 7 days from the receipt of the invoice. If the type of payment is split, invoice will reflect the 3% charge for merchant fees on the entire invoice. In addition, 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

MORPHY’S is required by law to collect sales tax where our company has nexus. Sales tax rate will be charged by law on behalf of the state and locality where the customer of record takes possession of their purchase. Lots are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless the required form and copy of permit are on file with MORPHY’S. It is the bidder’s responsibility to know the sales tax rate applicable. As a convenience and without any guarantee, you may use this website, https://www.taxjar.com/sales-tax-calculator, as a resource to calculate your applicable sales tax rate. Bidder agrees to pay MORPHY’S the actual amount of tax due if 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 and certificate must be on file at and verified by MORPHY’S five days prior to the auction, or the tax must be paid. If the required form and certificate is received by MORPHY’S within 4 days of the conclusion of the auction, you qualify for a refund for the tax paid. Lots from different auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes.

PAYMENT, INTEREST & STORAGE FEES

Any invoice totaling more than $100,000 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. Payments can be made by going to your account online at www.morphyauctions.com, call 877-968-8880 or mail payment to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC 2000 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517. Invoices and any outstanding amount due may and will be auto charged to the credit card on file within 48 hours of the invoice being sent. If you wish to pay by another method, please contact us within 48 hours after the sale. 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 45 days after the invoice date, shall be subject to a monthly storage fee as follows: $50/month per regular sized item or $100/month per oversized item. Buyer authorizes 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.

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Terms & Conditions We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, personal checks, certified checks, wire transfers, money orders, and cash.

• SNEAKERS, JEWELRY, WATCHES, COIN AND CURRENCY ITEMS OR ANY INVOICES MORPHY’S DEEMS AT RISK OF CREDIT CARD FRAUD – We accept cash, wire transfer, check, certified checks and money orders only. No credit cards will be accepted for invoices containing these items.

• CREDIT CARD –We will not accept credit card payment for any jewelry, watch, coin or currency purchases or on any purchases that Morphy’s deems to be at risk for fraud. If a credit card is used as any form of total payment, invoice will reflect a 3% surcharge on the entire invoice. This charge is automatically added but will be discounted if payment is received by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. MORPHY’s reserves the right to refuse to ship to a different address than the billing address on the credit card being used.

• 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 requirement. 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 packs or transports the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, 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 – Shipping, handling, insurance, and taxes will be added to all invoices that Morphy’s agrees to ship. We recommend you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. Shipping will be based on actual costs provided by UPS, USPS, or other carriers based upon the contents’ size and weight. Packaging and insurance will vary in cost depending on the contents and value of the shipment. Oversize and breakable items are not standard shippable items and will require shipment by 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 packs or transports the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, 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 items to the buyer at the listed address via UPS or other carriers, FOB, Denver, Pennsylvania,

or FOB other auction locations. Any risk of loss or damage to the item(s) during transit via UPS, or any other carrier 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 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. MORPHY’s is not responsible for mis-delivery or theft of packages.

• INSURANCE - Shipping insurance is automatically added to invoices for shipment to the United States and Canada locations. Insurance may be waived by providing MORPHY’s a signed insurance waiver.

Insurance for all 3rd party shipments must be arranged through that carrier. Insurance 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, DELICATE, FRAGILE ITEMS - MORPHY’S reserves the right to decline shipment of items based on its fragility. If an item is unable to be shipped in-house, the item will require shipment by a 3rd party or pick up arrangements to be made. MORPHY’s will not ship any items that are neon or contain neon. Other examples of fragile items include 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, 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). (continued...)

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Terms & Conditions • STORAGE FEE – MORPHY’S will charge a monthly storage fee of $50/ month per regular sized item or $100/month per oversized item for any items on MORPHY’s location for more than 45 days. 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.

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

MORPHY’S engages knowledgeable experts to provide catalog descriptions on the merchandise we sell. Every effort is made to ensure those descriptions are accurate and that they fully disclose any exceptions to condition. Any buyer who has made their payment within the due date of 7 calendar days who wishes to report a problem must notify MORPHY’S within three calendar (3) days of receipt of their purchased item. Buyers who have not made their payment within the due date of 7 days may not return any items under any circumstances. No lots purchased by floor bidders (including those bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned. Please refer to MORPHY’S limited guarantee herein. A Return Authorization Number (RA#) must be issued by MORPHY’S before you ship anything back to our address. Item must be returned in the same condition. Any items arriving without a return authorization will not be given a refund. The item in question must be shipped with the RA# on the outside and inside of the package, with full insurance, so it arrives at MORPHY’S within one week of the aforementioned authorization.

PRIVACY TO REVIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MORPHYAUCTIONS.COM/PRIVACY-POLICY All rights reserved. Entire contents copyright 2023, Dan Morphy Auctions LLC. Copyright includes, but is not limited to, print media, microform and electronic media, such as CD-ROMS and online computer services.

ABSENTEE BID FORM Auction:

May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria

2000 N. READING RD • DENVER, PA 17517 P/ 877-968-8880 F/ 717-336-7115

Step 1 - Circle Bidding Option Phone Line

email: info@morphyauctions.com www.morphyauctions.com

Absentee Bid

Phone line: Morphy Auctions staff will call you 5 lots prior to the item(s) you wish to bid on.

Absentee: Morphy Auctions staff will execute your left bid(s) as if you were in attendance.

Step 2 - List Lot/Bid Information Lot #

Bid Increments: $0 - $500/$25 $200 - $500/$25

Please print clearly.

Description

Absentee Bid

Phone Emergency Bid

Applies to phone bidders only.

PLEASE NOTE ~

$500 - $1,000/$50 $1,000 - 2,000/$100

Step 3 - Fill Out Personal Contact Info

$2,000 - $5,000/$200 $5,000 - $10,000/$500 $10,000/Auctioneer’s Discretion

Emergency bids are executed only if Morphy Auctions is unable to contact the bidder via the phone number(s) provided.

Please print clearly.

Name Address City

State

Phone Line 1

Phone Line 2

Zip

Email I accept that all bids do not include the buyer’s premium of 23%. I accept that all bids are subject to the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE printed in the catalog. My signature ser ves as an agreement to the terms stated on this form.

Signature

Date

Print Name If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact Morphy Auctions prior to the auction.

MEET THE TEAM LEADERSHIP TEAM

Dan Morphy

President & Founder

Tom Tolworthy Auction Curator

Les Jones

Chief Operating Officer & Director of Marketing

Shaye Krispine

Director of Operations & Technology + Auctioneer

Jamie Griffin

Customer Experience Manager

Scot Kauffman

General Manager Firearms

Chris Hince Director of Consignments

Melissa Ober Inside Sales Coordinator

Abbe Shearer Controller

INDUSTRY LEADING EXPERTS

Russ Withem

Firearms Specialist

Tommy Sage, Jr. Head of Toys & Trains

James Infante

Amphora & Pottery Consultant

David Geiger

John Keene

Arms & Armor Specialist

NFA Specialist

Joel Lazarus

Mike Harrington

Train Consultant

Josh Tauber

Lamp & Glass Consultant

Cast Iron, Toy & Horse-Drawn Expert

Ron Ciarmello

Fine & Decorative Arts Division, Jewelry & Timepiece Specialist

Jeremy Hatch

Willi Zahn

Firearms Consultant

German Militaria & Military/Target Firearms Expert

John Mihovetz

Don Grimmer

Department Head & Expert Automobilia & Petroliana

Patrick Orbe

Fine Art Consultant

West Coast Acquisitions, Coin-Op & Advertising Expert

Brian Manifor

Western Antiques & Weapons Expert

Brian Burke

Soda & Advertising Specialist

John Morphy, M.D. Acquisitions/ Appraisals

Dan Morris

Sales & Acquisitions + Coca-Cola Advertising Specialist

Gary Metz

Consignment Assessment & Procurement

Peter Thomson

Antique & Modern Silver Consultant

Jim Maley

Acquisitions & Promotions

MORPHY AUCTIONS | 2000 North Reading Road • Denver, PA 17517 | Phone: 877-968-8880 • Fax: 717-336-7115

MEET THE TEAM MARKETING TEAM

Les Jones

Chief Operating Officer & Director of Marketing

Mary Beth Nocera

Manager of Production & Photography

Melanie Miles

Marketing Specialist

Photographer

Photographer

Elle Allen

Julia Santoro

Tasha Lopez

Becky Stellmach

Devin Rumbarger

Dana Hipszer

Senior Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Photographer

Jennifer Fitts

Michael Laskoski

Photographer

Photography & Videography Assistant

Ashley Messner

Melissa Ober

Graphic Designer

CUSTOMER SERVICE & POST AUCTION TEAM

Jamie Griffin

Customer Experience Manager

John Morphy

Customer Experience Associate

Jeremy Bailey

Customer Experience Associate

Alicia Lancto

Customer Experience Associate

Maegan Griffin

Customer Experience Associate

Post Auction Operations Associate

Ben Shupp

Hilary Boettcher

Inside Sales Coordinator

ACCOUNTING TEAM

Abbe Shearer Controller

Alexis Bookmiller Accounting Specialist

Cyndi Sensenig

Accounting Specialist

FIREARMS TEAM

Scot Kauffman

General Manager of Firearms

Eric Wagner

Firearms Researcher & Cataloger & Auctioneer

Tucker Nelson

Firearms Compliance Specialist

Josh Dobroskey Militaria Consignment Associate

Firearms Generalist

Firearms Administration

Cheryl Goyda

Firearms Acquisitions & Promotions

OPERATIONS & CONSIGNMENT TEAM

Shaye Krispine

Director of Operations & Technology + Auctioneer

Chris Hince

Nate Burkholder Lead Operations Associate

Operations Associate

Operations Associate

Operations Associate

Operations Associate

Angel Lopez

Brandon Law

Olha Vetterlein

Diane Shoemaker

Ben Brossman

Nicollette Sage

Director of Consignments

Display Coordinator & Auctioneer

Ryan Kelly

Shipping Manager

Consignment Associate

Chris Sayres

Shipping Associate

Ugo Liberti

Consignment Associate

Zach Moran

Consignment Associate

Darryl Eberly

Transcriptionist

Steve Hynds

Jason Ober

Operations Associate

Transcriptionist

Owen Kells

Shipping Associate

LAS VEGAS TEAM

UPCOMING AUCTION SCHEDULE Firearms & Militaria May 8-10, 2024 Don Grimmer

West Coast Acquisitions, Coin-Op & Advertising Expert

Justin Hoaglen

Operations Manager, Las Vegas

Soda Pop & Advertising Las Vegas, NV June 7 & 8, 2024 Fine & Decorative Arts June 11 & 12, 2024 Brian Lebel’s Old West Auction Santa Fe, NM June 22, 2024 Auction dates & consignment deadlines are subject to change. Please call to verify.

THANK YOU Morphy Auctions is honored that you are considering entrusting your collection to us. Through every step of the process, from appraisal to auction, we are devoted to you and your collection.

We are sure you will be proud of your collection’s presentation and pleased with the unrivaled customer service provided by the Morphy staff. We look forward to doing business with you. Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

PLEASE NOTE: BIDDING IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS CATALOG. This digital catalog is only for viewing the items included in this auction.

To bid on any items you see in this catalog, visit www.MorphyAuctions.com and click on bidding.

JOSEPH WINN FISKE