Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction - Day 1

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Nick Poulin President

Dave Sanders Chief Firearms Consultant

James Julia Advisor, Consultant, & Auctioneer

Jackie Julia General Manager

John Sexton Civil War Sales Coordinator, Appraiser, & Consultant

Antiques & Auctions Inc.

Spring 2025

Thursday, May 8, Friday May 9

Saturday May 10, & Sunday May 11, 2025 - 10:00AM

Preview Dates:

May 6th & 7th, 2025 - 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Preview begins at 8:00AM prior to the auction Previews are also available by appointment

199 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, ME 04937 Office: 207-453-2114 | Fax: 207-453-2192 info@poulinauctions.com | Stephen Poulin, ME Lic # 1115

Please visit our website poulinauctions.com for the online catalog, latest updates and a prices realized database of our past auctions.

Robert French Chief Edged Weapons, Militaria & Early Firearms Consultant Ron Gabel Firearms Consultant

Malcom MacGregor Firearms Consultant

Tilton-Higgins Sales Coordinator

Leonardo M. Antaris, MD Independent Firearms Specialist & Consultant Andy Ireland

Higgins Sales Coordinator

Zimba Class III / NFA Specialist

Neil Whitcomb Firearms Consultant

Ralph Wood Firearms Consultant

Antiques & Auctions Inc.

Session 1

Auction Dates

May 8, THURSDAY 10AM ~ lots 1001 – 1532

May 9, FRIDAY 10AM ~ lots 2001 – 2552

May 10, SATURDAY 10AM ~ lots 3001 – 3388

May 11, SUNDAY 10AM ~ lots 4001 – 4528

Previews

May 6, 2025 ~ 9:00AM – 5:00PM

May 7, 2025 ~ 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Auction Days ~ Doors open at 8:00AM

Special Previews Available By Appointment

In Loving Memory

The Tradition Continues...

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED

We are pleased to announce the renewed partnership with the world-famous auctioneer...

His expertise and experience in marketing and achieving the best results for high end quality firearms & collectibles will help continue to grow our firm into the

THE POULIN & JULIA FAMILY DIFFERENCE

Reputation

Continuation of the sterling reputation for honest, straight forward business relationship with both buyers and sellers alike that catapulted the Poulin & Julia family to the forefront of the firearms auction industry.

• The Best Rates In The Industry

The Poulin & Julia family provides the most competitive commission rates in the industry. Including 0% or better seller’s commission on expensive items and valuable collections. In many cases our consignors have netted thousands, and in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars more than what they would have achieved if they had gone with other auctioneers’ standard rates.

Finest Expertise

We utilize over 250 years of combined professional consultant experience and an additional three-generations of marketing expertise of nearly $1 BILLION in combined total sales experience by the Poulin & Julia Family. This benefits both the buyers and sellers as it ensures the sellers get the maximum return for their goods and the buyers can trust the descriptions to be accurate and honest.

If you are interested in more information about consigning a single item or an entire collection, we would very much like to discuss with you the methods and strategies to generate you, the consignor, the greatest return.

Contact James Julia for a free consignment consultation at: or by email:

• Unique Auction Description Guarantee

We utilize honest, knowledgeable and detailed descriptions with the most comprehensive guarantee, building the highest level of confidence from bidders and generating the greatest return for consignors.

• Presentation

Building interest and enthusiasm from potential bidders is crucial for achieving the maximum value for our consignors. Utilizing the finest detailed photography, catalog design and state of the art auction facility generates the highest level of excitement from potential bidders & the best results for your collectibles.

• Consignors First

Our business model functions through our consignors’ interests. On only a rare occasion do we sell items that we own. Almost everything that we offer comes directly from consignors. This aligns all our interests with the consignors and focuses our attention on promoting and marketing their goods with their best interests in mind.

• Additional Poulin & Julia Family Benefits

Fully insured, numerous bidding options available, complimentary consignment pick up for expensive items and valuable collections, massive client base of international and domestic clientele & extremely aggressive marketing campaign.

Commission On Expensive Items & Valuable Collections

Our company’s roots in honesty and integrity were planted nearly 70 years ago with the auction family’s founders, Arthur and Lilla Julia. In the 1950’s my grandfather, Arthur, ran a successful insurance business. However, he realized that his true calling was in antiques and collectibles. Shortly after starting a small antiques business, Arthur and his family began offering auction services to reach a larger marketplace of buyers. It was not long before the auction firm grew to a popular well attended auction house. As the company grew so did the family’s inspiration to reach a larger audience.

In the early 1980’s Arthur’s son, world renowned hall of fame auctioneer James Julia, began to organize the family auction house into specialty divisions. The family business grew to a world renowned auction house and after his final sale in March of 2018 the family’s total sales had reached nearly $800 MILLION. As the family business grew, Arthur, his daughter Jeannine Poulin and her husband Stephen Poulin began holding collectibles auctions. The company Julia-Poulin auctioneers guided by Arthur Julia’s core principles of straight forward honest business dealings quickly grew to a well-known regional auction house.

As the family businesses developed together so did the interest from the collecting fraternities. By the early 2000’s the two seperate companies began holding auctions in conjunction with one another, creating events that drew interest from across the globe.

Arthur & Lilla Julia

Together the two companies brought numerous famous collections to the market including; Elmer Keith Estate Collection, Evergreen Ventures Collection of Class-3 weapons, Bruce Stern Collection, Richard Rohal Collection, David Crocker Collection, John Houchins Collection, Robert Haskell III Collection, Larry Schlick Collection, Charles Lamb Collection, Lewis & Leyton Yearout Collection, Elliott Burka Collection & many more. As the two companies client bases melded and grew the event did as well. From 2008 until Jim Julia’s final auction in March 2018 the two companies in Fairfield Maine continuously held the largest grossing firearms auction event in the world generating an astonishing $15-25 MILLION in firearms sales per event.

Today, based on annual sales, our auction house (Poulin’s) is one of the top 4 firearm auction houses in the world. Our established impeccable reputation for honest & fair dealings with both buyers and sellers has been instrumental to our continued growth. We offer a unique 30 business day limited guarantee that provides a greater level of confidence from buyers. After Jim Julia’s last auction we are now the only auction house in the firearms auction industry that offers this incredible guarantee.

Our recent purchase of Jim Julia’s state-of-the-art auction facility and offices will now provide us with over 50,000 square feet of climate controlled and secure space dedicated to the promotion, presentation and efficient handling of fine firearms collections.

I could not be happier continuing to offer quality auctions in our family’s auction facilities. The presentation and atmosphere has been described by many as “electric”, “exciting”, “inviting”, & “comfortable”.

The streamlined handling of collections will continue to allow us to offer the best value to consignors and buyers in

the firearms auction industry. Our seller’s commission is the most conservative in the industry. We regularly offer our 0% or better seller’s commission to clients who are taking advantage of our aggressive marketing campaign and ultra-low seller’s commission.

Arthur Julia taught the family to be honest, modest & fair. As he would explain to me “You do not need to get rich on every consignment. Just make sure that you are pointed in the right direction and look at the big picture.” I hold dear to those words and many others that he shared with me and look forward to continue presenting phenomenal collections and auctions to our clientele.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, thank you to all of my family and team that has been instrumental in developing our business, & thank you to my mother and father for everything that you have done to get us to where we are today.

Sincerely,

ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS

Fall 2025 PREMIER AUCTION

If you are interested in more information about consigning a single item or an entire collection, we would very much like to discuss with you the methods and strategies to generate you, the consignor, the greatest return.

THE POULIN & JULIA FAMILY DIFFERENCE

Reputation

Continuation of the sterling reputation for honest, straight forward business relationship with both buyers and sellers alike that catapulted the Poulin & Julia family to the forefront of the firearms auction industry.

• The Best Rates In The Industry

The Poulin & Julia family provides the most competitive commission rates in the industry. Including 0% or better seller’s commission on expensive items and valuable collections. In many cases our consignors have netted thousands, and in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars more than what they would have achieved if they had gone with other auctioneers’ standard rates.

Finest Expertise

We utilize over 250 years of combined professional consultant experience and an additional three-generations of marketing expertise of nearly $1 BILLION in combined total sales experience by the Poulin & Julia Family. This benefits both the buyers and sellers as it ensures the sellers get the maximum return for their goods and the buyers can trust the descriptions to be accurate and honest.

• Unique Auction Description Guarantee

We utilize honest, knowledgeable and detailed descriptions with the most comprehensive guarantee, building the highest level of confidence from bidders and generating the greatest return for consignors.

Presentation

Building interest and enthusiasm from potential bidders is crucial for achieving the maximum value for our consignors. Utilizing the finest detailed photography, catalog design and state of the art auction facility generates the highest level of excitement from potential bidders & the best results for your collectibles.

• Consignors First

Our business model functions through our consignors’ interests. On only a rare occasion do we sell items that we own. Almost everything that we offer comes directly from consignors. This aligns all our interests with the consignors and focuses our attention on promoting and marketing their goods with their best interests in mind.

• Additional Poulin & Julia Family Benefits

Fully insured, numerous bidding options available, complimentary consignment pick up for expensive items and valuable collections, massive client base of international and domestic clientele & extremely aggressive marketing campaign.

POULIN FIREARM AUCTIONS

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1. DESCRIPTIONS: We have attempted to make a consistent effort in cataloging and correctly describing the property to be sold. Should the need arise, we will make verbal corrections and provide additional information at the time of sale. A correction to the printed material announced by the auctioneer during the auction takes precedence over printed descriptions. The printed catalog descriptions carry a limited guarantee to protect you against major discrepancies that would have a major effect upon the value of the item. Under no circumstances do we guarantee against anything less than a major discrepancy that would have less than a major effect upon value. Several examples: If we call a Colt a Winchester. Or if we state the firearm is in original finish and it has been re-blued. Percent estimate of finish is an opinion and may vary from individual to individual, so this would not qualify. Not every item included in this auction has been completely disassembled to verify internal component’s origins. However, if we have made the statement that the item is “all matching” or “internal numbers match”, we guarantee that this information is accurate. If an item’s description does not list the status of the internal components, we do not guarantee that they are original, matching or that they are period. If you would like additional information concerning internal components of a firearm that does not mention the internal components in the description, please contact us at 207-453-2114 and our consultants will be happy to assist you at their earliest availability. This limited guarantee is limited to what you paid for the item from us and not what you expect to get if you had sold it.

Note: It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to satisfy themselves on the age, authenticity, condition, description and value of each lot before bidding. This includes all bidders whether they be here at the live auction, absentee, phone or internet bidders.

1A. FOR PURCHASERS WHO HAVE ITEMS SHIPPED TO THEM: Should there be a major discrepancy as listed in Item 1 above, a refund may be arranged and the buyer would need to make arrangements for the return within 30 business days of the auction date. as consignor’s payments are sent out on the 35th business day after the auction. ANY REQUESTS MADE FOR A REFUND AFTER 30 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE AUCTION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please pay promptly to ensure that you have time to inspect your purchases. If we do not have all of your payment, paperwork or credit card information for the items to be shipped by the 10th business day after the auction you could be jeopardizing your ability to qualify for a refund. Shipments can take 2-3 weeks from the time we receive the entirety of your required payment and paperwork to process and ship due to the volume of clientele that we are processing after the auction. We are not responsible for any liability with the descriptions if we have not received everything that we need to complete the transaction in time for the items to be shipped to you. NO PARTIAL REFUNDS.

1B. FOR LIVE BIDDERS: It is expected that you have examined the items before you purchased them and that as you pick them up, you will re-examine them one last time. If there is a problem regarding condition, it is expected that you would notify us immediately before leaving the auction facility. Also, please check to make sure all components to your lots are there. All possibility of a refund is null and void once you have left our facility with the item(s).

2. POULIN ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS, INC. WOULD LIKE TO MAKE YOUR BIDDING EXPERIENCE AS PLEASANT AS POSSIBLE: Whether you are bidding live, absentee or by phone, we ask that before you bid in any manner that you satisfy all your questions, so that you may feel confident in placing your bids with us. All the items we offer have been pre-owned, loved, handled and used. Keeping this in mind, we suggest you call us with your inquiries. Please call prior to the first day of the auction, at least 48 hours or sooner, to get any questions and/or damage reports available on the items that interest you.

3. THE AUCTIONEER IS THE SOLE DETERMINANT AS TO WHO IS THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER: At the Auctioneer’s discretion he may re-offer and resell the article if a dispute arises. Auctioneer’s sale recording shall be conclusive as to who was the successful purchaser and the purchase price. If there is no apparent interest in an item (1/3 of catalog low estimate) or an appreciable opening bid, (when no catalog is printed), the item will be passed from the block by the Auctioneer and will not be re-offered again until possibly at a later date.

4. 5.5% SALES TAX must be charged to all successful bidders. *Maine residents who do not present a valid ANNUAL RESALE CERTIFICATE at the time of registration will have to pay the 5.5% sales tax. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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*Under Maine law, items to be shipped within Maine will have the tax applied. *If you reside in the state of Maine, but maintain an out of state tax number, you must pay sales tax. This is Maine law. *Out of State residents. If you are not a Maine resident, we require a copy of your resale certificate. Due to the recent Supreme Court ruling, items shipped to some out of state residents may be charged sales tax, if your state requires our company to collect the recipient’s state sales tax.

5. BUYERS PREMIUM 21% will be applied to all property sold to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price and is therefore subject to applicable state sales tax. A 3.5% discount is given to those paying by Cash, Money Order or Preapproved Check, Wire.

IN HOUSE BIDDERS:

FOR THOSE BIDDERS WHO ATTEND OUR AUCTION IN PERSON OR PLACE THEIR ABSENTEE/PHONE BIDS DIRECTLY WITH POULINS

DISCOUNTED TO 17.5% IF PAYMENT RECEIVED BY: CASH ~ CHECK ~ WIRE ~ MONEY ORDER

21% IF PAYMENT RECEIVED BY:

AMERICAN EXPRESS ~ VISA ~ MASTER CARD ~ DISCOVER

"POULIN LIVE"

INTERNET BIDDERS FOR THOSE BIDDERS WHO ARE USING POULIN LIVE INTERNET BIDDING SERVICE THERE IS A 1% FEE

DISCOUNTED TO 18.5% IF PAYMENT RECEIVED BY: CASH ~ CHECK ~ WIRE ~ MONEY ORDER

22% IF PAYMENT RECEIVED BY:

AMERICAN EXPRESS ~ VISA ~ MASTER CARD ~ DISCOVER

INTERNET PLATFORM BIDDERS:

FOR THOSE BIDDERS WHO ARE USING PROXIBID, AUCTION ZIP, INVALUABLE, I-COLLECTOR, LIVE AUCTIONEERS THERE IS A 4% CHARGE TO USE THEIR SERVICES

DISCOUNTED TO 21.5% IF PAYMENT RECEIVED BY: CASH ~ CHECK ~ WIRE ~ MONEY ORDER

25% IF PAYMENT RECEIVED BY:

AMERICAN EXPRESS ~ VISA ~ MASTER CARD ~ DISCOVER

6. RESERVES: Occasionally an item may carry a conservative reserve. Therefore the auctioneer retains the right to bid on behalf of the owner. We will tell you if an item carries a reserve should you inquire.

6A. AUCTION STAFF MAY BID COMPETITIVELY ON ITEM OFFERED FOR THEIR OWN PURPOSES.

7. NAMES OF CONSIGNORS ARE CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL and will not be given out unless we have prior approval from the consignor to do so or if the auctioneer deems necessary.

8. PAYMENT: All items are to be paid for in United States American Funds. We accept Cash, pre-approved checks, Visa, MC, American Express, Discover & wire transfers. Out of country buyers must see #9 of our Terms and Conditions for payment details. All items must be paid for in full before being removed from our facility. All fees associated with the cost of a wire transfer or bank check are those of the purchaser.

*Must have valid driver’s license when paying by charge cards & checks.

*Checks are to be pre-approved by auctioneer prior to the auction (at least 2 business days before auction, NOT the day of the auction). A letter of reference from your bank is recommended to those who have never done business with us before. The auctioneer reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by checks that have not been pre-approved until we can see that the check has cleared the bank. It is our policy to hold merchandise on all first time buyers, due to our bank’s recommendation of 10 days, until the check has cleared the bank. (This enables the check to clear the bank and if it does not, then it gives them the time to notify us via mail).

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*There will be a $25 fee charged for all returned checks.

*Third party checks are not accepted.

Note: Delay in payment, means delay in shipment to you. Delay in shipment to you could mean you lose all possibility of a return, so please make a prompt payment. The speediest forms of payments are credit cards.

Personal or Business checks from first time buyers will hold the shipment up for 10 business days until checks have cleared the bank. This could jeopardize the warranties of the descriptions if the shipment exceeds 18 business days.

9. OUT OF COUNTRY BUYERS:

9A. Payment must be in the form of either Wire transfers or Checks (made out in United States funds). Credit cards are only accepted for the shipping process. All fees associated with the use of a wire transfer are the responsibility of the purchaser. This includes the $25 fee that Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. is charged by their bank for the international wire transfer.

9B. All firearms (this includes all antiques, curios or modern firearms), plus edged weapons and any item that has a portion of an animal (ivory, etc..) must go through either an exporter or another FFL dealer that supplies this service.

(Please note, most blades can be shipped without an exporter to Canada, however there are some restrictions) We, Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc., will not ship any of these items out of the country without the use of an exporter.

10. AGENTS:

NON-FIREARMS AGENT: If you are registering or executing a bid for someone else, please bear in mind that you are responsible for the settlement of that account with us regardless of whether the person you’re executing or registering for pays you or not. We do not accept third party checks.

FIREARMS AGENT: You must have an agents letter registered with us before bidding on behalf of someone else on a Modern or Curio firearm.

According to the ATF lawyer in Boston – if you are representing some other FFL as an agent, you must have the following to qualify:

1) You must have a letter from the FFL Holder you are representing.

2) Your agent letter must be on the company’s letterhead.

3) Must be typed.

4) Must be signed by the FFL Holder.

5) Must be accompanied by a copy of the FFL.

6) Must state that you are an employee for the FFL Holder.

7) Must be dated.

Please Note: If you do not have a “completed” letter with ALL of the above requirements you will not be able to represent another FFL Holder in this capacity.

11. TITLE: A title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer or when announced as sold by the auctioneer.

*The auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who is the successful winning bidder.

*It is then the responsibility of the buyer to make full payment prior to removing the items from the premises.

*It is both the buyer’s risk and expense for removal and must be made at the conclusion of the sale unless other arrangements are made with Poulins Antiques & Auctions, Inc. All items to be packaged by the purchaser, unless the items are to be shipped.

*If an item(s) cannot be removed on the sale date, storage may be arranged for an agreed amount of time. A fee of $25 a month – per item will be charged for any item(s) being left in our facility longer than 30 days from auction date. ALL ITEM(S) left will be at the purchaser’s risk. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. is not liable for any damage or loss occurring during storage on behalf of the purchaser. Items will not be released to the purchaser until all storage fees and any other balance due to Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. are paid in full. Fees continue until the balance has been paid in full.

*IF CONTACT CANNOT BE MADE WITH THE BUYER TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAYMENT AND SHIPPING WITHIN 18 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION THE AUCTIONEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO OFFER THE ITEM TO THE UNDERBIDDER.

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12. THE BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE TO HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE AS TO WHETHER THE ITEM THEY ARE BIDDING ON IS LEGAL FOR THEM TO POSSESS OR IMPORT INTO THEIR RESIDENT STATE OR COUNTRY: If a buyer purchases an item that is either illegal to possess in their resident state or will not be cleared through customs, the buyer is responsible for the purchase and will not be issued a refund. The item determined illegal in their resident state or country will be offered in the next auction and a seller’s commission and restocking fee will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the item(s) resold on behalf of the purchaser.

NOTE: Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will not change the name or amount on an invoice, or alter any paperwork in any manner for any item.

13. WITHDRAWALS: We reserve the right to withdraw any property before the sale and shall have no liability for such withdrawal.

14. ABSENTEE & PHONE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED AT POULIN’S: Absentee bidding is a free service we provide to our customers. Bidding on items shows that you agree with all terms & conditions of bidding.

*We accept bids from International Countries, with the exception of sanctioned Countries.

*We accept Absentee & Phone bids with the condition that bids are written clearly and that a lot number & brief description of each lot is written out. (i.e.: Lot 101 – Colt Woodsman Revolver – $850.00). It is necessary that this format is followed to be sure that we can check for accidental errors that are made by the absentee bidders with an incorrectly written lot number resulting in the purchase or bidding on an incorrect lot. PLEASE NOTE: IF A BIDDER MISIDENTIFIES A LOT NUMBER OR ITEM THAT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON RESULTING IN THE PURCHASE OF THE LOT(S) IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE EVEN THOUGH HE MADE AN ERROR WHEN BIDDING ON THE LOT(S). Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for these errors with absentee bids.

*Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. shall not be held responsible for any failure to properly execute an absentee or phone bid whether it be due to equipment failure, lack of description on bid form, clerical error, loss of connection or failure to hear or understand the bidder’s directions, etc.

*Absentee and Phone bidders must review their bids for correctness prior to submitting their bid(s). If you supply an email address, when the bids are processed here, you will then be sent a copy of your processed bids. Please review this and determine if any corrections should be made. Notify us immediately with any corrections or changes you may have. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will not be responsible for errors in absentee bids.

*If you do not receive confirmation by email/phone within 24 hours of submitting your bids please, contact our office. We would hate to have you miss your items because we did not receive your bids.

*At times we may make a verbal correction from the block at the time of sale. In this case absentee bids left on an item will be considered void unless we can confer with the bidder prior to the item being sold.

*All absentee and phone bids must be accompanied by a credit card in order to secure bids.

*Invoices will be emailed out within 24 hours of the end of the final auction day.

*NOTE: If for any reason the invoice and any shipping and handling fees are not paid within 18 business days of the auction date the credit card will be charged the full purchase amount due to Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. By placing absentee bids, phone bids, internet bids or registering for live bidding in person, you are authorizing Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. to charge the card provided for any purchases made and any fees that are associated with the purchase including but not limited to shipping, handling, insurance & storage.

Disclaimer: Any advice or opinions provided by Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. or its employees are given strictly as a courtesy and are not a warranty of condition, authenticity, age, attribution or description of said property.

14A. ABSENTEE BIDDING:

*Absentee bids must be in by the start of the auction. Please try to get them in at least by 5:00 PM EST the day prior to auction. If you wait and place your bids just moments prior to the start of the auction we do not guarantee that your bids will get placed.

*We do not accept +1 bids.

*We accept bids that end in 0 or 5 only. Bids that are placed in amounts such as $501.00 or $500.01 will be lowered to the closest amount ending in 0 or 5. We will never raise a bid higher without permission from the bidder.

*Bid advances are taken at the discretion of the auctioneer. Miniscule advances will not be accepted and will be rounded down. Typical advances are 5-10% of the current bid level.

*A staff member will competitively bid for the absentee bidder. We let the audience start the bidding unless there

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is more than one bid at the book. If there is more than one bid then the bidding will be started above the under bidders. Example: We have a bid for $1500 and one at $3000. The bidding will then start at $1600 and will then be bid competitively to the limit the absentee bidder set. For this reason it is possible that an absentee bidder may get their item for much less than what they bid. In the case of two bids being the same amount the bidding will start at that amount and the winner shall be the person who left the bid first.

*Please note: Being the first ABSENTEE BIDDER does not guarantee that you will be the winning bidder if the floor, phone or internet bidding ties during the live auction. The auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who is the successful bidder. The date and time that you submit a bid only determines the winning bidder between two absentee bidders with the same amount participating through the same method or platform.

*We do our best to execute all bids correctly however, errors are made at times. In the event of an error of omission or failure to properly execute a bid, the auctioneer shall not be held liable.

*All left bids are considered confidential, and as such the names of the absentee bidders and the bid amounts will not be given out.

*Please call prior (at least 48 hours) to the 1st day of the auction to get any information or inquiry reports pertaining to the items.

*We will not accept a bid that does not have an amount associated with it. We have had people on occasion tell us to buy the lot for them no matter what it goes for. We suggest that you place a bid substantially higher than the estimate and what you would be comfortable in paying for it. We do not want to be responsible for your personal choice of amount.

14B. PHONE BIDDING:

*Phone bidding is allowed, when available, only under pre-arranged conditions determined by and discussed with the auctioneer prior to the auction.

*All requests for phone bidding should be made before 5:00 PM EST, prior to the day of the Auction to be sure we can accommodate you within the phone schedule.

*After this point we will only accept absentee bids.

*All bidding by telephone is solely at the risk of the bidder.

*We reserve the right to reject bids on items that we feel may be too difficult to explain by phone.

*To be a Phone Bidder you must be willing to start an item for 1/2 of the low catalog estimate or $100.00, whichever is the greater.

*Please note: The employee calling you may be calling from a personal cell phone not belonging to Poulins. Because of this it may not show on your caller ID as Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. Please do not attempt to contact the telephone line that has contacted you for phone bidding services, they will not answer. If you have any questions during and after the auction, please contact 207-453-2114 to reach an office staff member.

*Also Please Note: Please call in advance (at least 48 hours) of the auction if you need conditions or descriptions of the items. Staff members who are calling to handle your phone bids will not be able to answer questions pertaining to condition or description during the auction.

*The staff member that will be on the phone with you during the auction will be very busy concentrating on the current lot, so as not to miss your item that you are interested in. EMPLOYEES ARE DISCOURAGED FROM DISCUSSIONS DURING THIS TIME SO THAT THEY DO NOT MISS THE ITEM YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. Any discussion that takes place can and has interfered with customers bidding in the past. Our employees will be polite and talk to you, but please keep in mind that this could cause them to lose track of your item and consequently miss your bid. We would not want that to happen, so we have asked our employees to keep all conversations extremely brief.

*If you would like to add another lot to your bidding, we will TRY to accommodate you but regrettably may not be able to because of other bids that are already arranged in our system and because of time constraints.

*Phone Bidding Procedure: An appointed staff member will confidentially bid for the Phone bidder. An employee will identify themselves to you and explain that the Phone bidding will commence when the live floor bidding starts to slow a bit. It is simply moving too quickly to ask for an amount when bids are flying. They will then tell you the amount the auctioneer is looking for. Please answer quickly, loudly & clearly either YES or NO. It can be difficult to hear over the auctioneer so speak loudly. Once done the employee should then Thank you for participating and explain that someone will be calling, emailing or mailing you an invoice after all the days of the auction is done. They will then exit fairly quickly unless you have another bid that will take place within the next 5 items. We apologize if the quick exit seems to

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insult you in any way, but the employee will be responsible for other phone calls and also will not know the answers to payment, shipping or who will be handling your other bids if any.

*Cover Me Bids: To help ensure that you don’t miss out on an object, some people like to place a cover me bid at the time they make phone bid arrangements. No system is perfect and sometimes it is impossible, for one reason or another to get through to the client on the telephone. A “Cover Me Bid” is a bid left only with your phone agent. If he/she cannot get through to you on the phone, they will bid up to that amount on your behalf. The only way they execute this bid is if they cannot get through to you.

*Stop Point Bids: A staff member will contact you within 3-5 items prior to the item that you are interested in bidding on. We ask that you consider a “Stop Point”. This is a designated amount you wish the staff member to bid up to on this item for you. Because of the noise level that occurs during an auction, this creates less confusion on the phones for us and our customers. Once they reach this “Stop Point” amount they will then query you for the next desired amount that the auctioneer is asking for. You can then bid higher or stop if you so desire.

15. INTERNET BIDDING: Live internet bidding is available with Auctionzip.com, Invaluable.com, Proxibid.com, and iCollector. These are separate companies that are not owned by Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc.

*You must submit a credit card with them when signing up to bid. These card numbers are not supplied to us. You will have to contact our office if successful and submit your credit card information to us.

*These are bidding services that are provided by separate companies that host our auctions live. There is a 4% charge to use their services. This charge will be added to your invoice Buyers Premium.

*Review all lots that interest you at least 24 hours prior to the auction. Sometimes we find a “change” in condition or listing. We cannot notify each person individually, so what we do is remove the photo and place a statement “No bids accepted online. Please call office to place bids.”

*Please Note: These online platforms tell you when you are the highest absentee bidder. This is only within their platform. AuctionZip, Invaluable, Proxibid, & iCollector do not share bid information and so they do not compare your bids with each other or with bids that we have taken in. If they tell you that you are the highest bidder that is only within their platform, not others.

*IMPORTANT: ALL LIVE INTERNET BIDDERS MUST READ THIS DISCLAIMER:

Live internet bidding is a fast paced process and can be very fun. However, problems can arise during the process that can result in a purchase or bid being accidently enacted by the buyer or some entity. This could be that your internet/computer speed or a lag in the connection may cause your computer to slow down and then all of a sudden, the computer may catch back up, causing the bidding to “jump” to a level that you are unprepared to bid. It could also be that your cat, dog, 2 year old or Martians from a far distant planet in a galaxy far, far away enacted a bid that you were not prepared to place. No matter the reason that may come up it is the responsibility of the bidder to pay for the purchase regardless of the reason. The bidder must log in with their personal log information and in doing so understands the risks that they are taking by participating in live internet bidding and agrees to pay for any and all purchases. Any bids placed by your identity are your responsibility.

*If you place absentee bids on these platforms do not ask us to change or void these bids. We do not have control of your accounts within these platforms and so do not have control of your bids. You must change them yourself within your account. If you are having difficulty with this process, please contact the platforms that you are participating with for assistance. Most platforms require all changes to be done within 48 hours in advance of the auction start. Check your platform to make sure of the time frame and how to make changes when necessary.

WARNING

All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. They are not examined, tested, or warranted by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. consignors, employees, or agents as to shootability. Please be sure that you have any gun properly checked for safety by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any ammunition that it sells. All ammunition is sold as collectors items and is not intended for firing.

POULIN FIREARM AUCTIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS

BUYER TERMS & CONDITIONS – PLEASE READ

16. NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESS: Only successful bidders are contacted. POULINS WILL EMAIL ALL SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS THEIR INVOICE DIRECTLY TO THEM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY OTHER INVOICE FROM THE INTERNET PLATFORM YOU USED FOR BIDDING. PLEASE CALL IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE FROM US DIRECTLY. We do not utilize the credit card you registered with on any internet platform. To expedite the process we ask that you fill out and send in the “Payment & Shipping” Forms as well as the copy of the FFL or C&R that you intend to use along with your bid sheets. If you are paying by Credit Card for your purchase, please make sure you check the appropriate box for this or remark somewhere on your bid sheet that we are to charge your card for purchases as well as your shipment. If you have done this and included all your paperwork for your items, then your invoice will go right to shipping and be at the “TOP” of the shipping list. Otherwise successful bidders will be notified in one of the following manners: If payment is not received within 18 days after the auction, Poulins reserves the right to charge the credit card attached to the bidders registration. A default Maine sales tax of 5.5% will be charged on the invoice and will be adjusted once delivery address is obtained. Shipping, handling and insurance is a separate cost and will be charged at the time of shipping.

A. EMAIL: If an email address is provided, we will email your invoice along with the shipping and payment forms for you to fill in. These will be sent to all successful bidders even if you have already supplied it with your bids. We apologize, but the computer program does not distinguish between who has supplied the necessary information and who has not.

B. FAX: If you do not have email, we can fax your invoice along with the shipping and payment forms for you to fill in.

C. US MAIL: If you do not have email or fax machine, then an invoice will be mailed to the address you provided. This makes for a slow transaction which can lead to an expiration of any possible guarantee on the items you purchase.

17. INTEREST & DEFAULT: Payment is expected immediately following the sale. Any items not paid for within 18 business days of the auction, Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. retains the right and will charge the buyers credit card for the total amount due. Interest will be charged on all balances not paid at the rate of 1 1/2% monthly (18% APR) effective 18 days from the date of purchase/auction. Should the buyer not comply with any of the Terms & Conditions of Sale, the damage recoverable from the defaulter shall include any loss arising on the resale of the lot, together with the charges and expenses in respect of both sales as well as any legal or collection fees incurred. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. shall hold any money deposited in partial payment on account of any liability of the defaulted item.

18. PHONE INQUIRIES REGARDING YOUR SUCCESS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AUCTION MAY BE DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. We apologize, but a large volume of customers pick up merchandise on these days and all personnel are handling them.

19. SHIPPING: Poulins makes every attempt to ship your goods in a timely fashion. Because of the high volume of items being shipped and delays that shipping carriers deal with, please allow 2-3 weeks for your items to be delivered after all paperwork and full payment is received and applied. We do not attempt to make money on shipping but neither do we wish to lose money on shipping. The following is our shipping policy and shipping/handling/box and insurance charges.

SHIPPING CHARGES:

The shipping cost is calculated at the time the package has been prepared so we have accurate dimensions and weights. This includes the carrier shipping cost, handling insurance. Insurance is required and provided through Poulin’s insurance carrier. If you have your own insurance or do not want insurance you will need to fill out a Poulin Insurance Waiver and submit it. Please be aware if you do not utilize Poulin’s insurance and decide to self-insure, there is no compensation for any damage or loss.

*ASAP Orders: Are available on small quantities of 10 guns or less, however there is an additional charge of $50.00

*Hard Cases: There is a $20.00 charge for hard cases.

*Handling charges: Handguns are $8.00 per gun. Longarms are $15.00 per gun. Miscellaneous items and larger Class III items will vary depending on material used and time it takes to package. Labor rate is $30.00 an hour on these other items.

Remember, it is your responsibility, prior to the purchase, to make certain that you may legally purchase and possess a Class III gun or item.

POULIN FIREARM AUCTIONS TERMS

& CONDITIONS

BUYER TERMS & CONDITIONS – PLEASE READ

*Insurance Charges: A rate of $8 for the first $800 and 95 cents PER each $100.00 after $800. This covers the Hammer & Buyers Premium only. This does not include shipping, nor does it include what you expected to get for the item if resold.

*Shipping cost: Carrier cost plus all firearms (including antiques) are shipped with adult signature required. Any item(s) shipped with a value of $1000.00 and up is shipped with signature required.

*Boxes: $7.50 per box used in your shipment. No charge if it is a free box supplied by the carrier. (We do not carry all box sizes from these carriers, only generally sized ones).

POLICIES:

*Multiple winning bids will be combined to save buyer money.

*We reserve the right to not ship an item if we feel that it is too fragile or bulky to be done safely. (i.e. Bronzes, frames, delicate and/or oversized items, etc.)

*Poulins will not pack or ship anything that consists of a frame with glass or mirror. We recommend using a company that specializes in handling these types of items, such as Sure Express or a similar company. Prior to the release of the items, it is required that a Poulin insurance waiver be signed by the customer and it would be understood that insurance on said shipment is the sole responsibility of the customer and or the specialized company they choose to handle their shipment.

*We are happy to assist you in your shipping needs. Please understand that we will try to expedite your shipment when requested, but we make no guarantee that it can be completed in such a time frame as you may request or in the manner that you may request.

19A. HAZMAT INFORMATION:

*Aerial flares (Non-USCG Approved) are restricted in the following cities and/or states: All of Alaska; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; All of HI; All of MA; NYC, NY; Bronx, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Manhattan, NY; Staten Island, NY; Queens, NY; Washington D.C.; APO & FPO Addresses, No PO boxes. Flares are considered hazardous material and they require an extra S&H charge.

*Other Hazmat items include primers in original boxes and smokeless gunpowder in original containers.

*HAZMAT DISCLAIMER: Commercial Carrier (FedEx) charges a $30.00 handling charge for each package containing Hazardous Materials. Hazmat items will be shipped via FedEx Ground only. NO 2nd Day or Next Day shipment on Hazmat items or ammunition. If you have any questions please call: 1-207-453-2114.

*Note: We will not declare an item as something other than what it is, change the name on the invoice, or declare an item to be of lesser value than what was paid for it. We will not break the law in a description or on a value so that an item can get through customs.

20. ANY LEGAL DISPUTES: Any legal disputes arising from this auction shall be settled in the court system in the State of Maine. The Maine Uniform Commercial Code, Title 11, Section 2 – 328 applies to this auction sale.

21. MAINE AUCTIONEER RULES AND REGULATIONS: These are regulated by the Maine Board of Licensing of Auctioneers, 35 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333.

22. LISTING SUBJECT TO OMISSIONS AND ERRORS

23. WARNING!! ALL FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN THIS AUCTION ARE SOLD AS COLLECTOR ITEMS. THEY ARE NOT EXAMINED, TESTED OR WARRANTED BY POULIN ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS INC., ITS CONSIGNORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS AS TO THE SAFETY AND SHOOTABILITY OF ANY FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT ALL AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS ARE CHECKED FOR SAFETY BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO FIRE ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION. BY AGREEING TO THE TERMS & CONDITIONS YOU ARE RELEASING POULIN ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS INC., ITS CONSIGNORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH INJURIES, DAMAGE OR DEATH THAT YOU, ANY PARTY, ANY PROPERTY OR ANY PERSON MIGHT INCUR FROM THE ATTEMPT TO FIRE ANY FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION PURCHASED FROM THIS AUCTION.

POULIN FIREARM AUCTIONS TERMS & CONDITIONS

BUYER TERMS & CONDITIONS – PLEASE READ

24. STEPHEN POULIN AUCTIONEER’S LICENSE: NUMBER 1115

25. BIDDING ON ARTICLE(S) INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OF THE TERMS & CONDITIONS TO THE BUYER: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO THE CONDITION, AGE, AUTHENTICITY, LEGALITIES AND VALUE OF AN ITEM BEFORE BIDDING ON IT.

Collecting Class III Weapons can be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. In the United States, many but not all citizens of the U.S. have the right to purchase and own machine guns. This is true in most states of the United States, but not all states. It is your specific responsibility to determine your right to own and possess a Class III weapon before you bid on it. Once you have bid on a lot and won it, you are responsible for payment of that lot, regardless of whether you can own it or not. If you have purchased a lot and later find out that because of the state you live in or for other reasons that you cannot personally own it yourself, you will still be required to pay for the object and we will obviously have to sell it for you again at a future sale.

First and foremost, All NFA Rules Apply. All Class III firearms must be registered and properly transferred in compliance with BATFE rules. Class III Firearms we may be dealing with include the following: Machine Guns (MG), (Transferable, Pre-86 Dealer Samples and Post-86 Dealer Samples), Silencers, Destructive Devices (DD), Short Barreled Rifles (SBR), Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS) and Any Other Weapon (A.O.W.). If you are an individual who resides in an area where these firearms are legal, you may bid on these items. You are responsible for knowing your State and Local laws. In order to complete the purchase of a Class III Firearm to a non-licensed individual, you will need the following:

1) 2 passport photos

2) 2 sets of fingerprints

3) 1 ATF Form 5330.20 Certificate of Compliance and the appropriate BATFE Form completed in duplicate including the signature of your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will supply all the proper forms upon acceptance of your winning bid.

If there are any State or local forms required you will be responsible for obtaining these.

Regardless of the specific type of Class III Firearm, completing the transfer to an individual usually takes approximately 90-300 days from the time they receive the completed paperwork. Transfer to a licensed dealer (FFL/SOT) is usually approximately 60-90 days. If you are a non-licensed individual the BATFE transfer fee for all NFA firearms (Machine Gun, Destructive Device, Silencer, Short Barreled Rifle, and Short Barreled Shotgun) is $200.00 with the exception of those narrowly classified as Any Other Weapon (AOW) which has a transfer fee of $5.00. AOWs may include pen-guns, cane guns, and certain pistols with vertical front pistol grips. These fees must be paid to Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. before any transfer paperwork can be submitted to BATFE as well as any other outstanding balances related to your Class III firearm purchase.

Please look into your own particular state law ahead of time when contemplating a bid. For more specific ownership information on NFA firearms, please visit the website of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives directly at www.atf.gov. If you are an individual (Non FFL/SOT) and reside in the State of Maine, we can transfer the firearms to you directly on an approved BATF Form 4 (subject to above rules) if you are the winning bidder. If you are an individual who resides in another State, we will need to transfer the Class III firearm to a Class III Dealer in your State to complete the transfer with you. Please understand that there is usually an additional fee from this third party for them to handle your transfer.

Firearms Condition Categories:

Extremely Fine: All original with 98% finish, or better, brilliant shiny bore, very crisp mechanics, shows most original finish on bolt face and loading gate, etc. Terminology may also include “As New”, “Appears to be Unfired”, etc. Very Fine: All original with 94/95% to 98% finish or better, crisp mechanics, bright to brilliant bore with no rust or pitting may also include “Shows Very Little if Any Use”.

POULIN FIREARM AUCTIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS

BUYER TERMS & CONDITIONS – PLEASE READ

Fine: All original with 90% to 94/95% finish or better, very fine to light surface rust or minor, scattered pinprick pitting tight functional mechanics, strong, bright bore with minor.

Very Good: Minor touch-up or very minor, small parts replaced with 80% to 90% finish, scattered minor, light rust or pitting slightly loose mechanics but functional, strong bore with some shine, light to moderate pitting.

Good: Minor touch-ups, visible small parts replaced with 60% to 80% finish, light or moderate rust or fine pitting, good and functional mechanics, strong rifling or smooth bore with moderate pitting.

Fair: Little to no original finish, minor or small major parts replaced, light to moderate pitting externally, functional mechanics, fair bore with heavy pitting but visibly rifling. Poor: No original finish, possibly some major parts replaced, loose but functional mechanics, active or heavy external rust, poor bore with heavy pitting and little or no rifling visible.

Relic: Heavy brown rust patina, broken or missing parts may or may not be functional.

Definitions of Mechanical Condition:

“Mechanics are crisp” means that the mechanical function of the firearm is nearly or exactly as it left the factory and functions perfectly.

“Mechanics are fine” means that the operation of the firearm is as it should be with no hitches or malfunctions to impede its proper use.

“Mechanics are functional” means almost the same thing but implies that they may be a little loose, worn and require careful handling.

“Mechanics need attention” means that there is something wrong that requires attention before the firearm can be effectively used.

Firearm Transfer Conditions

*** PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A TEMPORARY JUDICIAL HOLD ON THE 72 HOUR DELAY AT THE TIME OF THIS PUBLICATION. HOWEVER, THIS MAY CHANGE BY THE TIME OF THE AUCTION AND WE MAY BE REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY THE STATE MANDATE.****

All modern firearms, (excluding Class III & Foreign Purchases) may be purchased and taken possession of using one of the following options:

1) Handguns: Must be 21 years old. Non-resident buyers must first pay for the lot before leaving the facilities. Then after returning home, make arrangements with a local firearms dealer in their resident state to send us a copy of the firearms dealer FFL License. Upon receipt of the copy of their license we can then package and ship (at buyer’s expense) the handguns to the dealer. This is a federal law that must be complied with regardless of what state you come from. Maine residents may take possession after the 72 hour hold (IF APPLICABLE AT THE TIME) has been completed along with the form 4473 and passing the NICS background check.

2) Long Guns: Must be 18 years old. Both residents and non-residents may take possession of modern long arms by first paying then filing the ATF form 4473 and completing the NICS background check once the 72 hour hold (IF APPLICABLE AT THE TIME) has been completed. Only exceptions are states that have laws governing otherwise. Such as a waiting period, special permit, etc.

3) Antique Guns: May be purchased and picked up the day of sale by any resident or non-resident.

4) Must have a government issued photo ID that has a physical address. NOT A POST OFFICE ADDRESS.

5) Special Note: In most cases the background check will take 2 - 3 minutes to approve or deny. Exceptions may take up to four days. All NICS decision are beyond our control. We are required to follow them.

6) Shipping: Shipping arrangements can be made on most lots. They can be shipped by one of several methods. There is a charge for packing and or crating. All shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the buyer. Please refer to pages following the absentee bid pages for more information. If you have any further questions on shipping after reviewing the shipping info page then please call.

7) Warning: Neither Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc., consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearm in this catalog. All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. IF you wish to attempt to shoot them you must have the weapons examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also insure that the caliber of the breech is in fact the caliber it is thought to be. Since all firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items they are not examined, tested or warranted by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc., consignors, employees or agents as to shootability.

Consultants for Poulin’s Firearms Auctions

James Julia, Neil Whitcomb, Bob French, Dave Sanders, Bill Taylor, Jeff Zimba, John Sexton, Malcom MacGregor, Leonardo Antaris, Ralph Wood, Ron Gabel, Matt Ducharme, Myles Welch and Marc Cammack were our consultants for this Firearms Auction. They have been in the firearms fields as gun smiths, consultants, and /or dealers for many years.

All of these gentlemen have worked closely with us to make a consistent effort in cataloging and correctly describing the property to be sold. Our intentions are to be as honest and fair as possible in our cataloging, giving a general description and idea of what the item is. We have tried to describe any possible problems with an item. If an error has been made please notify us and we will make necessary corrections.

Neil Whitcomb Ralph Wood
Dave Sanders Robert French
Jeff Zimba
John Sexton Malcom MacGregor
James Julia Matt Ducharme
Marc Cammack Myles Welsh

Things to do

Shopping

These quaint Maine towns offer an aesthetic shopping & dining experience.

Freeport

Hallowell

Bar Harbor

Portland Old Port

Guide Services

Maine has some fantastic guide services that are available. Whether you are interested in hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, or ATVs there are some excellent opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in ME.

Foliage & wildlife viewing

Interested in scenic views and chances of observing Maine wildlife? Here are some areas that we would recommend visiting.

Jackman

Greenville

Boothbay Harbor

Bar Harbor

Ogunquit

Camden/Rockland

Portland

Lodging

Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel (207) 873-0111

Fireside Inn & Suites (207) 873-3335

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (207) 873-2777

Hampton Inn (207) 873-0400

Lockwood Hotel (207) 660-0120

Airports

Bangor International Airport (50 Min. North)

Waterville Airport (10 Min. South)

Augusta Airport (30 Min. South)

Portland International Airport (60 Min. South)

American

Governor’s Restaurant

356 Main St. Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-0677

Purple Cow

6 Skowhegan Rd Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 453-1371

Flatlanda Diner

224 Skowhegan Rd Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 238-9300 ~ Closes 2pm

Five Guys

373 Main St Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 313-5458

Applebee’s

249 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-6702

Asian

Pad Thai Too

400 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 859-8900

Ming Lee

365 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-2828

Asian Cafe

53 Bay Street Winslow, ME 04901 (207) 877-6688

Mirakuya Japanese Steak House

150 JFK Plaza Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 616-0088

BBQ/Steakhouse

The Proper Pig

14 Common St Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 616-3975

Italian

Amici’s Cucina

137 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 861-4440

Seafood

18 Below Raw Bar & Grill

18 Silver Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 861-4454

Specialty Dining

Front and Main

9 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 660-0130

OPA

139 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207)859-3103

Heritage House

182 Madison Avenue Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-5100

The Oak Table & Bar

233 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 812-0727

Pizza

Sonny’s

146 Main Street Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 453-7624

Cappza’s Pizza

255 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-7770

Portland Pie Company

173 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 401-6200

Local Pubs

Silver Street Tavern

2 Silver Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 680-2163

Mainely Brews

One Post Office Square Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-2457

O’Brien’s Irish Restaurant & Pub

375 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-0111

Mexican

Buen Apetito

99 W River Rd. Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 861-4649

SHIPPING INFORMATION

ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE THEY WILL BE SHIPPED, THIS INCLUDES SHIPPING/HANDLING CHARGES.

SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S.

1.) All U. S. A. shipping charges are charged to a credit card.

2.) Shipping will be handled in the order that we receive payment in full AND all necessary paperwork.

3.) Costs for shipping will include the following:

(a) The carrier cost charged by your choice of carrier such as FedEx, UPS or USPS.

(b) Insurance - $8.00 for the first $800 and 95¢ per each $100.00 after $800.

(c) Handling charge to cover cost of labor & materials.

4.) It is your choice of carrier - Fed Ex, UPS or USPS. It is your choice on items (other than handguns) whether your items ship 3 day, 2 day, week, ground, etc.,

5.) ALL AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS ARE SHIPPED WITH ADULT SIGNATURE REQUIRED

6.) We reserve the right to refuse to ship and or insure an item we deem too fragile, delicate or bulky.

INSURANCE

Insurance – We use an outside insurance company to insure packages and the charge for insurance is $8.00 for the first $800 and 95¢ per each $100.00 after $800 OR by your own policy. Items will not be shipped unless you have insurance coverage. If you choose to use your own insurance we ask that you sign a waiver form. Please call our office to obtain this form.

OUTSIDE THE U.S. - SHIPPING & PAYMENT

Under no circumstances will we declare less value than the actual sale price on any shipments. Also we will not under any circumstances declare an item something other than what it is.

1.) ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID BY WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED BANK CHECK IN U.S. FUNDS.

2.) All firearms, edged weapons & any item that has a portion of an animal (ivory, etc..) must go through an exporter.

3.) If you have purchased item (s) which need to be exported to your country, the following names are reputable firms here in this country that regularly handle all shipping and export matters. Please contact them to make arrangements to receive your purchases after payment is made.

4.) Our insurance carrier will not insure any items shipped to foreign countries. All foreign customers must make their own arrangements for insurance.

Firearm Transfer Conditions

Maine law dictates a 72 hour hold from the agreement to purchase a modern or curio firearm with in the state of Maine that has to be transferred on a 4473. FFL and C&R License Transfers are exempt. All modern firearms, (excluding Class III & Foreign Purchases) may be purchased and taken possession of using one of the following options:

1. Handguns: Must be 21 years old. Non-resident buyers must first pay for the lot before leaving the facilities. Then after returning home, make arrangements with a local firearms dealer in their resident state to send us a copy of the firearms dealer FFL License. Upon receipt of the copy of their license we can then package and ship (at buyers expense ) the handguns to the dealer. This is a federal law that must be complied with regardless of what state you come from. Maine residents may take possession immediately after completing the form 4473 and passing the NICS background check. Only exceptions are states that have laws governing otherwise. Such as a waiting period, special permit, etc...

2. Long Guns: Must be 18 years old. Both residents and non-residents may take immediate possession of modern long arms by first paying then filing the ATF form 4473 and completing the NICS background check. Only exceptions are states that have laws governing otherwise. Such as a waiting period, special permit, etc...

3. Antique Guns: May be purchased and picked up the day of sale by any resident or non-resident.

4. Must have a government issued photo ID that has a physical address. NOT A POST OFFICE ADDRESS.

5. Special Note: In most cases the background check will take 2 - 3 minutes to approve or deny. Exceptions may take up to four days. All NICS decision are beyond our control. We are required to follow them.

6. Shipping: Shipping arrangements can be made on most lots. They can be shipped by one of several methods. There is a charge for packing and or crating. All shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the buyer. Please refer to pages following the absentee bid pages for more information. If you have any further questions on shipping after reviewing the shipping info page then please call.

7. Warning: Neither Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc., consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearm in this catalog. All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. IF you wish to attempt to shoot them you must have the weapons examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also insure that the caliber of the breech is in fact the caliber it is thought to be. Since all firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items they are not examined, tested or warranted by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc., consignors, employees or agents as to shootability.

Mail, Fax or Email to:

Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc

199 Skowhegan Road

Fairfield, Maine 04937

Tel #:1-800-872-4406 / 207-453-2114

Fax #: 1-207-453-2192

Email: info@poulinauctions.com

FIREARMS ABSENTEE & TELEPHONE BID FORM

Office Box Bid #___________________________

Auction Date:____________________

Time of Bid:_____________________

Abs. Bid:____Phone:____Both:_____

Employee Taking Bid:_____________ CC for Payment?____Shipping?_____

Print Name:__________________________________________________# 1 Phone:______________________

Business Name:______________________________________________ # 2 Phone:______________________

Street:______________________________________________________ Fax #:_________________________

City:_______________________________________________________

State:__________________________

Zip Code:______________________Email Address:________________________________________________

20% DEPOSIT REQUIRED

CC#:________________________________________Exp:_________________V# (On back of card)________

Type (check 1 please): Visa _______ MC _______ Discover _______ American Express _______

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Leonardo M. Antaris, MD Independent Firearms Consultant & Cataloger with Poulin Auctions

• Articles in the NRA’s American Rifleman magazine

Magnificent Mausers, an Exploration of Unusual Pistols and Carbines, Feb 2018

In the Beginning: Semiautomatic Pistols of the 19th Century, Jan 2018

Chinese Broomhandles, Mar 2013

Spanish Broomhandles, Oct 2010

The Astra M400 (1921), Dec 2008

Leonardo M. Antaris, MD

Accepting his award for 1st Place Display at the 2017 OGCA show for his display “Spanish Gold: The Art of Gold Damascening”

Be sure to check out Dr. Antaris’ collector guides on his YouTube channel Historic Investments

Publications and Achievements

• Co-authored textbook Vickers Guide: SIG SAUER (Vol. 1), 2020

• Published textbook Astra Firearms and Selected Competitors, 2009

• Published textbook Star Firearms, 2001

• Published textbook Astra Automatic Pistols, 1988

Donald “Duck” Combs

(1937-2023)

Donald Dean “Duck” Combs, born February 14, 1937 in Redding, was given the nickname “Duck” by a fun-loving uncle in reference to Donald Duck, who was introduced by Walt Disney in the same year. “Duck” grew up on farms in Rural Ringgold and Taylor counties, where he developed a love for the outdoors and sports. His passion for sports, hunting, fishing, bird-dogs, and appreciation for nature were encouraged by his family and remained with him throughout his life.

After graduating High School in 1955, where he excelled in baseball and basketball, he married Judy Stewart at Prescott, Iowa. Don and Judy worked together to earn college degrees from Northwest Missouri State University where he enjoyed playing semi-pro softball on Maryville, Missouri, teams.

Don started a 35-year teaching/coaching career at Prescott, Iowa. He taught American history and other social studies courses and taught many students to drive. He was a fierce competitor and coached like he played. The teams he coached were known for their excellent physical condition, hustle, competitive spirit, and “never-give-up” style of play. Don was inducted into the Iowa Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1992.

Don loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life. His passion was quail hunting with his English pointer and German shorthair dogs that he raised and trained. He hunted ducks many years with buddies from Missouri and enjoyed several fishing trips to Minnesota and Canada.

Starting in 1988, he and Judy purchased the first of three parcels of land in Davis County. They established many conservation practices, planted thousands of trees, reestablished prairie grasses, built ponds and restored two log cabins from the mid-1800s.

Don collected firearms and sporting collectibles his entire adult life. He specialized in Winchester Model 12 & Model 42 shotguns, however in recent years; he built a collection of Remington Model 12 rifles. Ever the competitor, he started creating displays and competing in gun shows. His displays included related accoutrements and advertising that he constantly searched to find. These displays won many awards at major gun shows throughout the country, including “Best of Show” five times with five different displays at the prestigious Colorado Trophy Show in Denver.

In 1990, he collaborated with Ned Schwing to publish the book

“The Model 42 Winchester”, which featured many of his 42s and has become a well-known reference for collectors. Duck was a life member of the National Rifle Association, longtime member of the Ohio Gun Collectors Association, the Winchester Arms Collectors, the Remington Society of America, as well as several other associations. For many years he was active in Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, and Ducks Unlimited. He was a 61-year member of Circle Lodge Number 555, A.F. and A.M., in Prescott, Iowa.

“Duck” was a people person as he loved interacting with people of all ages whether he knew them or not. He gleaned information from “old-timers” and fellow collectors as he sought them out at gun shows and auctions. In recent years he enjoyed making new friends with members of the Amish community, who were a great source of strength in his final months.

Poulin’s is extremely proud to bring Don’s collection to the auction venue and be able to provide a fabulous opportunity for firearm enthusiasts & collectors to acquire one or more examples from this wonderful collection.

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Martin Lane

Martin Lane, who was born in Brooklyn and graduated from the Pratt Institute, learned to appreciate the balance of design and engineering. He traveled extensively in North America, South America, and Europe, motivated by his curiosity and interest in history. As a teenager, he worked for his father’s security firm and had run it for several decades. In his spare time, Mr. Lane liked to race his antique cars, go boating, or admire the scenery along the Hudson River. New Yorkers might see him speeding down the city streets in his antique corvette or eating at Cipriani.

He began as a young entrepreneur who wanted to understand the business of antique Colt firearms, but soon developed a passion for collecting historical items, documents, & photographs related to the early history of this country; such as the American Revolution, Civil War, the Western frontier and the American Indian. He is regarded as one of the top experts in this field.

For almost six decades, Martin Lane gathered large and rare collections of historical memorabilia for his clients. He dealt with some of the finest, most expensive, and most famous Colt firearms that are unparalleled in their rarity and history. Martin’s personality and humor are great qualities that enhanced his honesty and integrity as a dealer.

John F. Kennedy once said, “History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.” Martin Lane, with his passion for history held fast to the past through his amazing collections of antique Americana.

His specialty was aways firearms, but he also loved paintings and acquired a wide inventory, especially those of American Indian art. His clients include well known collectors and connoisseurs and he was consulted by specialists for appraisals for decades.

Jerry Senter

(1938-2023)

“Old

Goat Gun Trader”

Born in 1938, Jerry lived his entire life on the same sheep farm in southwest Oklahoma. He travelled across the country in the 1950’s showing his Southdown sheep professionally His obvious love for the sheep-life lasted him a lifetime. On his farm, Jerry built a feedlot, raising and selling many breeds from coast to coast. As time passed, Jerry became one of the first farmers to obtain Boer goats when they were introduced into the United States from their southern Africa place of origin.

When Jerry was 9, he received a gift from his Grandfather, his very first rifle. This extraordinary gift triggered a lifelong love that molded Jerry into the man he became. For those fortunate enough to know Jerry and call him friend, they also called him the “Old Goat Gun Trader”.

Jerry became an entrepreneur of antique guns and a member of many gun clubs. His favorites were the Winchester 1873 together with Colt pistols. He followed this passion that drove him and as such, Jerry travelled for many years to gun shows all over the United States selling and trading rifles and pistols. He was well known at the shows and knew the answer to most gun questions that were asked of him.

Jerry loved to talk to anyone who would listen about his many lifetime adventures and share in his experiences. Jerry will be greatly missed at the shows but will always remain as “Old Goat Gun Trader”.

Poulin Firearms is exceptionally honored to have the opportunity to bring to auction the personal collection of Jerry Senter. We hope that you enjoy Jerry’s collection as much as he did and remember that we are all temporary custodians of these fine firearms.

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Jon R. Thomas

(October 13, 1952 – March 15, 2023)

Known as Mr. Gun Sport, he was born at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, D.C., delivered, according to his mother, by the same doctor who delivered JFK.

Jon was the only child of Anna Mae (Taylor) Thomas and Robert Wilbur Thomas. He spent his first 12 years in Arlington, Virginia, a stone’s throw from D.C., where his mother worked at the Pentagon.

Jon recounted many stories about roaming the halls of the Pentagon on Saturdays and going through the filing offices where he read autopsy reports and looked through official biographies of Medal of Honor recipients. He would say that security was such that if his mom had wanted to sneak out any kind of documents in his Boy Scout yucca rucksack, she could have.

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Ann and Jon pulled up stakes and headed to Randolph Air Force Base and bought a home in Schertz, Texas. It was there that Jon realized his dream of living in the wide-open spaces of Texas, complete with rattlesnakes, prairie dogs, cow skulls, and tumbleweeds.

Jon missed half his sixth-grade year due to mono. It was Ann Thomas to the rescue with a copy of The Shooter’s Bible and a copy of Gun Digest. Jon devoured them cover to cover and committed all gun knowledge to memory. He worked and saved two years to purchase a Belgian Auto-5 shotgun and a Savage 99 rifle in .270. During his high school years, he worked on a survey team so he could carry a .357 revolver.

He graduated early to enlist at seventeen in the Marine Corps. It was the tail end of Viet Nam.

When the Drill Instructors at Camp Lejeune saw what an excellent marksman he was, they kept him stateside to train recruits in riflery. He was honorably discharged with the rank of -5 which he referred to as a “glorified grunt”.

After the Marines, Jon went to Sam Houston State University where he majored in playing pool and decided that college was not for him. He ended up clerking and gunsmithing at the Sportsman’s Bailiwick in San Antonio’s Alamo Heights area and progressed through the ranks. He started Thomas and Barrett Fine Guns in 1978 when he was twenty-six.

When the partnership dissolved, Jon put his credentials out for hire. That brought him to Odessa in 1984 to manage The Sportsman’s Den on Andrews Highway. It was there that a young cowgirl came in

to buy a rifle-and Jon was smitten. She was the first gal he had met who knew the difference between a rifle and a shotgun. He married Dolly Donaldson in September of 1985 (much to her sisters’ dismay) and they have shared a life of love and adventure for 37 years.

When Jon was handed his pink slip in 1989. It was no problem-Gun Sport Ltd. was born on a napkin in the kitchen of a small house on Crescent Drive. He made the gun show circuit-Houston, San Antonio, Denver, Las Vegas, Tulsa, Nashville-to acquire inventory. The first shop was on the second floor in a tiny office building, and sales were by appointment only because of his gun show schedule.

A few years later he bought the larger building at Dixie and University where he opened a full retail showroom with normal business hours. Jon’s 1975 brown and white Chevy Blazer was the “Open” sign. Jon loved buying and selling quality firearms and educating anyone who was willing to learn about the shooting sports.

Jon was also a Life-Member of TGCA, #261, and was well known in the collector community. His knowledge and friendship will be missed, but his spirit carries on in those who he touched.

In 1993, after seven years together, Jon and Dolly welcomed Miss Sarah Ruth, a blue-eyed blondeheaded baby who looked just like her “Papa.”. His philosophy of child rearing was to lecture loudly and carry a big ice cream scoop.

On was an avid reader and history scholar. He studied the tactics of generals, the policies of diplomats, and the rudiments and progressions of civilizations. His keen memory kept a catalogue of historical figures, dates and places, and film quotes. It could be said that he was a Renaissance man. Jon Thomas enjoyed many

Jon R. Thomas

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13, 1952 – March 15, 2023)

hunting activities, but he especially loved upland bird hunting, travelling widely to pursue dove, quail, and Hungarian partridge. Though he shot all gauges well, he excelled with his personal favorite – a Grulla Armas matched pair in .28 and .410.

In 2019 Jon was diagnosed with Stage 4 renal failure and began 3 ½ years of dialysis. He kept his spirits high by electing evening dialysis so he could work at Gun Sport during the day. His recent 19-day hospital stay began with a blood infection that led to heart failure.

Jon had no trouble expressing his love for family and friends. He was a God-honoring man.

Jon leaves us with no question of his love. Semper Fidelis.

Gun Sport Ltd. was a staple in the industry not to just those in Texas, but across the country. Poulin Firearms is exceptionally honored to have been selected to bring these firearms to public auction.

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Terrence Mathewson McCarty

Terrence was born in Miami, Florida in 1944. His life-long passion for firearms was certainly fostered by my father, who was a full Col. in USAF. Besides being stationed at Okinawa, the family also lived in Washington, DC and Omaha, Nebraska before returning to Miami in the mid-60s. Terry received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University, an MBA at University of South Florida and worked for IBM. He enlisted into the USAF during the Vietnam war and was Honorably discharged as a Stg.

During our time at Offutt Airforce base in Omaha, he joined the local NRA and was known for his marksmanship. It was during the late 90s, that he earnestly began collecting and dealing in firearms and was frequently an exhibitor at the various Florida guns shows as well as Knob Creek. He was a long-term member and range officer at the Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club. His interest in arms was eclectic, but with an eye on value, particularly for machine guns.

In dealing with his estate, I have had the pleasure of meeting a number of his gun friends. Truly his most important legacy, to me, is the new friends I have made. I asked Keith, being one of Terry’s closet friends if he would say a few words about my brother, as he knew him not only as a rifleman but a true friend, such follows:

“Terry was normally a private person. That changed when firearms were the topic of discussion. His conversation opener to the public was his gun show tables topped with a multi-shot 25mm Manville Gas Gun, Reising Model 55 with Paramarine Jump Case, or a few Jatimatic SMG’s. His opener with his shooting friends was “what do you think of …….”. He was always eager to learn and invited

others to enjoy his passion. He was an avid supporter of the Second Amendment and spent many hours at the local gun club helping with the facilities and running matches, the monthly SMG competition being one of his favorites. In his residential neighborhood, he invited families to the range to learn safe gun handling skills and marksmanship. Being considerate of the lives of his customers, Terry was thoughtful to recognize the family and even the pets of his customers. He was the nicest and most generous friend I’ve ever had the opportunity to meet.

It is said you are not gone until folks stop telling stories about you. I can tell you first-hand that Terry is going to be around for a long time.”

I sincerely hope that you will find the same kind of appreciation for Terry’s collection that my brother and dive buddy did. I will miss him dearly.

Poulin Antiques & Auctions is extremely proud to bring Terry’s collection to auction. While reviewing the inventory, we have discovered a treasure trove or firearms, parts & accessories that we are very excited to share with you. This is one of many upcoming sessions in which we will be offering a large variety of rare, unique & nearly impossible to find firearms, parts & accessories.

Charles P. Wagner

When Charles (Charlie) Wagner was 14 years old in 1953, he purchased a 25 cent raffle ticket at a school festival. That lucky ticket won for him his first gun, and as he proudly carried that rifle home, he knew that it was the beginning of a lifelong passion. A few months later he rode his bicycle (being still too young to drive a car) to a gun store so that he could spend his paycheck on a British Enfield pistol. He then pedaled back home with his new pistol and ammo in the basket on his bicycle. Two months later he had earned enough money to go back to the store for a K98 Mauser rifle which he carried under his arm as he biked back to his house. He proceeded to collect guns for almost 70 years, amassing world class collections of FN High Powers, Walther PPKs, Radoms, and Lugers. While handguns were his main focus, he also acquired excellent examples of many types of rifles and holsters. At the end of his life he had amassed over 500 guns and over 400 holsters. His children have kept some of his pieces as a part of his legacy but, given the enormity of the collection, they will be parting with some over the next few years so that other collectors can enjoy the pieces that meant so much to him.

For over 60 years he was a regular participant at gun shows all across the country and truly enjoyed spending time with others who shared his passion for firearms. He would be happy to know that many of his favorite pieces will find their way back into the collecting community.

Charlie didn’t just collect; he loved learning and researching about the history of his firearms. He relished becoming an expert on a topic and would gladly talk for hours with others who shared his passion. His drive to learn everything there is to know about his firearms pushed him to become one of the most knowledgeable people in the country on the FN High Power. He served as President of the Browning Collector’s Association, and attended gun shows all over the country with his FN High Power display (winning many awards such as 2001’s Best of Show at Kansas City’s National Summer Arms Show and 1st Place at the 2015 National Gun Day in Louisville, KY).

Poulin Auctions is extremely honored to bring a selection of Charles’ collection to the auction venue.

Jim’s love of collecting firearms began early. Over the years, this love became his passion.

His strong interest in Colt’s was one that propelled him to become part of the Colt Collector’s Club in Minnesota. Not only was he a member, he was President of the Northern Minnesota club for 8 years. He would have loved to have remained President, however, due to health issues, he had to resign.

Even though his most favorite gun to collect was 2nd Generation Colt Single Actions (nickel, of course), Jim was extremely interested in WWII Lugers including carbines. However, Jim also enjoyed pre-war firearms as you will see from the collection presented here.

Poulin Auctions is proud to bring Jim’s collection to the auction venue for all collectors to have the opportunity to add one or more of his pieces to their own collection.

Jim Williams (1946-2023) Chanhassen, Minnesota COLLECTION INDEX:

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Dr. Lee Brend

Growing up in north central North Dakota, where you can see the Canadian and snow geese flying through the big blue skies, it was easy to become a hunting enthusiast. The small rural town of Mohall is where my childhood started in 1944. Looking out the back window to the north, you can see Canada and the magic of the Northern Lights.

Upon graduation from high school, (where I may or may not have graduated with honors… our class was so small, we honored each other). I bought my first Ruger with money I earned while working after school and weekends. In 1962, the Ruger 256 WIN MAG Hawkeye sold for $87.50. Over the past 60 plus years, I have collected Number 1 Ruger, 77 Ruger, Red Label and Gold Label shotguns and handguns. Additionally, I collected Winchester, Marlin, Savage and Remington guns. But, my all-time favorites will always be the Ruger.

Leaving Mohall, I attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from the U of M with a Bachelor of Science and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1969. I knew my draft number was up so instead of waiting for the mailman to tell me I was going be join the military, I enlisted

Dentistry is a profession I thoroughly enjoyed, but the outdoors was and still is my passion. I am an avid hunter, both waterfowl and small game, and an expert fly fisherman. I was often featured on a regional TV show with Tony Dean. During my dental career, I found great joy in organizing fly fishing seminars for the dental community. For twelve years, dentists would gather, fish, talk shop, and appreciate nature in all its glory in Canada. Throughout this journey, it’s always been about the people; the patients, the dentists, my family and the building of a camaraderie to experience nature. I worked with Game and Fish to establish a world class trout fishing experience in the Manitoba, Canada Parkland Region.

Hunting and fishing are my passions but hunting and fishing have double meanings in my life. The “hunt” for the next gun filled my days when the snow flew and the temperatures dipped across this great prairie and I was always “fishing” for the next good deal, looking for unique and unusual items to fill my collection.

in the Army in 1969 and served at Fort Huachuca and was shipped off to Vietnam. I have so many stories to tell about my days in Nam. It’s the people I met that are my lasting memories. In 1971, I finished my service and I moved to Bismarck, ND where I practiced dentistry for 50 years.

Octobers are spent at “duck camp” where my brothers and I gather in our hometown of Mohall to hunt upland birds and waterfowl. The remainder of the year, I travel between my homes in Bismarck and the Black Hills of South Dakota, where I enjoy fly fishing in the lakes and streams.

THE LEWIS DRAKE COLLECTION

who was an old-time dealer who had a vast knowledge of all types of muzzle loading firearms. Lewis’ passion has been for muzzle loaders both percussion and flint and later he became an expert with the long bow and over the years harvested a vast number of animals including a huge black bear which is listed in the Manitoba, Canada record book (this exact black bear will be included in the auction). Because of his great passion and love for guns, all during the time he was a doctor, he bought and sold from time to time but in early 2000, Lewis quit his medical practice and went to work for his wife!

Ruth Ann was the absolute love of his life. They met and married in 1989. She was a beautiful woman with an incredible work ethic and she was sharp as a tack. She as well as Lewis developed a great reputation for business and success in the firearms world. Initially, a great deal of their business dealt with very high-end accessories associated with quality sporting arms. (A number of examples of these things will be included in our various sales). Once Lewis left his medical practice, he then became full-time in the acquisition and selling of fine firearms and sporting accessories but flying continued to be a passion.

After the Deep Water Horizon oil spill, Lewis went to work in the Gulf of America flying the DC-3, DC-3T, DC-4 spray planes that helped to disperse the oil spill and continued working part-time flying in the Gulf, for the next 8 years, after which he returned to Murray State University and earned his B.S. in Biology in 2017.

Poulin Auction Company together with myself, Jim Julia, are exceedingly pleased and proud to have the honor in marketing the Lewis Drake Collection. The offering includes the inventory of Lewis Drake’s business together with some personal items. After approximately 40 years in the business, Lewis has decided to close his business and we will be selling many of his items in the Premier Firearms Auction in May. Other items will be dispersed at various online sales throughout the year also.

I have known of Lewis Drake and his wonderful reputation for a number of years and had done business with him on occasion but never had the chance to spend an extended amount of time with him until we were preparing for this auction. I am only sorry that Lewis was not my next-door neighbor. He is such an interesting and honorable man. Lewis is a lifelong resident of Kentucky and in his youth attended Columbia Military Academy graduating in 1961. He then went directly to Murray State University and eventually graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1966, receiving his BS degree in Chemical Engineering. Although many of the members of his family were physicians, Lewis initially decided he wanted to become a chemical engineer. He initially worked with the Ashland Oil and Refining Company in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Then he went to Penwalt Chemical Company in Calvert City, Kentucky. Lewis has always been passionate about flying and obtained his commercial flying license in 1968 and later got his ATP license. After working as a chemical engineer during the day, in the evening, he would fly freight for Skyway. After a number of years working as a chemical engineer, Lewis decided he would like to enter the medical field and despite his age, he was able to get into a medical school and get his MD degree from the University of Kentucky in the 1980’s. He practiced as an Ob/Gyn in Murray, Kentucky for approximately 20 years. Lewis always loved firearms and started his business in the mid-1980’s. As a youth, he had spent a fair amount of time with Turner Kirkland,

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As a side note, Lewis’ father during WWII flew the C-47 which is the military designation for the DC-3. His father unfortunately died in the service of his country flying the C-47. Lewis is a detail-oriented person and skilled machinist. As such, he could repair firearms, making cartridge casings, and bullet molds for the 8-bore and 4-bore rifles. Over the years, Lewis and his wife made an incredible amount of friends through his business and together annually they would host a special gathering of many friends and clients at their Kentucky home.

In addition to developing a vast amount of friends and clients in the business, Lewis has always been noted as handling quality firearms and during his lifetime he has handled a vast array

of very impressive firearms. Lewis explained one of his early exciting discoveries was a rare 4-bore rifle that belonged to H.M. Stanley, “Dr. Livingston, I presume”. This was the very gun that Stanley carried with him in the search for Dr. Livingston. Lewis shared with me that a valued client of his who frequently purchased firearms from him, one day called up and indicated that he wanted to sell a few firearms. They discussed the various

guns he wanted to sell and prices and one of the items was this 4-bore rifle. Lewis agreed to purchase the items over the phone for the client’s asking price but when he arrived to pick up the guns, the seller mentioned to Lewis, “By the way, I forgot that 4-bore supposedly used to belong to H.M. Stanley and was used when he found Livingston”. Lewis had not previously known this and indicated to the client that he probably wanted more money

in light of this information but the client said that he was sticking by the price he quoted and happy to sell it to Lewis. After a great deal of research, Lewis was able to positively identify and prove that the gun was Stanley’s and eventually sold it to one of his very special clients. It now resides in the NRA Museum.

We are most proud to have been selected by Lewis to handle his firearms and we join with Lewis in hoping that all of these wonderful items will find a great home with many of you.

Brian Linde

Title II manufacturer for over 30 years under the name of Sporting Arms Company

Brian Linde started his professional career as a Naval officer with a degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Oregon State University. He was an operations engineer for many years at a nuclear power plant in Minnesota and then took over as the nuclear security manager in 1999. Brian worked through the issues of post 9/11 security and was a significant contributor to the upgrades made in the nuclear industry following 9/11. He was director of nuclear security for a fleet of 6 nuclear plants in the Midwest.

Following that, he worked as a nuclear security manager for a uranium enrichment facility in New Mexico. Before retiring, he served as a security advisor and travelled all over the world and consulting on critical infrastructure protection issues in the energy sector and civil projects. He was also a professional adversary trainer for corporations and law enforcement.

He was on board of directors for the Military Historical Society of Minnesota c/o MN Military Museum at Camp Ripley in Little Falls from 1996 – 2003. He was a member and officer of the Monticello Gun Club in Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Weapons Collector’s Association and a lifetime member of the NRA.

He was also the member and contributor to several internet boards/forums: 1911 Forum

• 1919A4.com

• Beltfed Shooters

• Brian Enos Forum

• CMP Forum

• Gun Auction Forum

• Gun Boards.com

• GunsAmerica.com

• Jouster2.com/Forum

• Lugar forum

• M14forum.com

• Machinegunboards.com

• Snugbus.com

• Sturmgewehr.com

Poulin Auctions is exceptionally proud to bring several of Brian’s NFA firearms to the market. From the novice to the advanced collector, this selection from Brian’s collection surely has something for everyone.

1001. RARE, FULLY TRANSFERABLE, ORIGINAL HIGH STANDARD M2HB 50 CALIBER MACHINE GUN WITH TRIPOD. CURIO. Cal. 50 BMG. S# 003477. Bbl. 45”. The Browning M2HB, affectionately referred to in military circles as “Ma Duece” is another evolution of the successful John Browning designed, recoil operated & belt fed guns that populated the battlefields following WWI. In an effort to build a gun that was comparable to the French 11mm Hotchkiss, w/ a primary purpose of deflating observation balloons & disabling aircraft, the .50 BMG was designed and introduced for the M1921A1, which was quickly modified & reintroduced as the M2. Barrel heating issues would lead to the heavy barrel version that we now know as the M2HB. There were several manufacturers of the M2HB including High Standard, best known today for their high end, accurate .22 pistols. This beautiful example has a parkerized finish on all exterior surfaces. Hooded front sight blade w/ coinciding rear ladder sight adjustable to 2600 meters. 10” ventilated barrel shroud. Spade grips w/ “butterfly” thumb trigger. Manufacturers markings on right sideplate clean & crisp. Right sideplate marked: “U.S. NO. 2045460 GVT. INSP. / BROWNING MACHINE GUN CAL. .50 M2 / MANUFACTURED BY / THE HIGH STANDARD MFG. CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.” w/ patent block. Gun currently rests on an original M3 tripod, manufactured in 1944 by the Central Steel Tube Company. Data plate still intact, marked as follows; “NO. 159958 ACR / MOUNT, TRIPOD / CAL. .50. M3 / CENTRAL STEEL TUBE CO. 1944”. MAGS: 22 tan & green cloth belts of varying lengths. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Military M7 Linking / Delinking Machine, 1 spare bolt, 1 spare barrel, 1 spare set

of wood for spade grips & charging handle, 1 spare muzzle booster, 5 spare recoil springs, 2 cleaning rod sets (1 new, unopened), 3 different armorers wrenches, 3 original canvas bags for Tripod mount, 1 for spent casings, & 1 accessory pouch. CONDITION: Finish on exposed metal surfaces complete & consistent. Finish is as nice n any original M2HB this cataloger has seen. Hardwood spade grips & charging handle in nice condition, w/ some typical impressions. Tripod moves as intended, smooth & fluidly, & T&E mechanism is tight & smooth. Some scattered staining & patina on leg surfaces, which appear to be of original finish. Markings on right sideplate are clear, crisp & easy to read, currently highlighted in white. Bores are bright on both barrels, w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1812/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $50,000-80,000.

1002. RARE ORIGINAL FULLY TRANSFERABLE COLT COMMERCIAL MG40 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN. CURIO. Cal. 30-06. S# C-110643. Bbl.25”. A rare variant of the AN-M2 machine gun, developed for aircraft use. The Colt M.G.40 shares some aesthetics w/ the much more common Browning Model 1919, though upon close examination is quite different. It was designed to be used as a single gun, or in combination w/ others for a multi-gun system. It can be configured to feed from both the right side & left side to suit the intended application. It has a cyclic rate much faster than the Browning relative as well. This particular example is set up to feed from the right side. It utilizes a set of spade grips, located at the rear of the receiver. The barrel shroud is 17” in length and possesses slotted perforations to aid in barrel cooling. Top of receiver, rear of the top cover marked; “COLT AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN / BROWING PATENTS . CAL. 30 M.G. 40 NO. C-110643 / MANUFACTURED BY / COLT’S PATENT FIREARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” w/ 5 patents listed below. 2.5” diameter circular rear sight w/ 3” tall “pin” style front sight, both detachable. ATF paperwork simply states manufacturer as “Colt” and model as “MG40”. MAGS: 1 new cloth belt. CONDITION: Dark grey / green finish complete & consistent. Some small drag lines visible under close inspection, as well as some thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Original markings deep & clear, most filled w/ an attractive white for ease in reading. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1821/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $14,000-24,000.

1003. FULLY TRANSFERABLE, ORIGINAL ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL BROWNING MODEL1917A1 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD. CURIO. Cal. 30-06. S# 716203. Bbl. 24”. The 1917A1 water cooled MG is an iconic part of any WWI through Korean War scenery as viewed from the lens of a war photographer; In movies & in photographs, the 1917 could be seen mounted on vehicles or ground mounts. The 1917 was an evolution of John Browning’s original design that would continue to be improved upon & have lineage into firearms that are still in use today such as the M2HB.

The original 1917, through its heavy use, illustrated few weaknesses which were addressed in the M1917A1 & included the fitting of a new lower plate, an upgraded belt feed lever, an improved top cover latch assembly plus an updated, graduated leaf sight that would be suitable for the M1906 ball ammo. As additional data was collected, especially during heavy use in WWII, there were several further upgrades that continued the evolution to the M1917A1 (including sight modification for the later .30 M2 ball ammunition). This example was mfg. by Rock Island Arsenal. All external metal components are parkerized & the steel water jacket has been finished to perfectly match receiver. Single spade grip is also parkerized. Rear sight graduated ladder/peep w/ micro adjustable to 2600 yds. Front sight is hooded blade. An important M1917A1 modification was that the top cover incorporates a detent where it could be held in the open position w/ out manual support & is correct on this particular example. Threaded water plugs on bbl. jacket are present & functional, as well as front lower cork assembly which has succumb to age and only partially present. It sits upon a 1917A1 tripod w/ cradle assembly, fully adj. for traverse & elevation. Steel data plate on rear tripod leg reads “NO. 160495”, however aging has affected the clarity of the number itself. It continues “MOUNT, TRIPOD / M1917A1 / MCE. CO, 1942 / R.E.H.”. Markings on Browning right side plate include “No. 716203 OG, BA, FK / BROWNING MACHINE GUN / U.S. CAL. .30 M1917A1 / MANFD. BY ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL / PATENT 1,621,476 / RIA”. MAGS: 4 cloth belts, various lengths & origins. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Steel water chest, marked “CHEST, WATER, M1A1”, measuring 8”x13”x4.5”, Model of 1918 steel belt loading machine w/ wooden chest. Wooden ammo box, mounted in the cradle on the tripod measuring 5”x13”x8”, 1 spare pistol grip, steel w/ wood grip panels. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ very little blemishing of any kind. Some typical thinning in areas of mechanical intervention, but this gun is as clean as any this cataloger has handled in the past. For a gun of this age it is stunningly beautiful & clean. Tripod painted with a few coats of O.D. Green, w/ all areas displaying numbers cleaned or highlighted. All aspects of tripod including micro adjustable in T&E mechanism are smooth & tight. Leather strap still present at data plate. Letters on gun are filled w/ white for a sharp contrast & easy read. Belt loader appears to have been used very little, if at all. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1818/JZ). CURIO. CLASS III. $12,000-18,000.

1004. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) US SACO LOWELL M37 MACHINE GUN. U.S. PROPERTY MARKED Cal. 30-06. S# 2091. Bbl. 24”. The M37 is an evolution of the Browning Machine Gun introduced in the late 1940’s as a tank gun. It was designed to have the ability to be fed from both the left side & right side through the use of duel slots on the bolt, similar to the Browning 50 caliber M2. At first glance it might be mistaken for a Model 1919 A6, due to the carry handle located forward of the front trunnion & the familiar ventilated barrel shroud. Closer inspection will reveal the rear mounted cocking handle in place of the typical stubby handle that is typically located in the center of the receiver. Elevation adjustable rear peep sight, marked from 300 yards to 1500 yards. Unprotected post front sight. Right sideplate markings include serial number “2091 / U.S. INSP. EB / GUN, MACHINE, CAL. 30. M37 / US PROPERTY / MFD. BY ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL”. Parkerized finish on all exposed metal parts. BATF Paperwork states manufacturer as “Saco / Lowell”. MAGS: 1 new cloth belt. CONDITION: finish coverage complete & consistent. Factory markings clear & easy to read, many filled w/ white for ease in reading. Clean bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT NFA/SOT DEALER IN ORDER TO TAKE POSESSION OF THIS FIREARM. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1829/JZ). MODERN. CLASS III. $7,500-12,500.

typical. “Thompson Submachine Gun / Calibre 45 Automatic Cartridge”. Serial number line, below the model line includes the correct “AO” prefix w/ correct “X N.A.C.” suffix Right side markings include patent block on rear of receiver & “Auto-Ordnance Corporation”, “Bridgeport Connecticut, U.S.A.”. Trigger frame serial number matches receiver number. MAGS: 9 parkerized 30 rd., 2 blued 50 rd. Type L drums. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Owners manual. CONDITION: Parkerized finish on receiver is complete & consistent w/ several light drag lines, typical of a range used firearm. Some light patina / staining, visible under close inspection. Blued finish on barrel illustrates some gentle patina & thinning, while compensator finish has more substantial thinning & patina. Some markings are easy to read w/ the addition of a white infill while others appear to have fallen prey to a more aggressive refinishing at some point. Wood furniture is dark and matches well, having a few period typical scratches & depressions. Bright bore w/ descent rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. FULLY TRANSFERABLE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SMG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. (03-1858/JZ). CURIO, CLASS III. $20,000-30,000.

1006. FULLY TRANSFERABLE

SAVAGE AUTO ORDNANCE

CORP MODEL 1928A1

THOMPSON SUBMACHINE

GUN. C&R. Cal. 45 ACP. S# S-234572. Bbl. 10 1/2”. Classic Thompson SMG US Model 1928 A1 mfg. by AutoOrdnance in Bridgeport, CT. 28 Rib finned bbl. Terminated w/ Cutts compensator marked w/ Thompson bullet logo, Cutts logo, “Auto-Ordnance Corporation” & patent dates. Vertical pistol grip wood fore arm. Front blade sight integral w/ compensator & rear is adj. Lyman graduated sight. Hardwood, rear stock w/ trapdoor buttplate. Sling swivels at 6-O’clock at rear & on left side on front, currently sporting tan canvas sling. Slotted & knurled, top mounted cocking knob. Blued finish on exposed metal surfaces. Left side receiver markings are as follows: Inspectors marks “GEG” & “RLL” indicating that it was inspected by George E. Goll, AutoOrdnance’s chief inspector & Army Inspector of Ordnance Ray L. Bowlin. “U.S. Model of 1928 A1”, “Thompson Submachine Gun”, “Calibre 45 Automatic Cartridge” as well as the serial number, w/ the “NAC” suffix, not included in the database SN. Right side markings include patent block on rear of receiver & “Auto-Ordnance Corporation”, “Bridgeport Connecticut, U.S.A.”. Trigger frame serial number “S-234572” also w/ the “NAC” suffex, matching receiver. MAGS: 3 Seymour 30 rd. & 1 United Specialties Company marked 50 rd drum. CONDITION: finish on exposed metal surfaces complete & consistent, w/ some thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention w/ a few light drag lines usually associated w/ rack storage. All original markings are easy to read w/ the exception of some uneven inspectors marks as normal, & attractively filled in white for a nice contrast. Wood furniture is matching in finish and has a few period typical depressions. Bright bore w/ visible rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. FULLY TRANSFERABLE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SMG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1832/JZ). CURIO, CLASS III. $18,000-27,000.

1007. PRE 86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) AUTO ORDNANCE THOMPSON M1 SUBMACHINE GUN

Cal. 45 ACP. S# 144542. Bbl. 10.5”. M1 Model of the infamous Thompson MSG, “the gun that made the 20’s roar”. Classic hard wood furniture including horizontal forend. Shoulder stock had metal butt plate w/ trap door, containing oil bottle. Matte parkerized finish on all exposed metal surfaces. Above the horizontal handguard lies a smooth tapered bbl. which terminates at the familiar front blade sight. Sling swivels front & rear w/ tan canvas sling. The simple yet effective rear sight combines a fixed peep w/ a notch in its protected environment for fast target acquisition. Right side smooth cocking handle. This example has characteristics from both the M1 version and the M1A1. It has the reinforcing cross bolt in the shoulder stock, like an M1A1, yet still retains a floating firing pin like a standard M1. Receiver is marked M1 while ATF registry has it recorded as an M1A1. The M1 utilizes the heavily produced 20 rd. & 30 rd. stick mag. Receiver markings are as follows: (Left side) “THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN – CALIBER 45 M1 – NO. 144542”; (Top) familiar Thompson trademark bullet logo, forward of rear sight; (Right side) “AUTO – ORDNANCE CORPORATION – BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT, U.S.A.”. Inside of receiver it is marked “LAW ENF ORD CO ATHENS, GA” in electric pencil. Grip frame matching, numbered to receiver. MAGS: 4 steel 30 rd. CONDITION: Parkerized finish on all exposed metal surfaces is complete & consistent, appearing to have been refinished at some point as evidenced by gentle pitting under finish upon close examination. Some light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention & on high spots. Markings remain clear & crisp on left side, a little thinner on right. Most markings filled w/ white for a sharp contrast. Wooden furniture is very nice exhibiting only a few light impressions, in much nicer condition than typical examples of this era. Wood finish on all furniture matches very well. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT NFA/SOT DEALER IN ORDER TO TAKE POSESSION OF THIS FIREARM. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1839/JZ). CLASS III. $10,000-15,000.

early prototypes were made by High Standard between 1941-1942 but it was Marlin Firearms Company that took it into full production, manufacturing around 15,000 units before the entire run was purchased by the United States government. All examples were rumored to have been sold off to Allied Nations for use in defense w/ some tied to American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) operations. The 9mm Parabellum cartridge was chosen since it was in use at the time by so many allied nations, making ammunition availability easy. Some were purchased by the Dutch Government and others were reported to have been air dropped to friendly underground organizations. In the UK, they were simply known as “The Marlin”. Construction was more complicated than period typical submachine guns, manufactured from steel w/ several necessary machining operations, it was robust & functioned well in adverse conditions. It is an open bolt, blowback operated mechanism with a floating firing pin that is struck by a hammer upon the closing of the bolt. It utilizes a non-reciprocating charging handle, located on the right side of the receiver w/ a secondary function of clearing the bolt path of debris. The overall length is 32.5”. It has a unique tubular receiver that steps down in diameter closer to the muzzle, w/ a barrel diameter even smaller than the last receiver section, giving the appearance of a telescopic tube. The extractor is pressed into the left side of the receiver, directly across from the right side ejection port. It is fed from a 20 rd. detachable magazine located directly below the ejection port. The front sight is a ramped blade located at the muzzle of the barrel. The rear sight is a windage & elevation adjustable peep sight located at the rear of the receiver. The safety / selector is located on the right side of the receiver, just forward, & above the trigger. Hardwood furniture, including a vertical pistol grip below the barrel, & fixed shoulder stock w/ steel butt plate & trap door. Left side front sling swivel & rear swivel below stock, currently sporting tan canvas sling. Left side of receiver marked” UNITED DEFENSE SUPPLY CORP. / NEW HAVEN CONN. / UD M42 / PAT. APPLIED FOR”. MAGS: 3 original 20 rd. CONDITION: Original finish varies from full coverage to thin & gray. Some pitting, primarily on the barrel, w/ some lightly scattered on receiver & mag well. Wood is a dark, matching finish, demonstrating period typical impressions. Shoulder stock has a small area where it appears a number plate may have been installed earlier as well as the number “17” still visible. Factory markings filled in an attractive white for contrast. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT NFA/SOT DEALER IN ORDER TO TAKE POSESSION OF THIS FIREARM. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1843/JZ). CLASS III. $7,000-12,000.

After submission for testing with the US Army, it was not immediately accepted since its same closed bolt mechanism that provided superior accuracy had a tendency to malfunction when not cleaned and maintained regularly. Since the Thompson SMG faced a shortage, the United States Marine Corps adopted the Reising Model 50 with a parkerized finish, cooling fins, a muzzle device to assist with recoil and with select-fire capability. They then requested a modified version for the “Para Marines” that utilized a folding wire stock in a pistol grip design, and without the muzzle device. It was known as the Reising Model 55 and shared by the Tank crews. This example, the Model 50 is a select fire, closed bolt sub machine gun. It has a 20rd mag-well with 14 cooling fins and a 6 slot muzzle device. Exposed metal surfaces are finished in a light parkerizing. Full length wooden stock w/ steel butt plate. Graduated elevation adjustable rear peep sight & drift windage adjustable front post sight incorporated into the muzzle device. Receiver is stamped on top “MODEL 50 – H.&R. REISING – CAL .45 / HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON ARMS CO. / WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A. PAT PENDING”. MAGS: (5 total). 1 factory blued 20rd. 3 factory 12 rd. & 1 blued 30 rd. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent faded gray overall. Some light scattered patina, primarily on mag well. Stock is quite nice, illustrating only a few light impressions compared to most. Bottom mounted sling swivels, front & rear. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1762/JZ). CLASS III CURIO. $6,500-9,500.

and maintained regularly. Since the Thompson SMG faced a shortage, the United States Marine Corps adopted the Reising Model 50 with a parkerized finish, cooling fins, a muzzle device to assist with recoil and with select-fire capability. They then requested a modified version for the “Para Marines” that utilized a folding wire stock in a pistol grip design, and without the muzzle device. It was known as the Reising Model 55 and shared by the Tank crews. This example, the Model 50 is a select fire, closed bolt sub machine gun. It has a 20rd mag-well with 29 cooling fins and a 6 slot muzzle device. Exposed metal surfaces are finished in a dark bluing. Full length wooden stock w/ right side sling swivels. Graduated elevation adjustable rear peep sight & drift windage adjustable front post sight incorporated into the muzzle device. Receiver is stamped on top “MODEL 50 – H.&R. REISING – CAL .45 / HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON ARMS CO. / WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A. PAT PENDING”. MAGS: (3 total) 1 factory blued 20rd.& 2 blued 30 rd. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ some light thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention. Stock illustrates some light scratches and impressions typical of rack earned wear w/ guns stored in vertical racks. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1763/JZ). CLASS III CURIO. $6,500-9,500.

submission for testing with the US Army, it was not immediately accepted since its same closed bolt mechanism that provided superior accuracy had a tendency to malfunction when not cleaned and maintained regularly. Since the Thompson SMG faced a shortage, the United States Marine Corps adopted the Reising Model 50 with a parkerized finish, cooling fins, a muzzle device to assist with recoil and with select-fire capability. They then requested a modified version for the “Para Marines” that utilized a folding wire stock in a pistol grip design, and without the muzzle device. It was known as the Reising Model 55 and shared by the Tank crews. This example, the Model 50 is a select fire, closed bolt, select fire sub machine gun. It has a 20rd mag-well with 28 cooling fins and a 6 slot muzzle device. Exposed metal surfaces are finished in a dark bluing. Full length wooden stock. Graduated elevation adjustable rear peep sight & drift windage adjustable front post sight incorporated into the muzzle device. Receiver is stamped on top “MODEL 50 – H.&R. REISING – CAL .45 / HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON ARMS CO. / WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A. PAT PENDING”. Factory markings filled in white for an attractive contrast. MAGS: 3 factory blued 20rd. CONDITION: Finish is heavy & uniform w/ only light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention & some high spots. Stock illustrates only a few light rack earned impressions & has the initials “SHP” stamped on the bottom of the pistol grip. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. Bright bore w/ very strong rifling. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION.

SMG faced a shortage, the United States Marine Corps adopted the Reising Model 50 with a parkerized finish, cooling fins, a muzzle device to assist with recoil and with select-fire capability. They then requested a modified version for the “Para Marines” that utilized a folding wire stock in a pistol grip design, and without the muzzle device. It was known as the Reising Model 55 and shared by the Tank crews. This example, the Model 50 is a select fire, closed bolt sub machine gun. It has a 20rd mag-well with 24 cooling fins and a 6 slot muzzle device. Exposed metal surfaces are finished in a dark bluing. Full length wooden stock w/ steel butt plate. Graduated elevation adjustable rear peep sight & drift windage adjustable front post sight incorporated into the muzzle device. Receiver is stamped on top “MODEL 50 – H.&R. REISING – CAL .45 / HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON ARMS CO. / WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A. PAT PENDING”. MAGS: 2 factory blued 20rd. CONDITION: Finish is complete w/ some light thinning on high spots, in areas of mechanical intervention & a small area on top of receiver, just forward of rear sight. Stock illustrates some light impressions typical of rack earned wear on vertical racks storage. Stock has 3 holes on left side, coinciding w/ a typical side position for sling mounts. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1765/JZ). CLASS III CURIO. $6,500-9,500.

mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. Shiny bore w/ strong rifling. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT NFA/SOT DEALER IN ORDER TO TAKE POSESSION OF THIS FIREARM. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1828/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $6,000-9,000.

1014. FULLY TRANSFERABLE U.S. 60MM M19 MORTAR BY HAMILTON & SONS FIREARMS. DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE. Cal. 60MM. S# PKM601. Bbl. 30”. The U.S. M19 60MM Mortar was developed during WWII to serve as a portable, lightweight mortar system that could deliver high angle fire from a reasonable distance while being fielded by ground troops. First introduced in 1942, it was used to deliver High Explosive (HE) rounds, Illumination Rounds & High Volume Smoke Rounds. The average muzzle velocity of these rounds was approximately 550 feet per second, w/ an effective range of over 5500 feet. It replaced the M2, and offered the ability to be trigger fired, rather than just a strait drop fire. It also utilized a smaller base plate than the M2 to cut back on unnecessary weight. Its use was short lived as it couldn’t retain the accuracy of the M2 without the heavy base plate, and when outfitted w/ it, it was actually heavier than the M2 it was designed to replace. Though its military use in the U.S. was relatively short lived, it did see action in WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam. It is still in use today in the military of other nations. This example is painted an attractive shade of OD Green & retains the original style sling / muzzle cap. It has the correct, small base plate. This particular piece was manufactured by Hamilton & Son Firearms and is listed in the NFA Registry as a fully transferable Destructive Device. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Unmarked M2 style base plate & 16 practice rounds (many w/ fins). CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ almost no sign of handling or use. Uniform gray finish on tube & base plate. Bore is bright & shiny. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE.(03-1815/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $3,000-6,000.

1015. BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL DWM BERLIN GERMAN MAXIM MG08 ON ORIGINAL SLED MOUNT WITH OPTICS. CURIO. Cal. 8mm. S# 46945. Bbl 30”. This MG08 Maxim was mfg. by D.W.M. in Berlin in 1918. Items that correspond matching the original S# in some variation of 46945, including parts as they get smaller dropping numbers off to become shorter & fit the space including 46945, 6945, 945 & 45 consist of left side plate, top cover, bbl. jacket, sights, feed block, cocking lever, spade grip assembly & possibly others that are less clearly visible. Oil caps on spade grips are matching numbers, and thread off & on easily, retained by both present retention springs. Bolt marked 4595. Original sled mount. MAGS: 1 cloth belt w/ brass tabs, dated 1943. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: ZF12 Optics w/ original leather case. CONDITION: This is a beautiful example of the classic original belt-fed that started an entirely new generation of firepower. The finish is strong, consisting of bluing on sideplates, top cover, & barrel jacket. The receiver finish is as complete as any this cataloger has encountered. Everything moves fluidly and is extremely smooth. The spade grips are seldom encountered in this condition for a working firearm. Markings are filled w/ white for a striking contrast, easy to read. The oil caps are matching in numbers, and thread in and out effortlessly. The hardwood grips still retain their finger grooves and even the checkering is intact and in nice condition. The ZF12 optics appear to have the original gray / green finish on them, w/ all markings clear and intact. Bullet drop compensator is adjustable from 400m to 2000m & moves fluidly. The glass is quite clear w/ sharp reticle. Sled mount still has some of the original spare parts boxes, which are often missing. These were designed to hold extra locks, spare parts & tools. The mount, remarkably enough still retains the pads, front & rear, which are most often long gone. It has an even coat of paint that looks original. The screw drive elevation adjustment moves freely & it enjoys full adjustment. Forward water drain below bbl. jacket functions smoothly. Firing mechanism functions smoothly in all aspects & appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1817/JZ). THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT CURIO & RELIC REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. CURIO. CLASS III. $12,000-18,000.

1016. FULLY TRANSFERABLE ORIGINAL GERMAN EFRURT WWI MG08/15 MACHINE GUN. CURIO. Cal. 7.92 Mauser. S# 4357. Bbl. 28”. 1917 German Erfurt Maxim 08/15 transferable water-cooled MG.

Manufactured as a more portable variant of the famous Maschinengewehr 08, or MG08, Germany’s standard machine gun in World War I. Both are direct evolutions of Sir Hiram Maxim’s original 1884 Maxim gun. The MG08-15 utilizes a shoulder stock and forward mounted pistol grip & trigger for firing prone from a bipod. While retaining a similar water jacket, fusee cover and knuckle-buster charging system to Sir Hiram Maxim’s original design, it has a much smaller receiver signature and is intended to be fired in a similar fashion to a traditional rifle, without the necessity of a heavy mount. This example was originally manufactured by Erfert in 1917. BATFE paperwork states the manufacturer as “Erfurt WWI Germany”. Much of it still retains matching numbers including the top cover, left sideplate, & external charging mechanism. Easily serviced and upgraded parts at the armory level have been changed and display different numbers, such as the bolt, bearing #2751 and the fusee cover, bearing #5603, which is common. Finish on the receiver is blued, matching the top cover as well. Markings are clear and strong throughout. Blade front sight. Rear sight graduated from 400 meters to 2000 meters. The water jacket has been painted green whole the muzzle booster retains is original bluing. Hardwood shoulder stock and checkered pistol grip. Bipod is also painted an older shade of green. MAGS: 1 WWI era Cloth belt w/ brass tabs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 Drum hanger, water hose. CONDITION: Blued finish on receiver enjoys fairly full coverage with areas of thinning, w/ some areas turned typical brown in areas. Fussee cover finish has spots thinned back to the original metal. All possess clear, legible original stampings in several areas. Top cover has additional number on top “37”. Water jacket & bipod each possess their own shade of paint, & while the water jacket is complete, obviously painted most recently, it demonstrates some light dings. Wooden shoulder stock has several typical impressions and a few light cracks, though nothing appears to have affected the structural integrity. Pistol grip is checkered with only a few impressions. Drum hanger has broken & needs to be rewelded to be functional. Bore is quite bright but still retains strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1808/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $9,000-$14,000

1017. FULLY TRANSFERABLE ERB REGISTERED GERMAN EFRURT WWI MG 08/15 MACHINE GUN. Cal. 7.92 Mauser. S# 8246. Bbl. 28”. 1917 German Erfurt Maxim 08/15 transferable water-cooled MG. Manufactured as a more portable variant of the famous Maschinengewehr 08, or MG08, Germany’s standard machine gun in World War I. Both are direct evolutions of Sir Hiram Maxim’s original 1884 Maxim gun. The MG08-15 utilizes a shoulder stock and forward mounted pistol grip & trigger for firing prone from a bipod. While retaining a similar water jacket, fusee cover and knuckle-buster charging system to Sir Hiram Maxim’s original design, it has a much smaller receiver signature and is intended to be fired in a similar fashion to a traditional rifle, without the necessity of a heavy mount. This example was originally manufactured by Erfert in 1917. BATFE paperwork states the manufacturer as “C.D. Erb”. Much of it still retains matching numbers including the top cover, left sideplate, fusee cover, external charging mechanism & shoulder stock. Easily serviced and upgraded parts at the armory level have been changed and display different numbers, such as the lock, bearing #9617 which is common. Finish on the receiver is blued, matching the top cover & water jacket as well. Markings are clear and strong throughout. Blade front sight. Rear sight graduated from 400 meters to 2000 meters. The bipod has been painted green. Hardwood shoulder stock w/ matching serial number, and checkered pistol grip. Leather sling attaches by looping around water jacket at front & engages in the rear below the shoulder stock. Left side plate has Charles Erb stamp at lower rear corner. MAGS: Cloth belt w/ brass tabs & eyelets. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 Drum hanger, drum. CONDITION: Blued finish coverage ranges from complete to ample areas of thinning, w/ some patina & areas turning typical brown. Fusee cover finish has primarily thinned back to the original metal w/ scattered patina. Markings retain clear, legible original stampings in several areas w/ many filled in an attractive white making them easier to read. Wooden shoulder stock has a few impressions and a few light cracks, running parallel w/ gun. Lower crack appears to have had an attempted repair at some point. Pistol grip is checkered with only a few impressions. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1830/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $6,000-$10,000

1018. ORIGINAL WWII MAGET WWII ERA GERMAN MG34 MACHINE GUN. PRE 86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). Cal. 8mm. S# 1840E. Bbl. 24”. 1942 dated “cra” marked German MG34. The MG34 is one of the most recognizable of the German WWII era MG’s. Designed by Mauser on order of the Waffenamt, it was manufactured in the early days where German tolerances & quality were front & center, over the later guns all nations involved would be forced to manufacture which placed the focus on quick & inexpensive. The MG34 can easily be described as functional artwork. 109 Different parts were manufactured from bar stock, obviously before the pressed & stamped manufacturing processes would eventually take over. Before WWII was over, almost 500,000 MG34’s were produced by 5 different firms. The trigger mechanism of the MG34, though complicated in design, was extremely simple for the operator since no external selector was necessary to switch between semiautomatic & fully automatic fire. The elongated trigger could simply be depressed at the top for semiautomatic & squeezed at the bottom for full automatic fire. With an overall length of almost 48” & a sight radius of 21”, neither accuracy nor the ability to lay down an enormous amount of lead would pose to be a problem. Front sight is a folding blade, rear sight is a graduated notch from 200 to 2000 meters. Visible Waffenamt markings in several locations. Heavily knurled cocking handle. Ventilated barrel shroud with AA sight base doubling as front sling swivel, currently sporting AA “spider web” front sight. Integral folding bipod locks correctly in retracted position. Correct barrel booster locks into position with a spring loaded mechanism built into the front sight mount. Matching numbers “1840e” on several visible parts such as receiver, stock & barrel jacket. Several German Party symbols scattered throughout as typical of period German manufacture. Lafette tripod is painted dark green and appears to be functional in all aspects. Trigger mechanism is smooth, as is the traverse & elevation mechanism. This tripod still retains the frnt pads & coverings. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Lafette Tripod, 5 lengths of non-desintegrating belt links. CONDITION: finish on all external metal parts is a little nicer than par with the majority of these era guns. Coverage is complete with some signs of handling and use as expected. Several of the parts are original German arsenal replacements, bearing several different numbers. Numerous Waffenamts and factory codes, in several locations. Hardwood stock presents as usual, w/ scattered light impressions and a small crack on left side running rearward from the steel collar, however it doesn’t appear to have any structural significance. Black pistol grips are in nice condition demonstrating some impressions & a few light chips under close inspection. The fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. Bright shiny bore w/ strong rifling. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). MUST BE AN FFL W/ SOT IN ORDER TO TAKE POSESSION. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1840/JZ). CLASS III. $8,000-14,000.

doubles as the connection point for the firing pin which slides inside of the bolt. The safety mechanism is an extremely simple design which shares commonalties w/ other WWII era SMGs. It consists of a rearward notch that interfaces w/ the cocking handle holding the bolt to the rear. This example was manufactured by Haenel. Early, first generation mag. housing which is smooth, w/ a square notch facing the shooter. All visibly numbered parts share matching numbers which is incredibly desirable & increasingly rare these days. The extruded receiver tube matches the grip frame, barrel, trigger housing, stock, bolt, barrel nut, rear sight & front sight. Hooded fixed blade front sight. Dual leaf rear sight is windage drift adjustable. Waffenamts appear on multiple parts including rear receiver just above folding stock mechanism “WaA254”, front sight mechanism just forward of resting bar is also Eagle “37”, front of receiver tube just rear of bbl. nut Eagle w/ “WaA44”. Under folding stock, dark brown Bakelite grips & lower receiver cover. MAGS: 4 steel 32 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 original mag. loader, 1 spare barrel assembly, 2 3-mag. pouches & black, nylon Galati transport case. CONDITION: .Original finish on all exposed metal surfaces are remarkably complete & consistent w/ light thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention. Stock locks tight & remains firm as intended in both folded & extended positions. Grips appear in nice condition free of any obvious structural damage beyond some light handling marks under close examination. Bakelite receiver has a few light, typical use marks w/ a few very light scratches Bright bore w/ strong rifling. This is in amazing condition for a battlefield pickup in the Europeon Theater of WWII. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT CURIO & RELIC MACHINE GUN REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (PROVENANCE) Copy of IRS Form 6 “Application For Importation of Firearms” dated 02/15/46,

War II by Steyr. Left side of the receiver is marked with Steyr’s “bnz” code, above the S# and Steyr Eagle/WaA623 acceptance proofs. Right side of the receiver is electro-penciled “SOMERSET COUNTY/ SHERIFF’S DEPT.”. Lower assembly is marked “MP40/ 660/ 40”, and is fitted with black bakelite furniture. Standard hooded blade front sight, with square notch rear sight. Slab side mag. housing. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, rear sight assembly, bbl. nut, bbl., alloy resting bar, front sight hood, as well as on the bolt. Firing pin / telescoping recoil mainspring assembly, and lower assembly are mismatched. Mag. is absent. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wood transit case, with a Maine Somerset County Sheriff’s Department insignia on the lid. CONDITION: good, with metal components retaining much of their original blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that shows through to gray and brown patinas. Shoulder rest on stock exhibits pitting and some grind marks from prior cleaning. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent light to mild pitting, while retaining good to strong rifling throughout. Bakelite furniture shows scattered marks and nicks, as well as a couple of chips from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Left grip panel exhibits a gouge that does not affect serviceability. Transit case shows scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as a few losses to the sheriff’s insignia, but otherwise is good. A nice example of a desirable early slab side Steyr MP-40. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER

1021. EXTREMELY COMPLETE VS&M VICKERS MACHINE GUN WITH FLUTED BARREL JACKET WITH PLETHORA OF PARTS & ACCESSORIES. Cal. .303. S# H2561. Bbl. 28”. The Vickers Machine Gun was originally referred to as the Vickers Maxim. It was adopted by Great Britain in 1912. It remained a principal machine gun through WWI & WWII until being replaced by the “L7A1 GPMG” in the 1960s. Though they were at one time available w/ two different water jackets, a corrugated style & the more traditional smooth side Maxim type, this gun is of the corrugated style. They were available in both ground gun & in aircraft gun variants. This example appears to be a Portuguese contract gun, as it is marked FBT on the right side of the receiver. All exposed steel surfaces are finished in a nice matching dark black, pleasantly accented by the traditional brass parts including the water jacket plugs, the feed block and the left-side scope mount as well as the traditional tripod. The beautiful hardwood spade grips have steel oil caps that include the oil brushes in matching black steel. This example comes w/ a standard brass & steel ground tripod. Tripod has steel legs w/ the rear most measuring 26” in length and the front legs measure 22” in length. All three legs are adj. for height and/or configuration and places the bottom of the receiver to rest at approximately 29” from the ground. The tripod’s steel cradle locks into the 360° marked brass portion of the tripod, which is elevated an additional 7” above the legs of the tripod. The elevation mechanism utilizes a steel wheel for micro adjustments while traversing freely. The entire tripod is currently painted green, aside from the brass traverse portion, which retains its natural finish with degree marks and numbers painted black. This Vickers is equipped w/ iron sights which consist of a protective blade front sight forward of the water jacket & an elevation adj. rear peep sight marked in meters from 0 to 2,600 with a flip-up battle sight for close range combat. It is sporting the correct brass scope mount on the left side marked “Bracket, Dial Sight, MK II” on top. Mount sporting MKII Dial sight. Current configuration appears to be 7.62x54R and also includes many parts necessary to convert to 8mm Mauser. BATF Registry indicates manufacturer as “VS&M” w/ the originally listed caliber as .303 British. MAGS: 1 cloth belt with brass tabs and eyelets. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Brass belt filling machine (partially complete), Australian No. 8 Mk. 1 belt box w/ leather straps, MK II Dial Sight in green steel box w/ accessories, 2 spare feed blocks labeled 8mm, 1 spare lock assembly, appears to be .303 British, 1 MKI Flash Eliminator, 1 MKI Foresight Deflection Bar in tan canvas case, 1 Steam Hose, & 1 Slide Rule for .303 MK VIII ammo. CONDITION: Finish on receiver external metal surfaces enjoy nice coverage for such an early example, ranging from full to thin w/ some gentle patina under close inspection. Most significant thinning is in areas of mechanical intervention. Coverage on fluted barrel jacket very complete and consistent with some thinning on high spots as would be expected. Brass feed block and scope mount are very nice w/ natural coloring. Hardwood spade grips are surprisingly free of normal dings & impressions with a brown painted finish. Steel oil brush caps are both intact & thread freely in & out of grips. Tripod legs move freely and steel portions retain some of an earlier green painted finish. Brass parts retain their natural finish & staining. Brass plate on riser still retains clear markings and cradle rotates smoothly. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1831/JZ). CURIO. CLASS III. $12,000-20,000.

MARK III LEWIS MACHINE GUN. CURIO. Cal. 303 British. S# A95. Bbl. 26”. The Lewis Machine Gun was one of the first light machine guns to be used in war time in a large scale. The first was originally adopted by the Belgian Army in 1913. The British Army, soon thereafter obtained manufacturing rights & it was made in large numbers for the remainder of the war. The primary interest points were two-fold; it was light enough to be fielded by a single man, where it could keep up with an infantry battle. The second attractive point was the fast turn around in manufacturing. 6 Lewis guns could be made with the same time & expense it took to build a single Vickers gun. The Lewis Gun is a gas operated, open bolt mechanism that fires in full automatic only w/ an average cyclic rate of approximately 550 rounds per minute. It is fed w/ a pan-style drum, typically made to hold either 47 rounds or 97 rounds. The action is based on a turning bolt w/ rear locking lugs. It was made in large quantities during WWI & was used by France, The Netherlands, Norway, Japan, Imperial Russia, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Honduras, Nicaragua,the United States & the British Commonwealth. One common visual characteristic of the Lewis Gun, aside from the pan style drum magazine, is the large barrel jacket that conceals the cooling fins around the barrel. At first glance it looks more like the water cooled machine guns of the era though this design is air cooled only. This particular example was manufactured by Birmingham Small Arms Ltd. in England for Armes Automatiques Lewis in Belgium, & marked as such on top receiver cover. It is a Model 1914, designated the “Lewis Auto Gun”. All exterior metal surfaces are blued. The front sight is a protected blade. Rear sight is an elevation adjustable vertical peep sight marked out to 1900 meters. It is a gas operated, full auto only action, charged by a reciprocating charging handle located on the left side. It has the large-bow trigger guard forward of its pistol grip, w/ 2-piece hardwood grip panels. Hardwood shoulder stock w/ steel butt plate, rear sling swivel & top mounted, threaded oil canister & brush. Receiver & cooling jacket marked matching “92014” with a strike-through. Under the magazine it is marked “A95” the serial number under which it was registered, as indicated on paperwork. Folding bipod wraps around cooling jacket & retained w/ brass wing nut, marked “MOUNT FIELD .303 / LEWIS GUN MARK III / H&E Ltd. MAKERS / BIRMINGHAM”. Sling swivels front & rear. MAGS: 4 steel 47 rd. drums, marked “303 MkVI & VII”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Tan canvas & aluminum brass catcher, Tan, canvas dual mag. pouch on tan canvas belt, wooden carry handle on barrel band, spare .303 bolt, spare trigger group w/ earlier, smaller trigger guard. CONDITION: Finish remains complete & consistent w/ some thinning on high spots and in areas of mechanical intervention. Markings remain deep & clear, many filled in white for ease of reading. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1819/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $11,000-17,000.

1023. VERY NICE BRITISH HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MK1* MACHINE GUN. Cal. .303 British. S# 23973. Bbl. 23.5”. The rights to manufacture the Hotchkiss Machine Gun were was purchased by Great Britain to increase the number of machine guns in inventory during World War 1. Introduced in March of 1916, it was designated the Mark 1 & fed from rigid metal feed strips. Shortly after its introduction, it was revised to have the ability to function w/ both feed strips and belted ammunition. This was done primarily to make it more suitable for use as tank guns & received the new designation as the Mark 1*, introduced in June of 1917. This example is the Cavalry model, which was manufactured w/ a removable tubular shoulder stock attached to a short brass pistol grip. The stock tube was encased in 2 circular wooden pieces & the rear had a hinged shoulder rest to help support & control during use. Typical of the Hotchkiss designs, the barrel is massive, measuring over an inch in diameter at its smallest, increasing to a 6” section of large cooling fins towards the chamber, measuring over 1.75” in diameter. Toward the chamber end of the barrel, approximately at the 1/2 way point of the gun are 2 mounting trunnions used to interface w/ the mounting apparatus, in this case a small, swiveling & folding, brass & aluminum tripod, supporting the Hotchkiss 12” above the ground. Tripod marked “MOUNTING TRIPOD”. This tripod has 360 degrees of movement when employed. The sights are offset to the left side w/ the front sight consisting of an exposed blade. The rear sight is elevation adjustable from 100 meters to 2000 meters. Left side of receiver marked; “HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MK1* / PATENTED / CALIBER .303 / No E.23973”. Top cover marked; “BELT OR STRIP FEED”. Feed spring marked “No 2”. The operating mechanism is an open bolt, gas operated, select fire system. The safety / selector is located to the rear of the rifle, combined w/ the charging handle, and has the appearance of a very large bolt action rifle. After charging the system by pulling it to the rear, the degree it is locked closed in will determine whether it is in safe, semiautomatic or fully automatic. There is also an extra position for disassembly, to fully remove the charging handle to the rear so it is extremely important to fully understand this system before trying to operate it.. MAGS: 1 brass 30 rd. & 1 steel 30 rd feed strip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 spare tripod assembly, 1 spare bolt & bolt carrier, 1 spare grip frame, 1 spare charging handle, 1 spare handguard, 2 spare recoil springs & some misc. small parts. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ scattered thinning & gentle patina. Wood on the stock has some impressions, remaining structurally sound. Both tripods retain full motion. Rear takedown lever has been repaired in the past as evidenced by visible weld. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1806/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $10,000-16,000.

Offset sights with protected blade front & adjustable aperture rear. Very good example of the iconic MK1 303 British Bren light machine gun. The name Bren is derived from Brno where the ZB-26 LMG originated from & Enfield the site of the British small arms factory. Bren variants saw widespread usage in many 20th Century conflicts most famously in WW2 & later in Korea, the Malayan Emergency, the Rhodesian Bush War & the Falklands. Registry lists manufacturer as BSA & cal. as 303. Left side of receiver marked “MKI/D/1942”. Bbl. latch marked “V7125. Left front of receiver has British proofs, broad arrow, both ‘42 & ‘44 date. Bbl. marked with British export ton proofs & “LB58129”. Bbl. & bipod have Suncorite black paint finish. Balance of the metal parts have arsenal rework gray parkerized finish. Hardwood buttstock & pistol grip. Right side of butt marked “S.111/(Broad Arrow)”. MAGS: 14-30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: mag transit case, one canvas bbl. cover, three spare bbls., spare bolt assembly, spare piston assembly, mag loader, sling, spare mag door cover, Bren tool set that appears to be missing a couple pieces & brass catcher. CONDITION: stock & pistol grip have arsenal rework appearance with armorer reinforcement repair on top & bottom of butt, scattered light dings & handling marks. Hardwood carry handle shows a couple small cracks, some black staining, dings & handling marks. Bbl. & bipod retain 75% arsenal applied Suncorite with some pitting on bipod legs, scattered flaking, edge wear & light oxidation. Balance of metal retains 90% arsenal rework parkerized finish with some oil staining, light oxidation, scattered edge & operational wear. Bbl. latch & mag door cover appear a bit loose but functional. Action otherwise is functional when hand cycled. Bore is mostly bright with some light pitting & scattered frosting but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SMG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE. YOU MUST POSESS AN FFL/SOT TO PURCHASE THOUGH IT MAY BE RETAINED AS A PERSONAL FIREARM UPON RELINQUISHING FFL. (03-1837/MJC). CLASS 3. $8,000-13,000.

1025. FULLY TRANSFERABLE, ORIGINAL BRITISH MKV STEN BROUGHT HOME BY S/SGT. CLIENCE SUTHERLAND OF THE 101ST AIRBORNE. Cal. 9mm. S# 26414. Bbl. 8”. A beautiful piece of history brought home from WWII by S/Sgt. Clience Southerland, a member of the 101st Airborne’s 401st Glider Infantry Regiment. He received decorations & citations from his time including the following, as listed; “Distinguished Unit Badge, American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars & 1 Bronze Arrow Head”. The STEN was the standard SMG of the British armed forces during WWII & remained in service until the late 1950s. A simple select-fire, open bolt, blowback operated design with a very slow cyclic rate, & few moving parts. It has unique silhouette and is easily recognizable due to its left side magazine placement, directly across from the ejection port. Selector is located in front of trigger, marked w/ “A” for full auto and an “R” for semiautomatic fire. This particular example is an original, brought home from WWII & registered by S/Sgt. Clience Southerland of the 101st Airborne, 401st Glider Infantry. Accompanying this amazing firearm are several original pieces of correspondence between S/Sgt Sotherland & his future wife, Miss Pearl Sykes. It also includes his original military separation report, the original letter from the IRS explaining they would be assigning an agent to investigate weather his guns necessitated registration with the BATF under provisions of the National Firearms Act, and the original form 6 used to register this unique firearm. One of the envelopes mailed to his wife includes the original World War II-era propaganda cartoon titled “Stamp ‘Em Out!” It depicts caricatures of Axis leaders Adolf Hitler, Hideki Tojo, and Benito Mussolini being stomped on by a boot symbolizing the Allied forces. Also included w/ this lot is a piece of a parachute he picked up in Normandy, during the war, which he sent home for his wife to make curtains & a photo of him sitting down w/ a rifle, in uniform, w/ those same curtains in the background. Unlike the MKII, which used a crude loop or “T” style metal shoulder stock, the Sten MK V utilizes a fixed wooden shoulder stock, w/ brass trap door butt plate, & matching front & rear wood pistol grips. The MKV was introduced in 1944 as an attempt to overcome the crude appearance of the MKII. Black painted finish on exposed metal surfaces. Protected blade front sight & traditional rear peep sight. Stamped on top side of Magazine well “STEN MKV”, w/ “26414”. On bottom side it is marked “M/78” & “RTL”. Currently sporting tan, canvas sling on left side. MAGS: 2 steel 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Several original documents & items including the following; cloth square of battlefield pickup parachute sent home by S/Sgt., a photo of him in uniform in front of curtains made from parachute material, several letters written to his future wife, Miss Pearl Sykes, letter from IRS inquiring about firearms brought home, original Form 6 registering is as a souvenir & original copy of S/Sgt. Southerland’s Enlisted Record & Report of Separation. CONDITION: Painted finish quite complete w/ scratches & drag lines throughout. Descent bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (03-1845/JZ). MODERN. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SMG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. CURIO. CLASS III. $12,000-18,000.

1026. FULLY TRANSFERABLE

BRITISH STERLIN MKII (FLEX) HEAVY MACHINE GUN. CURIO. Cal. 303. S# B112918. Bbl. 24”. A British Aircraft version of the Browning machine gun. The MKII, chambered in .303 British, was the standard aircraft gun used by the British in WWII. Heavily modified from the early 1930 pattern, belt fed, Colt Browning machine gun, the British redesigned their MKII to fire from an open bolt. It had an incredibly high rate of fire compared to the much more common Browning family of belt feeds. It currently utilizes a short buffer tube w/ an exposed trigger & is configured for left hand feed, though it is convertible to right or left. It also has present a duel pistol grip mechanism (unattached) as well as the original style external pull charging handle mechanism. US 30-06 links maybe used to feed the MKII though they must undergo a large amount of modification first. It is perhaps easiest fed when utilizing the cloth US 3006 belt. In order to utilize this aircraft gun in a ground mount capacity it is cocked utilizing a stubby short charging handle on the right side of the gun, while RAF gunners had the luxury of utilizing a cable based charging system for official use. The barrel jacket is slotted for cooling & it is currently equipped w/ the special MKII flash hider. The sight front sight is an exposed, hi-rise front pin (unattached). Finish on all exterior metal surfaces is dark & parkerized. MAGS: 1 new US cloth belt. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: D-style duel rear pistol grip assembly, external pull rod charger & tall front sight. CONDITION: this is an uncommon & desirable WWII machine gun to find in the United States. A C&R transferable example that is as at home on a firing line w/ its incredibly high cyclic rate as it is in the collections & museums where they often reside. The parkerized finish coverage is quite complete w/ some thinning, primarily in areas of mechanical intervention & scattered patina throughout. Barrel jacket appears to have been welded / repaired at some point, forward of the front trunnion. The original markings are deep, bold & easy to read, filled w/ white for a sharp contrast. Bore is descent & retains extremely strong rifling. Barrel appears too tight in its relationship to the barrel jacket & is hindering smooth operation when cycled by hand. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIRARMS ACT LMG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1820/JZ). CURIO. CLASS III. $8,000-12,000.

1027. FULLY TRANSFERABLE NORELL MK IV STERLING BUILT ON JOHN NORRELL MKII TUBE. Cal. 9mm. S# J-2044. Bbl. 8.5”. The Sterling SMG was originally developed by G.W. Patchett in the 1940s and originally named simply “The Patchett”. Several variations were tested & offered, including semiautomatic-only carbines, & numerous versions of the SMGs that were eventually adopted by New Zealand, Canada, India & the United Kingdom. This example was built by John Norrell on a Norrell tube. It is often compared to the STEN, based on its tubular receiver & left-side horizontal magazine placement. The shoulder stock is a sleek, folding type that collapses & folds under the receiver tube, almost out of sight, & can be operated in both open & closed configurations. Right side, reciprocating charging handle. Magazines have a capacity of 34 rounds and a slight curvature, arching forward. They do have the ability to operate w/ some STEN & Lanchester magazines as well. The operating mechanism is a select-fire, open bolt, blowback operated design. There is a safety / selector on the left side, above the pistol grip. Protected post front sight w/ dual aperture rear peep sight located towards the rear of the receiver tube. It is serviced by removing the end cap at the rear of the receiver tube, where the recoil spring & bolt are removed to the rear. It currently sports a green canvas sling. Original Sterling markings on the mag. well are highlighted in white for an attractive contrast. Norrell markings on top of tube above charging slot. MAGS: 3 Steel 34 rd. CONDITION: Complete & consistent finish w/ only some light drag lines usually typical of vertical rack storage to indicate prior use. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE.PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1834/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $6,000-9,000.

1028. IMPERIAL RUSSIAN MODEL

1910 MAXIM ON SOKOLOV MOUNT UTILIZING FINNISH PARTS ON GERMAN MG08 RECEIVER.

Cal. 7.62x45R. S#

6172. Bbl. 30”. A beautiful example of a WWI German Maxim Machine Gun assembled in the Russian Model 1910 configuration, as reworked by the Finnish. NFA Registry lists the manufacturer / importer as “Germany WWI Spandau 1917”. Although the paperwork states 7.92 as the caliber it is presently chambered in 7.62x54R. The receiver & sideplates retain their German markings. The fusee cover is Russian, retaining some of the original nomenclature, highlighted in white for a sharp contrast and easier to read. The top cover & the majority of the remaining parts are Finnish, many bearing matching serial numbers. This example has a smooth water jacket, matching in finish to the armor plate & 1910 Sokolov wheeled mount. Exposed blade front sight coinciding w/ slot in armor plate to line up with the windage & elevation adjustable rear sight, marked from 100 meters to 2000 meters. Blued finish on receiver & all exposed metal parts rearward of the armor plate. Matching painted green finish on water jacket, armor plate & tripod. Hardwood spade grips w/ blued hardware. MAGS: 1 cloth belt w/ brass eyelets & tabs. CONDITION: Gun & mount are in beautiful condition. Blued components enjoy complete & consistent coverage. Many markings are filled w/ white for a sharp contrast both attractive & easy to read. Painted portions are matching in coverage & color. Hardwood grips have typical period correct impressions & blued surfaces match the remainder of components w/ complete coverage. Both the mount & firearm components that move, do so w/ ease & retain fluid movement. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1816/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $8,000-12,000.

1029. VERY RARE JAPANESE TYPE 92 LEWIS AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN. Cal. 7.7mm Rimmed. S# 378-45. Bbl. 26”. Mfg. 1943. Open bolt, gas operated machine gun, fed from a 97 round pan magazine. First adopted by the Japanese in 1932 & utilized in both the Army & Navy. Originally introduced as the Type 91 Navy Aircraft Machine Gun. When production began in 1932, there was a high percentage of parts that were actually interchangeable w/ the British Lewis Gun. The most obvious difference between the Japanese & the British Lewis is the left side position of the charging handle on the Japanese gun, where it was positioned on the right by the British. It utilizes a leather wrapped single spade grip positioned at the rear of the receiver, which doubles as an oil reserve, hosting a long brush beneath the threaded steel cover. The trigger mechanism is located forward of a single pistol grip located below the action inside an elongated trigger guard. The sights are unique to the aircraft guns, consisting of a rear mounted circle, measuring 3” in diameter w/ a smaller circle in the center & wires running through the center, much like a traditional crosshair. This example has no sights present. The front sight is a tall post. Unlike many traditional Lewis guns, there is no large, round barrel jacket, or radiator on the Aircraft variant, but just an exposed barrel & gas tube, much like a typical Japanese machine gun. The finish on all exposed metal parts is a dark black mixed w/ traditional bluing. Several Japanese markings on barrel shroud & receiver, highlighted in white and easy to read, not so easy to translate. Some receiver markings, below top mounted drum translated to; “AIKAWA NAVY ENGINEERING EDITION / TYPE92 7.7 / SWOWA YEAR 18”. Larger, elongated trigger guard. Single pistol grip at rear of action, wrapped in leather. Other markings include an anchor below serial number. Receiver is marked on bottom, to the rear of the ejection port “REBUILT BY P VOGLER / CARBONDALE ILL CAL 7.7MM”. While the NFA Registry reflects this gun is chambered in 7.7MM, as well as this marking, it is important to note that many of these Navy Japanese Aircraft Lewis Guns were ordered in, and remained chambered in .303 British, which is dimensionally very similar in size. MAGS: 1 steel 97 rd. pan. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Several small parts in plastic bin labeled “.303 Lewis Parts / British / Japanese”. Includes 2 spare gears, 1 spare bolt, & assorted small parts. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent. w/ remarkable coverage. Markings are all clear, most highlighted white, and easy to read. Pan magazine appears equally clean. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand, though recoil spring feels extremely light when returning bolt into battery. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1813/ JZ). MODERN. CLASS III. $15,000-25,000.

1030. FULLY TRANSFERABLE VERY EARLY NAGOYA JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN WITH STANDOUT MARKINGS. CURIO. Cal. 7.7 Jap. S# 721. Bbl. 22” finned & dated August 1943. Very fine & very early Japanese Type 99 LMG made before Pearl Harbor in April 1941. This is the earliest Type 99 this cataloger has had the pleasure of seeing. The Type 99 Nambu LMG is widely regarded as one of the best light machine guns of the Second World War. In his book “Shots Fired In Anger A Rifleman’s View of the War in the Pacific 1942-1945” John George states “Nambu Light Machine Guns caused me the greatest and most demoralizing fear I have known in all the combat I have seen.”. The 99 was the larger caliber successor to the famed Type 96 light machine gun. Machine gun is equipped with a blade front sight with protective ears & an adjustable aperture rear sight. Right side of receiver has Nagoya & Type 99 symbols with serial number & “16.4” Showa date denoting April, 1941 mfg. These markings have tastefully added white highlight paint which really make them standout. Matching numbers are present on receiver, backplate, bolt carrier, piston, charging handle, locking block & bottom plate are all matching. Bbl., flash hider, bipod mount & front sight are mismatched. Flash hider may be a repro. Mag release not installed on gun. Blued finish. Asian hardwood stock set with both folding monopod & bipod. Right side sling swivels with repro rubberized canvas sling. MAGS: 2-30 rd. One mag is repro & the other is an unnumbered original that appears refinished with scattered oxidation. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: two mag releases, folding muzzle cover, three headspace shims, spare locking block, piston, bolt. charging handle & bbl. takedown nut. CONDITION: bottom plate shows a brazed repair & is bent with some discoloration. Metal otherwise retains about 60% original blue with some light pitting typical of humid climates mostly on the forward end, scattered fading to gray & light oxidation. Grooved carry handle & hardwood buttstock retain much original Urushi finish with some light chipping, scattered dings, scratches & handling wear. Action appears to function properly when hand cycled. Very good strongly rifled bore that is mostly bright with a couple patches of light pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1807/JZ/MJC). CURIO CLASS III. $10,000-15,000.

1031. VERY FINE, FULLY TRANSFERABLE TGE JAPANESE TYPE 92 “WOODPECKER” HEAVY MACHINE GUN. CURIO. Cal. 7.7x58. S# 16255. Bbl. 28 1/2”. Blade front sight with protective ears. Adjustable aperture rear sight. Matching numbers on receiver, bolt, rear sight & feed block. Top cover is numbered “706” & original matching top cover is separate. Famous WW2 heavy Japanese machine gun based on the Hotchkiss design. This design is fed by 30 rd. feed strips. Nicknamed “The woodpecker” by American forces due to its distinctive sound when fired. Left side of receiver has Tokyo Gas Electric (TGE) & Kokura markings with 14.5 Showa date for May, 1939. Various receiver markings have added white highlight paint making the markings standout. Gun is mounted on a 14.11 (November 1939) dated Hitachi tripod that is numbered “16892”. Tripod appears to have original green paint with scattered flaking & some oxidation. Traverse & elevation appear to function properly. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered top cover, partial feed strip, spare rear sight assembly, spare charging handle, flash hider, scope carrying case & Type 92 4x10 power scope. Scope has tinted optics but reticle is clear. CONDITION: spade grips have a dark appearance with some thin cracks, scattered dings & usage wear. Metal retains 60% original blue with a few spots of moderate pitting, scattered moderate oxidation, fading & some minor dings. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bright bore with some light oxidation & fouling but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1810/MJC). THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT CURIO & RELIC REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. $12,000-18,000.

1032. FULLY TRANSFERABLE WW1 ERA FRENCH HOTCHKISS M1914 MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATIQUE

MACHINE GUN. CURIO. Cal. 8mm (8mm Lebel). S# 26697. Bbl. 30 1/2” with five cooling fins. Wide front sight that is missing its luminous insert. Balle D marked rear sight graduated to 2000m. 1917 dated example of the famous strip-fed French WW1 M1914 Hotchkiss heavy machine gun. The M1914 was widely used by French forces & the American Expeditionary Force during the Great War. Hotchkiss machine guns are renowned for their simplicity & reliability. Right side of receiver has 1917 date & serial number. Left side of receiver marked “MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATIQUE HOTCHKISS / BREVETEE S.G.D.G. / CALIBRE 8 M/M” & with Charles Erb bullet logo. Several markings exhibit added white highlight making the markings standout. Gun is listed as caliber 8mm with Charles Erb as mfr. on registry. Receiver & top cover have matching numbers. Brass feed tray numbered “M26639”. Bbl. serial number is faint & mismatched. Bbl. assembly has black enamel arsenal type finish. Gun is mounted on an American Standard Parts Co. tripod with green enamel paint. CONDITION: brass parts are a dull yellow color with some oxidation staining. Balance of metal retains about 60% arsenal rework type blue & black enamel finishes with scattered finished over pitting, fading to brown & flaking enamel. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling. Tripod shows expected age wear with flaking & oxidation. Traverse & elevation adjustments work when hand cycled. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1823/MJC). MODERN CLASS III. $10,000-15,000.

1033. FULLY TRANSFERABLE MODEL 1914 MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATUQUE HOTCHKISS MACHINE GUN. CURIO. Cal. 8mm Lebel. S# 27265. Bbl. 31”. The Model 1914 Hotchkiss machine gun was the primary machine gun of the French Army in World War 1, through early World War 2, until the fall in 1940. It came back into service for a short time again during the French campaign in Vietnam. The Model 1914 is almost instantly recognizable due to the 5 enormous cooling fins on the bbl. just forward of the receiver. This is one of several features that proved to be inspirational to the later Japanese HMG designers. It had a reputation as a reliable gun, though it was quite heavy, weighing over 100 pounds w/ the tripod. It was a very early gas operated machine gun, chambered in 8mm Lebel w/ a cyclic rate between 450 & 500 rounds per minute. It fires in fully automatic only w/ no provision for semiautomatic function. The left side of receiver is marked “MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATIQUE HOTCHKISS / BREVETEE

S.G.D.G.” The right side of the receiver is marked w/ the serial number “27265” & the manufacturing date of 1917. The front sight is a heavy, exposed blade. The rear sight is an elevation adjustable tangent sight, marked from 250 meters to 2000 meters. This firearm is a beautiful medley of steel & brass. Prominent brass parts include feed shuttle, pistol grip & elevation adjustment screw for tripod. Original Model 1916 Standard Parts Co, 360 degree tripod. MAGS: 10 steel 24 rd. feed strips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Spare barrel assembly. CONDITION: this firearms on the correct mount is a real treat to see. The level of craftsmanship not only on the gun but its unique 360 degree mount. is obvious at first glance & only becomes more apparent the closer you look. It has many distinct & unique features, several that have gone on to inspire future designs. The 360-degree tripod base plate is one of the more obvious, not to mention the prominent cooling fins. Finish on the receiver & attached barrel are somewhat uniform & correct. The finish over cooling fins shows evidence of prior patina brought under control before refinishing. Spare barrel demonstrates more patina and loss of finish. Bores are nice w/ strong rifling. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT CURIO & RELIC REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1811/JZ). CURIO. CLASS III. $9,000-14,000.

1034. ORIGINAL MADSEN MODEL

1950 LMG PRE86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) MACHINE GUN.

Cal: 8mm. S#. 1443. Bbl: 19”.

The Madsen Model 1950 was designed in 1950 w/ lineage going back to the very early 1900s. The first Madsen LMG model was designed in 1901. Since it was the first real Light Machine Gun, there was plenty of demand and it was sold to over 30 different countries in several different caliber configurations. The most common calibers encountered today are 30-06 or 8mm Mauser. It has a very unique operating system that is similar to the Martini Henry. The bolt only travels a little over an inch rearward, yet it will still accommodate a 3” long cartridge. The design is conducive to modularity, using a quick change barrel and a magazine without feed lips that could be used w/ numerous cartridges. It has a heavy finned bbl. that resides inside a slotted, ventilated barrel shroud. The shroud is terminated w/ an external thread for use w/ a muzzle brake that can double as a rate increaser w/ the use of an insert. Rear of the front sight is a folding bipod. Front sling swivel located about half-way between barrel shroud & receiver. The rear sling swivel is located below the front of the shoulder stock. Currently sporting brown leather sling. Carry handle on bbl shroud in front of rear sight. Sights consist of protected front blade, and elevation adjustable tangent rear sight marked from 200 meters to 1900 meters. All exposed metal surfaces have dark black enamel finish. Wooden rear butt stock w/ socket on bottom for a monopod. Ejection port dust cover beneath action open automatically upon charging or firing. Markings include The Portuguese Contract Crest on left side of receiver. Many markings matching numbers & filled w/ white for an attractive contrast, making them easy to read. MAGS: 10 steel 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Leather mag. pouch for 4 mags. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ some thinning & drag lines usually associated w/ vertical rack storage & primarily on barrel shroud. Wood furniture has period typical impressions and remains structurally solid. Bore is quite bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT NFA/SOT DEALER IN ORDER TO TAKE POSESSION OF THIS FIREARM. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1835/JZ). CLASS 3. MODERN. $7,000-11,000.

1035. FULLY TRANSFERABLE BRITISH MANUFACTURED BROWNING MK II (FLEX) HEAVY MACHINE GUN. CURIO. Cal. 303. S# BS171606SD. Bbl. 24”. A British Aircraft version of the Browning machine gun. The MKII, chambered in .303 British, was the standard aircraft gun used by the British in WWII. Heavily modified from the early 1930 pattern, belt fed, Colt Browning machine gun, the British redesigned their MKII to fire from an open bolt. It had an incredibly high rate of fire compared to the much more common Browning family of belt feeds. It currently utilizes a single spade grip & is configured for left hand feed, though it is convertible to right or left. US 30-06 links maybe used to feed the MKII though they must undergo a large amount of modification first. It is perhaps easiest fed when utilizing the cloth US 3006 belt. In order to utilize this aircraft gun in a ground mount capacity it is cocked utilizing a stubby short charging handle on the right side of the gun, while RAF gunners had the luxury of utilizing a cable based charging system for official use. The barrel jacket is slotted for cooling & it is currently equipped w/ the special MKII flash hider. The sight radius is 32” in length & consists of an exposed front pin & a rear notch sight. Finish on all exterior metal surfaces is dark & parkerized. MAGS: 3 US cloth belts. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: external feed chute adapter, painted white. CONDITION: this is a truly remarkable & exciting original example of an uncommon WWII machine gun. An original C&R transferable example that is as at home on a firing line w/ its incredibly high cyclic rate as it is in the few museums where they reside. The parkerized finish coverage is complete & consistent w/ only a little thinning in a few areas. The original markings are deep, bold & easy to read, filled w/ white for a sharp contrast. Bore grooves a little dark but retains extremely strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correct when cycled by hand. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIRARMS ACT LMG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1814/JZ). CURIO. CLASS III. $8,000-12,000.

1036. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) FN HERSTAL BELGIUM LUXEMBORG CONTRACT FN MODEL D. Cal. 3006. S# 229. Bbl. 25” over flash hider. Introduced in 1932, the FN Model D was the last version of the legendary Browning Automatic Rifle. It boasts a detachable barrel & eased takedown due to a hinged butt stock, making the rear of the receiver accessible. This particular example was manufactured in Belgium for sale to Luxembourg, and marked as such w/ the “AL” marking on the top front of the receiver. Unlike the traditional BAR, the FN Model D has a pistol grip, similar in aesthetics to the Colt Monitor. Above the pistol grip is the safety / selector marked “M - R - S”. The internal design utilizes a rate reducer allowing full auto function at a slower cyclic rate. The “S” position is “Safe”, the “R” position is “Slow” & the “S” position is “Fast”. Belgium proof marks on left side of receiver. Matte parkerized finish on exposed metal surfaces. 2 piece wooden forend w/ matching 2 piece pistol grip panels & shoulder stock w/ folding shoulder rest. Shoulder stock also inlet for rear mounted monopod. Serial number on trigger group “229” matches receiver number. Top mounted carry handle that assists w/ barrel changes. Protected blade front sight. Rear peep sight adjustable from 100 meters to 1500 meters. Detachable barrel has 30 cooling fins forward of chamber. Barrel marked w/ British & Belgian proof marks. MAGS: 7 steel 20 rd. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ very little outward sign of use. Finish coverage unusually complete w/ some light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention & on some high spots. Bipod & front gas port absent as well as rear right forend screw. Wood furniture is in nice condition but shoulder stock has a few 3.5” hairline cracks that don’t appear to have any structural significance. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT NFA/SOT DEALER IN ORDER TO TAKE POSESSION OF THIS FIREARM. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1838/JZ). MODERN.CLASS III. $8,000-12,000.

suppressor. The Stemple model 76/45 is similar in design to the Smith & Wesson M76 SMG & the later MK760 w/ the earliest lineage going back to the “Swedish K”. While they were originally chambered in 9mm, this one is chambered in the larger 45 ACP making it more attractive to some shooters. This offering is one of the newest transferable SMG’s on the market where it was developed well after the 1986 cutoff but used the earlier registered parts in its design. Open bolt, blowback operated firing mechanism w/ a familiar tube receiver, machined bolt, fixed firing pin, and the bbl. locked in place using a perforated bbl. jacket / bbl. nut. This particular model is sporting a Burgess sound suppressor. Left side folding stock. Front sight is a protected post while rear peep sight is mounted on 4.5” Weaver base above receiver. Matte black finish on all exterior metal exposed components. Magazine well on right side marked “76/45 JOHN R. STEMPLE GROVEPORT OHIO” & S# “S/N 591”. Right rear of tube marked “J.R. STEMPLE GROVEPORT OHIO” w/ serial number. Wood grips. Safety notch to lock the bolt to the rear outside its normal firing position. MAGS: none. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ some thinning on high spots & in some areas of mechanical intervention. Bore bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SMG & SOUND SUPPRESSOR, EACH REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY RANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (03-1770 & 03-1780/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $7,000-11,000.

Reising M50. Ingram’s 2 basic guidelines while designing the Model 10 “simple & cheap” while remaining effective & reliable. Made famous mostly by Hollywood, the M10 had appearances on the silver screen & on television eventually earning the infamous title of “The Gun That Made The 80’s Roar” starting w/ John Wayne utilizing a suppressed 9mm M10 in the 1974 movie “McQ”. A favorite example used by the organized anti-gun movement, the Mac 10 was eventually, incorrectly & inaccurately synonymous w/ every crime committed for a long period of time. Here we have an Ingram variant manufactured in Powder Springs, GA. Chambered in 45 ACP. Protected post fixed front sight & rear peep sight that is integral w/ the receiver. Select fire, open bolt, blowback action. Selector on left side of receiver. Safety inside trigger guard. Extended mag release. MAGS: 3 steel 30 rd. CONDITION: exposed metal surfaces enjoy a parkerized finish w/ complete coverage throughout. Factory markings filled w/ white for contrast. Very few handling marks as typical of these. All outward appearances indicate very little actual use. Collapsible wire stock locks tightly in both open & closed positions as does the folding shoulder section. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF

SMG of the Swedish Armed Forces from the mid 1940s to the mid 1960s. It is an effective, blowback operated, open bolt SMG that was so well liked that it spurred the creation of the Smith & Wesson Model 76 SMG years later. This particular was built on a Wilson Arms tube, designated model L2A3. Matte black parkerized finish on all metal parts. Elevation adjustable protected post front sight, 3 position notch rear sight. Right side folding skeletal stock with tubular cheek piece on top. 2-pc wooden pistol grips. Unique removable magazine well; when installed allows use of standard Swedish K M45 36-rnd magazines. When mag-well is removed it allows use of Suomi 50-rnd magazine and possibly 71-rnd drum. Left side sling swivels. MAGS: 1 steel 30 rd. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ a few light drag lines typical of vertical rack storage. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (03-1771/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $8,000-12,000.

standard SMG of the Swedish Armed Forces from the mid 1940s to the mid 1960s. It is an effective, blowback operated, open bolt SMG that was so well liked that it spurred the creation of the Smith & Wesson Model 76 SMG years later. This particular was built on a Wilson Arms tube, designated model L2A3. Matte black parkerized finish on all metal parts. Elevation adjustable protected post front sight, 3 position notch rear sight. Right side folding skeletal stock with tubular cheek piece on top. 2-pc wooden pistol grips. Unique removable magazine well; when installed allows use of standard Swedish K M45 36rnd magazines. When mag-well is removed it allows use of Suomi 50-rnd magazine and possibly 71-rnd drum. Left side sling swivels. MAGS: 1 steel 30 rd. CONDITION: All aspects indicate very little use, if any. Finish complete & consistent w/ only a few very light drag lines typical of vertical rack storage. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (03-1772/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $8,000-12,000.

1041. ORIGINAL PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE GERMAN WALTHER MPK SUBMACHINE GUN. Cal. 9mm. S# 29537. Bbl. 7”. Walther MPK SMG w/ black phosphate finish on all exposed metal surfaces. Left side non-reciprocating knurled charging handle. Right side folding metal stock. Ambidextrous safety selector. Hooded post front sight. , Fixed peep and blade style rear sight. Left side brown leather sling. Brown bakelite type grip panels. Imported through Interarms in Alexandria, VA. MAGS: 3 steel 32 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 spare barrel & 1 spare bolt. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ only gentle thinning in areas typically associated w/ vertical rack storage. Top grip screw is absent. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT NFA/SOT DEALER IN ORDER TO TAKE POSESSION OF THIS FIREARM. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1842/JZ) $6,000-10,000

Lot 1042

New To Market, Extremely Rare, Fully Transferable Finnish Jati SMG

impulse, similar in design to the 1870’s Armstrong Cannon and other coastal artillery pieces. This principle lead to the design of the Jati-Matic SMG. It was manufactured in Finland at Tampereen Asepaja (TAP), a company previously specializing in sporterized military rifles, founded in the early 1920s. In the early 1980s, approximately 400 Jati-Matic SMGs were manufactured but due to the strict Finnish export regulations it was never allowed to be a commercially viable project. Any of the very few that were imported into the United States prior to 1986 are extremely collectable and highly sought after. The Jati-Matic is a blowback operated, open bolt design. It wasn’t offered w/ a stock, meant to be used similar to a pistol, though best operated w/ both hands. The charging handle shares operation as a folding, vertical foregrip. Stamped metal rectangular receiver w/ plastic trigger group frame & mag-well. There is no traditional safety or selector. Though it is supposed to be select fire, utilizing a progressive trigger to determine the firing mode, the few examples this cataloger has handled have functioned as full auto only. This requires a very light trigger pull to fire in semiautomatic. The front sight is a protected post & the rear sight is a notch, factory calibrated at 100 meters. Charging the Jati-Matic is accomplished by folding the front grip downward and pulling strait to the rear. After returning it to the front, it is clicked into the firing position where it takes on the role of forward vertical foregrip. Imported through Omni Ordnance in Dallas, Texas. MAGS: 1 aluminum 40rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Spare bolt. CONDITION: Very little sign of prior use. Finish is complete & consistent w/ some thinning in areas of mechanical intervention & on a few high spots. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (03-1684/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $50,000-80,000.

1043. FULLY TRANSFERABLE RPB M11 380ACP

Cal. 380 ACP. S# A13. Bbl. 5”. From its introduction, to the legislative imposed cutoff of 05-19-1986 the M-11 series guns were a popular & affordable entry level SMG. It’s low price was only rivaled by its reliability & these little bullet hoses continue to perform just as well several decades later. RPB’s entry into the “Micro Mac” semiautomatic pistol market was the tiny M11-A1, open bolt pistol, chambered in .380 ACP. It was designated the M11-A1 so as not to be confused w/ their popular 9mm, M11 Submachine Gun. While the traditional MAC 10 or even the 9mm M-11 were generally considered “boxey” or “chunky” in design, the M11-A1 pistol & M11 380 SMG was similar in size to the Colt 1911, though not quite as ergonomic in design. The suppressor users enjoyed the M11 380 since ammo was already subsonic, just like the 45ACP and provided a very low sound signature when fired. This particular example has a dark gray parkerized finish. Protected post front sight. Rear peep sight is a hole drilled in the rear receiver extension to coincide w/ the front sight. Collapsible, folding shoulder stock. Slotted charging knob provides an unobstructed view. The action is locked by rotating the charging knob 90-degrees in the closed position. Safety is located on the right side of the receiver, inside the trigger guard. Threaded barrel w/ strap hanger. The familiar snake logo appears on the right rear of the lower receiver. Blowback operated, open bolt, select fire action. MAGS: 3 steel 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Green cloth mag pouch, 7” slotted barrel extension, & correct mag loading tool. CONDITION: finish on exterior metal surfaces enjoy complete coverage w/ some light thinning on high spots & on areas of mechanical intervention Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SMG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1764/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $6,000-9,000.

1044. FULLY TRANSFERABLE, MODERNIZED S.W.D. M11/NINE SMG Cal. 9mm. S# 86-0005785. Bbl. 5.5”. The younger brother of the infamous MAC-10 may not have moved out of it’s shadow as far as Hollywood movies & urban legend is concerned, but as far as becoming a commonly owned civilian SMG, it may actually have taken the top spot. From its introduction to the legislative imposed cutoff of 05-19-1986 the M11 was a popular & affordable entry level SMG. It’s low price was only rivaled by its reliability & these little bullet hoses continue to perform just as well several decades later. This particular example mfg. by SWD of Atlanta GA was manufactured in 1986. The company name was an acronym for Silvia Williams Daniel, the prior spouse of Wayne Daniel who owned the manufacturing rights to the Ingram Model 11 as well as the popular Cobray trademark. Finish on exposed metal surfaces is darker on the upper receiver & a lighter gray parkerized finish on the lower receiver. The sighting system on the upper receiver is a simple protected post front sight w/ a corresponding peep sight drilled in an extension at the rear of the receiver. 5.5” picatinny rail on receiver for sight mounting options. Left-side folding stock is far superior in length, fit & function compared to the original wire stocks these were originally built with. Left side, non-reciprocating charging handle on upper receiver. Factory threaded bbl. Left side selector switch. Right side safety parallel to trigger guard. The familiar Cobray snake logo appears on the right rear of the lower receiver. Extended magazine release. Open bolt, blow-back operated, select fire action. Mag-well has been replaced to accept common & reliable Sten mags. MAGS: 3 Steel 32rd. STEN mags. CONDITION: all aspects indicate very little actual use. Parkerized finish on exterior metal surfaces enjoys complete coverage w/ only a few very light drag lines typical of vertical rack storage. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1826/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $6,000-9,000

1045. FULLY TRANSFERABLE SWD M11 WITH LAGE MAX11/22 CONVERSION & TRIJICON REFLEX SIGHT. Cal. 22LR. S# 86-0013013. Bbl. 9.75”. The younger brother of the infamous MAC-10 may not have moved out of it’s shadow as far as Hollywood movies & urban legend is concerned, but as far as becoming a commonly owned civilian SMG, it may actually have taken the top spot. From its introduction to the legislative imposed cutoff of 05-19-1986 the M11 was a popular & affordable entry level SMG. It’s low price was only rivaled by its reliability & these little bullet hoses continue to perform just as well several decades later. This particular example mfg. by SWD of Atlanta GA was manufactured in 1986. The company name was an acronym for Silvia Williams Daniel, the prior spouse of Wayne Daniel who owned the manufacturing rights to the Ingram Model 11 as well as the popular Cobray trademark. This particular example has been heavily modernized and upgraded w/ a LAGE Mfg. Max-11/22 kit consisting of a lengthened upper receiver that provides a 10” picatinny rail for mounting options currently sporting a Trijicon Reflex sight. Instead of the original post & peep system the sights have been upgraded to an elevation adjustable protected post front sight & a windage adjustable, dual aperture rear peep sight. A1 style flash hider for aesthetics. Vertical front foregrip. Left side folding shoulder stock. Matte gray parkerized finish on exposed metal surfaces. Left side, non-reciprocating charging handle on upper receiver. Left side selector switch. Right side safety parallel to trigger guard. The familiar Cobray snake logo appears on the right rear of the lower receiver. Open bolt, blowback operated, select fire action. Factory engravings have been highlighted in white for contrast & are easy to read. MAGS: 8 Black Dog 40rd. .22lr. & 2 steel 30 rd 9mm. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: M11/9 Lage bolt, original 9mm barrel & strap, original M11/9 fire control parts, Mac-Jack. CONDITION: Parkerized finish on exterior metal surfaces enjoys complete coverage w/ only a few light drag lines & thinning on some high spots. Bright bore w/ visible rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1827/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $6,000-9,000

1046. FULLY TRANSFERABLE

GROUP INDUSTRIES

HR4332 SUBMACHINE GUN. Cal. 9mm. S# 101427. Bbl. 10 1/4”. Always desirable HR4332 submachine gun mfg. by Group Industries. The left side of the receiver is marked with the model and cal. designations, above Group Industries logo and mfg. information, with the S# marked on the right. Selector is marked “A”, “R”, and “S”. Metal components exhibit a parkerized finish overall. Grooved black polymer grips and forend. Model A pattern post front sight, with Model A pattern “L” flip rear sight, graduated a 100 and 200 yards. Sling swivel is of the Model B pattern, featuring a full 360 degree rotation. Mag. is absent. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: generic cardboard box. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory parkerized finish, exhibiting light superficial handling marks overall. Receiver top cover exhibits some wear from cycling of the bolt, but is otherwise fine. Very bright chrome lined bore, exhibiting raised scattered spots of what appears to be hardened firing residue. Grooved black polymer furniture is excellent, save for a few superficial marks from handling and storage. A nice example of a Group Industries HR4332 submachine gun. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1766/ MLW). MODERN CLASS III. $9,000-12,000.

1047. FULLY TRANSFERABLE EXTREMELY FINE & ALWAYS DESIRABLE GROUP INDUSTRIES / VECTOR ARMS HR4332 UZI SUBMACHINE GUN. Cal. 9mm. S# 103603. Bbl. 10 1/4”. 1 of only approx. 3,300 Group Industries HR4332 receivers purchased and assembled by Vector Arms with quality South African parts and components. The HR4332 receivers are amongst the most desirable for an NFA Uzi, being specifically heat treated for use as machine guns. This example is stamped “VECTOR ARMS, NSL, UT” on the left side of the receiver, followed by the model and cal. designations, above Group Industries logo and mfg. information. Right side of the receiver is marked with the S#. Selector is marked “A”, “R”, and “S”. Metal components exhibit a parkerized finish overall. Grips and forend are comprised of grooved black polymer. Model A pattern post front sight, with “L” flip-up rear sight, graduated “100” and “200”. Distinctive collapsible Uzi pattern buttstock, with Model B pattern sling swivel, featuring 360 degree rotation. Mag. is absent. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: generic white cardboard box. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory parkerized finish overall, exhibiting few minute superficial handling marks, with some very light wear present on the receiver cover from cycling of the action. Brilliant mirror chrome lined bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Polymer furniture shows a few very light superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. An extremely fine and attractive example of a Group Industries / Vector Arms HR4332 submachine gun, that one would find to be difficult to upgrade from. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1767/MLW). MODERN CLASS III. $9,000-12,000.

1048. FULLY TRANSFERABLE, WONDERFUL & DESIRABLE GROUP INDUSTRIES / VECTOR ARMS HR4332 UZI SUBMACHINE GUN. Cal. 9mm. S# 103604. Bbl. 10 1/4”. 1 of only approx. 3,300 Group Industries HR4332 receivers purchased and assembled by Vector Arms with quality South African parts and components. The HR4332 receivers are amongst the most desirable for an NFA Uzi, being specifically heat treated for use as machine guns. This example is stamped “VECTOR ARMS, NSL, UT” on the left side of the receiver, followed by the model and cal. designations, above Group Industries logo and mfg. information. Right side of the receiver is marked with the S#. Selector is marked “A”, “R”, and “S”. Metal components exhibit a parkerized finish overall. Grips and forend are comprised of grooved black polymer. Model A pattern post front sight, with “L” flip-up rear sight, graduated “100” and “200”. Distinctive collapsible Uzi pattern buttstock, with Model B pattern sling swivel, featuring 360 degree rotation. Mag. is absent. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: generic white cardboard box. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory parkerized finish, exhibiting few minute superficial handling marks, with some very light wear present on the receiver cover from cycling of the action. Brilliant mirror chrome lined bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Black polymer furniture shows a few light superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains excellent overall. An extremely fine example of an always desirable Group Industries / Vector Arms HR4332 submachine gun. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1768/MLW). MODERN CLASS III. $9,000-12,000.

1049. VERY RARE & DESIRABLE INTERDYNAMICS MP-9 SUBMACHINE GUN. Cal. 9mm. S# 00011. Bbl. 5.25”. A very special submachine gun, both in rarity & in its place in the firearms industry. The Interdynamic MP-9 is an open bolt, blowback, select fire, submachine gun that is the grandfather of the infamous KG-9, and the later TEC-9 pistol family. Introduced in 1983, less than 25 were manufactured before Congress passed the Hughes Amendment of the Gun Owner Protection Act, making it illegal to manufacture a new machine gun for individual ownership. While designed in Sweden, it never entered production in its home country & set up an American subsidiary in the United States, headed up by Carlos Garcia & George Kellgren, who would later found Kel-Tec. They had earlier introduced a semiautomatic version, the KG-9, which was an open bolt, blowback operated system. Following the 1982 BATF ruling outlawing open bolt semi auto firearms, they were redesigned as a striker fired, closed bolt system & designated the KG-99. The U.S. based branch located in Miami, FL eventually changed company name to Intratec where they later marketed it as the Tec-9, later changing to the DC-9. Following the Federal knee jerk reactionary assault weapons ban, changes were made to comply, such as mfg. the bbl. w/out threads at the bore where it was re-branded once again as the AB-10 (“AB” is After Ban). This example is a rare, original, select-fire MP-9. It is not a later converted TEC-9, but the real deal, manufactured in numbers rumored to be less than 25 units as configured in select-fire, w/ a factory collapsing stock. Units that were full auto only, w/ no stock were also manufactured in slightly larger numbers. Polymer frame & tubular upper receiver extended to the front, as a ventilated barrel shroud. Factory barrel includes compensator cuts forward of the barrel threads. Fixed sights permanently attached to receiver. The safety is built into the charging handle which engages into a slot cut at approx. 11 o’clock in the tubular receiver. It is engaged by rotating the bolt so the safety coincides w/ the safety slot. Parkerized matte black finish on exposed metal surfaces. Polymer receiver is injection molded black in color. Mag. release is located below the trigger to the rear of the mag. well. Selector is located forward of the trigger inside the trigger guard. Collapsible wire stock extends 8.5” rear of the receiver when extended. The MP-9 is functional w/ the stock open or closed. Vertical front pistol grip resides below the barrel shroud. Left side sling attachment points, currently sporting black nylon sling. MAGS: (3 total). 2 steel 32 rd. 1 steel 50 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Slotted, 7” barrel extension & leather briefcase. CONDITION: Matte black finish is complete & consistent w/ some gentle thinning in areas of mechanical intervention & some high spots. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE.(03-1859/JZ). MODERN. CLASS III. 8,000-12,000.

1050. FULLY TRANSFERABLE

AMERICAN ARMS INTL

AM180 SMG Cal. 22 LR. S# DX025. Bbl. 10”. Originally mfg. & imported from Austria, the earliest American 180 variants were classified as Dealer Samples due to the inability to import transferable machine guns after 1968. E&L mfg. started building a version in the United States & since they were domestic in mfg., these were fully transferable firearms. The American 180 is an open bolt, select fire 22 LR buzz saw that typically feeds from a 176 rd., 3 tiered metal circular mag. mounted on top of the receiver. E&L mfg. made a few plastic mags. w/ a capacity of 165 rds., 220 rds. & 275 rds. All of them utilize a captured spring winding mechanism to operate, just like the originals. The cyclic rate is often rumored to be in excess of 2000 RPM & a single burst in a full mag. is completed in only 7 seconds. The sound is as unique as its appearance, compared more to that of a chainsaw than a firearm because of the excessive cyclic rate. The barrel is finned in a similar style to that of the legendary Thompson w/ a plastic, slip-on protected blade front sight. Rear sight not present. The pistol grip & shoulder stock are an attractive matching hardwood. Vertical foregrip is black plastic. Finish on all exposed metal parts is blued for steel, such as the barrel, or black anodizing on the receiver section. Left side non reciprocating charging handle. Safety is located on the right side of the receiver. The selector is a cross slide pin. When pushed from left to right, full auto is selected & will continue to fire as long as trigger is held to the rear. When the pin is pushed in from the right, it is an open bolt semi auto action. The unique drum, w/ winding assembly is mounted on the top, above the chamber, forward of the trigger. The ejection port is below the firearm forward of the trigger. Receiver markings directly below drum placement include “AMER. ARMS INTL. SLC UT / AMERICAN 180 M-2 PAT. 3969980”. Removable rear stock locks w/ a single push button to the rear of the receiver similar to that of a Thompson SMG. MAGS: 2 original steel drums believed to be 177 rds. each w/ steel winder. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: plastic drum loading tray, spare brown plastic shoulder stock, 1 spare trigger group w/ brown plastic grip, 2 hardwood horizontal forends, 1 Thompson vertical foregrip, 1 mag pouch, 1 green web sling, tan Lucid Optics Reflex Sight, & several small replacement parts including bolt, top cover, trigger & others. CONDITION: original finish enjoys full coverage on exposed metal surfaces w/ some thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention. Wood furniture exhibits only light handling marks w/ a few small impressions typically associated w/ storage. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. Both drums appear to be functional & both rotate freely. Bright bore w/ visible rifling. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SMG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1824/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $12,000-18,000.

Lot 1051

New To Market

Rare Original Double Push Pin Fully Transferable

Factory German HK MP5 SMG

1051. NEW TO MARKET RARE ORIGINAL DOUBLE PUSH PIN FULLY TRANSFERABLE FACTORY GERMAN HK MP5 SMG. Cal. 9mm parabellum. S# C317473. Bbl 10”. An exceptional example of a very early, correct, original German MP5 SMG. A true German push-pin, swing-down receiver is an incredibly rare find as a fully transferable example. Top strap marked “HK MP5 / C317473” & Eagle over “N” signifying the federal insignia of Germany & suitable for use with smokeless powder, code “IE” indicating 1984 manufacture & “Antler” mark indicating ULM proof house. Left side mag.-well markings include “KAL 9mm x19”. Right side of magazine well is marked “Made in Germany / HK Chantilly VA” where it was imported through. Front sight is a standard HK hooded post. Rear sight is the factory four position drum style peep sight. Site radius is approx. 13 1/2”. Matte black painted finish. Paddle mag. release. A2, full length buttstock. Plastic, 4-position, pictogram swing-down trigger pack. Kinght’s Armament Company forward rail system (PN 97198). 3-Lug barrel w/ factory lock-on flash hider. MAGS: 1 factory 30 rd marked “Restricted Law Enforcement / Government Use Only 10-94”. CONDITION: Finish on metal surfaces is complete and consistent with the exception of some high edges such as where the a factory HK scope mount locks onto the receiver. This firearm is in terrific condition and is an excellent example of a very early iconic, original SMG that’s passed the test of time & still wildly popular today. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1841/JZ). MODERN. CLASS III. $40,000-60,000.

1052. EXTREMELY RARE LIKE-NEW HK 91 NATO WOODLAND CAMO RIFLE. Cal. 308. S# 41-060288. Bbl. 17.7” with factory flash hider. This is one of very few rifles that were manufactured in 1988 with a factory camoflauge pattern covering all external surfaces, other than the barrel and sights. Receivers, magazine, and even furniture wear this green, black, and brown pattern. It has been published that only 300 of these were ever offered, and that was over 35 years ago, leading to their rarity today. Factory 4-position drum-style rear sight assembly. Hooded post front sight. Push-button mag. release with a 0-1 metal clip on the trigger housing. Magwell right side marked, “Made in W-Germany / HK Chantilly. Va”. Left side magwell is marked “HK 91, 41-060288” / Cal. 7.62x51” with the proof codes: eagle, II, and antler, signifying 1988 manufacture. MAGS: 1 camoflauge steel 20 rd. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: green canvas sling and factory paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects indicate this gun is as-new and unfired. Rifle and factory accessories still reside in the original styrofoam-fitted packaging in a brown cardboard box, as shipped from H&K. Woodland camoflauge finish coverage is complete and consistent, with no thinning, even in areas of mechanical intervention. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (24-1473/JZ). MODERN. $8,000-12,000..

rather than the original 7.62x51mm NATO. Currently in A2 target configuration w/ wide forend & fixed rear stock. Folding, top carry handle. Threaded barrel w/ factory flash hider. Factory 4 position drum style rear sight assembly. Hooded post front sight. Push button mag. release w/ 0-1 metal clip on trigger housing. Mag. well right side marked “MADE IN GERMANY, / HK CHANTILLY VA.”

1053A. 2 EXTREMELY DESIRABLE DESERT CAMO HK MODEL 93 MAGAZINES. 2 extremely rare 25 rd. magazines for a very limited offering of HK rifles manufactured in 1988 w/ a factory camo pattern. Less than 300 of these rifles were manufactured, making matching accessories extremely hard to find. These mags have the “Desert Camo” pattern and are for the HK Model 93 series, chambered in .223. CONDITION: The finish on these magazines is complete & consistent w/ only a few tiny spots of flaking and very gentle thinning from mechanical intervention from being inserted in a rifle. The followers show no sign of prior use. (02-24313/JZ). MODERN. $300-600.

1054. PRE BAN HK 91 RIFLE W/ A3 COLLAPSIBLE STOCK. Cal. 308. S# A024246. Bbl. 17.7” w/ factory flash hider. HK model 91 w/ A-3 style, retractable shoulder stock. Black plastic wide forend w/ folding factory bipod. Factory 4 position drum style rear sight assembly. Hooded post front sight. Right side folding carry handle. Push button mag. release w/ S-F metal clip on trigger housing. Magwell right side marked, “Made in Germany / HK Inc. / Arl. Va. 22201 / Kal. .308”. Left side magwell marked, “HK 91, A024246” w/ the proof codes: eagle, IA, antler signifying 1980 manufacture. German “SchuBrichtung” scope mount sporting Hensoldt Wetzlar w/ lateral graduation grid reticle. Snap-on ejection port buffer. Left side sling swivels, currently sporting brown leather sling. MAGS: 5 aluminum 20 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Digital camo pattern nylon transport case. CONDITION: dark black factory finish coverage complete & consistent w/ some thinning in areas of mechanical intervention & high spots. Shoulder stock locks tightly in both extended & collapsed positions. Scope glass is clear w/ sharp retical. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-985/JZ). MODERN. $3,500-5,000.

& MAGS. Cal. 308. S# A031386. Bbl. 17.7” w/ factory flash hider. Standard A-2 model w/ black plastic stock set. Factory 4 position drum style rear sight assembly. Hooded post front sight. Push button mag. release w/ S-F metal clip on trigger housing. Mag. well right side marked, “Made in Germany, HK Inc., Arl. Va. 22- 201”. Left side mag. well marked, “HK91 A031386”, & eagle IB antler indicating 1981 manufacture. MAGS: 4 steel 20 rd & 2 aluminum 20 rd. .UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, paperwork, test target, cleaning kit & sling. CONDITION: All aspects indicate very little use, if any. Factory paint on all exposed metal surfaces remains consistent & correct. No visible thinning in areas that wear fast due to mechanical intervention. Furniture free of any noticeable outward defect. Bore is bright w/ well pronounced rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-799/JZ). MODERN. $3,000-4,000.

firing cycle, to immediately be closed again upon firing. Utilizes standard AR-15 magazines. Left side of receiver marked w/ serial number, FN Logo & “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL / FNC 5.56 MADE IN BELGIUM / GUN SOUTH, INC. TRUSSVILLE, AL. / CAL. 223 REM SPORTER”. MAGS: 1 steel 30 rd. CONDITION: exterior finish remains complete & consistent w/ a few marks indicating use. Some light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Black plastic forend, pistol grip & shoulder stock are in nice condition. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection

by Gun South Inc, from Trussville, AL. The left side safety / selector is marked “S” (safe) / “1” (semi). Matte black finish on all exterior surfaces. Protected post front sight w/ dual aperture rear sight. Right side folding shoulder stock. Ingenious spring loaded dust cover on right side remains under constant pressure, momentarily lifting during the firing cycle, to immediately be closed again upon firing. Utilizes standard AR-15 magazines. Left side of upper receiver marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL / FNC 223 MADE IN BELGIUM / GUN SOUTH, INC. TRUSSVILLE, AL. / CAL. 5.56MM (223) / HOWCO DIST. INC. / LAUREL, MD. USA”. Serial number located on lower receiver, forward of shoulder stock. Currently sporting green canvas sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Bayonet w/ scabbard & owners manual. CONDITION: All aspects indicate this gun is still as new in box. Exterior finish remains complete & consistent. Very few marks indicating use or handling, even in areas of mechanical intervention. Black plastic forend, pistol grip & shoulder stock are in equally nice condition. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-545/JZ). MODERN. $2,500-4,000.

1059. SCARCE PRE-BAN M44 PARATROOPER FN FAL SEMI AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 7.62 NATO. S# S1596517. Bbl. 18” with flash hider. Post front sight with protective ears. No rear sight present. Upper has full length Weaver style scope mount. Scarce Paratrooper style FN made FAL rifle with only 1375 imported before 1989 ban. Right side of mag well has Howco import marking. Right side of upper has FN & Gun South markings. Black enamel finish. Flash hider has a bright appearance. Folding stock. Green colored handguard & black pistol grip. MAGS: 2-20 rd. metric. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black aftermarket hardcase with FAL manual, dual mag pouch, Austrian cleaning kit, FN speed loader & tubular bayonet with scabbard. CONDITION: pistol grip & handguard show some dings, scattered flaking & handling marks. Stock shows scattered flaking enamel with some oxidation. Flash hider has a bright cleaned appearance with some pitting & remnants of black enamel finish. Balance of metal shows scattered bubbling finish, light oxidation & some flaking. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright very good + bore with strong rifling. (25-987/MJC). MODERN. $3,500-5,000.

1060. BEAUTIFUL BELGIUM HEAVY BARREL FN FAL 308 MATCH RIFLE. Cal. 308. S# 2508085. Bbl. 23.25” over 3.25” flash hider. Early, original Fabrique Nationale Herstal FN FAL. This is 1 of the more desirable examples of this rifle that has been referred to as “the right arm of the free world”. Matte black finish on exposed metal surfaces. Black plastic buttstock w/ matching plastic pistol grip, heavy wood forend. Heavy, folding bipod. Protected post front sight along w/ rear peep sight adj. in elevation from 200m to 600m. Upper receiver left side stamped “308 MATCH”. Right side markings include: “Fabique Nationale Herstal / Made in Belgium / Steyr Secaucus NJ / Gun South Inc. Trussville AL”. S# also resides on right side. This extremely popular & effective rifle has a carry handle, adj. gas system, as well as sling swivels front & rear. Utilizes metric style mags. MAGS: 1 metric 20 rd. CONDITION: All aspects indicate very little use. Finish coverage on exposed metal surfaces are complete & consistent, w/ the only thinning on a small spot on the gas tube, from rubbing on feet of heavy bipod when folded. Wooden forend retains its attractive reddish stain w/ little evidence of prior use. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control

forend. Protected post front sight along w/ dual aperture rear peep sight, marked “150” & “250”.. Upper receiver left side stamped “308 MATCH”. Right side markings include: “Fabique Nationale Herstal / Made in Belgium / Steyr Secaucus NJ.” S# also resides on right side. This extremely popular & effective rifle has a carry handle, adj. gas system, as well as sling swivels front & rear. Utilizes metric style mags. MAGS: 1-20 rd. CONDITION: Finish coverage on exposed metal surfaces are complete & consistent, the only obvious wear is behind, as well as below ejection port, which is typical of this design. Pistol grip complete w/ cleaning kit. Furniture has typical gentle handling scratches. Folding stock locks tightly. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-1179/JZ). MODERN. $2,200-3,200.

1062. FN MODEL FNAR SEMI AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 7.62x51. S# 319MP02996. Bbl. 21” fluted. Flip up sights. Receiver mounted picatinny rail for scope mounting. Tactical version of the FN BAR semi auto rifle. Matte black & gray finishes. Black synthetic pistol grip stock with unmarked recoil pad & checkered forend with three picatinny rails. LOP: 14 1/4”. MAGS: 2-20 rd. & 1-10 rd. Total of 3. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory hardcase. CONDITION: stock set shows scattered light handling wear. Metal retains 95% original matte finish with some scattered handling & edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Near excellent bore. (25-802/MJC). MODERN. $1,500-2,250.

rifle in the United States is absolutely the AR-15. The Granddaddy of this rifle is the AR-10, chambered in 7.62 NATO & manufactured in the mid 1950’s. It was adopted by several military units, outside the United States including Sudan, Portugal & even Cuba. ArmaLite licensed manufacturing rights to a Dutch manufacturer called ArtillerieInrichtingen (A.I.) in 1957 where they were primarily manufactured in the early 1960s. Despite substantial sales to the governments of Sudan & Portugal, logistical problems would soon cause manufacture to cease & the focus would come back to the United States in the development of the successor, the AR-15. This example is an original Armalite AR10 manufactured in the Netherlands. Since it was a machine gun, imported into the United States after 1968, it is classified by the BATF as a “Pre-86 Dealer Sample”, often referred to as a “Keeper”, since it can be owned by an individual, as long as it was purchased while holding an FFL / SOT. Dark black finish on all exposed metal surfaces. Barrel is terminated w/ ventilated 3 prong flash hider forward of bottom mounted bayonet lug w/ correct ventilated barrel shroud. Tall, protected blade front sight coincides w/ adjustable peep sight mounted inside the rear of the carry handle. Rear sight wheel is marked w/ numbers ranging from “1” to “6”. Charging handle resides between carry handle & receiver, directly above the dust cover. What appears to be Dark brown synthetic furniture has been painted greyish green on the forend & shoulder stock. The pistol grip retains the original brown color., which has a Bakelite look to it. Metal buttplate incorporates functional trap door. No forward assist or brass deflector behind spring assisted dust cover. Slab side lower receiver marked on mag well on left side; “PATENTS PENDING / ARMALITE / AR10 / MFD BY NEDERLAND” w/ logo & serial number. Safety selector marked; “Auto-SafeSemi” on left side of lower receiver. Sling swivels, front on left side & rear on bottom of shoulder stock, currently sporting tan canvas sling. MAGS: 5 waffle pattern 20 rd. marked “ArmaLite Patents Pending” on floorplate. CONDITION: finish coverage is complete & consistent w/ very little sign of use. Thinning is minimal, even in areas of mechanical intervention. Makers markings filled w/ white for contrast, making them easy to read. Furniture, particularly the front handguard, presents a few gentle impressions, which isn’t uncommon due to the fragility of the material used at the time. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER). NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT NFA/ SOT DEALER IN ORDER TO TAKE POSESSION OF THIS FIREARM. (03-1836/JZ). MODERN. CLASS III. 6,000-10,000.

1064. ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE KNIGHT’S ARMAMENT STONER RIFLE. SR-25 WITH THE ONE-AND-ONLY PRODUCTION PROTOTYPE TRIGGER POINT RAIL SYSTEM, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE SR-25, & KNIGHT’S WHITE PHOSPHOR UNS LR LP ANPVS30 ENHANCED NIGHT SCOPE. Cal. 7.62MM. S# KM121736. Bbl. 20”. Here is an opportunity to own a top of the line weapon system that your buddy certainly won’t have in his collection. The rifle alone, the Knight’s Armament SR-25 Stoner Rifle is an extremely accurate, desirable & collectable piece, and it is just the base unit for this amazing system. A top tier member of the AR-10 family, chambered in 7.62 NATO with US Military use as a primary focal point, this example has been topped w/ World Class optics & modern electronic technology for use day or night, over 1000 yards away from your intended target. Rifle has a non-reflective matte black finish on all exposed surfaces, ambidextrous controls & a flat top upper receiver w/ brass deflector. It is currently sporting a custom made, one-of-a-kind, quad rail w/ an absolutely one-of-a-kind Trigger Point Technology T.R.A.M.S. system to enhance operation of the mounted accessories. The Tactical Rail Accessory Management System allows trigger finger activation of any selected light, laser, or combination by engaging the trigger or by pushing the button your trigger finger is close to. While used in some military applications, it was originally designed for a 5.56 NATO size magazine well and It should be pointed out that the T.R.A.M.S. system on this rifle is the one-and-only production prototype unit designed specifically for the SR-25, in 7.62 NATO, and that this is the only SR-25 in the world so equipped!!

For complete detailed information on design and operation of the T.R.A.M.S. system, go to the following websites: https://triggerpointtechnology.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkBR2sPGRiI

In addition to the T.R.A.M.S, his magnificent beast is currently sporting a Steiner M5Xi 5-25x56mm scope w/ Horus Tremor Three reticle on LaRue OBR QD mount. Forward of the scope is a Knight’s Armament Company Gen. 3, AN/PVS-30 Universal Night Sight Long-Range (UNSLRLP A1) clip-on weapon sight. It is augmented by the inclusion of a Steiner DBAL-D² Dual Beam Aiming Laser mounted on the right side. On the left side is a Steiner MK4 weapon light. All are controlled by the Trigger Point system and functional w/ the engagement of the Geissele Super Select Fire Trigger specially modified by the Geissele factory for this firearm, or the push of a single button by your trigger finger. Ambidextrous safety / selector. QD sockets between castle nut & receiver for sling options. 9 position collapsible shoulder stock w/ additional QD socket at rear. Harris bipod w/ telescoping legs, adjustable in 7 positions from 8” to 12” in height w/ quick detachable RBA1 Adapter. MAGS: 1 steel 20 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Black Pelican hard case, Bore Snake, spare batteries for electronics & case locks. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ faint drag lines as the only real signs of use. Optic glass is clear w/ sharp reticle. Trigger point system all wired for DBAL & visible light w/ no loose cables All electronics function as intended. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. Less than 100 rounds fired. Initial sighting in targets accompany the rifle. Overall a superb, historic, absolutely unique, Designated Marksman Rifle in virtually near mint condition. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6559/JZ). MODERN. US SALES ONLY. NO EXPORT. $18,000-28,000.

1065. VERY UNIQUE 6.8MM REM SPC (One of only two in existence in this caliber and configuration) NOVESKE N4 RPS RIFLE WITH RARE TRIGGER POINT RAIL SYSTEM, STEINER DBAL-A³ & KNIGHT’S WHITE PHOSPHOR UNS LR LP AN-PVS30 ENHANCED NIGHT SCOPE & ELITE IRON “BATTLEDOG” SUPRESSOR. Cal. 6.8MM. Rifle S# X14700 / Suppressor S# BD143. . Bbl. 16.5”. Here is an opportunity to own a top of the line weapon system (only two in this caliber so equipped known to exist) that will be the envy of your shooting buddy’s. The rifle alone, the Noveske N4 is an extremely desirable piece, and it is just the base unit for this amazing system. This example has been topped w/ World Class optics & modern electronic technology for use day or night, over 1000 yards away from your intended target. Rifle has a non-reflective matte black finish on all exposed surfaces, left side safety / selector & a flat top upper receiver w/ brass deflector & forward assist. It is currently sporting a quad rail w/ a Trigger Point Technology T.R.A.M.S. system to enhance operation of the mounted accessories. The Tactical Rail Accessory Management System allows trigger finger activation of any selected light, laser, or combination by simply engaging the trigger, or pushing the button your trigger finger is close to. Currently sporting a Steiner Military 3-15x50mm scope w/ Horus Tremor Three reticle on LaRue OBR QD mount. Forward of the scope is a Knight’s Armament Company Gen. 3, AN/PVS-30 Universal Night Sight Long-Range (UNS LRLP A1) clip-on weapon sight. It is augmented by the inclusion of a Steiner DBAL-A³ Dual Beam Aiming Laser mounted on the right side. On the left side is a Steiner MK4 weapon light. All are controlled by the Trigger Point system and functional w/ the engagement of the Geissele Super Select Fire Trigger specially modified by the Geissele factory for this firearm, or the push of a single button by your trigger finger. 6 position collapsible shoulder stock w/ additional QD socket at rear. Harris bipod w/ telescoping legs, adjustable between 6” to 9” in height w/ quick detachable RBA-1 Adapter. MAGS: 1 steel 30 rd. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ only a few very faint drag lines as the only real signs of use. Optic glass is clear w/ sharp reticle. Trigger point system all wired for DBAL & visible light w/ no loose cables All electronics appear to function as intended. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SOUND SUPPRESSOR REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1860 / 24-7093/JZ). US SALES ONLY. NO EXPORT. MODERN CLASS III. $18,000-28,000.

1066. RUGER MARK III TARGET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH INTEGRAL FRANKS GUN SILENCER. Cal. 22 LR. S# (Silencer): P1020, (Pistol): 22740179. Bbl. 7 7/8” (with silencer). Ruger Mark III Target semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Ruger in 2006, and subsequently fitted with a Franks Gun integral silencer. Left side of the receiver is marked with the model and cal. designations, with the S# marked on the right. Right side of silencer is marked “Franks Gun Joplin, MO P1020”. Receiver, frame, and silencer exhibit a polished in-the-white finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Ruger medallion checkered black plastic grips. Blade front sight, with adj. square notch rear sight. Mag. is absent. CONDITION: very good, with scattered superficial marks from handling and storage present overall. Silencer shows some carbon build up front prior use, but is otherwise very good overall. Grips show some smoothing, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (031790 / 24-6518/MLW). MODERN / MODERN CLASS III. $700-1,000.

1067. RUGER MODEL 22/45 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH INTEGRAL SILENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS SILENCER. Cal. 22 LR. S# (Silencer): SDS215), (Pistol): 22382420. Bbl. 11 1/8” (with silencer). Model 22/45 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Ruger in 2000, and subsequently fitted with a Silent Delivery Systems silencer. Left side of the receiver is marked “RUGER 22/45”, followed by the cal. designation, with the S# marked on the right. Right side of silencer is marked “Silent Delivery Systems/ Athens, Al./ SDS-215”. NFA Registry indicates “N/A” in the model block. Steel receiver with black polymer frame. Silencer is constructed on aluminum. Receiver and silencer exhibit a matching dull blue finish. Blade front sight, with adj. square notch rear sight. Mag. is absent. CONDITION: good, with some mild spots of wear and scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. Silencer shows carbon build up front prior use, but otherwise is very good overall. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (03-1800 / 24-6519/MLW). MODERN/ MODERN CLASS III. $600-800. 1068. TACTICAL SOLUTIONS / GEMTECH OASIS RUGER MK I, II, & III INTEGRAL SILENCER. Cal. 22 LR. S# (Silencer): S0616332, (Receiver): TSS14649.

Bbl. 7 1/2” (with silencer). Oasis integrally silenced receiver assembly mfg. by Tactical Solutions in conjunction with Gemtech. Right side of the receiver is marked with the receiver S# “TSS-14649”, followed by markings stipulating Gemtech’s mfg. information, the silencer S#, as well as the silencer model and cal. designations. Underside of receiver is marked “TACTICAL SOLUTIONS”. Aluminum construction, with a matte gray finish. Black anodized aluminum blade front sight and adj. square notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: cardboard tube, containing Gemtech manual. CONDITION: near new, with few light superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Interior is excellent, showing no signs of prior use. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SILENCER REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1796 / 24-6520/

1069. SIG SAUER MPX 9MM NFA SHORT BARRELED RIFLE, (SBR) PISTOL CALIBER CARBINE. Cal. 9mm. S# 62B040585. Bbl. 8”. An NFA Short Barreled Rifle version of the popular SIG pistol caliber carbine. Piston driven, semi-automatic system w/ rotating bolt. Matte black, hardcoat anodized finish. Threaded barrel. 7.75” KeyMod front rail w/ regulated top mounted picatinny rail, providing over 13” of real estate for mounting optics & accessories. Ambidextrous charging handle, safety / selector, magazine release & bolt release. 3 position, collapsible shoulder stock. Rear mounted sling swivel & 2 QD sockets in stock. Plastic pistol grip w/ trap door. MAGS: 3 factory 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, paperwork, sling & a few rail & QD mount accessories. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w a few areas of thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SHORT BARRELED RIFLE, REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1848/JZ). MODERN. CLASS III. $600-900.

1070. SILENCER CO MAXIM 9 INTEGRALLY SUPPRESSED PISTOL. Cal. 9mm. S# MX9-1577 & M9-1627. Bbl. 4”. An interesting, innovative striker fired, polymer frame pistol w/ an integral sound suppressor. Unlike most other integrally suppressed pistols, the Maxim 9 doesn’t only extend the barrel, but the signature of the frame as well, to increase volume without overly increasing the length. The suppressor length can be increased or decreased based on the function & form desired. Matte black finish. Polymer frame left side controls & lightly stippled grip surface. Aggressively serrated slide for assistance in charging. Fixed, 3-dot sights. 3” Keymod section below barrel for accessory mounting. Top of slide has an adapter plate for red dot mounting. This system utilizes standard Glock Model 17 mags. MAGS: 1 Glock 17 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, paperwork. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ only gentle outward sign of use in the form of thinning on high spots. Internals display typical carbon buildup for suppressed firearms but displays a bright bore w/ strong rifling. (03-1857 / 24-7094/JZ). MODERN. CLASS III $400-600

1071. M548A1 6-TON, TRACKED CARGO CARRIER. VIN # C011. The M548A1 is a versatile 6-ton tracked, amphibious cargo vehicle used by the U.S. military, primarily designed to support logistical operations over various terrain. Introduced in the 1960s, it is based on the chassis of the M113 armored personnel carrier, providing a robust and reliable platform for transporting cargo, ammunition, and equipment. Some versions of the M548A1 are fully amphibious, & on water it is propelled by its tracks. Due to its size it has a low ground pressure signature & performs very well in rugged terrain including mud & snow. The payload capacity is approximately 6 tons. The M58A1 has been used by the United States in several wars & conflicts including the Vietnam War & Gulf War & its legacy continues in various roles within the armed forces and allied nations today. Tan paint externally. Canvas cab cover cut to accept optional ring mount (not included). Body includes skeleton posts for adding optional canvas cargo cover (not included). Rubber pavement pads on tracks. CONDITION: Vehicle has recently undergone almost $3,000 in maintenance work including new batteries. Garage states that vehicle dash lights up, engine turns over & starts w/ starting fluid bud does not remain running. Fuel appears to be delivered to top of engine, so the next logical step is clean injectors to freshen it up. Tracks appear nice, w/ rubber pads present. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is. (02-23310/JZ). $10,000-20,000.

1072. SEMIAUTOMATIC BROWNING MODEL 1919A4 BUILT ON OHIO ORDNANCE SIDEPLATE. Cal. 308. S#. AC004. Bbl. 24”. There aren’t many firearms from the military past of the United States that are as recognizable as the rectangular receiver & perforated barrel shroud of the Browning model 1919. In order to own a legal machine gun there are fees & a fairly lengthy amount of paperwork that aren’t necessary for traditional, Title I firearms like hunting & target rifles. This particular Browning sideplate was manufactured by Ohio Ordnance Works & based on the war proven, original, as a functional semi auto only. This gives you the opportunity to own such an exciting piece of history w/ out the extra time & expense. This firearm transfers just like any other semi auto firearm. Rear of the iconic, circular vented barrel shroud is the front sight, a folding post, w/ an elevation adjustable ladder rear sight, marked out to 1500 yards. It may be fired utilizing a 1919A6 style bipod (not included) or mounted to a tripod w/ a proper cradle assembly. It currently appears to be chambered in 7.62 NATO w/ the proper bolt & bbl. assembly. Common chamberings for this system can include 7.62 NATO, 8 mm Mauser & U.S. 30-06. Parkerized finish on all exposed metal surfaces, aside from the right sideplate, which is unfinished.. Right sideplate markings include: “BROWNING GUN./ SELF LOADING MODEL M1919 A4 / U.S. CALIBER 30 / MFG’D BY OHIO ORDNANCE WORKS / CHARDON, OHIO / S/N AC004”. Original parts kit of unknown origin though several parts include Israeli markings which would be common for military .308 chambered military surplus parts. CONDITION: Finish appears original on all parts, retaining complete coverage, aside from right sideplate, which is still unfinished. Everything appears functional & correct though unable to confirm through live fire exercises. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-90/JZ). MODERN. $2,000-$3,000.

1073. SEMIAUTOMATIC OHIO ORDNANCE 1919A4 ON TRIPOD. Cal. 308. S#. AC071. Bbl. 24”. There aren’t many firearms from the military past of the United States that are as recognizable as the rectangular receiver & perforated barrel shroud of the Browning model 1919. In order to own a legal machine gun there are fees & a fairly lengthy amount of paperwork that aren’t necessary for traditional, Title I firearms like hunting & target rifles. This particular Browning was manufactured by Ohio Ordnance Works & based on the war proven, original, as a functional semi auto only. This gives you the opportunity to own such an exciting piece of history w/ out the extra time & expense. This firearm transfers just like any other semi auto firearm. Rear of the iconic, circular vented barrel shroud is the front sight, a folding post, w/ an elevation adjustable ladder rear sight, marked out to 1500 yards. It may be fired utilizing a 1919A6 style bipod (not included) or mounted to a tripod w/ the proper cradle assembly. It currently appears to be chambered in 7.62 NATO w/ the proper bolt & bbl. assembly. Common chamberings for this system can include 7.62 NATO, 8 mm Mauser & U.S. 30-06. Parkerized finish on all exposed metal surfaces. Right sideplate markings include: “BROWNING GUN./ SELF LOADING MODEL M1919 A4 / U.S. CALIBER 30 / MFG’D BY OHIO ORDNANCE WORKS / CHARDON, OHIO / S/N AC071”. Original parts kit of unknown origin though several parts include Israeli markings which would be common for military .308 chambered military surplus parts. Mounted on tripod, serial number 65747, manufactured by the Acklin Stamping Company & dated 1942. MAGS: 1 white cloth 250 rd. belt.. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Pintle, T&E Mechanism, M2 Tripod, & wooden transport case for rifle. CONDITION: Parkerized finish on exposed metal parts retains full coverage, though displays scattered patina under close supervision. Everything appears functional & correct though unable to confirm through live fire. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-970/JZ). MODERN. $2,000-$3,000.

1074. BROWNING MODEL 1919

SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE & TRIPOD. Cal.

30. S#. 758274. Bbl. 24”. There aren’t many firearms from the military past of the United States that are as recognizable as the rectangular receiver & perforated barrel shroud of the Browning model 1919. In order to own a legal machine gun there are fees & a fairly lengthy amount of paperwork that aren’t necessary for traditional, Title I firearms like hunting & target rifles. This particular Browning was manufactured by David Adams & based on the war proven, original, as a functional semi auto only. This gives you the opportunity to own such an exciting piece of history w/ out the extra time & expense. This firearm transfers just like any other semi auto firearm. Rear of the iconic, circular vented barrel shroud is the front sight, a folding post, w/ an elevation adjustable ladder rear sight, marked out to 1800 yards. It may be fired utilizing a 1919A6 style bipod (not included) or mounted to a tripod w/ the proper cradle assembly. It currently appears to be chambered in 30-06, through several parts appear to be Israeli in origin, usually indicating an original 308 chambering. Bolt marked 7.62. 30-06 barrel & booster.. Common chamberings for this system can include 7.62 NATO, 8 mm Mauser & U.S. 30-06. Parkerized finish on all exposed metal surfaces. Right sideplate markings include: “N0. 758274, US. INSP. AB2/ BROWNING SEMI-AUTOMATIC./ U.S. CAL. 30. M1919A4”. RIght sideplate marked on bottom, beside ejection port “DAVID ADAMS MCMINNVILLE, KY. 75824.” Original parts kit of unknown origin though several parts include Israeli markings which would be common for military .308 chambered military surplus parts. Mounted on tripod, serial number 129511, manufactured by the Appliance Manufacturing Company & dated 1942. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Pintle, T&E Mechanism, M2 Tripod, CONDITION: Parkerized finish on exposed metal parts retains full coverage, though displays some lightly scattered drag lines under close supervision. Tripod painted green w/ typical finish wear. Everything appears functional & correct though unable to confirm through live fire. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-1488/JZ). MODERN. $3,000-$5,000.

1075. BRP XMG BELT-FED AR-15 UPPER RECEIVER ON DPMS A-15 LOWER RECEIVER. Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 10093 / 4615. Bbl. 25”. An ingenious blending of an iconic German Machine Gun & Americas most popular rifle, the AR-15. The XMG is essentially an upper receiver manufactured to function w/ the addition of an AR-15 lower receiver. It converts the rifle to belt feed only. Originally available in 8mm Mauser, it is convertible to .308 w/ the addition of a feed block, a barrel & barrel booster. The milled steel receiver is made by BRP & requires no modification to the lower receiver. This system uses some original German parts, including the bolt head, barrel, feed cover/ tray, and muzzle parts. Muzzle end of barrel is terminated w/ booster, in front of the iconic, perforated barrel shroud. Folding bipod located on bottom of barrel shroud. Front sight is an exposed blade. Rear sight is adjustable for elevation & marked from 200 meters to 2000 meters. Hardwood shoulder stock. Some German parts marked w/ original numbers & waffenamts. It is intended to be used as a semiautomatic only, and is not legal to use in conjunction w/ a full auto lower receiver unless the owner is an 07/SOT (Title II Manufacturer). MAGS: 3 belts of assorted length. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ little evidence of use. Some parts still wearing a light coat of cosmoline. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (24-6521 & 24-6522/JZ). MODERN. $3,000-5,000.

1076. REPLICA BROWNING M2 50 NON FIRING PROP GUN. Prop gun made to resemble the famous M2 .50 Cal. machine gun. Gun ignites propane to simulate firing. Black enamel finish. CONDITION: very good with some light flaking finish & handling marks. (0224074/MJC). $2000-2500.

1078. LOT OF PPS-43 SUBMACHINE GUN PARTS KITS. Lot of PPS-43 submachine gun parts kits, including: 1) 3 lower assemblies. 1 with wood grip, 2 with black plastic grips. 1 with folding buttstock. 2) 2 folding buttstocks (1 with rear section of torch cut receiver). 3) 3 bbl. shrouds. 4) 4 bbls. 5) 2 bolt assemblies. 6) 3 recoil mainsprings. 7) 2 rear sight assemblies (on cut sections of receiver). 8) 4 assorted cut sections of receiver. 9) 4 35-rd. mags. 10) 1 safety bar. CONDITION: parts and receiver sections are good, with areas of wear and scattered superficial handling marks. 2 bbls. retain mirror bores, with 2 retaining bright bores, with some areas of pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23508/ MLW). $600-900.

1077. NICE CZECH ZB37 MACHINE GUN PARTS KIT. Nice Czech ZB37 machine gun parts kit, including: 1 torch cut receiver, 2 receiver top covers, 2 feed trays, 2 trigger assemblies, 2 complete bolt assemblies (bolt, bolt carrier, and piston), 3 detachable shoulder stocks, as well as several other small parts and components. CONDITION: good, with parts retaining the majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage. Wood stocks show scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23501/MLW). $500-1,000.

1079. CZECH SA-24 PARTS LOT. This lot consists of the following Czech SMG Parts: 1) Two 7.62x25 bbls. 2) One fixed hardwood buttstock. 3) One bolt assembly. 4) Two cut lower assemblies. 5) 1 Recoil spring assembly. 6) Two endcaps. MAGS: 8-32 rd. CONDITION: items show varying degrees of finish wear & some oxidation. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23481/MJC). $600-900 for lot.

1081. EGYPTIAN PORT SAID SMG PARTS KIT This lot consists of the following Egyptian Port Said SMG parts: bolt, recoil spring, bbl. shroud with front sight, one mag, end cap, torch cut lower assembly with stock & grips. No bbl. is present. MAGS: 1-36 rd. CONDITION: bolt shows scattered moderate oxidation & some edge wear while retaining a high degree of bluing. Other parts are a gray oxidized patina with scattered pitting. Wood grip panels have a dark appearance with scattered abrasions, dings & handling marks. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23502/MJC). $300-500.

1080. TWO PORT SAID SMG PARTS KITS. Lot of two torch-cut Egyptian Port-Said SMG kits. Kits have torch cut, lower assemblies, grips, stocks, bbls., bolts, springs, end caps, rear sights, shrouds & mag wells. MAGS: 2-36 rd. CONDITION: parts show varying degrees of wear, oxidation, dings & damage from torch cuts. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23483/MJC). $500-800.

1083. ZB26 PARTS KIT LOT. This lot consists of the following ZB26 parts: 1) Complete lower assembly with buttstock, trigger assembly & grips. 2) Gas Tube with bipod assembly. 3) Operating Rod 4) Bbl. assembly with front sight, carry handle & flash hider. 5) Bolt 6) Sight Drum. 7) Charging handle. 8) Ejection Port Cover. MAGS: 2-20 rd. CONDITION: parts show heavy surplus wear on both metal & wood. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23478/MJC). $500-900.

1082. ZB26 PARTS KIT. This lot consists of the following ZB-26 parts: 1) Complete lower assembly with buttstock, trigger assembly & grips. 2) Gas Tube with bipod assembly. 3) Operating Rod 4) Bbl. assembly with carry handle & flash hider. 5) Bolt 6) Sight Drum. 7) Charging handle. 8) Ejection Port Cover. MAGS: 3-20 rd. CONDITION: parts have cosmoline for preservation. They show heavy surplus wear on both metal & wood. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23477/MJC). $500-900 for lot.

1085. DESIRABLE CZECH ZB VZ. 26 LIGHT MACHINE GUN

1084. EXTREMELY SCARCE GERMAN MP-41 PARTS KIT, WITH MP-40 SUBMACHINE GUN PARTS & ACCESSORIES. Extremely scarce and seldom encountered German MP-41 submachine gun parts kit, with MP-40 parts and accessories, including: 1 MP-41 stock and buttplate, 1 MP-41 trigger guard with trigger assembly, 1 MP-41 bbl., 1 MP-41 receiver end cap, 1 “ayf 43” MP-40 lower receiver (minus bakelite housing), 1 MP-40 grip frame, 1 MP-40 mag. well, 1 MP-40 stock, 1 MP-40 bolt, 1 MP-40 main recoil spring, as well as 1 bag of small parts. Lot is also accompanied by 12 WWII MP-40 mags., as well as 2 assorted loaders. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their blue finishes, exhibiting some wear, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage. MP41 trigger guard retains a mostly gray finish, with the bbl. exhibiting a reapplied blue finish, with spots of present beneath the bluing. MP-41 bbl. bore exhibits dark pitting in the grooves, with fair rifling remaining. MP-41 stock exhibits scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, with a large repair present on the right. A seldom encountered MP-41 parts kit. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (0223485/MLW). $1,000-1,500.

PARTS KIT. Desirable Czech ZB vz. 26 light machine gun parts kit, including: 1 bbl. with carry handle and flash hider, 1 gas tube with bipod, 1 op rod assembly, 1 lower trigger assembly, with stock and grip, 1 bolt assembly, 1 mag. well dust cover, 3 mags, and other small assorted parts. CONDITION: good, with some wear as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage. Bbl. retains a mirror bore, with well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, as well as flaking to its thick lacquer finish, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A nice assortment of ZB vz. 26 parts. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (0223476/MLW). $600-900.

1087. LOT OF RUSSIAN PPSH-41 STOCKS & MAGAZINES, WITH FINNISH SUOMI STOCK. Lot of Russian PPSh-41 stocks and mags, with Finnish Suomi stock, including: 2 PPSh-41 stocks (1 with lower assembly and trigger group), 6 35-rd. PPSh-41 stick mags, 6 75-rd. PPSh-41 drum mags, and 1 Suomi stock. CONDITION: good, with stocks exhibiting some scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, as well as a few arsenal repairs. Metal parts and mags. exhibit scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, some light wear, as well as some surface oxidation, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23484/MLW). $500-800.

1086. LOT OF 2 STERLING MK 4 (L2A3) SUBMACHINE GUN PARTS KITS. Lot of 2 Sterling Mk 4 (L2A3) submachine gun parts kits, including: 2 mag. wells, 2 shrouds, 2 folding stocks, 2 bolts, 2 recoil mainsprings, 2 receiver end caps, 2 grips, and other assorted small parts and pieces. CONDITION: good, with areas of wear and scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23480/MLW). $800-1,200.

1088. LOT OF ASSORTED STEN MK II, MKV, & M3 “GREASE GUN” PARTS. Lot of assorted Sten MK II, MK V, and M3 “Grease Gun” parts, including: 1 Sten MK II stock, 2 Sten Mk lower assemblies, 2 Sten main recoil springs, 2 Sten mag. wells, 1 Sten bolt, 1 Sten Mk II bbl. & shroud, 1 Sten Mk V bbl. & shroud, 1 trigger housing, 1 Sten Mk V wood buttstock, 1 Sten Mk V wood foregrip, 3 Sten stick mags, 1 Sten mainspring cap, 1 M3 “Grease Gun” external “crank” charging handle assembly, 1 M3A1 “Grease Gun” bolt. CONDITION: good, with parts being coated in a thick layer of grease. Parts exhibit wear, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable.

PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (0223486/MLW). $400-600.

1089. LOT OF H&K & THOMPSON PARTS. This lot consists of the following MP5 parts: 1) Three Complete four-position Navy lower assemblies with trigger pack & ambi safeties. 2)

A.R.M.S. G3 Scope Mount with rings. 3) HK “Schubrichtung” marked claw mount. 4) Two Surefire 628 Style Handguards. MP5 handguards with flashlights & pressure switches but lack maker’s markings. Lights not working & will require attention or batteries. One has Chubbuck Police markings & scattered staining. 5) Two 9” MP5 bbls. with tri lugs. Bbls. are in-thewhite & marked “355-375-91”. One bbl. shows scattered blue staining that appears to be ink. 6) ARMS Inc G3 NATO Universal Top Claw Lock Scope mount without rings. 7) Full Auto MP5 Trigger pack. 8) Eight varied Thompson barrels. Some are finned & some smooth. 9) Two MP5 Flash Hiders.

10) One Urbach MP5K bbl. threaded with protector & tri-lug. 11) Two MP5 Bolt Heads. Several other small parts are present that appear to be mostly for the MP5 such as springs, push pins, small bolt & trigger parts. CONDITION: good to very good + generally with some parts showing light oxidation, storage wear & some finish loss. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro.(0223479/MJC). $500-1000 for lot.

1090. MIXED MACHINE GUN PARTS LOT. This lot consists of the following machine gun parts: 1) MG08 Barrel. Bbl. marked with both CZ logo & Turkish crescent moon. 2) MG15 Barrel. Bbl. has “fzs” Krieghoff & Luftwaffe “LZA2” markings. 3) Two hardwood MG43 buttstocks with buffers. 4) Yugo M53 barrel with carrier & extension. 5) Yugo M53 Bipod 6) Two MG-42 top covers both coded “bpr”. 7) Four varied MG-34 style drums with one carrier. 8) Unmarked MG43/M53 Rear sight assembly. CONDITION: some parts show notable oxidation, finish wear & pitting. Other parts are good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23482/MJC). $1000-1500 for lot.

1091. MG-34 BBL. & PARTS LOT. This lot consists of the following 1) 14 varied MG-34 bbls. One bbl. has Israeli marked shroud & sight assembly. Bbls. are a mix of unmarked. Gustloff & dot mfr. 2) One bbl. carrying case. 3) A small bag of parts including a torch cut portion of a receiver. CONDITION: bbls. show storage wear & generally have good bores. Some bbls. have storage grease. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro.(02-23470/MJC). $1000-1500 for lot.

1093. DESIREABLE GROUPING OF BROWNING MACHINE GUN

BARRELS. Group of 26 barrels for the Browning machine gun. Barrels are 24” long. 23 are for the model 1919A4 and 3 are for the model 1919A6 light machine gun. 1). Model 1919A4. 7.62 NATO. All are Israeli manufacture and date in the 70’s and 80’s. 16 of the barrels appear unissued the remaining three are moderately worn. Marked at the breech end “7.62”, “Hebrew letters in oval” and date. Most retain the plastic thread protectors. Bores on the unissued barrels are near excellent and the three used barrels have moderate wear. 2). Model 1919A4. 30-06. 3 barrels. One is manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal and the other 2 are by Saginaw Steering Gear. These well used barrels have worn notches and worn but serviceable bores. 3). Model 1919A4. 8X57 Mauser (7.92). One unmarked barrel appears unissued with an excellent bore. 4). Model 1919A6 light machine gun. 8X57 Mauser (7.92). 3 replacement barrels converted from German M.G. 34 barrels by welding bushings at the ends and retaining the lighter profiles of the original barrels. 2 of these barrels retain their original German “eagle” markings. Bores appear very good. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23472/RW). NON GUN. $ 1,500-2,000.

1095. LOT OF 4 ZB-37 BBLS. This lot consists of four 8mm Mauser ZB37 bbls. Bbl. assemblies all have their flash hiders. One bbl. has carry handle and three have their front sights. CONDITION: one bbl. is an overall gray color, others retain a high degree of arsenal blue with scattered fading, edge wear & moderate oxidation. Bores all have evident rifling with dried grease & some oxidation. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23507/MJC). $400-600 for lot.

1092. THOMPSON SMG PARTS LOT. This lot consists of the following Thompson SMG parts 1) One 1928 bolt with charging handle & blish lock. 2) Three M1 bolt assemblies. 3) Four M1A1 bolt assemblies. 4) Unmarked Cutt’s Compensator. 5) A small envelope of small springs. 6) About eight varied large springs. CONDITION: good to very good surplus condition overall with dried cosmoline. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23471/MJC). $1000-1500 for lot.

1094. LOT OF 6 MG42 / M43 / MG3 MACHINE GUN

BARRELS. Lot of 6 MG42 / MG3 bbls. Bbls. exhibit a blue finish overall, with various proof marks. 1 bbl. is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, exhibiting British proofs, as well as the Steyr logo followed by “7.62x51 VCL140 2454”. CONDITION: bbls. retain the majority of their blue finishes, exhibiting some light wear, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage. Mirror bores, exhibiting grease, while retaining strong to well defined rifling throughout. Several bbls. retain a layer of old grease on the exterior, which retains remnants of prior wrapping. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ivan Lee Shapiro. (02-23473/MLW). $600-1,000.

1097. TURKISH HOTCHKISS MODEL 1914 8MM STRIP FILLER

1096. GROUPING OF 10 AMERICAN 180 DRUMS & ACCESSORIES.

Cal. .22LR. A rare grouping of very desirable American 180 drums. This lot consists of 3 steel drums & 7 plastic drums, w/ 1 winder. Steel drums appear to be 176 rd. drums. The plastic drums are all manufactured by E&L, aside from 1 which is unmarked. Plastic drum capacity appears to be 165 rd w/ 5 drums & 2 being 220 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Custom, fitted wood crate, for 8 drums, 2 spare steel base plates & 1 spare steel spring. CONDITION: All drums move freely. 2 steel drums & 2 plastic drums do not have a proper lock, allowing them to spin freely at all times. 1 E&L plastic drum has a cracked center portion. Of the 2 spare blase plates, 1 appears to have a functioning lock. Spare spring has a break toward the center. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-1/JZ). $500-800.

The French Army did not have an advanced machine to fill their feed strips for the Hotchkiss Model 1914, due to the large rim of the 8mm Lebel round. The Turkish Army had a variant chambered in 8mm Mauser, and utilized this dedicated filling machine to simplify the task. They were manufactured by Hotchkiss for export to Turkey. It resides in its original steel chest, measuring approximately 17.75” x 8.5” x 3.75”. The chest utilizes a pair of brass hinges in the rear w/ a brass hasp at the front, and a folding brass handle on 1 side of the chest. The loader used a hardwood base that was clamped to a desk or bench & an assortment of steel & brass hand tools to fill the strips. It even includes a resizing tool to straiten the strips when necessary & to realign the fingers that hold the cartridges in place. To load feed strips, cartridges were pre-loaded on 5 round stripper clips & loaded into the cartridge placement tool. The feed tool would hand off the rounds into the cartridge feed guide where they were forced down, and into the feed strip. MAGS: 7 brass feed strips. CONDITION: Kit appears to be completely functional. It is quite amazing for a machine gun accessory of this vintage to be so complete and in such nice condition. The brass parts have a light, time earned patina & the steel parts still have a smooth finish w/ very little staining. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-2/JZ). MODERN. $300-500.

1098. MAXIM M-1910 WHEELED SOKOLOV MOUNT WITH ARMOR. Sokolov wheeled mount w/ the original bullet shield armor plate. This mount was designed to be utilized w/ the Maxim M-1910 heavy machine gun. This system was utilized by the Imperial Russian Army during WW1 & the Red Army during the Russian Civil War & WW2. The 1910 Maxim was chambered in 7.62x54R & worked in conjunction w/ this armored, wheeled mount until it was replaced by the SG43 Goryunov in 1943. Interestingly enough, the SG43 also utilized the same armor mount. The mount is painted green, fading to a tan on some parts. Paint & scattered heavy layers of cosmoline should be shielding the original materials from the forces of nature. CONDITION: Cradle & mechanism remain in heavy cosmoline but appear to move & rotates freely. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-3/JZ). $300-500

1099. MAXIM M-1910 WHEELED SOKOLOV MOUNT WITH ARMOR. Sokolov wheeled mount w/ the original bullet shield armor plate. This mount was designed to be utilized w/ the Maxim M-1910 heavy machine gun. This system was utilized by the Imperial Russian Army during WW1 & the Red Army during the Russian Civil War & WW2. The 1910 Maxim was chambered in 7.62x54R & worked in conjunction w/ this armored, wheeled mount until it was replaced by the SG43 Goryunov in 1943. Interestingly enough, the SG43 also utilized the same armor mount. The mount is painted green, the shield retaining a natural metal color. Paint & scattered heavy layers of cosmoline should be shielding the original materials from the forces of nature. CONDITION: Cradle & mechanism remains partially coated in heavy cosmoline but appear to move & rotates freely. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-4/JZ). $300-500

1100. ORIGINAL SWISS MG51 “GURTENFÜLLAPPARAT”

MG11

MAXIM BELT LOADER. An early, brass variation of the MG51 Swiss belt filling machine for the MG11 machine gun. It appears to be an updated version, used for the later metal, articulated, non-disintegrating belts that replaced the earlier cloth belts between 19341935. Parts constructed of brass painted OD Green, while steel parts are painted matte black. Loader is designed to mount on desk or bench, or even the included transit crate if more desirable. Housed in an original wood transit chest measuring 12.25” x 14.25” x 9”, stenciled on top; “MG51 / GURTENFÜLLAPPARAT”.

CONDITION: Painted finish retains full coverage. Brass surfaces retain stampings and are easy to read. All aspects indicate little or no prior use. All moving parts are smooth and fluid. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-5/JZ). $200-400.

1101. 1984 DATED GURTFUELLER, DM1 - 7.62 NATO MG3 BELT FILLING MACHINE. MG3 / MG42 belt loader for 7.62 NATO. Parkerized finish throughout. Appears complete, w/ original packing paper, in green metal transport can marked “GURTFUELLER / DM1” on top, in paint, as well as several embossed markings. Date codes all appear to signify 1984 manufacture. CONDITION: No sign of use, retaining full finish coverage. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-6/JZ). MODERN. $150-300.

1102. SCARCE SEALED 1972 DATED INGRAM M10 MAGAZINES. Sealed 1972 dated box of 5 Ingram M10 mags. End of box exhibits a handwritten “5” above “MAGAZINES 9MM/ PARA. FOR INGRAM/ MODEL M-10/ PART NO-150115” above the date “AUG 30 1972”. CONDITION: virtually new, with mags. remaining sealed in their original factory box. Box exhibits some exterior wear from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Ink markings on label remain strong and easily legible. While these boxes were once a common sight, they have become increasingly more rare and valuable, with the majority of the boxes having been opened by dealers or consumers throughout the decades. (02-21796-3/MLW). $500-1,000.

1103. GROUPING OF 27 STEYR AUG 5.56X45MM MAGAZINES. Assortment of Steyr Aug 5.56x45mm magazines, including the following; 23 factory 30 rd. w/ waffle pattern bodies. 17 have green floorplates while 6 have black floorplates; 4 factory 42 rd. w/ waffle pattern bodies. 2 have green floorplates & 2 have black floorplates..CONDITION: All aspects indicate that most of these magazines are possibly unused. Most have no sign of prior use. (02-24314/ JZ). $.1,000-1,500.

1104. U.S. BROWNING M2 M63 ANTI-AIRCRAFT MOUNT & ACCESSORIES.

U.S. M63 anti-aircraft mount for the Browning M2 machine gun. Lot consists of a pedestal mount with brass base, 4 legs, cradle, 2 ammunition trays, as well as 1 200-rd. “Tombstone” drum mag. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their green painted finish, exhibiting wear and flaking that shows through to spots of gray patina and oxidation but otherwise appearing sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-7/MLW). $1,200-2,000.

1105. LOT OF TWO MG BELT LOADERS. This lot consists of a Polish PKM belt loader & an unknown belt loader that appears to be for a 7.62x54 MG & is marked with a five pointed star. Also included is a case for the PKM loader. CONDITION: loaders show scattered flaking, oxidation & storage wear. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde.(02-23926-8/MJC). $500-1000 for lot.

1107. TRIPOD ASSEMBLY FOR FN MODEL D MG. Tripod weights approx. 20” lbs. Approx. 50” in length when set up. Green painted tripod with 2 leather straps & Inclinometer. CONDITION: good green paint finish. Straps are intact but show cracking. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-10/MD). $300-600.

1106. “41” DATED TRIPOD ASSEMBLY FOR BREN LMG.

Weight approx. 30 lbs. Tripod extends to approx. 63” in length. Assembly includes pintle, 2 traverse stops & elevation gear assembly. Green painted with S# “A.951” stamped by pintle. CONDITION: tripod appears good overall with wear & oxidation. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-9/MD). $300-600.

1108. MIXED LOT OF MOSTLY MAXIM & VICKERS PARTS. This lot consists of the following parts: 1) Three Imperial German proofed MG08 bbls. 2) MG08 Expedient Trench Mount. Mount is on a modern hardwood base & has a green paint. 3) Browning 1917 steam condensing carrying case & hose. 4) Eight Vickers MG firing pins. 5) Eight Russian M1910 Maxim firing pins. 6) MG08 Bbl. jacket. Jacket is painted silver, it shows scattered flaking, oxidation & some battle damage. 7) The body from an MG08 water jacket armor. Armor has a green paint. 8) Part of an unknown Maxim tripod including the T&E unit, part of the rear leg & front legs. Tripod has green paint with scattered oxidation & flaking. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-11/MJC). $1000-2000.

1109. WW1 GERMAN MG-08 BELT LOADER. DWM made Gurtfuller 16 or MG-08 belt loader. Body is numbered “80332” & hopper is numbered “2385”. Unmarked wooden crate present. CONDITION: metal is mostly a gray patina with scattered oxidation & traces of what appears to be German feldgrau paint. Wooden handles show scattered dings & flaking. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-12/MJC). $1000-1500.

1110. LOT OF VARIED MG BELTS & LINKS. This lot consists of the following items: 1) US M1915 Vickers/M1904 Maxim Belt. Tan colored belt marked “MILLS”. 2) Schwarzlose cloth belt. Appears unmarked. 3) White Cloth Browning 1917 250 rd. belt. 4) Unmarked Green Cloth Commonwealth Vickers Belt. 5) About 150 DM-1 7.62 NATO links. 6) About 600 MG-34/42 links. 7) About 150 metal 8mm Schwarzlose links. 8) About 200 Russian Maxim M1910 links. CONDITION: items appear serviceable but show expected service, age & storage wear.

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-2392613/MJC). $300-500 for lot.

1111. LOT OF BRITISH MACHINE GUN ACCESSORIES. Lot of British machine gun accessories, including: 1) a British MK II aircraft machine gun cradle. 2) 1 unidentified custom made pedestal mount. 3) 2 aluminum ammunition cans ink stamped “303”, with brown leather handles. CONDITION: cradle is good, showing some flaking and wear, with some oxidation and age related discoloration present on exposed metal pieces. Pedestal mount is good, showing some wear and oxidation. Ammo cans show scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, with some areas of discoloration. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-14/MLW). $300-500.

1112. LOT OF ASSORTED MACHINE GUN LOADERS & ACCESSORIES. Lot of assorted machine gun loaders and accessories, including: 1) 1 Belgian FN30 (M1932) machine gun linking machine with wood transit chest. Linking machine consists of the base, as well as a removable lever. Chest features a green painted exterior and is numbered “154” on the lid. CONDITION: linking machine shows some wear, but otherwise remains perfectly serviceable. Chest shows flaking to its painted exterior, as well as scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 2) Czech vz.37 machine gun belt loader. Standard markings, with green painted finish. CONDITION: loader is very good overall. Exterior of integral transit chest shows some flaking to its painted exterior, scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as some areas of oxidation. 3) Finnish M/26 machine gun mag. loader. Loader is housed within a green painted wood transit chest, marked with a boxed Finnish “SA” proof on the lid. CONDITION: loader shows some wear, but otherwise remains serviceable. Box shows some wear, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 4) Transit chest for a .303 British Hotchkiss ammunition strip loader. Front of chest is faintly marked “BOX MACHINE FILLING STRIPS/ HOTCHKISS 303 INCH” (remaining characters are illegible). Left panel is marked with a Crown/R proof above a broad arrow proof. Lid hinge is missing 3 screws on the interior. CONDITION: chest exhibits wear, age related discoloration, as well as some cracking and chipping overall. Lid exhibits a large crack at the center. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-15/MLW). $500-1,000.

1112A. LOT OF MG-13 MAGS & WW2 JAPANESE MG PARTS. This lot consists of the following items: 1) Three Troy Edhlund Type 99 LMG MG-13 adapters. One mag is loose & other two in plastic. 2) Six 25 rd. MG-13 Mags. 3) Type 92 HMG Roller Feedblock numbered “706”. 4) Type 92 HMG Rear sight cover. CONDITION: mags & adapters rate very good or better. Type 92 parts show expected wear with some light oxidation. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (02-23926-16/MJC). $200-400.

renumbered to match in a modern font. Some markings have added white highlight paint. Reblued finish. Laminated stock set that appears to be a repro with left side sling provisions & K98k style sling. Cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set shows some light handling wear. Buttplate appears cleaned to bright with some oxidation staining. Balance of metal retains 98% reblue with some light freckling & band removal dings. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore has scattered frosting & some light pitting but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: from the collection of Mark Ivey Godfrey. (24-5236/MJC). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

“G29.O” by collectors but Steyr documents of the period refer to them as G12/34. Receiver top has 1939 date & “660” code for Steyr. Blued finish. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels & leather sling. Right side of butt has two strong eagle “623” markings & an eagle “L” Luftwaffe marking. Buttplate has an etched Social Security number, possibly done by the vet who brought this rifle back. Cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set shows a couple thin minor cracks on handguard, some scattered moderate abrasions on right side of stock, scattered dings, handling marks & scratches. Metal retains perhaps 30% original blue with overall thinning to a silvery-gray color, some oxidation staining on the exposed edges & a few minor dings on bottom metal. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Good bright bore with some scattered light oxidation. (25-510/MJC). CURIO. $3500-5500.

“R” denoting post-war French border guard use. Both sides of butt have some added other indiscernible carvings. MAGS: 1-10 rd. marked “gcb” & “K43”. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework appearance with repaired crack behind action running into left side of wrist, a few long handguard cracks, a couple other smaller cracks, some chipping, scattered dings, handling marks & scratches. Metal is mostly a silvery-gray patina with scattered oxidation & traces of phosphate finish. Action is a bit sluggish but functional when hand cycled. Worn bore with scattered oxidation & pitting but evident rifling. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (24-4617/MJC). CURIO. $2000-3000.

holes & was likely an unfinished long side rail example. Bolt has standard K98k safety not sniper “Key” safety. Receiver top marked “bcd 4” for Gustloff Werke. Front of trigger guard has “GERMANY” import marking. Locking screws are missing. Reblued finish. Laminated stock set with left side sling provisions. No cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set shows a long laminate split on underside of butt, a couple other laminate cracks, some abrasions around butt, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 90% commercial reblue with some blued over pitting, edge wear, fading & light oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Worn pitted poor bore. (25-490/MJC). CURIO. $1200-1800.

1118. WW2 GERMAN ZF-41 SCOPE & CAN.

This lot consists of a WW2 German ZF-41 scope, mount & case. Scope is marked “fzg” for Feinmechanik G.m.g.H., Kassel & “ZF41/1”. Scope has post-reticle & good optics. Mount is marked “duv” for Berliner Luebecker & appears renumbered “968”. Case has added “EH” paint markings on bottom & “jyb” marking on lid with German inspection stamp. CONDITION: scope & mount show scattered edge wear, fading & some oxidation. Scope can shows scattered flaking green paint & oxidation. (02-23948/MJC). $1000-1500.

1119. PRE-WWII GERMAN STANDARD MODELL BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 8x57 Mauser. S# B59363. Numbers match on the receiver, bbl., and trigger guard. Bbl. 23 3/4”. This Standard Modell short rifle was produced after 1933, and it was used for police and security duty, as well as being sold worldwide. The receiver ring is marked with the Mauser banner and the left rail is marked “STANDARD-MODELL.” Receiver ring also carries the “B G U N” proofs. Replacement bolt with straight bolt handle; bolt is marked underneath with a Weimar eagle. Tangent rear sight, graduated to 2000 meters; inverted V front sight. Bayonet bar is present. European walnut stock set; stock has grasping grooves and bottom swivels. H-type upper band has parade hook. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 9 7/8” fullered blade bayonet. Bayonet is marked on the left ricasso “S/174”, marked on the right ricasso “36C, and marked on top of the blade “37.” Pommel has two “WAA235” marks. Matching steel scabbard carries markings identical to the bayonet. Bayonet has 60% of its original blue on the blade, with thinning and light wear; the balance of metal is turning gray in patina. Bayonet has been sharpened. Grips have light wear, staining, and several tiny cracks. Scabbard has traces of blue turning gray in patina. CONDITION: stock set has light wear with moderate scattered handling marks, with a notable filled knot in the cheek area. Metal retains a very large percentage of its arsenal-reworked blue finish, with light wear and scattered scratches. Near excellent, shiny bore. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (24-4635/RW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

Mauser). S# 8023c. Bbl. 19 1/4”. Blade front sight without hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1000m. Mismatched numbers throughout but bolt body & stock are of correct G33/40 type. Receiver top has “dot 1942” marking denoting mfr. by Waffen Werke Brunn I in 1942. Blued finish. Laminated stock set with kick plate & left side sling provisions. Rear band, band spring & cleaning rod missing. CONDITION: stock set shows a few notable cracks on handguard, a few abrasions, scattered dings, flaking & handling marks. Metal retains 40% blue with overall fading to gray, the floorplate having a silvery-gray appearance, a couple small spots of light pitting, some scattered light dings, oxidation & edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore has scattered light pitting & oxidation but strong rifling.

BOLT ACTION CARBINE. Cal. 8x57 (8mm Mauser). S# 7576a. Bbl. 19”. Blade front sight with hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1000m. Bolt is from another G33/40 carbine & is mismatched. Receiver top has “dot 1942” markings. Various receiver markings have added white highlight paint. Blued finish. Replacement walnut stock is from an earlier G33/40 & appears unnumbered. Stock markings are very faint. Recoil lug appears setback. Repro leather sling & blued cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework appearance with scattered cracks on handguard, several impression markings on both sides of butt, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal is mostly a gray patina with scattered traces of arsenal blue, some light pitting, oxidation & light dings. Bolt operates very stiffly but properly when hand cycled. Bore shows scattered oxidation & pitting. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (24-4626/MJC). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1122. SCARCE WWII CZECH/GERMAN G.24(t) TRANSITION MAUSER 98 RIFLE. Cal. 8x57 (8mm Mauser). S# 2822. Bbl. 23 1/4”. Blade front sight with VZ24-style protective hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Matching numbers on stock and receiver. Bolt is an early G.24(t) replacement of early production series and numbered “2364/a.” Underside of the bolt is also marked with a circled “Z” and L6. Handguard is an earlier style and numbered “7.” Early model of the G24T bolt-action rifle built by Brunn II in Czechoslovakia under German occupation. Rifle shows a mix of VZ24 and G.24(t) features. Bolt will close on an empty mag., unlike later German rifles. Receiver top is unmarked. Right side of the receiver has two eagle “607” Waffenamts. Left side of the receiver has a German eagle and serial number. Side rail has Brno legend. Receiver markings also have added white paint to enhance them. Front of the trigger guard has the “GERMANY” pre-68 import marking. Walnut stock set with bottom-mounted sling swivels and front left side sling swivel only. Wrist swivel hole is plugged. Right side of the butt has a strong eagle “H” (Heer/Army) marking and “WaA607” Waffenamts; the underside of the wrist and bottom of the butt also have eagle “607” Waffenamts. Cleaning rod is present. CONDITION: stock set has a small crack on the handguard ahead of the rear sight, scattered dings, scratches, and handling wear. Metal retains 50% of its original blue, with scattered edge wear, fading, and thinning. Very good, bright bore, with some light pitting and frosting but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: Dr. Fred Novy, ASAC. (24-1833/MJC). CURIO. $900-1,400.

1123. WWI DANZIG GEW 98 MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 8x57 (8mm Mauser). S# 6868p. Bbl. 29”. Blade front sight. Lange Vizier rear sight graduated to 2000m. Matching numbers on the receiver, bbl., rear sight, front action screw, trigger guard, floorplate, follower, and front sight. Other parts have mixed numbers, with the bayonet lug being WWII German-marked and the bolt shroud being an unnumbered Czech replacement. Receiver top has an imperial crown and “DANZIG 1915” markings. Receiver and bolt assembly, properly “in the white”. Other parts are blued. Replacement walnut stock set with takedown disc. Stock appears to be of non-German mfg. and has an “A” marking on the right side of the butt. Parade sling swivels with a repro leather sling. Chilean replacement cleaning rod is present. CONDITION: stock set has epoxy repair at wrist that is slightly misaligned towards the rear so that there is a space behind the trigger guard assembly plus scattered dings, scratches and handling wear. Receiver and bolt are turning gray with some dings and oxidation. Bands appear bright with scattered oxidation and dings from improper removal. Balance of metal is turning gray with scattered traces of arsenal rework blue, some light oxidation, and dings. Fair bore with scattered frosting and pitting but evident rifling. (24-5935/MJC-NW). CURIO. $300-450.

1124. MODIFIED GUSTLOFF KKW BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. S# 251234. Bbl. 26”. Ramped blade front sight. Receiver mounted unmarked aperture rear sight. Modified WW2 German Gustloff KKW bolt action training rifle with multi-rd. mag. As originally made this rifle resembled a K98k & was a single shot bolt action. Due to these modifications rifle is no longer curio. Rifle has WW2 German eagle “N” commercial proofs & matching electropencil number on bolt handle. Reblue finish with bright bolt handle & body. Cutdown walnut stock with added grooved buttplate. Both sides of butt have a couple neatly patched holes. MAGS: 1-5 rd. that appears fixed. CONDITION: stock has added finish with a few scattered plugs on butt, a couple light chips, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 97% reblue with some light handling marks & light oxidation specks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bright bore. (24-7154/MJC). MODERN. $200-400.

at one time. Serrated ramped and dovetailed blade front sight (sight bead is absent), with adj. U-notch rear sight graduated “1”, “2”, and “3”. Old Model breechblock, with Old Model dished toggle ears. Frame features a grip safety, with a polished area on the left side of the frame, that is visible when the safety lever is engaged. All serialized parts are matching in the appropriate commercial fashion and include the frame (on forend iron), takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, grip safety, bbl., rear sight slide, bbl. extension, breechblock, toggles, grips, as well as the forend. MAGS: 1 plated 8-rd. mag., with wood bottom marked with a diminutive flaming ordnance bomb proof. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching (possibly renumbered) wood shoulder stock, with grooved horn buttplate. Stock appears to have been lightly sanded and revarnished at one time, with the lever having been reheated. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory rust blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina (primarily on the bbl. and front grip strap), with some scattered spots of light of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting present overall. Bbl. exhibits scattered spots of light pitting overall. Grip straps exhibit some spots of light to mild pitting, with some small spots of dark pitting present on the frame beneath the grip panels, and with the rear of the grip safety exhibiting consistent mild to moderate pitting. Strawed parts are very good overall, as reheated. Bore is bright, exhibiting scattered spots/areas of mild to moderate pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing some smoothing, as well as some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage. Forend is very good, showing some smoothing, as well as some superficial marks and minor impressions, with the interior exhibiting a crack between the frame iron slot and plunger slots. Stock shows scattered superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Horn buttplate exhibits scattered chipping primarily on and around the grooves, but is

The top of the bbl. extension is marked “1937” over the chamber, with Krieghoff proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Krieghoff’s (“H” ANCHOR “K”) logo above “KRIEGHOFF/ SUHL”. Disassembly shows all small and internal parts with proper Krieghoff acceptance proofs. Major metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish blue finish, with several small parts, including the takedown lever, safety lever, and ejector exhibiting a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered brown plastic grips. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever (rear), sideplate (interior), trigger, safety lever & bar, bbl., bbl. extension, breechblock, firing pin, firing pin guide, toggles, as well as the rear toggle pin. MAGS: 1 non-matching 8-rd. mag. (S# 7666c). UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster marked with an Eagle/2 on the interior, containing a Eagle/2 loading tool. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light edge wear and thinning, some light superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation. Left side of the bbl. exhibits an area of thinning, with the frame exhibiting a small area of wear at the toe, both consistent with usual holster wear. Strawed parts retain large amounts of their original finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as spots of darker age related discoloration. Bright bore, exhibiting streaks of mild to moderate pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing light to mild smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks and marks to the diamonds. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as several scratches. An exceptional example of a 1937 dated Krieghoff P.08 Luger, delivered to the Luftwaffe prior to World War II. (24-6884/MLW). CURIO. $6,000-9,000.

1127. DWM MODEL 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CUSTOM DISPLAY CASE & ACCESSORIES. Cal. 7.65x21mm Parabellum. S# 19715. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Model 1900 Luger, mfg. in Germany by DWM for commercial sales. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Crown over “B”, “U”, and “G” commercial proofs are present on the underside of the bbl., with Crown over “B” and “U” proofs present on the bbl. extension, breechblock, and forward toggle link. Major metal components exhibit a rust blue finish, with some smaller components exhibiting either a straw or nitre blue finish. Bbl. extension appears to have been reblued at one time. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dished toggles, with anti-rebound arm. All numbers are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, grip safety, bbl., bbl. extension, breechblock, toggles, as well as the grips. MAGS: two 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Custom wood display case containing one contemporary mag., a punch tool, and a cleaning rod, as well as a vintage copy of “The Parabellum Automatic Pistol” manual. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning overall that show through to gray and brown patinas, some scattered flecks of light surface oxidation and/or pitting, as well as some scattered handling marks and dings. Strawed components exhibit varying degrees of wear, with worn areas exhibiting a gray patina, as well as spots of light pitting and age-related discoloration. Bore exhibits consistent dark pitting while retaining fair to good rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some smoothing and some scattered nicks and marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Left grip panel exhibits a chip in the usual area to the rear of the safety lever. Case is very good overall. Manual exhibits age-related discoloration, with some fraying at a few page ends, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: from the lifelong collection of Jim Williams. (24-2636/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

1128. DWM MODEL

1906 AMERICAN EAGLE

LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC

PISTOL, WITH POLISHED SAFETY. Cal. 30 Luger. S# 32123. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Model 1906 American Eagle Luger mfg. in Germany by DWM for commercial sales within the USA. Top of the bbl. extension is marked with the Great Seal of the United States, with the intertwined “DWM” monogram marked on the toggle. Front of the frame is marked “GERMANY” below the S#. Metal components exhibit an older reapplied blue finish overall, save for on the takedown lever, trigger, safety lever, and ejector, which exhibit a straw finish. Frame exhibits a polished safety area. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Frame grip screw threads have been recut. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame, sideplate, trigger, bbl., and breechblock. Takedown lever, grip safety, bbl. extension, trigger bar, toggle links, and grips have been renumbered to match. MAGS: 1 non-matching blued mag. with wood bottom. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, with spots and areas of light to mild surface oxidation present overall. Interior of mag. well exhibits heavy striations from prior cleaning. Straw parts show varying degrees of wear, with scattered spots of age related discoloration present overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing and scattered marks from handling and storage, with the left grip exhibiting some mild marring, as well as a chip in the top right corner of the panel. (25-552/ MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1129. KIEL DOCKYARD

MARKED DWM MODEL

1906 1ST ISSUE NAVY

LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC

PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 9908. Bbl. 5 7/8”. Model 1906 1st Issue Navy Luger mfg. by DWM for the Imperial German Navy. The left side of the bbl. extension is marked with a naval crown proof, followed by 2 Naval Crown/M proofs. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Original down safe “GESICHERT” marking has been mostly milled away, with a new “GESICHERT” marking applied in the upper safety position at the time of arsenal alteration. Rear grip strap is Kiel Dockyard marked “W.K./ 8178”. Major metal components exhibit what appear to be a period reapplied blue finish overall. Bbl. exhibits a contemporarily reapplied blue finish. Strawed parts have been reheated at one time. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Grip safety appears to have been repaired at one time. Most numbers are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, grip safety, bbl., bbl. extension, breechblock, and toggles. MAGS: 1 8-rd. Navy Pattern (S#6309). CONDTIION: metal components retain the majority of their blue finishes, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, some scattered spots of light to mild pitting (both above and below the finish), as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation overall. Strawed parts are very good, as reheated, with the trigger exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina. Very bright bore, exhibiting consistent light to mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some impressions, as well as scattered nicks and marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-6842/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

1130. KIEL DOCKYARD

MARKED DWM MODEL

1908 NAVY LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH STOCK. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 5082b. Bbl. 6”. Model 1908 Navy Luger mfg. by DWM prior to World War I for the Imperial German Kriegsmarine. Left side of the bbl. extension is marked with naval crown and Crown/M proofs, with the toggle exhibiting the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Rear grip strap exhibits a “W.K./ 108 18” Kiel Dockyard mark. Metal components exhibit what appears to be a reapplied blue finish overall. Bbl. exhibits a contemporarily reapplied blue finish. Strawed parts have been reheated at one time. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. All numbers are matching, with some parts including the bbl., appearing to have been renumbered to match at one time. MAGS: 1 8-rd. mag., with contemporary wood bottom, that has been numbered to match. Pistol is also accompanied by a wood shoulder stock, which has been sanded and revarnished at tone time. Stock iron has been renumbered to match. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their blue finishes, exhibiting some spots of mild wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation and pitting. Very bright bore, exhibiting consistent light pitting and some scattered spots of dark pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Stock is very good, as sanded and refinished. (24-6902/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

1131. SCARCE & DESIRABLE BULGARIAN CONTRACT

DWM MODEL M1911 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC

PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 380c. Bbl. 4”. 1 of approx. 10,000 M1911 Luger mfg. by DWM under contract for Bulgaria. 2 groups of 5,000 M1911 Lugers were ordered from Bulgaria, with this example, falling within the 2nd Series, exhibiting a “C” suffix to the S#. The top of the chamber is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram, with the Bulgarian Coat of Arms marked over the top of the forward toggle link. Right side of the bbl. extension is marked with a Bulgarian Rampant Lion acceptance proof. Safety marking (on frame) and extractor are both properly marked in Cyrillic. Metal components exhibit a professionally reapplied blue finish, with strawed parts having been reheated. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Frame features its distinctive lanyard ring at the bottom of the rear grip strap. Matching numbers are present on the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, as well as on the toggles. Grips are unnumbered. MAGS: 2 8-rds. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Bulgarian black leather holster. CONDITION: extremely fine, as professionally restored, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied finishes overall, exhibiting some scattered spots of light pitting beneath the finishes. Very bright bore (as refinished), exhibiting consistent mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing mild smoothing overall. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, while remaining sturdy and serviceable. An extremely attractive example of a professionally restored Bulgarian M1911 Luger pistol. (24-6910/MLW). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.

1132. HIGHLY DESIRABLE BULGARIAN CONTRACT M1911 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9x19mm. S# 1256C. Bbl. 4”. 1 of only 10,000 P.08 (Bulgarian designation “M1911”) Lugers mfg. by DWM under contract for Bulgaria, shortly after Bulgaria declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire. These Lugers were mfg. in 2 batches, with the first batch exhibiting S#s of 1-5,000 and the second batch exhibiting a matching S#, with a “C” suffix. This example, shipped within the second batch, is marked with the intertwined DWM monogram over the top of the chamber, with a Bulgarian Rampant Lion proof marked on the right. Toggle is marked with the Bulgarian coat of arms. Frame and extractor are both properly marked in Cyrillic. Right side of the frame is stamped with a boxed “3” and a boxed “20” proof. This example exhibits a professionally reapplied blue finish overall, with strawed parts exhibiting a reheated finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. Rear of the frame is fitted with the distinctive Bulgarian lanyard loop at the heel. Nearly all numbers are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, firing pin, and toggles, with some small parts appearing to have been renumbered at one time to match. MAGS: 2 8-rd. mags. with wood bottoms. 1 mag. has been renumbered to match. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Bulgarian brown leather holster. CONDITION: excellent, as professionally restored, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish overall, exhibiting some areas of light to mild pitting beneath the bluing. Straw parts are excellent, as reheated. Bore is bright, as refinished, exhibiting consistent dark pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing, as well as scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear and scattered superficial handling marks overall, with some areas of light to mild age related cracking and crazing. A wonderfully restored Bulgarian M1911 Luger. (25-518/MLW). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.

1133. NICE GERMAN PRE-WORLD WAR I DWM “1913” DATE

P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 3663a. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by DWM in 1913 for the Imperial German military. The bbl. extension is marked “1913” over the chamber, with DWM arsenal proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Right side of the frame exhibits a small circular incision above a small arsenal proof (also present on the hold-open latch), indicating that this example was at one time returned to the arsenal and retrofitted with a hold-open device. Metal components exhibit what appears to be a period reapplied blue finish (most likely applied at the arsenal at the time of alteration), with some small parts exhibiting either a straw or nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Standard blade front sight, with V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, as well as the grips. MAGS: 1 non-matching wood bottom 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster. Interior of closure “FRANZCOBAU/ BERLIN/ 1913”, “1108”, as well as with an illegible boxed ink stamp. with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their period arsenal blue finish, light to mild wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, some scattered superficial as some scattered small spots of dark surface oxidation overall. Frame exhibits areas of what beneath the bluing on the grip straps and trigger guard. Strawed parts show areas of wear and thinning, with worn areas exhibiting scattered spots of surface oxidation and age related discoloration. Grip screws show some wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina, with some spots of surface oxidation. Bright bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some mild smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks and marks to the diamonds. Wood mag. bottom is broken, with the broken forward section remaining in the mag. body. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as some light to mild age related cracking and crazing. A very attractive example of a 1913 production P.08 Luger mfg. by DWM. (24-6892/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1134. UNTOUCHED, HIGH CONDITION, IMPERIAL GERMAN PRE-WORLD WAR I DWM “1913” DATE

Cal. 9x19mm. S# 263a. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by DWM under contract for the Imperial German military in 1913. The bbl. extension is marked “1913” over the chamber, with DWM arsenal proofs on the right, and the S# marked on the left. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Major metal components exhibit a rust blue finish, with some small parts exhibiting either a straw or nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Standard sight configuration, with dovetailed blade front sight and V-notch rear sight. This example is unaltered, and was not returned to the arsenal to be retrofitted with a hold-open latch. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, as well as the grips. MAGS: 1 wood bottom 8-rd. CONDITION: very good to fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original rust blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, as well as scattered spots of light surface oxidation overall. Front grip strap exhibits mild surface oxidation, with the rear grip strap exhibiting moderate degrees of dark surface oxidation. Strawed parts show varying degrees of wear, with worn areas exhibiting a gray patina and scattered spots of age related discoloration. Mirror bore, exhibiting some very light pitting, while retaining sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Grips show mild smoothing, as well as a few scattered nicks and minor impressions from handling and storage. Wood bottom on mag. has broken, with a large section of the right half no longer being present. An exceptionally attractive, untouched, and unaltered DWM “1913” date P.08 Luger. (25-535/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-4,000.

1135. NICE IMPERIAL GERMAN DWM MODEL 1914 NAVY LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 1819. Bbl. 6”. Model 1914 Navy Luger mfg. by DWM for the Imperial German Kriegsmarine in 1916. The bbl. extension is marked “1916” over the chamber, with Imperial naval crown and Crown/M proofs marked on the left. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Left side of the frame and front sight block are marked “1916”. Metal components exhibit what appears to be a period reapplied rust blue finish, with some small parts being strawed. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Blade front sight, with adj. rear sight graduated 100-200. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, safety lever & bar, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, and toggles. Grips are unnumbered. MAGS: 1 8-rd. naval proofed (S# 2219). CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their period reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some spots of mild wear and thinning, with some scattered spots of mild pitting present overall. Strawed parts retain the majority of their original finish, exhibiting some wear and thinning, with scattered spots of age related discoloration. Mirror bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as a couple of nicks and marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-6757/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

1136. HIGH CONDITION & ALL MATCHING DWM “1916” DATE LP.08 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, WITH DESIRABLE FINE TUNE FRONT SIGHT. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 6390. Bbl. 7 7/8”. LP.08 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by DWM under contract for the Imperial German military in 1916. The bbl. extension is marked “1916” over the chamber, with DWM arsenal proofs marked on the right. Right side of the bbl. extension, bbl., and left side of the breechblock exhibit a German reichsadler proof. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram logo. Metal components exhibit a rust blue finish overall, with some small parts including the takedown lever, trigger, mag. release button, safety lever, and ejector exhibiting a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Fine tune blade front sight, with tangent V-notch rear sight, graduated 1-8. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., front sight, rear sight assembly, bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, as well as the grips. MAGS: 1 non-matching 8-rd. CONDITION: very good to excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original arsenal rust blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light to mild wear an thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation overall. Sideplate exhibits moderate oxidation and pitting in the bottom right corner. Strawed parts are good, exhibiting varying degrees of wear and spots of age related discoloration. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting a concentrated area of mild to moderate pitting on the right side towards the muzzle, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as a few marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. An attractive high condition example of a 1916 production DWM LP.08 pistol, with its original fine tuned sights. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-289/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1137. IMPERIAL GERMAN WORLD WAR I DWM “1916” DATE P.08 LUGER

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 5632m. Bbl. 4”. Standard configuration P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by DWM in 1916 for the Imperial German military. The bbl. extension is marked “1916” over the chamber, with DWM arsenal proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Metal components exhibit what appears to be a period (likely arsenal) reapplied blue finish overall, with the takedown lever, trigger, mag. release button, safety lever, and ejector having been reheated. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Standard blade front sight, with V-notch rear sight. Nearly all numbers are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl. extension, breechblock, extractor, toggles, as well as the grips. Trigger and firing pin are unnumbered. MAGS: 1 non-matching 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “SCHAMBACH&Co/ BERLIN/ 1916”. Loading tool is absent. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their period reapplied blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, scattered superficial handling marks, as well as some areas of light pitting that are present both above and below the finish. Frame exhibits moderate pitting beneath the grip panels. Grip straps and left frame “ear” exhibit an unusual patina, showing light to mild pitting, as well as striations from prior cleaning. Dark pitted bore, retaining fair rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing as well as some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage. Left grip panel is poorly fit. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, as well as some areas of light to mild age related cracking overall. (24-6889/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1138. GERMAN WORLD WAR I DWM “1917” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 8741g. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by DWM in 1917 for the Imperial German military. The bbl. extension is marked “1917” over the chamber, with DWM arsenal proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, save for on some small parts including the takedown lever, trigger, mag. release button, safety lever, and ejector, which exhibit a straw finish. Grip screws and blade front sight exhibit a reapplied nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. All serialized parts are matching (save for on the takedown lever), with most appearing to have been renumbered at one time. MAGS: 2 spuriously matching wood bottom 8-rd. mags. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “Handwerkskammer/ Wurzburg/ 1917” on the interior of the closure flap. Holster contains an unmarked loading tool. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their reapplied finishes, exhibiting some areas with varying degrees of pitting beneath the finish. Dark pitted bore, retaining fair rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing moderate smoothing and some scattered nicks and marks to the diamonds. Left grip panel exhibits a glued repair in the top right corner at the safety lever. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, as well as some areas of light to mild age related cracking. (24-6756/ MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1139. GERMAN WORLD WAR I DWM “1917”

DATE LP.08 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 5163h. Bbl. 7 7/8”. LP.08 semiautomatic pistol mfg. by DWM in 1917 for the Imperial German military. The bbl. extension is marked “1917” over the chamber, with DWM arsenal proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Metal components exhibit a period blue finish overall, with the frame appearing to have been touched up in a few areas. Strawed parts exhibit a reheated finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Blade front sight, with adj. V-notch rear sight graduated 1-8. Nearly all serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety bar, bbl., rear sight assembly, bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, as well as the toggles. Safety lever appears to have been renumbered to match at one time. Left grip panel is unnumbered, with the right panel having been renumbered to match. MAGS: 1 8-rd. mag. with contemporary wood bottom. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their period blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, scattered superficial handling marks, as well as some spots of light pitting beneath the finish on the frame and bbl. Front grip strap exhibits some striations from prior cleaning. Strawed parts are excellent, as reheated, with some spots of light pitting overall. Bright bore, exhibiting light to mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks to the diamonds, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-6887/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

1140. NICE & ALL MATCHING DWM “1917” DATE LP.08 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH FINE TUNE SIGHTS & RED “9” GRIPS. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 499b. Bbl. 7 7/8”. LP.08 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by DWM under contract for the Imperial German military in 1917. The bbl. extension is marked “1917” over the chamber, with DWM arsenal proofs marked on the right. Right side of the bbl. extension, bbl., and left side of the breechblock are marked with an Imperial German reichsadler proof. Metal components exhibit period arsenal applied rust blue finish overall, with some small parts including the takedown lever, trigger, safety lever, and ejector exhibiting a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips, which are marked with black “9”s on either panel. While the red “9” marking was mandated during the period for only the C96 pistols to help eliminate the possibility of loading the wrong ammunition, it seems that there was some confusion at the armorer level, with some pistols, such as this example also exhibiting a distinctive “9” on the grip panels. Fine tune blade front sight, with V-notch tangent rear sight, graduated 1-8. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., front sight, rear sight assembly, bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, as well as the grips. MAGS: 1 non-matching 8-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their arsenal rust blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light to mild wear and thinning, with scattered spots of surface oxidation overall. Strawed parts show varying degrees of wear, with worn areas exhibiting a gray patina and scattered spots of age related discoloration. Very bright bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable.

PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-290/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-2,000.

1141. GERMAN WORLD WAR I ERUFRT “1918” DATE P.08

LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7.65x21mm Parabellum. S# 135o. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semiautomatic pistol mfg. by Erfurt in 1918 for the Imperial German military. The bbl. extension is marked “1918” over the chamber, with Erfurt arsenal proofs marked on the right. Frame and various other small parts and components exhibit Erfurt arsenal proofs. Underside of the bbl. is marked with the S# (minus the suffix) above a diminutive “7.65”. Metal components exhibit an extremely a professionally reapplied blue finish. Strawed parts including the takedown lever, trigger, mag. release button, safety lever, and ejector exhibit a reheated finish. Grip screws and blade front sight exhibit a reapplied nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece aftermarket checkered wood grips. All serialized parts are matching, and appear to have been renumbered at one time.

MAGS: 1 non-matching wood bottom 8-rd. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster. Interior of closure flap exhibits an illegible boxed ink stamp, with a handwritten “S.” in black ink on the rear between the belt loops. CONDITION: excellent, as professionally restored, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied finishes overall, exhibiting some spots of light edge wear, as well as some areas of very light pitting beneath the finish. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some light smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks and marks to the diamonds. Wood bottom on mag. is broken, with all pieces remaining present. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, some scattered handling marks, as well as a few areas of light age related cracking and crazing. A very attractive, professionally restored Erfurt P.08. (24-6894/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1142. SCARCE DWM MODEL 1920 NAVY COMMERCIAL LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL S# 8237a. Bbl. 5 7/8”. Originally mfg. as a standard Model 1906 (2nd Issue) Navy Luger, this example was subsequently refurbished and sold commercially after the conclusion of World War I. The bbl. extension is marked with Imperial German navy proofs on the left side, which are also present on the left side of the bbl. and breechblock. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Underside of frame is stamped “GERMANY” just ahead of the trigger guard, with German Kriegsmarine Kiel “W.K./ 4077” unit mark present on the backstrap. Metal components exhibit what appears to be a period reapplied blue finish overall, with strawed parts also appearing to have been reheated at the same time. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Standard blade front sight, with Navy rear sight graduated from 100-200. All serialized parts are matching in the commercial fashion and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, grip safety, bbl., bbl. extension breechblock, and toggles. Grips are unnumbered. MAGS: 1 wood spuriously matching wood bottom 8-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their period reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as some spots of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting present overall. Bbl. and bbl. extension exhibit light to mild pitting beneath the bluing. Grip safety retains a mottled gray patina. Strawed parts are very good, showing some wear and thinning, with the trigger exhibiting areas of age related discoloration. Near mirror bore, exhibiting areas of light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show mild smoothing, but otherwise remain very good overall. Left grip panel exhibits a crack on the interior at the top right corner by the safety lever. (24-6819/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

commercial sales after World War I. Toggle is marked with the “DWM” intertwined monogram. Left side of the bbl. exhibits an illegible import mark. Left side of bbl. extension, underside of bbl., and left side of breechblock exhibit a Crown/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. All serialized parts are matching, and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, bbl., as well as the rear toggle link. MAGS: 2 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster, which exhibits a partially legible maker mark on the interior of the closure flap that appears to read “DANZIGERLEDER/ 1916”. CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their blue finish, with the balance exhibiting wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina, with scattered spots of light pitting and age related discoloration present overall. Fair bore, exhibiting pitting, while retaining fair to good rifling throughout. Grips show heavy smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting areas of age related cracking and crazing overall. Left belt loop and loading tool provision are absent. (24-6491/MLW). CURIO. $500-800.

1144. RARE FINNISH M/23 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SCARCE FINNISH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 7175n. Bbl. 4 11/16”. Unsatisfied with their domestically designed Ahlberg pistol, the Finnish Ministry of Defense went to DWM, requesting the P.08 Luger pistol. Due to the Treaty of Versailles, DWM was unable to produce any small arms in the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge, and was only able to supply Finland with the Model 1920 Commercial Luger chambered in 7.65x21mm Parabellum. The Finnish Ministry of Defense ultimately accepted these Lugers, designating them as the “M/23”, with a small number later being re-barreled to the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge. This example, is marked with a German Crown/N commercial nitro proof (also present on the left side of the breechblock), followed by a boxed Finnish “SA” military proof on the left side of the bbl. extension. Toggle is marked with the “DWM” intertwined monogram. Top of the Finnish replacement bbl. is marked with the Tikka arsenal insignia. Metal components exhibit what appears to be a period (likely Finnish arsenal) reapplied blue finish overall. Takedown lever, trigger, and safety lever have been reheated at one time. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Lahti L-35 style blade front sight, with the rear sight having been modified into a square notch configuration. Takedown lever exhibits grind marks on its exterior face. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, and trigger. MAGS: 1 unmarked 8-rd. with wood bottom. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: scarce Finnish brown leather holster, with brass fittings. Closure flap is stamped with a boxed Finnish “SA” proof. Holster contains a Finnish boxed “SA” marked loading tool and brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their likely Finnish arsenal reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, with areas of pitting present beneath the blue, primarily under the grip panels. Strawed parts retain fair to good amounts of their reheated finish, exhibiting some areas of pitting beneath the straw. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting what appears to be some very light pitting and/or hardened grease, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing mild smoothing and some scattered nicks and marks to the diamonds. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as some light age related cracking and crazing overall. Brass fittings and cleaning rod exhibit a mellow patina. A nice example of a rare Finnish M/23 Luger with an original holster. (24-6784/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

“SAFE & LOADED” LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Cal. 7.65x21mm Parabellum. S# 89804. Bbl. 3 3/4”. Model 1923 Commercial “Safe & Loaded” Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by DWM for commercial sales within the United States. Left side of the bbl. extension is marked with a German Crown/N commercial nitro proof, which is also present on the left side of the forward toggle link, and on the underside of the bbl. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Front of the frame is marked with the S# above “GERMANY”. Left side of frame is marked “SAFE”, with the left side of the extractor being marked “LOADED”. Metal components exhibit a rust blue finish overall, with the frame having been touched up on the left side at one time. Trigger, takedown lever, mag. release button, and safety lever exhibit a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching in the commercial fashion, and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, bbl., breechblock, and rear toggle link. MAGS: 1 blank wood bottom 8-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning, with scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting overall. Left side of frame exhibits some pitting beneath the bluing, where it was previously touched up. Strawed parts exhibit varying degrees of wear, with worn areas showing through to gray patina and scattered spots of age related discoloration. Safety lever retains scant traces of its original straw finish. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent light to mild pitting and some scattered spots of dark pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks and marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-293/MLW). CURIO. $900-1,100.

1146. PRE-WAR MAUSER “G” DATE P.08 LUGER

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 9440h. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser in 1935 clandestinely for the German military. The bbl. extension is marked with a “G” (1935) date code over the chamber, with Mauser arsenal proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s “S/42” mfg. code. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, with some small parts exhibiting a straw or nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Nearly all serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, as well as the rear toggle pin. Grips are unnumbered. Bbl. is a proper Mauser proofed bbl., with the second “4” in “9440” being stamped over a “5”. MAGS: 2 aluminum bottom 8-rd. 1 non-matching and 1 marked “MADE IN GERMANY”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “CHEINICHEN/ DRESDEN.” followed by a droop Eagle/WaA142 and “1935” on the rear. Holster contains a loading tool. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light wear and thinning, some areas of light surface oxidation, as well as some spots of light pitting beneath the bluing. Sideplate retains a mostly gray patina. Strawed parts are good, showing some wear and thinning, with worn areas exhibiting spots of age related discoloration. Near mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing mild smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks and marks to the diamonds. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, scattered handling marks, as well as some spots of age related cracking and crazing. (24-6904/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

1147. DESIRABLE PRE-WAR MAUSER “S/42” CODE “G” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 5102a. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol clandestinely mfg. by Mauser in 1935. The top of the bbl. extension is marked with a “G” (1935) date code, with early Mauser “B90” and “S91” proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s “S/42” mfg. code. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, with some small parts including the takedown lever, trigger, mag. release button, safety lever, and ejector exhibiting a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, rear toggle pin, as well as the grips. MAGS: 1 non-matching (S# 5294a) Eagle/63 proofed 8-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through gray patina (primarily on the bbl.), with some spots of light surface oxidation, superficial handling marks, and spots of hardened grease present overall. Grip straps exhibit some areas of light to mild surface oxidation, with some spots of light pitting. Strawed parts are very good, with worn areas showing through to gray patina and some scattered spots of age related discoloration. Mirror bore, exhibiting areas of hardened grease, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some light smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks to the diamonds from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. A nice Mauser “G” date P.08 Luger. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-294/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-2,500.

1148. PRE-WAR MAUSER “S/42” CODE “1937” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BOX & MANUAL. Cal. 9x19mm Parabellum. S# 9515y. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser in 1937 for the German military. The bbl. extension is marked “1937” over the top of the chamber, with Mauser Eagle/63 proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s “S/42” mfg. code. Metal components exhibit a salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed serrated blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, rear toggle pin, as well as the grips. Sideplate is possibly a replacement, exhibiting a much higher polished blue finish. MAGS: 1 non-matching 8-rd. mag. (S# 4707k), with aluminum bottom. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wood case (possibly period) marked with some partially discernible text on the sliding lid, which appears to read “Walther Giese/ Major”, with the remainder of the text blending with the painted black band at the center of the lid. Case contains a period commercial Luger manual in English. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal salt blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, with scattered superficial handling marks and some light surface oxidation present overall. Sides of grip straps exhibit mild to moderate areas of pitting, with some pitting also present on the edges of the grip straps that run along the grips. Mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some areas of light smoothing and a few minor superficial handling marks overall. Wood case is very good overall, with some marks from handling and storage, as well as some age related discoloration. Manual has separated at the spine, exhibiting a previously tape repair, some wear, and some age related discoloration. A nice and honest example of a 1937 Mauser production P.08 Luger. (25-1430/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1149. PRE-WAR MAUSER “S/42” CODE “1937” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. 9mm Luger. S# 7485u. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser for the German military in 1937. Top of the bbl. extension is marked with the 4-digit year of mfg. “1937”, with Mauser Eagle/63 proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s “S/42” mfg. code. Metal components exhibit a salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Interior of right grip panel is carved with an intertwined “WV”. Dovetailed blade front sight, with V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, rear toggle pin, as well as the grips. MAGS: 1 8-rd. mag. that appears to have been renumbered to match at one time. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal salt blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, as well as some scattered spots of light pitting overall. Grip straps retain fair amounts of their original bluing, with the balance exhibiting a gray patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild pitting, with some spots of darker pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit smoothing overall, with some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-296/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1150. PRE-WAR KRIEGSMARINE OSTSEE MARKED P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 56n. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger mfg. by Mauser in 1938 for the German Kriegsmarine. Top of the bbl. extension is marked with the 4-digit year of mfg. “1938”, with Mauser Eagle/63 proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s “S/42” code. Front grip strap is Kriegsmarine Ostsee marked “O.3648”. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, with the extractor exhibiting a dark straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed U-notch rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, as well as the toggles. Takedown lever, bbl. extension, and some other small parts appear to have been renumbered at one time to match. Hold-open latch is mismatched. Takedown lever spring is absent. MAGS: 1 non-matching blued 8-rd. mag. with aluminum bottom featuring a Nordsee “N2729X” marking. CONDITION: good, as refinished, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish overall, exhibiting softening to some markings, some superficial handling marks, some spots of surface oxidation, as well as scattered areas of light to mild pitting beneath the finish. Bright bore, as refinished, exhibiting consistent light to mild pitting and scattered spots of dark pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show mild smoothing, as well as some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, with the left grip exhibiting some chipping at the top of the panel. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-295/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-297/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1152. GERMAN WORLD WAR II MAUSER “42” CODE “1940” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 2809m. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser in 1940. The top of the bbl. extension is marked “1940” over the chamber, with Mauser Eagle/655 proofs and an eagle firing proof marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s “42” mfg. code. Metal components exhibit a salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, rear toggle pin, as well as the mag. Grip screws are contemporary replacements. MAGS: 1 matching 8-rd., and 1 post-war 8-rd. marked “2/1001”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster marked “P.08”, followed by an encircled “GRAF/ 1940/ LEIPZIG”, and an Eagle/ WaA170” on the rear, containing an unmarked loading tool. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their blue finish, exhibiting some concentrated spots of wear and thinning, as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting light pitting in the grooves and on the edges of the lands, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing, as well as scattered superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some light wear, as well as some light age related cracking and crazing. (24-6911/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1153. FINE & SCARCE MAUSER “42” CODE “41” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Luger. S# 3408n. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser in 1941 for the German military. This example is one of a only a few thousand that fall between the “n” and “r” blocks of Mauser 1941 production that bears the “41” date and Mauser’s “42” mfg. code. The bbl. extension is marked with the 2-digit date code “41” over the chamber, with Mauser Eagle/655 arsenal proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s clandestine “42” mfg. code. Metal components exhibit what appears to be an arsenal reapplied salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, as well as the rear toggle pin. Grips are unnumbered, but are stamped with Mauser Eagle/655 proofs on the interior of the panels. MAGS: 2 aluminum bottom 8-rd. 1 mag. has been renumbered to match, with the other’s S# having been polished off. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “dta/ 41”, (A. Walhausen, Inh. M. Burchmann, Sattler u. Kofferfabrik, Koln) followed by an Eagle/WaA195” and “P.08” on the rear. Rear is also lightly inscribed “41/ ROSE”, with the remainder of the inscription no longer being legible. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their arsenal reapplied salt blue finish, exhibiting a few areas of light wear and thinning, as well as a few scattered spots of light surface oxidation and pitting overall. Front grip strap exhibits 2 small dings that show through to silvering. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting some scattered patches of mild pitting towards the muzzle, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing some smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks and marks to the diamonds. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, scattered handling marks, as well as light to mild age related cracking and crazing overall. A very nice example of a Mauser “41” date “42” code P.08 Luger. (24-6906/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1154. GERMAN WORLD WAR II MAUSER “42” CODE “41” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 8397x. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser during World War II for the German military. The bbl. extension is marked with the 2-digit year of mfg. “41” over the top of the chamber, with Mauser Eagle/655 proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s “42” mfg. code. Right side of bbl. exhibits a starburst proof, likely indicating that the bbl. was originally found to be out of spec. Left side of the frame is marked “P.08”. Metal components exhibit a salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. Nearly all numbers are matching, and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, rear toggle pin, as well as the grips. Hold-open latch is numbered “95”. MAGS: 1 blued 8-rd., with non-matching, likely period renumbered (S# “9616”, with indiscernible “i” or “t” suffix). CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their original arsenal salt blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, scattered superficial handling marks, as well as scattered spots of light surface oxidation. Grip straps exhibit consistent light to mild pitting, with the frame exhibiting some concentrated spots of mild to moderate pitting beneath the grip panels. Right side of the bbl. exhibits an area of mild pitting at and around the muzzle. Bore exhibits consistent mild to moderate pitting and some scattered spots of dark pitting (primarily towards the muzzle), while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing, as well as scattered marks and a few minor impressions from handling and storage, with the left panel exhibiting some minor chipping along the upper edge, with a chip also present to the right of the safety lever. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-287/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1155. GERMAN WORLD WAR II MAUSER “BYF” CODE “41” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. by Mauser for the German military in 1941. Top of the bbl. extension is marked with the 2-digit year of mfg “41”, with Mauser Eagle/659 proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s “byf” mfg. code. Right side of the frame is marked with boxed “18” and “20” proofs pressure and poundage test proofs (these marks were applied at the factory and on random P.08s in the production line). Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall. Mag. release spring is a nitre blued replacement. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. Most numbers are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, as well as the toggles. Left grip screw appears to be a contemporary replacement. MAGS: 1 blued non-matching 8-rd., with aluminum bottom. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some light wear, some superficial handling marks, as well as some areas of light pitting beneath the finish. Bright bore, exhibiting scattered spots of dark pitting and spots of grease, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show moderate smoothing, as well as some impressions from handling and storage, with the right panel exhibiting a crack that stems from the grip screw area. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-292/ MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1156. GERMAN WORLD WAR II MAUSER “BLACK WIDOW”

P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 5908. Bbl. 4”. Standard configuration “Black Widow” P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser in 1941. The bbl. extension is marked with the 2-digit year of mfg “41” over the chamber, with Mauser Eagle/655 and Eagle/135 arsenal proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s clandestine “byf” mfg. code. Left side of the frame is marked “P.08”. Metal components exhibit a salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black plastic grips. Standard blade front sight, with V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, firing pin, toggles, as well as the rear toggle pin. MAGS: 2 black plastic bottom “fxo” mags. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster marked “P.08” above “JEAN WEIPERT/ OFFENBACH/ 1941” and an Eagle/WaA668” proof, containing a loading tool. CONDITION: good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal salt blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, some scattered superficial handling marks, a few scratches, as well as some spots of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting. Bore exhibits scattered spots and areas of mild to moderate dark pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing mild smoothing and some areas of flattening to the diamonds. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear and scattered marks from handling and storage, with age related cracking present primarily on the closure flap and mag. pouch. (24-6903/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,250.

1157. HIGH CONDITION & ALL MATCHING GERMAN WORLD WAR II MAUSER “BLACK WIDOW” P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Para. S# 2364c. Bbl. 4”. “Black Widow” P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser in 1942. The bbl. extension is marked with the 2-digit year of mfg. “42” over the chamber, with Mauser Eagle/135 arsenal proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s clandestine “byf” mfg. code. Metal components exhibit an arsenal applied salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black plastic grips. Standard blade front sight, with V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, bbl., bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, as well as the rear toggle pin. MAGS: 2 blued “fxo” marked mags. with black plastic bottoms. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster marked “CWW”, followed by an Eagle/WaA750 proof, “1942”, and “P.08” on the rear. Holster contains a Mauser proofed loading tool. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light wear and thinning, as well as some scattered spots of light pitting. Front grip strap appears to have been touched up at one time. Near mirror bore, exhibiting some light surface oxidation and pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing some smoothing and a few nicks to the diamonds overall. Holster is very good, remaining malleable, and exhibiting some wear and scattered marks from handling and storage. An exceptional Mauser P.08 “Black Widow” Luger. (24-6885/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

1158. RUSSIAN CAPTURE, EAST GERMAN POLICE ISSUE MAUSER “BYF” CODE “42” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Mauser in 1942 and subsequently captured by the Russians and reissued for East German police use. The bbl. extension is marked with the 2-digit year of mfg. “42” over the chamber, with Mauser Eagle/135 acceptance proofs marked on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s “byf” mfg. code. Left side of the frame exhibits 2 peened areas that retain traces of East German police starburst proofs beneath. Underside of the bbl. exhibits a mostly illegible import mark, with a Russian capture “X” marked beneath the S# on the frame. Metal components exhibit a Russian reapplied blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, rear toggle pin, as well as the grips, with most numbers likely having been force matched at a Russian or East German arsenal. Hold-open latch spring is absent. MAGS: 1 (likely Russian / East German arsenal renumbered) blued 8-rd. with aluminum bottom. CONDITION: very good, as refinished, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their reapplied Russian blue finish, exhibiting a few scattered spots of mild pitting and some scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation overall. Grip straps exhibit consistent surface oxidation. Bright bore, exhibiting mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Left grip exhibits some minor chipping along the top of the panel, with a chip present on the interior of the bottom left corner of the panel. (25-514). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1159. “EAGLE/L” POLICE MARKED MAUSER BANNER P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 8340x. Bbl. 4”. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser for German police use during World War II. The bbl. extension is marked “1941” over the chamber, with a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof on the left and an Eagle/L police proof marked on the right. Toggle is marked with the Mauser banner logo. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, with the bbl. extension exhibiting a plum hue. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Bbl. extension is fitted with a Schiwy sear safety. Standard blade front sight, with V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, as well as the rear toggle pin. Bbl. is unnumbered. Grips and mags. have been renumbered to match. MAGS: 2 aluminum bottom 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster marked “A.FISCHER/ BERLIN C.2/ 1941” above a part eagle proof on the rear. Holster contains an unmarked loading tool. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some mild wear and thinning, a few spots of light surface oxidation, as well as some areas of light to mild pitting that is present beneath the bluing. Dark pitted bore, retaining good rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing mild smoothing, as well as a few minor nicks and impressions to the diamonds. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear and some scattered handling marks overall. Side of mag. pouch shows some cracking and crazing, but is otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (24-6901/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1160. RARE & DESIRABLE CARL HEINICHEN “1935” DATE P.08 LUGER HOLSTER, WITH MAGAZINE & LOADING TOOL. Extremely rare P.08 Luger holster mfg. by Carl Heinichen in 1935. One of the rarest of all P.08 Luger holsters, few 1935 dated holsters remain today, most likely due to low production or due to attrition during World War II. Interior of holster is marked with a partially legible “CARL HEINICHEN/ DRESDEN” above a droop eagle (mostly indiscernible Eagle/WaA142) proof, and “1935”. Rear of holster is inscribed “TF”. Black leather construction, with black leather belt loops on rear. Holster contains a plated aluminum bottom mag., that appears to have been renumbered during the period to “4170/ a” above a “+” and Mauser “B90” proof, and a blued Mauser “B90” proofed loading tool. CONDITION: leather remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as areas with varying degrees of age related cracking and light crazing overall. Closure flap strap exhibits light to mild age related cracking. Mag. exhibits some scattered spots of flaking and mild pitting. Loading tool is very good, showing some spots of light pitting overall. A nice example of a 1935 production Carl Heinichen production P.08 Luger holster, complete with a proper period mag. and loading tool. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (02-24304/ MLW). NON-GUN. $800-1,400.

1161. WELL MADE CUSTOM DWM “BABY LUGER” SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9x19mm Parabellum. S# 725. Bbl. 3

1/8”. Custom “Baby Luger” semi-automatic pistol produced by an unknown maker. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Front of the frame is marked “GERMANY” below the S#, which is also present on the right side of the bbl. extension. Underside of the bbl. is stamped with a spurious German Crown/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, with some small parts including the takedown lever, trigger, safety lever, and ejector exhibiting a reheated straw finish. Frame is fitted with 2-piece custom wood grips. Frame has been professionally shortened, with a few porous spots visible on the exterior and a distinctive line present on the interior. Bbl. extension has been fitted with a contemporary production 3” bbl., with the muzzle/front side band appearing to have been threaded on. Aftermarket dovetailed blade front sight, with standard fixed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, bbl., bbl. extension, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, and toggles, with most parts having been renumbered to match. MAGS: 1 spuriously matching shortened 6-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light to mild wear, a few spots of light surface oxidation, as well as some spots of mostly mild pitting beneath the bluing. Frame exhibits heavy pitting beneath the bluing under the grip panels. Strawed parts exhibit some light wear and thinning, with varying degrees of surface oxidation present overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing and a few light superficial handling marks, with the left grip exhibiting a repaired break at the bottom left corner of the panel. A well made custom DWM “Baby Luger”. (25-1423/MLW).

MODERN. $1,500-2,500.

1162. THAI MARKED DWM P.04 NAVY LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC NAVY LUGER. 5 7/8”. P.04 Navy Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by DWM. Toggle is marked with the intertwined “DWM” monogram. Right side of the bbl. extension exhibits a small Swiss Geneva Cross proof. Left side of breechblock exhibits a navy crown proof. Rear of the frame exhibits a Thai encircled lion head above Thai characters denoting the Bangkok police #. Front grip strap exhibits engraved Thai characters. Metal components exhibit a professionally reapplied blue finish overall, with some small parts including the takedown lever, trigger, safety lever, and ejector exhibiting a reheated straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with Navy adj. V-notch rear sight. Nearly all serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever (underside), safety bar, bbl., breechblock, firing pin, as well as the toggles. Numbers and proofs have been enhanced, likely at the time of restoration. Left grip panel is unnumbered, with the right panel numbered “19” on the interior. Bbl. is a contemporary replacement. MAGS: 1 plated 8-rd. mag., marked “610” on the spine, with a Crown/M proof marked on the wood bottom. CONDITION: excellent, as professionally restored, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting areas of light pitting and spots of mild pitting beneath the finish overall. Frame exhibits heavy pitting beneath the bluing under the grip panels. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Strawed parts are excellent, retaining the vast majority of their reheated finish. Grips are very good, showing mild smoothing and some superficial handling marks overall. (25-517). CURIO. $3,500-4,500.

1163. THAI CONTRACT MAUSER BANNER “1936”

DATE P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

9x19mm. S# 3506v. Bbl. 4”. 1 of only 350 P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistols mfg. by Mauser under contract for the Bangkok police in Thailand. The bbl. extension is marked with the 4-digit year of mfg. “1936” over the chamber, with the Mauser banner logo marked on the toggle. Left side of the bbl. extension and breechblock exhibit a double Crown/U commercial proof. Bbl. extension lug exhibits a partially discernible Mauser “S 91” proof. Right side of frame exhibits an unusually located Bangkok police Thai encircled lion head, followed by the Bangkok police property # (249) in Thai characters. Rear grip strap exhibits unusual engraved Thai characters. Metal components exhibit a professionally reapplied blue finish overall, with some small parts including the takedown lever, trigger, safety lever, and ejector exhibiting a reheated straw finish. Trigger bar exhibits a dull salt blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching, with the S#s and commercial proofs having been enhanced at the time of restoration. Sideplate is poorly fit. MAGS: 1 blued 8-rd. mag., with aluminum bottom. S# on mag. bottom has been scrubbed, with the mag. exhibiting a “v” suffix above a properly proofed “+” and Mauser Eagle/63 proof. CONDITION: excellent, as professionally restored, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting areas of light pitting beneath the bluing. Sides of frame (beneath the grip panels) exhibit some spots of pitting. Strawed parts are excellent, as reheated. Mirror bore, as refinished, exhibiting light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing, as well as some superficial marks to the checkering from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (25-516). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

1164. SCARCE THAI CONTRACT MAUSER BANNER LP.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 3490v. Bbl. 7 7/8”. 1 of only 100 LP.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser under contract for the Bangkok police in Thailand. The bbl. extension is marked with the 4-digit year of mfg. “1936” over the chamber, with a double crowned “U” commercial proof marked on the left (also present on left side of breechblock and on front face of the front sight block). Toggle is marked with the Mauser banner logo. Rear of frame is marked with with a Siamese lion head within a circle proof, followed by a Bangkok police property number in Siamese numerals (#233). Underside of frame exhibits an Odin import mark, just ahead of the trigger guard. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, with some small parts retaining some traces of their original straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with adj. V-notch rear sight. Nearly all numbers are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, bbl. extension, trigger bar, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, as well as the toggles. Grips are unnumbered and hold-open latch is numbered “91” (more than likely coming from the next pistol in the contract). Bbl. is unnumbered and rear sight is mis-matched, as is corrected for this contract. MAGS: 1 blued non-matched (S# 3464v, within the correct Thai LP.08 contract S# range) mag. with aluminum bottom, appropriately marked with a “+” above an Eagle/63 proof. CONDITION: metal components retain good amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear, thinning that shows through to a dark gray patina, as well as light oxidation and light pitting overall, to be expected from firearms issued and used in a tropical environment. Sides of bbl. extension (at rear) and sides of frame (beneath the grip panels) exhibit moderate pitting. Strawed parts retain traces of their original finish, with the balance exhibiting a gray patina and scattered spots/areas of age related discoloration. Very bright bore, exhibiting light to mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show heavy smoothing, as well as some superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Mag. exhibits areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, with areas of oxidation and pitting present overall. Mag. bottom exhibits a brown patina, that is consistent with Bangkok’s climate. A very scarce example of a Thai contract Mauser LP.08 Luger pistol.

PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-291/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

Fixed blade front sight, with tangent V-notch rear sight, graduated 50-1000. Stepped bbl., with 2-lug firing pin, and lanyard ring on butt. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, floorplate, lock frame, as well as the bbl. / bbl. extension. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: display case featuring a canvas exterior, with brass fittings and leather tabs on edges. Interior of case features a red velvet lining and contains a Mauser banner marked wood stock, and 70-rds. of “G.F.L.” head stamped 7.63mm Mauser ammunition. CONDITION: very good to excellent, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear (primarily on edges and on underside of the bbl.), with some scattered superficial handling marks present overall. Grip straps exhibit moderate wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina. In-the-white parts show some scattered spots of light age related discoloration. Mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some superficial marks and minor impressions. Stock shows numerous scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Case is very good overall. A very nice, high condition example of a Mauser C96 1930 Commercial. (25-240/MLW). CURIO. $3,500-5,000.

1166. IMPRESSIVE MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER CUTAWAY PISTOL.

7.63mm. S# 10114. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Standard late production Conehammer with a 5.5” bbl., fixed front sight, and pinned rear sight graduated 50-500. Long extractor, independently secured firing pin, and early safety. Top of chamber with usual 3-line address: Crown/”C”/”U” on left side of bbl. extension; antler proof on right side. Major components are rust-blued with the usual fire-blued small parts. The bolt, hammer, and trigger assembly are in-the-white. Extensive disassembly shows an all-matching gun, save for the firing pin, which is stuck and cannot be checked. Serrated wood grips are each matched to the pistol. A lanyard ring is present. Extensively cutaway under the documented direction of noted Mauser collector/specialist Joseph J. Schroeder, author of System Mauser. Cutaway is closely modeled after pictured examples with windows in the chamber area to show bolt/firing pin assembly, follower/follower spring, and virtually all the functioning components on either side of the frame. CONDITION: good original finish, with most of the surface on the left side toned or faded to a brownish gray. Most remain rusty blue on the right side of the frame and lower surfaces. Comparable-condition grips that are dark with slightly flattened serrations and numerous light handling marks. Bore is dark, with barely discernible rifling. Proper manual mechanics. A wonderful opportunity to get an impressively cutaway Conehammer, whose was explicitly performed under the direction of Joseph J. Schroeder. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Curtis H. Halvorson. (01-25855/LMA). ANTIQUE. $2,500-4,500.

1167. HIGHLY DESIRABLE LATE MAUSER C96 FLATSIDE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH STOCK. Cal. 7.63mm. S# 25715. Bbl. 5 1/2”. C96 flatside semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser for commercial sales. The top flat of the chamber is marked “WAFFENFABRIK/ MAUSER/ OBERNDORF A/N”, with the S# marked on the left quarter flat, a double crowned “U” commercial proof on the left flat, and an Ulm Proof House antler marked on the right. Frame and bbl. extension exhibit a rust blue finish, with the trigger exhibiting a straw finish. Bolt is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece “MW” monogram checkered brown hard rubber grips. Fixed blade front sight, with V-notch tangent sight, graduated 50-1000. Slotted flatside frame, with lanyard ring, long extractor, single lug firing pin, and large ring hammer. Nearly all serialized parts are matching and include the frame, floorplate, hammer, lock frame, transfer bar, sear, locking block, bbl. / bbl. extension, rear sight bar, rear sight cursor, as well as the firing pin. Grips are matching via the full S#, which is lightly inscribed on the interior of the panels. Bolt is numbered “2988” on the rear. Follower is a replacement, with the bolt stop also appearing to be a replacement. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked wood stock that has been sanded and revarnished at one time. Stock iron does not fit properly to frame. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory rust blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina, with scattered superficial handling marks, some light surface oxidation, as well as some spots of dark mild surface oxidation overall. Left side of frame exhibits scattered dings at the rear. Trigger retains the majority of its straw finish, with the front face exhibiting wear through to gray patina. Nitre blue parts are very good, with some light to mild edge wear. In-the-white parts show scattered spots of age related discoloration, with the bolt exhibiting some scattered spots of light to mild pitting. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Stock is good, exhibiting some superficial handling marks and minor impressions, with a crack present on one side of the iron, and a large chip present on the other. A nice example of a desirable Mauser C96 flatside pistol. (25-512/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

OBERNDORF A/N”, with the S# on the left quarter flat, a double crowned “U” commercial proof on the left flat, as well as with 2 Imperial German acceptance proof on the right side. Right side of the frame is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/ OBERNDORF A NECKAR”, with an Imperial German reichsadler marked on the front of the mag. well. Frame and bbl. extension exhibit what appears to be an original or period arsenal reapplied rust blue finish, with the trigger, safety lever, extractor, rear sight slide, and bolt stop exhibiting a nitre blue finish. Bolt is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved wood red “9” grips. Fixed blade front sight, with tangent rear sight, graduated 50-500. Nearly all numbers are matching and include the frame, floorplate, lock frame, hammer, locking block, bbl. / bbl. extension, as well as the bolt. Bolt stop is numbered “5540” (possibly indicating an arsenal error), with the sear and grips being unnumbered. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: non-matching wood stock holster. Wood parts have been sanded and revarnished, with metal parts exhibiting a reapplied nitre blue finish. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their period arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light thinning and wear that shows through to gray patina overall. Grooves on left side of the bbl. extension are noticeable soft. Nitre blue parts show some areas of thinning and wear that show through to gray patina. Near mirror bore, exhibiting some spots of light to mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage. Stock is good, as sanded and revarnished, exhibiting scattered superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, as well as some losses to the varnish overall. Metal hardware on stock is very good, with some areas of pitting present beneath the bluing. A very attractive example of an always desirable Mauser C96 “Red 9” semi-automatic pistol. (24-6909/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1169. EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE CUSTOM ENGRAVED MAUSER C96 BOLO SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 9mm Para. S# 696484. Bbl. 3 7/8”. C96 Bolo semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser and later rechambered to 9x19mm Parabellum, restored, and custom engraved. The top of the bbl. extension is marked with Mauser’s mfg. information, with a double crowned “U” commercial proof on the left quarter flat, and the S# marked on the left flat. Top of the bbl. is engraved “9MM PARA”. Left side of the frame is marked with the Mauser banner logo, with Mauser’s mfg. information having been hand engraved on the right. Frame features near full coverage professionally applied scroll engraving on a punch dot background, with several of the milled panels having been finely stippled. Sides of the bbl. extension feature matching pattern scroll engraving. Floorplate is engraved with light scrollwork around the edges, with a spurious “VON LENGERKE/ & DIETMOLD/ NEWYORK” marking hand engraved at the center. Frame and bbl. extension exhibit a reapplied blue finish, with the trigger, safety lever, extractor, rear sight slide, and bolt stop exhibiting a reheated nitre blue finish. Frame and hammer have been cleaned and polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece foliate scroll brown Gutta Percha grips. Fixed blade front sight, with tangent V-notch rear sight, graduated 50-1000. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, floorplate, hammer, lock frame, locking block, bbl. extension, rear sight, bolt stop, as well as the bolt. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: contemporary display case featuring a blue felt interior and containing 1 1950 vintage 25-rd. box of ammunition. CONDITION: very good, as restored, with metal components retaining the majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting areas of light to mild pitting beneath the bluing overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined recut rifling throughout. Grips show some wear, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (25-1209/MLW) CURIO. $1,500-2,250.

CONFIGURATION.

C96 by Mauser, this example was subsequently rebored for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge and fitted with red “9” grips. The top of the faceted chamber is marked with Mauser’s mfg. information, with the S# marked on the left quarter flat, a double crowned “U” commercial proof stamped on the left. Right side of the frame is marked with Mauser’s mfg. information. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, save for on the bolt, which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece red “9” grips. Front sight has been modified and is now fitted with an aftermarket white beaded blade front sight. Tangent rear sight (graduated 50-1,000) has been modified from a V-notch to a square notch. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, floorplate, lock frame, hammer, sear, locking block, bbl. / bbl. extension, bolt, as well as the bolt stop. Grips are spuriously marked via the last 3-digits of the S# “752” on the interior of the panels. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting a few spots of light wear and thinning, a few light superficial handling marks, as well as a few scattered spots of mild pitting beneath the bluing overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting strong recut rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing, as well as some scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-6788/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1171. SCARCE FINNISH MARKED MAUSER “SCANDINAVIAN CONTRACT” C96 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Mauser”) semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser for the supposed “Scandinavian Contract”. While there is no documentation supporting the Scandinavian Contract, these pistols were numbered within their own S# block of 1-23,000, with this example falling within the first half of that range. The faceted breech is marked with Mauser’s mfg. information over the top flat, with the S# marked on the left quarter flat, a double crowned “U” commercial proof on the left flat, as well as with a “1” on the right flat. Right side of the frame is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/ OBERNDROF A NECKAR”, with a Finnish boxed “SA” proof marked within the lower milled panel. Frame, floorplate, and bbl. / bbl. extension exhibit a rust blue finish, with some small parts including the trigger, safety lever, extractor, rear sight slide, and bolt stop exhibiting a nitre blue finish. Bolt is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved wood grips. Fixed blade front sight, with V-notch tangent rear sight, graduated 50-1,000. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, floorplate, lock frame, hammer, sear, locking block, as well as the grips. Bolt and bolt stop are unnumbered. CONDITION: good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original rust blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as some light superficial handling marks overall. Nitre blue parts show varying degrees of wear, with worn areas showing through to gray patina. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent light to mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-6863/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-317/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

453-2114

1174. SCARCE & DOCUMENTED WALTHER MODEL HP SWEDISH CONTRACT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Para. S# H1770. Bbl. 5”. One of only an estimated 1,000 HP (Swedish designation: M/39) pistols mfg. by Walther in 1939 and delivered in 1940 under contract for the Swedish military. Listed by S# on page 123 of “The P.38 Pistol” by Alexander Krutzek, this example is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/ Walther’s Patent Cal. 9 m/m” and the model designation “Mod. HP” on the left side of the slide. Right side of the frame is marked with the S# “H1770”, followed by a Crown/N commercial nitro proof, which is also present on the right side of the slide and bbl. block. Metal components exhibit a lustrous, high-polish blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with replacement 2-piece WWII production grooved black pressed resin grips. Blade front sight, with U-notch rear sight. Checkered takedown lever with external extractor and rectangular firing pin. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide (interior), bbl., and locking block. Mag. is a post-war “11/64” dated replacement. MAGS: one 8-rd. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original Walther factory high polish blue finish, exhibiting some light to mild edge wear, some small scattered spots of light wear, as well as scattered superficial handling marks overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting what appears to be grease or light to mild surface oxidation in the grooves, while retaining welldefined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some superficial marks from handling and storage but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. An extremely attractive and seldom encountered Walther HP variation that accentuates some of Walther’s highest degrees of fit and finish. (24-4103/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1175. NICE GERMAN WORLD WAR II WALTHER “AC/41” CODE P.38 SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER & NUMBERED MAGAZINE.

S# 5442e. Bbl. 4 7/8”. P.38 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther during the first year of mass production (1941). The left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, followed by Walther’s mfg. code and the 2-digit year of mfg. “ac/ 41”, and the S#, with Walther Eagle/359 proofs and an eagle firing proof marked on the right. Slide stop, trigger, hammer, firing pin cover, and trigger bar exhibit a Walther Eagle/359 proof. Metal components exhibit an attractive early war high polish blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved pressed resin grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, bbl., and locking block. MAGS: 1 non-matching 8-rd. (S# 995j). UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster marked “hjg/ 1941” (Kimnach & Brunn, Kaiserslautern) and with an Eagle/WaA416 proof on the rear. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original high polish blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, a few scattered superficial handling marks, as well as a few scattered spots of of light surface oxidation overall. Near mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Slide safety lever decocker functions appropriately when cycled by hand. Grips are very good overall, showing some superficial marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, scattered handling marks, and areas of light to mild age related cracking and crazing overall. (24-6888/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1176. HIGH CONDITION LATE WAR WALTHER “AC 44” CODE P.38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9x19mm. S# 6798b. Bbl. 4 7/8”. P.38 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther in 1944. The left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, followed by the S#, as well as Walther’s mfg. code and the 2-digit year of mfg. 44”, with Walther Eagle/359 acceptance proofs and an eagle firing proof marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved brown pressed resin grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, bbl., and locking block. MAGS: 1 8-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal salt blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light to mild wear, some superficial handling marks, as well as some spots of light surface oxidation overall. Front grip exhibits thinning through to gray patina. Bright bore, exhibiting mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some superficial marks from handling and storage. (25-492/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,000.

1177. NICE & ALL MATCHING WALTHER “AC 45” CODE P.38 SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH U.S.G.I. MARKED CUSTOM PERIOD HOLSTER. Cal. 9x19mm Parabellum. S# 5231b. Bbl. 4 7/8”. P.38 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther in 1945. Left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, followed by the S#, as well as Walther’s mfg. code and the 2-digit year of mfg. “ac 45”. Right side of slide is marked with a single Eagle/359 acceptance proof, followed by an eagle firing proof. Underside of bbl. block is marked “fnh”, indicating that this is 1 of the 3,500 bbls. supplied by Bohmische Waffenfabriken Prague’s Strakonice plant in 1945. Frame and bbl. exhibit a blue finish, with the bbl. exhibiting a dull blue finish. Small parts including the trigger, takedown lever, 3-groove hammer, safety lever, firing pin cover, and rear sight exhibit a phosphate finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved brown pressed resin grips. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, bbl., and locking block. MAGS: 1 8-rd. mag. marked with an Eagle/WaA706 above “jvd” on the spine. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: custom period brown leather holster marked “Schreier 32922724” on the rear. Research indicates that the holster is marked to David Schreier of Hudson, NJ, who enlisted (branch unknown) on May 17th of 1943 and is listed as a Technician 3rd Grade. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original arsenal applied blue and phosphate finishes, exhibiting some spots of light wear and thinning, as well as some scattered superficial handling marks overall. Phosphate finish on the firing pin cover shows some discoloration, but is otherwise fine. Mirror bore, exhibiting a few scattered spots of what appears to be pinprick oxidation, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some scattered marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting areas of age related cracking and crazing overall, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A very nice example of a likely U.S.G.I. bring back Walther P.38 pistol. (24-6441/MLW). CURIO. 1,000-1,500.

1178. RARE, HIGH CONDITION, SPREEWERKE “CVQ”

CODE “B” PREFIX P.38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Cal. 9x19mm. S# b213. Bbl. 4 7/8”. 1 of only 15,000 P.38 semi-automatic pistols mfg. by Spreewerke during World War II that received an “a” or “b” S# prefix, as referenced on page 266 of “The P.38 Pistol” by Alexander Krutzek. The left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, followed by Spreewerke’s “cvq” code and the S# “b213”, with Spreewerke Eagle/88 acceptance proofs and an eagle firing proof marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a dull salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved brown grips. Right grip panel is comprised of pressed resin, with the left grip appearing to be comprised of a brown synthetic material. Dovetailed blade front sight, with U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, bbl., and locking block. MAGS: 1 blued 8-rd. CONDITION: fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original arsenal salt blue finish overall, exhibiting some spots of light edge wear, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage. Mirror bore, exhibiting some pinprick spots of light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Mag. exhibits wear through to gray patina, with some traces of bluing remaining. Grips show some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (25-554/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

1179. GERMAN WORLD WAR II SPREEWERKE “CYQ” CODE P.38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9x19mm. S# 5061w. Bbl. 4 7/8”. P.38 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Spreewerke during World War II. Left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, followed by Spreewerke’s “cyq” mfg. code and the S#, with a starburst rework (likely for out of spec. parts), 2 Spreewerke Eagle/88 proofs, and an eagle firing proof marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a dull blue military finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved wood grips, with the left panel being comprised of pressed resin, and the right panel appearing to have been made from a brown synthetic material. Dovetailed blade front sight, with U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, bbl., and locking block. MAGS: 1 unmarked blued 8-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, some superficial handling marks, as well as a few scattered spots of light to mild oxidation and pitting. Front grip strap and underside of the trigger guard exhibit wear through to gray patina. Very bright bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-7208/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,000.

1180. GERMAN WORLD WAR II SPREEWERKE P.38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 5978d. Bbl. 4 7/8”. P.38 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Spreewerke for the German military during World War II. Left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, followed by Spreewerke’s mfg. code “cyq”, and the S#, with Spreewerke Eagle/88 proofs and an eagle firing proof marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved brown pressed resin grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, bbl., and breechblock. Right side of slide exhibits unusual pock marks beneath the bluing.

MAGS: 1 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster mfg by Moll Lederwarenfabrik marked “cxb/ 43” and with an Eagle/WaA210 on the rear. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal salt blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning (predominately on the frame), as well as some scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Safety lever decocker functions appropriately when cycled by hand. Grips are very good, showing a few light superficial handling marks overall. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting mild wear and some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. (24-6786/MLW). CURIO. $500-800.

1181. FRENCH OCCUPATION MAUSER “SVW/45” CODE P.38 “GREY GHOST” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER & TWO SEALED BOXES OF WORLD WAR II AMMUNITION. Cal. 9x19mm. S# 1073k. Bbl. 4 7/8”. P.38 “Grey Ghost” semiautomatic pistol mfg. by Mauser in 1945 while under French occupation. The left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, followed by Mauser’s late mfg. code and the 2-digit year of mfg. “svw/ 45”, and the S#, with a French star and “95” marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a phosphate finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved metal phosphate finished grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, bbl., and locking block. MAGS: 2 phosphate finished 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster and 2 unopened 1944 dated 16-rd. boxes of 9x19mm Parabellum m.E. ammunition. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original phosphate finish, exhibiting some light wear, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage. Grips show areas of wear and thinning that show through to silvering. Mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Black leather holster remains malleable, exhibiting some mild wear overall. Ammunition boxes show some tearing on their label seal, but are otherwise very good. (25-1019/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,100.

1182. NICE GERMAN WORLD WAR II MAUSER “BYF/44” CODE P.38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC

PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 1936v. Bbl. 4 7/8”. P.38 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser in 1944. The left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, followed by Mauser’s mfg. code and the 2-digit year of mfg. “byf/ 44”, and the S#, with Mauser Eagle/WaA135 proofs and an eagle firing proof marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved brown pressed resin grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, bbl., and locking block. MAGS: 1 8-rd., marked with a Walther Eagle/359 proof on the spine. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting a few spots of light to mild wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, some light edge wear, as well as some scattered flecks of light surface oxidation and pitting overall. Front grip strap exhibits areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild to moderate degrees of pitting and a few spots of dark pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Safety lever decocker functions appropriately when cycled by hand. Grips show some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable.

PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-316/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,100.

blade front sight. V-notch rear sight. Paul Mauser-designed C78 “Zig-Zag” revolver. This design was submitted for the German 1879 revolver trials but ultimately lost out to the 1879 “Reichsrevolver”. The C78 would nevertheless be sold commercially in 7.92mm, 9mm, and 10.6mm calibers. Matching numbers on cyl. and bbl. latch. Bbl. rib has Mauser Oberndorf legend. Right side of bbl. has two crowns over “U” proof marking. Takedown lever is missing. Fancy ornate hard rubber grips. Lanyard ring present on bottom of grip frame. CONDITION: grips show a couple chips, some staining, scattered scratches, and handling wear. Metal is turning to a dull brown patina with scattered pitting, traces of blue finish, and dings. Pitted bore with evident rifling. (01-24813/MJC). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.

1184. ABSOLUTELY EXCEPTIONAL MAUSER HSc SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 827098. Bbl. 3 1/4”. HSc semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser for the German military during World War II. Left side of the slide is marked with the Mauser banner logo, followed by “Mauser-Werke A.G. Oberndorf a.N./ MOD. HSc “Kal. 7,65mm”. Left side of frame is marked with an Eagle/135 military acceptance proof on the rear trigger guard web, with an Eagle/N commercial nitro proof marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Grooved top strap of the slide features an integral blade front sight, with a dovetailed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 8-rd. 1 with parkerized body, 1 with in-the-white body. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster marked “jhg/ 44” on the closure strap flap. CONDITION: exceptional, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original blue finish overall, exhibiting some very light edge wear on the forward edges of the slide and trigger guard, with some light superficial marks around the takedown latch on the interior of the trigger guard from prior disassembly. Exposed chamber area shows some age related discoloration, but is otherwise fine. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent, showing a few minor marks from handling and storage, and a few minor chips around the screw slot. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting areas of light to mild age related cracking and crazing, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A truly exceptional example of a military accepted Mauser HSc, that the discerning collector would find nearly impossible to upgrade from. (24-6829/ MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1185. RARE GERMAN WORLD WAR II KRIEGSMARINE MARKED MAUSER MODEL HSC SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 839420. 3 1/4”. 1 of only approx. 4,500 “4th Variation” HSc semi-automatic pistols mfg. by Mauser for the German Kriegsmarine, according to “Axis Pistols” by Jan. C. Still. The left side of the slide is marked with the Mauser banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Mauser’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Left side of the rear trigger guard web is marked with a Kriegsmarine Eagle/ MIII/ 3 proof, with a German Eagle/N (also present on the right side of the slide) commercial nitro proof marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a salt blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece flat checkered wood grips. Top of slide features a grooved sight channel, fixed blade front sight, and dovetailed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. Safety lever appears to be caught on the firing pin, only moving approx. half way down to the safe position, but still allowing disassembly. MAGS: 2 7-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked with an Eagle/M on the body, beneath the closure flap. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original arsenal salt blue finish, exhibiting some mild edge wear, a few scattered superficial handling marks, as well as mild thinning on the rear grip strap that shows through to gray patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting a few small spots of what appears to be very light surface level pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, as well as areas of age related cracking and crazing. A very attractive example of a Kriegsmarine 4th Variation Mauser Model HSc pistol. (24-6847/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1186. NICE GERMAN EAGLE/C POLICE MARKED MAUSER

MODEL HSC SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. 7.65mm. S# 896834. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model HSc semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser. Left side of the slide is marked with the Mauser banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Mauser’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Left side of the frame is marked with a German police Eagle/L proof on the rear trigger guard web, with a German Eagle/N (also marked on the right side of the slide) commercial nitro proof marked on the right side of the rear trigger guard web. Metal components exhibit a salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece flat checkered wood grips. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 7-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “SCHAMBACH&Co/ BERLIN/ 1942” above an eagle party insignia. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal salt blue finish, exhibiting some light edge wear, a few superficial handling marks, as well as mild wear and thinning that is present on the rear grip strap. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are good, with the right panel exhibiting noticeably more superficial marks and impressions from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some mild wear, some creasing, as well as some light age related cracking. (24-6796/MLW). CURIO. $500-800.

1187. SCARCE NORDSEE KRIEGSMARINE MARKED MAUSER MODEL 1934 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 564780. Bbl. 3 3/8”. Model 1934 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser. Left side of the slide is marked with the S#, followed by Mauser’s mfg. information, with the cal. designation marked on the right. Top of slide is marked with a double crowned “U” commercial proof. Frame sideplate is marked with the Mauser banner logo, followed by an engraved Eagle/M Kriegsmarine mark. Front grip strap is engraved with a Kriegsmarine “N/ 4399” Nordsee property mark. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece checkered wood wrap around grip. Standard half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, sideplate, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 7-rd. mag. stamped “4399” on the base, and 1 unidentified 8-rd. mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked period brown leather holster. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light to mild wear and thinning, areas of light to mild edge wear, a few small spots of mild pitting, as well as some scattered flecks of light surface oxidation overall. Bright bore, exhibiting mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grip is very good, showing scattered marks and some minor impressions from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some age related cracking and crazing, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A desirable and nice condition Kriegsmarine marked Mauser Model 1934 pistol. (24-6449/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-2,000.

1188. GERMAN WORLD WAR II KRIEGSMARINE MARKED MAUSER MODEL 1934 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 547319. Bbl. 3 3/8”. 1 of approx. 8,000 1st Variation Model 1934 semi-automatic pistols mfg. by Mauser for the German Kriegsmarine. The left side of the slide is marked with the S# within a milled panel, followed by Mauser’s mfg. information, with “Cal. 7,65” and “D.R.P.u.A.P.” marked on the right. Sideplate is marked with the Mauser banner logo, followed by a 1st Variation Eagle/M Kriegsmarine proof. Front grip strap is Nordsee unit marked “N/ 1889”. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall. Kriegsmarine Eagle/M remains mostly in-the-white, with the Nordsee property marked being blued and showing more noticeable losses. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece revarnished flat checkered wood grip. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame, sideplate, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 7-rd. mag. with matching Nordsee property mark above an “X”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked brown leather holster. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some scattered spots of pitting beneath the finish, with an area of light to mild pitting present on the left side of the frame, just above the trigger guard. Bore is bright, as refinished, exhibiting consistent mild to moderate pitting and a large bulge at the center, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Action does not function properly and requires gunsmith attention. Grip is good, as revarnished, exhibiting a few minor marks and impressions from handling and storage, with a chip present on the left side at the top left corner. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, with varying degrees of age related cracking and crazing present overall. (24-6877/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1189. SCARCE KRIEGSMARINE & NORWEGIAN POLICE MARKED MAUSER MODEL 1934 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 545579. Bbl. 3 3/8”. Model 1934 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser, procured by the Kriegsmarine, and subsequently retained for Norwegian police use after the conclusion of World War II. The left side of the slide is marked with the S# within a milled panel, followed by Mauser’s mfg. information, with Cal. 7,65 D.R.P.u.A.P.” marked on the top. Top left of the slide exhibits a milled panel that reads “POLITI (NORWEGIAN COAT OF ARMS) Nr. 4692”, indicating post-war Norwegian police use. Top rear of the slide and right side of the forward bbl. lug exhibit a German double crowned “U” commercial proof. Sideplate is marked with the Mauser banner logo, followed by a German Eagle/M Kriegsmarine proof. Metal components exhibit what appears to be a Norwegian arsenal reapplied blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece flat checkered wood wrap around grip. Left side of grip has been slightly cutaway, with a brass screw having been added to the safety catch release and frame. All serialized parts are matching, and include the frame, sideplate, slide, and bbl. Frame and slide are also matching via the Norwegian police # “4692”. MAGS: 1 8-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light wear and thinning, some superficial handling marks, as well as some areas of light to mild pitting beneath the bluing. Bore is bright, exhibiting scattered areas of dark pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grip shows some scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-307/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,000.

1190. HIGH CONDITION MAUSER MODEL 1934 COMMERCIAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 536466. Bbl. 3 3/8”. Model 1934 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser for commercial sales. Left side of the slide exhibits a milled panel with the full S#, followed by Mauser’s mfg. information, with “Cal. 7,65 D.R.P.u.A.P.” marked on the right. Sideplate is marked with the Mauser banner logo. Top of slide and right side of the forward bbl. lug exhibit a double crowned “U” commercial proof. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece flat checkered wrap around wood grip. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, sideplate, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 8-rd. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory salt blue finish, exhibiting a few spots of light to mild wear and thinning, a few superficial handling marks, as well as a couple of small spots of light to mild pitting present on the left side of the slide at the rear. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows a few superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as a small chip and crack on the left side at the safety catch release button. A fine example of a commercial production Mauser Model 1934 pistol. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-306/MLW). CURIO. $400-600.

1191. LATE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION MAUSER MODEL

1934 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 596928. Bbl. 3 3/8”. Model 1934 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser for commercial sales. Left side of the slide is marked with the S# within a milled panel, followed by Mauser’s mfg. information, with “Cal. 7,65 D.R.P.u.A.P.” marked on the right. Sideplate is marked with the Mauser banner logo. Top of the slide and right side of the front bbl. lug are marked with an Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish salt blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece flat checkered wood wrap around grip. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, sideplate, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 8-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as some scattered pinprick spots of surface oxidation. Bright bore, exhibiting light to mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grip shows some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-308/MLW). CURIO. $300-500.

1192. SCARCE WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE SLD FLARE GUN.

Cal. 25mm. S# 1692. Bbls. 9” smoothbore. Scarce Kriegsmarine (WW2 German Navy) issue side by side flare pistol with only 4000 made. Notably these flare pistols were used by U-Boat crews during the war and a result very few have survived. Left side of frame has 1940 date, “ac” Walther marking, serial & eagle “M” Kriegsmarine marking. Rear of hammer marked “Doppel Schuss”. Selector assembly is missing. Stainless finish. Checkered hardwood grip panels & plain forend. CONDITION: hardwood furniture shows scattered checkering wear, light dings 7 handling marks. Metal remains moslty bright with scattered light oxidation, dried grease, dings & scratches. Bore shows scattered dried grease & oxidation but appears good to very good. (25-1165/MJC). CURIO. $3000-5000.

1193. SCARCE GERMAN WORLD WAR II WALTHER MODEL PP 9MM KURZ SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HEEL MAGAZINE RELEASE & HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Kurz. S# 199725P. Bbl. 3 7/8”. 1 of only approx. 1,500 9mm Kurz Model PP semiautomatic pistols mfg. by Walther for the German army during World War II. According to Rankin, these pistols were serialized within a 5,000 S# block, with Jan C. Still indicating that an estimated 1,500 were procured for the army from 19401945. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Left side of the frame and slide exhibit an Eagle/WaA359 acceptance proof. Right side of slide and bbl. exhibit a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the chamber, which is polished inthe-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Walther banner checkered black synthetic grips. Slide features a grooved rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed U-notch rear sight. Frame features a heel mag. release. Interior of slide is matching to the frame via the 3-digits of the S# “725”, which are inscribed on the left slide wall, parallel to the ejection port. MAGS: 2 blued 7-rd. 1 mag. is blank, with the other marked with the Walther banner logo above “Cal. 9 m/m” on the left side. Unmarked mag. has been modified at one time, with a small halfcircle cut made on the forward right edge of the body, a circular incision made on the left and right sides of the body, and with the right incision having been filled in. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “hsy” on the rear of the belt loop. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, as well as scattered spots of light surface oxidation and pitting overall. Grip straps exhibit mild to moderate wear and thinning that shows through to a gray patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting a few scattered spots of light to mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Safety lever decocker functions appropriately when cycled by hand. Grips are very good, showing some smoothing, as well as a few superficial marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear and some scattered marks from handling and storage. (24-6811/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1194. GERMAN WORLD WAR II WALTHER MODEL PP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal.

7.65mm. S# 329252P. Bbl. 3 7/8”. Model PP semiautomatic pistol mfg. by Walther for the German military during World War II. Left side of the slide is faintly marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Left side of the slide and bbl. exhibit a Walther Eagle/WaA359 proof. Metal components exhibit a dull military blue finish overall, with the frame retaining a plum colored finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Walther banner checkered wood grips. Fixed blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame and slide. MAGS: 2 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster marked “RBNr/ 0350/0227” beneath the closure flap and with an Eagle/WaA640” beneath the closure flap strap. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning, as well some superficial handling marks overall. Sides of slide (especially on the right side) exhibit a strip of moderate oxidation, with light oxidation present over the slide legend. Mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear and some scattered superficial handling marks. (24-6807/MLW). CURIO. $600-900.

WALTHER MODEL PP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH DOCUMENTATION.

7.65mm. S# 194188P. Bbl. 3 7/8”. 1 of only approx. 6,000 Model PP semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther under contract for the SS (Schutzstaffel). This example, mfg. in 1940, is listed by S# on page 97 of “SS Contract Walther PP/PPK Contract Variations & Serial Numbers” by Thomas Whiteman. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Right side of the frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit an Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a high polish blue finish overall, save for on the chamber area, which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Walther banner checkered black synthetic grips. Matte grooved rib, with fixed blade front sight and dovetailed U-notch rear sight. Slide matches the frame, via the full S# on the right side. MAGS: 1 spuriously matching 8-rd. mag. (“Comments/Condition” section in book lists, “97% high polish, no MM”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a 1999 copy of the “SS Walther PP/PPK 1939-1944” by Joachim Gortz & Diet H. Marschall, as well as a copy of John P. Pearson’s article on the SS contract Walther PP/PPK pistols. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory high polish blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear, with scattered superficial handling marks present overall. Grip straps exhibit scattered spots of light surface oxidation. Mirror bore, exhibiting a few spots of light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show mild smoothing and some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. A scarce, documented, and high condition example of an SS contract Walther Model PP pistol. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-318/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1196. RARE & DOCUMENTED SS CONTRACT

WALTHER MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

7.65mm. S# 260699k. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther under contract for the SS (Schutzstaffel). This example is listed by S# (and notes 1 matching mag.) on page 61 of “SS Contract Walther PP/PPK Contract Variations & Serial Numbers”, by Thomas Whiteman. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by standard markings denoting Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Right side of the frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a Crown/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the chamber, which is polished in-thewhite. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece mottled brown Walther banner checkered synthetic wrap around grip. Slide features a matte grooved rib, with a fixed blade front sight and fixed U-notch rear sight. Slide matches the frame via the full S#, which is stamped on the right side. MAGS: 1 dull blue finished 7-rd. mag., matching via the full S# above “1” on the spine. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning (primarily on the slide) that show through to gray patina, with some light superficial handling marks present overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows some mild age related warping, as some as some light smoothing and superficial marks from handling and storage, with a small crack present on the rear, stemming from the frame spur area. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25330/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1197. FINE SS CONTRACT RANGE

WALTHER MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 359281k. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther in 1942. While not listed by S# in the book, page82 of “SS Contract Walther PP/PPK Contract Variations & Serial Numbers” by Thomas Whiteman, indicates that this example falls within the appropriate S# range for an SS contract PPK. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Right side of the frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a dull blue military finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece Walther banner checkered mottled brown plastic wrap around grip. Slide features a matte grooved rib, with a fixed blade front sight and fixed U-notch rear sight. Frame features a lanyard loop on the butt that is fitted with a period leather tab. All serialized parts are numbered, with the full S# appearing on the right side of the frame and slide. MAGS: 1 7-rd. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a few spots of light to mild wear and thinning and some edge wear overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some very minor warping, some light to mild smoothing, as well as some scattered superficial handling marks overall. Rear of grip exhibits a small crack that stems from the frame spur area. A fine example of an SS contract range Walther Model PPK pistol. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-329/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1198. EXTREMELY SCARCE

WALTHER PPK PARTY LEADER HOLSTER. Extremely scarce Walther PPK Party Leader holster. These holsters were primarily used by high ranking party members and were presented to individuals (with a PPK) who had distinguished themselves in their respective fields. This example features a brown leather construction, with a polished non-ferrous metal closure strap stud. The closure flap is marked with a large eagle party insignia, with “D.R.G.M” stamped atop an Akah logo beneath the closure flap strap. Interior of closure flap exhibits a faint ink stamping, that appears to read “PPK”. CONDITION: good, with leather remaining malleable, exhibiting areas with varying degrees of age related cracking, some areas of crazing (primarily on the sides of the closure flap), as well as some spots of age related discoloration. Exterior of closure flap strap exhibits some minor losses to its stitching, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A scarce and desirable Walther PPK Party Leader holster. (02-23946-1/MLW). $1,200-1,800.

1199. SCARCE LATE WAR WALTHER DURAL FRAME PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Cal. 7.65mm. S# 417399k.

Bbl. 3 1/8”. PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther towards the end of World War II. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Right side of frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Slide exhibits a plum colored finish, with the Dural frame exhibiting a black finish. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece checkered black synthetic wrap around grip. Slide features a grooved matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame and slide. MAGS: 1 blued 7-rd. with black synthetic grip extension. Left side of the mag. is marked with the Walther banner logo and an over-stamped cal. designation. Cal. originally read “Cal. 9 m/m” and was over-stamped “Cal. 7.65 m/m”. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory finishes, exhibiting areas of light to mild thinning and some light superficial handling marks overall. Front grip strap exhibits moderate thinning that shows through to gray patina. Very bright bore, exhibiting what appears to be some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some mild warping, some smoothing, as well as some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-325/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1200. SCARCE RZM MARKED WALTHER MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

7.65mm. S# 833747. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK mfg. by Walther for the RZM (Reichs Zeug Meisterei) in 1935. The left side of the slide is marked, with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations, with an “RZM” insignia marked just forward of the slide serrations. Right side of the frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a Crown/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, with the chamber area having been cleaned and polished. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece mottled brown Walther banner checkered synthetic wrap around grip. Slide features a matte grooved rib, with a fixed blade front sight and fixed U-notch rear sight. Interior of slide appears to be numbered “7479”, which is etched parallel to the ejection port. MAGS: 2 blued 7-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster, faintly ink stamped “Walther/ PPK” on the interior of the closure flap, above several lined out handwritten sections of text. Side flap appears to be a replacement, and is marked with a Akah makers mark and what appears to be a spurious “RZM” proof.

CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some light wear and a few superficial handling marks, with some light pitting present beneath the bluing. Bore exhibits consistent moderate pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grip show some age related warping, some light smoothing, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, scattered superficial handling marks, as well as some spots of light to mild age related cracking and crazing. (24-6835/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,000.

1201. GERMAN “EAGLE/C” POLICE MARKED WALTHER MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 390660K. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther for German police use between 1938-1945. Left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Left side of the frame is marked with a German police Eagle/C proof, with the S# marked on the right. Right side of the slide, chamber, and bbl. exhibit a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a dull military blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece Walther banner checkered black synthetic wrap around grip. Fixed blade front sight, with fixed U-notch rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the right side of the frame and slide. MAGS: 2 blued 7-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “ROBERT LARSEN/ BERLIN/ SW68/ 1939” above a German eagle party insignia. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, some light superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows some smoothing, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some minor wear and marks from handling and storage. A nice example of a Eagle/C police proofed Walther Model PP pistol. (24-6776/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1202. VERY NICE WALTHER “EAGLE/C” POLICE

MARKED MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.

Cal. 7.65mm. S# 362395k. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther in 1942 for police use. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by additional markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Left side of the frame is marked with an Eagle/C police proof. Right side of the frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a dull military blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece mottled brown Walther banner checkered synthetic grip. Fixed blade front sight, with fixed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame and slide. MAGS: 2 matte blue finished mags., matching via “395/ 1” and “395/ 2” on the floorplates. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish overall, exhibiting mild wear on the forward edges of the slide, with some light thinning present on the frame spur. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows some light smoothing, as well as some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, with the right side exhibiting some light exterior cracking on the top left corner. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-327/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1203. NICE WALTHER “EAGLE/C” POLICE

MARKED MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC

PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 359608k. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther in 1942 for police use. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Left side of the frame is marked with a German police Eagle/C proof. Right side of frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece Walther banner logo mottled brown checkered synthetic grip. Slide features a grooved matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and fixed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame and slide. MAGS: 1 7-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, as well as some scattered superficial handling marks, and spots of light surface oxidation. Front grip strap exhibits moderate wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting consistent mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows some mild age related warping, some smoothing, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage, with the rear of the grip exhibiting a crack that stems from that frame spur. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-326/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1204.

WALTHER “EAGLE/C” POLICE MARKED MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 333635k. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther for German police use in 1941. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Left side of the frame is marked with a German police Eagle/C proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece mottled brown Walther banner checkered synthetic grip. Slide features a grooved matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and fixed U-notch rear sight. Frame features a longer tang, as well as a distinctive step at either side of the trigger guard pin. Slide matches the frame, via the last 3-digits of the S# “635”, which are lightly inscribed on the interior, parallel to the ejection port. MAGS: 1 7-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning overall that show through to gray patina, with some scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting. Mirror bore, exhibiting a few spots of light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows some mild age related warping, as well as some light smoothing and superficial marks from handling and storage, with a crack present on the rear that stems from the frame spur area.

PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-328/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,400.

1205. EARLY COMMERCIAL WALTHER MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 767789. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther for commercial sales. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by marking stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Right side of frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a German Crown/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the chamber, which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece post-war Walther banner checkered black plastic grips. Slide features a matte grooved rib, a fixed blade front sight with fixed U-notch rear sight, as well as a 90 degree safety lever. Interior of slide appears to be numbered “84M”, which is lightly inscribed parallel to the ejection port. MAGS: 1 7-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of thinning and wear that show through to gray patina, scattered areas of heavy pitting, as well as areas with striations from prior cleaning. Bright bore, exhibiting areas of varying degrees of pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-323/MLW). CURIO. $500-1,000.

1206. NICE WARTIME COMMERCIAL WALTHER MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 321272k. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK semiautomatic pistol mfg. by Walther in 1941 for commercial sales. Left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Right side of frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a polished blue finish overall, save for on the chamber, which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece checkered Walther banner mottled brown synthetic grip. Slide features a matte grooved rib, with a fixed blade front sight and fixed U-notch rear sight. Slide is matching to the frame via the last 3-digits of the S#, which are lightly inscribed on the interior, parallel to the ejection port. MAGS: 1 blued 7-rd. mag., matching via “272/ 1” on the floorplate. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning (primarily on the slide), with some superficial handling marks present overall. Mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows some minor warping, as well as some light to mild smoothing, and a few superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-324/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1207. GERMAN WORLD WAR II WALTHER MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal.

7.65mm. S# 368770k. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther in 1942 for the German military. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Left side of the frame and slide are marked with a Walther Eagle/WaA359 acceptance proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece Walther banner checkered black synthetic grip. Slide features a grooved matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and fixed U-notch rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame and slide. MAGS: 1 7-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, as well as a few scattered superficial handling marks and spots of light surface oxidation overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting some spots of grease, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows some mild age related warping, as well as some smoothing and scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-331/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1208. GERMAN WORLD WAR II WALTHER MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 276216k. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther in 1940 for the German military. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Left side of the frame and slide exhibit a Walther Eagle/WaA359 acceptance proof. Right side of the frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a high polished blue finish overall, save for on the chamber, which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece mottled brown Walther banner checkered synthetic grip. Slide features a matte grooved rib, with a fixed blade front sight and fixed U-notch rear sight. Interior of slide is matching via the last 3-digits of the S#, which are lightly inscribed parallel to the ejection port. MAGS: 1 7-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light warping, as well as some light smoothing and superficial marks from handling and storage, with a small crack present on the rear that stems from the frame spur area. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-332/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,400.

1209. PRE-WAR WALTHER MODEL PPK .22 LR SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. S# 862882. Bbl. 3 1/4”. PPK semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 LR mfg. by Walther in 1935. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther’s mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Right side of the frame (on chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a Crown/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the chamber area, which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece mottled brown Walther banner checkered synthetic wrap around grip. Slide features a matte grooved rib, with a fixed blade front sight and fixed U-notch rear sight. Interior of the slide is numbered “XX2”, parallel ejection port. MAGS: 1 unmarked matte blue 10-rd. mag., with mottled brown synthetic grip extension. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light to mild wear and thinning, some scattered spots of light surface oxidation, as well as some scattered spots of mild pitting. Mirror bore, retaining strong rifling throughout. Grip show mild age related warping, light smoothing, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage, with a small crack present on the left rear edge of the grip. (24-7204/MLW). CURIO. $500-800.

1210. EXTREMELY FINE GERMAN EAGLE/C MARKED SAUER

MODEL 38H

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 413904. Bbl. 3 3/8”. Model 38H semi-automatic pistol mfg. by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. Left side of the slide is marked “CAL. 7,65”, with the right side remaining blank. Left side of the frame is marked with a German police Eagle/C proof on the forward trigger guard web, with the S# and a German Eagle/N (Eagle/N also marked on the right side of the slide) commercial nitro proof marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a dull blue military finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece “SUS” monogram checkered black plastic grips. Grooved safety and decocker levers, with concentric circle pattern mag. release button. Slide matches the frame via the last 3-digits of the S# “904”. MAGS: 2-8rd.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “SCHAMBACH&co./ BERLIN/ 1942” and a party eagle insignia. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a few spots of light edge wear, with some light thinning present on the grip straps. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing a few nicks and marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some age related cracking overall. An especially fine example of an Eagle/C police proofed Sauer Model 38H, that one would find extremely difficult to upgrade from. (24MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1211. GERMAN EAGLE/C POLICE

MARKED SAUER MODEL 38H SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 311884. Bbl. 3 3/8”. Model 38H semi-automatic pistol mfg. by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. Left side of the slide is marked “J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL” above “CAL. 7,65”, with “PATENT” marked on the right side. Left side of the frame is marked with a German Eagle/C police proof on the forward trigger guard web, with the S# and a German Eagle/N (also stamped on the right side of the slide) commercial nitro proof marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a high polish blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece “SUS” monogram checkered black plastic grips. Fixed blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. Grooved safety and decocker levers, with coarsely checkered mag. release button. Slide is matching to the receiver via the last 3-digits of the S# “884”. MAGS: 2 8-rd. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “SCHAMBACH&Co./ BERLIN/ 1942” and a party eagle proof. Rear of holster is numbered “312308”. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of mild wear and thinning, a few superficial handling marks, as well as a few spots of light surface oxidation overall. Rear grip strap exhibits mild wear, thinning, and oxidation, with the rear of the frame and slide exhibiting a dull pitted surface. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some light smoothing, as well as a few superficial handling marks. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear and age related discoloration, with some areas of age related cracking and crazing. (24-6813/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,400.

1212. GERMAN EAGLE/F POLICE

MARKED J.P. SAUER MODEL 38H SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 503015. Bbl. 3 3/8”. Model 38H semi-automatic pistol mfg. by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. Left side of the slide is marked “CAL. 7,65”, with the right side remaining blank. Left side of the frame is marked with a German police Eagle/F proof on the forward trigger guard web, with the S# marked at the tang. Right side of the frame, slide, and bbl. exhibit a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a dull military blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece “SUS” monogram checkered black plastic grips. Left grip panel appears to be a replacement. Fixed blade front sight, with dovetailed V-notch rear sight. Frame features a grooved decocker lever, with the late production style slide exhibiting no provision for a safety lever. Slide matches the frame via the last 3-digits of the S# “015”. MAGS: 1 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster marked “SCHAMBACH&Co/ BERLIN/ 1941” above an eagle party insignia. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning and wear overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting areas of light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, with the left panel exhibiting a large chip in the top left corner, as well as a crack on the right side that stems from the grip screw slot. Black leather holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, as well as areas of age related cracking and crazing. (24-6817/MLW). CURIO. $500-1,000.

on right side ahead of mag door. Other visible numbers are mismatched or unnumbered. 1944 dated Norwegian Krag made under German occupation & designated the Karabiner 414(n). These rifles were made in small numbers using new & recycled parts. They fall in the A, B & C serial ranges for a total of about 30,000 rifles made. Receiver & bolt handle both “WaA84” German inspection stamps. Kongsberg arsenal black oxide finish. Walnut pistol grip stock with bottom mounted sling hardware. Cleaning rod present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green canvas sling & “WaA84” marked bayonet with scabbard. CONDITION: stock set shows a small crack at left side of forend tip, a couple small handguard cracks, a couple abrasions, scattered dings, scratches & some handling marks. Metal retains 85% Kongsberg arsenal black oxide finish with some light dings on bbl., scattered edge wear, fading & light oxidation. Safety requires cocking piece to be pulled to rear by hand for proper function. Action otherwise cycles properly when hand operated. Worn bore with scattered oxidation & pitting. (25-557/MJC). CURIO. $3000-4000.

1214. WWII GERMAN SUPERVISED NORWEGIAN KONGSBERG 657(n) SEMI AUTO PISTOL WITH BROWN HOLSTER. Cal. 11.25mm (45 ACP). S# 29841 (1945). In June 1940, the Kongsberg factory was commandeered by invading German forces. During 1945, The Germany Army Weapons Office ordered production of pistols in preparation for an Allied invasion of Norway. The Norwegian Model 1914 pistol was given the designation of the Pistole 657(n) & mfg. under German supervision. Per “Colt .45 Government Models (Commercial Series)” by Charles Clawson, “921 were Nazi proofed in the serial number range from 29615 to 30535”. All correct parts have matching frame S# including 5” barrel having German firing proof on lug & Jorgen Bjornholt proof. Slide with correct Kongsberg crest (used from 1945-1947), German Waffenamt, dated “1945” & stamped with dot & “F” behind rear sight. Frame & barrel stamped with script “JB” proof on triggerguard; Jorgen Bjornholt was a civilian sub-inspector forced into to be control officer by the Germans. Two piece checkered birch grips. MAGS: 2 phosphate finished 7 rd. with lanyard rings. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster ink marked “P657N” on flap. CONDITION: very good. Over 90% original phosphate finish on barrel, slide & frame showing scattered small areas of worn finish & light scratches. Good grips with areas of flattened diamonds and scratches. Good bore with light frosting & wear to lands. (24-6893/MD). CURIO.

1215. WWII GERMAN SUPERVISED

NORWEGIAN KONGSBERG PISTOLE 657(n)

SEMI AUTO PISTOL WITH BLACK HOLSTER. Cal. 11.25mm (45 ACP). S# 30188 (1945). In June 1940, the Kongsberg factory was commandeered by invading German forces. During 1945, The Germany Army Weapons Office order production of pistols in preparation for an Allied invasion of Norway. The Norwegian Model 1914 pistol was given the designation of the Pistole 657(n) & mfg. under German supervision. Per “Colt .45 Government Models (Commercial Series)” by Charles Clawson, “921 were Nazi proofed in the serial number range from 29615 to 30535”. Safety lock & ejector not numbered along with grip safety non matching “186”; other parts matching numbered including 5” barrel having German firing proof on lug. Slide with correct Kongsberg crest (used from 1945-1947), German Waffenamt, dated “1945” & stamped with dot & “B” behind rear sight. Frame with script “JB” proof on triggerguard; Jorgen Bjornholt was a civilian sub-inspector forced into to be control officer by the Germans. Frame has “GU INC OMAHA NE” import mark under two piece checkered birch grips. MAGS: 1 nickel plated 7 rd. with blued base having lanyard loop. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster showing light wear & marks. CONDITION: pistol has good phosphate finish showing numerous light marks & scratches. Good grips with marks that pierce through the finish. Good bore with wear to rifling. (24-5547/MD). CURIO. $6,000-8,000.

1216. NORWEGIAN KONGSBERG MODEL OF 1914 SEMI PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 11.25mm (45 ACP). S# 891 (1919). Standard sidearm of Norway (mfg. 1917–1933)

. Matching number “891” on visible parts except hammer, extractor & recoil spring plug; the 5” barrel & safety lock have a different numeral font. The slide has an early fine blue finished while the frame has a later dull blue-gray finish. Per Charles Clawson’s Colt.45 Government Models (Commercial Series)

“During the changeover period, pistols numbered from about 1700 to 2300 may display a mismatched finish with blue slide and bluegray receiver”. Frame has “GU INC OMAHA NE” import mark covered by double diamond checkered birch grips. Slide has Monogram of King Haakon above slide markings along with Haakon Finne inspection stamp on each side of slide. MAGS: 1 early two tone 7 rd. mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: correct brown leather holster with numerous handling marks. CONDITION: good original blue finish on slide with dents, fading finish around muzzle & scattered scratches. Frame has good gray-blue finish showing heavy wear on front strap, grip safety & mainspring housing along with handling marks. Good grips with marks. Good barrel blue with worn bore. (24-5548/MD). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

1217. VERY FINE 1925 NORWEGIAN KONGSBERG MODEL OF 1914 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 11.25mm (45 ACP). S# 5725. Mfg. 1925 as Norway’s standard issue sidearm; s# range 57017600. Slide has Monogram of King Haakon & Kongsberg Crest on left side of slide along with Erling Schold inspector’s stamp & 1924 date on right side of slide. Matching numbered 5” barrel, slide, trigger, slide lock, safety lock, hammer, ejector, grip safety, mainspring housing, recoil spring guide, recoil spring plug, barrel bushing & hammer strut. Matching “.723” on mag. catch, firing pin, firing pin plate, disconnector & sear. Extractor not numbered. Two piece birch grips with left panel scratched on back “JRN 1924”. MAGS: 1 - 7 rd. with lanyard; mag. appears heavily cleaned showing prior pitting turning gray. CONDITION: very fine retaining approx. 90% original blue finish. Frame shows scattered light handling marks. Mainspring housing & corresponding areas of frame has cleaning with finish being a gray patina. Triggerguard bow has areas of pitting & loss of finish. Slide shows scattered light marks & spots of wear. Balance of markings appear to have added faded white paint. Good grips show flattened diamonds & small gouges. Barrels shows good fading blue with cycling wear. Bore shows strong rifling with light pitting forward of chamber. (24-6850/MD). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1218. NORWEGIAN KONGSBERG

MODEL OF 1914 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 11.25mm (45 ACP). S# 22994. Mfg. 1941 with same dated slide. Most correct parts are numbered “.994” with slide not numbered, additional added number on hammer & barrel bushing & number applied to 5” barrel w/ non matching “361” on right lug. Original two piece birch grips. MAGS: 1 reblued 7 rd. with lanyard loop; mag. protrudes from butt when in pistol. CONDITION: very good arsenal style bead blasted refinish w/ edge wear around muzzle. Barrel has been reblued with shiny bore showing strong rifling & light pitting near muzzle. Very good grips. (24-6824/MD). CURIO. $1000-1500.

1219. GERMAN OCCUPATION DUAL-TONE CZ27 SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 279415. Bbl. 3 3/4”. Standard configuration CZ27 semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Czechoslovakia while under German occupation during World War II. Left side of the slide is marked with CZ’s “fnh” mfg. code, followed by “Pistole Modell 27 Kal. 7,65”. Right side of the frame is marked with an Eagle/WaA76 proof (also present on the bbl) and the S#. Frame exhibits a matte blue finish, with the slide and bbl. bushing exhibiting a standard blue finish. Trigger and hammer exhibit a straw finish, with the bbl. being polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece plain wood wrap around grip. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame and slide. MAGS: 1 8-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of light to mild wear and thinning overall. Strawed parts retain the majority of their original finish, with the front face of the trigger exhibiting wear through to gray patina. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood grip show some superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-304/MLW). CURIO. $500-700.

1220. SCARCE, DESIRABLE, & DOCUMENTED KRIEGHOFF LUFTWAFFE CZ24 HOLSTER, FEATURED IN “HOLSTERS AND SHOULDER STOCKS OF THE WORLD”. Scarce CZ24 semiautomatic pistol holster mfg. by Krieghoff for the Luftwaffe during World War II. Holster is comprised of brown leather, with a single leather belt loop, and a non-ferrous metal closure strap stud on the left side. Rear of holster is marked with Krieghoff’s “HK” within a circle, followed by a Luftwaffe Eagle/2 proof on the rear. Holster is featured on page 48 of “Holsters and Shoulder Stocks of the World” by Anthony Vanderlinden. CONDITION: excellent, with the leather remaining malleable, showing some light wear, as well as some scattered superficial handling marks and spots of age related discoloration overall. An exceptional example of a scarce, desirable, and documented CZ24 holster. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (02-23935/MLW). $800-1,200.

1221. EXTREMELY RARE & HIGH CONDITION GERMAN CONTRACT RANGE ASTRA MODEL 900 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

1,052 Model 900 semi-automatic pistols mfg. in Spain by Astra and shipped to the German military on March 23rd of 1943, as noted on page 346 of “Astra Firearms and Selected Competitors” by Leonardo M. Antaris. The left side of the sideplate is marked “ASTRA AUTOMATIC PISTOL CAL 763/ PATENTED JULY.12.1928/ Uncenta y Compania GUERNICA “. Left side of the frame is marked with the S#, with faint Spanish proofs marked on the right. Right side of the bbl. and bbl. extension exhibit a Spanish “P” within a ordnance bomb proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the trigger, safety lever, rear sight slide, and bolt stop which exhibit a nitre blue finish. Trigger and safety lever appear to have been reheated at one time, retaining traces of their nitre bluing in exposed areas, and exhibiting a straw colored finish overall. Bolt is polished in-the-white. Interior of frame and sideplate exhibit a jeweled in-the-white finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved wood grips. Fixed blade front sight, with tangent V-notch rear sight, graduated 50-1,000. Nearly all numbers are matching and include the frame (left side, with last 3-digits of S# also marked beneath the left grip panel), sideplate, floorplate, follower, safety lever, closing block stop, bbl. / bbl. extension, rear sight assembly, locking block, bolt, as well as the bolt stop. Left grip panel is numbered “24” on the interior, with “25” numbered on the interior of the right panel. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting light edge wear, some scattered superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina. Right side of bbl. extension rail exhibits mild wear and thinning. Grip straps exhibit some scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation. Right side of bbl. and front right edge of mag. well exhibit splotches of light surface oxidation. Nitre blue parts show wear overall, with the balance retaining a gray patina, with scattered spots of age related discoloration. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise are very good overall. An exceptionally attractive German contract range Astra Model 900 semi-automatic pistol. (24-6805/MLW). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

1222. GERMAN CONTRACT ASTRA 400 SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH EXCEPTIONALLY SCARCE ERSATZ PAPER HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Largo. S# 96875. Bbl. 5 7/8”. Model 400 (1921) semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Spain by Astra under contract for Germany during World War II. Top of the slide is marked with the Astra logo towards the front, with Astra’s mfg. information, the cal. designation, and the model designation marked at the rear. Left side of frame and slide exhibit Spanish proofs. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., safety lever, and trigger, which are polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Half-moon blade front sight, with U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 3 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: an extremely scarce and seldom encountered German Astra Model 400 Ersatz holster. Holster is comprised of laminated black paper, with a brown pebble grain leather closure strap. Holster is fitted with a former James D. Julia tag and has a note that reads “This Astra 400 ersatz holster is from the Warren Buxton collection. I bought it at Julia’s Spring, 2018 auction.”. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting areas of thinning and wear that show through to gray and brown patinas, as well as some spots of light to mild surface oxidation overall. In-the-white parts show scattered spots of age related discoloration. Bore is bright, exhibiting mild to moderate degrees of pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show scattered marks and nicks to the diamonds, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Laminated paper Ersatz holster is very good, showing some scattered handling marks overall, with some mild delamination on either side of the closure flap. A nice German Astra Model 400 semi-automatic pistol, with a scarce and seldom encountered Ersatz holster. (24-6899/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1223. RARE GERMAN WORLD WAR II STAR MODEL B SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 249926. Bbl. 5”. Model B semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Spain by Star under contract for the German military during World War II. This example, mfg. in the second batch of Model Bs (S# 242415-257393) is marked “F Patr 08”, followed by the Star logo, Star’s mfg. information, as well as the cal. designation on the left side of the slide. Left side of the frame is marked with Spanish proofs, with an Eagle/WaAD20 marked on the right frame tang. Butt is stamped “B” above the S#. Chamber is marked “Cal.08”, followed by a Spanish proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the trigger, which is polished in-the-white, the ejector, which is strawed, as well as the hammer, which is case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Half-moon front sight, with dovetailed square notch rear sight. MAGS: 2 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked period brown leather holster. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of mild wear and thinning, some scattered superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting overall. Chamber and extractor exhibit some age related discoloration, but are otherwise fine. Excellent bore, exhibiting some light surface level pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some light to mild smoothing, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some light wear and some areas of discoloration, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. An attractive example of a desirable German issued Star Model B semi-automatic pistol. (246765/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-2,000.

1224. INCREDIBLY SCARCE FACTORY SILVER PLATED & ENGRAVED ASTRA M300/2 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL,

SHIPPED TO THE Cal. 380 ACP. S# 525115. Bbl. 3 7/8”. 1 of only 158 M300/2 (“/2” indicating engraving pattern) semi-automatic pistols mfg. by Astra in 1936 and subsequently sent to the Condor Legion in 1938-1939, as documented on page 185 of “Astra firearms and Selected Competitors” by Leonardo M. Antaris. The top of the slide is marked with the Astra logo, towards the muzzle, with a Spanish “P” within an ordnance bomb proof marked on the left, and the S# marked on the right. Left side of the frame exhibits various Spanish proofs. Slide and frame exhibit factory scroll engraving, with the slide exhibiting an additional band of engraving towards the muzzle. Frame and bbl. exhibit a silver plated finish overall, with some small parts including the safety lever, grip screws, mag. release button, lanyard ring, extractor, as well as the mag. exhibiting a chrome plated finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece yellow tinted pearl-like celluloid grips. Sides of grips feature Astra logo decals, with the right grip also exhibiting a mostly legible”UNCETA Y CIA/ GUERNICA ESPANA” decal at the bottom of the panel. Standard fixed half-moon blade front sight, with fixed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame (right side and with the last 3-digits of the S# marked on the left beneath the grip panel), slide, as well as the bbl. MAGS: 1 6-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory silver plated finish, exhibiting some spots of bubbling and flaking overall. Silver plated finish exhibits an appropriate tarnished patina. Bright bore, exhibiting light pitting and some areas of mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some light superficial handling marks and some areas of wear to the decals, with a crack present on the left panel that stems from the screw slot. An exceptionally scarce and attractive, factory silver plated and engraved, Condor Legion shipped Astra M300/2 pistol. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Bill Peterken. (24-6136/MLW). CURIO. $3,0005,000.

1225. EXCEPTIONAL

ASTRA MODEL 900 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

26445. Bbl. 5 1/2”. Model 900 semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Spain by Astra and subsequently shipped to “Dept. of Defense, Euzkada” on January 19th of 1937, according to “Astra Firearms and Selected Competitors” by Leonardo M. Antaris. The left side of the sideplate is marked “ASTRA AUTOMATIC PISTOL CAL 763/ PATENTED JULY.12.1928/ Unceta y Compania GUERNICA “. Left side of the frame is marked with the S#, with Spanish proofs marked on the right. Right side of the bbl. extension and bbl. exhibit a Spanish “P” within an ordnance bomb proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, with some small parts including the trigger, safety lever, extractor, rear sight slide, and bolt stop exhibiting a nitre blue finish. Bolt is polished in-the-white. Interior of frame and sideplate are jeweled in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved wood grips. Fixed blade front sight, with V-notch tangent rear sight, graduated 50-1,000. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame (left side and with the last 3-digits marked beneath the left grip panel), sideplate, floorplate, follower, closing block stop, travel limiting pin, bbl. / bbl. extension, rear sight assembly, bolt stop, locking block, bolt, as well as the grips. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light edge wear, a few light superficial handling marks, as well as a few spots of light surface oxidation. Nitre blue parts are very good overall, with some areas of light to mild wear and thinning. Front face of the trigger shows wear and thinning through to gray patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting some light to mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall, with a few superficial marks from handling and storage. An exceptional Astra Model 900 semi-automatic pistol. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Bill Peterken. (24-6236/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

1226. DOCUMENTED ASTRA MODEL 800 (CONDOR) SERIAL NUMBER “9” FACTORY CUTAWAY SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. 9x19mm Parabellum. S# 9. Bbl. 5 1/4”. Rare Astra Model 800 (801, “1” denoting chrome finish) factory cutaway semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Astra, and mentioned by S# on page 323 of “Astra Firearms and Selected Competitors” by Leonardo M. Antaris. The top of the slide is marked with the Astra logo towards the muzzle, with “ASTRA Unceta y Cia S.A./ ASTRA Mod. 800” marked at the rear. Bbl. is marked “9 m/m PARABELLUM” at the breech. Frame, slide, and bbl. are unproofed, as cutaway sectioning was applied prior to testing. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish chrome plated finish overall. Right side of the frame is fitted with a faux pearl synthetic grip. This example, including the mag., exhibits various viewing windows overall. Slide features a fixed blade front sight, with the right half of the dovetailed square notch rear sight present at the rear. Parts exhibit no exterior S#s, with a small “9” present on the slide, bbl., trigger bar, and mag. MAGS: 1 cutaway 8-rd. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory chrome plated finish, with some light superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Grip is very good, with some light superficial handling marks. A fine and documented example of an Astra Model 800 factory cutaway. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Bill Peterken. (24-6153/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1227. ASTRA MODEL 800 CONDOR SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. S# B22143. Bbl. 5 3/8”. Round blade front sight. Square notch rear sight. Mfg. 1958-1965. Matching numbers on slide & frame. Blued finish. Grooved black grips marked “CONDOR” with Astra logo. MAGS: 1-8 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: tan holster with single mag pouch that shows scattered wear. front flap of holster has torch & crossed pennant symbol CONDITION: grips show some light scratches & handling marks. Metal retains 97% original blue with some light handling & edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Nearly excellent bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Bill Peterken. (24-6163/MJC). CURIO. $1000-1500.

1228. FANTASTIC PREWAR ESTONIAN POLICE PISTOL, SPECIAL FACTORY MARKING. Cal. 9mmP (9mm Luger). S# 1. This extraordinary HP pistol is the first Estonian HP ever produced and discussed in detail in the Vanderlinden book “The FN Browning Pistols” 3rd edition, Vol II on pg 715. It was manufactured in 1936 as part of the first Estonian order for 120 police pistols, which were numbered in ascending order and delivered without special markings, otherwise appearing as commercial guns (commercial HPs with serial numbers 1-5 were not finished, presumably due to manufacturing issues). Interestingly, this particular gun is marked with an underlined “20” under the rear sight, FN’s manner of indicating the gun was a prototype or to be retained by the factory. This HP is identical to the Commercial #46, as detailed/photographed in the Vanderlinden book on pg 696, with respect to its markings, proofs, caliber denotation, and serial number, being an all-matching example with the barrel number on the left (hidden) side of the chamber. Fitted with walnut checkered/bordered grips and a Prewar Belgian Army magazine having an aluminum follower, phosphate body whose spine was marked with the encircled “H” and a rust blued floorplate. CONDITION: very good original rust blue finish with sharp edge wear, dulling and scuffing as one might expect from a pistol that has seen considerable handling and use over many years. Dull bore with easily discernable rifling. Correct manual mechanics. A singular opportunity to buy the first Estonian Police High Power pistol, this example marked with an underscored “20” that identifies the gun as a prototype or sample to be retained, a real gem for the most advanced HP collector! PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-1632/LA). CURIO. $10,00020,000.

1229. FN HIGH POWER, GRAND RENDEMENT, OVAL PORT PISTOL, DOCUMENTED. Cal. 9mmP (9mm Luger). S# 128. The Oval Port Grand Rendement has long been considered a “Holy Grail” gun for most HP collectors. Rarely coming up for sale, production was limited to just 1100 pistols of which 1000 were earmarked for Belgian military trials, the balance for sales samples and demonstrations. This particular pistol is of standard configuration with drift adjustable front sight and early style tangent sight, graduated from 50-500, whereby the numbering is limited to the rear portion of the sight bar. Standard three-line address on left side of slide with usual proofs on left side of slide and frame with repetition on exposed barrel hood that is also marked with the caliber. The full serial number “128” appears on the left (inner surface) of the barrel hood along with the right side of the slide and frame that is slotted for stock. Fitted with checkered/ bordered walnut grips and correct prewar magazine with aluminum follower, phosphate body, and blued split-tail floorplate. Several parts marked with the inspection “box A” but no military “circle H”. Pistol with the same external appearance is shown on page 692 of the Vanderlinden book “FN Browning Pistols”, 3rd edition, pg. 692 with exact SN listed on pg. 691. A copy of unnotarized correspondence forwarded by Wm. O. Drollinger (William O. Drollinger is described as a noted American High Power Collector in Blake Stevens’ book, “The Browning High Power Automatic PIstol”) from the late Capt. Bozanno of Asuncion, Paraguay, cited that pistol #128 was one of four pistols sent from FN to the government of Paraguay in the summer of 1936. After successful testing, the Paraguayan Army ordered 500 additional guns in late 1937. CONDITION: very good original rust blue finish with sharp edge wear, spotting, and thinning as one would expect from a long and continued use. Comparable condition grips and magazine that, while having insertional wear, shows little oxidative disturbance. Dull bore with easily discernable rifle. Correct manual mechanics. A classic, allmatching Oval Port Grand Rendement, mentioned in the Vanderlinden book and accompanied by an interesting document, that rarely comes up for sale! PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (251633/LA). CURIO. $10,000-20,000.

1230. CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF SCARCE MUSCAT OF OMAN MARKED HIGH POWER PISTOLS, FIRST VARIATION SALES SAMPLES. In 1969, a Mr. Paul Van Hee was told of Omani interest in FN High Power pistols. Although he was not a representative of FN, sensing a business opportunity, he purchased a number of High Power pistols in 9mmP and marked them in the US with the Omani crest to use as sales samples. The first nine pistols were marked with an error in the Crest; the subsequent 27 pistols had the corrected crest. 1) Cal. 9mmP (9mm Luger). S# T152256. This pistol, with tangent sight, slotted frame, and ring hammer, was finished in black enamel. The left side of the slide was marked with the late two line FN address. The right side of the pistol has the usual Belgian proofs and stacked serial numbers on the barrel, slide, and frame. The lightly stamped Omani crest has the incorrectly rotated dagger whose sheath is pointed to the right. Fitted with black plastic bordered grips, the left panel recessed for the lanyard ring. MAGS: 1 Inglis WWII 13-rd. mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: accompanied by a 1960s vintage Browning pouch of black vinyl, lined in red felt, and closed with a brass zipper. CONDITION: 99% of the original painted finish remains with a few small areas of scuffing on the slide release and front strap. Comparable condition grips and magazine. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Hammer release is sluggish, likely due to congealed grease. Near excellent pouch. (25-1629/LMA). 2) Cal. 9mmP. (9mm Luger). S# T152257. This pistol, with tangent sight, round hammer, and slotted frame, was finished in black enamel. The left side of the slide was marked with the late two line FN address. The right side of the pistol has the usual Belgian proofs and stacked serial numbers on the barrel, slide, and frame. The lightly stamped Omani crest has the incorrectly rotated dagger whose sheath is pointed to the right. Fitted with black plastic bordered grips, the left panel recessed for the lanyard ring. MAGS: 1 Inglis WWII 13-rd. mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: accompanied by a green FN logo shipping box hand-numbered to pistol with instruction booklet and cleaning rod. Just a few SNs away from the example pictured in “The FN Browning Pistols” book by VanderLinden, 3rd edition, Vol 2, pg 786. CONDITION: 99+% of the original painted finish remains with a few miniscule areas of scuffing on the front strap. Comparable condition grips and magazine. Mirror bore. Correct manual mechanics. Very good box and booklet with shelf wear, tape on lid. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-1630/LMA). BOTH CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

sight graduated from 50-500. Rear grip strap is slotted for a stock attachment. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide and bbl. (left side). Bottom of the bbl. lug is marked “6167”. MAGS: 1 13-rd. phosphate mag. with blued floorplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1960s-1970s pattern FN flat board stock, with brown leather holster, as properly assembled from surplus parts. Stock is properly stamped with a crown over an encircled “GC” Belgian military acceptance proof, and with a 1940 boxed “C” proof on the lug. Holster exhibits a handwritten “Fr. 95.-/ 1971/ Hotmann +/ Reinhardt” in black ink on the interior of the closure flap. CONDITION: good to very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting areas of light to mild wear and thinning (primarily on edges), some scattered superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation (primarily on the grip straps). Left side of frame exhibits a small concentrated area of mild pitting. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing smoothing, as well as scattered superficial marks and impressions. Stock shows some mild superficial marks from handling and storage, with the brass rivets exhibiting a mellow patina. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting scattered superficial handling marks, as well as scattered spots of discoloration. A nice pre-war Belgian military High Power, with a desirable stock and holster. (24-6914/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1232. SLOTTED PRE-WAR FABRIQUE NATIONALE BELGIAN ARMY CONTRACT HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, WITH TANGENT REAR SIGHT. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 25252. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale under contract for the Belgian military in May of 1939. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”, with Belgian military proofs marked on the left side of the frame, slide, and right side of bbl. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips, which feature red anti-moisture barrier paint on the interior of the panels. Dovetailed blade front sight, with V-notch tangent rear sight graduated 50-500. Thumbprint slide, with slotted back strap for a stock attachment. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 Belgian military accepted 13-rd. mag., with encircled “H” proof on spine. Body features a parkerized finish, with the split tail floorplate exhibiting a blue finish. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, some superficial marks from handling, storage, and disassembly, as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation. Grip straps retain the majority of their blue finish, exhibiting consistent light to mild surface oxidation. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show mild smoothing and some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-257/MLW). CURIO. $1,750-2,250.

1233. EARLY SLOTTED PRE-WAR FABRIQUE NATIONALE

BELGIAN ARMY CONTRACT HIGH POWER SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 5293. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Fabrique Nationale under contract for the Belgian army for the first contract order of 10,000 pistols in 1935. Left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPSE”, with Belgian military proofs present on the left side of the frame, slide, as well as on the right side of the bbl. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Sides of the slide appear to have been lightly touched up along the forward surfaces. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with V-notch tangent rear sight, graduated 50-500. Thumbprint slide, with slotted frame for stock attachment. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. Underside of the bbl. lug is also numbered “992”. MAGS: 1 13-rd. mag., with Belgian proofs on the spine. Right side of the mag. is lightly inscribed “36792”. Body features a parkerized finish, with the split tail floorplate exhibiting a blue finish. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting areas of light to mild wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina, some superficial marks from handling, storage, and disassembly, as well as some scattered spots of light to mild pitting (some pitting appears to be below the finish in the aforementioned areas that appear to be touched up). Fair bore, exhibiting consistent moderate pitting, as well as some spots of hardened grease, while retaining fair to good rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as some superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-256/MLW). CURIO. $1,750-2,250.

1234. TRANSITIONALLY PROOFED BELGIAN ARMY CONTRACT FABRIQUE NATIONALE HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 38214. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Fabrique Nationale under contract for the Belgian army, circa. 1939-1940. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Left side of frame, slide, and right side of the bbl. exhibit Belgian military and commercial proofing, with the “C” within a hexagon proof being a transition proof between the encircled “H” proof and boxed “C” proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Thumbprint slide, with a dovetailed blade front sight and V-notch tangent rear sight, graduated 50-500. Rear grip strap on frame is slotted for a stock attachment. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 Belgian proof 13-rd. mag., with phosphate finished body, and blued split tail floorplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: note from Charles Wagner indicating the history of this transitionally proofed variation. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their original blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to brown patina and areas of light to mild surface oxidation overall. Left forward edges of the slide exhibit heavy pitting. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-255/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-2,500.

1235. PRE-WAR CHINESE CONTRACT

FABRIQUE NATIONALE HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 20168. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semiautomatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale in December of 1938. While not bearing any identifying proofs, the Chinese High Power contract S#s range from approx. 6,000-9,500 and 9,50011,000, with the final shipment incorporating a contract S# starting at 20,000, as referenced on page 721 of the 3rd edition “FN Browning Pistols, Vol. II” by Anthony Vanderlinden. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Underside of slide (on the recoil mainspring housing) is KFS import marked. Left side of the frame, slide, and right side of the bbl. exhibit Belgian commercial proofs. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Thumbprint slide, with dovetailed blade front sight and V-notch tangent rear sight, graduated 50-500. Back strap on frame is slotted for a stock attachment. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 13-rd. Belgian proofed mag., with phosphate finished body and blued split tail floorplate. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their original blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as scattered areas of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing, as well as scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-264/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1236. GERMAN OCCUPATION FABRIQUE NATIONALE HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, WITH TANGENT REAR SIGHT. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 119774. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale while under German occupation, circa. January to November of 1942. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Left side of the frame, slide, and bbl. exhibit a German Eagle/WaA140 acceptance proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips, with the left grip exhibiting red anti-moisture barrier paint on the interior of the panel. Thumbprint slide, with dovetailed aftermarket blade front sight and original V-notch tangent rear sight, graduated 50-500. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 blued 13-rd. mag., with an Eagle/WaA140 proof on the spine. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, as well as some areas of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting overall. Right side of slide exhibits a small concentrated area of dark pitting. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some areas of smoothing, as well as some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25282/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1237. GERMAN OCCUPATION FN HIGH POWER SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH TANGENT REAR SIGHT & POSTWAR HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 125607. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by FN while under German occupation, circa. January to November of 1942. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Left side of the frame and slide exhibit an Eagle/WaA140 and eagle firing proof, with the frame also exhibiting an “MR” that is stamped on the forward trigger guard web. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips, which feature red anti-moisture paint on the interior of the panels. Dovetailed blade front sight, with tangent rear sight graduated 50-500. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 13rd. 1 mag. is blued and unproofed, with the other being parkerized and stamped with an indiscernible Eagle/WaA proof. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather Post-War holster, with steel rivets. Rear of holster is spuriously marked with a Luftwaffe eagle over “1944”. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, as well as some scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation. Grip straps exhibit consistent light to mild surface oxidation. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some light smoothing, as well as some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear and marks from handling and storage. (24-6912/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1238. LATE GERMAN OCCUPATION FN HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 22822b. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semiautomatic pistol mfg. in Belgium while under German occupation, circa. January to August of 1944. Left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL-BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Left side of the frame and slide are marked with an Eagle/WaA140 proof and eagle firing proof, with the frame also being marked “MR” on the forward trigger guard web. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered brown bakelite grips. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching, with the full S# marked on the slide and “822b” marked on the frame and bbl. MAGS: 2 13-rd. 1 mag. is blued with a partial Eagle/WaA140 proof present on the spine, with the other being parkerized and unproofed. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “clg/44” beneath the closure flap strap. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, with some scattered spots of light pitting present overall. Near mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Brown bakelite grips are excellent, showing few light superficial handling marks overall. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear and light age related cracking overall. (24-6913/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1239. SCARCE EARLY POSTOCCUPATION FABRIQUE NATIONALE “SPECIAL ORDER VARIATION” HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 1055. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol likely mfg. in late 1944 to early 1945 by Fabrique Nationale, and likely sold to a serviceman. An unusual and scarce example, this “Special Order Variation” exhibits no Belgian commercial or German occupation proofing, save for an “M” on the left side of the forward trigger guard web and an “X” on the top of the slide, beneath the rear sight, with all S# externally visible, as would have been done during the occupation period. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE DUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Metal components exhibit a (possibly reapplied) blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece finely figured checkered wood grips, with a large half-diamond present around the screw slot. Dovetailed blade front sight, with occupation pattern tangent rear sight, graduated 50-500. Thumbprint slide, with slotted backstrap for a stock attachment. All serialized parts are matching in the “stacked” fashion, and are present on the frame, slide, bbl., as well as on the interior of the grip panels. MAGS: 1 13-rd. mag., with parkerized body and blued split tail floorplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a page with notes from Charles Wagner, with highlights indicating “It is a custom order pistol for a serviceman produced by FN late in 1944 and early 1945” and “A person could special order any pistol or rifle with any feature desired. This was true at many of the weapon factories which has been evidenced by many of the one of a type pistol or rifle that had appeared on the collectors market since the war”. CONDITION: exceptional, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their blue finish overall, exhibiting what appears to be fine pinprick areas of pitting present beneath the bluing in some areas (either indicating a professional refinish, or assembly from pre-war parts original hidden from the German by FN employees). Bbl. is excellent, with notable heat treated coloring present on and around the breech, as well as on the lug and cam surfaces. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent mild to moderate pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are fine, showing some areas of light to mild smoothing, as well as a few light superficial handling marks overall. An exceptionally attractive, early post-occupation production, Fabrique Nationale High Power pistol. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-265/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1240. GORGEOUS EARLY POST WAR FN COMMERCIAL HIGH POWER PISTOL, MARKED “SILESIA”. (9mm Luger). S# 42435. These early FN postwar High Powers were finished to the same meticulous standards as the prewar guns. Many were sold to US servicemen stationed in Germany and purchased through the Silesia Gun Club. This commercial example has fixed sights, a thumbprint slide, internal extractor and a ring hammer. The left side of the slide is marked with a 3 line address referencing FN and its location in Herstal, Belgium, surmounting the reference to Browning’s patent. Scattered Belgian proofs are in the usual locations on the left side of the pistol along with the right side of the exposed barrel hood that also references the 9mmP caliber. The full serial number is on the right side of the slide and frame. Disassembly shows a matching serial number on the left side of the barrel hood. The importation by SILESIA is reflected by the importer’s marking on the right side of the trigger guard. The pistol is fitted with standard walnut checkered bordered grips, each panel secured with a single screw, and a later era magazine with a blued follower, body, and a painted, button-secured floorplate. Complete with an original ownership card from the Provost Marshal dated August 67. CONDITION: crisp 98% bright original rust blue. Very little wear from handling or holstering. Most wear attributed to superficial speckling, largely found over crest of slide and straps. Excellent grips and magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. A wonderful early postwar Belgian FN High Power pistol sold though the SILESIA Gun Club in Germany with card documenting sale in 1967. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-1628/LA). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

1241. FINE EARLY POST-OCCUPATION FABRIQUE

NATIONALE HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Luger. S# A13745. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Fabrique Nationale after German occupation. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL-BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”, with Belgian commercial proofs marked on the left side of the frame, slide, and right side of the bbl. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 dull blue 13-rd. mag. Mag. body is marked with an “S” within a diamond, as well as with a faint Eagle/ WaA140 proof on the spine. CONDITION: fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light edge wear, as well as some light superficial handling marks overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting a few very light spots of surface level pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing and a few minor superficial handling marks, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-276/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1242. EXTREMELY SCARCE EARLY POST-OCCUPATION

FABRIQUE NATIONALE BELGIAN ARMY CONTRACT HIGH POWER SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# A2592B. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Fabrique Nationale for the Belgian army in late 1945 to early 1946. This variation is unique in that while it was mfg. under contract for the Belgian army, no army proofs were applied. This was the result of the typical proofing arsenal being utilized by the U.S. military, and as such only a “B” suffix was added to indicate army issue. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL-BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”, with the left side of the frame, slide, and right side of the bbl. exhibiting Belgian commercial proofs. Right side of the frame is marked with the full S# “A2592B”. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Interior of the grip panels are inscribed “FW 6/12/3” over “R.D.S.”. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 13-rd. mag., with blued body and split tail floorplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: note from Charles Wagner indicating the history of this variation, as well as noting that “Consequently very few of the 1945 variation are seen today. (Only four are known to be in collections.)”. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning (primarily on edges), some superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots and areas of light surface oxidation overall. Grip straps exhibit consistent light to mild surface oxidation and light pitting. Mirror bore, exhibiting some very light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Right rear edge of mag. exhibits a crack in the welding, with a small crack present on the left rear edge. Grips show mild smoothing and some scattered superficial marks and impressions from handling and storage, with the left grip exhibiting a crack at the bottom right of the panel that stems from the butt. A scarce early post-occupation Belgian army High Power. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-277/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-2,500.

1243. EXCEPTIONAL & DOCUMENTED FN HIGH POWER PISTOL, AUSTRIAN POLICE, TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.

1955, the Austrian police placed an order for 10,000 High Power pistols. All were marked LGK (Landsgendarmeriekommando) followed by a 1-2 letter abbreviation for the state in which the pistol was assigned along with an issue number. This example is figured on page 200 (Fig. 200-3) of “The Belgium Browning Pistols” by Anthony Vanderlinden, featuring pictures of the matching mags., crediting Charles Wagner. This is a classic pistol with a rust blued finish, fixed sights, thumbprint slide, internal extractor, and round hammer. The left side of the slide has the customary three-line address and the usual Belgian proofs are on the left side of the slide, frame, and exposed barrel hood that is also marked with “CAL 9mmP”. The full serial number is on the right side of the slide and frame with the matching number on the inner surface of the barrel hood. The frontstrap is marked “LGK SB/0429” reflecting “Salzburg Land” police, issue #0429. Fitted with wood checkered/bordered grips and a pair of postwar magazines, each with an aluminum follower, blued body, and black painted button-retained floorplate marked with the same police reference. CONDITION: near excellent with sharp edge wear from being holstered with a few light handling marks on the straps, mainly on the frontstrap, as consistent with a lightly carried pistol. Comparable condition grips and magazines. Mirror bore. Correct manual mechanics. A high condition, documented, and all matching Austrian police FN High Power pistol with two matching magazines from one of the smaller Austrian states. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-1623/LA). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1244. FN EARLY POSTWAR PISTOL, SCARCE SYRIAN CONTRACT. 9mmP (9mm Luger). S# 292. This early postwar fixed sight FN High Power, rust blued with thumbprint slide, internal extractor, and ring hammer, has the Syrian Coat of Arms marked on the right side of the slide that features an eagle whose head is turned to the right, a chest shield with three stars, and an underlying banner with Arabic script. The pistol is otherwise indistinguishable from the other commercial High Powers of this era, having a 3-line address on the left side of the slide and a scattering of Belgian proofs on the left side of the slide, left side of the frame, and over the barrel hood that is additionally marked with “CAL. 9mmP”. This all-matching pistol has its serial number on the left side of the barrel hood (hidden), the right side of the slide and right side of the frame. Fitted with checkered/bordered walnut grips and a postwar magazine with aluminum follower, bright salt blued body, and a button-retention floorplate. CONDITION: very good to excellent original rust blued finish with sharp edge wear, handling marks, and thinning at base of backstrap/heel of pistol. Comparable condition grips and magazine. Mirror bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. A very attractive and early postwar High Power, rarely seen in such high condition, that should appeal to the most advanced HP collector! PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-1631/LA). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.

1245. FN HIGH POWER PISTOL, DANISH CONTRACT, DOCUMENTED RIG. Cal. 9mmP (9mm Luger). S# 0311. Although Denmark entered into negotiations with FN to supply HP pistols for their military in 1940, WWI delayed filling their contract until 1946 at which point approx. 1700 pistols were shipped to Denmark. This early and complete rig; this exact SN is recorded in the Vanderlinden HP book, 3rd Edition, Vol 3, page, 764, is an entirely original pistol whose front sight has been modified per Danish contract stipulation, now with a flat top and serrated rear surface. Standard drift adjustable rear sight. Thumbprint slide, internal extractor, and ring hammer. The left side of slide with usual three line address and scattered Belgian proofs in usual locations including the barrel hood that is also marked with the 9mmP caliber. Danish military markings on left side of frame referencing model and issue number, the issue number acting as the SN, also repeated on the left (hidden) side of barrel hood, right side of slide and right side of frame. Magazine safety present. Fitted with walnut checkered/bordered grips, the left panel recessed for a rotatable lanyard ring that is present. Primary and spare mags have an aluminum follower, phosphate body, and a painted button-retained floorplate. Complete with an original Danish military holster with Crown/ HV marking on lower flap and an unmarked steel cleaning rod. CONDITION: very good original rust blue with holster wear. Front/ backstrap thinning as one would expect from a military pistol that has seen moderate use. Comparable condition grips, magazines, and holster. A very nice, original, and allmatching M1946 Danish military contract HP rig, seldom offered in any condition! PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-1624/LA). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

1246. RARE FN HIGH POWER, UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC CONTRACT.

was an extremely popular pistol that was adopted by many militaries around the world. Many insisted on having their pistols marked with the national crest, as true for the Syrian contract guns. This fixed sight example, made in approximately 1962 based on the later form slide without thumbprint but still with internal extractor and ring hammer, has a bold and readily identifiable crest on top of the slide; just forward of the rear sight. Other than the crest, the pistol presents and is marked as a standard production gun, the left side of the slide having a 3-line address and the usual proofing appearing on the left side of the slide, left side of the frame, and over the exposed chamber. Full stacked matching serial numbers on the barrel, slide and frame. Fitted with black plastic checkered/bordered grips without provision for lanyard ring. Correct magazine with aluminum follower, phosphate body, and black painted floorplate. No import markings! CONDITION: good to very good original finish with uniform wear, spotting, and discoloration as commonly seen with these heavily used pistols. Comparable condition grips. Magazine much nicer, excellent; likely from a different pistol. Dull bore with easily discernable rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Your opportunity to acquire one of the scarcer, military contract High Power pistols, especially nice in that there are no import markings! PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-1626/LA). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

1247.

AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT FN HIGH POWER

L9A1 PISTOL. Cal. 9mm L9A1. S# T125868. This very seldom seen L9A1 military pistol with black enamel finish was made for Australia as reflected by the specifically added “PISTOL SELF LOADING” prefix to the slide address. It is otherwise very similar to the later form of British L9A1 pistols with the NATO stock number “1005-13-010-0313” on most major parts and the “9mm L9A1” reference to the slide address. The pistol is a fixed sight High Power made in 1963 with a later form slide and external extractor. The left side of the slide is marked with the usual two-line FN address to which has been added the previously referenced markings. Broad arrow proof on the left side of the trigger guard. The right side of the gun has limited Belgian proofs and stacked, matching serial numbers on the barrel, slide and frame. Black plastic grips, the left panel recessed for a lanyard ring, and correct magazine with aluminum follower, phosphate body, and buttonretained floorplate marked with the NATO stock numbers and the year 1963. No import marks. An identically marked pistol, just a few SNs away, is pictured in the Vanderlinden book, “FN Browning Pistols”, 3rd Edition, Vol II, pages, 784, 785. MAGS: 1 proper 13-rd. mag., marked NATO # “1005-13010-0319” above an intertwined “FN” monogram, and “1963” on the floorplate. CONDITION: about very good black enameled finish with holster wear. Front/backstrap thinning/freckling as one would expect from a military pistol that has seen moderate use. Comparable condition grips and magazine. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A seldom seen military pistol by any metric! PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-1627/LA). CURIO. $2,500-4,500.

1248. SCARCE POST-WAR BRITISH CONTRACT FABRIQUE NATIONALE HIG POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Luger. S# E07166. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Fabrique Nationale for the British military during the early 1950s. Available information is conflicting, with the “E” series High Powers being utilized for a number of contracts, but it is believed that the early “E” series pistols, were shipped to Great Britain. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”, with Belgian commercial proofs marked on the left side of the frame and slide, as well as on the right side of the bbl. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips, which feature red anti-moisture barrier paint on the interior of the panels. Thumbprint slide, with a fixed half-moon blade front sight and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 matching 13-rd. mags. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some spots/areas of light to mild wear and thinning, some superficial handling marks, as well as spots of mild pitting on the grip straps. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting areas of hardened grease, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing, as well as a few minor superficial marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise very good overall. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-258/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

1249. FN ESTONIAN MILITARY CONTRACT HIGH POWER PISTOL, K.L.

(9mm Luger). S# 1104. In 1937 Estonia placed an order for 5338 pistols for its military. Of those 2300 were marked “K.L.” for issue to the Home Guard. Although the pistols were ordered without shoulder stocks, all were completed with a slotted frame. The pistol has a rear sight graduated from 50-500. The left side of the slide is marked with the usual FN address along with the reference to Browning’s patent. The usual Belgian proofs are scattered on the left side of the slide, left side of the frame and on the exposed barrel hood that is also marked “CAL 9mmP”. The right side of the slide and right side of the frame are marked with the full serial number that is repeated on the left (hidden) side of the barrel hood. A large “K.L.” is above the slot on the backstrap. The pistol is fitted with wood checkered and bordered grips and a Pre-war High Power magazine with a phosphate body, aluminum follower, and blued split-tail floorplate. CONDITION: approximately 80-90% original rust blue with sharp edge wear, minor spotting, and thinning carried pistol after many years of service. Bright bore with sharp rifling. A correct manual mechanics. A scarce and well recognized military contract FN High Power that is seldom offered for sale in the United States.

PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-1625/LA). CURIO. $3,000-6,000.

1250. EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE LITHUANIAN CONTRACT

FN HIGH POWER SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal.

9mm Para. S# 3880. Bbl. 4

5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale under contract for Lithuania. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Left side of the frame and slide, as well as the right side of the bbl. are marked with Belgian commercial proofs. Top of the slide is engraved with the Pillars of Gediminas crest. Left side of the frame (beneath the grip panel, top of slide (beneath the tangent rear sight), and left side of the bbl. lug are stamped with a small Pillars of Gediminas proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with tangent rear sight graduated 50-500. Slotted frame with distinctive staple lanyard loop on butt. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 13-rd. 1 mag. is blued with an Eagle/WaA140 proof on the spine, with the other exhibiting a parkerized finish and being unproofed. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: reproduction black leather holster. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of mild wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as some scattered superficial handling marks overall. Edges of the slide exhibit some small concentrated spots of light to mild pitting. Very bright bore, exhibiting consistent light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Action functions appropriately when cycled by hand. Grips are very good overall, exhibiting a few superficial marks from handling and storage. Reproduction holster is very good overall. A nice example of a scarce Lithuanian contract High Power pistol. (24-6896/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-4,000.

1251. ELUSIVE & SELDOM

ENCOUNTERED FABRIQUE

NATIONALE DUTCH CONTRACT

HIGH POWER “M.46” SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 26171. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power (Dutch designation: “M.46”) semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Fabrique Nationale under contract for the Dutch military after 1948. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”, with a Crown/J (Queen Juliana) crest marked on the top, just forward of the rear sight. Left side of the frame, slide, and right side of the bbl. exhibit Belgian commercial proofs. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, save for on bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed V-notch rear sight. Left side of the frame is fitted with a lanyard ring. Frame locking lug cam is a contemporary replacement, which was welded into place prior to refinishing. Matching numbers are present on the frame and slide. Bbl. is unnumbered. MAGS: 1 blued 13-rd., stamped with the S# “02037” on the bottom of the floorplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a page of notes from Charles Wagner, noting history of this variation, and highlighting “Very, very few of this contract have been released by the government of the Netherlands. Pistol is also accompanied by an invoice from William O. Drollinger (William O. Drollinger is described as a noted American High Power Collector in Blake Stevens’ book, “The Browning High Power Automatic PIstol”) dated October 9th of 2,000, which includes this pistol on the inventory list. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light edge wear, with some scattered areas that exhibit varying degrees of pitting beneath the bluing. Frame exhibits heat related discoloration around the locking cam lug slot, as well as some porous spots from welding. Fair bore, exhibiting consistent mild pitting and scattered spots of dark pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall, with some light superficial handling marks. With the Dutch government opting to destroy the majority of these pistols, this makes for an exceedingly scarce example of a Dutch M.46 High Power pistol, that is seldom encountered even in advanced High Power collections. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-268/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1252. WEST GERMAN POLICE CONTRACT RANGE FABRIQUE NATIONALE HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 53245. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Fabrique Nationale, likely for the West German police in the early 1950s. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE/ HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Left side of the frame, slide, and right side of the bbl. exhibit Belgian commercial proofs. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips, which feature red anti-moisture barrier paint on the interior of the panels. Thumbprint slide, with fixed half-moon blade front sight. Rear sight has been modified via the milling of the center area of the original V-notch rear sight, and the addition of a higher square notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 13-rd. 1 is matching via an electro-penciled “53245” on the spine, with the front face of the mag. body having been slightly ground down near the feed lips at one point in time. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: postwar German black leather holster, marked “A .KIND/ HUNSTIG” beneath the closure flap strap. Interior of closure flap exhibits a handwritten handwritten “Beier g Pol. Rer.”. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light to mild edge wear, a couple of spots of light to mild wear and thinning, some superficial handling marks, as well as a couple of spots of light to mild surface oxidation. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent light to mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall, save for a small crack that is present at the top of the right panel. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as some spots of light age related cracking and crazing, but otherwise remains sturdy ands serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-283/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1253. RARE PANAMA NATIONAL GUARD CONTRACT FABRIQUE NATIONALE HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 245PY65162. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semiautomatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale under contract for the National Guard of Panama in 1982. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Top of the slide is marked “REPUBLICA DE PANAMA/ (PANAMANIAN COAT OF ARMS)/ GUARDIA NACIONAL”, just ahead of the rear sight. Right side of the frame is marked with Belgian commercial proofs on the forward trigger guard web. Metal components exhibit a black enamel type finish, which was applied over a parkerized finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Left side of the frame is mounted with a lanyard ring. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed square notch rear sight. All numbers are matching via “1162” and are present on the frame, slide, and bbl. in the “stacked” fashion. Slide stop lever is a blued replacement. MAGS: 1 13-rd. mag., with smooth parkerized body and blued button floorplate. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their black enamel finish, exhibiting areas of flaking, wear, and handling marks overall that show through to parkerizing, with areas of edge wear that show through to gray patina. Very bright bore, exhibiting light to mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show mild smoothing, as well as scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-275/ MLW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

1254. BELGIAN BROWNING “T” SERIES HIGH POWER SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SOFT CASE.

4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale and imported by Browning Arms Company in 1966. The left side of the slide is marked with Browning Arms’ importer information above “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Right side of the forward trigger guard web and bbl. exhibit Belgian commercial proofs. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips, which feature red anti-moisture barrier paint on the interior of the panels. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. MAGS: 1 13-rd. mag. marked “GP35 Cal.9MM” on the side. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather Browning soft case. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light thinning and wear, a few superficial handling marks, some scattered areas of light to mild surface oxidation, as well as a few small concentrated spots of light to mild pitting. Mirror bore, exhibiting some spots of light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show a few minor marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Soft case shows some light wear, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-261/MLW). CURIO. $500-1,000.

1255. RARE & FINE WEST GERMAN “AKAH” MARKED FABRIQUE NATIONALE HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# T199278. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Fabrique Nationale. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTALBELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Left side of the forward trigger guard web is marked “Akah” within an oval (Albert Kind, German importer of FN firearms into the Federal Republic of Germany). Right side of the forward trigger guard web is marked with Belgian commercial proofs, which are also present on the right side of the bbl. Metal components exhibit a high polish blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Slide features an external extractor, with a fixed half-moon blade front sight and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching via the full S#, which is present in the “stacked” fashion on the right side of the frame slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 13-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a page of notes from Charles Wagner, indicating the history of this variation, as well as that very few High Power pistols are seen with the “Akah” marking. CONDITION: exceptional, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish overall, exhibiting a few superficial marks from handling and storage overall, as well as a few pinprick spots of light surface oxidation on the grip straps. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Grips show a few superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. An exceptional example of an “Akah” marked High Power, that one would find extremely difficult to upgrade from. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-284/MLW). CURIO. $1,750-2,250.

1256. HIGH CONDITION FN BROWNING “T” SERIES HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SOFT CASE. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# T247700. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale and imported by Browning Arms Company in 1968. Left side of the slide is marked with Browning’s importer information above “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Right side of the frame and the bbl. exhibit a single Belgian commercial proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the 2-piece bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece faux pearl-like grips. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. MAGS: 1 13-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather Browning soft case. CONDITION: fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish overall, exhibiting a couple of spots of very light edge wear, as well as a few light superficial marks from handling and storage. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting areas of hardened grease, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good to excellent overall. Soft case shows some light wear from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-262/MLW). CURIO. $600-900.

1257. BELGIAN BROWNING “T” SERIES HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SOFT CASE. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# T272518. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale and imported by Browning Arms Company, circa. 1969. The left side of the slide is marked with Browning Arms’ importer information above “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with the right side of the forward trigger guard web a Belgian commercial proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips, which feature red anti-moisture barrier paint on the interior of the panels. Dovetailed blade front sight, with V-notch tangent rear sight, graduated 50500. MAGS: 1 13-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather Browning soft case. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a few light superficial handling marks, with a small concentrated area of cleaned mild pitting present on the right side of the slide. Mirror bore, exhibiting some grease in the grooves, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall. Soft case shows some light wear from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-263/MLW). CURIO. $500-1,000.

1258. FABULOUS CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF 1973 BELGIAN BROWNING HIGH POWER “EL CAPITAN” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS WITH MATCHING FACTORY SOFT CASES. 1) BELGIAN BROWNING “EL CAPITAN” HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal.9mm Luger. S# 73C72880. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power “El Capitan” semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale and imported by Browning Arms Company in 1973. The left side of the slide is marked with Browning’s importer information above “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Right side of the frame and 2-piece bbl. exhibit a single Belgian commercial proof. Metal components exhibit a polished blue finish, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with V-notch adj. rear sight, graduated 50-500. New style “spur” hammer, with slotted backstrap on frame. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame (front grip strap), as well as the slide and bbl. (on right). MAGS: 1 13rd. mag., with phosphate finished body and blued button type follower. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather Browning soft case, with “M/S” above the full S# “73C72879” handwritten on the exterior tag. CONDITION: fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original blue finish overall, save for a few light superficial handling marks overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting a thick layer of grease overall, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Soft case is excellent. (25-260/MLW). 2) BELGIAN BROWNING HIGH POWER “EL CAPITAN” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 73C72880. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power “El Capitan” semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale and imported by Browning Arms Company in 1973. The left side of the slide is marked with Browning’s importer information above “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Right side of the frame and 2-piece bbl. exhibit a single Belgian commercial proof. Metal components exhibit a polished blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished inthe-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with V-notch tangent rear sight, graduated 50-500. New style “spur” hammer, with slotted backstrap on frame. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame (front grip strap), as well as the slide and bbl. (on right). MAGS: 1 13-rd. mag., with phosphate finished body and blued button style floorplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather Browning soft case, with “M/S” above the full S# “73C72880” handwritten on the exterior tag. CONDITION: fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Soft case is excellent. A fabulous consecutively numbered pair of Belgian Browning “El Capitan” High Power semi-automatic pistols. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-260/MLW). BOTH CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

1259. EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE FIRST VARIATION DUTCH CONTRACT INGLIS NO.2 MK.I* HIGH POWER SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 1T1062. Bbl. 4 5/8”. Early No.2 MK.I* semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Inglis under contract for the Netherlands prior to 1948, with this example being one of very few Inglis High Power pistols released by the Netherlands prior to the 1960 Dutch renumbering scheme. The left side of the slide is marked “MK I*” above “BROWNING-F.N.9mm.H.P.”, followed by “INGLIS, CANADA”, with Canadian proofs marked on the right side of the frame and slide. Right side of the rear sight base is marked with a Dutch Crown/W for Queen Wilhelmina. Metal components exhibit a period arsenal applied parkerized finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-thewhite. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Thumbprint slide features a small dovetailed blade front sight, with a fixed square notch rear sight. Left side of the frame is fitted with a lanyard ring. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 phosphate 13-rd., with “JI” stamped on the body and split tail floorplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a page of notes regarding this variation from Charles Wagner, as well as an invoice from William O. Drollinger (William O. Drollinger is described as a noted American High Power Collector in Blake Stevens’ book, “The Browning High Power Automatic PIstol”) dated October 9th of 2000, listing this pistol by S#. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their period arsenal parkerized finish, exhibiting some mild wear and thinning (primarily on the forward edges of the slide), some light edge wear, some light superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light pitting beneath the finish. Near mirror bore, exhibiting some light to mild pitting towards the muzzle, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. An exceedingly scarce first variation Dutch contract Inglis No. 2 Mk. I* High Power pistol. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-267/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-2,500.

1260. RARE CHINESE CONTRACT INGLIS MK.I* SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 2CH1803. Bbl. 4 5/8”. MK.I* High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Inglis under contract for the Nationalist Chinese military. The left side of the slide is marked “MK. I*/ BROWNING FN 9MM HP INGLIS CANADA”, with a Canadian proof marks on the right side of the frame and slide. Right side of the frame, slide, and bbl. exhibit the full S#, with the “CH” indicating mfg. for the Chinese contract. Metal components exhibit a parkerized finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Thumbprint slide, with dovetailed blade front sight (rear face painted white) and V-notch tangent rear sight graduated 50-500. Frame is slotted for a stock attachment, with a lanyard ring mounted on the left side at the butt. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 dull blued 13-rd. mag., with “JL” stamped on the front of the mag. body (upside down), and on the split tail floorplate. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their arsenal applied parkerized finish, exhibiting some areas of mild wear and thinning that show through to silvering, scattered superficial handling marks, as well as areas of light to mild pitting that are present in worn areas. Very bright bore, exhibiting scattered spots of mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show light to mild smoothing, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-270/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1261. NICE & DESIRABLE “T SERIES” CANADIAN INGLIS MK.I* HIPOWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

3/4”. Mk.I* semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Canada by Inglis. Left side of the slide is marked “MK. I*” above “BROWNING-F.N.9MM.H.P.”, followed by “INGLIS, CANADA”. Front grip strap retains a partial Canadian decal. Metal components exhibit a parkerized finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed square notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 13-rd. mags., marked “JI” on the front of the mag. bodies. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal parkerized finish, exhibiting some light edge wear, with scattered superficial handling marks overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as some light superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-6814/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

blade front sight, with V-notch tangent rear sight, graduated 50-500. Rear of frame is slotted for a stock attachment, with the left side exhibiting a provision for a lanyard ring. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 phosphate 8-rd. marked “JI” on the mag. body and on the split tail floorplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wood shoulder stock marked with Chinese characters on one side. Stock iron has been repaired at one time. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their arsenal parkerized finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina and silvering, with varying degrees of oxidation and pitting present overall (as to be expected from Chinese issued small arms). Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild oxidation and pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and numerous superficial marks from handling and storage. Stock shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, with some minor chipping present on the body around the edges near the lid. Stock iron exhibits an aforementioned repair. A rare example of a Chinese marked Inglis Mk. I* pistol and stock. (25-1433/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-2,000.

1263. HIGH CONDITION CANADIAN WORLD WAR II INGLIS MK.I* HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 6T2860. Bbl. 4 5/8”. MK. I* semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Canada by Inglis during World War II. The left side of the slide is marked “MK. I*” above “BROWNING-F.N.9MM.H.P.”, followed by “INGLIS, CANADA”. Right side of the frame and slide exhibit Canadian proofing, with the bbl. exhibiting an electro-penciled Canadian proof. Front grip strap retains a mostly legible Canadian leaf decal. Metal components exhibit a parkerized finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-thewhite. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed square notch rear sight. Left side of the frame is mounted with a lanyard ring. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 parkerized 13rd. mags., stamped “JI” on the body and split tail floorplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Canadian khaki canvas web holster, containing a cleaning rod and lanyard. Interior of closure flap is marked “Z.L. & T. LTD 1945”. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original arsenal parkerized finish, exhibiting some superficial handling marks overall. Front of trigger guard bow exhibits an area of silvering, which appears to be the result of prior cleaning. Decal remains mostly legible, with scattered spots of flaking overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting a layer of grease, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing a few light superficial marks from handling and storage. Khaki canvas holster exhibits light wear, with some areas of age related discoloration, but otherwise is very good overall. A very nice example of a Canadian World War II Inglis MK. I* High Power pistol. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-271/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-2,500.

1264. GERMAN OCCUPATION FN MODEL 1922 COMMERCIAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CAPTURE PAPERWORK.

Cal. 7.65mm. S# 201336. Bbl. 4

3/8”. Model 1922 semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale while under German occupation, circa. December of 1942 to August of 1944. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL BELGIQUE/ BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”. Left side of the frame, slide, and right side of the bbl. exhibit a poorly struck Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Rear of frame is stamped with an unidentified inverted triangle proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Fixed half-moon blade front sight (on slide extension), with dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide (interior), slide extension, as well as the bbl. MAGS: 1 9-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: capture “certificate” dated “8/19/45”, listing this pistol by S#, indicating that it was captured by Technician Fourth Grade “T/4 S.A.Hudak”. CONDITION: very good to excellent, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light to mild wear and thinning, some superficial handling marks, as we as a few scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation overall. Front grip strap exhibits areas of wear and thinning that show through to brown patina, with some spots of mild pitting. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing and a few superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. A very nice example of a German occupation FN Model 1922 commercial pistol, complete with capture paperwork. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-300/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1265. RARE CZECH PROOFED FABRIQUE NATIONALE MODEL 1910 & SCARCE GERMAN WORLD WAR II LAMINATED PAPER HOLSTER.

7.65mm. S# 356743. Bbl. 3 1/2”. Model 1910 semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale. Left side of the slide exhibits FN’s early pattern slide legend and Belgian commercial proofs, followed by a Czech Weipert Proof House bow and arrow surrounded by an irregular hexagon above “32”, indicating inspection in 1932. Left side of the frame exhibits Belgian proofs, with the S# marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece “FN” monogram checkered black horn grips. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 7-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: scarce German World War II black laminated paper holster. Holster body and closure flap are comprised of black laminated paper, with the closure strap, mag. pouch, and belt loop being comprised of pebble grain cowhide leather. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, with some scattered areas of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting present overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as a few chips. Right panel exhibits some discoloration, with the left panel exhibiting a small crack that stems from the screw escutcheon. Holster exhibits some exterior wear from handling and storage, as well as some delamination on the left and right sides at and around the crease of the closure flap areas, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Closure flap’s stud has popped out slightly, but does not appear to have an effect on serviceability. A rare Czech proofed FN Model 1910 pistol, with a scarce German World War II laminated paper holster. (24-5978/MLW). CURIO. $700-1,100.

hammer drop catch lever (also present on the left side of the bbl. lug. Both sides of the triggerguard webs exhibit various Polish proofs. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Grip screws exhibit a nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips, with “FB” within an inverted triangle on the left panel and “VIS” within an inverted triangle on the right panel. Slide features a matte rib, with a blade front sight and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. Rear grip strap is slotted for a stock attachment. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide (interior), as well as the bbl. (on the rear face of the lug). MAGS: 3 pre-war (G/2 within an oval proofed) 8-rd. mags. 1 mag. has been reblued. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: correct, unmarked, pre-war brown leather holster, containing a cleaning rod. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning (predominately on the forward edges of the slide), as well as scattered flecks and spots of light to mild surface oxidation overall. Grip straps exhibit consistent light to mild surface oxidation. Mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting and spots of mild pitting towards the muzzle, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing some smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks and marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as some areas of light to mild age related cracking and crazing. A very nice example of a seldom encountered Polish pre-war wz.35 pistol, complete with an original holster. (24-6907/MLW). 6,000-9,000.

1267. NICE SLOTTED GERMAN OCCUPATION RADOM VIS.35 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# C1277. Bbl. 4 5/8”. Vis.35 (also known as the “wz.35” or “P.35(p)”) semiautomatic pistol mfg. in Poland at the Radom arsenal while under German occupation during World War II. The left side of the slide is marked “F.B.RADOM VIS Mod.35.Pat.Nr.15567.”, followed by firing proof and Steyr Eagle/623 proof (indicating final assembly at Steyr), above a Radom WaA77 proof, and the German designation “P.35(p)”. Left side of the frame is marked with a Radom Eagle/WaA77 proof, with Steyr Eagle/623 proofs marked on the bbl. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips, with “FB” on the left panel and “VIS” on the right. Slide features a matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. Frame is slotted for a stock attachment. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide (interior), and bbl. (left side of lug). MAGS: 1 blued 8-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, some light edge wear, some superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting some scattered pin prick spots of light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as a few superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-320/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-2,000.

1268. GERMAN OCCUPATION RADOM WZ.35 P.35(p) SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# R4321. Bbl. 4 5/8”. wz.35 (German designation: “P.35(p)”) semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Poland at the Radom arsenal while under German occupation. Left side of the slide is marked “F.B.RADOM VIS Mod.35.Pat.Nr.15567.” above a Radom Eagle/77 proof, a German eagle firing proof, as well as a Steyr Eagle/623 proof (indicating final assembly at Steyr). Sides of frame exhibit a Radom Eagle/77 proof, with the bbl. exhibiting a Steyr Eagle/623 proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips, with “FB” on the left panel and “VIS” on the right. Slide features a matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 blued 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked reproduction black leather holster. CONDITION: good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, as well as scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation overall. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent light to mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing some smoothing, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage. Holster is very good overall. (24-6864/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1269. GERMAN OCCUPATION RADOM WZ.35 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Para. S# C8494. Bbl. 4 5/8”. wz.35 (German designation: P.35(p). ) semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Poland at the Radom arsenal while under German occupation. Left side of the slide is marked “F.B.RADOM VIS Mod.35. Pat.Nr15567.” above a Radom Eagle/WaA77 proof (Eagle/WaA77 also present on the left side of the frame). Left side of the bbl. lug is marked with Steyr Eagle/WaA623 proofs and an eagle firing proof. Metal components exhibit a quality reapplied blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black plastic grips, with “FB” on the left panel and “VIS” on the right. Slide features a matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight (rear face painted red) and a dovetailed V-notch rear sight. No matching numbers are present, with the frame numbered “C8494”, slide “D1059”, and the bbl. numbered “451”. MAGS: 2 8-rd. blued mags. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: likely reproduction brown leather holster marked with an Eagle/WaA706 above “bdr/ 41” on the rear.

CONDITION: excellent, as refinished, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some light edge wear, some scattered superficial handling marks, as well as areas of light to mild pitting beneath the bluing overall. Bore exhibits consistent dark pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing some smoothing, as well as some superficial handling marks overall. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear and some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. (24-6880/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1270. GERMAN OCCUPATION RADOM VIS.35 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# A1435. Bbl. 4 5/8”. Vis.35 (also known as the “wz.35” and “P.35(p)”) semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Poland at the Radom arsenal while under German occupation. Left side of the slide is marked “F.B.RADOM VIS Mod.35.Pat.Nr.15567.”, followed by a German eagle proof, above a Radom Eagle/77 proof and Steyr Eagle/623 proof (indicating final assembly at Steyr). Left side of the frame is marked with a Radom Eagle/77 proof, with the left side of the bbl. being marked with a Steyr Eagle/623 proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered brown bakelite grips, with “FB” on the left panel and “VIS” on the right. Slide features a matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide (interior), and bbl. (left side of lug). MAGS: 1 blued 8-rd. mag. marked with an Eagle/189 proof on the floorplate. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as some superficial handling marks and scattered spots of light surface oxidation and pitting overall. Grip straps exhibit moderate wear and thinning, with mild degrees of surface oxidation present on the rear grip strap. Very bright bore, exhibiting consistent light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show mild smoothing, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-319/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-2,000.

1271. GERMAN OCCUPATION RADOM VIS.35 “P.35(p)” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. G8823. Bbl. 4 5/8”. Vis.35 (also known as the “wz.35” and “P.35(p)”) semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Poland at the Radom arsenal while under German occupation during World War II. Left side of the slide is marked “F.B.RADOM VIS Mod.35 Pat.Nr.15567.”, followed by a German eagle firing proof and Steyr Eagle/623 proof (indicating final assembly at Steyr), above a Radom Eagle/WaA77 proof and the German designation “P.37(p)”. Left side of the frame is marked with a Radom Eagle/WaA77 proof, with the bbl. exhibiting a Steyr Eagle/623 proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips, with “FB” on the left panel and “VIS” on the right. Slide features a matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 blued 8-rd., marked with an Eagle/189 on the floorplate. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light to mild wear and thinning, some superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation overall. Grip straps exhibit consistent light to mild surface oxidation overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting some areas of light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-321/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-2,000.

1272. GERMAN OCCUPATION RADOM WZ.35 P.35(p) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# H4905. Bbl. 4 5/8”. wz.35 (German designation: “P.35(p)” ) semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Poland at the Radom arsenal while under German occupation. The left side of the slide is marked “F.B.RADOM VIS Mod.35.Pat.Nr.15567.” above a Radom Eagle/WaA77 proof, “P.35(p)”, a German eagle firing proof, as well as a Steyr Eagle/623 (indicating final assembly at Steyr). Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips, with “FB” on the left panel, and “VIS” on the right. Slide features a matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 2 8-rd. blued mags. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: reproduction brown leather holster marked with an Eagle/WaA763 above “dvr/ 43” on the rear. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, some superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting some very light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing some smoothing, as well as some superficial marks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some light wear and age related cracking. (24-6785/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1273. LATE GERMAN OCCUPATION RADOM WZ.35 P.35(p) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# B5106. Bbl. 4 5/8”. wz.35 (German designation: “P.35(p)” ) semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Poland at the Radom arsenal while under German occupation. Interestingly, many “A” and “B” S# block pistols are believed to have been assembled around the same time as the late “K” S# block pistols at Steyr, likely due to severe damages incurred by Allied bombing. Left side of the slide is marked “F.B.RADOM VIS Mod.35.Pat.Nr.15567” above a Radom Eagle/77 proof and German eagle firing proof. Left side of the forward trigger guard web is stamped with a Steyr Eagle/623 proof (indicating final assembly at Steyr), which is also present on the left side of the bbl. lug. Major metal components exhibit a phosphate finish, with several small parts exhibiting a blue finish. Bbl. is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved wood grips. Slide features a matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight, and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, grip safety (right side), slide (underside), and bbl. (left side of lug). MAGS: 1 8-rd. phosphate mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster mfg. by Steyr. Interior of closure flap retains illegible traces of its original white ink markings. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original phosphate finish, exhibiting some spots of light to mild wear and thinning, some superficial handling marks (especially on frame around slide catch lever), as well as scattered spots of light surface oxidation and age related discoloration overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good to excellent overall. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, with varying degrees of age related cracking and crazing present overall. (24-6849/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1274. FINE 1945 PRODUCTION

STEYR WZ.35 P.35(P) SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# K5230. Bbl. 4 5/8”. wz.35 (German designation P.35(P). ) semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Steyr in 1945. The left side of the slide is marked “F.B.RADOM VIS Mod.35.Nr.15567.”, followed by an eagle firing proof and Steyr Eagle/WaA623 proof. Left side of the forward triggerguard web is marked with an indiscernible Eagle/ WaA623 proof. Frame, grip safety, trigger, and slide exhibit a phosphate finish, with the bbl. being polished in-thewhite, and with various small parts exhibiting a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved wood grips. Slide features a grooved rib, with a fixed blade front sight, and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, grip safety (left side), slide (underside), as well as the bbl. (last 3-digits on left side of lug). MAGS: 2 8-rd. mags. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster mfg. by Steyr marked with a partially discernible boxed “bnz” above a boxed “P.35” in white ink. Year of mfg. is illegible. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original arsenal phosphate finish, exhibiting some light to mild wear and thinning, some superficial handling marks, as well as a few small spots of light to mild surface oxidation. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing a few superficial handling marks, with the left panel exhibiting a crack that stems from the upper screw slot. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, with areas of light to mild age related cracking and crazing present overall. A very nice example of a 1945 production wz.35 P.35(p) pistol. (24-6793/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-2,000.

1275. NICE LATE WAR STEYR VIS.35 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Luger. S# K3390. Bbl. 4 5/8”. Late war production Vis.35 (also known as the “wz.35” and “P.35(p)”) semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Steyr. The left side of the slide is marked “F.B.RADOM VIS Mod.35.Pat.Nr.15567.”, followed by a German eagle firing proof, above a Steyr Eagle/623 proof. Left side of the frame and bbl. exhibit a Steyr Eagle/623 proof. Metal components exhibit a dull late war blue finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is polished inthe-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved wood grips. Slide features a grooved rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, grip safety, slide (on underside of rail), as well as the bbl. (left side of the lug). MAGS: 1 unmarked phosphate 8-rd. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, with some superficial handling marks present overall. Grip straps exhibit mild to moderate degrees of wear and thinning, with the slide exhibiting a few areas of light pitting towards the muzzle. Near mirror bore, exhibiting scattered spots of light pitting and surface oxidation, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall. A nice example of a blued late war Vis.35 pistol mfg. by Steyr. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-322/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-2,000.

1276. INCREDIBLE & SIGNIFICANT GERMAN ASTRA MODEL 300 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, CAPTURED BY RICHARD “DICK” D. WINTERS, COMPANY COMMANDER & BATTALION EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE LEGENDARY 506TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 101ST AIRBORNE “SCREAMING EAGLES”, WITH PROVENANCE. Cal. 9mm Kurz. S# 552734. Bbl. 3 7/8”. Few companies are as wellknown as that of the legendary 101st Airborne’s “Easy Company”, and even fewer individuals from the 101st are as well-known as that of Richard “Dick” D. Winters. Largely in part due to the book and even more so, due to Spielberg’s miniseries adaptation of the book, “Band of Brothers”, Dick Winters and Easy Company’s experiences during WWII from D-Day to The Battle of the Bulge, and later occupation of Adolf Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest are well known amongst the general American public and historians alike. This exact pistol, and its accompanying holster, were captured by Dick Winters toward the end of the war, while near Kaprun, Austria. This high condition pistol is marked with the Astra logo over the top of the slide towards the muzzle, with Astra’s mfg. information “UNCETA Y COMPANIA/ GUERNICA ESPANA” marked at the rear. The left side of the frame bears standard Spanish proofs, with the right side exhibiting a sole German Eagle/WaA251 acceptance proof above the S#. Left side of frame is marked “734” (“4” is poorly struck) above “UNCETA Y COMPANIA” beneath the grip panel. Frame, grip safety, and slide exhibit a rust blue finish, with the bbl., trigger, and safety lever being polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Half-moon blade front sight, with U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: one 7-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original brown leather holster. Also accompanying this lot is a variety of paperwork and provenance, including: a Certificate of Historical Origin document listing this pistol by S#, signed by Richard D. Winters. A screenshot of an identical certificate signed by Dick Winters for a Browning Hi-Power pistol, sold through Collector’s Firearms / Simpson LTD. A plain sheet of paper listing this pistols S# and also reading “Holster for ASTRA 300/ Captured vic Kaprun, Austria/ Around V-E day by/ Major Dick Winters”, signed twice by Dick Winters. A 1996-dated receipt for this pistol from Michael H. Wamsher, with a description, and Weapon Identification Record from the seller. As well as several photos and papers listing the history of Astra’s M300 pistol. CONDITION: fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory rust blue finish overall, exhibiting a few scattered spots of light wear and thinning, some scattered spots of light surface oxidation, as well as some scattered spots of light pitting overall. In-the-white components show some spots of cleaned light surface level pitting, and some age-related discoloration. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent, showing some light to mild smoothing to the diamonds, as well as a few minor marks and nicks from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, creasing, and some spots of age-related cracking and crazing, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Excellent in just condition alone, this is possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity for the advanced collector to own a significant piece of WWII history, the Astra Model 300 semi-automatic pistol, brought back by the iconic Dick Winters of Easy Company himself. (24-6917/MLW). CURIO. $5,000-8,000.

special operations, which required temporary tours of duty in South Vietnam. Colonel West was release from active duty in late 1970 and worked as a management consultant. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 1973 and continued to serve on short tours of duty with the Army Staff until his retirement from the US Army Reserve in 1978. General West was awarded the Legion of Merit, The Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service and Army Commendation Medals, The Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Army General Staff Badge, the French Croix de Guerre, Philippine Legion of Honor and the Vietnam Cross of Honor. The M15 was developed by Rock Island Arsenal as the only pistol ever developed and manufactured solely for issue to US Army General Officers as replacement for Colt Model 1903 & 1908 pocket pistols. Total of 1,004 were produced beginning in 1972. This pistol is based on the Colt Commander with 4 1/2” barrel. 1911A1 profile having chrome National match style trigger, National Match sights & checkered front strap. Two piece checkered walnut grips with blank plaque on left panel & Rock Island Arsenal emblem on right panel. MAGS: 1 - 7 rd. CONDITION: near excellent original blue finish with scattered pinprick patina & light cycling wear. Near excellent grips. Very good bore with strong rifling & light frosting. (251584/MD). CURIO. $7,500-10,000.

After completing the Infantry Officer Advanced Course in 1952, Rattan joined the 32nd Inf. Reg., 7th Inf Div. in Korea that saw its action at Chorwon-Kumhwah. In the 32nd, Rattan served as a rifle company commander, battalion executive officer, and Regimental S-2.

Beginning in 1953, Rattan spent three years at the Airborne Department of the Infantry School, Fort Benning, where he developed the Army’s first airmobile pathfinder course. Rising through the ranks, from Benning, Rattan went directly to the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS. After completing the course there, he remained at Leavenworth as a curriculum planner in the Office of the Director of Instruction. He later attended the Armed Forces Staff College, the NATO Defense College, and the Army War College.

In August 1964, LTC Rattan was a military advisor at the US Consulate in Bukavu in eastern Congo. In that role, he advised Government forces defending the city during the Simba rebellion and, in Operation Dragon Rouge, the rescue of western hostages.

When on a scout with a driver and three civilian members of a joint team, the group was attacked by an overwhelming force of Simba rebels. Their jeep disabled, Rattan, the only one armed, directed the others to flee into the jungle while he remained a decoy to cover their escape. Fighting a rearguard action, he held off a dozen rebels until the small party could regroup. For four days, with

only one pineapple for sustenance, the men played cat and mouse with rebels until reaching friendly forces. Rattan was awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry and leadership.

Three years later, in 1967, Rattan commanded the 1st Brigade, 1st Air Cavalry Division (Airmobile)—the First Team-The Cav—in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. The brigade had earlier participated in the Ia Drang and at Bong Son. Under Rattan, the brigade fought in support of the 173d Airborne Bde at Dak To.

In late January 1968, Rattan was ordered to move his brigade to the southwest of Quang Tri City, the provincial capital, just below the DMZ. Days later, on January 31, the North Vietnamese Army launched its Tet ’68 offensive. Within two hours after an NVA regiment attacked, QTC from the west, Rattan had two jumping from Hueys on the enemy’s rear. Cut off from resupply, reinforcement, and an avenue of retreat, the NVA was trapped in a closing vise of Cav to the east Cav and South Vietnamese forces in the city to the west. In less than a half day, nearly one thousand enemy were killed.

The Battle of Quang Tri was over hours after it began. The Cav’s rapid defeat of the NVA regiment was the most decisive Allied victory during the Tet Offensive. It upset the enemy’s timetable and prevented that regiment, as it was ordered, from aiding other enemy units in the Battle of Hue, 50 km to the South.

Two months later, Rattan’s brigade joined other Cav units in Operation Pegasus to relieve Marines as Khe Sanh. Rattan established his headquarters at a Landing Zone that became known, LZ Snapper, Rattan’s nickname from high school. LZ Snapper also served as a rallying point to cut off enemy fleeing the battlefield.

After VietNam, from August 1970 to May 1972, Rattan commanded the 8th Inf. Div. in Europe. He retired the following year.

During his service, Rattan received two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters (citations unavailable). On top of the Silver Star (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), some of Rattan’s other decorations and badges include: a Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, 24 Air Medals, an Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantry Badge (2 awards), a Master Parachutists badge, as well as a General Staff Identification Badge. This example, purchased directly from Donald V. Rattan by the consignor, is marked with Colt’s mfg. and patent information, followed by the Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the slide, with “COLT AUTOMATIC/ CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS” marked on the right. Left side of the frame is marked with the S#, as well as with a faint crossed cannons ordnance escutcheon at the tang, with “U.S. PROPERTY” marked on the right. Left side of the forward trigger guard web is marked with Colt’s “VP” proof, with “64” marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a parkerized finish, save for on the bbl., which is blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Fixed serrated blade front sight, with dovetailed square notch rear sight. Slide matches the frame via the full S# on the interior. MAGS: 1 blued 8-rd.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Black leather General Officers Model belt and holster. This example is also accompanied by a document signed by Major General Donald Rattan, which states “I sold to (CONSIGNOR), a Colt .32, Serial #566922, together with the belt and holster which were issued with it, on April 2, 2011.”, as well as documents listing Rattan’s service history & commendations, Rattan’s ribbon bars, as well as a copy of the book “The 1968 TET Offensive Battles of Quang Tri City and Hue” by Erik Villard (which goes further into detail of Rattan’s actions during the defense of Quang Tri). CONDITION: very good to excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their arsenal parkerized finish, exhibiting light to mild degrees of edge wear (most notably on the forward edges of the slide, with some light superficial marks from handling and storage present overall. Polished chamber area on bbl. exhibits scattered spots of light age-related discoloration. Mirror bore, exhibiting what appears to be some spots of light pitting and some areas of hardened grease while retaining well-defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light to mild smoothing, with few light superficial handling marks. Belt and holster show some superficial handling marks, with some spots of light age-related cracking and crazing. A very nice example of a desirable Colt Model 1903 Hammerless General Officers pistol, issued to the decorated Donald V. Rattan. (25-1566/BH & MLW). CURIO. $6,000-9,000.

1279. US ARMY ISSUED SIG M17 SEMI AUTO PISTOL.

TF002965. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Three dot night sights. Slide has cut for RMR plate for red dot mounting. Scarce US Army issued Sig M17 pistol with cage code on left side of slide. Ambi Safety. Coyote Tan PVD-finish. Polymer frame with accessory rail. MAGS: 1-17 rd. & 2-21 rd. Total of 3. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory box with manual, Certificate of Authenticity, trigger lock, spare recoil spring & Safariland Shoulder holster rig. CONDITION: metal & polymer show expected scuffing, edge & operational wear consistent with military usage. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Near excellent bore with strong rifling. (25-1145/MJC). MODERN. $2500-3500.

1280. US MILITARY OVERRUN SIG M18 SEMI AUTO PISTOL.

3 7/8”. Three dot night sights. Slide is cut for RMR plate for red dot mounting. US military contract overrun with cage code on left side of slide. The M18 is the sidearm of the US Marines, Navy & Air Force. Ambi safety. Coyote tan PVD finish. Polymer frame with accessory rail. MAGS: 1-17 rd. & 2-21 rd. Total of 3. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory box with factory manual, military manual, two spare grip modules, paperwork, trigger lock, one single cell mag pouch, one dual mag pouch & Safariland belt holster rig. CONDITION: all aspects near new in the box with factory hang tags present on trigger guard. (25-1146/MJC). MODERN. $2500-3500.

1281. WWI US. COLT 1911 “BLACK ARMY” SEMI AUTO PISTOL LINKED TO 122ND MACHINE GUN BATTALION, 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION OF AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 349670. This pistol was mfg. 1918 & comes with a 1917 Campbell holster stamped on the inside “CO.D 122 MG BN / NO. 86” indicating this pistol was No. 86 of Company D, in the 122nd Machine Gun Battalion, which was a part of the 33rd Infantry of the American Expeditionary Force.

The 122nd Machine Gun Battalion was grouped with HQ troops, the 108th Field Signal Battalion & 108th Engineers. The book “33rd Division A.E.F:From Its Arrival in France Until Armistice”, had no notes about Company D of the 122nd Machine Battalion through World War I, but explained the action of the 33rd Division. The 33rd Division was mustered from Illinois National Guard & trained at Camp Logan, Texas from Sept. 1917-May 1918. These troops landed in French on May 18th, 1918, & by June the division was working on defenses near Amiens, France. on July 4th, 1918, the 33rd Division attacked along with Australian troops in the Battle of Hamel, succeeding on taking German positions. On Sept., 26 1918, the Meuse-Argonne Offensive began with the 33rd Division forming the right flank of the American 3rd Corp. & tasked with taking the positions of Montfaucon & Bois de Forges. This action helped solidify a pivot point for the rest of the 3rd Corp. On Oct. 10th, the 33rd Division was transferred to the French 17th Army Corps & the 122nd Battalion, along with the rest of the 33rd Division, took part in a series of battles around Bois du Chaume near Verdun. The 33rd Division continued to see action around Verdun, until Nov. 11th, 1918 when the Armistice went into effect. The Division had 8,056 casualties, which includes 33 officers & 752 men killed. The troops sailed back to the US on May 9th, 1919.

This pistol has the correct era “Black Army” finish, which is the collector term for the wartime finish of Colt 1911 pistols with a less polished blue. This pistol was manufactured within a large S# block 290,000-450,000 for war time pistols. Appears to have all correct era parts including Colt 5” Type 4 barrel. Type A front & Type B rear sights. Type A slide lock. Type C hammer. Long trigger. Short grip safety. Type 1 mainspring housing & Type 2 pin. Type C magazine lock. Colt Type 1 double diamond walnut grips. Left side of frame has “S14” eagle’s head proof. MAGS: 1 correct era replacement two tone 7 rd. magazine. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1911 Holster as stated above. Holster fair, but intact condition showing wear to finish, cracking of finish & verdigris around brass parts. CONDITION: fine. Over 75% original blue finish. Slide has large areas of finish turned gray/brown patina from holster wear or blood pitting; pattern of finish loss commensurate with surface area of palm & fingers on hand to rack the slide. Frame shows more fuller finish with fading to gray on front strap, bow of triggerguard, palm contact areas of grip safety & bottom of mainspring housing. Barrel has very good finish with light cycling wear; good bore shows strong rifling, residue & light pitting in grooves. (25-1489/MD). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

1282. COLT 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTO PISTOL. S# range 89,801 to 108,601. Appears to have most correct era parts including 5” Colt Type 3 barrel; replacement dbl. diamond checkered walnut grips. MAGS: 1 two tone 7 rd.; appears cleaned with previous patina. CNDITION: Slide and frame have near excellent restored fine blue finish. Near excellent replacement grips. Very good blue on correct era barrel with good bore showing strong rifling & frosting in the grooves. (24-6823/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1283. EARLY 1917 WWI COLT 1911 ARMY SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 150981. This pistol originally shipped to Rock Island Arsenal May 1917; The United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917. This Brushed Blue pistol has most correct parts; replacement parkerized 5” Colt Type 6 barrel. Frame has “GHS” stamp & double diamond checkered walnut grips. MAGS: 1 two tone 7 rd. CONDITION: slide has fair original finish showing blue in protected areas, patina throughout & marks. Good original brush blue on receiver sides with fading to brown/gray patina on grip strap, mainspring housing & bottom portions of frame. Good grips with noticeable scratches, wear to checkering & small gouges. Grip screw have reparkerized finish. Very good strong bore. (24-5632/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1284. COLT 1911 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 585387. Mfg. 1919, within S# range 450,000-629,500. Appears to have correct period parts including 5” Colt Type 5 barrel & double diamond checkered walnut grips. MAGS: 1 two tone 7 rd. in good condition showing spots of patina throughout. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES 1911 cord lanyard. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent as professionally restored “brushed blue” finish on slide & frame showing an area of marks on left side of slide & bottom of frame. . Very good grips with some flattened diamonds. Barrel has very good original finish; shiny bore with strong rifling & light frosting near muzzle. (24-6768/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1285. 1915 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY U.S. ARMY 1911 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. 45 ACP. S# 116914. Mfg. 1915 within S# range 113497-120566. Appears to have most correct parts: Type 11 barrel with “P” on left side leg, but “S” applied on top of breech end. Springfield Armory “S” proof on barrel, slide stop, safety lock, grip safety, mainspring housing, mag. catch, extractor, firing pin stop, sear & barrel bushing; not visible on disconnector, hammer or trigger. Appears to have correct era parts including double diamond checkering walnut grips. MAGS: 1 Springfield Armory 7 rd. w/ brass tap on spine & lanyard loop. CONDITION: Slide has traces of blue with balance having a gray/brown patina appearance with scratches, marks & cleaned pitting. Frame has fair blue with carry & contract areas fading to gray/brown patina with peppery oxidation & marks. Left grip panel has large gouge/contouring for thumb around top grip screw, which shows heavy distortion. Poor right grip shows repaired vertical crack with worn checkering. Barrel shows faded original blue with cycling wear; poor bore shows worn rifling & pitting. (24-7164/MD). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1286. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTO PISTOL. 116472. Mfg. 1915 within S# range 113,497-120,566. Appears to have 5” Type 13 barrel, replacement double diamond checkered walnut grips; balance of remaining appear correct for the period. MAGS: 1 Springfield Armory 7 rd. w/ lanyard loop; mag. in fair condition showing large areas of faded blue. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1911 cord lanyard CONDITION: majority of pistol has near excellent professional reblued finish with light edge wear around muzzle. Near excellent grips. Barrel appears to have very good original blue with strong rifling & light pitting. (24-6833/ MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1287. ASSEMBLED REMINGTON-UMC 1911 SEMI AUTO PISTOL.

Cal. 45 ACP. S# 17705 (frame mfg. 1919). Type 16 Remington-UMC 5” barrel. Earlier production slide has Type A front sight & Type B rear sight along with “E” proof on back of slide. Brushed blued finish on slide & frame. Frame marked w/ “E.E.C.” inspector proof, eagle “I38” proof on left side trigger guard bow, & eagle “S22” proof below inspector initials. Remington-UMC Type B hammer. Type 1 Mainspring housing & Type 2 pin; mainspring housing has polished blued finish. Type 3 Recoil spring plug. Type B recoil spring guide. Type A slide lock. Type C mag. release lock. Type C safety lock tab. Long trigger. Short tang grip safety. Type 1 double diamond checkered walnut grips. MAGS: 1 two tone 7 rd. in fair condition with fading blue mixed with peppery patina throughout. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1911 cord lanyard in good intact condition. CONDITION: this pistol has over 90% original brushed blue finish showing wear around slide lock & slide lock scratch. Front strap shows a mix of hand worn blue & brown patina. Mainspring housing shows deep mark & marks within pin recess. Slide blue shows spots of fading finish towards rear section of left side with sporadic spots of peppery oxidation scattered throughout slide. Very good grips with light flattening to diamonds & scattered marks. Barrel shows good strong blue with wear consistent with cycling. Bore is quite shiny with strong rifling showing minimal wear. (24-6851/MD). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1288. WWI U.S. MILLS MODEL 1911 PISTOL HOLSTER BELT AND ACCOUTREMENTS. This desirable set is all of Mills manufacture. A similar set is pictured on page 778 of the book, U.S. MILITARY HOLSTERS AND RELATED ACCOUTREMENTS by Edward Scott Meadows. The web holster is equipped with Model 1910 belt hook. The flap is marked on the inside with the Mills cartridge logo. The metal tip is marked at the bottom with both the Mills logo and 1914 patent dates. Holster is equipped inside with felt pad. Flap is fastened w/ “lift the dot” type fastener. The Model 1912 pistol belt is marked on the end tab “MADE BY” / “MILLS WOVEN CARTRIDGE BELT CO.” / “WOCESTER MASS U.S.A.”. Belt is marked inside w/ stenciled “LFP” and inked w/ name “CLAUDE HAWKENS” / “US ?”. Belt is equipped with a trapezoidal ring for the saber attachment. Two strap saber attachment which is marked “MILLS” on the long strap. Straps are equipped w/ locking swivels. Two pocket mag. pouch. Flap is secured by 2 rimless eagle snaps and is marked inside w/ Mills cartridge logo plus “1914”. Cartridge pouch has belt loop w/out position snap. Mills first aid pouch marked inside w/ Mills cartridge logo. Flap is retained by 2 plain snaps. Pouch has wired belt hook. Pouch contains sealed U.S. Army first aid packet dated 1914. All items have Mills Bronze subdued brass fittings. CONDITION: most items are in very good serviceable condition w/ very light wear & a sm. degree of staining commensurate w/ age & careful use. Brass tip on holster has large crack. Metal trimmings have some finish loss but still retain a pleasing patina. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. (02-23132/RW). $1,500-3,000.

1289. RARE USMC 1911 M1912 PATTERN SWIVEL HOLSTER. M1912 pattern holster mfg. for the United States Marine Corps. Brown leather construction, with brass fittings and swivel (riveted on rear instead of front). Rear of holster features 2 slits towards the toe for the leg strap. The closure flap is embossed “USMC” within an oval on the exterior, with traces of illegible black ink markings present on the interior. CONDITION: leather remains malleable, exhibiting some wear and scattered marks from handling and storage, with mostly mild age related cracking and crazing present overall. Brass components retain a pleasing mellow patina, with scattered spots of verdigris. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (02-24309/MLW). NONGUN. $700-1,000.

1290. UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL 1911A1 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 1068953. Mfg. 1943, approx. 55,000 mfg. in Swissvale, PA. Pistol appears to have all correct era parts including High Standard 5” barrel & Keyes Fiber brown plastic grips. MAGS: 1 - Scovill 7 rd. mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Type 2 cord lanyard contained in Brown cardboard box with matching number on lid. CONDITION: pistol has near excellent arsenal style bead blasted refinish. Very good grips. Barrel has refinished blue with good bore showing wear to rifling & light pitting. (24-6859/MD). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

1291. US NAVY CONTRACT COLT 1911 A1 SEMI AUTO PISTOL.

1939 for the US Navy. Appears to have most correct era parts except replacement Post WWII Colt Type 6 Barrel. Slide has matching number on rear face. MAGS: 1 reblued commericial 7 rd. mag. CONDITION: extremely fine as professionally restored. Over 97% restored brushed blued finish with slide showing cycling wear on left side. Near excellent grips. Bore shows strong rifling & light pitting throughout. (24-6794/MD). CURIO. $1,750-3,000.

1292. COLT 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTO

PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 734137. Originally mfg. 1941 within S# range 721,978-756,733, few months before Pearl Harbor. Slide is numbered “734135” with Type B sights. Correct Type 6 Colt 5” barrel marked “COLT 45 AUTO”. Frame has correct era features including Coltrock grips. MAGS: 1 replacement Colt commerical 7 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1911 military cord lanyard. CONDITION: over 95% professionally refinished slide & frame showing series of marks on frame in slide lock area & scattered wear spots. Replacement extractor. Very good to near excellent grips. Original finished barrel with shiny bore having strong rifling. (24-6866/MD). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1293. 1943 WWII COLT US 1911A1 SEMI AUTO

PISTOL BELONGING TO ROBERT R. CORNETT OF THE US NAVY. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 870277. Pistol is of the 1943 configuration within S# range 857,000-1,609529 having a Parkerized finish. It appears to have the correct parts, including a 5” blued Colt Type 6 bbl. and Type 7 Colt wood grips. MAGS: NONE. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: this fine pistol is accompanied by its original WWII brown leather holster with brass snap-on retention. The accessories further include Cornett’s 1943 dog tag, his web belt with attached canteen and cover, his “U.S.N.”-marked Mark 1 side knife by PAL with its original sheath, his 1940 yearbook from the Mustangs of Clifton High School, Clifton, NJ, and finally his birth certificate. CONDITION: good, original, Parkerized finish, showing over 80% coverage with cycling and edge wear, along with spots of pitting on the forward portions of the slide and frame. Frame has light wear and scratches in the takedown area on the left. Very good grips with a few chipped diamonds. Bbl. shows good blue with cycling wear; bore is good with strong rifling and light pitting around the muzzle. Holster is intact but shows heavy wear, with verdigris and an outline of a previous stud through the embossed “US” on the body. Belt, canteen, and knife show light overall wear. Dog tag has an oxidized finish. Yearbook is well used but still complete and reasonably solid. (24-6434/MD/BF). CURIO. $1,400-1,800.

1294. COLT 1911A1 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 1099844. Originally mfg. 1943 within S# range 1,096,405-1,208,673. Appears to have all correct period parts including 5” Colt Type 6 barrel & Coltwood grips. MAGS: 1 Scovill 7 rd.. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: repro. 1911A1 box containing type 2 lanyard with metal hook having parkerized finish. CONDITION: slides & frame have good arsenal style parkerized refinish showing peppery oxidation on forward portions of slide & brown patina along front strap. Very good grips. Barrel has good original blue with large areas of cleaned oxidation in chamber areas; very good bore with strong rifling. (24-6797/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1295. ITHACA 1911A1 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 2089597. Mfg. 1945, in S# range 2075104-2134403. Appears to have all correct parts including 5” High Standard barrel & Keyes Fiber grips. MAGS: 1 M.S. Little 7 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1911 lanyard. CONDITION: Slide & frame have near excellent bead blasted arsenal style refinish. Barrel has near excellent reblued exterior finish; bore is shiny with strong rifling. Very good grips with a few chipped diamonds. (24-6798/MD). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1296. REMINGTON RAND 1911A1 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 1016033. Originally mfg. 1943 within S# range 995,000-1,041,404. Appears to have all correct period parts including High Standard 5” barrel & Keyes Fiber brown plastic grips. MAGS: 1 reblued Ridson 7 rd. mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Type 2 lanyard. CONDITION: slide & frame has very good arsenal style parkerized refinish with scratches, wear in slide lock area & wear to forward portions of slide & frame. Very good grips. Good original barrel blue with wear from cycling;

1298. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911A1 1960

NATIONAL MATCH SEMI AUTO PISTOL MADE FROM WWII COLT FRAME. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 1206607. Original mfg. during WWII in 1943 as a Colt M1911A1 pistol. This has been modified by Springfield Armory with features of 1960 National Match pistols. Left side of frame has “SA” Springfield Armory proof, “T” gunsmith proof & “NM” proof on triggerguard bow. Colt National Match 5” barrel with hand stamped matching numbered & parts number “7790429. Barrel bushing electro penciled “6607”. Colt Government Model slide has tall Patridge blade front sight & square notch rear sight; left side of slide matching numbered “6607”. Frame has added checkering to front strap. Plastic National Match trigger. Two piece fully checkered walnut grips. Scattered throughout pistol is firing proof punches. MAGS: 1 WWII C-S 7 rd. with parkerized refinish. CONDITION: pistol has very good arsenal parkerized refinish showing scattered spots of wear. Very good grips with a few flattened diamonds. Very good bore with strong rifling & light frosting. (25-1585/MD). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1299. ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL REWORK COLT 1911A1 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 1145039. Frame originally mfg. 1943 within S# range 857,0001,609,529. Left side of frame stamped “RIA” indicating Rock Island Arsenal rework with “FB” inspector initials. Replacement High Standard 5” barrel, Keyes Fiber grips, non-matching slide numbered “725 / 058”, Type E hammer & Type C slide lock. MAGS: 1 two tone 7 rd. in fair condition. CONDITION: good parkerized arsenal refinished frame & slide with bead blasted reblued barrel. Frame & slide shows light cycling & edge wear. Very good grips. Shiny bore shows strong rifling & light frosting in the grooves. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-337/MD). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1300. ASSEMBLED COLT 1911A1 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. WWII Colt Commercial Government Model slide w/ 5” barrel having marks like Type 6. Colt 1944 military frame with most correct era parts (S# 1,609,529-1,743,846) including Coltwood grips; hammer is Type E replacement. Left side of frame has incorrect “GHD” proof. MAGS: 3 WWII 7 rd. ; 1 MS Little in good condition, 1 Ridson in very good condition, & 1 Scovill in fair, reblued pitted condition. CONDITION: pistol has very good arsenal style parkerized refinish. Slide & frame shows light wear & scratches throughout; carry wear & spots of patina on front strap. Hammer shows light pitting. Very good grips. Parkerized barrel has very good bore with pitting forward of chamber. (25-491/MD). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

1301. AUGUSTA ARSENAL REBUILT 1911 SEMI AUTO PISTOL WITH COLT FRAME. 45 ACP. S# 30394. Colt frame originally mfg. 1913; stamped “AA” on left side of frame indicating Augusta Arsenal rebuild. The features on this pistol appear to indicate a 1950’s complete reworked 1911 using a Colt 1911 frame with some of the original 1913 era parts. Barrel 5” with only “P” firing proof. 1911A1 era Colt slide with Type B front sight & rear sight. Replacement parts including hammer, thumb safety & slide lock. Two piece double diamond walnut grips. MAGS: 1 - 7 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Hoyt 1918 dated M1911 holster with leather strap. Holster in good intact condition. CONDITION: pistol has heavy bead blasted refinish over prior pitting. Fair grips with flattened diamonds. Refinished barrel has Good bore showing strong rifling. (251602/md). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.

1302. DESIRABLE “U.S. PROPERTY” MARKED COLT MODEL 1908 HAMMERLESS SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 380 Hammerless. S# 137335. Bbl. 3 3/4”. Model 1908 Hammerless semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Colt in 1944 for the U.S. military. Left side of the slide is marked with Colt’s mfg. and patent information, followed by the Colt logo, with the cal. designation marked on the right. Left side of the frame is marked with a U.S. cross cannons escutcheon, with “U.S. PROPERTY” marked on the right. Left side of the bbl. is stamped “COLT 380 AUTO” at the chamber. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt silver medallion checkered wood grips. Serrated blade blade front sight, with dovetailed square notch rear sight. MAGS: 1 blued 7-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light edge wear, some spots of light to mild wear and thinning, some scattered superficial handling marks, as well as scattered spots of light surface oxidation overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing, as well as a few minor marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. A nice example of a desirable U.S. property marked Colt Model 1908 Hammerless pistol. (24-6831/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1303. COLT 1903 HAMMERLESS SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 32 ACP. S# 240098 (mfg. 1917). Type II with 3.75” barrel. Fixed sights. Blue finish with two piece hard rubber grips. MAGS: 1 refinished 8 rd. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: correct Colt box having matching number on bottom contains brush, hang tag, 2 Colt 1903 folding pamphlets, How to Shoot booklet, Colt safety pamphlet, & Colt Revolver special instructions card. Box in fair condition with large tears at 2 corners & back edges of lid. CONDITION: slide & frame have near excellent professionally restored reblued finish showing minimal wear. Grips shows large scrapes appear in good overall condition. Good bore with strong rifling & areas of pitting. (24-7206/ MD). CURIO. $600-900.

1304. COLT 1903 HAMMERLESS 32 POCKET AUTO PISTOL.

Bbl. 3 3/4”. Semi-circular front sight w/ U notch rear sight. Blue finish. 2 piece checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt medallions. Mfg. 1928. CONDITION: over 95% original blue showing muzzle & edge wear w/ small spots of corrosion. Grips show some checkering wear. Very good bright bore. (24-6435/DS). CURIO. $900-1,100.

1305. EXCELLENT POST WWI COLT MODEL1917 U.S. ARMY DA REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 304642 (mfg. 1920). Approx. 151,700 produced from 1917-1920 as a supplemental side arm to the 1911 for the American Expeditionary Force. Butt of frame has US Army markings including S# 153164. Barrel 6” with US Property marking & blade front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Revolver has “Rough” blue finish. Frame has lanyard ring at butt & eagle “S20” proof on left side. Two piece smooth walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: G&K 1918 dated brown leather M1917 holster in very good intact condition showing scuffs, cracking on flap, patina on brass parts & verdigris. CONDITION: excellent. Over 95% original blue finish with light cyl. turn line, occasional small scratch & Light wear on butt from lanyard loop. Mixing of brown patina on on top strap in front of hammer, at frame hump, top of back strap, & bottom of front grip strap. Near excellent wood finish with a couple of handling marks. Near excellent bore with strong rifling. (24-6826/MD). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1306. EXCEPTIONAL & SCARCE U.S. ARMY MARKED COLT OFFICIAL POLICE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. 38 Spl. S# 710169. Bbl. 4”. Official Police double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1944 for the U.S. military. The left side of the bbl. is marked “COLT”, followed by “OFFICIAL/ POLICE” and “.38”, with Colt’s mfg. and patent information marked across the top. Left side of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo and “VP” proof, with a U.S. flaming ordnance bomb proof stamped just above the cyl. latch. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the sides of the hammer, which are polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt silver medallion checkered wood grips. Half-moon blade front sight, with square frame notched rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a few spots of light edge wear, some scattered superficial handling marks, as well as some spots of light surface oxidation overall. Trigger guard exhibits wear and thinning through to gray and brown patinas. Sides of hammer exhibits small scattered spots of age related discoloration. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some mild smoothing, as well as a few marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-6838/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-2,000.

1307. COLT COMMANDO 2” DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spl. S# 11151. World War II revolver mfg. 1942-1945. Barrel 2” with half moon front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Two piece brown Coltwood grips. CONDITION: revolver has very good arsenal style bead blasted refinish showing areas of prior pitting on cyl. Light cycling wear & cyl. turn line. Very good grips with light wear. Shiny bore with strong rifling. (246861/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1308. SMITH & WESSON 1899 ARMY & NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 LC. S# 13296. Bbl. 6”. Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on grip frame, bbl., cyl., extractor & right grip panel. US Army Model 1899 S&W revolver. Left rear of frame marked “K.S.M”. Bottom of grip frame marked “US ARMY MODEL 1899”. Blued finish with case colored hammer & trigger. Checkered hardwood grips marked “KSM” & “JTT 1901”. Lanyard ring present on bottom of grip frame. CONDITION: grips show some dings & handling marks. Trigger & hammer retain a strong amount of their case colors with operational wear & scattered oxidation. Balance of metal retains 40% blue with overall fading, scattered edge wear & light oxidation. Action is sluggish but functional when hand cycled. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of George Staden S&W Member #3451. (2539/MJC). CURIO. $1200-1800.

1309. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1899 NAVY DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 LC. S# 5088. Bbl. 6”. Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on grip frame & bbl. Cyl. & extractor appear to be numbered “5386”. One of 1000 Model 1899 S&W Navy revolvers. Bottom of grip frame marked “USN (Anchor)” & “No 137 CAB”. Blued finish with case colored trigger & hammer. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips with diamond center. CONDITION: grips show a couple abrasions, scattered dings, checkering wear & handling marks. Hammer & trigger retain traces of case colors with overall fading to gray & some oxidation. Balance of metal retains 50% original blue with overall fading to gray, scattered dings & oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of George Staden S&W Member #3451. (25-37/MJC). CURIO. $1000-1500.

1310. US NAVY MODEL 1902 SMITH & WESSON DA REVOLVER. Cal.38 LC. S# 25905. Bbl. 6”. Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on grip frame, bbl., cyl. & extractor. Scarce US Navy 1902 S&W revolver with only about 1000 made. Bottom of grip frame marked “U.S.N. (Anchor)” & with “No 1907 J.A.B.”. Dull blue refinish with case colored hammer & trigger. Checkered hardwood grips with faint illegible pencil number on right panel & diamond center. CONDITION: grips show a couple small chips, scattered dings, checkering wear & handling marks. Trigger & hammer retain strong amounts of case colors with overall fading to gray & some oxidation. Balance of metal retain strong traces of an old dull possibly arsenal reblue finish with scattered edge wear, blued over pitting & some dings. Action is very sluggish but functional when hand cycled. Bore shows scattered notable patches of pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of George Staden S&W Member #3451. (25-41/MJC). CURIO. $800-1200.

1311. COLT 1902 PHILIPPINE CONSTABULARY DA Cal. 45 Colt. S# 48051. Bbl is 6”. 6-shot long flute cyl. Military variation of the model 1878 Frontier revolver. Elongated trigger and oversize triggerguard to allow better leverage for double action firing. Blue finish. Right side of frame below cyl is stamped “U.S.” with “J.T.T.” inspector mark above the grips. Left side has inspector mark “R.A.C.” above the grips and above the forward of the triggerguard. 2pc checkered hard rubber round butt grips with lanyard loop at butt. Manufacture date 1901. CONDITION: 40% dull fading blue showing scattered spots of corrosion and very light pitting. Grips show substantial wear and have a faded light brown color. Sound action. Bore is generally bright with lightly worn rifling. (25-1151/DS). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1312. WWI EARLY ISSUE SMITH & WESSON M1917 DA REVOLVER.

45 ACP. S# 9986. Blued finish with “GHS” mark on left side of frame. Matching numbered 5.5” barrel, 6 shot cyl., & extractor. Two piece smooth walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: G&K 1917 dated brown leather US holster for 1917 revolvers in good overall condition showing wear, scuffs & verdigris. Loop of holster has written “TL LINDER / 1917 COLT”. CONDITION: Good original blue with streaks of worn finish on sides of barrel, worn finish along backstrap & small areas of brown patina throughout. Good grips. Bore shows strong rifling with light pitting. (24-6891/MD). CURIO. $800-1200.

1313. WWI MIDDLE ISSUE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY DA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 55215. Standard configuration with flaming bomb proof on left side of frame & smooth walnut grips. Matching numbers on 5.5” Barrel, 6 shot cyl. & extractor. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 half moon clips. CONDITION: very good original blue over 95% finish with light handling marks throughout. Very good grips with marks. Very good bore. (24-6879/MD). CURIO. $700-1,000.

1314. US NAVY MARKED SMITH & WESSON VICTORY MODEL DA REVOLVER.

Bbl. 4” pinned. Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on grip frame, bbl., cyl. & extractor. Desirable Navy issue Victory Model with “US NAVY” marking on top strap. Parkerized finish with case colored hammer & trigger. Smooth walnut grips are of the correct type but right panel is numbered to a different gun. Lanyard ring present on bottom of grip frame. CONDITION: grips have a dark appearance with scattered dings, handling marks & flaking oil finish. Hammer & trigger retain most of their case colors with some fading, operational wear & light oxidation. Balance of metal retains 80% original parkerized finish with scattered silvering, edge wear, light dings & light oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good + bright bore. (25-1605/MJC). CURIO. $700-1100.

piece scope base which has been shimmed at the forward end. The base is equipped w/ a “Leupold Alaskan 2.5X”. Scope is additionally marked “OREGON, USA”. 7/8” blued steel tube duplex reticle. Remington Model 1903-A3 bolt assembly w/ handle altered to clear the scope bell. All milled furniture including fine checkered trap buttplate. Unmarked late production pistol grip walnut stock. Stock has been cut for bolt handle w/ amateur gunsmith workmanship. Stock was originally mortised for receiver sight which is not present. Mortise has two piece walnut filler. Receiver has been glass-bedded into the stock. Tan leather Brownell’s Competitor Plus sling. CONDTION: stock set has nice overall condition w/ light wear & scattered small handling marks. Receiver, bolt & bbl. retain a very large degree of its original gray parkerized finish. Balance of metal has a darker gray arsenal rework parkerization. Scope retains nearly all its original blue finish w/ several tiny handling marks. Optics are clear & serviceable. Bright shiny two-groove bore. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas, Gunsport, LTD. (25-1070/RW). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

The slide assembly is not present. The bolt which is in the white has been numbered to match in electro-pencil. Headless cocking piece and reversed safety. The rifle has a Winchester A-5 Telescopic sight mounted on scope blocks 7 1/4” on center. The scope with a blued steel tube 3/4” in diameter has a heavy crosshair reticle. The scope is marked on top with the Winchester name, address, patent information and “-A5”. The unmarked walnut stock is retained by one barrel band. It has an adjustable hook buttplate and military style sling swivels. The prominent raised cheekpiece is neatly inletted in place and secured by two dowels. CONDITION: the stock has most of its original finish showing the light wear associated with careful use. The right side of the butt has an area of brown coating along the seam of the cheekpiece. The metal retains a very large degree of its original armory blue finish with only very light wear. The scope has most of its original blue except the end pieces which are turning grey. Optics are slightly cloudy but serviceable. Bore is bright and shiny but has very lightly worn lands. (24-4758/RW). CURIO. $2,250-2,750.

the grasping grooves forward. Bbl. channel has added bedding compound. Trap buttplate w/ curved toe. CONDITION: stock has hobbyist gunsmith finish w/ added finish, leaving no markings visible. 1” crack is present behind saddle bar & crack in front of saddle bar extending to mag. recess. Metal has traces of blue turning gray & patina w/ scattered spots of very light oxidation. Bright shiny bore w/ lightly worn lands. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of George Staden S&W Member #3451. (01-26249/RW). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

1318. RARE AND DESIREABLE SPRINGFIELD KRAG BOWIE BAYONET.

Bowie type blade with unstopped fullers has a sharpened edge at the top rear of the blade back. The blade measures 9” and the bayonet measures 13 3/4” overall. These bayonets were officially called: combination knife bayonet and intrenching tool. 2000 were ordered on May 12, 1900. It is thought that as many as 5000 were actually completed. The bayonet received mixed reviews and were disposed of prior to world war 1. These bayonets are very scarce today. The left ricasso is marked “1900” and the right ricasso is marked “US”. The crossguard and handle are the same as a standard Krag bayonet with riveted Walnut scales. The curved steel scabbard has a ball finial and is equipped with the double wire belt hook which has a limited oscillation. CONDITION: the bright blade has turned somewhat grey with small spots of oxidation and light wear. The balance of the metal has turned overall grey and patina. Scales have moderate wear and handling marks. There is a notable chip on the bottom of the left scale. Blade remains unsharpened. Scabbard retains 70% of its thinning lightly worn blue with several scattered spots of light oxidation. (02-23923/RW). NON GUN.$ 1500-2000.

might be distinguished from possibly misappropriated government property. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2,850 yards w/ volley notch. Dished windage & elevation knobs. Sight face & windage scale have been polished bright. Blade front sight w/ blued steel issue type sight cover. Bolt w/ straight down handle has small gas escape hole. All milled furniture including fine checkered trap buttplate. Trigger guard & lower band have polished blue. Balance of metal has the standard arsenal blue. Grooved trigger. Underside of cut-off is polished bright. S type walnut stock & handguard. The stock w/ grasping grooves, has a crisp boxed JSA on the left over the trigger guard. It is also marked w/ an encircled script “P” proof under grip & a tiny “13” assembly no. Good quality military style tan leather sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: nickel plated oiler in butt. CONDITION: stock set has nice original finish w/ the scattered small handling marks, showing very careful use. Metal retains 85% of its blued finish w/ light wear. Notable area of wear on left side of upper band. Bore is shiny. Lands show the moderate wear expected from long careful use. (24-7100/RW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

2 piece base. Receiver has 4 center punch marks near the serial number. Remington Model 1903-A3 bolt assembly. Milled upper band, stacking swivel and screw are not present. Stamped lower band and butt swivel. Fine checkered milled buttplate. Small bow stamped trigger guard. Walnut stock set. Buttstock is M 1903-A3 type w/o grasping grooves and is unmarked. Vintage military style leather sling with wear and cracking. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Nickel plated oiler in butt. Paperwork from the CMP detailing the history, use and care of the Model 1903 rifles. There is an envelope containing several colored pictures of this rifle. An NRA reprint for the Model 1903 Springfield rifles and an August 2018 American Rifleman magazine with an article on the Model 1917 rifles as used in WW1. Two invoices for spare parts for the 1903 rifle, a spare safety and magazine spring and follower. The rifle comes with a green padded zippered case. CONDITION: stock set has a good appearance with only light wear and scattered handling marks. Metal retains 75% of its vintage arsenal rework finish with thinning and light wear. Bore has strong sharp lands with frosted grooves. (25-805/RW). CURIO. $500-800.

1321. US WWI MODEL 1903 SPRINGFIELD BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 967036. Bbl. 24”. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2850 yds. Flat windage and elevation knobs. Blade front sight. Receiver, manufactured in 1918, has an added Hatcher hole. Replacement bbl. is marked behind the front sight “SA (flaming bomb) 6-39.” Bolt with swept handle is marked “B F 4 6.” Bolt shroud is marked “R.” Walnut stock set with replacement handguard. S-type straight-grip stock with grasping grooves and two recoil bolts; left side has two boxed “RIA FK” overhaul marks. All milled furniture, except butt swivel. Smooth trap butt plate. Unmarked Model 1907-type leather sling with steel hooks. CONDITION: buttstock has arsenal rework-type finish, with extensive wear and handling marks. Replacement handguard has notably less finish. Metal has 60% fading, worn original blue. Bore is shiny with strong lands and beginnings of frosting in grooves. (24-6605/RW). CURIO. $500-800.

1322. US WWII REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3 BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 3546574. Bbl. 24”. Bbl. is marked behind the front sight with “RA (flaming bomb) 3-43.” Aperture rear sight graduated to 800 yds. Blade front sight with blued steel sight protector. All visible parts’ markings are “R.” Walnut stock set. Straight grip stock has two recoil bolts. Stock is marked on the left side with “RA (crossed cannons),” a boxed “FJA”, an encircled “P” proof under the grip, and several assembly marks visible forward of the trigger guard. All stamped furniture, including checkered trap buttplate and large-bow Smith Corona trigger guard. Green web sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: plastic oiler in the butt. CONDITION: original finish stock set has light wear and scattered handling marks and a notable chip in the left rear of the handguard at the stock line. Metal retains a very large degree of its greenish-gray wartime parkerization. Very good, bright, shiny 4-groove bore. (24-5776/RW). CURIO. $600-800.

1323. US WWI WINCHESTER M1917 ENFIELD BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 61598; numbers on the receiver, bolt, and floorplate. Bbl. 26”. Bbl. is marked behind the front sight “W (flaming bomb) 8-19.” Receiver is marked on the left rail with two eagle acceptance marks, a flaming bomb, and an encircled 5-pointed star, which indicates a rifle that was not to be shipped overseas. Ladder aperture rear sight, graduated to 1600 yds. Ladder is marked “R.” Blade front sight with protective ears. Bolt, cocking piece, bolt stock, and forend tip are marked “E.” Walnut stock set. Buttstock is marked behind the trigger guard “3A” and marked ahead of the trigger guard with an acceptance eagle. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 17” fullered blade bayonet, marked on the left ricasso with encircled “REMINGTON” and “1917.” Marked on the right ricasso with “U.S. (flaming bomb) (eagle acceptance mark) 15 X.” Scabbard is not present. Bayonet retains a large percentage of its lightly worn original finish. Grips have moderate wear, staining, and handling marks. Lot includes an original copy of the “SOLDIER’S HANDBOOK OF THE RIFLE and SCORE BOOK for SPECIAL COURSE C ARRANGED FOR THE UNITED STATES RIFLE MODEL OF 1917,” dated 1918. Handbook has moderate wear and staining, but photographs are clear and writing is print is legible. CONDITION: stock set has a very good appearance with only light wear and small scattered handling marks. Metal retains 80% of its original blue, with thinning and light wear. Bore has lightly worn lands with frosted grooves. (246310/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,300.

1324. US WWI WINCHESTER MODEL 1917 ENFIELD BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 364574. Bbl. 26”. Bbl. is marked behind the front sight “W (flaming bomb) 6-18.” Ladder aperture rear sight graduated to 1600 yds. Blade front sight with protective ears. Receiver, bbl., bolt, and sight ladder are marked “W.” Receiver is marked on the left rail with two eagle head acceptance marks and a flaming bomb. Unmarked replacement walnut stock set. Recoil bolt head has been polished bright. Replacement Model 1907type tan leather sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: nickel-plated oiler in the butt. CONDITION: stock set has light wear with scattered small handling marks. Rear handguard has notably more wear with a darker, stained appearance. Buttstock has a dark stain below the bolt stop. Metal has arsenal overhaul parkerized finish, with thinning and light wear. Very good, shiny bore. (24-5774/RW). CURIO. $700-1,000.

1325. U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 BOLT-ACTION TRAINING RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. S# 4138B. Bbl. 24”. Bbl. marked behind front sight “SA / flaming bomb / 5-37”. Receiver ring is marked on top “U.S. SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL OF 1922 / M11 CAL. .22”. Marked over chamber w/ “T” & marked on left side of bbl. “LONG RIFLE / CART’GE ONLY”. Rifle is fitted w/ a Lyman 48 receiver sight. Slide graduated to 125 points. Side has non-matching numbers. Blade front sight. Blued steel sight cover marked “R”. Bolt is marked “NS / M2” & has been electro-penciled to match rifle serial number. Walnut stock w/ grasping grooves. Stock has boxed “SA” overhaul mark on left side of butt & marked under grip w/ encircled “P” proof. Coarse checkered buttplate w/o trap. Tan leather military style sling. MAGS: 1 detachable 5 rd marked “M2” on the left side. CONDITION: stock has nice original finish w/ light staining & scattered handling marks. Metal retains 85% of its lightly worn parkerized finish. Very good shiny bore. (24-7097/RW). CURIO. $700-1,200.

1326. US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 MII 22 CAL. BOLT-ACTION TRAINING RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. S# 15149B. Bbl. 24 1/2”. Barrel is marked behind front sight “SA / flaming bomb / 11-27”. Barrel marked on the left side over chamber “LONG RIFLE CART,GE ONLY”. Lyman 48 rear sight w/ non matching numbers. Blade front sight w/ protective hood. Receiver has the added I to the M-I. S# has the added “B” suffix. Bolt is electro-penciled to match rifle. Bolt handle is marked on top “NS / M2”. Bolt has adjustable headspace. Walnut style NBA stock w/ grasping grooves & deep checkered trap buttplate. Stock is unmarked. Brown leather military style sling. MAGS: 1 detachable 5 rd marked “M2”. CONDITION: stock w/ arsenal rework type finish has moderate wear, staining & handling marks throughout. Notable loss of wood at top. Left side of buttplate. Metal retains 70% blue finish w/ thinning & wear. Bright bolt is turning gray. Bore is shiny, but has the appearance of metal fouling ahead of chamber. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas, Gunsport, LTD. (25-1072/RW). CURIO. $700-1,100.

1327. ASSEMBLED M1A1 PARATROOP SEMI-AUTO M1 CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carbine. S# 6335654. Bbl. 18”. Bbl. is marked behind front sight “INLAND / MFG. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS 11-44”. Milled adjustable rear sight marked “HI”. Blade front sight w/ protective ears marked “N”. Unmarked bbl. band w/ bayonet lug. Straight cut slide marked “6 N”. Round bolt marked “AI”. Milled trigger guard marked “W”. Rotary safety. Mag. catch w/ 30 rd extension. Straight hammer marked “UC”. Reproduction stock set. “OI” in slide channel “P” proof under grip are added markings. Clearance cut on right side of buttplate appears to be done w/ belt sander. Fittings at end of pistol grip appear to be disc w/o notches & Phillip’s head screw. Wire buttstock features include welded joints, unmarked buttplate casting & incorrect cheekpiece rivets. Replacement walnut handguard w/ four aluminum rivets. Vintage green web sling. MAGS: 3 detachable 30 rd. One is GI mag marked “J”. Two are marked “MADE IN USA”. Two fifteen rd. One marked “IW”. One marked “IS”. CONDITION: reproduction stock set has light wear, scratches & handling marks. Small chip is present on left top edge. Metal parts retain 70% worn thinning original finish. Bore is shiny w/ sharp lands & beginnings of frosting in grooves. (25-1618/RW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1328. US WW2 ROCK-OLA M-1 SEMI AUTO MILITARY CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carb. S# 1715585. Bbl. 18”. Replacement barrel marked only with “W” 1 1/4” behind front sight. Stamped adjustable rear sight marked “I.R. CO.” Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Barrel band w/ bayonet lug marked “J.M.Q.”. 6 o’clock slide marked “PI”. “W” marked flat bolt. Milled trigger housing has “N/16” on left rear. Push button safety. Straight cut hammer “NH”. Recoil plate marked “ROCK-OLA”. Walnut stock set. Sling slot marked “HI”. “ Crossed cannons” on right side of butt. Two rivet handguard marked “J?B”. Green web sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Khaki colored mag pouch marked “JT&L/ 1942”. MAGS: 3-15rd. 1-30rd. CONDITION: buttstock has well executed restorative finish with only very light wear and tiny handling marks. Metal has thinning and wear notable on receiver. Rear 1/2” of bore has dark oxidization balance of bore has frosting and lightly worn lands. (25-986/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1329. U.S. WWII ROCK-OLA M1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carbine. S# 4536474. Bbl. 18”. Bbl. is marked behind front sight “ROCK-OLA”. Stamped adj. rear sight marked w/ “H” in shield. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Bbl. band w/ bayonet lug marked “SA”. Gas cyl. marked “ROCK-OLA” on the right side. Six o’clock slide marked “W”. Flat bolt marked “SG”. Milled trigger guard marked “INLAND”. Rotary safety. Mag. catch marked “E.I.”. Straight cut hammer marked “H”. Hi-wood oval cut walnut stock marked in sling slot w/ boxed “Q-RMC”. Marked on right side of butt w/ faint crossed cannons & marked on right side over trigger guard w/ faint “RRA-?” overhaul mark. 2 rivet handguard marked “RMC”. MAGS: none. CONDITION: stock set has well-worn arsenal rework finish w/ numerous handling marks. Metal retains 70% original parkerized finish w/ wear & handling marks. Good shiny bore w/ sharp lands. (24-7131/RW). CURIO. $600-1,000.

1330. DESIREABLE US WWII WINCHESTER M1 SEMI-AUTO CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carbine. S# 5720470. Bbl. 18”. Bbl. is marked on top with “W” and “WP” Winchester proofs. Stamped aperture rear sight, marked with an “H” in a shield. Blade front sight with protective ears. Bbl. band with wire-type swivel. Straight-cut slide, marked with a “W”; flat bolt is also marked with a “W.” Milled “W”-marked trigger housing. Push-button safety marked with “EW.” Mag. catch and straight-cut hammer are also marked “W.” Oval-cut, low-wood walnut stock, marked on the right side of the butt with a crisp “W.R.A. G.H.D. (crossed cannons).” Marked “H” at the end of the pistol grip. “W”-marked, two-rivet handguard. Green web sling. MAGS: one detachable 15-rnd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: canvas muzzle cover, marked “E.A. BROWN MFG. CO. 1944.” CONDITION: stock set has light wear and scattered handling marks over the original finish, with legible markings. Metal retains 75% of its original Parkerized finish, with thinning and light wear. Very good, shiny bore with sharp lands. (24-5777/RW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1331. SCARCE UNDERWOOD BAVARIAN FORESTRY POLICE MARKED M1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carbine. S# 2670133. Bbl. 18”. Bbl. is marked behind the front sight “UNDERWOOD 11-43 (flaming bomb).” The receiver of this carbine is marked on the top of the left rail “BAVARIA FORESTRY POLICE -U.” The rear of the receiver is marked “B” with a faint flaming bomb. Serial number has been added to the bolt, slide, buttstock, and handguard. Flip-type rear sight, marked “S” on the left side. Blade front sight with protective ears, marked on the right side with “EU.” Narrow bbl. Band with stamped swivel. Straight-cut slide, marked with an encircled “.O.U.” Flat bolt, marked “.U.” Fabricated trigger housing, marked on the bottom “LGK00 0955.” Rotary safety. Mag. Catch is marked “EP.” Straight hammer is marked “WU.” Oval-cut, low-wood walnut stock, marked on the right side of the butt with a boxed “G.H.B. U.E.F (crossed cannons).” Two-rivet handguard, marked only with an added serial number. MAGS: two 15-rnd., detachable; one is blue, marked “MN,” the other one has the finished removed and is marked “G-Q.” CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, staining, and handling marks, with its original finish. Metal has been arsenal-refinished in the blue typical of these guns, with 80% of its finish remaining, with thinning and light wear. Very good, shiny bore. (24-5995/RW). CURIO. $600-900.

1332. U.S. WWII INLAND M1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carbine. S# 5431371. Bbl. 18”. Bbl. marked behind front sight “INLAND MFG. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 8-44”. Stamped adj. rear sight marked “I.R.CO”. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Bbl. band w/o bayonet lug is unmarked w/ wire swivel. Six o’clock slide marked “PI”. Round “IO” bolt. Milled “INLAND” trigger guard. Push button safety. Mag. catch & straight cut hammer marked “HI”. Oval cut low wood stock marked “IO” in sling slot. Partial crossed cannons on left side of butt. Four rivet handguard marked “IO”. Green web sling. MAGS: none. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green web 2 pocket mag. pouch w/ faded markings. CONDITION: stock set has well-worn original finish w/ scattered handling marks. Small crack under pistol grip behind trigger guard. Metal retains 70% original parkerized finish w/ light wear & spots of very light oxidation. Bore is shiny w/ spots of frosting & lightly worn lands. (24-7101/RW). CURIO. $600-900.

1333. HIGHLY DESIRABLE AND METICULOUSLY RESTORED US MARINE CORPS 1ST ISSUE SPRINGFIELD GAS TRAP M-1 GARAND RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 3481. Bbl.24”. This very early rifle was one of the first lot of 400 issued to the 2nd. Marine Brigade, FMF, MCB, at San Diego California on Jan. 24,1939. The rifle is accompanied by a copy of a letter from Springfield Research Service to noted firearms author Scott Duff detailing the research on this particular rifle and the sources of the information. The rifle is listed by serial number and was manufactured between August 26, and September 23 rd 1938. It was subsequently inspected, reinspected, used in qualification firing and was last reported in the USMC on May 9, 1940. These rifles were the first production models of the iconic and widely used semi-automatic military rifle developed by John C. Garand, The new rifle was adopted January 9,1936 and became known for the name of its designer as the M-1 Garand. This rifle proved a great success and was widely used for many years and by many nations. The “Gas Trap” method of operation was replaced by “Gas Port” and a great many of these early rifles were rebuilt with the new system making an unaltered Garand a highly desirable collectors piece. The rifle has the original “Flush Nut” rear sight with the “Battle Range” elevation knob. The sight cover has a drawing number “B 8872”. The blade front sight has protective wings with striations and a drawing number “B8882”. The markings on this rifle have been enhanced with white. The replacement barrel is marked on top under the rear handguard “REPRO” and “1997”. The throat gauges less than 1. The muzzle was not gauged due to the gas trap. The receiver is marked on the right front corner with “ D 28291” and “ F” over tiny “B” visible when inverted. Has two punch proofs on the receiver bridge. The receiver has the welded “ seventh round stoppage” repair inside the right rail. First revision bolt marked “D 28287 -1” with “J3B”. The receiver and bolt both have two punch proofs. Slant cut two piece operating rod marked “D 35382-0”. Rod has stress relief cut. Operating rod with “Keystone” springs is marked with “ C-46014” on one side and on opposite side with “R”. Early production gas cylinder with flutes and square sight base and numbered “ D 28289”. Plug with lightning cut is marked “B-8876-4. Unnumbered stacking swivel. Trigger Housing marked with drawing number “ D 28290”. Wide hammer stop pad. Floor plate tangs w/ angled cut. Milled trigger guard has the early grasping rings and drawing #” C-46025”. Hammer numbered “C 46008-1”. Trigger has” -2 “ visible. Safety marked “C 46015-4”. Walnut stock set. The buttstock has the modification for the trap buttplate including the deep storage holes visible when the buttplate is removed. Stock is marked on the left side with a boxed “S.A. S.P.G. the inspection marking of Stanley P. Gibbs. The encircled “P” proof is under the grip close to the trigger guard. Drawing # “D28293” is located on the belly of the stock. Buttplate is unmarked. Rear swivel screw marked “B 8881-6”. Swivel has “B 8889”. Rear hand guard is unmarked and has grooved band. Unmarked grooved lower band with solid pin. The front handguard is not numbered. “Lip type” front handguard ferrule. Well worn WW1 contract model 1907 leather sling marked “W.T.&B. CO. 1918”. UNNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: nylon camouflage carrying case. CONDITION: stock set retains a good amount of its original finish and crisp markings with the wear and handling marks expected from years of careful service. There is a missing chip at the toe app. 3/4” X 3/4”. The receiver, operating rod, sights and barrel bands retain app. 50 percent of their original worn finish. The bolt, trigger housing assembly and gas cylinder assembly show more finish likely from a period arsenal replacement. The bolt does not always start open freely and may require a sharp tug. Very good shiny bore with sharp lands. (24-3796/RW). CURIO. $10,000-15,000.

1334. US CMP PURCHASE WINCHESTER M1 GARAND SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES. Serial # 2408747. Bbl. 24”. Replacement CBI barrel dated 12/19. Throat and muzzle gauge less than 1.0. T105E1 aperture rear sight. Blade front sight with protective ears. All major parts markings except receiver are “SA”. Milled trigger guard. Replacement “CMP” marked Walnut stock and handguards. UNNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Flambeau CMP padded hard case, Certificate of Authenticity dated FEB. 2020, Armorers hang tag, Operators manual, 8rd. clip and open bolt indicator. CONDITION: stock set in near excellent condition. Metal has arsenal rework parkerization except operating rod and gas cylinder which have a worn finish. Near excellent shiny bore. (25-619/RW). CURIO. $1500-2000.

1335. US WWII WINCHESTER M1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carbine. S# 6599157. Bbl. 18”. Bbl. is marked on top w/ “WP” proof. Milled adj. rear sight marked w/ “H” in shield. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Bbl. band w/ bayonet lug marked “AMCO”. Straight cut slide marked inside “DA-Q”. “W” marked bolt. Fabricated trigger guard marked “BE-B”. Push button safety. Mag. catch w/ 30 rd extension marked “EI”. Straight cut WMB hammer. Recoil plate is “W”. Walnut stock marked w/ faint “crossed cannons” on left side & faint “W” inside sling cut. Two rivet handguard marked “S-HB”. Vintage green webbed sling w/ stitched repair. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework type finish w/ notable thin finish having very light wear & scattered handling marks. Metal has arsenal rework parkerized finish w/ very light thinning & wear. Very good shiny bore. (25-473/RW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1336. US INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER M-1 GARAND SEMI AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 4527807. Bbl.24” Throat gauges 4.0. Muzzle gauges 6.0. Barrel markings on the right side include “LMR 7 53”. Rifle has correct “ IHC” metal parts to include sight knobs and gas cylinder lock screw. T105E1 aperture rear sight. Blade front sight with protective ears. Birch replacement stock set with a very good appearance. The buttstock is marked only with a non-serif encircled “P” proof under grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: combination tool w/ brush in butt. CONDITION: stock set has an arsenal replacement finish showing only very light wear and tiny handling marks. Metal retains 95% of its arsenal rework dark parkerization. Bore has strong lands with oxidation and frosting. (251440/RW). CURIO. $1,400-1,900.

1337. DANISH BERETTA M1 GARAND SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# P.B.1772. Bbl. 24”. Bbl. is marked on the right side w/ crown over “VAR”, drawing number, dated “4-61” & crown over “DK”. Throat gauges: 1.0. Muzzle gauges: 3.0. No import mark is visible. These M1 Garand rifles were manufactured in Italy by Beretta for Denmark & sold to Denmark to augment the initial 20,000 M1s supplied as aid from the United States. The rifle was known in Danish service as the 7.62mm Gevaer M/50. All visible parts markings are “PB” except the unmarked operating rod & the “SA” marked bolt. The receiver is marked on the top rear “crown” over “FKF”, “Nr.” & the S#. Stamped trigger guard. Buttstock is European hardwood & marked only at the belly w/ number “3335054”. Front & rear handguards are black walnut. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Danish bayonet w/ 9 3/4” fullered blade. Left ricasso is marked crown “FKF” & “1955”. Handle including grooved brown plastic grips appears the same as the US M-1 bayonets. Matching green plastic scabbard w/ metal throat & belt hook is marked on front. Bayonet & scabbard appear unissued. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework type finish w/ light wear & scattered small handling marks. Glass bedding at floorplate & rear of trigger guard. Metal retains a very large amount of the original parkerized finish w/ light wear & handling marks. Bore has lightly worn lands w/ appearance of frosting in grooves. (25-1654/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1338. US WWII SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 514925. Bbl. 24”. Throat and muzzle gauge 2.0. Bbl. is marked on the right side “S-A-11-49.” Rifle manufactured in March of 1942 with 1949-dated replacement bbl. T-105-E1 aperture rear sight. Blade front sight with protective ears. All major parts’ markings are “SA.” Milled trigger guard. Replacement walnut stock set, dated Nov, 22. 2015, and marked on the left side with boxed “CMP” logo. CONDITION: wood and metal have very light wear, retaining most of their arsenal rework finishes. Near excellent, shiny bore. (24-5990/RW). CURIO. $700-1,000.

1339. US WWII SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 1095465. Bbl. 24”. Import marked on right side of bbl. Bbl. is marked on right side only w/ “P” proof. Throat gauges: 1.0. Muzzle gauges: 3.5. T105E1 aperture rear sight. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Operating rod, bolt, hammer & milled trigger guard marked “SA”. Trigger housing is unmarked. Replacement hardwood stock set except rear handguard which is walnut & may be original. Green webbed sling. CONDITION: stock set has thinning arsenal rework type finish w/ wear, scratches, staining & handling marks. Rear handguard has had finish removed. Metal has 70% arsenal rework type finish w/ thinning & light wear. Bore has moderately worn lands w/ dark frosted grooves. (251192/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

date of April 1943. All visible parts markings are “SA”. Locking bar aperture rear sight with “battle range” elevation knob. Blade front sight with protective ears. Milled triggerguard. Walnut stock set. Buttstock is marked on the left side with “RA-P”. “P” proof under grip. Tiny “crossed cannons” at end of pistol grip. Well worn leather sling with brass hooks, marked “BOYT”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 12-8rd. M-1 Garand clips. Inert black plastic training grenade for unknown rifle. CONDITION: stock set is well worn from extensive service with numerous handling marks. Notable chipping at forward end of magazine well. A crack on the right side extends rearward from the magazine well to the grip. Front and rear handguards have 1” cracks at rear. Metal retains 75% of the original finish with thinning and wear. The two tone anneal is visible at the rear of the receiver. Very good shiny bore with sharp lands. (25-981/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Unmarked walnut buttstock. Birch replacement handguards. WWII vintage green web sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: nickel plated oiler, four cleaning rod sections, cleaning rod tip & folding screwdriver in butt compartment. CONDITION: stock set has light wear, staining & handling marks throughout. Metal retains 75% original parkerized

1342. WWII US SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 3385141. Bbl. 24”. Bbl. is marked on right side “1-S-A-12-44”. Throat and muzzle gauge 2.0. Locking bar aperture rear sight w/ battle range elevation knob. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. All visible parts markings are SA including the operating rod which does not have the clearance cut. Stamped trigger guard w/ correct early type notch. Cross slot gas cyl. lock screw marked “PO”. Walnut stock set. Buttstock is marked on left side over trigger guard w/ boxed “S.A. / N.F.R. / crossed cannons”. Marked under grip w/ encircled “P” proof & marked at end of pistol grip w/ tiny “crossed cannons”. Original WW2 vintage green web sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: nickel plated oiler in butt. CONDITION: original finish stock has legible markings with moderate wear and handling marks. Metal retains 80% of its original lightly worn finish. Very good shiny bore with sharp lands. (25-555/RW). CURIO. $3000-4000.

fitted new replacement stock set. UNNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: fitted black plastic hard case. “Expert grade” Certificate of Authenticity. Armorers hang tag, Operators Manual, 8rd clip. Open bolt indicator. CONDITION: Stock set in near excellent condition with only tiny scattered handling marks. Metal retains nearly all of its arsenal rework Parkerization. Near excellent shiny bore. (25-620/RW). CURIO. $1200-1800.

stock and hand guards. Green web sling. CONDITION: Stock has very light wear and scattered handling marks. Metal retains 75% of its moderately worn original finish. Good shiny bore with lightly worn lands. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of George Staden S&W Member #3451. (25-194/RW) CURIO. $800-1200.

marked on the right side “S-A-10-42” and has an added “7.62 Nato” marking enhanced in white. T105E1 aperture rear sight. Blade front sight with protective ears. All major parts’ markings are “SA.” Milled trigger guard. Walnut stock set; stock is marked on the left side with a boxed “SA GAW” and crossed cannons; there are additional crossed cannons at the end of the pistol grip, with an encircled “P” proof under the grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Certificate of Authenticity from CMP, dated “April 1, 2004,” signed by Gary Anderson, a copy of CMP data certificate, an invoice dated “April 1, 2004,” CMP instruction manual, and a Fulton Armory advertisement. Also included is a green web sling, open-bolt indicator, and one 8-rd. clip, all in a matching padded cardboard shipping box. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework-type finish, with moderate wear, staining, and handling marks. There are notable sanding marks on both sides of the stock below the receiver. Metal retains a large degree of its original Parkerized finish, with light wear and scattered spots of staining. Operating rod appears to have an arsenal rework finish. Very good, shiny bore. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (24-4666/RW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

protective ears. National Match operating rod is marked “RA”; all other major parts’ markings are “SA.” Walnut stock set. Buttstock is marked on the left side with a Defense acceptance eagle, marked under the pistol grip with an encircled “P” proof, and has traces of the original white-painted rack number near the butt plate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: CMP Certificate of Authenticity, dated 2004, signed by Gary Anderson. Also included is an instruction manual, Fulton Armory advertisement, green web sling, 8-rd. clip, and an open-bolt indicator, all in a matching padded cardboard shipping box. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal-reworked finish, with wear and numerous handling marks. There is a notable dent on the left side of the butt stock. Metal retains 75% of its original Parkerized finish. Bore has strong lands, with a hint of frosting in grooves. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (24-4681/RW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1347. US SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE CONVERTED TO 7.62 NATO. Cal. 7.62 NATO. S# 1121331. Bbl. 24”. Bbl. is fitted with bushing in the chamber to convert the original 30-06 caliber to 7.62 NATO. Rifle also has white plastic spacer block in the mag. to prevent being loaded with the original cartridge. Bbl. is marked on the right side “2-S-A-1-43.” T105E1 rear sight. Blade front sight with protective ears. All major parts’ markings are “SA.” Milled trigger guard. Walnut stock set. Buttstock is an unmarked replacement; handguards also appear to be replacements. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: CMP Certificate of Authenticity, dated 2004, signed by Gary Anderson, a CMP data sheet, and a copy of the CMP invoice. Also included is a nylon web sling, an 8-rd. clip, openbolt indicator, and a Fulton Armory advertisement, all in a matching padded cardboard box. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, staining, and handling marks throughout. Metal retains 75% of its original wartime Parkerizing, with thinning and light wear. Bore has strong lands with lightly frosted grooves. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (24-4680/RW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1348. ITHACA 37 TRENCH STYLE CONVERSION PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 335493. Bbl. plain shortened to 20 1/2”. Original choke marking was Full. Added 4 row handguard & bayonet lug. Right side of action has added “R.L.B.” inspector’s marks w/ added “P” firing proof & flaming bomb marking. Right side of receiver has added “U.S.” marking. Small round grooved forearm & uncapped pistol grip checkered walnut stock w/ original buttplate. Toeline of stock is notched for addition of military style sling swivel. Leather military sling. Mfg. 1950. CONDITION: 70% thinning original blue. Stocks have worn finish showing scratches & marks. Bore is generally bright showing small spots of light pitting. (24-6620/DS). CURIO. $600-900.

1349. STEVENS MODEL 620 TRENCH STYLE PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 40353 (found on bbl. extension under slide bar). Bbl. 20” cyl. bore w/o choke markings. Gun is altered to look like a 620A trench gun. Known serial number ranges for 620A trench guns are 7,200-9,200 & 17,000-33,000. Left side of receiver has standard Stevens / Savage Arms markings over “Model 620” under added U.S. marking. “P” firing proof & flaming bomb ordnance marks are added on left forward side of receiver & right side of bbl. Proper style Savage six row handguard, lug has plumb cast. Checkered walnut forearm & checkered pistol grip stock w/ original buttplate. Grip cap is removed. Unmarked 1 1/4” military style sling. Toeline of stock has a sawed cut for added sling swivel. CONDITION: over 90% blue, showing slide wear on mag. tube. Original stock finish shows areas of finish loss, scratches & handling marks. Very good bright bore. (24-7249/DS). CURIO. $600-900.

1350. SCARCE ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY PATTERN LEE ENFIELD BOLT-ACTION MILITARY CARBINE. Cal. 303 British. S# 151. Numbers match on receiver, bbl., bolt & rear sight ladder. Bbl. 20 3/4”. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards. Blade front sight. This conversion for the R.I.C. was fabricated from Lee Enfield & Lee Metford cavalry carbines. The conversion was designed to allow the use of the pattern 1888 sword bayonet. The forward end of the rifle, both wood & metal, was extensively modified to accomplish this conversion. The muzzle has approx. 1” collar added to fit the sword bayonet muzzle ring. Butt socket is marked on the right side “crown / VR / ENFIELD / 1898 / L.E.C. / I”. The bolt has the carbine style forward swept handle w/ flattened knob. Safety is mounted on the cocking piece. Bolt is equipped w/ the sliding dust cover. Magazine cut-off is present. The bbl. is marked over chamber w/ “E” denoting Enfield rifling. Bbl. & receiver have the opposed arrows indicating the arm was sold out of service. Bbl. has British export proofs on the left side. Hardwood stock set. Brass trap buttplate & Lee Enfield rifle type nose assembly. Buttstock is marked on the left side w/ a Birmingham roundel dated 1904 & “I”. Brass markings disc has “R.I.C 12.’04 7785”. Stock has “P” on the right side of the grip & view marks underneath grip. The forend & handguard were extensively modified by the arsenal conversion & shows correct proper arsenal quality workmanship. There is a circular inlay which appears to be mother of pearl app. one inch in diameter in the top of the handguard. Bayonet bar & sling swivel are present on the bbl. band. Forend not drilled for cleaning rod. MAGS: 1 detachable six rd w/ “WD” marking. CONDITION: stock set has the arsenal rework finish from the conversion with moderate wear and handling marks. Metal retains 75% of its lightly worn original finish. Very good shiny bore with strong lands. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of George Staden S&W Member #3451. (25-20/RW). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.

1351. WEBLEY & SCOTT NAVY MODEL 1913 MARK I N SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 455 Webley Auto. S# 6451. Bbl. 5” w/ square faced blade sight plus windage adj. rear. Mfg. 1916 (1911-1933). Matching numbered grip safety. W & S winged bullet logo on front of slide. Numerous British proofs throughout including “ ‘16” at top right rear of frame, rear of bbl. & top of slide near extractor; “1914” on left side of slide under legend. Checkered hard rubber grips w/ border plus diamond around grip screw bushing. Mag. latch & lanyard loop at rear of butt. MAGS: very good 7 rd. w/ dbl. notches allowing loaded mag. to sit in pistol at the ready & not function. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very nice glass topped wood display case having green felt bottom section along w/ green foam. Brass hinges & dbl. latches; no key. CONDITION: light marks & wear on grips. Very good arsenal quality refinish & near excellent bore. (22-1437/NW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1352. EARLY BRITISH TRIPLE LOCK SMITH & WESSON DA REVOLVER. Cal. 455 Webley. S# 1509. Bbl. 6 1/2”. Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on frame, cyl., bbl. & extractor. Early British issue Triple Lock revolver. Right front of frame has British “X” marking & rear of frame has two Broad Arrows facing each other. Other parts have varied British inspection stamps. Blued finish with case colored trigger & hammer. Unnumbered checkered hardwood grips with diamond center & gold S&W medallions. Lanyard ring present on bottom of grip frame. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: aftermarket black hardcase with leather holster. CONDITION: grips show some staining, handling marks & dings. Trigger & hammer retain strong amounts of case colors with some fading & light oxidation. Balance of metal retains 70% blue with some pitting underneath grips, scattered dings, light oxidation, edge wear & fading. Bottom of grip frame has scratch initials that appear to read “GR”. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bright bore with some light oxidation. (24-6898/MJC). CURIO. $1200-1800.

1353. BRITISH SMITH & WESSON 455 MARK II HE DA REVOLVER. Cal. 455 Webley. S# 5220. Bbl. 6 1/2” pinned. Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on grip frame, extractor, cyl., & right grip panel. British contract Mark II HE 2nd Model DA revolver. Revolver has various British military & sale markings including “X’s”. Blued finish with case colored trigger & hammer. Checkered walnut grips with diamond center & gold S&W medallions. S&W grip adapter present. Lanyard hole is vacant. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter that confirms the revolvers configuration. The letter further states the gun was shipped to Remington UMC in NYC in 1916, acting on behalf of the British government. CONDITION: grips show a few handling marks. Hammer & trigger retain most of their case colors with some operational wear & light oxidation. Balance of metal retains 90% original blue with some fading on grip straps, edge & operational wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas, Gunsport, LTD. (25-1088/ MJC). CURIO. $1000-1500.

1354. WW1 BRITISH CONTRACT SMITH & WESSON TRIPLE LOCK DA REVOLVER.

1/2”. Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on grip frame, cyl., extractor & bbl. Parts have various British proofs & stamps. Blued finish with c ase colored trigger & hammer. Checkered walnut grips that appear unnumbered with silver S&W medallions. Lanyard ring present on bottom of grip frame. CONDITION: grips show notable checkering wear with flattened spots, some dings & handling marks. Trigger & hammer retain strong amounts of their case colors with overall fading to gray, some oxidation & operational wear. Balance of metal retains 50% blue with overall fading to gray, some scattered pitting mostly on grip frame, edge wear & oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good + bright bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of George Staden S&W Member #3451. (25-65/MJC). CURIO. $1750-2500.

1355. WW1 BRITISH SMITH & WESSON MKII DA REVOLVER. Webley. S# 11654. Bbl. 6 1/2”. Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on frame & bbl. Cyl. & extractor match each other but not frame. Cyl. assembly & right sideplate have a notably different shade of blue than rest of revolver & are replacements. Left side of gun has varied British military & sale proofs including “NOT ENGLISH MAKE”. Blued finish with case colored hammer & trigger. Checkered hardwood grips with diamond center & gold S&W medallions. Right grip panel has faint penciled number that does not appear to match frame. Lanyard ring present on bottom of grip frame. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: aftermarket black hardcase with right handed leather holster. CONDITION: grips show scattered dings & handling marks. Hammer & trigger retain strong traces of case colors with overall fading & some light oxidation. Balance of metal retains 80% mix of dull arsenal rework blue & factory blue with scattered edge wear, thinning, fading & light dings. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Good bright bore with some light pitting & frosting. (24-6897/MJC). CURIO. $1000-1500.

1356. WW1 BRITISH WEBLEY MARK VI DA REVOLVER. Cal. 455 Webley. S# 166336. Bbl.6”. Blade front sight. V-notch rear sight. All matching numbers. Cyl. has been shaved for 45 ACP/AR ammo. 1915 dated Webley MKVI revolver. Parts have various British military inspection stamps such as Broad Arrows but revolver lacks British sale proofs. Arsenal blue finish. Checkered brown grips. Lanyard ring present on bottom of grip frame. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: aftermarket black hardcase with unmarked brown leather holster. CONDITION: grips show heavy handling wear with some worn checkering. Metal retains 60% arsenal blue with scattered fading to gray, edge wear, some light dings & oxidation spots. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Good bright bore with some light oxidation. (24-6900/ MJC). CURIO. $350-550.

Cal. 7.7 Jap. Bbl. 25 1/2”. Blade front sight with protective ears. Ladder aperture rear sight graduated to 1500m with AA wings. Matching numbers on receiver, bayonet lug, extractor & rear half of assembly number. Firing pin & safety are mismatched. Front half assembly number appears unnumbered. This rifle differs from all known patterns of WW2 Japanese paratrooper rifles such as the Type 2 & Type 100. The rifle appears similar to a rifle pictured on pages 140 & 141 of Honeycutt’s book “Military Rifles of Japan” but the rifle in the book serial 7 has a Type 44 style front end with folding bayonet. Rifle appears to have never had a mum or any maker’s markings similarly to the rifle in Honeycutt’s book. The only marking is the serial number “9” on left side rail. Bolt has a checkered handle similar to the Type 100 paratrooper rifle. Honeycutt also states that “Final development models of the Type 2 paratroop rifle featured the folding bayonet. The earlier development models are very similar but lack the folding bayonet feature having instead a conventional 3-screw front barrel band”. It is this cataloger’s opinion that this rifle is one of these earlier development models. Rifle appears to be a Nagoya product with rear sight base bearing a Nagoya inspection stamp. Blued finish. Asian hardwood stock set with two piece butt. Left side of butt has white paint rack number “9” (Which matches serial). Stock lacks Kanji markings also but hasn’t been sanded. Left side sling swivels. Cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set retains a high degree of original Urushi finish with scattered dings & handling marks. Left AA wing is bent. Metal is turning gray with strong traces of original blue & scattered oxidation. Safety does not appear to be engaging but action is otherwise functional. Bright near excellent bore. (24-7157/MJC). CURIO. $3000-5000.

1358. RARE WW2 JAPANESE TYPE 100

PARATROOPER BAYONET. Rare WW2 Japanese bayonet for the Type 100 SMG & varied paratrooper rifles. Blued blade & other metal parts. Tang has Nagoya & Toyoda Automatic Loom Works markings. Asian hardwood grip panels. Blued scabbard, rubberized canvas frog & aftermarket softcase are also included. CONDITION: grips show some flaking, dings & handling wear. Metal parts of bayonet show some light oxidation, edge wear & a few minor dings. (02-23707/MJC). $1000-1500.

is also equipped with a 2.5x10 scope numbered “2412”. Scope is missing its rubber eyepiece & has good optics. Scope mount fit is a bit loose. Rear top of receiver properly has Nagoya symbol & serial number. Front top of receiver has Type 99 markings & mum with a slash through it. Late war blued finish. Asian hardwood stock set with two piece butt, left side sling swivels & Nagoya proof on underside of butt. Cleaning rod present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: National Denki under Kokura supervision Type 30 bayonet with hooked crossguard & scabbard. Bayonet shows scattered thinning & oxidation. Also included is a rubberized canvas scope case with carry strap. CONDITION: cleaned stock set shows some light chipping around butt, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 60% late war blue with scattered fading & oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good + bore. (25-471/MJC). CURIO. $3000-5000.

1360. WW2 JAPANESE 2.5X POWER T97 SCOPE & CASE.

This lot consists of a 2.5x10 Toko made scope, mount & rubberized canvas carrying case. Scope is numbered “1910” & is missing its rubber eyepiece. Optics have a green tint but reticle is visible. Carrying case its missing its top lid & latch assembly but does have a carrying strap. CONDITION: carrying case shows scattered flaking & crazing. Scope & mount show scattered flaking black enamel finish. (02-23950/MJC). $1500-2000.

1361. WW2 JAPANESE T99 4X7 SNIPER

SCOPE & MOUNT. WW2 Japanese Type 99 Arisaka sniper 4x power scope & mount. Maker marking appears to read “IAKATIHO/TOKYO”. Scope is numbered “192096”. Mount has Type 99 markings. Scope has good mostly clear optics. No rubber eyepiece present. CONDITION: scope & mount show scattered moderate flaking & some oxidation. (02-23952/MJC). $1000-2000.

and dated “1960”. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1000 meters. Post front sight w/ protective hood. Folding spike bayonet w/ 12 1/4” blade. Straight bolt handle. Laminated buttstock is unmarked. Transverse reinforcing bolt in grip. Hardwood handguard, metal tip is not present on forward end. Green web sling originally made for SKS carbine fastened at forward end with rawhide thong. CONDITION: stock set has the heavy wear, staining and handling marks expected from long service in a harsh environment. Handguard is missing app. 1/2” of the tip with a 2” crack. 1/2” crack behind the receiver tang. Metal shows about 50% of its blue finish turning patina. Bore has frosting, oxidation and worn lands. PROVENANCE: Vietnam capture papers from a Military Policeman of the 552 MP CO. The papers are dated in 1971 and contain several original copies of “DD 603” and importation papers in English and Vietnamese. (25-1490/RW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1363. EXTREMELY SCARCE, EARLY, & DOCUMENTED TOKYO ARTILLERY ARSENAL MODEL 1902 “GRANDPA” NAMBU SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH DESIREABLE REPRODUCTION STOCK HOLSTER. Cal. 8mm Nambu. S# 37. Bbl. 4 3/4”. 1 of only approx. 2,400 Model 1902 “Grandpa” Nambu semiautomatic pistols mfg. by the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal. This example is listed by S# on page 44 of “The Hand Cannons of Imperial Japan” by Harry Derby. The top of the frame is marked with the Tokyo Artillery arsenal insignia, with Kanji characters denoting “Nambu Type” above the S# “37” marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, with some small parts including the trigger, mag. release button, sear bar retainer, and striker spring guide exhibiting a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with tangent rear sight, graduated 1-5. Rear of frame is fitted with a fixed lanyard loop, with the rear grip strap being slotted for a stock attachment. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, trigger guard, mag. release button, recoil spring guide, rear sight slide, bbl. / bbl. extension, bolt, firing pin, cocking knob, striker spring guide, left grip panel, as well as the mag. Locking block and right grip panel are unnumbered. MAGS: 1 matching 8-rd. wood bottom mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: desirable reproduction wood stock holster, with steel fittings and collapsible lug. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish overall, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, some scattered spots of light surface oxidation, as well as some spots of mild pitting overall. Bottom of front grip strap and 3/4 of the rear grip strap exhibit wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina, with scattered spots of mild pitting. Frame exhibits concentrated areas of dark pitting beneath the grip panels. Strawed parts are very good overall, with the trigger exhibiting thinning and wear that shows through to gray patina and spots of age related discoloration. Very bright bore, exhibiting scattered areas of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some smoothing and some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, with the right grip exhibiting a mild impression at the top of the panel. Stock holster is excellent, showing a few minor marks from handling and storage, with some light wear and thinning present on the stock lug from use. An exceptionally scarce and attractive example of one of the earliest Model 2 “Grandpa” Nambu semi-automatic pistols produced, complete with a desirable reproduction stock holster. (24-6886/MLW). CURIO. $12,500-17,500.

1364. DESIRABLE TOKYO ARSENAL BABY “TYPE B” NAMBU SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 7x20mm Nambu. S# 2558. Bbl. 3 1/4”. Baby “Type B” Nambu semi-automatic pistol mfg. at the Tokyo Arsenal between 1903-1929. The right side of the slide is marked with Kanji characters denoting the model designation above the S# “2558”, with the Tokyo Arsenal insignia marked over the top of the chamber. Major metal components exhibit a blue finish, with some small parts including the trigger, extractor, and sear bar exhibiting a straw finish. Bolt and locking block are polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with integral V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, mag. release button, bbl./bbl. extension, ejector, bolt, locking block, cocking knob, bolt lock / striker spring guide, grips, as well as the mag. MAGS: 1 7-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, some scattered spots of mild to moderate pitting, as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation. Strawed parts retain most of their original finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina and spots of darker age related discoloration. Grips show some smoothing, as well as a couple of impressions and marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-6818/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

1365. RARE TGE & TOKYO ARTILLERY ARSENAL MARKED JAPANESE MODEL 1902 “PAPA” NAMBU SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER, MENTIONED IN “JAPANESE MILITARY CARTRIDGE HANDGUNS”, BY DERBY & BROWN. Cal. 8mm Nambu. S# 8541. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Model 1902 Modified “Papa” Nambu semi-automatic pistol mfg. by TGE (Tokyo Gas & Electric) and the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal. After the adoption of the Type 14 Nambu in 1925, the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal transferred all existing parts, tooling, and dies to TGE, as TGE became responsible for the Imperial Japanese army’s “Papa” Nambu production. Subsequent to the Type 14 Nambu’s adoption, demand for the “Papa” decreased significantly, with approx. 500 pistols assembled by TGE from Tokyo Arsenal parts before production was terminated. These approx. 500 pistols, are unique in TGE production, as they were made utilizing Tokyo Arsenal frames, and as such are dual marked with both mfg.’s insignias. This example is mentioned by S# on pg. 50 of “Japanese Military Cartridge Handguns 1983-1945”, by Harry L. Derby III & James D. Brown, which states “The bulk of Tokyo symbol markings, however, show up during the 8,000 serial series (serial nos. 8017-8541).The frame exhibits standard Kanji characters on the left and right sides, with the TGE insignia marked over the top of the chamber, and the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal marked on the right, preceding the S#. Major metal components exhibit a mixture of what appears to be both original and reapplied blue finishes. Trigger exhibits a reheated straw finish. Bolt, firing pin, and locking block are polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips, with the right panel retaining traces of its original Kanji characters that were applied in white paint. Dovetailed blade front sight, with tangent V-notch rear sight, graduated 1-5. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, trigger guard assembly, mag. release button, mainspring guide rod, bbl. / bbl. extension, ejector, locking block, bolt, firing pin, cocking knob, firing pin spring guide, as well as the grips. MAGS: 1 unnumbered 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: corrected unmarked brown leather clamshell holster, with ammunition pouch on front of body, beneath the closure flap, brown leather shoulder strap, as well as what appears to be a reproduction lanyard. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original and reapplied blue finishes, exhibiting areas of mild wear and thinning, scattered superficial handling marks, areas of light surface oxidation, as well as areas of light to mild pitting, both above and beneath the finish. Bore exhibits consistent dark mild pitting, while retaining fair to good rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing smoothing, some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as a few chips along the edges. Holster and shoulder strap remain malleable, with the holster exhibiting some wear, some superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as some areas of minor age related cracking and crazing overall. A rare dual mfg. marked Model 2 Modified “Papa” Nambu pistol. (24-6908/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1366. IMPERIAL JAPANESE TOKYO ARTILLERY ARSENAL MODEL 1902 “PAPA” NAMBU SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 8mm Nambu. S# 5078. Bbl.4

3/4”. Model 1902 Modified “Papa” Nambu semi-automatic pistol mfg. at Tokyo Artillery Arsenal. Top of the frame is marked with the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal insignia over the chamber. Left side of the frame is marked with Kanji characters denoting “Army Type” (although the Imperial Japanese army never adopted the Model 1902), with Kanji characters denoting “Nambu Type” above the S# on the right. Major metal components exhibit a professionally reapplied blue finish, with blade front sight, extractor, rear sight slide, and grip screws exhibiting a reapplied nitre blue finish. Trigger and sear bar exhibit a reheated straw finish. Bolt, firing pin, and locking block are polished in-thewhite. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips, which appear to have been refinished at one time. Standard blade front sight, with tangent V-notch rear sight, graduated 1-5. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, recoil spring guide, mag. release button, trigger guard assembly, bbl. / bbl. extension, ejector, locking block, bolt, firing pin, cocking knob, as well as the striker pin guide. MAGS: 1 replated non-matching 8-rd. S# on spine is mostly illegible. CONDITION: CONDITION: excellent, as professionally restored, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied finishes, exhibiting scattered spots of light to mild pitting beneath the finishes overall. Frame exhibits areas of moderate pitting beneath the grip panels. Bright bore, as refinished, exhibiting mild to moderate degrees of pitting, while retaining fair rifling throughout. Grips are slightly loose, exhibiting mild smoothing, with some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Right grip panel exhibits a large indentation, some losses to the checkering around the mag. release button slot, as well as some chipping at the bottom of the panel. An attractive, professionally restored, Tokyo Artillery Arsenal Model 1902 “Papa” Nambu pistol. (24-6787/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1367. DESIRABLE FIRST VARIATION NAVY CONTRACT TOKYO GAS & ELECTRIC MODEL 1902 MODIFIED “PAPA” NAMBU SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. 8mm Nambu. S# 1693. Bbl. 4 3/4”. First variation Model 1902 Modified “Papa” Nambu semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Tokyo Gas & Electric under contract for the Imperial Japanese Navy. The top frame is marked with the Tokyo Gas & Electric “TGE” logo, with Kanji characters on the left denoting “Army Type”, with Kanji characters on the right denoting the model designation above a Japanese naval anchor proof and the S# “1693”. Front of grip frame recess also exhibits a naval anchor proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the trigger, mag. release button, sear bar retainer pin, as well as the bolt lock / striker spring guide, which are strawed. Bolt, firing pin, and locking block are polished in-thewhite. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with tangent V-notch rear sight, graduated 1-5. Rear of frame features a hinged lanyard loop. Most numbers are matching and include the frame, trigger guard, bbl. / bbl. extension, bolt, firing pin, locking block, bolt lock / striker spring guide, rear sight, as well as the grips. Remaining parts are mismatched, with the recoil spring guide and cocking knob matching via “1304”. MAGS: 1 non-matching (S# 2614) 8-rd. mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather Type 14 pattern clamshell holster. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their arsenal blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, with areas of varying degrees of oxidation and pitting present overall. Rear grip strap exhibits consistent moderate pitting and oxidation, with the bottom of the front grip strap and grip safety lever exhibiting moderate dark pitting. Strawed parts show varying degrees of wear and thinning, with worn areas showing through to gray patina and scattered spots of age related discoloration. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent mild pitting, while retaining good rifling throughout. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, scattered handling marks, and areas of crazing, with a small hole present on the right side towards the toe. Leather sewn rim of lid shows crazing and some losses, with a small tear present on the right side of the ammunition pouch closure flap. Closure flap strap shows moderate age related cracking. (24-6995/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-2,000.

1368. JAPANESE TYPE 14 NAMBU SEMI AUTO

PISTOL. Cal. 8mm Nambu. S# Bbl. 4 3/4”. Blade front sight. Square notch rear sight. Matching numbers on slide, bolt, cocking piece, mag & trigger. Firing pin, grips & extension are unnumbered. Right rear of slide has Nagoya & Chuo Kogyo markings. Right rear of frame has “14.7” Showa date for July, 1939. Blued finish with strawed small parts. Grooved Asian hardwood grips. MAGS: 1-8 rd. brightly finished & matching to pistol. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather clamshell holster with shoulder strap. CONDITION: grips show some dings & handling wear. Metal retains 50% original blue with scattered oxidation, edge wear, fading & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bright bore. (25-494/MJC). CURIO. $700-1000.

1369. EARLY TOKYO ARSENAL T14 NAMBU SEMI

AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 8mm Nambu. S# 4708. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Blade front sight. Fixed square notch rear sight. Matching numbers on slide & cocking piece. Bolt is numbered “715” possibly an assembly number. Firing pin & extension are unnumbered. Right rear of slide has Tokyo arsenal symbol & serial number. Right rear of frame has “4.6” Showa date for June, 1929. Markings have added white highlight paint. Blued finish with strawed small parts. Grooved Asian hardwood grips. MAGS: 2-8 rd. both nickel finished & numbered to different pistols. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather clamshell holster with cleaning rod & spare firing pin. CONDITION: grips show some dings & handling wear. Metal shows overall fading to gray with several slash marks on front of trigger guard, scattered oxidation & pitting. Action appears to function properly when hand cycled. Worn bore with scattered oxidation. (24-6996/MJC). CURIO. $600-900.

1370. PREWAR CHUO KOGYO T14 NAMBU SEMI

AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 8mm Nambu. S# 24023. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Blade front sight. Fixed square notch rear sight. Matching numbers on slide, trigger, bolt & cocking piece. Firing pin & extension appear unnumbered. Rear right of slide has Nagoya & Chuo Kogyo markings with serial number. Right rear of frame has “11.11” Showa date for November, 1936. Blued finish with strawed small parts. Grooved Asian hardwood grips. MAGS: 2-8 rd. both nickel finished & mismatched. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather clamshell holster with cleaning rod. CONDITION: grips show a few dings & scattered handling marks. Metal retains 60% original blue with scattered edge wear, fading to gray, light oxidation & a couple spots of light pitting. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore. (24-6994/MJC). CURIO. $600-900.

1371. WW2 JAPANESE CHUO KOGYO T14 NAMBU SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 8mm Nambu. S# 59525. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Blade front sight fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on slide, trigger, bolt & cocking piece. Firing pin & extension are unnumbered. right rear of slide has serial number, Nagoya & Chuo Kogyo symbols. Right rear of frame has “14.4” Showa date for April, 1939. Blued finish with strawed small parts. Grooved Asian hardwood grips. MAGS: 2-8 rd. both mismatched & blued. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rubberized canvas clamshell holster. Holster flap is tearing & coming loose. CONDITION: grips have added finish with some scattered chipping, dings & handling marks. Metal retains 50% original blue with scattered fading to gray, edge wear, oxidation, dings & some pitting. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Good bore with some light oxidation. (24-6998/MJC). CURIO. $600-900.

1373. WW2 JAPANESE NAGOYA T14 NAMBU SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 8mm Nambu. S# 91489. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on slide, firing pin extension, cocking piece, bolt & both grip panels. Firing pin appears unnumbered. Right rear of slide has Nagoya & first series markings with serial number. Right rear of frame has “18.9” Showa date for September, 1943. Blued finish. Grooved Asian hardwood grips. MAGS: 2-8 rd. One mag is mismatched & other matching. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rubberized canvas clamshell holster that is numbered to a different pistol with broken retention strap. CONDITION: grips show a few dings & scattered handling marks. Metal shows overall peppery oxidation & areas turning gray with strong amounts of blue. Action is sluggish but functional when hand cycled. Very good bore with scattered dried grease. (24-6997/MJC). CURIO. $600-900.

1372. CHUO KOGYO TYPE 14 NAMBU SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 8mm Nambu. S# 87114. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on slide, trigger, bolt, cocking piece & mag. Firing pin & extension are unnumbered. Right rear of slide has Nagoya, Chuo Kogyo symbols & serial number. Right rear of frame has “15.12” Showa date for December, 1940. blued finish with strawed small aprts. Grooved Asian hardwood grips. MAGS: 2-8 rd. one matching & other mismatched. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rubberized canvas clamshell holster with cleaning rod & spare unnumbered firing pin. CONDITION: grips show some remnants of old added finish & some handling marks Metal retains 90% original blue with some oil staining, scattered edge wear, light oxidation & fading to brown. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good + bright bore. (24-7003/MJC). CURIO. $600-900.

1374. WW2 JAPANESE NAGOYA T14 NAMBU SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 8mm Nambu. S# 22449. Bbl. 4 3/4”. Blade front sight. Fixed square notch rear sight. Matching numbers on slide, bolt, cocking piece, firing pin, both grip panels, one mag & firing pin extension. Firing pin tip is broken off & missing. Right rear of slide has Nagoya & second series markings with serial number. Right rear of frame has “19.3” Showa date for March, 1944. Blued finish. Checkered Asian hardwood grip panels. MAGS: 2-8 rd. one matching & other mismatched. UNATTACHED ACCESSROIES: lanyard, rubberized canvas holster & cleaning rod. CONDITION: grips show some handling marks & wear from safety operation. Metal retains 95-97% original blue with a spot of oxidation on backstrap & some scattered edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore. (24-7002/MJC). CURIO. $600-900.

1375. AUSTRIAN UNIT MARKED ROTH-STEYR MODEL 1907 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 8mm Steyr. S# 35159. Bbl. 5 1/4”. Model 1907 Roth-Steyr semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Steyr. Top of the solid bbl. rib is marked “WAFFENFABRIK STEYR”. Right side of the frame is marked with the S#, with an Austrian 1910 acceptance proof “W-n (AUSTRIAN EAGLE) 10” stamped on the rear. Frame exhibits a blue finish overall, with the bolt, firing pin, and bbl. being polished inthe-white. Extractor and trigger exhibit a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved wood grips, with the right panel exhibiting an Austrian “22.LFH/ 22” unit mark, which appears to indicate issue to the Landwehr Feldhaubitzdivision (Howtizer Division). Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear side of stripper clip feed lips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, as well as on the interior of the left sideplate. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, as well as scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting overall. Extractor retains good amounts of its original straw finish. Trigger retains scant traces of its original straw finish, with the balance exhibiting a gray patina. Bore exhibits moderate degrees of dark pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some superficial marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-6854/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1376. GERMAN POLICE REWORK MODEL 1912 STEYR-HAHN SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 8183n. Bbl. 5 1/8”. Model 1912 Steyr-Hahn semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Steyr in 1916, accepted into Austrian military service in 1916, and subsequently reworked to 9x19mm Parabellum for German police use. Left side of the slide is stamped “08” (denoting conversion to 9x19mm), followed by the S# and “STEYR 1916”. Left side of the frame is marked with the S#, followed by a German Eagle/N commercial nitro proof, with a partially discernible and unidentified “92/HI” (“HI” characters are illegible), followed by a German police Eagle/L proof, and an Austrian “W-n (AUSTRIAN EAGLE) 16” military acceptance proof on the right. Metal components exhibit a period (more than likely arsenal) reapplied blue finish overall, with the bbl. trigger, and hammer being polished in-the-white. Extractor exhibits a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster containing 1 8-rd. stripper clip of Canadian 9x19mm ammunition. CONDITION: good, with metal components retaining large amounts of their period reapplied blue finish, exhibiting areas of light to mild wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, as well as scattered spots of light surface oxidation and pitting overall. In-the-white parts show scattered spots of age related discoloration and pitting. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent moderate pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as some scattered superficial handling marks, with the left panel exhibiting a chip at the bottom of the grip screw slot. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, with scattered areas of light to mild age related cracking and crazing overall. (24-6848/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

1377. NICE AUSTRIAN STEYR MODEL 1912 STEYR-HAHN

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9x23mm Steyr. S# 5232f. Bbl. 5 1/8”. Model 1912 Steyr-Hahn semiautomatic pistol mfg. by Steyr for the Austrian military in 1914. Left side of the slide is marked, with the S#, followed by “STEYR 1914”. Left side of the frame is marked with th3 S#, with an Austrian military “W-n (AUSTRIAN EAGLE) 14” acceptance proof marked on the right. Frame and slide exhibit a blue finish, with the bbl., trigger, and hammer being polished in-the-white. Extractor, frame screw, and grip screw exhibit a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster marked “STEYR 1914” on the rear and 3 stripper clips. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, as well as areas of light surface oxidation overall. In-the-white parts and strawed parts exhibit scattered spots of age related discoloration, as well as some light pitting. Mirror bore, exhibiting scattered spots of light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are good, showing some smoothing, as well as a few scattered superficial marks and minor impressions from handling and storage. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, but otherwise remaining sturdy and serviceable. (24-6870/ MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

but appears to match. Mag is an Argentine 1891 replacement & has an added number that matches receiver. Bbl. jacket & rear sight are mismatched. Scarce Marlin-Rockwell assembled WW1 Belgian Mauser rifle using H&A parts after the latter’s bankruptcy. Metal is mix of arsenal blue & black enamel finishes. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels & leather sling. Cleaning rod present. Rifle has added interwar band with stacking hook. CONDITION: stock has arsenal rework appearance with added dark oil finish, some chipping behind upper tang, a further chip at front of cleaning rod channel, some flaking, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 50% finishes with scattered flaking enamel on bbl. jacket, some moderate dents on bbl. jacket, a spot of touch up blue over an expert repair on left side of front sight assembly, a few spots of light pitting, some dings, & scattered fading to gray. Mag body not fitting well & may require attention to function. Bolt functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bright bore with some light frosting but strong rifling. (25-223/MJC). CURIO. $600-900.

Marked on the right side with Belgian proofs. Left receiver rail is marked “FAB. NAT. D’ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL-BELGIQUE”; markings have been enhanced with white. Tangent rear sight, graduated to 1400 meters; inverted V front sight. Bright bolt assembly with turned-down bolt handle. Cleaning rod and bayonet bar are present. Walnut stock set. Buttstock is marked only with the serial number on the right side. Bottom swivels. Tan military sling with brass slide. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: German M98-K bayonet with 9 7/8” fullered blade. Blade is marked on the left ricasso “43asw.” Pommel is marked with two “WAA51?.” Smooth walnut grips retained by two screws. Matching steel scabbard. Bayonet has arsenal reblue finish with thinning and wear; the date has been removed from the top of the blade. Non-matching grips have light wear and staining. Scabbard has traces of blue turning gray in patina. CONDITION: stock set has a very good appearance, with light wear and scattered handling marks. Metal with light wear retains 80% of its original blue, including fire blue on the bolt stop. Crest has a sharp, crisp appearance. Bright, shiny bore with sharp lands. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (24-4614/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1380. DANISH CONTRACT PIEPER

MODEL 1910 BERGMANN BAYARD SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH DESIRABLE HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Bergmann. S# 11111. Bbl. 4”. Model 1910 Bergmann Bayard semiautomatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Anciens Etablissements Pieper under contract for Denmark. The left side of the of the bbl. extension is marked “BREVETE./ S.G.D.G.”, followed by “ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER./ HERSTAL-LIEGE./ BERGMANN’S PATENT”, with the right side exhibiting assorted Belgian commercial proofs, which are also present on the right side of the bbl. and on the top of the bolt. Right side of the frame is marked with the Danish army S# “3696”, with the underside of the frame marked with the full S# “11111”. Metal components exhibit a rust blue finish overall, with some small parts exhibiting a straw finish. Bolt, firing pin, locking block, and hammer are polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Fixed blade front sight, fixed V-notch rear sight. Nearly all serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, rear sight, bolt, locking and locking block. Grips are matching via the full S# on the interior of the panels, which has been over stamped above their previous S#s. Firing pin is mismatched (S# 713). MAGS: 1 matching 6-rd. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: brown leather Danish holster marked with a Danish Crown/11 on the front of the closure flap. Holster retains its cleaning rod, and it fitted with a brown leather shoulder strap. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, scattered spots of light surface oxidation, as well as scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. Fair bore, exhibiting consistent mild to moderate pitting and a spot of dark pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Strawed parts retain traces of their original finish. Firing pin retention pin exhibits a large chip on the rim. Grips show scattered superficial marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, with varying degrees of age related cracking and crazing present overall. Shoulder strap remains malleable, exhibiting varying degrees of age related cracking and crazing overall, with the buckle exhibiting moderate pitting. (24-6969/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

1381. NICE & EARLY DANISH CONTRACT

PIEPER MODEL 1910 BERMANN BAYARD SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Bergmann. S# 6852. Bbl. 4”. Model 1910 Bergmann Bayard semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Belgium by Anciens Etablissements Pieper under contract for Denmark. Left side of the bbl. extension is marked “BREVETE./ S.G.D.G.”, followed by ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER./ HERSTAL-LIEGE./ BERGMANN’S PATENT.”, with Belgian commercial proofs marked on the right. Right side of the frame is marked with the Danish army S# “774”, with the full factory S# “6852” marked on the underside. Frame and bbl. / bbl. extension exhibit a rust blue finish, with the trigger and mag. release exhibiting a straw finish. Bolt, firing pin, locking block, and hammer are polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black Trolit grips. Fixed blade front sight, with fixed V-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, bbl. / bbl. extension, bolt, firing pin, locking block, rear sight, as well as the firing pin retention pin. MAGS: 1 unnumbered 6-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked Danish pattern black leather holster. Provisions for spare mags./ammunition have been removed, with body having been cut down on the interior beneath the closure flap. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original or period arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, some superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as some spots/areas of light surface oxidation. Strawed parts retain traces of their original finish. In-the-white parts show some scattered spots of light age related discoloration. Very bright bore, exhibiting consistent light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear and scattered handling marks, as well as varying degrees of age related cracking and crazing overall. A nice early Danish contract Model 1910 Bergmann Bayard. (24-6975/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

1382. SELDOM ENCOUNTERED

THEODOR BERGMANN SPEZIAL MODELL SEMI-AUTOMATIC

PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 3972. Bbl. 3 3/8”. Designed by Adalbert Kadits, the P.B. Spezial, the P.B. (Polizei-und Behordenpistole or “Police and authorities pistol) Spezial pistol was originally mfg. by August Menz. In 1938, a lawsuit from Walther forced Menz to drop “P.B.” from the title, and the company is believed to have gone bankrupt, subsequently selling to Theodore Bergmann Erben G.m.b.H. Conflicting information sets the total production of the Spezial pistol to be between approx. 1,000-5,000, with Bergmann believed to have only produced approx. 200 examples in the 3,788-3,988 S# range. While significantly resembling Walther’s PPK, the Spezial Modell does exhibit a few notable mechanical differences which set it apart from its contemporary. This example, mfg. by Bergmann, is marked “THEODORE BERGMANN ERBEN/ WAFFENFABRIK SUHL/ SPEZIAL-MODELL” on the left side of the slide. Left side of the frame is marked with the S# “3972”, with a German Crown/N commercial nitro proof marked on the right side of the frame, slide, and bbl. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl. and chamber area, which are polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered brown Galalith plastic grips, which are marked “Special” at the top of the panels. The slide features an unusual safety lever, which rotates the firing pin away from the hammer, as well as a grooved matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and U-notch rear sight. Disassembly noticeably differs from the PPK, with a lever present on the interior of the trigger guard, that when lowered, allows for removal of the slide. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, trigger, takedown lever, bbl. (left side of chamber), as well as the slide. MAGS: 1 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leatherette case marked “F.&.S.” on the latch, containing a scan of a Model P.B. Spezial catalog listing, as well as a scan of a cased Model P.B. Spezial pistol from November of 1998 noted to be with a sub-caliber conversion kit. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a few areas of light to mild wear and thinning that show through to gray and brown patinas, a few superficial handling marks, as well as some spots of light surface oxidation overall. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some light smoothing to their checkering and a few superficial marks from handling and storage, with the right grip exhibiting a repaired crack that runs the length of the panel. Black leatherette case is good overall. An especially nice condition example of a seldom encountered Menz/Bergmann Spezial Modell pistol. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-299/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

1383. RARE DANISH POLICE MARKED HUSQVARNA M/40

LAHTI SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9x19mm Parabellum. S# 68423. Bbl. 4 3/4”. M/40 Lahti semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Sweden for the Danish Brigade and subsequently issued to Danish police after World War II. After the German invasion of Denmark in 1940, many Danish military personnel fled to Sweden. While in Sweden, these troops, deemed the “Danish Brigade”, were trained and equipped to retake Denmark. Ultimately, the Danish Brigade was deployed on the same day of the German surrender of Denmark, and many weapons, such as this example, found their way into Danish police units. This example, falling within the appropriate S# range of 67000-69202, is marked “HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS A.B.” above the S# on the left side of the bbl. extension. Left side of the frame is marked with the S#, with the rear stamped with a Swedish Crown/S.S., indicating inspection by Captain Sten Stenmo (“S.S.” also stamped on the interior of the bbl. extension), with a Danish police marking “Rplt. S 5223” on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece inverse checkered black plastic grips. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame and bbl. extension. MAGS: 2 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster. CONDITION: very good, exhibiting some areas of light wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as a few concentrated spots of mild to moderate pitting overall. Near mirror bore, exhibiting what appears to be several spots of either light surface oxidation or hardened grease, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear overall, with some areas of crazing, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. An extremely intriguing “Danish Brigade” M/40 Lahti pistol. (24-6492/MLW). CURIO. $900-1,300.

35” and a boxed Finnish “SA” military property mark. Left side of the frame is marked with an encircled “M” proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece “VKT” logo inverse checkered brown plastic grips. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, bbl. extension, as well as the bolt. MAGS: 2 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: generic black plastic hard case, containing a reproduction experimental stock holder, and 1 spare mag. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish overall, exhibiting scattered areas of mild wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as scattered superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Grip straps retain fair amounts of their original blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning through to gray patina, with some light surface oxidation present on the left side of the frame below the grip panel. Bore is bright, exhibiting areas of mild to moderate pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, exhibiting a few superficial handling marks, with the left panel exhibiting a small impression. Reproduction stock is excellent overall. (24-6905/MLW). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

1385. SCARCE, DOCUMENTED, ITALIAN ROYAL NAVY MARKED BERETTA MODEL 1931 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 406940. Bbl. 3 1/4”. The predecessor of the Model 1932 and much more commonly known Model 1934 pistols, the Beretta Model 1931 was designed in 1930 and produced from 1931-1935, with approx. 8,000 pistols produced. This example is believed to be a transitional model between the Model 1931 and the far more rare Model 1932 (approx. 1,000 produced), and is pictured on Page 62 and mentioned by S# on Page 63 of “Beretta Automatic Pistols” by J.B. Wood. Mfg. for the Regina Marina (Royal Italian Navy), the left side of the slide is marked “PISTOLA BERETTA 765 BREV. 1915-1919 Mo1931”, with the left side of the frame exhibiting an encircled “BF” proof above an encircled shield proof. Metal components exhibit a high polish blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood grips, which feature inlaid “R (ANCHOR) M” navy medallions at the bottom of the panels. Fixed front sight, with dovetailed notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching, with the full S# marked on the right side of the frame and slide, and the last 4-digits of the S# marked on the right side of the bbl. at the chamber. MAGS: 2 8-rd.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: reproduction brown leather holster. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some areas of light to mild wear and thinning, scattered superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation overall. Front grip strap exhibits light to mild surface oxidation, with the rear grip strap exhibiting moderate degrees of surface oxidation. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered superficial marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Reproduction holster is very good overall. (24-6803/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-2,000.

1386. EXTREMELY SCARCE & DOCUMENTED FINNISH BERETTA MODEL

1934 HOLSTER. 1 of only 500 leather M/34 holsters mfg. in Oulu, Finland by Veljekset Astrom Nahkatehdas for the Finnish Civil Guard. Brown leather construction, with steel closure flap stud. Closure flap is marked with a deer above “OULU” within a circle, followed by a Finnish Civil Guard “Sk.Y”, below a Finnish army boxed “SA” (indicating subsequent Finnish army issue). This exact holster is pictured in figure 23-3 of “Holsters and Shoulder-Stocks of the World” by Anthony Vanderlinden. CONDITION: leather remains malleable, exhibiting some areas of wear and some scattered marks from handling and storage, with scattered areas of age related cracking and crazing (primarily present on the closure flap and mag. pouch). A very nice example of an extremely scarce and documented Finnish mfg. Beretta 1934 holster. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (02-24303/MLW). $1,000-1,500.

1387. RARE RUSSIAN

7.62 Tokarev. S# 3156. Bbl. 4 5/8”. Blade front sight. U-notch rear sight. Matching numbers on backstrap, bbl. & frame. Slide number appears scrubbed & trigger assembly is numbered “76”. Rare TT-30 Tokarev pistol made before the simplified & more prolific TT-33 pistol. Rear rear of frame has serial, Tula star & 1935 date. Mix of original & reblue finish. Grooved black grips with CCCP star monograms. MAGS: 2-8 rd. one matching numbered to pistol & other is numbered to a different gun. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original green holster with cleaning rod. CONDITION: grips show some dings & handling marks. Metal retains 50% mix of original blue & touch up reblue with scattered fading to gray, edge wear, oxidation & dings. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore. (25-515/MJC). CURIO. $2000-3000.

77706. Serial number appears on the left side of the bb. over the chamber. Original serial number “PC9201” appears on top over the chamber and on bolt, body, floor plate, and butt plate. Bbl. 28 3/4”. Import-marked on the left side of the receiver. Rifle has original “PU” telescopic sight in a reproduction mount. The scope is marked on top with a “25” in a triangle, “M (5-pointed star) (hammer & sickle) (half moon) 91/30 NO5-22597.” Screws in turrets have domed heads. Scope reticle has a pointed post and two horizontal bars. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000 meters. Post front sight with protective hood. Bbl. is marked over the chamber with a hammer & sickle in a wreath and an arrow in a triangle. Dated 1944. Turned-down bolt handle has been added. Cleaning rod is present. Hardwood stock set with sling slots. Buttstock is marked on the right side with an encircled “IO,” indicating Bulgaria, and has an indistinct circular marking due to arsenal rework finish. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather scope lens covers. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, staining, and handling marks, with its arsenal rework-type finish. Notable missing chip of wood below the scope mount on the left side. Metal retains a large degree of its arsenal rework blue finish, with thinning and light wear. Handguard tips have notably little finish. Scope and mount retain most of their blue finish. Optics appear clear and serviceable. Good, shiny bore with a hint of frosting in the grooves. (24-5997/RW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

TULA TT-30 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal.

1389. CZ BRNO BRAZILIAN “MOD.1908/34” MAUSER 98 SHORT 425 RIFLE. Cal. 7x57 (7mm Mauser). S# 4807H. Bbl. 22”. Blade front sight with protective ears. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Bottom of the stock and trigger guard have matching numbers. Bolt is numbered “4483H.” Front band, trigger guard, stock disc, floorplate, and front band are all numbered “83.” Receiver top has the Brazilian crest. Left side of the receiver has the CZ Brno legend. Blued finish. Walnut stock set with both left- and bottom-mounted sling provisions. Right side of the butt has a Brazilian acceptance stamp. Cleaning rod is present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black muzzle cover. CONDITION: stock set shows some wear from rear band removal, scattered dings, and handling wear. Metal retains 60% of its original blue, with a notable streak of bluing loss on the receiver, scattered fading, light oxidation, and edge wear. Bore has cosmoline with strong rifling. PROVENANCE: from the collection of Dr. Fred Novy, ASAC. (24-1835/MJC). CURIO. $700-1,000.

1390. CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF CARABINEROS DE CHILE ARGENTINE FMAP “DM” HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS. 1) ARGENTINE FMAP “DM” HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 07-59718. Bbl. 4 5/8” High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Argentina by FMAP “DM” (Military Portable Weapons Factory “Domingo Matheu”) under license from FN for the cancelled Chilean contract. Left side of the slide is marked with FMAP “DM”’s mfg. information above “D.G.F.M.”, “LICENCIA FN-BROWNING”, and “INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA”. Right side of the frame is marked with the S#, followed by “5881” above a defaced Chilean “CARABINEROS DE CHILE” marking. Metal components exhibit a matte black finish (that was applied above a phosphate finish) overall, save for on the bbl., which exhibits a phosphate finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. Left side of the frame is mounted with a lanyard ring. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 unmarked 13-rd. mag., with phosphate finish body and black enamel finished button floorplate. CONDITION: very good to excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their arsenal matte black finish, exhibiting some light superficial handling marks overall. Near mirror bore, exhibiting some light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (25-250/MLW). 2) ARGENTINE FMAP “DM” HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 07-59719. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semi-automatic pistol mfg. in Argentina by FMAP “DM” (Military Portable Weapons Factory “Domingo Matheu”) under license from FN for the cancelled Chilean contract. Left side of the slide is marked with FMAP “DM”’s mfg. information above “D.G.F.M.”, “LICENCIA FN-BROWNING”, and “INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA”. Right side of the frame is marked with the S#, followed by “5882” above a defaced Chilean “CARABINEROS DE CHILE” marking. Metal components exhibit a matte black finish (that was applied over a phosphate finish) overall, save for on the bbl., which exhibits a phosphate finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. Left side of the frame is mounted with a lanyard ring. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, and bbl. MAGS: 1 13-rd. mag., with a phosphate finished body and black enamel finished floorplate. CONDITION: very good to excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their arsenal matte black finish, exhibiting some superficial handling marks overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting light pitting and some scattered spots of mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-251/ MLW). BOTH MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

1391. ARGENTINE FMAP “DM” HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 07-127253. Bbl. 4 5/8”. High Power semiautomatic pistol mfg. in Argentina by FMAP “DM” (Military Portable Weapons Factory “Domingo Matheu”) under license from FN. The left side of the slide is marked “FABRICA MILITAR DE ARMAS PORTATILES “D.M” ROSARIO/ D.F.G.M.” above “LICENCIA F.N. BROWNING” and “INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA”. Metal components exhibit a matte black finish overall (except for in protected areas, which exhibit a parkerized finish), save for on the bbl., which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black synthetic grips. Left side of the frame is mounted with a lanyard ring. Fixed half-moon blade front sight, with dovetailed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, slide, as well as the 2-piece bbl. MAGS: 1 13-rd. mag., with parkerized body and matte black floorplate. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their matte black finish overall, exhibiting a few superficial marks from handling and storage. Bright bore, retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some superficial handling marks, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-252/MLW). MODERN. $600-900.

1392. RUSSIAN COLD WAR ERA TULA SKS SEMI AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal.7.62X39. S# NH202. All visible numbers match including stock set. Bbl. 20 1/2”. Import marked on left side of receiver. Receiver cover marked with Tula Arsenal “arrow in star” and 1954 date. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1000 meters. Post front sight w/ protective hood. Cleaning rod is present. 12” folding bayonet w/ 9 1/2” polished fullered blade. Laminated hardwood stock set. Buttplate is incorrect replacement. CONDITION: stock set has an arsenal rework glossy finish with light wear and handling marks. Metal retains a very large percentage of its arsenal rework black finish. Very good shiny bore. (25-991/RW). CURIO. $ 700-1000.

1393. CHINESE NORINCO TYPE 56 SKS SEMI-AUTO MILITARY CARBINE. Cal. 7.62x39. S# R1703219; all visible serial numbers match. Bbl. 20 1/2”. Import-marked on the left side of the receiver; the receiver is also marked on the left side with “26” in a triangle and three Chinese characters. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1000 meters. Post front sight with protective hood. Bbl. has a bayonet lug, but the bayonet is not present. Steel cleaning rod is included. Hardwood stock set. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: cleaning kit in the butt, green web sling, oiler, canvas ammunition pouch, and an instruction manual, all contained in its cardboard shipping box. CONDITION: stock shows light wear and scattered handling marks. Metal retains 95% of its original finish, with light high-point wear. Near-excellent, shiny bore. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (24-4670/RW). CURIO. $350-500.

1394. CHINESE NORINCO TYPE 56 SKS SEMI-AUTO MILITARY CARBINE. Cal. 7.62x39. S# R1703691; all visible numbers match. Bbl. 20 1/2”. Receiver is marked on the left side with “26” in a triangle and three Chinese characters; it is also import-marked. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1000 meters. Post front sight with protective hood. Cleaning rod is present. Bayonet is not present. Hardwood stock set. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: cleaning kit in the butt. Matching shipping box contains green web sling, 10-pouch canvas ammunition carrier, oiler, and an instruction manual. CONDITION: stock set has light wear and scattered handling marks. Metal retains 90% of its original finish, with light high-point wear. Near-excellent, shiny bore. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (24-4669/RW). CURIO. $350-500.

1395. COLD WAR ERA YUGOSLAV MODEL 59/66 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal.7.62X39. S# L-448665. All visible numbers match except that the trigger guard has both a matching # and an added electro-penciled 62828 in front of the trigger. Bbl. 24” including grenade launcher. Import marked on right side of barrel. This rifle has the phosphorescent sights added after 1969 not to be confused with the tritium sights on the model “59/66A1s”. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1000 meters. Post front sight with protective hood. Grenade launcher complete with fold up sight. Folding bayonet with 11 !/4” fullered bright blade. Hardwood stock set w/ black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Green nylon padded carrying case by MIDWAY. CONDITION: stock set has very good original finish with a few scattered handling marks. Metal retains nearly all its original finish with very light wear. Dark oxidized bore. (25-813/RW). MODERN. $400-600.

1396. WWII GERMAN M1936 CHAINED SS OFFICER’S DAGGER. The blade has no maker’s mark, as is normally seen on the chained SS dagger. Plated crossguard and pommel guard with blackened wood grip. Grip has an aluminum eagle with a black enameled SS button near the top. Scabbard shows a black anodized finish with plated mounts. Chain has alternate links bearing SS runes and the death’s head insignia. The rune link nearest the throat has the SS runic proof inside a square with chamfered corners. CONDITION: blade shows primarily scabbard wear with sporadic, very light staining. Mounts retain nearly all of their original finish. The grip has a 1/2” x 1/8” chip on the backside. Scabbard show slight overall wear. (02-23214-1/BF). $5,000-7,500.

is marked “BOKER (logo) SOLINGEN”. Nickel silver crossguard with an electric penengraved reverse that reads “V.W. Horsston”. Black wooden grip with nickel silver eagle and black enamel SS button. Black-painted scabbard with nickel silver mounts and the initials “V.W.H.” under the throat. There is a partial hanger attached to the suspension ring. CONDITION: blade has a dark patina but does not show any pitting or oxidation. Mounts could use a cleaning. Grip has a few dents and dings, with chipping at the pommel. Scabbard may have a

silver pommel guard. The black wooden grip has a nickel silver eagle and a black enamel SS button. Black anodized scabbard with nickel silver mounts and incorrect, but original, fire department knot is attached to the scabbard. CONDITION: blade shows primarily scabbard wear with a few spots of discoloration. Hilt shows light wear. Grip has a chip on the lower front. Scabbard finish is somewhat oxidized and worn and there are a few tiny dents on the mounts. Knot shows light wear. (02-24300/BF). $1,500-2,000.

1399. 2 LATE WWII GERMAN GRAVITY KNIVES. 1)

Overall length: 11” with extended loop and blade. Plain blade marked “R B Nr. 0/0561/0020”. Blued metal trim with an arrow at the bolster. Thumb latch is stamped “76” on the underside. The spike is stamped at the elbow with a Waffenamt #5. 2-piece wood grip secured by 4 pins and a lanyard ring. The lanyard ring has an attached chain for securing the knife. CONDITION: the knife shows light wear overall and appears unissued. 2) Overall length: 11” with extended loop and blade. Plain blade with no marking. Blued metal trim with an arrow at the bolster. Thumb latch is stamped “756” on the underside. The spike is stamped at the elbow with a Waffenamt #5. 2-piece wood grip secured by 4 pins and a lanyard ring. CONDITION: the knife shows light wear overall and appears unissued. (02-23681-1/BF). $600-1,000.

1400. EARLY WWII GERMAN GRAVITY KNIFE. Overall length: 10 7/8” with the blade and loop extended. Plain blade marked “(logo) SMF SOLINGEN ROSTFREI”. Bright finished bolster and other metal parts. The thumb latch is stamped “418” and “2” below. Spike is stamped with a Waffenamt #5 at the elbow. 2-piece wood grip secured by 4 pins and a lanyard ring. The ring has a woven cotton lanyard attached. CONDITION: knife is far superior to most and functions well. The blade shows a few scratches from kind sharpening.

1401. CHOICE WWII GERMAN M1942 SS HELMET. This exceptional helmet has a rich green-painted finish over what appears to be a darker green-painted finish, almost in camouflage style. The right side of the helmet has a single fine, original SS decal affixed at a slight angle. The interior rear of the helmet is stamped “__64” and “3070”. Original, well-worn, light brown leather, 8-tongue liner with equally well-worn dark brown leather chinstrap. CONDITION: exterior painted finish is about 85%, but difficult to judge because of the blending of greens. The decal is also approx. 85%. The liner shows heavy wear with sweat stains but remains undamaged and complete. Chinstrap is also original and complete. (02-22799-3/BF). $4,000-6,000.

1402. WWII GERMAN FALLSCHIRMJAGER HELMET. A superb and original M1938 Fallschirmjager helmet manufactured between April and August of 1940. This particular batch number is found using both slotted and spanner bolts. The exterior has a deep gray painted finish with a single Luftwaffe decal on the left side. The interior rear is stamped “5078” and the interior left is stamped “ET66”, indicating manufacture by Eisenhuttenwerke firm of Thale. Complete original chinstrap that has one separation or cut. Helmet has a full liner that reads “Kopfweite: Gr.54 Stahlhelm – Gr. 66” and the partially legible lower stamp appears to read “_______ : Heisler Berlin C2 _______: M n. Leder Verarbeitung Werner Zahn”. CONDITION: helmet generally shows light wear with no major damage. Helmet finish is about 95%. Decal is better than 90%. The chinstrap is solid but does have one cut or tear, possibly from removing the helmet from its original owner. Liner is complete and quite solid. (02-23070-4/BF). $3,800-4,500.

1403. RARE WWII GERMAN NORMANDY CAMOUFLAGE M1940 HELMET. This is one of the most desirable German helmets of the WWII era. It is commonly called a Normandy camouflage helmet and was produced by the firm of F.W. Quist in Esslingen, Germany, late in 1941. The exterior of the helmet has blended 3-color camouflage paint specially designed for the defenses around the Normandy coast. The interior left of the helmet is stamped “Q64” and the interior rear is stamped “DN134”. The 8-tongue liner is light brown leather and the chinstrap is dark brown. There is an inked name on the liner that appears to read “O.V. LK mo__m”. CONDITION: the camouflage finish of the helmet is better than 90%. The liner and chinstrap show wear but remain quite solid. (0222799-1/BF). $2,500-3,500.

1404. WWII GERMAN M1942 HELMET LIKELY FOR A VOLKSSTRUM UNIT. A rare and desirable variation of the German M1942 helmet with a dark field green-painted finish and an original white shield painted on the front with a central party symbol in black sandwiched between diagonal fields of black above and red below. Although we could not determine the exact attribution of this insignia, we feel it is likely for a Volksstrum unit. The interior rear is stamped “HK960” and “3349”. There is a small section of brown leather chinstrap remaining, and the 8-tongue liner is light brown leather. There is an inked marking on the liner that reads “Matr: Kamarck. A.” CONDITION: helmet finish is approx. 65%. The painted shield is weathered and cracked but remains 95% intact. Liner is worn but solid. A rare helmet for the advanced collector. (02-22799-2/BF). $1,200-1,800.

1405. WWII GERMAN M1940 HELMET WITH PAINTED SHIELD LIKELY FOR A FOREIGN FIGHTER. A fine example of a German M1940 helmet with dark green and dark brown camouflage paint of the period. The right side of the helmet is painted with a red and white quartered shield that is also, obviously, of the period. The left side of the helmet shows a white painted static party symbol. The interior rear of the helmet is stamped “9240” and the interior left is stamped “SE64”. There are partially visible painted faded red letters on the rear brim that appear to read “O.Gefr. A_g___”. There is no liner remaining and only a partial chinstrap. The band and felt covering remain intact. We were unable to identify the insignia on this helmet. We feel both the insignia and the camouflage paint are absolutely correct and of the period. A rare helmet perfect for the advanced collector. CONDITION: painted finish is about 90%. Only the ends of the chinstrap remain. Interior shows some oxidation, particularly at the crown. (02-23645/BF) $1,0003,000.

1406. IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN GARDE NCO

HELMET. A good example of an Imperial German Garde NCO helmet from the Kingdom of Prussia. This NCO grade helmet has brass trim throughout. The trim includes a spike with round base, front plate, scaled chinstrap, side bosses, rear spine, and visor trim. There is a junior enlisted Prussian kokard on the left side and a similar National kokard on the right side. The interior of the visors is dark brown and the sweatband/ liner is of the 9-tongue variety. CONDITION: there are a few areas of dyed finish loss on the body and the visors have notable alligatoring. The kokarden are not original to the helmet and the scaled chinstrap may be a replacement. Liner shows wear but is complete. (0224028/BF). $800-1,200.

1408. IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN RESERVE OFFICER

1407. IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN STATE POLICE

OFFICER’S GRADE HELMET. A fine visually appealing example of an Imperial German State Police helmet from the Kingdom of Bavaria. This officer grade helmet has silvered trim throughout. Trim includes a spike with quatrefoil base, front plate, scaled chinstrap, lion head side bosses, and visor trim. There is a national cockade on the left side above the lion. The interior rear visor is red and the interior front visor is green. Wide leather sweatband with tan grosgrain liner. CONDITION: this helmet shows light overall wear with a solid body and undamaged interior. There is expected crazing to the body of the helmet. (02-24033/BF). $1,000-1,300.

HELMET. An attractive example of an Imperial German Reserve Officer’s helmet from the Kingdom of Bavaria. This high grade officer helmet has gilded trim throughout, except for the silvered Bavarian Reserve Cross at the center of the frontplate. The trim includes a beautifully fluted spike with quatrefoil base, front plate, scaled chinstrap, side bosses, and visor trim. Oddly, there is an officer grade Prussian kokard on the right side and an NCO grade Bavarian kokard on the left side. The interior rear visor is red and the interior front visor is green. Wide leather scalloped sweatband stamped “K Z 10-32” with an illegible maker’s label. The grosgrain liner has an interesting mustard color, possibly due to sweat stains. CONDITION: this helmet shows light overall wear with a solid body and lightly worn interior. One star from the quatrefoil base is detached, but present. A few chin scales are a bit loose but none are missing. There is expected light crazing to the body of the helmet. (02-24034/BF). $1,200-1,500.

1409. A WWI GERMAN GROUP BEONGING TO ADOLF DURR. Adolf Durr was born on August 25, 1891 and studied cabinet making until he joined the German military in 1915 for service during WWI. Shortly after he enlisted, he was captured by French forces and remained a prisoner of war in France until 1920, when the last of the German WWII prisoners were released. Many of the carved wooden items in this lot were made by Durr during his captivity, included the mandolin and case. This large lot includes a handmade mandolin measuring approx. 23 1/2” long and a corduroy-lined solid wood case, both made by Durr while a prisoner of war; four carved wooden items of unknown purpose; four small carved books; one large wooden book; one American mess kit knife; one brass letter opener; one German enlisted shoulder strap with the number “30” on top; two pairs of opera glasses; two cheroot holders; one carved pipe bowl of a man’s head with goatee; one knitted item; one 1939 World’s Fair token; one lock marked “GERMANY”; one German military knife and spoon combination tool; one leather purse and German dog tag; one German enlisted belt buckle; one carved pipe bowl; one silver Bavarian patriotic pin; one silver motoring pin; and one small cross with chain in a locket. The lot further includes two scrapbooks containing numerous ephemera pertaining to Adolf Durr, including military and civilian photographs, correspondence, military passes, identification books, certificates, stamped envelopes, his American citizenship papers, many Erie Railroad identification cards, and culminates with pictures of Mr. Durr at his 100th birthday party. Finally, the lot contains many copies of papers pertaining to a Adolf Durr and a handwritten narrative detailing the story of Durr’s life. This fascinating archive gives true insight into the life of a WWI German soldier, prisoner, American immigrant, and successful family man. CONDITION: most items show light wear. The mandolin seems to play quite well. Ephemera condition varies from lightly used tattered with significant edge wear. Photographs are generally clear and well preserved. (02-23389/BF). $2,500-4,000.

1410. WWII GERMAN DRESS TUNIC FOR AN ARMY CAPTAIN. This tunic is made of a fine green wool body with a dark green collar. The collar features silver bullion collar tabs with a black background. The shoulders have straps showing 8 rows of bullion on a white field with 2 gold pips and the number “12”. Above the right breast pocket is a fine silver bullion eagle and the second buttonhole has a 2nd Class Iron Cross ribbon attached. There are 4 loops above the left breast pocket and 2 loops on the pocket itself. There are 2 additional loops below the aforementioned pocket. The interior is lined with sage green rayon and the sleeves are lined in a cream colored rayon. There is an interior dagger\sword hanger with a clip marked “A DRGM”. CONDITION: the tunic is in fine solid condition with all its original buttons. There are a few very minor scattered insect marks, generally on the reverse. (0223665/BF). $900-1,200.

1411. WWI GERMAN ALBATROSS SKIN OF A PLANE SHOT DOWN OVER FRANCE. This section of wing fabric is painted in what is known as lozenge pattern camouflage. It is from the top wing of a German Albatross D VA No. 5390/17. It was shot down over France on December 17th, 1917 by Lt. J.L. Sandy and Sgt. H.F. Hughes in a RE 8 of No. 3 squadron of the Australian Flying Corps. Interestingly, the fabric section bears traces of black and white paint from the Maltese Cross wing insignia. This wing section is accompanied by superb and complete documentation from the head conservator of WWI aircraft at the Australian War Memorial Museum. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: several copies of information on the planes involved as well as a handwritten letter addressing the wing section. Also included is a slide/ photo documenting wing color and pattern with notes pertaining to the restoration of the aircraft. CONDITION: the aircraft skin section is contained and protected by a large riker mount case. As expected, the section shows age and wear. (02-24275/BF). $1,200-1,600.

1411A. U.S. WORLD WAR II THEATER MADE KNUCKLE / FIGHTING KNIFE, WITH SHEATH. U.S.G.I. custom theater made fighting knife, produced from a German Sword & Shield knife. The left side of the blade is marked “SWORD&SHIELD/ SOLINGEN GERMANY”. The blued blade measures 6 1/8” from the point to the top of the handle, with an overall length of 10 7/8”. Heavy duty handle is constructed of cast steel. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked brown leather sheath. CONDITION: blade retains fair amounts of its blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina, with scattered spots of light to mild pitting present overall. Handle exhibits a dark gray patina, with some spots of light surface oxidation. Sheath remains malleable, exhibiting some wear overall. (02-24400/MLW). $700-1,000.

1412. WWII GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE SEXTANT WITH ORIGINAL BOX. A seldom seen WWII era sextant manufactured by the C. Plath Company of Hamburg, Germany. This sextant was used by the German Navy, or Kriegsmarine, and is numbered “746” on the index arm. There is a ground off area on the arm where the eagle and party symbol was engraved at one time. The area is now engraved with a “H.M.” possibly for Hamburg Marine. The composite handhold is marked with C. Plath’s logo. The entire sextant has a combination of smooth and textured black finishes with white calibrated degree markings and a composite white dial with black degree markings. All mirrors and filters seem to be in place and functional, though the sextant has not been tested. The box contains a boxed stopwatch of the period that is not functional. The lid of the box contains a 1943 registration and calibration card with a party ink stamp that reads “Deutsche Seewarte Hamburg Gruppe N/II” with an eagle and party symbol. The case has a metal tag on the front that is marked “G.G. JOHNSON”. A remnant of an early Gulf Oil shipping tag is attached to the leather carrying strap. CONDITION: the box generally shows moderate wear. The sextant appears functional and shows minor wear to the black finish. Some mirrors and lenses show small spots. (02-24248/BF). $1,000-1,500.

1412A. U.S. WORLD WAR II

TAYLOR HUFF NO. 2 KNUCKLE / FIGHTING KNIFE MADE AT FORT KNOX, KY, WITH SCABBARD. Fighting knife mfg. by Taylor Huff at Fort Knox, KY during World War II. This variation is listed as the No. 2 in “The Best of U.S. Military Fighting Knives Bayonets & Machetes”, by M.H. Cole. Dagger type blade measures 9” from the point to the bottom of the ricasso, with an overall length of 13 3/4”. Handle is comprised of 2 smooth wood grip scales, which feature inlaid brass plaques at the center of the panels. Right scale features a brass inlaid plaque that is hand stamped “MADE. AT./ FORT. KNOX. KY.”. Large knuckle bow, featuring 5 spiked flanges on either side. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather scabbard, carved “GEOrgE” above some indiscernible text, featuring several star shaped stamped embellishments. CONDITION: metal components retain a gray patina, with scattered areas of age related discoloration present overall. Blade shows signs of sharpening at and around the tip, with scattered spots of dark oxidation, as well as some nicks and chips to the blade faces. Grip scales show some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, with the right panel exhibiting some minor surface level chipping around the right edges of the brass plaque. Scabbard remains malleable, exhibiting wear, some age related cracking, as well as some areas (primarily on the rear) of crazing. Scabbard exhibits tearing on either edge of the throat, as well as losses to the stitching along the upper half that have been reinforced with brass and aluminum eyelets. (0224398/MLW). $800-1,200.

1413. SCARCE US WW2 CASE V42 COMMANDO TYPE FIGHTING KNIFE. The 7 1/4” blued steel double edged blade is equipped with a thumb rest on the right ricasso which is marked “CASE”. The right ricasso is unmarked. 12 1/2” overall including the pointed steel pommel. Leather washer grip with leather backed crossguard. Brown leather sheath 20” long has stitched and riveted construction. The throat is reinforced with 7 staples. Snap fastened retaining strap and brass lanyard hole at tip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: padded zipper carrying case. CONDITION: the very lightly sharpened blade retains a high degree of its original blue finish. The balance of the metal shows light carrying wear with thinning and tiny spots of oxidation. Leather has light wear and staining. Sheath has light wear with moderate staining but fastenings remain tight. (02-23683/RW). NON GUN. $2,000-4,000.

1413A. U.S. WORLD WAR II THEATER MADE FIGHTING / KNUCKLE KNIFE WITH TOOLED SHEATH. Custom U.S.G.I. theater made fighting knife, produced during World War II. The dagger type blade measures 6 1/2” from the point to the brass plate at the top of the grip, with an overall length of 11”. Handle is comprised of a solid piece of aluminum. Left side of blade is painted with a black band. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period tooled brown leather sheath marked “TEXAS” on the front. CONDITION: blade retains a gray patina, exhibiting areas of light to mild pitting and areas of discoloration. Blade edge shows a couple of nicks. Brass plate retains a dark brown patina, with the aluminum grip retaining a dark gray patina. Sheath remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, as well as some spots of age related cracking and crazing. (02-24416/ MLW). $700-1,100.

1414. US WW2

CAMILLUS U.S.M.C.

STILETTO. 7 1/4” double edged bright blade. 12 1/4” overall. Manufactured exclusively by Camillus Cutlery Co. this attractive knife was reputed to be issued to Marine Raider units during WW2. The blade is etched on the left side with U.S.M.C. in a scroll and is also marked “CAMILLUS / CUTLERY / CO. / CAMILLUS / NY. The alloy grip has cast integral checkering and has a dull grey appearance. Brown leather scabbard is of the first type with 10 staples at the throat and metal plates riveted near the tip on both sides. UNATACHED ACCESSORIES Padded zippered case. CONDITION: blade has small areas of spotty discoloration. Grip shows little or no wear. Sheath has light wear, scuffing and verdigris around rivets. (02-23684/RW). NON GUN. $ 1,000-1,500.

1414A. RARE U.S. WORLD WAR II OSS PHILIPPINE BLADE PATTERN DROP

KNIFE WITH SHEATH. OSS drop knife fabricated during World War II from U.S. military swords for Philippine usage against the Japanese. This example is appropriately unmarked, with the double edged blade measuring 8” from the point to the guard, and with an overall length of 12 5/8”. Handle is comprised of a black leather hose, featuring a 4-spike knuckle bow. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked blued steel sheath. CONDITION: blade retains traces of its original blue finish (primarily down by the guard), with the balance exhibiting a gray patina, with scattered spots of light to mild pitting and age related discoloration overall. Handle shows scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Sheath retains the majority of its original blue finish, exhibiting scattered spots of surface oxidation overall. A rare blade type not often seen on the OSS Philippine drop knife. (02-24411/MLW). $500-900.

1415. FINE

CONDITION WW2 EVERITT KNUCKLE KNIFE. 7” Double edge fullered blade with black finish. 12” overall. Dark green painted alloy handle with four finger loops. Loops have raised square points. Cast handle is marked “EVERITT” on both sides in raised letters within the checkered web. Tan leather sheath with snap closed retaining strap.

Correct 6 staples at the throat. Brass lanyard hole at tip. CONDITION: knife retains 75% of its original black and green finish with light wear and flaking. Blade tip has been lightly sharpened. Sheath has very light wear and staining with some verdigris around snap and lanyard hole. Stitching is tight. (02-23686/RW). NON GUN. $1,000-1,500.

1415A. U.S. WORLD WAR II THEATER CUSTOMIZED USMC KA-BAR MARK II FIGHTING / KNUCKLE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Early pattern USMC KA-BAR Mark II knife, likely customized during the period. Left side of the ricasso is marked “KA-BAR/ ORLEAN. NY.”, with “USMC” marked on the right. The clip point blade measures 6 7/8” from the point to the bottom of the ricasso, with an overall length of 11 7/8”. Leather washer handle with red spacers present at the guard. Knife features a period added serrated aluminum knuckle bow that exhibits a black painted finish. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather sheath. CONDITION: blade retains a gray patina overall, exhibiting areas of moderate pitting, a few nicks to the blade face, as well as some striations from prior cleaning. Knuckle guard bow retains fair amounts of its black painted finish with the balance remaining in-the-white. Handle shows some separation to the leather washers, as well as some marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Sheath shows wear, scattered handling marks, as well as some areas of crazing. (02-24399/MLW). $700-1,000.

1416. US WW2 ANDERSON STILETTO FIGHTING KNIFE. 8 3/8” double edged fullered bright blade. 13 3/8” overall. These knives were made from salvaged blades of the 1913 Patton cavalry sword with the grey plastic handle cast in place. The handle has raised letters with those on the left side being “ANDERSON GLENDALE/ CALIFORNIA. the right side has “MADE IN USA”. Brown leather sheath with “snap” retaining strap is unmarked. CONDITION: blade has light wear and small spots of staining. Handle has light wear and scattered small scratches. Sheath has moderate wear and staining but stitching remains tight. (02-23680/RW). NON GUN. $800-1,200.

1416A. U.S. WORLD WAR

I L.F. & C. 1918 MARK I KNUCKLE TRENCH KNIFE WITH SCABBARD. U.S. 1918 Mark I trench knife mfg. by Landers, Frary & Clark. Right side of the handle is marked “U.S. 1918/ L.F&C-1918”.The double edged steel blade features a black finish and measures 6 3/4” from the point to the bottom of the ricasso, with an overall length of 11 1/2”. Knuckle duster handle is comprised of darkened brass, featuring a spike at the end of each finger slot, with a steel domed nut skull crusher on the pommel. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: steel scabbard marked “L.F.&C./ 1918” on the side, just below the throat. Belt hooks are absent. CONDITION: blade retains large amounts of its original blackened finish, exhibiting some areas of wear, with some areas of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting. Blade shows some striations (possibly from prior cleaning), with some nicks present along the blade edges. Handle shows some wear and thinning to its darkened finish, while retaining a pleasing patina. Scabbard shows some areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, but otherwise is good overall. (02-24405/MLW). $600-900.

1417. US WW2 WESTERN W-31 USMC PARACHUTIST KNIFE. 4 1/8” bright plated fullered blade. 8 1/8” overall. These interesting knives were issued to the short lived United States Marine Corps called “PARA MARINES” early in WW2. This knife was made by Western and features the early style embossed leather sheath. The tan sheath is riveted and stitched. CONDITION: this nicely restored knife has a plated blade showing light wear and scratches under the plating. The replacement Cocobola grips are well fitted and finished. (02-23688/ RW). NON GUN. $300-500.

1417A. U.S. WORLD WAR I

O.C.L. M1917 TRENCH KNUCKLE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD. U.S. M1917 fighting knife mfg. by O.C.L. (Oneida Community LTD.) in 1918. Top of the guard is marked “U.S. O.C.L./ 1918”. The triangular blade measures 9”, with an overall length of 14 1/4”. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. 1-piece grooved wood handle, with a folded metal guard, featuring 5 flanges on either side of the knucklebow. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather scabbard. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting some spots/areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting overall. Blade exhibits some scattered nicks to its edges. Handle shows scattered superficial marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Scabbard shows wear, with areas of age related cracking and crazing. Retention strap is torn, with the button no longer being present. (02-24408/MLW). $500-800.

1418. SCARCE US NAVY WWII DECK JACKET WITH HOOK CLOSURES. A seldom seen example of a US Navy WWII deck jacket. This rare jacket was introduced in 1943, superseding the zipper front jacket. The hook closure deck jacket was only produced for one year. The zipper front jacket was too difficult to use with gloves and the zipper often became frozen. The improved 1943 version featured a hook closure system, solving the frozen zipper problem. The 1943 deck jacket featured a large “U.S. NAVY” stencil on the top of the back. This modification was done in order to keep Navy personnel on shore operations from being mistaken as enemy troops by other U.S. and friendly forces. The jacket itself is made of a corduroy-like material with very narrow wales. It has a knit collar, cuffs, and waistband with a blue wool lining. A tag in the back reads “NAVY DEPARTMENT CONTRACT NXSS 22371 SIZE 46”. CONDITION: jacket generally shows light wear over with some oxidation to hook closures. All closures remain operational. (02-23622/BF). $3,000-5,000.

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1418A. U.S. WORLD WAR I AU LION 1918 MARK I TRENCH KNUCKLE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD. U.S. 1918 Mark I trench knife mfg. by the French firm Au Lion. Right side of the ricasso is marked with Au Lion logo above “AULION”. Right side of the handle is marked “U.S. 1918”. The double edged blade has been cleaned and features a bright polished finish, measuring 6 3/8” from the point to the bottom of the ricasso, with an overall length of 11”. Brass knuckle duster handle features spikes at the end of each finger slot, with a steel domed nut skull crusher on the pommel. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked black enamel finish steel scabbard. CONDITION: blade is very good, as cleaned and polished, exhibiting some spots of light pitting, with some scattered spots of light age related discoloration. Blade exhibits evidence of sharpening at and around the tip on either side. Brass handle retains a pleasing mellow patina. Scabbard shows some dents, as well as wear and flaking to its original black enamel finish, with worn areas showing through to gray patina. (02-24410/MLW). $600-900.

1419. A RARE & EXTRAORDINARY CBI 10th AIR FORCE FLYING

TIGERS FLIGHT JACKET & CAP. A truly superb early WWII greenish khaki cotton poplin flight jacket with a brown leather collar. There is brown leather trim down the front, across the bottom, around the cuffs, and on the edge of the flaps for the two diagonal slash pockets on the front. Inside the right pocket is a cloth tag that reads “Phila. Quartermaster Depot Inspected by”. The zipper on the front is marked “TALON” and all buttons are brown plastic. The interior lining is fine OD wool, and there is a torn hanging loop at the collar. The right breast bears a large 5 1/2” diameter leather patch depicting a flying elephant carrying red cargo over mountains. This is possibly for the 11th Cargo Carrying Squadron of the 3rd Cargo Carrying Group of the 10th Air Force. The left breast has an impressed leather 4” nametag that reads “J.R. FAHNESTOCK”. The left sleeve has a printed and embroidered CBI patch, and the right sleeve has a 10th Air Force patch. At the top of each shoulder is a brown and white leather set of Captain’s bars. The rear of the jacket has a fantastic leather blood chit depicting the American flag and Chinese National flag above a white panel with several Chinese characters. The leather baseball-style flight hat is constructed of tan and brown leather, and features a 10th Air Force patch on the right side and an embroidered Flying Tigers patch on the left side. The front has a brown and white leather Captain’s bar that matches the bars on the jacket. The hat has two snaps on either side with a clip on either side that has two rivets marked “RAU FASTENER CO.”

A unique opportunity to acquire a flight jacket that is worthy of being a centerpiece in even the most advanced WWII aviation collection. CONDITION: the jacket is exceptionally solid with some wear and minor scuffing to the leather. All patches are solid and original to the jacket, as is the blood chit and rank insignia. Likewise, all insignia and patches are original to the hat. (0222921-2/BF). $2,000-3,000.

1419A. IDENTIFIED U.S. WORLD WAR II THEATER MADE FIGHTING KNIFE, WITH BRONZE STAR CERTIFICATE. U.S.G.I. custom theater made knife, fabricated during World War II. The right side of the blade is lightly etched “HEB” (Herbert E. Brown). The dagger type blade features a polished finish, measuring 8 1/8” from the point to the top of the guard, with an overall length of 11 5/8”. Handle is comprised of black and transparent synthetic rings, featuring an aluminum upturned full cross guard, aluminum bolster, and aluminum pommel. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: framed 1986 reissued Bronze Star certificate presented to PFC. Harold E. Brown of the United States Army for a meritorious achievement in ground combat during World War II. CONDITION: blade retains a bright appearance, exhibiting superficial handling marks, as well as some sharpening marks. Grip shows some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (02-24401/ MLW). $200-400.

1420. WWII ARMY AIR FORCE A-2 FLIGHT JACKET BELONGING TO J. N. BYERGO. This original wellworn size 40 A-2 flight jacket was one of 50,000 manufactured by the Rough Wear Clothing Company to comply with a contract dated 27 April, 1942. The jacket is undecorated but has a leather nametag at the left breast that reads “J. N. BYERGO” in gold leaf on brown leather. As correct, there are two outside flap pockets near the waist and two interior flap pockets also near the waist. The cuffs and waist are rib knit and the usual brown color. The lining is a red/brown cotton and the interior pockets are khaki. A label at interior of the neck reads “TYPE A-2 DRAWING NO. 30-1415 CONTRACT NO. W535 AC-27752 ROUGH WEAR CLOTHING CO. MIDDLETOWN, PA. PROPERTY AIR FORCE U.S.ARMY”. John Neff Byergo of New York was a Captain in the 366 Army Air Force Fighter Group during WWII. Among other awards, he received the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of a news paper article relating to the death of John Byergo. CONDITION: leather shows numerous scuffs and abrasions, as one would expect. Knit areas show wear, a few tears, and some insect damage. The zipper functions well. Leather is a bit dry but generally supple and malleable. (02-24292/BF). $900-1,200.

1420A. U.S. WORLD WAR II THEATER MADE KNUCKLE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Custom U.S.G.I. theater made fighting knife. The double edged blade measures 7 1/4” from the point to the top of the guard, with an overall length of 11 3/8”. Handle appears to be comprised of blue painted particle board type wood, featuring deep grasping grooves, with a large knuckle bow that features 5 brass spikes. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather sheath marked “227S” above the retention strap. CONDITION: blade retains a dark gray patina, exhibiting areas of light to mild pitting and oxidation overall, which is also present on the knuckle bow. Grips show some wear, with some losses to its blue painted finish, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Brass spikes exhibit a pleasing brown patina. Sheath remains malleable, exhibiting some areas of wear, with some light to mild age related cracking and crazing. (02-24403/MLW). $500-800.

1421. WWI UNITED STATES MARINE GROUP WITH PATCH, DOG TAG, AND MORE. This Marine group belonged to Private Thomas Albert Temple who enlisted at Billings, Montana. The group includes 1 5th Marine Brigade patch with a pink embroidered “V” on a wool felt EGA, all on a red field. / 1 pair of WWI dog tags that read “THOMAS A. TEMPLE APR. 3 1918 U.S.M.C.” & “4615563”. The tags are tied together with a khaki cotton cord. / 1 WWI Victory medal with worn ribbon. / 1 sharp shooter qualification badge. / 1 subdued “11” pin. / 1 “U.S.S. ORIZABA” 30 meal pass. / 1 Norfolk & Western Railroad discharge soldier’s transportation certificate. / 1 honorable discharge from the Marine Corps. These items have all been together since the war and were obtained by the consignor from the family. CONDITION: all items show expected wear. Medal ribbon is tattered. Patch has a cut near the top that has been stabilized with tape. (02-24273/BF). $800-1,200.

1421A. WORLD WAR II CHINDIT CBI THEATER V-44 BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. V-44 survival knife mfg. for use in the CBI (China, Burma, India) theater. Blade is unmarked and measures 9 7/8” from the point the the bottom of the ricasso, with an overall length of 14 3/4”. Handle is comprised of 2-piece riveted smooth brown synthetic grips scales, with a large brass full guard. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather scabbard, stamped with an illegible mfg. marking on the rear of the belt loop. CONDITION: blade retains a gray patina, exhibiting light pitting and areas of age related discoloration. Tip of blade exhibits a small chip. Brass guard exhibits a pleasing mellow patina, with scattered spots of verdigris. Grip scales exhibit scattered superficial handling marks, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Sheath remains malleable, exhibiting wear and scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, with a few spots of age related cracking. (02-24404/MLW). $600-900.

1422. PARAGON CURTISS 1917 HS-1 WWI ERA US NAVY FLYING BOAT WOODEN AIRPLANE PROPELLER. This impressive propeller measures 104” in length with a total hub diameter of 13 1/4”. The brass tips on the propeller blades measure 8 1/4” on the low side and 13” on the high side. The propeller is marked “USN 88X511 P7081 1 U (anchor) S” to one side of the hub, and the other side is marked “U (anchor) S 2 GP67662LH”. The hub itself has a single marking that reads “SE 3641565”, and there are 8 holes to secure the hub. The HS-1 was the workhorse plane of the US Navy during WWI. It was primarily used to carry out antisubmarine patrols from its bases in France beginning in June of 1918. The HS-1 enjoyed a long, useful life and remained in naval service until 1928. CONDITION: the propeller has a superb, deep, rich finish with only a few minor “battle scars” on one side of one of the blades. (02-22923/BF). $2,000-3,000.

1422A. U.S. WORLD WAR II CASE XX 337-6Q FIGHTING KNIFE WITH SHEATH. 337-6Q (Quartermaster) fighting knife mfg. by Case. Left side of the ricasso is marked “CASE XX”, with “337-6”Q” marked on the right. The blade measures 6” in length, with an overall length of 10 3/4”. Handle is comprised of grooved brown leather, featuring a steel half guard and a textured pommel. Handle is carved “W” on one side, with a triangle or “V” carved on the reverse. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather sheath, embellished with a hand carved pin up girl on the front and “A7283” on the rear. CONDITION: blade has been cleaned, exhibiting scattered spots of light to mild pitting, with sharpening marks present along the edge. Handle is good, showing some wear and scattered superficial handling marks. Sheath remains malleable, exhibiting some wear, with some age related cracking and crazing. (02-24409/MLW). $200-350.

1423. INTERESTING

PARATROOPER LOT

POSSIBLY WITH D-DAY OR MARKET GARDEN ASSOCIATION. This lot consists of a very interesting small cargo\ equipment parachute in white, stenciled “PART NO. 43K21909 MFG. BY HIGHTSTOWN RUG CO. PARACHUTE DIVISION DATE OF MFG. JUL 1943”. The parachute is signed in ink by a number of soldiers with their hometowns and occasionally other information. The largest inscription reads “CAPTAIN JOE McMILLIN GOLDVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA MEMBERS OF THE 1ST PLATOON CO. PARACHUTE INFANTRY WHO TOOK PART IN THE CAMPAIGN”. Included with this group is 1 photograph of a landing parachutist signed “Jerome Werbela Ft Benning Georgia”. / 3 other photos showing a full standing view of Werbela. / 1 German bank note. / 2 pieces of occupation currency. / 1 red, white, and blue glider parachute patch. / 1 red and green aiguilette. / 1 fringed “U.S. ARMY PARATROOPS FORT BENNING, GA.” souvenir pillow. / 1 camouflage scarf. / 1 folky carved wooden U.S. aircraft with 4 engines, painted silver with decals. / 1 WWII German SA\political enlisted buckle on the original belt with an attached 2-pocket cartridge pouch. / 1 WWII German canteen with cup and all associated straps. CONDITION: the parachute is quite solid though some of the signatures have faded a bit but remain legible. Other items generally show light wear. The canteen cover has significant moth damage. The airplane has a few minor missing parts, including 2 blades on one of the props. (02-23641/BF). $600-1,000.

1423A. EXTREMELY SCARCE WWI / WWII ROBBINS OF DUDLEY PATTERN PUSH DAGGER, BY SUTHERLAND & RHODEN. Scarce Robbins of Dudley pattern push dagger mfg. by Sutherland & Rhoden of Sheffield. The horizontally oriented double edged blade measures 4 5/8” from the point, with an overall length of 5 7/8” from the point to the rearmost section of the grip. Blade is marked “SUTHERLAND/ & RHODEN. SHEFFIELD” over the top towards the handle. Handle is comprised of cast aluminum and features a knuckle bow above the finger grooves. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather scabbard, with orange button pattern retention strap. Rear button is marked “MADE IN ENGLAND”. CONDITION: blade is very good, retaining a bright gray patina, with scattered spots and areas of light to mild pitting and age related discoloration. Handle shows some superficial handling marks and some age related discoloration, but otherwise is very good overall. Scabbard remains malleable, exhibiting wear, with varying degrees of age related cracking and crazing present overall. Retention strap exhibits a tear at the bottom section of the button. A nice example of a Robbins of Dudley pattern push dagger, produced by a rare mfg. (02-24396/MLW). $500-750.

1424. WWII US NAVY INSIGNIA, DOCUMENTS, INVASION MAPS, MAPS, AND MORE. This single person WWII group belonged to LTJG John Grant Robinson who was attached to the USS Monrovia. This group includes 2 top secret invasion maps of the Okinawa beaches. / 1 top secret boat screening plan for the landing at Okinawa. / 1 loose-leaf binder containing documents and ephemera relating to LTJG Robinson, as well as landings at Sicily, Tarawa, Kwajalein, Marianas, Leyte, Lingayen, and Okinawa. Many of the documents are marked “TOP SECRET”. / 1 “year book” for the USS Monrovia. / 2 pair of LTJG gray shoulder boards. / 1 pair of Lt. dress shoulder boards. / 1 Naval officer’s hat eagle and band. / 1 Naval officer’s overseas cap eagle. / 1 dog tag for John Grant Robinson of the U.S.N.R. / 1 pair of sterling pin-on Lt.’s bars. / 8 small military ribbons, buttons, etc. / 2 shells likely from Okinawa. CONDITION: maps have been shrink-wrapped but show folds. Militaria shows light wear. Year book shows wear to the corners. Many documents have yellowed with age but remain exceptionally legible. (02-24291/BF). $600-900.

1426. EXCEPTIONALLY HISTORIC AND IMPORANT SIGNED PRESIDENTIAL LETTER FROM HARRY TRUMAN TO SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JOHNSON. This nationally important letter is typed on White House stationary with a printed heading that reads “THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON”. The letter is dated September 26, 1949, and is addressed to the Honorable Louis A. Johnson, the Secretary of State. The letter addresses in six paragraphs the founding of the new German Federal Republic, “last Wednesday”. Truman expresses his personal appreciation for the work of all military and civilian personnel in the founding of the new German Federal Republic in such a short time after the close of hostilities in 1945. He acknowledges that the U.S. military, and particularly the Army, confronted the nearly total destruction of Germany, along with famine and general chaos. He commends the Army for saving millions of Germans from death and starvation and closes with the sentence, “I am sure that history will find that the unprecedented relationship established between victors and vanquished has indeed strengthened the peace of the world.” This truly historic letter is boldly signed in blue ink “Harry Truman”. CONDITION: the letter remains crisp and undamaged in any way. (02-23298-5/BF). $1,000-2,000.

1425. NO LOT.

1427. SIGNATURE OF U.S. GRANT AS GENERAL AND THE SIGNATURE OF HIS SON U.S. GRANT JR. WITH INSCRIPTION. This lot includes a boldly signed card from U.S. Grant with the word “General,” underneath. The card is blank on the opposite side and shows evidence of being taped or glued into a book. The lot also includes a signed note, dated “27 Oct 1927”, signed “U.S. Grant Jr.” with an interesting message referring to Mark Twain and Christopher Columbus. CONDITION: the General Grant card, though glued on the reverse, shows no ill effects on the front. The card is very slightly yellowed with a tiny loss to the lower right corner. The note from U.S. Grant Jr. is slightly yellowed but very easily read. (02-23298-3/BF). $800-1,200.

1428. ALS OF CHESTER NIMITZ AS ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, AND AN AUTOGRAPHED CARD FROM OMAR BRADLEY AS COMMANDER, 12th ARMY GROUP. This lot includes an autographed letter signed by Chester W. Nimitz on stationary with a printed heading that reads “THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON”. The letter has a typed date that reads “16 November 1939”. The letter is signed “Sincerely yours, C.W. Nimitz Acting Secretary of the Navy”. The letter is accompanied by its original envelope with a return address that reads “THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. WASHINGTON” and has an “OFFICIAL BUSINESS” franking. The lot also includes a red, white, blue, and black card with the insignia of the 12th Army Group. The front of the card reads “O.N. Bradley General, United States Army Commanding”. Above this title is an original signature that reads “Omar N Bradley”. The card is accompanied by stationary from the Veterans Administration, which procured the signature. CONDITION: the Nimitz letter shows only slight yellowing, but the envelope has seen some rough handling and shows some staining. The Bradley card shows virtually no wear or degradation. (02-23298-4/BF). $700-1,000.

1429. 3 DOCUMENTS BEARING THE SIGNATURE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT. The earliest of these documents is dated March 20, 1897, and has the printed heading “United States Naval Force on Asiatic Station” and orders a Naval Cadet to Annapolis for final examination. The letter is signed by Rear Admiral F.V. McNair from the Flagship Olympia. McNair was a future commandant of the Naval Academy. The letter bears a stamp at the bottom that reads “Navy Department. Approved APR28 1897” and is signed in black ink “T. Roosevelt” with the title “Acting Secretary”. The second letter is dated June 19, 1897, and has the printed heading “NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON”. The letter orders the same Naval Cadet to the Washington Navy Yard. The closing of the letter is “Respectfully, T. Roosevelt Acting Secretary.” The third letter is on private stationary with the printed heading “OYSTER BAY LONG ISLAND, N.Y.” and is dated July 31, 1918. The short letter is closed, “Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt”. CONDITION: all three letters are in remarkably good condition with very slight yellowing. The first letter has a very tiny loss at the base and a slight separation at the edge of the folds. The second letter has no faults, and the third letter has two small 1/2” tears, not affecting the content of the letter. (02-23298-6/BF). $700-1,100.

1429A. BRITISH WWI / WWII OFFICER SHEFFIELD KNUCKLE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. British WWI / WWII Officer knuckle knife mfg. in Sheffield, with this exact style knife pictured in “Knives of the United States Military World War II” by Michael W. Silvey. Blade is unmarked, with the knuckle duster being stamped with a boxed “SHEFFIELD”. The upswept blade measures 5” from the point to the bottom of the ricasso, with an overall length of 9 1/4”. Aluminum handle, with 2-piece checkered black plastic scales and integral aluminum knuckle duster. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked brown leather sheath. CONDITION: blade retains the majority of its polished finish, exhibiting some superficial handling marks overall, with a small spot of flaking present at the point on the right side. Grip scales are good, showing smoothing and some superficial handling marks. Sheath remains malleable, exhibiting some spots of age related cracking and minor crazing, primarily on the retention strap. (02-24406/MLW). $600-1,000.

1430. 12 WWII NAVAL SHIP IDENTIFICATION MODELS IN THEIR ORIGINAL DIVIDED WOODEN CASE. This group represents a variety of ship identification models of the WWII era produced by the United States. They are housed in a folding wooden case measuring 37” x 16 1/2” x 6 1/2” with 14 interior compartments. The case is painted gray with one yellow end and interior trim. The interior is painted white with sliding wooden shelves. The scale is assumed to be 1-500, however the bow to stern measurement varies between 18” to 7 1/8”. Ships appear to be identified on either paper or on the base of the ship. We believe the named ships to be Admiral Sheer, a Fuso class ship, Kongo, a Nelson class ship, North Carolina, Naiori, Mogani, Aoba, a Dido class ship, and three unidentified ships. Ships are gray in color and most appear to have wooden bases. CONDITION: ships generally show light wear and a few have superstructures or tall antenna masts that are slightly bent. The wooden case shows ample handling wear but no significant damage. (02-23438/BF). $1,500-3,000.

1430A. EXTREMELY RARE AUSTRALIAN WORLD WAR II Z SPECIAL UNIT, OPERATION JAYWICK, GREGSTEEL KNUCKLE KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH. Fighting knife mfg. by GREGSTEEL for the Australian Z Special Unit during World War II. The Z Special Unit was formed for clandestine operations behind Japanese lines in South East Asia, and conducted a total of 81 covert operations via insertion by parachuting or submarine. This knife, mfg. for Operation Jaywick is marked with a mostly legible “GREGSTEEL” on the right side of the blade. The spear point pattern blade measures 5 7/16” from the point to the bottom of the ricasso, with an overall length of 10 3/8”. Handle is comprised of 2-piece non-ferrous metal grips, which feature a knuckle duster that terminates in a pointed end at the front. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original unmarked brown leather sheath with brass retention strap stud. CONDITION: blade is good, having been cleaned and polished at one time, exhibiting some light pitting, some sharpening marks, as well as a nick to one of the edges. Handle retains a dark gray patina overall. Sheath remains malleable, exhibiting mild wear, some superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as some light age related cracking and crazing overall. A very nice example of an extremely rare Australian Z Special Unit knife, produced for Operation Jaywick. (02-24412/MLW). $1,200-1,800.

1431. 11 WWII NAVAL SHIP IDENTIFICATION MODELS IN THEIR ORIGINAL DIVIDED WOODEN CASE. This group represents a variety of ship identification models of the WWII era produced by the United States. They are housed in a folding wooden case measuring 37” x 16 1/2” x 6 1/2” with 14 interior compartments. The case is painted gray with yellow ends and interior trim. The interior is painted white with sliding wooden shelves. The scale is assumed to be 1-500, however the bow to stern measurement varies between 16 1/2” to 12 1/2”. Ships appear to be identified on either on paper or on the base of the ship. We believe the named ships to be Prinz Eugen, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Omaha, Cleveland, a Sendan class ship, San Francisco, Independence, Flint, and two additional unnamed ships that appear to be a heavy cruiser and a small aircraft carrier. Ships are gray in color and appear to have wooden bases. CONDITION: ships generally show light wear and a few have superstructures or tall antenna masts that are slightly bent. The wooden case shows ample handling wear but no significant damage. (02-23439/BF). $1,500-3,000.

1431A. RARE AUSTRALIAN WORLD WAR II V-44 “JUNGLE KING” BOWIE KNIFE, MADE FOR LEVENSONS RADIO, WITH SHEATH. The left side of the blade is engraved with light scroll pattern engraving surrounding “Jungle King”, with “Made for “Levensons/ Radio/ 22b Pitt St/ Sydney” marked on the right. The blade measures 8 5/8” from the point to the bottom of the ricasso, with an overall length of 13 7/8”. Handle is comprised of 2 smooth wood scales, each retained by 2 brass screws, with a brass full guard. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked brown leather sheath. CONDITION: blade retains a gray patina, exhibiting light to mild pitting and areas of age related discoloration overall, with sharpening marks present on the blade edge. Guard exhibits a pleasing mellow patina. Grip scales are good, showing some chipping around the bottom screw slots, with some superficial handling marks overall. Sheath remains malleable, exhibiting wear, age related cracking & crazing, as well as several holes of varying sizes. (02-24413/MLW). $1,000-2,000.

1432. 17 WWII NAVAL SHIP IDENTIFICATION MODELS.

This group represents a variety of ship identification models of the WWII era produced by the United States. The scale is assumed to be 1-500, however the bow to stern measurement varies between 28” to 7 1/4”. Ships appear to be named on the back of the white and blue panel on which they are mounted. Ships constituting this group include Chicago, Kogin, Atlanta, Narvik, Washington, Hatsuharu, Sims, a Maasz Class ship, Maham, an Amagiri Class ship, Scharnhorst, Livermar, Enterprise, Tirpitz, and an unnamed ship. Ships are gray in color and appear to have wooden bases. CONDITION: ships generally show some wear and several superstructures or tall antenna masts are slightly bent. A few ships appear to have small missing pieces but there are a few dislodged pieces included in a ziplock bag. (02-23780/BF). $800-1,400.

1432A. INDIAN JODHPUR CITY VOLUNTEER CORPS ROYAL WEDDING KNUCKLE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Indian knuckle knife mfg. for the Jodhpur City Volunteer Corps, commemorating the wedding of Prince Karam Singh to Princess Yashorajya Lakshmi. The right side of the grip is marked “JODHPUR CITY/ (JODHPUR CITY CREST)/ VOLUNTEER CORPS/ No.”, with “AUSPICIOUS/ WEDDING/ PRINCESS JODHPUR/ APRIL 22ND 1950” (last digit of year is illegible, but is commonly referred to as “1951”). The blade measures 6 1/4” from the point to the grip tang, with an overall length of 11 1/8”. Steel blade and brass grip exhibit a nickel plated finish. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked brown leather sheath. CONDITION: blade retains large amounts of its original nickel plated finish, exhibiting some light bubbling, with areas of flaking that show through to gray patina. Brass grip retains large amounts of its original nickel plated finish, exhibiting light bubbling, with areas of flaking that show through to a pleasing mellow patina. Sheath remains malleable, exhibiting some light wear, with age related cracking and crazing present on the retention strap. (02-24414/MLW). $400-700.

1433. EXQUISITE JAPANESE GOLD DECORATED KATANA WITH TACHI MOUNTS. This breath-taking katana would more accurately be termed an itomaki no tachi. It appears to be of the Edo period as indicated by the decorative motifs utilized. We have been unable to remove the tsuka but suspect that the blade may be much earlier. The overall length is 40” and the blade measures 26 1/2”. The blade has a relatively wide irregular hamon with a gold plated habaki. Below the tsuba is a single darkened seppa with a gold plated seppa next to the habaki. Above the tsuba are 3 darkened seppa topped by a single gilded seppa. The tsuba has a darkened ground with gold edges and elaborately embellished corners. There are also several repeating mon around the tsuba. The top and bottom of the tsuba are identical. The fuchi and kashira are similarly decorated with golden edges and repeating mon throughout. The tsuka-ito is a bronze color and wraps over gold encrusted silk cloth. The heavily gilded menuki are made up of 3 mon each showing 8 smaller circles surrounding a central larger circle. The saya is quite breath-taking with a body of bronze colored nashiji and a sayamaki with golden silk cloth beneath, matching the tsuka. The mounts on the saya all have a darkened ground with gold highlighted decorations, primarily consisting of family mon. The same golden mon, consisting of 8 smaller circles around a central circle, repeats throughout the length of the saya. The ashi appears to be buff leather with family mon terminals. The silk suspension cord connected to the ashi is black, purple, white, and green. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: certification paperwork dated May 25, 1984 with a detailed description of the sword. A Japanese document describing the sword and mounts with a photograph of the sword with a red Japanese seal. CONDITION: the blade has a very fine polish and the temper line is very apparent. The entire tsuka shows very light wear. The gold highlights on the darkened metal give an exceptional impression of artistic craftsmanship. The saya shows very light wear overall with some minor losses of gold foil forming some of the mon on the scabbard body. Again, the dark and gold contrast on the mounts is quite visually appealing. The saya-maki, ashi, and sageo all show very light wear with the colors remaining crisp and vibrant. Truly an exceptional sword for the advance collector. (02-23630/BF). $5,000-8,000.

gold inlayed areas, highlighted by piercings. One vignette shows a golden sun amongst pierced clouds. Another shows flowering vines with pierced leaves, and there are kidney-shaped inlays on either side of the nakago opening. The nakago has one mekugiana and an eleven character signature on one side. Please see photograph for signature. The fuchi and kashira match perfectly and have numerous gold inlays featuring floral and foliate motifs. The tsuka has white same and a black tsuka-ito. The gold menuki represents a boar charging out of bushes. The wooden saya has a black enameled finish with a gilded brass kojiri. The exquisite kurikata has numerous gold floral inlays and a gilded brass shitodome. An attractive but worn sageo is attached through the kurikata. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: certification paperwork dated May 25, 1984 with a detailed description of the sword. A Japanese document describing the sword and mounts with a photograph of the sword with a red Japanese seal. The sword comes with a black and gold patterned, silk lined, storage bag. CONDITION: the blade has a superior polish. The tsuba as well as the entire tsuka show very light wear. The saya also shows very light wear with minor scuffs to the finish. The sageo shows moderate wear overall. (0223631/BF). $4,000-6,000.

1435. JAPANESE BOKUTO KATANA. This katana measures 41” overall with a 27 7/8” hardwood blade. An exceptionally finely made example of a bokuto used in training for kenjutsu. These wooden blade katana are first seen during the Muromachi period, and versions of this historic weapon are still used today in martial arts training. This example is exceptionally ornate, featuring an expertly shaped blade with Japanese characters in black ink on both sides. Sadly, the blade is broken just above the integral wooden simulated habaki. The break is such that it could likely be repaired by a qualified craftsman. There is a two-piece patinated brass tsuba with gold floral inlays at the tips of chiseled buds. Matching gold-inlaid fuchi and kabuto-gane, along with perfectly matching menuki. Attractive cerulean tsuka-ito over finely patterned brown and tan silk. The saya is a true work of art, with matching gold inlays on all of the mounts, including the ashi. The top of the saya is wrapped with matching cerulean ito together with a black, brown, green, and tan, long, elaborate ito partially covered in fine black-printed white leather forming an elaborate sageo. The saya body is black and gold enamel featuring foliate motifs and crosses within circles. An exceptionally elaborate and visually stunning bokuto katana of absolutely superior craftsmanship. CONDITION: other than the fact the blade is broken above the habaki, the katana shows only the slightest wear throughout. (02-23632/BF). $1,000-2,000.

1436. WWII JAPANESE UNIFORMS, FIELD GEAR, AND RELATED MATERIAL. This large and varied lot of WWII Japanese military items includes 1 pair of khaki brushed cotton mounted uniform pants. / 1 backpack with attached shelter section. / 1 mess kit. / 1 pair of wooden sandals. / 1 pair of slipper-socks. / 1 entrenching shovel with canvas and leather carrier. / 1 pair of brown leather short boots. / 1 pair of field green puttees. / 1 pair of coveralls with plain round composite buttons. / 1 pair of summer-weight fatigue pants with a tie string waist. / 1 summer-weight fatigue shirt with plain wooden buttons and internal Japanese ink stamps. / 1 long uniform coat with coconut buttons and red cloth collar insignia featuring two yellow stars. The uniform has several internal Japanese ink stamps. / 1 heavy officer’s wool overcoat with plain brass buttons and two sewed in Japanese interior labels. / 1 apparatus that appears to be an electrical junction terminal. / 1 type 96 or 99 IMG bipod bracket. CONDITION: all items generally show light wear. Boots and sandals show moderate wear. (02-24298/BF). $1,200-1,800.

1437. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A 6.5 CREEDMOOR SEMI AUTO TACTICAL STYLE RIFLE. Cal. 6.5 Creedmoor. S# 422165. Bbl. 25” including proprietary muzzle brake made w/o bayonet lug. Rifle is equipped with a Springfield Armory stainless steel barrel marked on right side “SPRINGFIELD INC. GENESCO IL.”. Marked on top “NM 6.5 CM SS”. Standard M1A aperture rear sight. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Equipped with a Springfield Armory scope mount. This steel mount has a single attaching bolt on the left side. It is also attached to the clip guide dovetail and has a tension screw bearing on the receiver ring. The rifle is equipped with a Nightforce “SHV” 4-14 tactical style scope featuring a 30 mm. tube, 56mm objective lens, adjustable objective, finger adjustable covered turrets and lighted “MOAR” reticle. Matte black synthetic stock by Archangel. Adjustable comb and buttplate. Steel US marked M-2 bipod with black finish. MAGS: 1-10 rd. factory w/ logo. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: padded black nylon Springfield Armory tactical bag. Paperwork includes TM 9-1005-223-12 operator and maint. manual. Springfield Armory owners manual and reprinted article on slam-fires. Nightforce scope lens cover. CONDITION: Entire rifle including bore shows little or no use and is in near excellent condition. (25-1003/RW). MODERN. $2,500-4,000.

with some handling marks & light scratches. Metal retains 93% original parkerizing with some scattered edge wear mostly around gas cyl. assembly. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. (25-539/MJC). MODERN. $2500-4000.

rear sight. Blade front sight marked “NM”. Gas cylinder and handguard ferrule have been unitized leaving the gas shut off functional. Round operating spring guide. The rifle has a Leupold MK 12 MOD1 tactical scope. The 2.5 X8 X 36mm optic has 1/2” click finger adjustable turrets. The elevation turret is also marked “5.56mm 77gr.”. Lighted reticle. Leupold flip up protective caps. A.R.M.S. picatinny rail scope mount attachment replaces clip guide. Walnut stock has the heavier forend profile. Front swivel has been changed to QD type. Stock has factory glass bedding. High quality Brownell’s synthetic military style sling. MAGS: 1-20 rd. Factory. CONDITION: Rifle exhibits very light wear and tiny handling marks showing a small amount of careful use. Very good bright shiny bore. PROVENANCE: from the estate of Jon Thomas GUNSPORT LTD. (25-1069/RW). MODERN. $1,750-2,500.

1440. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY BERETTA BM 59 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 7.62X51. Serial # 0000358. Bbl. 23 1/2” including Tricompensator. Rifle was manufactured by Beretta in Italy then finished and assembled in the Springfield Armory factory. Many parts markings are “PB”. Garand type adjustable aperture rear sight. Blade front sight with protective ears. Rifle is equipped with Grenade launching sight marked “ENERGA” graduated to 100 meters. Bayonet lug is present. Folding metal bipod. Folding winter trigger on right side of guard. Walnut stock set with separate smooth Walnut pistol grip. Buttpad has folding shoulder rest. MAGS: 5-20 rd. Marked “PB BM 59” on floorplate. UNNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 6 5/8” blade M-7 bayonet marked “US GEN CUT” M-10 plastic scabbard. Sharpened bayonet appears in good serviceable condition. Black nylon tactical case by ALLEN. CONDITION: Stock set has very light wear and scattered handling marks. Metal retains most of its original factory finish with light wear. Very good shiny bore. (25-617/RW). MODERN. $ 1700-2500.

1441. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A SEMI-AUTO RIFLE W/ GEN 3 SCOPE MOUNT AND BIPOD. Cal..308. Serial # 078505. Bbl. 25” including Flash suppressor. Basic Model rifle. Receiver marked “US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY “ and S#.Adjustable aperture rear sight. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Stripper clip guide has been replaced with scope mt. block. Flash suppressor includes bayonet lug. Gas shutoff is functional. Black fiberglass stock set. MAGS: 2-20 rd. Marked “BRW S-1” and 4-20 rd. unmarked. Total 6. UNNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Springfield Armory marked Gen. 3 scope mount, Black finished Bipod marked “BIPOD RIFLE M2”, TM 9-1005-223-10 Manual dated 1972, black nylon padded sling and matching box shipping box. CONDITION: rifle is very good to near excellent in all respects including bore, with the exception of a small spot of discoloration on top right side of grip. Accessories appear little used and in good serviceable condition. (25-663/RW). MODERN. $1000-1500.

1442. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY SOCOM SEMI-AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 308 WIN. S# 423312. Bbl. 21” including proprietary muzzle brake. Rifle is in a “scout” configuration and has a muzzle brake extending 3” beyond front sight. Standard aperture rear sight and blade front sight w/ protective ears. Rifle is equipped with a Picatinny rail forward of the receiver for mounting a scout type scope. This handy rifle has a black synthetic stock and a solid black butt pad. MAGS: 4-20 rd. 1-5rd. all marked “Springfield”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Original factory owners manual and paperwork. “LULA” mag. loader. Black nylon “Springfield” padded case. Factory trigger lock. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent except bore which shows light wear and frosting. (25-806/RW). MODERN. $ 1,0001,500.

1443. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A SOCOM SEMI-AUTO RIFLE. Cal..308 Win. Serial # 234306. Bbl. 17 3/4” including proprietary muzzle brake. Handy shorter version of the standard M1A rifle in a scout configuration. Receiver marked “US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY”. Adjustable aperture rear sight. Front sight with protective ears marked “TRIJICON. Leupold “SCOUT” scope 2.5X28 mm. FX-11. mounted forward of the receiver. Black matte finished scope has a duplex reticle. Operating rod marked “SOCOM 16”. Gas shutoff is functional. Matte black fiberglass stock set. Unmarked quick detachable fully adjustable bipod. Add-on leather cheek pad. Black nylon sling. MAGS: 1-10rd. Factory. UNNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: hang tag from factory stating rifle has been head spaced to GI specs and to use only mil spec ammunition or commercial equivalent, Operators manual, cable lock, and matching cardboard shipping box. CONDITION: Entire rifle including bore in very good to near excellent condition. Scope optics are clear and serviceable. (25-227/RW). MODERN. $900-1400.

Bbl. band & handguard are loose. MAGS: none present. CONDITION: stock set shows scattered handling marks. Metal retains 97% parkerized finish with some light handling & edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Bill Peterken. (24-6083/MJC). MODERN. $800-1200.

1445. FEDERAL ORDNANCE M14SA SEMI-AUTO MILITRAY-TYPE RIFLE. Cal. 7.62x51. S# 22331. Bbl. 25”, including the flash suppressor. There rifles were produced by Federal Ordnance between 1984 and late 1991. Two types of M14 rifles were made, with one using USG1, and the other with Chinese parts. The receivers were produced in the U.S. This example is marked on the rear of the receiver “U.S. RIFLE 7.62MM M14SA FED. ORD. INC. SO. EL MONTE, CA.” Rifle has the T105E1 aperture rear sight, using U.S. parts. Blade front sight with protective ears. Flash suppressor assembly carries the bayonet lug. Unmarked bolt and operating rod. Trigger housing is marked only with a faint “1474”; trigger housing assembly uses unmarked parts. USGI walnut stock with a cutout on the right side; stock has a boxed Defense acceptance eagle on the left side. Brown fiberglass handguard. Trap butt plate has hinged shoulder rest. MAGS: three 20-rd. GI; two are marked “O,” and one is marked “MT CO.” UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: cleaning kit, combination tool, and plastic oiler in the butt. Rear sight parts and spare unmarked bolt assembly. Green canvas Model 1956 mag. pouch, with Alice clips and grenade straps. CONDITION: buttstock has moderate wear, staining, and handling marks throughout. Metal retains 75% of its original finish, with thinning and wear. Clip guide is not present in the dovetail. Very good, shiny bore. (246621/RW). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

1446. VALMET MODEL M78 SEMI AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 308 Win. S# 390100. Bbl. 24” with flash hider. Flip-up tritium front sight with hood. Adjustable tritium rear sight. Pre-ban RPK-style Valmet rifle with bipod. Checkered black synthetic pistol grip. Hardwood forend & stock. MAGS: 6-20 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: aftermarket softcase with Simmons 3-9x scope & top cover mount. Scope has very good optics & duplex crosshair reticle. CONDITION: furniture shows some light handling marks & a patch of light white staining. Metal retains 92% original parkerized finish with scattered light handling marks, edge wear & some brass wear on top cover behind ejection port. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling. (25-800/ MJC). MODERN. $5000-8000.

protected post front sight. Rear peep sight, adjustable for elevation & marker 200 meters to 500 meters. Folding bipod mounted 2” rear of front sight. Ventilated hardwood forend, matching shoulder stock. Right side safety / selector & reciprocating charging handle. Right side mounted carry handle above front trunnion. Sling swivels front & rear. CONDITION: Exterior finish complete & consistent w/ only light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Small area above pistol grip on right side milled away, typically where importer mark would be. Wood furniture is in terrific condition w/ very few light impressions under close inspection. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand.

PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-561/JZ). MODERN. $4,500-6,500.

Cal. 7.62x51mm. S# 004715. Bbl. 20”. A Yugoslavian manufactured RPK Variant imported through Mitchell Arms. Originally given a different model designation, it was obscured by the importer and remarked M-90 w/ electric pencil above the original designation. Threaded muzzle w/ thread protector secured w/ a blind pin. Correct windage & elevation adjustable rear sight. Left side sling swivels. Matching hardwood forend / heat shield & shoulder stock w/ black rubber butt pad. Black plastic pistol grip. Left side receiver marked; “ZASTAVA KRAGUJEVAC / MADE IN YUGOSLAVIA”. Right side of receiver marked; “MODEL M-90 CAL. 7.62X51 / SAFE - FIRE / MITCHELL ARMS INC / SANTA ANA CAL USA”. Left side scope mount on receiver. MAGS: 1 steel 5 rd. CONDITION: Original finish complete & consistent w/ some thinning on high spots. Wood furniture has a few light impressions but in much better condition than those typically encountered. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism

WINCHESTER SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Cal. 308 Win. S# 395576. 22 1/4”. M78 semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Winchester mfg. in Finland by Valmet. The left side of the milled receiver is marked with the S# and cal. designation above a crowned Finnish lion proof and “d”, followed by “VALMET/ Made in Finland”, with Valmet Inc.’s importer information marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a parkerized finish overall. Plain wood buttstock, with inverse checkered black polymer pistol grip, and ventilated wood handguard. 3-prong flash hider with integral bayonet lug, bipod, and carry handle. Open top flip-up post front sight, with adj. rear sight graduated 1-5. MAGS: 1 30-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory parkerized finish, exhibiting some scattered superficial handling marks, as well as some scattered spots of light surface oxidation overall. Brilliant chrome lined bore, retaining sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows a few scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A very attractive and desirable example of a Valmet M78 semi-automatic rifle. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-476/MLW). MODERN. $3,000-5,000.

1450. NEAR NEW RUSSIAN VEPR .308 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 308 Win. S# 1997CO6952. Bbl. 23 1/4”. VEPR semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, mfg. in Russia by BTL in Vyatskie Polyany and imported by ZDF. Left side of the receiver is marked “1997”, followed by the S#, above what appears to be a “BTL” logo and “VYATSKIE POLYANY” and Russian proofs. Right side of marked with ZDF’s “ZDF SLC UT” import mark, followed by Russian proofs, as well as “MADE IN RUSSIA” above the model and cal. designations. Metal components exhibit a matte black finish overall, save for on the rear sight assembly, which is parkerized. Flat checkered wood thumbhole Monte Carlo buttstock and forend. Open top post front sight, with adj. rear sight graduated 1-3. Left side of the receiver is fitted with a optic side rail. All serialized parts are matching and include the receiver (on trunnion), bolt carrier, bolt, extractor, rear sight ladder, as well as the gas cyl. tube. MAGS: 1 5-rd. and 1 10-rd. black polymer mags. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box, containing paper wrapped accessories (appear unopened, save for the mags., which were partially unwrapped for inspection). CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory matte black and parkerized finishes overall. Right side of receiver exhibits a light dragline from cycling of the safety lever. Brilliant mirror chrome lined bore, retaining sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is extremely fine overall. Box shows some light exterior wear from handling and storage, as well as a few holes and small tears, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A near new example of a Russian VEPR .308 rifle, that one would fine extremely difficult to upgrade from. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-482/MLW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

grip marked “48/1”. Stamped receiver w/ left side scope mount. Left side of receiver marked “SAIGA / 5.45x39 / MADE IN RUSSIA BY IZHMASH / RWC GROUP / TULLYTOWN / PA US”. Right side of receiver has a block measuring approximately 1.75” x 0.5” where prior marking appears to be milled away, prior to finishing. Left side sling swivels, currently sporting tan canvas sling. Tapco USA G2 trigger. MAGS: 1 black polymer 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Tan canvas drop case. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ some light thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand.

stock w/ trap door. Checkered bakelite pistol grip. Stamped receiver w/ left side scope mount. RIght side safety / selector w/ bolt hold open provision. Left side of receiver marked “SAIGA / 5.45x39 / MADE IN RUSSIA BY IZHMASH / LEGION USA INC / HALLANDALE / BEACH FL”. Sling swivels, currently sporting tan canvas sling. Tapco USA G2 trigger. MAGS: 1 red bakelite 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Tan canvas drop case. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ some light thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-544/JZ). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

1453. IZHMASH SAIGA-M SEMI AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 7.62x39. S# H08132108. Bbl. 21 1/2”. Post front sight with protective ears. Tangent rear sight graduated to 300m. Russian made Saiga-M rifle with mag well that accepts standard AK-47/AKM mags. Tapco G2 trigger. Bottom of receiver marked with Russian American Armory import stamp. Right rear of receiver marked “ROSJA GD”. Black & gray phosphate finishes. Black synthetic finger groove pistol grip, ventilated forend & black butt stock. Bottom mounted sling swivels. MAGS: 5-30 rd. & 1-10 rd. Total of 6. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box with Gun Guard hardcase, manual & paperwork. CONDITION: furniture shows light handling wear. Metal retains 92% original finishes with some operational wear, edge wear & flaking around mag well. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. (25-801/MJC). MODERN.

wood handguards, with wood aftermarket thumb rest pistol grip. AKM pattern slant brake, with under-folding buttstock. Open top post front sight, with adj. rear sight, graduated “D” and “1-8”. Nearly all serialized parts are matching and include the receiver (on trunnion), receiver cover, mainspring guide rod, bolt carrier, as well as the bolt. Gas cyl. tube is mismatched. Mag. is absent. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light wear, as well as scattered superficial handling marks. Brilliant mirror chrome line bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and a few impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-526/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1455. AS NEW IN BOX ORIGINAL POLYTECH AKS-762 RIFLE. Cal. 7.62x39mm. S# PW85-762-7032. Bbl. 16”. The ultimate in 1980s gun culture were the Chinese mfg. AK47 variants that were once so plentiful & inexpensive. The highest quality & most sought after variants were manufactured by Polytech & imported in numerous configurations. As their popularity increased in the United States w/ shooters & collectors & the availability of the once rare 7.62x39mm ammunition became available, we were faced w/ the first of numerous pieces of legislation dealing w/ the propaganda push of the day & firearms w/ similar attributes were branded “assault weapons” & eventually heavily restricted. One of the first new restrictions regarding the semi automatic versions to go into effect was mandated by executive order w/out legislative involvement & banned the importation of guns that didn’t qualify as having a sporting purpose. This particular example is a textbook piece w/ its blond hardwood furniture. Stamped receiver. Hooded front sight post & rear sight adj. in elevation to 800m. Safety selector on right side of receiver. Complete w/ its bottom folding spike bayonet, threaded bbl. & flush muzzle brake. Left side of receiver stamped; “MODEL AKS-762 / CAL. 7.62X39MM / SEMI-AUTO / POLY TECH/ BEIJING CHINA.” The receiver is marked on bottom, forward of magazine well; “ IMPORTED BY: / KFS / ATLANTA GA”. Shoulder stock trap door contains original capsule cleaning kit. MAGS: 3 PolyTech 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box complete w/ all accessories as shipped, including oil bottle, 3 mags, green canvas sling, mag loader, stripper clips & manual. CONDITION: all outward appearances indicate that this particular example is still as new in box w/ all accessories. Finish coverage is complete & consistent w/ no sign of prior use. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand.

PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-481/JZ). MODERN. $1,500-2,200.

w/ shooters & collectors and the availability of the once rare 7.62x39mm ammunition improved, we were faced w/ the first of numerous pieces of legislation dealing w/ the propaganda push of the day & firearms w/ similar attributes were branded “assault weapons” & eventually heavily restricted. One of the first new restrictions regarding the semi automatic versions to go into effect was mandated by executive order w/out legislative involvement & banned the importation of guns that didn’t qualify as having a sporting purpose. One of the most noticeable & popular functional features is the side folding metal stock. This particular example is a typical piece w/ its brown hardwood furniture. Stamped receiver. Hooded front sight post, painted hi-vis orange, & rear sight adj. in elevation to 800m. Safety selector on right side of receiver. Receiver marked on left w/ “386” inside oval, & “MODEL AKS-762 / CAL. 7.62X39MM / SEMI-AUTO / POLY TECH / BEIJING, CHINA”. Bottom of receiver, in front of mag well marked; “IMPORTED BY / K F S / ATLANTA GA / MADE IN CHINA”. Green canvas factory sling. MAGS: 1 steel 30 rd. CONDITION: Receiver & barrel finish complete & consistent, bearing full coverage aside from a few drag lines on some high spots. Matte finished stock bears more high spot drag lines. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (24-6749/JZ). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

protector, tac welded on. Shaved bayonet lug. Hardwood forend. TAPCO USA, black plastic, right side folding stock & pistol grip. Left side sling swivels, currently hosting brown nylon sling. MAGS: (4 total) 2 steel 20 rd., 1 steel 10 rd. & 1 Magpul 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Black Bulldog nylon transport case. CONDITION: finish on exposed metal surfaces complete & consistent w/ typical drag lines associated w/ use & storage. Stock functions correctly & locks tightly in extended position. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-809/JZ). MODERN. $500-800.

left handed threads on muzzle w/ slanted muzzle brake. Front sights are protected post w/ original flip up night sights (unlikely to be found effective due to date of mfg.). Folding grenade launching sight incorporated w/ gas block, folding over top handguard. Rear sight is a graduated ladder for elevation adjustment. Sling swivels front & rear on left side of rifle. Includes cleaning rod. MAGS: (5 total) 4 - 10 rd. & 1 - 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bayonet w/ plastic scabbard and leather frog. Also with a test target. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ only gentle thinning in areas of mechanical intervention, such as between safety / selector & receiver. Stock locks tightly in both extended & folded positions. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-811/JZ). MODERN. $700-1,100.

1459. VERY NICE CETME SPORT RIFLE W/ BIPOD, MANUAL & SLEEVE. Cal. 7.62 NATO. S# S-02674. Bbl. 18”. An exceptional example of the original Spanish CETME Sport rifle as manufactured exclusively for MARS Equipment Corp in Chicago, IL. The Cetme Model C / Sporter was designed by Ludwig Vorgrimler, & utilized the same roller delayed blowback mechanism as what would eventually become the German G3 / HK91 / 93 / MP5 family of firearms. A total of 1254 CETME Sporter rifles were imported into the USA between 1966 & 1971. The quality of these rare examples is outstanding & should not be confused w/ the multitude of much more recent US built examples. Matte black finish on all exterior metal surfaces. 4 position rear peep sight. Hooded post front sight. These early models intended for export to the USA had weaver style scope mounts integral to the upper receiver, to appeal to the US market, while the original Spanish military models did not. Hardwood shoulder stock w/ rubber butt pad & matching wood forend. Left side, non-reciprocating charging handle. Left side safety / selector. Push button mag release. Right side of receiver, on mag-well stamped “MADE IN SPAIN Exclusively for MARS Equipment Corp. / Chicago 45. Illinois, U.S.A.” & highlighted in white. Left side of receiver, on mag-well stamped “CETME “ Sport” w/ serial number. Left side green canvas sling. MAGS: (2 total) 1 steel 5 rd. & 1 steel 20 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: New bipod, new canvas gun sleeve. CONDITION: This is the finest CETME Sport this cataloger has yet to encounter. All aspects indicate very little, if any use. It arrived in the original box w/ accessories. The finish is complete & consistent w/ only the gentlest thinning in a few areas of mechanical intervention. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-541/JZ). CURIO. $5,000-8,000.

7.62X51. S# 05482 Bbl. 19” including flash suppressor. Rifle is a high quality version of the HK 91 military rifle. Made in Greece and imported by Springfield Armory, Geneseo,IL. The receiver

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY USA/ GENESEO IL./ MADE IN GREECE”. Windage adjustable aperture rear sight. Post front sight w/ protective hood. Black synthetic stock set. MAGS: 3-20rd. Unmarked light weight alloy. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Purchase Invoice dated 4/7/18. Green plastic padded case. CONDITION: All aspects including bore near excellent . Rifle shows little or no use. (25-804/RW). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

1461. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY SAR-48 FAL TYPE SEMI AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 7.62X51. S# 2419. Bbl. 22 1/2” including flash suppressor. Nice quality version of the FAL rifle known as the “Right arm of the free world”. Manufactured by Imbel and imported by Springfield Armory between 1985 to 1989. The receiver is marked on the left side “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY,GENESEO, IL. USA.” Marked over magazine well “Springfield Logo/ 1005-SA-48-MATCH”. Receiver ring is marked on bottom “IMBEL/ ITAJUBA/ BRAZIL”. Left side marked “ SAR-48/ 7.62mm SA-2419”. Adjustable aperture rear sight. Post front sight w/ protective ears. Adjustable gas system. Features integral bipod and carrying handle. Black synthetic stock set with the curved comb on the butt. 1 1/4” swivels. MAGS: 2-20rd. steel one has Israeli marking. 2 -20 rd. light weight alloy unmarked. 1-20rd. synthetic “PRO-MAG”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Black plastic padded carrying case. CONDITION: Rifle retains a very large degree of its factory finish with only light hi point wear. Very good shiny bore w/ sharp lands. (25-803/RW). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

system. Combination Flat Dark Earth, Green & Brown camouflage pattern covers all external components. Left side, non reciprocating charging handle. Left side, enlarged safety / selector. Metric pattern receiver. Protected post front sight w/ sliding rear peep sight marked from 200-600m. Heavy duty scope mount in above action allows the use of original iron sights, while providing 6” of picatinny rail space for optic mounting. Slim, vented forend. Composite pistol grip & matching shoulder stock w/ hard rubber recoil pad. Sling swivels at 6 o’clock front & rear, currently sporting leather sling. MAGS: 1-20 rd. steel. CONDITION: coverage is complete & consistent, showing some wear in the form of scattered scratches & drag lines throughout. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of George Staden

1463. CAMOUFLAGE FMP INTER ORDINANCE SLG 95 RIFLE.

A1107. Bbl. 18”. A Portuguese variant of the time honored, roller locked, HK Model 91rifle, built by Fabrica Militar de Portugal (FMP). Originally built w/ a traditional matte black finish, it is currently sporting a yellow, green & brown camouflage finish. Threaded muzzle sporting correct flash hider. Hooded front post sight. 4 position, drum style rear sight Fixed, factory shoulder stock. Slim-line “jungle” forend. Left side, non reciprocating charging handle. Left side sling swivels, front & rear, currently sporting green canvas sling. Rib on top of receiver stamped: “SLG95 A1107 7.62x51”. Left side of mag. well stamped “FMP”. Right side mag. well stamped: “INTER ORDNANCE OF AMERICA / MONROE, NC. / MADE IN PORTUGAL / ,308 WIN.” Steel, clip on, “0-1” ,marked grip frame w/ left side safety / selector. Paddle mag. release as well as push button release. Shoulder stock painted “07” on right side. MAGS: 1 steel 20 rd. CONDITION: Camo finish complete in coverage aside from barrel, cocking handle & tube, & rear sight, which retain a matte black finish. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-536/JZ). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

1464. EXTREMELY DESIRABLE PRE BAN, ACTION ARMS / IMI GALIL MODEL 323 RIFLE. Cal. 308. S# AAL-2089502. Bbl. 18”. Conceived following the 1967 war when Israel was looking for a lighter alternative to the FAL rifle. It was based heavily on the AK-47 design, which the Arab armies had utilized and had been determined to have performed well. It was expanded upon by adding other features such as a folding bipod to increase stability and provide reasonable consistency under automatic fire, which also doubles as a wire cutter. A right side folding shoulder stock was added to be more useful to the mechanized units which required shorter platforms to fit inside vehicles. This particular rifle was manufactured by Israeli Military Industries & imported by Action Arms Limited of Philadelphia, PA.. It has a threaded barrel, terminated w/ the proper factory flash hider. Folding bipod locks tightly below handguard. Ambidextrous safety / selector. Magazine release located in front of trigger guard. Scope mount slot on left side of receiver. Hooded post front sight w/ flip-up tritium night sight & dual aperture rear sight w/ flip up night sight. Left side sling swivels. Right side folding stock. Dark hardwood forend. Right side folding carry handle. MAGS: 1 steel 30 rd. CONDITION: Receiver finish coverage complete & consistent w/ full coverage. Bolt & barrel demonstrate thinning & scattered patina under close inspection. Stock locks tightly. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-976/ JZ). MODERN. $3,000-4,000.

scattered light handling marks. Metal retains 95-97% original black finish with some light flaking & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Near excellent bright bore. (25-1166/MJC). MODERN. $3000-4500.

1466. VERY NICE MSAR XM17-E4 RIFLE WITH SCOPE IN FACTORY BOX. Cal. 223. S# 600-P010911. Bbl. 16”. The MSAR is an American manufactured, gas operated semi automatic bullpup, very similar in aesthetics to the Steyr AUG. In true Bullpup fashion, the operator has the ability to utilize a long bbl. to take advantage of available ballistics w/ out sacrificing negative aspects of having a full-sized rifle. Due to the placement of the action, which is under the cheek of the shooter, the bbl. extends forward from that point, where it is typically above the trigger creating a much smaller signature. The stock or chassis is green molded plastic. Small section of the bbl. that is actually exposed is a combination of flutes & microgrooves for expedient cooling by increasing the surface area. Muzzle brake is a proprietary design, often referred to as a tulip. Integral 1.5x CQB scope w/ circular & post reticle. Like all MSAR designs, it includes a retractable vertical pistol grip. Microtech Small Arms Research started production in 2005 & continued until 2015. They are now continuing their popular knife line. MAGS: 9 factory 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box & paperwork. CONDITION: all outward appearances indicate this firearm has been used very little, if at all. Still retains factory muzzle cap & trigger guard tag. Finish is complete w/ full coverage still enjoying its factory matte black appearance. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (24-6384/JZ). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1467. RARE AUSTRAILIAN LEADER DYNAMICS T2 MK5 RIFLE. Cal. 5.56mm. S# 001555. Bbl. 17” over muzzle device. Manufactured in the late 1970’s the Australian Leader Dynamics, Model T2 Mk5 rifle was introduced as an alternative to the FAL. Published numbers show only 2000 were made available for export so it remains a very rare find in the United States but it did catch the eye of movie producers, making an appearance in such films as Police Academy 5 (1993) & The Matrix (1999). Flat grey parkerized finish on all exposed metal surfaces. Threaded muzzle terminated w/ factory flash hider. Protected blade front sight / gas block / bayonet lug. Left side non-reciprocating charging handle. 3 aperture protected peep rear sight. Crude, flat metal carry handle above receiver. Left side controls. Black plastic Leader Dynamics pistol grip. Fixed black plastic shoulder stock. Sling swivels, front & rear. MAGS: 1 OKay Industries 30 rd. aluminum. CONDITION: Finish consistent throughout, w/ very light speckled patina spread evenly. Bright bore w/ visible rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-472/JZ). MODERN. $1,200-1,500.

condition with manual, ACE stock instruction sheet & original thumbhole stock assembly. CONDITION: furniture shows some light operational wear & handling marks. Metal retains 92% original parkerized finish with scattered silvering & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Near excellent bright bore. (25-983/MJC). MODERN. $1200-1800.

to U.S. were effected by American-Japanese treaty agreements that forbid Japan in selling to arms to “belligerent nations”, it was determined rifles could not be sold to the U.S. due to our involvement in Vietnam. In 1974 ArmaLite & Sterling Ltd. in England signed a production agreement to manufacture both the AR-18 (Select-Fire version) & the AR-180 (the semi automatic commercial version) & started manufacturing rifles in 1975. This particular example was mfg. for ArmaLite Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA. by Howa Japan under ArmaLite patents. Serial number located on lower receiver. It is a gas operated piston driven semi auto rifle w/ a left side folding stock. Front sight is an elevation adjustable protected post. Rear sight is a windage adjustable dual aperture peep sight marked 200 & 400. Currently sporting 3x21mm Beeman SS2 scope w/ duplex reticle. The rifle is charged by a reciprocating handle on the right side of the rifle. Ambidextrous safety selector controls, black plastic furniture. Proper muzzle brake & correct partial bayonet lug w/ sling swivel. MAGS: 1 aluminum 20 rd. w/ ArmaLite AR-18 floorplate. CONDITION: finish is complete on all exposed metal surfaces w/ some thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention. Stock locks tightly in open & closed positions. Some blemishing on handguards, primarily lower, consisting of some light bubbling & thin crack at 6 O’clock. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-

determined rifles could not be sold to the U.S. due to our involvement in Vietnam. In 1974 ArmaLite & Sterling Ltd. in England signed a production agreement to manufacture both the AR-18 (Select-Fire version) & the AR-180 (the semi automatic commercial version) & started manufacturing rifles in 1975. This particular example was manufactured by ArmaLite Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA. It is a gas operated piston driven semi auto rifle w/ a left side folding stock. Front sight is an elevation adjustable protected post. Rear sight is a windage adjustable dual aperture peep sight. The correct ArmaLite 2.75 X 20mm optical sight is mounted on the correct & unique base. The rifle is charged by a reciprocating handle on the right side of the rifle. Ambidextrous safety selector controls. Black plastic furniture. Threaded muzzle w/ proper muzzle brake. Bayonet lug w/ proper front sling swivel. MAGS: 1 factory 20 rd. ArmaLite AR-18. CONDITION: matte finish is complete & consistent on all exposed metal surfaces w/ only a few minor scratches & drag lines. Stock locks tightly in open & closed positions. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-456/JZ). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

Because military sales to U.S. were effected by AmericanJapanese treaty agreements that forbid Japan in selling to arms to “belligerent nations”, it was determined rifles could not be sold to the U.S. due to our involvement in Vietnam. In 1974 ArmaLite & Sterling Ltd. in England signed a production agreement to manufacture both the AR-18 (Select-Fire version) & the AR-180 (the semi automatic commercial version) & started manufacturing rifles in 1975. This particular example was manufactured by ArmaLite Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA. It is a gas operated piston driven semi auto rifle w/ a left side folding stock. Front sight is an elevation adjustable protected post. Rear sight is a windage adjustable dual aperture peep sight. The rifle is charged by a reciprocating handle on the right side of the rifle. Ambidextrous safety selector controls. Black plastic furniture. Threaded muzzle w/ proper muzzle brake. Bayonet lug w/ absent front sling swivel. MAGS: 1 factory 20 rd. ArmaLite AR-18. CONDITION: matte finish is complete & consistent on all exposed metal surfaces w/ typical scratches & drag lines. Stock locks tightly in open & closed positions. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-529/JZ). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

by American-Japanese treaty agreements that forbid Japan in selling to arms to “belligerent nations”, it was determined rifles could not be sold to the U.S. due to our involvement in Vietnam. In 1974 ArmaLite & Sterling Ltd. in England signed a production agreement to manufacture both the AR-18 (Select-Fire version) & the AR-180 (the semi automatic commercial version) & started manufacturing rifles in 1975. This particular example was manufactured by ArmaLite Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA. This particular variation was manufactured by ArmaLite in Geneseo, IL & introduced in 2001. It utilizes a polymer lower receiver and changes from the earlier models include a fixed, full length shoulder stock w/ trap door, as well as an AR-15 fire control group & magazine release. It is a gas operated piston driven semi auto rifle. Front sight is an elevation adjustable protected post. Rear sight is a windage adjustable dual aperture peep sight. On top of the receiver is the unique scope base used w/ earlier models. The rifle is charged by a strait line reciprocating handle on the right side of the rifle. Left side safety selector controls. Black plastic furniture. Integral muzzle brake. Sling swivels front & rear. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent on all exposed metal surfaces w/ little sign of prior use. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Bill Peterken. (24-6200/JZ). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

handle located in center of carry handle. Brass deflector. Windage & elevation adjustable, dual aperture rear sight. Brown plastic pistol grip & shoulder stock w/ trap door. Left side controls. Black anodized finish. MAGS: 2 steel 20 rd. & 1 steel 10 rd. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent, displaying drag lines on high spots. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (24-6751/JZ). MODERN. $800-1,200.

carrier. Windage adjustable, dual aperture rear peep sight. 2 position plastic collapsible shoulder stock. Sling swivels front & rear. M16 profile heavy bolt carrier. No rear block in lower receiver above safety / selector. Left side magazine well marked; “COLT / AR-15 / 9MM CARBINE / CAL 9MM” above serial number. MAGS: 2 Colt 32 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory cardboard green label box, accessory package containing cleaning kit, mags, sling & paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects indicate as new in factory box. No visible blemishing. Trigger guard still retains factory safety hang tag. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-547/JZ). MODERN. $1,250-1,750.

sling swivel without the bayonet lug. Carbine length A2 handguards retained w/ tapered delta ring. Carry handle upper receiver w/ windage & elevation adjustable, dual aperture rear sight, round forward assist & brass deflector. Full length shoulder stock w/ trap door. Lower receiver has factory, blind pinned block & rifle utilizes correctly slotted bolt carrier. Black, padded nylon sling. MAGS: 1 MWG 10 rd. CONDITION: Still in matching numbered box. Finish complete & consistent w/ full coverage & very little sign of prior use, even in high traffic areas of mechanical intervention such as brass deflector. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism

HBAR w/ characteristics of pre ban & post ban, which was typical for rifles of this era. 1/7 rifled heavy barrel, threaded & terminated w/ A2 flash hider. Protected post front sight / gas block / sling swivel without the bayonet lug. Full length A2 handguards retained w/ tapered delta ring. Carry handle upper receiver w/ windage & elevation adjustable, dual aperture rear sight, round forward assist & brass deflector. Full length shoulder stock w/ trap door, currently carrying partial cleaning kit. Lower receiver has factory, blind pinned block & rifle utilizes correctly slotted bolt carrier. Black nylon sling. MAGS: 1 Colt 20 rd. CONDITION: Still wrapped in original plastic, in matching numbered box. Finish complete & consistent w/ full coverage & no sign of prior use, aside from factory test firing, even in high traffic areas of mechanical intervention such as brass deflector. Bore is bright w/ descent rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-667/JZ). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

threaded & terminated w/ A2 flash hider. Protected post front sight / gas block / sling swived without the bayonet lug. Full length A2 handguards retained w/ tapered delta ring. Carry handle upper receiver w/ windage & elevation adjustable, dual aperture rear sight, round forward assist & brass deflector. Full length shoulder stock w/ trap door. Lower receiver has factory, blind pinned block & rifle utilizes correctly slotted bolt carrier. Black nylon sling. MAGS: 1 Adventure Line 20 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box w/ original plastic bag, as shipped from factory. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ full coverage & very little sign of prior use. Even in high traffic areas of mechanical intervention such as brass deflector. Bore is bright w/ descent rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (24-

Large front threaded takedown pin. Left side controls. Full length shoulder stock w/ trap door. Standard rifle buffer. SP1 profile bolt carrier. MAGS: 2 Colt 20 rd. still sealed in factory bag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Original numbered brown cardboard box, cleaning kit, sling & owners manual. CONDITION: All aspects indicate this rifle remains as new in the original box. It was still wrapped in factory plastic when received. All accessories also still remain in their original packaging. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-546/JZ). CURIO. $1,500-2,200.

1479. BUSHMASTER XM15-E2S WITH TRIJICON 4X32 SIGHT. Cal. 5.56 NATO. S# BFI499842. Bbl. 16”. A Windham, Maine Bushmaster, Model XM15-E2S. Heavy barrel, w/ threaded muzzle, terminated w/ A2 muzzle brake. Barrel marked; “B MP 5.56 NATO 1/9 HBAR”. 6.5” quad rail forend, currently sporting ladder rail covers, retained w/ tapered delta ring. Protected post front sight. Flat top upper receiver w. round forward assist & brass deflector, currently sporting Trijicon ACOG marked “ACOG 4x32 JN 8:12”. Red. illuminated circle w/ range tab reticle. 6 position, collapsible shoulder stock. Sling swivels front & rear. SP1 profile bolt carrier. MAGS: 1 BFI aluminum 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Black plastic, foam lined transport case, detachable carry handle w. E2 adjustable integral rear sight, & paperwork. CONDITION: Finish on exposed surfaces of receiver & barrel unblemished. Front handguard demonstrates some light scattered thinning on high spots. Scope class is clear w/ sharp reticle. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-1617/JZ). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

deflector or forward assist. Red, anodized extended mag release. Pistol grip w/ removable, soft, rubber insert. Fixed, tubular shoulder stock w/ soft rubber recoil pad. Front & rear, left & right QD swivel sockets w/ 2 swivels. Right side mag well marked: “MOLON LABE” w/ Spartan skull. MAGS: 2 steel 20 rd. & 3 steel 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Tan, foam lined, Condition 1, plastic transport case. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ some gentle thinning in a few areas of mechanical intervention. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-817/JZ). MODERN. $500-800.

release / bolt release. Pistol grip w/ removable, soft, rubber insert. Troy Industries, 5 position collapsible shoulder stock w/ QD swivel socket w/ swivel. Right side mag well marked: “MOLON LABE” w/ Spartan skull. MAGS: 2 steel 20 rd. & 2 steel 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Blackhawk black nylon transport case. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ some thinning in a few areas of mechanical intervention & high spots. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-816/JZ). MODERN. $500-800.

1483. PALMETTO STATE ARMORY PA-15 COMPETE LOWER. S# HP023047. Matte black finish. Adjustable Magpul stock and Magpul MOE grip. No magazines included. CONDITION: Overall near excellent. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. MODERN. (24-4673/MD) $200-$400.

1482. PALMETTO STATE ARMORY PA15 MULTI-CALIBER LOWER COMPLETE LOWER. S# PA058116. Configuration includes a black anodized finish, Magpul MOE adjustable stock, and Magpul MOE grip. MAGS: 0. CONDITION: Overall condition is near excellent with minimal handling marks and no significant wear. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. MODERN (24-4672/ MD) $200-400.

is sighted with Burris Fullfield E1 4.5-14x42 scope. Scope has duplex crosshair reticle with bright very good + optics. Scope is on an Onhunt picatinny mount with a bubble level & picatinny rails on top of rings. Matte gray finish. Black synthetic pistol grip stock with bottom mounted sling studs & adjustable cheekpiece. Pistol grip cap is absent. LOP: 13 7/8”. MAGS: 3-5 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory box with aftermarket hardcase, trigger lock, spare buttplate & spare set of sling swivels. CONDITION: stock shows scattered light handling marks. Metal shows some light handling marks & operational wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Near excellent bore. (25-807/MJC). MODERN. $600-1000.

1485. RUGER STAINLESS GUNSITE SCOUT BOLT ACTION

RIFLE. Cal. 308 Win. S# 68067550. Bbl. 18.7” (20.5” including bird cage flash hider) hammer forged

free floating with multiple steps having military style ramped blade front sight with protective ears plus adjustable ghost ring receiver mounted rear sight. Mfg. 2014 (2011 to date) as Model 06822 with catalogue designation of KM77-GS; Ruger’s vision of Col. Jeff Cooper’s Scout Rifle concept that originated with Cooper and Steyr. Grey and black checkered laminated stock with reinforcement bolts, sling studs, Gunsite logo laser engraved on grip cap and serrated rubber recoil pad adjustable for length of pull with included spacers. Glass reinforced nylon trigger guard assembly for durability. MAGS: 1 AI style factory 10 rd. As Ruger and Col. Cooper say, “the one gun to have if you only have one”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory box with packaging to include Ruger scope rings. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent with new, unfired appearance. (25-756/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

1486. RUGER PRECISION BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 338 Lapua. S# 1804-06519. Bbl. 26” cold hammer forged w/ hybrid muzzle break. 18” M-LOK handguard. MSR adj. comb folding stock is attached to AR style buffer tube. Action features picatinny rail, bolt w/ billet aluminum shroud & oversize knob. MAGS: 2 detachable Magpul 10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original foam-lined box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer card, scope mount, trigger lock & mags. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6754/ DS). MODERN. $800-1,200.

1487. RUGER PRECISION BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 6.5 Creedmoor. S# 1800-24144. Bbl. 24” round free-floating cold hammer forged. Samson KeyMod handguard. Folding stock attached to AR style buffer tube. Top mounted picatinny rail. MAGS: 2 detachable Magpul 10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: foam-lined box containing scope base, trigger lock & mags. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6766/ DS). MODERN. $800-1,200.

1488. RARE 222 REM. RUGER BLUED MINI-14 SEMI-AUTO RANCH RIFLE. Cal. 222 Rem. S# 187-22441. Bbl. 18 1/2” with banded serrated blade front sight; folding peep sight at rear of receiver that is also factory machined for Ruger scope rings. Mfg. 1984 as Mini-14/5R/222. Blued and stainless 222’s were intended for foreign sales to countries such as France and Australia that did not allow auto loading arms to chamber a military cartridge. Ruger lore states that an order was canceled while on loading docks for overseas shipment and the decision was made to sell them in the US. Blued 222 Ranch Rifles noted from serial number 187-257XX to 187-31395. All standard Ranch Rifle features including black fiberglass handguard. MAGS: 1 factory 5 rd. that is for 223 as no special magazine is needed for 222. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory box with standard packaging to include Ruger scope rings. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (24-3568/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.

blade on ramped base. Receiver factory machined for Ruger scope rings; fitted with simple factory dovetailed peep sight. Mfg. 1985 as Mini-14/5R .222 with noted references stating S#187-257XX to 187-31395. Non standard caliber created for export sales; past references have stated France or Australia as both countries do not allow citizens to have firearms chambered for military calibers. Sales to US resulted in a cancellation of an export contract; even rarer model offered in stainless. Early rifle style stock with serrated black Celcon buttplate; later models had standard carbine style buttplates; design change was done because the walnut stained birch stocks were prone to cracking at toe if handled roughly which was not an issue with the carbine stocks. Factory black fiberglass ventilated handguard. MAGS: 1 factory 5 rd. (uses same mag. as 223 Rem. models). CONDITION: spot of finish loss at left rear of front sight band; all other aspects near excellent including bore. (23-6315/NW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1490. RARE 222 REM. RUGER STAINLESS MINI-14 SEMI-AUTO RANCH RIFLE. Cal. 222 Rem. S# 188-54599. Bbl. 18 1/2” with banded serrated blade front sight; folding peep sight at rear of receiver that is also factory machined for Ruger scope rings. Mfg. 1992 as Model 01834 and cataloged as KMini-14/5R/222; sold through a Ruger Benefit Auction in 2012. Blued and stainless 222’s were intended for foreign sales to countries such as France and Australia that did not allow auto loading arms to chamber a military cartridge. Ruger lore states that an order was canceled while on loading docks for overseas shipment and the decision was made to sell them in the US. Stainless 222 Ranch Rifles noted from serial number 187-643XX to 188-55033. All standard Ranch Rifle features including black fiberglass handguard. MAGS: 1 factory 5 rd. that is for 223 as no special magazine is needed for 222; fails to function the hold open latch. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory box with numerous extra stickers on label resulting from inventory control during its 20 years of storage at the factory. Standard packaging that includes original scope ring package but rings are missing. Outer plain shipping box from Ruger to FFL in CO. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (236804/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

LIBERTY”; no “warning marks” which were initiated in 1977. Early features to include M-14 style roller on bolt lug, wood handguard, aluminum carbine buttplate, early type of bolt hold open latch (external), stepped barrel plus sling swivel loops made of flat bar stock rather than current (more common) round wire loops; 1” leather military style sling. Fitted with Realist side mount holding Bushnell Sportview 3-9X32mm scope having gloss finish and crosswire reticle. MAGS: 1 factory 20 rd. (curved) with light use marks. CONDITION: an occasional faint handling mark, but generally near excellent to include bore and scope set. (23-6343/NW). MODERN. $500-750.

1492. EXTREMELY FINE PRE-BAN RUGER MINI-14 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX, FORMER HENRY RODESCHIN COLLECTION. Cal. 223 Rem. S# 181-00091. Bbl. 18 1/2”. Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle mfg. by Ruger in 1977. Left side of the receiver is marked with the S# “181-00091” (with the last two digits being that of Ruger factory employee Henry Rodeschin’s personal “91” S#) and Ruger’s mfg. information, with “RUGER/ MINI-14/ CAL..223” marked over the top of the receiver at the rear. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Plain wood pistol grip buttstock with an early-patterned wood handguard. Blade front sight with aperture rear sight. MAGS: 1 5-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light wear on the bolt from cycling of the action. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Stock and handguard are excellent overall. Box shows age related discoloration, with mild wear, tearing, and a few holes, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. An extremely fine Mini-14 rifle, formerly in the collection of longtime Ruger factory employee Henry Rodeschin. PROVENANCE: Amoskeag Auction Company, Auction #136, Lot 1144. (23-6750/MLW). MODERN. $800-1,400.

1493. EXCELLENT RUGER MINI-14 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH FACTORY BOX, FORMER HENRY RODESCHIN COLLECTION. Cal. 223 Rem. S# 181-00521. Bbl. 18 1/2”. Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle mfg. by Ruger in 1977. Left side of the receiver is marked with the S# and Ruger’s mfg. information, with “RUGER/ MINI-14/ CAL..223” marked over the top of the receiver at the rear. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Plain wood pistol grip buttstock with smooth wood handguard. Blade front sight with black enamelfinished aperture rear sight. MAGS: 1 5-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box handwritten with the S# in pen on the left lid flap. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finish overall, showing few light superficial handling marks, and some very light wear on the bolt and receiver from cycling of the action. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box shows age-related discoloration with tearing and moderate wear overall. PROVENANCE: Amoskeag Auction Company, Auction #136, Lot 1420. (23-6747/MLW). MODERN. $600-1,000.

1494. HIGH CONDITION RUGER MINI-14 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 223 Rem. S# 181-47129. Bbl. 18 1/2”. Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle mfg. by Ruger in 1978. Left side of the receiver is marked with the S# and Ruger’s mfg. information, with “RUGER/ MINI-14/ CAL..223” marked over the top of the receiver at the rear. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Plain wood pistol grip buttstock with smooth wood handguard. Blade front sight with black enamel-finished aperture rear sight. MAGS: 1 5-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some very light wear on the bolt and on the right side of the receiver from cycling of the action. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box shows moderate wear, exhibiting several holes, tears, and a taped repair. (23-6784/MLW). MODERN. $500-1,000.

1495. RUGER STAINLESS MINI-14/GBF SEMI-AUTO CARBINE. Cal. 223 Rem. S# 183-58109. Bbl. 18 1/2” plus addition of bird cage flash hider and bayonet lug. Mfg. 1983 (1974 to date for all Mini’s) as desirable stainless GBF (Government Bayonet Folder) model having folding stock plus special gas block with sling swivel mounted on left side rather than on bottom. This is the same model used by Mr. T on the television series “A-Team”. MAGS: 1 factory 20 rd. (curved). UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box (slight tear on one edge) with factory black nylon sling; missing manual and Uncle Mike’s detachable swivel for left rear side of stock. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (23-6794/NW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1496. RUGER STAINLESS MINI-14 SEMI-AUTO RANCH RIFLE. Cal. 223 Rem. S# 188-51219. Bbl. 18 1/2” with banded serrated blade front sight; folding leaf peep sight on receiver. Factory machined for attached Ruger 1” scope rings. Mfg. 1992 (1982 to date for Ranch Rifles) with normal later factory features of round wire sling swivels, black laminated hard wood stock, black Celcon carbine buttplate, no roller on bolt lug, black fiberglass handguard and latest internal style bolt hold open latch. MAGS: 1 fair factory 5 rd. with light oxidation and inability to function hold open latch. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box and packaging. CONDITION: couple of very minor handling marks on stock; all other aspects near excellent including bore. (23-6538/NW). MODERN. $700-1,000.

Cal. 223 Rem. S# 196-07485. Bbl. 18 1/2” with aftermarket aluminum ventilated other aspects near excellent including bore. (23-6319/NW). MODERN. $500-750.

sling), walnut stained hard wood stock, black Celcon carbine buttplate, no roller on bolt lug, black fiberglass handguard and latest internal style bolt hold open latch. MAGS: 1 factory 5 rd. CONDITION: light handling marks near toe of buttplate; all other aspects near excellent including bore. (23-6535/NW). MODERN. $650-900.

1499. RUGER 300 AAC BLACKOUT SEMI-AUTO RANCH RIFLE. Cal. 300 Blackout. S# 583-27204. Bbl. 16 1/8” bull having factory bird cage style flash hider and banded front sight with protective ears plus ghost ring style receiver sight. Mfg. 2015 (1974 to date for all Mini’s) as Model 05864 having catalog designation of M-14/30GBCPC with latest features of heavy hammer forged bull barrel for accuracy, military style front sight, receiver drilled and tapped for addition of Ruger Picatinny base in addition to provision for Ruger scope rings, stainless trigger guard components plus checkered black Zytel stock having swivels and black serrated rubber pad. MAGS: 2 factory Nickel Teflon plated 20 rd. with white caliber marking on sides. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box with packaging to include Ruger Picatinny base and 1” scope rings. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (243352/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.

1500. RUGER MINI-14 SEMI-AUTO CARBINE. Cal. 5.56 Nato. S# 584-78503. Bbl. 18 1/2” tapered with banded front sight having protective ears plus ghost ring style receiver sight. Mfg. 2022 (1974 to date) with latest features: tapered heavy barrel for accuracy, military style front sight, receiver drilled and tapped for addition of included Ruger Picatinny base in addition to provision for Ruger scope rings, stainless trigger guard components plus checkered black Zytel stock having swivels and black serrated rubber pad. MAGS: 2 factory 5 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box with packaging. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (23-6428/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.

1501. NEAR NEW RUGER SR-762 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH SHIPPING BOX, SOFT CASE, & MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 308 Win. S# 561-03983. Bbl. 16 1/2”. SR-762 semi-automatic rifle mfg. by Ruger in 2013. Left side of the receiver is marked with the Ruger logo above Ruger’s mfg. information and the S#, with “SR-762” marked towards the safety lever. Metal components exhibit a black anodized finish overall, save for on the bbl. and gas block, which exhibit a parkerized finish. Black polymer collapsible buttstock, with textured Ruger logo black rubber pistol grip. Ruger flip-up post front sight and rear sights. Grooved handguard is drilled and tapped for rail segments and/or rail covers. Bird cage flash hider. MAGS: 3 DPMS 20-rd. mags. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: shipping box, matching factory box, black factory soft case containing factory paperwork, mags., as well as factory rails / rail covers. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting scattered spots of grease, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Black polymer and rubber furniture are excellent overall. Box and shipping box are excellent overall. (23-6861/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1502. RUGER BOXED MODEL SR-762 SEMI-AUTO CARBINE SET. Cal. 7.62 Nato. S# 561-02834. Bbl. 16.1” fluted and chrome lined having bird cage style flash hider at muzzle; 18” overall. Mfg. 2013 (2013-2018) as Model 05601 having AR-10 appearance with notable improvements to include piston actuated operation and 4 position regulator rather than a gas impingement system. Upper has Picatinny rail extending through ventilated handguard to include top of gas block, Ruger flip up adjustable sights plus satin hard chromed bolt carrier assembly. Lower has single stage trigger, AR style controls, fence around magazine release, forward assist and Ruger logo on Hogue style finger grooved grip. MAGS: 3 factory supplied 20 rd. PMAG’s. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original white Ruger box and Ruger black nylon compartmentalized carry bag. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfied. (25-754/NW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1503. NICE RUGER AR-556 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 5.56mm. S# 850-4938. Bbl. 16 1/2”. AR-556 semi-automatic rifle mfg. by Ruger in 2014. Left side of the receiver is marked with the Ruger logo, above Ruger’s mfg. information and the S#, with “AR-556” marked towards the selector lever. Metal components exhibit a matte black finish overall, save for on the bbl. and bird cage flash hider, which exhibit a parkerized finish. Black polymer collapsible buttstock, with textured pistol grip, and short ribbed handguard. Post front sight, with flip-up aperture rear sight. MAGS: 1 30-rd. Gen 2 PMAG. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box, containing factory paperwork. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory finishes, with the bbl. exhibiting scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. Mirror bore, exhibiting scattered spots of grease, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Black polymer furniture is excellent. Box is very good overall. (23-6522/MLW). MODERN. $500-800.

1504. BENELLI M1 SUPER 90 COMBAT AUTO-LOADING SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 3”. S# M259419. Bbl. 18 1/2” w/ cyl. bore. Protective white post front sight w/ protective ghost ring rear sight. 5 & 7 rd mag. extensions included. Matte black metal finish. Synthetic forearm & pistol grip stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing owner’s manual, spare mag. extension & MF-82 lubricant. CONDITION: as new w/ box. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-510/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1505. FN SLP SELF LOADING POLICE SEMI AUTO TACTICAL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 GA., 2 3/4” & 3”. S#11BZW13349. Mfg. 2008-2020. Barrel 18” fitted for Invector chokes; Mod. & IC included. Extended 6 shot tubular mag. Tall white bead front sight & Ghost ring 2 dot rear sight on 1913 rail. Black synthetic stock set with raised checkering & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: FNH case with mod.

Cal. 12 Ga., 2

Ghost ring & M16 sights. 5 Shot tubular mag. Black synthetic stock set with rubber pistol grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black nylon case. CONDITION: all aspects very good to

1507. BERETTA 1201FP SEMI AUTO SHOTGUN ATTRIBUTED TO REAGAN AIRPORT FEDERAL POLICE. Cal. 12 Ga. 3”. S# A13551L. Bbl. 20” choked cyl. Gold bead front sight. Adjustable square notch rear sight. Consignor states this shotgun was issued by Federal Police at Reagan International Airport & the arm certainly appears to be police issued. Bbl. has matte gray finish. Receiver, trigger guard & mag tube all have black anodized finish. Black synthetic pistol grip stock set with white paint rack number “2” on right side of butt. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: MidwayUSA softcase. CONDITION: stock set shows the expected scattered dings, scratches, handling marks & scuffs consistent with police usage. Metal retains 85% matte gray & black anodized finishes with some light oxidation on bbl., scattered flaking, edge wear & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore that shows usage & debris. (25-812/MJC). MODERN. $500-900.

1508. REMINGTON 11-87 POLICE SEMI AUTO SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4” & 3”. S# PC629483. Barrel 18” w/ bright bead & IC choke. Parkerized finish. Black synthetic stock set. Extended mag. tube. Black nylon sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: owner’s manual. CONDITION: Very good overall with handling marks. Shiny bore with light fouling. (25-225/MD). MODERN. $400-600.

1509. IMI / ACTION ARMS UZI MODEL B SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE. Cal. 9x19mm. S# SA53080. Bbl. 16 1/8”. Uzi Model B semiautomatic carbine mfg. in Israel by IMI and imported by Action Arms. Left side of the receiver is marked “UZI semi auto/ MODEL B/ 9mm PARA/ IMI - ISRAEL”, with Action Arms’ importer information and the S# marked on the right. Receiver, receiver cover, trigger housing, and bbl. exhibit a black enamel type finish, with the bolt and buttstock iron exhibiting a parkerized finish. Grips and forend are comprised of grooved black polymer. Solid wood buttstock, with grooved black enamel finished buttplate. Model B pattern front and rear sight, with Model B pattern 360 degree sling swivel. Mag. is absent. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original black enamel finish, exhibiting some scattered handling marks and some spots of light to mild wear. Mirror chrome lined bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Black polymer furniture and wood buttstock show some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-422/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1510. NEAR NEW IMI / ACTION ARMS UZI MODEL B SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE WITH CASE & MATCHING FACTORY CARDBOARD SLEEVE. Cal. 9x19mm. S# SA59693. Bbl. 16 1/8”. Uzi Model B semi-automatic carbine mfg. in Israel by IMI and imported by Action Arms. Left side of the receiver exhibits markings stipulating the model and cal. designations, above “IMI- ISRAEL”, with Action Arms’ importer information and the S# marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a black enamel type finish overall, save for on the bolt, bbl., and bayonet lug, which exhibit a parkerized finish. Grooved black polymer grips and forend, with distinctive collapsible buttstock. Model B pattern front and rear sights, with Model B pattern 360 sling swivel. Matching numbers are present on the receiver and bbl. MAGS: 1 25-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory cardboard sleeve, with black plastic hard case, containing factory paperwork, a canvas web sling, as well as a faux short bbl. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes overall, save for some superficial handling marks on the bbl. Brilliant mirror chrome lined bore, retaining sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Black polymer furniture is excellent. Cardboard sleeve shows age related discoloration, as well as scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. An extremely fine example of an IMI / Action Arms Uzi Model B Carbine. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24589/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1511. AS NEW IN BOX WILKINSON ARMS TERRY CARBINE. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 881321. Bbl. 16”. The Wilkinson Arms Terry was originally designed in 1960 by Ray Wilkinson of J&R Engineering. Originally having a more typical numerical model designation, after J&R closed up & Ray started the business again, as Wilkinson Arms they were named after his wife & daughters. This particular model, the Terry Carbine is a closed bolt, blowback operated design built on a semi-tubular receiver. It is fed through the pistol grip w/ a double stack, single feed magazine w/ a comfortable, tilted angle, unlike the Uzi, which presents at 90 degrees to the bolt. The muzzle is terminated w/ a 3-prong flash hider & a cone, similar to that used w/ the earlier M2 Carbine. Barrel is retained w/ a simple nut, making takedown for transport fast & easy. Protected blade front sight. Fixed, protected peep rear sight. Short blond hardwood forend matches the attractive blond hardwood shoulder stock. Black plastic checkered grip panels. The Terry is charged w/ a left side mounted, reciprocating charging handle. Ejection port on right side has a spring loaded, folding dust cover that opens automatically upon firing. Left side of receiver marked; “WILKINSON ARMS / MODEL TERRY 9MM LUGER / PARMA, ID” as well as serial number. MAGS: 1 factory 31 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box & paperwork. CONDITION: All aspects indicate this gun remains as new in box w/ no sign of prior use. Finish & furniture unblemished. Stock still retains factory assembly sticker & paperwork sleeve still attached to trigger guard. Gun was unassembled in the box upon arrival to catalog. Magazine remains in original factory wrap. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-302/JZ). MODERN. $600-900.

on the left side of the receiver, the second is a grip safety, like a Colt Model 1911 uses, & the 3rd is a Sesamee, 3-digit keyless lock, integral to the left side of the receiver. Parkerized finish. Hardwood forend, shoulder stock & pistol grip panels. The Grip panels are secured by attached ball & post plastic pads, glued to each grip for easy disassembly. The shoulder stock is terminated w/ a brass butt plate. It is fed w/ unmodified US M3 Grease Gun magazines. Round barrel w/ 18 ribs. Blade front sight w/ fixed protected peep sight in the rear. The stock detaches by depressing a button at the rear of the receiver & pulling it to the rear. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ a few scratches & rub marks typically earned through vertical rack storage. Wood furniture has only a few light impressions & matches in finish nicely. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-596/JZ). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

post front sight w/ drum style four position rear sight. Wide

PISTOL”. Serial number located on top rib. Desirable paddle magazine release. Sling swivel on rear receiver cap. MAGS: (2 total) 1 steel 25 rd. & 1 aluminum 40 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: White cardboard factory box & owners manual. CONDITION: All aspects indicate this is still as new in the factory packaging. Finish is complete & consistent w/ no sign of prior use. Furniture is in equally as fine condition. Bore is bright w/ well defined rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-78/JZ). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1514. RARE PLAINFIELD ENFORCER SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 30 Carbine. S# PP00788. One of 246 pistols made in 1977; Plainfield Machine was bought in late 1978 by Iver Johnson. Bbl.9”. Military-style adjustable aperture rear sight. Blade front sight. Commercial M1 Carbine action marked “PLAINFIELD MACHINE / DUNELLEN N.J. / PP .30 M-1” over chamber. Walnut stock and handguard. MAGS: one 30-rd. military issue mag. marked “M2”. UNNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original red and black Plainfield marked two-piece box with foam padding & original owner’s manual. Box in good condition with marks & peeling cover along 1 lid corner. CONDITION: all aspects appear near excellent with light cycling wear on bolt. Shiny bore. (24-6288/MD). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1515.

SAP SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 5.56

S# SAP100419.

Bbl. 11”. A scarcely found example of an entire industry that ceased normal operations, following wide, sweeping over-regulation in 1996 in Australia. Originally manufactured starting in 1978, as the Leader Dynamics rifle, the patent was acquired by Australian Automatic Arms in 1993, bringing 4 new configurations to the market w/ improvements to earlier design issues. Steel construction w/ black polymer furniture. The operating system is a short stroke gas piston, utilizing a trilug bolt w/ dual return springs & operating rids, similar in design to some modern bullpup systems. Threaded muzzle, terminated w/ A1-style flash hider above & forward of bayonet lug. Left side front sling swivel & center rear mounted swivel. Protected blade front sight w/ 3 position, windage adjustable, diopter-style rear sight. Left side, non reciprocating charging handle. Left side safety selector. Top of receiver has a 6” rail section similar to a weaver rail, without the horizontal slots.

Imported by California Armory of San Bruno, CA. MAGS: 1 aluminum 30 rd. CONDITION: Original finish is complete & consistent w/ very little sign of actual use. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand.

PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-568/JZ). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

of receiver has a 6” rail section similar to a weaver rail, without the horizontal slots. Imported by California Armory of San Bruno, CA. CONDITION: Original finish is complete & consistent w/ very little sign of actual use. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control

batteries. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ gentle thinning only in areas of mechanical intervention. All aspects indicate very little prior use. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-810/JZ). MODERN. $400-600.

1518. VERY CLEAN RPB OPEN BOLT SAP M10 9MM PISTOL. Cal. 9mm. S# 81-0005189. Bbl. 5.75”. The RPB industries M10, often referred to as the MAC 10, was originally offered in semi auto as an open bolt system just like its predecessor the M10 SMG. The BATF determined that the open bolt semi autos met the criteria of a machine gun under the “readily restorable” clause & banned future manufacture, Grand-Fathering those that were assembled on or before June 21, 1982 under ATF ruling 82-8. Like everything else, the Federal Government tells citizens they can not have, interest in the early originals immediately skyrocketed & they have been considered highly prized collectibles for over 40 years now. Barrel threaded w/ traditional threads. Factory protected post front & fixed rear peep sights. Rotating cocking knob locks the action closed as an additional safety. Primary safety located front right side of trigger. Receiver marked on right side; “SAPM10 CAL 9MM PAR / RPB INDUSTRIES, INC. / ATLANTA, GA. U.S.A.” as well as serial number. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Brown, flat factory numbered cardboard box & original SMG owners manual. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ very little sign of prior use. This is one of the cleanest M10 Pistols this cataloger has recently encountered. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE:

1519. SCARCE, OPEN BOLT RPB MODEL SM11-A1 PISTOL. Cal. 380. S# SAP3806230. Bbl. 5”. RPB’s entry into the “Micro Mac” semiautomatic pistol market was the tiny M11-A1, open bolt pistol, chambered in .380 ACP. It was designated the M11-A1 so as not to be confused w/ their popular 9mm, M11 Submachine Gun. RPB M11-A1 serial numbers range from 38000638011661. The semiautomatic variants were marked w/ the prefix SAP (semi auto pistol) or SAC (Semiautomatic carbine). While the traditional MAC 10 or even the 9mm M-11 were generally considered “boxy or chunky” in design, the M11-A1 was similar in size to the Colt 1911, though not quite as ergonomic in design. The suppressor users enjoyed the M11-A1s since the 380 ammo was already subsonic, just like the 45ACP and provided a very low sound signature when fired. Black parkerized finish. Protected post front sight. Rear peep sight is a hole drilled in the rear receiver extension to coincide w/ the front sight. Slotted charging knob provides an unobstructed view. The action is locked by rotating the charging knob 90-degrees in the closed position. Safety is located on the right side of the receiver, inside the trigger guard. Threaded barrel. MAGS: (2 total) 1 steel 15 rd. & 1 steel 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 7.5” slotted barrel extension & mag loader. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ some light thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention as well as typical rub marks & drag lines usually associated w/ stacking. Some areas of gentle patina. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-139/JZ). MODERN. $500-900.

1520. SCARCE, OPEN BOLT RPB MODEL SM11-A1 Cal. 380. S# SAP3805129. Bbl. 5”. RPB’s entry into the “Micro Mac” semiautomatic pistol market was the tiny M11-A1, open bolt pistol, chambered in .380 ACP. It was designated the M11-A1 so as not to be confused w/ their popular 9mm, M11 Submachine Gun. RPB M11-A1 serial numbers range from 380006 - 38011661. The semiautomatic variants were marked w/ the prefix SAP (semi auto pistol) or SAC (Semiautomatic carbine). While the traditional MAC 10 or even the 9mm M-11 were generally considered “boxy or chunky” in design, the M11-A1 was similar in size to the Colt 1911, though not quite as ergonomic in design. The suppressor users enjoyed the M11-A1s since the 380 ammo was already subsonic, just like the 45ACP and provided a very low sound signature when fired. Dark gray parkerized finish. Protected post front sight. Rear peep sight is an oversized hole drilled in the rear receiver extension to coincide w/ the front sight. Slotted charging knob provides an unobstructed view. The action is locked by rotating the charging knob 90-degrees in the closed position. Safety is located on the right side of the receiver, inside the trigger guard. Threaded barrel. MAGS: 1 steel 15 rd. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ some light thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention as well as typical rub marks & drag lines usually associated w/ stacking. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of

1521. INTRATEC AB-10 PISTOL WITH INTRATEC CASE & 32 ROUND MAGAZINE. Cal. 9mm. S# AO58305. Bbl. 2.75”. Interdynamic of Sweden originally mfg. the KG-9 in its semi auto configuration as a simple blowback operated, open bolt design. Following the 1982 BATF ruling outlawing open bolt semi auto firearms, they were redesigned as a striker fired, closed bolt system & designated the KG-99. The U.S. based branch located in Miami, FL eventually changed company name to Intratec where they marketed it as the Tec9, later changing to the DC-9. Following the Federal knee jerk reactionary assault weapons ban, changes were made to comply such as mfg. the bbl. w/out threads at the bore where it was rebranded once again as the AB-10 (“AB” is After Ban). This example is the later AB-10. With a polymer frame & tubular upper receiver, it no longer possesses the ventilated barrel shroud, which was singled out as an offending feature. It was generally regarded as heavy & awkward in its configuration as a semi automatic pistol though it gained popularity largely due to the media induced disinformation & hyperbole combined w/ it being a favorite “boogeyman” of the anti gun groups simply due to its aesthetics. Fixed sights permanently attached to receiver. The safety is built into the charging handle & is engaged by pressing it in w/ the bolt in the forward position. Matte black finish on exposed metal surfaces. Polymer receiver is injection molded black in color. Mag. release is located below the trigger to the rear of the mag. well. Muzzle is no longer threaded on this model. MAGS: 1 metal 36 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Black plastic Intratec transport box w/ owner’s manual. CONDITION: finish on exposed metal surfaces is complete & consistent demonstrating only scattered, light drag lines, such as those earned in storage. Plastic receiver section bears very little evidence of actual use. Bore is bright w/ visible rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-1009/JZ). MODERN. $500-800.

1522. DESIRABLE IMI UZI PISTOL W/ CASE & 3 MAGS. Cal. 9mm. S# UP04765. Bbl. 4 1/2”. Action Arms Ltd./IMI UZI pistol. Semi automatic variant of the exotic micro UZI SMG. 3 Dot sight system. Elevation adj. protected post front sight. Windage adj. rear sight. Slotted, non reciprocating top mounted charging handle. Classic black painted finish on most exposed metal parts. F-S trigger group. Black plastic furniture. MAGS: (3 total) 1 steel 20 rd., 1 steel 25 rd. & 1 steel 32 rd. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: Action Arms blue plastic transport case w/ sight adj. tool & instruction manual. CONDITION: All aspects indicate very little use, if any. Finish on all exposed parts is unblemished. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function properly when cycled by hand. (25-1008/JZ). MODERN. $1,750-2,500.

1523. VERY NICE MILLED RECEIVER FIRING LINE MODEL MLS Cal. 7.62x39mm. S# FLB0201. Bbl. 8.25”. Barrel threaded 24x1.5 RH & terminated w/ cone flash hider. Milled receiver. Matte black finish on all exterior metal parts. Protected post front sight. Spring assisted, hinged top cover, sporting dual aperture rear sight. Black, plastic forend / flashlight combo w/ pressure switch on right side. Checkered, wood pistol grip. Right side reciprocating charging handle. Right side safety / selector. Left side sling swivels, currently sporting tan, canvas sling. MAGS:1 steel Korean 30 rd.

CONDITION: All aspects indicate very little use, if any. Finish is complete & consistent, even in areas of mechanical intervention, such as between selector & receiver where it usually thins immediately. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-538/JZ). MODERN. $1,500-2,500.

1524. VERY NICE ACTION ARMS / IMI 9MM UZI PISTOL. Cal. 9mm. S# UP00607. Bbl. 4 1/2”. Action Arms Ltd./IMI UZI pistol. Semi automatic variant of the exotic micro UZI SMG. 3 Dot sight system. Elevation adj. protected post front sight. Windage adj. rear sight. Slotted, non reciprocating top mounted charging handle. Classic black painted finish on most exposed metal parts. F-S trigger group. Black plastic furniture. MAGS: 1 factory 25 rd. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: Action Arms blue plastic transport case. CONDITION: Finish on all exposed parts remains complete & consistent. Very little sign of prior use aside from modified, threaded barrel. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function properly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-260/JZ). MODERN. $900-1,400.

1525. RARE AMERICAN ARMS 9MM SPECTRE HC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm . S# K7346. Bbl. 5.5” Italian Spectre HC Pistol chambered in 9mm with a unique “triple-action” firing mechanism. More resembling a submachine gun than a traditional pistol, the Spectre features a steel receiver w/ a plastic trigger pack. It utilizes a square receiver that extends into a ventilated barrel shroud. All controls are ambidextrous. Protected post front sight w/ small notch rear sight. Non reciprocating, top mounted charging handle. Right side, rear mounted sling swivel. Ambidextrous safety / selector & decocker. Right side ejection port below charging handle & above mag-well. Magazine release located inside trigger guard. MAGS: 1 steel 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box & paperwork. CONDITION: All aspects indicate very little use, if any. Finish is complete & consistent w/ only very light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand.

PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-162/JZ). MODERN. $900-1,200.

1526. VERY NICE SWD MODEL M11/NINE (PRE-BAN) PISTOL. Cal. 9x19. S# 88-0011903. Bbl. 5.1/4”. A closed bolt hammer fired semi automatic version of the infamous M11 SMG. Black parkerized finish on exposed metal surfaces. Protected post non adj. front sight. Non adj. rear peep sight. Other than a few subtle differences such as the absence of stock slots & a selector on the left side of the receiver, it is almost indistinguishable in appearance, from its famous full auto sibling. Emblemized w/ the Cobray logo on the right side of the lower receiver & top portion of upper receiver, this particular gun was manufactured by S.W.D. Inc. in Atlanta, GA. MAGS: 1 Zytel 12 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Soft black, nylon transport pouch. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent, bearing a small rub spot where finish is thinned on bottom of lower receiver, behind pistol grip. Bright bore w/ descent rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-1007/JZ) MODERN. $500-800.

1527. ORIGINAL INTRATEC TEC-9 PISTOL IN ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 9mm. S# 124613. Bbl. 5”. Interdynamic of Sweden originally mfg. the KG-9 in its semi auto configuration as a simple blowback operated, open bolt design. Following the 1982 BATF ruling outlawing open bolt semi auto firearms, they were redesigned as a striker fired, closed bolt system & designated the KG-99. The U.S. based branch located in Miami, FL eventually changed company name to Intratec where they marketed it as the Tec-9, later changing to the DC-9. Following the Federal knee jerk reactionary assault weapons ban, changes were made to comply such as mfg. the bbl. w/out threads at the bore where it was rebranded once again as the AB-10 (“AB” is After Ban). This example is the original TEC-9. With a polymer frame & tubular upper receiver extended to the front, as a ventilated bbl. shroud. It was generally regarded configuration as a semi automatic pistol though it gained popularity largely due to the media & hyperbole combined w/ it being a favorite “boogeyman” of the anti gun groups simply due to its aesthetics. Fixed sights permanently attached to receiver. The safety is built into the charging handle & engaged by pressing it in w/ the bolt in the closed position. Matte black finish on exposed metal surfaces. Polymer receiver is injection molded black in color. Mag. release is located below the trigger to the rear of the mag. well. Bbl. shroud conceals bbl. threads which may be utilized to accommodate several muzzle accessories. MAGS: 1 metal 36 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory black plastic transport box w/ owners manual. CONDITION: finish on exposed metal surfaces is complete & consistent though it has earned some light patina, obvious under close inspection. Plastic receiver section bears very little evidence of actual use. Bore is shiny w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-1591/JZ). MODERN. $500-800.

1528. INTRATEC AB-10 PISTOL WITH INTRATEC PLASTIC CASE & 32 ROUND MAGAZINE. Cal. 9mm. S# AO04653. Bbl. 2.75”. Interdynamic of Sweden originally manufactured the KG-9 in its semi auto configuration as a simple blowback operated, open bolt design. Following the 1982 BATF ruling outlawing open bolt semi auto firearms, they were redesigned as a striker fired, closed bolt system & designated the KG-99. The U.S. based branch located in Miami, FL eventually changed company name to Intratec where they marketed it as the Tec-9, later changing to the DC-9. Following the Federal knee jerk reactionary assault weapons ban, changes were made to comply such as mfg. the bbl. w/out threads at the bore where it was rebranded once again as the AB-10 (“AB” is After Ban). This example is the later AB-10. With a polymer frame & tubular upper receiver, it no longer possesses the ventilated barrel shroud, which was singled out as an offending feature. It was generally regarded as heavy & awkward in its configuration as a semi automatic pistol though it gained popularity largely due to the media induced disinformation & hyperbole combined w/ it of the anti gun groups simply due to its aesthetics. Fixed sights permanently attached built into the charging handle & is engaged by pressing it in w/ the bolt in the forward on exposed metal surfaces. Polymer receiver is injection molded black in color. Mag. trigger to the rear of the mag. well. Muzzle is no longer threaded on this model. MAGS: ACCESSORIES: Black plastic Intratec transport box w/ owner’s manual. CONDITION: finish on exposed metal surfaces is complete & consistent demonstrating only a few scattered, light drag lines, such as those earned in storage. Plastic receiver section bears very little evidence of actual use. Bore is bright w/ visible rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (25-1592/JZ). MODERN. $400-600.

1529. ZENITH ZF5-P SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 9x19. S# 23-5P01452. Bbl. 5 3/4” threaded with tri-lug. Hooded post front sight. Adjustable drumstyle aperture rear sight. Zenith USA MP5K style semi auto pistol. Ambi safety. Paddle mag release. Matte black finish. Polymer lower assembly. Rear sling swivel with colorful sling. MAGS: none present. CONDITION: polymer & metal show some light handling wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Near excellent bore. (24-6349/MJC). MODERN. $900-1400.

1530. ORIGINAL MAUSER / INTERARMS AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER WITH MATCHING Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 11.008818. Bbl. 4”. American Eagle Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser and imported by Interarms. The bbl. extension is marked with the Great Seal of the United States over the top of the chamber, with the S#, as well as Interarms’ logo and mfg. information marked on the right. Top of the bbl. is marked with “FBM” within a Mauser banner, followed by the cal. designation. Toggle is marked with the Original Mauser logo. Front grip strap is marked “MAUSER-WERKE A.G. Oberndorf a.N.”, with “Made in Germany” marked on the rear of the frame. Metal components exhibit a high polish blue finish overall, with the frame exhibiting areas of matte bluing on either side. Takedown lever, trigger, mag. release button, safety lever, and ejector exhibit a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed blade front sight, with fixed U-notch rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, bbl. extension, as well as the rear toggle link, which is matching via the last 3-digits of the S# “818” on the underside in electro-pencil. MAGS: 2 blued Mauser Banner 8-rd. mags., with black plastic bottoms. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box, containing the spare mag., a loading tool, as well as a brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish overall. Strawed are excellent. Mirror bore, exhibiting scattered areas of hardened grease, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing, but otherwise are excellent. Box shows wear and areas of staining, with taped repairs on the corners of the lid, and 2 taped repairs on 2 corners of the lower section. PROVENANCE: the Estate Collection of Charles Wagner. (25-288/MLW). MODERN. $8001,200.

1531. NICE ORIGINAL MAUSER AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH FACTORY BOX. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 11.006538. Bbl. 4”. American Eagle Luger semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Mauser and imported by Interarms. The bbl. extension is marked with the Great Seal of the United States over the top of the chamber, with the S#, followed by Interarms’ importer information marked on the right. Toggle is marked with the Original Mauser logo. Frame and bbl. exhibit standard markings overall. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, with the sides of the frame exhibiting a matte blue finish. Takedown lever, trigger, mag. release button, safety lever, and ejector exhibit a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed serrated blade front sight and fixed U-notch rear sight, with the frame featuring a grip safety. Matching numbers are present on the frame and bbl. extension.

MAGS: 1 blued 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: non-matching factory box. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory finishes, exhibiting areas of hardened grease, with a few superficial handling marks overall and several spots of light to mild surface oxidation and pitting present on the rear of the frame and on the grip safety. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting some hardened grease along the edges of the lands, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing light smoothing. Box exhibits some tearing at the corners of the lid, as well as a small hole and areas of discoloration, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (25-1257/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

1532. NICE CHROME PLATED ORIGINAL MAUSER AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH FACTORY DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 11.00.3105. Bbl. 6”. American Eagle Luger mfg. by Mauser and imported by Interarms. The bbl. extension is marked with the Great Seal of the United States over the top of the chamber, with the S#, followed by Interarms’ importer information marked on the right. Toggle is marked with the Original Mauser logo. Frame and bbl. exhibit standard markings. Metal components exhibit a chrome plated finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Dovetailed serrated blade front sight, with fixed U-notch rear sight. All numbers are matching and are present on the frame and bbl. extension. MAGS: 1 chrome plated 8-rd., with black plastic bottom. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather factory display case, featuring a red velvet lining, containing a 1972 Interarms’ sales catalog, as well as an original factory manual. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their chrome plated finish, exhibiting some scattered spots of light surface oxidation and pitting overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting some grease in the grooves, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, showing some light smoothing. Case is very good, exhibiting some light exterior wear. (25-1264/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

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