Julia’s October 2014 Firearms Auction
Continues to Raise the Bar!

Auction: October 7th-9th, 2014

Preview: October 3rd-6th, 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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1000
$14,950.00

**MARLIN 1897 POTATO DIGGER (C&R).

SN 348. 30-06 Cal. 28″ bbl. This Marlin 1897 potato digger comes on a brass tripod with WWII era mounting nut. Marked on top of receiver as well as on matching bbl “MARLIN ARMS CORPORATION NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT CAL-30 U.S.A.”. Parts appear to be matching throughout. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Rotary belt feed and feed lever articulate properly. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 50% coverage mostly on front of bbl and top of receiver. Blueing is thin to bare metal on both sides of receiver with a pleasing light brown patina. Wooden hand grip has some dings and wear but is complete and serviceable. Tripod retains 90% of its dark green paint on steel metal surfaces. Rest of carriage retains about 60% coverage with handsome bare brass where gun fits on. Wooden hardware is complete and serviceable with no cracks and retains about 5% of its green paint. Action is very smooth on this digger and gas port is clean. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine. This would be a great addition to the collection of a WWI enthusiast who wants to shoot their guns as well as display them. 4-51792 JWK8 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1000

1001
$19,550.00

**COLT MODEL 1895 DIGGER MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 928. 7 mm. 27-3/4″ bbl. This Colt digger is marked “COLT AUTOMATIC GUN BROWNING PATENTS” with standard Colt address and is as manufactured for South America. It is registered as a live gun however the chamber has been plugged with weld, otherwise the mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Visible SN parts match. Feed lever articulates properly and belt advance indexes properly. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is approaching excellent. Over 90% smooth lustrous blue finish thinning where receiver rests on tripod with some mottling of brown patina on left side of receiver. Bbl assembly retains extremely attractive lustrous blue finish. Wooden hand grip has some handling marks but it complete and serviceable. Unable to determine how easily chamber could be restored without actually performing the work but this cataloger is confident chamber could be restored. Bolt face is excellent. As is this is an extremely attractive piece. 4-51720 JWK10 (15,000-18,000) – Lot 1001

1002
$39,100.00

**SCARCE AND DESIRABLE BRASS MAXIM MODEL 1898 MADE BY DWM FOR ARGENTINA (C&R).

SN 135. 7.65 Argentine. 28-1/2″ bbl. Comes with tripod numbered 188 and Zeiss optic SN 2583. Very attractive brass Maxim with matching numbers on external parts. Bolt is only 1 digit off, numbered 136. Bbl is numbered C47. Other external parts appear to be matching; this includes trunnion, feed shuttle, fusee spring cover, top cover, backplate, cocking handle, and rear sight as well as optic sight base and rail retaining plates. Drain plug and chains present with cork hardware although cork itself is not present (easy replacement). Water fill nut and chain present at rear of water jacket. Thumb piece not present. Marked on top cover “CARTUCHO” / “MAUSER ARGENTINO” / “1909”. Marked on fusee spring cover “No 135. MAXIM’S PATENT 1898. BERLIN DEUTSCHE WAFFEN UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN”. Safety is marked “SEGURIDAD” & “FUEGO”. Wooden roller on feed shuttle rotates freely. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. 97% blued finish on steel parts. Brass retains a pleasing deep shine with several scratches particularly a series of about nine 1″ scratches 3-4″ from trunnion. Muzzle is threaded and has thread protection ring. Wooden roller has a couple of scratches and dings but is fully serviceable. Sight optics are clear, metal retains 85% of its gray/blue finish. Rubber eye cup soft and supple but cracking and fraying away at edges. Shiny bore with some slight corrosion in grooves. Tripod retains 90% bright green enamel repaint over some pitting in places. Leather seat shows some wear but is completely serviceable and soft to the touch. Traverse and elevation gear operates properly. Legs retained as folded by recent production web strap. This extremely attractive heavy weapon would make an outstanding centerpiece to any early machine gun collection. 4-51696 JWK27 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 1002

1003
$46,000.00

**HEAVY BRASS MAXIM MODEL 1898 MACHINE GUN MADE BY DWM FOR ARGENTINA (C&R).

SN 144. 7.65 Argentina. 28-1/2″ bbl. Comes with tripod numbered 158 with traverse and elevation gear matching to gun (144). Zeiss optic in orig leather case SN 1521. Also included is orig brass and steel muzzle cover. This extremely attractive brass Maxim appear to have matching numbers throughout including bolt and bbl. Bolt is marked 144A, bbl is marked B144. Other parts appear matching. Water jacket filler and drain plugs present and intact with chains. Cork hardware present, cork is not present. Wooden roller rotates freely in feed shuttle. Bottom of trunnion is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Marked on top of top cover “CARTUCHO” / “MAUSER ARGENTINO” / “1909”. Top of fusee cover marked “TENSION DEL RESORTE” / “PUNTA10/25 M/M” / “FOGUEO”. Side of fusee cover marked “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1898”. Safety is marked “SEGURIDAD” and “FUEGO”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. 98% lustrous blue finish remains on steel parts. Brass retains much of its shine turning to a patina. Brighter on top cover and feed shuttle. There are some handling marks and scratches on water jacket. Muzzle is threaded but no thread protection ring is present. Drain plug and cork chains appear to be latter day replacements. Optics are clear and metal retains over 95% blued finish, rubber eye cup soft and supple with some disintegration at eye cup. Leather optic case in fine condition, very solid, very serviceable. Tripod retains a black painted finish on legs; leather seat is in fine condition, complete and serviceable; traverese and elevation mechanism operates properly; brass is very attractive. Brass muzzle cap fine and extremely serviceable. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also excellent. With its matching numbers and excellent bore this example seems difficult to upgrade. 4-51724 JWK28 (35,000-40,000) – Lot 1003

1004
$22,425.00

**EXTREMELY SCARCE AND ATTRACTIVE BRASS JACKET IMPERIAL RUSSIAN MAXIM AS CAPTURED AND CONVERTED TO 8MM DURING WW 1 BY GERMANS (C&R).

SN 7501. 8 mm. 28″ bbl. This exceedingly rare and desirable Maxim is documented in Dolf Goldsmith’s book The Devil’s Paintbrush. Steel fusee cover bears Imperial Russian markings including SN and stated year of manufacture being 1915. Bottom plate, trunnion and nose cap are all of steel construction. Water jacket also bears Imperial Russian eagle symbol to 11 o’clock position of water filler cap. Brass water filler cap missing its thumb piece but otherwise serviceable. Water drain cap is a steel replacement with red hard rubber thumb piece remaining. Cork, chain and attachment hardware for chain to jacket not present. SNs match on sideplates, fusee cover, top cover and backplate as well as trunnion trigger bar and cross bolt. Bolt is numbered 7008. Optical sight bracket present on left side receiver plate. Top cover has large steel “S” riveted on indicating conversion to 8 mm Mauser by Germans after capture. Muzzle booster assembly is of German MG08 type. Bbl is marked “S” / SN “8859” / Nazi eagle proof mark. Oil brush caps are numbered 42 and 22 respectively and oil brushes are intact and serviceable. Early orig brass base Sokolov mount SN 4541 has extendable legs attached to undercarriage and steel wheel at rear base of carriage. Reproduction armor shield present. Mounting pin retention chain is a latter day replacement. Underside of gun trunnion is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. This specimen was also owned for many years by H. P. White Laboratories, as stated in Goldsmith’s book i “The Devil’s Paintbrush” i on Page 225. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent, near 100% refinish on steel parts with area around engraving on fusee cover turning a brown patina. Also charging handle blue has worn thin and turned a slight patina on ball where it is grasped to actuate. Brass water jacket shows evidence of polishing and retains much of that shine together with a mottling of brown spots and some nicks. Muzzle is in very clean condition. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright with some wear to lands. Mount retains about 30% of its green painted finish otherwise mostly a dark brown patina on steel of carriage and rims of wheels, which are worn bright at edges. Turn table assembly also an even light brown patina. Brass base unpainted and quite attractive. Armor shield retains 95% green repainted finish with red oxide primer showing through scratches and wear to edges. Regardless of refinishing this Maxim is a dream come true for the WWI Maxim collector. 4-51708 JWK35 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1004

1005
$28,750.00

**FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MAXIM MG 08 SPANDAU HEAVY MACHINE GUN WITH EXCEEDINGLY LOW SERIAL NUMBER 130 (C&R).

SN 130. 8 mm. 28-1/2″ bbl. Maxim MG 08 manufactured in Spandau in 1908. This may be the earliest numbered MG 08 Maxim extent. Left side plate, top cover, trunnion, water jacket, optical sight bracket, cross bolt and backplate are all SN 130. Fusee cover unnumbered but marked “MASCH.GEW.08” / “SPANDAU” / “1908” / “GEWEHRFABRIK” which appears correct vintage and almost certainly came with gun from factory. Top cover bears unusual markings “M.G.08.” / “M.G.XX.” / “19.”. Feed block is marked “DWM”, is unusual and unnumbered with evidence of welding; it has been fitted with a block to retain a belt rain cover and is refinished. Belt rain/dust cover and retaining pin is included as an accessory as is one drum, a low trench mount, Eleitz Wetzlar rear optic sight and front jacket armor piece. Attached to bottom of right sideplate is mounting bracket for drum which also doubles as holder for cartridge extraction tongs which are present SN 35. Bolt is numbered 32061 with imperial German proof mark. Bbl is numbered 265 with Nazi eagle proof mark. Water fill cap and fill chain present without wooden pieces. Piston moves freely inside booster. Muzzle shield marked with crown/U proof marks and “BWB” within oval. Drain plug chain and cork present and serviceable. Oiler brushes inside handles are intact although not matching SN (94 & 34 by DWM). This gun is featured in Goldsmith’s book The Devil’s Paint Brush on pg 174. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good. Left sideplate and jacket retain about 80% of a heavy black enamel paint over a blued finish on sideplate. Booster retains about 80% of a smooth blue/gray finish thinning in places. Water jacket has a patch repair 7″ from nose in 6 o’clock position, a 2 X 2-1/2″ vintage patch soldered into place. Shrapnel hole 5″ from nose at 1 o’clock position which has not been repaired. Several dents and dings in water jacket and one noticeable outward dent about size of a dime 8-1/2″ from nose at 3 o’clock position. Top cover retains about 30% of its blued finish turning to a light brown patina and quite thin in places. Fusee cover only has about 15% of its blued finish, quite thin and turned to light brown patina. Right side plate retains about 40% of its blued finish fading to gray. Optic is stenciled in white paint “289”, rubber eye cup has some damage and is petrified but present. Adjustment operates properly and optics are very clear. Belt rain/dust cover has a coat of black enamel paint, orig pin and retaining chain present and serviceable. Drum is marked “E&G” / “Feuer!” / “Kurbelhock” and is covered in a coat of black enamel paint and appears serviceable. Trench mount also has a coating of black enamel paint, retains its trunnion clamp and appears to be serviceable. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is excellent. The evidence of battle damage and use on what is almost certainly the lowest SN operational MG 08 Maxim which is documented in Dolf Goldsmith’s book The Devil’s Paintbrush make this a historically significant machine gun and certain to be the centerpiece of the most advanced WWI collection. 4-51701 JWK23 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1005

1006
$74,750.00

**EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE VICKERS MAXIM MODEL 1904 FORMERLY USED BY FOX MOVIE STUDIO (C&R).

SN 48. 30-06 Cal. 28-1/2″ bbl. This Maxim model 1904 was made by Vickers Sons & Maxim Ltd and later came into the possession of Fox Movie Studios. Comes on orig VSM tripod. Feed shuttle has been drilled at two points for pins to adapt this weapon to fire blanks. Orig brass chains are present at muzzle. Cork assembly not present. Rear water filler cap and orig brass chain present. Marked “FOX STUDIO” on top of rear trunnion. Brass feed shuttle is SN 57A. Bolt is SN 78B. Rails are electro-penciled 25, trunnion is numbered 28. Top covered is numbered 57. Rear sight has a peep sight aperture adjustable for both elevation and windage. Front sight post has protected sheet metal cover. Fusee cover is brass and devoid of markings except for adjustment index marks. Tripod SN is 277 and brass head is embossed “TRIPOD AUTO. MACH. GUN CAL.30./NO.277 INSP./MADE BY/VICKERS SONS&MAXIM/UNDER U.S. PATENTS NOS.”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to excellent. 88% blued finish on steel surfaces with some thinning on water jacket and where gun is mounted to tripod. Brass surfaces retain a pleasing, even patina. There are some scratches in areas of water jacket which are turning to brown patina as well as a couple of dings. Interior of action is clean and well oiled. Bore is shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. There is no doubt that some fortunate collector will take home this excellent example of an early Maxim. This gun is found in Dolf Goldsmith’s book on the Maxim The Devil’s Paint Brush on pages 275-276. This is one of only 90 guns produced by Vickers. With some research it should be possible to determine some of the films this gun may have appeared in. 4-51723 JWK29 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 1006

1007
$69,000.00

**EXCEEDINGLY RARE LIGHTWEIGHT EXPERIMENTAL MAXIM WATERCOOLED GUN (COPY OF U.S. 1904 MAXIM) MADE FOR 1906 TROOP TRIALS (BROWN MACHINE GUN MODEL 1916) SN:1 (C&R).

SN 1. 30-06 Cal. 28-1/2″ bbl. This one of a kind Maxim has an aluminum water jacket, trunnion block, and fusee spring cover. Comes on a Vickers & Sons tripod SN 4405, brass traverse and elevation is numbered 158. Feed shuttle and bottom plate are brass. Documented in Dolf Goldsmith’s book on the Maxim and formerly part of his collection, this gun was an attempt to capitalize on the Maxim name using Hiram’s brother, Hudson. The use of these aluminum parts lightened the gun Sights, boosters, cocking handle and firing trigger are just identical to the model of 1904. J Hamiliton Brown was a director of the Maxim Munitions Corp. In 1916 the company acquired the one-of-a-kind lightweight, “Brown machine gun”. It idea was that once a contract was signed, the company could subcontract for the parts and assemble these parts in a rented building. This is the only known example produced. Retains its orig water drain cap and chains with cork hardware with no cork present and thumb hardware missing off drain cap. Orig water fill cap with orig brass chain. Fusee spring tension adjusted by a nut at forward end of fusee cover which would take a metal rod such as an Allen wrench to turn. Bottom of right side receiver plate marked “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Top cover has brass plate affixed marked, “PATENT APPLIED FOR” / “BROWN MACHINE GUN” / “MODEL 1916” / “MANUFACTURED BY” / “MAXIM MUNITIONS CORPORATION” / “NEW YORK U.S.A. NO 1”. Tripod is marked on brass data plate “VICKERS SONS & MAXIM LTD” / “LONDON”. Traverse and elevation mechanism operates properly as do locking blocks. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Nearly 98% commercial blue finish on steel parts. Aluminum is shiny and smooth with some scratches, a couple of 1/2″ gouges at the 9 o’clock position on water jacket 4″ from nose. Brass has a pleasing, even patina. Bore is shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod retains 95% painted green finish; brass parts have a pleasing patina; hard metal seat also retains nearly all its green repainted finish. This is a unique opportunity for the advanced collector to own a penultimate Maxim historical item. 4-51721 JWK30 (75,000-100,000) – Lot 1007

1008
$34,500.00

**EXCEEDINGLY RARE DWM 1909 COMMERCIAL MAXIM MACHINE GUN MADE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF COSTA RICA (C&R).

SN 5634. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This extremely well made and scarce Maxim made by DWM under contract for Costa Rica comes on its matching numbered tripod. Cork is missing from drain plug hardware however this is an easy replacement. Major parts appear to be matching. Exceptions are fusee cover retaining stud plate which is numbered “18”, brushes inside spade handles which are numbered “30” & “31”, backplate cleaning door cover which is numbered “29” and muzzle booster which is numbered “5629”. Marked on fusee cover “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1910”. Top cover displays a very attractive Costa Rican crest. This weapon was at one time in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona as indicated by “JPL T AZ85653” marked in two places on bottom plate. Also formerly in possession of Dolf Goldsmith and featured in his publication The Devil’s Paint Brush on page 145. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. 75% blue mostly turning to brown patina on water jacket and loss of finish to high points particularly on tripod attachment collar. Also some scratches and some light pitting. Water fill plug screw thumbpiece is cracked on one side but this could be repaired. Wooden handles are extremely attractive and finely checkered. Metal hardware of spade handles shows evidence of refinish over slight pitting. Bore has strong rifling, dark in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod retains nearly all its repainted blue/gray paint; leather covered knee pads feel soft, pliable and serviceable; data plate marked “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1910”; mechanism operates smoothly and properly. 4-51718 JWK16 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1008

1009
$31,625.00

**DWM MAXIM MG 08 MACHINE GUN DATED 1914 WITH ACCESSORIES (C&R).

SN 1477. 8 mm. 28″ bbl. This 1914 dated Maxim comes with numerous accessories including sled mount, armor shields for nose cap and bbl jacket as well as large reproduction personnel protection armored shield which mounts on sled mount. Also included is Busch optical sight, M16 camouflage painted helmet with reinforcement plate and machine gunners armor plates. Other gun accessories include a wooden spare bbl carrier, belt loading machine in its orig wooden box with wall mounting bracket, belt repair tools, spare gear assembly, spare cartridge belt opening assembly and an extremely rare and working hand held lanyard pull operated generator lamp. Sled mount comes with unnumbered spare bbl, cleaning patches, packing gland material, muzzle bearing without booster, broken case extractor, cartridge case extraction tongs and clamp and chain to attach tripod to stationary objects. Gun is marked on fusee cover “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1914”, top cover is marked “MG08” / “GrR7MG” / “Res.” / struck through “7.R.M.G.”. Gun is fitted on left side with traverse graduation bracket with stops for fixed mount positions. Gun optic bracket and top cover do not match gun by only one number (1478). Bolt is numbered 7105 as is cross bolt. Feed block bears imperial German proofs but no SN other than on lower feed arm which is numbered 93 & 28. Gun retains cork and chain assembly, water drain valve which is functional, water fill cap and chain with thumb piece intact. Armored nose plate retains a coat of black paint, water jacket shield displays a camouflage paint scheme as does M16 helmet. Helmet reinforcement shield apparently a repaint over some pitting but still completely serviceable. Portable generator light marked “Maonetlampe”. Large armored shield has sliding ports both for optical sight and personal view port and these function smoothly. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Over 90% blued finish with some loss of finish on fusee spring cover, front deflector at muzzle and some scratches and loss of finish to water jacket. Helmet retains 40% of its camouflage paint with otherwise brown patina; white padded liner present but eyelets for leather cord have torn through, these could be repaired with some effort. There is a barely discernible attempt to mark the inside of back of helmet with either initials or a proper name. Generator light pull chain intact and serviceable and this item is functional, lighting up when chain is pulled multiple times. Wax impregnated string remnants still adhering to this light. About 80% orig gray/green finish on outside case. ZF12 optic is clear and serviceable and has a metal protective cap which fits over lens. Rubber eye cup not present but remnants are clearly present next to lens. Optic marked “Emil Busch A.-G.” / “Rathenow”. Water jacket armor has a camouflage paint scheme and is in good, serviceable condition. Gunner’s helmet reinforcement plate also in good condition with some pitting covered by recent repaint. wooden bbl carrier retains over 90% of its green repainted finish, wooden interior in good, serviceable condition as are leather closing straps. Gunner’s armor comes in 4-pc set and the plates are marked with manufactures code of 3-circles. One plate is numbered 40, another 32. Straps that hold pieces together appear to be cotton with horsehair pads between plates. Muzzle booster on gun in good, clean condition. Muzzle deflector plate marked 08. Steam release cork in good, serviceable condition. Hand grips are an attractive brown walnut with good checkering. Oil brushes are present, serviceable and SN 78 as is rest of backplate. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright as is bolt face. Sled mount retains its trunnion top strap, is dated 1914 and has been repainted green; pads are not present. Bore of spare bbl has significant corrosion 3/4″ of the way down the bbl, otherwise strong rifling. Sled mount mechanism operates properly. This cataloger has seen many Maxims over the years but none have been quite so complete with accessories as this example. Add to the fact that this is a early production gun in fine condition makes this an exceedingly desirable Maxim gun. 4-51711 JWK31 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1009

1010
$17,250.00

**DWM MAXIM MG 08 HEAVY MACHINE GUN MANUFACTURED IN 1918 (C&R).

SN MA47653. 8 mm. 28-1/2″ bbl. This MG 08 was manufactured by DWM in Berlin in 1918, and comes with an orig sled mount with trunnion strap, and ZF12 optic by Emil Busch A.-G., Rathenow. Top cover, water jacket and feed shuttle match. ATF paperwork indicates this is a C&R gun but registered SN has an MA-prefix indicating reactivation by Ralph Wong, Marana Arms. Left sideplate number difficult to discern but apparently 7095d. Top cover latch number 776. Cocking handle number 617. Bolt is renumber from 4204 to 24. Bbl SN 0067 with Nazi proof mark. Front of water jacket has a brass drain plug of recent manufacture installed apparently to adapt the Browning steam hose to this Maxim. Water fill nut present with modern casting of a plastic material as a thumb grip. Fusee spring tension indicator has been replaced with a Philips head screw. Rear optic sight bracket SN 47095 attached with modern slotted screws. Front cover hinge pin is a modern replacement and left side pin-head is sheared off, however this does not affect functionality. Oil brush caps present on hand grip but without brush material. Piston moves freely within muzzle booster. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good as refinished. Water jacket cover and side plates all show old pitting now covered over during refinishing process. Rear sight has not been refinished. Oiler brush retention spring on right hand grip split at rivet but present. Booster has a smooth gray finish with some interior corrosion, muzzle shield is a reproduction replacement. Bore has strong and shiny rifling, dark in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Sled mount with SN 9850 date 1918 retains 80% of its orig olive gray paint with the balance being scale and corrosion; spare bolt boxes retain wooden blocks and leather straps are intact; cartridge case removal tongs present; leather pads present and intact; trunnion top strap present and serviceable; mechanism is stiff but operates. A good solid Maxim for shooting with the bonus of having a sled mount with intact leather pads. 4-51694 JWK24 (12,000-14,000) – Lot 1010

1011
$11,500.00

**MAXIM 08/15 MANUFACTURED BY R.H.M & M. F. SOMMERDA MODEL 1908 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 5023. 8 mm. 28-1/2″ bbl. This MG 08/15 was manufactured in 1918 and all visible parts appear to be matching including drum hanger and bbl with exception of bolt which is a renumber to 5162 from 1665. This example includes one drum magazine, one belt and a late style 1918 bipod which although made for the 13mm Mauser anti-tank rifle also fits this machine gun. Muzzle and steam plug present. Thumbpiece not present on water fill nut. Top cover is marked “5023” / “M.G.08/15” / “Rh.M.&M.F.” / “SOMMERDA.” / “1918.”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good to fine with about 50% finish mostly turning to a brown patina with some thinning on fusee cover as well as light to moderate pitting on right side plate exposing bare metal. Booster piston does not move freely in booster and there is green verdigris visible inside and a couple slight dings in cone. Water jacket has several light dings and some scratches, one significant ding at 3 o’clock position about the size of a nickel but this does not detract in any significant way. 1/2″ gouge at very front of fusee cover as well as numerous small dings and dents in fusee cover. Steam hose attachment retains 60% of its olive green paint and one of the attachment ears is bent inward against the steam release tube; with careful heating this can be straightened. Steel retention chain to drain cover ring is present. Handgrip has some significant scarring to left side with loss to checkering as well as some chips and gouges but is it still complete and serviceable. Wooden buttstock which is matching numbered to gun has 4″ crack at center running horizontally. Stock cartouche “PF” within a diamond. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is likewise excellent. Maxim guns which retain their orig matching bbls are seldom encountered. This is a good example as brought back from WWI. 4-51739 JWK22 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1011

1012
$27,600.00

**RUSSIAN TRACTOR CAP MAXIM MODEL 1910 (C&R).

SN MK-12. 7.62 x 54 R. 28″ bbl. This fluted jacket Maxim was manufactured in 1944 and has enlarged cap on jacket so that it can be cooled by stuffing snow into jacket. It’s Sokolov mount was made in 1943 and has been repainted a dark green color. Complete with its armored shield this Maxim has a two Cyrillic letter prefix and although the welding is crude in some places all visible numbers with exception of feed shuttle and bolt appear to be matching to include muzzle booster, top cover, backplate, charging handle and fusee cover. From experience this cataloger can say that despite the occasional crude weld on these Russian Maxim guns they generally function very well and reliably. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to excellent. Over 95% blued finish on metal parts to rear of water jacket and on muzzle. Backplate handles are in excellent, clean condition. Water jacket retains nearly all of its dark green repainted finish. Mount is also refinished, about 90% paint remaining with red oxide primer showing through in spots particularly on metal rims of wheels. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Brushes are in good serviceable condition inside handles. Bottom of trunnion is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Tripod mechanisms are stiff but operational. These Russian Maxims are always popular guns, not only for their sturdy design but also for the availability of ammunition and spare parts. This example on its orig mount with shield is an extremely fine opportunity for the Maxim collector. 4-51707 JWK34 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1012

1013
$28,750.00

**EXTRAORDINARY MINT CONDITION CHINESE MAXIM TYPE 24 (1935) MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN C1201. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. Extremely rare complete and matching Chinese Maxim Type 24 with tripod, AA sight, matching spare lock and bbl, as well as orig gunner’s kit in pouch SN to gun. Pouch contains brushes, broken case extractor, steel and brass punches and asbestos gasket material for muzzle and trunnion bearings; also contains an all leather funnel for filling water jacket and a spare parts tin which contains springs, pins and other small parts for lock and gun. Marked in Chinese which translates to, “79 Makequin Heavy Machine Gun”, and “Military Manufacture Department Number 21. One of very few registered and complete specimens in United States this is one of the four Chinese Maxims sent by China for to the United States in 1948 to test 8mm Mauser ammunition. This gun found its way into the hands of Dolf Goldsmith and subsequently Michael King Smith and The Evergreen Collection. Details may be found in The Devil’s Paint Brush publication by Dolf Goldsmith (p 328). This weapon was also apparently in the possession of another noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona; the bottom of the trunnion is marked, “JPL T AZ85653”. All numbered parts appear to be matching including spare bbl and bolt within tripod. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Over 95% lustrous blue finish. Remains of olive green paint on water jacket in spots just forward of ejection port and where gun attaches to tripod as well as about 90% coverage on muzzle shield. Extremely high quality manufacture and fitting including checkered wooden handles. Fusee cover data plate has some slight brassing along high edges and there is a small chip out of the red enamel of a swastika. Brown leather gunner’s pouch is stiff and strong with some brassing to edges and scrapes and male brass snaps on front cover are not present. Tripod retains over 95% of its gray/green paint. Brass data plate with SN matching gun affixed to elevation mechanism. Leather pads on seat and knees are intact and serviceable. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is excellent. Mechanism is stiff but operates properly. This gun is very clean and makes an outstanding display piece. Just about impossible to upgrade the condition on this exceedingly rare piece. 4-51725 JWK15 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1013

1014
$20,700.00

**BRITISH VICKERS MODEL 1912 MACHINE GUN MADE FOR EL SALVADOR GOVERNMENT(C&R).

SN 11262. 303 British. 28″ bbl. This is a Class C fluted jacket Vickers commercial gun made under contract for El Salvador. Graduated peep sight affixed to feed shuttle cover and has a brass plate mounted to top cover indicating British patent numbers from 1901-1910. SN is on top rear of water jacket, bottom of backplate, bottom plate as well as inside of feed shuttle cover. Muzzle booster is of unarmored type, orig brass looped chain and cork present with retention hooks. Inside feedway on top of trunnion is stamped “REBUILT BY STUMP ARMAMENT HARLAN, KY”. Bolt face is marked “VSM”, bottom of bolt has British broad arrow proofs, nitro proofs and dated “43”. Bottom of trunnion marked “MKII”. Feed block is marked “VSM.303”. Bottom of trunnion is marked, “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Backplate trigger marked “VSM”, handles are contoured commercial type without provision for brushes. Extremely rare commercial tripod marked “VSM 191 NO 9017”. Brass data plate on both left and right side of tripod head marked “VICKERS LIMITED LONDON” and marked “VSM 1913” with SN in several places. Both gun and tripod mechanisms function smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine. Over 90% coverage dull blue military finish with fusee cover a brown patina over numerous spots of light pitting. Some loss of finish to bright metal at high points of feed shuttle and moving points of rear sight. Water jacket retains over 95% coverage green, repainted finish. Drain cork in fine, serviceable condition. Wooden handles on backplate have some chips, gouges and handling marks but still present well. Bore has strong rifling, dark in grooves. Tripod retains over 90% of its orig green painted finish; cloth pads on seat 90% complete with some loss on high ridges; strap which holds legs together is a replacement web; leveling bubble unbroken but no liquid inside. This is an unusual variant of Vickers water cooled machine guns. 4-51716 JWK20 (14,000-18,000) – Lot 1014

1015
$16,100.00

**FLUTED BRITISH VICKERS MODEL 1915 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN ET190. 8 mm. 28″ bbl. This attractive Vickers is marked on water jacket “7.93/303” and is registered as fully transferable by FAKTS in Houston, TX. Although currently in 8 mm this could be readily converted back to shoot .303 British or even 30-06 if one had correct parts. This is part of the appeal of Vickers guns as they are not only a superior machine gun design but also versatile when converting to different cal. Brass screw on drain cap, unarmored muzzle and feed shuttle numbered 10792 with evidence of conversion to 8 mm. Bolt is numbered 877T and is indeed 8 mm. Made up from parts from various sources some being marked “MA” indicating Australian manufacture and others such as water jacket being marked “ET” (Erithworks) and having British crown proof marks. This gun is extremely professionally assembled. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished. Metal surfaces retain over 90% of their blue finish with an area of brown patina just forward of rear sight. Backplate handles are a hard bakelite plastic material while metal surfaces of backplate have enamel paint mostly flaking off revealing a gray/brown patina. Water jacket retains over 95% gray/green repainted finish. Muzzle booster shows some slight pitting, green verdigris and some slight oxidation. Bore has strong bright lands, but dark in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod SN 389 and marked with brass plate “VICKERS MACH. GUN/TRIPOD/MARK IV/MGF. BY COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. Tripod only has about 10% of its orig paint; bare metal surfaces have turned brown with corrosion and fairly heavy scale.; brass pedestal and head still retain 80% of their green paint. Front and rear retaining pins present. Traverse elevation mechanism works fine. This tripod appears fully functional. This Vickers on its tripod will provide some lucky owner with the opportunity for reliable, fun shooting in caliber readily available. 4-51697 JWK19 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1015

1016
$14,950.00

**BRITISH VICKERS MODEL 1930 MARK I MACHINE GUN MADE FOR ARGENTINE ARMY (C&R).

SN 83958. 7.65 Argentine. 24″ bbl. Vickers water cooled machine gun in its short, fluted jacket configuration for export to Argentina to be used on a motorcycle mount. Marked on top of feed shuttle cover “VICKERS LTD LONDON”. Overall gun is liberally marked with “VSM”, all parts appear to be matching. Feed shuttle is marked “8”/”V 7.65 M/M”. Cross bolt is marked “VSM/8”. Bolt is also marked “8 VSM” / “7.65 M/M”. Backplate is also marked “VSM”. Bottom of right sideplate is marked “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Muzzle booster is of the armored type. Orig brass chains and cork retaining hardware present, cork is not present which in an easy replacement. Included is “42” dated steam condensing hose, water can with attached funnel and standard Mark IV Vickers ground tripod. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Over 95% lustrous blue commercial refinish with some loss of finish at high points with some areas of slight pitting. Water jacket has heavy coating of black enamel with a couple noticeable runs in paint. Brass filler and drain screw have a pleasing patina. Muzzle booster is in very clean condition and numbered to gun. Wooden handles are in extremely fine condition with only the slightest of handling marks. Brushes marked “VSM” are present and serviceable. Bore has worn rifling with some darkness in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod has been repainted in a non orig bright green on lower half; cradle retains 80% of its orig olive drab green paint over brass; retaining pins and chains are present; mechanisms function properly. Water can has been repainted black enamel over orig black paint; paper seal present in cap; steam condensing hose with brass fitting has a couple of cracks but still appears serviceable. This is a real treasure to the discerning Vickers collector, lighter than most water cooled Vickers and a relatively straightforward conversion to 30-06 or .308 and an outstanding display piece as well. 4-51717 JWK21 (14,000-18,000) – Lot 1016

1017
$34,500.00

**EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL NUMBER WESTINGHOUSE BROWNING MODEL 1917 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 16. 30-06 Cal. 24″ bbl. This extremely early Westinghouse manufactured Browning gun is marked on right sideplate “NO 16 N.A.C. U.S. INSP./BROWNING MACHINE GUN/U.S CAL.30 MODEL OF 1917/MANFD.BY N.E.WESTINGHOUSE CO./PATENTS APPLIED FOR”. Bottom plate of this machine gun has not been modified to the A1 configuration. Bottom of trunnion bears the following “JPL T AZ85653″ which indicates that at one time this gun was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Orig drain cork, chain, drain and filler plugs all present. bolt is extremely smooth and bears assembly number B-147299 S.G. Included in this lot is a Browning 1917 tripod SN 12028 manufactured by Crown Corp and Seal Co. Baltimore, MD. as well as one black steam hose and one wooden ammo box. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent as refinished. Over 90% bright lustrous blue thin at high points with some places just starting to turn a brown patina. There is a noticeable 3/8″ ding on right side of water jacket about 8″ from muzzle. Brown bake light grips are extremely attractive with one 1/2” chip at base of left grip panel as well as two small pencil point chips at bottom of right grip panel, not noticeable unless one is looking for them. brass nosecap and trunnion extremely attractive. Top cover release handle has 4 horizontal rings instead of being smooth or knurled. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod retains over 95% of what may be orig olive green paint. Wooden ammo box appears to have been repainted in same color. Tripod leather retaining strap still soft, supple and serviceable. Tripod mechanism operates smoothly and properly. Pins and chains present and serviceable. Rubber steam hose still pliable and serviceable. Unmodified Browning model 1917s are extremely scarce and this example with low SN and attractive condition is an outstanding find. 4-51719 JWK12 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1017

1018
$31,625.00

**EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE FIAT REVELLI MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 20565. 6.5 mm Carcano. 25-3/4″ bbl. This exceedingly scarce model of The Italian WWI water cooled machine gun comes complete on its tripod with 4 “mouse trap” magazines and one drain hose. Double marked on left side of army green painted steel water jacket “CARICO” & “SCARICO”. Underside of trunnion and receiver marked with number 4623 as is shuttle bottom plate and bottom plate proper. Backplate marked above selector “SICURA”, “LENTO” and “RAPIDO”. This gun was at one time in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona as indicated by “JPL T AZ85653” marked on right side bottom of receiver. One magazine assembly contains 40 rounds of orig deactivated ammunition for display. Water drain caps not present. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Over 95% deep lustrous blue as refinished on receiver, likewise percentage of green repainted finish on water jacket. Leather bumper intact on hand grip where bolt recoils. Spade handles are somewhat worn and left one has crack in center but they are still completely serviceable and this does not detract in any way from guns handsome appearance. Bore has strong rifling with some slight corrosion in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Drain hose is soft and serviceable; a scarce item with brass fittings. Tripod retains nearly all its green repainted finish, rear leg is somewhat loose in its socket but still completely serviceable. Mechanism operates properly. This exceedingly fine specimen would make the perfect addition to a WWI era machine gun collection. 4-51712 JWK18 (18,000-24,000) – Lot 1018

1019
$34,500.00

**SCHWARZLOSE MODEL 7/12 MFG IN 1917 WITH TRIPOD AND ARMOR SHIELD (C&R).

SN 34006. 8 mm x 56 Steyr. This WWI Austrian Schwarzlose comes complete on its orig tripod with water jacket armor shield as well as slide on personnel armored shield. This gun appears all matching on visibly numbered parts and is marked on rear optic sight bracket, “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Left side of receiver marked “WAFFENFABRIK STEYR” / “1917” and on right side “M.G. (SCHWARZLOSE” / “M.7/12”. Drain plug fittings are intact as are water fill cap and oil fill cap for top cover. This gun is featured in Goldsmith’s book The Devil’s Paintbrush on page 206. Mechanism functions smoothly yet properly stiffly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. Tripod mechanism operates properly. Large personnel shield for tripod appears to be orig. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Over 90% lustrous blue finish turning to a slightly brown patina on top cover. Water jacket appears to retain nearly all its orig finish under shroud armor plate. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling and slight pitting in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Flash hider retains about 85% orig finish, thinning in a 2″ band just forward of socket. Wooden handles are extremely fine European walnut and have some handling marks and bruises but still present very well. Personnel armor shield retains about 85% coverage of its orig green paint chipping showing some brown patina around edges and places; this piece is very heavy but presents very well. Tripod retains about 30% of its orig green paint with the rest turning to a dark patina. 4-51710 JWK32 (16,000-20,000) – Lot 1019

1020
$57,500.00

**EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND UNUSUAL VILLAR PEROSA 1915 TWIN 9MM GLISENTI MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 5437. 9 MM Glisenti. 12-1/2″ bbls. This extremely rare and unusual machine gun is actually two bbl and bolt actions which may be cocked separately and fired separately from a solitary spade handle. Originally designed for an early anti-aircraft role, by the time these guns were into production the aircraft had become tough enough so that these were no longer effective in the role for which they were intended. They still made an impressive display of force and no doubt this example would be a ball to shoot. High quality fit and finish of blue steel metal parts together with plum colored steel and brass makes this a highly attractive early machine gun. Right hand cocking arm is broken where it hits the cocking stop however broken piece is present and could be expertly repaired. Both right and left gun actions have proper spring tension and fire from open bolt. Separate firing actuators for each side however when safety is in safe position neither side will fire. Magazines are held in place by a rotating collar on each gun action. Included in this lot is an orig black enamel painted brass bipod which clamps onto bbls. Transit chest with tools, magazines and spare bbls is offered as a separate lot. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is outstanding. 99% blued finish remaining with some smallest of scuffs on left side of left gun near magazine port and some slight wear at high points. Bores are shiny and bright with strong rifling and slight frosting in the grooves. There is old and somewhat gummy oil within each of the receiver tubes to the rear of each chamber. Bolt faces are both extremely fine. 9 MM Glisenti cartridges can be made out of 9 MM Luger. This is an extremely interesting and RARE collectable early machine gun. 4-51704 JWK88 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1020

1021
$34,500.00

INCREDIBLY SCARCE VILLAR PEROSA GUNNER’S CHEST WITH PARTS AND TEN MAGAZINES.

SN NSN. This incredibly scarce gunner’s chest was originally made for gun No. 3086 and includes two spare bbls SN for that gun, and ten 25 round magazines. Also an orig cleaning rod in included in case lid. Other useful parts included are a steel punch for removing pins, flat blade screw driver and case extraction tool. There are also two spare firing pins and right side firing actuator lever which are not serialized as well as 6 spare mainsprings. There is a sliding lid tin box which has other small springs, pins and hand written notes that describe the gun and its features. It states that the rate of fire was about 1200 rnds per minute per bbl. Also that not only was it mounted on a bipod but was also capable of being fired by the rider of a bicycle using a strap suspended around the neck of the gunner. The springs and small parts are still contained in their orig paper & cardboard containers which are marked “OFFICINE DI VILLAR PEROSA”. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Wooden chest retains 90% of its dark olive green paint with numerous scratches, some stains and handling marks. Brass plate with SN and “OFFICINE VILLAR PEROSA” affixed to the lid. Bbls retain 90% of their smooth gray finish with bores shiny and bright. Magazines are unnumbered and all retain over 90% of their orig smooth blue finish and all appear completely serviceable. Bottom of chest has 9″ crack running from the right hand side of box toward center, not noticeable when box is on display with lid open. This cataloger is unaware of any gunners chests as complete as this one extent. 4-51704-1 JWK89 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1021

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1022
$10,350.00

**HOTCHKISS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 44489. 8 mm Lebel. 31″ bbl. This example includes orig US Standards Parts Co. tripod model of 1916 and extremely rare orig anti aircraft front and rear sights with brass attachment hardware. Also included are 5 steel feed strips. Standard markings on right side of receiver “MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATIQUE HOTCHKISS/BREVETEE S.G.D.G.” Feed shuttle and hand grip are of brass as are the fixtures for the AA sights. SN on right plate partially obscured by rear AA sight base however last 3 numbers “489” are visible. Complete SN visible on backplate. Bbl is SN A28089. Gas nut marked “D45”. Sights and mechanism function smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine exclusive of bbl which rates fine. 85% coverage on receiver with bulk of loss being on bottom forward of feed shuttle with some patina in places. Bbl assembly rates about 70% fading to a nice smooth patina thinning in places. Operating piston extremely fine and clean. Gas nut also extremely fine with just slightest evidence of pitting. Bright shiny bore with strong rifling; one noticeable area of pitting about 4″ from muzzle. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. Tripod retains about 60% orig gray/green paint, mechanism is extremely clean and operates smoothly. No SN on data plate. The Hotchkiss is a reliable, slow firing, heavy machine gun; a pleasure to shoot with it’s steady “thump, thump, thump”. This example complete with it’s tripod and clean condition would make an outstanding addition to any early machine gun collection. 4-51702 JWK3 (10,000-14,000) – Lot 1022

1023
$20,125.00

**JAPANESE MODEL 38 HOTCHKISS HEAVY MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 2048. 6.5 mm Japanese. 31″ bbl. This Japanese Hotchkiss is a copy of model of 1905 with brass hand grip and shoulder extension. Feed shuttle is from a 6.5 Swedish gun and does not have an oiler for cartridges as orig would have had. Charging handle is non matching in SN as is safety lever. Shoulder attachment, hand grip and bbl do match receiver number. Bbl has 7 large cooling flanges. Muzzle without provision for flash hider. Includes standard Japanese type 92 HMG mount SN 136. Markings on receiver indicate gun was manufactured in February, 1908. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears mechanically functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. With about 70% blue finish overall with loss to charging handle, receiver where charging handle rides and gas cylinder as well as high points. Brass parts are a pleasing dark patina with exception of Swedish feed shuttle which is brighter. Gas piston is fine with some slight pitting and discoloration. Gas nut also shows some pitting and discoloration but is completely serviceable. Bore has worn rifling with dark grooves. Bolt face very good with some darkness to edges. Tripod retains about 70% of its green paint, leather boot is intact. Mechanism operates smoothly. This is a scarce and desirable Japanese copy of a classic heavy Hotchkiss. 4-51690 JWK4 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1023

1024
$28,750.00

**RARE ST. ETIENNE MACHINE GUN MODEL 1907 CAL. 8MM (C&R).

SN 11223. 8 mm Lebel. 32″ bbl. Extremely rare model 1907 St. Etienne mfg in 1916 with brass plate affixed to right side stating “FRENCH MACHINE GUN DONATED BY THE REPUBLIC OF FRANCE”. Top of receiver marked “MITRAILLEUSE Mle 1907/St Etienne 1916/No11223”. This gun appears to be matching on all visibly numbered parts and includes the exceedingly rare armored muzzle shield and comes on a Omnibus tripod with hard metal rear seat and brass elevation gear marked “APX 43629” / “OMNIBUS” / “1915”. This massive gun has a brass rear hand grip and feed way integral to bbl shroud system. Despite its unorthodox appearance a noted collector who owns and shoots an example states they function well. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. Sights adjust properly. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. 90% blue finish turning to uniform brown patina. High gloss lustrous blue finish on bbl. Muzzle shield has an even brown patina, still very attractive. Brass parts have an even, dull sheen. Recoil spring is clean and in fine condition. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp lines. Tripod has about 95% gray repainted finish with red oxide primer showing through in places. Elevation mechanism operates freely and properly, rest of tripod is painted in employed position and will take a little work to fold it properly. Metal traverse plate showing gradations is loose and in need of reattachment. Brass parts are in good condition. There is some pitting showing through paint but tripod remains a good, stable platform with locking lugs functioning and serviceable. The St. Etienne presents an odd appearance, akin to a machine Rube Goldberg might have designed. As if someone in charge said, “Make me a gun which works well, but don’t infringe on any Hotchkiss patents”. This would make an utterly outstanding display piece for the WWI collector. 4-51703 JWK13 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 1024

1025
$14,160.00

**SPRINGFIELD 1909 BENET MERCIE MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN IRS-9536. 30-06 Cal. 24″ bbl. This 1909 Benet Mercie includes orig front bi-pod and rear bi-pod complete with elevation wheel on fixed wooden buttstock. This example has unusual markings in that it was originally SN 162 and then apparently renumbered at factory to SN 134. Upon registration with ATF it received an IRS number. Marked on left side of receiver “AUTOMATIC MACHINE RIFLE CAL. .30, MODEL OF 1909 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY”. There is provision for optical sight on left side of receiver. Mechanism is stiff when operated by hand however this weapon appears fully functional. Bi-pod legs and elevation mechanism operate smoothly. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 50% blued finish coverage thinning with balance turning to patina. Orig SN 162 crossed out by a series of small scratches. Bbl has some pitting on exterior, particularly around front sight ring and hood. IRS number stamped on left side of receiver. Wooden stock has a pleasing brown finish with a 3/4″ chip on left side just above metal protective cap. There are also some scratches, dings and bruises. Bore is clean with some pitting 4″ from muzzle. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is clean with some pitting but otherwise in very good condition. Overall this is a fine example of a difficult to find WWI American machine gun. 4-51789 JWK7 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1025

1026
$9,200.00

**HOTCHKISS BRITISH 1909 MARK I PORTABLE MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN E27497. 303 British. This portable British Hotchkiss retains rear shoulder stock assembly complete with leather retaining strap for detent pin. Also included is orig Tyers tripod dated 1917 with broad arrow proof mark and SN 1803. Hand grip is brass. Bbl is non matching SN B20962. Bbl retains broad arrow and British proof marks as does side of receiver and hand grip assembly. Gas port retaining band dated 1918 and retains orig brass chain. Top of feed shuttle marked with broad arrow and SN 549. Marked on top “BELT OR STRIP FEED”. Trigger moves freely however feed mechanism is jammed. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine retaining 70% finish with significant loss of finish turning to patina on bbl. Metal forend has much higher percentage of finish as does receiver itself although bottom or receiver is thinning and turning to patina. Bottom of shoulder extension has some significant dings and dents but none of this detracts from appearance and profile. Bore has strong rifling with dark grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is very clean with some slight pitting. Tripod functions properly, mechanism appears to be in good, working order to include all spring tensions. A nice example of British WWI era MG particularly with brass chain intact. 4-51741 JWK5 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 1026

1027
$0.00

**HOTCHKISS 1914 PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MADE FOR BRAZIL (C&R).

SN 144. 7 mm. 23-1/2″ bbl. French made portable Hotchkiss with fixed wooden stock made under contract for Brazil. Marked on left side of receiver “MITRAILLEUSE LEGERE HOTCHKISS/BREVETEE S.G.D.G. CALIBRE 7M/M”. Gun appears to have all matching parts. Bbl, bbl retaining collar, bolt, charging handle, feed shuttle and buttstock. Bbl threaded for flash hider which is not present. Brazilian crest on right side of receiver. Bi-pod legs and spring clips present and serviceable. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good to fine with about 50% blue finish thinning along receiver and forend assembly. Bbl retains significantly more finish. Wooden buttstock has some scratches and brassing to bottom of hand grip and 1″ crack on left side where it meets receiver but is otherwise complete and serviceable. Bore has strong rifling with slight darkness to grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is clean with only slight pitting. This weapon appears as if someone just took it from a Brazilian soldier and brought it home. Nice orig, unaltered condition. 4-51732 JWK6 (10,000-14,000) – Lot 1027

1028
$18,400.00

**COLT MODEL 1914 DIGGER MACHINE GUN IN 303 BRITISH (C&R).

SN 1427. 303 British. 25-1/4″ bbl. This is a Colt model 1914 digger equipped with side cocking steel cable lanyard assembly as manufactured by Colt for Canadian Forces. Includes an orig brass headed tri-pod with leather covered rear seat, an orig wooden ammunition box with green 250 round cloth belt which has unmarked steel tabs. This exceedingly fine specimen is marked “MODEL 1914 COLT AUTOMATIC GUN MANUFACTURED BY COLT’S P.T.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT USA”. Bbl is clearly marked “CAL. 303” “BROWNINGS PATENTS PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES JULY 30. AUGUST 20.1895”. On left side of receiver just below rear sight the following is engraved “JPL T AZ85653″, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Cable and cocking system are in good, functioning order. Feed lever articulates properly however belt indexing mechanism does not turn. Chamber is welded shut. Without actually performing the work it is difficult to determine if this chamber can be made serviceable again, but this cataloger is confident chamber can be restored to a firing condition. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine. Over 90% lustrous blue finish, thinning to bare metal at high points with some spots of corrosion on interior lever of action and some slight pitting at gas port ring. Cocking cable and action in extremely fine condition. Wooden grips have pleasing brown color and some nicks and handling marks. Bolt face appears to have been partially ground and firing pin is protruding and mushroomed due to striking welded chamber, all restorable. Ammunition box is cracked on left side about 6″ horizontally from where it attaches to tripod but this could be glued. Opposite side has a brass plate riveted to inside which would protect inside of box from pointed ends of cartridges. Orig slide on wooden cover has lost about 2” of its slotted retaining ridge but this does not affect its functionality. Slides loosely into retaining recesses. Cloth belt is in good, serviceable condition. Tri-pod retains 70% of its orig olive green paint with balance being dark patina. Bronze head in extremely fine condition with some green verdigris at forward edge. Mechanism articulates properly. Black leather seat is cracked and a portion of left side is broken and missing yet seat is still serviceable. These extremely rare specimens with “cable cocking” mechanisms are examples of efforts to minimize exposure of soldiers to enemy fire. Guns so equipped afforded the soldier the ability to cock weapon without exposing his upper torso. With appropriate restorative effort this gun could become the centerpiece of an early automatic arms collection. 4-51793 JWK9 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1028

1029
$9,440.00

**FRENCH MODEL 1924/29 CHATELLERAULT MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN C14395. 7.5 mm French. 23″ bbl with flash hider. This French made alternative to the Browning automatic rifle utilizes two triggers and comes with one 25 round magazine. Bbl is marked “M-29” and SN 47196 does not match receiver number. Marked on left hand side of receiver “MLE 1924/29″ with SN. Also included is orig bipod which is loose on its bearing near muzzle. Side clip present which fits forward of rear sight. Magazine well and dust cover function properly. This weapon reported by Dolf Goldsmith to have been a Vietnam War Trophy. Firing mechanism functions with very strong spring action when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good. 85% black enamel paint finish remaining with 1/2” spot of bare metal where bbl meets receiver, likely when weapon was reactivated from being a DEWAT. Also scratches and scuffs to finish overall. Wooden forearm, grips and buttstock show some dings and scratches but are completely serviceable. Bore is fair with strong rifling and dark in grooves. Bolt face is fine, action could use a good cleaning. A solid machine gun design from the inter war period which is possible to be converted to a popular cal. 4-51715 JWK59 (10,000-14,000) – Lot 1029

1030
$23,000.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

The consignor states the gun was never a Dewat, but that it was imported prior to 1968 and by law, the import marks “Collinsville” had to be applied to the gun.

**INCREDIBLY COMPLETE GERMAN MG 15 MACHINE GUN WITH ACCESSORIES (C&R).

SN 52612-42. 8 MM. 24″ bbl. This incredibly complete German MG 15 is marked with Weimar era eagle proofs and was manufactured by “jua”. Additionally it is marked on right side of receiver below magazine well with a series of indiscernible numbers and letters followed by “COLLINSVILLE” indicating that this gun may have at one time been a DEWAT which was reactivated. However if so the restoration was so good that this cataloger can’t tell. This MG 15 includes clamp on attachment for bipod, bipod marked with eagle proof marks and leg adjustment knob, front and rear anti aircraft sights, “brc43” marked carrying handle, clamp on shoulder extension, orig leather sling, aftermarket leather sling, complete spare bolt SN 38852 with extractor, gunner’s leather wallet complete with tools, firing pins, extractors and oiler and five orig saddle drum magazines with carrier and winding tool. Bolt, receiver and hand grip SNs match however extractor is not present within bolt. Clamp on shoulder stock SN does not match. Hinged shoulder rest folds properly. Bipod deploys properly. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to near excellent. Gun retains over 95% of a black enamel paint refinish. Bore has strong shiny rifling, dark in grooves with some pitting. Bolt face is extremely fine. Spare bolt face also extremely fine. Clamp on accessory extension on bbl shroud retains about 85% of its finish. Shoulder extension retains about 90% of its finish with leather shaft cover intact and serviceable although with some gouges and scrapes. Black leather pads on shoulder rest are soft and serviceable, starting to become thin at a couple of corners. Gun carrying handle retains nearly all of its black enamel paint finish with a recent addition of a washer to rear side. Dark brown bakelite to rear of receiver and hand grip in excellent, clean condition. Later day replacement leather sling starting to crack at forward sling swivel. Orig leather sling although not on gun is serviceable and starting to harden and flake. Gunner’s kit is in absolutely amazing condition for its age, dated 1940 with Weimar era drooped wing eagle proof mark on cover together with Luftwaffe part number. Tools and spare parts within in pristine condition with broken case extraction wrench with Weimar eagle and marked as manufactured by Heinrich Kreighoff. Leather, stitching and hardware with exception of brown retaining strap look as thought they are only 6-7 months old instead of 70 years old. Leather retaining strap somewhat worn but still in good, serviceable condition. 75-rnd saddle drums all appear to be in good, serviceable condition with finish ranging from good to extremely fine. Drum winder dated 1939 manufactured by BSW has drooped wing eagle Wiemar proof and is in extremely fine condition. Drum carrier finish turning to a rough, powdery scale but black leather padding on interior of hinged portion still in fine condition and completely serviceable. Drum carrying handle turning a smooth brown patina, comfortable in the hand. If anyone ever wanted a German MG 15 machine gun this is about as complete and fine conditioned a set as one could ever hope to find. 4-51602 JWK116 (18,000-25,000) – Lot 1030

1031
$37,950.00

**INCREDIBLE ALL MATCHING TANK MODEL MG 34 (C&R).

SN 6068. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This magnificent matching example of an MG 34 tank machine gun was manufactured by dot (WaffenWerke Brunn) in 1944 and includes a clamp on front sight, short 3-1/2″ flash hider and Lafette tripod. Flash hider has bottom mounted retention clip and forcing cone is integral to muzzle. Top cover retaining latch has a round headed aluminum screw replacement. All parts including bolt, bbl and even muzzle boosting bushing are matching numbers. Note that this SN has no letter suffix. Eagle proof marks in evidence, top cover is marked “bpr” Grossfuss. Bolt and bbl have “I” after SN indicating they are first bolt & bbl for this gun. Tripod is numbered 3649, dated 1941 and appears to be fully functional. Gun firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Over 95% orig blue finish on metal parts with forward part of shroud having more of a plum color and thinning somewhat with some scratches. Also a couple of dings on right side of top cover with some scratches to blueing. Top cover has more of a grayish blue finish but different colors to parts are unquestionably orig as manufactured and in no way detract. Wooden butt has some gouges, chips and handling marks but is still completely serviceable. Black hand grip has 3/8″ chip out of left panel right at forward base near retaining screw; this could be replaced to make it perfect but this should in no way detract from this arm. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face has brown grease in it. Tripod retains over 85% of its orig green paint showing some scuffs and red primer underneath; optical sight base is present and made of aluminum; oil filler cap not present; lower leather pad on front leg not present; upper pad covered in pebble finished leather and is complete and serviceable. This incredible example combines matching numbers and outstanding condition on an uncommon model. A true Holy Grail for the advanced collector. 4-51783 JWK42 (20,000-24,000) – Lot 1031

1032
$28,750.00

**GERMAN MG 34 MACHINE GUN MANUFACTURED BY WAFFENWERKE BRUNN (C&R).

SN 4145. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This MG 34 appears to have mostly matching numbers with exception of bolt, charging handle, feed tray and bbl. Includes bipod, orig leather sling and 50 round assault drum with a belt and display ammunition which has had cases drilled through with 1/8′ dia holes. Bolt is SN 5185 electropenciled. Feed tray is stamped 6667. Shroud is dot dated 1945. Top cover marked “cof” which indicates manufacture by Carl Eickhorn with eagle waa 883 and SN 4145. Top of receiver is eagle / “waa 63” proof marked with SN 4145a. Buffer and buttstock marked 4145a and bbl retention collar marked 4145. Bipod is marked with “42” & “KUR” Steyr, Warsaw together with eagle proof mark. Assault drum is marked “hqu44”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Over 95% orig finish on metal surfaces with some slight scratches and pin prick oxidation in places. Late war gray finish on bbl shroud collar and socket assembly as well as buffer, balance having a much darker finish. Bipod which is of earlier type with adjustment screw turning to brown patina. Dark brown bakelite hand grip sound and serviceable with a couple of scratches and one crack and tiny chip at right forward mounting stud, hardly noticeable. Wooden buttstock in fine condition with some brassing to toe. Bore is shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Sling is in good condition, starting to crack but still serviceable and pliable. Assault drum bears a coat of black enamel paint probably repainted with only slightest chipping at high points. MG 34s in this condition and with this many matching parts are extremely scarce. The fact that this is a German made original gun manufactured in 1945 makes it a very scarce example indeed. 4-51700 JWK41 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1032

1033
$42,550.00

**GERMAN MG 42 MACHINE GUN ON DESERT TRIPOD WITH OPTIC (C&R).

SN 3775K. 8 mm. 21″ bbl. This MG 42 was manufactured in 1944 by Maget and comes on a Nazi marked Lafette tripod in desert tan paint with spare bolt box. Also included is desert tan painted ZF40 optic in its orig desert tan box. Also included are 5 orig WWII MG 34/42 belts. Bbl in gun is marked “dfb” (Gustloff) and SN 8137c. Bolt body is marked “A8425” with maker code “csd” and also “clc” with Nazi proof mark for Herder. Bolt head appears to be post war manufacture with stock number “12-121-2203”, and bolt does include bolt locking spring. Unnumbered top cover is marked “bpr” (Grossfuss), receiver marked on left side “NC” / “Mg 42” / “3775 k” / “CRA”. Top of receiver also marked with eagle / “WaA11” proof marks indicating manufacture by Maget. Front shroud assembly also marked “bpr” and “pg”. Bipod is marked “dfb 1943” with eagle / “4” proof mark. Underside of bolt locking collar marked with “cra” within a shield proof mark and marked on side “8549E” indicating it is a replacement. This tends to support that this gun was arsenal refinished. Feed tray is also marked “bpr” as is charging handle. This specimen has flip up rear anti aircraft sight attached to rear sight. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 95% dark blue refinish probably at arsenal. One can see some gouges under refinish particularly on top cover. Bolt locking collar is electropenciled “72,39” underneath refinish. Hand grip does not appear to be refinished and retains about 30% of its blued finish, the rest a gray patina. Eagle / “WaA518” is present. Orig wooden buttstock is sound and serviceable with some chips and handling marks. Bore has shiny rifling with some darkness in grooves. Muzzle has green verdigris in vent holes and some evidence of carbon buildup. Bolt face is fine with a small ring around firing pin hole. Tripod retains about 80% of its very light sand color paint. Tripod elevation gear assembly is marked “dar” with SN 1294 and has a blue finish. Oil brush cap not present. Optic exterior paint matches tripod perfectly and is marked “gug” and rubber eye cup is present, complete and just starting to get stiff; optic is clear. Optic box has a somewhat darker mustard tan paint that is 90% and is stenciled “M.G.Z.40” & marked “LUX” and does not include any additional accessories. Pads and straps are present and serviceable. This is a fine example of a WWII MG 42 complete on a the very stable ground tripod whose desert color paint indicates its use in North Africa. 4-51688 JWK43 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1033

1034
$20,700.00

**JAPANESE TYPE 92 HEAVY MACHINE GUN BY TOKYO GAS AND ELECTRIC (C&R).

SN 14376. 7.7 Japanese. 28-3/4″ bbl. This Type 92 HMG comes on its tripod with 4 brass feed strips and was manufactured by Tokyo Gas and Electric in July of 1939. Top cover, rear sight and backplate SNs match. Buffer and piston are numbered 725, bolt and blot lock are numbered 734. Gas nut and backplate retaining pin are numbered 376. All mechanical aspects appear to be in good serviceable condition. Handles rotate when latches are depressed, cover opens and closes properly, graduated sight turns properly and action functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with 85% of its military blue finish remaining with most of loss being on wearing surfaces such as charging handle recess where bbl collar and piston nut attach as well as where tripod attaches. Top cover mostly turning to a brown patina. High points of bbl fins also show some loss of finish but this does not detract from its overall appearance. Wooden hand grips have some chips and some gouges with one noticeable crack on right grip about 2″ long from end towards receiver which does not affect functionality or serviceability. Bore has shiny rifling with some wear, dark in grooves. Tripod retains about 80% of its forest green paint; leather boot is present but bottom is missing; legs deploy properly; mechanism operates freely. Brass feed strips appear to be in serviceable condition although 2 have had a small corner section broken off which does not affect their serviceability. These Japanese heavy machine guns are of quality manufacture and are just about impossible to overheat. This example on its tripod would make a fine addition for the WWII collector. 4-51692 JWK39 (15,000-22,000) – Lot 1034

1035
$16,100.00

**JAPANESE TYPE 92 HEAVY MACHINE GUN BY HITACHI (C&R).

SN 41454. 7.7 Japanese. 28-1/2″ bbl. This type 92 was made by Hitachi in December of 1943 and comes with an orig tripod, optic sight and 4 brass feed strips. Tripod was manufactured by Hitachi in November of 1942 and is SN 33821. Optic is standard 4 X 10 made in Tokyo number 63406. Lower right side of right sideplate is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Backplate, gas nut, detent pin and buffer are numbered 687. Top cover numbered 977. Rear sight is 029. Operating rod numbered 10024, bolt lock is numbered 223. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good to fine with about 70% blue finish mostly turning to a brown patina from bbl collar rearwards, forward of bbl collar blueing is more complete. Top cover blue is a little thinner but still presents well with overall gray patina. Wooden handles are quite fine with only a couple small dings and some handling marks. Bore is shiny with strong rifling, dark in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. Gas nut exterior finish is a smooth gray/blue finish, face is quite crisp and in good condition. Operating rod is quite clean and also in very good condition. Optic exterior in extremely fine condition with only some slight brassing to high points; rubber eye cup not present; optics are cloudy. Tripod has about 20% of its orig olive drab paint mostly on head and socket; legs are mostly a black, smooth patina; leather socket boot is present and intact; mechanism operates freely and properly. This gun retains the high quality manufacture evidenced on Type 92 guns and will make a fine collectors item for the WWII collector or shooting enthusiast alike. 4-51713 JWK40 (15,000-22,000) – Lot 1035

1036
$31,625.00

**INGLIS BREN MARK I MACHINE GUN MADE IN 1942 (C&R).

SN 2T3225. 303 British. 25″ bbl. Although papered with BATF as Mark II this Bren gun is clearly marked on right side of receiver “INGLIS 1942” and “BREN MK I M”. Receiver is also marked on left side with broad arrow and British proof marks and again with “42” date. Bbl latch SN and receiver SN match. Bbl SN 8064 does not match. Bipod is present and legs deploy properly. Gas port and gas port nut extremely clean. Carrying handle wood is a light and extremely attractive color compared to buttstock which is a much darker color. Includes two 20 round magazines. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with over 80% orig blue finish on receiver and lower assembly with a higher percentage of orig finish on bbl. Bbl forward of exhaust port displays a gray finish as is proper. Receiver has some scuffs and scratches and wearing to a gray patina in places particularly on bolt release latch. Hand grip has some significant gouges on left side with a 1/2″ chip out of base at 1 o’clock position. Buttstock has an old crack which runs from rear of receiver 4″ diagonally across buttstock that has been expertly repaired by gluing 2 wedges horizontally through crack. Also a small 1/2″ chip out of wood where buttstock meets receiver. Buttstock has some other nicks, dings and handling marks. None of these wood issues affect serviceability of this arm, which still handles very solidly. Bore is shiny with some frosting in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp lines. This is a fine example of a British issued Bren gun and a great find for the WWII machine gun collector. 4-51788 JWK57 (24,000-29,000) – Lot 1036

1037
$25,300.00

**ROYAL ARMS BREN MARK I MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN BB8559. 303 British. 21-1/2″ bbl. This is a Mark I Bren gun made in 1943 and is so marked on left side of receiver as well as below bbl latch which has British and broad arrow proofs as well as “43” date. Receiver and bbl latch SN match, bbl SN does not match but has Mark I designation together with British proofs. This example includes bipod and 2 magazines. Left hand side of receiver is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Gas port and gas port nut are uncleaned and have carbon and green verdigris. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with over 80% of black enamel finish on receiver over orig blue finish chipping in places with some small spots of bare metal right below bbl. Bbl also has a coating of black enamel over its orig blue finish. Wooden carrying handle is of an attractive brown color and has dings and handling marks. Hand grips have only a few slight dings. Buttstock has been sanded and refinished and shows an attractive straight grain and refinish over metal parts and over some slight pitting in places. Bore is fair with corrosion, dark in grooves and rough rifling. A good solid example of a WWII British Bren gun. 4-51733 JWK58 (28,000-32,000) – Lot 1037

1038
$25,875.00

**8 MM BREN MARK I MACHINE GUN AS IMPORTED AND REGISTERED BY INTERARM CO (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN I-6862. 8 mm. 23-1/2″ bbl with flash driver. This Bren comes complete with bipod and two magazines. Bbl has M 60 style flash hider and smooth wood finish carrying handle. SN is on receiver and bolt locking latch as added. Bbl is SN 9596 and dated “43”. Marked on right side of receiver “7.92 BREN MK.I”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine overall and near excellent on refinished receiver. Just about 100% of gray parkerized finish remains on receiver while lower and bbl retain 80% of their orig blue finish. Bipod retains only about 10% of its orig finish with the rest turning to a brown patina. Wooden hand grip and buttstock display some bruises, gouges and handling marks but are still very serviceable and handsome. Buttstock also has a professional (probably factory) repair fitted 3/8″ to rear of bottom of receiver in an area about 1/8″ x 1-1/2″. Bore is shiny and bright however gas port and gas port nut are uncleaned and display carbon buildup and green verdigris. Muzzle break has some scattered spots of corrosion which should clean up well. 8 mm Bren uses magazines with much less curve than its 303 counterpart. The availability of 8 mm ammunition makes this an extremely popular cal in the Bren gun which was considered one of the most superior machine guns of the WWII era. 4-51729 JWK56 (24,000-29,000) – Lot 1038

1039
$38,525.00

**PAIR OF BRITISH BROWNING MARK II AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUNS ON DUAL CRADLE (C&R).

SN B170249B and B169265B.. 1) is 303 British cal. 28″ bbl. SN B170249B. This gun is marked on the top of receiver “MK II” followed by the SN with a suffix “B” which indicated this would have been a right hand gun, and is marked with broad arrow proof mark on top of bolt. However, this gun has been configured to feed from the left and bolt is configured so it will operate from left to right. Charging handle is on the left side of the receiver. There are no trunion ears on the top of the receiver. This gun is mounted on a home made cradle so it could be fired as part of a pair. Charging handle is of later manufacture. Firing mechanism is stiff with springs very strong but this is appropriate for this fast firing machine gun. Firing mechanism functions properly when operated by hand. This weapon appears to function properly. 2) is 303 British Cal. 28″ bbl. SN B169265B. This gun is marked on the top of receiver “MK II” followed by the SN with a suffix “B” which indicated this would have been a right hand gun. Marked with broad arrow proof mark on top of bolt. Gun is configured with the charging handle on the right side of the receiver and the bolt and feed mechanism configured so it can feed from right to left. There are trunnion ears at the top of the receiver forward of the feed mechanism. This gun is mounted on the right side of a twin cradle and configured with its twin so that the firer’s right hand could fire this gun and their the left hand could fire the other. Firing mechanism is very stiff as the spring is very strong which is appropriate for this machine gun. Firing mechanism functions properly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: 1) Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with about 80% military blue finish remaining, thinning on the top of the receiver to a gray patina. Bbl shroud also thinning in places with some pitting on the collar of the shroud. Charging handle is white metal. Bolt is also in-the-white as is proper with some spots of corrosion. Rear firing mechanism hardware has a coat of red enamel paint. Wooden handles very fine with a couple of dings and handling marks. Bore has shiny lands, dark in the grooves and may clean up better. Bolt face extremely fine. 2 of the 4 sight retaining screws on the top receiver strap are not present. There is an Allen screw in the front sight post to protect the threads from damage. This is a nice example of a British Browning aircraft machine gun. 2) Overall finish and appearance extremely fine with 80% military finish thinning in some spots with a little more loss on the collar to the rear of the bbl shroud. This gun has just slightly more finish remaining on the shroud and muzzle than the left hand gun. But this pair really display well together. The hand grips have dull red enamel on the handle hardware and the charging handle and bolt are in-the-white, just like its twin. Bore has shiny lands, dark in the grooves. With a diligent cleaning, the bore should clean up better. Bolt face extremely fine. An Allen screw is in the front sight post to protect the threads. The cradle that these 2 guns are affixed to is of very strong and professional construction, made of steel with an aluminum pivoting shaft in the center between the 2 guns so it could be placed on a stand-up mount. This pair of guns firing together on the range would be a tremendous blast of fun and very, very impressive indeed. 4-51685, 4-51686 JWK65 (22,000-30,000) – Lot 1039

1040
$14,950.00

**BROWNING 30 CAL AIRCRAFT LIGHT MACHINE GUN AS MANUFACTURED BY MARANA ARMS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 124144. 30 cal. 24″ bbl. This Browning aircraft light machine gun was assembled using some Colt parts by Marana Arms. It is marked on top of feed cover “MARANA ARMS MFG/MDL. H/SERIAL NO. 1/MARANA, ARIZONA/.30 CALIBER MG”. Left hand side plate is marked “MARANA ARMS MFG./MODEL H/SERIAL NO. 1”. Right side of trunnion marked “MG 40/MADE BY/(OBSCURED BY MOUNTING BRACKET)/RD, CONN.” Bottom plate marked with registered SN 124144 and “M.A.M/NO. 1”. This gun has areas of welding where a rudimentary but functioning carry handle has been attached to the top cover. Lyman adjustable rear sight has been welded to the top of receiver and a hand grip has been welded to the buffer. Trigger is a curved hand fitted piece of aluminum. Cocking handle is also homemade. Action is stiff when cocked by hand but appears fully functional. Screw in muzzle assembly is not present. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish about 70% gray parkerized finish, thinning in spots with evidence of grind marks from assembly as well as welding. This weapon was obviously crafted with the intent for functionality leaving aesthetics to be refined later. Bolt is in-the-white and has some significant scale around the bolt face and within the top cover actuator grooves near the front of the bolt. The interior of the receiver appears as though this gun were fired with corrosive ammunition and left uncleaned. Bore is shiny with some wears to the lands and some pitting near the muzzle. Muzzle bearing has orange corrosion within. Here is an example of a Browning aircraft gun that one could take to the range and shoot without the need to worry about wear to a C&R gun. 4-51727 JWK63 (12,000-14,000) – Lot 1040

1041
$14,950.00

**30M2 BROWNING AIRCRAFT LIGHT MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 135872. 30 cal. 24″ bbl. This Browning aircraft machine gun is marked on right side of receiver “Manufactured by/BROWN-LIPPE-CHAPIN DIV GENERAL MOTORS/SYRACUSE, NEW YORK U.S.A.” followed by patent numbers. This particular specimen is missing its bbl and cocking handle as well as screw in muzzle. It has been fitted with an aluminum firing actuator (lever) on the back plate. No provision for sights, however this gun is set up to go on a ground mount. There is evidence when looking through the bottom of the receiver of some scorching and loss of finish, indicating that at one time this was a dewat. Currently this gun is on a form 4 as a live gun. Bolt rides to the rear when cocked by hand and trigger releases firing pin when bolt is in the closed position. This weapon would appear functional if it had the missing parts. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish near excellent. Over 95% smooth gray finish on receiver with about 90% of a somewhat thinner smooth gray finish on the bbl shroud. Bolt is in extremely fine condition with dark black finish. Bolt face is near excellent. Top cover and other action parts also extremely fine. These Browning aircraft guns are extremely fast firing and a favorite of machine gun collectors. 4-51767 JWK62 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1041

1042
$13,800.00

**VICKERS CLASS C TANK MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN E324. 7.65 Argentine. 24″ bbl. Vickers class C tank machine gun made under contract for Argentina. Marked on feed block cover “VICKERS CLASS C/T” / “AUTOMATIC GUN” / “MANUFACTURED BY” / “VICKERS-ARMSTRONGS LTD” / “CRAYFORD-WORKS, CRAYFORD,” / “KENT ENGLAND”. Feed block designed to feed from left to right and marked “V.A.7.65 MM”. Numbered parts appear to be matching. This model is fitted with a wooden pistol grip with a grip button safety on left side. This gun also has a large leather covered shoulder pad as well as leather covered pads on top cover and fusee cover. No provision for iron sights. Ejection of empty cartridge cases is through a tube fitted to underside of receiver and water jacket, reminiscent of Maxim design. Water fill and drain plugs as well as steam hose fitting all at rear of trunnion. SN on top of water jacket at rear. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. 90% coverage of dark blue finish with a patch of about 3″ x 1″ of heavy pitting at 2 and 5 o’clock positions on water jacket 7″ from nose. Also other areas of light pitting and some finish loss but overall bluing is quite good. Hard rubber thumbpiece mostly broken away from water fill nut. Water drain nut is intact as are chains to both. Wooden hand grip has some gouges and has a crack running vertically on right side length of grip with a second crack running vertically a 1/2″ further back. Wooden grip handles are loose but serviceable. Leather pads in good, serviceable condition with rivets showing green verdigris. Buttstock pad shows some wear; slight 1/2″ split at top that does not affect functionality. Bore has strong rifling, dark in grooves with some pitting. Bolt face is extremely fine. This unusual configuration with its pistol grip, left hand feed and leather pads should prove of interest to the Vickers collector and shooter alike. 4-51745 JWK26 (16,000-20,000) – Lot 1042

1043
$11,500.00

**SMOOTH JACKET VICKERS GROUND GUN ON COLT MODEL 1918 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN SIDEPLATE (C&R).

SN A1297. 303 British. 28″ bbl. Standard issue Vickers ground gun marked “VAC” with broad arrow proofs in several locations. Right sideplate marked “7.9MM 2.344″” over British nitro proofs rated at 18 tons per square inch. Standard configuration with smooth jacket, brass feed block marked “MA 40” with board arrow proof indicating block was Australian manufactured. Registered SN at top rear of water jacket. Also marked “V6551 VAC”. Rear sight marked “.303 IN MK VIII Z”. Rear top cover latch marked “VAC” with broad arrow proof as is cross bolt. Cross bolt also marked “44”. Backplate also marked with broad arrow proof. Oil brush caps marked “VAC” with broad arrow proof. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good. About 60% blued finish thinning to gray on sideplates and backplate. Remains of white paint where sideplates meet trunnion. Water jacket retains 80% coverage of a green paint over white with white showing through with scratches in places. Filler and drain plugs present. Threaded brass steam exhaust plug retains 40% of a green painted finish. Bore is very good with strong rifling, some darkness in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. Wooden hand grips have handling marks and some gouges but are still completely serviceable. The fact that this gun has some indications of use would tend to support that it’s a good shooter. The fact that it’s a C&R sideplate enhances its appeal. 4-51743 JWK25 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1043

1044
$25,875.00

**VICKERS CLASS “K” GAS OPERATED AIRCRAFT MODEL MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 24127. .303 British cal. 22″ bbl. This aircraft model of the Vickers, also known as the “VGO” comes with 2 rotary drum magazines. Marked with broad arrow proof marks and “VAC” (Vickers Arms Corporation) markings. This example was manufactured in 1940. Bbl sn is 73116 and does not match. A recent manufacture stove bolt is present at the base of the receiver forward of the cocking handle. At some point someone added lettering on the top of the hand grip as well as the side of the receiver using a textile marker “C. E.T.A.” Top of hand grip has the remains of a name, “ADOLF”. Antiaircraft sight ring not present, nor is front sight post. Firing mechanism functions extremely smoothly when operated by hand. Safety is very stiff. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with over 85% of its orig smooth, dark finish remaining; thinning in places to a softer patina with some spots of old corrosion as well as some dings. Bolt is in-the-white with some slight pitting on the top. Gas cyl housing has more of a thin finish. Wooden hand grips are marked “VAC” and both sides are cracked at top retaining screw with a small chip on the right hand side grip panel. There are also some dings and bruises, yet wood is still serviceable. Bore retains much of its shine with some wear to the lands becoming less worn as you observe closer to the muzzle. This is a fine example of a scarce model of the Vickers which was a favored weapon for hit and run raids in the North African desert. With its rarity, smooth action, and quality fit and finish, it is certain to be of interest to collectors. 4-51766 JWK60 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1044

1045
$51,750.00

**RARE RUSSIAN SG 43 GORYUNOV MACHINE GUN ON WHEELED MOUNT (C&R).

SN YB80. 7.62 x 54 R. 24″ bbl. This Russian SG 43 machine gun comes on its desert tan painted wheeled mount. SN has Cyrillic letter prefix . Bbl SN does not match receiver nor does bolt SN match receiver however backplate and top plate SN do match receiver. The Goryunov is unusual in that it cocks by pulling bottom handle below backplate and fires from an open bolt with bolt remaining in rear position until firing is actuated. This design aided in the cooling of bbl as it allowed air into chamber while bolt is in rear position. SG 43 did not see service until the very end of WWII but it quickly replaced the Maxim guns in service thereafter due to its increased portability and accuracy due in some part to its long sight radius. Since it used the same belts and ammunition as the 1910 Russian Maxim gun troops were able to use ammunition stores on hand. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 40% blue remaining, thinning evenly to a pleasing gray patina. This weapon has certainly seen some use but internal mechanism is clean and smooth, although there are numerous handling marks and nicks in finish this does not seem in any way to impair function. There is some evidence of green verdigris and corrosion at gas port but feedway is clean and bright. Wooden carrying handle has some handling marks and chips but is completely serviceable as are hand grips and charging handle. Oiler caps and brushes present. Muzzle flash hider is rather crudely welded together but this is no surprise and does not seem to affect its function. Bore is shiny and bright with some darkness in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine and clean. This is a seldom seen and by all accounts fine shooting machine gun in a highly effective design. This is a rare opportunity to own a scarce Russian machine gun. 4-51687 JWK33 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1045

1046
$21,275.00

**RUSSIAN DEGTYAREV TANK MODEL MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 3766. 7.62 x 54R mm. 28-1/4″ bbl with flash hider. This Degtyarev tank gun has a telescoping buttstock found on this model as well as one high capacity pan magazine. Gun was manufactured in 1935, bbl in 1937. SNs do not appear to be matching. Operating piston tube moves under proper tension of its spring to gas port however operating piston is frozen in forward position with rust in evidence where piston meets cylinder; this is a hazard of shooting corrosive ammunition and leaving a gun uncleaned. Otherwise telescoping buttstock moves freely, pan magazine fits positively onto top of action. Safety articulates properly. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine as refinished with some scratches, gouges and slight pitting in evidence under refinish. Receiver retains about 90% of its lustrous refinish. Bbl has a much more rough and dark finish about 60% with some pitting and wear marks as well as some evidence of corrosion where gas cylinder meets gas port. Wooden hand grip rates very good with a couple of fairly deep gouges and some handling marks but still very complete and serviceable. Leather cover on butt thinning to holes at top corners and almost worn through at high points of lower corners but horsehair pad inside is still complete this is still a very serviceable pad. Magazine retains about 50% of its orig finish with some pitting showing through and mostly blue thinning to gray. Spring does have its tension although it seems a little bit weak. This is a rare model of a popular and sought after design and would make a welcome addition to a Russian machine gun collection. 4-51765 JWK51 (25,000-30,000) – Lot 1046

1047
$12,650.00

**BRITISH LEWIS AIRCRAFT GUN MODEL OF 1914 (C&R).

SN A428. 303 British. 28″ bbl. This Lewis aircraft gun includes one 47 round pan magazine and has a broad arrow proof on feed mechanism. Gun is and arsenal renumber from 68464 to A428 which is registration number with BATF. Marked on rear of receiver “Manufactured by” / “The Birmingham Small Arms Co LTD” / “ENGLAND” / “for” / “Armes Automatiques Lewis” / “BELGIUM” just forward of rear sight marked “Lewis Auto Gun” / “Mod.1914-Pat.” This gun also displays British proof marks on several parts with broad arrow with exception being aluminum hand ring at rear of receiver which has no visible proof marks. Wooden handle held in place with modern stove bolt and washers. Grip panels are somewhat loose on grip frame. Bolt SN E4634 and does not match SN. Firing mechanism operates extremely smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine and would be extremely fine except for hand ring shows about 40% loss of its black enamel paint finish and stove bolt as noted. Bbl is appropriately in white with some slight discoloration and spots of enamel paint. Bbl bushing at forward edge of receiver also has lost about 50% of its enamel painted finish due to it being grasped by a wrench. Bore has strong rifling with crisp lines but is dark. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp lines. Grip panels are extremely fine with only the slightest of handling marks. Wooden handle at rear of receiver has some significant bruises and gouges but is still solid and serviceable. Pan magazine marked “303 MK VI & VII” and retains over 95% of its orig blued finish and is extremely clean inside. This is a nice, light version of the Lewis gun and has one of the smoothest actions of the many this cataloger has seen. No doubt it will find and appropriate home. 4-51768 JWK52 (14,000-18,000) – Lot 1047

1048
$19,550.00

**LEWIS MODEL 1914 BY BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LTD.(C&R).

SN A740. 303 British. 28″ bbl. This Lewis gun comes with clamp on bipod and broad arrow proof marked shroud mounted carrying handle marked “GUN.LEWIS..303.” Gun itself with broad arrow proofs and is an arsenal renumber from SN 74912 to A740. Marked on rear of receiver “Manufactured by” / “The Birmingham Small Arms Co LTD” / “ENGLAND” / “for” / “Armes Automatiques Lewis” / “BELGIUM” just forward of rear sight marked “Lewis Auto Gun” / “Mod.1914-Pat.” This gun also displays British proof marks with broad arrow. Top of shroud has orig struck through SN. Pan recess has orig struck through SN and double struck new SN with broad arrow proof mark. Hand grip also has British and broad arrow proof marks. Stock has British and broad arrow proof marks on receiver hardware but brass disk inside of stock is SN A619. Included are two 47 round pan magazines marked with broad arrow and British proofs. Oiler is present in buttstock and marked with a broad arrow as well as “P&P”. Non matching bolt number is struck through and arsenal renumbered to match rest of gun. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is about 80% with bulk of finish being on side of receiver. Trigger guard and grip worn to a green patina. Shroud retains 70% of its finish thinning with some small dings. Riveted sling mount on shroud retains more of a dark blue finish with some scale pitting on left side. Bipod legs fading to a brown patina. Carrying handle likewise fading to a brown patina with orig leather covering metal hardware loop. Wooden handle has some nicks and a chip or two but still very solid and serviceable. Buttstock and handle likewise have some dings and chips as well as an expertly repaired chip replacement at heel of buttstock where it meets buttplate. Pan magazines are marked for “MK VI & VII”. Both retain about 10% of their orig finish in recessed areas, the rest gray metal with some spots of corrosion. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting near muzzle. Bolt face is fine with crisp edges. This is a fine collectable Lewis gun with its orig carrying handle to aid in transporting it from place to place. 4-51742 JWK38 (11,000-15,000) – Lot 1048

1049
$16,100.00

**LEWIS MODEL 1914 BY BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LTD.(C&R).

SN A667. 303 British. 28″ bbl. This Lewis gun is marked with broad arrow proofs and is an arsenal renumber from SN 8226 to A667. Marked on rear of receiver “Manufactured by” / “The Birmingham Small Arms Co LTD” / “ENGLAND” / “for” / “Armes Automatiques Lewis” / “BELGIUM” just forward of rear sight marked “Lewis Auto Gun” / “Mod.1914-Pat.” Also displays British proof marks with broad arrow. Top of shroud and pan recess have orig struck through SN and current number. Included on this arm is a clamp on bipod with broad arrow proof, clamp on front anti aircraft sight and two 47 round pan magazines marked with broad arrow and British proofs. Oiler is present in buttstock. Bolt is arsenal renumbered to match rest of gun. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good to very good with about 50% finish remaining on metal parts thinning to gray patina with areas of bare metal.There is a 1/2″ ding to shroud at 10 o’clock position. Wooden stock has a floating 1″ x 1/2″ chip at right side base where it meets receiver hardwood. On other side of stock there is a corresponding size chip out of stock. There is also a small approximately 1/2″ chip out of top of stock where it meets receiver hardware. Stock retention screw has been replaces with a round head aluminum screw. Another floating wood chip at top left of stock where it meets receiver. There is also evidence of liquid wood being applied in these areas where chips have come off. Wooden hand grip is in very good condition with some bruises and handling marks. Pans retain about 70% of their finish worn to bare metal at high points, marked with British broad arrow proofs. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting in grooves. Bolt face extremely fine. A good solid example of Lewis machine gun with an extremely fine bore makes this a very collectable gun. 4-51736 JWK37 (11,000-16,000) – Lot 1049

1050
$23,575.00

**US NAVY SAVAGE LEWIS MODEL OF 1917 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 19805. 30-06 Cal. 26-1/2″ bbl. This Savage made Lewis includes an orig “SAC” marked bipod assembly. Gun is marked on rear of receiver forward of rear sight “LEWIS MACHINE GUN” / “MFG. BY SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA. NY. U.S.A.” / “.30 U.S. GOV’T.” There is also a tiny proof mark “u” / “17” marked on top of receiver where pan fastens “LEWIS MACHINE GUN” / “CAL .30 MODEL OF 1917″ / ” U.S. No. 1537″ / “INSP H.G.D.” with anchor proof mark and “U” / “8”. Right side of receiver marked “LEWIS MACHINE GUN” / “MFG. BY SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA. NY. U.S.A.” / “No 15809”. Patent marks on right side of receiver below ejection port and on back of buttplate. Includes two standard US 47 round 30-06 pan magazines marked “PAT. MAR.21, 1903-OCT. 22, 1912” / “30.US”. No bipod assembly present. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good to fine with 40% finish remaining thinning to gray patina on receiver with more finish remaining on shroud near muzzle and on stock hardware. Wooden buttstock and grips have some light bruises, gouges and handling marks but are completely solid and serviceable. Pan magazines retain about 50% smooth finish turning to patina with some scratches, dings and scattered corrosion. Bipod retains most of its orig black enamel paint with about 30% pitting throughout and an area of about 3″ bare metal on one leg. This is an extremely rare accessory. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight pitting in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. Mechanism is very smooth and it is likely this gun is a very good shooter. 4-51731 JWK36 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1050

1051
$19,550.00

**WWII VINTAGE BROWNING 1919A4 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 403521. 30-06 Cal. 24″ bbl. This vintage Browning 1919 A4 machine gun comes on a WWII vintage tripod complete with traverse and elevation mechanism and is marked on right sideplate with SN, US inspection mark with crossed cannons and “BROWNING MACHINE GUN” / “U.S.CAL 30 M1919A4 6” / “MAN’FD BY SAGINAW STEERING GEAR DIV.” / ” GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION” / “RIA” The 4 in 1919A4 has been partially obliterated and 6 with initials “FK” are stamped to right. ATF paperwork indicates this is a C&R gun and model is 1919A6, however no shoulder attachment is present. Bottom of trunnion is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Sights are graduated in yards and marked for Cal 30 M 1. Trunnion is steel, bolt is not marked. One piece forged metal handgrip has provision for spring clip but this is not present. Tripod manufactured by Lamson Co. in 1942 and is SN 4911. Mechanical aspects of tripod and traverse and elevation mechanism are functional. Gun firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. Over 90% green parkerized finish thinning in places particular on right sideplate above and below cocking handle. Evidence at cocking slot where bolt and handle may have at one time been welded to right sideplate. Indications are that at one time this weapon may have been a DEWAT, especially with the “JPL” initials on bottom of trunnion. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine. Tripod retains over 90% of its orig dark finish with brass traverse ring and is very handsomely finished. This mainstay of the American forces and machine gun shooting enthusiasts is a sure winner both as a collectable and on the range. 4-51728 JWK44 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1051

1052
$16,100.00

**PHOENIX ARMORY BROWNING MODEL 1919A4 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 8611. 30-06 Cal. 24″ bbl. Model 1919 A4 Browning air-cooled machine gun as manufactured by Phoenix PHX. ARM. INC. using USGI parts on a registered side plate. Includes cartridge stop and bolt marked “B147299 RIA”. Adjustable rear sight, no front sight. Also included is a US Browning 1917 A1 tripod manufactured by McE Company in 1943. Hand grip is all-metal type with spring retaining clip at base. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 97% green parkerized refinish with some evidence of pitting underneath the refinish. Bore has strong rifling, dark in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod retains over 95% olive drab green paint on metal parts. Leather retaining strap has buckle separated from leather and remnants remain. Nylon strap holds tripod legs in closed position. This model is a mainstay of the class III shooting community with abundant spare parts available and convertible to multiple calibers, this is certain to find a good home and provide many years of enjoyment. 4-51737 JWK14 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1052

1053
$37,950.00

**MAREMONT M60 MACHINE GUN WITH SPADE HANDLES ON PEDESTAL MOUNT (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 0771021. 308 Cal. 26-1/2″ bbl with flash hider. This Maremont mfg M60 retains its bipod on its bbl but is fitting with Spade handles and firing mechanism and mounted on an orig pedestal mount which is capable of being bolted down to a vehicle or some other stable surface. Tripod head includes ammunition box cradle. Marked on top of receiver “MACHINE GUN” / “7.62MM: M60” / “NEW ENGLAND GROUP” / “MAREMONT CORP.” / “U.S.”. Charging handle marked with assembly number as are other various parts. Bbl assembly number is 26978-7269028. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Over 95% orig military finish with some wear to high points of charging handle and just the slightest of wear where bolt rides feedway and some loss of finish in feedway itself. Top cover retains 97% of its orig finish with some scuff marks mostly to left side. Bbl retains just about all its orig finish. Spade handles are of a hard composite material and show just a couple light handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp lines. M60s are always highly sought after and this one in especially nice condition and on a stable and enjoyable shooting platform is particularly attractive. 4-51699 JWK53 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 1053

1054
$20,700.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

Please note: Additional parts include an 8″ section of small aluminum link chute, a feed mechanism marked “RH Feed” for use with M-8 links, and a G.E. A.C. Aircraft Motor Model 5K408J42 which is complete with electric cable and female socket to plug into power source.”

**US MODEL 39 20 MM AIRCRAFT AUTOMATIC CANNON (C&R).

SN 2072. 20 MM. 54″ bbl. Manufactured by Pontiac Motor Corporation (GM Corp), marked on top of receiver, “GUN AUTOMATIC 20 MM, M-39/MANUFACTURED BY/PONTIAC MOTOR DIV G.M.C./PONTIAC, MICHIGAN”. Set up on its display stand with display placard stand included, together with placard from when this gun was on display at the Evergreen Museum of Southern History. This highly effective weapon was first produced in 1951 but the Genesis of the revolving cannon and the design dates back to a WWII German aircraft cannon. The M-39 uses a 5-chamber cylinder like a revolver to feed rounds from a flexible feed chute through action. An example of the feed chute is included in this lot showing the flexibility and engineering required for this gun to operate. Pontiac produced more that 35,000 of these model cannons from 1951-1975 and it was something that was the hallmark weapon of the “jet era”. Firing mechanism is intact and this gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 90% of orig finish remaining. Springs are strong. Cylinder, chambers and bore are clean. This is a tremendous display piece for any aviation museum or a conversation piece in an office environment. An example of the top of the line destructive fire power used in aviation for nearly 25 years. It was not until the modern air to air missiles that this weapon was displaced. 4-51794 JWK117 (14,000-18,000) – Lot 1054

1055
$27,600.00

**JOHNSON 1941 LIGHT MACHINE GUN FORMERLY OF THE WINCHESTER COLLECTION (C&R).

SN 1522. 30-06 Cal. 22″ bbl. This magnificent, clean example of the Johnson 1941 light machine gun has a metal plate affixed to left hand side of buttstock with red lettering “W 109″ indicating that at one time it was part of the Winchester Collection. This weapon includes one 30 round magazine and bipod which is attached. Also included is an additional forearm from a different Johnson which is 4-3/4” long. This weapon is marked with patent dates and “JOHNSON AUTOMATICS” information on top of receiver above ejection port. Marked on right side of receiver “CRANSTON ARMS CO” within an inverted triangle. Bottom of magazine housing is marked “I-NE-41”. Front of bbl is marked “30-06” and “41”. Bbl SN is only 5 digits off from gun SN at 1527. Bolt is SN A4299. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 95% smooth gray/green finish on metal parts. Some scratches above magazine housing and where bipod legs fit into sockets along with some nicks and scratches. There is an area of about 1/8″ x 1″ visible through cooling circles of shroud where it is bright metal around bbl SN. Wood has some slight scratches and handling marks and several small nicks at toe of buttstock but rich brown color of wood and cleanness of finish on metal parts makes this a really attractive machine gun. Magazine has a dark blue finish consistent with bbl finish and is also near excellent. Rifling is worn, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine with crisp edges. 4-51786 JWK49 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 1055

1056
$22,425.00

**ISRAELI DROR MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 2282. 8 mm Mauser. 24″ bbl. Israeli adaptation of the Johnson light machine gun action. This example is registered as Israeli mfg and indeed this weapon does have the Star of David stamped on right side of magazine well. This weapon includes one 20 round magazine. Left side of receiver stamped “REBUILT VOGLER CARBONDALE ILL CAL 792 MM”. Right side of mag well marked “2/N 7177” above some Hebrew lettering. Star of David and “B” within a circle proof marks on either side. Matching SN is stamped on right front of magazine well, on carrying handle base and lower assembly. Bbl SN 2046 does not match. Bipod deploys positively. Carrying handle folds properly. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with upper retaining 90% of a smooth refinish over some light pitting. Evidence of welding on both sides of shroud just to rear of carrying handle indicating that this weapon may be a reactivated DEWAT. Hard light brown composite shroud forward of front sight block in extremely fine condition. Bipod and lower retain about 90% of their orig gray/blue finish. Wooden carrying handle and hand grip have some slight chips, gouges and handling marks but are otherwise serviceable and still quite handsome. Magazine finish consistent with lower assembly. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face extremely fine with crisp edges and some evidence of firing. This is a fine example of a successful design and in a Cal. that is readily available. 4-51785 JWK48 (22,000-28,000) – Lot 1056

1057
$19,550.00

**EARLY CARL GUSTAFS SWEDISH BAR (C&R).

SN 6223. 6.5 Swedish cal. 24″ bbl. This early Swedish version of the Browning automatic rifle has checkered walnut wood and exhibits the highest standards of quality, fit and finish. SNs appear matching throughout and comes with one 20 round Swedish magazine. Notable attractive features include an aluminum shield between the bbl and the wood of the forearm, 3 position adjustable gas port, bipod mounted just forward of the forearm giving superior stability and a pistol grip to the rear of the trigger. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine. 90% lustrous commercial blue finish thinning in places with scattered spots of old corrosion. Also scratched where detent pin swings out. There is some oil grime in the rear sight and the weapon could use a good cleaning. The wood of the forearm and buttstock has numerous dings, bruises and a couple of chips. There is also an 1-1/4″ crack on the right side of the forearm where it meets the receiver. There is also a crack on the left side of the buttstock from the receiver about 3″ to the rear. Brass disc on left side of buttstock is not present. Hand grip is in excellent condition and of a lighter color finish with only slight handling marks. Bore has strong rifling, shiny on the lans, dark in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a magnificent find for the Swedish arms collector. A great example of the quality of the arms produced during this period. 4-51684 JWK59 (15,000-18,000) – Lot 1057

1058
$14,375.00

**MARANA ARMS MANUFACTURED MODIFIED COPY OF BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 100. 7 mm. 21″ bbl with muzzle attachment. This automatic rifle is an amalgamation of parts mostly Browning 1918 A2. Includes one Swedish BAR curved magazine which snaps positively into place. Receiver is marked Marana Arms Mfg Marana Az model MA-L NO.100. Complete with rear sight and selector for F,A&S. Buttstock is hard brown composite with flip up shoulder rest but with added welded apertinence at bottom to fit on some kind of tripod, possibly for Bren gun. Another identical apertinence is welded just forward of forend to gas cylinder. Gas cylinder shortened and welded just forward of forend for gas regulator, which is late style Browning Automatic Rifle. Hand grip assembly appears to be standard BAR with a welded on grip frame reminiscent of Colt Monitor complete with smooth walnut grips. Forend is an adapted smooth 1918A2 wooden forend. Bbl is a US ordnance flaming bomb marked bbl apparently rechambered and relined to 7mm Mauser with non detachable muzzle break with front sight from 1918A2 BAR. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished. Over 90% blue refinish on bbl, gray orig finish on bulk of hand grip assembly rates about 95% thinning. Added grip frame in the white. Receiver is covered in a coat of black enamel paint with noticeable loss in an area about 1″ to rear of ejection port. Welded on attachment forward of buttstock devoid of finish but not unattractive. Wooden forend has some bruises and handling marks and screw on underside is not present. Dark brown composite buttstock in fine condition with some handling marks and nicks and noticeable brassing on underside just to rear of receiver. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight pitting. Bolt face is extremely fine with sharp lines and some slight pitting around firing pin hole. Condition of this arm indicates quality assembly and that it was a successful shooter. It is evident to this cataloger that the former owner Ralph Wong had an abundance of 7 mm ammunition. Arms from his collection in 7 mm display evidence of firing and the fact that he manufactured a BAR to shoot 7 mm ammunition supports this position. 4-51771 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1058

1059
$31,625.00

**RARE AND DESIRABLE RUSSIAN DP 28 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 171. 7.62 x 54 R Cal. 27-3/4″ bbl with flash hider. This DP 28 was made in 1938 and has a quality fit and finish consistent with the pre-war era. SN has 2 Cyrillic letter prefix not included on BATF transfer form. Charging handle and bolt SNs do not match, upper and lower assemblies do match. Includes orig bipod and one pan magazine. Flash hider is present. Oiler brush is present within buttstock. Stock is slightly loose in its attachment to lower tangs. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex Dolf Goldsmith Collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good, about 50% finish remaining mostly on shroud and on bbl beneath shroud. Other exposed metal thinning overall to a gray patina particularly at high points were it is bare metal. Bipod has much less finish only about 15% remaining over gray patina with some scratches and dings. Flash hider also thinning to gray patina at exterior. Interior of flash hider has some light pitting. Some significant gouges to right hand side of stock near tang and some significant wear to bottom of buttstock. This does not detract from the appearance of this arm because it is generally viewed from the top and side. Pan magazine retains about 90% of a gray parkerized finish with a modern day Phillips screw and rubber grommet affixed to aid in loading. Bore has strong rifling, pitted in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. A very nice collectable Russian machine gun. 4-51683 JWK54 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1059

1060
$36,800.00

**CHINESE RPD AS REGISTERED BY METROTECH LTD (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 218444. 7.62 x 39mm cal. 20-1/2″ bbl. This Chinese made RPD was originally made by factory #36 as indicated on the top cover. SNs match on the operating rod, lower assembly and top cover. Although upper appears to be orig, ATF paperwork indicates this gun was registered by Metrotech. 1 drum is included in this lot as is the orig bipod. This gun has been buffed and refinished with some of the markings softened as a result. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish near excellent as refinished. High lustrous blue over some light dings and scrapes. Shiny black finish is in contrast to the rich, brown wood of forend, hand grip and buttstock. These wood pieces show some handling marks and bruises and there is one 1/2″ chip out of the buttstock heel side. Magazine is in good serviceable condition with some scattered pitting and about 80% blue finish remaining. Action is extremely clean. Bore has strong rifling with some shine to the lands but dark in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a highly sought after and much successful design and this specimen is sure to please any Class III enthusiast. 4-51797 JWK61 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1060

1061
$18,400.00

**CZECH ZB-26 AS MANUFACTURED BY BRNO (C&R).

SN 2064L. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This beautifully crafted and finished ZB-26 was manufactured by BRNO in 1936 and retains Czech crest on top of receiver and includes one 20 round magazine. Bolt is SN 3963 and does not match. Bolt is also electropenciled 523 visible through magazine well. Bbl matches gun SN. Marked on right side of receiver “KULOMET VZ.26.”. Fit and finish of metal parts is outstanding high quality. Stock rest and bipod legs deploy properly. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent as refinished. Bolt retention latch is a plum color. Left side of receiver has evidence of slight pitting under finish as well as a somewhat mottled effect, probably from touch up cold blue. Green verdigris in area of gas port. Wooden carrying handle has some significant chips, dents and handling marks but is still serviceable. Hand grip likewise has some fairly deep scars and bruises as well as several gouges at base but it is still serviceable. Buttstock has some handling marks and several gouges and appears to have been sanded and refinished at one point. Buttplate retains over 90% of its finish over some slight pitting and some areas of plum discoloration. Magazine extremely fine with over 90% of its finish remaining. Bore is fair to good with significant pitting in grooves. Bolt face is good with evidence of pitting on face and around edges. Despite its being refinished this is an extremely finely made and highly desirable machine gun manufactured at a time when quality was a source of pride. 4-51784 JWK44 (22,000-28,000) – Lot 1061

1062
$10,350.00

**CHINESE ZB 26 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 5380. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This faithful Chinese copy of ZB 26 has been refinished and includes bipod and one 20 round magazine. Matching in SN both upper and lower as well as on sight adjustment knob. Bbl SN does not match. Both sides of receiver are cracked at rear of magazine well 3/4″ forward of magazine latch. Right side has a vertical 1/2″ crack and left side has a longer 1-1/4″ more jagged crack with evidence of attempted rewelding under refinished bluing. Receiver is also slightly cracked in two spots 1/8″ long on either side of where bbl retaining latch collar contacts receiver. Bbl latch sticks in locked, closed position, however bolt does cock and release properly and mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Hairline cracks at rear of mag well indicated this arm should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith prior to firing. Marked on top of receiver with SN, bottom right side and front of receiver are both engraved “JPL T AZ85653″, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine as refinished with scattered light pitting under refinish as well as evidence of welding at hairline cracked areas of mag well under refinish. Wooden bbl carrying handle in good serviceable condition with cinch repair and some chips and wear. Hand grip has had 1″ x 1-1/2″ chip out of right front side which has been glued back in place so that grip appears serviceable. Buttstock has 6” long crack running along left side horizontally back from receiver to sling attachment plate and buttstock rotates slightly in its socket. This could be repaired with some competent woodwork otherwise butt has some scratches, small chips and handling marks. Buttplate displays even, soft, bright patina. Bore has strong rifling, dark in grooves. Inside of receiver in need of cleaning. Bolt face is very good. Internals are refinished. Magazine is in very good serviceable condition with refinish consistent with rest of arm. This arm could be restored with appropriate effort to mend the noted deficiencies and owner would have an example of a highly successful and sought after machine gun. 4-51734 JWK46 (10,000-14,000) – Lot 1062

1063
$0.00

**SCARCE FUSIL MITRAILLEUR HOTCHKISS TYPE TWO MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 4. 7 mm. 22″ bbl. This rare variation of Hotchkiss gun is marked on left side of receiver as stated in lead, “FUSIL MITRAILLEUR HOTCHKISS TYPE II CAL. 7M/M”. On right side of receiver “BREVETE S.C.D.G.”. Although left hand bi-pod leg is present, right hand bi-pod leg is not. Chambered in 7 mm this weapon was made for Brazil and has Brazilian crest on top of receiver band. Visible SNs appear to be matching. Muzzle is threaded for flash hider but not present. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Strip feeding mechanism operates properly. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine. About 80% blued finish thin to bare metal at muzzle and on charging handle, turning to a brown patina elsewhere. Wooden hardware shows numerous dings and bruises and a couple of chips. There are two 1/2″ cracks on forward hand grip but this does not detract from serviceability. Bore has strong rifling but dark with significant pitting. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut has old pitting but is still extremely serviceable. This is a scarce and extremely well made machine gun. In 7 mm ammunition is readily available and reloadable. 4-51769 JWK11 (14,000-18,000) – Lot 1063

1064
$19,550.00

**EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE RUSSIAN SIMONOV AVS-36 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 287. 7.62 X 54R Cal. 26-1/2″ bbl with flash hider. This exceedingly scarce early Russian automatic rifle has two Cyrillic letter prefix to SN that is not included on BATF paperwork. Bolt, stock and receiver SNs all match. Magazine SN does not match and magazine has “SA” within a square marking on right side indication that at one time magazine was taken into Finnish service. This particular specimen was manufactured in 1939 at Tula Arsenal. Stock has “CCCP” cartouche on right side. Although provision is on bbl for a folding bayonet no bayonet is present. Cleaning rod is present. This weapon displays a quality fit and finish consistent with pre-WWII production. These arms were not made into the 1940s and this example may be one of the last produced. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with over 90% lustrous blue finish remaining on metal surfaces with exception of bolt and cleaning rod which are in the white as is proper. What loss of finish there is it at high points particularly at rear of receiver and in spots along top of receiver where finish is thinning, and some spots of old corrosion and cleaned pitting. Stock has numerous light bruises and dings together with some scratches but still presents well with its dark brown color. Magazine has finish consistent with rest of arm, about 80% finish fading and thinning where magazine makes contact with magazine well. Bore has shiny lands with pitting in grooves. Bolt face is very good although brown from use of corrosive ammunition. Examples of this weapon are exceedingly scarce and this ones condition only enhances its premier collectability. 4-51770 JWK55 (16,000-22,000) – Lot 1064

1065
$18,400.00

**GERMAN MP-44 ASSEMBLED BY C.G. HAENEL (C&R).

SN 4687y. 8 MM Kurz. 16″ bbl. Marked “MP 44” on left side of receiver. SN is actually 4687y with manufacture in 1945 as indicated by markings on left side of magazine well. Operating rod was manufactured by ERMA and SN does not match. Unnumbered early bolt without cutout is cracked directly across the face perpendicular to the extractor; these bolts are readily available. Buttstock and hand grip assemblies SNs match receiver which was stamped “cos” which is Merz Werke with “fxo” and eagle over “37” which indicates final assembly by C.G. Haenel. Hand grip assembly is marked with “WaA254” proof mark (Krupp, Berlin). Gas block was manufactured by “ce” which is J.P. Sauer with C.G. Haenel final proof. Magazine was manufactured by C.G. Haenel. It was common practice for sub assemblies of these guns to be provided by sub contractors with assembly and final proof by one of the major firms. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully mechanically functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with over 90% of the orig military finish remaining with numerous nicks and scratches from use and some dust mixed with oil in recessed areas. Spots of old light pitting in recessed areas. Wooden hand grip has slight gouges and handling marks. Laminated wood buttstock is 5″ from heel to toe which is the later lower profile type and it has a 6″ crack on left side running parallel to receiver line. Buttstock is also marked with “fxo” (C.G. Haenel). Operating rod could use a cleaning but there is minimal corrosion. Main spring has an even brown patina of corrosion. Bolt has some light pitting and fluted firing pin is in good condition however please note that since bolt is cracked this piece should be replaced before firing. This is a fine example of the German assault rifle which pioneered the use of the intermediate sized cartridge. 4-51781 JWK83 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1065

1066
$28,750.00

**CHINESE TYPE 56 ASSAULT RIFLE (C&R).

SN 3066122. 7.62 X 39 Cal. 16-1/2″ bbl. Factory marked with “66” within a triangle followed by Chinese characters on left side of receiver. Selector markings also in Chinese which translate “56 Type”. This weapon includes one 30-rnd magazine. Cleaning rod present under bbl and forend. This is an early all wooden stock, hand guard and hand grip model with milled steel receiver and sheet metal sling attachment clip at left of receiver. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with about 40% finish remaining mostly an even brown patina on all metal parts. Wood is uniformly worn with numerous nicks and handling marks. Checkering of hand grip is worn to mostly smooth. Upper hand guard over gas tube has cracked longitudinally into two parts on right side with both pieces present. This could be a straightforward repair by a good stock person. Magazine retains about 90% of its dull enamel paint finish with some scratches and chips exposing bare metal. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine, needing a cleaning. This is an outstanding example of the Chinese version of the AK-47. 4-51796 JWK85 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1066

1067
$18,400.00

**HK MODEL 93 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN A123492. 223 cal. 16-1/2″ bbl. This top quality weapon is marked on the right side of the magazine well “Made in Germany/excl. for SACO/Arl. Va. 22201/Kal. 223”. Marked on left side of the magazine well “HK 93 A123492” followed by the HK proof marks, eagle over an “N”. Four position selector for safe, semi, full and three shot bursts. This lot includes one 20 round magazine. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is exceedingly fine with over 95% blued finish on metal parts with a small spot of bare metal just above the ejection port and some brassing in this area as well. There are some scuff marks above the ejection port as well as some scuff marks near the butt of the composite stock. These are only cosmetic. Interior of action could use a cleaning but bolt is extremely fine. Bbl is shiny, bright and clean with a ring right at the gas port aperture. This is one of the finest of the modern machine guns in its classic configuration. 4-51754 JWK70 (19,000-25,000) – Lot 1067

1068
$16,675.00

**FABRIQUE NATIONALE F.A.L. MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 1848. 308 cal. 21″ bbl. Marked on left side of receiver “F.A.L. cal. 7.62 A.N.C. 1964” plus SN. Right side of receiver marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE DE’ARMES DE GUERRE_HERSTAL BELGIQUE”. Numbers match between upper and lower. Selector operates for safe, semi automatic and full automatic. Includes carrying handle, muzzle break and sling swivels in its classic military configuration. Included in this lot is one 30 round magazine. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with over 95% orig finish remaining with some wear at the high points along with some scuff and scratches to bare metal. Composite hand guards, hand grip and buttstock in fine condition with some slight scratches and gouges but still very attractive. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting. Muzzle break has some carbon buildup, green verdigris and some slight corrosion. This gun holds up and handles very well. 4-51757 JWK72 (14,000-18,000) – Lot 1068

1069
$18,400.00

**BELGIAN FN-FAL HEAVY BARREL MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 5919. .308 Cal. 21″ bbl. This heavy bbl version of the FN-FAL includes an orig Hensoldt Wetzlar scope and heavy and robust leather sling. Belgian proof marks evident on left side of receiver. SNs match between upper and lower. Scope mount SN does not match. Right side of receiver marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE_HERSTAL BELGIQUE”. Includes one 20-rnd magazine. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is outstanding. Over 98% blued finish on all metal parts with a notable scratch on right side of scope mount and some brassing to top of scope which has scratched some of the black enamel paint. There is also a solitary scrape about 1″ along the right side of buttstock where it meets receiver otherwise metal and wood is outstanding. Magazine is covered in a coat of gray enamel paint. Leather sling is also in outstanding condition, stiff and solid. Optics are clear, bore is excellent shiny and bright, bolt is likewise excellent. It would be pretty difficult to upgrade this FN-FAL rifle. 4-51782 JWK84 (16,000-18,000) – Lot 1069

1070
$32,200.00

**HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON MODEL T48 (C&R).

SN 4478. 308 cal. 24″ bbl. This Harrington & Richardson T-48 rifle is the American made counterpart to the FN-FAL and retains its arsenal eagle under 3 star cartouche on left side of buttstock. Marked on right side of receiver “RIFLE CAL .30 T48/4478”. Left side of receiver marked “HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON INC., WORCESTER, MASS.” One 20 round magazine is included in this lot. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine with over 98% of a smooth gray parkerized finish remaining with the only loss being at the high points and where the charging handle touches the receiver. Wood has some handling marks along with a couple of dings and scratches and some areas of stickiness where the oil in the wood probably came to the surface when the gun was in the sun and then congealed upon cooling. Bore is shiny and bright with some light pitting in the grooves. There are some remnants of white paint on the left side of the hand guard. This will be a great specimen for the modern machine gun collector. 4-51755 JWK71 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1070

1071
$47,725.00

**EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE CADILLAC GAGE STONER MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 001417. 5.56 mm. 21-1/2″ bbl. This is one of the very few Cadillac Gage manufactured Stoner Model 63s in the registry. This all orig gun is marked on bottom of receiver “STONER 63.223 CAL.” / “MFG BY CADILLAC GAGE COMPANY” / “WARREN,MICH. U.S.A. PAT. PEND.” Also the Stoner logo at left of markings. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Feed levers and springs all function properly. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 95% orig smooth gray finish thinning at 2″ intervals on bbl protective shroud. Also some small scuff marks and handling marks to hand grip and buttstock. Top cover also has some small scratches. Feed tray retains about 60% of its orig finish with finish thinning in feedway. Bore is shiny, bright and clean with strong rifling. Bolt face is excellent. All orig Stoner guns almost never surface for sale and this is an outstanding opportunity for either the private collector or the museum to acquire an example of this landmark design. 4-51787 JWK50 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 1071

1072
$19,550.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note: This gun is listed as fully transferable, but is actually a much more desirable Curio & Relic.

**ORIGINAL ARMALITE AR-10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 1038. 308 cal. 21″ bbl. This extremely attractive and early AR-10 includes one 20 round magazine and has light brown hand guards, hand grip and buttstock. It also has a perforated muzzle break giving it an extremely unusual, yet attractive, appearance. Marked on left side of magazine well with the Armalite winged horse logo and model designation as well as “Hollywood, Calif. U.S.A.” address. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is 98% with virtually no loss of finish on metal parts and perhaps just the very slightest of handling marks and slight brassing at the muzzle. There are some small places on the stock and hand guards where there has been a scrape, revealing black material underneath. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting close to the muzzle. Bolt face is extremely fine. This weapon has been fired, but not very much. 4-51756 JWK73 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1072

1073
$13,800.00

**ARMALITE AR-18 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN A5722. 5.56 MM. 19″ bbl. This orig Armalite AR-18 has the Costa Mesa CA address on the left side of receiver, ambidextrous safety and folding buttstock which all function properly. Included is one military web sling and one orig AR-18 20-rnd magazine. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Over 97% smooth gray finish with slight loss of finish at certain contact points such as where upper meets lower receiver, and where the detent pins are in receiver. Composite stock and hand guards have some slight scuffs and handling marks, sling is in extremely good condition. Bore is shiny and bright with clean rifling. 4-51773 JWK77 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1073

1074
$21,850.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

Please note: The launcher is a replica of an M203 grenade launcher, but in actuality is a 37mm flare launcher. As such, this attachment is fully legal and requires no paperwork (the gun itself of course is Class III, and does have paperwork).

**COLT M16A1 WITH M203 GRENADE LAUNCHER (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 9310531. 223 cal. 20″ bbl. This is the classic M16A1 lower with rampant Colt logo, M16A1 markings with Colt’s Firearms Division address on left side of lower. This lot includes one 20 round Colt magazine. The welding of the M203 tube is noticeable and appears to be a later addition. The tube opens and closes, cocks and the firing mechanism actuates properly.Rifle mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is excellent with over 97% orig finish with some loss of finish at the high points and where moving parts, such as the charging handle, contact the receiver. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is the perfect specimen for the American military collector. 4-51800 JWK75 (16,000-22,000) – Lot 1074

1075
$20,700.00

**COLT AR-15 A2 SPORTER II REGISTERED BY H.T. ARMORY (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN SP308272. .223 Cal. 13-1/2″ bbl. This short and handy full auto AR-15 has telescoping buttstock and short bbl. Marked with standard Colt markings on left hand side of receiver, selector markings “SAFE” & “FIRE” are factory, “AUTO” has been added in a larger font. Marked on front side of magazine well “HT ARMORY/SMYRNA GA”. This model has the forward assist on the right side of receiver and bayonet lug. One Colt 20-rnd magazine is included. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance near excellent with over 95% orig finish with some scuffs and loss of finish at high points. Receiver is very clean and has a light coat of oil. Hand guards have slight brassing. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Magazine body is a dull metallic color having lost nearly all of its finish. Floor plate has some brassing but retains most of its orig finish. This cute little model of the Colt M-16 is certain to be popular at any shooting event. 4-51772 JWK76 (17,000-20,000) – Lot 1075

1076
$31,050.00

**COLT MODEL 1921A THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 12962. .45 Cal. 10-1/2″ bbl. Model with vertical forend without Cutts compensator. Orig 1921 internal parts. This Colt Thompson currently has a mis-matched Auto Ordnance lower SN A.O.80492 but includes the orig stripped lower which has evidence of welding damage. SN on this spare lower is clearly 12962. Left side actuator ear broken off. Buttstock never fitted with sling swivels but there is a carved solitary star about 1-1/2″ in dia. on right side of buttstock. Includes one 50 round drum magazine with “AUTO ORDNANCE CORP./NEW YORK N.Y. U.S.A./PATENTED JULY 27, 1920 DEC. 7, 1920/NO. 1150”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand, this weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. 90% dull refinish, thinning at high points with some small amount of pitting underneath refinish in places. Does not appear that this firearm was buffed prior to refinish. Loss of finish where actuator meets receiver. Wooden parts very good with some wear, chips, scratches, occasional gouges and one significant 1/2″ chip on right side of buttstock 4″ from toe. Bore has very strong rifling with some slight pitting. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. Drum magazine has a parkerized refinish over fairly heavy pitting and includes a red ink lettering loading direction card. Matching SNed lower would be a worthwhile restoration project to bring this firearm back to a matching configuration. Colt manufactured Thompsons are always sought after and this is an opportunity to own a great machine gun classic. 4-51761 JWK2 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 1076

1077
$27,600.00

**AUTO ORDNANCE THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN MODEL 1928 (C&R).

SN S23331. .45 Cal. 12-1/2″ bbl with 4-slot Cutts compensator. Vertical forend, flip up rear Lyman sight with New York address on right side of receiver. Includes one 50 round drum magazine marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP. BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT” with large “U” to right of magazine catch. This Thompson has the “S” prefix SN followed by “NAC” on right side of receiver just forward of ejection port. Broad arrow proof mark above a crown and above “E7/E”. Buttstock is fitted with bottom mounted sling swivel. Internal parts are 1928 parts. Mechanisms function smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance are near excellent as refinished, a deep lustrous blue. About 96% on metal surfaces with some loss were the actuator meets top of receiver. Wood is fine with some dings, scratches and a couple small gouges but this does not detract from the fine appearance of this firearm. Bore is fine with strong rifling and lots of shine. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. Drum magazine rates about 60% of a dull, blue finish turning to patina with some mottling to finish; snaps easily into magazine well. This is a fine example of a highly desirable model in a classic configuration. 4-51763 JWK1 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1077

1078
$27,600.00

**US MODEL 1928 A1 THOMPSON BY AUTO-ORDNANCE, BRIDGEPORT (C&R).

SN A0102114. 45 cal. 10-1/2″ bbl. This Thompson 1928 A1 has horizontal forend, no compensator and fixed peep sight. The left hand ear of the cocking handle is broken off. Otherwise, the gun is complete and comes with one 20 round magazine marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE” and two 30 round magazines marked “US 30 CARTRIDGE CO.” SNs on upper and lower assemblies do not match; lower SN is S-388493. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is 95% as refinished. Upper has a smooth gray parkerized finish over fairly heavy pitting over all parts of the receiver. It appears that at one time there was a crack in the receiver to the rear of the ejection port which has been re-welded and finished over. Lower also retains over 95% of a black refinish over fairly heavy pitting. Wood has also been refinished and has some slight dings, nicks and handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright and clean. Bolt face is extremely fine. Magazines are very clean and have in the high 90s percentile of orig finish. This will be an absolutely great gun to take to the range and shoot to your heart’s content. 4-51762 JWK74 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1078

1079
$29,900.00

**U.S. PROPERTY MARKED THOMPSON M1A1 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 429503. 45 ACP. 11″ bbl. This highly desirable Thompson is marked on right side of receiver “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP/BRIDGEPORT,CONNECTICUT,U.S.A”. Top of receiver has Thompson bullet logo and is marked “U.S. PROPERTY”. There is also a “P” proof mark on bbl just forward of receiver frame. Left side of receiver is marked on two places with “CEC” inspectors mark. Right side of receiver marked “THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER .45 MIA1”. There is also a crossed cannon ordnance marking lightly stamped forward of magazine well and also the initials “FJA” lightly engraved just forward of magazine well on left side. Includes one 30-rnd magazine marked “AUTO ORDNANCE CORP/BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT/ REG.IN U.S.PATENT OFF.” and one military web sling. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional with magazine removed, however with magazine in place bolt does not go forward. This is a straightforward fix. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Smooth gray parkerized finish over 95% with some slight scuffing at high points and on high edges of buttplate. Wooden parts have a few small dings and handling marks but still exhibit a high glossy finish. Bore is shiny with strong rifling with some slight frosting in grooves? Bolt face extremely fine. Receiver has remains of firing residue. This is an outstanding example of a US Military marked Thompson classic. 4-51795 JWK90 (16,000-20,000) – Lot 1079

1080
$14,950.00

**AUTO ORDNANCE M-1 THOMPSON AS REACTIVATED BY MARANA ARMS (C&R).

SN 1. 45 ACP. 12″ bbl with compensator. This M-1 Thompson has been completely restored and reactivated by Marana Arms which included welding in the orig markings and relettering right side of receiver “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION/BRIDGEPORT,CONNECTICUT U.S.A.”. Top of receiver marked “MARANA/ARMS/MFG/NO. 1/MDL. S”. Cutts compensator marked with Auto Ordnance Corporation and Cutts trademark within diamond. Although this gun is SN 1 on top of receiver ATF form 3 indicates SN 201072. Lyman adjustable rear sight affixed to receiver with screws after which the heads were dressed off showing bare metal. One 30-rnd magazine marked “SW CO.” is included. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished with obvious evidence of orig markings being welded in on receiver. Buffing marks and finish also evident on lower hand grip assembly but lettering is still legible. Wood has also been refinished and there are two small plugs on left side of horizontal forend. Wood has nicks, chips and some handling marks as well as a heavy coat of glossy finish. One rear sling swivel screw is not present. Bottom of trigger guard marked “NO. 1”, there is also a partially obliterated number just forward of the handgrip. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Magazine retains over 95% of its blued finish and there is a large “V” at front bottom. This would make an outstanding Thompson to take to the range, top condition bore, and gun already refinished so no negative impact on collectors value. 4-51760 JWK87 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1080

1081
$23,000.00

**M3 GREASE GUN BY GUIDE LAMP (C&R).

SN 216068. 45 cal. 8″ bbl. This is a nice early example of the M3 with cocking lever on the right side of receiver. Marked of left side of magazine housing “SUB-MACH GUN/CAL 45 M3”. Also marked “Guide” with the remainder obscured by the magazine latch. Also marked on left side of magazine housing with crossed artillery bbl proof mark and “US NO”. Telescoping shoulder stock deploys properly. Bbl retention clip functions properly as does ejection port cover. Comes with three 30 round magazines. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is about 85% black enamel paint coverage with the area around the muzzle worn to bare metal with numerous scratches to the finish on the bbl and receiver. Welding appears rather crude in some places but that’s the way these guns were made. Interior of receiver very clean. Bore is shiny, bright and clean. Bolt face likewise extremely fine. Overall a really fine example of a much sought after American submachine gun. 4-51752 JWK69 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1081

1082
$9,200.00

**JAPANESE NAGOYA MANUFACTURED TYPE 100 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT (C&R).

SN 2227. 8 MM Nambu. 11-1/2″ bbl. Visible numbered parts appear matching with exception of 30-rnd magazine which is 653 with a 5 prefix. This type 100 has steel buttplate and simple 1-pc peep sight. Welding of magazine housing to receiver rather crude but completely functional. Bbl has been plugged at chamber by adding a lot of weld and welding the chamber to the receiver tube. Exterior of bbl shroud also welded on both sides just forward of chamber. It is clear that someone wanted to make sure this gun was not serviceable, however bolt does function smoothly when operated by hand. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fair with about 15% finish remaining with heavy pitting on top of receiver tube and bbl shroud with mostly a brown patina of old corrosion. Stock has numerous handling marks and dings as well as some scratches but is still serviceable. Magazine has been filed on both sides near the top and rear, fitted to this magazine housing which it fits into snugly. Unable to determine condition of bore due to welding. Bolt face is very good. Fairly heavily deactivated in the chamber area but this gun would made a fine display piece in a WWII collection. 4-51801 JWK86 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1082

1083
$14,950.00

**RUSSIAN PPSH-41 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 7261. 7.62 X 25 MM. 11″ bbl. This PPSH-41 comes with an orig vintage web and leather sling and one 71-rnd drum magazine. Bolt, receiver and stock hardware. have matching SNs. Stock’s last two digits of SN match receiver number. Fitting of upper retaining latch is somewhat loose but is completely serviceable. Magazine fits properly in magazine well. Receiver is dated 1943 forward of ejection port. There is a 1/4″ hole at base of trunnion with a couple of factory proof marks in this vicinity. Welding is somewhat crude but completely functional. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fair with almost no blue remaining to the upper or lower receiver with these metal parts exhibiting a dull metal finish with some bluing in the recessed spots of the sights. There is some pitting and patina in several places. None of this detracts from the appearance of this weapon as a collector’s item. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Sling has some spots of rust stains in webbing but leather is still strong and serviceable. Drum retains 85% of a high quality smooth blue finish and appears fully functional with good spring tension. Stock has numerous bruises, chips and scuffs but is still completely serviceable. This would make a great addition to any WWII machine gun collection or any collection of Russian arms. 4-51776 JWK79 (12,000-14,000) – Lot 1083

1084
$13,800.00

**RUSSIAN PPS-43 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 619. 7.65 X 25 MM. 10″ bbl. This PPS-43 was made in 1945 as indicated on top of receiver. SN 619 has a 2 Cyrillic prefix on top of receiver. Proof marks are visible at underside of trunnion. Bolt SN also has 2 Russian Cyrillic letter prefix and its number does not match receiver. There is a small weld tab on lower receiver where the bolt rests in its forward position which indicates that this weapon may be a reactivated DEWAT. Although this weapon has Russian Cyrillic letters it is registered on the ATF form 4 as coming from China as model 1945. This weapon includes two 30-rnd smooth sided magazines. Workmanship on this weapon is somewhat crude but better than this cataloger has seen on other examples. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 75% finish remaining with numerous spots of pitting throughout. Wear to high points revealing bare metal. There is dust and grime in recessed areas from long storage. Bore has strong rifling with light pitting. Bolt face is fine with some light pitting. Magazines retain about 85% of their orig finish with some light pitting and thinning to blueing. Hand grip is extremely fine. This is a popular and sought after sub machine gun model from WWII. 4-51777 JWK80 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1084

1085
$18,400.00

**SWISS SIG NEUHAUSEN MKPO SUBMACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 1162. 9mm Mauser cal. 12″ bbl. This outstanding example of a high quality Swiss made submachine gun comes with three 30 round magazines. This model was made between 1933 and 1941 and all major parts on this arm appear matching with the exception being 1 screw to the rear of the magazine housing which is numbered “599”; even the wooden stock is numbered to match the rest of the gun. Marked on the top of receiver “Societe Jndustrielle Suisse/Neuhausen”. Left hand side of receiver very lightly marked, almost indiscernible, “LAUCHLI SER2 CAL 9 MOD 2/COLLINSVILLE, ILL”. This model was issued to police forces and also used by the Vatican Swiss Guard. It has the advantage of a magazine housing which will fold up into the stock with the magazine in it and this makes it convenient when getting out of vehicles or other enclosed places. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is outstanding. Lustrous dark blue finish on all metal parts over 97% with what could be some slight corrosion near the end cap and some slight loss of finish to the high points and the screw heads. Possibly a refinish, but the numbers and letters are very clear if so. Magazine SNs do not match. Two are marked “9” for (mm Mauser and one magazine is marked “763” for that cal. All three have an attractive fire blue finish with some scuff marks and some slight loss of finish, but otherwise very attractive. Bore is shiny and bright with crisp, clean rifling. Bolt face is also excellent. This is an exceedingly finely made and highly attractive collectible submachine gun. Handy and quick to point and in a powerful cartridge. 4-51753 JWK64 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1085

1086
$14,950.00

**BERGMANN MP-18.1 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 35217. 9 MM. 8″ bbl. This is an exceedingly fine specimen of the MP-18.1 which includes orig leather sling and one orig 20-rnd magazine marked “C.G. Haenel”. Marked on top of receiver “M.P.18.I/SYSTEM/SCHMEISSER” followed by SN. All matching numbers except for rear sight tension spring and detent latch numbers. Sling has parted at the rear sling swivel but this could be repaired. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished. Retains 90% of a dull refinish over scattered pitting on tube and bbl shroud. Magazine housing retains more of a high luster finish with some slight areas of light pitting. There are areas overall where the finish is thinning to a gray patina. Buttplate is a light gray metal finish. Crown proof marks visible on top of receiver and on buttplate. Stock has numerous handling marks and a couple small chips on either side of stock with one significant 3/8″ chip at very rear of receiver. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling with some slight frosting. 4-51774 JWK78 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1086

1087
$28,750.00

**SUPERB CARL GUSTAF MODEL 45B SUBMACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 500713. Cal 9mm. 8″ bbl. This outstanding example of a Carl Gustaf submachine gun come with two 36 round magazines and a black web sling as well as the empty cartridge case bag attached to the ejection port housing. SN matches between receiver and bbl housing. Green enamel paint finish on most metal parts with the exceptions being the magazine housing spring retaining clip, sights, cocking handle, stock detent latch, trigger and magazines. Hard rubber tube on wire loop stock acts as cheek rest. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is simply outstanding with nearly 100% of the green enamel paint remaining with over 97% blue finish remaining on other parts with just some slight brassing at the high points. Wooden hand grip marked with Swedish crown proof mark and has just a couple of slight dings and handling marks. Canvas brass catching bag completely intact and serviceable. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is near excellent. There is some dust in the recessed areas from storage, but otherwise the condition of this weapon would be difficult to upgrade. A stellar example of a popular and sought after design. 4-51751 JWK68 (14,000-16,000) – Lot 1087

1088
$34,500.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note: The side of the receiver has Australian proof marks and not British proof marks as stated in the catalog. This may well be the ONLY registered fully transferable example in the United States.

**AUSTRALIAN F-1 SUBMACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN AD6400247. Cal 9mm. 8-1/2″ bbl. This unusual looking Australian submachine gun has British proof marks on right side of hand grip housing and is also marked “SUBMACHINE GUN 9MM.F1.” It is reminiscent of the Owen submachine gun with its magazine housing that sticks straight up with a sight system offset to the right. This example includes three 32 round magazines and is equipped with sling swivels and a bayonet mount. Its very simple blow-back firing mechanism operates smoothly when functioned by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 60% of its black enamel finish remaining with the balance turning a brown patina. Wooden hand grip and buttstock have some gouges and handling marks but remain completely serviceable. Magazines range in finish from good to very fine with overall brown patina. All three are marked with an arrow and “OFF”. Bore has bright, smooth rifling with some pitting in the grooves. A very straightforward and easy to clean submachine gun rarely encountered and certain to be of interest to collectors. 4-51750 JWK67 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1088

1090
$17,250.00

**FINNISH SUOMI MODEL 1931 SUBMACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 40228. 9mm cal. 11″ bbl. Marked on left side of rear sight with triangle within a circle proof mark and “SUOMI/Tikkakoski”. Right side of rear sight marked “PATENT/1932”. On right side of receiver tube just to the rear of the ejection port “LAUCHLI SER 2 CAL 9 MOD L/COLLINSVILLE. ILL” which indicates that this weapon was probably at one time a Dewat. Bbl shroud and receiver SNs match. Bbl is SN 040717. This gun comes with two 30 round stick magazines, SNs 1850 and 3040. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance extremely fine with over 80% smooth blue finish remaining, thinning in spots with some bare metal at the high points and some slight areas of light pitting. Bbl itself has more of a gray finish but this is not immediately apparent when viewing through the shroud. Wooden stock has some bruises and scratches as well as a couple of small chips and presents a mottled appearance of areas of dark finish interspersed with stripes of much lighter wood. Bore is shiny and bright with sharp rifling with a couple of small pits right near the muzzle. Bolt face is excellent and bolt is in-the-white. 1 magazine retains about 60% finish, the other about 30% finish, thinning to a brown patina. This is a highly attractive and well made submachine gun. It is a sure winner both at the range and as a collector’s item. 4-51749 JWK66 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1090

1091
$10,350.00

**BERETTA MODEL 38A SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 3606. 9 MM. 14″ bbl. This Beretta was manufactured in 1943 and includes one 40-rnd magazine. SNs match on visible metal parts. Wooden stock SN does not match. Marked on top of receiver “MOSCHETTO-AUT.-MOD 38A-CAL.9-BREVET. N.828-428/P.BERETTA-GARDONEV.T-ITALIA-1943-XXI”. This highly successful machine gun utilizes two triggers, the forward trigger fires the weapon in semi automatic mode while the rear trigger fires it in full automatic. The sight radius is relatively long and provision to be able to fire in semi automatic mode aided in this weapon’s effectiveness. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good. Receiver is almost devoid of any finish and appears polished. End cap and bbl shroud retain about 60% blued finish while bbl visible through shroud retains about 80% of its gray finish. Magazine well retains a higher percentage of finish with some slight pitting. Trigger guard retains about 60% of its finish thinning to bare metal at high points. Two small trigger guard retaining screws are not present. Buttplate has some surface rust over about 50% of its finish. Buttstock has numerous handling marks and some chips and gouges and one 2″ long crack on left side running rear to front about halfway through stock. Magazine retains nearly all of its smooth dark blue finish. Bore has strong rifling with quite a bit of shine and some light pitting. Bolt face is extremely fine. This model is widely maintained as one of the more successful sub machine gun designs of WWII. 4-51778 JWK81 (11,000-13,000) – Lot 1091

1092
$11,500.00

**BERETTA MODEL 38/42 WITH FLUTED BARREL (C&R).

SN 1753. 9 MM. 6″ bbl. This Beretta 38/42 appears to have all matching numbers and includes one 30-rnd magazine. Marked on top of receiver “M.P. “BERETTA” Mod. 38/42-Cal.9″. This example has flutes cut in the bbl with compensator cuts in top of bbl to counteract muzzle climb. Rear trigger guard screw retaining screw is not present. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 70% smooth military finish thinning to a gray patina with some spots of old cleaned slight pitting. Buttstock has personalized initials on left side above triggers with numerous dings and handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting. Bolt face is very good. Overall very handsome with what wear there is being from normal use. 4-51779 JWK82 (11,000-13,000) – Lot 1092

1093
$27,600.00

**GERMAN MG42 MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED FROM 6TH SS DIVISION NEAR ROTHBACK, FRANCE, JANUARY 1945 (C&R).

SN SM1785. 7.92mm. 20″ bbl. This MG42 is provenance to have been captured in January of 1945 from 6th SS Mountain division and this must have been a spanking new gun at that time because the markings on the receiver indicate it was made in 1945 by Gustloff. It is marked on left side of receiver “S.M./178J/s v q”. It also has an eagle/swastika with “rea” to left of these markings. Top of receiver marked with eagle/”waa4″ proof mark indicating Gustloff. Top cover is marked “bpr” for Grossfuss. Bolt locking collar is marked “ar” (Mauser) and SN 6837 indicating it is a replacement. Attached orig bipod exhibits rather crude welding and abbreviated manufacturing processes but is still completely serviceable and functional. Included in this lot is an orig brown mustard colored ammunition can marked “ets” which has latches at both ends and a spare bbl marked, “CNX/3” with a bbl collar marked “dot” (Waffenwerke Brunn) in mustard brown carrier which is marked “Laufschutzer/42/Lyq44”. Buttstock has a 3/8″ reinforcement band around it where it meets hardware at front. Also marked on left side with eagle/swastika proof mark over “waa54” and to right of this “hvg 44”. Bolt is backwards within receiver, in forward position with cocking handle frozen in rear position. Bolt head does appear to be present in chamber area. Bbl removal door has been welded shut by spot welding on either side above and below the latch 1″ forward of bolt locking collar. Unable to rotate buffer to remove it from receiver. This weapon is currently unserviceable. This gun was personally captured by then MAJ Theo C. Mataxis on 10 January 1945 near Rothback, France at night while he was reorganizing front line troops after two companies had lost their commanding officers. In the total darkness of the night, Mataxis fell into the machine gun position where this gun was emplaced. The Germans manning the position captured him, relieved him of his .30 Carbine, then ordered him to strip off his clothes for their own use against the bitter cold weather. Mataxis had a concealed .45 ACP pistol under his shirt in a leather shoulder holster, and surprised the Germans, using this to kill three of them in rapid succession, and causing the other two to surrender. Mataxis received Silver Star for actions surrounding capture of this arm, and a copy of this citation is included with this lot. Consignor states this weapon was subsequently loaned to the Infantry test board at Ft. Benning, GA when developing the M-60, due to the MG 42’s fast rate of fire and quick change barrel design. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. Also included is a copy of the Silver Star citation awarded to Mataxis. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 70% of smooth gray late war finish remaining with balance brown patina and some brown scale on bipod. Red hand grip panels are in extremely fine and attractive condition. Ammunition can retains about 70% of its brown finish, otherwise with heavy scale corrosion, but it remains serviceable. Spare bbl is very good condition with some scratches and spots of surface corrosion; bore is very good, shiny with some slight pitting. Spare bbl carrier retains about 85% of its mustard brown paint with spots of bare metal and corrosion showing through. Web sling is soft but completely serviceable, starting to fray at sling swivels. Museum textile marking on bottom of bbl locking collar. Brass plate affixed to right side of buttstock, “CAPTURED BY/’F’Co-276TH INF. REGT./FROM/6TH SS MNT. Div. NORD./AT-ROTHBACK, FRANCE 1/45”. This is an extremely interesting piece from the point of researching late war German manufacturing shortcuts, and even more meaningful, is the historical provenance surrounding its capture. 4-51962 JWK107 (15,000-25,000) 4-51962 JWK107 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1093

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1094
$23,000.00

**GERMAN MG34 MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED NEAR SAABRUCKEN, GERMANY WINTER 1944-45 (C&R).

SN 4650C. 7.92mm. 24″ bbl. This MG34 was manufactured by “dot” (Waffenwerke Brunn) in 1944 and it is so marked on bbl shroud. Top cover, receiver, buttstock and buttstock collar all match in SN. Buffer and bolt match with SN 8797. Top cover marked “bpr” (Grossfuss). Receiver and shroud marked with eagle/”waa63″ indicating Waffenwerke Brunn. Bipod is marked “dfb 1944″ with eagle/”4″ proof mark (Gustloff). Feed tray not present. Museum textile marking at bottom of bbl shroud. Bolt moves back and forth about 4” from forward position within receiver. This weapon has been rendered unserviceable by welding chamber shut and spot welding bbl shroud to receiver below latch where receiver meets shroud slot. Welding of chamber of bbl does not appear to have discolored bbl collar nor to have removed significant amounts of material from chamber itself. Top cover latch does not seat all the way in recess of receiver. This gun was captured by “G” company, 2nd Br, 276th Inf. Reg., 70th Inf. Div. Task Force Herren, near Saarbrucken, Germany and brought home by then LTC Theo C. Mataxis. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 80% blued finish remaining with some areas of pitting on top cover, anti aircraft ring and other spots on weapon. There are scratches to bare metal and much of the finish is turning to brown patina. Notable bullet strike to right front side of muzzle booster which has raised and pushed back metal about 1/8″. This does not affect function. Rear sight ladder is missing its sight leaf on right side which has apparently simply been slid off ladder and lost. Buttstock has a significant 2-1/4″ crack from collar straight back to rear at 11 o’clock position. Buttstock also has chips, bruises and scratches but is still serviceable. This weapon, which is in “as brought back” condition with its battle damage and provenance to a noted American officer should be of significant interest to collectors of WWII German arms. It would not take too much effort to get this gun running with the appropriate parts. 4-51961 JWK106 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1094

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1095
$29,900.00

**CZECH ZB30J MACHINE GUN DEWAT AS CAPTURED FROM GERMAN 719TH VOLKSGRENADIER DIVISION (C&R).

SN 13896. 7.92mm. 26″ bbl. This weapon is registered as model “Bren Gun Type” on ATF form 5 but is actually a Czech ZB30J as captured from WWII German forces. Includes one 20 round magazine. The ZB30 was a slightly more robust and improved version of the ZB26, designed to fire the post WWI heavier 8 MM Mauser cartridge and incorporated an adjustable gas port. Bbls and bolts of ZB26 will not interchange with this arm. Many of these guns including pre-WWII specimens such as this were taken into service by German forces during WWII. SN matches on all visible parts including bolt, receiver and buttstock. Czech markings remain on left and top side of receiver indicating manufacture at BRNO. This was the Czech designation for the factory which the Germans later took over and redesignated Waffenwerke Brunn. This is a pre 1939 manufactured gun indicated by the National Coat of Arms of Serbia prominently displayed above SN on top of receiver. This model has a robust bbl knurlized in front of and behind bbl carrying handle and has an adjustable gas port at muzzle. Bipod on gas cylinder deploys properly. This example is fitted with socket at bottom of buttstock for attaching it to a tripod. Bolt operates freely within receiver under proper spring tension however chamber has been plugged by adding weld, and bbl locking collar has been spot welded to receiver at 1 o’clock position at forward edge of collar. This weld has been broken so latch partially rotates but enough of the weld remains that latch will not open all the way to remove bbl. This weapon is currently unserviceable. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with over 90% of its orig dark military finish remaining with some scattered areas of light corrosion on both sides of receiver with gas cylinder exhibiting a gray finish. Bbl latch and receiver display heat discoloration from spot welding in a circle about 1-1/2″ dia at forward edge of bbl latch. Wooden hand grip and buttstock have some bruises, chips and handling marks yet remain serviceable and solid. A brass plate affixed to left side of buttstock, “CAPTURED BY/’G’Co.-276th INF. REGT./FROM/719th VOLKS GRED. Div./AT-SAARBRUKEN, GERMANY”. The provenance of capture and the personal collection of Theo C. Mataxis enhances the value of this already interesting piece. 4-51959 JWK108 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1095

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1096
$27,600.00

**GERMAN MP44 ASSAULT RIFLE DEWAT CAPTURED FROM 6TH SS MOUNTAIN DIVISION WITH CAPTURED NAZI FLAG (C&R).

SN 1743. 7.92 Kurz. 16-1/2″ bbl. This weapon is marked “MP43” on left side of receiver. SN is actually 1743g and this weapon was made in 1944. Receiver stamping is by “cos” (Mertz Werke) with C.G. Haenel final proof (eagle/”37″). Bbl and gas port also marked by C.G. Haenel (fxo). Gas block marked by Erma (eagle/”280″). Buttstock hardware also made by Mertz Werke. SNs match between receiver, buttstock and pistol grip assembly. Stock detent pin has a wire running from the loop of the retaining spring across the right hand side of receiver and attached to hand guard; this appears to be a post war measure to keep the gun from being easily disassembled. Grips are of Kunstloff material (hard brown bakelite). Operating rod and bolt are proof marked by C.G. Haenel and match in SN to gun. Bolt is early type without cut out at extractor with triangular firing pin. Main spring is unusual in that it is only 5/8″ in dia. Buttstock is of the standard profile 5-1/2″ from heel to toe. Although bolt and operating rod move freely within receiver with proper tension, the chamber of this weapon has been plugged by adding weld, rendering it unserviceable. It appears that the weld is confined just to plugging the chamber and not to welding the bbl to the receiver. There is a spot weld at the rear of gas block which welds gas block to hand guard. This weapon includes two 30-rnd magazines marked “MP44” and one green canvas magazine pouch with stamped metal buttons. Nazi flag accompanying this lot is taken from the Burgermeister’s office in Volkingen, the first town captured by the 2nd Bn., 276th Inf. Regiment in their attack across the Saar River. Also included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with about 70% orig blue finish remaining on metal surfaces with a liberal scattering of pitting throughout with quite a bit of brown patina. There are also some scratches to finish showing bare metal and a museum identification number in textile marker on bottom of trigger guard. There is heat discoloration to metal where gas block is welded to hand guard. Hand grips are in good condition with some dings and handling marks, wooden buttstock has numerous dings and handling marks. Brass plate affixed to left side of buttstock, “CAPTURED BY/2ND PLAT.AT Co.-276TH INF./FROM/6SS MTN.Div. NORD/AT WINGEN, FRANCE 1/45”. This weapon should be of high interest to collectors with its provenance to a notable German unit from WWII combined with the fact that it is an all matching orig example. The fact that it also has ties to BG (RET) Theo C. Mataxis only enhances its value. 4-51964 JWK104 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 1096

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1097
$18,400.00

**GERMAN MP40 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED IN JANUARY 1945 DURING GERMAN OFFENSIVE (C&R).

SN CND300K. 9 MM. 9.9″ bbl. This MP40 is a combination of two different SN guns put together. This gun is exactly as brought back from WWII. Tube, bbl and magazine housing assembly was assembled by Steyr and bears SN 396m and eagle/”623″ proof marks. Bolt lower assembly receiver cap and swing out shoulder loop were assembled by Erma and are SN 300k. Receiver cap is marked “MP40/ayf 42” indicating this was made by Erma in 1942. Lower frame assembly is marked “cnd” which indicates manufacture by Krupp in Berlin. Swing out shoulder loop was manufactured by Erma and is marked with eagle/”280″. Bolt is marked with eagle/”280″ and SN 300k with eagle/swastika final proof. This weapon includes one 32-rnd magazine marked “fxo” (C.G. Haenel). Bbl resting bar and retaining pin are not present. Bottom of bbl marked with eagle/”623″ proof mark and shield logo with “bnz/1” proof mark (Steyr). Although bolt moves freely under proper spring tension within receiver and bolt face is excellent, chamber has been plugged with weld. A significant amount of chamber face has been removed during this process. Bbl nut has been spot welded to forward sling ring and receiver tube forward of magazine housing and this has caused a discoloration of metal. For these reasons this weapon is currently unserviceable. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with about 30% of orig blue finish remaining with otherwise liberal pitting, corrosion and brown patina on metal surfaces. Magazine finish is consistent with rest of arm. Bakelite of lower assembly is in fine condition with some scratches and handling marks. Hand grip panels have some chips and handling marks but otherwise very serviceable. Receiver tube bushing fastened in place using two indentations in receiver tube forward of magazine housing at 6 and 12 o’clock positions. This is the method often seen on Styer manufactured MP40s. Bbl nut is of two flat side type. Reactivation of this gun could be a straight forward replacement of bbl assembly. Theo C. Mataxis’ memoirs indicate it was captured by him personally near Wimmenau from a German artillery Forward Observation team on patrol in January 1945, where he was wounded and subsequently awarded the Purple Heart. 4-51963 JWK105 (8,000-13,000) 4-51963 JWK105 (8,000-13,000) – Lot 1097

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1098
$9,775.00

**BRITISH MKII STEN SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED FROM GERMAN FORCES AT FORBACH, FRANCE, WINTER 1944-45 (C&R).

SN 94055. 9mm. 8″ bbl. This Sten is marked on bottom of magazine housing, “SECO”. Registered number 94055 also on bottom of magazine housing. Bottom of sheet metal housing forward of trigger guard, “S&S”. Receiver marked on left side with broad arrow proof mark. This weapon includes three 32-rnd magazines all marked, “OFF” on floorplate. Top of magazine housing marked “STEN MK.II”. Although bolt moves freely under proper tension within receiver the bbl has been plugged with weld and bbl shroud and bbl spot welded to receiver on left side just forward of magazine housing. This weapon is currently unserviceable. This weapon was captured by 2nd Bn., 276th Inf. 70th Inf. Div. at Forbach, France in winter 1944-45. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fair to good with about 40% of blue and enamel finish remaining with balance turning to gray patina. Some wear to bare metal particularly at high points and back of receiver tube. Metal is discolored in area about 1-1/2″ around spot welding at bbl. Bolt face is extremely fine. Magazine finish consistent with rest of firearm’s finish. It would be a straight forward endeavor to put this weapon back into firing condition. Sten guns are always popular shooters at the range. 4-51967 JWK110 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1098

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1099
$5,175.00

**FRENCH MAS 38 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED FROM GERMAN FORCES AT SELZ, FRANCE, WINTER 1944-45 (C&R).

SN F20288. 7.65 MM Long. 9″ bbl. This short and handy little French sub machine gun is marked on left side of receiver, “CAL.7,65 L MAS MLE 1938” followed by SN. SNs appear matching on receiver, bolt, buttstock hardware and buttstock. Bbl is simply numbered “54” on top. Main spring not present. Magazine not present. Web sling included in this lot. Chamber has been filled with weld and bbl spot welded to receiver at top of receiver. This weapon is currently unserviceable. Captured from Germans at Selz, France in Winter of 1944-45 by 2nd Bn. 276th Inf. 70th Inf. Div. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good with about 60% of finish remaining mostly a gray color on receiver and hand grip with a somewhat darker finish on bbl. Hand grip and buttstock have some bruises and handling marks. A cartouche on right side of buttstock which is pretty much illegible but one can make out the date 1942. There is a 1/2″ crack running forward of buttplate at heel of stock; this does not affect serviceability. Metal is discolored in an area about 1-1/4 dia around spot weld of bbl to receiver. With the addition of necessary parts it would be straight forward to bring this back to firing condition. 4-51969 JWK112 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1099

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1100
$11,500.00

**ERMA EMP SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED AT SELZ, FRANCE 1944 (C&R).

SN 10755. 9 MM. 10″ bbl. This Erma EMP appears to have matching numbers on receiver, magazine housing and bbl shroud. Eagle/”N” proof mark on receiver cap. Marked with “H” on stock just forward of front hand grip. Nazi eagle swastika cartouche on left side of buttstock. Museum inventory markings in textile marker on bottom of trigger guard. Bolt moves freely within receiver tube and functions properly however this weapon has been deactivated by welding the chamber shut and welding the bbl shroud to bbl just forward of magazine well. Retaining screw at bottom of bbl shroud not present. No magazine present. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with about 80% orig blue finish remaining with areas of scattered pitting and corrosion. Also with some scrapes and gouges to bare metal. Heat discoloration on magazine housing and shroud just below sling loop on shroud. Chamber has lost a significant amount of material when welded for deactivation. Wooden stock has numerous bruises, dings and handling marks as well as small chips out of it. Brass plate affixed with small nails to right of buttstock, “WATCH ON THE RHINE/WINTER 1944/SELZ, FRANCE/2ND BN.-276th INF./TASK FORCE HERREN”. The documented involvement of this weapon in a historical WWII engagement adds value consideration beyond what this model in this condition would normally bring. The fact that this weapon also has ties to a decorated American officer only enhances the interest and historical significance. 4-51960 JWK103 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1100

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1101
$8,050.00

**BERETTA MODEL 38A SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED AT SELZ, FRANCE WINTER 1944-45 (C&R).

SN 2199C. 9mm. 9″ bbl. This Beretta model 38A has matching numbers on all visible parts including bbl, receiver and wooden stock. Marked on top of receiver “MOSCH-AUT-PBERETTA-CAL.9-MOD.38A”. No forward sling loop present. Includes one 40 round magazine. Bolt functions properly within receiver with proper spring tension, however chamber has been filled with weld and fluted bbl spot welded to receiver at 6 o’clock position forward of magazine housing. This weapon is currently unserviceable. Captured from Germans by 2nd Bn. 276th Inf., 70th Inf. Div. at Selz, by Task Force Herren, France winter 1944-45. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. Over 90% of its dark military blue finish remaining with some loss of finish to high points, and with some pitting, particularly around trigger guard and with some scratches. Bolt and bolt face in extremely fine condition. Wooden stock has numerous dings, bruises, scratches and handling marks but is still completely serviceable. Weld plugging chamber does not seem to have cut very much, if at all, into the chamber itself. Metal has been discolored from heat where bbl is spot welded to receiver. Some discoloration and loss of finish to receiver tube opposite ejection port, incidental to chamber being welded. In this cataloger’s opinion it would not take a great deal of effort to bring this gun back into firing condition. 4-51958 JWK109 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1101

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1102
$13,800.00

**RUSSIAN PPSH 41 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT AND NAGANT REVOLVER CAPTURED AT FAMOUS KOREAN WAR BATTLES IN 1953 (C&R).

SN K5420, 707. 7.62 x 25mm. 11″ bbl. This PPSH 41 is mounted to a wooden wall display board using brass sheet metal wrapped around wrist and muzzle. Brass plate below states “7.62 MM COMMUNIST/PPSH SUBMACHINE GUN/CAPTURED BY/17TH INFANTRY REGIMENT/PORK CHOP HILL/APRIL 1953”. Also on this display board is a 1939 dated Russian Nagant revolver above brass plate which states, “7.62 MM/RUSSIAN NAGANT/REVOLVER/CAPTURED BY/COLOMBIAN BATTALION/OLD BALDY MARCH 1953”. This display board has a hand painted 1953 version South Korean flag on right lower quarter. Left upper quarter displays a combat pin of a bayonet through a double wreath with an hourglass device in center. Also included is a photo dated May 1953 which shows Chinese hill 200 & T-bone area of the battle area. PPSH was manufactured in 1944 and has a 2 Cyrillic letter prefix to SN on top of receiver. Bbl SN matches receiver, weapon not removed from board to determine if SN matches on wooden buttstock. Although bolt moves freely under proper tension within receiver the chamber has been filled with weld rendering this weapon unserviceable. Bbl has also been welded to contact point at front of bbl shroud. Nagant revolver is marked on left side of frame with arrow within star proof mark over 1939, indicating manufacture at Tula Arsenal in 1939. It has a 2 Cyrillic prefix in front of SN 707. This revolver appears fully functional and serviceable in its 7.62 rimmed cartridge. These weapons were presented to Theo C. Mataxis by Columbia Battalion Commander LTC Alberto Ruiz Havoa after Operation BABULA. The Columbians fought alongside of Americans in the conflict involving Pork Chop Hill and acquitted themselves well in the action. Included with this lot are the books, 17th Infantry Association Scrapbook, Pork Chop Hill, and magazine journal of Army Special Operations History Veritas, as well as a copy of the Operations Order written by COL Mataxis from that period. Mataxis received two Bronze Star medals and his 2nd Purple Heart during this timeframe. These weapons were on display for many years at the U.S. Army War College Museum, and were also used as a display props in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance of the PPSH 41 is very good with about 40% orig finish remaining; almost exclusively a brown patina with wear to high points. This weapon is just as brought back. Stock has expected handling marks with a couple chips and gouges from use. Although this sub machine gun has been deactivated, its provenance to a very well known engagement together with it formerly being in the possession of a notable American officer make it an extremely desirable and historical collectors item. This can only appreciate in value over time. Nagant revolver retains over 90% of its dark finish with some spots of corrosion underneath areas of hardened grease, internals and bore retain a coating of tacky grease. There are some spots where there are scratches and areas of bare metal showing through. Grips have some wear, handling marks and one or two chips but are still very serviceable. It would be difficult to imagine a nicer set of Korean War trophies provenanced to two historic engagements as well as having been in the personal collection of a notable American General officer. 4-51965 JWK113 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1102

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1103
$100,625.00

**CHINESE COPY OF SOVIET RPD BELT FED MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED NOVEMBER 1965 IN VIETNAM (C&R).

SN 220840. 7.62 x 39mm. 20-1/2″ bbl. This high quality milled receiver Chinese copy of the Soviet RPD appears to have all matching numbers including the receiver, lower assembly and top cover. Includes one 76-rnd segment belt with feed tab and one drum to hold this belt. Bipod present just to rear of front sight, cleaning rod also present, snapped into position at left side of receiver. Gas block adjustment knob which would screw into right side of gas block not present. Corresponding bolt on left side of gas block is present. Marked on top cover with number “36” within triangle followed by three Chinese characters which translate to “56 Type” and SN. Safety markings also in Chinese. Bolt functions properly within receiver under proper tension. This weapon is currently on a form 5 as a DEWAT, with a plug in the chamber. The barrel appears otherwise serviceable. This weapon was captured from the 32nd Regiment of the People’s Army of Vietnam during intense fighting in the Battle of Ia Drang, which occurred at the same time as the fighting described in Gen Moore’s book We Were Soldiers. Photos of COL Mataxis, then Senior Advisor to GEN Vinh LOC, who was Commander of II Corps accompany this lot. This weapon was on display for many years at the U.S. Army War College Museum, and was also used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 60% orig finish remaining, mostly turning brown and thinning. There are areas of bare metal where charging handle contacts receiver and on high points. Also scattered pitting making this weapon look what it is, a war trophy. Wooden hand guard cracked on both sides with chips out of wood at screw points however it is still serviceable. Wooden hand grip and buttstock have some chips, bruises, gouges and handling marks but are still serviceable. Bore is chrome lined. Bolt face is very good with brown patina. Brass plate affixed to right side of buttstock indicating this weapon was a gift from Major General Vinh Loc who was Commanding General 2nd Corps, Republic of Vietnam. Plate also indicates that this weapon was captured from the 32nd PAVN REGT in November of 1965. This is a terrific specimen of a highly effective and desirable collectors item. The fact that it was presented to Theo C. Mataxis and part of his personal collection only enhances this value. 4-51966 JWK118 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 1103

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1104
$31,050.00

**CHINESE TYPE 56 DEWAT CAPTURED IN VIETNAM DURING 1965 TET ATTACK (C&R).

SN 3154664. 7.62 x 39mm. 16-1/2″ bbl. This milled steel receiver AK 47 was manufactured in factory No. 66 as evidenced by “66” within a triangle on left side of receiver. Chinese characters and SN are to right of this marking. Includes one canvas magazine pouch and four 30-rnd magazines and also a heavy web orig sling of Russian origin with Russian markings in the webbing. Selector markings are in Chinese. Cleaning rod present under bbl, no provision for bayonet. Bolt matches in SN to receiver. Action cover also matches in SN. Bolt moves under proper tension within receiver however this weapon has been rendered unserviceable by filling chamber with weld and also welding bbl to receiver. It does not appear that chamber was much damaged by this process. Captured during 1965 TET attack on U.S. II Corps Headquarters compound and presented to Col. Mataxis after the attacks. Included in this lot are a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 40% finish remaining mostly thinning and fading to a gray patina turning brown in places with spots of very light pitting. Wooden forearm, hand grip and buttstock have dings, bruises and scratches as one would expect from a service rifle. Checkering is worn mostly smooth but individual diamonds can still be discerned. Sling is in fine condition, strong and serviceable with some brassing to metal buckle. Bolt face is extremely fine, operating rod likewise. Both sling swivels are solidly in place. This is a fantastic opportunity to own a finely made, sought after machine gun. 4-51968 JWK114 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1104

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1104a
$17,250.00

**BRITISH STEN MK 5 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT FROM BELGIAN CONGO, EARLY 1960 (C&R).

SN 232693. 9mm. 8″ bbl. Marked with broad arrow proof and “STEN MK 5/M/78” on top of magazine housing. Bottom of magazine housing marked “STEN MK V” with SN 232693. Bottom of wooden buttstock marked with broad arrow proof and “N22”. Included are two 32-rnd and one 50-rnd magazine marked on bottom of floorplate “OFF”. Also included is one brown web sling dated 1943. Although bolt moves freely under proper tension within receiver chamber this has been filled in with weld rendering this weapon unserviceable. Bbl has also been spot welded to receiver next to chamber. This weapon was a gift to COL Theo C. Mataxis from LTC Tony Herbert, author of the book, Soldier. Accompanying photo of COL Mataxis with then 1LT Tony Herbert in 1958, and also a copy of his book Soldier. Included in this lot is a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with over 90% black enamel paint remaining on all metal parts with scratches, brassing and handling marks. Wood also displays some chips, bruises, nicks and handling marks. Two 32-rnd magazines have a smooth gray parkerized finish while 50-rnd magazine has a rough, parkerized finish. Sten Mark 5 is last in a progressive series of improvements in Sten design. Externally there is no indication that this weapon is a DEWAT. 4-51957 JWK111 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1104a

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1105
$43,125.00

**CHINESE TYPE 56 MACHINE GUN AS BROUGHT BACK FROM VIETNAM (C&R).

SN 12090687. 7.62 X 39 MM. 15-1/2″ bbl. This Chinese manufactured version of the AK-47 includes a statement by the man who brought it back about how he acquired it as well as one 30-rnd magazine and a combat book shelf publication on the AK-47. This rifle is marked on left side of receiver with factory marking “66” within a triangle followed by Chinese characters which translate “56 Type”, and SN. This specimen is equipped with a folding bayonet and cleaning rod. Selector marked with “D” and “L”. Sling swivel on left side of milled steel receiver very solidly affixed in place while sling loop on gas block is slightly loose. Cleaning kit is present within buttstock trap. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with over 90% smooth blued finish thinning on top left portion of receiver cover otherwise with very good coverage. Wood has several deep gouges and scratches in forearm and bbl hand guard with fewer blemishes on pistol grip and buttstock. Bore is excellent, shiny, bright and chrome lined. Bolt face is excellent and clean. Manual is in fine condition. This is one exceedingly fine example of an AK-47 and with its accompanying provenance to Vietnam would made an excellent addition to any Class III collection. 4-51283 JWK91 (15,000-18,000) – Lot 1105

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1106
$27,600.00

**COLT M16-A2 MACHINE GUN WITH M4 AND 22 CONVERSION PARTS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 8002938. 5.56 MM. 21-1/2″ bbl. This M16 A2 comes with all the goodies the M16 aficionado could want; it has a complete M4 upper and buttstock kit and also a lakeside LM-7 belt fed upper conversion unit for 22 LR. The 22 conversion unit includes two of the cloth belts and two of the aluminum belts as well as two of the Lakeside Machine drums and one side mounting drum adapter which fits into the magazine well. Colt M16 A2 lower has standard markings with rampant Colt logo on left side of magazine well with Colt’s address above trigger. Selector is safe, semi and burst. Upper currently on gun is marked on top of bbl “C MP 5.56 NATO 1/7”. One 30-rnd Colt marked magazine is included. M4 upper includes slide on rail mounted rear sight/carrying handle assembly as well as web sling, lone star ordnance hand grip, telescoping buttstock with spring buffer and charging handle parts. Lakeside Machine 22 belt fed upper is a high quality manufactured steel assembly with a metal bolt face and delron bolt body. Also included is a photo copy of April, 2006 Small Arms Review article on this Lakeside 22 conversion belt fed upper. Also includes two 1983 and one 1986 TM operator’s manuals as well as Colt M16A2 operator’s manual and maintenance instructions. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Over 98% orig finish on all firearms parts. There are some handling marks on magazine and slight blemish to finish where charging handle touches receiver as well as evidence that each of the uppers have been fired but otherwise the condition is simply outstanding. Bores are shiny, bright and near excellent. Bolt faces are likewise near excellent. Manuals are very good condition. This is a dream package for the M16 enthusiast. 4-51275 JWK92 (14,000-18,000) – Lot 1106

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1107
$29,900.00

**HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 91 ADAPTED TO HK-21 FOR BELT FEED AND QUICK CHANGE BARREL (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN A032710. .308 Cal. 18″ bbl. This is a gorgeous HK 91 which was re-manufactured prior to May 1986 to G3 configuration, and then subsequently at F.J. Vollmer by master armorer Tim Tyler into a belt fed Model HK 21 machine gun with a quick change bbl on 6/8/1993. It includes two spare bbls, a detachable belt feed mechanism, two 100-rnd belt boxes & attachment hardware, two 50-rnd drums with one hanger, magazine adapter, 7 boxes of non-disintegrating belts with 7 starter tabs, 1 belt loading machine in can, a H&K adjustable bipod, and also a black painted FN MAG-58 tripod with a set of T. Dyer adapters to fit this HK 21 onto the tripod without any modification to the gun. Accompanying this lot are a certificate of authenticity from Terry Dyer, and a scarce Orig. HK 21 service manual. The gun features an ambidextrous safety/selector for semi, 3-shot bursts and full automatic. Bbl slides in and out of shroud from right side and locks into place with locking lugs and a latch actuated by a large thumb lever on side of the bbl. Belt feed mechanism is a high quality piece of engineering using top quality materials with a roller as part of the feed arrangement. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent as professionally refinished and inspected by Terry Dyer on 4/16/2009. Nearly 100% dark blue finish on receiver with bbls and bipod having a smooth gray parkerized finish. Bolt and feed mechanism also gray parkerized finish with some loss of finish only on contact points within the feed shuttle and perhaps the slightest of brassing on right side of feed shuttle. Bores in all three bbls included are excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Composite lower and buttstock also in excellent condition with perhaps just the slightest of handling marks. Consignor states that this gun is unfired since refinish by Terry Dyer. This is a super firing platform for the class III enthusiast. Pretty much impossible to upgrade this example with its accompanying accessories combined with stellar condition. 4-53537 JWK119 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1107

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1108
$37,375.00

**HECKLER & KOCH G3SG1 SNIPER RIFLE WITH WOODEN CASE AND ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN A049142. .308 Cal. 20″ bbl with flash hider. This H & K G3SG1 sniper rifle comes complete with bipod, Schmidt & Bender 1-1/2 to 6 power scope with mount, one 5-rnd magazine, leather sling, rubber eye cup for scope, see through scope covers, scope brush, hard rubber cleaning rod, unopened instruction manual and custom wooden case. This pinnacle of the German sniper rifle has an adjustable comb on top of buttstock as well as all accessories noted above. All parts and pieces appear functional. Eagle/”N” proof mark on left side of magazine well. Marked on right side of magazine well, “Made In Germany/HK Inc/Arl. Va.22201”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent in all respects. Very nearly all its orig dark blue finish with no appreciable wear. Scope optics are clear. Bore is outstanding, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Magazine consistent in finish to rest of gun. Leather sling still new in wrapper as is instruction manual. Handle of custom gun case has been removed and it with its screws are included inside the case. There is evidence that this weapon has been fired and there may be the slightest blemish just below ejection port, but this example would be just about impossible to upgrade. 4-51333 JWK101 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1108

1109
$26,450.00

**GROUP INDUSTRIES 1918A2 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 00072. Cal. 30-06. 27″ bbl with flash hider. This is a WWII BAR parts kit made by New England in December, 1943. It has a flaming bomb arsenal mark with month & year production on bbl. Top of receiver has standard markings & SN. This weapon has a smooth wooden forend and hard composite buttstock. It includes one orig 20-rnd magazine and the orig bipod & carrying handle. All parts appear to be of correct vintage and various parts are marked “NE” for New England. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Consignor states this is a very good running Browning automatic rifle. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished upon manufacture with a smooth blue finish over 90% with loss of finish at the high points and thinning in some areas, most notably the buttplate and the feet of the bipod. Bore is shiny, bright & clean. Bolt face is extremely fine. Stock has some slight handling marks. Magazine finish is consistent with the rest of the weapon. The Browning automatic rifle is one of the most popular machine guns out on the range. 4-54287 JWK122 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1109

1110
$21,850.00

**FINE GERMAN MP40 MADE BY ERMA (C&R).

SN 4409p. Cal 9mm 9.9″ bbl. This MP40 appears to have all matching numbered parts including the bolt, receiver tube, bbl, hood, bbl resting bar, etc. Marked “ayf 43” on the lower assembly cap and also “cnd” (Krupp) and “WaA254”. Bottom of receiver tube is marked in electric pencil “RM JONES SEFFNER, FLA”. Bakelite lower is of the attractive reddish brown type. Bbl resting bar is of stamped sheet metal. Bbl nut has two flats. Bbl bushing is affixed to bbl tube with indentations at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions. Stock loop has about 1″ of play at shoulder rest when extended. Accessories include orig sling and one magazine marked “kur 43″ and a US canvas carrying case with vintage leather strap. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears to be a fully functional reactivated C&R. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good. About 30% blue. Almost all on the bbl hook and in recessed areas. Most of the weapon is covered with a brown patina or else is dull gray metal. Receiver tube is welded on left side with a series of dashes, no doubt this is orig. Bore is shiny and bright with some frosting. Bolt face is extremely fine. Weld marks apparent below chamber area indicate previous DEWAT. Cocking handle on the bolt is starting to flex in it’s socket. This would be a straightforward repair. Sling is soft and supple and completely serviceable although cross hatching is worn. Magazine finish is somewhat better than on the gun but does not look out of place. Canvas case is sound with a hole at the muzzle side about 1” long. Leather carrying strap is still soft and completely serviceable. As an all matching orig MP40. This would be a choice piece for any collector. 4-51332 JWK31 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1110

1111
$12,075.00

**GERMAN MP40 ON ERB REGISTERED RECEIVER (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 413e. Cal. 9mm. Bbl length is 9.9″. This is a Steyr parts kit on Erb registered receiver. Erb tube has added Eagle proof marks making it appear as a all German made gun. Lower assembly has a reddish tinge to the bakelite. Marked on the receiver cap “MP40 / bnz 42 / 413e”. Shoulder loop assembly marked “413”. Bbl marked “413e” with Nazi Eagle proof. Front sight base marked with Eagle over 623 proof mark indicating Steyr. Lower hand grip assembly marked “413e”. Bolt is also marked with Eagle over 623 proof mark & SN “3855”. Bbl resting bar is made of a hard bakelite material. One refinished orig Nazi magazine included. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall appearance & finish is extremely fine. Over 90% finish with some scattered loss of orig finish on the metal parts of the lower assembly. With scattered areas of brown patina on the handgrip and around trigger guard. The tube retains nearly all of its matt smooth blue finish. Bbl has more of a lustrous finish as refinished upon assembly. Shoulder loop also has a more lustrous blue finish. Bore has shiny, clean rifling. Bolt is very good. Lower bakelite assembly and grips have only some slight handling marks. This is an attractive MP40 and sure to provide a good time at the range. 4-54288 JWK123 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1111

1112
$23,575.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Great news: This weapon is not refinished, but instead is 100% original finish throughout.

**MAUSER M712 SCHNELLFEUER PISTOL (C&R).

SN 60534. 7.63 MM. 5-1/2″ bbl. This attractive example of the select fire Mauser broom handle pistol comes with its detachable wooden shoulder holster; complete with cleaning rod and leather harness. Shoulder holster has been personalized with the name “Rice” hand inscribed in 1/4″ letters on right side. Mauser banner logo on left side. Leather harness marked with cartouche “WAFFENFABRIK SCHORK MUNCHEN”. Included with this pistol are two 10-rnd magazine and one orig 20-rnd magazine. Also included is orig manual in English and promotional insert with specification data. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This pistols proof marks and numbers are clear, crisp and correct for this model. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall exterior finish and appearance is excellent. 97% deep lustrous blue refinish with blemishes on selector switch and backstrap where shoulder attachment contacts. These magazines have matte blue finish over slight pitting on floorplate and sides. Wooden grips extremely fine with some slight handling marks and a barely noticeable 1/16″ chip on left top of grip panel. Shoulder stock has some slight bruises, dings and handling marks but still overall quite handsome. Leather harness still soft and serviceable. Manual is in fine condition with some slight discoloration to the front and back. This is a great rig for the Mauser broom handle pistol collector from the period when Mauser was catering to the high demand for these select fire pistols. 4-51277 JWK93 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1112

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1113
$0.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: This gun is listed in the catalog as fully transferable, but it is instead a pre-86 Dealer Sample, which can be kept by the dealer after they relinquish their license.

**WALTHER MPK SUB MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 5161. 9 MM. 7″ bbl. This example has the Walther banner logo on left side of receiver followed by “MP Walther Cal. 9mm” also marked with eagle/”N” proof mark below “63” next to Walther proof mark to left of SN. Upper SN matches with eagle/”N” proof mark to left of this number as well as “Mod. Kurz”. Bolt SN also matches. Lower assembly also has a marking within an oval just forward of rear sling swivel. Folding shoulder loop has gray hard rubber casing to provide comfort to the firer when aiming. Included in this lot are two 32-rnd magazines marked “MP 9 mm”. Also included are both German and English versions of the Provisional Operation and Servicing Manuals, editions of 1963, which is when this gun was made. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with over 95% dark blue parkerized finish with scratches to bare metal in places and loss of finish at some high points. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. There is a coat of dust in recessed areas from long term storage. Magazine finish is consistent with gun. This is a nice, fairly early example of this model and these seem to consistently run well. 4-51284 JWK100 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1113

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1114
$18,400.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note: This is a registed receiver gun, and NOT a registered bolt gun.

**ACTION ARMS CONVERSION OF ISRAELI MILITARY INDUSTRIES UZI MODEL A (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN SA10700. 9 MM. 10″ bbl. Receiver is marked on left side, “UZI semi-auto/MODEL A/9mmPARA/IMI-ISRAEL”. Included are 25-rnd and 32-rnd magazines and a web sling. This model has the bayonet stud at bottom of receiver at muzzle and fold out shoulder stock as well as grip safety on backstrap. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Smooth gray finish with exception being flip up peep sight which is dark blue finish. Slight loss of finish on high lines. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. Interior receiver shows evidence of firing. This gun has a very comfortable weight and feels very solid. This model is accurate even out to long ranges. 4-51281 JWK97 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1114

1115
$4,600.00

**SWD M11-A1 SUB MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 85-3800047. 380 ACP. 5″ bbl. This M11-A1 is marked with Cobray logo on right side of receiver and includes screw on perforated shroud which appears as a silencer but is actually bbl extension. Additionally there is a hand strap at front of bbl for the firer to help control the muzzle rise. Two Cobray marked plastic 30-rnd magazines are included. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent with only slight loss of finish near safety with some handling marks. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. This little rig spits out the bullets with a very high rate of fire. It is a very compact firing platform. 4-51276 JWK96 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1115

1116
$5,462.50

**SWD M-11 SUB MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 85-0002412. 9 MM. 6″ bbl. “COBRAY” marked on right side of receiver and also marked “M-11/NINE mm/S.W.D INCORPORATED/ATLANTA, GA U.S.A.”. Included is orig shipping box, two Cobray marked 30-rnd plastic magazines and two orig operating manuals; one is “Mac Submachine Gun” by Military Armament Corp and the other “Ingram Submachine Gun” by R.P.B. Industries Inc. Folding and telescoping stock deploys properly. Forward hand strap is present, attached to front of bbl. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent, smooth dark finish with only the slightest of handling marks, hardly any loss of finish where the selector switch rotates. Safety switch retains all of its black enamel finish. Orig shipping box and manuals are extremely fine. Receiver bears evidence of firing. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is likewise excellent. These handy, fast firing little MACS are popular on the range. 4-51280 JWK95 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1116

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1117
$4,312.50

**MK ARMS MODEL MK-760 (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN S0134. 9 MM. 8″ bbl. This high quality and robust sub machine gun was manufactured by MK Arms Inc. in Irvine, CA. In feel it is very similar to the S&W model 76 with a heavy steel receiver and bolt and side folding stock with a hard rubber coating to provide comfort when held in aiming position. Fires in both semi and full auto. Included are three 36-rnd magazines. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Over 98% smooth gray parkerized finish with slight loss of finish where ambidextrous selector rotates. With some slight scratches to right side of hand grip and some other slight handling marks. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is likewise excellent. Magazine consistent with rest of arm. This little sub machine gun handles well. 4-51278 JWK94 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1117

1118
$5,750.00

**FRENCH CHAUCHAT 1915 MACHINE GUN DEWAT (C&R).

SN GSRG/34309. 8 MM Label. 18″ bbl. This Chauchat is matching in numbers between upper and lower and is marked, “C.S.R.G” followed by SN on both assemblies. Also a small “sa” within a square on left side of receiver indication that at one time this was taken into Finnish service. After WWI France availed itself of the opportunity to sell all of its older and outdated ordnance to other countries, Finland ended up being the buyer. This example has very solid and complete wood, bipod is present and includes one serviceable magazine. Bolt moves back and forth within receiver under proper spring tension however this weapon has been rendered unserviceable by filling the chamber with weld and welding rear of chamber to receiver tube. There is a significant amount of welding to chamber and chamber material has been removed in this process. Also distortion to receiver in chamber area which occurred during this process. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with about 85% blued finish overall with areas of scattered pitting and corrosion. Charging handle has more significant corrosion as does trigger. Charging handle knob has been battered out of round but is still serviceable. Safety lever is bent and does not rotate. One left bipod leg significantly bent 3″ from end of leg. Wooden buttstock has some brassing to area of toe. All wooden pieces have some nicks, dings and wear. Bolt face has been welded at firing pin hole as well as extractor. Although deactivated this would make a nice display piece as an example of a WWI machine gun used by one of the major powers in that war. 4-51325 JWK115 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1118

1119
$9,200.00

**GERMAN ERMA EMP DEWAT (C&R).

SN 10561. 9 MM. 10″ bbl. This Erma EMP has eagle/”N” proof marks on top of bolt handle and on top of rear receiver. SNs match on receiver, magazine housing and bbl shroud. Included is one 32-rnd Sten magazine which fits in magazine well snugly and appears to be functional despite the fact that the magazine latch has nothing to engage to. Wooden stock is marked just ahead of forward hand grip with capital “H” which would indicate Army (Heer) issue. Selector to right of trigger guard is marked with “E” & “D” for semi and full auto fire. This weapon has been deactivated by filling the chamber with weld and welding the receiver to bbl tube within chamber area and also grinding off the face of the bolt as well as grinding off the extractor at a 45 degree angle to bolt face. Selector and safety seem to function properly but this weapon is currently unserviceable. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished. Over 95% dark blue finish on exterior surfaces with some softness to eagle proof marks. Scratches and thinning to finish on receiver tube. Bbl has more of a matte blue finish over slight pitting. Evidence of welding and grinding where magazine well meets magazine housing. Several chips to base of front hand grip as well as numerous bruises, gouges and handling marks to stock overall, however it is completely serviceable. This is an attractive piece and if someone had a parts kit and a machinists ability they could likely restore this arm to a firing condition. 4-51279 JWK102 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1119

1120
$3,680.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note: This gun is listed in the catalog as a post-86 Dealer Sample, but it is instead a pre-86 Dealer Sample, which can be kept by the dealer after they relinquish their license.

***WALTHER MODEL MPK SUB MACHINE GUN (POST 86 DEALER SAMPLE).

SN 11648. 9 MM. 7″ bbl. Marked with Walther banner logo above “Mod. kurz” on left side of upper assembly which also has SN 12014 with eagle/”N” proof mark. Left side of lower receiver also marked with eagle/”N” proof mark below “68” and Walther proof. SN on lower is 11648. Selector/safety is ambidextrous and marked “E D S”. Included are five 32-rnd magazines, one green leather 3-cell magazine pouch and one Normount Technical Publications booklet entitled The Walther MPK, MPL Submachine Gun. Magazines are marked with Walther banner logo and “MP 9mm”. This sub machine gun has an extremely large trigger guard which would lend itself well to winter conditions, folding shoulder loop has a hard gray rubber coating for comfort when held in aimed position. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 85% of a smooth gray finish remaining with loss to bare metal on rear swing swivel around selector/safety as well as some loss of finish to high points together with some scuffs and scratches. Hard rubber grips are in fine condition with some handling marks. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Magazines and magazine pouch in very good to fine orig condition. Publication also in fine orig condition with some slight blemishes to cover. These Walther MP sub machine guns are extremely reliable and fun to shoot at the range. 4-51285 JWK99 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1120

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1121
$9,200.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note: This gun is listed in the catalog as a post-86 Dealer Sample, but it is instead a pre-86 Dealer Sample, which can be kept by the dealer after they relinquish their license.

***ISRAELI MILITARY INDUSTRIES UZI SUB MACHINE GUN (POST 86 DEALER SAMPLE).

SN 109212. 9 MM. 9-1/2″ bbl. This Uzi is marked on left side of receiver “SMG UZI/9mm/109212/IMI-ISRAEL” and on right side of receiver “ACTION ARMS, LTD/Phila.Pa.”. This arm is limited to use as a sales sample. It includes two 32-rnd magazines; one is marked “IMI” with SN 15, the other is simply marked “40” at bottom rear. Exterior of bbl is threaded from muzzle all the way to retaining ring. Receiver is marked above selector/safety switch “A R S”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Dark blue finish with some slight loss of finish right at muzzle and the occasional scuff at high points. Interior of receiver shows evidence of firing. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight carbon in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. In every respect this is a fine example of the Uzi sub machine gun. 4-51282 JWK98 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1121

1122
$6,325.00

**ESTATE LOT OF STEN MARK II MACHINE GUN WITH GROUPING OF SILENCERS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 86-MK031, S08-30072, S08-24662, S09-36343. 9mm. 7-1/2″ bbl. This is a Sten Mark II as registered by D.L.O. in Stamford, CT and this is electro-penciled in large letters on left lower portion of receiver just above trigger. Magazine housing stamped “STEN MK II” and underside of magazine housing stamped with orig SN and “SJENG III” above the logo “BTL”. Trigger guard is also roll stamped “863”. Orig skeletonized shoulder stock included. Also in this lot is a Gemtech adapter for a silencer and two spare bbls for this machine gun, one of which is threaded specifically for this silencer adapter, the other has bayonet type retaining lugs. The silencer which fits this adapter and machine gun is included; it will require its own separate transfer tax, it is a Gemtech Multimount 9mm. Additional silencers included in this lot are a Gemtech Oasis in 22 LR, integral to an upper for a Ruger standard pistol and another Gemtech Silencer G-5 in 5.56mm in its orig box with manual. Each silencer in this lot requires its own tax stamp. The remaining accessories which make up this lot include 10 Sten magazines and a 1942 dated 3-cell pouch with magazine loader. All magazines appear to be in serviceable condition. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of the Sten gun is extremely fine as refinished in a gray, parkerized blue. Bolt is in the white, interior of receiver tube is clean. Magazines range in finish from 30% barely thin gray finish to dark matte blue with over 90% coverage. Silencers and adapters are all in extremely fine condition. 9mm silencer has obviously been used, has some slight scratches to the exterior but presents very well. Spare bbls retain nearly all of their gray parkerized finish. Threaded bbl has a thread protection ring which is in excellent condition. Canvas bag carrying pouch near excellent as is the magazine loader which is marked “AUSTIN”. With some subsonic ammunition this would be a great quiet little sub machine gun. 4-53552, 4-53553, 4-53554, 4-53555 JWK120 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1122

1123
$8,625.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Great news on this lot: this is actually fully transferable as a curio & relic gun.

**HIGH CONDITION ITHACA NID 20 GAUGE AUTO & BURGLAR GUN WITH HOLSTER (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 434443. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 10″ Bbls are marked “SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL” and “MADE IN USA” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and with choke markings “2” and “4” although bbls are not choked. Early NID action with pin cocking indicators on top is stamped with hunting dog scene on each side over “Ithaca Gun Co” “Ithaca N.Y.” Stock has squared grip with reinforcing dowel in butt. Splinter forend has Deeley type release. Brown leather flap holster is marked “Auto & Burglar Gun” “MADE BY” “ITHACA GUN CO.” “ITHACA N.Y.” CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired. Muzzles are silvered somewhat from holster wear. Case color of action has some mars at bottom. There is a stress crack on left side of grip which flexes slightly. Holster is good, with much creasing, worn through at breech area, end cap detaching. An exceptionally clean example. 4-53527 MGM288 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 1123

1124
$9,775.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

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**FINE ITHACA NID 20 GAUGE AUTO & BURGLAR GUN WITH HOLSTER(FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 435605. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 10″ Bbls are marked “SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL” and “MADE IN USA” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Early case hardened NID action with pin cocking indicators on top is stamped with hunting dog scene on each side over “Auto & Burglar Gun” over “Ithaca Gun Co” “Ithaca N.Y.” Stock has squared grip with reinforcing dowel in butt. Splinter forend has Deeley type release. Brown leather flap holster is marked “Auto & Burglar Gun” “MADE BY” “ITHACA GUN CO.” “ITHACA N.Y.” CONDITION: Excellent, with slight silvering at muzzles and breech ends of bbls from holster wear. Action is silvered on sharp edges and fences. Stocks are excellent with finish worn through at bottom of grip. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Holster is very good, with rubs and light creases, attachment hole on strap is torn out and repaired with staples, end cap beginning to detach. A fine clean example of this interesting Ithaca product. 4-53528 MGM289 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 1124

1125
$43,125.00

*COLT MODEL 1900 GATLING GUN.

SN 1113. Cal 30-40 Krag. Late Gatling gun with 32″ rnd to oct 10-bbl cluster mounted in brass support rings. Housing and feed mechanism are all of brass and the entire unit is in a steel frame, all mounted in an orig brass yoke with attached tiller. Crank arm is a repaired, rough cast replacement with brass handle that does not meet the latch. Top of housing is inscribed in an arc “GATLING GUN PATENTED / Manufactured by / Colt’s PT. F. A. MFG., CO. / Hartford, Conn. U.S.A. / Model 1900 / Cal. .30 / No.1113 / O.C.H.”. The last three initials are for the military inspector Lt. Odus C. Horney. The feed housing contains a Bruce feed device that may be a reproduction but adheres to orig dimensions. Rear sight is missing. The yoke sits on a reproduction oak tripod with copper plate on top. Bbls are all inspected and proof marked with inspector initials “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr). Carr was a sub inspector at Colt. Bbls also have the “V” & “P” over eagle head proofs and are numbered 1 through 10. Each bbl also has a plugged hole ranging from 4-5″ forward of mounting plate. All visible assembly numbers are matching, #33. All firing pins are also matching assembly numbered except number 8 which has assembly number 11. All firing pins have the “RAC” inspector initials. PROVENANCE: The weapons formerly on loan to the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except one firing pin as noted, and the Bruce feed. Brass retains a dark mustard patina with nicks, dings and scratches and the metal on the iron mostly a dark gray/black patina. Bbls show heavy pitting on the outside with worn dark bores. Bolts are also pitted. Mechanics are fine, appears to be completely functional. A new set of bbls would restore this to a firing Gatling gun that would be fun to shoot. 4-51693 JR277 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 1125

1126
$16,520.00

*RARE FURR GATLING GUN CO. 1/2 SCALE 1874 CAMEL GUN ON TRIPOD.

SN 12. Cal. 22 Long Rifle. Incredibly detailed miniature half scale model of the 1874 Camel Gun with Broadwell drum magazine. Gun is of all brass construction with 10 numbered blued steel rnd to oct bbls, mounted in its solid brass yoke on a swiveling top to the brass and wood tripod. Few of these completely functional little guns were ever produced. They are economical & fun to shoot and completely reliable. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, including drum and frame, along with the two drum keepers. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Overall retains virtually all of its orig polish on brass with bright blue on bbls and strong varnish on the wood. Bright bores. A wonderful functioning fun gun to shoot. 4-51988 JR271 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1126

1127
$17,250.00

*RARE MINIATURE 1897 HOTCHKISS REVOLVING NAVAL CANNON BY MIKE SUCHKA.

SN 16 of 21. Cal. 45-70. Spectacular 1/4 scale, articulated, swiveling, 5 barrel revolving cannon with 9-1/4″ tapered rnd bbls. Housing & bbl supports, along with yoke & naval style cone-shaped base, are made of brass. Mounted in an iron frame that is lightly engraved in foliate patterns which extend over the top of the housing and onto the brass bbl supports. Top of housing is engraved “HOTCHKISS” in an arch over the top of a fouled anchor which is over “1897 – 1997”. Rear of the housing is engraved in an arch around the top “HOTCHKISS REVOLVING CANNON” over a fouled anchor over the dates “1897 – 1997”. Bottom of housing is engraved “NO. 16 OF 21”. The crank arm is of formed steel with brass handle. Base is mounted on a fine 2-drawer oak cabinet 26″ x 17″ with dovetailed corners, milled edges and milled feet. Top drawer contains a large manila card describing this cannon and a packet of information, including copies of the orig instruction manual of the Ordnance Corps dated 1886. Also included is a leather faced, wooden, detachable shoulder stock. The second drawer is a tool chest containing a variety of hand tools and spare parts, including 2 firing pins, firing pin spring, nuts, bolts and screws. Front compartment of bottom drawer also contains a cartridge loading device for the feed chute. Also included is a small brass plaque describing the orig cannon and this model. Additionally included is an aluminum & orange plastic surveyor’s tripod for use with the cannon in the field. CONDITION: As new, may or may not have been fired. Cabinet is equally new, as are the tools. 4-51997 JR275 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1127

1128
$15,525.00

RARE LOEWE BORCHARDT M1893 WITH MATCHING STOCK AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 846. Cal. 7.63mm. Late production Loewe Borchardt, SN 846, with 7-1/2″ bbl having integral front sight and “BUG” proofs on left side. “D.R.P./No75837.” on center toggle link. “BU” proofs on toggle assembly, whose breechblock has a broken extractor, and on left side of receiver. “SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT.” on right receiver. Numbered parts are all matching. Checkered walnut grips with border. Four orig magazines with matching SN. Orig matching shoulder stock with matching numbered cheekpiece, dummy wooden magazine/breech cleaning holdopen which contains a 3-pc brass cleaning rod with oiler in the handle and holster. CONDITION: Approximately 80% orig blued finish with oxidative flecking around bbl and under trigger guard. Elsewhere, usual high edge wear with front and backstraps having largely transitioned to a mellow patina. Comparable condition small parts, with trigger and springs retaining a significant fraction of their orig fire blue, though the anti-bounce lock and the flat springs on each side of the mainspring housing have turned gray. Orig grips, with bordered checkering, showing loss of varnish and staining but no cracks or chips. All matching mags have noticeably oxidized walls, retaining 30-70% of the orig nickel finish, depending on the mag. Orig wood bases with oil staining and moderate handling wear but no cracks or significant losses. Similar considerations apply to the dummy magazine/holdopen that has numerous dents on the spine. Matching shoulder stock and cheekpiece in surprisingly good condition, having only a few superficial dings near the butt. Fine scattered oxidative flecking on the attaching iron. Unattached holster is oil soaked and cracked with broken retaining strap too short to secure the holster to the stock. An easy replacement that would greatly enhance this rig’s appearance. Dull bore with shallow rifling and moderate etching. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-51421 LMA55 (17,500-22,500) – Lot 1128

1129
$24,725.00

*RARE EARLY SWISS MILITARY M1900 LUGER W/ UNRELIEVED FRAME AND CORRECT MAGAZINE.

SN 74. Cal. 7.65mm. Early M1900 Swiss military Luger, with an unrelieved frame, having a 4-3/4″ bbl with a drift adjustable front sight & fixed rear sight which has not been re-cut. Swiss cross and shield over chamber. DWM logo on middle toggle link. Swiss Cross proofs on left bbl, left received, rear toggle link, and rear of frame. Broad first variation checkered safety. Rust blue finish with strawed small parts excepting for the fire-blued pins & grip screws. Extensive disassembly shows all matching SNs including both grip panels. Correct flat button magazine, whose base has the usual disks. Finely checkered walnut grips. Consignor states gun was purchased in Lusuanne Switzerland in 1952. CONDITION: Approx 99% of an early post war (1950’s) arsenal refinish with only negligible sharp edge wear. No appreciable wear on front or backstrap. Front sight also rust blued. Arsenal restrawing & re-fire bluing of small parts, with nearly 100% color. Superb early magazine with no suggestion of enhancement. Mirror bore. Perfect manual function. An early & very desirable M1900 Swiss Luger, particularly with the unrelieved frame. No Import Marks. 4-51442 LMA119 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1129

1130
$4,370.00

*RARE SIMSON “S” CODE LUGER.

SN 1101a. Cal. 9mm. Standard military P.08 configuration. The chamber is undated and the center toggle is marked with the later single “S” code for the Simson Company. The right side of the barrel extension has several small “Eagle 6” acceptance/firing proofs as used by the Simson Company along with the small Weimar Eagle acceptance proof. It has the military style serial number placement with the full serial number on the major components with the last two digits on the small parts with the “Eagle/6” Simson acceptance proof on many, if not all, of the small parts. It has the standard “GESICHERT” and “GELADEN” safety and extractor markings. All small parts matching, including grips. Magazine is numbered “1053”, and has correct proof “Eagle 6” matching that on remainder of pistol. Fewer than 1,000 of these “S” coded pistols were manufactured. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% + of its orig blue, with high edge wear. Muzzle, front portion of frame, and tops of toggles are slightly silvered from normal holster wear. Trigger lever boss on sideplate is silvered to 40% blue. There is a light scuff at right rear of rear toggle. Straw parts retain most of their finish, lightly stained and browned. Grips show light wear. Grip screws retain most of their blue. Bore is excellent. Action crisp. A very scarce Simson variation. Examples noted sporadically throughout the 2000 estimated production in the “A” suffix range, highest number observed is 1888a. 4-53536 MGM269 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 1130

1131
$2,875.00

*BEAUTIFUL 1939 MAUSER BANNER POLICE EAGLE/F LUGER WITH HOLSTER AND MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 367W. 4″ 9mm bbl with SN on bottom. 1939 date above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Crown/U next to SN on left receiver. Eagle/F proof on right receiver. Eagle/6 proof on sideplate. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips and the orig matching aluminum bottom magazine. With black “OTTO SINDEL/BERLIN/1939” marked holster with Nazi Eagle acceptance stamp between belt loops below maker mark. PROVENANCE: Ex Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig bright blue with fading on grip straps and some wear spots on bbl. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with minor dings and indents to checkering. Nice wood grain is still showing. Magazine is excellent with minor dings to aluminum body. Mechanics are excellent. Holster is excellent with some wear on front and edges, fading on lid and strap which has some cracking and flaking above button hole. Back is beautiful with a light scuff at bottom. 4-51417 BWS67 (3,500-7,500) – Lot 1131

1132
$4,600.00

*BEAUTIFUL MAUSER 1936 S/42 LUGER RIG AS ISSUED WITH TWO MATCHING MAGS.

SN 4193. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom and tiny Eagle/63 proof on upper left. “1936” date above chamber. “S/42” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. 4-digit SN on left receiver. Eagle/63 proofs on right receiver. Full SN on front of frame. All numbered parts are matching down to firing pin and both orig Eagle/63 proofed aluminum bottom mags. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. In a “1939” dated dark brown Eagle/WaA101 proofed Stuttgart made holster. With proper Eagle/63 proofed takedown tool. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Retains 97% bright blue and straw with normal wear on sharp edges and corners. Bright fire blue on small parts. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with wood grain still visible. Sharp mirror bore. Mags are excellent with little wear. Mechanics are excellent. Holster is very good with some flaking on lid and on mag pouch. Stitching retains orig color. Structure is solid. Takedown tool retains 70% blue and has light corrosion. 4-51415 BWS58 (3,500-6,000) – Lot 1132

1133
$6,325.00

*GERMAN WWI ISSUE DWM 1917 ARTILLERY LUGER RIG.

SN 5947d. Cal. 9mm. 8″ Artillery bbl, fine tune front sight with matching numbered sight blade. Fine tune adjustable rear sight with matching numbers. Full SN on bottom of bbl. “1917” date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 4-digit SN on left receiver. Imperial proofs on right receiver. Full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin, except for checkered walnut grips which do not match. Plain wood bottom mag. With proper Imperial proofed walnut Artillery stock that has been renumbered to match the gun. Brown “1916” dated Artillery holster by “ERNST SIEGEMUND/DRESDEN” with orig cleaning rod and proofed takedown tool. Double mag pouch by the same maker is dated “1915” and has two orig plain wood bottom mags inside. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Retains 97% blue with normal wear on sharp edges and corners. Front grip strap has minor fading. 95% orig straw. Light wear on grips that retain orig color with visible wood grain. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are fine. Stock is in excellent condition with minor wear, retains 95% blue on lug and lever has been restrawed to near new. Very good holster with normal wear and cracking and flaking on strap. Cleaning rod is excellent, showing little signs of use. Takedown tool retains 85% blue. Extra mags are very good with very little wear on wood bottoms. Mag pouch is solid, retaining orig color and has some cracking and flaking on flap. 4-51414 BWS57 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1133

1133a
$345.00

SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction firearm catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please also note: The entire proceeds of this lot (to include the buyer’s premium), shall be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude’s is one of the finest hospitals in North America today for the research and care of children afflicted with cancer. We hope that you will consider competing on this lot, we consider it to be an extremely worthwhile cause and we have dedicated ourselves to include similar lots in every single one of our auctions, the proceeds of which will be donated to St. Jude’s. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very Good. 8-87112 JDJ (300-400) – Lot 1133a

1134
$1,955.00

*MAUSER 1942 BANNER POLICE EAGLE L LUGER WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 4047Y. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl, 1942 above chamber, Mauser banner on center toggle link, Crown/N, upper SN on left receiver, Police/Eagle/L on right receiver, full W suffix SN on front of frame, all numbered parts are matching including orig machined aluminum mag, which is number 2. Checkered walnut grips, sear safety missing. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 93% orig blue with fading on left side of bbl, sideplate and gripstraps. Sharp edges and corners are silvering. Scattered areas of light corrosion. Grips are oil soaked and lightly worn with minor chips and dings to checkering. Some wood grain is still visible. Mag body retains 90% blue with a few minor dents and light corrosion. Aluminum bottom is very good with machined flattening outer edges of knobs. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-51215 BWS1 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1134

1135
$3,737.50

*WWII GERMAN ISSUE MAUSER BYF 41 LUGER BLACK WIDOW RIG.

SN 6327. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom and Nazi eagle proof on right side. “41” (1941 manufacture) “byf” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. Eagle/655 proofs on right receiver. 4-digit SN on left receiver. “P.08” on left frame. Full SN on front of frame. All numbered parts are matching down to firing pin. Checkered black plastic grips with border. Black plastic bottom “fxo” mag. In a black “dtu.41” Luger holster that is Eagle/WaA183 proofed and marked “P.08” on back. With an extra black plastic bottom “fxo” mag. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% orig bright blue. Grips are sharp with very little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Mag in gun has scattered flaking and some corrosion on body. Bottom has very little wear. Extra mag has minor chips on left knob and minor corrosion on body. Holster is very good with normal wear and scuffs. Black color is orig and stitching is still white. 4-51416 BWS56 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1135

1136
$2,012.50

*BEAUTIFULLY SILVER INLAID DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL LUGER WITH CUSTOM ENGRAVED GRIPS.

SN 94o. Cal. 30 Luger. 4″ bbl with Crown/N over full SN on bottom and geometric engraving pattern around bbl at SN. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N proof on left receiver. Military proofed trigger has been renumbered to match. All other numbered parts on gun are matching. 60% of blued surfaces on frame and receiver are adorned with silver wire inlay in a geometric pattern. Top of rear grip strap and grip screws are engraved. Custom exotic hard wood grips are engraved in a leaf pattern with birds at tops and bottoms and ovals depicting Jesus in the center of the right grip and the Virgin Mary in the center of the left grip. Engraving and custom grips appear to have been done many years ago but are not factory. Blued aluminum bottom mag with Eagle/655 proof and numbers that do not match. CONDITION: Very fine, restored to new condition when engraving was done, retaining 98% blue and straw. Silver inlay is intact. Engraving on grips is sharp. There is an approximate 1″ crack at top of left grip. Mag has very little wear and retains 90% orig blue. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-51976 BWS38 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1136

1137
$2,891.00

*F. B. RADOM, FIRST VARIATION NAZI, WITH SHOULDER STOCK.

SN C9293. Cal. 9mm P. First variation Radom with three levers and a slotted frame. The left side of slide is marked “F.B. RADOM BIS Mod.35 PAT. Nr 15567”. Later Nazi markings include the issue designation “P.35 (P.)” along with the acceptance markings Eagle/Waa77 that are repeated on the left frame. A smaller Eagle/623 appears on the left slide and the left side of the bbl lug. The frame is marked on the right side with the full SN “C9293”. Disassembly shows the slide and bbl to be matched to number “3925”. The bbl and recoil spring guide are blued and the purplish grips are replacements. Correct orig mag whose base is marked with an Eagle/188. The shoulder stock, made from factory drawings to be correct for a Polish Eagle, is made from birchwood with very well machined salt blued metal fittings. CONDITION: The slide, frame, hammer, levers and grip safety have at least 95% orig blue with sharp edge wear and minor flecks of erosion. Comparable, or slightly better, coverage of the reblued bbl and recoil spring guide. Excellent condition reproduction grips and mag. Bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal erosion. Perfect manual mechanics. Reproduction stock is nearly new. 4-51216 LMA64 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1137

1138
$0.00

*ERFURT 1914 ARTILLERY CHROME PLATED LUGER BELIEVED TO BE FROM HERMANN GORING.

SN 7307. Cal. 9mm. 8″ Artillery bbl with fine tune front sight and matching numbered sight blade. Fine tune multi-position rear sight. Full SN on bottom of bbl. Imperial proof on left. “1914” date above chamber. Crown/ERFURT on center toggle link. Full SN on left receiver. Imperial proofs on right receiver. Full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching down to the firing pin and the matching numbered checkered walnut grips. Imperial proof on front of trigger guard. Non-factory plated finish on all metal parts (chrome, nickel or platinum?). Such plating was popular with both Germans who were issued the guns, and GIs that brought them home. Wood bottom mag with orig number “61” has had 4-digit SN added to match gun. In a brown leather “A.DAHL/BAARMEN” 1915 Luger Artillery holster. With genuine Eagle/2 proofed Kreighoff takedown tool (this adds credibility to this story as Krieghoff takedown tools are extremely rare, and Goring happened to have owned the Krieghoff Factory). Excellent orig cleaning rod with a “B” engraved on side of knob. With orig travel orders from Mr. Bernard Schulingkamp in connection with war crimes matters after the war and Mr. Schulingkamp’s capture paper listing this Luger and stating “from Hermann Goering” on capture paper. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% non-factory plating. Grips are lightly worn, retaining orig color with nice wood grain. Bore is worn with pitting. Mag is very good with some scattered pitting on body and wear on wood bottom. Holster is very good with normal wear and flaking. Top of closure strap has torn off. Rod and tool are excellent. 4-51337 BWS59 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1138

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1139
$0.00

SCARCE LIMITED EDITION ADOLPH HITLER PHOTO BOOK.

Hard cover book, 12-5/16″ x 9-3/8″, consisting of 133 pgs of text in German with hundreds of black and white photographs of the German military and Adolph Hitler along with some photos of ordinary citizens. It is the understanding of this cataloger that these books were sold to the ordinary German citizen and then the photographs were added as they became available or as they were released by the German government and the individual pasted them into the book in their proper location. This book has an introduction by Herman Goering dated 15 September 1935 and another from Dr. Joseph Goebbles. Given that the entire text is in German very few of these books were brought to the United States after the war and few survive today. The paper was not of high quality and has deteriorated. Accompanied by its orig cardboard slip cover. CONDITION: Fair. Covers retain bright orange with embossed gold lettering and a white, gold embossed spine, which also has a gold embossed swastika. Spine and several pages are loose but it seems to be completely intact. Pages are yellowed and brittle with several small chips on some edges. Slip cover is missing part of the spine and shows heavy wear. 4-51338 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1139

1140
$9,200.00

*EXTRAORDINARY AND RARE J.P. SAUER & SOHN (CODE “ce”) VOLKSSTURM GEWEHR VG1 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 18. Cal 8mm. Scarce Last Ditch WWII, simplified bolt action rifle manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn, intended to arm the Peoples Militia (Volkssturm). This Walther designed VG1 is exceptionally rare as only two or three known examples by this maker that have survived WW2. Fitted with 20-1/2 inch round bbl, post front sight and fixed 100 meter rear notch. Left receiver is marked “VG1 45 ce 18”. The crude bolt is also numbered “18” to match the receiver and coded “dfb” for Gustloff-Werke, a supplier of bolt forging. Unmarked hardwood slab stock has blued stamped metal buttplate. Accompanied by an original un-marked purpose made late war simplified web sling and a proper blued late war “avx” code magazine. PROVENANCE: This exact gun is referenced on page 151 of Darrin Weaver’s “Desperate Measures, The Last Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm”. CONDITION: Very fine and remains in virtually unissued condition with excellent original blue finish and an excellent hardwood stock showing only the slightest handling marks. Bore and bolt face are equally fine. Absolutely extraordinary VG1 that would be the centerpiece of any serious late war collection. 4-53678 JWD100 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1140

1141
$16,675.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: Rifle is marked “KURZ” to the left of serial number on barrel, indicating this is the shorter 37″ long barrel version, as opposed to the 41″ long barrel version. Also, none of the images in the catalog are correct, however the online images are correct.

*MASSIVE WWI MAUSER T-GEWEHR ANTI-TANK RIFLE.

SN 86. Cal. 13 mm. Humongous T-Gewehr anti-tank rifle made by Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf in 1918 to counter newly developed Allied tanks. The T-Gewehr was essentially a single shot, upsized Mauser 98 but was the first of its kind officially adopted and used in the last part of WWI in an attempt to provide German dismounted troops a man portable anti-tank weapon. The T-Gewehr uses the large 13 mm steel cored, high velocity, armor piercing bullet which was effective against early armor plate of WWI tanks which rarely exceeded 12 mm thickness. The weapon is quite heavy and offered brutal recoil. Approximately 15,000 were produced before the end of the war and many were brought back as souvenirs and put on display in museums and local VFW posts but are rarely offered in the market today. Receiver ring is marked with the Mauser banner and the date “1918”. Receiver, bbl & sight sleeve were observed to have matching serial numbers. Trigger guard, front band/bi-pod attachment & bolt are also matching numbered. No serial numbers were observed on the grip or buttstock, however they are Imperial proofed in several places and almost certainly are orig to this rifle. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Accompanied by an orig 1918-type detachable bi-pod. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine, numbered as noted above. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue, thin about the middle. Receiver & bolt are a mottled gray metal patina. Trigger guard retains about 95% orig blue. Stock has numerous bruises, nicks, dings & scratches but is completely solid with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Bi-pod is fine and retains substantial orig black paint. 4-53897 JR272 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1141

1142
$44,850.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 MARK I BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH EXTREMELY RARE PEDERSEN DEVICE, CARRYING CAN AND ACCESSORIES.

1) SN 1189216 Cal. 30-06. Scarce Mark I Springfield with 24″ bbl dated 3-20, standard front sight with sheet metal hood and 2800 yard Buffington rear sight. Receiver has standard markings including “MARK I”. Left side of receiver has a milled slot with corresponding milled area in the stock for ejecting empty casing when the Pedersen device is installed. Mounted in a fine 1-pc walnut stock with grasping grooves and late style 1-pc hand guard. Left side of stock has the rectangular cartouche “C.J.B.” and the stock proof “P” below the trigger guard. It has a smooth steel buttplate with trap containing a nickeled brass oiler/cleaning kit and milled floor plate & trigger guard. Bottom of stock and the grooved middle band have sling loops containing a brass and leather military sling dated 1918. Bolt is marked on shank “B&S” over a Springfield Armory flaming bomb proof. Receiver has the orig Pedersen trigger and the metal under the wood is coated with Cosmoline. 2) SN 51212. Cal. 30 Auto. Rare Mark I Model 1918 Pedersen device by Remington. Standard device with gray/green parkerized finish and standard markings on breech block. 3) Pedersen device stamped sheet metal carrying can with hinged lid and brass belt hook. 4) Rare orig 40-rnd Pedersen device parkerized magazine. 5) Light OD color canvas web belt with 9 cartridge pockets with brass eagle snap buttons and brass hook and loop. No discernible markings, may be a reproduction. 6) Rare 5-pocket pouch for Pedersen device magazines marked “R.I.A./9-19”. Pouch has an articulated cover with snap closure and brass belt hook on back. 7) Rare OD canvas tool pouch for Pedersen devices marked inside the flap “R.I.A./19-19”. Back of pouch has a brass & steel snap hook. 8) Orig Pedersen device reproduction wrench, one of two that would have accompanied an orig device. 9) Full orig carton of 200-rnds 30 Auto ammunition by Remington in five 40-rnd boxes. CONDITION: 1) Very fine. Metal overall retains about 95% strong orig blue showing light edge wear on receiver and a rub spot with dings on trigger guard. Bolt is a matte blue/black finish. Stock is sound with a series of small gouges on left side of forestock and other light bruises and dings and retains a dark oiled burgundy walnut color. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 2) Very fine. Complete and orig. Retains 88-90% orig parkerized finish. 3) Extremely fine overall. Retains about 95% of what may be a restored finish. 4) Very fine. Overall retains about 95% orig parkerized finish. 5) Extremely fine plus. One small stain near the belt opening. 6) New and unused. 7) As new. 8) Fine, appears unused. 9) Crisp and new. Wrapped in plastic so ammunition was not checked. 4-54286 JR282 (45,000-65,000) – Lot 1142

1143
$12,650.00

*◊ RARE VICKERS MANUFACTURED PEDERSEN MODEL PA SELF-LOADING RIFLE.

SN 134. Cal. .276. Extraordinary Vickers-manufactured Pedersen Model PA, chambered in .276. John Pedersen, famous for his “Pedersen Device”, began development of this unusual self-loading, design after the turn of the last century, with patents dating as far back as 1913 and 1915. As his design evolved during WW1 and after, he eventually sought to sell it to the US Army as a replacement for the 1903 Springfield. A little awkward, the Pedersen utilized the delayed blowback, toggle action concept, with a helically finned barrel and 10-round clip-loaded magazine. Ultimately, the model submitted by Garand won out partly due to the Pedersen’s requirement for lubricated ammunition to avoid hard extraction in the delayed blowback operation. Pedersen also peddled the design to the Japanese who experimented with and improved the design, but the pressures of war and the need for waxed cases doomed the idea. Then in the early 1930s, Pedersen convinced the British firm, Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd, to produce the weapon in hopes of securing UK and other foreign contracts. Seen only in the most advanced collections, only a couple of hundred of these were made for British Army troop trials before production ended. This scarce example of the Infantry Model was made for British Army trials and is very fine, marked “PEDERSEN SELF-LOADER PA VICKERS-ARMSTRONGS LTD”, with British firing proof on the receiver top, and 3-digit serial number to receiver right. This particular rifle was previously illustrated in TBLAP.Accompanied by a xerox copy of The Handbook of the Pederson Self-Loading Rifle (Model PA). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, all original and correct, probably only test-fired, and retains 99% finish to metal. Bore is bright, sharp with strong lands and grooves. Hardwood stock is very nice, in original condition, with only a couple of storage dings and scratches. Slight scuff to left magazine body doesn’t detract. Mechanically fine, with tight, crisp mechanism. 4-53252 DW7 (8,500-11,000) – Lot 1143

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1144
$66,125.00

*◊ EXQUISITE AND ULTRA RARE SPRINGFIELD PEDERSEN MOD GX PROTOTYPE RIFLE, SN 3.

SN 3. Cal. .30. Exquisite and exceptionally rare Pedersen Model GX Rifle, serial number 3, chambered in .30-06. Having lost out to John Garand in the US Rifle trials, Pedersen went about developing a rifle that incorporated what he must have thought were the best features of both the Garand and the Pederson Model PA. The GX and GY designs were Pedersen’s last attempts to offer the US Army something to replace or supplement the M1 Garand and utilizes a turning bolt action, fixed 8-round clip loaded magazine, an improved micrometer rear sight, spiral cooling fins on the barrel, similar to Pedersen’s Model PA rifle, and several other refinements. Exquisitely made with intricate machining, only about 10 examples of this prototype are thought to have been manufactured, almost every component by hand. This example is the third one made and is very fine, marked “PEDERSEN SELF-LOADING RIFLE MODEL GX CAL. .30 US”, SN 3 on the left receiver and several of the bolt parts to include the charging handle. The handguard metal heat shield near the receiver is marked with a single numeral 4. This rifle formally part of the prestigious Henk Visser collection. Usually seen only in the most advanced government museums such as Springfield Armory which retains examples of the GX and GY rifles, this is undoubtedly a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain the finest known example of one of the rarest US Martial arms in private hands! PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extraordinary fit and finish, probably only test-fired, and retains 99% bluing. Bore is bright, sharp with strong lands and grooves. Beautiful hardwood grained stock is very nice, in original condition, with only a couple of storage dings and scratches. Mechanically fine, with tight, crisp mechanism. 4-53250 DW6 (45,000-70,000) – Lot 1144

1145
$35,650.00

*◊ EXCEPTIONALLY RARE FARQUHAR-HILL SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 5. Cal. .303 British. Exceptional Farquhar-Hill Self loading Rifle, chambered in .303, designed by Moubray Farquhar and Arthur Hill. The Farquhar-Hill was one of the first self-loading rifles developed just after the turn of the last century. The design evolved from a long recoil operated automatic aimed at British Army acceptance, with a barrel that recoiled back and forth and utilized a rotary locking bolt. However, early examples were overly complicated and not accepted. Farquhar and Hill then modified the concept ca. 1911 into what is now thought of as a more familiar gas-operated system with a fixed barrel, which resulted in simpler and faster production and an increase in reliability and accuracy. The gas system did not act directly on the bolt carrier to open the action, but initially compressed an actuating spring that effected bolt opening giving a far less violent operation and recoil than might be expected, latches and other springs that were compressed by the piston motion completing the operating cycle. The concept was initially designed for rarely encountered “.303 Rimless” but this was unsuccessful and later examples were made for the standard .303 British. Trials were conducted in 1913, with limited production following later and several of these rifles are said to have been used by British aviators before the widespread fitting of machineguns on aircraft occurred. Then, in 1918 the British Army ordered the weapon into large-scale production, but the close of WW1 ultimately ended the effort. This example is a unique factory-made sporter version of the British Army trials rifle of 1913. The bayonet lug was omitted, it has a lightened stock with conventional sling swivels and is equipped with an intricate micrometer rear sight for precision shooting. The bolt handle is British proofed and the left stock is marked “303”, denoting caliber. Instead of the interchangeable 19 round drum magazine used by the Army trials rifles, this example has an integral 5 round box magazine. One of the very rarest of the early self loaders and only rarely encountered in the very finest collections. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all correct and period, retaining 98% bluing. Fit and finish very fine. Stock is also excellent, with lustrous deep brown stain and just a few handling marks and scratches. Bore is bright with strong lands and grooves. Mechanically fine, with tight, crisp mechanism. 4-53220 DW5 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1145

1146
$37,375.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE BSA-HOWELL M1916 SELF-LOADING CONVERSION OF THE SMLE RIFLE.

SN 73698. Cal. .303 British. Extremely rare M1916 BSA Howell self-loading conversion of a standard SMLE #1 Mark III, chambered in .303 British. To increase firepower in the trenches of WWI, several concepts were floated to convert the iconic SMLE from bolt action to semi-automatic. Most of these weapons were hastily completed in base workshops. The Howell Automatic Rifle design was one of the first attempts, tapping gas from the barrel with a simple gas piston bolted onto the right side of the rifle which engaged an ingenious contoured cam at the rear to cycle a modified SMLE bolt. To protect the user, a crude stamped handguard and faceguard were added in addition to a stamped tubular pistol grip. The front and rear sights, stock, and trigger were also modified. The weapon was reasonably reliable in use, though firing, with the fully exposed operating cam and bolt mechanism was exciting, but it was heavy, unbalanced, the pistol grip and handguard were awkward and the cycling bolt interfered with handling and accuracy. The sights were modified with folding left-side extensions to both front and rear sights to allow the firer’s face to be held to one side to lessen the danger from the exposed reciprocating parts. Howells were though issued and used later, during WWII, mainly as an AA weapon for the Home Guard due to the shortages of weapons in 1940-41. Surviving examples are exceedingly rare, and usually only seen in the most advanced government collections. This Howell is all original, complete, and is one of the very few ever made available to private collectors. It is marked “BSA & Co.” on the right, Z 76398 on the receiver and modified rear sight, H 76718 on the muzzle while the bolt is marked 6223. The numeral “2” is stamped in several places on the stock and handguard. British proofs appear on the metal components to include the receiver. Includes a standard ten-round magazine and a special twenty-round extended magazine original to the rifle. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good, serviceable condition. Mechanically fine, with tight, crisp mechanism. Finish shows an even, blue-gray patina on all metal components, Stock has numerous handling marks, light scratches, and a three inch repairable crack at bottom wrist. Bore is dark with strong lands and grooves but should clean up. Both magazines are in very good condition with edge wear only. 4-53192 DW4 (20,000-27,500) – Lot 1146

1147
$40,250.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $30,000-$40,000.

*◊ VERY RARE EARLY SIG MONDRAGON FSlK MODEL 15 “FLYER’S RIFLE”.

SN 2. Cal. 7 MM. Immaculate and exceedingly rare Swiss-manufactured Mondragon “Flieger-Selbstladekarabiner 15”, or “Flyer’s Self-loading Carbine Model 15” from the SIG (Scheizerische Industrie Gesellschaft) factory collection. Developed by the Mexican Army’s General Manuel Mondragon, the FSlK evolved from self-loading patents granted in 1907. Mondragon’s perfected rifle was eventually adopted by the Mexican Army as the “Fusil Porfirio Diaz Sistema Mondragon Modelo 1908”, in honor of the then Mexican emperor. The design incorporated one of the first truly gas-operated piston mechanisms, as well as a locking, rotating bolt, which were well ahead of their time. Other novel features of the rifle included a non-detachable box magazine which was loaded with en-bloc clips, and a gas cut-off, allowing the rifle to used as a straight pull, bolt action in an emergency. Manufacture of the 1908 occurred at SIG in Switzerland due to political unrest at home and lack of suitable factory capacity in Mexico. After only a few hundred were delivered, the Mexican government cancelled the contract due to the high cost per rifle, inability to utilize poorer quality cartridges and the Mexican Revolution that deposed Diaz in 1911. This left SIG with several thousand complete or partially completed rifles which were most sold to the German Army for their aviators in WW1, scrubbed of their Mexican markings. For their part, the Germans found that the close tolerances of the rifle were not suited to the gritty nature of trench warfare, but were acceptable for self-defense use in airplanes and Zeppelins, and thus the FSlK 15 nomenclature. This nearly pristine example, serial number 2, is one of the few without Mexican markings that the Swiss manufacturer, SIG, retained for their factory reference collection. The only outward markings on the rifle besides the rear sight distances and C/arrow at the rear, is the numeral “2” stamped into the receiver, bolt group and rear sight. Includes its original die cast aluminum inventory tag from SIG. Mondragon serial number 2 would be the outstanding centerpiece of any advanced WW1 small arms collection. PROVENANCE: SIG Neuhausen Factory Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near new, easily over 99% blued finish with only very slight wear on high points and edges. Bolt is correct and “in the white”. Beautiful hardwood stock is original and has just a few small scattered storage dings and scratches which do not detract. Bore has strong lands and grooves. Mechanically fine, with tight, crisp mechanism. Numbered SIG inventory tag attached and in excellent condition. 4-53246 DW3 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1147

1148
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $40,000-$60,000.

*◊ IMPORTANT VERY RARE MAUSER CONSTRUKTION 02 PROTOTYPE SELF-LOADING RIFLE.

SN 15. Historically significant Mauser Construktion 02 Prototype Self-Loading Rifle, serial number 15. Paul Mauser’s only real disappointment was his inability to develop a practical self-loading rifle. In fact, he spent most of the latter part of his life working almost solely on the issue, and developed or had a hand in developing some seventeen different designs and variations. Mauser rejected tapping gas from the barrel and due to patent fights with Georg Luger, the toggle action as well. He thus focused on the short and then the long-recoil principle in which the barrel slid back and forth. His early efforts were with the short recoil/transverse flap lock C98 (Construktion 1898) rifle produced for the GPK (Gewehr Prüfungs Kommission, or Rifle Testing Commission) small caliber trials in which these rifles were unsuccessful, and in 1901 he even lost an eye test firing one of the examples. The Construcktion 02 was patented in 1902, and represented the fourth of his many concepts. This prototype now utilized a long-recoil action with a rotating bolt, a safer operating system since the locked bolt and barrel recoiled together over the entire action length before opening. It could function as either a semi-automatic or a bolt action repeater. To chamber a round, the bolt handle was unlocked and the entire mechanism, including the barrel brought rearward and released to latch the bolt to the rear while the barrel returned to the firing position in front of the magazine. As the barrel arrived forwards, it tripped a latching bar to release the bolt, which then flew forward to strip a cartridge from the internal magazine. Once the bolt handle was locked, the weapon operated as a semi automatic. Mauser presented examples of the C 02 to the GPK (Gewehr Prüfungs Kommission, or Rifle Testing Commission) in Spandau for trials in 1902-1903. Unfortunately, problems with extraction and ejection were common. Mauser attempted to solve this by using greased ammunition, which military authorities rejected. This C 02 was one of the samples Paul Mauser submitted to the GPK, and originally manufactured as a full stocked military rifle. The barrel is “S” bore (0.323”) which was exclusively used by the German Army at the turn of the last century when this rifle was produced. While mechanically original and complete apart from the original military muzzle/bayonet support collar, it was restocked in sporter configuration sometime after the trials. Sporter-style front and flip up rear sights were also added. An amazing find in any condition, this is a singular opportunity to own a step in self-loading rifle history- a weapon that was conceived, handled and fired by Paul Mauser himself and possibly the only known example that still exists. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal retaining ca. 95% of its original bluing. Slight freckling to safety leaf spring, and few scratches and scattered handling marks. Beautiful light hardwood stock is very fine, with checkering at wrist and a few minor scratches and spotting that does not detract. Bore shows strong lands and grooves. 4-53229 DW2 (35,000-60,000) – Lot 1148

1149
$25,875.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE MAUSER PATENT M1913 SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE WITH MOUNTING RAIL FOR A ZEISS SCOPE.

SN 152. Cal. 9X57mm. This rifle is one of a small handful of sporting self-loading rifles produced by Mauser in their developmental department under Paul Mauser’s personal supervision. Rifle has an oct bbl with an elevated rib having a length of 23-1/4″. It has 2 folding rear sight leafs, marked for 100 & 200 meters. The top flat surface on the bbl is lightly knurled & contains a panel marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a.m. Neckar”. The left side of the receiver bears the engraved cursive inscription “Mauser’s Patent 1913”. There are no other inspection or proof marks on the rifle. It has a 5-rnd detachable box magazine. The walnut stock has a Monte Carlo cheekpiece. The wedge shaped telescopic sight rail for a Zeiss prismatic monocular sight is built into the rifle, but telescopic sight & mount are not present. The consignor reports that this rifle was made for a Mauser director and that the mechanism is an early precursor to the M1916 military self-loader, the inertially controlled roller cam locking flap action positioned behind the bolt being identical in function to the Aviator’s Carbine 1916. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal parts retain approx 90% bluing. Magazine floorplate is turning brown. All other components except bolt are blued and retain 95% finish. Forend & grip of the stock are nicely checkered which has worn very little. Stock has orig finish & color which have nicely mellowed to a medium brown; and has minor dents & scratches, but no chips or cracks. Magazine is fully functional, but may be missing a small piece of metal on the rib riveted to the base. Bore is shiny with strong rifling. The front sight post is present, although the protective hood is not present. Mechanics are complete & fully functional. 4-53235 JJW13 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1149

1150
$43,125.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE MAUSER M1916 SELF-LOADING INFANTRY RIFLE.

SN S272K. Cal. 7.92. This extremely rare (one of two known) self-loading full-length infantry self-loading rifle is marked on the left side of the receiver “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a.N. Mauser’s Patent 1916”. SN “S272K”. Military sights graduated from 200-2000 meters. A faint Mauser trademark cartouche is stamped on the right side of the buttstock. There are no other markings on the handguard or stock. SN is stamped on the receiver ring. Caliber marking “7.90” is stamped on the left side of the receiver. This gun has no visible proof marks or acceptance marks, except for the buttplate. SN “272” is stamped on trigger guard. This rifle utilizes the same system of transverse moving locking flaps located behind the bolt as the better known Fliegerselbstladekarabiner 16 (FSlK 16 – Aviator’s Self-loading Carbine 1916) and has the same cocking lever mounted on the bolt in the center of the receiver. The serial number is also in the same “K” suffixed range as the Aviator’s Carbines. Both this pattern rifle and the carbine are illustrated in the Mauser handbook for this weapon system. Cleaning rod is not orig to the rifle. Bbl length is 25-1/2″. Rifle accepts the standard German WWI bayonet mounting system. The consignor noted that this experimental infantry rifle version was used by the Kaiser’s Imperial Liebgarde for a short period of time, ca. 1916, and that the only other known example has the contiguous serial number S273K (restocked). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The metal on the rifle show very little wear & retain 95% of their finish. There are very minor scratches & dents to the walnut stock & handguard. Bore is shiny & bright with strong rifling. Mechanics are tight & functional. This rifle appear to be in almost unfired condition. 4-53232 JJW11 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 1150

1151
$69,000.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $60,000-$100,000.

*◊ UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT BABY LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 4.

SN 4. Cal. 9mm Kurtz. 3-7/8″ bbl with SN on bottom. Toggle assembly is unmarked and unnumbered, as is receiver and small parts. Frame has SN on front. Unique serrated sliding safety catch, similar to the Borchardt pistol’s. No hold open. No grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Right grip “S” stamped on back. Left grip has matching “4” on back. Hand made prototype wood bottom mag with plain wood bottom. Button is missing from follower. Unique pocket tool room prototype pocket pistol with much evidence of hand working and that fitting shares no parts with a full size Luger except for the grip screws. Believed to have been made around 1925-6 by DWM after Georg Luger’s death in an attempt by DWM to enter the low price pocket pistol market that was then burgeoning in Germany. This gun, the only known genuine original example, is featured on p. 1640 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess and is also illustrated in Kenyon, Lugers at Random. Accompanied by archival material including personal correspondence and images pertaining to the history, design and mfg of the “Baby” from August Weiss, retired Works MGR for DWM, to Carl Wilson. Also a copy of Shooting Sports Magazine dated Sept,1962, which features on its cover the “Worlds Rarest Luger”. PROVENANCE: Collections of Carl Wilson, Pat Redmond; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% orig blue with normal wear to sharp edges and corners. Some fading on chamber and top of toggles. Orig straw is 60%. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with some wood grain still visible. Mag has chips on wood bottom and scattered pitting on body. Bore is sharp with light wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52754 BWS19 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 1151

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1152
$28,750.00

*◊ SUPER RARE AND IMPORTANT 1899/00 UK TRIALS LUGER SN 23 WWII REWORK.

SN 23/7597. Replacement 4″ 9mm Krieghoff bbl with SN 7597 on bottom. 1937 above chamber on Krieghoff receiver numbered 7597 on left side with Eagle/2 proofs on right. Original M1899/00 Toggle assembly numbered 23 with orig long (51 mm) bolt with original M1899 prototype double firing pin springs/retainer/firing pin assembly. Prototype blank center toggle link, dished toggles with Luger’s modified (in 1900) rounded hinge tongue, toggle latch and prototype style numbering. Krieghoff sideplate is SN 97. Early DWM takedown lever is SN 69. Frame and all parts thereto is original prototype numbered 23 on back above lanyard loop. Trigger, magazine release button, grip safety and prototype wide border checkered pale walnut grips are all SN 23. Prototype flat safety lever has no visible numbers. Prototype frame remains unrelieved. Early flat button wood bottom magazine. This is an 1899 Luger prototype, originally delivered to Switzerland for their 1899 troop trials, and then taken back to the DWM factory after Swiss adoption in May 1900 and updated with Luger’s post-trial improvements. It was then delivered to the British Small Arms Committee in October 1900, with five other similarly updated M1899/00 pistols, for British Army trials and is the pistol mentioned by serial number in the report of the Commandant of the School of Musketry at Hythe in his report of ballistics and wounding trials conducted there in March 1901. It was returned to the Pattern Room at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock and later reworked by SOE in WWII with a Krieghoff bbl, receiver and sideplate to make it serviceable with 9 mm ammunition for clandestine service in the war. Most important Apart from the replacement barrel/receiver assembly, side plate and stripping latch all components are original M1899/00 prototype parts. A great study in development of first Luger pistols and a remarkable proof of the correctness of Luger’s original design in that it is interoperable with much later Krieghoff parts in a caliber not even conceived of when the pistol was first made. This gun is featured on p. 182 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Pattern Room, Enfield (complete with UK MoD QAD Release Order dated 19/11/86), Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig bright DWM blue on toggle assembly and frame with light wear and scratches. Rear grip strap has pitting towards bottom. Strawed parts retain 90% orig blue. Bbl, receiver and sideplate retain 95% orig bright Krieghoff blue with wear on sharp edges and corners. Bore is worn with frosting. Grips are excellent with light dings and dents. Magazine has a few areas of light corrosion on body and very little wear on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52737 BWS144 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 1152

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1153
$31,625.00

*◊ FANTASTIC GL PROOFED CHILEAN PROTOTYPE LUGER WITH SIX POSITION REAR SIGHT AND GL PROOFED MAGAZINE.

SN 10005. 7″ 7.65mm slim bbl with Crown/N proof and full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch and a 6-position rear sight marked /2/4/6, the bed integrally machined with rear link, with GL proof on back of toggle. Crown/N proof on left receiver, prototype SN on front of frame, “GERMANY” US import marked on back of frame above lanyard loop. All numbered parts are matching. Wide grip safety lever and checkered walnut grips are not numbered. GL proofed wood bottom magazine. Originally produced as an intended presentation prototype with the GL monogram, and designed to accept an the early push button stock, the rear magazine well edge being correctly machined to a knife edge to either side of the lug, this gun was never presented, but retained by the factory until sometime after 1911. At this time, the stock lug was modified to update it to accommodate the later turn lever type stock and the finish was restored, and the gun was commercially proofed with added Crown/N proofs and the “GERMANY” US import mark were added for commercial import & sale in the USA. This gun is featured on pp. 218, 237, 251, 256 & 283 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% blue that is fading on left frame and grip straps. Straw has been reheated to 85%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some dings to checkering and visible wood grain. Magazine has areas of corrosion on body and wood bottom has minor nicks. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52059 BWS151 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 1153

1154
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $45,000-$75,000.

*◊ UNIQUE “GL” PROTOTYPE LUGER SN 10066B.

SN 10066B. 4-3/4″ 9mm slim bbl with notched foresight and 5-digit SN to bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GL” proof on rear toggle behind rear safety and SN (66) applied to underside of rear link. 5-digit B suffix prototype SN on front of frame which is a shortened long type. P.08 pattern safety with long checkering. “GESICHERT” in upper position. All numbered parts are matching. No grip safety, special safety lever/block components. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. Most likely connected with 1932-4 German trials, the safety lever configuration and lack of a grip safety, along with slim 9mm bbl is a study of evolution towards P.08. This gun is featured on p. 103, 217, 229, 280 and 283 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig bright blue with some touch up on grip straps. Light scratches on left of bbl. 95% bright orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and show wood grain. Magazine is near new with minor chips on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52745 BWS138 (40,000-75,000) – Lot 1154

1155
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $35,000-$50,000.

*◊ ULTRA RARE AND VERY IMPORTANT US TEST 1905 GL NEW MODEL PROTOTYPE SERIAL NUMBER 10070B LUGER.

SN 10070B. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GL” on back of rear toggle link. Flat checkered New Model toggles without toggle lock. Modified frame without toggle latch. Unique extractor which is the same ear width as production New Model component, but has ears which are 0.5 mm thicker, preventing interchangeability with production guns. “LOADED” marking on extractor indicates that this gun was prepared for submission for U.S. evaluation (10069B is mechanically identical, documented to have been evaluated by the U.S. Board of Ordnance, and is still in the Springfield Armory Collection). Matching numbers on toggle assembly. Firing pin is unnumbered. Takedown lever, trigger, hold open, safety lever and grip safety are unnumbered. Receiver has 2-digit matching number on stop lug. 1900 short frame modified by addition of brazed in upper spring seat to coil spring (same as 1905 Dutch Trials guns). Full SN on front of frame. Matching numbered checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on pp. 223, 228, 261, 283, 290, 291 and 300 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% orig blue with wear on sharp edges and corners. Extra wear on sides of muzzle, frame rails and high part of sideplate. Light corrosion starting on left side. Gripstraps are stained and fading to brown. 50% straw with scattered corrosion and very light pits on safety lever. Grips are oil soaked and moderately worn. There is a small chip on front corner of left grip. Mag is excellent with little wear. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are fine. 4-52744 BWS17 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1155

1156
$0.00

*◊ SPECTACULAR 1904 DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SN 10088B.

SN 10088B. 4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with 5-digit SN on bottom, ramped military foresight and 13.5 mm front sight band diameter. As-manufactured short frame, not modified long type. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. 45 degree beveled receiver rails. 5-digit B suffix prototype SN on front of frame. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. Serial number (without B suffix) recorded in Dutch Archives as one of the 1904 trials pistols. This gun is featured on pp. 100, 101, 223, 225, 229 and 289 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 90% bright orig blue with silvering on sharp edges and corners and extra wear on front grip strap. Rear grip strap is faded with very light corrosion. Retains 90% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some dings and dents to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. Magazine shows light wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52750 BWS137 (35,000-65,000) – Lot 1156

1157
$105,000.00
Revised: 10/4/2014

Please note: The button to open the lid of the enclosed compartment is actually ivory colored polished bone.

*◊ FABULOUS PRESENTATION CASED M1902 LUGER CARBINE FOR MEXICAN PRESIDENT PORFIRIO DIAZ.

SN 55C. Cal. 7.65mm. Presentation M1902 Luger carbine, unusual 2-digit (possibly only known 2-digit) SN 55C, with 11-7/8″ bbl, special features with matching stock, three spare magazines, sling, takedown tool, punch and cleaning rod. This well known Luger carbine has the standard ramped front sight with a dovetailed platinum-beaded/diamond cut post and a 4-position rear sight wherein the face of the insert has been finely checkered. Finely engraved over the chamber are elaborate gold inlaid intertwined initials “PD” whose outlines are highlighted with in-the-white metal. As correct for a presentation pistol in this serial range, the rear toggle has been marked with the overlapping Georg Luger “GL” initials. Safety has a small checkered head and the frame was made with a special lug to accept either a push-button or lever locked shoulder stock (as typical for the series). Hand fitting on this gun seems better than usual; for example, the sideplate is flush with the frame. The deluxe wood stock (possibly the only known Luger with factory deluxe wood) for this gun has a single-screw lever locking lug whose SN is on the lower arm. The checkering pattern is typical for a carbine and the buttstock, made of horn, is secured with two contoured screws whose slots have been vertically aligned. Included in the case are three unnumbered magazines whose wooden bases are secured with fire blued pins. Additional accessories include a 17″ brass stem cleaning rod/oiler, a leather sling and an unmarked blued takedown tool and punch. The takedown tool is of the very rare early pattern with long neck between thumb piece and hole. Consignor cites that this gun was presented to Diaz by Kaiser Wilhelm II as an Imperial gift to further Mexican-German relations. Multiple color photographs of this cased Luger with accessories are featured on pp. 1434 and 1435 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. All components are housed in a magnificent tooled red leather case, whose French fitted interior is lined with green felt. Adjacent to the cleaning rod is an ivory button to open the lid of an enclosed compartment, presumably for ammunition. An oval gold plaque on the lid is marked “Porfirio Diaz.”. The case has a matching red leather handle, a gilded brass lock, paired gilded brass latches and reinforcing gilded brass corners. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Stunning 99% bright orig blue with comparable condition straw and fire blued small parts. The immaculate condition applies to the shoulder stock that has only the fainted, most superficial, marks on the surface. Even the horn buttplate has no defects. Comparable condition, nearly new, spare magazines of which only one has a small chip from its base. The sling, that show considerably surface crazing and no leather coverage of the buckle, may be a replacement. Excellent condition oiler, takedown tool and punch. As one would expect from such an immaculate presentation set, the carbine has a mirror bore and the manual function is perfect. One of the finest carbines in existence. 4-52095 LMA63 (90,000-150,000) – Lot 1157

1158
$23,000.00

*◊ STUNNING 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK AND LEATHER SCABBARD.

SN 24468. 11-3/4″ carbine bbl with long ramp front sight, 3-position rear sight, and BUG proofs and full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. BU proofs on toggle assembly and left side of receiver. Checkered walnut forearm with sling swivel and matching number inside well. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Original matching checkered walnut stock with original serrated horn buttplate. Not only do the numbers on the stock and forearm match the gun, but the finish, condition, and color of the wood are completely matching and original, likely from the same piece of wood. In an original period cognac-colored leather head-to-toe configuration box-shaped scabbard with very scarce long brass carbine oiler/cleaning rod in fitted pouch and two extra wood bottom magazines. Scabbard has lids at each end that buckle at top and a leather handle. This gun is featured on pp. 221, 248 & 256 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, and the scabbard appears on p. 1446. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Beautiful, totally original condition with bright blue and straw that would be near new except for extra wear and dings on front grip strap from contact with stock iron while in the scabbard, light wear on sharp edges and corners, a few faded spots on top of bbl, and some corrosion on bottom of frame. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with beautiful wood grain and a few nicks and chips to checkering. Forearm has sharp checkering and beautiful original finish on wood as does the stock which has beautiful blue and straw and bright fire blue on buttplate screws. Buttplate has light wear and original bright finish. Scabbard is in very good condition with beautiful original color on leather that has light scuffs and normal wear for its age. Sharp edges and corners are flaking and cracking as are closure straps on top. Accessories are excellent. 4-52105 BWS153 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1158

1159
$13,800.00

*◊ VERY RARE DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH STOCK.

SN 824. Cal. 30 Luger. 11-3/4″ unnumbered bbl with long front sight ramp and 4-position adjustable rear sight. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dish toggle with toggle lug. Small “24” on each link of toggle assembly. Rear link is numbered on the underside like a GL carbine. Receiver is unnumbered. Checkered walnut forearm is numbered “824”. Very small “224” on back of frame. Small parts appear unnumbered. Grip safety. Curved stock lever cut-out. Left checkered walnut grip is number “17”. Right grip is number “29”. Orig wood bottom mag is number “824”. With unnumbered 2-screw checkered walnut carbine stock with serrated horn buttplate and sling swivel. This gun appears to have started as a GL presentation but was finished and sold commercially. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% blue with some touch up. Orig straw is 85%. Grips are lightly worn with nice color and visible wood grain, as is the forearm. Mag is excellent with little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Stock has sharp checkering and has 95% blue on straw on lug. Buttplate has moderate wear. Wood has a few minor scratches and indents but retains orig color. 4-52068 BWS6 (12,000-20,000) – Lot 1159

1160
$9,200.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $7,500-$15,000.

*◊ RARE 10087B 9MM LUGER PROTOTYPE WITH REPRODUCTION PUSH BUTTON STOCK.

SN 10087B. 7-3/4″ 9mm slim bbl with full numbering on bottom that does not appear to be factory. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. B suffix prototype SN on front of frame that does not appear to be factory. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Original push button stock lug has been modified to also accommodate turn lever stock. Plain wood bottom magazine with very high quality reproduction push button stock that is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Restored to near new condition with 99% blue and straw. Very light wear on sharp edges and corners. Minor ding in front grip strap. Bore is near mint. Grips have light wear with minor dings to checkering and wood grain is visible. Magazine has areas of corrosion on body and minor nicks and dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. Stock is near new with minor scuffs and indentations on wood and wear from use on screw and attaching surfaces. 4-52743 BWS155 (5,000-15,000) – Lot 1160

1161
$0.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL 1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER.

SN 8911. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal Swiss proofed bbl with full SN on bottom. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. “GERMANY” export marked below full SN on front of frame. Type 2 safety lever and grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to checkered walnut grips. “GERMANY” marked wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on pp. 217, 263, 525 and 566 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% bright orig blue with light wear on sharp corners and a tiny spot of corrosion below right grip. Orig straw is 98% and bright. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with few dings to checkering and visible wood grain. Magazine shows little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52753 BWS141 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 1161

1162
$10,350.00

*◊ RARE GENUINE ABERCROMBIE & FITCH LUGER.

SN 2989i. Cal. 30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom. “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Co NEW YORK/MADE IN SWITZERLAND” roll die impressed on top of bbl in two lines, with characteristic slight angular misalignment of the two lines. Proper front sight base that is set back from muzzle characteristic of the Swiss made (Hammerli) barrels fitted to these guns. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 4-digit SN on left receiver. Correct i range SN on front of frame, barrel serial number correctly applied along barrel axis without i suffix. Proper post 1914 reinforcing of rear frame wall. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper “GERMANY” marked wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on p. 610 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 98% blue with very light sharp edge wear and minor fading above chamber. 95% orig straw. Grips are sharp with a few minor indents and orig color with visible wood grain. Mag is excellent with very little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52784 BWS11 (7,000-11,000) – Lot 1162

1163
$0.00

*◊ RARE BLANK TOGGLE DWM 1900 LUGER.

SN 22380. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN on bottom. Blank center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Full SN on front of frame. This gun lies between first and second blocks of Dutch 1905 trials guns with 4” barrels and may be another unidentified trial variation. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Extra numbers have been added to the left side of frame after manufacture. Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Plain wood bottom magazine. This gun is mentioned on p. 224 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Retaining 80% blue with scattered light pitting. Deeper pits on right frame rail and sideplate. 20% orig straw remains with scattered corrosion. Bore is worn and corroded. Grips are worn with indents and dents to checkering. Magazine is lightly worn with a few dings to bottom and a few spots of corrosion on body. Mechanics are sound. 4-52756 BWS143 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 1163

1164
$10,925.00

*◊ UNIQUE 1900 DWM LUGER WITH FRENCH CARTOUCHE.

SN 21561. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN on bottom. Cartouche above chamber with “MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE / ARMES ET CYCLES / SAINT ETIENNE” within concentric circles. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. “BUG” proofs on left receiver. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Holdopen is missing. Grip safety. Grips screws appear to be more recent replacements. Wood bottom magazine with numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 85% orig blue with scattered light pitting. 25% orig straw with light corrosion. Bore is worn almost smooth with light corrosion. Grips are worn with dings and chips to checkering. Magazine has corrosion on body and light dings to wood bottom. Mechanics are sound. 4-52759 BWS140 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1164

1165
$17,250.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $10,000-$15,000.

*◊ VERY RARE 1900 RUSSIAN LUGER.

SN 12821. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal. bbl with full SN on bottom. Crossed Mosin Nagant rifles roll-die impressed over chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Full SN on front of frame. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. Apart from the half dozen known examples of the Russian pistol, no other Lugers occupy the 12xxx serial number block. This gun is featured on p. 671 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 80% original blue with wear on sharp edges and corners and additional wear on grip straps, left side of bbl, and right frame rail. Some of this wear is turning brown and pitting. Original straw is 30%. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are dark and worn with minor chips and indents. Magazine has areas of corrosion on body and very minor dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are sound. 4-52843 BWS152 (7,500-15,000) – Lot 1165

1166
$0.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE DWM 1900 SWISS MILITARY CONTRACT A-SUFFIX LUGER.

SN 5083A. 4-3/4″ Swiss proofed 7.65 mm cal. bbl with full SN on bottom. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Swiss proofs on toggle assembly and receiver. Left receiver has a “P” and “53” private sale date. Left frame rail stamped “P.38” (Swiss military released in 1938). Back of frame has Swiss proof under toggle and “D” under lanyard loop. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Four-digit A suffix SN on front of frame. Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal disks. Converted from P.00 pistol E.683 of the Swiss Contract “Extra-Serie” for service issue during the shortage of pistols at the onset of WWI, the new serial number, following the 0 – 5000 series of P.00s, duplicated that of a P.06, hence the “A” suffix to prevent exact duplication in military records. This gun is featured on p. 648 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% blue with wear on sharp edges and corners and light fading on grip straps. Original straw is 95%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor chips to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. Magazine is near new with light wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52829 BWS146 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1166

1167
$0.00

*◊ VERY RARE E PREFIX 1900 SWISS MILITARY CONTRACT LUGER.

SN E689. 4-3/4″ Swiss proofed 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN on bottom. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Swiss proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. E prefix (Extra-Serie – pistols purchased for training and shooting prizes) SN on front of frame. Swiss proof on back of frame under toggle. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal disks. This gun is featured on pp. 643 and 648 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig bright blue with most wear on grip straps which are fading with light corrosion. 98% orig bright straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and have nice color. Magazine shows little wear with a minor nick on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52833 BWS142 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1167

1168
$4,036.50

*◊ BEAUTIFUL 1900 WIDE TRIGGER SWISS MILITARY CONTRACT LUGER.

SN 4938. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN on bottom. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber with “P22” (indicates military release in 1922) above left side of chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Swiss proofs on left side of receiver and bbl. Grip safety with type 3 safety lever. Matching numbered wide trigger (fitted on last 1500 Swiss 1900 Military Lugers). All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal disks. This gun is featured on pp. 215, 217, 220, 228, 551, 643 and 648 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with wear on sharp edges and some fading on grip straps. 90% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips have little wear and few minor chips to checkering with wood grain still showing. Magazine has very little wear and some light corrosion on body. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52830 BWS139 (4,000-6,500) – Lot 1168

1169
$1,495.00

*◊ DWM 1906 CROSS IN SUNBURST SWISS COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 26568. Cal. 30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with “BP” (Swiss Bernerprobe) proof and full SN on bottom of bbl. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “BP” proof on left receiver. Short frame. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips have 2-digit numbers that are illegible. Proper Swiss wood bottom mag with circular steel disks. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% Swiss Arsenal blue with normal wear on sharp edges and corners. 90% Swiss Arsenal straw that is fading on right side of trigger and right side of mag release button. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with wood grain that is still visible. Mag bottom has minor chips on left knob. Body has light corrosion. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52766 BWS39 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1169

1170
$14,950.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL DWM 1900 BULGARIAN LUGER.

SN 20456. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm cal. bbl with full SN on bottom. Bulgarian crest above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Bulgarian marked safety. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Restored to near new condition. 99% blue and 99% straw. Grips are oil-soaked dark and have sharp checkering. There are a few minor chips and indents to checkering and left grip has a chip missing under the safety lever. Magazine has little wear and a couple minor dings to wood bottom. Holdopen is missing. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52853 BWS147 (3,500-7,000) – Lot 1170

1171
$2,300.00

*◊ DWM 1906 BULGARIAN LUGER WWII 9MM CONVERSION.

SN 1165. Cal. 9mm. 4″ unmarked bbl. Bulgarian crest above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Proper Bulgarian marked extractor and safety lever well. Full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching except for hold-open and grip safety which have different numbers. Front toggle links, trigger and checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. This is proper for a gun that was arsenal converted. These guns were converted from original 7.65 mm caliber to 9mm during WWII by changing the bbl and changing to a stronger coil main spring. Other parts would have been replaced as necessary. Proper plain wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on p. 685 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 85% blue with normal wear and scattered corrosion, turning brown on grip straps. Straw is 25% and corroded. Mag is excellent with very little wear. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are sound. 4-52857 BWS51 (2,000-3,200) – Lot 1171

1172
$4,830.00

*◊ RARE MANUFRANCE IMPORTER MARKED BARREL DWM 1906 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 47549. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with BUG proofs and full SN on bottom. Top of bbl is roll die marked “Manufacture Francaise d’Armes & Cycles de St Etienne” and the toe of the grip bears the stamped Manufrance inventory number 5680. DWM scroll on center toggle link. BU proofed toggle assembly. BU proofs on left receiver. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Plain wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on pp. 274, 603, 606, and 1088 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent condition. 97% orig blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear. Very minor ding on bottom of bbl. Gripstraps are just starting to fade. 90% straw with very light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with wood grain still visible. Mag bottom is excellent with very little wear. Body is corroding with light pitting on spine. Bore is bright and sharp with very light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52770 BWS15 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1172

1173
$0.00

*◊ DWM 1906 FRENCH MANUFRANCE IMPORTER MARKED COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 51677. Cal. 30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with BUG proofs and full SN on bottom. “Manufacture Francaise d’Armes & Cycles de St Etienne” roll die impression on top of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Internal BUG proofs on toggle assembly. All numbered parts are matching, except for sear bar that does not match. Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Plain wood bottom mag. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 70% orig blue that is browning to light corrosion with scattered light pitting overall. Sear bar is refinished. 40% straw is corroding. Grips are oil soaked, dark and have moderate wear. Mag body is corroded and wood bottom is worn. Bore is worn and pitted. Mechanics are fine. 4-52773 BWS12 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1173

1174
$9,200.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $7,000-$10,000.

*◊ BEAUTIFUL 1906 9MM COMMERCIAL NAVY LUGER WITH STOCK.

SN 64378. Cal. 9mm. 6″ Navy bbl with Crown/N above full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on toggle link. 100/200 meter adjustable Navy rear sight on rear toggle link. Early pattern lower GESICHERT/lever up safe. Horizontal Crown/N proofs on front toggle links and on left side of sear. Full SN on front of frame. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Proper Commercial “Cal 9m/m” marked wood bottom Navy style mag with concentric rings. This gun is featured on p. 893 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Proper Commercial Navy walnut stock with 67000 range numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, restored to 98% blue and straw. Grips are sharp and retain orig color with visible wood grain. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. Wood on stock retains beautiful color and wood grain and has very little wear. Lug retains 90% blue and is corroded. Lever has 50% straw with light pitting. 4-52778 BWS52 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1174

1175
$8,050.00

*◊ 1920 COMMERCIAL LUGER CARBINE WITH STOCK.

SN 126. Cal. 7.65mm. 1920 Commercial carbine with a standard 11-7/8″ bbl. Ramped front sight with drift adjustable bead and 4-position rear sight marked “1 2/3”. Crown/N marking on left bbl, bbl extension and breechblock. “MADE IN GERMANY” marked on the left forward rail. As true for many 1920 Commercials, gun is made of mixed parts. Bbl, bbl extension, forend and cross pin, and each of the grip panels are numbered “126”. Rear toggle link, takedown lever, sideplate and trigger are numbered “75”. Mag has a blank wood base. The upper arm of original 2-screw shoulder stock lug is numbered “218”. Minor damage at the toe has resulted with a small loss of the horn buttplate and a repairable split in adjacent wood. This gun is featured on pp. 525, 528 and 532 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 90-95% rust blue with noticeable wear along the sides of the bbl, particularly on backstrap below the safety. Most of the fire blue has faded from the rear sight insert and grip screws. All of the small parts except the ejector have been restrawed. Orig finish on forearm. Buttstock has been carefully refinished with orig finish lug and orig buttplate. Bright bore with strong rifling and minimal frosting. Excellent manual mechanics. 4-52069 LMA46 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1175

1176
$6,325.00

*◊ 1920 COMMERCIAL DWM CARBINE WITHOUT FOREARM.

SN 4490. Cal. 7.65mm. 1920 Commercial DWM carbine with 11-7/8″ bbl and no forearm. Ramped front sight with dovetailed bead insert and 3-position rear sight marked “1 2/3”. Vertical Crown/N on left side of bbl extension. Matching SNs on bottom of bbl, lug of bbl extension, on each link of the toggle assembly, frame, takedown lever, sideplate and trigger. Safety, hold open and the grip panels are not numbered. Tinned mag body with a blank wood base. Mated to an original stock with lug number “50042”, having a horn buttplate with serrated base. This gun is featured on p. 532 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The gun has been extensively refurbished during assembly with most components renumbered prior to the new rust blue. Renumbered parts include the bbl, sideplate and the first two links of the toggle train. Now with 90-95% blued surface. All the strawed parts except the ejector have been reheated for color enhancement. Orig grips with minor losses, except for the left panel that is missing a chip near the safety lever. Orig stock with worn checkering and scattered handling marks. The lug has largely transitioned to a gray-brown while the strawed safety lever appears as a mottled gray. Losses to the buttplate are commensurate with the general condition of the stock. Near mirror bore with strong rifling and minimal frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52062 LMA47 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 1176

1177
$2,300.00

*◊ LATE BUG PROOFED DWM 1906 COMMERCIAL 4″ BARREL 9MM LUGER.

SN 53149. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with BUG proofs and full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. BU proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. Full SN on front of frame. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom mag. This is one of the highest SN BUG proofed Lugers known. This gun is featured on p. 519 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 93% orig blue with scattered light corrosion and an area of light pitting on right receiver and sideplate. Grip straps are corroded and turning brown. 85% orig straw with scattered corrosion. Some minor dings to takedown lever. Grips are oil soaked and lightly worn. Wood grain is still visible. “6197” is lightly stamped into checkering on top of right grip. Mag is excellent with very little wear and a small chip on the right knob. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52776 BWS50 (2,000-3,250) – Lot 1177

1178
$2,070.00

*◊ EARLY WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1906/24 SWISS LUGER PISTOL.

SN 22077. Cal. 30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and Swiss cross proof on left side, “WAFFENFABRIK/BERN” on center toggle link, Cross/M proof on left receiver, Swiss cross proof on right receiver, full SN on front of frame, Swiss cross proof on right frame forward of trigger, all numbered parts are matching, stop lug has early 3 digit matching SN, wide border checkered walnut grips has 3 digit matching numbers, grip safety, proper Swiss wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on p. 651 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with normal sharp edge wear with some corrosion, 70% straw, ejector is a blued Swiss arsenal replacement. Grips are lightly worn and have some minor marring to checkering. Orig color has darkened from oil, wood grain is still visible. Mag is excellent with very little wear on rib and few spots of corrosion on body. Bore is sharp and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52848 BWS2 (1,500-2,200) – Lot 1178

1179
$1,534.00

*◊ WAFFENFABRIK BERN M1929 SWISS LUGER MILITARY, BROWN GRIPS.

SN 61577. Cal. 7.65mm. Standard Model 1929 Bern Luger with 4.75″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight. Swiss cross in shield on middle toggle link. Full SN is externally apparent on the bbl, left rail and rear toggle link. Front frame well is stamped “5.41” (indicating manufacture in May of 1941). “P” release on front of trigger guard. Disassembly shows all small parts are either matching or correctly acceptance marked with “CN/cross” (Chrome-Nickel steel). Circular “W+F” logo on back of frame and on orig brown checkered plastic grips. Mag with acceptance on spine and matching brown base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 95% matte finish with slight thinning of sideplate and handling on frontstrap and grip safety. Excellent grips without chips or splits. Comparable or better condition mag. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52847 LMA53 (1,100-1,600) – Lot 1179

1180
$2,875.00

*◊ WAFFENFABRIK BERN M1929 LUGER, MILITARY, IN 9MM PARABELLUM.

SN 68761. Cal. 9mm. Bern Arsenal assembled a small number of M1929 Lugers in 9mm Parabellum for military trials of this caliber in the 1940s. Guns that were originally assembled in this caliber had numbered barrels. Later, a small number of pistols were retrofitted with overrun barrels that were proofed but unnumbered, as this example. The bbl is 4.75″ bbl with a standard drift adjustable front sight. Swiss cross in shield on middle toggle link. Full SN is externally apparent on the left rail and rear toggle link. “P” (Privat) civilian release stamp on front of trigger guard. Disassembly shows all small parts are either matching or correctly acceptance marked with “CN/cross”. Front frame well stamped “10.42” indicating manufacture in October of 1942. Orig black grips. Mag with acceptance on spine and brown base. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 95% matte finish with slight thinning of sideplate and left frame. Minimal handling wear on frontstrap and grip safety. Excellent grips without chips or splits. Comparable or better condition mag. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52852 LMA54 (2,250-3,500) – Lot 1180

1181
$10,350.00

*◊ RARE US TEST TRIALS 1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER.

SN 6731. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN on bottom. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Test trials range SN on front of frame. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching. Properly numbered takedown lever with SN on right side. Checkered walnut grips. Unnumbered wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on p. 590 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Restored to near new condition with 99% blue and straw with slight wear on sharp edges and corners. Bore is worn with light frosting. Grips have light wear with minor dings and wood grain that is still visible. Magazine is near new with light wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52842 BWS145 (2,000-3,750) – Lot 1181

1182
$5,750.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL LUGER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 8208l. 4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN and Crown/N proof on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/N proof on left receiver. Checkered wood grips. Plain wood bottom magazine and metal cleaning rod. In an orig burgundy “Berlin Karlsruher Industrie Werke A. G./ Berlin” marked cardboard box with an extra plain wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on p. 1437 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% bright orig blue and 98% orig bright straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with very minor dings to checkering and show nice wood grain. Magazines are excellent with minor corrosion to bodies and very little wear to wood bottoms. Cleaning rod has light corrosion overall and some light pitting. Mechanics are excellent. Box is very good with flaking on edges and corners and some minor stains on top. 4-52164 BWS31 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1182

1183
$2,875.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL SN 4 9MM PROTOTYPE WITH STOEGER FRAME RAIL ADDRESS.

SN 4. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with no visible markings. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/N proof on left receiver. No visible external SNs. “GERMANY” export marked on front of frame. Small SN “4” inside sideplate, receiver and frame. “LUGER – REGISTERED U.S PATENT OFFICE.” on right frame rail, as is normally seen on Stoegers. Checkered walnut grips. Aluminum bottom “GERMANY/9m/m” marked mag. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% orig blue with normal sharp edge wear and fading on bottom of front gripstrap. 80% orig straw. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color. Mag has light wear on body and scattered dings and dents on aluminum bottom. Front sight has been changed to a bead sight. Bore is sharp with very light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52804 BWS8 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1183

1184
$0.00

*◊ 1934 -v RANGE VERY EARLY MAUSER SMALL BARREL TRADE MARK OBERNDORF COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 1574V. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN and Mauser Crown/U proof on bottom. First pattern small Mauser barrel on center toggle link. Crown/U proof on front toggle link. Matching SN on back of rear toggle link. Crown/U on left receiver. Front and center links and sideplate are unnumbered. Receiver and sear bar are also unnumbered, as are the checkered walnut grips. Full V-range SN on front of frame. Plain wood bottom mag. Distinctive long (16.89 mm) muzzle band and set-back foresight bed only seen on very early 1934 commercial and mid-K date range military pistols indicating start of Mauser manufacture of Luger barrels. This gun is featured on pp. 539, 540, 612, 748, 769 and 1110 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, retains 90% blue with scattered corrosion overall with pitting on sides of muzzle, right front corner of receiver, right front frame rail and gripstraps. There is also pitting underneath the grips. Retains 35% straw with scattered corrosion and takedown lever has a few dings. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked dark. Chip in lower front corner of left grip. Mag has chips on wood bottom and scattered light pitting on body. Bore is worn and lightly pitted. Mechanics are sound. 4-52816 BWS18 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 1184

1185
$2,300.00

*◊ ORDNANCE CUT-AWAY DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 6687l. Cal. 9mm. 4″ unnumbered bbl with cut through rear of bbl in front of frame showing chamber. Cuts through breechblock and center toggle link through DWM scroll. Rear toggle link, receiver and sideplate also have cuts to show inner mechanisms, as do frame, trigger and checkered walnut grips. Ordnance cuts, not factory. Numbered parts are matching. Proper plain wood bottom mag. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% Ordnance blue and straw. Grips are lightly worn with distinctive wood grain. Mag is excellent with very little wear. Bore is worn with frosting. Mechanics are sound. 4-52802 BWS41 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1185

1186
$1,150.00

*◊ DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 9540t. Cal. 30 Luger. 4″ bbl with full SN and Crown/N proof on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Matching SN on rear toggle link. Full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching. Vertical Crown/N proof on left side of receiver. Checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom mag. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% blue with normal wear to sharp edges. High part of sideplate is worn and there are some vertical scratches on sideplate. 80% orig straw with scattered light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with wood grain still visible. Mag body has light pitting in a spot. Wood bottom has very little wear but there is a crack. Bore has light wear with frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52799 BWS40 (800-1,400) – Lot 1186

1187
$19,550.00

*◊ RARE 9MM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 24454. 11-3/4″ 9mm carbine bbl with long ramp front sight and 3-position rear sight with full SN on bottom of bbl. Factory original 9 mm bore and chambering with Luger’s patented obturation step in the chamber front. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Full SN on bottom of forearm lug. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut forearm with matching number inside of well. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine with original matching numbered checkered walnut stock with horn buttplate and sling swivel. Stock is about 1″ shorter than standard pattern. Buttplate has a flat attaching surface and may have been changed if stock was shortened after manufacture. The blackened case 9×19 mm Carbine cartridge was not commercialized by DWM and examples are unknown today, consequently 9 mm Carbines are extremely rare. This gun is featured on p. 257 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic, Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining about 90% blue with some touch up to bbl and receiver. Grip straps are fading and have light corrosion. Sharp edges and corners are worn. Straw has been reheated to 95%. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are worn with a chip below the safety lever on left side. Wood grain is still visible. Forearm has minor dings with checkering that is lightly worn. Stock shows light wear and about 80% blue and 10% straw on two screw attaching iron. Buttplate has a few minor worm holes. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52070 BWS150 (12,000-20,000) – Lot 1187

1188
$34,500.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $30,000-$45,000.

*◊ FANTASTIC UNIQUE FACTORY CASED PRESENTATION SAMPLE VICKERS SAFE & LOADED M11 9MM LUGER.

SN 10184. Cal 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN below British Crown/V proofs on bottom. “VICKERS/LTD.” on center toggle link. Crown/V proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver and on internal parts. “LOADED” marked to both sides of extractor. “SAFE” marked safety with Dutch pattern up-arrow. “C/40” upside down on left receiver. All numbered parts are matching. Unnumbered fine checkered walnut grips. Dutch pattern wood bottom mag with metal spring clip retainer and no added reinforcing pin. This is an English version of the Dutch M11 contract pistol, marked “SAFE” and “LOADED” instead of the Dutch “RUST” and “GELADEN”. Made at the end of the Dutch contract in 1923 with serial number in the run-on after Dutch contract numbering ceased at 10181. All marks on pistol (except proof and inspection marks) are machine engraved. Fitted Mahogany case with oval German Silver escutcheon engraved “VICKERS LTD/CRAYFORD” around “V within coronet bearing sailing ships” company logo on lid, from the plant that manufactured Vickers machine guns and aircraft during WWI and the Dutch contract M11 Parabellums in 1920 – 23. Case has stitched brown leather handle and nickel plated fittings. Interior is blue velvet, fitted for the gun and accessories. The mags, cleaning rod and pin punch are all Dutch pattern. The bodies on the extra mags and the cleaning rod stem are platinum plated. The retainer in the case that holds the screwdriver and pin punch is also platinum plated. Orig case key is included. This cased set was kept by Vickers in the factory collection as a presentation grade sample until 1966. Included is a copy of a memorandum from Vickers dated January 24, 1967 that mentions this set specifically. The original is in the Vickers Archive at the University of Cambridge Library. This pistol is most likely the finest example of a Vickers Luger in existence. This cased set, pictured with the orig memorandum from the Vickers Factory, is featured on pp. 654, 696 and 1440 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Vickers Factory Collection; Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Close to mint condition overall retaining better than 99% blue and straw over original factory satin polished metal. Grips are near mint and show beautiful wood grain. Mag is almost like new with very little wear. Sharp mirror bore. Case shows very little wear on exterior. There is a crack on top surface of the lid from a slight warp. Leather handle is cracking on surface from age. Stitching is still orig color and intact. Velvet interior is stained and indented where the gun and accessories have been stored for nine decades. Accessories are virtually unused. 4-52168 BWS54 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 1188

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1189
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $20,000-$30,000.

*◊ ONLY KNOWN COMPLETE SURVIVING SCHWARTZ PATENT ZINC ALLOY EXPERIMENTAL LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 5.

SN 5. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with SN on bottom. “1938” above chamber. “S/42” on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/U next to SN on left receiver. Number “5” on front of frame. All numbered parts are single digit number “5” except for hold open which is “05”. Patented by Johannes Schwartz in May of 1938. The front of the frame forward of the hold open is cracked through and repaired. Not surprising, as this zinc alloy was found to be only 65% as strong as normal Mauser steel frames. Only the frame is zinc alloy. All other parts are standard Mauser steel parts. Upper safety position has red painted milled recess as opposed to “GESICHERT”. A cast in bracing spacer separates the front and rear grip straps under the left grip panel, otherwise the frame casting is near identical to the normal machined steel P.08 frame. Checkered walnut grips. Aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag is SN “1”. This gun is featured on p. 1692 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Also Illustrated in Weaver’s “Mauser Pistolen”, page 225. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good, retaining about 25% orig finish with scattered areas of pitting overall. Frame has cracks just forward of takedown lever and on reinforcing bar under left grip. Grips have light wear and orig wood grain is visible. Mag is very good with scattered pitting on body and scattered dings on bottom. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are fair. 4-52823 BWS22 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 1189

1190
$0.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE AND IMPORTANT SIMSON PATENT MODEL LUGER SERIAL NUMBER A.

SN a. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. “SIMSON & Co/SUHL” on center toggle link. Scattered Simson Eagle/6 proofs on almost all parts, including the checkered walnut grips, many is non-standard Simson locations. SN on front of frame is a small “a”. Hold open is SN 56. Features an orig Sauer patent application pattern (Patent Anmeldung 944887/29.11.32) sear safety with split sideplate and shrouded sear bar with spring loaded plunger across the take down lever well which assists stripping. Numbered aluminum bottom WWII era mag does not match. The original patent application with original illustrations, for this gun is featured on p. 1129 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. With the complexity of this device and added difficulty to disassemble the gun, one can see why the German Police did not choose this type of sear safety. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 97% blue with some fading on front grip strap. 95% straw. Grips are sharp with nice color and visible wood grain. Some heat discoloration at both sides of receiver under the toggles that appears to be period repairs. Mag is in excellent condition with a few minor dings on aluminum body. Bore is sharp with very light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52789 BWS13 (12,000-20,000) – Lot 1190

1191
$10,350.00

*◊ VERY EARLY THREE DIGIT KIEL DOCKYARD UNIT MARKED DWM 1906 NAVY FIRST ISSUE ALTERED LUGER.

SN 342. Cal. 9mm. 6″ bbl with full SN and Crown/M proof on bottom and Imperial Crown on left side. Ringed chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 100/200 meter adjustable Navy rear sight on rear toggle link. Rare earliest pattern New Model toggle grips which have no lower inside edge lead-in taper to the bottom of the slots of the finger grip (tapered after sn 400 to assist closing over the upper edge of receiver rail). Breechblock has Imperial Crown proof. Left side of receiver has Crown/M proofs (with early trip-lobe crown rather than later pentagonal crown) and Imperial Crown proof. Full 3-digit SN on front of frame. GESICHERT removed from lower safety position and stamped in upper position with safety lever mechanism altered accordingly. Grip safety. Rear grip strap is stamped “W K/8180” (Dockyard Kiel, weapon number 8180). All numbered parts on gun are matching, including matching numbered checkered walnut grips. Proper Crown/M mag with concentric ring wood bottom has numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 272 and 903 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% orig blue with normal wear to sharp edges and corners and light pitting on left side of bbl, left frame rail, grip straps, grip safety and above left grip (common on guns that were around salt water). 60% straw with scattered corrosion. Grips are lightly worn with nice color. There is a chip below the safety on the left grip. Mag is excellent with a few minor dings on bottom. Bore is sharp with some frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52901 BWS23 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 1191

1192
$0.00

*◊ DWM 1906 FIRST ISSUE NAVY CONVERTED TO P.O8 WITH NAVY UNIT MARKINGS.

SN 4402a. Cal. 9mm. 4″ Simson replacement bbl with full SN on bottom and Simson Eagle/6 on left side. 1920 above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Su/50 (Spandau Arsenal inspection) marked rear toggle link, which appears to be a Simson part that was numbered to the gun during conversion at Spandau Arsenal from the Navy P.04 sighted rear link. Simson also added military placement SNs to the orig sideplate, which still has orig matching numbers. Barrel has post-WWI eagle/O (Ostsee) Naval inspection/acceptance stamp. Full SN above orig Crown/M Navy proofs on left receiver. Full SN on front of frame. GESICHERT safety marking has been moved to upper position and safety lever function has been altered accordingly. All numbered parts are matching except for right checkered walnut grip. Left grip which has 4 digit SN on back. Navy unit mark “O.723” (Ostsee property number 723) on front gripstrap. Original “W.W.3029” (Werft Wilhelmshaven property number 3029)on backstrap. Orig concentric ring wood bottom Navy mag with numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 496 and 922 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 85% blue with normal wear and scattered corrosion that is turning to light pitting in some areas. 50% straw with scattered corrosion. Finish is a combination of orig finish from DWM and Simson Arsenal finish. Grips are oil soaked and have moderate wear with small chips and dings to checkering. Mag is excellent with little wear. There is a small crack through wood bottom. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are fine. 4-52909 BWS4 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1192

1193
$0.00

*◊ OSTSEE MARKED DWM 1920/1916 NAVY P.04 REWORK TO P.08 LUGER.

SN 4623. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl not shortened from 6”, with Crown/M proof and 4-digit SN on bottom. British proofs on bottom. Crown proof on left. “1920/1916” above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Wide flange Navy toggle pin. Crown/M proofs on left receiver. “1916” date on left frame rail. British proofs on toggle assembly, receiver and frame. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Trigger and checkered walnut grips are unnumbered replacements that were added during Navy rework. Front grip strap is stamped “O.320.” (Ostsee (Baltic) Station, weapon number 320). Proper wood bottom mag without concentric rings is Crown/M proof and has large digit vertical numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on p. 639 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% Arsenal blue and straw. Grips are worn and oil soaked. Wood grain is barely visible. Mag is excellent with a few dings on wood bottom. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52905 BWS46 (2,000-3,250) – Lot 1193

1194
$2,300.00

*◊ DWM 1908 COMMERCIAL/MILITARY OFFICER’S PRIVATE PURCHASE LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 51000.

SN 51000. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with BUG proofs and full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. BU proofs on toggle assembly. BU proofed left receiver. No stock lug indicating manufacture ca. 1912. Hold open has been added along with a military (Erfurt) proof immediately to its lower left. This gun would have been purchased commercially and, as an officer’s private weapon, it would have had the hold open added through military repair channels per military requirements that stipulated this from 1913. Full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on pp. 573, 637, 1101 and 1103 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% orig bright blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear. Orig straw is 95% and bright with some minor marring on takedown lever. Grips are lightly worn and retain nice color with visible wood grain. Mag is in excellent condition with very little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52925 BWS16 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1194

1195
$0.00

*◊ FIRST PATTERN DWM 1908 MILITARY LUGER WITHOUT STOCK LUG OR ADDED HOLD-OPEN.

SN 2397b. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and Imperial proof on left side. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts are matching. Manufactured in 1910, with plain chamber this is one of the last first pattern 1908 military P.08s without the chamber date and with the twin Imperial inspection marks and proof eagle on the left side of the receiver. The frame remains in original configuration without any hold open machining or stock lug. Proper wood bottom mag with early large digit vertical numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 483, 571 and 1101 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with scattered light corrosion and normal wear overall. 20% orig straw that is fading to brown corrosion. Grips are oil soaked and lightly worn with wood grain still visible and a chip missing from under safety lever on left grip. Mag body is corroded and there is a crack running through wood bottom with chips on left knob. Bore is worn and pitted. Mechanics are fine. 4-52917 BWS43 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1195

1196
$4,025.00

*◊ DWM 1916 ARTILLERY LUGER RED 9 WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 4547a. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl with fine tuned front and fine tuned rear multi-position adjustable sights. Full SN on bottom of bbl. 1916 above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Proper Imperial proofs on bbl, right side of receiver and on toggle assembly. All SN are matching, including checkered walnut grips and orig wood bottom matching mag. Grips have red “9”s which would have been added by a WWI German armorer to indicate caliber in an overzealous interpretation or misunderstanding of the regulation for such marking of 9 mm Mauser C96 pistols in Army service during WWI. This gun is featured on pp. 1092 and 1113 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% orig blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear. Scattered areas of light corrosion. Retains 90% orig straw. Corroding on safety lever. Grips are lightly worn, retaining orig color with visible wood grain. Paint in red “9”s is bright. Mag is excellent with little wear to wood bottom and minor areas of light corrosion on body. Bore sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52937 BWS3 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1196

1197
$3,450.00

*◊ DWM 1917 ARTILLERY NAZI-ERA ZaJt REPAIR LUGER.

SN 2585m. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl with multi-position adjustable fine-tune artillery rear sight and full SN on bottom. “1917” date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Right receiver has orig Imperial proofs and aNazi pattern Eagle/ZaJt stamp (Zeugamt Jingolstadt – Ingolstadt Ordnance Depot), indicating mid-1930 military repair, meaning it was still in service in the Nazi era. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered Nazi proofed replacements which appears to be the only repair made in the 30’s, other than blue. Proper numbered wood bottom mag has numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 474 and 983 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% 30’s era arsenal blue and straw with normal wear and scattered light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color with some wood grain still visible. Mag body has light pitting and wood bottom has chips on knobs. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52940 BWS37 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1197

1198
$4,025.00

*◊ KRIEGHOFF LATE S CODE LUGER.

SN 3096. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with Eagle/2 proof on bottom. “S” (code for 1936 production) above chamber. “HK/Anchor/KRIEGHOFF/SUHL” on center toggle link. Eagle/2 proofs on toggle assembly and firing pin. Full SN on left side of receiver. Eagle/2 proofs on right side of receiver. Full SN on front of frame. All numbered parts on gun are matching except for extractor which is number “70”. Fine checkered brown plastic grips with wide border. Proper Eagle/2 proofed aluminum bottom Krieghoff mag which is within about 500 numbers of matching. This gun is featured on p. 738 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 93% orig blue with some areas on bbl and right frame rail fading to corrosion. Normal silvering on sharp edges and corners. 60% orig straw. Grips are lightly worn with some minor chips and indents to checkering. Mag is excellent with a few minor dings on bottom. Bore is sharp with frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52992 BWS30 (3,500-6,000) – Lot 1198

1199
$3,162.50

*◊ KREIGHOFF 36 DATE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 4172. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with Eagle/2 proof and Kreighoff SN on bottom. “36” manufacture date above chamber. “HK/Anchor/KRIEGHOFF/SUHL” on center toggle link. Eagle/2 proofs on toggle assembly and right receiver. Brown fine checkered plastic grips with wide border. Numbered parts are matching, except for proper Kreighoff proofed aluminum bottomed mag which has numbers that do not match. This gun is featured in Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with sharp edge wear and scattered light scratches and corrosion. Straw is 70% with scattered corrosion. Grips are lightly worn with some chips to checkering. Grip screws are worn and marred. Mag is excellent with very little wear. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52993 BWS10 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1199

1200
$1,840.00

*◊ RARE MAUSER LUGER “ÜBUNGSPISTOLE”.

SN 1312. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with no markings or SN. “Üb” above chamber. “S/42” on center toggle link. Toggle assembly links and extractor are SN “22”, as is the sideplate. Receiver has SN “42” on left side. Front of frame is numbered “1312”. Takedown lever, trigger and safety sear are numbered “12”. 4-digit matching number “1312” is on the back of both checkered walnut grips. Left grip has white painted “Üb/A” stamped into checkering. Blued machined FXO mag with plain pinned aluminum bottom. These pistols were made from surplus parts, largely unfinished and left slightly oversized for internal factory use (absence of proof marking) for training of personnel for handling and test firing of production weapons. This gun is featured on p. 1689 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, mainly unfinished in-the-white, retaining about 20% finish to blued parts (toggle train) and straw with light to moderate pitting overall typical of unfinished weapons. Grips are dark and well worn with marking paint on left grip mark still visible. Mag is corroded on body and has very little wear on aluminum bottom. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are sound. 4-52822 BWS21 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1200

1201
$7,475.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $6,000-$10,000.

*◊ SUPER RARE LAST MAUSER FACTORY PERSIAN CUT-AWAY LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 50.

SN 50. Cal. 9mm. 4″ cut-away bbl with SN “13” in Farsi on bottom. “G” above cut-away chamber (correct, as these guns were made from reject G date (1935) parts including receivers). Pahlavi Crown proof on right receiver. Proper Mauser factory cuts to receiver and toggle assembly. Front of frame has cut and is numbered “50” in Farsi. These cut-away guns were numbered 1 thru 50, so this is the last one. Other numbered parts on toggle assembly, receiver and frame are numbered “50” in Farsi. Mauser factory cuts to show inner workings are also on sideplate, frame, trigger and checkered walnut grips. Non-matching Persian aluminum bottom mag with 4-digit Farsi SN. This gun is featured on pp. 561, 778 and 1097 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% orig blue with normal wear on sharp edges and corners. A few scattered light scratches and a small ding on the rear grip strap. Orig straw is 90%. Grips are sharp, retaining orig color with attractive wood grain. Mag is excellent with small dings on aluminum bottom. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52891 BWS29 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1201

1202
$6,325.00

*◊ VERY RARE DWM 1906 ROYAL PORTUGUESE NAVY LUGER.

SN 262. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom. Crown/Anchor above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Small MP proofed on left receiver. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips, grip safety. Correct wood bottom mag with “Cal. 9m/m” stamped on bottom. This gun is featured on pp. 307, 571, and 679 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining about 97% blue with restoration to grip straps. Sharp edges and corners have normal wear. Straw parts have been restrawed to 97% with some corrosion on right side of mag release button. Grips are oil soaked and have light wear with a few dents and chips to checkering and wood grain that is still visible. Mag is in excellent condition with very little wear. Bore has light wear with frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52863 BWS5 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1202

1203
$0.00

*◊ VICKERS DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY M11 LUGER.

SN 9746. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and “1930” on top. “GS” on top indicates that it was replaced and numbered by the Geweermakers School in 1930. Indonesian 5-point star (post-independence Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) mark) above chamber. “VICKERS/LTD” on center toggle link. Crown/V proofs on each of the toggle links. All numbered parts are matching. “RUST” marked safety. Extractor marked GELADEN both sides. Grip safety. Dutch brass unit plaque soldered on left frame stamped “2-R.H.XXI/1”. Dutch coarse checkered walnut grips. Proper Dutch wood bottom mag with retaining metal spring clip. This gun is featured on p. 654 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% Dutch Arsenal blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear and scattered corrosion with grip strap and grip safety that are turning brown. 20% Dutch Arsenal straw with corrosion overall. Grips are sharp and show wood grain. Right grip is loose. Mag is excellent with very little wear overall. Bore is worn and lightly pitted. Mechanics are fine. 4-52879 BWS25 (3,000-5,500) – Lot 1203

1204
$0.00

*◊ EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION DWM 1906 DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY M11 VARIATION II LUGER.

SN 2994. Cal. 9mm. 4″ Dutch bbl with full SN on bottom and “1939” date on top. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 3-digit matching SN on each toggle assembly link. Crown/W (Dutch Queen Wilhelmina proof) on left receiver. “RUST” marked safety. Extractor marked GELADEN both sides. 3-digit matching SN on sear bar and receiver stop lug. 2-digit matching SN on takedown lever and trigger. 3-digit matching SN on grip safety. Left side of frame has Dutch soldered-on brass unit identification plaque stamped “St.-inf.VIII/6”. Proper Dutch wood bottom mag with retaining spring clip. Checkered walnut grips with full 4-digit matching SN on backs of each. This gun is featured on pp. 558 and 573 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Top condition for a Dutch Luger, retains 93% orig Dutch Arsenal blue with fading on sideplate and scattered light corrosion. Dutch Arsenal straw is 85%. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Mag is near new with very little wear overall. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52875 BWS24 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1204

1205
$0.00

*◊ DWM DUTCH NAVY P.08 (PISTOOL NO. 1) LUGER.

SN 349. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with Crown/N over full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N on left side of breechblock. “RUST” marked safety. Extractor marked GELADEN both sides as Army M11 pistols. Vertical Crown/N and 2-digit SN on left of receiver. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips have matching numbers penciled on back. Black plastic bottom mag. This gun is featured in Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% Dutch Arsenal blue and straw with scattered light scratches and corrosion. Grip straps have started to fade. Grips are lightly worn with some chips and indents to checkering. Mag retains 95% blue with some light corrosion. Bottom is lightly worn with no cracks. Bore is bright and sharp with traces of light frosting. Mechanics are fine. 4-52883 BWS28 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1205

1206
$6,612.50

*◊ RARE JAPANESE MARKED MILITARY CONTRACT MAUSER 1940 42 CODE LUGER.

SN 1578d. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom, Eagle/655 on left side, Nazi eagle on right side and Japanese characters on top. Chrysanthemum over 1940 date above chamber. Japanese markings are underneath orig Mauser blue. “42” (code for Mauser) on center toggle link. Full SN on front of frame. Eagle/655 proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered with Eagle/655 proofs. Proper aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag has numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% orig blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear. Grip straps are fading to brown. Grips are sharp with minor chips and dings to checkering. Wood grain is visible. There is a chip on left grip under safety lever. Mag body has 70% orig blue and aluminum bottom is lightly worn with a few minor dings. Bore is lightly worn and frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52897 BWS26 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1206

1207
$0.00

*◊ 1940 SWEDISH COMMERCIAL MAUSER BARREL TRADE MARK LUGER WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 7678w. Cal. 30 Luger. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom and “Kal. 7,65” on left side of bbl. “1940” above chamber. Mauser Barrel on center toggle link. Left receiver and breechblock are Eagle/N proofed. Full SN on front of frame. All numbered parts are matching, including military proofed checkered walnut grips and orig aluminum bottom mag. This gun is featured in Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% original finish with fading on frame rails, frame flats and gripstraps. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color with distinctive wood grain. Grip screws are worn to metal. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52810 BWS20 (2,000-2,750) – Lot 1207

1208
$14,375.00

*◊ RARE EARLY K DATE MAUSER LUGER SUB-VARIATION 1 SERIAL NUMBER 40.

SN 40. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom, “O/37” proof on upper left and droop wing eagle on right side. “K” (code for 1934 manufacture) above chamber. Fraktur “S/42” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. Fraktur “S” on all parts. Full SN “40” on front of frame. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Checkered walnut grips have Fraktur “S”s and matching numbers on backs of both. “K” date aluminum bottom mag has “0/37” proof and Roman “S” on bottom but no SN. This is the lowest numbered “K” date Dr. Sturgess encountered during the research of his book. This gun is featured on pp. 469, 632, 738, 1110 and 1119 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% orig blue with proper high polish deep blue on toggle assembly and sideplate. Normal wear on sharp edges and corners with scattered corrosion and grip straps that are fading to brown. Orig straw 75% with areas of light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with wood grain still visible. Mag is excellent with light wear on bottom and scratches inside the left knob. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52954 BWS32 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1208

1209
$2,990.00

*◊ MAUSER G DATE LUGER WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 1863d. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom. “G” (code for 1935) above chamber. “S/42” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. Eagle/211 and S/92 proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts are matching, including checkered walnut grips and orig mag. This gun is featured on pp. 612, 738 and 1119 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 90% blue with normal holster wear on sharp edges and corners with gripstraps that are fading to brown. 75% orig straw with scattered light corrosion. Grips have light wear and retain orig color with visible wood grain. Mag is excellent with some minor dings on bottom. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52960 BWS9 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1209

1210
$2,875.00

*◊ LUFTWAFFE KÜ 41 42 CODE LUGER.

SN Kü3507. Cal. 9mm. 4″ unnumbered bbl with the Eagle/655 proof on upper left over an Eagle/LZA (“Luftwaffenzeugamt” that stands for Air Force Ordnance Depot) on left side. “41” (1941 manufacture) above chamber. “42” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. Full SN with KÜ prefix on left receiver. Eagle/LZA on right receiver and left side of breechblock. 4-digit SN on front of frame. All numbered parts are matching, including checkered walnut grips which have full 4-digit SN on the backs of each. Unnumbered black plastic bottom FXO mag. This gun is featured on p. 502 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% orig blue with normal sharp edge wear and areas of minor pitting on sideplate and left frame flat. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with wood grain still visible. Mag body has scattered corrosion and black plastic bottom has light wear with no cracks. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52996 BWS27 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1210

1211
$2,587.50

*◊ NAVY MAUSER 1938 S/42 LUGER.

SN 143n. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 3-digit SN on bottom. “1938” date above chamber. “S/42” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. Eagle/63 proofs on front of right receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to firing pin. Checkered walnut grips with numbers that do not match. Front grip strap marked “O.3739” (Ostsee (Baltic) Navy Station weapon number 3739). Unnumbered aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag with small “42” on bottom. This gun is featured on p. 470 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 85% orig blue with scattered corrosion that is fading to brown on grip straps. Grips are worn and oil soaked with dings and chips to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. There is a large chip missing under safety lever on left grip. Mag retains 90% on body and there are some light nicks and dings on bottom. Bore is worn and pitted. Mechanics are sound. 4-52912 BWS42 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1211

1212
$2,012.50

*◊ MAUSER 1936 S/42 GERMAN WWII ISSUE LUGER.

SN 6997l. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom and Eagle/63 proof on upper left. “1936” date above chamber. “S/42” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. 4-digit SN on left receiver. Eagle/63 proofs on right receiver. Rear toggle link has scriptic “S” on bottom (left over from K-date production). Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Checkered walnut grips. Proper letter suffix aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag with numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 469, 470, 612 and 801 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 93% orig blue with normal corner and sharp edge wear that is corroding. Grip straps are corroding to brown. Orig straw is 60%. Grips are worn and oil soaked dark. Mag body has spots of corrosion and spots of pitting on body. Bottom has very little wear. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are fine. 4-52965 BWS47 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1212

1213
$2,645.00

*◊ ERFURT 1914 MILITARY LUGER WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 9082a. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom and Imperial proof marks on upper left side. “1914” date above chamber. Crown/ERFURT on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on breechblock. 4-digit SN on left receiver. Imperial proofs on front of right receiver. Full SN on front of frame. Imperial proof on trigger guard. Tiny Imperial proofs on almost all parts. All numbered parts are matching down to firing pin and orig wood bottom mag. Matching numbered checkered walnut grips. This gun is featured on p. 714 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% orig blue that is faded. Sideplate is starting to brown. 40% orig straw with scattered light corrosion. Grips are sharp and retain orig color. Mag is very good with minor chips on wood bottom. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52929 BWS45 (1,500-2,650) – Lot 1213

1214
$0.00

*◊ SU38 DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL LUGER CONVERTED TO MILITARY P.08.

SN 1704r. Cal. 9mm. 4″ Mauser bbl with “S/42” and 4-digit SN on bottom next to Nazi eagle proof. DWM on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N and 4-digit SN on left receiver. Eagle/HZaJt18 (mark of Inspector No 18, Heereszeugamt Jngolstadt (Army Arsenal, Ingolstadt)) next to “Su/38” (Inspector No. 38, Spandau Arsenal) on right receiver. Military SN placement added to existing matching Commercial SNs. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on p. 476 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% blue with scattered corrosion and light pitting. Grip straps are fading to brown. 25% orig straw that is brighter on the right side. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked. Wood grain is barely visible. Mag has spots of corrosion on body and crack wood bottom that is also chipped. Bore is worn and pitted. Mechanics are fine. 4-52950 BWS49 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 1214

1215
$1,150.00

*◊ MAUSER BYF 41 WWII GERMAN ISSUE LUGER.

SN 2659r. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN and British proof on bottom. “41” (manufactured in 1941) above chamber. “byf” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. British proofs on toggle assembly and receiver. Eagle/655 proofs on right receiver. Left receiver has 4-digit SN. Full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Checkered walnut grips. Proper aluminum bottom machine “fxo” mag with numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 471 and 1087 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 85% orig blue with scattered light pitting. Grips are oil soaked and worn with dents and chips to checkering. Wood grain is barely visible. Mag body retains 95% orig blue with scattered spots of pitting. Aluminum bottom shows little wear. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are fine. 4-52969 BWS53 (1,250-1,850) – Lot 1215

1216
$4,600.00

*VEB ERNST THALMANN MANUFACTURE EAST GERMAN POLICE LUGER WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN N1087. Cal. 9mm. 4″ (DDR) Crown/N proofed bbl with DDR proof date 853 (August 1953). Full SN over DDR State/Eagle and (DDR) Crown/U proof on left receiver. Breechblock has old numbers that are etched out. Middle and rear toggle link have (DDR) Crown/U proofs and matching SN. East German eagle and Crown/U proof on left frame rail. Matching numbers on trigger and takedown lever. Full matching number on front of frame. No lanyard loop on rear. No milled well on back of frame. Red dot in lower safety position. “GESICHERT” marked on upper position. No stock lug. Checkered brown plastic grips with concentric circles. Orig matching numbered aluminum bottomed mag with machined aluminum body stamped “2-1001”. One of very few (reportedly less than 100) new manufactured pistols produced in the old Haenel plant (VEB Ernst Thalmann) in 1953 that utilized the orig Krieghoff tooling to make a number of new parts, that differ in detail from WWII production components. This gun is featured on p. 804 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% orig blue with light wear on sharp edges. Grips are sharp with orig bright finish. Mag has 98% blue on body and very little wear on aluminum bottom. Bore is bright with light wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-53002 BWS7 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1216

1217
$0.00

*◊ RARE WAR TIME PRODUCTION DWM 9MM BASEL POLICE LUGER W/HOLSTER.

SN 76062. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN. Crown/N proof and British proof marks on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/P British proofs on toggle assembly and on right rear frame opposite safety lever. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left receiver. Orig new pattern post 1916 cutaway style sear bar. Full circa 1916 5-digit SN on front of frame. Checkered light wood grips. Proper plain wood bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching. This pistol is in the documented serial number range supplied to the Basel police immediately after WWI and is offered with the correct Basel Police pattern black leather holster. This gun is featured on pp. 526, 527 and 574 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains 95% orig blue. 85% orig straw with light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color. There is a period repair of a chip under the safety lever on left grip. Mag body is corroded and the bottom has a few minor chips. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent.Holster is very fine. 4-52794 BWS14 (2,500-3,750) – Lot 1217

1218
$0.00

*◊ ULTRA RARE 1920 SCHUTZPOLIZEI DUSSELDORF POLICE REWORK LUGER WITH INTACT WALTHER MAGAZINE SAFETY.

SN 8901r. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with British proofs, Crown/N and 4-digit SN on bottom. “1920” above British proof on chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N on breechblock. Toggle assembly links are British proofed. Crown/N and 4-digit SN on left receiver. Sear bar is Eagle/6 proofed. Hold open added. Sear safety bar is missing. Orig Walther magazine safety is intact and functioning to block the trigger when magazine is removed (almost 100% of these mag safeties were deactivated by cutting off the front end of the mechanism under a decree of May 1937). Front of frame has full -r range SN. All numbered parts are matching, including wood bottom Police issue mag. Front grip strap is stamped “S.D.VI.861.” (Schutzpolizei Dusseldorf, 6 Kommando, Weapon 861). Checkered walnut grips. This gun is featured on pp. 1126 and 1164 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% Police Arsenal blue and straw with normal wear, corroding in a few spots. Grips are moderately worn and oil soaked, retaining some orig color. Mag body has light corrosion and wood bottom is moderately worn. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are sound. 4-52972 BWS35 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1218

1219
$2,702.50

*◊ COMPLETE 1921 BERLIN POLICE LUGER RIG WITH MATCHING MAGAZINES, HOLSTER AND TOOL.

SN 83293a. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with Crown/N over full SN (without added “8”) on bottom. “1921” date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 4-digit SN with added “8” below horizontal Crown/N on left receiver. Flat Schiwy sear safety. Full SN with added “8” on front of frame (“8″s were added to the front of 4-digit SN military guns in 1921 to make them look like Commercial range guns in accordance with the Versailles Treaty). All numbered parts are matching on gun except for hold-open and firing pin which are mismatched. Checkered walnut grips. Front strap is stamped “S.B.” (Schutzpolizei Berlin). Orig matching star “S” proofed aluminum bottom mags are numbered “1” and “2”. Mag “1” is also unit marked incorrectly “B.S. 469” (Berlin Police, weapon number 469). This gun is featured on pp. 629, 1124 and 1298 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. In a black 1917 date Luger Artillery holster, with brown back, that has been converted to Police P.08 spec with upstrap and has “S.B.” and matching numbers to gun on back. Orig takedown tool also has matching numbers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% orig Arsenal blue and straw with light wear on sharp edges and corners. Front grip strap is starting to fade. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color with visible wood grain. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are fine. Mags are excellent with normal wear and light corrosion. Takedown tool retains 50% blue. Holster is very good with some cracking on lid and a hole next to stud in lid. Upstrap is starting to crack through. 4-52975 BWS55 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1219

1220
$2,817.50

*◊ 1939 MAUSER BANNER EAGLE/C POLICE LUGER.

SN 1722w. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom. “1939” date above chamber. Mauser Barrel Trade Mark on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/U proof over 4-digit SN on left receiver. Police Eagle/C proof on right receiver. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Proper unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Eagle/63 proofed aluminum bottom mag with numbers that do not match. This gun is featured in Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with normal sharp edge wear with light corrosion and scattered light scratches. Grip straps are fading. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with wood grain still visible. Mag has a dent on body that retains 97% orig blue and minor dings on bottom. Bore is bright and sharp with very light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52985 BWS34 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1220

1221
$0.00

*◊ WEIMAR ERA PRUSSIAN POLICE REWORK LUGER WITH NAVY RECEIVER.

SN 310r. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with Eagle/3 over 3-digit SN on bottom and Eagle/33 on upper left. “1916” date above chamber. Crown/Erfurt on center toggle link. Imperial proof on rear toggle link. Left receiver has Crown/M proofs. This gun was made in the Weimar era out of available parts including a 1916 DWM Navy receiver and an Erfurt toggle. Mismatched parts were numbered to match, as orig numbers are still visible under matching numbers on breechblock and trigger. Sear safety. Deactivated mag safety. Checkered walnut grips are “S/42” and Eagle/154 proofed on back with 3-digit matching SN. Aluminum bottom Eagle/6 proofed mag with numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 98% orig Arsenal blue with light wear on sharp edges. Orig Arsenal straw is 97% with some minor dings on takedown lever. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color with distinctive wood grain. Mag is excellent with very little wear. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52978 BWS33 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1221

1222
$2,242.50

*◊ RARE SIMSON S CODE POLICE LUGER.

SN 576a. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 3-digit SN on bottom and Eagle/6 on upper left and Eagle proof on upper right. Partial Eagle proof on extractor. “S” (code for Simson) on Eagle/33 proofed center toggle link. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Simson Eagle/6 proofs on almost every part. Sear safety. Eagle/6, Eagle/81 and Eagle/67 proofs on right receiver. Nazi proofed checkered walnut grips. Eagle/63 proofed “S/42” marked aluminum bottom mag with numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on p. 467 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% Police Arsenal blue and straw. Grips are oil soaked dark and checkering is very lightly worn with some dings and chips to checkering. Mag body retains 70% blue with corrosion. Aluminum bottom has light nicks and dings and the front pin is missing. Top of mag button is broken. Bore is sharp with frosting. Mechanics are sound. 4-52945 BWS36 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1222

1223
$2,012.50

*◊ -u RANGE DWM/MAUSER PRUSSIAN POLICE SNEAK LUGER.

SN 4331u. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and drooped wing eagle on right side. Unmarked chamber and toggle. Rear toggle link has 2-digit matching number. Left side of breechblock has drooped wing eagle. Right receiver has Eagle/WaA66 and drooped wing eagle proof. Sear safety. Deactivated mag safety. Full U range SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Haenel Schmeisser Eagle/L proofed Police mag with numbers that are less than 400 numbers away. This gun is featured on pp. 468, 612, 704, 750 and 1119 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% Police Arsenal blue and straw with normal light wear on sharp edges and corners. Grips are oil soaked with checkering that is lightly worn and wood grain that is still visible. Mag is excellent with minor wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52981 BWS31 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1223

1224
$2,185.00

*◊ BANGKOK POLICE MARKED DWM 1906 DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY M11 LUGER.

SN 1738. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with British proofs and full SN on bottom. “1937” date on top. DWM scroll on center toggle link. British proofs on toggle assembly and receiver. Crown/W on right receiver. Full SN and British proofs on front of frame. “Mgd.Tmi./143” Dutch Indies Unit mark on brass plaque on left side of frame. “RUST” marked safety, extractor GELADEN marked both sides. Numbered parts on frame are matching to bbl and receiver. Toggle assembly is mismatched with number “47”s. “GS” marked toggle pin. Coarse checkered walnut grips have 4-digit SNs that match the frame. Sideplate and trigger are unnumbered Ordnance replacements. Siamese lion’s head followed by “505” in Thai numerals (Bangkok Police, weapon number 505) on back of frame. This pistol was acquired by the Bangkok police after its service in Indonesia and bears a Thai Bangkok Police property number above those of the Mauser Thai contract pistols which run up to approximately 500. Proper Dutch wood bottom mag with retaining spring clip. This gun is featured on pp. 562 and 573 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% Dutch Arsenal blue with scattered light pitting. 10% straw is visible and is corroded overall. Grips are worn and oil soaked dark. Mag is very good with an area of pitting on body and wood bottom is very good with some minor dings. Bore has light wear and light pitting. Mechanics are sound. 4-52872 BWS44 (1,500-2,750) – Lot 1224

1225
$1,180.00

*◊ DWM 1921 DATE REICHSWEHR ISSUE LUGER.

SN 85260. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom. Eagle proof on top. “1921” date above chamber. Early Reichswehr military inspection stamps Eagle/WaA4, Eagle/WaA4, Eagle/Ar.A.4 to right receiver. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Full SN on left receiver. On bbl, front of frame and left receiver “8”s were added to front of 4-digit SN to give the appearance of 5-digit Commercial SN during the early Versailles restriction period. Numbered parts on gun are matching except for firing pin. “6./A.R.2.11.” (Reichswehr issue unit mark identified from the 1923 marking regulation as 6th Battery, 2nd Artillery Regiment, Weapon no. 11) on frontstrap. Corresponding “6. 11.” on back of frame. Checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom mag with numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 534 and 576 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 85% orig blue with normal wear. Sideplate and grip straps are fading to brown. Straw is 10%. Grips are worn and oil soaked. Mag body has scattered corrosion. Wood bottom has very little wear. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are sound. 4-52932 BWS48 (1,000-1,650) – Lot 1225

1226
$2,300.00

MASSIVE WESTTHURINGEN DOUBLE BARREL FLARE GUN, LATE KRIEGSMARINE, WITH WOOD FOREARM.

SN 348. Cal 27mm. Imposing double barrel flare gun with 9″ bbls and wood forearm. Striking combination of black anodized bbl and frame with stainless steel small parts. Top of bbls proofed Eagle and an encircled “4”. Left frame is maker coded “eeu” (Liefergemeinschaft Westthuringen) within a rectangle over the low SN 348. The year “43” and the Kreigsmarine acceptance, Eagle/MIII/3, are also on the left frame, to which is affixed a safety with control markings “Sicher” and “Feuer”. Top of frame is marked with a “L” and “R” for the selector along with the words “Doppel Schuss” (double shot). Smooth wood forearm with forward restraint and checkered wood grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original, 90-95% black anodized finish that has assumed a purplish tone. Noticeable rub marks on top and bottom of each bbl near the muzzle. High point wear and slight thinning with a few scattered dings. Mild staining of the stainless steel small parts. Commensurate handling marks on forend and grips that have age appropriate darkening and bright bores that need cleaning. Perfect manual function. 4-52731 LMA38 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1226

1227
$51,750.00

*◊ PHENOMENAL PROTOTYPE WALTHER WITH TOGGLE ACTION & HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE.

SN 104. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Unique Walther with 4-1/4″ bbl having a ramped dovetailed front sight & a fixed rear sight integral with the rear toggle link. The pistol uses a delayed blowback action with fixed barrel, the powerful mainsoring lying under and parallel to the bolt/toggle axis, actuated by a cam horn projection below the rear toggle link. Walther banner over the chamber with full Zella-Mehlis address on left side of the receiver specifying CAL 9m/m. The “104” appearing on the left tang was applied for purpose of importation, matching the original SN of the pistol as applied to the bottom of the magazine spine. The main components are salt blued with purple toning of the toggle train reflecting its hardened surface. Mounted on the left side of the frame is a vertical safety bar that when rotated back blocks the trigger. The frame is unusually broad to house a double column magazine, that is released at the base. The magazine follower is grooved and the spine drilled with four indicator holes marked “4”, “8”, “12”, and “16”. The floorplate is secured by a central pin, as per the more modern FN GP35 magazines. Single piece wrap-around walnut grip with broadly checkered side panels, made to slide up onto the frame, then secured with a transverse pin (no screws). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated in The Borchardt and Luger Automatic Pistols . CONDITION: Approx 95% orig salt blue with most wear on frontstrap. Extractor, safety & other small parts that were orig fire blue have largely faded to a pleasantly toned blue/grey. No evidence of touch up. Magazine is in the same condition as pistol as is the wrap-around grip with only a few minor handling marks, no cracks or chips. Bright, near mirror bore with strong rifling. Magazine needs to be supported to reliably keep the toggle up; manual mechanics otherwise perfect. This extraordinary Walther has been well known in collector’s circles for decades, now illustrated in TBLAP. A truly phenomenal gun, the only toggle action pistol made by Walther, sure to be a centerpiece in the most advanced collection. 4-53051 LMA114 (50,000-75,000) – Lot 1227

1228
$155,250.00
Revised: 10/6/2014

There is a small tight old stress crack near the rear of the slide cover.

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY WALTHER ARMEE PISTOLE WITH LONG BARREL, MATCHING MAGAZINE, ALLOY FRAME, & ORIGINAL STOCK.

SN 10. Cal. 9mm. Walther only made 10 long bbl shoulder stocked Armee pistols for military review before production of the standard 4 5″ barreled APs. Only very rarely is such a gun offered for sale, particularly in such high condition. As true for all of these early pistols, it has 7-7/8″ bbl with a ramped drift adjustable front sight and a 2-position rear sight. The reinforced AP slide has a 2-line address on the left side marked “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis (Thur) / (Walther Banner) Armee-Pistole Cal. 9m-m.” The right side of the slide is marked “Walther’s Patent”. Most unusual in having an alloy frame, generally considered a later development. This all matching gun is serial numbered on the right side of the bbl, right side of locking lug, takedown lever, and right side of frame. Fitted with crisply checkered wood panels, each internally numbered “46” (crossed out), “12” (penciled out), and then “10” in pencil. All AP pistols in the series were shipped with two magazines that were numbered individually. In this case, the pistol would have been issued with magazine #010-19 (present) and #010-20 (absent). Complete with orig stock made from two pieces of wood having the levered lug that snugly attaches to the tang. Consignor states that stock hinge is numbered 6 internally, though no numbers are externally visible on the stock or lug. Complete with possibly unique orig canvas carrier. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Superb 98% orig salt blue bbl and slide. Anodized frame with very slight thinning on the front strap. Comparable condition fire-blued safety. Grip panels with orig varnish, deep crisp checkering, in same condition as the balance of the pistol. Mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. Stock is nearly new with light unstained wood showing no cracks or chips. Untouched salt blue lug and hinge are in the same exemplary condition as is the canvas carrier. One of the most charismatic Walther pistols in existence with important military history, and the forefather of the P38. 4-52094 LMA68 (75,000-100,000) – Lot 1228

1229
$40,250.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE WALTHER ARMEEPISTOLE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 028. Cal. 9 mm. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, dovetailed barleycorn front sight and fixed rear sight on top of slide. Slide has internal extractor. Mounted with 2-pc checkered walnut grips, matching numbered to this pistol. Accompanied by one matching numbered magazine “028-56”. In the mid 30’s the German military began searching for a less expensive military sidearm to replace the venerable P-08 Luger pistol. One of the first prototypes was the Walther Armeepistole about 50 of which pistols were produced in 1936 with every one being slightly different, this being the forerunner of the eventual design competition winner, the P38 pistol. Only a few are known today outside of museum collections and this is one of the finest examples extant. This pistol is pictured on pg 1049 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols, Gortz & Sturgess, figure 15-14. Very few of these pistols are currently found in the United States. PROVENANCE: Ex-Kramer Collection; Ex-Abermann Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 99% brilliant, high polish blue with crisp clear markings. Grips are crisp, showing only light diamond point wear and a couple of chipped diamonds on the right side. Magazine is equally new with only one small wear spot on the top right and shows having been loaded but not excessively. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with very minor, very light frosting in the grooves. 4-53065 (35,000-65,000) – Lot 1229

1230
$20,000.00

*◊ FABULOUS, NEAR NEW, WALTHER MODEL HP, SINGLE ACTION, 7.65MM.

SN 3214. Cal. 7.65mm. Walther Model HP in 7.65mm with unique single action mechanism and orig target grips. 4-7/8″ bbl with white painted front sight. Red painted rear sight with overlying white paint. Left side of slide with usual high polished Walther MOD HP address having the added “7.65mm”. Eagle/N proofing on right side of slide and frame. SN 3214 appears on right side of frame, under the bbl, inside the slide and under the correct locking lug (214). Correct Walther grips are each internally penciled with “5”, a separate assembly number that is additionally repeated on the locking block. Blued commercial mag marked “P38” on left side near base. Presented in a non-factory oak case with brass fittings, lined in green felt, that is compartmentalized for accessories, now including two cleaning rods and a Walther marked patch tin. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Virtually new Walther HP with at least 99% bright orig finish. Slight fading on the leading edge of the left side of slide and with a few minute scratches on the right side. No wear or thinning under the trigger guard, front strap or under the tang. Factory orig grips retaining nearly all varnish. Minimal discoloration of the sharp checkering and nearly perfect slot in grip screw. Comparable condition correct magazine. The presentation case and accessories, nicely complementing the pistol, are in very good to excellent condition. It would be very difficult to upgrade this fantastic pistol. 4-52635 LMA14 (22,500-30,000) – Lot 1230

1231
$9,775.00

*◊ RARE P38, FIRST ISSUE ZERO SERIES, INTERNAL EXTRACTOR.

SN 0409. Cal. 9mmP. Extremely desirable first issue zero series P38 with concealed extractor, square firing pin, thick safety lever and small lanyard loop. Standard 4-7/8″ bbl with drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Left side of slide marked with Walther banner, P38 and SN 0409 that is repeated on the bbl, locking block (409), on left side of frame and on the inner surface of each grip panel (409). Safety markings “S” highlighted in white, “F” highlighted in red. Eagle/359 Walther acceptance marks on all the usual parts. Trigger has been neatly repaired, showing minimal heat related discoloration. Correct checkered black plastic grips and later unnumbered mag marked “P38” on the left side and struck with a double eagle/359 acceptance on the spine. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Crisp and all orig first issue zero series P38 with at least 95% bright blue. Most wear on the right slide behind the serrations, left side of the exposed hammer and under the tang. Correct matching grips and later mag in the same condition as the rest of the pistol. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52661 LMA13 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 1231

1232
$6,670.00

*◊ HIGHLY DESIRABLE WALTHER P38 480 CODE, FIRST VARIATION.

SN 113. Cal. 9mm. Walther P38, 480 code, with 4-7/8″ bbl. The left slide is marked “P. 38″, “480″ followed by full SN. SN and Eagle/359 on left side of frame with “480” on the trigger guard web. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. Military Eagle/359 proofs on slide cover, left hammer, safety, transfer bar, and on each of the black phenolic serrated grips, the left panel having the matching SN. All numbered parts, including locking block, are matching. Early small lanyard loop. Magazine has an Eagle/135 acceptance on spine and is P38 marked on the left side with an unmarked base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining nearly 98% bright orig blue with sharp edge wear and a few light handling marks. Comparable condition front strap. Bright bore with strong rifling and mild oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the better 480 code P38s to be offered at auction. 4-52657 LMA24 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1232

1233
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $5,000-$7,500.

*◊ MAUSER P38 WITH SHORT BARREL.

SN 4561z. Cal. 9mm. Mauser P38 made in 1944, with a short 3-1/16″ bbl. Sometimes referenced as the “Gestapo” model. Other features as per usual production. Front sight is drift adjustable and the rear sight is fixed. Left side of slide marked “P38/byf 44” followed by the SN. Right side of the slide is marked with the triad of Mauser acceptances that includes a double Eagle/WaA135 that is repeated on the right side of the matching locking block. Full SN and another WaA135 is on the left side of the frame. Dark chocolate Bakelite grips. Mag is marked “jvd” on the left and “P38/U” on the right with an unmarked base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly 95% orig condition with a barely discernible interface between the bbl band and bbl. Consignor states that barrel/foresight band interface has been X-ray, fluorescent dye penetrant and ultrasonic crack tested to establish that the barrel/foresight band is a solid monolithic component, not an aftermarket assembly. Muzzle crown has oxidation appropriate to balance of pistol. Slide and safety have sharp edge wear and there is mild thinning of frontstrap. Excellent orig grips. Comparable condition mag wall with a dented and oxidized floorplate. 4-52642 LMA45 (3,500-7,500) – Lot 1233

1234
$2,012.50

*◊ MAUSER P38, SVW 45, DUAL TONE, NAZI MARKINGS.

SN 5928e. Cal. 9mm. Mauser P38 with 4-7/8″ bbl. Left slide marked “P38, SVW 45” followed by the SN 5928e. The right side of the slide marked with the usual triad of Mauser proofs with the Eagle/WaA135 that appears on the left side of bbl and frame and the right side of locking block. Typical dual tone finish with blued bbl, safety, rear sight and takedown lever, the balance having been phosphated. Nicely marked “S” and “F” safety indicators. Disassembly shows all matching parts, including the locking block. Correct black phenolic grips without internal markings. Blued “jvd” marked mag. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 95% orig salt blue and phosphate finish with sharp edge wear, slight thinning of the right slide and fading of the phosphate on hammer. Comparable condition frontstrap and grips. Reasonably bright bore with shallow rifling and mild oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52643 LMA25 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1234

1235
$1,955.00

*◊ WALTHER HP, SWEDISH CONTRACT.

SN H1557. Cal. 9mm. Swedish contract P38 with 4-7/8″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and standard rear sight. Left side of slide marked with Walther banner and usual 2-line address suffixed by “Mod.HP”. Crown/N proofing on right side of slide, bbl, locking block and frame. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except the slide, that is numbered 1517, undoubtedly a factory oversight. Squared firing pin and orig grips with circular lanyard cut-out as correct for this variation. Later matte finish mag devoid of any markings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 97-98% high polish blue finish with dings around the front sight base, particularly on the right side, as often true for this pistol. Trigger guard and frontstrap in the same condition as the sides of the pistol. Comparable condition orig grips with usual internal impressions. Near excellent mag. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53063 LMA49 (1,750-2,500) – Lot 1235

1236
$1,035.00

*◊ WALTHER MOD P38, LATE PRODUCTION.

SN 24925. Cal. 9mm. This late production model P38 has a 4-7/8″ bbl. Left slide is marked with Walther banner, the usual 2-line Walther address and “Mod.P38”. Right side of slide and the right side of frame are marked Eagle/N and the full SN. On disassembly, all numbers are matching including the locking block, numbered 925, and marked with an Eagle/N. Orig dual tone finish with a plum bbl and trigger, other components blued. Noticeable mill marks and rough finish as correct for this late variation Mod P38. Orig brown Bakelite grips with correct internal impressions. “jvd” mag marked “P38/U” on the right side. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 75-80% blue with thinning and toning from moderate use. No evidence of touch-up. Excellent grips without chips or splits. Comparable condition mag. Bright bore with sharp rifling and mild frosting. 4-52647 LMA26 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1236

1237
$747.50

*◊ WALTHER P38 AC, 40 ADDED WITH AC ON TRIGGER GUARD.

SN 2811a. Cal. 9mm. Scarce Walther P38 AC with date 40 added with 4-7/8″ bbl. Matching slide, bbl and frame, locking block numbered “856f”. Usual Walther eagle/359 acceptance markings on right slide, bbl and left frame. British proofs under bbl and on forward frame extension. Redipped blue and no highlighting of the “S” and “F” safety markings. Orig brown serrated Bakelite grips. Mag with an electropenciled “5721” on the spine and an encircled “2” on the flootplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has at least 98% redipped blue, now with only minimal sharp edge wear and a few scattered dings. Worn bore with shallow rifling and moderate corrosion. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52651 LMA23 (750-1,200) – Lot 1237

1238
$718.75

*◊ WALTHER P38 AC43 MILITARY.

SN 6978n. Cal. 9mm. Walther P38 made in 1943 with 4-7/8″ bbl. Left side of slide marked “P.38” followed by the SN and the coded year “ac 43”. Right side of the slide is marked with the triad of Mauser Eagle/359 acceptances. On the left frame is full SN followed by Eagle/359. Disassembly shows all matching parts including the locking block that is numbered “978” and “359” accepted. Orig brown grips with the usual internal impressions. Mag marked with an Eagle/359 on spine, “P.38” on left side and an unmarked base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent orig blue estimated at 95%, with high point wear and scattered handling marks. Excellent grips with the right panel having a minute chip at the leading edge by the trigger guard. Comparable condition mag. Bright bore with sharp rifling and minimal frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52654 LMA27 (700-900) – Lot 1238

1239
$575.00

*◊ MAUSER P38, MILITARY, SVW 45, FRENCH ASSEMBLED, WITH STEEL GRIPS.

SN 2306g. Cal. 9mm. Mauser P38 with 4-7/8″ bbl. Left slide marked “P38, SVW 45” followed by the SN 2306g. The right side of the slide marked with the Mauser Eagle/135 proof adjacent to the five-pointed French star. The Mauser marking is repeated on the left side of bbl and frame; the French proof star is repeated on the left side of the locking block and the left side of the bbl, under the chamber. After the war, the bbl was marked with English proofs. Disassembly shows matching SN on all parts, including many small parts that Mauser would have otherwise left blank, except for the steel pressed grips. The left panel was numbered “9423”; the right panel is unnumbered. Blued “jvd” mag whose right side is marked “P38/U”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol retains at least 98% of a refinished blue. No highlighting of the “S” or “F”. Comparable condition frontstrap. Slightly more wear on each of the steel grip panels, particularly along their leading edges. Bright bore with sharp rifling and mild frosting. Hammer drops on slide closure, an important issue to correct if the pistol is to be fired. No other problems upon manual function. 4-52640 LMA33 (550-850) – Lot 1239

1240
$97,750.00

*◊ PHENOMENAL WALTHER MP-PP BLOWBACK PROTOTYPE, FRITZ WALTHER PERSONAL WEAPON.

SN 5008. Cal. 9mm. Extraordinary Walther MP-PP pistol with standard firing pin and early 90 degree safety. Salt blued with fire-blued extractor, rear sight, hammer and safety. Left slide marked with the Walther banner and 2-line Walther address emphasizing the CAL. 9m-m and MOD. M.P. Walther only made a handful of these large guns that have a 5″ bbl, appropriately extended slide, and full size frame. Checkered walnut grips with bordered securing screws. Swiveling lanyard at base of frame. Orig unmarked magazine as correct for this variation. This particular gun has been well known in collector’s circles for decades. Capture documented as Fritz Walther’s personal weapon, surrendered to U.S 8th Army 23.4.45. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Spectacular 99%+ bright orig blue with equally good front and backstrap. Comparable condition fire-blued small parts. Grips retain virtually all orig varnish with only the most miniscule handling marks. Comparable condition magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An absolutely fantastic Walther pistol with outstanding provenance that would enhance the most advanced collection. 4-53053 LMA66 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 1240

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1241
$143,750.00

*◊ WALTHER VOLKSPISTOLE, ALL SHEET METAL SINGLE ACTION PROTOTYPE, 9MM PARABELLUM.

SN 6. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Exceedingly rare Walther sheet metal prototype, in-the-white, simple blowback action, single action only, with unique bbl having a flared muzzle. This example has a 5″ bbl with a fixed front sight & an integral rear sight attached to a folded sheet metal slide. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner and the usual slide serrations have been replaced with four punched indentations on each side which also serve to locate the machined from solid breech block. The pressed construction grip frame is spuriously marked “14” on each side, just behind the trigger guard cutout. Mounted on the left side is a takedown lever and a flat slide holdopen. The stamped safety is in the recess cut into the left upper grip with detents marked “F” & “S”. At the base of the left frame is a lanyard loop. A standard P38 magazine, marked “P38 VU” on the left side & having an unnumbered base, is retained via a folded bottom release with a smooth surface. Wood grips are coarsely checkered & bordered, each retained by two large screws. The slide is marked with a “6” (or “9”) on the left side and SN “4” is electro-pencilled internally under the barrel retaining recess; This is the final flowering of Walther’s expertise in sheet steel construction and design, produced in 1945 as a last ditch weapon using the simplest materials and production techniques, it competed with Mauser’s comparable design in trials by the Waffenamt in early 1945, but was far too late for production during the war, and only this and one other example are now known to exist. Illustrated in Weaver’s “Desperate Measures”, page 313. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Uniformly toned colourless Parkerizing now appearing as being in-the-white with scattered staining & trace oxidation. The same condition applies to all small parts & grip screws. Checkered wood panels are in excellent condition with staining & a few superficial handling dings, consistent with and complimenting the appearance of the pistol. Same holds true for the slightly discolored in-the-white P38 magazine. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. The ultimate Walther collector’s piece, never before offered at public auction and a true once in a generation opportunity. 4-53062 LMA107 (65,000-95,000) – Lot 1241

1242
$86,250.00

*◊ WALTHER VOLKSPISTOLE, SHEET METAL DOUBLE ACTION PROTOTYPE, 9MM PARABELLUM.

SN 4B. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Exceedingly rare Walther sheet metal prototype, blued finish, double action only, with rotary locked large diameter bbl. This example has a 4-3/4″ bbl with a fixed front sight & drift adjustable rear sight attached to a machined slide with riveted bbl control cams. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner. No safety catch on slide. The all pressed sheet steel construction grip frame is marked “4B” for purpose of importation. Mounted on the left side is a pressed takedown lever and a flat slide holdopen. The safety is in the recess cut into the left upper grip. At the base of the left frame is a lanyard loop. A standard P38 magazine is retained via a bottom release. Wood grips are coarsely checkered & bordered, each retained by two screws. A precursor of the all pressed steel construction Walther Volkspistole, this example from ca. 1943 exhibits exceptional mastery of sheet steel pressing design and execution in the grip frame, which is of all pressed construction, combined with a machined slide and turning barrel locking action reminiscent of the Steyr M1912 or Nickl/CZ pistols. Illustrated in Weaver’s “Desperate Measures”, page 308. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Approx 90% orig salt blue with age appropriate staining & fading, particularly on the front & rear grip straps. Excellent orig grips with only a few handling dings. No checkering losses, splits or chips. Bright near mirror bore. Trigger rebound spring is sluggish, requiring that the trigger be nudged forward into full position. Safety function unreliable. One of Walther’s most desirable wartime prototype pistols, often regarded as the Holy Grail for advanced collectors. 4-53060 LMA106 (50,000-75,000) – Lot 1242

1243
$36,800.00

*◊ EXPERIMENTAL WALTHER PP WITH UNIQUE MECHANISM AND SEMI-SHROUDED HAMMER.

SN 421317. Cal. 7.65mm. Extremely rare/unique Walther PP, clearly an experimental example, whose slide legend is distinctly different from production guns. Of greater importance are the internal differences in the slide, with respect to the firing pin housing, and the operating mechanism that can only be appreciated upon dis-assembly. The slide length is the same as standard production, though the left side of slide is marked with Walther banner suffixing the usual 2-line slide address followed by the notation “E4”. The right side of the bbl shroud, the right side of slide and right side of frame are proofed Crown/N. Adjacent to the slide proof is the number “3” that upon dis-assembly has been stamped on the inner surface of each grip. On the right side of frame, just behind the trigger, is an electro-penciled “421317/E-4”. The number “4” has been carried forward to mark the left side of the frame under the chamber shroud, the inner surface of the ejector, the inner surface of transfer bar and the lower spine of the mag that has an extended solid metal base seen only on the earliest pistols and prototypes. Wood grips are checkered with a border and recessed to house the experimental mechanism. Accompanied by a Nov 22, 1945 dated Certificate of captured enemy equipment to Pfc Daniel F. Combs listing 1-Walther 32 E4, authorizing it as personal property. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 97% bright blue with sharp edge wear and minimal handling marks as expected in a gun made more for evaluation than hard field testing. Excellent condition wood grips, slightly darkened,with some blunted checkering. A thin sliver is missing from the upper leading edge of the right panel. Bright bore with sharp rifling and minor frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare and interesting Walther PP for the most advanced collector. 4-52592 LMA43 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1243

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1244
$36,800.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $45,000-$50,000.

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY WALTHER MODEL PP LONG SLIDE WITH VERCHROMT FINISH AND SPECIAL FEATURES.

SN 779150. Cal. 7.65mm. One of a handful of Walther Model PP pistols with an extended 127mm bbl and matching long slide, finished in pearl chrome (Verchromt). Reportedly 10 of these pistols were made as a special order for Swiss target shooters, shipped to the gunsmith Glaser in Zurich, in the serial range 779,150-779,160. Slide markings are standard with the Walther banner, 2-line address and “Mod.PP”. On disassembly, the top of the chamber is marked “BOHLER STAHL ANTINIT” (Bohler stainless steel). Usual Crown/N on the right side of the chamber, right side of slide. Full SN is marked vertically on right frame ahead of grip. In addition to the long bbl and slide, other special features include a gold plated checkered trigger, hammer and safety lever and a finely checkered front and backstrap. This pistol was the first in that series and comes with a Swiss target competition “scrutineer’s seal” on the trigger guard. Correct wood checkered grips, each matched with a penciled “50” on the inner surface. Special order mag, also in Verchromt finish, with a metal finger extension. One of the scarcest and most visually impressive Walther Model PPs. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Superb orig finish, near 99% with scattered handling marks around the slide. Negligible wear on front and backstrap. Comparable condition gold plated trigger, hammer & safety lever, mag and grips. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An extraordinary Walther PP, the first in a limited series and complete with a shooting competition seal. The very best, suited for the most advanced Walther collector. 4-52604 LMA22 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1244

1245
$5,750.00

*◊ EXTRAORDINARILY RARE, PROBABLY ONE OF A KIND, WALTHER PP/PPK SALESMAN’S SAMPLE DEMONSTRATION KIT.

SN 500005. Fantastic kit contained in a brown leather attache case bearing remains of shipping labels mentioning Puerto Rica as one destination. Kit is housed in two blue velvet covered removable trays and the case base which contain rough forgings to finished parts of every major piece of complete pistols. Top tray includes an extraordinarily rare Lucite model PP pistol which exposes the entire internal workings, including cut-away chamber. Also included is a complete barreled caliber 22 frame, 4 magazines and magazine bodies, triggers, firing pins, trigger guards, and other parts, along with a twisted wire handled cleaning brush. A cleaning rod is missing, as is one firing pin. Bottom tray contains 4 frames in various stages of completion, including 3 rare alloy frames and 1 steel one. The completed alloy frame is serialized and import marked. Also included is a slide forged blank with one rough machined PPK slide and a complete finished PPK slide. There are also 4 completed or partially completed bbls, 2 bbl blanks, a cut-away bbl showing the rifling, and a recoil spring. One small part is missing from the center of the bottom tray. This set may be the only such example in existence. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All parts seem to be in high orig condition with two of the mag bodies showing some light wear and some light discoloration on some of the unfinished steel parts. Lucite pistol has a couple of small cracks around the muzzle, otherwise is sound and functional. Attache case shows nicks and scratches and moderate soil. Blue velvet covering is lightly soiled. 4-53304 JR214 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1245

1246
$0.00

*◊ WALTHER PP WITH EXTENDED DOUBLE PROOFED BARREL.

SN 292326P. Cal. 7.65mm. Very unusual Walther PP with a 5″ bbl that was proofed Crown/N and Eagle/N on the right side near the muzzle, likely an overrun bbl from the special group of Swiss target pistols that were made with a long slide. The later assembly would explain the second Eagle/N proof. The other features are standard to its period of production. Left side of slide is marked with Walther banner followed by 2-line Walther address and “Mod PP”. Right side of the exposed bbl shroud and the slide are proofed with Eagle/N. The full SN is marked on right side of slide and repeated on right side of frame. Later mag with a phosphated body marked with Walther banner/PP 7.65mm on the left side and a blued floorplate. Standard black plastic Walther banner grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 97% orig finish with minimal handling wear and flecks of brown discoloration on each side of the slide. Slight thinning of the front and backstraps. Comparable condition mag. Excellent grips without chips or losses. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52607 LMA44 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1246

1247
$3,450.00

*◊ RARE EARLY NSKK WALTHER PP PISTOL.

SN 779066. Cal. 7.65 mm. 3-3/4″ bbl with Crown/N proof on right side of chamber that is visible through ejection port. Fixed front and rear sights. Crown/N proof on right side of slide under ejection port. Left side of slide has Walther banner in front of “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65 m/m” in front of “Mod.PP” and “NSKK” above a Nazi eagle in front of slide serrations. Slide has matching numbers inside. Full SN on right side of frame. Black checkered plastic “WALTHER” banner grips with border. Walther banner over “PP 7,65m/m” on proper black plastic extension bottom mag. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 90% orig bright blue with sharp edge wear and fading on slide and grip straps. Grip straps are starting to corrode. Grips are bright and sharp with a few minor dings and chips. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52611 BWS64 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1247

1248
$1,552.50

*◊ RARE RFV WALTHER PP PISTOL WITH 90 DEGREE SAFETY.

SN 762758. Cal. 7.65 mm. 3-3/4″ bbl with Crown/N proof and British proofs on right side of chamber that are visible through ejection port. Fixed front and rear sights. Crown/N proof on right side of slide under ejection port. Left side of slide has Walther banner in front of “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65 m/m” in front of “Mod.PP” in front of early 90 degree safety. Full SN on right side of frame. “R.F.V. 365 W.” (Reich Finance Administration) on rear grip strap. Black checkered plastic “WALTHER” banner grips with border. British proof on back of right frame. Walther banner on proper mag. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% orig blue. Grips have light wear, a very minor chip on lower left grip border. Mag is very good, retaining 70% orig blue. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are very fine. 4-52602 BWS65 (1,750-2,500) – Lot 1248

1249
$1,437.50

*◊ WAR TIME AC MARKED SLIDE WALTHER PP WITH BOX.

SN 38315p. Cal. 7.65 mm. 3-3/4″ bbl, no commercial or military proofs. Full SN above “ac” on right side of slide. Fixed front and rear sights. Late matt finish. Full SN on right side of frame behind trigger. Numbers are matching. Pressed wood grips with Walther banner and wide border. Walther banner/”PP 7,65 m/m” on proper mag. With wood grain compartmentalized box with Walther banner, image of pistol and “PP” embossed in gold foil on lid. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% blue. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color with distinctive wood grain. Mag is excellent, retaining 98% finish. Sharp mirror bore. Mechanics are excellent. Box is very good with normal wear for its age. 4-52614 BWS63 (1,250-1,700) – Lot 1249

1250
$2,070.00

*◊ WALTHER PRE-WAR 22 PP NEAR NEW IN BOX WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN 911377. Cal. 22. 3-3/4″ bbl with Crown/N proof and British proofs on right side of chamber that are visible through ejection port. Fixed front and rear sights. Crown/N proof on right side of slide behind ejection port. Left side of slide has Walther banner in front of “Waffenfabrik Walther,Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther’s Patent Cal. 22” in front of “Mod.PP” in front of 90 degree safety. Full SN on right side of frame. Black checkered plastic “WALTHER” banner grips with border. Proper black plastic extension bottom mag. In orig wood grained cardboard compartmentalized box with Walther banner, image of gun and “PP” in embossed gold foil on lid. Green Walther sticker on lid says “Cal 22” as does small black decal on side. With extra black plastic finger extension bottom mag marked “France”, an aluminum tin with Walther banner and image of factory on lid and an orig brass zig-zag cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% orig blue. Some fading on rear grip strap. Grips have light wear with few minor chips to checkering. Mags are excellent with very little wear. Sharp mirror bore Mechanics are excellent. Very good box with excellent accessories. 4-52630 BWS66 (1,500-2,350) – Lot 1250

1251
$51,750.00

*◊ RARE & HISTORIC BERLIN-SUHLER WAFFENWERK (BSW) GAS OPERATED PISTOL, GERMAN TEST TRIAL 1936-37.

SN 1B. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extraordinarily rare and highly desirable BSW gas operated prototype, a close competitor to the P38, that was considered by the German military in 1936-37. Several variations were assembled, this double action only version having a sheet metal slide and a matted alloy frame. Gas unlocking action and later pattern double staggered column 13 shot magazine with top tapering for single column feed. This exceptional pistol is “BSW” marked on the left side of the slide. It is otherwise unmarked except for the “1B” that was applied to the left tang for purposes of importation. This full size pistol has a 5″ bbl and a drift adjustable front & rear sight dovetailed into a shallow checkered rib. Forward slide serrations and a slide mounted safety whose detents are marked with a “S” and a red button. Retracting the slide and lowering the forward locking lever extension will show the gas port under the bbl through which muzzle gases blow the lever downwards on firing to unlock the slide. Checkered push button magazine release adjacent to the serrated slide release. At the bottom of this double column/single column magazine is a 1/2″ thick alloy floorplate finished in black matt to match the frame. Consignor mentioned that this pistol is one of only three known, an affirmation independently confirmed by the cataloger. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Fantastic BSW prototype pistol in 99% orig condition with only the most minor sharp edge wear on the edges of trigger guard, base of frame, and magazine floorplate. Comparable orig condition grip panels with sharp, nearly unblemished checkering. Generally bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A developmentally important prototype, tested by the German military, sure to enhance any collection of military or early automatic pistols. 4-52510 LMA91 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 1251

1252
$23,000.00

*◊ RARE SIMSON PROTOTYPE M1929 BLOWBACK PISTOL IN 9MMP.

SN 7A. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extremely rare, probably unique, prototype Simson single action blowback pistol, now numbered “7A” for purpose of importation. Made with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed front sight & drift adjustable rear sight. Loaded indicator prominently mounted on top of the slide that has raised gripping serrations. On the left side of the frame, shallowly engraved by hand and partially effaced, is “SIMSON & Co. SUHL, WAFFENFABRIK.”. On the left tang is a large rotating safety lever. Pushing the lever forward uncovers the hand inscribed “Sicher” translating “Safe”. Extending into the forward trigger guard is a serrated oval lever that is pushed forward for takedown. Modified Haenel Schmeisser Patent P. 08 magazine with a nickel plated body that has been filed at the top and the checkering on the button removed. A small section has also been removed from the lower spine for retention by a butt-mounted release. The base of the magazine is unmarked. Pleasingly contoured grip panels are uniformly checkered & retained in place by Simson inspected screws. Probably designed and produced ca. 1928-29 by Simpson (then the only permitted manufacturer of military smallarms in Germany) in response to the re-armament requirements of the Prussian Police that resulted in the 9 mm P.08 being adopted for police service. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 80-90% orig rust blue with patchy discoloration but no pitting. Same consideration applies to grip straps. The stainless steel body of the Haenel Schmeisser magazine is bright with modifications as previously detailed. Surprisingly nice and entirely orig grips showing only minimal diamond blunting. No cracks or chips. Near mirror bore with only minimal frosting. Perfect manual function, with a tightly fitting magazine that should be easy to correct. 4-52531 LMA104 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1252

1253
$28,750.00

*◊ EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SIG NEUHAUSEN PROTOTYPE MODEL P44/16 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 6022. Cal. 9 mm. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights and left side of slide marked “9mm Selbstladepistole Neuhausen 44/16”. Top of slide, back of ejector port, has a loaded indicator. Left side of frame has the serial number. Frame is extra thick to accommodate the double stack 16-rd magazine with reinforcements at the top rear on each side. Slide lock/disassembly bar and thumb safety are also on the left side. The “S” for safe is in white and the “F” for fire is in red. Thumb safety is also a decocking lever. Pistol does not have magazine safety. Trigger, hammer and grip screw are straw colored. Mounted with coarse checkered 2-pc walnut grips and accompanied by one orig 16-rd magazine serial numbered “101”. Frame, bbl, slide, slide lock and grips are all matching numbered. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Grips are retained by a single screw with dovetailed front edges that fit into the frame. This pistol is pictured on pg 821 as part of figure 11-131 in The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols, Gortz & Sturgess. The bbl lug has a machined J-shaped slot which constrains the barrel to initially recoil parallel to the sight axis before the curved section acts to cam the bbl rear downward during recoil and extraction and returns it to the lock position. This was the SIG patented modification to the Browning HP pattern recoil lug which makes for a substantially more accurate shooting pistol. Also the pistol has full length frame & slide rails which further stabilizes the slide to increase accuracy. This would have been a very comfortable and accurate pistol to shoot. Very few, if any, of these pistols are known outside of European museum & private collections and this may be the only example in the United States, only eight 16 shot prototypes (sns 6018 – 6025) being made in 1944 for Swiss Army trials to find a replacement for the Parabellum pistol. PROVENANCE: Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains about 96% strong orig blue finish with light wear and thinning on the edges and forward sides of the frame. Frontstrap is also slightly thinned. Straw colored parts retain most of their bright gold finish. Grips are sound, showing light wear and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Magazine shows light wear on the body. 4-52539 JR223 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1253

1254
$23,000.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $20,000-$30,000.

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE SIG NEUHAUSEN MODEL P44/8 4TH VARIANT PROTOTYPE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 6008. Cal. 9 mm. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights with left side of slide marked “Schweizerische Jndustrie-Gesellschaft Neuhausen a/Rhf”. Top of slide, back of ejector port, has a loaded indicator. Mounted with coarse checkered 2-pc walnut grips with thumb safety & push button magazine release on the left side & slide lock/takedown lever is on the right side, opposite to the normal left side location of these components on SIG pistols. Heel of backstrap has a recessed Lanyard bar and pistol incorporates a magazine safety. Frame, slide, bbl, grips and slide lock are matching numbered. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Trigger, hammer, slide lock, safety, magazine catch and grip screws are all straw colored. Serial number is on left side of frame, as are the “S” for safe in white and “F” for fire in red. Accompanied by one orig single stack magazine. This pistol is pictured on pg 821 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols, Gortz & Sturgess. Bbl of this pistol incorporates the Petter double links, which follows the Colt 1911 system, to lower the rear of the bbl for recoil and extraction. Later P44/8 pistols discontinued use of the Petter links in favor of the Sig patented angled control cam slot, which was machined integrally with the bbl, which formed a more accurate lock giving far better control of barrel motion than the swinging links. Few of these unaltered pistols exist outside of European museums and collections. This may be the only one available on the open market, especially in the United States. PROVENANCE: Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 98% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear. All the parts enumerated above retain most of their orig straw colors. Left grip has a crack near the top rear edge, otherwise grips are sound with a few light nicks and scratches, a bruise, a small skid mark and overall retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-52541 JR222 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 1254

1255
$23,000.00

*◊ EXPERIMENTAL FNA SOSSO M1942 PISTOL WITH TELESCOPING SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 8A. Cal. 9mm. Fabbrica Nazional D’Armi made a limited number of M1942 Sosso pistols for military evaluation. As none were selected, the gun remains a fascinating curiosity. It is made of all steel construction including the serrated logoed grip panels. 6″ bbl with dovetailed front sight and flip up rear sight that is possibly a replacement. Left side of the frame is marked “FABBRICA NAZIONAL D’ARMI / BRESCIA” along with the usual Italian proofs including the year of production (1942) and an import-added SN (8A). Usual S/F safety designations. The inventor’s name Giulio Sosso appears on the right side of the frame. Slide is retracted by pulling back on the exaggerated serrated ears and released by the small roweled projection on the right side of the frame just below the rear sight. Very unusual unnumbered magazine that utilizes a rotating chain linkage system with individual spring steel grippers for each cartridge for high (21 round) capacity. Complete with orig metal frame and leather shoulder stock whose telescoping attachment slips into the backstrap of the pistol in a manner similar to a C96 or FN High Power. Other than an inspector “0” on the telescoping arm, there are no other marks on the leather or metal. Included with this lot is a photocopy of the original typescript/photo plate illustrated manual for the Pistola Automatica da Guerra “Sosso”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig salt blue with 75% coverage, considerable fading, on left side of frame and right side under grip panel. Rear sight, originally fire-blued, has faded to a pleasant grey. Comparable condition magazine. Dull bore with shallow rifling and oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. VG-excellent leather without tears and with orig stitching. Faded bluing on skeletonized framework consistent with the wear on the pistol. Extremely rare pistol, particularly with its shoulder stock with unique mechanics and feed mechanism. 4-52089 LMA75 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1255

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1255a
$9,775.00

*◊ SCARCE EARLY FABRIQUE NATIONALE OVAL PORT HIGH POWER PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL STOCK AND HOLSTER.

SN 282. Cal. 9 mm. Blue finish with 4-5/8″ bbl, dovetail barleycorn front sight and scarce early, low 50-500 meter tangent rear sight. Left side of slide has the early Herstal and Browning markings with Liege proofs. Right side has stacked SNs on frame and side with Liege proofs and cal marking right side of bbl. Left side of bbl has matching SN. Mounted with checkered walnut grips. Backstrap is slotted for shoulder stock. Accompanied by an orig 13 rnd magazine that has bright steel body and bright blue base with bayonet-style latch. Also accompanied by an orig, pre-war walnut slab stock with attached tan leather flap holster. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching, stock and holster are unnumbered. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig factory blue with faint sharp edge wear and a couple small nicks. Grips have a couple of chipped diamonds and a small bruise on left side, otherwise are equally crisp and new. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Stock and holster are equally new, as is the magazine. 4-52087 JR203 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1255a

1255b
$2,587.50

*◊ RARE FABRIQUE NATIONALE (BROWNING) MODEL 1935 LITHUANIAN CONTRACT HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 2892. Cal. 9 mm. Blue finish with 4-5/8″ bbl, dovetailed barleycorn front sight and 500 meter tangent rear sight. Left side has standard Herstal and Browning patent markings with Liege proofs. Bbl skirt has usual Liege proofs and cal marking with SN on the slide and frame and left side of bbl skirt. Left side of bbl lug is marked with the Lithuanian crest. Top of the slide has the Lithuanian crest (Columns of Gediminas, used as a military property mark in the interwar period) which resembles a front and rear sight picture. Backstrap is slotted for shoulder stock and it has a Lanyard ring in the heel. Mounted with checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by an orig 13 rnd mag that has the letters “ICH” stamped by the toe and on the back of the body along with SN 4706. Mag base plate keeper is missing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Slide retains about 85% thinning orig blue mixed with surface etching and edge wear. Frame retains 90-92% strong orig blue with some freckling on the frontstrap. Right grip has a crack at the top and both grips show moderate wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. Magazine retains about 85% orig gray green finish. 4-52372 JR202 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1255b

1256
$2,587.50

*◊ VERY RARE KREIGSMARINE POLISH RADOM P-35 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH NAZI MARKINGS.

SN 2113. Cal. 9 mm. Polished blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights and standard Radom “VIS Mod 35” slide markings and patent dates. Left side of slide has Waffenamt marks WaA77 and “623” with a Nazi eagle. Left side of frame has a pantographed Kriegsmarine property mark comprising Nazi eagle with swastika over an “M” and there is a large “N” (Nordsee) on the frontstrap. Backstrap is slotted for a shoulder stock. Mounted with checkered black composition grips that have the “FB” monogram in the center. Accompanied by one orig magazine. Altogether a very rare Nazi Naval pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about 85% orig blue, losses mostly on the slide. Frontstrap and backstraps are a little thin and turning plum. Grips are sound, showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 4-52366 JR204 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1256

1257
$10,350.00

*◊ SCARCE 1 OF 50 FINNISH VKT LAHTI MODEL L-35 TYPE II SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH PROTOTYPE SHOULDER STOCK/HOLSTER.

SN 4966. Cal. 9 mm. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, dovetailed front sight and fixed rear sight on the slide. Mounted with checkered brown composition grips with VKT monogram at the top on each side. Accompanied by one orig bright body magazine. Top of slide is marked with the VKT monogram and “L35”, applied with pantograph. Slide and frame are visibly matching numbered. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Accompanied by an orig prototype wood stock/holster similar to that of the Broomhandle Mauser with an attached metal spare magazine pocket on the front edge and belt clip on the back. Attaching lug has a tiny “2” in a diamond proof mark. Stock is constructed of two pieces of wood milled to fit the pistol and glued together with a hinged wooden lid similar to the Broomhandle stock and has a checkered push-button lid release, accompanied by leather hanger. According to consignor’s notes this pistol is one of only 50 ever manufactured with stock. PROVENANCE: Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely fine, matching as noted. Overall retains 96-97% crisp orig blue with only light holster wear around the muzzle and sight boss. Grips are crisp. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. Stock/holster is equally new with a couple of small dings. 4-52093 JR221 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 1257

1258
$14,950.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $12,500-$20,000.

*◊ RARE FINNISH VKT M/44 PRESSED STEEL PROTOTYPE PISTOL.

SN 0023. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extraordinarily rare Finnish prototype with made with pressed steel components. The only factory marking on the pistol is the pantographed designation on the left side “9.00 pist/44 / VKT No 0023 SA”. Salt blued parts except the bbl that is in the white. Function is blow-back, single action with an external hammer. Conventional takedown involves retracting the slide & securing it in place with the serrated bar mounted above the grip panel. The bbl may then be rotated, freeing the interrupted lugs from the frame, after which the slide assembly may be removed from the frame. Sheet metal bottom magazine release, plain blued magazine with 7 indicator holes and crimped-in-place floorplate. Wood panels with pressed checkering. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 98% orig blue with minimal muzzle and handling wear. Same outstanding condition applies to orig pressed checkered grips and magazine. Near mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. Consignor states this M44 is one of only two known examples. 4-52532 LMA96 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1258

1259
$24,150.00

*◊ EXPERIMENTAL W+F BERN P43 SWISS MILITARY TEST.

SN 40. Cal. 9 mm. Bern Arsenal designed and manufactured a variety of pistols during and after WWII for military consideration when the Swiss were looking to replace their M1929 Luger with a more modern pistol. All were numbered in a single sequential series. A number of mid-late production guns were based on the FN High Power. This example, the last of the HP based series, has a locked breech 5″ bbl, a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. On the upper left slide is a loaded indicator. An external extractor is in the usual location. Left side of the pistol is marked with the SN “40” on both the slide & frame. A Swiss cross in shield is on the mid-slide and the encircled W+F logo on the rear slide. Above the left grip is a long safety bar whose detents are marked “S” and “F”. Unlike the FN High Power, there is no external slide release. Vertical serrations have been cut in the front & backstrap. Major components are blued except the bbl, hammer and trigger that are in the white. Wood grips with raised serrated panels. Takedown is similar to the CZ pistols in that a dismounting latch on left side of the frame is slid down and removed, allowing the slide assembly to be taken off the frame. Disassembly shows a matched bbl & matching magazine whose base has a large serrated ear on each side to facilitate removal and overcome any friction issues. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 98% bright orig blue. Only minimal discoloration of the in-the-white parts. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Magazine needs to be supported to fully engage the slide hold open; manual mechanics otherwise perfect. Comparable condition grips that retain most of their orig varnish. An exceptionally nice Swiss test pistol, based on the High Power, that would complement any collection of Swiss or automatic pistols. 4-52542 LMA88 (15,000-22,500) – Lot 1259

1260
$19,550.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $14,000-$17,500.

*◊ HIGHLY DESIRABLE SWISS W+F BERN P47 GAS LOCKED MILITARY TEST PISTOL.

SN 46. Cal. 9mm. Bern Arsenal assembled a variety of pistols after WWII for military consideration when the Swiss were looking to replace their M1929 Luger with a more modern pistol. Approx 10-15 P47s were assembled, following the Browning HP based P43 series, with only minor differences between examples. This pistol has a 4-1/2″ bbl with a drift front & fixed rear sight. The front of the chamber has three downward facing gas ports that feed high pressure gas to the reversed piston/cylinder assembly under the barrel, forcing the slide to remain in the forward position (locked) until chamber gas pressure dropped to safe levels. Left side of the slide was marked “46 (serial number) + Waffenfabrik Bern”. Left side of the frame had SN repeated along with “S” and “F” safety detents. Major components were rust blued. Safety lever was strawed while the bbl, hammer and trigger were left in the white. Wood grips were made with elevated central serrations without a border. Unnumbered rust blued magazine. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exceptional and all original 97-98% bright rust blue with comparable orig straw on safety lever. Negligible wear and staining on exposed in-the-white parts. Grips with most orig varnish showing only a few handling dings. Mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. Superb example of a limited production post WWII military test pistol made by the highly renowned Swiss arsenals. 4-52543 LMA87 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1260

1261
$22,500.00

*◊ PROTOTYPE MAUSER HSc WITH SHEET METAL SLIDE.

SN 000. Cal. 7.65mm. Phenomenal Mauser HSc, with contoured sheet metal slide, produced under the Primitiv-Waffen-Programme in 1942/43. Standard overall dimensions with the left side of the slide having the Mauser banner followed by a pantographed “Kal. 7.65”. Safety detents marked with “S” & red dot. The only marking on the frame is the SN 000 applied in the usual location, near the bottom of the front strap. The unnumbered sheet metal slide is centrally contoured with four pinched indents to correspond to the frame cutouts. The rear of the slide, behind the sight, is stepped rather than rounded. Disassembly shows an Eagle/N proofed but unnumbered bbl. None of the other components are numbered or marked. Standard late wartime magazine with in-the-white body and blued unmarked floorplate with rounded toe. Walnut grips with pressed checkering as appropriate for production period. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extraordinary 99+% orig condition with only the most minute handling marks. In-the-white bbl is equally good with no discernible discoloration or staining. Orig grips with minimal oil darkening & minor handling marks; no chips or cracks. Mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. An incredibly rare prototype HSc in outstanding condition. The only one known by this cataloger to have ever been offered at auction. A real jewel. 4-52281 LMA95 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1261

1262
$22,500.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $25,000-$30,000.

*◊ PROTOTYPE MAUSER HSc PRECURSOR IN EXPERIMENTAL SERIAL RANGE.

SN V1008. Cal. 7.65mm. Extraordinarily rare Mauser HSc in “V” (Versuch – experimental) series serial range. Standard overall dimensions with the left side of the slide having the Mauser banner followed by an italicized 2-line address “Mauser-Werke A.G. Oberndorf a.N. / Pistole Cal. 7.65mm”. Right side of slide is marked with experimental SN “V1008” followed by Crown/U proof. There are no markings on the frame. The sight, hammer & magazine release have noticeably different contours as compared to production guns. Single piece wrap around grip with 3 checkered panels, one on each side, with the 3rd panel at base of the backstrap. Magazine spine is marked “13A / 2”. The unmarked floorplate has a rounded toe that is narrower than the norm. All major parts are salt blued with a plum colored safety & trigger. The bbl & magazine release are in the white. Disassembly shows all matching parts with the bbl numbered “8A” and the back of the slide “A1008”. All internally numbered small parts are marked “8A”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 97-98% orig salt blue with sharp edge wear, minimal fading of frontstrap. Comparable condition grips retaining most orig varnish, minor checkering losses. In-the-white parts are in the same outstanding condition. Minor bulge in bore that is otherwise bright with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. The ultimate prize for the HSc collector. 4-52283 LMA85 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1262

1263
$57,500.00

*◊ SUPERB VERY RARE MAUSER NICKL PROTOTYPE PISTOL IN .45ACP.

SN 3. Cal. .45ACP. Mauser only made a handful of Nickl pistols in .45ACP. This unmarked example with a 4-1/2″ rotating bbl locking action has a fixed front and drift adjustable rear sight. At the rear of the slide is a contoured cocking indicator. Mounted to the left frame is a safety lever whose buttoned head requires indentation for levered movement. Rotating & then removing the lever just ahead of the trigger guard permits disassembly to disclose “3” on bbl. Magazine is numbered “7” on the spine. Orig walnut grips with fine bordered checkering on each panel, secured to the backstrap with a single screw. Illustrated in Weaver’s “Mauser Pistolen”,p.114. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95-97% orig rust blue with sharp edge wear, fading at the back of the slide, and dulling of the frontstrap. Minimal staining & oxidation of the exposed bbl and magazine wall. Most of the fire blue on floorplate has faded to a brown/grey. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the more unusual big caliber Mauser prototypes. 4-53049 LMA92 (45,000-75,000) – Lot 1263

1264
$43,125.00

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY NICKL DESIGN MAUSER M1916 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH ROTATABLE REAR SIGHT SAFETY.

SN 22. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Experimental Mauser pistol designed by Josef Nickl with rotating bbl system later utilized in the CZ vz. 22 et seq. pistols. This full size example with a 4″ bbl has a fixed front sight and a unique, spring tensioned, rotatable rear sight. When turned to face the shooter, the firing pin extends for contact with the hammer. Turning the sight 90 degrees retracts the pin to act as a safety, simultaneously obscuring the sight picture as a safety applied indicator. The slide is devoid of any markings except the SN “22” on the rib. Left side of the frame and detachable side plate are marked “N” followed by the Mauser banner and the 2-line address “Mauser – Werke A.G. / Oberndorf a.N.”. SN is repeated on bbl bushing, back of the frame, on appropriate internal parts and on back of the orig magazine. Major parts including trigger & magazine floorplate are rust blued. Springs and rear sight are fire-blued; hammer is strawed. Pistol is fitted with a single piece checkered grip. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 97-98% orig blue with sharp edge wear and dulling of frontstrap. Fire-blued extractor, sight tensioning spring and rear sight in comparable condition. Mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. Excellent grips with orig finish and sharp checkering showing a scattering of superficial dings. Minimal oil staining and no splits or chips. A very rare full size Mauser Nickl M1916 prototype that was the forerunner to a historic lineage of CZ pistols. 4-53046 LMA84 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1264

1265
$28,750.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $25,000-$40,000.

*◊ EARLY MAUSER M1912/14 WITH DROPPING FRICTION BLOCK, PRE-FLAP MECHANISM.

SN 4. Cal. 9mm. Mauser assembled fewer than 200 M1912/14s whose evolution spanned several developmental modifications. This very early gun has a slide with flat sides and a dropping block in the front of the frame, rather than the usual side moving flaps, to retard recoil. Standard 4-3/8″ bbl with fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. The left side of the slide is marked with a small character single line address “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.G. OBERNDORF a.N. MAUSER’S PATENT.”. SN “4” is repeated on the forward bbl lug, top of the slide, back of the frame, under the frame cover plate, left side of the trigger and left side of magazine release. On disassembly, the firing pin is marked “7” and the magazine is numbered “157” and has a recess in the spine that impedes removal. Curiously, despite its production era, the gun was Eagle/N stamp on the forward bbl lug and on the slide behind the rear sight, indicating re-proof for sale in the Nazi period. Refinished with a salt blue. The fire blue for the recoil spring guide & extractor have been enhanced. All other small parts retain their orig finish. Orig 1-pc grips with a checkered panel on each side. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Nicely refinished with a salt blue, now 95% coverage, with generally flat surface planes. Orig markings deep and crisp. Approx 30% orig fire blue on slide release and 80% orig fire blue on trigger. Magazine with at least 90% orig nickel. Excellent orig grips with a few superficial dings. Bore with shallow rifling and moderately heavy corrosion. Difficult magazine extraction; otherwise perfect manual mechanics. Very, very few M1912/14s were made with a dropping friction block. Highly desirable in any condition. 4-53044 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 1265

1266
$23,000.00

*◊ EXCEPTIONALLY RARE MAUSER M1912/14 PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL STOCK.

SN 129. Cal. 9mm P. Mid-production M1912/14 pistol with 4-3/8″ bbl having a fixed front sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. Left slide marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDORF A.N. MAUSER’S PATENT”. Disassembly shows all orig matching numbers, SN 129, including the bbl, slide, both locking flaps, flap actuation bar, firing pin, trigger, recoil spring guide, and magazine. Major parts are salt blued. Most minor parts, including the trigger, slide release, recoil spring guide, are fire-blued. Accompanied by orig stock numbered “187” whose SN appears on the lug, neck of the stock and lid. Pistol-stock fit is excellent. Mauser made fewer than 200 M1912/14 pistols. It is estimated that fewer than 50 were assembled with a shoulder stock. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Professionally refinished, now with 97% blue, with flat surface planes and crisply marked slide legend. Fire-blued parts appear orig with age related thinning and fading. Grips with orig varnish and lightly scattered dings. No discernible chips or cracks. Perfect mirror bore and perfect manual function. Near excellent orig stock with most orig varnish and scattered dings, appearance well matched to the pistol grip. No cracks. Rust blued hinge and fire-blued lug and latching assembly as correct for this variation. One of Mauser’s most desirable pistols, particularly with an orig stock.. 4-52056 LMA65 (17,500-25,000) – Lot 1266

1267
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $40,000-$50,000.

*◊ EXCEPTIONALLY RARE MAUSER M1906-08 SELF-LOADING PISTOL WITH 20 SHOT MAGAZINE.

SN 51. Cal. 9mm x 21 mm (DWM case 487B). Mauser made fewer than 100 M1906-1908 pistols, the highest recorded number known to this cataloger being 77. The first Mauser pistol to have a flap locked mechanism. This 2nd/standard variation has a 4″ bbl with a banded front sight and a half round-half octagonal bbl whose chamber is hand inscribed “WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER OBERNDORF A.N.” Major components are rust blued. Bolt is strawed while the extractor, safety, safety release button, trigger, magazine retention spring and grip screw are fire-blued. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except for the magazine whose in-the-white body is numbered “37” and whose fire-blued base is numbered “80”. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Superb professional restoration, with correct rust blue, leaving flat planes and sharp edges. Chamber markings are very deep. Correctly enhanced fire blued small parts. Orig grip retaining much of its orig varnish. Slight blunting of checkering. Toned magazine body with most fire blue having faded from the base. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the most unusual and desirable pistols ever made by Mauser, particularly when fitted with the distinctive 20 shot magazine. 4-53042 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1267

1268
$34,500.00

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY MAUSER M1917 TRENCH CARBINE WITH 40-SHOT DETACHABLE MAGAZINE.

SN 31. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Mauser made only a small quantity of M1917 trench carbines that were numbered in their own one/two digit serial range. The M1917 was produced late in WWI and offered to the German Army to compete with the lP.08 with its 32 round drum magazine for trench raiding and assault parties, but was rejected on cost grounds and the diversion of effort it would have required from Mauser to be placed in production. This example has a 9-1/2″ bbl with a drift adjustable front sight having a serrated rear surface. There is a 2-line address on top of chamber “Waffenfabrik Mauser AG/Oberndorf aN 1917”. Made with a short extractor and a slip in 50-500 rear sight whose full length groove does not extend into the supporting lug. SN is repeated on the bolt stop, bolt, left side of contoured hammer, left side of trigger and the upper arm of the receiver extension. To prevent hammer “bite”, the rear action frame was made with a longer than usual extension, horizontally serrated along its back face, to keep the web of the hand away from the hammer. Inside the trigger guard is a broad serrated plunger, in-the-white, for disassembly that shows a matching locking block, rear action frame, transfer bar and sear. As one might expect, the locking block & rear action frame are very different from most carbines. The serrated tab at the bottom of the trigger guard is a magazine release that is pushed forward to remove the magazine. The 40-shot magazine has four slotted indicator holes on the back spine, denoted 10-20-30-40, and a floorplate whose tensioning spring is similar in construction to the Mauser M1906-08 pistol magazines. The fixed buttstock is secured to the receiver by two screws – one under the pistol grip, the other further back. The short forend, measuring 5-3/4″, and buttstock are smoothly surfaced with the buttstock having several pieced-in repairs, one near the upper arm of the receiver extension, the other along the bottom of the lower spine. There is no buttplate, the bottom of the stock having been serrated with horizontal grooves. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Weaver’s “Mauser Pistolen”, p 118. Illustrated TBLAP. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Superb restoration, now with over 99% bright rust blue coverage. The same considerations apply to all fire-blued parts that have been brought back to near-orig lustrous color. Forearm & buttstock have been revarnished and now have a scattering of superficial dings with several small gouges near comb. Bright bore with strong rifling & mild frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. According to the consignor, this gun was restored after having been buried for concealment following WWI, as the caliber and barrel length were contrary to Versailles Treaty provisions, and it is one of four known examples. Certainly, one of the most dramatic carbines ever made by Mauser. 4-52086 LMA123 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 1268

1269
$34,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE MAUSER CONEHAMMER CARBINE NUMBER 13.

SN 13. Cal. 7.63mm. Mauser made approximately 20 Conehammer carbines that were numbered sequentially. All had ribbed bbl, flat solid rail and a pinned rear sight. This example has a 11.75″ bbl with a pinned bead front sight and a 50-500 rear sight. Chamber is marked with a 3-line address “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N”. The SN 13 is on left chamber flat. Repeated on left side of receiver and left side of stock lug. Left side bbl extension is marked with a Crown/Crown/U. Typical Conehammer features include long extractor and separately retained firing pin. The bbl/bbl extension, frame and floorplate are rust blued while the extractor, components of rear sight, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, safety and shoulder stock lug are fire blued. Orig forend and buttstock with orig horn buttplate molded with the intertwined “MW” monogram. Limited disassembly shows a matching follower, floorplate, firing pin retainer, firing pin, bolt, cursor and sight bar. PROVENANCE: Ex-R.K. Wilson Collection; Illustrated Textbook of Automatic Pistols 1st Edition, 1943 Plate XLV; Ex-Visser Collection; Illustrated TBLAP; Weaver’s “Mauser Pistolen”, p 189; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 95% orig rust blue with slight thinning on the left side of bbl, on each side of mag well, under the trigger guard and a few scattered flecks of oxidation. Comparable condition fire blue on the receiver small parts, though most of the fire blue on the stock lug has faded to a blue-gray color. Vertical arm of stock lug has a 1″ chattered scratch running down its centerline towards the retaining screw. Excellent orig finish of the forend and buttstock with a scattering of handling dings. Orig buttplate in comparable condition. Bright bore with strong rifling and negligible oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the rarest C96 carbines. 4-52073 LMA42 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 1269

1270
$23,000.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 LARGE RING MILLED PANEL CARBINE.

SN 625. Cal. 7.63mm. Mauser made relatively few Large Ring Milled Panel Carbines. This mid-production example has a 16″ bbl with a drift adjustable bead front sight and a grooved slip-in 50-500 rear sight in which the groove is continued into the securing lug. Usual chamber address with the serial number marked on the left chamber flat. Crown U marking on the left side of the bbl extension where obscured by the fore-end. The bolt has a long extractor and a two lug firing pin. The frame is marked with a two line address on the right side while the left side is marked with the SN “625” to match the stock lug. The matching number is repeated under the sight, on the bolt stop, on top of the bolt, the back of the hammer, the back of the subframe, and the locking lever. The wood forend has a length 9-1/4″ and the buttstock is fitted with a Mauser buttplate having the intertwined MW. Neither the forend nor the buttstock are equipped with a swing swivel. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine 98-99% bright rust blue with only minimal sharp edge wear, slightly more prominent on floorplate. Approx 95% orig fire blue on small parts, except for arms of the stock iron that have begun to thin & tone. Comparable condition straw on trigger. Most of the orig varnish remaining on the forend & buttstock that have a scattering of handling marks & superficial dings. Orig buttplate without splits or chips. Bright bore with sharp rifling & mild frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the nicest Large Ring Milled Panel Carbines extant. 4-52075 LMA121 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1270

1271
$20,125.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 SMALL RING HAMMER CARBINE.

SN 1018. Cal. 7.63mm. This was the final form of Mauser’s standard production carbine. About 100 of these guns were assembled with most examples in the serial range 945-1050. This carbine has a 15-3/4″ bbl, dovetailed bead front sight, short extractor, a slip-in 50-500 rear sight with a full center line that extends into the retaining lug, a grooved cursor, two-lug firing pin and small ring hammer. Usual Mauser address on top of the chamber; full SN is on left chamber flat and repeated on left rear frame and over the push button on the shoulder stock iron. The matching number is on the bolt stop, bolt, hammer and subframe. Two-line Mauser address is on right side of frame. Smooth forearm and buttstock each fitted with orig sling swivel. Buttstock has Mauser logoed buttplate. Complete with leather Swiss Cavalry trial scabbard compartmentalized for each component of the carbine, and third compartment for included leather & canvas sling of characteristic fine grey canvas with stitching patterns on sling and scabbard typical of Swiss Army equipment. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 97-98% orig rust blue that is just beginning to tone. Comparable condition fire blue on small parts, except for stock iron in which fire blue has begun to thin, particularly on the arms. Forend & buttstock retain most orig varnish. Forend having 2 hairline cracks on left side, just ahead of the rail, measuring 1 to 1-1/4″. Very few & very faint handling marks. Same high condition applies to factory buttplate whose checkering is crisp & shows no cracks or chips. Bright nearly mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Overall, a very high condition late production small ring carbine that would be difficult to improve. Accompanied by ultra rare, excellent condition Swiss Cavalry trial scabbard with only minimal oil discoloration, negligible cracking and orig stitching showing no repairs. 4-52077 LMA122 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1271

1272
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $12,500-$15,000.

*◊ MAUSER C96 9MM EXPORT SMALL RING HAMMER CARBINE WITH INTERNAL FLOORPLATE RELEASE & PRESENTATION MONOGRAM.

SN 1023. Cal. 9mm Export. This was the final form of Mauser’s standard production carbine. About 100 of these guns were assembled with most examples in the serial range 945-1050. Of these, relatively few were chambered for the 9mm Export. This carbine has a 15-3/4″ bbl, dovetailed bead front sight, short extractor, a slip-in 50-500 rear sight with a full center line, a standard cursor, grooved follower, two-lug firing pin, small ring hammer, and an internal (inside trigger guard) release of the floorplate. Usual Mauser address on top of the chamber; full SN is on left chamber flat and repeated on left rear frame and over the push button on the shoulder stock iron. The matching number is on the bolt stop, bolt, hammer and subframe. On the left side of the magazine housing is a Regal monogram, traces of gold at its base, in which a crown surmounts a lavishly intertwined “AS”. Monogram is 1-3/8″ in height & 1-1/8″ in width, attribution unknown. Two-line Mauser address is on right side of frame. Smooth forearm and buttstock each fitted with orig sling swivel. Buttstock with Mauser logoed buttplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Old professional restoration with correct rust blue, now with approx 95-97% coverage. Rust blue has also been applied to body of stock lug. Small parts have been lightly polished and re-heat treated for an enhanced fire blue. Forend & buttstock have orig finish, though thinned & darkened from oil, with a scattering of surface dings. Orig buttplate in comparable condition, missing a chip at the toe. Bright bore with shallow rifling, moderate corrosion. Perfect manual mechanics. An interesting carbine whose impressive monogram deserves further research. 4-52076 LMA123 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1272

1273
$46,000.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): This gun is 100 years old. The ivory mounts are original to the gun, therefore legal to sell with an ESA certificate. Also, this gun was originally in the United States many years ago, before Dr. Sturgess bought it. We have not located the CITES permit yet and if necessary, will reapply for the CITES permit.

WE WILL OFFER THE GUN AT AUCTION, REGISTER THE HIGH BIDDER, BUT YOU WILL NOT PAY UNTIL WE HAVE ACQUIRED THE CITES PERMIT. ONCE WE HAVE THAT, WE’LL COLLECT THE PURCHASE PRICE FROM YOU AND PROVIDE YOU WITH THE CITES PERMIT AND AN ESA CERTIFICATE.

Estimate should be $35,000-$50,000.

*◊ MAGNIFICENT AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT GERMAN IMPERIAL PRESENTATION MAUSER C96 SIX SHOT, FULLY ENGRAVED, WITH GOLD LINE HIGHLIGHTING.

SN 40896. Cal. 9mm Export. Mauser made relatively few six shot pistols, especially in 9mm Export. Any presentation gun is a rare find and to encounter such an outstanding example is truly a rare opportunity. The pistol has standard mechanical features for a six shot of this vintage in having a 4″ bbl with a fixed front sight and a slip-in rear sight marked from 50-1000. The left chamber flat is marked with a Crown/Crown/U proof and the full SN appears on the left side of the bbl extension.The two line Mauser address,inlaid in gold, is in the usual location on the right side of the frame. The serial number dates the pistol to manufacture in 1903/4, but is very much lower than other 9 mm Export calibre C96 pistols, which commence in the 8x,xxx range (ca. 1907), suggesting this may be a prototype of this calibre pistol commensurate with awakening German military interest in this caliber at this period (1904) due to the ongoing GPK pistol trials between Luger/Mauser/Mannlicher. Bolt has a long extractor, the special 9 mm Export magazine follower with cutout scoop to aid feeding the last cartridge and a two lug firing pin. Disassembly shows all matching numbers, including the firing pin, with an unnumbered follower and floorplate. The pistol has been lavishly engraved with a floral design, including hammer. An Imperial German Hohenzollern Eagle clutching a lightening bolt and sword has been engraved on the raised panel on the left side of frame. Under the trigger guard is a crown surmounting an elaborate “E”, referencing the Prince Eitel-Frierich von Hohenzollern, second son of Kaiser Wilhelm II and later commandant of the 1st Garde-Regiment zu Fuss. Elaborate gold inlaid highlighting borders most of the panels with Greek Key patterning around the muzzle. The smooth ivory grips, with inked matching numbers on their inner surface, have carved floral motifs around the screw escutcheon. This gun is featured on pp. 91 and 92 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 99% of bright blue with negligible sharp edge wear. Comparable condition fire blue of small parts. Ivory grips show age related cracks in each panel but no wear related chips or losses. Bright bore with sharp rifling and minimal erosion. Perfect manual function. An extraordinary gun whose history and aesthetic appeal should transcend the realm of firearm collectors. 4-53021 LMA48 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 1273

1274
$20,125.00

LATE MAUSER CONEHAMMER, MONOGRAMMED, IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN 11463. Cal. 7.63mm. Late production Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Usual chamber address with Crown/Crown/U marking on the left side of the bbl extension and antler proof on the right side. The initials “ARF”, inlaid in silver, were added to the raised panel on the left side of the frame. The full SN is visible on the bolt stop, firing pin retainer, the back of the hammer and the frame just below the locking lever. Detailed disassembly shows all matching parts, including the sight assembly and hard rubber grips, that had the full SN lightly scribed on each inner surface. Replacement lanyard ring. Correct Conehammer stock with refinished wood, the lid showing an extensive but high quality repair, missing the lug. Complete with Mauser factory-original black leather bound presentation case, lined in tan suede, compartmentalized for the holstered pistol, six leather containers (three present, all black leather) for boxed ammunition, a covered accessory compartment, now containing the case key, and an early cleaning rod/takedown tool (Putzstock). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The pistol has 85-90% original blue with thinning around bbl and floorplate, a scattering of small nicks in front of mag well, and a front and backstrap that have transitioned to a brown patina. Original fire blue on the small parts has faded to be commensurate to the overall condition of the pistol. The trigger is in the white as is correct for this variation. Original grips with diamond blunting and bruising but no chips or significant losses. Good bore with shallow rifling and moderate oxidation. Perfect mechanics. The refinished stock and the repaired lid have a scattering of light handling marks. Hinge retains 70% of its temper blue, the rest having transitioned to a pleasant patina. Near excellent and entirely original accessories, all of which are contained in an original Mauser presentation case with age appropriate scuffs and loses on the outside. A 6″x1″ strip of new leather has been used to repair a defect on the edge of the lid on the left side. The suede liner, both in the lid and on the base, with expected stains and discoloration. 4-52179 LMA32 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1274

1275
$5,900.00

RARELY ENCOUNTERED MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, MEXICAN CONTRACT.

SN 8542. Cal. 7.63mm. Mid-range production Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl, Crown U marking on left bbl extension and antler proof on right side. Fixed front sight and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Early bolt with separate firing pin retainer. Ten shot example slotted for shoulder stock. This particular gun was made for Mexico as denoted by the R.M. (Republica Mexicano) and associated star/crest markings stamped just above the stock slot. All matching (including firing pin) except for unnumbered replacement grips, the left panel having additional serrations below the standard grooves. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very few Mexican contract Conehammers escaped being buffed and reblued. This example has approximately 80% orig finish with the balance having toned to a pleasant patina. Frontstrap and backstrap thinned to a dull gray. More extensive oxidative changes have involved the small parts that have only remnants of their orig fire blue. Nicely grooved grips with scattered dings whose condition is commensurate with condition of pistol. Bright bore with shallow rifling and oxidative flecking. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53012 LMA21 (2,750-4,250) – Lot 1275

1276
$10,620.00

*◊ FANTASTIC MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 66693. Cal. 7.63mm. Early Pre-War Commerical with standard features that include a 5-1/2″ bbl, short extractor, 50-1000 rear sight and an unmarked two lug firing pin. Standard markings on chamber with full SN on left chamber flat. Crown “U” on the left side of bbl extension, no markings on right. Matching numbered bolt stop, sight, bolt, hammer, subframe and frame. Disassembly shows all internal components are matched with an unnumbered follower (correct for Pre-War Commercial). Wood grips were not removed as screw is frozen in place. Lanyard ring is present. Accompanied by an original shoulder stock that is correctly matched to the pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has 99% bright orig rust blue, negligible sharp edge wear. The blue is every bit as good under the bbl and on the frontstrap. Minor loss on the backstrap where in contact with shoulder stock. Trigger has virtually all of its original straw. Wear to the fire blue parts is in keeping with the overall condition of the pistol. Grips with orig varnish, left panel having a small chip near the top. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Orig shoulder stock with scattered surface dings but no splits or losses. Minor touch-up has been applied to hinge whose surface is slightly frosted. Orig matching lug beginning to tone. The only way to upgrade this rig would be to find a slightly better stock! 4-52136 LMA56 (4,000-5,500) – Lot 1276

1277
$8,260.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 “RED 9” WITH PRUSSIAN EAGLE, SHOULDER STOCK AND CARRIER.

SN 49. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. One of the earliest known Red 9s. Standard 5-1/2″ bbl and 50-500 rear sight. Prussian eagle on forward mag well. “NS” hammer and solid safety. Usual chamber address with SN on left chamber flat. Crown/Crown/U on left side of bbl extension; Crown/J military acceptance on right chamber flat. Bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and frame with matching SN. Disassembly shows all matching parts except for unnumbered but unquestionably factory orig oak grips. Replacement Lanyard ring present. The South African government property marks, Arrow/U, were added at a later date, evidently after capture. Complete with a correct and proofed military stock whose lug is numbered “382”. Orig carrier marked on reverse “Deutsche Signal Flaggen-Fabrik Karlsruhelb 1918”. Containing cleaning rod but no spare follower spring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has about 80% orig rust blue with thinning, particularly under the bbl, and freckling. Comparable or slightly better condition fire blue on small parts. Near excellent orig grips with a minor loss on the left panel. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Minimal peppering from corrosive ammunition. Perfect manual mechanics. Shoulder stock with superficial scratches and dings. Hinge has transitioned to a uniform patina and lug has been reblued. Orig carrier in VG condition with surface crazing in flexed areas and comparable condition cleaning rod. An attractive Red 9 rig whose pistol has one of the lowest known SNs. 4-52128 LMA61 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1277

1278
$5,175.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 LATE COMMERCIAL FLATSIDE WITH “MAUSER CARTRIDGE 300” SIGHT.

SN 21898. Cal. 7.63mm. One of the first late Commercial Flatsides to have a slip-in rear sight, in this case the rare 3-position sight with the “Mauser Cartridge 300″ designation, that was installed by the UK importer Westley Richards. Pistol has usual 5-1/2” bbl, long extractor, slip-in specialty sight, single lug firing pin and large ring hammer. Usual chamber address with SN on left chamber flat. Crown “U” on left side of bbl extension and antler proof on right side. Matching bolt, rear sight (bar and cursor), hammer, subframe, locking lever and frame. Strawed trigger and fire blued small parts. Disassembly shows all matching internal components including fully serialed grips. Lanyard ring present. British proof marks were applied to lower surface of bbl when imported and sold in the UK by Westley Richards. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 90% orig blue with most wear at muzzle, forward mag well, and brown toning at the gripstraps. The once fire blued extractor has largely transitioned to gray. Less pronounced fading has involved the trigger and other fire blued parts. Grips retain much of their orig varnish though now with a scattering of handling marks and dark staining. Bright bore with strong rifling and minimal frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. One of very few Flatsides to have this highly desirable rear sight. 4-53288 LMA57 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1278

1279
$3,450.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 LATE COMMERCIAL FLATSIDE WITH 50-1000 SIGHT.

SN 23606. Cal. 7.63mm. Late Commerical Flatside with 5-1/2″ bbl, long extractor, slip-in 50-1000 rear sight, single lug firing pin and large ring hammer. Usual chamber address with SN on left chamber flat. Crown/Crown/U on left side of bbl extension and antler proof on right side. Strawed trigger and fire blued small parts. Matching sight assembly, bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe, locking lever and frame. Disassembly shows all matching internal components including fully serialed grips. Lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 85-90% orig thinning blue, particularly in front of mag well, on the floorplate and involving the front and backstraps that have largely transitioned to a gray-brown. Comparable condition fire blue small parts and strawed trigger. Grips with much of their orig varnish showing staining and scattered surface dings. Excellent bore with strong rifling. Peppered grooves from corrosive ammunition. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53015 LMA59 (2,750-4,000) – Lot 1279

1280
$4,130.00

*◊ MAUSER C96, PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL, PERSIAN CONTRACT.

SN 154689. Cal. 7.63mm. Scarce Persian contract with 5-1/2″ bbl and 50-1000 rear sight. About 1,000 guns were made with the Persian crest that was applied within a larger than usual left side frame panel surrounded by a thin border. Rising sun is stamped on left side of bbl extension just ahead of rear sight. All matching numbers on detailed disassembly, except for the grips that were not checked as the grip screw was frozen in place. No military modifications. Later, British proofing was applied under the bbl. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 80% original blue, transitioning to a mellow patina, with minor cleaning of the left side of frame. Comparable condition fire blue on small parts. Bore with strong rifling and peppered grooves from corrosive ammunition. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53026 LMA58 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1280

1281
$2,875.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL WITH HARD RUBBER GRIPS, MATCHING STOCK.

SN 87358. Cal. 7.63mm. Pre-War Commercial with standard features that include a 5-1/2″ bbl, short extractor, 50-1000 rear sight and an unmarked two lug firing pin. Standard markings on chamber with full SN on left chamber flat. Crown/Crown/U on the left side of bbl extension, no markings on right. Matching numbered sight, bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and frame. Disassembly shows all internal components are matched with an unnumbered follower (correct for Pre-War Commercial). Orig hard rubber grips are matching with the last 3 digits of SN having been scribed on the inner surface of each panel. Lanyard ring is present. Accompanied by an orig shoulder stock that is correctly matched to the pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has 90-95% bright orig rust blue, with considerable wear under the bbl, in front of mag well, and involving the front and backstraps that have largely toned to a pleasant patina. Comparable or better orig condition fire blue on small parts and strawed trigger. Hard rubber grips with intertwined “MW” logo and blunted checkering with the left panel having a small bruise near the escutcheon. Dull bore with worn rifling and considerable peppering. Perfect manual mechanics. Orig shoulder stock has been refinished and two nearly 4″ cracks along spine inexpertly repaired. Lid painted black. Hinge and factory matching iron with oxidative toning. 4-52134 LMA60 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1281

1282
$4,720.00

*◊ RARE MAUSER C96 LATE M1930 COMMERCIAL, CALIBER 8.15MM.

SN 918280. Cal. 8.15mm. Late variation M1930 Commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl having a fixed front sight & slip-in rear sight graded from 50-1000. Top of chamber marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N”. Crown/Crown U on left chamber flat. The left side of the frame has large Mauser banner. Usual 3-line address on right side of frame. As a late production M1930 Commercial, virtually all parts are salt blued. Fitted with serrated walnut grips. Orig lanyard ring present. Detailed disassembly shows matching bbl extension, frame and subframe. All other parts, including the grip panels are unnumbered as correct for this pistol. Manufactured in the rare and mysterious 8.15 mm Mauser caliber with true bore diameter of 8.3 mm, compared with the 7.9 mm dia of the standard 7.63 mm pistol. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95-97% orig salt blue with usual wear under bbl, forward extension of magazine well and light frosting on front & backstrap. Grips with most orig finish & a scattering of handling marks. Bright, nearly mirror bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52139 (3,250-5,000) – Lot 1282

1283
$1,416.00

*◊ CHINESE COPY MAUSER C96, UNMARKED FLATSIDE BOLO.

SN 2090. Cal. 7.63mm. Chinese copy of Mauser C96, no manufacturer markings, with 4″ bbl having a fixed front sight and a slip-in rear sight graded 50-1000. Cursor with flat upper surface and serrated sides having a round checkered push-button release. SN 2090 on the left chamber flat and repeated on the bolt, hammer, subframe, and on the frame. Unmarked follower and floorplate numbered “76”. Matching locking block, locking lever and subframe lever. Wood grips, serrated and unnumbered. Replacement lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Attractive gray-brown gun with uniform fading. Comparably faded small parts with only traces of orig fire blue and/or straw. Bright bore with shallow rifling amidst mild-moderate oxidation. Orig grips with oil staining and scattered handling marks consistent with overall condition of pistol. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the more unusual Chinese copies. 4-52146 LMA15 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1283

1284
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $10,000-$15,000.

*◊ PROTOTYPE DREYSE M1910 ARMEEPISTOLE, SEMI-LOCKED BREECH, IN THE WHITE, 9MM PARABELLUM.

SN 7B. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Experimental 9MMP Dreyse, M1910 Armeepistole with semi-locked breech, with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. The gun is in the white and entirely unmarked except for “7B” that was applied to the left frame, just above the trigger guard cutout, for purpose of importation. The pistol has a semi-locked breech having a spring loaded wedge cam. To retract the slide, the checkered, levered slide extension must be raised against the tensioning spring on top of the slide, and then withdrawn. Recoil spring is very stiff as normal simple blow-back Armeepistols. Safety lever & operation are as per the standard pistols. Hard rubber grips have an encircled “RMF” (Rheinische Metallwaaren-& MaschinenFabrik) logo over bordered checkering. Missing magazine. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: This in-the-white example, with noticeable machine marks, is mildly greyed and stained. Excellent grips with negligible wear. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely unusual gun; the cataloger is not aware of any finished examples. 4-52529 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 1284

1285
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $10,000-$15,000.

*◊ PROTOTYPE DREYSE M1910 ARMEEPISTOLE WITH FORWARD LOCKING BLOCK SERRATIONS.

SN 1484. Cal. 9mm. Although most M1910 9mm Parabellum Dreyse Armeepistols were blowbacks, this experimental example with forward locking block finger grip serrations was made as a semi-locked breech with a pivoting rocking wedge locking block over the chamber. Overall dimensions are as per the standard pistol with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. Left side of frame marked with 2-line address “Rheinische Metallwaaren-& Maschinenfabrik / ABT. SOMMERDA.” Stacked Crown N proofs are on the slide, bbl housing and frame. “DREYSE” is on the right side of the frame. Major parts of the pistol are blued excepting the pins that have toned to grey. Molded hard rubber grips have an encircled “RMF” logo over bordered checkering. Unnumbered magazine with a flat base. Disassembly shows all matching numbers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Old restoration with subsequent wear to sharp edges and front and backstrap, now with at least 95% coverage. Near excellent orig grips with hairline cracks on each panel behind screwhead/escutcheon. Correct magazine refinished with salt blue. Bright bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Consignor cites it is one of two known; extraordinarily rare in any condition. 4-52528 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 1285

1286
$7,500.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $10,000-$12,500.

*◊ OUTSTANDING M1910 ARMEEPISTOLE DREYSE IN 9MM PARABELLUM, POLICE MARKED MAGAZINE.

SN 1027. Cal. 9mm. Standard large frame Dreyse, blowback, with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. Left side of frame marked with 2-line address “Rheinische Metallwaaren-& Maschinenfabrik / ABT. SOMMERDA.” Stacked Crown N proofs are on the slide, bbl housing and frame. SN 1027 has been neatly added to the frame above the trigger cutout for purpose of importation and is stamped internally under the slide. “DREYSE” is on the right side of the frame. Major parts of the pistol are rust blued with a strawed extractor and pins. Molded hard rubber grips have an encircled “RMF” logo over bordered checkering. Orig matching magazine with a split tail base, Prussian Police marked “1027 I”. Disassembly shows all matching numbers. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Crisp 98%+ matt finish with negligible freckling on frontstrap and minute wear on sharp edges in base of backstrap. Faded straw on small parts and rust blue on magazine commensurate with condition of pistol. Orig, excellent+ grips with only minimal blunting of the checkering on the left panel. No cracks or chips. Very strong main spring. Bright bore with strong rifling and perfect manual mechanics. 4-52530 LMA78 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1286

1287
$24,150.00

*◊ STEYR M1912 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH FACTORY FITTED TANGENT SIGHT & ORIGINAL SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 13. Cal. 9mm Steyr. Very early Steyr M1911 with single line address and 5″ bbl used in its orig configuration to illustrate the 1st edition factory manual (this sn 13 is visible in the manual illustrations). The gun was later modified by adding a high front sight and an 1800M tangent rear sight. Given the potential long range capability, it is only natural that the gun would be sold with a shoulder stock. As an early production pistol, the slide was marked with a single line address “OESTERR WAFFENFABRIK STEYR 1911. 9m/m”. SN “13” is marked on the left side of the slide and on the frame, just above the trigger guard cutout. The replaced front sight is 5/16″ high while the tangent rear sight is graded in increments from 4 (400) to 18 (1800) meters. Other features are typical of the M1911 including the configuration and function of the hammer, safety, and serrated slide release. Wood grip panels with raised checkering, secured with a single strawed tranverse screw. Orig Steyr stock is heavily varnished and marked on the forward face with the scriptic initials “S.K.” A small section of wood is missing above the latch release and a splinter measuring 1-3/4″ x 1/4″ is missing from the obverse face near the hinge. The lower spine, where relieved for the rear sight, has a 2″ hairline crack. The stock lug is a black enamel painted copper boot that tensions the gun via a rotating fire-blued lever and a matt blue hinge. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig rust blue, approx 95-97% coverage with frosting on the front & backstrap. Oxidative discoloration involves most of the front sight and tangent sight that were originally fire-blued but now appear grey brown. Grips are oil stained with blunted checkering, consistent with wear on pistol and its having been put in the stock cup. Bright, near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Stock retains the majority of its orig varnish with a scattering of small bruises and dents. Comparable condition lug, small parts and hinge. A unique, long range sighted, stocked pistol suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52058 LMA93 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1287

1288
$20,700.00

*◊ EARLY STEYR M1911, GOLD INITIALS, IN MARKED PRESENTATION CASE WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN 471. Superb Steyr M1911 with single-line commercial address, “OESTERR. WAFFENFABRIK STEYR. M.1911. 9mm” on left slide. SN 471 appears on the left slide and on the left frame over trigger guard. Intertwined gold initials “JW” 7/16″ high on left frame just forward of the slide release. Rust blued pistol with small parts either in the white (bbl, hammer, dismounting pin, trigger) or strawed (safety, grip screws). Sharply checkered wood grips. Presented in a red burgundy case with gold bordering. Lid lined with blue silk, marked in gold “Osterreichische Waffenfabriks Ges. / Wien-Steyr”. Dark blue velvet base partitioned for pistol, cleaning rod, stripper clip (missing), and screwdriver. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Stunning pistol retains 98-99% orig blue with minimal frosting of front and backstrap. Negligible staining of exposed in-the-white parts. Grips near perfect. Burgundy covering on top of case is wrinkled and there is sharp edge wear. Wood split in left rear corner of lid that is easily repairable. Silk liner with only minimal oil staining; velvet base has a few tears corresponding to rear sight, hammer and tang of pistol. Near excellent screwdriver. A rare opportunity to own one of the very best Steyr M1911s. 4-52233 LMA67 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1288

1289
$0.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE MANNLICHER M1901/04 SELF-LOADING CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 7.63mm. This near unique Mannlicher semi-automatic carbine was developed from Mannlicher’s M1896 semi-automatic pistol. There are no externally visible SNs. In the carbine format, this piece has a walnut stock & forend, and a detachable box magazine. It has a short adjustable rear sight which has no numerical gradations. Forend & grip are both checkered. Forearm is uniquely constructed so that it surrounds the bbl; forestock & handguard are one piece. Although the carbine has no visible marks on its exterior, the consignor reports that it was made at the Fabrique d’Armes in Neuhausen, Switzerland. He further reports that the caliber utilized is the long 7.63x45mm cartridge, and that the design incorporates the last Mannlicher patents for a non-recoiling forend. The more common Mannlicher pistol-carbine has the fore-end/hand guard attached to the barrel, and it recoils with the barrel to the detriment of handling, or, a more serious fault, the barrel is easily pulled back before firing to the point of unlocking the bolt if the fore-end is gripped to pull the gun into the shoulder, rendering this weapon unsafe, as was noted by contemporary writers. Mannlicher’s last patents of 1904 addressed this problem, which is cured in this carbine by disconnecting the barrel so it can recoil within the fixed fore-end. This short lightweight carbine has a 19″ bbl and comes with a detachable box magazine. See references in Mannlicher Rifles and Pistols by Walter H.B. Smith, pgs. 204-212, and Repetier-Und Automatische Handfeuer Waffen Der Systeme Ferninand Ritter Von Mannlicher by Conrad von Kromar, p. 34. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal finish retains approx 90-95% bluing. Wood surfaces have some minor scratches & dents. The bore and the muzzle crown are excellent. Mechanics are fine and fully functional. Magazine is fully functional with an excellent spring & shows 80% bluing. The carbine shows no evidence of field use. 4-53219 JJW12 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1289

1290
$9,775.00

*◊ MANNLICHER M1896/03 CARBINE, MILITARY CONFIGURATION.

SN 727. Cal. 7.63mm. Scarce and highly desirable Mannlicher Carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight & 4-position rear sight graded 1-2-3-4. A Crown/A is on top of the chamber & SN “727” is on left side of receiver and repeated on spine & bottom of the matching magazine. Major components are rust blued. Bolt, cocking lever mounted on right side of the frame, and trigger are in-the-white. Safety, mounted on rear tang, is strawed. Single-piece recoiling wood forearm wraps around bbl. Smooth buttstock secures to the tang with a single screw. Standard blued metal buttplate. Operation is similar to a Mauser C96 in that the bolt needs to be withdrawn and then released. Pulling the trigger will fire the pistol and allow the cocking lever to rotate forward. Several variations of the carbine have been noted. Reportedly, those assembled for military testing have the sling swivel on left side of the forearm (rather than underneath) and the buttstock cut for a sling (not present). PROVENANCE: Ex Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 98-99% orig rust blue including metal buttplate. In many areas the blue is partially obscured by old congealed grease that also covers part of the bolt and much of the cocking lever. Comparable high condition straw on safety. Forearm on buttstock with orig varnish, showing some oil discoloration & lightly scattered dings, most pronounced near the heel of the buttstock. Same high condition applies to the metal buttplate. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the nicest Mannlicher Carbines to have come to auction in recent years. 4-53236 LMA120 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1290

1291
$54,625.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): This gun is 100 years old. The ivory mounts are original to the gun, therefore legal to sell with an ESA certificate. Also, this gun was originally in the United States many years ago, before Dr. Sturgess bought it. We have not located the CITES permit yet and if necessary, will reapply for the CITES permit.

WE WILL OFFER THE GUN AT AUCTION, REGISTER THE HIGH BIDDER, BUT YOU WILL NOT PAY UNTIL WE HAVE ACQUIRED THE CITES PERMIT. ONCE WE HAVE THAT, WE’LL COLLECT THE PURCHASE PRICE FROM YOU AND PROVIDE YOU WITH THE CITES PERMIT AND AN ESA CERTIFICATE.

Estimate should be $40,000-$60,000.

*◊ FABULOUS IMPERIAL KAISER WILHELM PRESENTATION MANNLICHER M1901 IN DECORATED CASE WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN 231. Cal. 7.65 Mannlicher. Exceptionally rare M1901 Mannlicher, factory engraved with walnut grips inlaid with ivory. The pistol has a 5-1/2″ bbl with a fixed front and rear sight. SN is repeated on left side of the bbl, chamber and on the floorplate forward of the serrations. Crown/Crown U proofing appears just over the SNs and on the left side of the slide. The front strap is marked “RHEINISCHE METALLWAAREN U. / MASCHINEN-FABRIK, ABTEILUNG SOEMMERDA. / EHRHARDT WERKE.”, translating “Rhenish Metalware and Machine Factory, Sommerda Division, Ehrhardt Works”. Virtually the entire surface has been engraved with a deeply chiseled vine and floral pattern. The bbl and frame are blued while the slide and sideplate are etched grey. Several smaller components including extractor, thumb safety and trigger are gold plated. The grips have ivory inlays that encircle 1-1/4″ x 1″ oval ivory escutcheons,, probably bone, finely engraved with the Imperial Hohenzollern crest. Pistol is presented in an embossed and gilded leather marquetry case whose lid has a raised Hohenzollern crest surrounded by a multicolored, Arabic inspired design that is repeated around the base. Retracting two pins from the base releases the lid to view the interior, which is lined with grey baize. Marked in gold inside the lid is “EHRHARDT WERKE / ABTEILUNG SOMMERDA, GEWEHRFABRIK / SYSTEM MANNLICHER 1903.” The base is compartmentalized for the pistol, oiler, a stripper clip (missing), screwdriver and cleaning rod whose handles have been engraved in a complementary pattern. Very few of these pistols are known. Two similar examples were purportedly gifts or presentations to the Sultan of Turkey; this example reflects presentation to Kaiser Wilhelm, circa 1903. At this time the Mannlicher pistol was involved in competitive trials with the German Army against the Luger and Mauser C96 pistols and this pistol may represent an attempt to curry favour at the highest level, the “1903” nomenclature also presenting it as the very latest development when presented. Accompanying paperwork includes capture papers from James F. Buie dated Oct. 13, 1945 specifying this exact pistol. Another letter from 1957, also from James F. Buie, mentions he had obtained the gun in a munitions factory from a military person claiming to be the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm, further supporting the historic association. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Capture Papers. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Approximately 95% orig blue on bbl and frame with acid etched toning on the greyed slide and sideplate. 90% of the gold plate remains on the extractor; 30% of the gold remains on the safety and trigger. Grips retain orig finish with negligible repair around escutcheon on right panel. Mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. Comparable condition oiler, screwdriver and cleaning rod. An outstanding presentation case whose visual impact is even greater than the pistol. One of the best cased and most historic Mannlichers in existence. 4-52214 LMA76 (30,000-60,000) – Lot 1291

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1292
$11,500.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE MANNLICHER M1901, DUTCH TEST TRIAL.

SN 446. Cal. 7.65 Mannlicher. Mannlicher made a small number (ten were submitted to the Dutch Army) of short grip M1901/M1905 pistols for Dutch military testing in which the safety lever was reconfigured and moved to the left side of the slide at the request of the Dutch. This example has a 5-1/2″ bbl with a fixed front and sight. SN is on the left side of the bbl and chamber along with the encircled “T” proof. SN is repeated on the sideplate forward of the dismounting serrations. Sideplate is marked with a split address; the left side marked “WAFFENFABRIK / STEYR”, the right side “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER”. Main components are rust blued while the hammer, safety lever, trigger and floorplate release are in the white. Walnut grips are finely checkered with a thin border. Disassembly shows all matching SNs. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 95% orig rust blue with fading and freckling in expected contact areas. Comparable staining/mild oxidation of the small parts. Grips retain most of their orig varnish with a scattering of very superficial dings and bruises. Bright, near mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare Mannlicher pistol, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52225 LMA77 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1292

1293
$2,357.50

*◊ HIGH CONDITION M1905 MANNLICHER, COMMERCIAL.

SN 10196. Cal. 7.65 Mannlicher. Very attractive all orig M1905 Mannlicher made near the end of the production series. Standard features include a 6-1/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. Full SN is repeated on the left side of bbl and chamber with Austrian proofing appearing on the right side. Retracting the slide shows a series of Vienna proof house marks and numbers; this was the 4795th pistol proofed in 1909. On the left side of the sideplate is a 5-line address “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER / Md. 1905 / WAFFENRABRIK / STEYR”. As was true near the end of production, the full SN was applied longitudinally on the bottom of the sideplate, just forward of the serrations. Major parts are rust blued with the safety, hammer, trigger, and sideplate release remaining in the white. Removing the sideplate shows all matching small parts. Each of the grips is factory matched with a “96”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 98% rust blue with minimal sharp edge wear and freckling of the front and backstrap. Small parts in white with minor staining and toning. Grips with orig varnish and deeply cut serrations. Minor losses around the left grip screw. Dark bore with easily discernible rifling and perfect manual mechanics. One of the nicest late production Model 1905s to be offered at auction. 4-52229 LMA72 (1,750-2,500) – Lot 1293

1294
$17,250.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $15,000-$18,500.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE MANNLICHER M1896 WITH FIXED MAGAZINE.

SN 16. Cal. 7.63mm. The SIG factory made relatively few M1896 pistols for Mannlicher. This prototype/early production gun has a 4.5″ ribbed bbl fitted with a fixed front and rear sight and is identical with the pistol tested by the Swiss Army in November 1898 (W+F Collection Inventory No 534). Unlike later production guns that have an intertwined BP (Swiss Bernerprobe proof mark) on top of the chamber flat, this pistol has an unmarked chamber. Small segments of metal have been inserted into the bbl extension on each side of chamber and on each side of the stripper clip cutouts, with brazed interfaces, undoubtedly a factory modification. The SN 16 is repeated on top of the bbl extension, under the bbl, on the left side of the trigger, under the follower, on the inner surface of the magazine floorplate and written in pencil on each side of the hollowed grip panels. There is a large cocking lever on the right side of the frame. To operate, the bolt needs to be withdrawn and then released, similar in operation to a C96. Pulling the trigger will fire the pistol and allow the cocking lever to rotate forward. The small serrated projection over the tang is the safety. Checkered walnut grips and lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection, Illustrated TBLAP, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Strong 95% original rust blue with pieced-in repairs to the bbl extension and a replacement follower spring. Slight fading under trigger guard and on front and backstrap. Bolt, cocking lever and trigger are in the white, safety strawed, with mild oxidative changes consistent with the overall pistol. Original grips with flat checkering. Negligible dings and no cracks. Near-mirror bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidative change. Perfect mechanics. 4-52221 LMA11 (12,500-18,500) – Lot 1294

1295
$11,500.00

EXPERIMENTAL MANNLICHER M1896/03 WITH TANGENT REAR SIGHT.

SN 976. Cal. 7.63mm. Mannlicher made very few pistols with a long bbl and tangent sight, most having a lug on the backstrap to accept a shoulder stock. This example has a 6″ bbl whose front sight has been filed down to accept a higher banded sleeve, kept from rotating by a large crosspin, whose base has been dovetailed for a drift adjustable sight. The tangent rear sight has a leaf graduated 1-2-3-4 and there is no underlying screw to fine tune height. The SN 976 is repeated on the left side of the chamber, the left side of the receiver, the right side of the trigger, the base of the frame just forward of the lanyard ring and inside each grip panel. The bottom of the detachable magazine is numbered 780. There are no Crown/U markings on the bbl or bbl extension as normally found on a production gun though the bolt is marked Crown/U. The narrow backstrap was never modified for a stock. The large cocking lever on the right side of the frame, the bolt, and the trigger are in the white. Operation is similar to a Mauser C96 in that the bolt needs to be withdrawn and then released. Pulling the trigger will fire the pistol and allow the cocking lever to rotate forward. The small serrated projection over the tang is the safety. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 95% of orig blue except for the modified bbl that has largely transitioned to a blue-brown. The front sight modification, the unusual rear sight gradations and the standard backstrap suggest experimental modifications. The parts in-the-white and the strawed safety show oxidative changes consistent with balance of pistol. Mismatched magazine with at least 95% orig blue. Orig grips with blunted checkering and numerous handling dings, particularly on the right side. Lanyard ring is a replacement. Bright bore with strong rifling and minimal oxidative changes. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52219 LMA12 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1295

1296
$18,400.00

EXCEPTIONAL MANNLICHER M1894 BLOW-FORWARD IN 6.5MM.

SN 52. Cal. 6.5mm. According to Motz/Schuy “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, about 70 M1894s were made in Switzerland. All had a small frame and all were in 6.5mm. As true for all blow-forward pistols, the cartridge is chambered on the rearward movement of the bbl. Disassembly is accomplished by removing the grips and then releasing the tension on the hammer spring. At that point, the lever under the bbl shroud can be released, allowing the shroud to be unscrewed and the bbl removed from the frame. This gun has a 6.5″ bbl and a fixed front and rear sight. The left side of the frame, near the barrel shroud, is numbered 52 as is the top of the barrel and grip screw. “FAB. D’ARMES/ NEUHAUSEN” is marked in the center of the sideplate. Checkered wood grips. Rotatable lanyard loop at base of frame. PROVENANCE: Illustrated “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 95-97% original blue with minor pitting on each side of the front sight and the right side of the bbl shroud near the muzzle. Strong original blue on front and back straps, comparable to the balance of the pistol. Bright in-the-white bbl. Soft gray casehardened hammer and trigger. Crisp, all-original grips with most of the original varnish and only faint handling marks. Correctly blunted checkering with negligible losses. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal frost. An exceptionally nice small frame Mannlicher M1894 made in Switzerland. 4-52217 LMA5 (13,500-18,500) – Lot 1296

1297
$43,125.00

SUPERB LOEWE BORCHARDT MODEL 1893 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH FULL ACCESSORIES AND THREE MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 1062. Cal. 7.63mm. Borchardt with 7-1/2″ bbl having integral front sight and “BUG” proofs on left side. “D.R.P./No75837.” on center toggle link. “BU” proofs on toggle assembly and on left side of receiver. “SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT.” on right receiver. Checkered walnut grips with border. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Three orig magazines with matching SN. Orig matching shoulder stock with attached holster, numbered cheekpiece, sling, dummy wooden magazine/breech cleaning holdopen which contains a 3-pc brass cleaning rod with oiler in the handle and both orig tommy-bars to tighten/loosen rod components, screw driver with two blades, three punches, brass cleaning rod, oiler in leather pouch, glass oil vial and a key for the case. Gun, holster/stock and accessories in orig black leather case with nickel plated fittings, nickeled studs on corners and leather handle. Compartmentalized green felt lined interior. This gun is featured on p. 116 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% orig bright blue with light wear on sharp edges. Fire blued parts are bright with minor wear. Orig straw is 90%. Grips are excellent with negligible handling marks. Magazines are in near new condition, though one has several cracks in the wood base. Bore is bright and sharp. Sear does not engage on manual operation, likely from congealed grease. Stock is excellent with very little wear on orig finish. Blue on metal parts is bright, commensurate with pistol. Holster is excellent with solid structure and a few small areas of crazing. Attaching straps are cracked and flaking. Fire blued screws look beautiful with almost no wear. Cheekpiece appears almost new with beautiful finish, bright fire blue and proper patina on brass. Dummy mag is in excellent condition with orig finish on wood and proper patina on brass. Screwdriver has some dents and dings on wood handle and minor wear on blades and punches. VG condition oiler, with losses of surface nickel, in orig leather pouch. Brass rod has little wear with orig patina and a few areas of verdigris. Exterior of case has a few minor scuffs and scrapes but no cracks. Fittings are excellent. Interior felt is very good with a few areas of age appropriate discoloration and loss. 4-52098 LMA41 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 1297

1298
$28,750.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $25,000-$30,000.

EXTREMELY RARE ROTH-KRNKA DEVELOPMENTAL M1897, SN 61.

SN 61. Cal. 8mm. Only a handful of Krnkas are known in the collecting community. An exceedingly scarce pistol, it has been variously termed Krnka, Roth-Krnka, and most recently Roth-Theodorovich. The most commonly encountered reference is used in this description. Virtually all are different as the developers strove to construct a more reliable and easier to manufacture pistol. Fixed front and rear sight. The top of the rib is marked with an encircled GR monogram and the word “PATENT”. The serial number is over the chamber. The gun is blued except the bolt, bolt release, hammer and trigger. Coarsely checkered bordered grips. At the base of the frame is a lanyard ring. Pistol #8 was presented and evaluated by the Austrian military in 1897. This example, a slightly later development, has a fluted 6.5″ bbl that extends 1.5″ beyond the barrel shroud. Takedown is accomplished via a rotating lever mounted in front of the frame, releasing the sideplate to access the lockwork. This example is mechanically identical to the November 1898 Swiss trials gun which was SN 59. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection; Pictured in the German text “Vom Ursprung der Selbsteldepistole”; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 60-70% of original blue with most of the fading over the chamber and sideplate. Sideplate with thinning of front and back straps. The small parts have been lightly cleaned but all edges are sharp including the serrations at the back of the bolt stop and the checkering over the hammer. Orig well-fitting grips with minimal blunting of checkering and negligible losses. Missing segment of lanyard ring. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect mechanics. An extraordinary gun, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52455 LMA4 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1298

1299
$43,125.00

SUPER RARE M1897 SILVERMAN-MAXIM PROTOTYPE PISTOL IN 7.63MM.

SN NSN. Cal. 7.63mm. Although Hiram Maxim is best known for his machine guns and sound suppressors, he also collaborated with his workshop foreman, Sidney Silverman to make a handful of semiautomatic pistols covered by British Patent 29836 of 1896. The construction is extremely simple, the retarded blowback action using a single coil spring both as action mainspring and firing pin spring, and the whole pistol comprising only some 20 components. According to the consignor, this gun is just one of three known examples and the only one chambered for the 7.63mm Borchardt. It has a 6.5″ rnd bbl and a fixed front sight. The fixed rear sight is integral to a sliding cover attached to the bolt, much in the way of the numbered Bergmann pistols. There are no markings or serial number on the gun whose receiver has a gas port on the left side to relieve gases from a split case, similarly to the blow-back Bergmann pistols. At the rear is a cocking knob that retracts the bolt and serves as a cocking indicator. On the left side of the receiver is a fire blued spring that acts a bolt retarder. The front of the fire blued trigger is checkered and a rotatable lanyard ring is mounted at the bottom of the frontstrap. The grips are vulcanized rubber with smooth surfaces. The left panel has been milled with four cartridge indicator sight slots. The magazine is retained by a spring mounted at the base of the backstrap. Walls are open to enhance viewing. To facilitate withdrawal, there is a checkered knob on each side of the forward base. The highly ergonomic grip angle is very similar to that of the Luger but predates it by two years. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection, illustrated HBSA Journal Vol 2 No 6, illustrated TBLAP, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent original condition with nearly 98% strong blue and minor scattered erosion on forward bolt shroud. Comparable condition fire blue on the large bolt retarding spring and trigger. Smooth grips with minimal handling marks. Right grip has been repaired near the top with the repaired area having minor losses. Excellent magazine whose condition is in keeping with the balance of the pistol. Bright bore with strong rifling and minimal corrosion. Perfect mechanics. Extraordinarily rare semiautomatic pistol whose historic designers are familiar to every firearms collector. 4-52463 LMA8 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1299

1300
$12,650.00

VERY RARE SCHWARTZLOSE M1898 STANDART PISTOL, 6 SHOT, CUT FOR SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 152. Cal. 7.63 mm. Despite their antique status, Schwartzlose pistols have the look of a modern gun. Many were reportedly shipped to Russia and only a handful remain in their original form as this example, without Russian importer markings. This pistol has a 6.5” bbl with a fixed front sight and a vertically adjustable rear sight whose elevation is adjusted using a serrated and cammed wheel marked 1-5. The rear of the barrel is Crown U proof marked, which is repeated on the left side of the frame and on the upper bolt housing, just behind the rear sight. The serial number 152 is marked on the left side of the frame and repeated on the back of the bolt, on the left side of the trigger (52) and on the back of the firing pin (52). The bottom of the magazine is marked R.197. The barrel, bolt, frame and magazine are blued. The rear sight and elevating wheel are fire blued, while the trigger, slide release, takedown lever, firing pin and magazine release are polished and in-the-white. Grips are varnished and deeply cut with fine, carefully bordered checkering. Unlike most 6 shot Schwartzlose pistols, this is one was cut for an shoulder stock, with a key-hole recess at the top of the backstrap, just below the tang. One of less than a handful of this variant known. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dinely Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Schwartzloses are finished with a different, blacker “blue” than most pistols; similar to the Black Army M1911s but with a better polish. This gun has been handled with moderate surface toning, and a finish that has transitioned to a blue-brown. Scattered small dings are on each side of the rear barrel, where it has an octagonal form and early oxidative erosion involves the left side of the tang. Grip straps have largely toned to a brown. Original magazine, unmarked except for police/military stamping on toe, is in commensurate condition. Factory grips have most of their original varnish with minor scattered dings and staining. Crisp untouched checkering. Bore with strong rifling and moderate oxidation. Excellent manual mechanics. One of very few Schwartzloses cut for a shoulder stock. 4-52235 LMA1 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1300

1301
$40,250.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $18,000-$25,000.

*◊ VERY RARE FEGYVERGYAR FROMMER M1901/M1906 WITH REMOVABLE MAGAZINE.

SN 4. Cal. 7.65mm. Very rarely encountered Frommer M1906 with 6-3/4″ bbl, fixed front and rear sight. Removing the sideplate shows the number 4 on several small parts. The pistol was converted from a fixed magazine, charger loaded M1901 pattern by the addition of a removable magazine instead of a integrated magazine. Pistol retains original M1901 charger guides behind ejection/loading aperture on top of receiver and internal evidence of modification is present in the magazine well area. Major components are rust blued. Bolt, hammer, bolt release and trigger are in the white while the dismounting screw on right side of frame is fire-blued. Wood grips with bordered checkering. Detachable magazine with wood base, similar in design to the Frommer M1910. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Illustrated TBLAP. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95-97% orig rust blue with surface freckling on top of chamber, frontstrap and backstrap. Comparable condition small parts and grips. Excellent magazine body and base. Near mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. 4-52452 LMA80 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1301

1302
$0.00

*◊ PHENOMENAL M1906 ADLER PISTOL WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 1202. Cal. 7.25 mm. Exceptional Adler pistol with 3-1/4″ bbl having a fixed front sight. The fixed rear sight also acts as the charging handle for the top mounted jeweled bolt. The only markings on the left side of the pistol are the “F” & “S” safety detents. On the right side of the receiver is a 3-line legend “PATENT HAEUSSLER / ADLERWAFFENWERKE / ENGELBRECHT & WOLFF” along with a (Zella-Mehlis) Crown/Crown/U proof that appears on the same side of the bbl and bolt. Beautifully polished pistol whose major components are rust blued except for the in-the-white bolt and strawed safety lever, trigger, receiver screws and magazine release. Orig matching rust blued magazine. Beautiful hard rubber grips with deeply embossed logo surrounded by bordered checkering. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 98-99% rust blue with negligible sharp edge wear and freckling on front & backstrap. Comparable condition small parts, though slightly more fading on the strawed hammer & safety. Grips are crisp, showing virtually no wear, with the right panel having a barely discernible crack. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the best Adler pistols in existence. 4-52508 LMA89 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1302

1303
$12,650.00

UNIQUE FRANCOTTE REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 3. Caliber 8mm. Ultra rare production Francotte manual repeating pistol with a ribbed 5″ bbl having a pinned front and a 2 position flip-up rear sight. Bbl rib is marked “FRANCOTTE’S PATENT REPEATING PISTOL”. Left receiver flat is marked “A. FRANCOTTE & Co MAKERS”; the right receiver flat is marked “& PATENT LIEGE BELGIAN”. Belgian Leige proof markings are on the left side of the bbl and frame. This all-metal pistol is loaded by depressing a button on the lower portion of the left grip, allowing it to slide down the frame, locking in place, to expose the loading area. Gentle pressure for repositioning. The right panel is released by pressing a small checkered button on the base of the frame, allowing access to the lockwork. A large rotatable safety, mounted on left side of frame, acts to disengage the trigger. Loading, firing and extraction/ejection are effected by finger operation of the trigger ring or its spur, firing occurring automatically as the action is closed if the upper ring with integral trigger was used, ejection then being spring assisted for very rapid functioning. A special rimless 8 mm cartridge was used in this pistol, very closely resembling the 7.65 mm Auto (.32 ACP) and possibly the prototype of this caliber (both originating in FN in Liege). PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 97% original blue with over the bbl, frame and grip panels, with triggering mechanism in the white, with minor staining, showing no evidence of polishing. Flip up rear sight fire blued. Perfect bright bore with strong rifling and mild oxidation. Perfect manual function. An extremely rare Francotte repeating pistol, one of only a handful known to this cataloger. 4-52431 LMA10 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1303

1304
$34,500.00

*◊ PHENOMENAL DANISH SCHOUBOE, LATE VARIATION, WITH ORIGINAL SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 455. Cal. 11.35mm. This late variation single action Schouboe has a 5″ bbl, pinned front sight & fixed rear sight. Left frame is marked “DANSK-REKYLRIFFEL-SYNDIKAT. / KOBENHAVN” followed by “PATENT SCHOUBOE”, on the tang. The fire designation for the safety is marked “FEU”. SN “455” is on back of the frame and under the slide. Major parts are rust blued, trigger is polished and in-the-white. The magazine is finished with fire blue. Checkered wood panels each secured with a single screw at the base. Accompanied by a very unusual & unmarked matching numbered shoulder stock, the only one ever seen by this cataloger, with a heavy hinged steel lug that surrounds the grip of the pistol. After folding the hinge back in place, a levered wingnut is moved into position for final tightening. The base of the lug is recessed so that the magazine release can be pushed forward to drop the magazine. On the left face is a belt hook. The right face of the stock has a hinged aluminum door to which is attached a leather magazine pouch. Releasing the double armed brass bracket opens the door, revealing a recess for the pistol, a design very different from the usual hollowed stock/hinged lid. PROVENANCE: Ex Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has 98% bright orig rust blue with most wear confined to the areas on front & backstrap that would have contacted the stock lug. Nearly unblemished trigger. The unnumbered magazine retains 80-85% of it fire blue. Near mirror bore. Functional manual mechanics, though the safety will not block or disengage the firing mechanism, i.e. the pistol will fire when placed on safe. Stock is in near excellent condition with the lug & belt loop retaining nearly 98% of their orig rust blue. Magazine pouch has begun to separate from the aluminum door that has greyed & toned with time. Much of the orig varnish remains on the stock whose surface is liberally sprinkled with a scattering of surface dings & small dents. Overall, an extremely charismatic and unique Schouboe, well known in collector’s circles for decades. 4-52535 LMA102 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1304

1305
$0.00

*◊ RARE DANISH SCHOUBOE, 1ST VARIATION, WITH STEEL GRIPS.

SN 328. Cal. 11.35mm. First variation Schouboe with 5-7/8″ bbl, integral front sight & spring inserted rear sight having a serrated face. Contoured slide whose left side is marked “Dansk Rekylriffel Syndikat / Kobenhaven.” Traditional slide serrations 1-1/2″ in length. At the rear of slide, immediately under the sight, is a horizontally serrated takedown button. When depressed, the slide assembly can be rotated up & off the frame. On the left side is a thumb mounted safety that locks the slide. At the rear, under the tang, is the full SN 328. Unmarked magazine, released at the butt, is of traditional form with 5 indicator holes. Pressed steel grip panels, each having a central oval of shallow checkering. Disassembly shows the bbl is numbered “163” and the slide is numbered “235” (assembly numbers). PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig finish with approx 70% thinned coverage. Comparable condition magazine & grips. Bright bore with sharp rifling & only minimal frosting. Functional manual mechanics, though the safety will not block or disengage the firing mechanism, i.e. the pistol will fire when placed on safe. One of the few early variation Schouboes to have ever been offered at auction. 4-52512 LMA103 (8,500-15,000) – Lot 1305

1306
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $7,500-$10,000.

*◊ UNIQUE ORMAN SELF-LOADING PISTOL, WITH CAST ALUMINUM FRAME, PATENT MODEL.

SN 4C. Cal. .45. Very unusual big bore single action semi-automatic pistol, patented by Orman in 1912 under British Patent No. 14746. 4-1/4″ bbl with fixed banded front sight & fixed rear sight. Pistol has no manufacturer markings. SN “4C” was applied to the left frame for purpose of importation. Crown/V London proofs are under the bbl, over the chamber, left side of bolt, and on left side of bolt housing. The two-lug bolt has a threaded shaft that rotates the bolt head for locking & unlocking and slide recoil is assisted by an accelerator lever pivoted on the left side of the barrel mounting block. Another unique feature relates to the cast aluminum used to make the housing for the bolt and frame, this being one of the earliest, if not the first, weapon (1912) to apply light metal technology to firearm manufacture. A rotating safety mounted to left frame, just behind the trigger guard, acts as a trigger block. A modified W&S .455 magazine, drilled with six indicator holes, releases at the butt. A thin guide, pinned to the left side, has a clawed top to retain the follower. Brown hard rubber grips, molded with coarse checkering, are each secured to the frame with two screws. PROVENANCE: Ex Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The bbl, orig in-the-white, has oxidized to a near uniform brown that also covers the separately constructed barrel mounting/receiver. Bolt has lost much of its orig blue & cast aluminum parts, still with coarse mold markings, have oxidized to varying shades of grey. Most of the orig blue remains on the trigger & safety lever. Excellent grips showing only minor handling. Bright near mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. 4-52428 LMA112 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1306

1307
$9,200.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $8,000-$12,000.

*◊ UNIQUE HALLE SELF-LOADING PISTOL, PATENT MODEL.

SN 5C. Cal. .455 Revolver. Very unusual large frame pistol with a levered charging handle that doubles as a trigger guard and a magazine that hinges off the left frame for loading. The pistol measures 12″ in overall length and has a 5″ bbl with a banded fixed front sight, similar in profile to a Mauser C96, and a fixed rear sight. Originally unmarked, it is now numbered “5C” for purpose of importation. Releasing the loading lever from the frame & rotating it down retracts the bolt & bbl assembly, the bolt motion being controlled by a lazy-tongs accelerator mechanism under the top cover and locked by twin pivoting levers to the sides of the action. The magazine is independently secured to the right side of the frame by a screwed on latch. Releasing the latch allows the magazine to rotate 180 degrees clockwise on the frame mounted hinge for loading. On the right side of the frame is a thumb safety that blocks trigger movement. Single-piece long & narrow wood grip with wrap-around bordered checkering secured with a single transverse screw. Hallé (brother of the founder of the famous UK Manchester Hallé Orchestra) patented his self-loading action with UK Patents 13,045 (1901) and 6,745 (1902) and his eponymous Hallé Automatic Firearms Syndicate in 1904 made a very small number of rifles using his system for British Army trials, fewer sporting rifles and possibly only this single example of the pistol. Both are illustrated, with explanation of the operation, in a Xerox copy of the company’s brochure, included with this lot. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Although the bbl has largely faded to a grey, the remaining surface has nearly 90% orig blue. Age appropriate fading & oxidative change on the small parts including magazine, latching lever, thumb safety and trigger. Near excellent grips with scattered surface dings & thinning of varnish, particularly toward the bottom. 4-52427 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 1307

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1308
$46,000.00

*◊ MULLER M1902 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, SWISS TRIALS.

SN 6. Cal 7.65 mm. At the turn of the last century, after adoption of the Parabellum pistol for their Army in 1900, the Swiss continued to test a number of pistols, including a M1902 prototype made by Bernhard Muller. This locked breech single action pistol has a 5-1/2″ bbl with a dovetailed front sight & fixed rear sight. The long slide presents as a complexity of lightening cuts, particularly as reflected in the channeled upper surface. The upper left recess is marked “PATENT BERNH. MULLER, WINTERTHUR.” At the rear of the slide is “B.M” along with SN “6”. The frame is equipped with a slide locking lever on the left tang that is also marked “B.M”. The lever forward of the trigger guard permits disassembly that shows all matching or unnumbered parts. Push button magazine release at bottom of the left grip. Magazine, numbered “6” on left side, has a pair of projecting ears at its base to facilitate removal. Checkered wood grips with blunted diamonds. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 80-85% orig blue, except for old touch up on bbl, with conspicuous loss & toning on each side of slide and browning of backstrap. Most of the straw has faded from the slide locking lever with 50% remaining on trigger. Internal parts with staining & oxidative change commensurate to the exterior of the gun. Comparable condition magazine and appropriately aged grips with bruising and a few small areas of checkered loss, particularly on left side. Bright, near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52533 LMA99 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1308

1309
$23,000.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $13,000-$20,000

*◊ STAMM SAURER VOLKERBUND (LEAGUE OF NATIONS) PISTOL WITH RING TRIGGER, PROTOTYPE.

SN 001. Cal. 7.65 mm. Large and unusual single action semi-automatic pistol with ring trigger & detachable magazine, designed by Hans Stamm of St Gallen and made by Adolph Saurer of Arbon, Switzerland, to interest the Swiss military, circa 1920s. This prototype, originally unnumbered & unmarked, has a 4-3/4″ bbl having a dovetailed front sight and a fixed rear sight. SN “001” to the frame forward of the magazine well of importation. Bolt is retracted via a charging handle that extends from the right side of the receiver. Although retraction is far enough to cock the firing pin, the front face of the bolt does not quite clear to the back of the magazine, likely a tolerance issue that can easily be corrected. The pistol uses a friction delayed blowback system with recoiling (though unlocked) barrel to support the cartridge case initially while pressure is high. Back of the receiver is closed by a knurled cap. A lever magazine release is mounted forward of the housing and a strawed rotating safety (replacement) is on the left frame. The well constructed magazine has limited checkering on each side of the base that is secured by a central plunger. At the base of the frame is a provision for a lanyard ring. Large uniformly checkered grips are secured on each side with a single screw. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated Reinhart Pistolen und Revolver der Schweiz . CONDITION: Orig 98-99% blue with comparable condition straw on safety lever & trigger. No significant tarnish or oxidation on the exposed in-the-white bolt, extractor & handle. Comparable condition grips & grip screws suggest that this prototype was rarely if ever fired. Mirror bore. 4-52536 LMA115 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1309

1310
$12,650.00

*◊ EXHIBITION QUALITY ENGRAVED BERGMANN MARS M1903 WITH GOLD INLAY & CARVED GRIPS.

SN 565. Cal. 9mm Bergmann-Bayard. Striking Bergmann Mars M1903 with deep chisel engraving and gold inlay. Standard configuration pistol with 4″ bbl having a half moon front sight and fixed rear sight. Crown/Crown U proofing on top of bbl and chamber. Bergmann address on rear of bbl extension “BERGMANN / MARS / CAL. 9 / PAT. BREV. / S.G.D.G.” and caliber designation “CAL. 9” are inlaid in gold. Pistol has been lavishly and deeply engraved, sparing only the center portion of the bbl. The Bergmann Miner, taken from the Bergmann logo, appears on the left side of the magazine housing. Diana the Huntress, rendered in extraordinary detail, is on the right side of magazine housing. Complementary engraving has been applied to each side of the hammer, each side of the trigger, and to all surfaces of the magazine whose lips show brazed, inserted repairs on each side. Unnumbered wood grips are elaborately carved with the left panel having a pieced-in repair at the upper left corner. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Greyed gun that was probably left in the white and is now dulled with mild oxidative change, particularly on the unadorned section of the bbl. All the gold lettering is intact. Dull bore with mild/moderate oxidation from corrosive ammunition. Perfect manual mechanics. Grips fit the gun nicely, though there is a small gap between the top of each panel and the frame and their inner surfaces have been freshened & stained. Almost certainly this pistol is factory engraved, given the prominence of the engraved Bergmann trade mark, as a very similar example was pictured in a Bergmann catalog. 4-52212 LMA82 (7,500-15,000) – Lot 1310

1311
$12,650.00

*◊ CHARISMATIC BERGMANN M1910 WITH WOOD/LEATHER SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 6256. Cal. 9mm Bergmann Bayard. Very few M1910s were cut for a shoulder stock. This example has the standard 4″ bbl with fixed front and rear sight. Left side of receiver is marked “BREVETE / S.G.D.G.” followed by “ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER / HERSTAL-LIEGE. / BERGMANN’S PATENT.” Usual Belgian proofs are on the right side of the bbl, chamber, and frame. Major parts are rust blued while the bolt, hammer, trigger, safety, and magazine release are in the white. Fire-blued extractor. Factory matching magazine with concentric circles corresponding to frame cutout. Orig wood grips with pressed and cut checkering, each panel numbered to match pistol. Accompanied by scarce wood/black leather shoulder stock whose lid may be a replacement as color and texture are different than the body. Rust blued lug fits pistol very securely. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol retains 98% orig rust blue with minor fading of the front and backstrap, particularly below stock slot. Comparable condition small parts with minor oxidative staining. Grips with orig varnish and only a few light dings. Very bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect mechanics. Stock in near excellent condition with superficial scuffs to body, minor handling marks on lid that has been lightly inked “6256” to match pistol. A very desirable, high condition ensemble seldom offered for sale. 4-52044 LMA70 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1311

1312
$20,700.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $17,500-$25,000.

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE BERGMANN MARS M1903, CALIBER 11MM, US OR UK TRIALS PISTOL.

SN 1. Cal. 11mm. Bergmann made very few M1903 Mars pistols in 11mm, principally for military testing. This gun has a 4-1/16″ bbl with a fixed front sight and fixed rear sight. Crown/Crown U proofs are on the top of bbl, top of chamber, bolt, and frame just ahead of the trigger cutout. Left side of the bbl extension is marked “C11”, (Construction 11 – indicating caliber), as the bolt and inner surface of each grip panel are serial numbered “1”. The magazine is unmarked. All major components are rust blued. Extractor and bolt are in-the-white while the rear sight, locking block, safety and magazine release are fire-blued. Hammer and trigger are strawed. Wood grip panels are finely checkered with a bordered pattern similar to standard pistols. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely high quality partial restoration. The bbl has been reblued, the bolt has been re-polished, and all the fire-blued and strawed parts have been reheated for color enhancement. Grips appear orig, though the grip screw and escutcheon have been replaced. Rust blue on the magazine has been touched up in the same manner as the bbl. Overall, presents as a very attractive 98% blued gun. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Bolt with sluggish return spring; otherwise with perfect manual mechanics. A great rarity in any condition. 4-52201 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1312

1313
$6,325.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $5,000-$6,500.

*◊ BERGMANN MARS M1903 WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 318. Cal. 9mm Bergmann Bayard. Bergmann Mars M1903 production was limited to 1000 pistols. This mid-production example has a standard 4″ bbl with a fixed half moon front sight and salt blued rear sight. The top of the bbl and chamber are each marked with a small Crown/Crown U that is repeated on the bolt and left side of the frame just forward of the trigger cutout. “Bergmann Mars PAT. BREV. S.G.D.G.” is marked on the top of the fire-blued locking block. Major parts are salt blued. The bolt is in the white; the hammer, trigger and safety are strawed; and the extractor, locking block and grip screw are fire blued. Factory matching magazine. Wood grips are checkered and bordered. Disassembly shows all matching parts including the grip panels that are each numbered with a “18” and right panel additionally marked with a penciled “318”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Professionally restored, now with 99% blue, with flat surface planes and sharp edges. Correct tone of strawed and fire-blued small parts. Orig grips, slightly oil darkened, with superficial handling dings. Bright near mirror bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Difficult to encounter in any condition. 4-52048 LMA71 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 1313

1314
$20,700.00

*◊ RARE BERGMANN MARS M1903 WITH BOILED LEATHER SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 648. Cal. 9mm Bergmann Bayard. Bergmann Mars M1903 production was limited to 1000 pistols. This extremely attractive mid-production example has a standard 4″ bbl with a fixed half moon front sight and fire-blued rear sight. The top of the bbl and chamber are each marked with a small Crown/Crown U that is repeated on the bolt and left side of the frame just forward of the trigger cutout. Designation “Bergmann Mars PAT. BREV. S.G.D.G.” is on the top of the fire-blued locking block. Major parts are rust blued. The bolt and extractor are in the white, the hammer and trigger are strawed, and the rear sight, locking block, and grip screw are fire blued. Factory matching magazine. Wood grips are checkered and bordered. Disassembly shows all matching parts including the grip panels that are each inked “698”. Complete with rare factory boiled leather shoulder stock whose surface appears finely ribbed and stitched with orange thread. Correct unnumbered lug that secures pistol very nicely. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 98% rust blue with negligible oxidative flecking and minor wear on backstrap. Comparable condition strawed and fire-blued small parts that show no evidence of touch up. Bright excellent bore and perfect manual mechanics. Exceedingly rare factory stock is in the same condition as the pistol with only minor surface scuffing and fading of lug. No evidence of restitching or leather replacement. Very, very seldom are stocked Bergmann M1903s offered for sale. 4-52049 LMA69 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1314

1315
$8,500.00

FABULOUS FACTORY CASED, ALL ORIGINAL, BERGMANN M1896, #2 WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN 717. Cal. 5mm Bergmann. This is an early example of a 1896 #2 semiautomatic pistol as produced by the Bergmann company. Chambered for the 5mm Bergmann rimless cartridge. Theodor Bergmann was an early pioneer in the development of European semiautomatic pistols from the early 1890s to the early 1900s. All of the Number 2s, 3s, and 4s, had an integral magazine that was loaded by rotating down the magazine sideplate and inserting a clip of five cartridges from the side. This particular pistol has a 3.25″ bbl, a dovetailed front sight and a fixed rear sight integral to the bolt. Extraction is through a large oval port cut into the top of the bbl extension, this version having the extractor fitted from 1896. The lugged bbl is marked 611 (bore size) on the left side. Adjacent to this bore number is the Crown U marking. The left receiver is marked “Patent Brevete S.G.D.G.”. In the center of the left frame is the Bergmann factory logo featuring a miner surmounted by the words “Gaggenau” and over “V.C.S. Suhl”. In this case, V.C.S. were the initials for V. Charles Schilling, who made the pistols for Bergmann in Suhl, which was their factory location. Grips are hard rubber and finely checkered below an elaborate, stylized “B”. Complementing the gun is a black leatherette covered factory case secured with two latches. The lid is green silk lined and emblazoned in gold with a Bergmann banner stipulating “Arme a repetition automatique/Bergmann Pistole/Bergmann Selfloading Fire arm/Made in Germany”. The base of the case is lined in dark green felt and bordered by a forest green cord. It has been partitioned for two clips (not present) and contains a wood handle screwdriver and a brass stem cleaning rod (original). There is no oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fantastic 98% bright blue, all original, with trace thinning of near the bottom of the frontstrap and backstrap. Strawed hammer, safety retainer, and trigger with a fire blued safety as correct for this pistol. Crisp, comparable condition hard rubber grips with minimal blunting of checkering, no cracks and no chips. Mechanically perfect. Excellent, all orig case with age appropriate staining of silk liner and intact securing clasps. Accessories commensurate with pistol and case. An outstanding Bergmann #2, cased with all accessories except the small oil bottle, that should appeal to every collector regardless of his or her interests. 4-52203 LMA17 (9,500-13,500) – Lot 1315

1316
$8,625.00

FACTORY CASED, ALL ORIGINAL, BERGMANN NUMBER 3, M1896, WITH WATSON, LONDON RETAILER MARKINGS.

SN 1668. Cal. 6.5mm Bergmann. This is a late example of a Bergmann M1896 Number 3 semiautomatic pistol with extractor and contoured backstrap. Theodor Bergmann was an early pioneer in the development of European semiautomatic pistols in the late 1890s and early 1900s. All of the Number 2s, 3s, and 4s, had an integral magazine that was loaded by rotating down the magazine sideplate and inserting a strip of cartridges from the side. This pistol has a 4.5″ bbl, marked by the retailer “WATSON BROS./29 OLD BOND ST./LONDON”, a dovetailed front sight and a fixed rear sight integral to the bolt that is afixed to a sliding cover over the ejection port. The screw-in bbl is marked 278 (bore size) on the left side. Adjacent to this bore number is the Crown U marking that is repeated on the left side of the chamber along with the British Crown/V view proof mark. The left receiver, with long flutes, is marked “Patent Brevete S.G.D.G.”. The SN 1668 appears on the right side of the receiver, just below the flute. In the center of the sideplate is the Bergmann factory logo featuring a miner surmounted by the words “Gaggenau” and over V.C.S. Suhl. In this case, V.C.S. were the initials for V. Charles Schilling, who made the pistols for Bergmann in Suhl, which was their factory location. The contemporary UK importer, “Westley Richards & Co.” is neatly hand inscribed on the left side of the bbl extension. Walnut grips are finely checkered without a border and without a logo. Complementing the gun is a factory black leather bound case secured two thin brass clasps. The green silk lined lid still has remnants of a retailer label, presumably the one used by Watson Brothers. The base of the case, lined in dark green felt, is missing the bordering cord. Although the base of the case is partitioned for clips, an oil bottle, a screwdriver and a cleaning rod it only contains a spare firing pin and three recoil springs. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dinely Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Superb 97-98% bright blue, all original, with sharp edge wear and trace thinning of the frontstrap and backstrap. Except for minor oxidative flecking, virtually all the brilliant straw remains on the hammer, safety retainer, and trigger. Comparable high condition fire blued safety. Crisply checkered walnut grips with minimal darkening, though the right panel has a very noticeable bruise above the escutcheon and has some blunted diamonds. No cracks or other losses. Mechanically perfect. One of the best “Watson Brothers” Bergmann Number 3s recently offered for sale, even better in its original case. 4-52204 LMA18 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 1316

1317
$40,250.00

*◊ GABBETT-FAIRFAX MARS M1901, LONG BARREL, CUT FOR SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 27. Cal. 8.5mm. At the turn of the last century, before the Mars Syndicate acquired his patents Hugh Gabbett-Fairfax personally made a small number of his big bore pistols, the most powerful semi-automatic pistols of their time. This early example has a bbl length of 13″, though at least 5/8″ of that length houses the bolt. Fixed front & rear sights. Lightly hand engraved on the rib is “MARS PISTOL 8.5MM”. The gun is otherwise unmarked except for the SN “27” on the base of the frame which is repeated on the base of the magazine. Near the top of the backstrap is a rectangular cutout for a shoulder stock attachment. British Small Arms Committee minutes mention that a pistol with the same bbl & stock configuration was evaluated in the 1901 UK Whale Island Naval Trials. As true for most Gabbett-Fairfax pistols, this one is rust blued except for a few small parts, including the magazine, that were left in-the-white. Finely checkered walnut grips with circular border around screw escutcheon and a peripheral border. Concerning function, tTo open the action, the hammer is cocked and the carrier knob twisted 45 degrees counterclockwise, which unlocks the bolt from the bbl. As the bolt is withdrawn, a cartridge from the top of the magazine is drawn backwards onto a carrier which lifts the cartridge up, above the upper magazine extension, for chambering. There is no holdopen. Releasing the carrier knob allows the bolt to fly forward and lock into place, though sometimes the carrier ears need to be nudged clockwise to lock into place. The magazine is loaded with the nose of the top bullet bearing against the elevated extension whose upper arm is missing. PROVENANCE: Ex J Schroder collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol 2 No 8. CONDITION: Orig finish with 90-95% coverage, most loss related to spotty discoloration rather than oxidation, particularly on left side of the bbl near muzzle and on the backstrap. Some of the small parts, including the hammer & several of the screw heads have been lightly polished. Light polishing has also been applied to all sides of magazine with previously noted missing extension. Comparable condition grips have oil staining and a light scattering of handling dings but no cracks or chips. Bright bore with strong rifling and light frosting. Perfect manual mechanics excepting sluggish bolt return that may need to be nudged home. One of the largest and visually impressive Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistols, sure to please any collector. 4-52418 LMA109 (27,500-40,000) – Lot 1317

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1318
$51,750.00

*◊ UNIQUE “BABY” GABBETT-FAIRFAX MARS M1905, CALIBER .45″ SHORT MARS.

SN 2B. Cal .45. At the turn of the last century, the Mars Automatic Pistol Syndicate made a small number of big bore pistols, the most powerful semi-automatic pistols of their time. Though most were .360 or 8.5mm caliber guns, a small number were made in with a .45″ bore. This late example is possibly unique in being chambered for the Short .45” Mars cartridge, and is also unique in that it incorporates all features of Great Britain Patent 25656/05 and is probably the last pistol made by the Mars Pistol Syndicate before its failure and liquidation in 1906. Affectionately known as “The Baby”, despite its massive dimensions, has a relatively short (for a Mars pistol) 7-3/8″ bbl (at least 5/8″ of that length houses the bolt) with fixed front & rear sights. The gun was originally unmarked except for the SN “0” on the rear bolt carrier. “2B” was applied to the left frame, above the trigger guard cutout, for purpose of importation. As true for most Gabbett-Fairfax pistols, this one is rust blued except for a few small parts, including the magazine, that were left in-the-white. Smooth walnut grips with single screw retention. To open the action, the hammer is cocked and the carrier knob twisted 45 degrees counterclockwise, which unlocks the bolt from the bbl. As the bolt is withdrawn, a cartridge from the top of the magazine is drawn backwards onto a carrier which lifts the cartridge up, above the upper magazine extension, for chambering. There is no holdopen. Releasing the carrier knob allows the bolt to fly forward and lock into place. The unnumbered magazine is loaded with the nose of the top bullet bearing against the elevated extension. PROVENANCE: Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol 2 No 8. Ex Wilson collection. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 98% blue. Several of the small parts have been repolished. Orig grips with minor varnish loss; each panel has a very, very fine vertical crack that is difficult to discern. Magazine bright with a few scattered freckles of oxidation. Bright bore, lightly frosted with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the most striking Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistols, particularly in the large .45 caliber, an early version of today’s “Terminator”. 4-52415 LMA108 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 1318

1319
$63,250.00

*◊ FABULOUS GABBETT-FAIRFAX MARS M1905, CALIBER .360″, IN OAK CASE.

SN 57. Cal. .360. At the turn of the last century, the Mars Automatic Pistol Syndicate made a small number of big bore pistols, the most powerful semi-automatic pistols of their time. This very late example has a bbl length of 9-1/2″, though at least 5/8″ of that length houses the bolt. Fixed front & rear sights. Lightly hand engraved on the rib is “360 MARS PISTOL (PATENTED) BIRMINGHAM.”. The SN “57” appears on the back of the bolt, back of the hammer, and on bottom of the magazine. On the bottom of the frontstrap is “57/9/2”, significance unknown. As true for most Gabbett-Fairfax pistols, this one is rust blued except for a few small parts, including the magazine, that were left in-the-white. Walnut grip panels are smooth and heavily varnished. To open the action, the hammer is cocked and the carrier knob twisted 45 degrees counterclockwise, which unlocks the bolt from the bbl. As the bolt is withdrawn, a cartridge from the top of the magazine is drawn backwards onto a carrier which lifts the cartridge up, above the upper magazine extension, for chambering. There is no holdopen. Releasing the carrier knob allows the bolt to fly forward and lock into place, though sometimes the carrier ears need to be nudged clockwise to lock into place. The magazine is loaded with the nose of the top bullet bearing against the elevated extension. The pistol comes in an English pattern oak case, with a blank brass disk inletted into the lid. The interior of the case is lined with green felt baize and compartmentalized for the pistol that will only fit with the magazine removed. The magazine fits into a separate compartment. There are two additional compartments, likely for ammunition and cleaning supplies, and a block for six rounds of ammunition (not included). PROVENANCE: Illustrated R K Wilson, “Textbook of Automatic Pistols”, 1st Edition 1943, Plate VIII. Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol 2 No 8. Ex Visser collection. Ex R.K. Wilson collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright orig blue with 95-97% coverage, with sharp edge wear and thinning of the front & backstrap. Comparable condition in-the-white parts that show minor age appropriate staining & minimal oxidation. The same considerations hold true for the magazine. Grips have most orig varnish and only a few surface dings. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely attractive Gabbett-Fairfax Mars, particularly as it presents in the unique English pattern case. 4-52412 LMA110 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 1319

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1320
$6,325.00

*◊ PROTOTYPE MARS HAMAL PISTOL, PATENT MODEL.

SN 5B. Cal. .360. Very unusual Webley made prototype according to UK Patent 23,780 (1901) of a Belgian inventor, Mr V. Hamal. This is the only other pistol known than the Gabbett-Fairfax Mars design chambered for the .360 Mars cartridge. Although the exterior of this single action gun and all visible small parts are properly finished, as a patent model, the gun is incomplete. That is particularly true as concerns the back of the bolt & missing magazine for which there is no provision for retention. This originally unmarked example has a 5-3/4″ bbl with a fixed front & rear sight and an external hammer whose rounded surface is checkered. The charging handle protrudes through a slot cut into the left receiver though the design suggests the handle could be reversed. The SN “5B” was applied to the left frame, just behind the trigger guard cutout, for purpose of importation. Walnut grips are finely checkered, bordered and secured with a single transverse screw. PROVENANCE: Ex Montgomery collection. Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 97% orig blue with age appropriate fading of the fire-blued small parts. Mirror bore. Concerning manual function, while the bolt travel is normal, the inadequately secured firing pin remains behind as the bolt returns home. Hammer/trigger function is as expected. A fascinating patent model by a well known British manufacturer. 4-52465 LMA116 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1320

1322
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $9,000-$15,000.

*◊ BSA PROTOTYPE CHAMBERED FOR SPECIAL .34″ BSA BELTED CARTRIDGE.

SN 1c. Cal. .34. Traditionally constructed BSA experimental, closely modeled after the FN M1910, with 3-5/8″ bbl. All blued components, except bbl that is in the white. Unmarked slide with dished sighting plane having shallow front sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. Dished recesses toward the rear for improved gripping. Originally unmarked frame now serialed “1C” on left side, just forward of grip panel, for purpose of importation. Thumb safety on left tang and grip safety that is marked “COCKED” on left side. Bottom magazine release is missing. Plain magazine without indicator holes having a split tail base. Hard rubber grips molded with the oval stacked-rifle BSA logo surrounded by fine bordered checkering. In 1919 – 1920 Birmingham Small Arms were persuaded to design a series of pistols to utilize special belted case cartridges designed by Eley Bros as a consequence of the expiry of the Holland belted case patent, but these never proceeded beyond the prototype stage. This pistol was is the only known example retaining its original belted case chambering for the special .34” BSA cartridge. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol 2, No.7. CONDITION: Approx 97-98% orig blue with sharp edge wear and mild frosting of backstrap. Comparable condition magazine. Excellent grips with negligible handling wear, minimal warpage and no splits or cracks. Cocking the pistol will not engage trigger, that loosely rotates, likely missing transfer bar spring. Near mirror bore. Mechanics limited by trigger engagement and missing magazine catch. Regardless of the issues, easily repairable, this is an extremely rare gun, detailed in the accompanying article in Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association, Vol. II, No. 7, written by Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, that was never placed into production. 4-52449 (7,500-15,000) – Lot 1322

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1323
$0.00

*◊ BSA PROTOTYPE PISTOL IN 7.65MM.

SN 9B. Cal. 7.65mm. Traditionally constructed BSA experimental, closely modeled after the FN M1910, with 3-5/8″ bbl. Unmarked slide with dished sighting plane having shallow front sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. Originally unmarked frame now serialed “9B” on left side, just forward of grip panel, for purpose of importation. Thumb safety on left tang and grip safety that is marked “COCKED” on left side, and “ARMEE” on right side. Bottom magazine release is checkered on each side. Plain magazine without indicator holes having a split tail base. Hard rubber grips molded with the oval 3-rifle BSA logo surrounded by fine bordered checkering. In 1919 – 1920 Birmingham Small Arms were persuaded to design a series of pistols to utilize special belted case cartridges designed by Eley Bros as a consequence of the expiry of the Holland belted case patent, but these never proceeded beyond the prototype stage. This pistol was originally chambered for the .28” BSA belted cartridge, but was modified, of which the pistol bears evidence, to use a common production caliber, the .32 ACP. PROVENANCE: Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol 2, No.7. Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% orig blue with handling wear on slide along with thinning of frontstrap & backstrap. Comparable condition magazine. Grip panels slightly warped with age appropriate handling marks but no cracks or chips. Bright, near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare gun, detailed in the accompanying article in Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association, Vol. II, No. 7, written by Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, that was never placed into production. 4-52448 (7,500-15,000) – Lot 1323

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1324
$0.00

*◊ RARE WEBLEY & SCOTT JURECK PISTOL, UK MILITARY TRIALS, THE LAST WEBLEY PISTOL.

SN P1. Cal. 9mm. Webley & Scott built only two Webley-Jureck pistols for evaluation in a United Kingdom military trials in 1952. This single action/double action gun, serialed “P1″ on the frontstrap, has a 6” bbl with a ramped dovetailed front sight which moves up and down for locking/unlocking parallel to the bore axis, using double swinging links, rather than tilting as does the P.38 from which it borrows many features. The rear sight & underlying firing pin assembly/safety parts are missing but were basically copied from the Walther P38 and could easily be replaced using the Walther parts as patterns. Left side of the slide is hand inscribed, in a 3-line address, “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / BIRMINGHAM. / 9M/M HIGH POWER CTG AUTOMATIC PISTOL”. Safety detents marked with the usual “F” & “S”. Right side of the slide, also hand inscribed, is marked “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / BIRMINGHAM.” Left side of the frame is fitted with a serrated & rotating takedown lever along with a traditional slide release. Serrated rowel hammer & smooth trigger are both in-the-white. Bottom magazine release now secures a nicely fitting P38 magazine marked “P.38” on left side of the magazine wall. Walnut grip panels are ergonomically contoured, checkered on the lower portion, & internally secured by rotational inserts. PROVENANCE: Ex W&S Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. The designer, Dr. Marian Jurek, was a Polish exile in the UK during and after WWII who developed his design with W&S for the UK trials. Webley dropped the design when it was rejected in favour of the Browning HP Pistol. The only other example made for the trials, sn P2 with 4” barrel, is retained in the UK National Firearms Collection (ex-MoD Pattern Room Collection). CONDITION: Salt blued gun, now with approx 95% coverage, that has been partially factory refinished with light buffing on bbl & trigger guard. Sharp legends on each side of slide. Very good/excellent orig grips retaining most varnish, with a scattering of nicks & dings. Mirror bore. Aside from the previously mentioned missing parts, manual function is perfect, i.e. slide retracts & releases correctly and there is no problem with the hammer/trigger function. Regardless of the concerns, this is an exceptionally rare gun, one of two hand made prototypes, with a well documented military history, by the most reknowned manufacturer of British handguns. The Jurek was the last self-loading pistol design made by Webley & Scott. 4-52487 LMA118 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1324

1325
$40,250.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note: The detail images of the side of the barrel and top view of barrel and frame are not for this gun. They belong to Lot 1326.

Estimate should be $35,000-$50,000.

*◊ EXTRAORDINARILY RARE WEBLEY & SCOTT M1906 PROTOTYPE, U.S. TEST TRIALS, .45 M1906 TRIALS CALIBRE.

SN 2. Cal. .45 M1906. Webley & Scott made a handful of M1906 prototypes in .45 M1906 calibre (the 1906/7 US trials cartridge, 1 mm longer than the production .45 ACP M1911 case) with the intent of entering them into the 1907 US test trial competition. Though the guns were never evaluated by the US Ordnance Board, they remain as some of Webley & Scott’s most interesting large caliber pistols. This example with a 5-1/16″ bbl has a fixed front sight with a bead profile and a drift adjustable rear sight that also serves to anchor the strawed top mounted extractor. The barrel block engages with the frame via three pairs of angled cam slideways (to lift/lower the block to lock/unlock the slide) in comparison to the two pairs of cams used for the production M1912 pistols. Left side of the slide is marked with the winged bullet logo ahead of a 3-line hand inscribed address “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / .45 AUTO PISTOL / PATENT APPLIED FOR IN U.S.A.”. SN and BV proofing appear on top of bbl, top of slide, with SN “2” marked on left side of frame. The slide is disengaged for stripping from the leaf mainspring and lever under the right grip by totally removing the stripping button on the right side of the slide. Since the button is easily misplaced, this was replaced by the captive U shaped stripping bar in the M1912 pistol. Disassembly shows all matching parts with slide internally marked under firing pin housing and bbl marked with additional “2” under the lugged reinforcement. All major parts are blued with the hammer & safety strawed. Magazine body is in the white and numbered “3” near bottom of the front spine and adjacent floorplate that is pinned in place. High quality varnished wood grips with prominent diamonds around the screw escutcheons and fine checkering. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fantastic restoration with perfect surface planes, sharp logo, legend and numerations. Now with better than 99% coverage with flawless front & backstraps. Same immaculate condition with respect to strawed parts. Magazine body with minor staining, near new floorplate. Beautiful grips show only a few superficial dings; no cracks or chips. Bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the rarest Webleys in existence. According to the consignor, one of only two known examples. A fantastic addition to any collection. 4-52472 LMA100 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1325

1326
$66,125.00

*◊ SUPER RARE WEBLEY & SCOTT PROTOTYPE M1904, HAND ENGRAVED LEGEND.

SN 4. Cal. .455. Large frame Webley & Scott M1904 whose 6-3/8″ bbl has a banded front sight. High, drift adjustable rear sight helps to grasp/retract the bolt. Major components are blued with the hammer in-the-white. Right side of the frame is marked with SN “4”. Left side has W&S winged bullet logo followed by a large 2-line hand inscribed address “WEBLEY & SCOTT / .455 AUTOMATIC PISTOL”. British proofing appears over the bbl hood, on the bolt just forward of the sight, and on left side of the frame. The vertically checkered bar above left grip panel serves to retain and then release the bolt. Large solid rowel hammer without gripping serrations. Single action mechanism. Dismounting screw on left side, just forward of grip, marked “LOCKED” & “OPEN”. Frontstrap is drilled with 2 holes. The function of the top hole is unknown. The lower recess is for magazine retention, serving to secure the spring loaded plunger mounted on bottom of the in-the-white magazine. The magazine base mounted retaining plunger is as featured in the UK Patent for this model, and is significantly different from later “production” M1904 pistols, as is the noticeably narrower grip. Checkered wood grip panels, unnumbered, with diamond borders around the screw escutcheons. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 85-90% blue with wear & fading commensurate with moderate use, especially the front & backstrap. Hammer has largely toned to a grey/brown. Less oxidative change involves body of magazine with most toning confined to the exposed portion at the butt. Grips with 50-70% orig varnish, the right panel having less varnish than the left, with superficial dings & minor blunting of checkering. No cracks or chips. Bright bore with strong rifling & minimal frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. A very impressive Webley, seldom offered for sale, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52474 LMA101 (27,500-40,000) – Lot 1326

1327
$10,925.00

*◊ PROTOTYPE WEBLEY & SCOTT M1910 WITH SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 62640. Cal. .38. Rare Webley & Scott M1910 hammerless pistol with grip safety having 5″ bbl with fixed front and screw adjustable rear sight. Typical push button stripping spring catch and left sided slide release. Prototype lug added to bottom of left frame to secure shoulder stock, very similar as used for the .455 Mark I No.2. Orig magazine. Finely checkered wood grips with bordered checkering. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including grips (stamped 640). Complete with correctly dimensioned, unnumbered, reproduction stock and iron that secures to lug via a spring loaded detent. PROVENANCE: Ex Schroeder collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 50% orig blue with considerable fading on bbl, sides of slide and front & backstrap. Stained small parts, consistent with overall condition. Same considerations apply to the magazine and orig grips that retain much of their finish with scattered dings and checkered blunting. Dull bore with sharp rifling and perfect manual mechanics. Reproduction stock is virtually new, showing only a few tiny dings and minor wear on the iron where in contact with the lug. An extraordinarily scarce M1910 variation, the only one known to this reviewer. 4-52469 LMA81 (9,500-13,500) – Lot 1327

1328
$6,900.00

*◊ HISTORIC WEBLEY & SCOTT, MARK I COMMERCIAL, OAK CASED WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN 101390. Cal. .455. Standard Webley & Scott Mark I pistol, dated 1913, with 5″ bbl having fixed front and screw adjustable rear sight. Top of the slide inscribed “J. STUART MELLOR / 7TH DRAGOON GUARDS”. Left side of slide with winged bullet logo followed by the 3-line address “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / PISTOL SELF LOADING 455 MARK I / 1913”. The full SN “101390” is on the left tang. As a commercial pistol there are no military markings. Rotatable lanyard ring mounted on bottom of backstrap. Major parts carry the typical brushed blue Webley finish, with the hammer and takedown bar brightly polished in the white. Orig unmarked magazine. Checkered hard rubber grips with diamond islands around screwhead escutcheons. Presented in an oak presentation case with dual brass latch closure. Top of case with 1-3/8″ diameter brass plaque engraved “J. STUART MELLOR / 7TH / DRAGOON GUARDS”, same as the pistol. Case is partitioned in typical English style with purple felt lining and contains a block for 6 cartridges (not included), glass oil bottle, screwdriver, cleaning rod, and small tin grease can. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% orig brushed blue with fairly uniform wear and light oxidative change to exposed surfaces. Magazine in even better condition. Orig grips show moderate blunting of checkering but no cracks or splits. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Retailer box with most orig varnish showing only minimal age related staining & scuffs. Excellent lining & age appropriate wear of accessories. Very impressive commercial Mark I pistol whose ownership deserves further research. 4-52246 LMA83 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1328

1329
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $8,000-$10,000.

*◊ WEBLEY & SCOTT M1903 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, PATENT MODEL.

SN 3C. Cal. .38. Unique W&S M1903 patent model, incomplete, in-the-white and originally without any marks or proofing. The SN “3C” was applied for purpose of importation. Consignor notes that this remains as a unique example of the first automatic pistol designed and patented by J. Whiting in 1903 for W&S. Chambered for the .38 ACP cartridge, this model has a 5-1/2″ with a ramped front sight. No rear sight is noted. The slide assembly locks into place with a pair of swinging levers, each interdigiting with an actuating recess cut into the frame. Moving the barrel/bolt assembly to the rear under recoil raises the front of the levers up and unlocks the bolt from the barrel, permitting the bolt assembly to slide rearward. Except for the trigger, most of the other small parts are missing as is the magazine & grips, if the pistol was ever completed to this stage. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: In-the-white patent model showing cleaning, particularly on the right side, which retains a scattering of light pitting. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Slide assembly can be manually functioned to show locking system as appropriate for a patent model submission. 4-52467 LMA111 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1329

1330
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $3,000-$4,000.

MACNAUGHTON REPEATING PISTOL, PATENT MODEL, IN-THE-WHITE.

SN NSN. Cal. .380″. Patent model for MacNaughton repeating pistol, British patent “10750/1886”. This incomplete, in-the-white, pistol was possibly presented to the British patent office as the patent model. Although the bbl and top of receiver have been stamped with British proof marks, there are no other identifying markings or numbers on this model. Apparently, the focus was on the triggering mechanism that functions nicely on manual operation. James MacNaughton was a well known Scottish gunmaker who, as outlined in his patent, designed this pistol to be incorporated as the grip with a short hunting sword for the effective dispatch of wounded game. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The unfinished parts are in-the-white with early oxidative staining and patches of congealed grease in protected areas. Bright mirror bore with sharp rifling, as one would expect through an unfired bbl. 4-52435 LMA40 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1330

1331
$77,625.00

*◊ EXTRAORDINARILY RARE MODEL 1906 U.S. TEST TRIALS WEBLEY-FOSBERY SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER.

SN 2371. Cal. 45 (M1906 Rimmed Trials cartridge). Blue finish with 6″ octaonal bbl that has Pryse rib, per U.S. Trial Report illustrations. Front sight is removable target bead style with fixed rear sight in thumb latch. Top of the rib is marked “P. WEBLEY & SON / LONDON & BIRMINGHAM”. Left side of topstrap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY”. Cyl is short, measuring only 1-5/16″, with the usual Zig-Zag patterns and tiny thumbnail flutes on the front edge. Left side of frame is engraved “WEBLEY & SCOTT Ltd / .45 AUTO REVOLVER” over the Webley winged bullet logo, exactly as the inscription that can be discerned in the illustration of the US Trial Report. Left side of frame also has a thumb safety that when the slide is retracted can be raised into the safe position which exposes the word “SAFE” in raised letters on the grip. Mounted with checkered 2-pc hard rubber grips. Buttstrap is mounted with a factory Lanyard swivel. Bottom left side of buttstrap has the serial number, which is also found on the right side of frame and various other parts of the revolver. This model of the Fosbery revolver was submitted for the 1906 U.S. military test trials and is consequently chambered for the US rimmed M1906 cartridge, which is smaller than the usual .455” Revolver cartridge, which will not chamber properly. This revolver is pictured in the Text Book of Automatic Pistols 1st edition, plate IX and in the final illustration of the US Army Ordnance Dept 1907 Report of Board on Tests of Revolvers and Automatic Pistols. This is one of the most rare English handguns to ever come to market, no other examples being known to have survived the trials. PROVENANCE: R.K. Wilson Collection; Dinley Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered but are undoubtedly original to this revolver. Overall retains about 90% strong orig blue with some scattered surface etching and a few scattered pinpricks of pitting. Grips are sound, showing light diamond point wear. Bright shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. 4-52505 JR209 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 1331

1332
$31,625.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE WEBLEY-FOSBERY SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER IN CALIBER 38.

SN 1315. Cal. 38 S&W. Blue finish with 6″ ribbed flat sided bbl with integral front sight and fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Top of bbl rib is marked “P. WEBLEY & SON. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM”. Cyl is 1-1/4″ long with usual Fosbery Zig-Zags and tiny thumb nail flutes at the front. Left side of top strap has the usual “WEBLEY FOSBERY” marking. Left side of frame is marked “38 AUTOMATIC” and also has the Webley winged bullet over “W&S” company logo. Left side of frame also a thumb safety which when in the up safe position exposes the word “SAFE” at the top of the grip. Mounted with checkered black hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap is mounted with Lanyard swivel. Right side of frame has the serial number with various parts matching numbered. Webley’s surviving production and sales records show that only 107 of these revolvers in this caliber were sold, the remainder of the total of 417 originally produced in the period 1902-1903 being converted to .455” caliber or scrapped for parts before 1914: only 39 examples are currently known to have survived. Of these, few survive today with high original condition and very few are found in the United States. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 95% bright orig blue with only slight muzzle and sharp edge wear. Front and back straps are a blue gray patina. Grips are crisp, showing only faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-52493 JR211 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1332

1333
$48,875.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $20,000-$35,000.

*◊ ULTRA RARE MODEL 1901 PROTOTYPE II WEBLEY-FOSBERY SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER.

SN 7. Cal. 450/455 Webley. Blue finish with 6″ flat sided, ribbed bbl, integral front sight and fixed rear sight in the thumb latch. Top of rib is hand engraved “MANTON & CO. LONDON & CALCUTTA” Cyl has the rare front reduced diameter rebated area with short flutes and the Fosbery Zig-Zags on outer diameter. Left side of top strap has the usual “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC” marking and left side of bbl lug is marked with the Webley logo winged bullet over “W&S”. Left side of frame has the very early a prototype swinging button safety lever that when placed in the up position exposes the word “SAFE” and prevents the revolver from being cocked. Left side of frame is marked “450 BLACK / 455 CORDITE”. Mounted with checkered 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. SN is found on left side of buttstrap under the grip, right side of frame and rear face of cyl. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching parts. According to consignor’s notes, this is one of only two such revolvers known, with the other being in a private collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, including grips. Overall retains 85-88% orig blue turning a little dull with sharp edge wear. Grips are sound with a few nicks and dings, showing moderate to heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-52497 JR207 (17,500-35,000) – Lot 1333

1334
$17,250.00

*◊ RARE MODEL 1901 PROTOTYPE III WEBLEY-FOSBERY SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER.

SN 22. Cal. 455. Blue finish with 6″ flat sided ribbed bbl, integral front sight and fixed rear sight in the thumb latch. Top of rib is stamped “LYON & LYON CALCUTTA”. Cyl has the rare rear short flutes and the Fosbery Zig-Zags on outer diameter. Front slots in the Zig-Zag are extremely deep. Left side of top strap has the usual “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC” marking. Left side of frame has the prototype swinging hook safety that when placed in the up position prevents the revolver from being cocked. Slide must be partially retracted to engage this safety, which then holds it in that position until released or pressure is applied rearward on slide. Left side of frame is marked “455 CORDITE” and has the Webley winged bullet over “W&S” logo. Mounted with checkered 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Right side of frame is marked with the SN which is also found on some small visible parts. Buttstrap has a factory Lanyard swivel. The number of these prototype revolvers in existence is unknown but all with the hook-lever safety have low two digit serial numbers and undoubtedly they are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, all matching, no additional disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers. Overall retains traces of orig blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a blue gray patina. Grips are sound, showing moderate to heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with good shine and light frosty pitting. 4-52495 JR208 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1334

1335
$18,400.00

*◊ RARE MODEL 1901 PROTOTYPE III WEBLEY-FOSBERY SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER.

SN 34. Cal. 455. Blue finish with 6″ flat sided ribbed bbl, integral front sight and fixed rear sight in the thumb latch. Top of rib is stamped “LYON & LYON CALCUTTA”. Cyl has the rare rear short flutes and the Fosbery Zig-Zags on outer diameter. Front slots in the Zig-Zag are extremely deep. Left side of top strap has the usual “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC” marking. Left side of frame has the prototype swinging hook safety that when placed in the up position prevents the revolver from being cocked unless lever is depressed or pressure is applied rearward on slide. Left side of frame is marked “455 CORDITE” and has the Webley winged bullet over “W&S” logo. Mounted with checkered 2-pc walnut grips. Right side of frame is marked with the serial number. Buttstrap has a factory Lanyard swivel. The number of these prototype revolvers in existence is unknown but all with the hook-lever safety have low two digit serial numbers and undoubtedly they are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, all matching, including grips. Overall retains 80-85% orig blue with some surface freckling and a chemical spot on bbl. Front and back straps are a dull blue gray patina. Grips are sound and show light wear and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-52504 JR210 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1335

1336
$1,035.00

EXTREMELY RARE WEBLEY-FOSBERY SUB-CALIBER ADAPTER.

SN 1607. Cal. 22 RF. Rare adapter for Webley Fosbery revolver with 8-7/8″ bbl with integral rear sight, appears to be complete. Left side has the Webley winged bullet over “W&S” logo and is marked “W.F / .22 RIM FIRE”. Right side is marked with serial number. Very few of these sub-caliber adapters exist today and are almost never encountered in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98-99% crisp orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and some thinning towards the muzzle. Bright shiny bore. 4-52492 JR213 (800-1,200) – Lot 1336

1337
$920.00

EXTREMELY RARE WEBLEY-FOSBERY SUB-CALIBER ADAPTER.

SN 520. Cal. 22 RF. Rare adapter for Webley Fosbery revolver with 5-3/4″ bbl, appears to be complete. Left side has the Webley winged bullet over “W&S” logo and is marked “W.F / .22 RIM FIRE”. Right side is marked with serial number. Very few of these sub-caliber adapters exist today and are almost never encountered in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 93-94% strong orig blue with some surface etching and fine spots of rust. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-52491 JR212 (800-1,200) – Lot 1337

1338
$10,350.00

EXTREMELY RARE KYNOCH GUN FACTORY SCHLUND EXTENDED TRIGGER REVOLVER WITH STOCK AND CASE.

SN 73. Cal. 476″. Very rare & unusual British revolver with 6″ ribbed bbl, fixed sights, 6-shot fluted cylinder and checkered 1-pc walnut grip with keyed brass insert for shoulder stock and a lanyard swivel in the buttcap. Rib of the bbl is marked “KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON” and top strap is marked “PATENT MODEL”. The Tranter factory in Birmingham was acquired by Kynoch upon William Tranter’s retirement, and managed for them by Harry Schlund, who was granted British patents (9084 in 1885 and 11900 of 1886) for safety revolvers with enclosed hammer and dual triggers, the lower for cocking the hammer, the upper to trip the sear and fire the weapon. This is an example of the first patent type with the cocking portion of the trigger below the guard. Only around 600 of both types in all calibres (.380”, .450” & .476”)were produced before the factory ceased production. This very early Schlund revolver has a checkered thumb latch at rear of the frame that releases the top strap to tip the bbl down for unloading & reloading. Complete with matching numbered, bayonet fitting, wire shoulder stock measuring 11.25″ long. A holster, compartmentalized to hold revolver with a separate tube for the shoulder stock, has six cartridge loops and a flap closure. This holstered arrangement fills one compartment of a presentation case, lined with forest green felt, that has several other partitions, the next largest containing a brown belted ammo pouch. There is also an oiler, an ebony handled cleaning rod measuring 10.5″ in length and a locking key. The mahogany case has reinforcing brass screws and an brass disk in the lid with Farsi/Arabic markings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 95% original rust blue on bbl and frame with thinning and fading of frontstrap. Cyl has been salt blued but faded and worn in a manner that matches the balance of the gun. Trigger is in the white with mild oxidation showing no evidence of polish or touch up. Original wood grips with sharp checkering and scattered minor dings. No cracks or chips. Perfectly inletted brass plate and backstrap for keyed shoulder stock that is in the same condition as the revolver. The holster is in very good – excellent condition with crazing but little staining. The same holds true for the belted ammo pouch. Excellent condition cleaning rod. The lid of case has a prominent crack and numerous scuffs and dents but remains solid and may be locked with the enclosed key. An extremely unusual Schlund, in the big caliber, with the most desirable original case and accessories. 4-52239 LMA6 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 1338

1339
$32,200.00

EXCEPTIONAL AND SCARCE LANCASTER 4 BARREL PISTOL .476 CALIBER IN CASE.

SN 8023. Cal. .476″. 4 Bbl Lancaster with 6-1/4″ bbls, fixed front and rear sight. Rib recess marked “CHARLES LANCASTER (PATENT) 151 NEW BOND ST, LONDON”. Oval bore bbls. Fitted with German silver blade front sight and marked on left bbl flute “476 CF” London black powder proofs are on the side of each of the 4 bbls. Hammerless O/U receiver, stamped “CHARLES LANCASTER PATENT” in a circled cartouche on the breech face, has integral V-notch rear sight and lever latch engaging two dogs on breech ends of bbls that have a toggled extractor system. Hand engraved SN under trigger guard bow. Birds head grip, with backstrap serrations for enhanced gripping, lanyard swivel at bottom rear and checkered walnut grips. Assembly #69 is marked under the bbls and on the frame to the right of the trigger guard. Presented in a oak case secured with reinforcing brass screws and having a 1.25″ diameter brass disk in the lid. The interior, still retaining the Charles Lancaster label in the lid, is lined in green felt and compartmentalized for the 4-bbl Lancaster and accessories that are an ebony shafted cleaning rod measuring 8.5″ in length and the securing key. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bbls retain 95% orig rust blue with slight thinning. Muzzle correctly in the white. Comparable high condition, orig midnight blue on action, including trigger guard, front and backstrap. Fire blue on the trigger is 60-70% with the trigger face having transitioned to a pleasant patina. Exceptionally nice grips are in keeping with the overall condition, retaining most orig finish and sharply cut checkering. No cracks or losses. Bores are bright with mild erosion. Perfect manual function. In orig oak Lancaster case with correct accessories, all in the same outstanding condition as the pistol. A truly exceptional big bore 4-bbl Lancaster that would compliment any collection. 4-52242 LMA7 (10,000-17,500) – Lot 1339

1340
$8,625.00

HIGHLY DESIRABLE MAUSER ZIG-ZAG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, SN 5.

SN 5. Cal. 9mm Mauser rimmed. Blue finish with 5-1/4″ keyhole shaped bbl with integral front and rear sight. Top strap marked with a crown/V (German proof law 1891, mark indicating weapons in dealer’s stock when the law was introduced) and “PATENT”. The Crown/V is repeated on the cylinder and right frame. The SN 5 appears on left side of bbl, on back of fire blued cylinder, on the hammer, under the locking lever and on the frame lug. “GEBR. MAUSER & CIE OBENDORF A/N.” is on the left side of frame. Top strap has an open slot. Cylinder has the characteristic feature of the “Zig-Zag” pattern around the outside diameter which acts as a slot for the hand to rotate the cylinder for the next shot. Left front side of the frame has a thumb safety that locks the cylinder by means of notches in the protruding rim. Bottom front of the frame, has a lever that is attached to the bbl, which when opened allows the bbl to tip up for reloading. It is mounted with 2-pc, coarsely checkered and bordered walnut grips that are each matching numbered to this revolver. Butt of the grip frame has a lanyard stud and ring. Production numbers of the Zig-Zag revolver are unknown but believed to be extremely limited, examples being particularly scarce in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near excellent, 90-95% orig bright midnight blue mixed with brown patina. Hammer and locking lever retain most of their faded case colors. Comparable condition fire blued safety, cylinder and trigger. Original grips with crisp checkering and a few superficial and handling marks. No chips, cracks or losses. Near mirror bore with sharp rifling and only minimal oxidation. Mechanics in need of some adjustment as cyl binds. SN 5 is possibly the earliest surviving example. 4-52569 LMA19 (7,500-10,000) – Lot 1340

1341
$10,350.00

HIGHLY DESIRABLE MAUSER M1878 ZIG-ZAG BIG BORE REVOLVER.

SN 2141. Cal. 10.6mm Mauser rimmed. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ keyhole shaped bbl with integral half-moon front and fixed rear sight. Top strap marked with “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/NECKAR”. The SN 2141 is marked on the left side of bbl lug. Adjacent to the SN is a Crown/Crown/U proof that is repeated on the cylinder. Opening the revolver shows the repeated SN on back of fire blued cylinder, on the hammer, under the locking lever and on the frame lug. Top strap has an open slot. Cylinder has the characteristic feature of the “Zig-Zag” pattern around the outside diameter which acts as a slot for the hand to rotate the cylinder for the next shot. Left side of the frame has a thumb safety that locks the cylinder by means of notches in the protruding rim. In front of the frame is a lever, attached to the bbl, whose opening allows the bbl to tip up for reloading. Mounted to the frame are 2-pc, hard rubber grips molded with a foliate scroll surrounding a central island of checkering. Butt of the grip frame has a lanyard stud and ring. Production numbers of the Zig-Zag revolver are unknown but believed to be extremely limited, examples being particularly scarce in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good condition with 70% rust blue on the bbl, frame and trigger guard gently transitioning to a pleasant patina. The fire blue of the cylinder has largely faded to leave a gray metal surface. The fire blued small parts still have much of their org finish though most of the case hardening from the hammer, trigger and release lever have faded to a brown-gray surface. Near excellent grips with minor handling marks but no chips or cracks. Excellent bore with sharp rifling and only minor frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. The most largest and most desirable configuration of the Mauser Zig-Zags! 4-52566 LMA62 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1341

1342
$1,840.00

DREYSE M1883 TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER, DOUBLE TRIGGERS.

SN NSN. Cal. 10.55mm. Scarce M1883 Reich revolver, with a 4.75″ bbl, a fixed front and rear sight, made with double triggers. Although Dreyse almost certainly made this revolver there are no visible maker markings, SN or proofs. The only numbers, 1-6, reference the individual cylinders. The first trigger may fire the revolver as a double action or, with less pressure, simply cock the hammer; the second trigger, functioning as a single action, will only release the hammer. The lever on the left frame, ahead of the cylinder, allows release of the cylinder pin for disassembly. A large safety lever is mounted below the hammer. Checkered hard rubber grips. Lanyard loop present. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original finish with approximately 30% blue, having largely transitioned to a mellow patina. Original grips with blunted checkering and a few handling dings. No chips or losses. Frosted bore with no discernible rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52561 LMA37 (1,500-2,250) – Lot 1342

1343
$3,450.00

VC SCHILLING MODEL M1879 REICHS REVOLVER, ARSENAL CUT-AWAY.

SN 777. Cal. 10.55mm. One of several known M1879 cut-aways, this one made in 1881 as stamped on left frame, cutting done in the classic pattern to show each of the cylinders and all the lockwork as viewed from the top and left side of revolver. Standard 7″ bbl with fixed front and rear sight. Caliber “10.55” stamped on the left upper chamber flat. SN “777” is on the left bbl flat, repeated on the left frame, left sideplate and virtually all small parts, including the grip escutcheons. Smooth wood grips, cut-away to show mainspring and rotating lanyard ring. Grip cap marked “50.A.4.1.” (Field Artillery Regiment Nr. 50, Battery Nr. 4, Weapon Nr. 1) reflecting previous issue. Barrel and action stamped “A” for Ausschuss (reject/scrap). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Revolver retains 50-60% orig finish with the remainder having faded to a gray-brown, particularly on the trigger guard and gripstraps, whose surfaces are oxidatively etched. Orig grips with orig finish showing staining and scattering of bruises consistent with overall condition of revolver. Bright bore with strong rifling, minimal erosion. Perfect manual function. 4-52572 LMA50 (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1343

1344
$1,150.00

M1883 MILITARY REICHS REVOLVER, OFFICER’S HIGH POLISH.

SN 954. Caliber 10.55mm. Early high polish Officer’s Model Reichs revolver with checkered grips, single action/double action, made by the V. Charles Schilling – C.G.H. consortium in Suhl with a 4.5” bbl having a fixed front and rear sight. The octagonal portion of the bbl, as entering the forward frame, has the left upper flat marked with the caliber 10.55. The left flat is marked with the SN 954 that is repeated on the left side of the frame, the sideplate, the loading gate, the cylinder, and the cylinder pin. All the small parts are matched with the digits 54, including the grip screw and each of the grip escutcheons. The military acceptance, a large Crown/D, has been marked on the barrel (2 locations) and frame. Checkered grips characteristic of the Officer’s Model and replaced lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original bright blue with approximately 50% coverage, mellow toning on bbl, right side of frame, and front/back strap. Untouched small parts have comparable condition fire blue (safety lever, grip screw and escutcheons) and straw. Nicely checkered grips retain virtually all their diamonds with minimal blunting and loses. No cracks. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal erosion. Perfect mechanics. A very nice all-matching military Officer’s Reichs revolver. 4-52575 LMA3 (900-1,600) – Lot 1344

1345
$885.00

M1883 ERFURT MILITARY REICH REVOLVER, STANDARD PRODUCTION.

SN 3584. Cal. 10.55mm. Standard matte finish Reich revolver, single action with reinforced cyl lock cuts, made by Erfurt in 1895 as marked in a logo on the left side of the frame. Usual 4-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. The octagonal portion of the bbl, entering the forward frame, has the left upper flat marked with the caliber 10.55. The left flat is marked with a Prussian eagle along with the SN 3584 that is repeated on the left side of the frame, the sideplate, the cyl, and the cyl pin. All small parts, including the loading gate, are matched with the digits 84 including the grip screw and each of the grip escutcheons. Military acceptances appear on the lower part of the frame, on each side of the lanyard loop. The backstrap is unit marked “33.A.4.24.” (Field Artillery Regiment Nr. 33, Battery Nr. 4, Weapon Nr. 24). Smooth wood grips. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig blue estimated at 80% with moderate oxidation in small patch on right frame just behind cyl gate. Most of the fire blue has faded from the safety lever and other small parts. Original smooth wood grips with handling dings and staining consistent with the overall appearance. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild oxidation. Excellent manual mechanics with reliable cyl indexing. 4-52564 LMA2 (750-1,200) – Lot 1345

1346
$12,420.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $12,500-$17,500.

RARE PASSLER & SEIDL REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 28. Cal. 7.5mm. Extremely rare Passler & Seidl with 6″ bbl fixed front and rear sight. The rear of the bbl is marked “GUSS/STA” (cast steel) along with SN 28 that is repeated on the forward frame and on the right side of the clip tensioning lever. The top of the frame is marked “WELT/PATENT/PASSLER & SEIDL/WIEN”. When manufactured, the bbl was browned, the bolt was in the white, while the balance of pistol was color casehardened. Function is similar to the Schulof pistols. Feeding is from a stripper clip inserted at the bottom of the frame with a long spring-loaded arm to ensure positive feeding. There is no safety. Grips are finely checkered panels secured with a single transverse screw. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The bbl retains approximately 30% browning in protected areas. Most of the color casehardening has faded with remnants in protected areas, largely under the bolt and around the cut outs for the actuating lever and the trigger. Orig wood grips with most of the orig finish. Blunted checkering showing only a few handling dings and negligible loss. No cracks. Bright bore with strong rifling and minimal oxidative change. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely early and interesting repeating pistol that is seldom offered for sale. 4-52436 LMA16 (10,000-17,500) – Lot 1346

1347
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL SCHULHOF REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 32. Cal. 8mm. Repeating pistols were the immediate predecessors to semiautomatic arms. All required a manual movement to chamber and discharge the cartridge. Sometimes, both actions were performed simultaneously. In most cases, upon manual release, a loading bar or lever would spring back to its original position. Schulhof was credited with having developed several types of repeating pistols in about 1884. This particular version has a 3.5″ bbl with a drift adjustable front and rear sight. There are no manufacturer markings. Serial number 32 was applied under the bbl and repeated on the lower surface of the receiver near its juncture. A finger loop lever under the receiver was used to close the bolt. Moving the finger ring to its final position, released the trigger fire the gun. A small nudge released the finger loop, allowing it to spring forward and eject the empty case. Loading was accomplished through the butt. It is estimated that Schulhof made fewer than 50 of these repeaters. Though awkward and cumbersome by today’s standards, repeater pistols were an important development and provided the foundation for more modern semiautomatic designs. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dinely Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Superbly restored pistol with lavish attention to preserving sharp edges and flat planes. The bbl, sights, takedown lever and bolt have been resurfaced and are in-the-white. The nickeled frame and sideplate have been brightly polished. Original grips with varnish appropriate to a 70% gun. Blunted checkering but no cracks or significant losses. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare and historically important repeater. 4-52442 LMA20 (8,500-13,500) – Lot 1347

1348
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $4,000-$6,000.

VERY UNUSUAL BERGER REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 33. Cal. 7.5mm. The Berger repeating pistol, made in France, has a unique mechanism that involves a double set of hammers. Gun has a 5-1/4″ bbl and an overall length of 9-3/4″. A large, fixed front sight, made of copper, sits on the bbl overriding a tubular magazine that loads from the front. The only marking on this pistol is an oval logo on the front of the frame “MARIUS BERGER/33/BREVETTE S.G.D.G.” The finger loop trigger is well tensioned and the grips are of smooth, varnished wood. Pulling the trigger actuates the cartridge elevator while cocking both hammers. The forward hammer/breechblock, that carries the firing pin, falls first. The rearmost hammer immediately follows, striking the now-protruding firing pin. Relaxing the finger loop allows the trigger to spring back into position. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very little finish remains on this largely gray-brown gun with shallow etching on receiver and a replaced firing pin. Original grips, darkened from use, have superficial handling dings but no significant chips and no splits. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling and only mild frosting. Perfect manual function. An exceeding unusual repeater with double falling hammers for a single ignition! 4-52433 LMA39 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1348

1349
$5,750.00

SCARCE DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE REVOLVER, LIGHTLY ENGRAVED.

SN 5409. Cal. .35″. Dreyse made relatively few needlefire revolvers. This example has a 4″ bbl with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. The top strap reads “v. DREYSE SÖMMERDA”. The SN 5409 appears within a light scroll on the left side of the frame while the caliber designation “Cal: .35″-12 Gran Pulv”, again with scroll highlights, is on the right frame, where covered by the loading lever which is present. A “Sch” is stamped on the front of the frame, partially covered by the cylinder pin lever. Additional light scroll is on the rear of the receiver and under the trigger guard that was originally case hardened. The exaggerated grip has fine wraparound checkering that extends to the strap. At the base is a robust non-rotatable lanyard ring. Function is double action only. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 80% bright original blue with spotting and fading, particularly on the top/sides of bbl and frontstrap. High edge wear and cylinder line as would be expected from mild-moderate use. Most of the case coloring has faded from the trigger guard that is now toned to a pleasant gray. Comparable or better condition single piece grip with bright orig varnish and sharp checkering. Mechanically perfect. Overall, a very attractive, high condition Dreyse Needlefire with mounted loading lever that should please the most discriminating collector. 4-52421 LMA9 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1349

1350
$18,400.00

VERY RARE EXPERIMENTAL DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE M1855 CAVALRY RIFLE.

SN 45. Cal. 25mm. A rare Dreyse Needlefire M1855 Cavalry Zundnadelpikengewehr rifle with a fixed pike bayonet and a unique black leather covered crutch stock. This unusual firearm has a unique turn-screw artillery pattern breechloading system similar to the Dreyse Wall gun, with which it shares the same large caliber and was issued without a wooden stock, but with a soft leather covered buttstock & pistol grip (unnumbered), intended for use on horseback. The rifle is all-matching SN “45”, but there are no government or proof marks anywhere on the piece which is correct for an experimental firearm. SN is marked on all components of the bbl and breech mechanism. A 9″ cruciform spike bayonet is permanently affixed to its muzzle. The rifle is locked for firing by unscrewing the breechpiece, rotating its hinged support mechanism away from the bbl, inserting a paper cartridge into the chamber, rotating the firing mechanism back into the breech and screwing it shut. The weapon is then fired by pulling back on the spring loaded needle cocking piece and pulling the trigger. Recoil is absorbed by the crutch-like butt which rests against the cavalryman’s shoulder or chest. Although this is referred to as the “M1855”, there is no indication of any maker or military user mark on this rifle. Full disassembly & maintenance of this piece will doubtless be learned on a trial and error basis. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Rifle has no finish and may have originally been made in the white. Over the years it has acquired a rusty brown surface with some remaining white. Metal surface remains however in good serviceable condition without major pitting and rust issues. The SN “45” is clearly legible on almost all components. The major condition issues exist with the leather covered padding in buttstock & pistol grip. The pad on the buttstock is of especial concern & needs treatment and cleaning for prior insect infestation. Wormholes exist throughout the length of this extensive pad. Leather is drying and needs cleaning & restorative care. Pike bayonet has a light brown rusty surface, comparable to the rest of the bbl. 4-53095 JJW34 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 1350

1351
$4,600.00

VERY RARE MOD54 ZUNDNADELBUCHSE PIKENBUCHSE NEEDLEGUN WITH HESSIAN QUADRANT REAR SIGHT.

SN 456. Cal. 14mm. This rifle is complete & all-matching down to the screwheads, including a built-in 29-1/2″ unnumbered spike bayonet which is reminiscient of the spike bayonet on the US M1888 Springfield Trapdoor rifle. SN “456” is marked on the bbl, receiver, bolt, buttplate, trigger guard assembly, bbl bands, rear sight and all screwheads. Bbl length is 29″. This rifle was made at Spandau and bears issue dates 1856 & 1857. The stock is made of walnut with Crown/FW cartouches that are clear and fairly crisp, although the 3 cartouches near the lower swing swivel are light. Rifle is unit marked on the buttplate tang “5.J.2.92”. The receiver and bolt are in the white, as are the bayonet & swivels. The bbl has been browned. Trigger guard & bbl bands are brass. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: This rifle is in extraordinary condition, both in terms of the quality of wood, as well as metal finish and consistency of its matching numbers. Metal parts retain approx 85% finish. Stock has very few dings & dents; is overall smooth with a pleasing honey brown coloration. Bore is shiny & sharp; rifling at the crown is crisp and well cared for. Mechanics are clean & crisp, and show evidence of recent cleaning. Bbl bands are blackened. Bayonet is complete & functional. 4-53128 JJW16 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1351

1352
$4,600.00

VERY RARE MOD62 PRUSSIAN ZUNDNADELGEWEHR NEEDLEGUN.

SN 5348. Cal. 14mm. M1862 needlegun with an issue date of 1868 on the receiver. Rifle was manufactured at the Spandau Rifle Factory in Berlin. SN “5348” is marked on the receiver, bbl, buttplate and some bolt components. Bbl length is 31-1/2″. The stock is made of walnut and is stamped below the trigger guard “5 / CSA”. The receiver and bolt are in the white. The bbl is browned steel. Trigger guard & bbl bands are brass. Cleaning rod is orig & present. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The surface of the receiver & bolt have a peppered surface throughout. Although the stock has been refinished and many Prussian inspection & proof marks have been removed, the stock is still thick & substantial, with few dings, dents & scratches; no splits or chips. Bore is shiny with strong rifling; crown of the muzzle is crisp and shows minimal wear. Mechanics are excellent and fully functional. 4-53125 JJW17 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1352

1353
$4,600.00

RARE DREYSE ZUNDNADELBUCHSE MOD65 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH BECK CONVERSION, BECK REAR SIGHT AND DOUBLE SET TRIGGERS.

SN 3366. Cal. 14mm. This Mod65 needlegun was made in 1866 at Soemmenda. This gun is complete and totally orig, all parts are matching. Lower left side of receiver is marked with SN “3366” and “BB Mod65″. All major cartouches are deep & crisply marked, on the buttstock as well as the receiver & bbl stamped Crown/FW (Friedrich Wilhelm). Bbl length is 28-1/2”. The inspection marks on the lower edge of the stock have been compressed over the years and are minimally legible. This rifle is unit marked “O.R.J. 4.182”. Walnut stock has its orig finish. All numbers match including screwheads. Principal stock cartouche consists of 3 large inspection marks and “LA”. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal parts retain approx 85% of the orig brown finish. There is some spotted rust on the bolt handle. Walnut has cured to a pleasing honey brown. Bore is shiny with strong rifling; crown is very good to excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Overall condition is outstanding. Although there are some scrapes & dents in the stock, due to field use, it is in phenomenal condition given its 150 years of service. 4-53089 JJW15 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1353

1354
$4,600.00

RARE AND DESIRABLE PRUSSIAN ZUNDNADELBUCHSE M1865 SINGLE SHOT NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE, WITH DOUBLE SET TRIGGERS, MADE IN 1869 AT SPANDAU RIFLE WORKS, BERLIN.

SN 4765. Cal. 14mm. This all matching Jaeger rifle is complete, functional and authentic in terms of components, stock cartouches, unit marks and general legibility of all markings. The stock cartouches are clear, deep and crisp; same is true for markings on the bbl, bolt and receiver. The tang of the butt is marked “GVS / E.575.” All screwheads are matching numbered. Rear sight has 4 moving leaves, all of which are present and functional. All bolt components are present, although stiff from preservative grease. Both swing swivels are present & orig, as is the cleaning rod. The top bbl flat where it screws into the receiver is marked “Stahl”, the German word for “steel”. Right side of the buttstock shows two Royal Prussian inspection cartouches with “LA” written in a flourishing script. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are overall brown, except for the bolt & double-set triggers, which are in the white. Wood is complete, well marked, and has cured to a pleasing dark brown; has compression marks, dings, and dents, but no cracks or splits. Bore is shiny with strong rifling. Mechanics are excellent with no functional problems. 4-53126 JJW14 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1354

1355
$24,150.00

RARE & VERY EARLY MAUSER M67 MAUSER-NORRIS PROTOTYPE RIFLE.

SN 12. Cal. 13.9mm. This prototype rifle has all metal parts completely in the white, except for the sight leaf & trigger. Although it is fully functional, the rifle lacks all markings as a prototype made before the conversion of French Chassepot rifles to this system was conceived by Norris. The SN “12” appears only on the three springs & one screwhead. Bbl length is 37″. The walnut stock is a converted percussion lock Wurttemberg M39 infantry rifle stock. Originally cut for a percussion lock, this area and one other have been neatly reclaimed by the insertion of new well-crafted walnut plug; the stock was then cut for the Mauser components. The rear sight is a quadrant-type graduated from 200-1000 meters. A small cartouche “T” (meaning unknown) appears on the bbl bands, buttplate, stock and trigger guard assembly. Because of the lack of any proof marks on the rifle, the manufacture location is unknown. Mauser-Norris M69 is remarkable for its single locking lug & split handle-mounted firing pin spring, with the firing pin located inside the bolt handle, and as the forerunner of all subsequent bolt action Mauser rifles from the M71 onwards. PROVENANCE: Ex Mauser collection. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All metal surfaces are crisp, sharp and show no evidence of wear to the orig in-the-white finish. Stock has light surface scratches with a modest number of compression marks, and a 1″ gouge on the small of the left side of the stock next to the rear of the bolt, and a 1-3/4″ crack on the running from the principal action screw forward on the right side of the stock. Bore appears shiny & crisp; muzzle & crown are in excellent condition. Mechanics are fully operational. This is a wonderful example of the rare Mauser-Norris rifle. 4-53140 JJW17 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1355

1356
$4,312.50
Revised: 9/15/2014

We have some added useful information: A Chinese interpreter has translated the inscription on the stock and reads “Sold by Shanghai Telge & Schroeter Co.”

CHINESE-MARKED FULLY MATCHING GEWEHR 71 INFANTRY RIFLE, MADE AT STEYR.

SN 124248. Cal. 11mm. This superb specimen is one of the nicest Gewehr 71 rifles to appear at auction in a long time. All parts are completely matching, including the bolt, bbl, receiver, bbl bands and buttplate. Its receiver is in the white. The bbl is marked “OESTERE.WAFFRGES” which translates as “Austrian Weapons Factory Co.” the famous works, located in Steyr, Austria. Bbl is fully blued & shows minimal wear. Although this rifle has some German inspection & proof marks, it is interesting to note that it lacks the date of issue to troops, which was always stamped on rifles in German service. Chinese marks on the buttstock suggests the possibility that this rifle was manufactured for a foreign customer who desired German inspectors to ensure the quality of their rifles. SN & Imperial inspection marks are present on the bbl flats, left side of the bbl, and right side of the receiver. Bottom edge of the walnut stock has 5 deep clear & crisp German Imperial inspection marks. The most enticing aspect of this rifle is the Chinese text which appears on the right side of the butt, which translates roughly as “Shanghai, Tai Lai, Yam Han, Business Owned”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal parts are excellent, especially for a rifle that was made over 150 years ago. Wood is also exceptional without any significant damage, splits, cracks or missing chips. Surface of the stock is untouched in an orig mellow brown which has few scratches & dings. The Chinese text is particularly crisp & legible. Inspection marks are crisp & legible. The sights are turning brown but are complete, as are the three bbl bands. Every component is present, from swing swivel to band springs. Bore is shiny & strong. Mechanics are excellent. 4-53168 JJW33 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1356

1357
$2,070.00

VIRTUALLY NEW UNISSUED BAVARIAN MAUSER MODEL 71/84 RIFLE, MADE AT AMBERG ARSENAL.

SN 93001. Cal. 11mm. This Mauser M71/84 is the repeater version of the Mauser M1871 infantry rifle. The 71/84 is identified principally by its tubular magazine which accommodates 9 or 10 cartridges. This rifle, SN “93001” is in unissued nearly new condition, was adopted into Bavarian service, but never issued. The Barvarian inspection marks under the stock and on the right of the butt are in brand new crisp condition. On the left side of the receiver is the SN “93001” and “Mauser” (probably a museum collection mark), and the German phrase “I.G.Mod.71/84” (Infantry rifle Model 71/84). The small word “Mauser” on the receiver is unique and found on no other rifle. The octagonal portions of the bbl bear the cypher Crown/L for King Ludwig of Bavaria. Together with the Amberg crest and Amberg inspector marks. The gun is new & matching with numbers appearing on all bolt parts, bbl, receiver, trigger guard assembly, buttplate, bbl bands, etc. PROVENANCE: Ex Greenwood & Batley collection. Greenwood & Batley, Leeds, England made the machine tools and jigs etc. for the Gewehrfabrik Amberg production line for these rifles, and this was probably a sample or production line acceptance rifle retained by them, as is also suggested by the serial number. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At first glance, the rifle appears in new condition. Upon closer examination reveals small scratches & blemishes in the wood, and an occasional small scratch in the metal. The overall condition however is about 95%. Bore is like new. Mechanics are excellent, fully functional & untouched. Wood has orig finish and color, beautifully aged. 4-53116 JJW35 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1357

1358
$10,350.00

MAUSER M1892 SPANISH PROTOTYPE RIFLE.

SN 235. Cal. 7mm. This Spanish style rifle was the first Mauser rifle made with a non-rotating claw extractor, a feature which persists to this day in Mauser bolt-action rifles. The rifle has B&U proof marks and bears the SN “235”. SN can be found on the bolt release, bolt root, bolt shroud, safety and buttplate tang. Bbl is 29″ in length. The rifle is loaded from a 5-rnd stripper clip of 7x57mm ammunition of the type adopted by Spain in 1892. The rear sights are graduated from 500-2000 meters. The walnut stock and handguard have no markings. The receiver siderail is marked with BU proofs and the company trademark “WAFFENFBK MAUSERS OBERNDORF a/N”. Small numbers of these rifles were believed made for Spanish trials. Although a contract was signed for the manufacture of the M1892, it was quickly cancelled when the M1893 Mauser was presented to the Spanish Government. PROVENANCE: This rifle has strong provenance going back to the 1890s at Oberndorf when Paul Mauser developed the M1893 & M1898 Mausers. This is the engineering grandfather of those important military rifles. It was originally in the Mauser Factory collection (Mauser Sammlung) and more recently in the Visser collection from whence it passed into the Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal finish is extremely fine, about 98% coverage with no rust, corrosion, or pits. Walnut stock & handguard have small compressions & a few deep strikes. Color and overall condition is very pleasing and consistent with a 125 year old military rifle which has not seen field use except in a test environment. A 3/8″ piece of wood is missing next to the right side of the receiver ring. Bore & mechanics are excellent. 4-53162 JJW9 (5,000-15,000) – Lot 1358

1359
$11,500.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $10,000-$15,000.

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SPANDAU-MADE EXPERIMENTAL SCHLEGELMILCH M1896 SMALL BORE TRIALS RIFLE WITH FULLY SHROUDED ACTION.

SN 14. Cal. 6x58mm. The Schlegelmilch M1896 experimental rifle was made for German Army (GPK) Small Bore Trials of 1896 – 98, using an experimental 6x58mm high velocity cartridge (which was later commercialized as the 6 mm Förster, DWM case 489). This rifle bears SN “14” on the bbl, breech cover, bolt, safety and upper & lower bbl bands. There are no military or commercial marks of any kind on the wood or metal surfaces of this rifle, except for the SN. The mechanism is a unique shrouded turn bolt/twin frontal lug design by Louis Schlegelmilch, then chief armorer at Spandau Arsenal, with a quick stripping feature allowing the entire action and barrel to be readily lifted together out of the stock. The rear sight is the Lange sight which was later adopted for the German Gewehr 98 service rifle. The Lange pattern sight that was used for the Schlegelmilch rifle has a minimum setting of 300 meters, which has been blocked so it cannot be set less than 400 meters. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal finish is very high quality with approx 95% bluing. The bolt is in the white and is in excellent condition. Stock & handguard wood is walnut and has many dents, dings & compressions which are consistent with heavy use for ballistic trials. Bore & crown appear strong; bore is bright. Mechanics are excellent, somewhat stiff from storage & heavy grease. 4-53129 JJW10 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 1359

1360
$5,750.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Please note: There is a typographical error in the catalog. The catalog lists the rifle as an “88/98”, but is actually an “88/97”.

VERY RARE MAUSER GEWEHR 88/98 TROOP TRIALS RIFLE, MADE AT OBERNDORF IN 1895.

SN 1294. Cal. 7.92mm. This small ring Mauser trials rifle is completely matching with Imperial proof marks visible on the small of the walnut stock below the lower swing swivel and on the flat portion of the right side of the butt. Imperial inspection marks are also present on the floorplate, trigger guard assembly, receiver, buttplate, bolt root, both bbl bands and Lange sight assembly. This rare and unusual rifle, one of only 2000 made, features a bbl jacket of the type used on the Gewehr 88. The GEW 88/98 however mounts the new Lange sight assembly and the Mauser bolt. At some point in the past This rifle was part of the works collection of Mauser, Koln-Erhendorf (the sheet steel working factory founded by Alfons Mauser, Wilhelm’s second son in 1896) and after WWII, during the general disarmament of the German population, the rifle was deactivated by means of a hole approx 5mm in diameter being drilled in the center of the bbl shroud & bbl just in front of the receiver ring, penetrating into the chamber itself. The hole has been filled and the area around the hole & the plug are now visible and marked by an unblued surface where the bluing has been buffed away. To complete the restoration, this area should be reblued. As a consequence of this reactivation, the shootability of this rifle cannot be warranted. The bolt, recoil crossbolt, cleaning rod & buttplate are in the white, but all other parts are blued. PROVENANCE: Mauser Koln-Ehrendorf Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 98% bluing with the only blemish being the bbl restoration as previously noted. Metal surfaces are all smooth & unpitted, showing very little evidence of field use. Even the bbl jacket, cleaning rod & bayonet bar show no indications of use. Floorplate shows signs of some old rust spots. Surface of the stock is excellent with very few scratches. Significantly, the stock has been refinished resulting in some loss of wood, which causes the magazine assembly & buttplate to stand out slightly. The Imperial German inspection marks on the stock have all been lightly sanded, but are still visible and deep. All original markings have been completely retained. Bore is good & shiny, rifling is good, lands & grooves could use a good cleaning. Mechanics are complete and in superb operational condition. 4-53142 (4,000-7,500) – Lot 1360

1361
$2,950.00

*◊ PRE WWI COMMERCIAL GERMAN GEWEHR 98 SERVICE PATTERN RIFLE MADE AT OBERNDORF IN 1913.

SN 236. Cal. 7.92mm. This Gewehr 98 is an unusual and overall appealing service pattern rifle which has survived two world wars in remarkable original condition. Part of its appeal is that it does not have any Imperial German military pressure proofs or firing proofs. Instead, the receiver & bolt root are commercially marked with an Antler stamp of the Oberndorf proof house indicating perhaps a private purchase by a non-military customer. The stock which is numbered to the rifle SN “236” does have Imperial inspection stamps below the unit marking disk and in in the wrist. Handguard is internally marked “236”. Imperial component inspection marks on metal components are also present on the trigger guard, floorplate and buttplate. Matching SNs appear throughout the rifle and include bbl bands, bbl, receiver, all bolt components, floorplate, trigger guard assembly, on the Lange rear sight and buttplate. The bbl is “S” marked and shows a caliber marking of “7.91”. Cleaning rod is not present. Rifle is accompanied by a good, brown leather sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal has aged & turned brown, particularly in the receiver & bolt area, with little bluing or orig white surfaces remaining. However there is corrosion present on bolt handle & forward portions of the bolt. The Lange sight & both bbl bands have turned brown. The exposed portion of the bbl retains approx 10-20% & has turned mostly brown. Stock & handguard on this rifle are its most outstanding features. Wood is smooth, brown, not refinished, pleasing tone and color. Bore is dirty with some corrosion, has strong rifling, needs a good cleaning. Crown is good. Mechanics are excellent & fully functional. In combination with the barreled action, this does make a very collectible rifle. 4-53144 JJW30 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1361

1362
$1,840.00

*◊ EXTREMELY UNUSUAL COMMERCIALLY PROOFED GERMAN GEWEHR 98 MILITARY STYLE RIFLE BY DWM.

SN 235. Cal. 7.92mm. No German military markings. Lange rear sight assembly has graduations from 400-2000 meters. SN “235” appears on receiver, bbl, bolt, rear sight and stock. Handguard which matches externally in color & condition is numbered “4416” internally but not to the rifle. No other parts are numbered. Side rail address reads “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN”. Proof markings consist of turn of the century German pre-1912 crown/BUG & N commercial Nitro proofs plus the in-house DWM circular proof which appears on the small of the stock, receiver, bolt & bbl. The unmarked receiver ring is in-the-white. Stock is SN “285” which is stamped in the German military manner below the lower swing swivel. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bluing is 96%+. Light rusting on cleaning rod & swing swivels. Fire bluing remains on the bolt removal lever. Stock is in excellent condition showing no evidence of field use with only a few scattered scratches & small dents. Bore is bright and features strong rifling. Mechanics are complete and show very little evidence of use. Estimated manufacture date is 1905-1912. 4-53096 JJW2 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1362

1363
$1,782.50

*◊ OUTSTANDING ALL-MATCHING & ORIGINAL GEWEHR 98/40, jhv43.

SN 7106I. Cal. 7.92mm. This Mannlicher variation German service rifle was made in Budapest by FEG in 1943. Every component on this G98/40 is matching & correct. The stock has all correct Waffenamt inspection marks, SNs and the “jhv” factory code which are still crisp and readable. The mechanism is an adaption of the Mannlicher turned bolt system, which in this rifle, features a turn down bolt handle with a gnurled surface under the knob. The 2-pc walnut stock is made for the side-mounted sling system found on the Kar98k, and is correctly SN “7106” below the pistol grip. On the small of the stock is “WaA173”, and below is stamped the factory code “jhv”. “WaA173” is clearly visible in the stock above the magazine assembly. The bbl & receiver have the correct German firing proofs. The factory code “jhv” and year of manufacture “43” are stamped on the receiver ring. SN is on the bolt, receiver, buttstock, rear sight leaf, & both bbl bands. Buttplate is unmarked. Accompanied by a period leather sling, although worn & dark brown, is still very serviceable. The rifle lacks its cleaning rod & its unique sight hood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bluing on all metal parts, except the trigger guard assembly, retains 85-90% with most wear being on the bolt itself. Bluing on the bbl is good but has begun to fade. Trigger guard assembly is approx 15% blue and has turned a brownish/grey. Stock is in excellent condition for a wartime rifle; it has some dents, bruises & scratches, no breaks chips. Color is a nice mellow honey brown. Bore has strong rifling, but with dark grooves. Mechanics are perfect with strong spring pressure. 4-53164 JJW23 (1,500-2,200) – Lot 1363

1364
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Please note: The title in the catalog is incorrect. It should read “Rare Reichswehr Mauser Gewehr 98 Cutaway Rifle, with Flat Tangent Sights for Heavy Ball Ammunition.

*◊ RARE MAUSER KARABINER 98B CUTAWAY RIFLE, WITH FLAT TANGENT SIGHTS FOR HEAVY BALL AMMUNITION.

SN 281. Cal. 7.92mm. Very scarce early Third Reich training rifle. The butt has been cut off midway through the small of the stock. Rear sight only is coded “S42” for Mauser Oberndorf with correct Waffenamt inspection marks “Eagle/WaA63”. No other Waffenamts appear on this rifle, except for “Eagle/H.Za.Jt 10” which is stamped under the forestock below the rear sight. Rifle is SN “281” and is 100% matching, although many components show evidence of being renumbered when the rifle was assembled at the Ingolstadt Ornance Depot (Eagle/H.Za.Jt 10). No sling or cleaning rod. Missing the small retaining screw at the front of the trigger guard assembly and the cleaning rod. The receiver cutaway section has eliminated the manufacturer’s marking. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 98% of the finish applied at the depot. Stock has had its butt removed. Remaining stock has minor abrasions consistent with classroom use as a training aide. Trigger guard is bent slightly inward at approx 6 o’clock. The depot marking on the forestock is particularly crisp & legible. This rifle is in extremely fine condition given its age and wartime use. 4-53147 JJW1 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1364

1365
$0.00

*◊ MAUSER K98k SHORT SIDE-RAIL SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR), MADE FOR THE SS, WITH HENSOLDT TELESCOPE.

SN 1414. Cal. 7.92mm. An SS Death’s (Totenkopf) head over the “SS2” has been stamped on left side of bbl adjacent to receiver ring. Receiver ring has no markings other than SN “1414” and a single Eagle/N firing proof on the right side. Bbl maker mark is “K Dö”. Bbl also marked 3 times with Waffenamt Eagle/211. Additionally, “S243” (Mauser Borsigwald Factory, 1937-1940) appears over the Waffenamts. The stock is Army marked “H”, “Heer”. Stock SN is “5186 / e” and all metal components are SN “1414”. The WaA Eagle/211 & Eagle/80 inspections marks are present & crisp under the pistol grip of the stock, below the SN and on the flat of the stock below the bolt disassembly tube. SN “1414” appears on the cocking piece, safety, bolt root, receiver ring, rear sight leaf, lower bbl band, trigger guard assembly, floorplate, both action screws, and follower. Bolt parts are matching, although firing pin is unnumbered. The firing proof on the underside of the bolt root, and the inspection stamp in front of the trigger guard assembly are consistent with German issue weapons during WWI and before. The buttplate is flat and smooth, and the safety is the standard component found on infantry K98ks. The SS short side-rail mount is numbered to the rifle “1414”. The Hensoldt Wetzlar 4X telescopic sight is SN “7593” which appears both on the mount and the scope tube. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bluing overall is approx 80%; bluing on bolt is approx 65%. Walnut stock has excellent orig finish with some dents, scratches and compression marks consistent with field use; a small 1/2″ x 1/2″ piece of wood has been chipped off from the forend just below the bbl band. Walnut is a nicely aged with uniform color. Handguard is the same. Bore is strong with good rifling. Mechanics are excellent. Scope optics appear good. 4-53270 JJW3 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1365

1366
$14,950.00

*◊ OUTSTANDING UNISSUED LATE WAR GERMAN K98k SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR), WITH WINTER TRIGGER & SINGLE CLAW MOUNT TELESCOPE.

SN 4845c. Cal. 7.92mm. This late war Steyr sniper rifle has a single claw 3-part mount made by bmj (Hensoldt, Welzlar) marked “Dialytan 4X 75720”. The telescopic sight is also serial numbered “4845C” which matches the numbers on both the front & rear scope bases, as well as the bbl number. The bolt number is “4855C”, which is likely a marking error, where the “4” & “5” have been transposed. The discrepancy of the SNs can also be seen on the bbl number where an early attempt was made to change the “4” to a “5”. The SNs appear on the bolt, scope base & mount, bbl, upper & lower bbl bands, and magazine floorplate. The bolt has a late war finish and round gas escape vents on its lower side. Stock is unnumbered externally. Winter trigger is marked “Mod98” & bears the maker mark “eeu43”. The buttplate has cross-hatch markings from top to bottom as is seen on many German WWII sniping rifles. The scope tube itself bears the bmj maker mark, and the manufacturer’s SN “75720”. Illustrated in the book Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle by Richard D. Law, p 12, #193-197. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The finish on the rifle is outstanding. The high quality bluing is approx 98%. The finish on the laminated stock is orig & untouched. As a result, the stock is somewhat dry, which makes the German Eagle firing proof on butt very difficult to see. The stock has darkened from handling but has very few marks or dents. Overall condition is consistent with a rifle that was never issued for field use. Bore is strong & shiny; muzzle crown is almost untouched. Mechanics are 100% sound and functional. The Dialytan 4X power scope retains 98% of its bluing and optics are clear & sharp. 4-53274 JJW4 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 1366

1367
$0.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Estimate should be $7,000-$10,000.

*◊ MAUSER K98k SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR), WITH DIALYTAN TELESCOPE.

SN 6989e. Cal. 7.92mm. This high turret Mauser K98k Scharfschutzengewehr (sniping rifle) features a laminated stock bearing the Luftwaffe Eagle/L and Waffenamt “WaA26” inspection marks. Except for the telescope, this K98k is all matching with SN “6989e”. The SNs on the receiver however, are stamped over an orig numerical grouping which has been removed, but is still partially visible. The suffix letter “e” which appears with the receiver SN, does not appear on any other component of this rifle. The Waffenamt on the receiver is Eagle/135. The receiver scope bases are unnumbered. The bbl lacks a SN, but has a maker mark “44D20”. The telescopic sight is marked “Dialytan 4X” and the maker code “bek”. The manufacturer SN on the telescopic tube is “77006”. The forward scope ring bears the SN “39038”; the rear ring is unnumbered. Matching SNs appear on the bolt, stock, trigger guard assembly, floorplate, follower, both bbl bands and the buttplate. The trigger guard screws are mismatched. The rifle is not accompanied by its sight hood, cleaning rod and sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The rifle has approx 40-50% orig finish with the bbl & rear sight leaf having the most corrosion and some rust. Bore appears strong. Mechanically sound, crisp and fully functional. The laminated stock has worn but legible markings and minor scrapes & scratches, but is in overall very good condition. 4-53264 JJW5 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1367

1368
$5,275.00

*◊ RARE SS MAUSER K98k SHORT DOUBLE CLAW SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR) WITH 4X EBRA TELESCOPE.

SN 3610e. Cal. 7.92mm. This K98k was made for the SS, as indicated by the Death’s head marking with “SS 4” on the left side of the bbl adjacent to the receiver ring. Receiver ring is well marked with early Nazi era drop-wing Eagle firing proofs, SN “1306e” and the maker code “S/147/G” (JP Sauer, 1935). As is the case with early K98k receivers, there are no markings on the side-rail. The bbl is also well marked and includes a Nazi Eagle firing proof, SN “3610”, the SS stamp, a “Geco” (Gustav Genschow) commercial trademark, and the bbl code “39Ru3”. The right side of the receiver ring shows Waffenamt “Eagle/116” & “Eagle/214”. The left side of the forward scope base has been recently buffed. The K98k bolt has Waffenamt Eagle/63, SN “7621C” which does not match the rifle but does match itself completely. Illustrated in the book Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle by Richard D. Law, p 124, #203-206. The laminated stock has lost most of its marks. The rifle SN is faintly visible as well as “P” and maker code “byf” indicating the stock came from the Mauser Oberndorf facility. Stock SN is “3810”, although barely legible. All metal components, except for the bolt, bear the number “3610”. The telescopic scope is marked “EBRA 4X” on the adjustment knob. Scope bears no other markings. The bolt SN “7621” appears on the cocking piece, safety, bolt root, extractor, receiver ring, rear sight leaf, lower bbl band, trigger guard assembly, floorplate, action screws and follower. The buttplate is flat and smooth, and the safety is the standard component found on infantry K98ks. This SS short double claw mount is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal parts retain approx 60-70% of orig blue, which has worn thin in many places. Wood is excellent with some scratches and dings consistent with limited field use, although dirty, with rust on buttplate and the bolt disassembly ferrule. The receiver ring in the area adjacent to the bbl, the rear sight leaf, the forward bbl band and the exposed section of the bbl itself are all host to significant corrosion, rust and occasional deep pits. Mechanics are fully functional. Bore is strong, but could use a good cleaning. Scope optics are excellent and adjustments are functional. 4-53155 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1368

1369
$7,475.00

*◊ FINE AND RARE BERLIN-LUBECKER G41(W) SELF-LOADING RIFLE.

SN 7346c. Cal. 7.92 mm (8 mm Mauser). Very fine Gewehr 41 manufactured in 1943 at Berlin-Lübecker Maschinenfabrik (BLM), Lübeck. The G41(W) operated on the “bang” principle, trapping gas from the muzzle to cycle the action and was developed in answer to German soldier’s pleas from the front for more self-loading rifles. Carl Walther was the principle manufacturer, but when production could not keep up with demand, BLM was added and produced the Walther design on contract. This desirable example is marked “X”, “G.41 duv 43 7346 c” on the left and has rails cut into the receiver for the extremely rare Zf.40 1.5 power scope and straddle mount (not included). This example is all correct and original and all of the rifle’s serial numbers match, to include the muzzle assembly, magazine, bolt group and stock. Most metal components and the stock are marked with “WaA 214”. Comes with very good, serviceable period leather sling and sling buckle as well as an original cleaning rod and sight hood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% bluing on metal parts. Stock is in like condition, with only minor handling marks and scratches. Missing sliding dust cover (often discarded by troops in the field). Buttplate is marked “bpr” and shows some splotchy patina. Mechanically fine, with tight, crisp mechanism. Bore excellent with strong lands and grooves. 4-53190 DW1 (6,000-7,500) – Lot 1369

1370
$19,550.00

*◊ RARE AND UNIQUE STEYR-MADE, SINGLE SHOT VOLKSKARABINER VK98 CHAMBERED FOR THE 7.92 KURZ CARTRIDGE.

SN 1928. Cal. 7.92mm Kurz. This unique rifle is marked “7.9 KURZ” in an oval recess on the bbl swell. The receiver is marked “bnz45”, indicating production at Steyr, Austria in 1945. SN on receiver is “1928” over the letter “J”. A large letter “X” which has been stamped over the “J”. There are no other markings on this rifle, stock, bolt or leather sling as is typical of non-service issue experimental weapons of the period. Bbl length is 20-1/2″ and is the shape/configuration of the standard K98k bbl with no shortening of the chamber reinforcement demonstrating that it was chambered originally as manufactured for the 7.92 x 33 mm cartridge, and is not a shortened/rechambered 7.92 x 57 mm barrel. There is no magazine on this rifle. When the bolt is opened, only wood can be seen in the magazine well. The front sight is crudely welded onto the bbl. The rear sight is a single notch welded onto the receiver ring. The stock is crudely cut beech. Bolt is completely unnumbered. Finish is a grey/green Parkerizing. All other Volkskarabiner rifles of this type were chambered for the German’s 7.92mm service cartridge, and not the 7.92mm Kurz cartridge. See Desperate Measures, The Last-Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm by Darren W. Weaver, pgs. 207-226. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal finish is approx 95% and is like new without any wear. Wood is unsealed & crudely cut with some minor separations in the grain; no dents, dings, or breaks. Bore is shiny and appears to be unfired. Mechanics are excellent & crisp; no missing parts. 4-53239 JJW7 (7,000-15,000) – Lot 1370

1371
$2,530.00

*◊ STEYR REPETIER-KARABINERSTUTZEN M1895 (REPEATING STUTZEN CARBINE), WITH 3X C.P. GOERZ OF BERLIN TELESCOPIC SIGHT, (MISSING BARREL).

SN 13956. Cal. 8mm Austro-Hungarian. The SNs normally found on the buttstock & handguard have been removed, and there is no unit marking on the tang of the buttplate. The carbine is complete in every way, except for its missing bbl & sights. Rifle is fitted with a 3X C.P. Goerz telescopic sight. The (original) attaching mechanism for the sight is a single claw forward and a lever attachment in the back, as used for Austrian M95 sniping rifles, but a rare attachment for an M95 carbine. Scope is marked “CP Goerz Berlin” / 3FACH / GEWEHR Nr 9710″, which does not match the rifle. The forward scope base is marked “13956 / S”. There are no other markings on the rifle. Because the rifle lacks a bbl, there are no Austrian Government inspection marks or acceptance dates. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Finish on metal parts is 65% with wear & significant loss of finish on swing swivel, bolt handle and buttplate. The walnut stock is in excellent refinished condition with minor scratches & dents consistent with field service. Bolt does not presently function. Scope optics are clear in excellent condition. Scope mechanics are excellent. 4-53175 JJW8 (2,000-5,000) – Lot 1371

1372
$0.00

*◊ ERFURT KAR 98A CARBINE.

SN 1607a. Cal. 7.92mm. This Kar98a is still in original all-matching WWI configuration and lacks the 1920 permission date stamps on receiver ring & buttstock. This rifle has a WWI era leather sling, and a period in-the-white muzzle cap marked “APVS”. Although the stock is matching, it is not unit-marked. The receiver ring is marked with the German Imperial Crown over “Erfurt 1918”. The SN “1607a” is found next to the Eagle firing proof. The side-rail is stamped “Kar98”. The stock has Imperial cartouches, as well as a letter “B”, indicating it is made from a substitute standard wood, in this case beech. The rear sight is graduated from 300-2000 meters and is complete & functional. Bbl length is 23″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Finish on metal parts has become a dark grey to light brown retaining 30-40% bluing. Bolt is finished in the white. Stock has cured to a pleasing mellow honey brown color, having very few scratches and dings; there is a dime-sized mark on the right side of the butt where the surface is unaccountably abraded; and two small hairline cracks, less than 1″ each, emanating from the recoil bolt on the right side of the stock. A thin, long piece of beech (approx 4″) extending from the front of the left receiver to the thumb cutout is missing. A replacement piece needs to be spliced into the stock. Bore is good & strong with darkening in the grooves. Muzzle crown is crisp & sharp. Leather on the sling is supple, serviceable and strong with prominent crosshatching. This K98 is mechanically sound and complete. 4-53135 JJW20 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1372

1373
$0.00

*◊ Kar88, MADE IN 1906 BY VICTOR CHRISTIAN SCHILLING, IN SUHL.

SN 1406. Cal. 7.92mm. This Kar88 carbine is completely matching and notable for its late date of manufacture. It was several more years before the German Cavalry adopted a short rifle, so these Mannlicher Kar88 carbines continued in service for an extended period of time. The rifle is well marked. The receiver ring reads “VCS / Suhl / 1906”. The carbine has commercial German prewar proof marks. Side-rail reads “GEW88”. The rifle SN “1406” is repeated on the bolt & its parts, receiver, bbl and magazine assembly. The walnut stock is unnumbered & has only two Imperial inspection marks, both on the underside of the buttstock. The bbl bands, receiver and bolt are in the white. Carbine has no unit marks whatsoever. A leather sling is present, but is more contemporary, and probably made for a Kar98k. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Blued finish on metal parts is beginning to fade to dark grey. Bolt & receiver originally in the white are also starting to fade, particularly the bolt handle. Bluing on the bbl is good, and retains 40-50% finish. In certain areas there has been corrosion, which has been removed, leaving a white area. Stock is good and solid but has been worked on. The stock suffered from significant dents, which have been cleaned & filled with wood filler of a color so light as to be easily noticed; light color marks occur near the upper sling band on both left & right side, with the right side being particularly obvious; there is a 3rd mark in the stock just below the cocking piece; pressure marks & dents are minimal. Inspection marks on buttstock are clear & crisp. Bore is shiny & bright, very good with strong rifling. Crown is very good. Mechanics are excellent. 4-53184 JJW32 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1373

1374
$0.00

*◊ GERMAN KARABINER 98a SHORT RIFLE, MADE AT ERFURT IN 1916.

SN 1025l. Cal. 7.92mm. This all-matching Kar98a has received the 1920 permission date on receiver ring & buttstock. Rifle is Reichswehr unit-marked “7./A.B.1.74” on the tang of the buttplate. Consistent with the reissue of these rifles after WWI, the receiver & bolt have been blued. The rifle bears an unusual marking on its receiver & buttplate, consisting of a large “*” followed by a “3” and “118”. Upon close examination it is plain to see the orig numbers on the receiver were removed & replaced by “318”. The same number appears on the buttplate “* 3 118″ (meaning unknown). The safety appears to have been renumbered to match the rifle. Rifle comes with an orig period sling. Also notable is the fact that the walnut stock has been refinished, and all inspection marks, firing proofs and stock number have been removed. The rear sight is graduated from 300-2000 meters and is complete & functional. Bbl length is 23”. The SN “1025 / l” is located on the buttplate, all bolt components, receiver, trigger guard, floorplate, bbl bands and rear sight. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 85% bluing with the only real finish wear being on the upper sling band. Stock has been refinished, and stained dark brown, with 1/2 hairline crack in the handguard in front of the rear sight, and a similar crack in the handguard below the upper bbl band; with light scratches & compression marks. Bore is good with darkening in the grooves. Leather on the sling is supple, serviceable and strong with prominent crosshatching and a good functional keeper & buckle. This K98a is mechanically sound and complete, except for removal of stock number. The safety is difficult to manipulate. 4-53134 JJW19 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1374

1375
$0.00

*◊ KARABINER 98b MARKED KARAB 98b LONG RIFLE MADE BY SIMSON IN THE 1920S.

SN 8307a. Cal. 7.92mm. This rifle is clearly marked on the side-rail “KARAB.98b”. The receiver, trigger guard assembly, bbl, rear sight and front bbl band are matching & in very good condition. The stock, bolt, handguard and lower bbl band are mismatched are were originally Gewehr 98 parts. Although the rifle has a bolt with a turned down handle, there is no cutout or recess in the stock to accommodate the bolt handle. The stock’s sling swivels are under the stock as opposed to the side swivels on the 98b. All Gewehr 98 parts are mismatched. The rifle has its cleaning rod, but no sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Receiver, bbl, trigger guard assembly and front band are outstanding, with bluing on the bbl & receiver approx 60-70%. The most worn parts are the front of the trigger guard, bbl band and rear sight, whose condition is very high for a 98b. Stock is solid, with minimal remaining Imperial marks, with dents, bruises and compressions over its full length. Wood has aged nicely, a dark honey color. Bore is strong, but would benefit from a good cleaning. Mechanics are fully functional and very good. Because of the presence of so many nice 98b parts and original receiver K98b designation, this rifle is a good candidate for restoration. 4-53181 JJW31 (1,000-2,500) – Lot 1375

1376
$977.50

*◊ GERMAN MAUSER Kar98k WWII SERVICE RIFLE, MADE BY MAUSER OBERNDORF FOR THE LUFTWAFFE.

SN 3084m. Cal. 7.92mm. This rifle is all-matching except for the bolt. Receiver is marked “byf 41” indicating production at Mauser’s Oberndorf factory in 1941. The bbl code is “40S96”. Rifle has both German & post-war British firing proofs on the left side of the receiver. Laminated beech stock is marked Eagle/L, indicating production for the German Airforce (Luftwaffe). The stock’s Waffenamt marks are clear & crisp. Buttplate is marked “bpr41”. Bolt is mismatched & does not match itself; “7809r” on the bolt body & “33” on the firing pin assembly. Bbl bands are matching, but sight hood & cleaning rod are missing. Comes with a well-worn original German leather sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 75-85% bluing, with finished restoration on upper band & rust on bolt dismount ferrules. There is evidence on the upper bbl band that rust & light corrosion have been removed from the band & adjacent bbl area. There is a 4-1/2″ line which appears to be an old wood filler restoration. Remainder of stock has normal dings & scratches that would be expected from a well-used WWI rifle. The overall condition is surprisingly good & it would not take much to bring this rifle to a very collectible state. Bore is good & shiny with dark grooves & lands; with a good crown. Mechanics are fully functional. 4-53151 JJW21 (800-1,500) – Lot 1376

1377
$0.00

*◊ STANDARD-MODELL SHORT RIFLE IN K98k CONFIGURATION.

SN B61574. Cal. 7.92mm. This Standard-Modell rifle features the Mauser banner on both the receiver ring & receiver bridge. The rifle is marked “Standard-Modell” on the receiver side-rail. The matching parts consist of the receiver, rear sight assembly, trigger guard assembly & floorplate assembly. The stock, bolt, bbl bands and handguard are numbered to other rifles. As is appropriate for a Standard-Modell, the front sight post is not cut for a sight hood. Bbl bands are stamped. Cleaning rod is missing. The stock has a side-mounted 98k type sling. Stock lacks the bolt dismount ferrule common to most 98k rifles. The components which bear the Standard-Modell SN “B61574” are in excellent & matching condition, and bear not only German BUG N proofs but post-war proofs as well. These genuine Standard-Modell components present an excellent restoration opportunity. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 92% bluing on metal parts, with most bluing loss appearing on the upper bbl band & bolt. Stock condition is very good, with a few scratches & scrapes. Clearly, the handguard & stock are from different rifles. Bore has strong rifling, but is in need of a good cleaning. Mechanics function perfectly. 4-53148 JJW26 (800-1,600) – Lot 1377

1378
$805.00

*◊ EXCELLENT GERMAN REISSUE VZ24 CZECHOSLOVAKIAN MAUSER SERVICE RIFLE.

SN 2202C1. Cal. 7.92mm. This VZ24 was brought into German service after the occupation of Bohemia and Moravia into the greater German Reich. When processed into German service, this rifle was redesignated “Gewehr 24t” or simply “G24t”. The principal indicator of German use is the absence of the side swing swivel at the wrist, and its replacement by a walnut plug. All parts on this rifle are matching including the buttstock, with the exception of the bolt removal lever which is numbered “5749”. The stock’s unit marking disk is present and is stamped “6P281” indicating issue to the Czechoslovakian Army’s 6th Infantry Regiment. There are no German unit marks present. The rifle bears the acceptance mark “E-Eagle-26” indicating Army acceptance of production at the Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka Brno factory in 1926. In addition to the Czechoslovakian firing proofs & acceptance mark, there is a post-war British proof mark on the receiver. The SN “2202C1” is marked on the buttstock, trigger guard assembly, floorplate, buttplate, receiver, bbl and both bbl bands. The walnut stock has finger grooves. Handguard surrounds the rear sight and extends to the front band. Close inspection of the rifle reveals no German markings except the wrist swivel and a German military pressure proof Eagle/Swastika. Cleaning rod is not present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Finish on metal parts is blue turning to brown retaining approx 25%, with some white metal appearing. Wood, handguard and stock are near excellent with no breaks, splits or cracks; a small piece of wood is missing where the handguard meets the receiver ring. Stock is well worn & could use a cleaning, but is generally in very nice condition in spite of the normal scratches & dings expected of a WWII service rifle. Bore & crown are strong, but with debris and could use a good cleaning. Mechanics function perfectly. 4-53076 JJW27 (800-1,200) – Lot 1378

1379
$1,062.00

*◊ EXCELLENT LATE WAR GERMAN K98k, MADE AT MAUSER OBERNDORF, SVW45.

SN 947b. Cal. 7.92mm. This late war K98k is marked “MOD98” & “SVW45” on its receiver ring and double stamped with a large Nazi Eagle firing proof on the left side of the receiver ring. Also on the receiver & bbl are modern British proof marks. The rifle is matching & is SN “945b”. The SN on the bolt root may be force matched since it is upside down & lacks the suffix letter. The bbl, bbl bands, rear sight leaf, buttplate, floorplate, stock & magazine assembly are unnumbered. As is normal with late war 98k rifles, the buttstock lacks the bolt dismount tube and the cupped buttplate has been drilled to enable dismounting of the firing pin disassembly. As is common with K98k rifles produced at the end of the war, the trigger guard, floorplate and both bbl bands are stampings. Left side of the butt is stamped with large rack numbers “1372”. There are no German inspection marks, Waffenamts or similar marks normally found on a 98k. The laminated beech stock has a polished surface and the natural color is pleasantly visible. Stock is not cut for a cleaning rod & lacks a sight hood. This rifle comes with a rubber shoot-off muzzle cap and a brown leather sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Finish on metal parts is 98%+. There are only a couple minor scratches on the stock; it still shows production marks from final sanding during its wartime production. Bore has strong rifling, but with significant debris & some corrosion visible in the lands & grooves. Mechanics are fully functional. Sling is supple, showing no evidence of field wear, but clearly has been with the rifle for some time. 4-53154 JJW22 (800-1,200) – Lot 1379

1380
$575.00

*◊ POST-WAR FRENCH Kar98k MAUSER RIFLE, svwB.

SN 15084b. Cal. 7.92mm. After WWII, the Mauser Factory at Oberndorf was occupied by the French Army. At that time, the French elected to continue employment of the Mauser workforce, in the manufacture of 98k service rifle and other types of small arms. This rifle, SN “15084b”, is one of those rifles and is distinctive from the German service rifle by the presence of 2 main features; a hexagonal stacking bar under the bbl, and a French style sling bar in the buttstock. This rifle utilizes many parts left over from German production, with the occasional WaffenAmt & German manufacturer’s codes, i.e. on the buttplate “byf” and “svw”. The SNs on this rifle are found only on the receiver & bolt. Firing proof on the receiver is the French 5-pointed star, and appears to the left of the SN. Stock is laminated beech. The stamped components consist of both bbl bands, trigger guard assembly and the buttplate. The front sight post has been cut for a sight hood, but sight hood is not present. All surfaces on the bolt which were serial numbered by the Germans have been buffed & renumbered to match by the French. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 90% bluing, with most wear occurring on the bolt. The stock is in good strong condition with scratches & abrasions on the left side by the receiver. The sling bar installed by the French required a large & deep recess be cut into the stock under the sling bar. Mechanics are fully functional. Fit and finish of metal components is good. Operation is smooth and faultless. This rifle appears to have seen very little field service. Bore has strong rifling, but with some debris & corrosion in the grooves. The stacking bar, which is often damaged or missing from French rifles, is strong & serviceable. 4-53152 JJW24 (600-1,200) – Lot 1380

1381
$517.50

*◊ K98k SERVICE RIFLE MADE BY ERMA ERFURT IN 1937.

SN 9139. Cal. 7.92mm. This German service rifle has seen heavy use. It is missing the recoil crossbolt, the small action set screws, retaining pin for the rear sight leaf, main screw attaching rear sight assembly to the bbl, front sight hood and cleaning rod. The laminated beech stock is solid, as is its walnut handguard. The German Army acceptance mark “Eagle/H” is faintly visible on the stock, but the SN & other inspection marks are there but not recognizable. Finish on the handguard is different from that on the stock. Accompanied by a correct & period leather sling. Numbers on the bolt are matching & perhaps force-matched. Portions of the bolt, especially the cocking piece have been painted with a black substance. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: This rifle suffers from significant rust & corrosion damage. Sections of the rifle that are heavily pitted include the rear sight assembly, adjoining bbl, entire receiver ring and side-rail. The receiver bridge & bolt escaped these issues. Many parts of the rifle including the exposed forward portion of the bbl, both bbl bands and floorplate have been resurfaced with a black varnish-like substance, which especially on the bbl has added a lumpy appearance. The stock’s dismount ferrules are rusted & corroded. Wood is solid without breaks or cracks, but in need of restorative attention and cleaning. Bore is shiny with strong rifling, with some corrosion & debris in the grooves. Crown is good. Mechanics are good and functional. 4-53100 JJW28 (500-1,000) – Lot 1381

1382
$460.00

*◊ KAR98B MADE AT AMBERG IN 1918, MODIFIED POST WWI.

SN 3828d. Cal. 7.92mm. This WWI Gew 98 service rifle was made at Amberg Arsenal in Bavaria in 1918, the chamber being marked accordingly. It was rebuilt to Kar 98b specification with turndown bolt handle and straight tangent rearsight during the early Nazi period and consequently consists of the parts of many rifles and is significantly mismatched. The Imperial German marks on the stock are difficult to see, one of which has been heavily scratched. Writing, which is possibly Greek, appears scratched on the right side of the butt. The Kar 98b rear sight assembly, which was installed when the orig Lange sight was removed, was made by Mauser in the mid-1930s and is S/42G (1935 date) marked accordingly. All components, except for the rear sight, are orig WWI era parts, but all have different numbers. During the mid-1930s, this rifle was assembled at some unknown location; a correct Kar 98b pattern turn down bolt was installed in place of the original straight handled Gew 98 bolt. The rifle has orig WWI German proof marks, although they are very worn. Additionally the rifle was reproofed in England more recently. Rifle has an old sling which appears to be orig to the period. Missing its cleaning rod. A WWII muzzle cap was added at a later date. Bolt SN is illegible. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 25% orig blued finish, with significant loss due to corrosion on the receiver ring. Most parts are brown with significant wear. Bolt is heavily corroded at the root & bolt face and internal components of the firing pin assembly, and has significant internal rust. Approx 1/2″ wide piece of wood is missing from the front handguard, exposing a portion of the bbl. Although rifling is visible, bore is heavily corroded & crusty. Mechanics are good. 4-53120 JJW29 (400-1,200) – Lot 1382

1383
$0.00

*◊ WWI AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN M1895 CARBINE.

SN 1356K. Cal. 8mm. This rifle was manufactured at the Steyr Works in Steyr, Austria and was accepted into Austrian service in 1918, when it was marked “Wn-Eagle-18” on the bbl swell. It was then reinspected for service by the Republic of Austria in 1932 when it was accepted and reissued, after being marked “Wn-32” on the bbl. During its Austrian service it was converted from the WWI cartridge 8x50mm to the new Austrian service cartridge 8x56mm. After WWII, this carbine was in Bulgarian service where it was rebuilt and refinished, and the orig Austrian & Bulgarian stock numbers were sanded off. The rifle was then renumbered to match on the right side of the stock. Rifle is mostly matching. The bbl & receiver are orig and matched. Bolt & stock have been renumbered to match, as has the upper bbl band. The magazine, trigger assembly & handguard are not matching. The orig Austrian unit marks have been filed off the buttplate tang and there are Bulgarian inspection marks next to the buttplate tang. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: This rifle is in overall excellent condition as arsenal refinished. Bluing is 100%. Walnut stock is in outstanding refinished condition. Beech handguard, while light colored & somewhat coarse to the feel, is in excellent condition. Left side of the buttstock has had at least 2 SNs stamped on the stock, which have mostly been removed indicative of the long history of this carbine before it was reissued and renumbered in Bulgarian service. Bore & crown are excellent & shiny. Mechanics are excellent & fully functional. 4-53174 JJW35 (300-900) – Lot 1383

1384
$63,250.00

FINE BRONZE AMES MODEL 1841 SIX-POUNDER CANNON.

SN 323. This is a fine example of one of the most beautiful American Civil War cannon which saw extensive service in the Mexican and Civil Wars. This example is well marked, and is listed by registry number in Hazlett, Olmstead and Parks Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War as inspected by James W. Ripley on August 26, 1847. This bronze six-pounder conforms to other surviving cannons with a bore of 3.67”. Cannon measures 60” from basering to muzzle and just under 66” overall. This particular tube weighs 887 lbs and is so marked. Most surviving six-pounders are government owned and this fine example with exemplary markings on the highest quality reproduction carriage would make a great addition to any institutional or private collection. There are only 15 listed Ames survivors made in 1847. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Bronze cannon tube is overall in very good to fine condition. Trunnion markings showing manufacturer and date are sharp and crisp as are weight markings on cascabel. US surcharge on top of bbl is well discerned. Muzzle markings with inspector and registry number are weak but discernible, there is no discernible rim base number noted. Carriage is sound and solid, a high quality exacting reproduction made by Steen Carriage Works, Ashland, KY. Bore and vent are clear, bore has typical erosion. 4-53742 JS237 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1384

1385
$34,500.00

CONFEDERATE BREECH LOADING CANNON MADE AT THE COLUMBUS IRON WORKS.

SN NSN. Originally designed by Capt. William J. McAlister a 2.75″ example was manufactured for the defenses of Columbus, Georgia. This cannon was made from a wheel shaft of the river steamer John C. Calhoun in 1863. This cannon had one trunnion broken off by General Wilson’s US Cavalry in 1865 just before war’s end to keep it from being used. Small souvenirs were sold in Columbus telling the story of “THE FIRST BREECH LOADING CANNON HISTORIC RELIC OF THE CIVIL WAR” of which an example accompanies this working cannon mounted on a swivel yoke with a 1-1/2″ bore, 29″ bbl about 40″ including breech. Bore is rifled with 7-lands and grooves and appears to be of identical manufacture of gun broken by Wilson’s Raiders. This gun has a simplistic ingenious swiveling strap breech that allows easy access to bore for projectile and powder bag. Strap is then returned to position and screw is turned which closes breech then friction primer is positioned through breech seal for firing. This rare and unique relic show the ingenuity of Confederate manufacture at the Confederate Naval Iron Works of Columbus, GA. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Iron patina under old varnish. Bore has discernible rifling, though pitted. Accompanying iron stand displays cannon quite nicely with added bracket that lacks method of elevation. 2″ blade rear sight is rusted and pitted but appears orig to manufacture. 4-54277 JS297 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1385

1386
$18,400.00

RARE AMES 1861 DATED BRONZE MARITIME CANNON.

SN NSN. This rare and unusual cannon probably custom made for a merchant vessel has a 2-3/4” bore, is 36” long, 39” overall with cascabel. Right cascabel is marked, “AMES CO./FOUNDERS/CHICOPEE/MASS”. Left trunnion is dated 1861 and there were never base ring or muzzle markings applied. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Smooth with bronze patina, staining and scattered small blemishes. Remnants of an old stripped black paint. Vent has iron liner which is pitted. Bore and vent are clear and bore is smooth. Accompanying stepped Naval style carriage is sound and solid and of later vintage. 4-54213 JS319 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1386

1387
$63,250.00

AMES 1861-DATED BRONZE 12 POUNDER MOUNTAIN HOWITZER REGISTRY NUMBER 1.

SN 1. Not only is this a beautiful Mountain Howitzer Tube it is also the first Mountain Howitzer made by Ames during the Civil War. This gun is beautifully marked with the date of manufacture being the first year of the Civil War, 1861. Our consignor describes this gun, “The registry number “1” indicates that this was the very first piece of this type delivered by Ames on a 12-piece contract in 1861. It was inspected by George Thatcher Balch. Twelve-pounder mountain howitzers were used in famous engagements in the Mexican War and to some extent in the Civil War, especially in mountainous terrain and in the West. They saw much use in the Indian Wars. They were greatly feared by the Indians, who called them ‘gun that shoots twice’ apparently in recognition of the second report produced by the howitzer’s exploding shell. The piece was designed to fire only anti-personnel ammunition, consisting of either explosive shell, spherical case shot, or canister. The piece is chambered, as are most muzzleloading howitzers.”. This is a fine example of one of the most popular Civil War cannon with bbl weight of only 223 pounds and overall bbl length of about 37″ with carriages simply made that can display inside any collection quite easily. There are only two orig carriages noted as surviving. PROVENANCE: Ken Kolt. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Good markings and patina. Numerous small nicks and scratches which do not affect aesthetics. 4-54109 JS141 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1387

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1388
$46,000.00

RARE CIVIL WAR TEN-INCH SEIGE MORTAR ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN 7. Marvelous condition and great markings, you will never find a better example. One ton mortar mounted on a half ton carriage. This gun is beautifully marked with registry “No. 7”, “1957 lbs”, inspected “C.P.K.” (Charles P. Kingsbury) ,“FORT PITT 1862”. It is of interesting note that the first shot fired during the Civil War was fired by a similar mortar at Ft. Sumter. These mortars saw heavy use in many theatres of the war where such heavy munitions could be transported especially if rail lines were available. One of the most famous mortars used during the Civil War was a much heavier 13-inch which was brought into position on rail road cars and nicknamed “Dictator”. Mortar and carriage are accompanied by an orig tin tompion. During the Civil War there were 150 10-inch siege mortars produced by three different contractors, only 51 survived and few are privately owned. PROVENANCE: Ron Weaver, Emmaus, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon and carriage measure about 70” long, 39” high and about 27” trunnion to trunnion. Cannon and carriage are painted black. Metal surfaces of mortar are smooth where machined and markings are crisp and well defined. Unmachined portions show pebble cast surface. Carriage is likewise quite sound with fairly smooth metal under black paint though heavily pitted on base where this sat on the ground. Bore is smooth near muzzle end but heavily rusted and pitted at base. 4-54234 JS243 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1388

1389
$92,000.00

DAHLGREN HEAVY 12-POUNDER BOAT HOWITZER ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN 52. This is the best heavy Dahlgren boat howitzer extant. Its specific service in the Civil War is thoroughly documented. Its provenance is impeccable, and it combines numerous rarities. There are only 6 of this model known in private hands, vs. 20 of the light model. The hand-wrought iron carriage is orig and correctly marked, including inspector’s initials. It has an orig, properly marked percussion lock, and the wheels are of wood. Surviving carriages are few, and wheels are fewer. Most are all iron, like those of old farm implements. The wheels of this specimen are newly restored to exacting orig specifications. Dahlgren Boat Howitzer, 1858, No. 52 of 761 LBS, manufactured at Washington Navy Yard and inspected by inventor Dahlgren himself (“J.A.D”). Muzzle face is marked as can be seen in photos with Washington Navy Foundry number and “CT” in diamond. Orig wrought iron carriage stamped “No. 385 OF 573 [pounds] and inspected with numerous assembly codes. Hammer is stamped “DAHLGREN/12 PDR of 761 [pounds]/No 39”, the result of a post-war switch at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The weapon was first assigned to WATER WITCH, a sidewheel steamer that saw much service in the Union Navy early in the Civil War, primarily as a dispatch boat. The gun was removed from WATER WITCH prior to her capture by the Rebs, having served aboard that vessel from about 1959-1863. WATER WITCH was a very well-known vessel especially in the waters off the southern and southeastern US where she was involved in many naval actions including the capture of Southern shipping such as the Confederate schooner WILLIAM MALLORY. The howitzer was transferred to E.B. HALE in May-June1863 where it served for the duration of the war, along with four 32 pounders and a 30 pound Parrott. HALE was a 220 ton screw steamer stationed at St. Johns River, Florida and Port Royal, SC where her duties, with No. 52 on deck, including being fired on by a Confederate battery April 8, 1865 and taking direct hit, knocking out the rudder. The next shot hit the magazine and set the ship afire. With no means of navigation and his vessel burning, Capt. Briggs struck his flag. The Confederates immediately ceased fire, but without boats they had no way of actually taking possession of the surrendered steamer. The vessel drifted in the fast moving tide, grounded itself in the marsh and the crew was able to escape to friendly territory. Seeing their prisoners escape through what they considered “ungentleman like conduct”, the Confederates danced in frustration and reopened fire on the fleeing Yankees. Records in the National Archives document each round of No. 52’s firing. Dahlgren designed the boat howitzers as a result of the Navy’s lack of an efficient artillery system for amphibious landings during the Mexican War, in which they used old fashioned split trail carriages to avoid the cumbersome limbers of the new 1841 stock trail system. Boat howitzers were handled by men, not horses, and each of the crew carried one round of fixed ammunition in a leather pass box slung over the shoulder. For land transport, Dahlgren’s unique trail wheel was lowered. This replaced the entire limber. For firing, it was raised so the trail dragged on the ground to absorb recoil. Boat howitzers typically served on deck as anti-personnel weapons. They were especially prized by the inland navy, and often fired canister or shrapnel against Rebs on the river banks. Farragut, in defiance of Navy regulations existing since the War of 1812, mounted boat howitzers in the tops of his fleet when it ascended the Mississippi River past New Orleans. Dahlgren boat howitzers also served on land, at First Bull Run, in the Peninsular Campaign (5th NJ Volunteers), and at Roanoke Island (Feb 7, 1862), where 6 boat howitzers were commanded by the famed Benjamin Porter (killed in action at Ft. Fisher). Porter’s battery made a classic amphibious assault, and when the entire crew of one of his guns was killed or wounded, Porter worked the piece single-handed until the battle ended in victory. The Bull Run howitzers were hastily acquired from the Washington Navy yard where this cannon was manufactured. Orig Navy “Quarterly Ordnance Returns” listing this howitzer on both vessels mentioned, were found in the National Archives, Washington, DC. PROVENANCE: Howard K. Brown Cannon House, Ambler, PA. Robert Abels, New York City, NY 1961. Dr. Charles Thayer. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Smooth yellow brass patina, crisp markings. Carriage is sound and solid. Bore is crisp and well discerned. 4-54099 JS135 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 1389

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1390
$51,750.00

RARE RIFLED MODEL 1841 HEAVY 12-POUNDER CANNON.

SN 17. Model 1841 heavy 12-pounder is a precursor to the model 1857 Napoleon that were so popular during the civil war. The 1841 12-pounders with large carrying rings are among the most beautiful of American cannon with similar lines to the model 1841 6-pounders with addition of elegant lifting handles. This cannon was once stored at Ford’s Theatre until being traded by the US Government about 50 years ago. This cannon made by Ames in 1850 SN 17, rimbase No. 47 weighs 1769 lbs and was inspected by James Wolfe Ripley. This tube has experimental multi groove James rifling that is still quite crisp and well defined. Gun No. 17 is mentioned and tabulated many times in U.S. War Dept. U.S. Ordnance Dept. report, “Report of Experiments on the Strength and Other Properties of Metals for Cannon”, Phila, Henry Carey Baird 1856. Metal samples from a number of freshly cast cannon were collected and eventually tested, with detailed results listed in the report. No. 17 proved to have very strong, dense bronze and thus was one of the guns selected later to be rifled for testing of the James system of rifling. Copies of this very detailed report are available. Mounted on a fine reproduction siege carriage. Another example of this elegant heavy 12-pounder with rare James rifling will no doubt not come to market again for a long time as there are only two surviving specimens and this is the only one in private hands. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube is fine overall with green patina overall with stains turning chocolate brown in protected areas. With numerous small scrapes, scratches and blemishes expected after 150+ years. Carriage is excellent, sound and solid. Paint on carriage is chipping in areas otherwise fine. 4-54241 JS296 (60,000-80,000) – Lot 1390

1391
$29,900.00

US NAVY BREECH LOADING 350 POUND HOWITZER ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN 18?. This scarce 3” bag gun appears orig and complete including carriage which is iron and bronze construction with wood spoke wheels. Muzzle end to trail end is just under 8’ and wheel to wheel about 42” wide. Breech and elevation mechanisms are complete and working. 45” bbl which weighs about 350 lbs makes for a good manageable shooter that is easily maneuvered. PROVENANCE: Jeff Stafford, Coatesville, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube overall is smooth with pitting and black paint. Markings are weak and only partially discernible. Bore has well defined rifling though pitted with lead fouling from when recently shot. Breech mechanism functions well and appears orig. Latch is replaced and brass handle is possibly recast. Carriage appears all orig and left inner brass hub is nicely marked and inspected “1890” as can be seen in photos. Carriage bronze mountings all with old cleaning have a dull patina. Iron portions of carriage are painted black, matching bbl and breech. Bronze breech components have matching cleaned patina to carriage. Adjustable sights are well made replicas. 4-54237 JS240 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1391

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Video: Cannon Firing: Navy Breechloading Rifle

1392
$17,250.00

EXTREMELY RARE AMERICAN BRONZE 3-POUNDER CANNON MADE BY JAMES BYERS, SPRINGFIELD CIRCA 1795.

SN 8. Only one other James Byers 3-pounder is known to survive. Byers had contracts with the US Government in the 1790s. There is little known of Byers operations other than a handful of invoices and correspondence from that period. The government would later use Byers site in Springfield, MA as the home of our first national armory after urging from Byers in 1800. Design of this cannon is much like the French and English cannon of this era measuring 44-1/2” and about 51” overall with cascabel. This gun exhibits unique cascabel with flattened sides and small dia hole for elevation device that is seen on the few other attributed James Byers cannon. Bore measures just over 3” with flared muzzle, a design which was maintained well into the 1850s. This gun has fine patina totally devoid of marks with exception of SN “8” on right trunnion. There are casting flaws present that would not have been accepted by inspectors in most of the world but the fledgling US government would accept these cosmetic defects on an otherwise fully functional gun. 18th century American made cannon especially bronze are exceptionally rare with no more than a handful of all types surviving. PROVENANCE: Sam Shoupe, NY. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Mixed green and brown patina with stains on base where probably removed from concrete mount. There are numerous small dents, dings and scratches as expected after 200 years. Vent is plugged and there are remains of three holes where later firing mechanism had been added. Bore is smooth. 4-54196 JS256 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1392

1393
$17,250.00

RARE AND HISTORIC 24-POUNDER SEACOAST CANNON CAPTURED FROM CONFEDERATE FORCES AT FORT MCREE, FLORIDA.

SN 40. This 1837 dated regulation US model 1819 seacoast gun is listed as Ft. Pitt Foundry made February 15, 1837 weighing 5,528 lbs and inspected “R.L.B.” (Rufus Lathrup Baker). This was the standard siege or seacoast cannon at many American antebellum forts. This gun was part of the armament at Ft. McRee on the eastern end of Perdido Key used to defend Pensacola Bay, the three tiered fort was completed in 1839 and this 1837 dated cannon was probably among its first. After Florida seceded the fort’s commander Lt. Adam Slemmer abandoned McRee, burning 20,000 pounds of powder before Confederates could take it over (note 1861 photograph of Confederates in Ft. McRee with this cannon or one of the other model 1819s). Starting on the morning of November 22, 1861 Ft. McRee was bombarded heavily by USS Niagara, USS Richmond and large guns at Ft. Pickens. Initially returning heavy fire, the Confederates were able to hold their own and caused heavy damage to USS Richmond from cannon fire causing it to retreat for repairs. However the combined efforts of the two ships and land battery lead to the Ft. McRee falling silent by 5pm. Colonel John B. Villepique advised General Bragg that his position was heavily exposed and half of his guns had been dismounted. At 10am November 23 the Niagara resumed its attack on Ft. McRee as did the cannons at Ft. Pickens. Guns at Ft. McRee were unable to respond. Although Ft. McRee survived the attack it was severely damaged. Large chunks were blown away while other portions had holes shot clean through by cannon projectiles. Most of the wood decking within the fort was destroyed and six Confederates died. The guns of Ft. McRee would not be used again. When Pensacola fell in May of 1862 McRee was abandoned and burned. It is quite rare to be able to identify a particular gun to a particular action but there is little doubt this gun saw heavy action in this opening action of the Civil War in Florida. Lt. Louis A. de Barth Walbach inspected cannons using his specialized scientific method at forts all over the United States and grading guns as to the quality of their metal. The National Archives has his manuscript ledger Final Report of the Examination of the Quality of Cast Iron Cannon In Service dated June 1847, which show this cannon listed by SN being at Ft. McRee, FL prior to the war. His testing left about a 2″ impression where metal was removed from the muzzle face as can be seen in photos between SN and inspector marks. *SPECIAL NOTE* This cannon is not at our facilities. It currently resides on the front lawn of John Morris’ home in Springfield, VA, 703-309-0228. It is illustrated and described here and can only be viewed at the above address. If you wish to view it, please call John Morris to set up a mutually convenient appointment to examine. Mr. Morris also has an extraordinary depth of knowledge of cannons in general and in addition to viewing the cannon in person, it will provide you an opportunity to speak with him and access any information that may be helpful to you regarding the cannon. This cannon will stay on Mr. Morris’ lawn until such time the winning bidder has paid for his purchase and made arrangements for the pickup of the cannon. Mr. Morris is experienced in moving heavy cannons and will advise and assist buyer or buyer’s carrier in loading them on vehicles for highway transportation. To repeat, this cannon cannot be previewed at the auction site. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Aberdeen, MS. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall with pitting. Markings are clear and crisp as can be seen in photos. Muzzle face marked “R.L.B” and “No.40”. Left trunnion is dated 1837, right trunnion is marked “McC,W&Co” / “P.P.F.”. Top of tube between trunnions marked “U.S.”. Cannon has thick coating of black paint. 4-54189 JS160 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1393

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1394
$10,350.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR 4-POUNDER CANNON.

SN NSN. This exact gun listed dimensionally and by weight in 1833 Ordnance report by Commodore Catesby Jones was once at the Washington Navy Yard and listed as origin unknown along with other Revolutionary War cannon. Bannerman’s bought these surplus obsolete tubes from the Navy Yard about 1900. This iron 4-pounder is a good candidate for being used during the American Revolution though there are no discernible maker’s marks. Cannon is typical of what the Americans used. Weight markings just forward of breech are easily discerned. There are ghosts of makers mark on basering that could possibly have read the foundry where made. Weight markings on top of bbl are in English style 8. 2. 21 which translates to 973 lbs. This tube has typical lines of a typical 4-pounder circa 1750 measuring about 54” and about 64” overall with cascabel. Trunnions are lower set like other Revolutionary War era field guns. PROVENANCE: Washington Navy Yard 1833, Bannermans, circa 1900, Eastover Resort, Lenox, MA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good with pitting under old coatings of black paint. Bore is fairly smooth with rust. 4-54218 JS250 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1394

1395
$8,625.00

FRACTURED US MODEL 1819 6-POUNDER “WALKING STICK” CANNON.

SN NSN. After the War of 1812 efforts to improve, simplify and standardize artillery pieces went into the simple elegant lines of the model 1819 6-pounder. McClurg & Wade in Pittsburgh delivered 74 of these cannon of which there are only 14 known survivors. Originally this tube would have measured 66” overall but this one exploded and the breech is now missing with only 46” remaining. This relic was once at Bannerman’s and later sold to the Eastover Resort in Lenox, MA where they had a wonderful display of American cannon. If this cannon could only talk and tell us how it was injured and why it wasn’t scrapped might make for some interesting research. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall though US surcharge is discernible. Bore is clear, rusted and pitted. 4-54244 JS257 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 1395

1396
$37,375.00

RARE CIVIL WAR REGULATION 3-INCH PARROTT RIFLE ON CARRIAGE.

SN 97. Robert Parker Parrott, a US Captain of Ordnance designed this cannon just prior to the Civil War. His design with a unique wrought iron reinforcing band at breech that became a standard product at the West Point Foundry where US government cannon were made. These cannon were made in several sizes with the 10-pounder being among one of the most popular of the Civil War field pieces. Originally these cannon were made in 2.9” and had designation of model 1861. Near war’s end US Ordnance design had changed bore dia to 3” to be more in line with other 10-pound rifles such as the work-horse 3” Ordnance rifles. Part of this change occurred due to 3” ammunition being issued to a Parrott battery during the Battle of Gettysburg which looks almost identical. Three of the Parrott guns became disabled when the projectiles wedged in the bores. This most likely was not an uncommon occurrence. New production of 3” Parrott rifles proceeded in earnest in early 1864 with about 250 guns being made that year. This is one such rare example. Boldly marked on breech above cascabel “3 IN. BORE”. This cannon also has large US surcharge on top of bbl between trunnions and muzzle is marked with maker, bore, inspector, date of manufacture, weight and SN “NO.97.1864.W.P.F”. (West Point Foundry) “3.IN.” “R.M.H.” (inspector Richard M. Hill) “880” (pounds)”. There are about 30 surviving examples of the 3-inch Parrott rifle of which 20 are owned by the National Park Service and only 9 are listed as privately owned in Hazlett, Olmstead & Parks Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Adams County, PA farmer. Wax Museum, Gettysburg, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Black painted bbl and carriage irons. Other carriage components are OD painted with numerous chips and blemishes to paint. Bbl exhibits iron patina under paint where exposed with typical light pitting. Markings are very sharp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos. Bore exhibits well defined rifling with pitting and rust. There is a raised 1” peep sight which is a recent addition to sight with orig trunnion sight which is still attached. Carriage is sound and solid being a very exacting reproduction made totally of metal for display outside. 4-54240 JS242 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1396

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1397
$14,375.00

RARE US MODEL 1834 IRON 6-POUNDER CANNON DATED 1837 WITH PARTIAL ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN 107. This is one of the last cannon made at Ft. Pitt Foundry. Muzzle face of cannon is inspected “J.W.R” (James Wolfe Ripley) and “107”. Left trunnion is dated 1837, right trunnion is marked “McW & Co. P.P.F.” for Ft. Pitt Foundry. There are only 10 surviving Ft. Pitt model 1834 iron 6-pounders of the 113 that were orig made between 1835-1838 listed by Olmstead. Our consignor describes this cannon with rare carriage as follows: The model 1831 is one of many developed between 1819 and 1862. Hazlett, Olmstead & Parks in their definitive text define these developments in the American 6-pounder. Distinguishing characteristics of this model and variation of 6-pounder are; average weight, 845 pounds; ornamental band on reinforce; decorative band separating the muzzle from the rest of the chase; rim bases, vertical centering of trunnions, and a single reinforce were other features. The cascabel has a horizontal hole of about 1/2″ dia. for bolting to the elevating screw “cage”. The bbl is in fine condition for an early cast iron piece, having many layers of old black paint which has protected the markings. This is the only surviving carriage of this type known. The rare bbl and extremely rare carriage together constitute a unique and extremely valuable piece of American history. PROVENANCE: William Evans, Cleveland, OH. Dennis Lowe, Port Matilda, PA 1984. Norm Flayderman, New Milford, CT 1985. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Heavy coats of paint over pitted iron. Cannon tube and carriage mounts, wood is heavily weathered with some charring. 4-54194 JS163 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 1397

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1398
$0.00

MASSIVE 5-TON PATTERN 1844 8-INCH COLUMBIAD SEACOAST SIEGE GUN.

SN NSN. Of the 61 8-inch Columbiads, pattern 1844 made by Cyrus Alger & Co. only 21 survived and this is the only example in private hands. This gun is beautifully marked and at a mere 5 tons of unique American history would make a marvelous addition to any collection where one could brag that my gun is bigger than your gun. This gun conforms to other guns of pattern measuring 119″, 124″ including cascabel. These seacoast Columbiads were America’s first line of defense against naval attack as these guns could easily sink most any vessel coming close enough to take direct shots and that is the reason most all harbors in the world had forts. This particular gun is marked on muzzle face “B.H.” (for ordnance inspector Benjamin Huger who later became a Confederate General) and registry number “44”. Left trunnion is dated “1855” right trunnion is marked, “C.A. & CO / BOSTON”. Breech is marked with weight of 9,105 lbs. *SPECIAL NOTE* This cannon is not at our facilities. It currently resides on the front lawn of John Morris’ home in Springfield, VA, 703-309-0228. It is illustrated and described here and can only be viewed at the above address. If you wish to view it, please call John Morris to set up a mutually convenient appointment to examine. Mr. Morris also has an extraordinary depth of knowledge of cannons in general and in addition to viewing the cannon in person, it will provide you an opportunity to speak with him and access any information that may be helpful to you regarding the cannon. This cannon will stay on Mr. Morris’ lawn until such time the winning bidder has paid for his purchase and made arrangements for the pickup of the cannon. Mr. Morris is experienced in moving heavy cannons and will advise and assist buyer or buyer’s carrier in loading them on vehicles for highway transportation. To repeat, this cannon cannot be previewed at the auction site. PROVENANCE: Allentown, PA LLC. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall but markings all discernible as can be seen in photographs. 4-54190 JS281 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1398

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1399
$0.00

ONLY SURVIVING SPECIMEN, DANIEL TREADWELL MODEL 1841 IRON & STEEL 6-POUNDER GUN.

SN NSN. This cannon which was tested by US government in 1843 closely resembles its bronze counterpart and this rare and unique survivor is aptly described in Hazlett, Olmstead & Parks Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War on pgs. 42 & 43. “Another approach turned backward nearly to the origins of cannon. Schemes for built-up cannon became widespread, among which was Harvard professor Daniel Treadwell’s proposal to combine the best features of iron and steel. His eventual English patent of 19 June 1855 described reinforcing cannon with hoops screwed and shrunk onto the body of the piece. On 9 March 1842 he was awarded two contracts, one for six, the other for one ‘6-pounder gun, of a combination of steel and iron.’ Nine such pieces-two of them numbered ‘8’-were inspected and proved by William Wade and Rufus L. Baker on 15, 16, and 17 August 1843. Their dimensions were identical with those of the bronze Model of 1841 with the addition of a band from 8 to 8.5 inches wide, with 8.4-inch diameter, for the trunnions. Against an intended weight of 880 pounds, the eight whose weight was recorded averaged from 780 to 816 pounds, averaging 72 pounds underweight. A second summary tally in the contract record identified the material as ‘a combination of wrought iron and steel.’ There is no clue whether threading or shrinkage or both were featured in these pieces, none of which has been found. Nothing has been learned of their fates.” It is interesting to note that this single example has turned up after the publication of this definitive 1997 text. Professor Treadwell was a brilliant physicist, engineer and philosopher. He was a self-made millionaire in the early 19th century from his textile machine inventions alone. He built the cannon forging plant with his own money to make new steel cannon. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow depicted his friend, Professor Treadwell while a Harvard Professor as the fictional theologian in Tales From the Wayside Inn published in 1863. PROVENANCE: Bannermans. Val Forgett. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall with no discernible markings. Vent has a ¾” hexagonal nut as part of a removed ignition device where two holes remain for bracket for hammer. Bore is clear though rusted and pitted. 4-54210 JS258 (25,000-30,000) – Lot 1399

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1400
$6,900.00

RARE 1860 CYRUS ALGER 700 POUND CIVILIAN SHIP’S GUN.

SN NSN. This is a rare cannon of which no more than two or three examples are known. Originally this gun was rifled but now has a 2-1/2″ smooth bore. This gun has pleasing simplistic lines of other Civil War era American Dahlgren naval cannon. Markings are weak but overall cannon has fine aesthetic look and would display beautifully in lawn or garden. PROVENANCE: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. Kenneth Smith, Staten Island, NY. Jim Ivey, Staten Island, NY. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall with iron patina, carriage is poor with rot and needs to be restored for continued use. 4-54188 JS282 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1400

1401
$2,012.50

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA WROUGHT IRON MORTAR.

SN NSN. This mortar measures 10″ overall with a 4-1/4″ bore with wrought iron band reinforcements and appears quite crude but functional. Most likely saw action in some war though it is difficult to ascertain country of origin although it did come from the Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection which specialized in early American cannon. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Iron patina pitted overall, slightly asymmetric either from use or manufacture. 4-54122 JS277 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1401

1402
$97,750.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Please note: The trophy numbers were inverted by mistake in the printed catalog. Whenever trophy #43 is listed, it should be #44; and whenever trophy #44 is listed, it should be #43.

SPANISH SIEGE MORTAR DATED 1750 CAPTURED BY DUPONT AT FERNANDINA FLORIDA 1862.

SN NSN. This is a most historic and important piece of American history. Not only was this cannon originally used to guard Castillo de San Marcos St. Augustine Florida in Spanish Colonial America it was only used by the Confederates to defend Fernandina Island in 1862. This mortar is marked with an inscription “Trophy No. 44″ matching a circa 1920 listing of trophies in the custody of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Trophy No. 43 is a very similar but larger mortar with an identical capture inscription. Both mortars are many other pieces of obsolete ordnance were sold by the Navy for scrap in in a 1956 era scrap drive when the Washington Navy Yard was in transition. Trophy No. 43 was purchased from the scrap yard by a Washington D.C. area dealer who in turn traded it to the National Park Service. It is now on display back where it was originally placed in the late 18th century at Castillo de San Marcos (the old Spanish fort) in St. Augustine, FL. Note that section of page from the 1821 treaty document between Spain and US regarding the turnover of E. Florida to the US, which states that four bronze weapons then in the Castillo, including one 7″ mortar would become US property. The 7” mortar mentioned could be none other than “EL GAVILAN”. This mortar was once displayed on the lawn of Quarters “H, Warrington Street” at the Washington Navy Yard. See the 19th century picture of the various trophies including this gun on display. Our consignor describes this wonderful piece of history as follows: “This large bronze mortar is of the old Spanish pattern, being very elaborate in design. Entwined dolphins form the lifting handle on top of the piece. The trunnions are in the form of a solid bar completely across the rear of the piece. The piece has a beautiful turquoise patina. The carriage is an Oak reproduction which serves as a stand only (not authentic). The bore of the piece bears many deep score marks from firing rough or strapped shells, and many of them. Fine Spanish mortars are rare in themselves, but “EL GAVILAN” (The Chicken Hawk) is especially interesting in that it is a Colonial American piece. It was apparently in use in Spanish Florida by the Spaniards until they were evicted. This mortar is pictured in the 1960 publication [i]Half Century Scrapbook of Vari-Type Firearms[/i] showing the Frank E. Bivins, Jr. collection as cataloged by F. Theodore Dexter, p.189 plate 89. It remained in the area (exact location unknown) until the Civil War, when it was placed into action by the Confederates. They used it to defend the Fernandina Island (unsuccessfully) in February 1862 when it fell to Union Troops. Authenticated documentation proves that this specific piece was one of at least two mortars captured on February 3, 1862 by Rear Admiral S.F. DuPont in the brief skirmish.” This cannon is listed originally in a manuscript document [i]Report of the State of the Artillery at St. Augustine, Florida for the Year 1790[/i] (in Spanish of course). The cannon is again listed in the deck log of the USS Flag March 8, 1862 among captured objects at Fernandina. Though mortars are not listed by name the inscriptions of capture bear this out. Note the Brady photograph taken in June of 1866 showing the numerous captured cannons where this mortar appears apparently at one end of the line of trophies. This fabulous relic existed at the time of the American Revolution, saw service in the Confederacy and was captured by DuPont in one of the first actions in Florida during the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Spanish Government. US Navy, Washington Navy Yard Trophy. Washington D.C. Scrapyard 1956. Frank E. Bivens, Jr. 1960. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon is dated 1750 and maker marked “JOSEPHUS BARNOLA FECIT BARNE 1750”. Joseph Barnola was one of the world-class master bronze founders of the 18th. C,, and surviving specimens are highly-prized for their artistic qualities as well as superb craftsmanship. Only a very few Barnola cannons are in private collections. Barnola served as director of the Spanish Royal cannon Foundry in Barcelona from 1738-1774. An especially elaborate rendering of the quartered Arms of Spain, within a chain, are cast in deep relief on the chase. The guns name is found in banner at breech “EL GAVILAN” (which translates: The Hawk). Left trunnion is marked “BRONZES VIEJOS”. The right trunnion is marked by the weights that can be seen in photographs. Gun overall exhibits a fine green patina with numerous small abrasions and blemishes as expected after 250 years. 4-54204 JS166 (90,000-125,000) – Lot 1402

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1403
$23,000.00

US NAVY 500 POUND BREECH LOADING CANNON SERIAL NUMBER 8 ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE, USS BROOKLYN.

SN 8. This beautiful 3” rifle of the 500 pound class is a very rare survivor with few specimens known. This example is well marked “3”/RIFLE/500LBS/NO.8/anchor proof” on top of tube between trunnions. Breech is marked “ORD.DEP.U.S.N.Y. WASHINGTON”. Right trunnion is marked “463 LBS/1881” Left trunnion is marked “P/HLH”. Brass elevation screw on carriage is U.S.N.Y. inspected and dated 1878. Right brass hub is also “U.S.N.Y.” and inspector marked. This gun is listed by SN as being deployed on the USS Brooklyn. This is a great example of an early breech loading Navy gun that took the place of the classic Dahlgren Boat Howitzers which could not provide the fire power of these breech-loading bag guns. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Bbl has good iron patina and is fairly smooth under black paint though missing breech block. Trunnions are pitted as is left rimbase. Rifling is crisp with pitting. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Markings on brass carriage components are mostly discernible though light from heavy polishing. 4-54100 JS294 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1403

1404
$47,200.00

EXQUISITE MATCHED PAIR OF 1654 DATED DUTCH CANNON OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY.

SN 107,109. These cannon are among the finest quality and condition that can be found. They are beautifully marked on base ring by maker and dated in a large banner on breech. Cannons have fine floral decorations at breech, cascabel and on several rings. Each cannon has a pair of decorated handles in the shape of detailed stylized dolphins. Cornelis Ouderogge was a well known bronze founder best known for his cannon, originally working in Amsterdam but later moved to Rotterdam where the bulk of his cannon were made. Cornelis died in 1672 but his sons carried on with the foundry trade making bells and ordnance. Many of his cannon were mounted in the ramparts of the city of Rotterdam for defense. In 1830 the artillery department of the Department of War stated that these antique cannon should be melted down with the permission of Rotterdam. Few of his large cannon were spared. This is a wonderful pair of survivors that display handsomely on a pair of stepped naval carriages. PROVENANCE: Frank E. Bivins. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon are fine overall with green and bronze patina. Bbls measure 34” and length overall is about 37”. Bores are smooth and measure 1-5/8”. Markings are all well discerned. Each base ring is marked, “CORNELIS OUDEROGGE FECIT ROTTERDAM”. Breeches have well discerned raised relief device with banner containing dates of manufacture “1654”. Accompanying carriages are for display and are of later vintage. 4-54214 JS247 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1404

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1405
$23,000.00

ORNATE BRONZE MOUNTAIN GUN ENGRAVED WITH PRESENTATION MEMORIAL TO ROYAL ARTILLERIST LT. WILLIAM ROBE KILLED AT THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO.

SN 203. Lt. William Livingston Robe was the son of Col. William Robe of the Royal Artillery a life long British Military Officer. His oldest son William Livingston who followed in his steps graduating from the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich in 1807. He had a heralded though short military career seeing service just out of school at the Battle of Vimeiro, Portugal in 1807; he was promoted to Lt. June 8, 1808 and took part in Sir John Moores retreat to Coruna, was engaged at the Battles of Pombal, Sabugal, Fuentes d’Onore, El Boden, Badajos, Tarifa, Salamanca Forts & Battle, Madrid, Burgos, Nivelle, Nive, Adour and Bayonne. He was in no fewer than 33 actions and was cited by Wellington for his distinguished conduct at the Battles of Nivelle and Nive. At La Haye Sainte farm during the opening fighting at Waterloo he was one of four officers in Ramsey’s horse artillery to be killed against an overwhelming French attack. Capt. William Ramsey was killed outright with a bullet passing through a snuff box which he carried entered his heart. William Livingston would die of his wounds the following day and would have time to write his father a letter stating “he had died like a soldier”. The gold medal he received with clasps for the Battles of Nivelle & Nive was sent home after his death to his family. A monument in his memory is fount at The Royal Chapel & St. Joseph Church of Waterloo. The inscription on the large marble plaque reads, “ERECTED BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS THIS STONE IS IN LIVING MEMORY OF LIEU. WILLIAM. LIVINGSTON. ROBE. OF THE BRITISH ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY. SON OF COL. SIR Wm ROBE. K.C.B.&K.T.S. HE FELL NOBLE AT WATERLOO 18TH JUNE 1815. AGED 24 YEARS. THIS WAS THE 33RD TIME HE HAD MET HIS COUNTRYS FOE AMONG WHICH WERE FUENTES DE ONOR SALAMANCA THE NIVELLE AND THE NIVE 1812 & 1813. HE WAS KNOWN TO AND DISTINGUISHED BY FIELD MARSHALL THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.” This cannon was donated by Gen. Sir Henry Phipps to William Livingston’s father. Presentation cannon was one originally used at the November 10, 1813 Battle of Nivelle where William Livingston Robe received his gold medal for meritorious service. The inscription reads “CUM TOGA HONORIS” below the Robe family crest, a saber erect between two branches of laurel crossing at the point in hilt of the saber. The first reinforce has early 19th century inscription enclosed by edges of foliage springing from a scallop shell reading “BROUGHT OUT OF THE FIELD AT THE BATTLE OF NIVELLE 10TH NOVR. 1813 BY LIEUT. WM. L. ROBE OF THE RL HORSE ARTILLERY GIVEN TO HIS FATHER BY THE EARL OF MULGRAVE MASTER AND GENL OF THE ORDNANCE” From Francis Duncan’s History of the Royal Regiment of Artillery a bit of background on this mountain cannon is found on pgs. 376 & 379, “Marshal Beresford brought a few 3-pounders from Lisbon; but it was found almost impossible to procure mules for them. Three guns of the same calibre, which had been taken from the French, had been temporarily equipped for single draught, and placed under the command of Lieutenant Robe, the son of the gallant officer who commanded at Roliça and Vimiera…A medley equipment was found for the guns brought from Lisbon, – the Artillery-men being Portuguese, but the drivers and mules being British. These guns were carried on the backs of the mules, and three of them were added to Lieutenant Robe’s command. Robe’s effective use of his mountain guns at the Battle of Nivelle, 10th November 1813, was such that his services were commended in dispatches by the Commander Royal Artillery, Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Dickson, by Robe’s divisional commander, Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton KB, and ultimately by the Army commander, the then Marquess of Wellington. Dickson reportedly wrote, ‘the mountain guns under Lieutenant Robe, and the Portuguese guns of similar calibre, were most active and useful, accompanying their respective corps during the day, and supporting the advance of their light troops. In a report to his corps commander, Lieutenant-General Sir Rowland Hill KB, of 11th November 1813 Clinton wrote:’…I must not omit to mention the good conduct of Lieutenant Robe of the Royal Artillery, who had been attached to the 6th division [Clinton’s] in the command of the brigade of mountain guns: this officer by great exertion succeeded in getting his guns up to the height, and rendered himself useful in cannonading the enemy as the 2nd division drove him [the enemy] along his position. Hill sent Clinton’s report to Wellington, who duly mentioned Robe in his dispatch of 13th November 1813 to Lord Bathurst, Secretary of State for War. Wellington’s dispatch was printed in The London Gazette of 25th November 1813 and singled out for mention ‘three mountain guns, under Lieutenant Robe’ as being an effective part of Hill’s corps on the British right flank. Later in the same dispatch, after recording the capture of ‘fifty-one pieces of cannon’, Wellington wrote: ‘The artillery which was in the field was of great use to us; and I cannot sufficiently acknowledge the intelligence and activity with which it was brought to the point of attack, under the direction of Colonel Dickson, over bad roads through the mountains at this season of the year.” This is a wonderful relic commemorating one of the most dramatic moments of the Battle of Waterloo. PROVENANCE: Rode descendents, Thomas del Mar, London. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall, bronze patina with well discerned markings. Bbl measures 30.75″ with a 3″ bore. A number “203” is found on the muzzle face, “379” found on first reinforce and weight “1. 0. 7.” which translates to 135 lbs. Cannon is mounted on a fine and solid stepped wooden carriage with four wood wheels of later vintage. 4-54216 JS317 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 1405

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1406
$63,250.00

ELEGANT SPANISH 1803 8-POUND BRONZE FIELD GUN.

SN 5986. French Cannon started major reform in 1756 with guidance by Gen. John Baptists Vaquette de Gribeauval. Gribeauval’s contribution came from his study of the Prussian system where all cannon were to be mounted on a carriage of a new design with elevation screw and iron axles making the French a more modern artillery and superior. This fact was seen quickly by the Spanish who introduced greater quantity of bronze field cannon of the Gribeauval type. These Spanish tubes were produced at Royal Arsenals in the new world, Barcelona, and Seville where this tube was made. This tube has a spectacular Coat of Arms of King Carlos IV (who reigned 1788-1808). PROVENANCE: Private Collection Morristown, NJ. Val Forgett, Jr. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall with bronze patina with old cleaning. Markings are excellent including the massive 18” Cipher of King Carlos VI. Basering is clearly marked “NO.5986 SEVILLA 31 DE MAIO. DE. 1803”. Cannon is named on chase at rear of muzzle “EL CANGREJO” (which translates “THE CRAB”). Right muzzle marked “P.1365”. Left trunnion marked “COBRE/DE/RIOTINTO”. This beautiful elegant cannon is about 73”, 78” overall including cascabel. Trunnion to trunnion is about 18”. 2” copper bushing in vent has pleasing red/copper patina in stark contrast to the overall bronze patina. This 1,365 pound tube has a bore of about 4-1/4”. Solid steel display stand included. 4-54242 JS318 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 1406

1407
$25,300.00

1796 DATED ENGLISH BRONZE THREE–POUNDER.

SN 26. This beautiful bronze tube with excellent patina was made by Francis Kinman in 1796 and so dated. First reinforce bears the monogram of George III and the chase, the cipher of Charles, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, Master General of the Ordnance 1795-1801; both surrounded by the garter, and both in relief. Base ring is inscribed, “F. KINMAN 1796”. This gun has foundry number “XXVI” found in relief on second reinforce. Same foundry number is found in Arabic numerals on underside of first reinforce. The weight is stamped “2:2:15” which translates to about 295 lbs. Bbl length is 42” from base ring to muzzle and about 47” overall. This tube has been rifled to about 3.2” (80 mm) bore with 8 lands and grooves. It is most interesting that in all of the British experimental rifling information we can find there is nothing in this caliber. However, the Confederates did indeed produce 3.3” rifled cannon. Not withstanding the rifling this is a regulation English three-pounder made for military service with spectacular markings that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Robert Nittolo, NJ. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall with dark bronze patina. Markings are all crisp and discernible as can be seen in photos. Accompanying older stepped carriage lacks hardware other than two heavy brass ring bolts and one rear wrought iron carrying ring wooden naval carriage is sound and solid, fits trunnions well though missing caps. 4-54212 JS234 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1407

1408
$27,025.00
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Additional information giving specifications on the cannon. Tube only – 40″. Tube diameter – 7″ at widest point. Circumference – 20″ at largest point. Bore – 2-1/2″.

PAIR OF FRENCH MODEL 1786 BRONZE 2-1/2” BORE CANNON ON CARRIAGES.

SN NSN. This beautiful pair of cannon are mounted on brass mounted naval carriages. Cannons are totally devoid of markings though trunnion caps and bases are numbered. Cannon have an old polish and display beautifully. Model 1786 cannon were quite popular in the late 18th century. William Gilkerson in his text on naval weapons of the American Revolution through the War of 1812 Boarders Away II describes this 40” cannon quite accurately as “In all sizes, iron guns has almost entirely replaced brass guns by the mid-1700’s in most of the Western navies, but in a limited way brass remained a favored material for small swivel guns, their expense notwithstanding. Indeed, by the end of the century small brass guns experienced a resurgence of favor that outlasted the age of fighting sail. Refinements in alloying and casting enabled the production of stronger-than-ever brass barrels. These enjoyed not only the customary advantages of their non-ferrous material, but could be made lighter, with relatively thinner walls yet bigger bore. Most were handsome guns though not so ornate as their predecessors, having shed some of the detailing lavished on artillery during the baroque period. in imitations the larger guns of their own day, the later brass swivels followed the tradition set by their forebears. Some were more imaginatively designed. In 1786 the French formalized the first known ‘model’ of swivel cannon, a brass gun that followed exactly the 1767 pattern then in use for larger guns, except the little 2.0″ caliber pierrier did away with the vent astragal. Otherwise it is just half-size duplicate of the contemporary French 6-pounder gun.” Rarely are these cannon found in fine matching pairs. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Yellow/red iridescent patina with old polish. Naval carriages are of later vintage which are sound, solid and unusually made with heavy brass mountings. 4-54178 JS241 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1408

1409
$34,500.00

FABULOUS PAIR OF 1775 DATED T. ENGLISH BRONZE CANNON OF VISCOUNT “KITTY” COURTENAY OF POWDERHAM CASTLE.

SN VI & XII. This exquisite pair of two-pounder guns, 41-3/4″ bbl length are among the finest bronze cannon in collection. These cannons are part of a set of twelve cast by the well known London founder T. English for the third Viscount Courtenay whose family estate is Powderham Castle in Exeter, England. Powderham originally built as it is seen today in 1391. The cannon are similar in design to the British light 3-pounder field gun. The 2.7″ bore diameter equates to 2-pounder bore. The guns were cast on cores in the old way, rather than cast solid and having the bores drilled out, as was done for military pieces at that time. There are four steel chaplets in the breech-three in the base ring and one through the cascabel. The cannon have naturalistic dolphin handles. Each piece has a series of punch-marks in a horizontal line near the bottom of the breechface. The meaning of these marks is unknown. The cannon are mounted on old oak naval carriages with brass fittings. These cannon and carriages were found in upstate New York and no doubt were brought to America where the flamboyant Kitty Courtenay fled after his scandalous relationship with the novelist, politician, art collector and profligate William Beckford. Beckford inherited a one million pound fortune which would be like a billionaire today. He indulged himself living a life few could dream of even being taught music by no other than Mozart himself and studying art under Alexander Cozens. Beckford, though married, had numerous affairs with boys and women including William Courtenay, which started when Beckford was 18 and Courtenay was only 11; when this affair was discovered and published in London newspapers, Beckford chose self exile from polite British society and continued on with his illicit affairs. Third Viscount William “Kitty” Courtenay of Powderham was one of 14 children and the only boy, also being born into great wealth and power. Courtenay’s infamous affair forced him to live abroad. He lived in the United States on property he owned on the Hudson River in New York and later in Paris, dying there in 1831 as The Earl of Devon. There is still an identical pair of cannons found at Powderham Castle which is still home to the 18th Earl of Devon and is open to tours to the public. Book including photos and story of Powderham Castle is included. PROVENANCE: Frank E. Bivens, Jr. Collection. Val J. Forgett, Jr. Collection. Glode M. Requa Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Cannon barrels exhibit smooth bronze patina with fine detail as can be seen in photos. Carriages are later Naval style, one missing trunnion caps. Markings are crisp and discernible. Base ring is marked “T. ENGLISH & CO. FECIT LONDON 1775” and breech is marked “C” surmounted by Viscount’s coronet. Underside of one cannon has “VI” and other has “XII”. 4-54088 JS127 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1409

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1410
$16,100.00

FINE 1769 DATED PETER SEEST MADE DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY BRONZE 2-INCH CANNON.

SN NSN. This is a fine cannon made for the world’s first multi-national corporation. The Dutch East India Company who were headquartered in Amsterdam eclipsed all their rivals in the lucrative trade between Asia and the West. Between 1602 and 1796 almost a million Europeans had worked with this company with almost 5,000 ships and over 2-1/2 million tons of goods were imported. The British East India Company by comparison imported a mere 20% of the tonnage even though they had 2,700 ships. The Dutch East India Company even had its own territories known as the Dutch East Indies which would eventually become in the 20th century the Republic of Indonesia. At its peak there were many cannon aboard their vessels and cannon that they would use for trade through they are quite scarce today and this is a wonderful example with great markings and patina. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon is 41”, 46” with cascabel with a 2-1/4” bore. Trunnion to trunnion about 10”. Very good overall with a mottled green patina over chocolate brown with erosion. Markings are mostly discernible though weak in areas including maker’s mark which at least a portion of each letter “P. SEEST” are partially discernible and the “1” in “1769” is also worn and only half visible. The Dutch East India Company’s logo which is large “A” surmounting “VOC” logo (Amsterdam, Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) is quite discernible as can be seen in photos. Vent has a cast raised diamond border and punched circle and dot decoration. Bore is fairly smooth and clear and would clean. 4-54169 JS253 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1410

1411
$14,950.00

PAIR OF 1671-DATED BRONZE DUTCH SALUTE CANNON.

SN NSN. These beautiful tubes measure 22-1/8″. Both are marked with a Coat of Arms with eagle surrounded by rope with tassels underneath a banner with the date 1671. These fine ornate salutes are typical of others observed. Dutch cannons had a unique European identity. These are “Dutch family cannons” which families had in sets, with number and size of the guns often related to the wealth of the family. They have heavy, bulbous ringed muzzles, foliage decoration at reinforces, Dutch style naturalistic dolphins, “ears” for pan covers on either side of vent and acanthus leaf decoration on breech face and cascabel. There are three iron chaplets visible in breech at 120 degree intervals of circumference and a cylindrical bronze chaplets in the reinforce. The recessed vent pan is square. Cannon are mounted on split-trail field carriages of later manufacture. The identity of the founder is most likely Cornelis Ouderogge, although unsigned. Other larger signed examples exhibiting similar decoration are found in several continental museums. The proof marks could potentially be identified as there is monumental text by Heer Der Neue Stockel [Journal-Verlag Schwend GmbH, 1978] on the subject. This is a beautiful pair of well marked 17th century bronze cannon that are rare survivors finely marked and proofed. PROVENANCE: Kutztown, PA Antique Market. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall with bronze patina, markings clear and discernible as can be seen in photos. Additional marks on base ring include “4” & “IV” on one tube and “^II” & “2” on the other. Both cannon bear “rampant lion” and “scorpion” proof marks. The cascabel on tube “2” is slightly bent as can be seen in photos. Old carriages of correct split trail configuration display cannon well but made for cannon with larger trunnion dia. 4-54094 JS129 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 1411

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1412
$80,500.00

SPECTACULAR 1681 DUTCH FALCONETTE ON CARRIAGE MADE FOR COUNT G.W. VON INNHAUSEN UND KNYPHAUSEN.

SN NSN. This cannon was commissioned with at least one other from Petrus Overney of Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Overney’s cannons were among the finest in the world in the 17th century. This cannon is in beautiful “as found” condition with fabulous bronze patina on bbl which appears to have never been polished or abused. There is a twin to this cannon in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London which was donated in the late 19th century. This cannon bears Count Knyphausen’s Coat of Arms, date of manufacture 1681 and rampant lion in relief with “EXUNGUELEONEM” which loosely translates to “the lion is known by its claws” or “from a sample we can judge the whole”. Wilhelm Knyphausen (1716-1800), a cousin of G.W.’s was a general in America during the Revolution. The motto “Dominus Provedebit” cast into cannon was G.W.’s personal motto – translated “God Shall Provide”. This same motto is found on his crypt where entombed at the chapel at Nienoord when he died September 5, 1709. When Knyphausen commanding Hessian troops captured Ft Washington on Manhattan Island in 1776 it was renamed Ft. Knyphausen which is across the river from Ft. Lee, NJ. The modern day location of Ft. Knyphausen is marked by Bennett Park on Ft. Washington Ave, between West 183rd and West 185th Streets in the Washington Heights Section of New York City. The park is a few blocks north of the George Washington Bridge. Long after Knyphausen’s death the two cannon were acquired by Joseph Somes, a director of the Honorable East India Company. He had carriages built for them by C.A. & T. Ferguson of London. He also had an elegant brass capped tompion made with his Coat of Arms which is still present. The Somes Family donated one of the two cannon to The Victoria and Albert Museum where it remains today. Rarely seen in institutional collections and museums is such a beautiful cannon and carriage of such quality. A large folio of information written in Dutch concerning the founder and the Knyphausen Family genealogy and concerning their various castles in Europe is included. PROVENANCE: Von Innhausen Und Knyphansen Family, Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Somes Family, England. Frank E. Bivens, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine to excellent overall. Surfaces on bbl have rich bronze patina with a few small dents to be expected after 300 years. Markings are all crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos. 4-54101 JS136 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 1412

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1413
$0.00

FRENCH BRONZE MODEL 1828 12-CM MOUNTAIN HOWITZER.

This French pattern cannon is what the Americans copied in 1835. This particular tube is part of a rare trio of Spanish, French and American mid-19th century bronze mountain howitzers being offered in this collection. I doubt there is another trio like this extant. This particular tube is beautifully marked with cypher on top of bbl. Foundry markings (Douai Arsenal, France) and date of manufacture 1843 on base ring. Like so many French cannons this cannon was given a name “LE RAPP” which is inscribed on top of bbl near muzzle. The howitzer was named after famous French General Jean Rapp (1773-1821) who distinguished himself many times during the war of 1812 in Europe. The cursive initial “T” stands for French Army Colonel Guillame Tournaire, who was the “chef d’esquadron” at Douai when the piece was cast. The beautifully-engraved Royal cypher on top of the breech is “LP” fir King Louis Philippe (ruled 1830-1848.) Per Encyclopedia Britannica: “ In 1830 Charles X’s attempt to enforce repressive ordinances touched off a rebellion (July 27–30) that gave Louis-Philippe his long-awaited opportunity to gain power. He was elected lieutenant general of the kingdom by the legislature on July 31, two days before Charles abdicated the throne. On August 9 Louis-Philippe accepted the crown.” He abdicated during an insurrection of the lower classes in 1848. These beautiful small bronze tubes rarely come to market. Weighing just over 200 pounds and about 37″ in length, 122mm bore (4-82″) and is easily mounted. It is interesting to note that this initial design of mountain howitzer has “low line” trunnions, like many 18th Century weapons, yet the U.S., Spain, and certainly other countries copied the basic French tube design but put the trunnions on the axis of the bore in order to reduce downward forces on the carriage upon firing. PROVENANCE: Medal of Honor winner Maj. George E. Albee. Washington College, Chestertown, MD. Richard Brunckhorst. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube is very good to fine overall with numerous small blemishes as expected in 150 years. The patina is a mottled mix of brown and green patinas as can be seen in photos. Markings are crisp and well discerned. 4-54110 JS142 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1413

1414
$12,075.00

SPANISH BRONZE MODEL 1838 MOUNTAIN HOWITZER.

SN 8258. This rarely offered cannon is the third part of our offered trio of Spanish, French and American 19th century bronze mountain howitzers. The Spanish adopted this pattern after both the French pattern of 1828 and the American improved pattern of 1835 upon the design and Americans improved upon it when they adopted in in 1835. This particular Spanish version is almost identical to its American and French counterparts weighing just over 200 pounds and about 37″ overall length with 4.75″ bore (120.7mm). this particular tube is well marked with Seville foundry information and date of manufacture in 1844. This particular cannon is named “ALBUERA” which is a village near the fortress town Badajoz, Spain. The Battle of Albuera was fought during the Napoleonic wars May 11, 1811 where a very thin line of Spanish troops held their own against repeated French attacks. The beautifully-engraved royal cypher on the breech is that of Queen Isabella II of Spain. Encyclopedia Britannica describes her reign: “…queen of Spain (1833–68) whose troubled reign was marked by political instability and the rule of military politicians. Isabella’s failure to respond to growing demands for a more progressive regime, her questionable private life, and her political irresponsibility contributed to the decline in monarchical strength and prestige that led to her deposition in the Revolution of 1868.” This is a beautiful well marked bronze cannon with a pleasing green bronze patina. PROVENANCE: Mr. Sam Schoupe Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. Markings are all well discerned. Tube exhibits numerous small blemishes as expected after 150 years not affecting the aesthetics. Patina overall is green/yellow as can be seen in photos. 4-54111 JS143 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1414

1415
$9,775.00

BRONZE 15 CM MORTAR DATED 1846 ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN 27. This beautifully marked mortar has an emerald green patina and is marked with arsenal and date on base ring “DOUAI 11 JUILL. 1846”. Right trunnion is marked “70K” for 70 kilograms (about 154 lbs). Left trunnion is marked with registry number “N.27”. Chase above carrying ring has a beautiful Coat of Arms of King Louis Philippe – (ruled 1830-1848.) Per Encyclopedia Britannica: “In 1830 Charles X’s attempt to enforce repressive ordinances touched off a rebellion (July 27–30) that gave Louis-Philippe his long-awaited opportunity to gain power. He was elected lieutenant general of the kingdom by the legislature on July 31, two days before Charles abdicated the throne. On August 9 Louis-Philippe accepted the crown.” He abdicated during an insurrection of the lower classes in 1848. Above and below Coat of Arms is a pair of numbers “5” & “17” and a script letter “M” as can be seen in pictures. The numbers could be the date of the mortar’s last official proof testing. The cursive initial “M” stands for Mocquard. French Army Colonel Mocquard was the “chef d’esquadron” at Douai when the piece was cast. This interesting mortar is of the “Gomer” type and is in the characteristic shape of a truncated cone joined to a cylinder. The “Gomer” chamber is in the shape of a truncated cone, unlike the cylindrical chambers of most mortars. There is a single transverse lifting handle of bronze atop the bbl. The orig oak carriage has four iron rings at the corners, through which handspikes are placed for carrying the piece. The above features are described in a fine old book Instructions D’Artillerie by Par M. Thiroux, Chez Leneveu, Paris 1842. This particular mortar shows strong evidence of repeated firing in that the trunnions are bent slightly forward and bore has been worn to an oval where dimensions have changed almost ¼”. This beautiful tube and orig carriage would be very difficult to locate another example outside institutions. The Tower of London has the only other known example of this type with and identical carriage. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman collection, Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Mortar is fine overall with a green patina on surface fading to a chocolate brown patina on remainder. Bore is smooth and clear. Numerous small cuts and gashes on butt of tube. Carriage is weathered and shaken with a couple bolts quite loose, however all hardware appears present and cannon and carriage make an impressive display. 4-54129 JS251 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1415

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1416
$23,000.00

15TH CENTURY ITALIAN WROUGHT IRON SWIVEL GUN IN FORM OF A SERPENT.

SN NSN. This rare form is highly sought and few are known in continental institutions and museums. This particular example came from the prominent collection of Frank E. Bivins Jr. and pictured on p.190 plate No.539 of Half Century Scrapbook of Vari-Type Firearms cataloged by Theodore Dexter 1960 though mis-labeled as Spanish 1550. Marked on breech near vent with a partially readable date “14XX”. On top of breech near vent along with date is marked “VALOROSO SCOPIECTO FERISCI EL PIETO”. This gun measures 40-1/2″ overall with a bore length of 23″, bore diameter is about .80″. This is the earliest firearm in the collection dating from the late 15th century. It is an extremely unusual and classical work of art as well as being an effective looking weapon. The gunsmith or blacksmith who hammered this piece into its present intricate, nearly perfect serpent shape was a gifted artist. The scales, fin detail, and head of the mythical beast are executed with a most lifelike technique. Pieces of this quality and magnificence are valued as much for being a work of art as for being an unusual weapon. The writer has not located or observed other weapons of this type for purposes of comparison in private hands, just a few examples are found in continental museum collections. The bbl is oct in cross section. The muzzle is a serpent’s head with open mouth showing teeth. The tiller of the piece is of the form of a long, gracefully curved fish tail culminating in a very wide tail fin. Long, thin trunnions are provided for mounting. It is mounted on an old, finely crafted oak stand, which a wrought iron yoke which fits under the trunnions. The Tower of London volunteered to test a small sample of metal from the piece, and laboratory test results revealed an unusually high phosphorous content, apparently added by the maker for reasons unknown. PROVENANCE: Frank E. Bivins, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall as can be seen in photographs though markings are weak but mostly discernible. 4-54174 JS154 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1416

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1417
$23,000.00

16TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN BRONZE HACKBUTT OF ULRICH VON SCHELLENBERG.

SN NSN. This ancient weapon is no doubt one of the few examples outside of Europe. This bbl measures just over 3’ long with about a 5” hook giving this weapon its name. These ancient weapons date to the 1400s had an attached stock when used on castle parapets. Without missing stock bbl weighs 36 lbs. Like other very early bronze cannon this was core-cast and several iron pins are still visible at breech from casting. Bbl has heavy cast and chased relief decoration including flames on most of the flats of the semi-oct portions of bbl along with quatrefoil and floral devices. Cast into top flats above breech is the crest of Ulrich Von Schellenberg surmounted by large incised letters “IVR”. The COA, according to consignor in its asymmetrical shape with somewhat of a “handle” on right upper corner is a shape that seems to have been used only in the first quarter of the 16th century where Schellenberg was most active in military campaigns as a knight fighting for the Holy Roman Empire. Schellenberg had a stellar military career leading troops under Holy Roman Emperor Maximillian I and later under Emperor Charles V. During the battle near Vicenza fought Oct 18, 1511 he was found covered with 36 wounds and left behind, believed to be dead but Schellenberg would continue in the military. In 1529 he was among the defenders of Vienna against Sultan Suleiman the Great. “After a life full of deeds, he spent his old age in his home country where he is buried beneath the parish church quire. His contemporaries used to praise Schellenberg as a man of imposing personality, intelligence and energy, an upright, witty and cheerful knight who knew how to impress his mercenaries which were mostly composed of Swiss, who would have gone through fire and water for him”. Schellenberg’s sword of same era can be found at the Kunsthistoriches Museum in Vienna. PROVENANCE: W. K. Neale, Guernsey Island. Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good to fine with easily discerned markings and no discernible heavy wear. Apparently this relic has sat fairly undisturbed for the past 500 years. Bbl overall has fine bronze patina with numerous small dings, dents and scratches expected after 500 years. There are remains of an iron loop between hook and breech that at one time retained a pin attached to match-lock stock. Bore is smooth and clear. Wood stands accompanying are sound and solid and display bbl well. 4-54211 JS239 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1417

Video: 16th C. Hackbutt of Gen. Ulrich von Schellenberg

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1418
$4,720.00

LARGE INSCRIBED BRONZE MALAYSIAN LANTAKA.

SN NSN. Lantakas collectively take their name from Lake Lanao, the traditional stronghold of the Moro Sultans of Mindanao. All cannon made became the property of the Sultans, who doled them out to their followers. Orig lantakas come in many sizes the largest used for fortifications around Lake Lanao which were built to withstand assaults. Others were mounted on Moro sailing vessels with which the Moros raided Spanish shipping and settlements. It was during the period from 1550-1850 that the Moro’s built their fierce reputation. These Mindanao Raiders were the pirates of the Pacific Rim. The smallest lantakas that were often only 4 or 5 inches were used like pistols without grips or stocks. There is no written record on the accuracy of these guns but they were made for close to 300 years so they must have worked. Lantakas cannons were originally made in at least two foundries in the Philippines. When the Spanish conquered the Philippines in the mid 16th century and brought Christianity, Muslim holdouts “Moors” or “Moros” which natives of Mindanao are still known as today maintained a foundry on Mindanao where it has remained active under the same Chinese-Filipino family for over 300 years. The Moros were not innovators and designs never really changed. The Moros never used wheeled carriages and the lantakas would fit nicely into a forked stick or forked irons for support. Often large lantakas are mounted on swivel yokes. This unusually large and highly decorated lantaka weighs about 150 lbs and is 52″ long with large naturalistic dolphin handles. It is of the typical design with flared muzzle and socket for tiller which are both decorative. Breech section is octagonal surmounted by a phoenix. Moro-Arabic chiseled inscription refers to a Mohammad Yusuf possibly the recipient or the presenter but as no one cataloging this cannon can translate Moro-Arabic it’s up to you to figure out what this unusual inscription which is so rarely seen on this genre of cannon means. Regardless this is a fine large lantaka which will present beautifully. LITERATURE: Most of the historical information listed here is taken from an article by Richard L. Baron, “Moro Mini-Cannon”. PROVENANCE: Negritos Antique Shop, Manila. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. With good well patinaed surfaces with good detail including inscription. 4-54138 JS150 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1418

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1419
$11,500.00

RARE AND HISTORICAL CHINESE BRONZE RIFLED HOWITZER MADE UNDER VICEROY LI HONGZHANG.

SN 208. This cannon was originally captured from Boxers in Peking in 1901 as a trophy by Allied forces. This rifled cannon was made to shoot studded shells of the “La Hite system” developed by Antoine Treville de Beaulieu in 1858. It is quite well made circa 1870 with Chinese inscription that states cannon was made during the time Li Hongzhang was modernizing the Chinese military. He quelled several major rebellions and served in many important positions on the Imperial Court, including the premier Viceroy of Zhili and later the Minister of Beiyang. Hongzhang had a long military career working his way through different posts to come to such a high position. Li was involved in conflicts with Russia, Korea and Japan and held diplomatic posts late in his life and served as the Chinese representative to the Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II of Russia in 1896. There are several books written concerning his life that can be researched for more complete biography. Howitzer measures 32” and about 38” overall including cascabel and weighs 275 lbs. Long inscription measures 20” on top of bbl and both trunnions are also marked. A brass breech sight bracket is attached with four bolts and a small iron blade is embedded in rimbase above right trunnion. Bore measures 3.8” (96mm) with 6-lands and grooves. Has rifling similar to that of a British Armstrong for lead studded shells, of which a fine inert orig “La Hite” projectile is included for display. This is the only example we can find of this rare rifled bronze cannon, however there is one on display in a Beijing Military Museum but a photograph of it cannot be located. PROVENANCE: Reuben Dimally, Val Forgett Collections. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, cleaned with mottled polish patina. Markings are all well discernible and a “208” is found on top of sight bracket. Bore is clear and clean. 4-54142 JS255 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1419

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1420
$11,500.00

17TH CENTURY KOREAN BREECH LOADING BRONZE CANNON.

SN 147. This cannon is thought to be a souvenir taken by the US marine amphibious landing in Korea in 1871. Captain McLane Tilton USMC who commanded the marine detachment in these actions refers to these weapons being used to defend Korean forts as “insignificant breech-loading brass cannon”. There is an identical cannon on display at the Marine Corp Historical Center at the Washington Navy Yard and a very similar piece at Ft. Monroe in Hampton, VA. This cannon has a lengthy Chinese inscription almost identical to other examples which have been translated as stating they were made in mainland China with the date (about 1680) and SNs. There are other inscriptions published with translations that give varying dates some much earlier in the 16th century though all cannons appear the same vintage. This is a Chinese pattern cannon listed in several texts as Ming Dynasty which substantiates the 16th-17th century date of inscription. The actual date of manufacture could even be 18th or 19th century though no definitive information is published. This cannon measures 41” overall with a weight of about 130 lbs and a bore of 1-3/8”. PROVENANCE: Ashley Halsey collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon is very good to fine overall. Bore is clean and smooth and removable iron breech is sound and solid with iron patina. Orig wrought iron yoke still attached. Removable iron breech is held in place by a tapered wooden slat of unknown vintage. 4-54225 JS254 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1420

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1421
$2,875.00

BAILEY AND PEGG CAST IRON TWO-POUNDER NAVAL CANNON.

SN NSN. This type of ship’s cannon which resembles the famous carronnade was used aboard merchantmen during the 19th century. It is known that Lloyd’s of London required certain armament to be carried aboard in order for a merchantman to receive a favorable insurance rating. Admiralty claims of the period contain numerous references to “carriage guns” in the context of establishing risks and compliance. Such cannons are relatively common today, leading to the conclusion that their use was very widespread. Most survivors are generally in poor condition with very heavy pitting and no discernible markings and no provenance. This particular cannon still exhibits a good, raised mark “B . P” below a raised crown. This gun also has most interesting history in that it was found by an American helicopter pilot during the Vietnam war about 1969 on a beach in South Vietnam that he has spotted from the air. These cannons indeed were used world wide but few have any history and at least this was a war souvenir. PROVENANCE: William “Pete” Harvey Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Heavily pitted with evidence of salt water corrosion of the iron but details and markings are still well defined. Bbl has a length of 37″. 4-54106 JS137 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1421

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1422
$4,025.00

“FALKIRK” CAST-IRON NAVAL CANNON BBL CIRCA 1810.

SN NSN. This ship’s cannon which measures 38-3/4″ is marked “FALKIRK” / “PROVD” / “2PR”. Falkirk is on the Carron River in Scotland, home to the famous Carron Foundry. Carron is responsible for famous “carronades” made here utilizing bottom mounting loops instead of trunnions on small naval guns. Indeed workers from Carron Foundry founded Falkirk in 1810 making this little 2-pounder. Few Falkirk marked cannon are known. This little 2-pounder has a most interesting history being found on Hutchinson’s Island. All these small barrier islands in Georgia and South Carolina were frequented by pirates in the era of this guns manufacture and soldiers both North and South during the Civil War. This gun could have been left from most any type of ship in the early 19th century or possibly used by southern militia at the start of the Civil War and that is possibly why the Sons of Confederate Veterans donated this cannon to Ft. Pulaski in 1943. Gun is now mounted on same gray wood display “carriage” it occupied while at Ft. Pulaski. PROVENANCE: H.B. Heller, SCV. Ft. Pulaski National Monument 1943. Ted Fitler. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection, 1972. CONDITION: Pitted overall though markings are still discernible otherwise solid and functional with a gray painted stepped stand. 4-54186 JS156 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1422

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1423
$0.00

BELGIUM SEACOAST GUN.

SN NSN. This gun was originally found on the site of a French seacoast fortification and weighs close to 3-tons, has a 6.25″ bore which translates to about a 30-pounder. This cannon would made a great display in front of someone’s home that you don’t have to worry about thieves grabbing it and sticking it in the back of a pickup truck. This cannon was made most likely at the State Ordnance Works at Liege in the mid 19th century. This ordnance works was established by Napoleon for manufacture of his large siege guns but continued to operate well into the founding of the independent country of Belgium. These type cannon were found at French forts for harbor defense. *SPECIAL NOTE* This cannon is not at our facilities. It currently resides on the front lawn of John Morris’ home in Springfield, VA, 703-309-0228. It is illustrated and described here and can only be viewed at the above address. If you wish to view it, please call John Morris to set up a mutually convenient appointment to examine. Mr. Morris also has an extraordinary depth of knowledge of cannons in general and in addition to viewing the cannon in person, it will provide you an opportunity to speak with him and access any information that may be helpful to you regarding the cannon. This cannon will stay on Mr. Morris’ lawn until such time the winning bidder has paid for his purchase and made arrangements for the pickup of the cannon. Mr. Morris is experienced in moving heavy cannons and will advise and assist buyer or buyer’s carrier in loading them on vehicles for highway transportation. To repeat, this cannon cannot be previewed at the auction site. PROVENANCE: Mark McConnell. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Pitted overall but with good discernible classic lines of continental siege guns. 4-54191 JS280 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1423

1424
$4,600.00

IRON ENGLISH SWIVEL GUN WITH ORIGINAL YOKE.

SN NSN. This well made swivel gun with crown in relief on top of first reinforce. This banded tapered tube measures 29” and about 34-1/2” including cascabel. 10” wide at trunnions with a 15” yoke. This is a typical gun that would be found on many maritime vessels in the late 18th century and early 19th century to protect cargos against pirates or other risks. Maritime insurers of the era such as Lloyds in London required merchant vessels to be armed with such cannon. This is a fine cannon that displays well on its orig swivel yoke that is not often retained. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall with heavy pitting under black paint. Bore is clear though rusted and pitted. 4-54226 JS252 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1424

1425
$2,875.00

19th CENTURY AFGHAN SEVEN-POUNDER RIFLED MOUNTAIN GUN.

SN NSN. This well made apparently steel rifled cannon is a close copy of the British rifled muzzle loading mountain gun which saw hard service in the British frontier campaigns in Africa, India and Afghanistan. The Afghanis must have liked this compact, fairly lightweight cannon that could be transported by mule in rough terrain that the Brits used against them. Originally a mule would carry the tube and carriage broken down would be carried by other mules. This cannon made in Kabul has the Afghani national emblem still seen on today’s flags surrounded by garter emulating a British cipher though with Afghan text. Cannon is 37” long, about 40” including cascabel. 3” bore has three large lands and three small grooves. Forward of slotted cascabel is a round slot for rear adjustable sight and front sight is mounted on a raised block. This is a fine example of an Afghan made rifled cannon that was well suited for use in the rough Afghan terrain. Cannon is mounted on a more recent wood naval style carriage and would originally have had a two-wheeled steel pack carriage. A reproduction zinc studded projectile is included with this lot. PROVENANCE: Purchased in a Kabul scrap yard by and American Army Special Forces officer. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall, cleaned with pitting. Markings are crisp and well discerned. Machining marks are still present where turned with scattered markings; “8” stamped on its side at muzzle face, cascabel and midsection on right side which is possibly the number of this tube. Bore has well defined rifling though pitted and rusted. Orig brass vent has a newer white metal sleeve that will accept a standard sized friction primer. Accompanying carriage is for display only and is sound and solid. 4-54199 JS236 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1425

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1426
$41,300.00

FRIEDRICH KRUPP 1893 DATED 75 MM SLIDING BREECH BLOCK MOUNTAIN GUN ON FIELD CARRIAGE.

SN 7. This well conditioned gun is complete with breech marked, “FRIED.KRUPP/ESSEN 1893”. Right trunnion marked “331kg” which translates to about 728 lbs. Carriage has makers plaque on left side and “NO.7”. 71” from breech to muzzle. This cannon has a sliding breech block which locks into place with a large rotating hand crank shaft much the same way that someone would wind their watch. Once in place a steel plug articulates into a socket which holds the breech in place. This appears fully functional. Front sight is just forward of trunnions and it’s a simple post. Rear sight is a brass post within a ring. All steel carriage with brass hubs and wooden spoke wheels, “FRIED. KRUPP/ESSEN A/R No. 7” on right side plaque. Loading accouterments present attached to carriage are the wooden trail bar, cartridge charger and cleaning brush. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very fine with over 95% black enamel paint on steel tube. Breech block is likewise is very fine condition. Chamber has fairly significant pitting and brown scale but rifling is strong and clearly defined lands, dark throughout. Carriage is also extremely fine with steel parts retaining over 90% of a pale khaki paint on steel parts, brass remaining unpainted turned to a dark patina. Nuts display evidence of having been removed from the bolts on the hubs. Wooden hardware of wheels also in extremely fine condition retains over 95% of a varnished refinish and are very solid and presentable. Steel tires in fine condition, uniformly brown and uniformly robust. Elevation gear is functional and of brass & steel construction. 4-54090 JS295 (25,000-30,000) – Lot 1426

1427
$70,800.00

*MODEL 1906 KRUPP 50 MM MOUNTAIN CANNON.

SN NSN. This Krupp mountain cannon was made under contract with Siamese government proofed 1905-1906. Marked on rear of breech, “FRIED.KRUPP. A.G./ESSEN” (followed by Siamese markings). More Siamese markings to right of and below breech. Three intertwined circles proof marked for Krupp are present on breech. Rare orig front and rear sight are present, rear sight is graduated without any numbers which is correct for this contract. Top of rear sight and bottom have Siamese markings. Trail handle is present on right side of carriage. Traverse and elevation function smoothly and properly. Retaining pin is present in carriage including chain which holds retention pin. All pins and adjustments appear functional. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Tube retains over 90% of its orig blued finish with some scattered areas of slight pitting, thinning to a brown patina. Metal hardware of carriage covered in a glossy green paint with Siamese markings still in evidence in places. About 90% coverage of this green paint exclusive of metal tires. Metal tires retain 50% of its matte finished green paint which is a perfect match to carriage hardware. Metal tires appear repainted once. Wooden furnishings of wheels are in exceedingly fine condition. Some handling marks and some chips and gouges but absolutely solid and serviceable. It does appear that steel hubs have been removed at one point long ago but there is almost no loss of paint to retention nuts, just threads of screws. Bore is extremely fine with strong clear rifling. Breech block is clean with about 50% of the rear exterior turning brown. Orig leather retention strap at rear of carriage present and serviceable in amazingly good condition. This cannon has seen very little use and has been well cared for, almost certainly kept indoors throughout its existence. 4-54180 JS248 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 1427

1428
$27,025.00

GERMAN 1891 KRUPP GRUSONWERK 53 MM BREECH LOADING RIFLE.

SN 102. This late 19th century field gun is mounted on a steel carriage with wooden spoke wheels and steel tires. This 53 mm loads through a lever actuated dropping breech block typical of the era and is fired by a rope lanyard which is present and serviceable. Traverse and elevation gear controlled by round wheels which are functional and made of brass. Included in this lot is one sub-caliber insert for a 10-ga shot shell for a flare. Firing mechanism appears to function properly. A “rapid fire” thumb switch on the breech operating handle selects whether the firing pin drops only when the lanyard is pulled, or as soon as the breech is closed. The wheel hubs contain large, automotive-type drum brakes which are set using a lever on the side of the carriage, to keep the gun from rolling backward from recoil. This weapon appears fully functional, , and was designed for 53mm fixed ammunition. It is classified as an antique and thus not subject to US Government regulation under either the GCA or NFA.but local laws regarding possession of such items should be checked. PROVENANCE: Sunny’s Surplus, Baltimore; Joe Kauffman, Towson, MD; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection CONDITION: Overall metal finish on tube is very good with about 80% coverage, almost entirely a brown patina thinning at high points with scattered pitting. Steel carriage is very robust with about 90% coverage of a navy gray enamel paint. Brass fittings at trunnions and hubs of wheels are not painted but have turned to a pleasing dark patina. Wooden spoke wheels are extremely fine and probably reproduction with latter day bolts retaining steel rim tires which retain evidence of at least two coats of paint but are fairly heavily scaled with corrosion, but since they are so robust, over 3/8” thick this does not detract in any way. Breech block mechanism and extractor liberally coated with black grease. Rifling in bore is strong and dark brown patina throughout. Heavy braided lanyard rope appears to have orig pull ring and brass keeper. Oak wooden wheels retain about 20% of their finish and show some evidence of water staining but no appreciable deterioration is evident. With a little work and some refinish to these wheels this would enhance this already very attractive piece. 64” from muzzle to back end of tube. Wheels are 55” high, 11’ overall length including carriage. 4-54246 JS321 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1428

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1429
$40,250.00

HOTCHKISS TWO-POUNDER RIFLED BREECH LOADING MOUNTAIN GUN ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN 88. Bbl measures 46″ with 1.65″ rifled bore. Hotchkiss mountain guns were first tested by the U.S. Army in 1881, having been purchased from the famous Hotchkiss Company in Paris. The guns were ideal for use in rugged terrain, such as the West, since the entire weapon weighed only 362 pounds, and could be broken down into parts so that a gun and its ammunition could be transported on three mules. The gun could fire quite rapidly since it was used fixed (but separately primed) ammunition. In fact, this was the first U.S. artillery piece to utilize fixed metallic-cartridge type ammunition. Two basic types of ammunition were issued, explosive shells with impact fuzes, and canister. The former was effective to 3500 yards, and the latter to a few hundred, against personnel or animals. Four of the guns made history on December 29, 1891, and Wounded Knee Creek, Dakota Territory. They had been positioned on a hill near where U.S. Troops were disarming Sioux Indians when firing broke out in the Indian camp. The battery began firing to support the troops. The Sioux lost over 150 of their number, and were so badly beaten that they never fought again. Hotchkiss two-pounders were also used in the Spanish-American war. This particular example made in 1885 is as fine and complete example as can be found including rear sight. The gun was converted to center-fire by Rock Island Arsenal. Accompanying this cannon is an extensive file of all historical and technical details. PROVENANCE: Reilly Gunter Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Surfaces all appear orig including carriage, markings crisp and clear, excellent crisp rifled bore. 4-54095 JS132 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1429

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1430
$38,350.00

HOTCHKISS TWO-POUNDER RIFLED BREECH LOADING MOUNTAIN GUN ON HEAVY FIELD CARRIAGE.

SN 201. Bbl measures 46″ with 1.65″ rifled bore. This particular gun is mounted on carriage ready for shooting as this gun has seen live fire in last few years. This gun also has been converted to centerfire where ammunition can be made from casings. Hotchkiss mountain guns were first tested by the U.S. Army in 1881, having been purchased from the famous Hotchkiss Company in Paris. The guns were ideal for use in rugged terrain, such as the West, since the entire weapon weighed only 362 pounds, and could be broken down into parts so that a gun and its ammunition could be transported on three mules. The gun could fire quite rapidly since it was used fixed (but separately primed) ammunition. In fact, this was the first U.S. artillery piece to utilize fixed metallic-cartridge type ammunition. Two basic types of ammunition were issued, explosive shells with impact fuzes, and canister. The former was effective to 3500 yards, and the latter to a few hundred, against personnel or animals. Four of the guns made history on December 29, 1891, and Wounded Knee Creek, Dakota Territory. They had been positioned on a hill near where U.S. Troops were disarming Sioux Indians when firing broke out in the Indian camp. The battery began firing to support the troops. The Sioux lost over 150 of their number, and were so badly beaten that they never fought again. Hotchkiss two-pounders were also used in the Spanish-American war. This particular example made in 1892 and was one of only 57 guns purchased by the U.S. Government and was located in inventory at Rock Island Arsenal in 1903. This is a fine example mounted on a field carriage that has seen extensive shooting and several reloadable cartridges w/lead projectiles accompany this gun. Also accompanying this cannon is an extensive file of all historical and technical details. PROVENANCE: Reilly Gunter Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Lead deposits in grooves of bore, needs cleaning. Cartridge extractor needs minor repair. Markings are crisp, light pitting under black paint. Carriage is sound and solid with 2 applications of paint. Wood in wheels is finely restored. 4-54097 JS134 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1430

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1431
$8,850.00

FINE LYLE LIFESAVING CANNON ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE WITH RARE ORIGINAL BRASS FIRING MECHANISM.

SN 1469. This is a very fine example of a Lyle Lifesaving Cannon that closely copies the orig 1877 design submitted by Lt. David Lyle, US Ordnance Dept. Complete with iron mounted wood carriage with four handles and fine reproduction wooden stepped quoin for elevation. Also included in this is the model 1936 brass firing mechanism which is rarely found. Gun also retains an adapter for primer which can be removed for utilizing the 1936 device. The cannon is marked on right trunnion “U.S./L.S.S” (US Lifesaving Service). Muzzle is well marked with inspector mark, SN, date of manufacture and contractor. This wonderful survivor of the Lifesaving Service became obsolete after WWII with the advent of rockets which after that time are now used for projecting lines. It is interesting to note that rockets were first tested prior to Lyle’s design and were discounted in favor of Lyle’s most popular design that was copied by many around the world. PROVENANCE: US Lifesaving Service. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Brass is clean with yellow patina, crisp markings. Smooth, clean bore. Carriage is sound and solid with some pitting on mountings. Wood is sound and solid and retains traces of a thinning red paint. 4-54105 JS260 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1431

1432
$2,300.00

RARE HUNT BRONZE LIFESAVING CANNON.

SN NSN. Edmund S. Hunt’s patented line-throwing cannon was tested by David Lyle for US Government in 1878. His cannon was quite similar to Lyle’s design though Mr. Hunt’s invention had a lighter bbl with larger bore. This particular tube is 18” long, about 23” including breech with a 3-1/2” bore only ¼” thick wall at muzzle. There are no easily discernible marks on this bronze bbl or iron mounting bracket. Including bracket gun is 29” overall and brackets are 8” wide. During the late 19th century among the most important life saving devices a ship could have was a life saving cannon which shot a projectile with an attached line such that a distressed person could be pulled to safety. Life saving stations were set up all along the American coast and such cannons were deployed there and on many maritime vessels of all types. Mr Hunt, like others vied for government contracts but one was never awarded and surviving examples of his patent are quite rare. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall tube has chocolate/red patina with more yellow patina to breech. There are numerous small scratches, scuffs and blemishes as can be seen in photos. Bore is smooth and would clean nicely. Iron cleat for attachment is pitted and rusted overall, still retaining two of its similarly rusted bolts. 4-54131 JS245 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1432

1433
$1,121.00

WWII BRONZE “WAFFLE PATTERN” LIFE SAVING CANNON.

SN 867. This is a fine example of a rarely seen waffle pattern life saving (line throwing) cannon on its orig welded steel carriage. This model “F-B” is dated 10-17-45, SN 867 is 30-1/2″ overall with a 2.5″ bore. Ignition is through a stainless steel percussion firing lock for 32 blank ammunition. It is interesting to note that the manufacturer of this cannon is still in business and manufactures line throwing rifles today. Technology has changed as the basic function of a life saving cannon was to throw a projectile to which was attached one end of a strong, light line which was rigged so as to pay out quickly without fouling. Light strong lines that could be fired from a rifle are a quite recent technology. The typical projectile of “modern” life saving cannons such as this was a cylindrical shot weighing 17 lbs. The gun was aimed so the shot went over a distressed ship, laying the line across the deck. The light messenger line was attached to heavier lines, which were hauled aboard the distressed ship and made fast. A “breeches buoy” was then rigged, whereby personnel could be conveyed to the rescuing ship or the beach, one at a time. These small cannons were the most important equipment of the government (U.S. Lifesaving Service) Lifesaving Stations along the coasts of the U.S. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This is an interesting line thrower in fine condition with quite an unusual pattern. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 4-54165 JS152 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1433

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1434
$0.00

COSTEN CAST STEEL LIFE SAVING CANNON.

SN 2062. This is a scarcely encountered life saving cannon of the early 20th century that is maker marked “COSTEN SIGNAL CO NEW YORK USA”. This was one of the last line throwing cannons to still utilize ignition by a friction primer. This particular manufacturer is not known to have had government contracts and this particular gun was a commercial purchase for ship board use. Maritime regulations of the period required most ocean going vessels to carry such cannon to be prepared for emergency rescues. The basic function of a life saving cannon was to fire a heavy cylindrical shot (17 lbs) to which was attached one end of a strong, light line, which was rigged so as to pay out quickly without fouling. The gun was aimed so the shot went over a distressed ship, laying the line across the deck. The light messenger line was attached to heavier lines, which were hauled aboard the distressed ship and made fast. A “breeches buoy” was then rigged, whereby personnel could be conveyed to the rescuing ship or the beach, one at a time. These small cannons were the most important equipment of the government (U.S. Lifesaving Service) Lifesaving Stations along the coasts of the U.S. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 4-54166 JS153 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1434

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1435
$3,450.00

42 MM RAPID FIRE MAXIM NORDENFELT GUN.

SN 4213. This cannon is a relic captured by Admiral Dewey’s fleet during the Spanish-American War from a Spanish vessel. This particular British made gun was manufactured in 1896 for the Spanish Navy and is marked “MAXIM NORDENFELT” / “No. 4213” / “42M/M MARK A”. This gun is missing breech mechanism and probably is one of only two of this rare gun in the United States, the second being in the city museum in Raleigh, NC which is fully functional. This particular gun came from a war memorial at Norwich University in Northfield, VT which is the oldest private military college in the United States. PROVENANCE: Norwich University. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Gray paint overall except on bronze drum-type deck mount, metal in generally good condition. Bore rifling good but needs cleaning. 4-54192 JS161 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1435

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1436
$1,180.00

UNIQUE 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON HARPOON GUN.

SN NSN. This most unusual cannon has long cast blade sight with no discernible markings. This cannon has bore just over 2”, measures 29” from base ring to muzzle and about 33” overall. Cast at breech is a partial firing mechanism that had a swivel hammer though striker is now missing. Long blade sight is over 2” high at muzzle and 21” long. Tube has appearance of a typical early 19th century banded gun with addition of most unusual breech and sight with slotted cascabel for elevation device. Cannon is mounted on a stepped naval carriage of later vintage that displays this unique gun quite well. PROVENANCE: Ed Fischer Collection, CT. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube is pitted overall with black paint. Bore is clear but heavily pitted with rust. Swivel hammer on breech is still functional though as noted striker and remainder of mechanism is missing. Accompanying later vintage carriage is sound and solid, iron mounted with khaki green paint to wood and black paint to furniture. 4-54137 JS235 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1436

1437
$11,800.00

LARGE BRASS BREECH LOADING SALUTE CANNON.

SN NSN. This is an extremely high quality salute cannon made for use aboard a large yacht. Breech mechanism operates and firing mechanism cocks as lanyard is pulled. Breech is equipped with a chamber adapter which permits the use of 10-gauge cartridges which are commercially available. Very large brass cartridges which the cannon was design to fire are no longer manufactured. Brass bbl is mounted on its orig mahogany carriage with brass fittings. This cannon was test fired each 4th of July to ensure it still functioned as designed. This is a large, extremely well made functioning model with a precise breech mechanism that functions well. Cannon measures 30-1/2″ overall with a 1.25″ bore. PROVENANCE: Waldorf, MD Antique Shop, Sams Family. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Yellow patina over old polish. Bbl and carriage are fine overall. Extractor lever no longer functions however. 4-54102 JS130 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1437

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1438
$1,437.50

EXPERIMENTAL AMERICAN C.H. TESCH PATENT SALUTE GUN ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN NSN. This finely machined steel model has bbl that measures just over 1′ and about 13-1/2″ with breech that fires about a 10-gauge center fire shell. Model has a unique firing mechanism with breech that turns and locks into position with exposed firing pin in central slot. Firing pin is struck by pulling a cord attached to a striking hammer fitted onto rear axle sleeve. This model functions quite well and looks like it would be a fun model to shoot. Carriage is constructed in the Navy style with 4-iron wheels and a brass trimmed elevation screw and cast brass trunnion caps. Only markings found are on back of breech “PAT.APPLIED FOR C.H. TESCH”. There is also a number “5” stamped inside on removable breech block. This is a unique and extremely well made model and this is the only example known which should be researched. Charles H Tesch, of Milwaukee, WI was issued patent no. 533,101 on Jan 29, 1895, and stated in his description: “My invention has for its object to provide a cannon having a simple, economical breechcloser that may be securely locked in place without endangering premature explosion of a charge in the cannon, and which may also serve as a carrier for shells; said invention consisting in a cannon having a continuous bore and a recess communicating therewith, a breech-closer of peculiar construction involving spring-resisted pivotal blocks, and a plunger for actuating the blocks against resistance of the springs to cause an engagement with the aforesaid-recess.” PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall with iron and brass patina. Wood is sound and solid with small scattered scratches and blemishes. There are several small dents on back of breech and breech block that do not affect aesthetics. 4-54121 JS279 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1438

1439
$897.00

CAST IRON BRITISH SALUTE GUN CIRCA 1850.

SN NSN. Wonderful gun with split trail in style of 18th Century or early 19th century cannon and carriage. Cannon measures 15-1/2″ overall with about 3/4″ bore. Cast iron carriage and wheels. Carriage is embossed on either cheeckpiece with a large crown. Carriage and cannon overall measure 20-1/2″ and about 8″ hub to hub. PROVENANCE: Colt’s Neck, NJ. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon has traces of old red paint but overall iron patina with rust and pitting. Bore and vent are clear. 4-54127 JS273 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1439

1440
$2,875.00

RARE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE PATENTED DOG HEAD ALARM GUN.

SN NSN. This exact gun is pictured in Firearms Curiousa by Lewis Winant published in 1955. This gun which is French made with cast makers mark “AUROUZE BREVETT SGDG”. Gun fires 16-gauge pin fire cartridge by clockwork mechanism. At the time set for alarm the mechanism pushes the heavy striker in the shape of a dog’s head such that it falls and the weight of gravity causes the cartridge to dishcharge. We have not seen another example of this intriguing alarm cannon before. This cannon was once on display at Ft. Ticonderoga Museum as part of the fine collection of Hampton P. Howell, Jr. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good to fine retaining most of its orig black paint. The winding key and lever appear later than the probable Victorian era of this gun though lever is the same one shown on p.98 of Winant’s book. 4-54120 JS286 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1440

1441
$2,875.00

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR FILIPINO GAS PIPE CANNON.

SN NSN. This is an interesting relic of the Moro insurrection that started in 1901 and kept US troops under John Pershing at bay for 10 long years. Cannon gets its name from the length of gas pipe or actually any kind of pipe that could have been found. Pipe is sealed at one end and bound like a bbl with heavy wood with heavy bbl staves which were cast and screwed into place. This ingenious weapon was probably more functional than a Lantaka as the bore of the pipe is a lot smoother and has a larger width in this case of 2” though the principal projectiles were any bits and pieces of glass, nuts, bolts, rocks or any metal object that would fit the bore. “Trunnions” are made from heavy iron round stock that is curved around pipe. Bannerman advertised these weapons in the early 20th century as relics of this insurrection. We have never seen another one of these intriguing relics offered before. PROVENANCE: Bannermans. John Brown’s Armory, Rochester, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: 48” long, about 5” dia and 15” “trunnions” or handles. Very good to fine overall. Iron still retains black paint over pitting. Fastening screws range from brass to iron. Bore of pipe is pitted but clear. Vent is found about 1’ from breech with possibly an earlier vent at breech filled and repaired with a strip of brass nailed in place. 4-54140 JS259 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1441

1442
$0.00

JOHN DAHLGREN’S PERSONAL MODEL “NINE INCH SHELL GUN NO. 2”.

SN NSN. This fabulous model was originally made at John Dahlgren’s direction in 1853. This 1/8th scale model is marked “9-INCH SHELL GUN NO. 2”. The No. 2″ refers to his second and final design for the famous 9-inch gun-No. 1 design having been much less streamlined, was discarded after only one example was made. There is no doubt that this model is described in minute detail in John Dahlgren’s personal design notebook for the 9-Inch gun found at The Library of Congress. John Dahlgren’s notes precisely match the 17.56 pound weight, the 16.5″ length overall and 1-1/8″ bore and the name inscribed on tube as can be seen in photos. John Dahlgren in his notebook calculates the density of this model noting that a full scale gun made to these dimensions would weight 9,114 pounds (see photos). Indeed surviving 9″ Navy guns are very close to this weight. Registry number 117 cast at Tredegar Foundry, Richmond, VA that was aboard the USS Hartford during the Battle of Mobile Bay, all 9,000 pounds of it. This is an outstanding historical model with impeccable esthetics and provenance. PROVENANCE: Ordnance Museum, Washington Navy Yard. Retired Admiral’s Estate, Annapolis, MD. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall with dark iron patina, markings easily discerned. Dahlgren describes in his design notebook how he used the bbl model, weighing it in water then in air, and balancing it on knife edges to ascertain the exact breech preponderance, a weight which greatly concerned him. Thus he had no use for a carriage for the model, and none exists. 4-54083 JS125 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 1442

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1443
$0.00

ARSENAL MODEL DAHLGREN 15″ NAVY GUN AND CARRIAGE.

SN NSN. This is an extremely well made and detailed model of a Civil War era Dahlgren Naval gun. This gun most likely was built at the Ft. Pitt Foundry. This model is 1/10″ scale and measures 20″ overall with a 1.5″ bore diameter. Carriage is wrought iron or steel measuring 9.62″ in length less wheels and 6.4″ wide. Bbl is cast iron measuring 18.12″ overall with a bore length of 15.5″ (muzzle face to rear of chamber). This model has two vents and two associated sets of percussion “lock ears”, only the right hand vent is drilled through to bore. Within the US Navy’s series of 15″ gun designs, this is unique to the pattern of 1870. This was the last pattern of US Navy muzzle-loading 15″ gun to see production. Since all 20 of this pattern gun were cast by Ft. Pitt Foundry it is quite possible this model was built there as well as there are no markings other than matching assembly punch marks. Similar high quality models were built in this era at the Washington Navy Yard and the New York Navy Yard. Most of the known official US Navy models bear markings similar to the full scale models they represent. However, the workmanship and precision with which this piece was executed is typical of surviving models in the USNA Museum Collection at Annapolis. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Smooth iron and steel patinas. This model may have once had a percussion lock hammer which is now missing. Toggle bar at top of elevating screw is also missing. 4-54081 JS124 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1443

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1444
$13,800.00

ARSENAL MODEL OF 15-INCH RODMAN GUN 1864.

SN 4. This is the only surviving armorers grade model of the massive 15-inch Rodman cannon. The overall length of this model is 33-1/2″ with bbl length of 18-1/2″. Bore diameter is 1.5-inches which makes this a 1/10 scale model. Muzzle is marked just like full size guns “No.4 50,000 LBS T.J.R. FT. PITT PA 1864”. Our consignor describes this gun in his notes, “Fine presentation model machined and marked just as a full-sized Rodman seacoast gun of Civil War vintage would be. This piece was apparently actually made at Ft. Pitt Foundry , in Pittsburgh, where the full sized guns were made. The initials T.J.R. are those of General Thomas J. Rodman, designer of the weapon and Army Chief of Ordnance, whose initials appear on many full sized pieces which he inspected. The registry number ‘4’ indicated it was one of the first made, probably of a small lot of perhaps ten (or less) made for presentation to senior government officials. The piece is vented and could be fired as a salute gun. It is mounted on the correct type iron carriage. An old wooden tompion is provided to plug the muzzle.” The full sized massive Rodman cannons were manufactured under Rodman’s use of solid casting, among the first large cannon made with this technology which Americans excelled at during the Civil War era. For a cannon this large the casting process took several days and involved many tens of thousands gallons of water for cooling the core of the casting to remove impurities. Ft. Pitt Foundry was the first to use Rodman’s patent for hollow casting guns. The first prototype 15-inch cannon was cast December 23, 1859. During the Civil War only the 20-inch Rodman gun was larger weighing in at over 115,000 pounds. A 15-inch Rodman at Ft. Monroe kept the Confederate iron clad CSS Virginia (The Merrimac) at bay during her struggle with the USS Monitor. This model is in wonderful condition with great markings and the only one we are aware of in any museum or private collection. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection; Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall with iron patina with good, crisp markings. 4-54128 JS145 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 1444

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1445
$546.25

CIVIL WAR ERA BRASS DAHLGREN CANNON MODEL.

SN NSN. Measures about 13″ overall has a classic Dahlgren shape and taper with elongated cascabel and flared muzzle. This model is totally made of brass as is the carriage though carriage is painted black to simulate iron. This well made model was once on display at Ft. Ticonderoga as part of the well known Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, brass has been cleaned and varnished in the old style typical of the early 20th century collectors style of “burnishing” brass. Carriage retains much of its orig black paint though worn and showing brass in areas. Cotter pin is missing retaining one wheel. 4-54123 JS278 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1445

1446
$1,150.00

BRASS DAHLGREN MODEL AND CARRIAGE.

SN NSN. This cannon bbl measures about 12-1/2″ including cascabel and about 4-1/2″ trunnion to trunnion and weighs just over 13 lbs, with a 3/4″ bore and functional elevation screw. The Dahlgren style naval carriage is also totally brass with brass wheels. This model is totally unmarked and was once on display at the Ft. Ticonderoga Museum while in the collection of Hampton P. Howell, Jr. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Brass has been cleaned with yellow patina. Bore and vent are clear. Elevation screw still functional. 4-54126 JS290 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1446

1447
$2,875.00

RARE AND UNIQUE COCHRAN REVOLVING CANNON MODEL.

SN NSN. John Cochran of Lowell, MA manufactured among the earliest design of revolving rifles and pistols in the US of unique design with a horizontally turning cylinder. His design was quite brilliant; however if the mechanism was not working precisely the operator should always be aware that there could be a loaded chamber aimed directly at them and also loaded chambers that might misfire to the sides. Several hundred of Cochran’s pistols and rifles were manufactured and are among the most interesting of American firearms curiosa. Cochran originally patented this mechanism in 1828 but applied for an updated version for his cannon in 1834 as stated on p.390 of A History of American Manufacturers 1608-1860 Vol. II published in 1861, “John W. Cochran, Lowell, MA Oct 22, rotary cylinder cannon; reissued for many chambered cannon March 23, 1836 in which year a factory in Springfield, Mass, made eight of Cochran’s rifles weekly”. This model is very precisely constructed utilizing iron and steel forged and cast. No doubt this was a functioning model though a few pieces of firing mechanism are missing it still rotates and turns. This model has a 5-3/4″ bbl and gun is just over 11″ including cylinder with an overall length of about 13″ and hub to hub measures 11″. Bore is 5/8″ and cast iron wheels have a dia of 6.5″. There are no discernible markings. Though there is some orig finish retained. Rotary cylinder has 6 chambers that were ignited by 6 rifle cones which would have been struck by a 3-1/4″ hammer with spring loaded return. Much like the mechanism on his under hammer rifles and pistols this well machined model weighs just over 30 lbs. Cochran sold a full sized version to France and demonstrated his cannon for the U.S. but Americans were too smart to risk lives to their artillerists-what a unique design. PROVENANCE: Stagecoach Museum, Minneapolis, MN. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. Book on Stagecoach Museum depicting this model is included. CONDITION: Overall very good with iron and steel patina. Remnants of brown finish on cylinder and bbl. Model appears mostly complete in its operating moving parts. Hammer and spring are intact though mechanism moving it including trigger are lacking. 4-54082 JS283 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1447

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1448
$4,130.00

ALEXIS HEBERT RAPID-FIRE ROTARY WATER COOLED PERCUSSION CANNON MODEL.

SN NSN. This working model is quite complex and is found in a wooden box along with a set of Hebert’s personal drafting tools. Hebert was an inventor with several patents and one such patent document for railroad car coupling (patent no. 104306) is also included in lot. A full size version of this cannon was demonstrated by Mr. Hebert in 1862 advertising “TWELVE SHOTS IN HALF A MINUTE” and “Loaded and Fired while Retreating!”. The model is fully functional; when the lever is cycled the entire cylinder with 12 chambers moves rearward to disengage the gas seal from bbl, rotates to align the next chamber with bbl, then moves forward to reengage the bbl gas seal again. The same type of motion is used in the late 19th century Russian Nagant revolver. There is no patent easily found on this cannon but it probably could exist. Hebert did write to the War Department but no official response can be found (see photos). Alexis Hebert was born December 21, 1815 and died November 12, 1890 and is buried in Malone, NY. This is a wonderful and complex model made by a highly skilled engineer and craftsman. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Model appears complete and functional though wooden platform carriage has at least one glued repair. Most metal parts are smooth with patina, scattered stains and rust as can be seen in photos. Cannon and carriage measure about 16″ overall with bbl measuring about 7″. Associated box and drafting tools are good overall with custom crafted box having typical bruised and blemishes from storage though nicely protecting the model inside which fits exactly in all dimensions inside box. 4-54085 JS126 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 1448

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1449
$0.00

RARE AND UNIQUE WILLIAM HUBBELL ORIGINAL PATENT MODEL OF ECCENTRIC ROTATING BREECH CANNON.

SN NSN. William Wheeler Hubbell was an eclectic inventor who patented among other things, improved metallic cartridges over which he sued the US Government for patent infringement. This model is the first known rotating breech later utilized by the Nordenfelt rotating threaded breech block 75mm cannon introduced near the end of the 19th century which became the first globally-accepted “modern” piece of artillery. This system set the pattern for many 20th century field pieces. Hubbell patented this breech April 7, 1874 in Philadelphia according to markings on bbl and the U.S. patent: “William Wheeler Hubbell, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Improvement in breech-loading ordnance. Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 149,478, dated April 7, 1874; application filed March 18, 1874: Be it known that I, William Wheeler Hubbell, of the city of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, have invented a breech-loading cannon, of which the following is a specification: The object of my invention is to load at the breech, for all sizes of cannon, with serge-bag cartridge and elongated projectile, and secure it tightly to fire, and open the breech freely to load, conform to expansion and contraction, and produce a durable serviceable gun by the peculiar construction of a circular breech-block, and of the breech of the barrel, with their appliances, to operate together as described, and shown in the accompanying drawings.” Hubbell was no doubt ahead of his time as this device would not be utilized for almost 20 years and Hubbell would receive no contracts or compensation that we know of. This unique model has not been seen before. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube measures 9-3/4″ overall with breech 2-1/4″ wide with a slender taper to a 7/8″ muzzle end with about a 5/8″ bore and weighs about 7 lbs. The handle for the rotating breech is broken off and the geared rotating breech is exposed on bottom of gun which appears to have had a soldered closure which is now missing, however the model very closely matches the patent drawing and is almost certainly Hubbell’s original, working patent model. Hubbell’s extensive testimony on guns, projectiles, and steel-making as well as this and several of his other patents are found in the REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ORDNANCE AND PROJECTILES, appointed under Senate Resolution of August 2, 1882. This important model is mounted on a more recent naval style stepped carriage with iron trunnion caps. Markings on bbl are well discerned though there are dings, dents and scratches partially obscuring a couple characters as can be seen in photos. 4-54153 JS291 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1449

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1450
$0.00

L.C.T. WEBER BREECH-LOADING CANNON MODEL.

SN NSN. In January of 1861 L.C.T. Weber of Rochester, NY patented an improved breech-loading cannon (Patent No. 31044). Mr. Weber’s breech had a bar through the cascabel which was turned to open or close breech and breech was exposed by rotating on two pivots. Our bronze model measures about 7″ overall with iron breech mechanism which is partially missing but this is no doubt the only example of this early Civil War U.S. patent. Weber went on with his patent to design a special carriage that the artilleryman would sit on a special chair to operate the breech. This special chair was also on a pivot and would swing to the side such that the cannoneer would not be hit by recoil. We do not have the carriage but only the cannon tube and partial mechanism, missing some breech components. This is almost certainly Weber’s orig patent model. PROVENANCE: Fairfax Civil War Show 1988. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Bronze exhibits good, smooth, bronze patina and iron mountings have dark black patina with pitting. Cascabel breech is missing. 4-54118 JS144 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1450

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1451
$690.00

BRONZE US NAVY 32-POUNDER MODEL.

SN NSN. This little brass model measures 7-3/4″ overall including cascabel and is mounted on a wooden naval style carriage. This model from the Hampton P. Howell, Jr. collection was once on display at the Ft. Ticonderoga Museum and is a fine Victorian era model. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Brass has a mustard colored patina with typical small dents, blemishes and scratches expected after 100+ years. The vent has been relined with copper and redrilled showing that this little model has seen use. Accompanying carriage has hand worn patina, axles and wheels are probably a later addition. 4-54158 JS292 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1451

1452
$0.00

UNIQUE C.F. BROWN FUNCTIONAL MODEL OF HIS “RUNNING” CANNON.

SN NSN. Charles F. Brown of Warren, RI patented this cannon in Sept of 1860 (patent 30,045). He stated, “The object of my invention is to enable a piece of ordnance to be fired repeatedly by the act of its being drawn over the ground, so that it may be made very effective in advancing to meet…or in retiring from before an enemy”. Wow, one could retreat and fire on the enemy as artillery was running off the field, that’s clever. This cannon has unique carriage and cannon design such that a third rear wheel can be engaged to open and close breech where the “running” artillerymen can rapidly load a shell which is then quickly extracted after firing by the motion of the third wheel moving a large cam. Mr. Brown describes in detail in his patent how these shells were to be situated for rapid repeated fire could be obtained. Interested parties should read his patent which is posted online. Cam device which opens and closes this very long breech functions quite well as does the unique elevation device, fitted on a yoke between axles. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Model appears complete as based on patent drawings however the finials are missing from threaded ends of rear carriage support. Iron surfaces have good patina with staining and pitting. Brass handles to elevating device exhibit dark mustard colored patina. Patent marking on breech is easily discernible. Bore exhibits crisp well defined rifling. Model is 42” overall, about 14” wide. Bbl is about 18” overall and 31” including extended breech. Three iron wheels are about 12” in dia. 4-54171 JS246 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1452

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1453
$4,720.00

UNIQUE PRESENTATION 19TH CENTURY FRENCH MORTAR MODEL.

SN NSN. This is a wonderful small mortar model from the early to mid 19th century with bbl measuring about 5-1/2″ overall, about 5-3/4″ muzzle to muzzle with a 2-1/8″ bore with the “Gomer type” tapered internal breech popular among French mortars of this era. This tube has a wonderful inscription and name “LE FOUDROYANT APPARTIENT AU GENERAL DE LA DIVISION MONTCHOISY” which translates to English, “ONE WHO HITS LIKE LIGHTNING, PROPERTY OF THE GENERAL OF MONTCHOISY DIVISION”. Montchoisy division most likely named after Baron Montchoisy, Louis Antoine Choin of Montgay who was a French General who fought in the American Revolution under Rochambeau and later in the French Revolution. Montchoisy had a stellar military career and his name is inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. This is a unique presentation model commemorating famous French General of which no other examples are known. PROVENANCE: Val Forgett Collection. Mark McConnell Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Markings fully discernible. Minor small nicks, dings and scratches as expected after 200 years. Bore and vent are clear and smooth. 4-54184 JS274 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1453

1454
$6,325.00

UNIQUE AND EXCEPTIONAL ARMSTRONG MODEL CANNON WITH GRAVITY RECOIL CARRIAGE.

SN NSN. This is no doubt among the finest models in this collection. Precisely machined with gravity recoil carriage that was probably never produced on a field carriage. Another most unusual feature of this carriage was that the bbl could be moved side to side with a transversing screw device instead of having to move the trail; this feature was way ahead of its time and I don’t believe it truly came into production commonly until the 20th century. This working model exhibits a 13-1/4″ bbl, 15-1/2″ overall. Screw in breech is over 2″ long and finely threaded. It is interesting to note that this working model exhibits well defined scale rifling in bbl. Gravity recoil carriage has 11 small bolts on each of its 4-1/2″ angled edges. Armstrong rifles which were introduced about 1860 were among the best, most popular artillery used throughout the world including the Confederate States which had the luxury to use many of these guns in early Naval combat. Gravity recoil carriage though known and used on naval vessels there is no known use on the field carriage other than this exquisite, finely detailed armorer’s quality model. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Model measures about 23″ long and about 12-1/2″ hub to hub with wheels just over 9″. Iron and steel surfaces are smooth with scattered staining and pitting, damascene lines can be seen in bbl but none of the reinforces. Gun appears functional and complete with operational breech, elevation, recoil and the transverse motion device. 4-54172 JS288 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1454

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1455
$11,500.00

UNIQUE BRONZE ARSENAL MODEL OF BRITISH 13-INCH MORTAR 1778.

SN NSN. This precise official model was made by The Royal Arsenal at Woolwich, England and is signed and dated by Lewis Gaschlin, 1778. Lewis Gaschlin was the nephew and assistant of Andrew Schalch the master armorer at this facility through most of the Georgian era. This model is 12-1/2″ overall, 5-1/16″ wide excluding axles. Bed is 10-7/8″, bbl length is 7-3/16″ and bore is 2-1/8″. Despite its small size, this mortar model is one of the more unique and important pieces in this collection. The model itself was similar to a patent model. A new ordnance design at that time was required to be produced as a working model prior to full size production. The piece is a marvel of painstaking craftsmanship, perfect in every detail down to the fine engraving on the vent pan and dolphins. The bronze bbl is mounted on a bronze mortar bed. All fittings on the bed are of iron, which is slightly rusted. Capsquares are bronze. The front transom, which supports the bbl at 45 degrees, is of walnut. There are four maneuvering axles at the corners of the bed, rings on either side as well as on either side of the front of the bed. Two iron rings mounted above one another form the shell hoisting davit mounting. The davit itself is missing. The model has a deep cylindrical chamber, and is vented. This tube is marked on breech “12-1/2″”. Right trunnion is marked “13 INCH”. Transom of bed is marked “WEIGHT 11 POUND”. Right side of bed is marked with makers name abbreviated as can be seen in photos and “FECIT 1778”. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall as described. 4-54146 JS151 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1455

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1456
$9,775.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note: Rotating the breech using the large handle unlocks it and allows the barrel to be tipped down for loading, so it is a breech-loading pneumatic mortar.

WORKING MODEL OF WWI GERMAN 105 MILLIMETER PNEUMATIC MORTAR.

SN NSN. This wonderful model is made with typical German precision with a bbl just over 15″ and model just over 24″ overall with base. Model appears fully functional and complete with good paint and patina overall. Mortar is mounted on a swiveling base and is totally unmarked with exception of markings on pressure gauge. Trench mortars utilizing compressed air to propel explosive projectiles had a great advantage in trench warfare in that they produced no firing signature unlike conventional ordnance with smoke and muzzle flash. These mortars however were short lived being only produced in 1915 and 1916 and were deployed mainly in the Russian theater in WWI. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Model retains green military paint on carriage and breech. Bronze bbl and other components have bronze patina. Model appears mostly complete though there are a couple loose bolts. There are two small fittings possibly functional for inducing pressure and a brass gauge that measures pressure. Breech, elevation and rotation devices all are operational. 4-54162 JS271 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1456

1457
$0.00

RARE 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN BRONZE LICORNE HOWITZER MODEL.

SN NSN. Bronze model of the distinctive “Licorne” cannon which is a hybrid between Howitzer and field gun originally designed by M.W. Danilov & S.A. Martynov in 1757. “Licorne” translates as unicorn. This unique Russian design was used in various sizes until the War of 1812 in Europe and still used into Crimean War where several captured examples are in British war museums. Characteristics include a most interesting tapered inward breech toward standard sized base ring. Taper narrows to 47mm and base ring is almost 63mm. Really interesting tube measuring just over one foot and almost 15″ overall with cascabel. Bore measures just over 1″ (27.5mm). Right trunnion has Cyrillic characters surmounting “12-1/2”. There are no other discernible markings. Cascabel is unusual appearing naval, elongated in style, split with two slots for elevation. Back of cascabel is threaded, possibly for a pivoting percussion hammer. Mounted on stepped wood carriage. Early Russian models are quite rare. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Tube overall very good with old cleaning, numerous small scratches and small blemishes expected. Percussion nipple screwed into breech is broken. Provision for striking is missing. Bore is clear with tapered Howitzer chamber following lines of breech. Carriage is missing trunnion caps and elevation device. Carriage appears possibly of later vintage but is still old. 4-54124 JS275 (4,000-5,000) – Lot 1457

1458
$8,260.00

INVENTOR’S MODEL OF DISAPPEARING SEACOAST GUN.

SN NSN. This complex model is made mostly of brass though there are many small steel gears, springs, levers, catches, pulleys and screws. This model is totally unmarked but is similar to several 1890s American patents. Cannon bbl in this model measures about 14-1/2″ including breech and fully extended model is about 29″; when cannon retracts and “disappears” length is reduced to less than 17″. There is a ten pound lead counter weight that can be attached via wire & pulleys that is somehow attached to visually aid the “disappearing actions” of this model. Disappearing guns relate actually to fact that carriages could retract underground on into bunkers on hillside that enable artillery to evade detection when not in use. This idea originated in the 1860s but became quite popular around the turn of the century with similar disappearing guns were utilized around the world and on various US Coastal sites. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall fine condition. Model appears mostly complete with no easily discerned missing parts. Elevation device and gearing are operational. Cannon locks into expanded operational position and in “disappearing” retracted mode. Metal surfaces overall have yellow brass patina under an old varnish covering on much of model. Model is mounted on a 21″ X 11″ X 5″ wood base with “faux rock face” which cannon retracts behind. Mount has stepped wood platform for swivel mounting of cannon and there is a semi-circular track that cannon transverses. 4-54115 JS327 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 1458

1459
$2,596.00

RUSSIAN TRAINING MODEL FOR 130 MM PATTERN 1936 BREECH LOADING NAVAL GUN.

SN NSN. The 130 mm/50 B13 Pattern 1936 was a 130 mm (5.1 in) 50 caliber Soviet Union naval gun. The gun was used as a standard destroyer weapon during World War II, and it was also used as a coastal gun and railway gun. 130 mm/50 B13 gun was the standard armament of the newest destroyers of Soviet Union during World War II and it was used to arm the destroyers built in Soviet Union until 1954. The destroyers classes armed with 130 mm/50 B-13 gun were the Leningrad class, Minsk class, Tashkent, Gnevny class, Soobrazitelny class, Opytny, Ognevoy class and Skoryy class. The mass production of the gun resulted in more than one thousand guns being built, and the gun was also used to arm smaller warships and as a coastal gun. This well made and seemingly functional model has Cyrillic inscription on base and on small miniature plaques also in Cyrillic as can be seen in photos. This complex training model had functional breech and geared elevation system. Bbl including breech measure about 52” and rifled bore measures about 20 mm at muzzle. Cannon exhibits 4 pivoting seats for operators. Breech and operators are protected by a 20” x 16” x 18” shroud with Lucite side windows and hinged armored doors on front. This training model is attached to 18” swiveling wood base. PROVENANCE: Russian Naval Acadamy. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Shroud appears to be brass. Bbl is steel; other components of breech are iron, steel, wood and brass. Seats are leather, one of the four are missing though bracket is retained. No doubt other components are missing. There is a crack in the arm holding breech plug. Lucite windows dull and cracked. Bore is crisply rifled, bright and clean. 4-54113 JS244 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1459

1460
$3,450.00

FINE AND EARLY ELEGANT 1632 DATED DUTCH CANNON MODEL WITH ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN NSN. This is a beautiful and early Dutch family cannon with a rarely seen early carriage which appears contemporary and probably original to the manufacture of this tube. Cannon bbl is in beautiful condition measuring 15″ and about 16-1/2″ overall with cascabel. Manufactured in the early style with iron chaplets found in breech. Cannon is beautifully decorated with realistic dolphin handles, florally decorated bands with a central grotesque mask on first decorated band. Floral and punch dot decorated breech and florally decorated and chased cascabel. Breech is dated in relief “1632” surmounted by a floral wreath. There are no makers marks discernible but two small oval cartouches with indiscernible raised marks are found between trunnions on bottom of about 12 pound tube (about 25 pounds including carriage). Double trail carriage is mounted with decorated wrought iron including wheels which still retain some apparently orig paint as does carriage body. This is a beautiful well patinaed cannon and carriage which would make a fine centerpiece in any display or collection. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, cannon and carriage are 28″ overall and about 12″ hub to hub. Cannon has overall chocolate brown patina with scattered green spotting. Details are crisp as can be seen in photos with some small dents and dings especially on basering. Carriage has an old repair where both cheeks were broken or cracked and are now reinforced on both sides by 4″ and 5″ pieces of sheet iron attached by good craftsman with old cut square nails. Iron strap repairs have old brown patina almost matching the deep black/brown patina of orig iron mountings. Right trunnion cap is broken and missing 2/3 of its length though all four trunnion keys are intact on their orig tiny chains. One wheel is missing its iron hub cover and wheel is missing one of its forty hammered nails attaching metal tread. 4-54087 JS284 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1460

1461
$2,300.00

MATCHING PAIR OF BRONZE 17TH CENTURY STYLE FRENCH MORTARS MODELS.

SN NSN. Matching pair of small mortars about 10″ overall with bbls just over 5″ overall with about 2″ bores. Mounted on wood carriages with brass and cast iron mounts. These are made in the style of mortars that were used by the French circa 1770. This pair of mortar models was once on display at Ft. Ticonderoga Museum. PROVENANCE: Howard K. Brown collection. Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Mounts are somewhat crudely cast with less quality and casting flaws though tubes are smooth, well made with minor flaws. 4-54145 JS276 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1461

1462
$488.75

FINE GERMANIC 19TH CENTURY MORTAR MODEL.

SN NSN. This fine model is totally unmarked with 5-1/2″ bronze bbl on 10″ carriage with about a 1-1/2″ bore. This model was part of Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection that was once on display at Ft. Ticonderoga Museum. This is a beautiful model with great patina on orig carriage with vivid red paint and fancy iron trim. This is a unique beautiful small model of which we have not seen another example of. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Trunnion caps have newer added nuts for attachment. Red paint is probably of newer vintage. Numerous small worm holes to wood. Missing one carrier ring support and one ring. Otherwise model seems complete and is sound and solid with brass patina and clear bore and vent. 4-54148 JS272 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1462

1463
$4,720.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note: This cannon has a fine, fully-operable interrupted thread breech.

SUPERB PROTOTYPE BREECH LOADING ENGLISH ARSENAL MODEL.

SN NSN. This very well built 12″ steel bbl with steel and brass hinged breech has working elevation and pneumatic recoil cylinder. Carriage is all brass with cast iron wheels and axle covers and can quite possibly be a British arsenal model though there are no discernible markings. Slender tube has a flared muzzle and bore measures about .35″ at muzzle. This early breech loading model still required a friction primer for ignition and is a variant not seen before of early bag guns. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good. Bbl has scattered rust and pitting. Bore and vent are clear. Brass carriage has good patina. Only marking discernible is an arrow engraved into bottom of brass support for trunnions. Axle cover and wheels have good green paint with about a 1/2″ chip in casting of inner hub of left wheel. Mechanically breech and elevation are functional. Model measures 17″ overall and about 8-1/2″ hub to hub. 4-54119 JS287 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1463

1464
$0.00

FINE EUROPEAN ARMORERS MORTAR MODEL AND CARRIAGE.

SN NSN. This is a well made totally brass model and carriage with orig wooden elevation rest with iron hardware. It most likely dates from the mid 19th century and appears to be a model of about a 10″ mortar made without lifting handles and with raised touch pan. This cannon has some English qualities but exact pattern is unknown. Quality is excellent including hardware on carriage and wooden elevation support. This is a beautiful small model 8″ long overall and weighing about 10 lbs. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Brass has mustard patina with scattered stains and typical small scratches and bruises expected. Bore which measures about 1-1/2″ is smooth and clear. Carriage is missing trunnion caps though iron hardware is mostly intact. 4-54150 JS289 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1464

1465
$1,495.00

UNIQUE BRONZE EXPERIMENTAL BREECH LOADING CANNON MODEL.

SN NSN. Bronze tube measures about 19” including cascabel, bbl about 1’. Bore measures just over ¾” at muzzle. Complex internal breech is about 6” long and 3-1/2” wide with apparently very complex construction. Breech cannot be opened however to see what the firing mechanism would entail but has an apparent Martini-Henry mechanism of the 1870s however floorplate in breech does expose bore with spring loaded return mechanism. Carriage appears 20th century in construction utilizing threaded pipes with caps welded to sheet steel which measures about 3/10” thick and white metal cheek pieces welded to frame. Elevation screw mechanism still functions. This model is totally unmarked and weighs about 64.5 lbs overall and measures about 34” overall on carriage. PROVENANCE: Larry Pittman. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon bbl has bronze patina with scattered small blemishes. Spring loaded breech which moves up and down is functional. Cast iron lever on bottom of breech has good iron patina and is the only discernible part of firing mechanism that can be seen externally in this complex breech mechanism. Metal carriage is sound and solid with rust and pitting under black paint. Carriage is missing front wheels but retains a small coaster wheel attached to trail in back. 4-54177 JS238 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1465

1466
$2,242.50

UNIQUE BRONZE ENGLISH ARMSTRONG CANNON MODEL WITH GEARED CARRIAGE.

SN NSN. This well made inventor’s model has bbl measuring 9-3/4″ with about a 5″ carriage. Bbl exhibits about a 58 Cal. bore. Consignor describes this model that weighs just over 7 lbs quite accurately, “This finely crafted model is made entirely of bronze with the exception of the axles, which are iron. The barrel is of the “stepped” English Armstrong design which first appeared in the 1860’s, and was characterized by barrel sections of several distinct increasing diameters. The novel carriage appears to be the object of the creation of the model. A horizontal handwheel at the right rear of the carriage actuates a worm and pinion attached to an elbow which elevates the gun as the wheel is turned. This feature is operative.” PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection CONDITION: Fine overall with mottled mustard colored patina with clear bore. Vent is obstructed. Geared carriage is functional. 4-54155 JS293 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1466

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1467
$3,450.00

ELABORATE BRONZE MODEL COPY OF “ST. PAUL’S CANNON” ORIGINALLY COMMISSIONED IN 1638 FOR THE FORTRESS OF PISA.

SN NSN. This 21″ long hollow cast bronze model of the enormous orig cannon now sitting in the National Museum in Florence, Italy. The orig full scale cannon was commissioned by Grand Duke Ferdinand II de’Medici in 1638 for the Fortress of Pisa and was named for St. Paul whose image appears in relief as a cascabel. The orig cannon was forged by Cosimo Cenni and rates among the great high art cannon ever made in high relief sculpture. Cannon exhibits exquisite relief design as can be seen in photographs of allegorical and Gothic design and wonderful rendition of St. Paul with flowing hair into base ring. Carrying handles are full figured lions with paws on orbs. This beautiful small copy weighing about 18 lbs on custom wrought iron display stand is the only example we can find as is thought to be a Victorian era copy made as a decoration for a fine manor-home or castle. CONDITION: Cannon overall has a dark bronze patina still showing tool marks and sprues where cast. Bore is about 3/4″ and only extends about 5″. Vent is oversized, measures about 1/4″ and is not functional. 4-51994 JS285 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1467

1468
$5,175.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA 4LB CANNON.

SN NSN. 3-1/4″ bore. This cannon in museum inventory is listed as a ‘Galloper’ which were small field cannons that one or two horses could gallop into position to fire case or grape with devastating effect against infantry. This cannon is mounted on a reproduction ‘Galloper’-type carriage with water bucket, grease bucket, sponge and rammer. These units that used such cannons were typically known as Horse Artillery and these units were utilized all through the 18th and 19th century. The Museum inventoried this cannon as circa 1760, but associated report from English cannon expert Bob Smith probably post dates this tube from Revolutionary War and more likely early 1800’s. The heavy paint precludes any markings or cyphers that might be present. The only discernible markings are on either trunnion which one has a high-relief letter ‘F’ and opposite trunnion appears to have the word in raised relief ‘SOLID’. The museum description states that these cannon “primarily a British weapon, our forces quickly adapted to its use and captured it.” CONDITION: Overall tube shows very heavy black paint and its difficult to ascertain the surface of the tube exactly. However, where paint has chipped the surface is heavily pitted. The bore is also pitted. Accompanying reproduction carriage has severe wood rot on spokes of wheels that has to be replaced, otherwise it appears sound. The cannon accouterments are all in very good condition. 4-50989 JS175 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 1468

2000
$14,950.00

VERY RARE SMITH AND WESSON NO. 1 VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 6A. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 4″ oct to rnd bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs and pinched post front sight. Fixed rear sight is in top flat of the frame. Oct section of bbl has the usual markings on the top three flats. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc, bag shaped rosewood grips that, although without visible numbers, there is no doubt that they originated with this pistol. SN was observed on the bottom of carrier arm, left side of buttstrap under the grip, left side of hammer and right side of lever. No additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Frame, sideplate, backstrap and rear edge of hammer are engraved in light foliate arabesque patterns. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1,200 of these rare pistols produced in the period of 1854-1855. They were the first successful magazine repeating pistols and the early predecessor to the Winchester lever action dynasty which began with the purchase of the succeeding Volcanic Repeating Arms Co, which subsequently became the Henry Arms Co and, in 1866, Winchester Repeating Arms Co. These early Smith and Wesson pistols are almost never found in orig configuration or with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Frame and sideplates retain a thin plummy blue patina with areas of gray patina showing through. Bbl retains 60-70% plummy blue patina with gray metal exposed on the loading sleeve. Loading sleeve also has fine pitting. Grips are sound, showing heavy wear with some minor chips around right escutcheon. Muzzle of bbl has been lightly dressed. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with some shine and light pitting. 4-47890 JR190 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2000

2000a
$11,500.00

RARE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO 1 SMALL FRAME LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 349. Cal. 31. This gun exhibits a 4-3/16″ bbl, which is properly marked “CAST-STEEL”, “SMITH & WESSON, NORWICH, CT” and “PATENT/FEB. 14, 1854” over the top, left and right flats of bbl lug. SN 349 is found on several parts including lever, trigger, frame and both stocks internally. Gun appears all orig and no further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Frame and backstrap are florally engraved typical of other guns in this series. Gun retains none of its orig finish though metal exhibits a smooth gray surface overall. These scarce guns based, on Smith & Wesson’s patents, were made in 1854 & 1855 in both large and small frame varieties of which about 1,200 guns were produced total. Norm Flayderman states, in his iconic “Guide To American Arms”, “An important pioneer arm to both Smith & Wesson and Winchester collectors, the quite limited production total makes these pistols highly prized and difficult to obtain”. PROVENANCE: Bobby Smith. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: This gun overall is in good to very good condition being overall gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Spring loaded guide functions well as does rest of gun mechanically. Stocks are fine and solid retaining about 70-80% of their varnish finish with several scattered small dings and dents and wear at high areas. There are numerous small dings and dents on bottom of frame at moving breech as can be seen in photos. Good discernible rifling in bore with pitting. Accompanying casing is for display purposes only but fits gun quite nicely as can be seen in photos. Case has a functional key. 4-54367 JS207 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2000a

2001
$11,500.00

RARE SMITH & WESSON #1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 252 H. Cal. 31. All cast steel pistol with 4-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched pin front sight and fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl has the 2-line “SMITH & WESSON / NORWICH. CT.” address with “CAST – STEEL” on the right side flat and “PATENT / FEB. 14. 1854” on the left flat. Mounted with smooth 2-pc, bag shaped rosewood grips matching numbered to this pistol. Frame is engraved in typical volcanic patterns consisting of foliate arabesque scrolls with foliate patterns on the top side flats and forward of the ejection port. Rear edge of hammer is engraved to match the sides and backstrap is engraved in foliate & floral patterns. The serial number was observed on the left side of front strap, under the grip, inside each grip and right side of lever. Removing left side plate disclosed matching numbers on both side plates, the left toggle link and left side of firing pin boss. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1200 of these rare pistols produced during the period 1854-1855 at which time Smith & Wesson sold the patents and the company became the Volcanic Arms Co. which was then purchased by Oliver Winchester and became New Haven Arms Co. The design then evolved into the Model 1860 Henry rifle which subsequently became Winchester Repeating Arms Co. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains being an overall grey metal patina with a few minor nicks on the bbl & magazine tube; grips are sound and retain about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-51328 (11,000-16,000) – Lot 2001

2002
$28,750.00

RARE SMITH & WESSON #2 LEVER ACTION REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 129. Cal. 41. Cast steel Navy sized pistol with 8″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched post front sight and fixed rear sight attached to top flat of receiver. Top flat of bbl is marked with the 3-line Smith & Wesson address and “PATENT”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ebony grips matching numbered to this pistol. Frame & side plates are lightly engraved in foliate arabesque scrolls. Top of the frame on each end of the ejection port, rear edge of hammer and heel of the backstrap are matching engraved. Serial number was observed on the left side of the buttstrap under the grip, side of hammer and in pencil inside the left grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers throughout. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this pistol as having been produced in 1854 and sold through the J. Dixon Co., the sole agent for Smith & Wesson at that time. Also accompanied by copies of eight pages of research accomplished by consignor which includes photographs of internal parts showing matching serial numbers. According to various publications there were fewer than 500 of these rare pistols produced during the period 1854-1855 in two different bbl lengths. In 1855 the design was purchased from Smith & Wesson and the name changed to The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., which subsequently evolved into the New Haven Arms Co., then became the Henry Arms Company and from that became the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips. Bbl & magazine tube retain a medium blue/brown patina with stronger appearing blue just forward of the octagon section; frame, lever & hammer are grey metal patina; grips show moderate to heavy wear but are completely sound. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore, frosted in the grooves. 4-51327 JR12 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2002

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2003
$109,250.00

EXCEEDINGLY RARE FACTORY CASED AND ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC 25″ LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

SN 73. Cal. 41. This is the rarest Volcanic carbine known with less than twenty 25″ carbines having been produced. This extraordinarily rare cased 25″ carbine is the only cased Volcanic carbine of this Bbl length known to exist. Bbl is 25″ with arched German silver front sight and Volcanic, wheel adjustable rear sight in the dovetail in top of frame. Bbl has a 1-line New Haven address & patent date. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured American walnut with straight grip and silver plated brass buttplate. Left side of buttstock has the pronounced “Henry bump”. SN was observed on left side of the bottom tang under the wood, on buttstock under buttplate tang, inside buttplate tang and on all the stock & buttplate screws. Receiver & buttplate are silver plated & engraved in typical Volcanic style with light foliate arabesque patterns on sideplates and sides of frame with chain style borders on transition at scallop in frame. Top tang is engraved to match with feather patterns on top side flats and around hammer slot. Top three flats over chamber area are engraved in foliate patterns. Buttplate tang is engraved to match. Accompanied by its orig Volcanic walnut casing with four brass hinges, a mortised brass lock in the bottom front and swinging brass latches in front on each end. Interior of case is burgundy velvet lined and compartmented in the bottom for carbine and the front center compartment.The bottom only of a lacquered tin for 100 Volcanic cartridges. There are several other empty compartments for cartridge boxes, a cleaning rod and other unknown implements. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 1,000 New Haven marked carbines were produced in three bbl lengths in the period 1857-1860 and this is reported to be the only cased carbine in 25″ bbl length. PROVENANCE: Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including stock & buttplate. Bbl retains an even, smooth, plum blue/brown patina with strong blue in the gullets and a couple of small areas of old fine pin prick pitting. Receiver & buttplate retain about 95% strong orig silver plating. Hammer retains faded case colors and the lever is a mottled silver brown patina. Stock is sound with minor handling & use nicks & scratches and a couple of small bruises and overall retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. Case has a grain check in the lid and a couple of others in bottom with usual light nicks, scratches & dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled with all partitions strong & solid. Cartridge box bottom is fine and retains 75-80% orig dark lacquer. A truly rare & wonderful set. Illustrated in the book Volcanic Firearms by Edmund Lewis and Stephen Rutter. 4-53548 JR73 (100,000-150,000) – Lot 2003

2004
$29,900.00

NEW HAVEN ARMS ENGRAVED VOLCANIC CARBINE.

SN 68. Cal. 41. Fine Volcanic carbine with 16-1/2″ oct bbl with integral magazine, German silver front sight and rear sight on top of frame. Mounted with an old replacement straight grain, uncheckered American walnut stock with orig crescent brass buttplate with faceted tang. Receiver & side plates are engraved in typical Volcanic style with foliate arabesque patterns on sides. Top of receiver is engraved in foliate patterns with the border around the hammer slot and additional foliate arabesque patterns on top tang & buttplate tang. SN was observed on the left side of lower tang, under the wood along with the assembly number “228″. SN was also found inside the tang of the buttplate. Buttstock is unmarked, however the two buttplate screws also bear the matching SN. Receiver tang screws are orig Volcanic screws however they have had their SNs ground away, possibly indicating that the stock is an old factory replacement. Bottom tang has an old repair with barely visible repaired crack which indicates that the stock was probably broken which prompted the replacement. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,000 of these rare carbines were produced in the period 1857-1860 in three bbl lengths. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain strong dark blue in sheltered areas with the balance turning plum with just about all the surfaces showing very little wear. There is a small spot of pitting in left gullet at the frame. Receiver has sharp corners & edges showing very light wear and overall the brass retains a medium to dark mustard patina. Loading sleeve stop screw is a replacement. Stock is sound and retains about all of its custom varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-47908 JR121 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2004

2005
$41,400.00

EXCEPTIONAL CASED VOLCANIC NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 1395. Cal. 41. Wonderful Volcanic with 8″ oct bbl, integral magazine tube with silver pin front sight and fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl has a crisp 3-line address “THE VOLCANIC / REPEATING ARMS CO. / PATENT NEW HAVEN CON. FEB. 14, 1854”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips matching numbered to this pistol. Serial number was observed on left side of buttstrap under the grip, right side of lever and inside each grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the pistol with an open compartment for boxes of cartridges which now contains a 4-pc brass & rosewood cleaning rod and a small lacquered tin cartridge box. Right rear corner contains a faceted glass jar with silver top. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1500 of these rare pistol were produced in the period 1855-1856 at about which time the company was reorganized as the New Haven Arms Co.. This design evolved into the Henry Model 1860 lever action rifle and later became Winchester Repeating Arms Co.. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. The bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% crisp orig blue with the rotating loading sleeve flaking to a blue/brown patina; frame & side plates show crisp edges and a wonderful medium to dark mustard patina, screw heads retain strong orig blue; trigger & hammer retain most of their orig dark blue and the lever is flaked to about 50% blue; grips are sound showing light high point wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore with fine pitting near the chamber end. Case has a grain check in the top with a crack and a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise case is sound with handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly soiled with one slightly lose partition. All together an extraordinary, high condition Volcanic. Perhaps the finest we’ve seen. 4-51226 JR14 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 2005

2006
$27,600.00

CASED PAIR OF SCARCE NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC POCKET PISTOLS.

SN 977, 1506. You don’t often see a pair of Volcanic pistols in matching condition. This is a nice pair in a custom case that presents them well. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbls that has integral magazines and pinched post front sights with fixed rear sights in the top flat of the frames. Bbls marked in 1-line “NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB 14, 1854″. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching SN to each pistol. SN is found on the left side bottom of grip straps under the wood. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers however guns appear orig and authentic throughout. These particular pistols were manufactured between 1857-1860; a total of 1850 pocket pistols in this configuration were made. The self-contained cartridge for this pistol was a true advance in its day and it’s not uncommon to find excavated Volcanic cartridges in Civil War campsites and battle fields used both North and South. The company was purchased by Oliver Winchester in 1857. The design was later incorporated into the Model 1860 Henry rifle which then evolved into the Winchester 1866, and as they say “the rest is history”. A name “W.E. Chaote” is found scratched into buttstrap of SN 977. Checking a quick list of Civil War soldiers data base, two Confederate privates are found in the 1st Missouri Inf. and 25th Mississippi Inf. A more likely candidate might be William E. Choate who enlisted in April 1861 right as the war began in the 8th Mass Inf. and later 23rd Mass Inf. Quickly going through the ranks starting with Sgt. in Sept. 1861 and finally being mustered out in June of 1865 with final promotion as Capt. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain tiny traces of finish in protected areas on SN 1506. No finish remains on SN 977 however markings on both guns are discernible and edges are fairly crisp with scattered staining and pitting. Frames have a mustard colored patina. Stocks retain about half their orig bright varnish with edge wear. Mechanically guns are functional and bbls exhibit good, crisp rifling though one gun has scattered pitting. Accompanying casing for display only is sound and solid including functional key. Green felt lining is worn, stained and light faded. 4-54366 JS206 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2006

2007
$17,250.00

SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS LEVER ACTION NAVY PISTOL WITH POSSIBLE CONNECTION TO FIELD MARSHAL HERMAN GOERING.

SN 1010. Cal. 41. Rare Volcanic pistol with 6″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs and pinched post front sight. Fixed rear sight is in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Arms address that is a very light strike and only partially legible. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips, matching numbered to this pistol. Right sideplate is amateur engraved with the figure of an arm clutching a dagger in its hand. This symbol very much resembles the family crest of Nazi German Field Marshal Herman Goering, which this cataloger has examined on several documented Goering firearms. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1,200 of these pistols produced in the period of 1855-1857, at which time the name was changed to New Haven Arms Co. under the ownership of Oliver Winchester. These pistols were some of the earliest to use self-contained cartridges. Even though the line continued under the New Haven Arms name, the cartridge was seriously under powered and nearly impossible to extract once chambered and about 1860 was relegated to history as the predecessor to the more famous Model 1860 Henry Rifle which evolved into the immensely famous Winchester line. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Bbl and mag tube retain 80-85% strong orig blue with a few scattered freckles of surface rust and a series of dings on the right side flat. Frame and sideplates are equally fine with sharp edges, a few minor nicks and scratches, and retain a medium to dark mustard patina. Top of left sideplate has a few minor dings. Hammer shows dark case colors and the lever a dark brown patina. Grips are sound, showing light to moderate edge wear with a few light scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with some shine and scattered pitting. 4-47891 JR188 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2007

2008
$12,650.00

RARE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY PISTOL.

SN 294. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with nickel finish frame and sideplates. It has 8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and full ribs with pinched post front sight. Fixed rear sight is in top flat of the frame. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Arms address and is, most unusually, stamped left hand or reverse to normal marking. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on bottom left side of buttstrap, under the grip, inside the grips and on the lever. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 1,500 of these pistols produced in the period of 1855-1857, at which time the name was changed to New Haven Arms Co. under the ownership of Oliver Winchester. These pistols were some of the earliest to use self-contained cartridges. Even though the line continued under the New Haven Arms name, the cartridge was seriously under powered and nearly impossible to extract once chambered and about 1860 was relegated to history as the predecessor to the more famous Model 1860 Henry Rifle which evolved into the immensely famous Winchester line. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains traces of orig blue being mostly a plummy blue patina with a few scattered spots of light pitting on right side. Frame and sideplates retain most of their applied nickel finish with some minor flaking around the edges of sideplates. Lever and hammer are a dark patina. Right grip has a repaired crack, otherwise grips are fine, showing moderate to heavy wear. Left grip retains about 95% orig varnish and right grip retains a restored finish from when the crack was repaired. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-47917 JR189 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 2008

2009
$14,950.00

VOLCANIC NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 2180. 41 Cal. Usual configuration with 6″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs and German silver pin front sight. Fixed rear sight is in the dovetail on top flat of frame. Mounted with smooth 2-pc highly figured walnut grips. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Arms company name and New Haven address. Serial number is found on the right side of grip strap and right side of lever. No additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were only about 1,500 of these pistols produced during the period 1855-1857. Although these pistols had a short production life their place in history is well documented as being one of the close predecessors of the venerable Henry Model 1860 lever action rifle which ultimately evolved into the Winchester dynasty. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears orig and complete. Brass frame exhibits old cleaning with scattered scratches and stains and loss of some sharp edges. Bbl also cleaned with crisp sharp markings as can be seen in photographs and pin prick pitting under areas of refinish. Lever has also been cleaned such that last two digits in SN are only partially discernible. Stocks are refinished retaining thin old varnish. Gun functions though mechanically a bit sticky. Bore exhibits crisp sharp rifling with about a 1/2″ area of erosion near muzzle. Accompanying case is for display only though sound and solid with soiled green felt lining. Box is brass bound with several cracks and a French makers mark inside at lock. 4-54369 JS205 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 2009

2010
$12,650.00

SCARCE NEW HAVEN ARMS NUMBER 1 POCKET VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 172. Cal 31. Usual configuration with 3-3/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and pinched post front sight. Fixed rear sight is in a dovetail in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl has a 1-line New Haven address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearm there were only about 850 of these little pistols produced in the period 1857-1860. This design was descended from the earlier Smith & Wesson lever action pistols and the cartridge from the still earlier Hunt Rocket Ball Cartridge. Oliver Winchester had purchased the Volcanic Arms Co. and continued production until 1860. The design then evolved into the Model 1860 Henry rifle, the first truly successful lever action repeating cartridge rifle, and from there, in 1866 became the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. And as the saying goes, the rest is history. CONDITION: Very good. SN was observed on the frame and grips, no additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Bbl retains blue in the gullets with faint blue mixed with plummy patina over the remainder of the bbl and magazine, all with light surface pitting. Frame and side plates retain sharp edges with a few small nicks on the top left side flat and shows a medium to dark mustard patina. Magazine spring is a replacement. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of pitting. Grips are sound with some scattered hammer marks on bottom edges showing moderate wear and retain most of an old finish. 4-54293 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 2010

2012
$54,625.00

VERY RARE IRON FRAME HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 177. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Very rare Iron Frame Henry with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and thinned square-back nickel silver front sight blade and a 1st type, 1000 yd Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and 1st type iron buttplate with rounded heel and large trap. The hole in the buttstock for the cleaning rod is grooved at the bottom and is substantially larger than later production in order to accommodate an orig hickory 4-pc cleaning rod. It currently has a later, orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Bottom of the carrier is silver plated. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s inventory record which discloses that he purchased this rifle in Oct. 1969 from Jack Pearson of Spokane, WA. Another note states that Mr. Pearson had bought or traded for this rifle from Bill West of Azusa, CA. This rifle has a repaired stock through the wrist apparently with two pins and wood putty fill. The serial number was observed in the usual places, top flat of bbl between rear sight and frame, left side of lower tang under the wood and inside buttplate tang. The repairs to the buttstock appear to have partially obliterated the serial number in the top tang channel, however the “1” is visible along with partial numbers that appear to be 7’s. All of the stock & buttplate screws are matching numbered. According to the book The Henry Rifle, Quick, there were probably fewer than 400 iron frame Henry rifles produced with the highest number known being “355”. On pgs.54-55 of the reference publication, there is a listing of the 1st 393 Henry rifles, of which 90 are iron frame, including this rifle. Mr. Quick also shows that 16 of these serial numbers are known duplicates. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fair, all matching. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled, dark patina with fine pitting. Bottom of the carrier retains about 90% orig silver. Mechanics are fine; strong, dark bore. Cleaning rod is fine. 4-53784 JR23 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 2012

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2013
$35,650.00

SCARCE HOGGSON ENGRAVED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6464. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Beautiful Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with late style, square back, nickel silver front sight and 900 yd Henry ladder rear sight with no rear dovetail in top of receiver. Mounted with unusual highly figured, uncheckered burl American walnut with straight stock and late style crescent buttplate with pointed heel. Serial number was observed in the usual places on the top bbl flat between the rear sight & receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Left side of upper tang, under the wood is stamped “FG”. Round portion of the bbl, under loading sleeve is marked with assembly number “180” which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Left side of buttstock and bbl have factory sling swivels. Receiver, sideplates and buttplate tang are engraved in typical Hoggson patterns of a bird dog on point on the left side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Right side has matching foliate arabesque patterns with his trademark large flower blossoms on front side flats. Engraving extends over the top three flats of the receiver ring and top of receiver, along with the top tang and buttplate tang. Receiver and buttplate are gold plated. The Henry rifle was introduced just at the beginning of the Civil War. The government purchased about 1,700 of these rifles in two different series and several state units were armed with them. Numerous other individuals made private purchases and the government supplied the ammunition. Most of these rifles saw extensive hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier and were used well into the 1870’s and 1880’s before being replace by center fire rifles. A large proportion of these rifles found their way into Mexico, South and Central America where they remained in service even longer. Rarely are they found with high orig finish or an orig configuration. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching, as noted above. Bbl and mag tube retain faint traces of finish in the most sheltered areas, being an overall cleaned light brown patina with very sharp edges. Receiver and sideplates retain about 75% gold finish that may be an old period of use restoration. The exposed areas are a medium mustard patina. Buttplate retains most of its gold finish and may be an old restoration. Stock has chipped toe, otherwise wood is sound with a couple of small dings and retains most of a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with heavy pitting. 4-47901 JR249 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 2013

2014
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VERY RARE 66TH ILL. INSCRIBED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE OF JOSIAH M. GILBERT.

SN 1551. Cal 44 RF. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, nickel silver front sight and 900 yd Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and first type brass buttplate with rnd heel and large trap that contains 4 pieces of an orig Henry hickory and iron cleaning rod, the jag end of which is broken. Left sideplate is Civil War era engraved very similar to rifle # 2984 as appears on pg 159 of The Henry Rifle, Quick. The engraving on this rifle is rectangular and occupies most of the sideplate with the inscription “J.M. GILBERT / CO. B / 66TH ILL.” over a ribbon inscribed “Vet. Vols.”. Left side of panel is inscribed with an American flag and the right side an American eagle with shield on its breast clutching olive leaves and arrows, all surrounded by leaf & vine boarders. SN is found on top flat of bbl between rear sight and receiver and, according to consignor, is all matching except for two stock screws. The 66th Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an extraordinary storied unit also known as the Western Sharpshooters. They were intended to be an elite unit for advanced skirmish and sniper duty, formed of companies from Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. In order to become a member of this regiment a prospective member was required to fire a 3-shot group of 3-1/3″ maxim dia. at 200 yards. These rifles were originally known as Birge’s Western Sharpshooters after their commander Col. John W. Birge. They were initially armed with the highly respected Dimick deer & target rifle by the famed gunmaker H.E. Dimick & Co. of St. Louis. They were in a variety of calibers ranging from 33 up to 69 and fired a special Schuetzen bullet. This fact ultimately created problems in the field with the various calibers and supplying bullets for them even though each rifle had its own matching numbered mold. The sharpshooters fought at a number of battles on the western front, including Ft. Donelson, Shiloh and Corinth, MS. They were so highly respected they were at one time given the duty of protecting Gen. Grant. In November 1862 they were redisignated the 66th Volunteer Infantry. Eventually, in 1863 their Dimick rifles were becoming worn out and irrepairable due to lack of parts. The troops took it on themselves to buy their own Henry rifles from a variety of suppliers for $40 each. By the end of 1863 every soldier who could afford it had purchased a Henry, especially companies B, D, F, H & I had the majority of the 66th’s Henry rifles with a few throughout the other companies. The 66th Ill., being so well armed was usually employed as shock troops and later became mounted infantry. They fought in almost every battle from Corinth, MS all the way with Sherman to the sea. Around the Battle of Atlanta two brigades of the 66th fired 83,500 cartridges, a little over 10% of all the ammunition fired in the Atlanta campaign. During that campaign the Western Sharpshooters were under fire for 120 days, fought in 15 pitched battles and lost 225 officers and men killed and wounded. The 7th Ill. was also primarily armed with Henry rifles and they, along with the 66th Ill. fired a total of 93,655 rounds. The entire unit reenlisted an remained in service until being mustered out on July 7, 1865. Most of the inscribed rifles of this era were engraved during veteran reunion gatherings rather than during the actual combat. Josiah Gilbert, who was from Vincennes, IN, had enlisted as a private in Co B of the Western Sharpshooters on Sept 19, 1861 and was mustered out with his regiment in 1865. Accompanied by a ten page compendium of Gilbert’s life and the history of the 66th Ill. Only about 10-15 of these wonderfully historic inscribed Henry rifles are known to exist. This particular rifle would have been delivered in the first shipment of 42 rifles to the 66th in May of 1863. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with all of the iron parts an extremely dark brown patina with heavy pitting, some possibly from blood. Bolt is missing center of bolt face. Receiver and sideplates show heavy wear with a dark mustard patina. Buttstock has a short crack in back of top tang, is missing a few chips by the buttplate tang and overall retains a heavily sanded dark finish. Mechanics are fine. Worn, dark bore. Cleaning rod is dark stained with lightly pitted fittings. 4-54291 (45,000-75,000) – Lot 2014

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2015
$35,650.00

EXCEPTIONAL LATE MARTIALLY MARKED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9230. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Fine Martial Henry with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, late style, square back, nickel silver front sight and 900 yd Henry ladder rear sight. Top flat of the bbl has the late large style 2-line address. Receiver is without the 2nd sight dovetail in the top flat. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut buttstock that has late style, pointed heel brass buttplate with trap which houses an original late style 4-pc steel cleaning rod. Left side of the buttstock & bbl have factory sling loops and there are tiny “AWM” inspector initials on the left wrist. Serial number was observed in the usual place on top bbl flat between receiver & rear sight, left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Round section of the bbl, under the loading sleeve, is marked with the assembly number “2385” with matching number also on rear face of loading sleeve. Accompanied by an undated, handwritten bill of sale transferring this rifle to consignor in Aug. 2001. The seller stated that the rifle had belonged to his great grandfather, Albert H. Mann, and had remained in their family since it was purchased in the 1800s, over the signature Daniel C. Kehle—. According to the book The Henry Rifle, Quick, there were a total of about 1731 Henry rifles purchased by the Union Army during the Civil War of which about 600 were purchased during 1864 -1865. These late Martial Henrys were known to have been issued to the 3rd Veteran Volunteer Regiment near the end of the Civil War. This regiment was ostensibly recruited from prior service troops with the intention that they would become “shock” troops. A condition of their enlistment into this regiment was that upon expiration of their term of honorable service they were allowed to retain their service weapons and accouterments. Apparently most of the troops availed themselves of this opportunity and these late Martial Henrys are occasionally found in high orig condition having seen little Military service. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. The bbl, loading sleeve & magazine tube retain strong bright blue in the gullets with the balance a plummy patina over strong blue and may clean exceptionally well; receiver & side plates retain sharp edges with a few light nicks & scratches and show a wonderful dark mustard patina; lever & hammer are a dark patina. Stock is sound with usual nicks, scratches & dings and a visible Henry bump; buttplate is a matching patina to the receiver, cleaning rods fine; screw heads retain strong orig blue turning to patina. Lever screw is a replacement and loading sleeve stop screw is missing. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with some scattered light pitting. 4-51317 JR15 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2015

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2016
$28,750.00

SCARCE LATE MARTIAL MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9232. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Scarce Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, that has integral magazine tube. Front sight blade is missing from its bracket and it has a 900 yd Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut stock with straight wrist and crest brass buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. Left side of buttstock & bbl have factory sling loops. Left side of wrist has the outline of the tiny initials “A.W.M.” near the receiver. SN was observed in the usual places on the top flat of bbl between receiver & rear sight, left side of lower tang under the wood, in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. The loading sleeve retaining bracket screw is broken so could not be removed to check for assembly numbers. According to the book The Henry Rifle, Quick, there was a total of 1,731 Henry rifles purchased by the Union Army during the Civil War of which more than 600 were of the type II version as found here. It is generally accepted that these rifles were issued to members of the 3rd Veteran Volunteer Regiment, a unit of prior service soldiers who were intended to be used as shock troops against the Confederate Army. This unit saw very little actual combat but were mostly held around Washington, D.C, on picket and guard duty. A condition of their enlistment was that at the expiration of their term of honorable service they were allowed to retain their issued arms and accouterments. Apparently most of these Veterans elected to retain their Henry rifles and use them in their civilian life. These rifles are usually found with little or no orig finish having been exposed to the elements under harsh circumstances. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 25% orig blue in the gullets between bbl & magazine tube with the balance a smooth, even blue/brown patina; bbl address is completely legible; receiver shows light sharp edge wear with a few very light nicks around the edges. Wood is sound with a few light scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with dark, fine pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. 4-47903 JR123 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2016

2017
$1,265.00

SCARCE ORIGINAL HENRY 4-PIECE HICKORY CLEANING ROD.

Fine early cleaning rod for the Henry rifle as would have been included with early Henry rifles. Those early rifles had a larger buttplate trap and corresponding hole in the stock to accommodate this wooden cleaning rod whereas the later Henry rifles had smaller trap & stock holes for the brass & iron cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine. Wood is sound showing oil staining. The metal has been lightly cleaned. 51317-1 JR19 (300-500) – Lot 2017

2018
$54,625.00

VERY RARE DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 118237. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Rare & unique ’66 rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, button magazine, flush with forend cap, half nickel front sight and early, reverse mounted semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate are factory nickel plated. Mounted with about 3-4X uncheckered, center crotch, flame & shell grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Trigger is of the style usually found only on engraved special order rifles with thin pointed tip. Forend cap and buttstock have factory sling swivels. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked “XXX” & “V”. Top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate are marked with serial numbers matching to the receiver. While nickel plated 1866 rifles & carbines are not extremely rare, to find one with deluxe special features, not engraved is an extreme rarity. This rifle was produced in about 1873 in a time when the west was still very wild and carrying a firearm was a way of life. Rifles of that era usually saw very hard & continuous use under adverse circumstances and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Undoubtedly this rifle was special ordered by someone of great wealth or was a presentation to someone of special importance or position. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 95% crisp orig blue showing muzzle end wear and scattered spots of light chemical erosion out toward the muzzle, not readily noticeable except on close examination; receiver, forend cap & buttplate retain virtually all of their orig nickel with crisp edges and a couple minor, fine scratches; hammer retains about 80% bright case colors and the lever traces of case colors, being mostly a brown patina. Stock has a few very fine grain checks in the left side, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & storage, nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig piano varnish finish, a most unusual finish for a Model 1866. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore; possibly unfired, retains strong blue on bolt face. A truly unique & rare 1866 rifle. 4-47897 JR108 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 2018

2019
$56,925.00

EXTREMELY RARE AND WELL KNOWN ENGRAVED AND INSCRIBED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 79580. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Extraordinary deluxe 1866 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s style combination front sight, 900 yd Henry ladder rear sight and a thick base sporting tang sight with 4″ staff. Mounted with exceptional 3-4X, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling swivels. Serial number was observed on the bottom tang, in the top tang channel of the buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate tang are beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque scrolls that have a very fine pearled background. Left sideplate is engraved with a rectangular panel also engraved by Mr. Ulrich with the inscription “David Hart / to Son / Michael”. The left front side flat is most unusually engraved with a bull elk head. Right side plate is engraved with a standing bull elk surrounded by foliage and the right front side flat is engraved with a dogs head. Engraving extends over the top & bottom of the receiver, top & bottom tang, forend cap & buttplate tang. Top flat and top side flats of the receiver show open counter-point panels. Receiver, forend cap, buttplate, lever & hammer are silver plated. Screws are also silver plated as were the sling swivels. The stock was at one time apparently broken through the wrist and now has a very clever thru-bolt repair which enters from the butt recess with a nut on the front end of the stock. This rifle is pictured in full color in the center color pages of the Texas gun collectors Antique Arms Annual of 1971. It is also pictured in color on p.54 of The Book of Winchester Engraving, Wilson and in black & white on p.97 of the Wilson book all with credit to the Ivan B. Hart Collection. It is again pictured in black & white on p.109 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson, again with credit to the Hart Collection. This rifle has long been known in the upper echelons of Winchester collectors. It is simply one of the finest non-relief engraved 1866 extant. PROVENANCE: Ivan B. Hart Collection; Bobby Smith Collection; Craig Wardel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 85-90% orig finish turning plum with areas of very fine pitting; magazine tube retains about 60% orig blue with the balance turning plum; receiver & side plates retain 65-70% strong orig silver with the exposed brass a light to medium mustard patina; forend cap & swivel retain about 75% orig silver; lever & hammer retain strong orig silver showing wear on outer faces of lever; buttplate retains about 75% strong orig silver. Stock, with the aforementioned repair, has a few minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about all of a wonderful professional restoration; forearm is sound with a couple minor nicks and a repaired chip on the left side of the bbl channel and retains most of its restored finish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. 0 4-51030 JR17 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 2019

2020
$27,600.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

We just acquired some additional exciting information. Winchester did indeed have a salesman by the name of Thomas O’Connor. However, there was also a very skilled engraver by the name Thomas O’Connell (a rival to the reknown Nimschke). The initials on this gun, we have learned, are for the engraver, not the salesman. This is indeed great news as fine examples of his work are much scarcer than Nimschke’s. Please see online image of a copy of one of O’Connell’s business cards.

EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED AND INSCRIBED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 THAT BELONGED TO WINCHESTER’S MOST FAMOUS SALESMAN THOMAS O’CONNOR.

SN 43136. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Spectacular and rare 1866 rifle that belonged to the very famous Winchester salesman Thomas O’Connor. This rifle has 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, Kentucky style Rocky Mountain front sight and 900 yd Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling swivels containing an orig black leather sling with brass buckle. The receiver, forend cap & buttplate tang are beautifully engraved most likely by John Ulrich. Although unsigned it has many attributes of John Ulrich’s work, most notably the rosettes around the screw holes on the receiver & side plates. The engraving consists of about 60% coverage extremely fine foliate arabesque patterns with very fine pearled background. The left side plate incorporates a dogs head in one of the scrolls at the front end and a flower blossom in a scroll at the rear end. The raised panels before the front receiver flats are engraved in fine foliate patterns. Top of the receiver is engraved in foliate, geometric and arabesque patterns with feather borders around the ejection port. Bottom of the receiver, between the timing screws, is engraved in very fine foliate & arabesque with a small elliptical panel in the center engraved “T.O’C”, the initials of Thomas O’Connor. Bottom of the carrier is fully engraved in mirror image heart shaped patterns. Top & bottom tang, forend cap along with the buttplate tang are engraved to match. This rifle also has an extraordinarily rare feature of having had 7″ of the top three flats of the bbl, forward of the receiver, engraved in geometric, foliate arabesque & foliate patterns. The receiver, forend cap & buttplate are gold-washed and the lever originally silver plated. Obviously this was intended to have been a special presentation to Mr. O’Connor or a rifle that Mr. O’Conner ordered for himself. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s inventory card which identifies this rifle and shows that he purchased it in 1969 from someone in his hometown of Great Falls, MT. In a one page article by Mr. Yearout, which appeared in the Spring 1984 issue of the WACA Newsletter, he details how he acquired this rifle after having originally seen it at the Orr-Poindexter Ranch near Ennis, MT. At that time the owners declined to sell it but apparently in 1969 did sell it and Mr. Yearout was able to purchase it after it had passed through two other individuals. He states in the article that after he purchased the rifle he was able to employ a researcher who discovered Mr. O’Connor’s connection to Winchester. He learned that Mr. O’Conner had run away from home at age 14 and became an employee of Remington Arms, later coming to Winchester as a young man. He was soon noticed by Oliver Winchester who eventually promoted him to become Winchester’s premier outside salesman with unlimited territory. He remained employed at Winchester for the remainder of his life. This rifle is also pictured in The Winchester Book, Madis. It is additionally pictured on p.69 of The Book of Winchester Engraving, Wilson. Mr. Wilson states that it is engraved by either L.D. Nimschke or one of the Ulrich’s. Research through several engraving books disclosed that only John Ulrich regularly applied rosettes around screw holes. Careful examination disclosed no signature on the engraving. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain a mottled blue/brown patina; receiver, forend cap & buttplate retain traces of orig gold wash with the balance a wonderful medium mustard patina; lever shows 15-20% silver plating with the balance a dark patina; forearm has a compression fracture on the right side top edge, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks & scratches and three streaks of chemical staining on the forearm and otherwise retains 60-70% strong orig varnish on the forearm and about 85% orig varnish on the buttstock. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. Sling is solid and flexible. Cleaning rod is fine. 4-53808 JR16 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 2020

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2021
$51,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 160096. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and reverse mounted, orig 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with carbine forearm and straight stock with brass carbine buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with assembly number “237” which number is also found inside top tang channel of buttstock. Inside toe of buttplate is marked with assembly number “4057”. Although this buttplate is not matching numbered to rifle it fits perfectly and is apparently an assembly mix up somewhere during the period of use. Accompanied by an orig 3-pc brass and iron cleaning rod. Also accompanied by two Cody Firearm Museum letters, one dated 1988 and the other 2003. Both identify this carbine identically as having been received in the warehouse February 23, 1883 and shipped March 12, 1883 to order number 2732. The 1988 letter additionally shows “with 99 other arms” to the same order number. This late in production of the Model 1866 an order of this magnitude would probably indicate a shipment to a foreign government or to Central or South America, where the 44 rim fire was still prevalent. It is well established that many thousands of Model 1866 rifles and carbines were sold to foreign governments, including France, Turkey, Mexico, Chile and Peru, in addition several thousands more were sold by distributors to foreign buyers and by smugglers into war zones, primarily in South and Central America. Undoubtedly, this carbine was part of one of those shipments which may explain the changed buttplate. Additionally accompanied by a letter from old time dealer David Condon where he apparently sold this rifle through an advertisement in his catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, in rarely, exceptional orig condition. Bbl, mag tube and front band retain about 98-99% crisp orig blue with the 2-line bbl address completely legible. Forearm band retains about 85% orig blue. Receiver and sideplates are crisp and clean with one or two minor scratches and retain sharp clean edges with a wonderful medium mustard patina. Hammer retains strong case colors on the back edge, worn bright on the sides. Lever is a dark patina and is possibly refinished. Wood is sound with a couple of small bruises and scratches and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired but if so very little. Loading gate retains virtually all of its orig fire blue. 4-47896 JR250 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2021

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2022
$26,450.00
Revised: 10/6/2014

Please note: There are a total of three holes in the top tang and plate is soldered to the tang.

SCARCE EARLY HENRY MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 16124. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s style combination front sight, 900 yd Henry ladder rear sight and a thick base sporting tang sight with 4″ staff. Top tang has had a 2nd hole drilled & tapped for the tang sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling swivels which contain an orig brown leather sling with brass buckle & stud. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the serial number and “RV”. Matching serial number is inside toe of buttplate. The top tang channel of the buttstock has been altered to accommodate the 2nd screw which obliterated the serial number that would have been found there. However there is no doubt in this catalogers mind that this stock is orig to this rifle. The wood to metal fit around the receiver & buttplate are near perfect. Top flat of bbl has the 2-line Henry’s & King’s patent address. These early 1866 rifles were the successor to the Model 1860 Henry rifle which is serial numbered well into the 14,000 serial range. The model 1866 production began probably in the late 12,000 serial range with limited production until about 14,000. Various publications indicate that the Model 1866 production began at around 12,475 which would indicate this rifle was made in 1868 at a time of the Great Westward Expansion of Manifest Destiny when any repeating rifle was in great demand on the frontier. Those rifles are rarely ever found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 25-30% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas with the balance turning plum; receiver & side plates are extraordinary, showing very light sharp edge wear and retaining a wonderful, smooth, even dark mustard patina. From all appearances the side plates may have never been removed. Left side plate has one small scratch. Stock has a small crack in the toe with bruises on the left side by the sling swivel, otherwise wood is sound and shows normal handling nicks & scratches and retains about 75% light added finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with one tiny spot of fine pitting. 4-51319 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2022

2023
$25,300.00

VERY RARE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER EARLY 3RD MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 36463. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Beautiful, special order ’66 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, thinned half nickel front sight and 900 yd reproduction Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with about 2X, flame grain, uncheckered, tiger striped American walnut buttstock with burl grain forearm and straight stock, that has crescent brass buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with numbers “34”, a “B” and “XX”. Last four digits of matching serial number are found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Buttplate also has matching #”34″ inside the toe. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate tang are spectacularly engraved by an unknown artist from the period of this rifle. Engraving is of the highest quality with a few similarities to some patterns incorporated in engravings by John Ulrich, but only a few. Whoever the artist happened to be, was very talented and equal to, or superior to, the masters of his day in the 19th century. There is a possibility that this rifle could have been engraved by Gustave Young, as there are some similarities to his work. A diligent search, under magnification did not disclose a signature. Engraving consists of nearly full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with open counterpoint panels and a rope style border on top & bottom edges on both sides reminiscent of Gustave Young. Left side has a very elaborate flower blossom and leaf patterns just above the lever screw. Front side panels are identically engraved with open counterpoint panels that have a small flower blossom in the center and foliate patterns at each corner. The area below the loading gate on the right side has a very unusual spiral pattern. Matching patterns extend over the top of the receiver and top tang with elaborate foliate sprays on the receiver ring and behind the hammer slot. Bottom of the carrier is engraved in Moorish patterns. Forend cap, possibly an old replacement is engraved by a different hand. Buttplate tang is engraved by the same hand as the receiver. Regardless of the forend cap, this is an extraordinary example of the engraver’s art. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain blue in sheltered areas being an overall chocolate brown patina showing light edge wear, a few small nicks and three or four small areas of pitting; receiver & buttplate retain a wonderful aged brass patina showing moderate edge wear; wood is sound with numerous small nicks, scratches and light bruises and overall retains about 80-85% orig varnish, showing wear on the forearm at the carry point. Mechanics are fine; dark bore with sharp rifling and scattered pitting. 4-50388 JR439 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 2023

2024
$11,500.00

LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 167411. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 1873-marked carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and steel carbine buttplate with trap containing an orig three piece brass & steel cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “849”, which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine as having been received in the warehouse Jan. 8, 1889 and shipped Sept. 7, 1889 to Order number 1669. This carbine is somewhat a rarity in that by the time it was shipped in 1889 in rimfire caliber there was a great variety of center firearms available on the market. It is believed that the vast majority of these late rimfire caliber rifles & carbines were sold to Mexico, Central & South America where the cartridge was still popular. In addition, most of these late production 66’s were either produced as, or converted to, center fire. Those ’66 rifles and carbines shipped south of the border that have been repatriated are usually in deplorable, relic condition so to find one of these late 66’s with high original finish is quite a rarity. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Tommy Rholes. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except buttplate which is original to this carbine; Bbl and magazine tube retain traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being in overall smooth, plummy brown patina; Receiver & side plates have a few small dings & light scratches and overall retain a wonderful medium mustard patina; Lever & hammer retain traces of silvered case colors; Buttplate is a dark patina. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches and a couple of small bruises and retains a worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate fine pitting. 4-50620 JR16 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2024

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2026
$8,050.00

EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 24007. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Very early ’66 carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, integral front band/sight and two position rear sight graduated to 300 yds. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Bbl has the Henry’s and King’s patent dates which are clearly legible. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut with replacement straight stock and replacement brass crescent buttplate with trap. Inside toe of buttplate has last four digits of serial number “0143”. These early ’66 carbines were some of the first light weight repeating arms designed for use from a horse and were immediately adopted by the adventurers, explorers, settlers and frontiersmen for use during the Great Westward Expansion of American Manifest Destiny. They usually saw continuous hard service under extreme conditions and are rarely found today in orig configuration with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with the bbl & magazine tube a very dark brown attic patina with fine pitting and some old touch-up. Receiver & side plates show moderate to heavy wear on the edges but remain mostly free of nicks & dings; lever, hammer & trigger are also a dark brown patina. Stock has a hairline on the left side at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; dark pitted bore with sharp rifling. 4-54388 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2026

2027
$8,625.00

SCARCE LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 163425. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Full nickel finish with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple and ring. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and steel carbine buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “979”, “CF” and “C”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This carbine was produced in about 1884, near the end of production of this model. These late carbines were almost universally sold directly to foreign governments or through distributors. Thousands of others were sold privately, mostly smuggled into Mexico, Central and South America where the 44 rim fire were still a popular caliber. Plated firearms were especially popular in these countries where they tended to retain better condition, resisting rust and abuse. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 85% orig nickel with light nicks and scratches. Magazine tube retains about 60% orig nickel, worn through to dark patina on bottom radius. Receiver and sideplates retain about 75% orig nickel, showing moderate to heavy edge wear with nicks and scratches. Lever and hammer retain strong orig nickel. Buttplate about 50% nickel. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches and retains a hand worn patina, possibly an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. Bottom tang screw is missing. 4-53747 JR251 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2027

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2028
$8,050.00

MARTIALLY INSPECTED WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION MUSKET.

SN 93222. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade ’66 musket with 27″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight/socket bayonet lug and 900 yd, 2nd type special musket sight with external tension spring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with 2/3 length forearm and 3 bands, the middle of which has an integral sling loop with corresponding sling loop in the buttstock. Buttstock has straight grip with slight perch belly and brass carbine/musket buttplate with trap. Buttstock has a small cartouche at the left heel which appears to be “GKS” in a small ribbon similar to Argentine proofs observed on 1866 carbines returned from down there. Top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate have last four digits of matching SN. Accompanied by an orig Winchester socket bayonet without scabbard. Very few of the Model 1866 production were made as muskets with the majority being sold to clients off-shore where most are still found today. Those that have returned to the U.S. are generally in hard used condition with little or no orig finish. Only a very few were purchased by the U.S. government with the majority of those sold in the U.S. purchased by mine owners, banks, etc. for guard weapons. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 70% dull orig blue turning plum; barrel bands are mostly grey metal patina; receiver & side plates retain sharp edges with a few light scratches & nicks, and shows an even medium mustard patina; side plates appear to have never been removed; hammer retains about 50-60% strong case colors and the lever, traces of case colors. Wood is sound with usual nicks & scratches and shows a hand worn patina. 4-47905 JR125 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2028

2029
$258,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 ONE OF ONE THOUSAND LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 18387. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Fine, deluxe 1873 one of one thousand with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s style blued combination front sight, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a thick base mid-range tang sight with 4″ staff. Receiver is 1st type with mortised, impressed thumbprint dust cover and has single-set trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, about 4-X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with early style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate & trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “28” and “XXXX”. Matching assembly number is also found in the top tang channel of the buttstock along with an assemblers mark of “VI”. Matching assembly number is also found inside toe of the buttplate. Bbl is engraved over the chamber area on the five exposed flats, probably by Conrad Ulrich in fine foliate arabesque scrolls with pearled background. The top flat has an engraved panel “One of One Thousand”. Matching engraving patterns are on 7 of the 8 bbl flats around the muzzle. The bbl is inlaid with a narrow platinum band at the receiver and at the muzzle. This rifle is pictured in full color on page 50 of The Story of the Winchester 1 of 1000 and 1 of 100 Rifles, Lewis. It is also pictured in color on the frontice page and on page 61 of Winchester; The Golden Age of American Gunmaking and the Winchester 1 of 1000, Wilson. It is also pictured in black & white on page 74 of the reference Wilson publication. This rifle is listed by serial number on page 25 of the Lewis book, noted above, as having been received in the warehouse May 22, 1876 and shipped Aug. 2, 1876 to order number “6528”. This chart shows that it had a 26″ oct bbl and case hardened receiver with set trigger. No other specifications are listed. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, set trigger, varnished stock, case hardened, 1 of 1000, received in warehouse May 22,1876 and shipped Aug. 2,1876 to order number 6528. This is one of the finer 1873 one of one thousand rifles to come to market in recent years. PROVENANCE: A.I. McCroskie; Rudolph W. Driscoll, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 75-80% orig blue turning a little brown with sharp edge wear; magazine tube retains about 90% orig blue, turning a little dull; receiver retains 70-80% fading case colors with bright spots in the sheltered areas, the balance mostly turned silver; hammer retains bright case colors and the lever strong case colors on the sides, turned silver on outer faces; forend cap retains faint case colors and the buttplate has turned silver. Stock has a few light nicks & scratches with three bruises on the left side, otherwise wood is sound and retains about 90% strong orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, set trigger needs adjusting, very bright shiny bore. 4-51999 JR9 (200,000-300,000) – Lot 2029

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2030
$29,900.00

EXTREMELY RARE INSCRIBED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED LIKE 1 OF 1000.

SN 115119. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Early 3rd model rifle with special order 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold washed, Beach’s combination front sight and an 1873 marked ladder rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened with single set trigger. Mounted with about 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and fleur-de-lis insert, serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate with trap containing five pieces of an orig brass & iron cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “878”, “XX” and “S”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Inside toe of buttplate has assembly number “5589”. Left side plate is factory engraved in script “G. Loomis / San Francisco”. Bbl is engraved over the chamber area and around the muzzle in foliate arabesque patterns identical to the 1 of 1000 rifles and has a silver band at the receiver with another around the muzzle. George Loomis was a successful San Francisco entrepreneur who, along with two other area businessmen in Sep. 1879 formed the Pacific Coast Oil Co. and acquired the assets of the Star Oil Co. who had discovered oil in Pico Canyon, CA in 1876. They continued in business becoming very successful, eventually becoming the largest oil interest in CA. The company was acquired by Standard Oil for $761,000 and merged with that company in 1906 to become Standard Oil of California. Accompanied by a Cody Firearm Museum research request letter which identifies this rifle with 26″ oct bbl, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, with peep & globe sights and shotgun butt. It shows that it was case hardened, “engraved” and “engraved barrel”, received in warehouse Feb. 6, 1883 and shipped two days later to order number 2295-1/2. Although the records list the stock with shotgun butt it is readily apparent that the currently mounted buttstock with crescent buttplate is orig to this rifle, obviously assemblers and shipping clerk’s error. The buttplate however, has been changed but the stock not altered. This rifle was produced in 1883 probably at a time when Mr. Loomis was earning vast amounts of money from his oil interests and other businesses in the San Francisco area. Only very few of these rifles were ordered engraved in this manner and very few are known today. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except buttplate as noted. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% dull orig blue turning a little plum; receiver & side plates retain 30-40% thin orig case colors with the balance having turned silver; hammer retains strong case colors and the lever case colors on the sides. Wood is sound with usual nicks & scratches, with dark oil staining around the wrist and the buttstock showing about 85% strong orig piano varnish finish; forearm shows heavy wear on the checkering with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. Cleaning rod is fine. 4-51998 JR107 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2030

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2031
$9,200.00

RARE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE POSSIBLY INTENDED TO BE 1 OF 1000.

SN 11216. 44 Cal. WCF. Deluxe rifle with 24-1/2″ oct bbl, case hardened frame, full magazine, fixed German silver bladed front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with checkered highly figured American walnut; crescent steel buttplate with trap that retains 3-pc cleaning rod. This rifle will letter from the Cody Firearms Museum records office (order #4627): Received in warehouse November 6, 1875 and shipped November 9, 1875. Shipped with oct bbl, checkered stock, XXXX wood, case hardened single set trigger, 44 cal. WCF. Gun conforms to this configuration thought bbl is not marked with cal. Gun exhibits early oval thumbprint style dust cover. Rear tang sight which appears orig to this gun first shows up in Winchester catalog dated 1875 listed as “peep sight” for $3.50. This is a very interesting gun that possibly was intended to be a 1 of 100 or 1 of 1,000 due to special features such as oct bbl, set trigger and XXXX wood. Interesting to note that the two higher consecutive numbers of 1873s 11217 and 11218 are both noted 1 of 1,000’s. Both with oct bbl, case hardening, XXXX wood and set triggers. PROVENANCE: Lewis Yearout 1980. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good and gun appears all orig throughout. Metal overall is brown/gray with discernible bbl address and SN. Metal overall exhibits areas of rust and light pitting especially on dust cover and bottom of lever. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous small dings, dents and scratches. Diamond point checkering is worn on forestock as expected from use. Wood overall has a hand worn dark patina. There is one age crack that measures about 3″-4″ in center of burl on reverse of buttstock. Gun appears to have seen a lot of use though well cared for. With good mechanics and discernible rifling in bore, though pitted. 4-53819 JS90 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2031

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2032
$10,350.00

FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 121172A. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). 20″ oct bbl, full magazine, hooded adjustable front sight and short semi-buckhorn rear sight with knurled edges. Mounted with very nicely figured, flame grain American walnut, checkered, with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Receiver has a sgl set trigger. Left side of lower tang is stamped with assembly number “4740″, “XXX” and “R”. Assembly number “458” is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Receiver & sideplates are engraved possibly by one of the Ulrichs as shown in several texts on Winchester engraving. Engraving consists of the small rnd vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a field & forest scene with foliate arabesque patterns fore & aft with one scroll terminating in a large flower blossom. Front & rear flats of receiver are engraved to match. Right side has matching engraving with foliate arabesque patterns terminating in a large flower blossom on the sideplate. Top & bottom of receiver, dust cover, top tang, forend cap & buttplate tang are engraved to match. Factory letter states this gun was originally in 32 Cal. oct bbl, case hardened receiver, checkered stock and set trigger, engraved for $2.50; shipped from the factory on April 26, 1883 in an order of 10 guns to unknown recipient. PROVENANCE: Lewis Yearout 1980. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal has freckled, spotted appearance. Markings and engraving are all discernible as can be seen in photos. Sling swivel is missing from nosecap and no provision for swivel in stock. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous small scratches, dents and other small blemishes. About a 1″ x 1″ puttied repair in the upper right front section of buttstock as can be seen in photos. According to Mr. Yearout’s notes he replaced the stock to conform to letter with XXX wood from another Winchester. Hammer spring is replaced as is hammer spring screw. Mechanically gun functions adequately and rifling is discernible though pitted. 4-53805 JS91 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2032

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2033
$20,700.00

SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED FULL NICKEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 214202. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Full nickel finish with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman front sight missing its bead and semi buckhorn rear sight filed flat. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has trap. Receiver has a single set trigger. Rifle is engraved in New York style, probably by one of the Ulrichs with the small round vignette of a standing bull elk on the left side plate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns, one of which terminates in a flower blossom. Right side has matching engraving, also with a flower blossom. Top and bottom of receiver are also engraved to match with light patterns on the forend cap and buttplate tang. Left side of lower tang has a most unusual assembly number “02”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in Cal 44, with nickel finish, oct bbl, set trigger and factory engraved, shipped July 29, 1886. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Overall retains all of a restored nickel finish over some scattered fine pitting. Wood is sound with some dark staining around the wrist and a few light nicks and scratches and retains mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting.A most unusual and aesthetically pleasing rifle. 4-53690 JR290 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2033

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2034
$34,500.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 89050. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Fine 2nd model 1873 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, button magazine, windgage globe front sight, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a thick base, mid-range tang sight. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and single set trigger. Mounted with about 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut that has H-stye checkered forearm and black insert, serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & steel wiping rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “4318”, “XXX” and an “R”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, case hardened with peep & globe sights, and the unexplained notation “Boyds”, received in warehouse May 31, 1882 and shipped the next day to order number 33,000. Under the sights listing “Beach” is crossed out, apparently the buyer had changed his mind. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only very faint sharp edge wear, a couple of small nicks in one sharp edge and a small rust spot on the left side; receiver & side plates retain about 90% orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere, turned silver on the bottom at the carry point; hammer retains bright case colors and the lever retains very bright case colors on the sides, moderately faded on the outer faces; buttplate retains most of its orig faded case colors. Buttstock has a small, very old chipped toe with a few light nicks & scratches and the wood overall retains 95-96% strong orig piano varnish finish with some dulling on the forearm at the carry point. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore shows little or no use. 4-51318 JR8 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2034

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2035
$12,650.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

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*EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 570936. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Very rare ’73 rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with capped pistol grip stock and smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of the lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly # 1698. Top tang channel of the buttstock is unmarked and has the #”17181″ on the rear face under the buttplate. Inside toe of buttplate has #6732. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum records office worksheet which identifies this rifle in cal. 44 with round bbl, plain trigger, plain pistol grip stock, Lyman receiver, rear sight & jack front sight and shotgun butt, received in the warehouse Aug 12, 1903 and shipped 2 days later to order number 194101. Pistol grip ’73s are occasionally encountered but those with uncheckered wood are quite rare. Such a rifle would have been special ordered and fancier wood with checkering was very little more cost. PROVENANCE: Woody Frey Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig factory blue with faint muzzle end wear & a couple of small nicks. Forend cap is equally crisp. Receiver retains 96-97% strong orig blue, crisp & bright on the sides, slightly thinned on the bottom & top at the carry points. Hammer retains strong bright case colors & the lever strong case colors on the sides, faded to silver on outer faces. Buttplate retains about 70-75% orig blue with areas of pitting. Wood is sound with usual light nicks & scratches and retain most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-51972 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2035

2036
$9,200.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 125758. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Special order deluxe ’73 with 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and thick base tang sight with 4″ staff. Receiver is case color hardened. Mounted with highly figured, flame grain uncheckered American walnut. Crescent buttplate with trap which contains a 4-pc cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “4621″, “XX” and an “R”; buttstock has same matching number in upper tang channel and inside toe of buttplate. This gun based on SN 125758 was made in 1883. This rifle was produced during the height of the great westward expansion when repeating firearms were in great demand. Hunting and self protection firearms were necessary tools and most all business and pleasure were conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy which exposed these firearms continuously to harsh elements, usually with little maintenance. This is a fine all matching gun in scarce cal. 38. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 70-80% thinning orig blue turning plum with sharp edge wear. Receiver, sideplates and hammer retain about 50% of their orig muted case colors. Lever & buttplate retain about 10% muted case color, remainder a gray/silver which matches frame and other case colored parts, though buttplate does have pitting. Stocks are sound and well fit with typical small scratches and blemishes from storage and overall retains about 50% its orig varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with thin rifling. 4-50441 JS101 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2036

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2037
$10,350.00

DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 133832. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce special order 1873 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight & short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is color case hardened. Mounted with about 2X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip with fleur-de-lis insert buttstock & crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “5057” and “XX”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, 1/2 magazine and case hardened, received in warehouse Oct. 1, 1883 and shipped the same day to order number “7683”. Repaired & returned on Jan. 21, 1909, order number “22304”. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue, showing edge wear and thinning, turning brown; receiver & forend cap retain traces of case colors being mostly a brownish patina with a spot of rust on left side plate; lever & hammer retain dark case colors; buttplate is refinished. Stock has tiny chips in the toe, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-51240 JR7 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2037

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2038
$8,625.00

RARE ATLANTA POLICE DEPT 1873 WINCHESTER RIFLE.

SN 289758B. 44 Cal. WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine with half brass blade fixed front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is third type with milled rail and third type dust cover. Left side plate is engraved “20 / Atlanta Police”. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with brass trap still retaining 4-pc metal cleaning rod. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. There were thought to be only 125 of these rifles purchased by the Atlanta Police Department and that they are the only known Winchester rifles that will letter as having been engraved for a police department. The chief of the Atlanta Police Department was Arthur B Connolly when these rifles were ordered. He was elected Chief in April of 1881. He remained Chief until his death in 1897. During this time the population of Atlanta was 65,500 people and the Police budget was only 100,000.00 for the year. According to our consignor, when he acquired the gun it was told to him that the police gun number 20 was Chief Connolly’s gun. There is no documentation available at this time. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 70% orig blue finish with balance plum with sharp edge wear scattered small scratches and other minor blemishes; magazine tube retains about 80-90% thinning blue finish and the forend cap about 30% orig blue; receiver retains about 50% orig blue, strong and bright in the more sheltered areas, dull and turning plum on the more exposed areas; balance of metal is a silver/brown patina. Hammer retains strong case colors and the lever traces of bright color with balance light muted silver/gray with some rust and pitting. Stocks are sound and well fit with a bit of burl retaining much of their orig varnish, though forestock varnish is thin with a hand worn patina. Stock has scattered small scratches, dents and other small typical storage blemishes. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with only a couple spots of light pitting. 4-50442 JS100 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2038

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2039
$9,775.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER HEAVY BARREL LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 206969B. 44 Cal. WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/2″ oct bbl, extra heavy (9 lbs 12 oz). Full magazine, fixed front sight and adjustable 2-blade rear sight. Receiver has milled rail for 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap and addition of tang sight. This rifle was produced March 4, 1887 near the end of the Indian wars and the great westward migration of Manifest Destiny when any repeating arm, especially center fire rifles were in great demand. The model 1873 was the first successful center fire repeating rifle to gain popularity and widespread distribution. These rifles were daily use working tools and usually saw extensive hard service under extreme conditions. PROVENANCE: Warren Webster, St. Anthony, Idaho. Lewis Yearout 1969. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Frame and magazine retain strong traces of thinning finish, left side of receiver actually exhibits maybe 20% or 30% thinning blue finish. Bbl retains traces of finish maybe traces of old refinish but address and caliber markings are very crisp and possibly bbl was just cleaned. Hammer retains 20-30% muted case colors and trigger retains 20-30% fire blue with some pitting. Tang sight is functional and retains about half of its orig blue finish. Lever is mostly gray/brown with pitting. Baseplate has similar color with traces of blue in protected areas with pitting especially last few inches with SN. Forestock is refinished and exhibits most of its revarnished finish. Buttstock fits gun well with erosion and chip at toe with numerous small scratches, dents and other minor blemishes; retaining much of a thin old varnish. Gun functions mechanically and exhibits well defined rifling with pitting. 4-53818 JS92 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2039

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2040
$14,950.00

VERY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 194605A. Cal. 22 EX. Long. Incredibly rare rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold washed Beach’s combination front sight, 2-leaf folding rear sight and a rare 62-A (lollipop) tang sight. Tang sight is probably not orig to this rifle as there is no pin for the peephole as would have been found on an orig factory installation. Top flat of bbl has the extraordinarily rare feature of full matting. Caliber marking is on the top left flat to accommodate the matting and the bbl address is rolled through the matting. Left side plate is post-market engraved in zig-zag lettering, upside down, “H. Palmer / 1893 / No 3”. This engraving is very similar to that applied by Wolf & Klar of Fort Worth, TX. The carrier has had an extremely clever alteration of a small device mounted to the right side that is adjustable to allow three different cartridge lengths, short, long and extra long. Mounted with very highly figured, 3-4X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black fleur-de-lis inlay, serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate without trap. Left side of lower tang under the wood is marked with the assembly number “633”, “XXX”, “32” and “S”. The 32 apparently refers to the rebated top front edge of the receiver which is found only on the small bore rifles. Matching assembly number is also found in the top tang channel of the buttstock. Buttplate is unnumbered but appears to fit absolutely perfectly and is undoubtedly orig to this rifle. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter addressed to well known collector dealer Woody Hawkinson of Circle, MT and identifies this rifle in caliber 22 EX. long, 26″ oct bbl, plaint trigger, case hardened, checkered pistol grip stock, matted bbl and no rear seat, shipped Dec. 3, 1885. Obviously the rear sight was added during the period of use. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which states that he purchased this rifle in May 1970 from renown dealer Doug Jahnke of Fargo, ND. PROVENANCE: Woody Hawkinson; Doug Jahnke; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 75% thinning orig blue turning a little plum; magazine tube retains 20-25% blue in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned metal patina; receiver & side plates retain 60-70% faded case colors with the balance turned silver; hammer retains faded case colors and the lever mostly silvered. Wood is sound with nicks & scratches showing heavy wear on the checkering with the stock retaining about 60% orig varnish and the balance, incl forearm, a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore, dark in the grooves. 4-53829 JR36 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2040

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2041
$10,925.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED SMALL BORE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 232474. Cal. 22 Short. Extremely rare rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight, early short semi-buckhorn rear sight with serrated edges and an added Marbles self-erecting tang sight. Mounted with about 2-3X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip, ebony insert, pistol grip stock and crescent buttplate without trap. Receiver is very nicely engraved by one of the Ulrichs with a small vignette of a running whitetail buck on the left side plate surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns which are also found on the front & rear side flats. Right side plate is engraved with an empty scroll, apparently for presentation. Right side had identical foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends over the top front of the receiver, which is rebated, top & bottom tangs and between the timing screws on the bottom of the receiver. Top flat of the bbl is fully matted with the caliber on the left top flat to accommodate the matting. Bbl address is rolled through the matting. Receiver has single set trigger. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “2849”, “XX” and “32”. This last number is probably an assemblers mistake as it should be stamped “22”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 22 with oct bbl, checkered pistol grip stock and under remarks section “gold trims, matted barrel, engraved $2.00”, received in warehouse Apr. 25, 1887 and shipped the same day. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s inventory card which identifies this rifle and shows that he purchased it from renown firearms dealer Leroy Merz of Fergus Falls, MN. in Apr. 1981. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains being an overall dark brown patina with scattered fine pitting, nicks & dings. The top & bottom tangs, under the wood, show nickel plating; stock has a series of fine grain checks on the right side at the buttplate and is missing the grip inlay, otherwise is sound with a dark oil stained finish. Forearm has a compression fracture on the right side with a few chips at each end and is dark & oil stained, showing heavy wear on the checkering. Buttplate is probably a replacement and is heavily pitted. Bolt is missing the extractor, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bore appears to be blocked, probably by a lodged bullet. 4-53803 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2041

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2042
$0.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Additional Information: This rare variation of M1873 is accompanied by a Winchester Factory letter verifying the configuration as described and as shipped September 6, 1884.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 156259. Cal. 22 Short. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, reproduction gold washed, Beach’s combination front sight, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a reproduction thick base mid-range tang sight. Receiver has a single-set trigger. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Rifle has been expertly refinished with the metal having all the attributes of a Turnbull restoration with bright Winchester style blue & brilliant case colors. Buttplate also has color case hardening. Wood is refinished but not to Turnbull standards. CONDITION: Complete restoration as noted above. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with darkening in the grooves. 4-51316 JR2 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2042

2043
$5,175.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER SMALL BORE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 160063. Cal. 22 short. Standard grade rifle, with special order 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is takedown style that utilized a tapered pin to secure the bbl into the frame. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate without trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Research Request sheet which identifies this rifle in caliber 22, with 26″ oct bbl and plain trigger received in warehouse Mar. 6,1885 and shipped the next day to order number “19268”. The takedown feature is not mentioned. Standard bbl length for the Model 1873 was 24″. Also accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which indicates he purchased it from his son, Leyton Z. Yearout. Also accompanied by copies of several pages from an unidentified book furnishing information about the Model 1873 caliber 22 rifles and the takedown feature. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: About very good. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue turning brown with freckles of surface spotting and a few nicks on the sharp edges; outer magazine tube is a plummy/brown patina; receiver retains traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being mostly a blue/brown patina; forearm has a crack by the right bbl channel with a bruise on the left side and usual nicks & scratches. Buttstock has usual handling & use marks, nicks & dings and retains most of an old restored finish. Forearm has a hand worn patina. Bolt is missing the extractor, otherwise mechanics are fine; worn dark bore with visible rifling. 4-53830 JR52 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2043

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2044
$2,587.50
Revised: 10/1/2014

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SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 296949. Cal 22 Short. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate without trap. Bottom of the carrier is marked “22CAL/Short”. Inside magazine tube is original. This model was the first repeating 22 rifle manufactured in the U.S. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were about 19,522 of these rifles manufactured in the period 1884-1904. Although these rifles are full sized they were considered to be “boys” rifles and were treated accordingly, usually showing hard use with little maintenance. Small bore firearms of that era were very difficult to clean and consequently bores of these rifles are usually not good. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains with bbl & magazine tube showing an artificially aged patina with dressed out wrench marks on the bbl over the chamber area. Receiver retains a mottled silvery brown patina with a few small nicks & dings. One timing screw is a replacement & another is battered. Some of the receiver screws are also replacements. Wood is sound with a repair in the forearm and with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains a restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Worn, dark bore. 4-51945 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2044

2045
$9,200.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 TRAPPER SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 329914. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Rare trapper carbine with 16″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and carbine ladder rear sight, missing its slide & retaining screw. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap. Stock & forearm have an incised diamond pattern decoration over their entire surfaces, much of which is completely worn away, with the balance rather thin. Accompanied by a reproduction 3-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in cal 44, with 16″ bbl, received in warehouse Mar. 27, 1890 and shipped same day to order number 10543. This trapper carbine is typical of those shipped to South America and later repatriated. A large percentage of trapper carbines were sold in South America which has lead to the scarcity of these highly collectible arms. They are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains with the metal being an overall dark brown patina with areas of scattered pitting on the receiver & side plates. Stock has a series of grain checks, a hair line back of the top & bottom tangs with chips around the tang and otherwise retains a hand worn patina showing heavy wear. Mechanics are fine; worn bore with good rifling and heavy pitting. Cleaning rod is extremely fine. 4-51298 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2045

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2046
$12,075.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING TRAPPER CARBINE.

SN 486139. 44 Cal. WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with rare 15″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight & 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate with trap. Receiver is 3rd type with integral rail & 3rd type dust cover. Accompanied by a Buffalo Bill Historical Center Museum letter, which identifies this carbine in 44 cal with 15″ bbl, shipped on January 8, 1895. It is rare to find a trapper carbine in completely orig, serviceable condition. Most of them were sold to Central & South American users where they saw hard & continuous service in jungle conditions, some are still in use today. Generally those trapper carbines which have been repatriated to the U.S. show their extreme hard use and are usually in near relic condition. This example originated in Butte, Montana. This is an interesting gun in that it was one of the very first to ever be exempted by BATF regulation and is pictured in the American Rifleman Magazine April 1980 article titled “Freeing Winchester Old Trappers” by Ron Keysor (actually ghost written by Lewis Yearout such that there wouldn’t be repercussion on the guns pictured from his collection). Included with this Trapper is copy of article with Mr. Yearout’s notes. Also accompanying is Department of The Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (BATF)letter, dated 1978, which exempts this carbine from the provisions of Title 18, U.S. Code, and further states that “As an ‘Antique,’ it is not a firearm as defined in Title 18 ——, and is not subject to control under Title I of the Gun Control Act of 1968”. PROVENANCE: George O’Connor, Butte, MT; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun overall is gray with scattered areas of pitting and old cleaning. Gun appears orig with no apparent external restoration. Stocks are sound and solid with some darkening around bbl band, rear forestock and front of buttstock where it abuts frame. Mechanically sound and exhibits bore with crisp, discernible rifling, though pitted. 4-53816 JS93 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2046

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2047
$5,750.00

FINE SCARCE WINCHESTER 38-40 MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 463102-b. 38 Cal. WCF (38-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barley corn fixed front sight and 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver has machined rail with a third type dust cover. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, strait grain American walnut with crescent stock and carbine buttplate with trap. Very few 1873 carbines were made in 38 Cal. Factory records will relate (order #20879) this gun was shipped July 7, 1893 to unknown recipient. This is a very nice gun that appears orig and authentic with orig finish in rare carbine Cal. for an antique arm. PROVENANCE: Harry Lockwood, Milford, OH. Lewis Yearout 2005. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 10% thinning blue with balance plum/brown with crisp address and Cal. markings with scattered small scratches and minor blemishes. Magazine retains about 40% thinning blue finish with balance plum/brown matching bbl. Frame and baseplate retain 10-20% thinning blue finish with balance brown/gray with scattered scratches and small blemishes that match rest of gun. Small crack in bolt at point where hammer strikes. Hammer retains some case color in protected areas. Stocks are sound, solid, well fit with numerous small scratches and minor blemishes with hand worn patina. “17” of unknown purpose stamped on reverse of forestock and buttstock as can be seen in photos. Replaced screw in the strap that attaches bbl to magazine. Mechanically gun functions adequately with well defined rifling though pitted. 4-53817 JS94 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2047

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2048
$8,050.00

VERY RARE EARLY 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 1904. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, integral front band/sight and 1866 style two position rear sight note two screws on frame above trigger. Note two screws on frame above trigger. Receiver is 1st type with mortised, impressed “round” thumbprint dust cover. Forearm band is thick Model 1866 style. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap that contains an orig 3-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. This was Winchesters first model for center fire cartridges and was wildly successful worldwide but primarily on the American frontier. These carbines were working tools usually exposed continuously to adverse conditions in saddle scabbards and wagon boxes. They are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good. Bbl & magazine tube retain 20-30% orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance a dark brown patina and a cleaned area over the bbl address which is completely legible; receiver, lever & hammer are a dark crusty brown patina and the dust cover screw and block are missing. Stock has a chip by the heel otherwise wood is sound with nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Hammer will not come to full cock when the lever is operated although it functions well manually, otherwise mechanics are fine except dust cover as noted; strong bore with good shine and light pitting that may clean. Cleaning rod is fine. 4-54387 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2048

2049
$6,325.00

*WINCHESTER THIRD MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION MUSKET.

SN 570072B. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Fine musket with 30″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight/bayonet lug & 900 yd musket ladder rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered straight grain American walnut with full length forearm & straight stock and carbine/musket buttplate with trap containing a 5-pc all iron cleaning rod. Forearm is secured with 3 bands with the center band having a sling loop & a corresponding loop in the buttstock. Most of these 1873 muskets were sold to South American countries to arm their militaries which apparently never happened. Many of these muskets were returned to the United States in the mid-20th century still in their orig shipping crates & factory grease. Most of them are still in pristine new condition such as this one, usually with a few small bruises from the extended shipping. PROVENANCE: Woody Frey Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new and unfired with only a small scrape on the right side plate & a few minor, tiny nicks. Lever, hammer & buttplate all retain brilliant case colors. Stock has 3-4 old bruises with another on the forearm. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of it’s crisp, orig oil finish. Even the lever latch retains all of it’s bright case colors. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new and unfired. Cleaning rod is equally new. 4-51944 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2049

2050
$5,750.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION MUSKET.

SN 571036. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade musket with 30″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight/socket bayonet lug and 900 yd musket ladder rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm, secured by three bands. Buttstock has straight grip with carbine/musket buttplate with trap. Center forearm band & buttstock have factory sling loops. Only about 5% of the total production of about 720,000 Model 1873 arms were muskets, made primarily for off-shore markets. Somewhere around the mid 20th century a cache of virtually new 1873 muskets was discovered in Nicaragua, purchased and returned to the United States still in their orig packing crates with slings, bayonets & cleaning rods. This musket was probably one of that lot, now having had its bayonet, sling & cleaning rod misplaced. Although there are a number of these very high conditioned 1873 muskets in circulation they are still a very rare find. CONDITION: Extremely fine, probably unfired. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 99% crisp orig blue with minor thinning around the muzzle from bayonet installation; receiver, as is usually found on these pristine muskets, has a few light nicks & scratches from contact with other muskets in the shipping crates; lever & hammer retain brilliant case colors; buttplate retains brilliant case colors on the tang, a little muted on the face. Wood is sound with 2 or 3 small bruised on the forearm and a small splinter near the receiver and overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore; may have been fired, but if so, very little. 4-53741 JR124 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2050

2051
$9,200.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY EMMA ACHLEITHNER.

SN 672787. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Beautiful and unusual custom engraved ’73 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, replacement, uncheckered American Claro walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver, bbl, forend cap, lever & buttplate are very nicely engraved by master engraver Emma Achleithner with full coverage foliate arabesque scrolls over the receiver, side plates, carrier, dust cover & forend cap. Left side plate is overlaid with extraordinary raised gold stage coach with a 4-horse hitch, driver and shotgun rider with passengers visible in windows. Right side plate is similarly gold overlaid with seven raised gold, running buffalo. These gold overlays are executed in great detail, as are the backgrounds on both side plates. Dust cover has the raised gold applique of an Indian warrior’s head in equal fine detail. Both sides of receiver are outlined in gold wire with a single gold pattern of foliate arabesque scrolls inlaid in gold on each side. The entire length of 7 of the 8 bbl flats have full coverage foliate arabesque pattern engraving. The artist signature is engraved on the left front raised area of the receiver. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 44 with oct bbl and shipped to J.P. Gemmer, St. Louis, MO received in warehouse Oct. 26, 1910 and shipped Dec. 20, 1910 to order number 295416. Also accompanied by the Jan. 1965 issue of The American Rifleman magazine which pictures another of Ms. Achleithner’s rifles on the cover. Ms. Achleithner was a graduate of the Ferlach Engraving School and apparently immigrated to the U.S. in about 1957. While this engraving is in non-traditional patterns it is beautiful to see and the gold work is extraordinary. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood. Hammer retains about all of its custom gold wash. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-47904 JR122 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2051

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2052
$0.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

The top tang on this rifle has one extra hole used for mounting the tang sight.

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FINE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 48672. Cal. 40-60. Scarce deluxe 76 with rare 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag, Beach’s ivory bead combination front sight, 1876 marked ladder rear sight and a thin base Vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with 2-3X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and fluer-de-lis insert, serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass and iron cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “2389” and “XX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 40-60 with 24″ oct bbl, plain trigger and checkered pistol grip stock, received in warehouse Oct 9, 1885 and shipped same day to order #860. It is believed that there are only 2 such rifles with 24″ bbls ever made. This cataloger at one time owned the other one. CONDITION: Very good to fine, bbl retains blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth plummy brown patina. Magazine tube also retains blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a mottled brown patina. Receiver retains about 20% case colors, stronger in the more sheltered areas with the balance turned silver gray. Hammer retains dark case colors and the lever traces of case colors. Wood is sound with a couple of small grain checks in buttstock and with handling and use nicks and scratches. The buttstock retains about 75-80% orig varnish with forearm a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few spots of light pitting. 4-53766 JR193 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2052

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2053
$23,000.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: This rifle does not have a heavy barrel.

RARE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 EXPRESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 35127. Cal. 50-95. Second Model deluxe rifle with heavy 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and thin base sporting vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Receiver has single set trigger. Dust cover has standard “express” markings. Mounted with about 3X flame & shell grain, center crotch American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black fleur-de-lis inlay, serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1703” and “XXX”. Top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate also have matching assembly numbers. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum research request sheet which identifies this rifle in “express” caliber with oct bbl, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock and case hardened, received in warehouse Aug. 13, 1883 and shipped the next day to order number “5597”. The set trigger is not mentioned in the letter. Also accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory record which shows that he purchased this rifle in May 1963 from Henry Bitz of Box Elder, MT. Another note on this inventory card states there were only 3,364 firearms made in 50-95 caliber. There were about 63,871 Model 1876 arms produced during the period 1876-1897 in rifles, carbines & muskets, both standard & deluxe in three different series. This rifle is pictured on p.219 of The Winchester Book, Madis, with credit to The Lewis E. Yearout Collection. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear; magazine tube retains about 90% orig blue turning a little thin; receiver retains about 25% bright case colors in the most sheltered areas with balance of receiver and side plates cleaned to bright metal with fine surface etching; lever & hammer retain strong case colors. Wood is sound, showing light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig piano varnish finish, showing light hand wear on the forearm. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53823 JR47 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2053

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2054
$12,075.00
Revised: 10/6/2014

Great news on this lot: The caliber is actually 50-95 Express, not 45-75.

SCARCE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 EXPRESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH MONTANA/WYOMING USE.

SN 10038. 45-75 Cal. Fine deluxe rifle with scarce 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, adjustable hooded front sight, 2-position adjustable ladder sight. Receiver is second type with oval thumbprint dust cover. Frame is case hardened. Mounted with very highly figured XX flame grain American walnut with checkered forearm and black dyed horn insert, pistol grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang is marked “XX” and with the assembly number “942″ which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum SN research request which identifies this rifle with 26″ oct bbl, checkered stock with pistol grip, case hardened, sling and swivels, work order #20358 received in warehouse June 7, 1880 and shipped that same day. In Mr. Yearout’s notes he writes that this gun is reflected by SN as the first 50 Express noted in the shipping records as printed in The Winchester Handbook by George Madis on pgs. 55 & 57. George Madis also listed the gun in this book as a 1 of 1,000 which it is not marked or noted on Cody Firearms Museum research request. Also according in Mr. Yearout’s notes: “One of the previous owners Howard Trivelpiece…said he obtained the gun from an Indian named Jules Bender in 1939 and the gun came from the Eaton Ranch, and that the Eaton Ranch was located near Glacier Park in Montana? This has never been confirmed and the only Eaton Ranch located was the one at Sheridan, Wyoming.” This gun is stamped “C.S. EATON” in stock under buttplate. Regardless this is an orig and complete “as found” gun that saw use but was well cared for. PROVENANCE: Jules Bender. Howard Trivelpiece, 1939. Neil Snyder. Lewis Yearout 1979. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain strong traces blue finish peaking through an overall dark brown/blue possibly refinished surface as address markings are a little weak as can be seen in photographs. Magazine has a fine freckled pitted surface overall. Frame & hammer are overall mottled brown/silver with scattered staining and pitting. There are traces of muted case colors in protected areas. Stocks are sound and solid with moderate to heavy wear to diamond point checkering. Stocks have scattered small scratches and other typical blemishes retaining hand worn patina with traces of thinning varnish. Mechanically gun is functional with discernible rifling though pitted bore. 4-53825 JS105 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2054

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2055
$6,900.00

SCARCE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 7855. 45-75 Cal. Fine deluxe rifle with 30″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver bladed fixed front sight, 2-position adjustable ladder sight and added mid range 3-1/4″ Vernier tang sight. Receiver is second type with oval thumbprint dust cover. Frame is blued. Mounted with strait grain American walnut with checkered forearm; with crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang is marked “47” and with the assembly number “3159″ same two numbers are also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Cody Firearms Museum research request should show this rifle (work order #13091) with 28″ oct heavy bbl, set trigger, received in warehouse October 22, 1878 and shipped that same day. Returned by Skinker June 14, 1881 and reshipped that same day (work order #25138). This second work order may explain why forestock is higher grade piece of wood with burl and bbl is 30″ heavy bbl. This gun appears orig throughout. PROVENANCE: L.A. Gilmore, Olympia, WA. Lewis Yearout 1965. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl and magazine exhibit traces of orig blue finish in protected areas with balance being a brown/plum overall with scattered dents and scratches. Frame and sideplates retain about 60% of their orig factory blue with numerous scratches, scrapes and areas of staining. Buttplate retains about 60% of its blue finish though number at toe is “3159” and is not particularly well fit with gap at top where it adjoins stock. Mid-range tang sight fits fun well but according to notes it was added in 1970. Mechanically gun is sound and functional with discernible bore though pitted. 4-53826 JS106 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2055

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2056
$8,625.00

SCARCE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 35135. 45-75 Cal. Fine deluxe rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver bladed fixed front sight, 2-position adjustable ladder sight and added 3-1/4″ Vernier tang sight. Receiver is third type with machined dust cover rail and plain dust cover. Frame is case hardened. Mounted with very highly figured XX flame grain American walnut with checkered forearm and black insert, pistol grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang is marked “XX” and with the assembly number “1710″ & “R” which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum SN research request which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, received in warehouse September 22, 1883 and shipped that same day. Research letter states Cal. as 76 which undoubtedly refers to the orig caliber of the other three guns in this shipment, the same notation, Cal is 45-75. PROVENANCE: Henry Bitz, Box Elder, MT. Lewis Yearout 1963. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 20-30% orig blue balance plum/gray with staining. Magazine tube has several large scratches including about a 3″ zigzaged scratch about 6″ from muzzle though only partially seen as it is on section next to bbl. Frame, sideplates, hammer and nosecap retain about 80% muted case colors; lever retains about 50% muted case colors. Dust cover retains about 70% mixed blue, plum and brown finish with edges gray. Base of rear sight retains some orig color with pitting; tang sight retains 30-40% finish to base and leaf; buttplate is a silver/gray overall with areas of pitting. Stocks are sound, solid and well fit; diamond point checkering is heavily worn with several large dings and dents and typical other small scratches and blemishes typically seen. Stocks retain about 40% thin varnish overall, less on forestock. Mechanically gun is functional with well discerned rifling in pitted bore. 4-53822 JS103 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2056

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2057
$7,475.00

SCARCE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 53079. Cal. 40-60. Fine deluxe rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver bladed fixed front sight, 2-position adjustable ladder sight and added 3-1/4″ Vernier tang sight. Receiver is third type with machined dust cover rail and plain dust cover. Mounted with nicely figured XX flame grain American walnut with checkered forearm and black horn insert, pistol grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang is marked “XX” and with the assembly number “2582″ which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum SN research request which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, set trigger, case hardened & checkered stock with pistol grip, graduated peep and breech sights, received in warehouse April 22, 1886 and shipped April 24, 1886. PROVENANCE: William Spencer, Superior, WI. Lewis Yearout 1964. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 10% orig blue in sheltered areas, thinning over top flats of bbl and turning plum overall with scattered staining and small scratches. Forend cap is a silver/gray patina with old cleaning; receiver & lever are brown/gray overall with left sideplate lighter, more gray. Protected areas of frame show remnants of a dull “tin-like” color. Hammer retains traces of muted case colors. Stocks are sound with usual nicks & scratches, showing light diamond point wear and retain 75-80% orig varnish overall with hand worn patina. Mechanically gun functions well. Bore exhibits crisp rifling though pitted. 4-53821 JS102 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2057

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2058
$8,050.00

RARE DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 23282. Cal. 45-60. Second model ’76 with rare 24″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight, 1000 yd ladder rear sight and thick base mid-range vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail with 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with highly figured, center crotch, flame & shell grain American walnut that has H-style checkered forearm and straight stock with smooth steel shotgun buttplate. The serial number on lower tang is only partially visible with three partially legible numbers which appear to be “282” or “232”. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “232”, “XX” and an “S”. Matching assembly number is also found inside top tang channel of buttstock. Inside toe of buttplate, which is a replacement is marked with the assembly number “74”. Receiver, side plates and forend cap are nicely engraved by L.D. Nimschke in foliate arabesque patterns with several of the side plate scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Side plates and front flats have double line borders. Light engraving patterns extend over top & bottom of receiver, dust cover, top tang and forend cap. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies the rifle with serial number “23282” in caliber 45-60 with 24″ 1/2 oct bbl, case hardened with checkered stock, shotgun butt, plain trigger and 1/2 magazine shipped Sep. 13, 1883. Also accompanying is a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Jul. 1964 from well known dealer/collector Jim Aplen of Sturgis, SD. A note on the back of the card relates that Mr. Aplen had purchased this rifle from a pawn shop in Junction City, KS in 1963 or 1964. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains on the metal being mostly a cleaned, mottled silver and brown patina. Receiver is a grey metal color with scattered silvered case colors, results of having been cleaned. Wood is sound with usual handling & use, nicks & scratches and retains about 85-90% orig varnish with dark oil staining around the wrist, buttplate and on the forearm. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. 4-53806 JR59 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2058

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2059
$8,050.00

SCARCE EARLY DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1221. 45-75 Cal. Fine deluxe rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver bladed fixed front sight and 2-position adjustable ladder sight. Receiver is second type with machined dust cover rail with oval thumbprint dust cover. This gun was orig made without dust cover but went back to factory to be refitted (though no factory information mentions this). Frame is case hardened. Mounted with highly figured XX flame grain American walnut strait stock with checkering and has crescent buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang is marked “XX” and with the assembly number “86″ which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and on buttplate. Sideplates are stamped “219” & “221”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum SN research request which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock, case hardening, work order #11741 received in warehouse April 11, 1878 and shipped May 6, 1878. This gun is also accompanied by the early “hump-backed hammer” and thick toed buttplate. This gun is a nice example of seeing a factory braised and screwed rail and dust cover added to one of the orig 3,000 or so “open top” Model 1876s in style of type 2 frames. PROVENANCE: John Fox, Billings, MT. Lewis Yearout 1971. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain traces of orig finish though mostly brown/plum overall with areas of cleaning, spotting, staining and pitting. Frame & hammer retain traces of case colors but appear more tin-like in protected areas. Other metal surfaces are gray/brown, buttplate is more brown with pitting. Stocks are sound, solid and well fit; small putty repair at left top toe adjoining buttplate. Diamond point checkering is moderately to heavily worn especially at bottom of forestock which exhibits no checkering with a hand rubbed patina. Wood overall exhibits minor scratches and other blemishes. Mechanically rifle functions and rifling in bore is discernible though pitted. 4-53824 JS104 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2059

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2060
$15,525.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: The correct serial number is 73 as stated in the title.

RARE EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE SERIAL NUMBER 73.

SN 27723. 45-75 Cal. WCF. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, brass bladed fixed front sight and semi bucktail ladder rear sight and 4-1/2″ mid-range Vernier tang sight. Receiver is open top style made without provision for a dust cover as first 3000 M-1876’s are. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut, straight stock and early style crescent buttplate with trap and thick heel. Open top rifles in both models 1876 and 1873 were produced for a very short period of time. It is reported that at that time there was a weakness in cartridge cases which caused them to rupture and if the dust cover was closed, would bulge the side plates. Apparently Winchester produced these rifles without dust covers which would allow escaping gases to blow upward instead of outward. After many complaints the ammunition problem was corrected and Winchester returned to supplying rifles with dust covers. Any rifle or carbine with an open top could be returned for a factory fitted dust cover. There is no factory letter found but according to Mr. Yearout’s notes this gun was shipped July 19, 1877 and that the gun is indeed 45-75 WCF though there is no external Cal. marking. Consecutive SN 74 open top is known. 281 and 306. PROVENANCE: Darwin Buehler, Salt Lake City, UT. Lewis Yearout 1976. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 30-40% thinning bright blue; magazine tube retains traces of blue in protected areas with balance plum/gray patina; receiver retains about 10% thin orig blue, mostly on the sides with the top & bottom a mottled gray/plum patina with areas of pitting; top of frame is cleaned with a streaked gray/brown patina; lever has a gray/plum patina matching frame, hammer has muted case colors on side with balance a blue/gray; buttplate is brown/gray patina; stocks are sound and solid with hand rubbed patina and numerous small scratches and minor blemishes that can be seen in photos. 2-parts of an iron cleaning rod are found in buttstock. Mechanically sound with well discerned rifling though pitted. 4-53828 JS95 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2060

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2061
$9,775.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 592. Cal. 45-75. Standard grade rifle with 28″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and a thin-base sporting vernier rear sight with 3″ staff. Lever has a pin in the top of center web which depresses the trigger lock. Mounted with extra finish (1-X) uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Buttplate is earliest style with reinforced toe. Receiver is made without dust cover therefore the name “open top”. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “19” and “X”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bbl & magazine tube have an aftermarket band with narrow sling loop with no corresponding loop or hole for one in the buttstock. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Dec. 1964 from Jim Whitlock of Casper, WY. These early 1876 rifles are rarely ever found with high orig finish. They usually saw very hard frontier service with near continuous exposure to the elements and with very little maintenance. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 75-80% orig blue turning a little plum with light cleaning over the chamber area and a couple wear spots toward the muzzle; magazine tube retains about 95% orig blue; receiver retains traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas with smoky case colors on left side plate with the balance turned silver; lever & hammer retain faded case colors turning silver. Wood is sound with usual light nicks & scratches, a couple of bruises and retains its hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore, a little dull in the grooves. 4-53827 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2061

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2062
$5,750.00

WINCHESTER SECOND MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 13080. Cal. 45-60. Standard grade rifle with 28″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and short, early semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is second type with screwed-on dust cover rail and smooth orig dust cover. Left side of lower tang is marked “CF” and with the assembly number “1096”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. There appears to be another assembly number that was over-stamped, also in top tang channel, probably at the factory. Receiver has dbl set triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Wood fits extremely well. The Model 1876 had the lowest production of all the lever action Winchesters and rnd bbl examples are scarce, especially those with any orig finish. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 80-85% strong orig blue turning a little plum on magazine tube and over chamber area at the carry point; receiver retains bright case colors in the most sheltered areas with smoky gray colors elsewhere; hammer retains strong case colors, bright on left side, fading elsewhere; lever retains strong case colors on sides, turned silver on outer faces; buttplate is a mottled silver/brown patina. Wood is sound with a few light scratches and a couple of dings and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with sharp rifling, frosty in the grooves. 4-51946 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2062

2063
$10,350.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 61976. Cal. 40-60. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and 1886 marked ladder rear sight. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 40-60 with oct bbl and set trigger, received in warehouse Oct. 18, 1889 and shipped same day to order number 4056. This rifle was manufactured in 1889 at a time when the west was wild and large bore repeating rifles were in great demand. They usually saw very hard and continuous frontier service under extreme conditions and are rarely found today with any orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Receiver, bbl, magazine tube & forend cap retain 98-99% crisp orig blue under a coating of old dried oil, with only faint sharp edge wear and a few freckles on the receiver; lever & hammer retain strong case colors, faded on outer faces of lever. Stock has a couple small gouges in the wrist and retains most of an old restored finish; forearm is sound and retains most of its orig oil finish; buttplate is a smooth brown patina. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore; shows very little use; bolt face retains traces of orig blue and loading gate most of its orig blue. 4-47910 JR112 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2063

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2064
$5,750.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

SN 3859. 45-75 Cal. Standard grade carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight & 2-position flip rear sight graduated to 500 yds. Left side of receiver has a stud and carbine ring. Mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with full length forearm & straight stock that has carbine buttplate without trap. Forearm has a metal tip and sgl band retained by a band spring. Receiver is the rare first type without dust cover, referred to as “open top”. Open top Models ’76 are quite scarce especially in carbines. Typically the accepted SN range is through 3,000, this carbine SN 3859 while outside that range is no doubt orig and correct. Winchester factory research shows this gun was received May 13, 1878 and shipped October 9, 1878. PROVENANCE: Curtis Jones. Lewis Yearout 1983. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal overall is plum/gray with good markings, scattered staining and pitting especially on lever. Stocks are sound and solid with normal scratches and other blemishes. About a 3″ longitudinal crack on right side of buttstock that has an old glued repair. Stocks retain most of their revarnished finish. Mechanics are fine and bore exhibits good discernible rifling though pitted. 4-53820 JS108 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2064

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2065
$8,050.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE SHIPPED TO THE FAMOUS NORTH WEST MOUNTIES IN 1885.

SN 44465. 45-75 Cal. Standard grade carbine with 22″ bbl, barleycorn fixed front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver is 3rd type with milled rail and 3rd type dust cover. It has a stud and carbine ring in the left side. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with full length forearm, steel nose cap and single band. Buttstock has straight grip and carbine buttplate. This carbine was purchased by the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police per factory letter and shipped as one of 300 guns shipped April 8, 1885. This was a very popular carbine in its day, being the first carbine to handle the large bore cartridges. The Northwest Mounties saw very hard service and their arms are rarely found in fine condition today. There are several letters concerning this gun which state this gun was found in an old trapper’s cabin in what may have originally been the jail house for Trout Lake City, British Columbia. Regardless this is a wonderful “as found” 76 carbine that saw service in the Canadian Northwest. PROVENANCE: Leo Goodwin, Revelstoke, B.C. Mark Nordland, Powell, WY 1984. Lewis Yearout 2000. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun retains traces of finish on frame and bbl. Bbl address markings and cal markings are crisp and well defined and discerned. Stocks are well fit with typical small blemishes and several large dents as can be seen in photographs. Hand worn patina. Mechanically gun functions well with good discernible rifling in bore though pitted. 4-53840 JS107 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2065

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2066
$7,187.50

VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION MUSKET FROM CITIZENS’ GUARD OF HAWAII.

SN 28775. Cal. 45-75. Standard grade musket with 32″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight/bayonet lug and the very rare 900 yd Baker ladder rear sight. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dustcover rail that has a 2nd type dust cover with an impressed thumbprint. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm and straight stock with musket buttplate without trap. Left side of forearm is grooved and contains a slotted head steel ramrod through the forend cap which also has a saber bayonet lug on the right side. Buttstock & middle band have sling wires which contain an orig brass buckle, 1-pc leather sling. Both sides of the buttstock are stamped “CGH” (Citizens’ Guard of Hawaii). Right side of buttstock has two different rack numbers. Accompanied by an orig saber bayonet that has 20-1/4″ Yaghtahan blade and cast brass handle with eagle head & feather pattern handle. Bayonet has its orig black leather & brass scabbard. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter addressed to renown dealer Norm Flayderman which states that this musket was shipped Nov. 22, 1882. Also accompanying are copies of two articles about the Hawaiian Winchesters and the Citizens’ Guard, Republic of Hawaii which gives the history of these rare muskets and the Model 1876. One of the articles states that only 617 muskets were produced. In addition there is a 2-pg letter from well known dealer and author, John Bell to Mr. Yearout which identifies this musket as having been issued to Charles Thurston when he was commissioned into the Citizens’ Guard Apr. 23, 1895. Along with the musket he was issued a belt, badge and 40 rounds of ammunition plus a “Ranger” side arm with 20 rounds of ammunition for it. Also accompanying is a hand written double sided page of research regarding the Hawaiian Model 1876 which states that there were 72 carbines and 300 muskets on order number “35449”, Nov. 22, 1882. A typewritten note from Mr. Yearout states that he purchased this musket from Norm Flayderman’s catalog. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with the metal being an overall cleaned grey/brown patina showing fine pitting over most of the bbl with some light pitting on the receiver. There is a hairline in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound showing heavy wear and a dark hand worn patina with numerous nicks, scratches & dings. Rear sight staff is bent. Sling is fine. Mechanics are are a little stiff and may need attention; very worn dark bore. Bayonet is extremely fine with clean bright blade and strong feather pattern on the handle. Scabbard is sound, slightly flexed with slight loses of finish and overall retains about 85% orig black finish. 4-53841 JR35 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2066

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2067
$29,900.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 110270. Cal. 50-100-450. Rare rifle in a rare caliber with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, missing the ivory, 3-leaf carbine express rear sight and a sporting vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with 3-4X, center crotch, feather & flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Buttplate & toe of stock are missing a large chip that was damaged during the period of use. Heel of the buttplate has a couple of repaired cracks. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by one of the Ulrichs in #6 pattern which consists of the very large vignette of a walking bull moose in a forest scene on the left side and a bull caribou on the right side. Balance of the receiver is engraved in very nice foliate arabesque scrolls with fine pearled background and snake & dot border. Engraving extends over the top & bottom of the receiver and top tang. Top flat of the bbl is fully matted with the caliber marked on the top left flat and the bbl address rolled throughout the matting. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “921” and an “S”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 50-100-450 with oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, matted bbl, Lyman hunting front sight and $6 engraving with a moose on one side, a caribou on the other and “plenty of scroll work”. Shipped Sept. 3, 1896. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s inventory record which identifies this rifle and shows that he purchased it Jul. 28, 1968 from C.S. Ramsey of Great Falls, MT. The back of this record card has the notation that Mr. Ramsey bought this rifle in 1967 from Jim Aplen of South Dakota who had purchased it at a farm auction in Wagner, South Dakota. Conversation with Mr. Ramsay revealed that Mr. Aplen actually bought the rifle in a bar in South Dakota, along with a Colt revolver. PROVENANCE: Jim Aplen; C.S.(Stonewall) Ramsey; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 75-80% blue turning brown; magazine tube retains about 95% orig blue with brown overtones; receiver shows traces of orig case colors being mostly a cleaned metal patina; lever & hammer retain traces of case colors; buttstock & buttplate have the aforementioned damage, otherwise wood is sound and retains about 90% orig varnish on the stock and about 70% on the forearm. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine and scattered pitting. 4-53804 JR20 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2067

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2068
$0.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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Please note: The Cody Firearms Museum letter shows caliber as 40-65. Rifle is actually caliber 45-90. It was originally shipped December 1892, but the letter shows an additional date of July 20, 1899 which is probably when the barrel was changed.

DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 73210. Cal. 45-90. Special order deluxe rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl,button magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight with peep aperture. Mounted with very nicely figured, about 2X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert, serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling swivels. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “428” and “X”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with light sharp edge wear and some thinning over the chamber area; receiver retains 60-70% orig case colors, strong & bright in the sheltered areas fading elsewhere; lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with normal light use and handling mars, showing wear on the grip checkering and bottom rear of the forearm and overall retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; very bright shiny bore. 4-50440 JR10 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2068

2070
$11,500.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 109754. Cal. 45-70. Fine special order ’86 with 26″ rnd bbl, button magazine, Lyman ivory bead Jack front sight, 1,000 yd ladder rear sight and a Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock and crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “13” & “XX”. Top tang channel of buttstock has the assembly number “12” with matching number “12” inside toe of buttplate, obviously an assemblers mistake. This rifle was very likely someone’s prized hunting rifle, having been produced in 1897 at a time when hunting was a way of life. Color case hardened receivers such as found here are seldom encountered from this era with remaining orig colors. Exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun rapidly fades these colors. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with a small area of fine pitting near the front sight; receiver retains about 50% faded case colors; hammer retains most of its case colors, moderately faded and the lever case colors in sheltered areas. Stock has a small chipped toe with some small gouges on the right side, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. Would make an outstanding hunting rifle or cowboy action shooter for the individual who takes pride in using period firearms. 4-47899 JR99 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2070

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2071
$21,850.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 109136. Cal. 50-100-450. Most rare Model 1886 with shortened 22″ extra heavy oct to rnd bbl, 2/3 (5 rd) magazine, full matted top, windgage globe front sight, no rear seat and a Lyman combination tang sight. Receiver has close, coupled double set triggers. Mounted with extremely beautiful, about 3-4X feather & flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol gripped stock that has smooth steel buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1045” and “XX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom rear of forearm is inlaid with an empty 1″ silver oval. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling eyes. Accompanied by two Winchester Gun Museum letters from May & Sept 1964, which identifies this rifle in caliber 50-100-450, 1/2 oct bbl, matted, 1 lb. extra heavy bbl, set trigger, 1/2 magazine (5 cartridges), checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, oil finish, sling & swivel, oval silver name plate in forearm, 1″ long, length of stock 14″, Lyman windgage front sight with set screw and no rear seat, shipped May 6, 1896. The May letter also states that this rifle was returned to the factory for some unspecified work on Dec. 8, 1898. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased it in Jul. 1964 from his brother, Dean E. Yearout. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 92-94% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear, a narrow worn spot on left side with a small spot of blood pitting; magazine tube retains about 70% orig blue with what appears to be saddle scabbard wear; receiver, lever & hammer retain traces of case colors in sheltered areas being mostly case colors turned silver. Stock has an internal crack, not showing externally, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & scratches with heavy wear on the checkering and retains strong oil finish. Mechanics are fine; very bright shiny bore. 4-53838 JR37 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2071

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2072
$11,500.00
Revised: 10/4/2014

There is a typographical error: The catalog states the caliber is 38-40, but the caliber is 38-70.

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*RARE DELUXE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE WITH EXTRA LIGHT “RAPID TAPER” OCTAGON BARREL.

SN 122680. 38-40 WCF Cal. 26″ light weight rapid taper oct bbl has typical address and Cal. markings on top flats along with “NICKEL STEEL” stamped on left flat. Bbl is mounted with a modified fixed front sight, flat rear sporting sight and patented tang sight. Left lower tang is marked “650” & “R”, upper channel of buttplate tang has matching assembly number along with and indiscernible cryptic marking with “4”. Mounted on slightly burled American walnut (should grade at least X), with checkering, pistol grip with logo buttcap and iron checkered shotgun buttplate. this exact gun is pictured on pg. 336 of George Madis’ book The Winchester Book and Madis notes “Such (tapered) barrels were an attempt to lighted the ’86 and improve balance and handling: they are a scarce variation which occurs most often around the SN of this rifle, 122680.” PROVENANCE: Gene Portugue, International Falls, MN. Lewis Yearout 1963. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall, all matching. Bbl retains much of its refinished blue, though thinning on bbl and magazine. Front sight has been modified apparently in silver, maybe utilizing a coin, though no features can be ascertained. There is also a small white dot, appears to be ivory for sighting fitted into rear of this blade. Gun retains 60-70% blue on receiver, hammer retains muted case colors as does lever in protected areas. Stocks are sound & solid, well fit with moderate diamond point wear especially on forestock where held. Stocks have the usual small scratches, dents and other blemishes, retaining about 60% orig varnish on buttstock and 10-20% on forestock. Mechanics are sound and bore exhibits well defined rifling. 4-53832 JS116 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2072

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2073
$6,325.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 ALTERED DELUXE LIGHT WEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS AUTHOR, SHOOTER AND LAWMAN ELMER KEITH.

SN 131473. Cal. 45-70. Rifle is a light weight model with 22″ tapered rnd bbl originally in takedown configuration, altered to solid frame with full magazine and custom magazine band. It has a Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, slot blank in the rear seat and a Lyman 21 receiver sight. Mounted with about 2X, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol gripped stock that has Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “404”, “XX” and “R”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-70 with 22″ rnd bbb, plain trigger, takedown, 1/2 magazine, extra light, checkered pistol grip stock, oil finish with shotgun rubber buttplate, shipped Sep. 13, 1904. Also accompanied by a copy of a notarized letter by Fred Schon of Durango, Co dated 17, May 1991. The body of the letter states that on Jun. 29, 1964 Mr. Schon purchased this rifle, identified by serial number, from Elmer Keith of Salmon, ID. He states that the rifle was originally light weight configuration and takedown but Mr. Keith had it converted to solid frame with full magazine by his favorite gunsmith, Mr. Iver Henriksen of Missoula, MT and that it is exactly as Mr. Keith ordered. Mr. Keith passed away in Feb. 1984, nearly 85 yrs old. He was the author of nine books all relating to hunting and cartridges, handguns and their development including one biography. Mr. Schon states that he was a lifelong friend of Mr. Keith and visited with him regularly. The letter also includes transfer of ownership to Leyton Yearout. A copy of a letter to Mr. Schon, over Mr. Keith’s signature, states that he never hunted with this rifle but did use it as a deputy sheriff to capture a bank robber. Another letter from Mr. Keith, on Guns & Ammo Magazine letterhead, dated Jun. 29, 1964 is a bill of sale for this rifle to Mr. Schon. Also accompanying is a hand written letter over the signature of Fred Schon identifying this rifle and stating that he purchased it from Elmer Keith with information as previously presented. He additionally states that he & Mr. Keith were lifelong friends from 1956 to the day he died. “He prized this rifle highly and tried to buy it back from me several times.” PROVENANCE: Elmer Keith; Fred Schon; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal overall retains about 80% strong orig blue with some light damage on the magazine tube that reportedly happened when Mr. Keith had a house fire. Lever & hammer retain strong bright case colors. Wood is sound showing light to moderate wear and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. 4-53899 JR41 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2073

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2074
$6,900.00

*DELUXE EXTRA LIGHT HALF OCTAGONAL HALF ROUND MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION WINCHESTER RIFLE.

SN 141259. 45-70 Cal. Beautiful special order rifle with rare 26″ oct to rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine, adjustable hooded front sight (Lyman combination front sight), semi buckhorn adjustable rear sight and tang rear sight. Bbl is marked “NICKEL STEEL” on left flat and top flat has normal Cal. markings and address information with Winchester proof in oval which is also marked on breech adjacent to bbl. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “286″ and “XX”. Mounted with very nicely figured XX flame grain American walnut with H-style carved forearm and capped pistol grip stock with a thick solid red pad with black spacer. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-70 with 26″ half oct nickel steel bbl, extra light, Lyman combination front sight, checkered stock pistol grips, Silver’s recoil pad, received in factory July 2, 1907 and shipped July 9, 1907. There is an additional letter dated in 1908 stating gun was returned to factory with same information other than bbl was stated to be 22-1/2″ oct bbl which is obviously not the case. PROVENANCE: James D. Conaway, Wever, IA. Lewis Yearout 1971. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Bbl retains about 80% thinning blue finish with balance plum. Magazine tube exhibits 95% reblued finish. Frame exhibits about 40% thinning blue finish. Traces of case color can be seen on hammer; lever is brown/silver gray with traces of muted colors in protected areas. Stocks are sound and solid, well fit with numerous small scratches and other small blemishes, stocks retain much of their orig varnish and an additional area at rear of forestock where gun is normally held has a more recent varnish layer. Mechanically gun is sound, rifling in bore is crisp and well defined. 4-53835 JS110 (5,000-9,000) – Lot 2074

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2075
$8,625.00

DELUXE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE WITH FACTORY PRESENTATION PLAQUE.

SN 32418. 40-70 WCF Cal. Blue and case color. This gun conforms to other standard rifles with 26″ oct bbl address and cal. markings on top bbl flat. Gun is fitted with a German silver bladed adjustable front sight, semi buckhorn rear sight and a Lyman receiver sight with windage adjustment. Mounted on XXX finely figured American walnut with pistol grip and black insert. Left lower tang has assembly number “3149” and “XXX” and stock is marked on upper tang channel with matching number. Rarely seen are guns shipped with German silver nameplates in buttstock. This gun was shipped August 13, 1889 with special feature German silver nameplate 2-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ which was fastened to the stock with a pin extending from under buttplate to an extension attaching plate. To remove the nameplate for engraving, buttplate was removed and pin pulled. This rare factory feature is seen on other presentation Winchester rifles. This exact gun is shown on pg. 337 of George Madis’ book The Winchester Book. PROVENANCE: Dick Reyes, Carson City, NV. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall, all matching. Overall brown/gray with strong traces of orig blue finish on bbl in protected areas and traces of case color can still be found in protected areas of hammer and lever. Stocks are sound and solid, well fit with moderate diamond point wear to checkering with hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine and bore is shiny with crisp rifling. 4-53834 JS114 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2075

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2076
$7,475.00

*DELUXE ENGRAVED MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE.

SN 122060. 38-70 WCF Cal. Beautiful special order rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver bladed fixed front sight and flat top sporting rear sight. Bbl exhibits typical markings of address and cal. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “366″ and “XX”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Receiver is beautifully engraved and consists of a vignette of a buck on the left side in a circular panel all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with scroll borders. Engraving extends over the top & bottom of receiver, top tang & forend cap. Mounted with very nicely figured, XX, flame grain American walnut with checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with a nickel plated crescent shaped buttplate without trap. The most unusual feature of this gun is the nickel plating found on level, nosecap, buttplate and magazine tube and remainder of gun being blued. Cody Firearms Museum research will show deluxe features including XX wood, pistol grip, checkered, crescent butt and shipped May 27, 1900. This exact gun is pictured on p. 312 of George Madis’ The Winchester Book and the caption reads “Engraving in style 10, very similar to the number 99,552 but with minor variations is found on this rifle, number 122,060. Checkered walnut of 3X grade, a pistol grip, octagon barrel, flat top sporting rear sight with a series 32B elevator are special features. One of the very unusual features of the rifle is the plating; buttplate, forend tip, lever, and magazine tube were nickel plated. All other steel parts were blued. Any plating on early Winchesters is rare, but an even greater rarity are those arms plated on only certain parts specified by the customer.” PROVENANCE: Don Whaley, Hamilton, MT. Lewis Yearout 1970. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching. Bbl exhibits a freckled pin prick pitted surface over most of refinished bbl. This freckled appearance though less occurs on refinished hammer and breech. Frame overall is gray/silver with scattered areas of staining and light pitting as can be seen in photos. The nickel plating on buttplate, lever, nosecap and magazine is probably refinished also and is mostly intact as can be seen in photos. The stocks are sound and solid and well fit with a crack repair between tang and buttcap, inset left of tang in buttstock, glued wrist repair on same side utilizing some putty filler and about a 1/2″ x 1/2″ inset on upper left front of forestock. Stocks retain virtually all revarnished surface. Gun is mechanically sound with crisp rifling in bore. 4-53977 JS109 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2076

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2077
$6,325.00

*DELUXE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER LIGHTWEIGHT SPECIAL ORDER TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 154178. 33 WCF Cal. Scarce late special order takedown rifle with 24″ rnd bbl, 1/2-magazine, W. E. Sheard, Tacoma, WA patented front sight, patented rear sight is marked “CHAS. DANIELS PAT. JULY 25’05” (Charles Daniels sight cost $2.00 in 1907) and Marble patented tang sight. Mounted with X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & capped pistol grip buttstock that has Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “102″ and “O”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock along with “X”. Winchester museum research should show this gun was shipped August 7, 1917. PROVENANCE: Walter Sonnenberg, Pembine, WI. Lewis Yearout 1961. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine retaining much orig finish, about 95% is retained on bbl and magazine though much of bbl has turned plum/black and blue on button to magazine is reduced to about 50% and thinning. Frame and takedown ring exhibit about 95% finish with sharp edge wear and worn on bottom where handled near forestock. There are scratches in blued finish on frame and on bottom of bbl which can be seen in photographs. Stocks are sound, solid and well fit with light diamond point wear to checkering; stocks overall have typical small scratches, dents and other minor blemishes. Gun is mechanically sound with crisp rifling and a shiny bore. 4-53831 JS122 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2077

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2078
$5,462.50
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

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SCARCE DELUXE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE IN 45-65 CALIBER.

SN 7941. 40-65 WCF Cal. Blue and case colored, 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, fixed front sight with small ivory bead at rear of blade, semi buckhorn rear sight and Lyman patented tang sight. Mounted with flame grained highly figured XXX American walnut, checkered with pistol grip and black insert with crescent shaped buttplate. Left lower tang has assembly number “584” and “XXX” and “S” stamped. Buttstock has matching assembly number and “P” stamped in upper tang channel. Winchester museum research should show this gun was shipped August 24, 1887. PROVENANCE: Clarence T. Hanson, Mt. Vernon, WA. Lewis Yearout 1959. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching. Bbl and magazine retain 95% of blue from old refinish, markings are clear and discernible with sharp edge wear. Frame, lever and hammer exhibit traces of muted case colors with remainder silver/gray with some areas more a silver/tin color with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Stocks are sound & solid, well fit retaining most of an old varnish refinish. There is considerable, moderate diamond point wear to checkering. Mechanics are crisp and functioning, rifling is well discerned with a shiny bore. 4-53833 JS115 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2078

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2079
$6,612.50

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 61797. Cal. 38-56. Beautiful ’86 with rare 30″ tapered oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 2X flame & shell grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert, serpentine grip buttstock that has nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “257”, an “S” and “XX”. Top tang channel of buttstock has the assembly number “419” which number is also found inside toe of buttplate. Buttplate tang is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased it in Aug. 1963 from his brother Dean E. Yearout. This card also shows that it was shipped Sep.15, 1891 and that “action #89894 changed to 61797”. Apparently the orig rifle was returned to the factory with a damaged receiver which was replaced with the current serial numbered receiver. It seems likely that the stock may have been damaged at the same time and this new stock was installed as a replacement. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain 25-30% orig blue, turning plum in sheltered areas with the balance a mottled plummy/brown patina; receiver, lever & hammer retain about 50% faded case colors, mostly on the sides, with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound with a very few, minor nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. 4-53848 JR48 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2079

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2080
$5,175.00

SCARCE DELUXE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE.

SN 9964. 45-90 WCF Cal. 26″ oct bbl with usual address and Cal. markings. Front blade rear sight utilizes a carved piece of horn as blade, semi bucktail rear sight and patented tang sight. Mounted on XX figured American walnut, checkered, pistol grip with black insert and crescent buttplate. Left lower tang is marked with assembly number “1058” & “XX”. Upper butt stock tang channel is marked with assembly number “1101” & “S”. PROVENANCE: George Stinebaugh, Walla Walla, WA. Lewis Yearout 1961. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall, strong traces of blue are found on bbl and magazine with balance plum/gray color. Frame, lever and hammer have traces of muted case colors in protected areas. Overall a plum/silver matching bbl. There is a welded repair to tang just left of hammer. Stocks are sound and fairly well fit, moderate to heavy diamond point wear to checkering on forestock. Buttstock exhibits numerous small scrapes, scratches and other small blemishes including a chip at upper tang. Remnants of old revarnish are still present. Mechanically gun functions, with crisp rifling in pitted bore. 4-53836 JS117 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2080

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2081
$8,625.00

SCARCE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER EXPRESS CALIBER RIFLE.

SN 60044. 50 Express Cal. (50-110). Blue and case color. 26″ oct bbl with full length magazine, typical address and Cal. markings with fixed front sight and adjustable semi buckhorn rear sight; Marble patented tang sight. Mounted with strait grain American walnut with smooth iron shotgun buttplate. Winchester factory research should show this gun shipped August 26, 1891. This rifle weighs 9 lbs, and Express Cal. are scarce. PROVENANCE: Jack Kessner, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1959. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, traces of blue finish can be seen in protected areas of bbl and magazine. Strong blue is found on top of breech and loading gate and traces of blue on trigger. Traces of case colors can be found in protected areas of frame, lever and hammer with balance gray/silver. Markings are all discernible. Stocks are sound and well fit with traces of varnish on forestock and 90% of an old revarnish on buttstock. Front sight marked Redfield’s appears orig to time of use, Marble tang sight retains much of its orig dull blue color. Mechanically gun functions well, rifling is well discerned in a pitted bore. 4-53837 JS123 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2081

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2082
$6,900.00

RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 BIG 50 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 42801. Cal. 50 Ex. (50-110). Standard grade rifle with 22″ rnd bbl, button magazine with altered Lyman Jack front sight and 900-yard carbine ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 50-110 with 22″ rnd bbl, plain trigger, half magazine, shotgun butt, “8 pounds” and “comment: ‘standard sights’, (point blank 150 yards)”, received in warehouse May 27, 1890 and shipped June 6, 1890 to Order #12695. This rifle is somewhat unusual, not only from the aspect of the 22″ bbl & button magazine but the fact that it is not British proofed. A large proportion of similar configuration ’86s examined by this cataloger are British proofed for the India & Africa markets. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a blue/brown patina with several small nicks over the top and both sides and a few small spots of pitting on the left side over the forearm area; receiver retains about 40% silvered case colors with the balance turned dark; lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with the stock retaining about 40-50% thin orig finish and the balance of the wood a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, sharp bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-51948 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2082

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2083
$9,200.00

RARE EXTRA HEAVY BARRELED MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE.

SN 46411. 45-90 WCF Cal. Standard grade rifle with 30″ extra heavy oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front and semi-buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle, as found, with 30″ extra heavy oct bbl, set trigger, received in warehouse July 29, 1890 and shipped same day, Order #14550. This is a very heavy bbl, gun weighs 12 lbs. Gun appears orig and complete throughout. PROVENANCE: Tom Davis Ft. Shaw, MT. Lewis Yearout 1972. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 90% of its reblued finish. Address and Cal. markings still discernible. Frame retains 30-40% thinning finish as can be seen in photos. Hammer and lever retain traces of muted case colors in protected areas. Stocks are sound and solid with typical scratches, dents and other minor blemishes. Marble’s patented tang sight has a similar color and patina to rest of gun though both screws in base have different colors and appear replaced. Mechanically gun will not hold on half cock otherwise functional and bore exhibits crisp, strong rifling. 4-53846 JS111 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2083

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2084
$6,900.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 43324. Cal. 40-65. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, ivory bead combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and a scratch on the magazine tube; receiver retains about 70% orig case colors, mostly on the sides, strong & bright on the left side, slightly more faded on the right side, the bottom has turned silver; lever & hammer retain strong case colors. Wood is sound with usual light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish showing wear at the carry point at the forearm. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Would make an outstanding cowboy action shooter. 4-51425 JR11 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2084

2085
$7,475.00
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James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 103711. Cal. 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, ivory bead hunting front sight, Lyman 6A 2-leaf folding rear sight and a Lyman 21 receiver sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling eyes. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 45-90 with oct bbl and plain trigger, received in warehouse July 26. 1895 and shipped June 7, 1897 to order number 1953. The unusual length of time this rifle languished in the warehouse was probably due to the circumstance in America at the time where the buffalo herds had been decimated and demand for large bore arms were commensurately reduced. Regardless, at that time citizens on the American frontier, in the Northwest Territories and Alaska were still using these rifles in large, heavy calibers for big game hunting such as moose, elk and grizzly bear. Color case hardened rifles such as this one are not often found with high original finish because exposure to the ultraviolet rays of sunshine very quickly fades the color to silver. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube 96-97% strong orig factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear. Receiver retains about 70% orig case colors, strong and bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere turned silver on the belly. Hammer retains bright case colors and the lever most of it’s orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded. Buttplate has turned dark. Wood is sound with a scratch on right side of buttstock along with a few other very light nicks and scratches and overall retains virtually all of it’s crisp orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. 4-51947 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2085

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2086
$6,325.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 117923. Cal. 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top flat of bbl is full length matted with very fine pattern. Standard bbl marking and cal marking on the top left side flat to accommodate this matted surface. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum records office work sheet which identifies this rifle in cal 45-90 with oct bbl and plain trigger, received in the warehouse June 20, 1898 and shipped August 16, 1898 to order number 2130. Although the matted surface on the bbl is not mentioned in the letter there is no doubt that it is factory applied given the positioning of the bbl address and cal marking. It seems likely that this rifle was owned by someone who was a serious shooter who understood the necessity for a dull surface on the top flat of the bbl to prevent reflection & glare. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 95% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a few nicks and scratches on the edges. Receiver retains 25-30% faint orig case colors, a little stronger on right side, mostly turned silver. Lever and hammer retain traces of case colors. Wood is sound with a ding in forearm and another on the buttstock, showing 60-65% added light finish without sanding. Balance of buttstock and forearm are hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. Would make one helluva cowboy action shooter. 4-53669 JR254 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2086

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2087
$8,050.00

RARE HALF ROUND HALF OCTAGONAL EXTRA HEAVY BARRELED MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE.

SN 36813. 45-90 WCF Cal. Rare variant rifle with 28″ extra heavy oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, German silver bladed fixed front sight and two position “1886” marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with pistol grip having black inset & crescent buttplate. Cody Firearms Museum research will identify this rifle, as found, with 28″ extra heavy half rnd half oct bbl, received in warehouse December 11, 1889 and shipped same day. This is a very heavy bbl, gun weighs 10 lbs 4 oz and according to Mr. Yearout’s notes may be the only extra heavy half rnd half oct ever put out by factory. This exact gun is pictured on p. 83 of The Winchester Handbook by George Madis. Gun appears orig and complete throughout. PROVENANCE: Fred Miles, Portland, OR. Lewis Yearout 1994. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. Bbl is gray/brown with good discernible markings. Frame has matching color. Hammer and lever retain traces of muted case colors in protected areas. Stocks are sound and solid with typical scratches, dents and other minor blemishes seen on 100 year old Winchester that saw use in field. Tang sight has a similar color and patina to rest of gun. Mechanically gun is fine and bore exhibits crisp rifling though pitted. 4-53847 JS112 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2087

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2088
$5,310.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

Great news: The catalog description states the bead sight is ivory, it is not. It is a gold bead and therefore is not affected by current ivory law. There are no restrictions on the sale of this gun.

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT SPECIAL ORDER TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH 20″ BARREL.

SN 155535. 33 WCF Cal. Rare late special order rifle with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, takedown with Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight on a pedestal and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with strait grain American walnut, with iron shotgun checkered buttplate and sling eyelet in bottom of butt and additional eyelet on bottom of nosecap. There is no factory letter in Winchester archives for this gun however there is a fairly identical rifle SN 139728 which letters with similar Lyman sights, same 33 Cal., in 20″ rnd bbl. This gun was originally purchased in its orig saddle scabbard stamped P.A. Wilkerson-Buffalo, Wyom. It is interesting that in Lewis Yearout’s notes there is a notarized letter stating that this gun was purchased by James Ericksmoen of Libby, MT. “At the time of purchase, or shortly thereafter, Jim was to write up the history on this specific gun and forward it to me. Time passed, and the written history did not arrive, to my dismay, when I wrote again the letter came back ‘Deceased’. Mr. James Ericksmoen, age 36 had been murdered October 23, 1979. Note the attached clipping from the Great Falls Tribune. The Certificate of History is now missing, never to be done.” This is a rare configuration in a short bbl that rarely comes to market. PROVENANCE: Jim Ericksmoen, Libby, MT. Lewis Yearout 1978. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 80-90% orig finish though bbl finish has mostly turned plum/blue; frame retains about 10% blue finish with balance gray/brown with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Stocks are sound and well fit with hand worn patina. Markings on gun are all easily discerned. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp rifling in shiny bore. 4-53845 JS121 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2088

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2089
$7,475.00

RARE EXPRESS CALIBER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 98253. 50 Express Cal. (50-110). Standard grade carbine with 22″ round bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with German silver blade and a 2-leaf carbine rear sight. Receiver has a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in caliber 50-110, shipped February 16, 1895. Any 1886 saddle ring carbine is to be considered scarce but those in caliber 50 Express are rare. PROVENANCE: David Caton, St. Xarien, MT. Lewis Yearout 1972. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is good to very good overall. There are several replaced screws but all major parts appear orig, no discernible orig finish other than hints of case colors in protected areas of frame, lever and hammer. Bbl shows old cleaning marks especially at breech and “50 EX” markings appear freshened; there are tool marks on either side of receiver as can be seen in photographs. Rear sight base has some orig color and appears better than rest of gun. Buttstock shows typical small blemishes, has hand worn patina and is well fit. Forestock has lighter color wood with less blemishes. Mechanically gun is sound. There is no rifling, bore is smooth and measures .50 at muzzle. 4-53843 JS120 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2089

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2090
$6,325.00

*MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 121057. 40-70 WCF Cal. Standard grade carbine with 22″ round bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and a 2-leaf carbine rear sight. Receiver has a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Cody Firearms Museum research should identify this carbine in caliber 40-70 with Lyman front sight, received in warehouse November 9, 1901 and shipped two days later. Any 1886 saddle ring carbine is to be considered scarce especially in any odd Cal. such as 40-70. PROVENANCE: LeRoy Merz, Fergus Fall, MN. Lewis Yearout 1987. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall with strong traces of blue in protected areas of bbl and magazine, traces of case colors can be found in protected areas of frame, hammer and lever. Stocks are sound and solid, well fit with typical scratches, dents and other blemishes that are found. There are two carved and bruised areas on top of comb forward of buttplate. Gun is mechanically sound with well discerned rifling and pitted bore. 4-53842 JS119 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2090

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2091
$6,900.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 133080. Cal 40-65. Standard grade carbine with 22″ bbl, full magazine, ivory bead square base front sight and 1,000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a saddle ring stud, missing the ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and, unusually, a rifle crescent buttplate of the type usually found on early 20th Century model 1892 & 1894 rifles. This carbine was produced in 1904 when the west was still wild and business was conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy. Firearms of that era usually saw very hard service with very little maintenance and are seldom found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 93-95% orig blue with a few freckles of surface rust and dulling over the chamber area. Receiver retains about 75% orig blue showing either coarse steel wool or sandpaper marks. Belly of receiver is cleaned to white with fine surface rust. Hammer retains dark case colors and lever traces of case colors. Buttplate is silvered case colors. Wood is matching condition with a hairline in the left wrist, otherwise is sound with traces of orig finish, mostly a cleaned patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. 4-54701 JR294 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2091

2092
$5,175.00

RARE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 CARBINE.

SN 83984. 40-82 WCF Cal. Deluxe grade carbine with 22″ round bbl, 3/4 magazine, square base front sight with fixed brass blade and a 2-leaf carbine rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, highly figured XX grade American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Left lower tang is marked with assembly number “132”, “XX” & “C”. Upper tang channel of stock has matching assembly number. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in caliber 40-82, 16″ magazine, fancy stock, no sling ring, shipped November 2, 1893. Any 1886 carbine is to be considered scarce but with deluxe wood, made without saddle ring and 40-82 Cal. are quite rare. PROVENANCE: Harry Jordan, Spring Lake, MI. William Goodman, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Lewis Yearout 1985. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching. Gun retains no finish that can be seen externally though blue and case colors can be found internally on protected areas. Markings are all crisp and discernible. Stocks are well fit with probable old refinish as there are few scratches and blemishes noted. Mechanically gun is sound with crisp rifling in bore. 4-53844 JS118 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2092

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2093
$10,925.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN 82873. 45-70 Cal. Rare ’86 musket with 30″ rnd bbl, full length forearm which conceals the magazine tube, that has a metal nose cap and sgl band with sling swivel. It has square base front sight/bayonet lug and a musket style ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and musket/carbine buttplate with trap which contains a 5-pc orig steel and brass cleaning rod. Bottom of stock has a sling swivel. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a musket in caliber 45-70, received in warehouse on Sept. 15, 1893 and shipped same day to Order #22833, 11 guns in shipment (SN82375 was sold by Julia’s in the Wes Adams Spring 2012 Sale as lot 2015). According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 350 of these muskets were produced and “The ’86 musket is the greatest rarity of all Winchester lever action muskets.” PROVENANCE: Peter Murphy, Huntington Beach, CA. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about half of its orig factory blue though thin and turning plum overall. Receiver retains about half of its muted case colors, a bit brighter and stronger on hammer and lever. Stocks are sound and solid, well fit with typical scattered small dings, dents and scratches typical of 100 years of storage. Accompanying bayonet is silver/gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting matching overall condition of musket quite well and fits and locks quite tightly on bbl. Mechanically gun is sound and retains crisp rifling and shiny bore. 4-53839 JS113 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2093

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2094
$7,475.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1887 DELUXE LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 158. Cal. 12 Ga. Rare Winchester shotgun with 30″ Damascus bbl, half magazine and bead front sight. Left side of receiver has the “WRACO” logo intertwined initials. Both sides have a double line border. Mounted with about 3X, very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with double diamond checkered forearm panels and checkered round knob pistol grip stock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “184” and “XXX”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this shotgun as a 12 gauge with 30″ good Damascus bbl, fancy checkered stock and rubber buttplate, shipped Jun. 3, 1887, returned for rework Jul. 8, 1887. PROVENANCE: Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains 40-50% faded Damascus pattern, being mostly a lightly cleaned brown patina; magazine tube retains 60-65% orig blue turning a little plum, showing wear on the bottom below the forearm panels; buttstock & buttplate have a period of use chipped toe, otherwise wood is sound showing normal handling & use, nicks, dings & scratches and retains about 90% orig piano varnish finish, dulling on the forearm panels. Tang screw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine; dark pitted bore. 4-51222 JR57 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2094

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2095
$8,050.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 967311. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Late standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, standard front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight with patent date and fine adjustment screw. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut and straight stock with crescent buttplate. These late production small caliber 92s are rarely ever found with high orig finish. They were not considered serious hunting rifles and usually were relegated to ladies for garden pest guns or to boys as training rifles. As such they usually saw very hard service with little or no maintenance. Accompanied by the copy of Mr. Yearout’s inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from Charles Boss of Twin Falls, ID in Oct. 1964. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus with only a couple small scratches on the receiver and one tiny touched up spot on bottom left edge of receiver. Wood is near perfect with only a couple of very tiny unnoticeable flaws. Mechanics are crisp; action & bore are still filled with factory grease. By all appearances this rifle is new and unfired. 4-53902 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2095

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2096
$4,025.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 147183. Cal. 25-20. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight w/screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Rifle has an extraordinary Turnbull restoration with outstanding Winchester type blue & brilliant case colors on the lever, hammer & buttplate. The wood is also expertly restored to near perfect Winchester color. CONDITION: Extremely fine, restored as noted above and retains 99% plus of this restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-51314 JR1 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2096

2097
$2,875.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 251864. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, about 1-2X, very nicely figured American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ex Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with very light sharp edge wear and one small area of fine surface rust; forend cap retains about 75% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked to a medium patina; takedown ring retains nearly all of its orig blue with some minor flaking on left side; receiver retains 97-98% strong orig blue with some very fine, light flaking and a few very minor, light scratches; lever & hammer retain strong case colors, faded on outer faces of lever; buttplate retains nearly all of its orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded. Wood is sound with light nicks, dings & scratches, possible an old replacement; forearm retains 96-98% strong varnish with heat crackling; buttstock retains about all of an old refinish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use, retaining nearly all of its orig finish on bolt face & loading gate. 4-51991 JR54 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2097

2098
$0.00

*ASSEMBLED WINCHESTER MODEL 92 MOVIE PROP GUN.

SN 944963. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with scarce 20″ oct bbl that has double proofs, full magazine & replacement front sight with carbine ladder rear sight, missing the slide & screw. Receiver has a staple & ring on left side and has a replacement gold washed trigger. Sides of the hammer have been jeweled. Bbl is a replacement furnished by Winchester to the MGM studio where it was assembled from an existing saddle ring carbine. Bottom flat of the bbl, about mid-point has an extra dovetail with evidence of having had a sling band around the magazine tub in that area. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with trapper carbine forearm & single band. It has a straight stock with carbine buttplate. In the 1920’s & 1930’s Winchester produced several hundred similar short rifles, built on rifle receivers, for the various Hollywood movie studios. As evidenced by this rifle they also furnished parts for conversion of carbines. CONDITION: Bbl & magazine tube retain 80-85% orig blue and the receiver about 20% blue with the balance turning plum. Wood is sound, showing a light refinish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Would make an outstanding cowboy action shooter. 4-51025 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2098

2099
$40,250.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH COLOR CASE HARDENED RECEIVER.

SN 12695. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Rare early 1894 with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight & 3-leaf express rear sight. Top of the bbl has raised, full length matting. Receiver is factory color case hardened. Mounted with about 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has steel shotgun buttplate. Forend cap & buttstock have factory sling eyes. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “2571” and “S XXX RBO”. Top tang channel of the buttstock is marked with the assembly number “3409” and “T 94”. Buttplate is unmarked. In addition to the obvious deluxe and special order features of this rifle, the color case hardened receiver is a very rare special order item seldom encountered today. Generally the case colors have faded to silver with exposure to ultra-violet rays. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 30, with matted rnd bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with rubber shotgun buttplate, oil finish, takedown and case hardened, received in warehouse Nov. 4, 1896 and shipped Nov. 14, 1896 to order #71667. Repaired and returned Dec. 28, 1896 order #1094. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with light muzzle end wear and minor sharp edge wear; magazine tube retains 97-98% orig blue, slightly thinned around the magazine band; takedown ring retains about 80% orig blue, showing wear on the bottom; receiver retains 50-60% faded case colors, stronger on the left side, turned silver over the top & bottom; hammer retains about 90% bright case colors and the lever about 30% on the sides. Buttstock has several small grain checks near the buttplate and retains a fine old finish. Forearm retains most of its orig oil finish showing light wear on the rear 1/3. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a couple spots of slight roughness. 4-51218 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2099

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2100
$17,250.00

*VERY RARE, SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 820658. Cal. 32 Spcl. Rare, late deluxe rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine with standard front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight and with a Lyman 21 receiver sight. Mounted with 2-3X shell grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & straight stock with Swiss buttplate. Receiver, forend cap, magazine band & buttplate are all factory silver plated. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked “71 S SLV XX”. Rear face of the buttstock, under the buttplate, is stamped and marked in pencil with the last three digits of matching serial number. Inside toe of buttplate is marked with the matching assembly number “71” and last three digits of matching serial number. Late rifles such as this one are rarely ever found with special plating, especially not being engraved. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with only very light sharp edge wear and a small scratch on the magazine tube. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate retain most of their orig silver plating, being moderately oxidized. Wood is sound with a few small creases in the finish of the buttstock and a small bruise in the wrist. Overall retains about 90% orig varnish showing light dulling on the wrist & rear 1/3 of the forearm. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-51217 JR5 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2100

2101
$19,550.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

*SCARCE DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 324611. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Fine ’94 with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, Lyman 6A 2-leaf folding rear sight and a locking Lyman tang sight. Mounted with about 2X, center crotch American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “2742”, which number is also found on rear face of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Another unusual feature is the pencil notation “$2.00” on rear face of buttstock. This obviously signifies to the engraver the level of engraving to be applied. Receiver is factory engraved, probably by John Ulrich in style 10 which consists of the vignette of a standing buck deer in a mountain scene on the left side with light foliate arabesque scrolls & latch hook borders. Right side is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with matching borders. Engraving extends over the receiver ring and top tang with snake & dot patterns on the bottom edges. Tang screw heads are also engraved. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter for 10 various Winchester rifles “including this one” which identifies it in caliber 30 with 1/2 oct bbl, plain trigger, takedown style, sporting rear sight, pistol grip and “engraved for $2.00”, shipped Apr. 26, 1907. Also accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows he purchased it in Jun. 1960 from George Thompson of Missoula, MT. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Bbl retains about 98% crisp orig blue and magazine tube 93-95% orig blue; receiver retains 82-83% orig blue, strong on the sides and over the top, showing wear on the bottom with freckling; receiver ring also shows freckling; hammer retains dark case colors and the lever about 60% faded case colors. Wood is sound with usual light nicks & scratches, some light crazing on the buttstock and overall retains about 90% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53807 JR49 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2101

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2102
$6,900.00
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James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER TAKEDOWN SHORT RIFLE.

SN 145002. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Fine deluxe rifle with 22″ special order rnd bbl, full magazine, takedown with Lyman ivory bead Jack front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with about 2X, very nicely figured flame & shell grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Forearm is 8-3/8″ vs. the standard 9-3/8″. Left side of lower tang, under the wood has the assembly number “14259”, “XX” & “S”. Matching assembly number is also found on rear face of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum research request sheet which identifies this rifle in cal 30, with 22″ rnd bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, takedown, Lyman front & sporting rear sights received in warehouse Jul. 16, 1903 and shipped Jul. 21, 1903 to order number 191313. Undoubtedly this was someone’s pack rifle for traveling. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. This is a well balanced and pleasing to look at ’94 rifle. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and a few scattered spots of light rust; receiver retains about 80% orig blue, strong on the sides and over the top, more faded on the bottom & takedown ring; hammer retains dark case colors with strong case colors on sides of the lever, outer faces turned silver. Stock has a repaired crack at the front edge of the comb, otherwise wood is sound with the stock retaining most of its restored finish; forearm shows moderate wear to the checkering and retains about 85% orig varnish with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-51995 JR110 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2102

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2103
$17,825.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TRAPPER SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 883055. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Standard grade carbine with rare 15″ bbl, button magazine, Marbles Model 94-C gold bead Sheard front sight and 2,000 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered American gum wood stock, with 7-7/8″ carbine forearm, single band and straight stock with carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a Department of Treasury, BATF letter which specifically exempts this carbine, by serial number from the provisions of the National Firearms Act and makes it a fully transferable curio & relic firearm that can be transferred without restriction beyond normal firearms regulations. These rare carbines are seldom encountered especially those with any orig finish. The majority of these trapper carbines were sold into South & Central America where they saw very hard service under extreme conditions, usually with no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue and the magazine tube about 90%; receiver retains 50-60% thin orig blue. Wood is sound showing a light cleaning with a few light nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-53895 JR62 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2103

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2104
$8,050.00

SCARCE ANTIQUE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 89614. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Beautiful carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, German silver front sight and 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight. Receiver has a stud & ring in the left side. Lower tang, under the wood is without assembly number. Rear face of buttstock, under the buttplate has the assembly number “3662” & “92”. It also has “614”, last three digits of receiver serial number in pencil. Buttplate is unmarked. Mounted with about 2-3X replacement center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered carbine forearm and straight stock with smooth steel carbine buttplate. This rifle was produced in 1897 when most business was still conducted from the back of a horse or wagon and firearms were simply a daily use tool. They usually saw hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% orig blue turning plum on the magazine tube; receiver retains 40-50% orig blue with the balance worn to silver patina. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches showing moderate to heavy wear on the checkering and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore, frosty in grooves. 4-50457 JR98 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2104

2105
$4,025.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 63581. Cal. 32-40. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, missing the bead, a slot blank in the rear seat and a Lyman tang sight. Lower tang has close-coupled dbl-set triggers. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in caliber “38-40” (obviously a mistake in transcription), with oct bbl, set trigger, received in warehouse and shipped same day, Aug. 12, 1899. Although this rifle wasn’t shipped until 1899 it was actually manufactured in 1896 making it an antique. PROVENANCE: Ex Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear; receiver retains 92-94% orig blue with edge wear and thinning over top & bottom; lever & hammer retain very bright case colors on sides, faded on outer faces; buttplate retains most of its orig case colors turning dark. Wood is sound showing a hand worn patina, possibly having had a light over-finish applied without sanding. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-51990 JR7 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2105

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2106
$9,200.00

*LATE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 887371. Cal. 38-55. Late carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, button magazine, square base front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered American gum wood with straight stock and carbine buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 90-92% orig blue; receiver retains about 60% thinning orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a medium patina; forearm has a series of bruises, otherwise wood is sound with normal nicks & scratches, some minor staining on the buttstock and retains most of its orig finish, possibly a little heat crazed on the buttstock. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-51372 JR58 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2106

2107
$3,450.00
Revised: 10/4/2014

Please note: Included with the gun is a facsimile of the tags that are pictured in the catalog.

*POST-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL ’94 CARBINE THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER GENE GRAVES.

SN 1309231. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Standard carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, ramp front sight with hood and semi-buckhorn rifle rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with long wood forearm and straight stock that has serrated steel buttplate. Consignor states ownership by Texas Ranger Gene Graves. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Tommy Rholes. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig blue with a few light scratches and sharp edge wear. Wood is sound with a long scratch on the buttstock, a few light nicks & bruises with a larger bruise on forearm and overall retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-87762 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2107

2108
$8,625.00

*VERY RARE WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL SET OF THREE ENGRAVED MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION RIFLES.

SN CNTL67, CNL0067, CN0067. Cal. 30-30. 1) Beautiful rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, half mag, gold bead Sheard front sight, Lyman open rear sight and Lyman tang sight. Mounted with 3-4X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with B-carved forearm and capped pistol grip stock and crescent buttplate. Receiver is French gray finished and engraved and signed by “K. Horvath”. Left side of receiver has a large oval vignette of two woodland caribou bulls with gold wire border and the right side a vignette of two American antelope bucks in a prairie setting, also surrounded by gold wire border. Both vignettes are further surrounded by semi-relief grapevines and leaves. Right of side of bbl is marked “1894-1994”. 2) Virtually identical to #1 but engraved in style #6, which consists of the vignette of a flat gold standing big horn sheep in a mountain scene on the left side, right side is inlaid with a flat gold white tail buck. Both vignettes are surrounded by fine foliate arabesque patterns with gold wire borders. 3) Same configuration as #1 and #2 with about 1X American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Receiver is engraved in style #9, which consists of the round vignette of a running whitetail buck on left side and a standing whitetail buck on right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and snake and dot borders. These rifles are rarely ever encountered, usually as singles, almost never as a complete set of three. They are all accompanied by their individual matching numbered boxes, sleeves and shipping boxes. They are additionally accompanied by one box of Centennial 30-30 ammunition, which is sealed in plastic. They all have their individual hang tags. CONDITION: New in their orig boxes. Ammo is also as new. 4-51362 JR192 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2108

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2109
$0.00

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED WITH GOLD SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 281100. Cal. 38-55. Scarce special order rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, half magazine, takedown with Marbles Sheard gold bead front sight, slot blank in the rear seat and a locking Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 2X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has nickeled Swiss buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “18639”, “XX” and “R”. Left side of upper tang, under the wood is marked with the initial “J.P.P.” and a small triangle proof that probably indicates factory rework. The “J.P.P.” usually signifies special attention by a specific bbl maker for special order bbls. Rear face of buttstock is marked with the assembly number 18639 and “94”. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling eyes. Receiver is custom engraved with the vignette of three bighorn sheep in flat gold in a mountain scene surrounded by a gold wire oval. Right side has the vignette of a whitetail buck drinking from a stream in a mountain scene with a doe behind, both in flat gold surrounded by a gold wire oval. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends over the top and bottom of the receiver, top tang, takedown ring and forend cap. There is a narrow gold band around the muzzle. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle “New Receiver old #2 / Nov. 4, 1905 – 35409”, received in warehouse Oct. 20, 1905 and shipped Oct. 21, 1905 to order number 3740. Repair and returned on Oct. 12, 1907 order number 14353 and Oct. 18, 1907 order number 15087. A most unusual letter. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% custom blue; forend cap, magazine tube & takedown ring retain about 99% custom blue; receiver retains about 95% custom blue, thinning on the forward sides and sharp edges; lever, trigger & hammer retain most of their fine custom case colors. Wood is sound with a couple of minor grain checks in the buttstock and overall retains most of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53569 JR115 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2109

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2110
$0.00

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 979801. Cal. 38-55. Fine late rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, scarce full magazine, takedown with Lyman Jack gold bead front sight and single leaf folding rear sight. Mounted with about 2X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut, with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1749” and “XX”. Left side of top tang has a small triangle proof which probably signifies factory rework. Matching assembly number is also found on rear face of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Wood appears to be of recent manufacture. Receiver is custom engraved with the rnd vignette of a running whitetail buck in a forest scene on the left side, and a buck deer drinking from a stream with a doe in the background on the right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background and scalloped borders. Engraving extends over top of receiver and about 1-1/4″ over chamber area of the bbl. Top tang is engraved to match. Engraved by the same hand as another Model 1894 with gold inlay, SN 281100, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which states only that the serial number was applied May 22, 1925, no other information. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of its custom finish to both metal & wood with only a couple of very minor handling & storage, nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine; strong bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-53568 JR117 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2110

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2111
$6,900.00

*VERY RARE ENGRAVED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 95 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 415282. Cal. 30-06. Rare Model 95 with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted Marbles front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut that has D-style checkered & carved, black insert, Schnable tip forearm and extra coverage checkered straight grip with crescent buttplate on the buttstock. Receiver is engraved by master engraver Angelo Stokes in custom ordered patterns consisting of the large vignette of a charging bull buffalo, a grizzly bear, a bighorn ram and Rocky Mountain goat on the left side. Right side is engraved with the large vignette of a grizzly bear and two running does in a forest scene along with a bighorn ram and a stalking mountain lion. Top edges of receiver are engraved in feather patterns which terminate in foliate arabesque patterns at the front. Takedown ring is engraved in scallop & dot patterns. Top flat of the bolt is engraved with a family crest purported to be that of the Austin family of Doddington Grove, Surrey, England. The crest consists of a shield surmounted by wings and a cross and has three crowns on its face, with three small crosses, all above a ribbon inscribed “CRUX NOSTRA CORONA” which translates to “The Cross is our Crown” and is reportedly assigned only to the name Austin. This crest indicates that it had belonged to a duke. This exact rifle is pictured on p.337 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson, and is credited to the Lewis E. Yearout Collection. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s inventory record card which indicates he purchased it from Charles Olsen of Big Fork, MT in Feb. 1970. Also accompanying are several letters wherein Mr. Yearout had attempted to trace the history of this rifle, one of which indicates that there had been a piece of paper under the buttplate with the notation “Willard Dinacke, Hamilton, Montana, Jan. 24, 1940”. Correspondence show that he was only marginally successful in tracing the provenance. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl retains 60-70% dark orig blue with freckles and areas of spotting; receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate are cleaned grey metal with spots of light surface rust; magazine box retains about 60% dull orig blue. Wood is sound showing very heavy wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53979 JR42 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2111

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2112
$12,075.00

*RARE DELUXE, SPECIAL ORDER ENGRAVED WITH GOLD BAND WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 44034. Cal. 35 WCF. Beautiful deluxe rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with 2-3X fancy American walnut with E-carved black insert Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is style 5 engraved by one of the Ulrichs which consists of the small vignette of a standing whitetail buck on the left side and two running caribou on the right side surrounded by leaf & vine patterns. Top edges of the receiver and about 1″ of bbl are engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Bbl, at the receiver is inlaid with a single gold band. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 35 with shotgun butt, rubber buttplate, light pull, fancy carved style-E, engraved $14.00 and inlaid gold around breech of bbl, received in warehouse May 7, 1904 and shipped May 10, 1904. Also accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearouts Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from Phil Judd of Butte, MT in Mar. 1979. Additionally accompanying is a letter by Mr. Yearout detailing the information about the rifle and how he acquired it. Also accompanying is a letter from Mr. Judd revealing the name of the man who sold the rifle to him. In addition there is a letter from that gentleman who stated he purchased it in 1948, but could no longer remember from whom he had purchased it, but stating he had sold it to Mr. Judd in 1977. Although this rifle was shipped in 1904 it is considered an antique as there is a precedent in antique production and ammunition is no longer available, not having been produced for several decades. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 75-80% thinning orig blue with freckles of finish; receiver retains 25-30% thin orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance freckled; magazine box retains about 50% dull blue. Stock & forearm have added sling swivel holes otherwise are sound with heavy nicks, scratches and a couple gouges showing heavy wear on the checkering and overall retains about 60% orig varnish on the buttstock & 30% on the forearm. Buttplate has a chipped toe and is cracked across the center. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53800 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2112

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2113
$6,900.00

RARE & UNUSUAL SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6426. Cal. 30-06. Unusual 1895 with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted gold bead Sheard front sight, Lyman 6A 2-leaf bbl sight and a model 21 Lyman receiver sight with micrometer adjustment. Mounted with extra finish, fiddle grain American walnut with checkered black insert, Schnable tip forearm and a most unusual checkered & carved, round knob pistol grip stock that has serrated horn buttplate. The lower tang & lever on this rifle are standard straight design and in order to fit the pistol grip a recess was worked into the front of the round grip cap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “26” and “J.P.P.”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Bottom of stock has a small empty gold plated oval initial plate. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s inventory record card which shows that he purchased this rifle from his brother, Dean E. Yearout, in Feb. 1965. This rifle is pictured on p.457 of The Winchester Book, Madis, with credit to Lewis E. Yearout Collection. According to the caption under this photograph it states that this rifle was shipped Feb. 19, 1898 and returned for repairs Oct. 1916. Mr. Madis states that the pistol grip shown on this rifle and also pictured below on serial number “7094” are quite rare. The grip pictured on number “7094” appears to be a flat capped grip that also has a recess worked into the front area of the grip. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains 98-99% strong orig blue; receiver about 95% orig blue, thinning on right side & top edges; top tang is mostly a grey patina; magazine box retains about 85% orig blue and lever about 95%. The custom buttstock has a series of bruises on the right side and usual light handling & use, nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Horn buttplate has some minor bug damage. Forearm is sound with light nicks & scratches in the finish and overall retains about 90-92% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53873 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2113

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2114
$4,600.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

*SCARCE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 63463. Cal. 30-03. Scarce deluxe ’95 rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with 2-3X American walnut with H-style checkered, black insert, Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. The 30-03 caliber cartridge was offered for the model 1895 beginning in 1905 and discontinued in 1908, after which it was special order only. Apparently, very few arms were produced in this caliber. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue and the receiver, magazine box and lever 85-88% orig blue.There are a couple of small chips in wrist at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound with very few light handling & use nicks & scratches and overall retains 96-98% strong piano varnish finish with some oil staining on the forearm at the receiver. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore, a little frosty in the grooves. 4-53898 JR46 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2114

2115
$6,037.50

RARE TRANSITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 2378. Cal. 38-72. Standard grade rifle with 26″ tapered lightweight rnd bbl, slightly altered half nickel front sight with screw and filed to flat top semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver has a stud & saddle ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut, black insert Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with carbine buttplate that has a trap containing a military style pull-through with thong, jag & brush. This is an unusual rifle with early features reminiscent of the flat side model including rounded top bolt. The flutes on the sides are an early pattern and the ridge on the front of the action is of the earlier flat side profile. Lever is also different from the later split type and the magazine box is of the flat side style. Hammer has a rounded spur. In addition the buttplate is extremely thin as compared to other carbine buttplates and is probably an experimental or prototype. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which identifies this rifle as “transition new pattern” and shows that he purchased it in Sep. 1971 from well known Rocky Mountain region dealer/collector, John Fox, of Missoula, MT. Back of the card details much of the above information and shows that “according to Winchester” it was shipped as a carbine in caliber 30, “new pattern” on Sep. 20, 1898 and returned for rework twice in 1900. An additional note on the back states “new pattern refers to the lever of 2 piece construction”. This rifle is pictured on p.456 of The Winchester Book, Madis, with credit to the Lewis E. Yearout Collection. In the caption Mr. Madis states that this rifle shows 1st model “flatside” features. He states that the receiver had received milling cuts on the lower sides and the later style lever was used. He also states that the magazine is “of earlier style”. He states that the saddle ring and stud are located in a higher position than normally found on later models. He further notes that there are no markings on the receiver. PROVENANCE: John Fox; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine. The metal retains about 98% strong orig blue with slight muzzle end wear and some light candy striping on the receiver. Buttplate shows light wear on the heel & toe. Hammer & trigger plate retain bright case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp; strong bore pitted in grooves. 4-53874 JR43 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2115

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2116
$2,875.00

*VERY RARE CASED WINCHESTER MODEL 95 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 42290. Cal. 35 WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a most unusual custom, black oil cloth covered, green felt lined casing that measures 25-1/2″ long x 9-1/2 wide and 2-1/2″ deep. It has screw attached leather corner reinforcements, a double handle and spring loaded nickeled latches. Interior is recessed for the two pieces of the rifle along with a 3-pc brass & wood cleaning rod. Hinges are of brass. The right front of the inside bottom and right front of the inside top, have snap retained leather covered compartments. This rifle was produced in 1929, very near the end of production of the Model 95. After this rifle it appears there were only about 3,800 more models 1895 manufactured until production ceased in 1940. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 92-94% strong orig blue with some light flaking with very fine pinprick pitting on the top about mid-point; takedown ring retains about 75% glossy blue with the only losses from flaking; receiver, magazine box, lever & hammer retain most of their bright orig blue with about 5% losses to flaking which areas are now a light patina. Top edges of the receiver have some light scratches. Wood is sound with a few, very light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. Case is sound externally with a few light nicks & scratches and minor corner wear. Interior is heavily faded with light soil and a cut in the fabric below the receiver area in the bottom. Cleaning rod is fine. 4-51426 JR61 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2116

2117
$1,437.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 TAKEDOWN SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 82017. Cal. 30-03. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, replacement Marbles #6 gold bead front sight, slot blank in rear seat and a Lyman 21 receiver sight. Left side of receiver has a carbine stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with black insert Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Bottom of bbl & buttstock have sling eyes with an orig leather sling and orig hooks. The 30-03 cal was introduced to the Winchester Model 95 in about 1903 but discontinued shortly thereafter and was available only on special order. This rifle was undoubtedly someone’s favorite hunting rifle and saw considerable use. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 80% thinning orig blue; receiver traces of blue, being mostly cleaned grey metal. Wood is sound and retains an old refinish. Mechanics are fine; strong dark bore. 4-50456 JR100 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2117

2118
$9,775.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 “THE STINGER” TRAPPER SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 77754. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Rare carbine with 15″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and 2,000 yd carbine ladder rear sight that is probably a replacement. Bbl address is in the correct position for a short bbl carbine and has a third line “THE STINGER” with image of a flying insect that looks like a bee. Receiver has a staple & ring in the left side. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut which includes a 7-7/8″ carbine forearm and a single band with straight stock and carbine buttplate. Accompanied by original inventory card from Mr. Yearout’s Collection. Card shows that there is shipping record information at The Cody Firearms Museum which indicates that this carbine was received in the warehouse Jan. 15, 1898 and shipped Jan. 27, 1898 to order number “822”. The card further shows that it was shipped to Perry Bros., Brisbane, Australia. Back of the card shows that there were a total of 152 “Stinger” carbines shipped in the serial range 1-279,000 of which 114 were in 44 WCF. It further shows that there were eight “Stingers” in the shipment which includes this carbine in the serial range 77720-77768. The card additionally states “This gun on the list of 1892 guns with 14-15″ barrels as John Hawk sent to BATF.” These Trapper carbines are rarely ever encountered, especially those shipped to Australia. It seems they were probably just used up and discarded. Those that have been examined are usually in near relic condition. John Hawk is a senior researcher who works with The Buffalo Bill Historical Center Research Library, Cody, WY, and concentrates primarily on firearms. In a letter from the Department of The Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (BATF), DATED 15 May 1980, for a Winchester Model 1885, 15″ “STINGER” rifle, serial number —–, it states “—because of the scarcity, age, and value to be primarily a collector’s item and not likely to be used as a weapon. Therefore, it is not a firearm as defined in Section 5845, Part I, Subchapter B, Chapter 53, Title 26, United States Code (U.S.C.), the National Firearms Act. Further, this Bureau has determined that the Winchester Model 1885, serial number —–, manufactured before 1898 is an ‘antique firearm’ as defined in Section 921, Chapter 44, Title 18, U.S.C., and is not subject to the Gun Control Act of 1968.” Extrapolating this information would then apply to the “Stinger” carbine being sold here. A copy of this letter accompanies. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with the metal being an overall plummy/brown patina with some pitting on the bbl and bottom of the receiver. Wood has a few light nicks & scratches and overall retains a hand worn patina, possibly a very old restored finish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. 4-53896 JR63 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2118

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2119
$7,475.00

RARE WINCHESTER “STINGER” LOW WALL SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 74952. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Diminutive carbine with 15″ rnd bbl, square base front sight and 900 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Bbl is marked “THE STINGER” with the figure of a flying insect that appears to be a bee. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut with 9″ tapered, rounded forearm and straight stock with carbine buttplate. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. While there are no known production figures for the low wall carbine what information is available shows that they were offered in bbl lengths of 15-20″ with 15″ being the most popular. It is known that a large shipment of these 15″ carbines were sent to Australia in the 1800s and few have ever returned to the U.S. Cursory research disclosed no mention of the bbl marking found on this carbine, although the Model 1892 section of The Winchester Book, Madis, has an entry showing an 1892 carbine with the identical marking and states they were shipped to Australia. In a letter from the Department of The Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (BATF), DATED 15 May 1980, for another of these little 15″ “STINGER” rifles, serial number 79256, it states “—because of the scarcity, age, and value to be primarily a collector’s item and not likely to be used as a weapon. Therefore, it is not a firearm as defined in Section 5845, Part I, Subchapter B, Chapter 53, Title 26, United States Code (U.S.C.), the National Firearms Act. Further, this Bureau has determined that the Winchester Model 1885, serial number 79256, manufactured before 1898 is an ‘antique firearm’ as defined in Section 921, Chapter 44, Title 18, U.S.C., and is not subject to the Gun Control Act of 1968.” Extrapolating this information would then apply to the “Stinger” carbine being sold here. A copy of this letter accompanies. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains, the metal being an overall grey/brown patina with a few nicks & scratches and scattered spots of light surface rust. Stock has a crack below upper & lower tangs and the forearm a crack by the left bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound with nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine and light pitting. 4-53853 JR60 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2119

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2120
$5,750.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 64 DELUXE CARBINE.

SN 1308504. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Scarce carbine with 20″ tapered rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine, ramp front sight with hood and late semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of receiver is factory drilled & tapped for receiver sight. Mounted with checkered, straight grain American walnut, beavertail forearm and capped deep pistol grip stock with checked steel buttplate. Buttstock & forend cap have deluxe bases with narrow deluxe swivels and a burgundy leather sling. These handy little carbines are rarely found today with high orig finish, with most having seen heavy use as hunting rifles. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s inventory card which shows that he purchased this carbine from Robert Church of Great Falls, MT in May 1982. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with one faint scratch and faint sharp edge wear; receiver retains about 95% orig blue showing sharp edge wear and a series of small scratches from the sling hooks. Wood is sound with a series of nicks & scratches above the buttplate and overall retains 95-96% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-53968 JR28 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2120

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2121
$3,737.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE PRE-WAR LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 19116. Cal. 348. Fine deluxe rifle with 24″ tapered rd bbl, half magazine, ramp front sight with hood, slot blank in the rear seat & a bolt peep sight. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain American walnut that has checkered beavertail forearm & capped pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Buttstock & forend cap have deluxe sling swivel bases containing orig swivels & a leather sling. The Model 71 was in production from late 1935 until 1958 when the model was discontinued after only 47,254 were produced. No production or shipping records are available but it is believed that the deluxe version of this rifle was produced in substantially fewer numbers than the standard grade version. The total production numbers include not only standard grade and deluxe rifles, but also standard grade and deluxe carbines. A few were produced in cal 33 WCF & 45-70. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 98% crisp, orig factory blue with faint sharp edge wear, some slight freckling discoloration on the belly of the receiver with dull flaking on the forend cap and lever. Wood is sound showing slight dulling on the forearm otherwise retains virtually all of it’s crisp orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore, may have been fired, but if so, very little. Sling is fine. 4-51949 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2121

2122
$4,130.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LATE TYPE DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 23674. Cal. 348. Fine deluxe rifle with 24″ tapered rd bbl, half magazine, ramp front sight with hood & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured slab sawed American walnut that has checkered beavertail forearm & capped pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Buttstock & forend cap have deluxe sling swivel bases containing orig swivels. The Model 71 was in production from late 1935 until 1958 when the model was discontinued after only 47,254 were produced. No production or shipping records are available but it is believed that the deluxe version of this rifle was produced in substantially fewer numbers than the standard grade version. The total production numbers include not only standard grade and deluxe rifles, but also standard grade and deluxe carbines. A few were produced in cal 33 WCF & 45-70. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new and unfired retaining virtually all of it’s crisp orig blue that seems to have extra polish from the factory on the receiver. Wood is sound with a few, very minor handling & storage nicks and scratches and retains virtually all of it’s bright, orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-51950 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2122

2123
$27,600.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

There is a typographical error: The factory ship date for this rifle should be 1899, and not 1889 as stated in the catalog. This is confirmed by the factory records.

*VERY RARE ENGRAVED AND COLOR CASE HARDENED WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 73760. Cal. 22 WRF. Usual configuration with 24″ oct bbl, 3/4 magazine, standard front sight and European style, dovetailed 3-leaf, platinum line rear sight. Left side flat of bbl over chamber area has what appears to be a Belgian proof. Receiver, top and bottom tangs, and top and bottom edges are engraved by Conrad Ulrich in style #9 which consists of the small round vignettes of a running whitetail buck on the left side and a standing whitetail buck on the right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by very well executed foliate arabesque patterns with snake and dot borders around the rear edges. Engraving patterns extend over top and bottom of receiver and top and bottom tang. Mounted with about 2X flame grain American walnut with tiny, round, ribbed forearm and checkered, capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “8080” and “XXX”. Rear face of buttstock has matching assembly number and “90”. Buttplate is not marked. Accompanied by the top part of a Winchester Gun Museum letter, apparently the first of a multiple entry letter, which identifies this rifle in cal 22 WRF, with $4.00 engraving, checkered pistol grip stock and oil finish, shipped July 21,1889. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum research request sheet with identical information and shows shipped to work order #30792. Additionally accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from James D. Conaway of Ft. Madison, IA, in November 1964. There is also a typewritten sheet by Mr. Yearout which cites information from Winchester’s Slide Action Rifles, Model 1890 and Model 1906, Volume 1, Schwing. He states that pp 182-183 show that there were only eight Model 1890 rifles in cal 22 WRF that were engraved, out of the 329,999 rifles produced. There were only a total of 36 rifles factory engraved. Mr. Yearout refers to this engraving pattern as #8, however comparing engraving patterns in the book Winchester Engraving, Wilson, pg 303 exhibits this exact rifle, identified by serial number, picturing both sides and refers to it as style #9 with credit to the Lewis Yearout Collection. Further examination of the chart on pg 182 of the Schwing book discloses that there are only three rifles with color case hardened frames engraved in #9 pattern and only one in cal WRF. Mr. Yearout speculates that this may be the only one with oil finished wood. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains strong blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a plummy brown patina with edges showing wear. Receiver, upper & lower tangs and buttplate are a light brown patina. Stock has an internal crack in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound, showing moderate to heavy wear and a dark stained finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and some moderate to heavy pitting. 4-53975 JR220 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2123

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2124
$2,415.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 61 MAGNUM PUMP RIFLE.

SN 338085. Cal. .22 WIN MAG R.F. 24″ rnd bbl with standard open sporting sights. Grooved style receiver for tip-off scope attachment. Flat bottom grooved walnut forend. Walnut pistol grip stock with proper Winchester buttplate attached with Philips head screws. CONDITION: High condition rifle retaining over 95% orig blue. Good orig stock finish with scattered light scratches & marks. Bore is very good. 4-50452 DS8 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2124

2125
$1,150.00

*SAVAGE MODEL 1903 22 CALIBER PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 140414. Cal. 22. 24″ full oct bbl, orig sights, orig pistol grip stock with rifle style buttplate. The only 22 model to be a clip-fed pump action, one of two models of rifle ever produced to have this mechanism. Marked “22 S.,L&L.R.” “Manufactured by the Savage Arms Co. Utica, New York USA” All orig, complete with orig clip. Very rare gun as there were only about 3,000 ever manufactured. PROVENANCE: Ex Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall gun in very fine condition with 98% bright orig bbl blue, 95% orig receiver blue. Orig wood retains most orig varnish with a few mars and dings. Very good bore. 4-51992 LM70 (700-1,000) – Lot 2125

2126
$9,775.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Please note: There is a typographical error. The title of this rifle should read “12D” as stated in the description, not “12F”.

*RARE REMINGTON MODEL 12-F GRADE PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 284552. Cal. 22. Beautiful pump rifle with 24″ oct bbl, 3/4 magazine, standard sights and mounted with nicely figured European walnut. It has a ribbed bullet shaped forearm and checkered, capped buttstock with crescent buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by Wilbur Glahn, with the large vignette of two rabbits in a field scene on the left side and a squirrel on the right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with fine snake & dot borders. Engraving patterns extend over the top & bottom of the receiver & trigger guard. Serial number is also engraved. According to the book The Guns of Remington, Madaus & Goodwin, these rifles were produced during the period 1909-1936. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card in which he refers to this rifle as a model”12-D” and “Peerless”. He shows that he purchased it from well known dealer/collector Randy Schuman of Newville, PA in Mar. 1981. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear; magazine tube retains about 95% orig blue; receiver retains 95-97% orig blue slightly thinned on the top & bottom. Wood is sound with some spots of oil staining around the wrist & forearm and overall retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53908 JR95 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2126

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2127
$0.00
Revised: 10/3/2014

Please note: One individual contacted us questioning whether this sign was genuine. We checked with a well-known Winchester specialist who told us that he had seen a similar sign illustrated in Winchester Herald magazine published in the 1920s. We share with you what knowledge we have received and we sell it without any guarantees.

RARE WINCHESTER STEEL OUTDOOR STORE ADVERTISING SIGN.

Made of 1/8″ sheet steel, about 40-1/2″ long in the shape of a Model 1866 lever action rifle, complete with sights, lever & hammer, with the incised outline of a magazine tube, forearm, forend cap and buttstock. Sign is dbl sided and stamped on forearm, “FOUNDED 1866” and on the stock “WINCHESTER / REPEATING ARMS CO / NEW HAVEN CONN”. Sign is in old red paint and stenciled in white lettering “WINCHESTER ARMS AND AMMUNITION SINCE 1866”. Sign has a hole through receiver area and another about mid-point on bbl where it is suspended from chains which are attached to a hand wrought iron wall mount. The arm of the mount extends approx 36″ in a “V” shape for support and is attached to a wrought-iron base about 20-1/2″ high x 2″ wide and 1/4″ thick. The top of the base is forged in a curl. The support arm is hand riveted to the base. Base has two 3/8″ holes for mounting to the wall. This identical sign, without the base, is pictured on p. 58 of Winchester Rarities, Webster. The book does not identify the sign or give any information about it but it is identical and pictured in color. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its orig old red paint and thin white stenciled lettering. 7-70722 JR255 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2127

2128
$8,625.00

RARE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE BOARD.

Late 19th-early 20th Century UMC cartridge board that measures about 44″ x 31″ exposed horizontal image with a diamond shaped central vignette of three bull elk bugling at each other with four deer in the foreground, all in a mountainous forest scene. The image is completely surrounded by 36 Rimfire ctgs; 20 lead bullets, 10 of which are paper patched; 3 Pinfire ctgs; 116 Center fire ctgs; 16 paper shot shells and shot shell heads; 9 brass shot shells; 6 cannon fuses and bullet tubes; a 1″ Gatling round; and a small box display of caps and primers with shot shell wads. Board is mounted in its orig silver gesso inner frame with the outer frame missing. All the cartridges are identified by caliber with red lettering identifying each type of cartridge represented. Bottom edge of board is printed in red with the company name and addresses. Examination of back of board discloses that there may be one or two reattached cartridges with old, orig type wire. Front of the frame is covered with clear Lexan. CONDITION: Board is moderately to heavily faded on red lettering and moderately faded on the center vignette, with overall light water stains and a heavier band of stain on the bottom edge. Frame is missing only one small piece of plaster in the lower left corner. Cartridge cases are lightly to moderately oxidized with clean lead bullets. 4-54281 JR230 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2128

2129
$63,250.00

RARE PRESENTATION INSCRIBED & ENGRAVED DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 17132. Cal. 45-70. Fine deluxe rifle with scarce 24″ oct bbl, half magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top flat of bbl has 3rd type markings and color case hardened receiver is 2nd type without rebate in the bottom front. Mounted with very highly figured European walnut with early B-style checkered forearm and serpentine capped pistol grip stock and smooth steel semi-crescent buttplate. Left side of upper & lower tangs, front face of buttstock, under the wood, and inside the buttplate are all matching numbered to this rifle. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich, with the large inscription on the left side “W. Scott Jr.” and “The Highland kicker” on the right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with a line border and heart decorations. Bottom & top of receiver and top tang have matching engraving. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum/Marlin Firearms Co. letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-70 with 24″ bbl, pistol grip & half magazine, shipped July 5, 1887. No mention is made of the deluxe checkered wood, engraving or inscriptions which is typical of Marlin letters. Additionally accompanied by a copy of the ledger book page encompassing this serial number which also lists a duplicate serial number in caliber 45-70 with 32″ bbl and single trigger. Shipped May 9, 1887. There is also a letter from the museum on this 2nd rifle with duplicate number. According to the book Marlin Firearms, Brophy, of the approx. 20,000 Models 1881 produced, there were about 4,769 in caliber 45 and only 2,788 with 24″ bbls ranging over the entire production. Of those totals, extremely few were engraved and incredibly few were inscribed. Conversation with a person who possesses personal knowledge of this rifle disclosed that the person “W. Scott, Jr.” was a millionaire from New York whose daughter had married a man from Holyoke, MA, a champion “Foot Fighter” (The Highland Kicker) of that era. Mr. Scott reportedly donated 80 acres of land to the city for a park. Further research may provide insight into the identity of Scott and the significance of this rare rifle. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 98% crisp orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear; magazine tube also retains about 98% slightly thinned orig blue; receiver, lever, hammer & forend cap retain virtually all of their orig case colors, though faded as it appears the receiver was never varnished; outer faces of lever have turned silver; buttplate has also turned silver. Loading gate retains all of its vibrant fire blue finish and is unmarked. Stock has a couple of tiny chips back of the top tang, otherwise wood is sound showing light diamond point wear, a few nicks & scratches and overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; shows very little, if any use. 4-51296 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2129

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2130
$57,500.00

VERY RARE DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED & INSCRIBED MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 7043. Cal. 40-60. Wonderful deluxe Marlin with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold bead sheard front sight and Marlin full buckhorn rear sight. Left side of receiver has an adjustable Slotterbeck/Lakeport marked scope base attached over the engraving with an additional dovetail for the front mount in the top flat of the bbl, containing a 30″ Malcolm scope with nickel silver eye piece. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered American walnut with straight stock and Marlin smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Receiver has Marlin double-set triggers. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich in #2 pattern with a vignette of a running whitetail buck on the right side. Engraved in the ribbon on the left side is the inscription “Clinton L. White”. The bolt dust cover is engraved with the head of a whitetail buck. All the vignettes are surrounded by very fine foliate arabesque patterns and simple line borders. Consignor states that the scope was mounted by the Slotterbeck Co. during the period of use. This exact rifle is pictured on p.678 of Marlin Firearms, Brophy. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 20,000 of this model was produced in the period 1881-1892 with very few being made in deluxe configuration, and of those, extremely few were engraved. Inscribed pieces are even more rare, as are those with period scopes. Reference publication also states that only 6,261 models 1881 were produced in 40 caliber. Accompanied by a large volume of material including a Cody Firearms Museum/Marlin Firearms Co. letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 40-60 with 28″ bbl and set trigger shipped Feb. 11, 1884. A Cody Firearms Museum worksheet additionally states “light weight receiver”. Also included in this packet is a copy of a photograph of Clinton L. White. Additionally, there are four typewritten pages of genealogical research regarding Clinton L. White, his background, education and professional life. In addition there are copies of pages from the history of Sacramento County regarding Clinton L. White. In addition there are numerous newspaper articles about Mr. White including his death notice. There is also a copy of Charles Slotterbeck’s patent for “telescope attachment for fire-arms” dated Oct. 8, 1878, plus information about the Slotterbeck company. Clinton L. White (1850-1925) early in his career taught school in Placer County, CA. In 1877 he became an attorney, published a law book in 1879 and was secretary of the judiciary committee of the California State Senate, 1880-1881. For two years 1881-1882 Mr. White was the deputy attorney general of California. He was also a member of the California National Guard for ten years, reaching the rank of Major and Judge-Advocate. He was a partner in several law firms and became Mayor of Sacramento 1908-1910. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 75% orig blue with the balance turning plum in a couple spots about mid-point on the bbl; receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded, stronger and brighter on the left side; bottom of the receiver is mostly faded to silver; lever & hammer retain faded case colors; top tang is grey metal, as is the buttplate. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches showing light diamond point wear on the checkering and overall retains 95-97% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Optics are clear but need cleaning. 4-51297 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2130

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2131
$6,325.00

SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 1881 DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 16489. Cal. 45-70. Fine deluxe Marlin with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and thick base sporting rear sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky European walnut with early B-style checkered forearm and serpentine pistol grip buttstock that has smooth semi-crescent buttplate. Left side of upper & lower tangs, inside buttplate and on front face of buttstock are all marked with matching serial number to this rifle. Receiver is nicely engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich in # 2 style which consists of a standing, bugling bull elk on left side and a running buck deer on right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by sparse foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving patterns extend over top & bottom of receiver. Accompanied by a copy of a Marlin Firearms Co. letter, over the signature of renown author & Marlin historian, William S. Brophy, which identifies this rifle as having been completed Mar. 4. 1887 in caliber 45-70, with 28″ oct bbl and pistol grip stock. Also accompanied by a copy of a bill of sale from renown antique firearms dealer, the late Chris Anderson, dated Sep. 26, 1973 selling this rifle to Mr. Yearout. PROVENANCE: Chris Anderson; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 50-60% orig blue; magazine tube retains about 70% orig blue; receiver, lever & hammer are mostly a silver/brown patina. Wood is sound with nicks & scratches and black streaks down right side and overall retains a cleaned oil finish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53974 JR51 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2131

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2132
$4,600.00

FINE TURNBULL STYLE RESTORED DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6723. Cal. 45-70. Spectacular restoration of a scarce rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and a locking Lyman combination tang sight. Receiver has double set triggers. Mounted with spectacular honey & chocolate replacement European walnut with early B-style checkered forearm and straight stock with smooth steel semi-crescent buttplate. Left side of upper & lower tang, and inside the buttplate are matching numbered to the rifle. Receiver is engraved in #2 style which consists of the vignette of a bugling bull elk on the left side and a standing bull buffalo on the right side, all surrounded by very finely executed foliate arabesque patterns with very fine pearled background and a fine chipped border. Dust cover is engraved with a small vignette of a bull elk head with small arabesque patterns around the receiver and top tang. Receiver has had the engraving either chased or simply applied at the time of restoration. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its spectacular restored finishes to both metal & wood with bright blues and brilliant case colors, including forend cap & buttplate. Wood shows no apparent flaws. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore slightly dark in the grooves, would make an outstanding shooter, very impressive at a cowboy action shoot. 4-53900 JR55 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2132

2133
$36,800.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1888 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 24886. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Very rare rifle with 24″ oct bbl, special order half magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured, center feather crotch American walnut with early B-style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum worksheet and a copy of the ledger page including this serial number which shows that the entry for this serial number is blank. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 4,814 of these rifles produced in three calibers and six bbl lengths. Of that total 1,727 were in caliber 44. Extremely few of those were special ordered and exceedingly few were deluxe. This is Marlin’s first model to utilize the short pistol-type cartridges, and their last top ejection model. This is the smoothest, easiest to operate lever action in the Marlin line. Only a handful of Dlx 1889s known and this is reportedly one of the top three extant. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig blue with only very faint sharp edge wear; forend cap also retains about 98% bright blue with some minor candy striping; receiver retains about 95% bright orig blue with a few light nicks & scratches and sharp edge wear. Lever & hammer retain virtually all of their strong orig case colors, lightly faded with outer faces of lever turning silver; buttplate retains virtually all of it’s moderately faded orig case colors. Wood is sound with a very few, scattered storage & handling nicks & scratches and retains about 99% crisp orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-51294 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2133

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2134
$24,150.00

RARE CASE COLORED MARLIN MODEL 1888 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 24914. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Rare Marlin rifle with 24″ rnd bbl, full magazine, coin silver Rocky Mountain style front sight blade made from a coin and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum/Marlin Firearms Co. letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 44 with 24″ rnd bbl, shipped Jul. 31,1889. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 4,814 of these rare rifles produced in the period 1888-1889, of which only 266 had rnd bbls, making this one of Marlin’s most rare rifles. These rifles were produced during the time of the Great Westward Expansion when carrying a firearm was simply a way of life. Most of these rifles saw hard frontier use either in a saddle scabbard or wagon box with continuous exposure to the elements. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. The case colored receiver is the rarest of the variations. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue with areas turning slightly brown; magazine tube retains about 60% orig blue with the balance a plummy brown; receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong and bright on the sides, a little stronger on the left side, faded on the top & bottom edges; top tang & lever retain strong case color and the hammer very bright case colors; buttplate retains strong bright case colors. Wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and the buttplate retains about 95-96% strong orig varnish; forearm retains about 60% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-51295 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2134

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2135
$37,375.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED TAKEDOWN MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE LETTERED AS THE LAST MODEL 1889 PRODUCED.

SN 121587. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Very rare and unique Marlin with very rare 30″ oct bbl, full magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with highly figured, light colored European walnut that has B-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. This rifle is one of only 28 Models 1889 with takedown feature and one of only 164 with 30″ bbl. Receiver is engraved in #1 style by Conrad Ulrich which consists of the round vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a forest scene on the left side surrounded by a variety of border styles and foliate arabesque patterns. Right side is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and different border patterns. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver and lightly over the top tang. This rifle was produced in 1895, well into the Model 1894 production and is one of only 4 engraved takedowns known. The bbl address is of the Model 1894 with the last patent date Aug. 1, 1893. Top of the receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Accompanied by a special research letter from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody Firearms Museum which lists six serial numbers between 121574 and 121587 (this rifle) and states that they are recorded as model 1889s. Also accompanying is a copy of p.310 of the Marlin shipping records which lists this rifle as a Model 1889 in caliber 44 with 30″ oct bbl, pistol grip and takedown, shipped May 24, 1895. This record does not mention the deluxe checkered wood or engraving, which is common for the Marlin records. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum/Marlin Firearms Co. letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 44 with 30″ oct bbl, pistol grip stock and takedown, shipped May 24, 1895. This rifle is recognized by Marlin scholars as being the finest of its type and being absolutely and unequivocally authentic and original. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new and unfired retaining virtually all of its crisp, orig factory finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors showing fading only on the outer faces of the lever. Wood is sound with one or two miniscule finish mars and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. A truly outstanding and exceptional Marlin rifle. 4-51293 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 2135

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2136
$31,625.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

VERY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED TAKEDOWN MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 121581. Cal. 32 WCF (32-30). Extremely rare rifle with 24″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with ivory bead Beach’s style combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with highly figured flame & shell grain American walnut with B-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate. Grip cap is inlaid with a small silver oval engraved with three intertwined old English style initials the are indecipherable. Buttstock & forearm have special order sling swivels. Receiver, takedown ring, forend cap and about 2-1/2″ of the bbl over the chamber area are wonderfully engraved in #3-4 style by Conrad Ulrich. Engraving consists of the vignette of a whitetail buck in a very detailed forest scene on the left side and of an English Setter on point on right side of the bolt. Receiver on both sides is engraved with light foliate arabesque patterns and very well detailed multiple borders. Engraving extends over the top & bottom of the receiver & top tang. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum/Marlin Firearms Co. letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 32-24 (obviously a typographical error of 32-20), 1/2 oct bbl, pistol grip, 1/2 magazine and takedown shipped May 15, 1895, as one of the last 7 regular production units. As is typical with Marlin records there is no mention of the deluxe checkered wood or the engraving. This rifle is pictured on p.174 of the book Marlin Firearms, Brophy. The caption to that photograph states “only 28 of this model are recorded as having the takedown feature”. According to a chart on the following page of the referenced publication, of the approximate 55,000 Models 1889 produced in the period 1889-1899 only 15,440 were in caliber 32, the majority of which had oct bbls. Mr. Brophy, in his book, lists 1/2 oct bbls for this model as one of the “scarcest variations”. This was Marlin’s first model produced with solid top and side eject which distinguished it from its competitors, a design still being produced today. Extremely few of this model are found with any of the special order features found on this rifle and the combination of all the features found here is extraordinary. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with very light sharp edge wear, some light scratches on the round portion and a series of nicks on toe of the round area; receiver & bolt retain virtually all of their bright, orig factory case colors; takedown ring is moderately faded; hammer retains strong, bright case colors and the lever bright case colors on the sides, faded on the outer faces; buttplate retains strong, lightly faded case colors with some minor freckling and fading toward the toe. Stock has a long scratch by the buttplate with a few other minor nicks & scratches and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. A truly rare and desirable Marlin being one of only 4 engraved takedowns known, suitable for the most discerning collector. 4-51292 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2136

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2137
$4,830.00

RARE MARLIN MODEL 1889 DELUXE ENGRAVED LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 78448. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Fine early Marlin with 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight with spiral knurled barrel. Mounted with very nicely figured, flame grain American walnut with B-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang, under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside buttplate all have matching serial numbers. Receiver is engraved in #1 patterns by Conrad Ulrich with the vignette of a whitetail buck standing on a promontory surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and latch hook borders. Right side is engraved in simple foliate arabesque patterns and matching borders. Rear lever latch is missing. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were only about 55,000 of these rifles produced in the period 1889-1899 in rifles, carbines & muskets in four calibers, of which about 21,000 were in caliber 44 and the majority with 24″ bbls. However very few were manufactured in deluxe configuration and of those few are found today with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl retains mostly a plummy/brown patina with blue in sheltered area and freckling. Magazine tube also retains blue in sheltered areas being mostly a plummy/brown patina with a cleaned area toward the front end; receiver, lever & hammer are freckled, silvered case colors. Stock has a couple of hairlines in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches, a chemical streak on the stock and shows evidence of having been cleaned. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53798 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2137

2138
$3,737.50

SCARCE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 66289. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Scarce ’89 Marlin with 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, altered German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut with A-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang is marked with matching SN, which is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside buttplate. Receiver is engraved in Ulrich style #1 by a modern hand with a vignette of a standing whitetail buck on the left side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and various borders with matching engraving on the right side and top of receiver. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and magazine tube retain dull artificially aged blue with orig blue on forend cap. Receiver retains 25-30% orig blue with the balance & artificially aged brownish patina. Hammer retains bright orig case colors and the lever faded case colors. Buttplate is faded to silver. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches, couple of small bruises and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore & scattered pitting. 4-51951 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2138

2138a
$18,400.00

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 76813. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Beautiful special order Marlin rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, slightly damaged front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with B-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich, in #2/3 style which consists of the vignette of a whitetail buck & doe in a forest scene vignette on the left side and English Setter on point vignette on the right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by very fine foliate arabesque patterns and wavelet borders. Engraving extends over the top & bottom of the receiver and top tang. Bbl, magazine tube, forend cap, loading gate and buttplate are factory nickel finished. Receiver, lever & hammer are color case hardened. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum/Marlin Firearms Co. letter which identifies this rifle in 38 caliber with 26″ oct bbl, shipped Apr. 29,1893. No mention of the deluxe wood, engraving or nickel trims is in the letter and is normal for Marlin records. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 55,000 of this model produced in four calibers and a multitude of bbl lengths, of which only 3,729 were 26″. Of that small number very few were deluxe configuration and extremely few had special plating. This was Marlins first side eject rifle model and was very successful. These arms usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl, loading gate, magazine tube & forend cap retain about 95% strong orig nickel with some minor flaking about mid-point on the bbl and on the forend cap; buttplate retains about 85% strong orig nickel; receiver, lever & hammer retain traces of case colors having mostly turned silver. Both front edges of the receiver have small dings. Wood is sound and retains most of its finish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-51289 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2138a

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2139
$9,200.00

DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 48173. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Fine deluxe rifle with 24″ oct bbl, half magazine with silver bead front sight and 3-leaf, platinum line express carbine rear sight. Mounted with exceptional flame & shell grain, center crotch American walnut, B-style checkered forearm and serpentine pistol grip buttstock that has Marlin embossed hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum records office worksheet that indicates the ledger entry for this rifle is blank. Also accompanied by a copy of the ledger page encompassing this serial number which, in fact is blank for that entry. This was Marlin’s first solid top rifle with side eject and it was very successful with approximately 55,000 rifles produced 1889-1899. Records indicate that there were a total of 18,635 rifles & carbines, standard & deluxe, produced over the entire production. Relatively few of that total were deluxe. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 98-99% crisp orig factory finish with strong blues and bright case colors, slightly faded on sides of the receiver. Wood is sound with a very few, tiny handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-51291 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2139

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2140
$5,750.00

RARE 1ST YEAR DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 30180. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Rare early Marlin with 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, Jack front sight, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, shell grain American walnut with B-style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum/Marlin Firearms Co. letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 44-40 with 24″ bbl, shipped Dec. 12, 1889. No mention is made of the deluxe checkered wood which is typical for the Marlin records. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 55,000 arms of this model produced in the period 1889-1899 in four calibers and bbl lengths ranging from 24″-32″. Although the 44 caliber and 24″ bbls had the highest production very few were ordered deluxe and very few of those survive today with high orig finish. This was Marlin’s first model firearm with side eject and solid top, a design still be produced today. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% strong orig blue, turning a little dull with light sharp edge wear; receiver retains 70-75% orig blue with a few light nicks & scratches, light sharp edge wear, some minor flaking & spotting showing heavy wear on the bottom at the carry point; lever, hammer and buttplate retain faded case colors having mostly faded to silver. Wood is sound with handling & use nicks & scratches and retains about 90% strong orig varnish showing wear on the bottom 1/3 of the forearm. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-51290 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2140

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2141
$9,200.00

RARE ANGELO BEE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 139530. Cal. 32 Special. Spectacular custom engraved and finished special order rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain style front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and locking Lyman tang sight. Bbl is marked “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL” and top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Mounted with very highly figured, marbled European walnut with B-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. Receiver, takedown ring, lever, forend cap and buttplate are incredibly engraved by world renowned master engraver Angelo Bee. Receiver has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns surrounding the large oval vignette of a bull caribou being attacked by two wolves in raised gold in a tundra scene with mountains in the background on the left side. Right side has the incredible action scene of exquisitely detailed raised gold grizzly bear attacking a bull moose with phenomenal background detail of marsh & mountain scenery. Both vignettes are surrounded by raised gold wire inlay with additional gold wire inlaid around the borders, on the hammer, top tang, lever boss, sides of the lever, front edge of the receiver, two lines of gold over the chamber area and another around the muzzle. Matching engraving patterns are over the top & bottom of the receiver, over the chamber area and on the buttplate, tang & face. Screws are engraved and trigger is gold plated. Cal marking on the bbl and “MARLIN SAFETY” on the receiver are inlaid with gold as is “Model 1893” on top tang. Serial number on bottom of receiver is also in gold. This is one of Mr. Bee’s finest examples of the engravers art. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its beautiful custom finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-47902 JR114 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2141

2142
$0.00

MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 124850. Cal. 38-55. Fine Turnbull style restored Marlin with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Left side of buttstock is inlaid with a tiny compass and buttstock & forend cap have non-factory sling swivels. Restoration to metal & wood is probably by famous restorer, Doug Turnbull, of Turnbull Manufacturing in New York. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its restored finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors including receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate. Forend cap is blued. Wood retains virtually all of its fine custom finish with only a couple of extremely minor flaws. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-51315 JR56 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2142

2143
$3,450.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 146891. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Fine special order rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front side, Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight and modified Lyman tang sight from another model of rifle. Mounted with straight grain walnut with A-style checkered forearm and serpentine buttstock that has crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang, under the wood has matching SN, which is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Receiver is engraved in style #1 by one of the Ulrichs, which consists of the vignette of a standing whitetail buck on the left side, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and various borders. Right side, top and bottom of receiver are also engraved in light foliate arabesque patterns. Although the Model 1894 was produced in fairly large quantities, very few were ordered with special features, such as the longer bbl, checkered wood or engraving. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 95% dull orig blue with some scattered spots of rust pitting. Receiver retains case colors in sheltered areas, mostly having faded to silver and dark patina. Lever retains dark case colors on the sides, turned to dark patina on the outer faces. Hammer and buttplate are mottled patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-51952 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2143

2144
$0.00

*VERY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1894 TRAPPER SADDLE RING CARBINE SHIPPED TO CHILEAN POLICE.

SN 398492. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 15″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 900 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Top flat of receiver is marked “POLICIAS FISCALES CHILE”. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock, 8-1/8″ forearm, single band and smooth carbine buttplate. Marlin Trapper carbines are quite rare with only about 935 made with 15″ bbls out of the total 1894 production of about 250,000 arms manufactured during the period 1894-1935. Most Trapper carbines were sold to South & Central America and usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good, no orig finish remains with the metal an overall cleaned, mottled grey/brown patina with all marking & legends legible. Receiver, lever and along the bbl channel of the forearm has fine pitting. Buttplate is also pitted. Wood is sound with a series of dings & gouges on the buttstock and heavy wear on the forearm and overall shows a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-53962 JR64 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2144

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2145
$3,450.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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*MARLIN MODEL ’97 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 417150. Cal. 22. Standard grade rifle with special order 26″ tapered rnd bbl, nearly full length magazine, Beach’s ivory bead combination front sight, slot blank in rear seat and Marlin Hepburn receiver sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and Marlin’s embossed hard rubber buttplate. It is unusual to find one of these little rifles with high orig finish. They were generally considered to be boys or ladies rifles and usually saw very hard service with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, magazine tube and forend cap retain about 99% strong orig blue; receiver retains about 90% orig case colors, stronger on the left side, bright in sheltered areas; hammer retains bright case colors and the lever case colors in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with a few nicks & dings and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine; bright bore with a ring about a foot in front of the receiver that shows slightly on the outside. 4-53563 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2145

2145a
$16,100.00

*EXTREMELY RARE ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIAL FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 43TS PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 3671. Cal. 12 Gauge. Most rare of the Marlin shotguns this Model 43 Trap Special shotgun has a 30″ full choke bbl, matted top and single silver bead. Mounted with exceptional French walnut, checkered & carved with oak leaves & acorns. Forearm is the extended style with matching checkering & carving. Buttstock has a straight grip and an old solid red pad. Receiver has exceptional engraving probably by Alden George Ulrich with the very large vignette of a lady shooting trap with trees in the background and very fine shading behind the lady’s image. It depicts a broken clay bird inlaid in gold. Right side is inlaid in gold script “Mrs Robert Shaw”. Right side also has an engraved & inlaid image of a clay bird with gold center and gold wire outline. Both side panels are surrounded by very fine, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with very fine shaded background and gold wire borders. Engraving extends over the top & bottom of the receiver and on to the trigger guard which is also inlaid with gold wire in an elliptical pattern. Top of the receiver has a serrated concave groove surrounded by fine hand applied matting. Screw heads, trigger & slide release are all gold plated. This shotgun is pictured, both sides, on p.394 of the book Marlin Firearms, Brophy with credit to the Lewis & Leyton Yearout Collection. Accompanied by the orig bill of sale to Mr. Yearout from the late Chris Anderson of Carson City, NV, dated Nov. 1 , 1973. Additionally accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which also shows the date and from whom he purchased it. According to the referenced publication in a chart on p.396 the Model 43TS cost 100.00 in 1922 and maintained that price right through the end of production in 1930. The bbl address on this shotgun is for the “The Marlin Firearms Corporation” which was used only 1922-1924 at which time it was changed to “The Marlin Firearms Company”, which was used 1925-1930. This shotgun is extraordinarily special and suitable for the most discerning collector or museum collection. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus. The metal overall retains about 99% crisp orig factory blue with only some tarnishing of screw heads and wear on the trigger face. Forearm has a small dent & crack in the bottom rear edge, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & storage nicks and retains most of its orig varnish with some darkening around the wrist. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53912 JR101 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2145a

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2146
$8,260.00

*RARE MARLIN MODEL 30-G C-GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN 2 BARREL SET.

SN 5383. Cal. 20 Gauge. Beautiful little shotgun with 28″ full choke and 25″ modified barrels that have full matted tops and single silver beads. Top of the receiver has a raised serrated rib. Mounted with very nicely figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with checkered rnd forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with serrated hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved, probably by Alden George Ulrich with the large vignette of an osprey attacking a flying mallard duck. Right side has the long vignette of three quail with light foliage in the background. Both vignettes are surrounded by well executed foliate arabesque patterns which extend to the front side flats. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased it from John Dron, Jr. of Ojai, CA in Aug. 1973. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good. Shotgun is probably unfired and overall retains about 75-80% blue on the 28″ bbl & magazine tube and about 90% on the receiver. 25″ bbl retains about 98% strong orig blue and the magazine tube about 80% orig blue. Buttstock has a couple of small grain checks, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of it orig varnish on the forearms and about 70% on the buttstock. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bores. 4-53809 JR96 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2146

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2147
$12,650.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: The consignor bought the rifle from Dick Patterson, not Lt. Col. Brophy. Patterson was Brophy’s best friend.

EXTREMELY RARE, ONE OF A KIND, PROTOTYPE/EXPERIMENTAL MARLIN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE INTENDED TO REPLACE THE OLD BALLARD RIFLES.

SN None. Cal. 40-90 Ballard 2-15/16″. This rifle was found in a crate in the walk-in safe at the old Marlin Plant when they were moving to their new factory in about 1969. There were several other rifles in the crate, which are not known today. Lt. Col. William S. Brophy was the Marlin historian at that time and apparently purchased this rifle from the company. Consignor purchased it directly from Mr. Brophy. This is a standard grade rifle with 30″ about #3 weight oct bbl, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight and Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver resembles a Winchester High Wall with readily apparent differences, including a faceted receiver ring, grooved top bolt, sloping rear section, curled hammer and Ballard-style serpentine lever. Receiver, lever, hammer and buttplate are color case hardened. Top tang has no provision for a tang sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with Ballard-style tapered rnd forearm that has slight schnable tip and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Rifle is completely unmarked but is extremely well made in the manner of Marlin’s genius inventor L.L. Hepburn’s work. This rifle is pictured on pg. 137 with a brief write up on pg. 144 of Marlin Firearms, Brophy, with both side views and a disassembled view, which illustrates both similarities and differences between this rifle and the Winchester High Wall. Brophy refers to this rifle as “single-shot rifle believed to be a Marlin prototype to replace the Ballard”. A gentleman by the name of E. Hough, in a report he did about the Marlin exhibit at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, waxed eloquently about the many fine Marlin rifles and mentioned “the Marlins show a single-shot which they think will be better than the old Ballard”. It is believed that this is the rifle to which he referred. This rifle is of Falling Block design and, unusually, cocks on opening versus the cocks on closing of the Winchester. The action is very smooth. Bore is typical Marlin rifling with 6 grooves. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 98-99% crisp orig blue with a ding on the top sharp edge just forward of the rear sight. Bbl has a heavy coating of old dried oil. Receiver retains strong, bright case colors, also under a heavy coating of old dried oil. Lever & hammer retain slightly faded case colors and buttplate about 60% strong case colors. Wood has a few minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about 98% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-54282 JR269 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2147

2148
$7,475.00

EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN BALLARD MODEL 7A1 EXTRA GRADE EXTRA LONG RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 6198. Cal. 45-100 Ballard Everlasting. Extremely rare rifle with 34″ rnd bbl, spirit level windgauge globe front sight and long range vernier tang sight with 5″ staff. Buttstock has a corresponding heel mount. Chamber area of the bbl has three raised, integral Rigby flats which are lightly engraved. Top flat is also engraved with the Ballard name on a ribbon wrapped around an arrow. There are 3 engraved borders around the muzzle. Mounted with very highly figured, honey & chocolate European walnut with checkered, tapered, round forearm that has carved horn tip and horn insert serpentine grip buttstock that has “BALLARD” embossed hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved, probably by L.D. Nimschke with a ribbon on the left side engraved “Ballard A. 1” and an identical ribbon on the right side engraved “Long Range”. These ribbons are surrounded by very well executed foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Engraving extends over the top three flats of the receiver which is rebated and faceted. Dissassembly of the rifle disclosed that all visible parts are matching including frame, bbl, buttstock, forearm and tang. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows he purchased this rifle in Feb. 1976 from old time dealer Pete Harvey of Falmouth, MA. The card also shows that this rifle was previously owned for 25 years by Michael Galan of North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Also accompanied by its orig dark green leather covered, purple velvet lined sight case containing five extra front sight inserts. Very few of these rifles survive intact today in orig configuration. Most frequently the shooters of the day altered them to suit themselves. Even though this rifle has had finish damage it is still an exceedingly rare Ballard rifle. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl retains 30-50% blue mixed with freckling; receiver shows 60-70% faded case colors with freckling; lever & hammer are also faded with light surface rust. Buttstock has the obligatory crack in the wrist otherwise wood is sound with light handling nicks & scratches and a series of small bruises by the heel of the buttstock and overall retains about 90% bright orig varnish. Sight case shows light scuffing and edge wear with faded interior but is completely sound. 4-53971 JR69 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2148

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2149
$2,875.00

VERY RARE MARLIN BALLARD #7 LONG RANGE CREEDMOOR SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 1886. Cal. 44-100 Ballard Everlasting. Rare #7 standard rifle with 34″ oct to rnd bbl, Winchester style spirit level windgage globe front sight and long range vernier tang sight with 5″ staff. Buttstock has a corresponding heel mount. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with checkered, black insert, semi-schnable forearm and serpentine grip buttstock that has checkered steel buttplate. Serial number was observed on the frame, bbl, forearm, buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Apr. 1990 from well known dealer/collector, Larry Orr, of Beresford, SD. According to a recognized authority on Ballard rifles, this style of #7 long range Creedmoor is extremely rare to find in completely orig configuration. He stated this is only the 2nd or 3rd one he has personally examined that is completely orig, except for the front sight. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl retains a smooth, even plummy/brown patina with a few small dings on the round section; receiver retains traces of silvered case colors being mostly a plummy/brown patina; lever, breech block & hammer are matching patina; buttstock has a repaired crack in the wrist and is missing a chip around the heel mount and the forearm has two small holes along with 3 or 4 gouges, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina with some light added finish on the buttstock. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-53993 JR71 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2149

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2150
$5,750.00

SCARCE MARLIN BALLARD #6-1/2 RIGBY OFF HAND SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 28170. Cal. 38-55. Beautiful target rifle with 30″ rnd bbl, windgauge globe front sight and a replacement mid-range vernier tang sight. Bbl has three Rigby flats over the chamber area that are lightly engraved with the top flat also engraved with the Ballard name draped around a double ended arrow. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich with the vignette of a bugling bull elk on the left side and a standing cow elk on the right side, both with very detailed background scenes. Both vignettes are surrounded by very detailed and shaded foliate arabesque patterns with fine shaded background which are then surrounded by heart shaped borders. Engraving extends over the top 3 flats of the rebated & faceted receiver and down on to the top tang. Mounted with extremely high figured French or Circassian walnut with checkered round forearm that has carved horn forend tip and serpentine grip buttstock with cheek piece and nickel plated steel Swiss buttplate. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows he purchased this rifle in Mar. 1988 from Eldon Stephens of Great Falls, MT. These rifles are rarely ever found in completely orig configuration as the shooters of the day tended to alter them to suit their own convenience. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue with some light freckles of surface rust; receiver, lever, breech block & hammer show silvered case colors with light surface rust. Stock has a series of obligatory cracks in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with normal nicks, scratches & dings, shows wear on the sharp edges and cheek piece and overall retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Buttplate and screws have been re-nickeled. 4-53972 JR70 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2150

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2151
$5,750.00

RARE MARLIN BALLARD #4-1/2 A-1 MID-RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 1815. Cal. 40-65 Ballard Everlasting. Scarce Ballard rifle with 30″ medium weight oct bbl, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight, no provision for a rear sight and an orig, short base mid-range vernier tang sight with 3-3/4″ staff. Receiver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with the large panel on the left side engraved “Ballard A 1” and “Mid-Range” on the right side. Both panels are surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns. Mounted with nicely figured, light colored European walnut with slim checkered forearm that has carved horn schnable tip and a serpentine grip buttstock with checkered steel buttplate. Accompanied by its orig black leather covered, dark green velvet lined sight case for the sights on this rifle plus four extra front sight inserts. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows he purchased this rifle from well known old time dealer, Ray Saign, of Minneapolis, MN in Apr. 1973. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 30-50% dull orig blue mixed spotting; receiver retains faded case colors with rust spotting, as does the lever, hammer and breech block. Stock has a small screw hole in top of the wrist which has caused a 1-1/2″ crack, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches and overall retains 88-90% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. Sight case is missing one small corner of the leather covering and shows edge wear, a few nicks & dings with very lightly faded interior. 4-53973 JR72 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2151

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2152
$4,025.00

SCARCE MARLIN BALLARD #5 PACIFIC SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 1536. Cal. 45-100 Ballard Everlasting. Rare rifle with 30″ extra heavy oct bbl, homemade copper blade front sight in the orig base and a modified semi-buckhorn rear sight filed flat. Receiver has double set triggers. Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with black insert, semi-schnable tip forearm secured with a single screw through the bottom flat of the bbl. Bottom flat of bbl has two steel guides containing a replacement hickory ramrod. Lever is later type for the double set triggers with small finger loop. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection record inventory card which shows that he purchased it in Jun. 1978 from well known collector/dealer Jim Goergen of Minnesota. These heavy rifles are seldom encountered today in any condition as they usually show very hard frontier use and in some cases abuse. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 90% plummy blue/brown with a few light nicks & dings and a series of hammer marks by the rear sight dovetail; receiver retains traces of color case hardening being mostly a grey/brown patina; lever, hammer, breech block & buttplate are matching patina. Stock has a crack on each side of the wrist with lightly chipped toe and repaired crack in the forend tip, otherwise wood is sound and retains a cleaned, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with scattered light pitting, dark in the grooves, may clean much better. 4-53964 JR73 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2152

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2153
$0.00

*STEVENS IDEAL “SCHUETZEN SPECIAL” RIFLE MODEL 54 ON 44-1/2 ACTION WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE.

SN 10782. Cal. 32-40. Spectacular Stevens Schuetzen with 30″ oct to rnd bbl which has standard roll marking “J. Stevens A. & T. Co.” “Chicopee Falls, Mass. U.S.A.” upside down on right top flat and caliber on left side top flat, all to accommodate the factory scope installation. Top flat has no provision for sights but is mounted with scope blocks containing an orig Stevens 5/8″ tube scope in target mounts, number 474. Bottom flat of bbl, under the forearm, is marked “10” with serial number just forward of the forearm. Front face of case hardened 44-1/2 action is stamped “54″, “0″ and “EX”. Action has all correct features of this model including special long-grip finger lever with oval wood filler in the tip and Schuetzen-style double-set triggers. Receiver is very nicely but lightly engraved with the vignette of a standing bear in a mountain scene on the left side and a standing buck deer on the right side, all surrounded by very well executed foliate arabesque patterns. Screws all have rosettes surrounding the holes. Front and rear edges of sides of receiver are engraved in foliate patterns & it has geometric patterns over the top flats. Matching engraving extends over bottom & top of receiver. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with elaborately checkered schnable tip forearm that has correct biscuit-shaped palm rest with nickeled base and arm. It has perch belly Schuetzen buttstock with color case hardened Schuetzen buttplate that has long prongs with ball ends and is matching numbered to this rifle. Buttstock has a deep cheekpiece on the left side and 20 LPI checkering with fancy border. Rear face of forearm has last 3 digits of matching serial number. Bottom of receiver has a take-down screw for changing bbls. While these target rifles are not extremely rare they are scarce and are almost never found with high orig finish and in orig configuration, especially with factory installed scope. Shooters of that era were inclined to modify their rifles to suit themselves. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Bbl retains about 98% crisp orig blue. Receiver retains nearly all its bright orig case colors, browned slightly on top tang. Bright blue of breech block shows some use marks. Triggers & hammer retain nearly all of their orig factory blue. Stock & forearm retain nearly all of their orig finish with a few minor marks and shows sharp edge wear. Bright shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. Scope retains nearly all of its orig blue, tube shows some dimples and marks. Optics are clear. The reticle is slightly rotated. An exceptionally fine example of this top-of-the-line target rifle. 4-54283 JR270 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2153

2154
$8,337.50

VERY RARE ENGRAVED PROVIDENCE TOOL PEABODY LONG RANGE CREEDMOOR SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 187. Cal. 44-100 Peabody. Spectacular long range rifle with 32″ medium weight, oct to rnd bbl with incorrect globe front sight, no provision for a rear sight and the correct providence tool long range vernier tang sight with alternate heel mount base. Receiver is wonderfully engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich, with the large vignette of two running bull elk being chased by two hounds through a field scene on the left side. Right side has the large vignette of a German Pointer on point with a partridge in the foreground of a field scene. Both vignettes are surrounded by extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns with incredibly fine pearled background. Top front of the receiver is engraved “Creedmoor” with fine engraving patterns on top rear of receiver, trigger guard and lever. Matching engraving patterns extend about 1-1/2″ over the exposed bbl flats in the chamber area. Chamber area also has the caliber marking. Trigger bow is engraved “PEABODY & MARTINI PATENTS”. Mounted with very highly figured, dark American walnut with elaborately checkered semi-schnable, metal tipped forearm and pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate. According to a noted single shot authority there were fewer than 50 Peabody rifles ever engraved. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from Cletus Klein of New Braunfels, TX in Jul. 1990. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including receiver, forearm, buttstock & buttplate. Bbl retains about 70% bright orig blue; receiver retains about 50-60% faded case colors. Stock has a crack and a couple of chips in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches. Butt stock retains about 70% orig varnish and the forearm most of a cleaned finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53791 JR65 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2154

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2155
$4,600.00

SCARCE REMINGTON NO.1 LONG RANGE CREEDMOOR SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 7895. Cal. 44-90 Sharps. Fine scarce Remington with 34″ oct to rnd bbl, windgage spirit level front sight (spirit level glass is empty), no provision for a rear sight and a long range vernier tang sight with 4-3/4″ staff. Bbl has standard 1-line Remington markings on the top flat and cal marking on bottom of rnd section forward of the forearm. Bottom flat of bbl, under forearm is stamped five times in tiny letters “L.L. Hepburn”. Rear face of forearm and front face of buttstock are matching numbered to the receiver. Mounted with nicely figured European walnut with hard rubber tipped, checkered rnd forearm and black insert, serpentine grip buttstock with checkered hard rubber buttplate. Heel of the buttstock has an added Creedmoor style sight base. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were only a few hundred of these rifles produced in the period 1873-1890. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows he purchased this rifle from James Goergen of Austin, MN in Sep. 1971. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a mottled grey/brown finish, as does the receiver and trigger guard. Stock has some small chips by the receiver and a crack in the heel at the top buttplate screw, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains 85-90% orig finish on the buttstock and a hand worn patina on the forearm. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore; some of the screws are battered. 4-53813 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2155

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2156
$4,600.00

*RARE REMINGTON MODEL 7 ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE.

SN 300263. Cal. 25-10 Stevens. Very rare rifle with 24″ oct to rnd bbl, Beach’s combination front sight, no provision for a rear sight and with this model’s distinctive integral tang sight bracket containing a Lyman combination sight. Built on a Remington rolling block pistol-sized action with the standard 2-line Remington markings along with “P” & “S” proofs. It has a very distinctive pistol grip. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut with long checkered, black insert Schnable tip forearm and capped pistol gripped stock with Remington monogrammed hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from well known collector/dealer James Goergen of Austin, MN in Dec. 1978. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, fewer than 500 of these little rifles were produced in the period 1903-1906 in three different rimfire calibers. Few survive today in any condition. Although ammunition for this rifle is long obsolete it still must be considered modern as there is no precedent in the antique era. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 92-93% of a very old reblue; receiver retains about 75-80% orig case colors, strong in the sheltered areas, faded elsewhere. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-53915 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2156

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2157
$4,025.00

EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON NO.3 HEPBURN LONG RANGE MILITARY RIFLE.

SN 5307. Cal. 44-90 Remington Straight. Military style target rifle with 34″ rnd bbl, square base front sight and special 1,200 yd, windage adjustable, non-standard rear sight. Top of bbl has the usual 1-line Remington & Sons address. The bbl has an extra hole forward of the rear sight which would allow the sight to be moved forward per a shooters preference. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with full length forearm, two bands, the upper of which has a sling loop and straight stock with smooth steel buttplate. Buttstock has a corresponding sling loop. Bottom of the forearm is grooved for a cleaning rod which now contains a replacement trapdoor Springfield cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms the quantity of these rifles produced circa 1880s, is unknown but they are exceedingly rare having been produced strictly for long range military matches, primarily at Creedmoor. According to the book Remington Hepburn Rifles, Rowe, production was very limited in the period 1883-1887. This book shows two different sights available for the long range Creedmoor rifle but obviously other sights could have been furnished. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from renowned collector, author and dealer, Norm Flayderman, in Dec. 1978. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 80-85% bright orig blue with freckles of surface rust; receiver retains most of its orig case colors with light spotting; one screw is battered. Stock has a hairline back of the top tang and the forearm has a screw hole at the right side at the receiver probably from an old wall mount, otherwise wood is sound. Mechanics are fine; bright bore with fine pitting. 4-53963 JR92 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2157

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2158
$3,450.00

SCARCE REMINGTON NO.3 HEPBURN MATCH “B” SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 8372. Cal. 40 2-1/2 (40-70 Sharps Straight). Fine target rifle with 32″ oct to rnd bbl, windgage spirit level front sight (spirit level glass empty) and an empty rear dovetail. It has a sporting style rear sight with 4-1/2″ staff, probably an old replacement. Mounted with very nicely figured fiddleback American walnut with very fine checkered Remington forearm with nickeled metal tip and rnd knob grip buttstock with cheek piece and nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Left side of upper & lower tangs are numbered “187”. Rear face of forearm and front face of buttstock, under the wood are matching numbered to the receiver. Buttplate is numbered “8587”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, fewer than 1,000 of these rifles were produced in both “A” & “B” quality in a variety of calibers with only minor differences between the two grades. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from well known collector/dealer James Goergen of Austin, MN in Dec. 1978. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 99% of a reblued finish; receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded over the top & bottom, bright on the sides. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches, showing light wear and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53992 JR93 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2158

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2159
$8,050.00

EXTREMELY RARE, POSSIBLY ONE-OF-A-KIND WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE AND LEWIS YEAROUT’S FIRST HIGHWALL.

SN 80736. Cal. 219 Zipper. Semi-Deluxe rifle with 30″ #3 weight rnd bbl, made without front or rear sight dovetails and mounted with factory scope blocks containing a Winchester “B-5” scope. Bbl markings and “WP” proof are rolled to the left side to accommodate the scope blocks. Receiver also has the “WP” proof. Receiver is blue finish and has single set trigger. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut with I-style checkered, black insert, Schnable tip forearm and capped pistol grip buttstock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of upper & lower tangs are stamped “99”, probably a rework assembly number. Buttstock has the assembly number “6110” in the top tang channel. Bottom of the bbl, under the forearm is simply marked with a tiny “B” and “41”. The lever spring dovetail is empty and appears to have never had the spring installed as the lever and adjacent areas show no wear. Accompanied by a packet of information from Mr. Yearout’s files regarding this rifle. His collection inventory card discloses that he purchased this rifle from Robert Thompson of Clinton, IA in Apr. 1964 for a client in Great Falls, MT who turned down the rifle. Mr. Yearout states in his typewritten note that he then purchased the rifle for himself which prompted his lifelong quest to obtain as many different calibers in the Model 1885 as possible. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 99% strong, orig factory blue; receiver & lever retain about 96-98% factory restored blue; breechblock & hammer retain dark case colors. Scope is a thin blue/brown patina. Wood is sound with the buttstock showing a heavy raised grain and retains about 95% orig finish; forearm shows moderate to heavy wear on the checkering and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. Optics are fine. 4-53861 JR89 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2159

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2160
$17,250.00

VERY RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 2129. Cal. 40-70 Ballard. Rare rifle chambered in a rare cal with 30″ about #3 weight oct to rnd bbl, windgage globe front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and thick base mid-range vernier tang sight. Mounted with about 2X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered, black insert, Schnable tip forearm and early style black insert, serpentine grip buttstock that has nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Receiver has single set trigger. Receiver is faceted and is engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich with the vignette of a standing whitetail buck on the left side surrounded by foliate arabesque pattern. Right side is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns, one scroll of which terminates in a flower blossom. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “858”, “73” in tiny numbers and”XX”. Top tang channel of buttstock has the assembly number “857”, probably an assembler’s mistake. Inside buttplate is marked only with a small “7”. Accompanied by a Winchester Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 40-70 Ballard with 30″ #3 half oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, mid-range vernier and windgage sights, Swiss buttplate and engraved, received in the warehouse Mar. 24, 1886 and shipped the next day. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection Inventory Card which identifies this rifle and shows that he purchased it from well known,, old time dealer Felix Bedlan of Fairbury, NE on Jul. 26, 1985. An additional typewritten note by Mr. Yearout states that only 34 Models 1885 were engraved or inscribed. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains strong blue under the forearm and the balance about 50% orig blue turning brown; receiver retains traces of faded case colors with scattered spots of light pitting; breech block, lever & hammer retain traces of case colors. Wood is sound, showing dark staining on forearm & wrist and overall retains about 75% orig varnish. Set trigger is missing the adjusting screw, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53782 JR76 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2160

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2161
$13,570.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 38427. Cal. 40-70 Sharps straight. Beautiful special order rifle with 30″ #3 weight oct to rnd bbl, spirit level windgage front sight, no rear seat and a thin base mid-range vernier tang sight. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, about 3X American walnut with black insert Schnable tip forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock with Swiss cheekpiece and nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Bbl has standard 2-line address with caliber marking over the chamber area. Bottom of the bbl, under the leaf spring is marked “40-70 S.”. Forward of that marking is “40-65” which has been crossed out. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “2917”, “XXX” and “SBC”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside buttplate. Buttplate screws are also matching assembly numbered. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 40-70 with 30″ #3 half oct bbl, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Swiss cheekpiece and mid-range vernier and windgage sights, Lyman front & rear sights, no rear slot, “In Morocco case”, shipped Mar. 10, 1890. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s inventory card which states that he purchased this rifle in Apr. 1970 from renowned dealer/collector Ray Saign of Minneapolis,MN. The card also states that he separately purchased a cased set of sights from Norm Flayderman that he added to this rifle. These sights are installed on the rifle and the case with 3 spare apertures is accompanying. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except forearm which is unnumbered but absolutely orig to this rifle. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear; receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong & bright in the most sheltered areas, faded elsewhere and turned silver on most of the right side; lever retains traces of case colors. Wood is sound, with light nicks & scratches retains most of its orig varnish. Buttplate & buttplate screws are re-nickeled. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Sight case is extremely fine. 4-53868 JR26 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2161

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2162
$12,650.00
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VERY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL TAKEDOWN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 75267. Cal. 50-140 WCF. Rare rifle in a rare caliber with 30″ #4 weight oct to rnd bbl, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, Lyman #6 2-leaf folding rear sight and a Lyman combination tang sight with short staff and correct “S” code on the bottom. Full length top flat of the bbl is matted with the caliber marking on the left top flat to accommodate the matting and the bbl address rolled through the matting. Receiver is color case hardened and has close-coupled double-set triggers. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame & shell grain American walnut with H-style checkered black insert Schnable tip forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “2841” and “XXX”. Top tang channel of buttstock has the assembly number “1494” which number also appears inside toe of buttplate. Forearm is thicker than standard to accommodate the heavier bbl. This rifle is extremely unusual in that it incorporates an experimental or prototype takedown system which utilizes a screw through the top left side of the frame that enters into a recess in the bbl shank when the bbl is properly aligned. This rifle was, reportedly, originally a 2-bbl set, the other bbl being in caliber 45-90. That bbl has yet to be located in the Yearout archives but should it be located it would be made available to the successful bidder. Shipping records of the Cody Firearms Museum for this serial number disclose that it is a blank listing. According to Mr. Yearout’s collection inventory card he purchased this rifle as a 2-bbl set in Jul. 1994 from Mrs. Osa Lamar Andrews of Birmingham, AL. Along with the inventory card is a bill of sale from Mrs. Andrews. There are numerous hand written letters between Mrs. Andrews & Mr. Yearout discussing this rifle and other subjects. In addition there is a notarized statement from Mrs. Andrews dated 18 Nov. 1994 reiterating the sale of this rifle to Mr. Yearout and describing it with both bbls. In this statement she states that it had been the personal property of her maternal grandfather, Edward Carlos Carter (1864-1930). She states that Mr. Carter was a civil engineer who worked 27 yrs for various railroads, retiring in 1914. She relates that family history shows Mr. Carter was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and took many trips to Canada to hunt as well as throughout the Western United States. She states that this rifle was inherited by her mother in 1930 who passed it on to her in 1956 where it remained until sold to Mr. Yearout. Mr. Yearout wrote a 2-pg letter regarding this rifle and describing its takedown system and Winchester’s development of this takedown system. In this letter he states that there are five Winchester rifles that are marked either “50-140 WCF” or “50-140 EXP”, one of which is serial numbered “73894”. In this letter and one or more of the hand written letters from Mrs. Andrews, it is stated that when her mother inherited the rifle it had several boxes and some loose cartridges and was contained in a beautifully tooled leather case. Her mother disposed of the cartridges and later when the leather case deteriorated, Mrs. Andrews threw it away. Also contained in this volume of information are several copies of pictures of Mr. Carter with members of his family. There is additional large volume of information contained herein, to voluminous to synopsize here. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with some scattered fine freckling and three small spots of rust on the rnd portion; receiver retains 50-60% faded case colors with fine surface freckling. The black insert in the stock grip cap is missing a small piece with a repaired crack and the forearm is missing a 5/8″ x 1/4″ piece on the right side. Wood otherwise has usual nicks & scratches and overall retains most of its orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. 4-53866 JR33 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2162

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2163
$18,400.00

*DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN A RARE CALIBER.

SN 105480. Cal. 50 EX (50-110). Beautiful deluxe rifle with 26″ #3 weight oct bbl, jack front sight, 3,000 yd, 1886 style ladder rear sight and a thin base sporting vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with about 2X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered black insert, schnable tip forearm and capped pistol grip buttstock that has Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “5988” which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Sep. 1964 form Lynn Coe of Jamestown, ND. Noted on the back of the card is the Cody Firearms Museum shipping records information which lists this rifle, caliber 50-110 Express, #3 26″ oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock, rubber shotgun buttplate, oil finish, sporting leaf sight and “Winchester High Velocity”, received in warehouse Nov. 5, 1908 and shipped the next day to order number “178042”. Also accompanying is a typewritten page by Mr. Yearout which details the history of this cartridge. Although this rifle was shipped in 1908 in the “modern” era, it is considered to be an antique given that there is a precedent in the “antique” era and ammunition is no longer commercially available and has not been for several decades. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 99% strong orig blue with a few very minor freckles; receiver retains about 95% strong orig blue with the losses from flaking not wear; lever, hammer and breech block retain dark, faded case colors; buttplate & toe of buttstock have a very old, period of use chip, otherwise wood is sound with a few light handling & use, nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be unfired. 4-53865 JR68 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2163

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2164
$5,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 77147. Cal. 236 U.S.N. Rimmed. Standard grade rifle with rare and unusual 30″ rapid taper, #1 weight rnd bbl that has pedestal mounted German silver front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bbl has standard 2-line roll markings with cal marking over the chamber area. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with black insert Schnable tip forearm, straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a large volume of research materials and letters assembled by Mr. Yearout including a Buffalo Bill Historical Center Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 236 U.S.N., #1 bbl and under remarks “extra barrel 236”, received in the warehouse Dec. 11, 1896 and shipped same day to order number “20846”. Also included is Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased it from “Flayderman” (well known dealer/collector Norm Flayderman) in Dec. 1979. Additionally there is a full typewritten page by Mr. Yearout discussing this rifle and the cartridge it is chambered for. He states that there were only 25 Models 1885 produced in this cal. Apparently, according to Mr. Yearout’s notes, the U.S. Navy considered adopting the rimmed version of this cartridge which was dropped in favor of the rimless version. Additionally there are copies of several pages from Winchester catalogs which also advertise the Model 1895 rifle with an illustration of the rimmed 236 U.S. Navy cartridge. Additionally there are four hand written pages of Mr. Yearout’s notes discussing this and other cartridges. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine. The metal overall retains about 98% crisp orig finish with strong blue and mostly bright case colors, faded on the right side of the receiver; breechblock, lever, hammer & buttplate retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with handling & storage, nicks, scratches & dings and retains most of it orig factory finish, lightly cleaned on the buttstock. Mechanics are crisp; strong bright bore. 4-53856 JR86 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2164

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2165
$11,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HEAVY HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 51307. Cal. 45-120 Sharps Straight, 3-1/4″. Extremely rare rifle with 34″ #5 weight oct bbl, nickeled Rocky Mountain front sight and nickeled 1886 marked, 1,000 yd ladder rear sight. Caliber marking is on the top flat over the chamber area. Bottom flat of bbl has a factory nickeled sling swivel in a dovetail and is marked, under the forearm “12”, signifying that the bbl blank weighed 12 lbs. Under the spring also has a caliber marking. Receiver, breech block, hammer, lever & buttplate are factory nickel plated. Top of the receiver ring has an added screw, apparently to give extra support to this very heavy bbl. Mounted with about 3X very highly figured flame grain center crotch American walnut with uncheckered black insert Schnable tip forearm of matching quality. Buttstock had a break through the wrist and when repaired was professionally checkered to cover the break. Buttstock has a matching nickel sling swivel. Left side of lower tang under the wood is marked with the assembly number “367” and “XX”. Top tang channel of buttstock has matching assembly number while inside toe of buttplate has assembly number “835”. Buttplate trap contains 3 sections of an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Receiver has single set trigger. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-3-1/4″, 34″ oct bbl, set trigger, nickeled except bbl, fancy stock, sling & swivel, rod in butt and sporting leaf sight, shipped Oct. 3, 1891. Additionally accompanied by a copy of the actual shipping record which verifies the information in the letter. Also accompanied by a typewritten page by Mr. Yearout which reiterates the above information. He states that the bbl is “throated” for paper patch bullets. He states also that it is equipped with a Winchester long range vernier rear sight which is not present. He also states that Winchester records reflect a total of only 27 rifles shipped in this caliber. He further notes that there were only 308 guns listed in the records with extra heavy bbl. This rifle is not so listed but would qualify as such. Additionally accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased it in Nov. 1969 from well known and highly respected dealer Ron Peterson of Albuquerque, NM. An additional note by Mr. Yearout states that the buttplate is “1876 vintage” and that there is 50 cents of engraving on the buttplate tang. Undoubtedly this is one of the more rare Model 1885 rifles to be encountered today. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with faint sharp edge wear, some minor surface freckling and wrench marks about mid-point; sights retain about 75-80% orig nickel; receiver retains 92-94% orig nickel turned a little milky with a series of nicks on the left side and some light pimpling on both sides; lever, hammer, breech block & buttplate retain strong orig nickel; forearm retains about 95% of its orig piano varnish finish with a few light nicks & scratches. Buttstock has couple small chips by the top tang, otherwise wood shows light nicks & scratches and retains most of its custom restored finish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore showing wear in front of the chamber. 4-53860 JR66 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2165

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2166
$5,750.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL FLATSIDE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 33328. Cal. 40 Express (40-110). Scarce rifle in a rare caliber with 30″ #3 weight rnd bbl, gold washed Beech’s combination front sight, 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight and sporting tang sight with 4″ staff. Receiver is flat side configuration. Mounted with very nicely figured, about 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered black insert, schnable tip forearm and black insert, serpentine tip buttstock with cheek piece and nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Right side of buttstock is inlaid with a 2″ x 1-1/4″ German silver oval, apparently intended for engraving which was never accomplished. When the buttplate is removed it exposes a small pin which, if pulled releases the silver plate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “2580”, “XXX” and “SBC”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and last three digits of matching assembly number are found in side the buttplate. Receiver has single set trigger. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 38-55 with 30″ #3 oct bbl, plain trigger, no rear seat, checkered pistol grip stock with Swiss cheek piece and German silver name plate inside of stock, shipped Apr. 24, 1889. No mention is made of the heavy receiver or a return & repair, change bbl & caliber, etc. Also accompanied by a copy of the shipping record which duplicates the information in the letter. Additionally accompanied is Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Apr. 1972 from Doug Whaley of Hamilton, MT. Additionally accompanied by a typed page by Mr. Yearout which indicates that there was a second bbl, a #4 weight, 30″ in 38 Express. He states that both bbls align perfectly with the index mark on the receiver. As of this writing the 38 Express bbl is not known. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Research request sheet which identifies this rifle as previously noted, with the additional information of a Swiss cheek piece. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl retains about 85% strong blue with scattered chemical spotting; receiver retains about 60% faded case colors mostly on the right side and top edge; left side of receiver is faded to silver; lever, hammer and breech block are also a grey patina. Wood is sound with usual handling & use, nicks & scratches and retains nearly all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53869 JR74 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2166

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2167
$6,325.00

DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 9178. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Fine deluxe rifle with 28″ oct to rnd #3 weight bbl with globe front sight, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a thin base mid-range tang sight with 3″ staff. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with about 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with black insert, H-style checkered schnable tip forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate with trap containing a military style thong pull through. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “50” and “XXX”. Left side of top tang is stamped in tiny numbers with what appears to be the date “3 13”. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which lists this rifle as being in caliber 32 WCF with 28″ half oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip and rod in butt shipped Apr.14, 1887. A Cody Firearms Museum Research request worksheet verifies the above information with the addition that it was a #2 weight bbl. Also accompanying is Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Nov. 1972 from Ralph Cooper of East Helena, MT. In an accompanying letter from Mr. Yearout he classifies this rifle as a “special sporting rifle” as was announced and pictured in the Jan. 1887 Winchester catalog. The set trigger and cleaning rod in the buttstock were extra charge items. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue with the losses from cleaning of the round section. Receiver retains 97-98% bright to brilliant orig case colors with fading over the top & bottom edges and high points; lever & hammer retain bright case colors on the sides with fading on outer face of lever; buttplate retains faded case colors. Wood is sound with a series of light scratches and vibration marks on left side of buttstock, some small bruises in checkering of forearm all with light handling & use marks and overall retains 96-98% bright, orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53863 JR67 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2167

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2168
$5,750.00

*WINCHESTER DELUXE HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 104822. Cal. 40-90 Sharps’ Straight. Heavy special order rifle with 29-3/4″ #4 weight oct bbl, windgage globe front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and thin base sporting rear sight with 4″ staff. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered, black insert Schnable tip forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock with cheekpiece and nickel plated brass Swiss buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “2954” and “X”. Top tang channel of buttstock has the assembly number “1131” and inside toe of buttplate is marked “31”. Left side of top tang, under the wood is marked with a “4”. Bottom flat of bbl is marked “11”, indicating the weight of 11 lbs. and is also marked “40-90 S.”. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which states that there is no information for this rifle. Additionally accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s collection inventory card shows that he purchased it in Oct. 1970 from Grover Johnson of San Pedro, CA. A typewritten page by Mr. Yearout states that this rifle is all orig and would have been shipped in the 1907-1909 time frame and further gives a brief history of the caliber and states that there were 935 rifles recorded in this caliber. Although this rifle was probably not manufactured until the early 20th Cent. it is still considered an antique given the antique precedent of prior manufacture of rifles in this caliber for which ammunition is no longer available. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear; receiver retains about 65-70% thinning orig blue with a few freckles of discoloration. Stock has a small crack by the top tang, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53870 JR34 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2168

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2169
$4,025.00

FINE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 75857. Cal. 30 US (30-40 Krag). Fine deluxe high wall with 30″ #3 weight rnd bbl, Lyman globe front sight, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman tang sight with large disc aperture. Receiver is color case hardened. Mounted with 2-3X American walnut with H-style checkered, black insert Schnable tip forearm and capped pistol grip buttstock that has cheek piece and crescent steel buttplate. Buttstock has non-factory sling swivel screw hole near the toe. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “3146”, “XXX” and “SBC”. Buttstock has the assembly number “3712” on its rear face and the buttplate is unmarked. Buttplate is early style with turned down toe. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 30 US, 30″ rnd #3 bbl, plain trigger, Lyman front & rear sights, no rear seat, plain pistol grip checkered and shotgun rubber buttplate, shipped Aug. 27, 1898. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Research Request sheet which furnishes the identical information and shows that it was received in the warehouse Aug. 26, 1898 and shipped to order # 23152. Additionally accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection Inventory Card which identifies this rifle and shows that he bought it from James D. Conway of Ft. Madison, IA on Oct. 29, 1964. Also accompanied by a typewritten page from Mr. Yearout which additionally states that only 1,041 rifles of this model and cal were shipped. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine, mismatched as noted. Bbl retains about 90% thinning orig blue with an area of fine pitting on the bottom just forward of the forearm; receiver retains about 90% strong, bright case colors, more faded on the right side; breechblock, lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Buttstock has a hairline back of the top tang, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks & scratches, a series of bruises on the right side and showing wear on the cheek piece & comb. Overall the wood shows moderate to heavy checkering wear with oil staining around the top tang & wrist and retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine, dark in the grooves. 4-53867 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2169

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2170
$6,325.00

RARE WINCHESTER SEMI-DELUXE MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL TAKEDOWN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 72554. Cal. 32 Ideal. Fine special order takedown rifle with 30″ #3 weight rnd bbl, spirit level windgage front sight, slot blank in rear seat and a locking Lyman, windage adjustable tang sight. Mounted with straight grain American walnut, with I-style checkered, black insert, Schnable tip forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of the wrist has a neatly carved “1907” and right side of buttstock has a carved and tooled set of intertwined initials that appear to be “AR”. Lower tang is fitted with close-coupled double-set triggers. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “20824”, “XXX”, and “CF”. There is also the marked out assembly number “2003” on the lower tang. Partial matching assembly number is also found on rear face of buttstock with the “0” & “8” obliterated by the installation of the buttplate with trap which requires clearance for the spring retainer. Inside toe of buttplate has the assembly number “457”. Bbl is mounted with target scope blocks, 7″ on centers and contains a Winchester “B4″ scope in target mounts. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 32 Ideal, with 30” #3 weight 1/2 oct bbl, plain trigger and checkered pistol gripped stock, shipped Mar. 2, 1907 and returned for rework Mar. 21, 1907, obviously when the full round bbl and set triggers were installed. It is also likely that the scope bases were installed at the same time as the Winchester “WP” proof is stamped forward of the rear scope base and the cal marking is rolled to the left below the rear scope base. This rifle is also equipped with a “special fly” which brings the hammer only to half cock upon closing the lever instead of full cock as normally found on Models 1885. This feature is only occasionally found and was a $2.00 extra charge, unless ordered with double set triggers in which case there was no extra charge. Also accompanied by a typewritten page by Mr. Yearout discussing this rifle and it’s cartridge. Additionally accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card that shows that he purchased this rifle from well known dealer Floyd Everhart of Dayton, OH in Aug. 1969. According to Mr. Yearout’s notes there were only 233 Models 1885 chambered in this caliber. This rifle is pictured on p.262 of The Winchester Book, Madis, 1985 edition with credit to the Lewis E. Yearout Collection. Mr. Madis notes in the caption that “in some other records this writer finds the notation that number 72554— will require other sight equipment for John before the match”. Mr. Madis speculates that “John” was probably a Winchester employee on a shooting team. The picture in the book shows the rifle with the scope bases on the bbl but without the scope which was apparently a later addition. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, numbered as discussed above. Bbl & receiver retain 98-99% crisp orig blue with only a few light nicks and very faint sharp edge wear; breechblock, lever & hammer retain fading case colors. Wood is sound with a few bruises on the stock and light handling & use marks and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Triggers are not functioning, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore; optics are fine. 4-53862 JR85 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2170

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2171
$6,900.00

*EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL TAKEDOWN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 107063. Cal. 45-90 Smoothbore. Standard grade rifle with 30″ #3 weight rnd bbl, Rocky Mountain front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is takedown style. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with black insert Schnable tip forearm and straight stock that has checkered steel buttplate. This rifle has a special order “fly” which instead of placing the hammer in full cock on closing of the breech block places it in the halfcock or safety position. This feature was an additional $2.00 when ordered. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 32-40, with 30″ oct bbl, plain trigger, takedown and received in the warehouse Oct. 28, 1911. It was “returned to Heere” on Oct. 26, 1914 and changed to a rifle, 45-90 #3 weight 30″ rnd bbl, plain trigger, takedown, shotgun butt and smooth bore, shipped Oct. 26, 1914. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection Inventory Card which identifies this rifle and shows that he purchased it from W. J. Raithel of Prescott, AZ on July 10, 1999. In addition there are several letters of correspondence from Mr. Yearout to Mr. Raithel about this rifle and one from Mr. Raithel. Additionally accompanied by a type written sheet by Mr. Yearout which compares this rifle to another of very similar circumstance which was “sent to Heeres” in Jun. 1914. Apparently Mr. Heeres was a factory employee in the custom shop. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong, bright, orig factory blue with only light sharp edge wear and some flaking on the takedown ring. Breech block, lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with light handling and use nicks & scratches and retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-53859 JR77 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2171

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2172
$8,050.00
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James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

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*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 105544. Cal. 405 Win. Standard grade rifle with rare 24-1/4″ rnd #3-1/2 weight bbl that has Marbles #6 ivory bead front sight, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with black insert Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Research Request sheet which identifies this rifle in cal. 50-110 EX with 26″ #5 bbl, plain trigger, no rear seat, rubber shotgun butt, received in the factory Jan. 28, 1909 and shipped the same day to order #190176. Returned and repaired Apr. 16, 1909, order #23543, no indication of work performed but it is likely when the cal was changed to 405. The current bbl is a factory installation and bears the Winchester “WP” cartouche on both bbl and frame. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection Inventory Card which shows that he purchased this rifle from Dwight Marshall of Fergus Falls, MN on March 12, 1970. Back of the card gives a history of the cal and the 3-1/2 weight bbl. Additionally accompanied of a typed page by Mr. Yearout which gives further history on this rifle, the cal and bbl weight. This bbl weight is rarely ever encountered. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig factory blue with a touched-up spot over a gouge on the left side about mid-point; receiver retains 96-97% strong orig blue with a series of small nicks on the right side and some flaking toward the top rear. Breech block, lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53858 JR75 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2172

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2173
$4,025.00

DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 81810. Cal. 38-55. Fine special order rifle with 30″ #2 weight oct bbl, Winchester windgage globe front sight, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight and a locking Lyman tang sight with windage adjustment. Lower tang is fitted with close-coupled, double-set triggers. Mounted with about 2X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered, black insert Schnable tip forearm and black insert, serpentine grip buttstock that has nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “5765”. Top tang channel of buttstock bears the assembly number “2962” and although the buttplate is unnumbered it appears to be orig to the buttstock. The area of the buttstock under the buttplate tang is stamped “OTTO DOCHOW / VERGAS / MINN”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum research request sheet which identifies this rifle in cal 38-55 with 30″ #2 weight oct bbl, plain trigger, plain pistol grip stock with Lyman combination front & mid-range sight and Swiss buttplate, received in warehouse Dec. 21,1898 and shipped the same day to order number “18323”. It also shows that there was a slot blank in the rear seat. In addition it is accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from well known dealer Chet Fulmer of Detroit Lakes, MN in May 1963. Also accompanying is a typewritten page by Mr. Yearout which discusses this rifle and the caliber. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine, mismatched as noted. Bbl retains 90-92% orig blue showing sharp edge wear; receiver retains 75-80% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Stock has two small hairlines back of the top tang, otherwise the wood is sound with the buttstock showing moderate to heavy wear on the grip and retains 80-85% old restored varnish; forearm shows very heavy wear with dark oil staining on the rear 2/3 and the balance a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore. 4-53864 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2173

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2174
$9,200.00

*EXTREMELY RARE PROTOTYPE OR EXPERIMENTAL WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 113364. Cal. 9 mm (appears to be 9X57 Mauser). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ about #3 weight rnd bbl with standard front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bbl has late style roll marking low on left side just above the forearm. Top center of the bbl is hand stamped in 2-lines “9 M/M BORE .340 RIFLING .006 DEEP TWIST 12 / JULY 8 – 1913.” Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with black insert Schnable tip forearm and straight stock that has crescent buttplate. In addition to the experimental cal this rifle also has a prototype or experimental hammer. The hammer is fitted with a safety lock which is milled into the center of the hammer and consists of a spring loaded latch that prevents the hammer from being cocked before the latch is depressed. However the hammer does come to full cock during the loading / unloading action. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection Inventory Card which shows that he purchased it from well known dealer Tom Koessl (sic) on Apr. 30, 1979. This rifle is too late to letter. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 99% orig blue; receiver about 60% orig blue with the loses from flaking, showing only light edge wear; breech block retains strong, bright case colors and the lever faded case colors; buttplate retains about 70% orig blue. Stock has a 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ burn on the top edge near the heel, a fine crack in the wrist on the left side and a fine hairline back of the top tang, otherwise wood is sound with light handling and storage nicks & scratches. Buttstock retains about 95% orig varnish and the forearm 88-90% orig varnish with oil staining around the receiver. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53857 JR78 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2174

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2175
$8,050.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 48232. Cal. 32-40. Standard grade rifle with 30″ #3 weight oct bbl, globe windgage front sight, slot blank in the rear seat and a thin base mid-range vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut with black insert Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Receiver has single set trigger. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum “yellow sheet” which identifies this rifle in caliber 32-40 with 30″ #3 oct bbl and set trigger, receive in warehouse May 2, 1891 and shipped May 8, 1891 to order #4249. Single shot target rifles of this era are rarely found in orig configuration as those early target shooters usually modified their rifles to suit their personal taste and requirements. CONDITION: Excellent to near new. Bbl retains 98-99% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle end wear and a small wear spot from a bbl sight; receiver, breech block, lever & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant, orig case colors, moderately faded on outer face of lever; buttplate retains most of its orig case colors, turned a little dark. Wood is sound and may have had a light coating of finish added or was simply waxed. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51427 JR32 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2175

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2176
$0.00

*RARE POPE/GRIFFIN & HOWE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN Pope 722. Cal. 22. Very rare rifle with 30″ about #3-1/2 weight rnd Pope bbl made without sights and has integral forearm stud band. Bbl also has target scope blocks containing a Winchester “A-5” scope. Top of the bbl, between scope blocks is stamped “H.M. POPE”. Bottom of the bbl is marked “H.M. POPE” and a series of numbers “722/B2/L R/15.9/9.21.28”. Bore has Mr. Pope’s typical left hand rifling. Receiver is a standard high wall receiver that Mr. Pope relieved on the left side to facilitate loading the smaller 22 cartridge. His name, in identical font as on the bbl is stamped on the top flat of this cutout. Receiver has single set trigger. Hammer is typical of Mr. Pope’s light weight style with two holes drilled through and metal removed on the forward sides. According to Mr. Pope this lighter hammer reduced lock time by 1/10 of a second. Lever and bottom tang are extended, probably by Mr. Pope with a barrelshaped knurled knob on the end of the lever. Bottom of the lever is engraved in 3-lines “STOCKED BY / GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. / NEW YORK”. It is mounted with a typical Griffin & Howe Schuetzen style left hand stock with deep cheek piece and deep full checkered grip. Buttstock has a custom checkered aluminum single prong buttplate. Forearm is 15″ long and tapered with the widest at the front and a flat bottom with extensive flat checkering. Bottom of the forearm has a military style sling loop. Accompanied by a copy of an article submitted by Mr. Yearout to The Gun Report Magazine in Feb. 1996 which describes in great detail this rifle and its provenance. He states that he purchased it in Mar. 1961 from Mr. Dane Durbin of Colorado Springs, CO who had purchased it from the estate of Mr. W.W. Hixon on Omaha, NE in about 1952. Apparently Mr. Durbin furnished a notarized accounting of his acquisition of this rifle, which is currently not available. Mr. Yearout synopsized this information which apparently was provided by Mr. Hixon’s widow. Mr. Hixon was a very successful business man who was killed in an automobile accident. He had collected a large number of firearms and sporting equipment which included this rifle. Mrs. Hixon related that after numerous encounters with Mr. Pope at his gun shop Mr. Hixon finally persuaded Mr. Pope to build this rifle. Apparently Mr. Pope was reluctant to build a 22 rimfire rifle but finally did agree, stating that this would be the 8th and last 22 rifle he would build. Mr. Pope built the rifle and shipped it to Griffin & Howe in New York for stocking & finishing and delivered the completed rifle in Jan. 1929. Mr. Yearout’s article then continues with the known & speculated number of bbls produced by Mr. Pope, arriving at a figure of 2,346 total from the 1890s through his death in 1950. This is one of the most rare of all the Pope rifle extant today. PROVENANCE: Estate of W.W. Hixon; Dane Durbin; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains most of its fine Griffin & Howe finish to both metal & wood with some thinning of the bbl finish. Wood is sound with the checkering showing very light wear. Set trigger needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53854 JR90 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2176

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2177
$7,475.00

*EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 INTERNATIONAL MATCH SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 102363. Cal. 30-06. Very rare rifle with only a few known. It has 30″ #3 weight rnd bbl, dovetailed Lyman Model 17A globe front sight and Krag style military rear sight graduated to 2,300 yds. It also has a thin base mid-range vernier tang sight with 3″ staff and close-coupled double-set triggers. Lever is Schuetzen style with finger rests. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with long grasping groove forearm which has an integral cork faced palm rest on the bottom and a 12″ upper hand guard. Forearm & hand guard are secured with a single band that has a military width sling loop and corresponding sling loop in the buttstock which contain a 1-1/4″ military leather sling. Buttplate is checkered steel of the style found on earlier lever action rifles and later on Model 54 and Model 70 rifles. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 30 rimmed 1906, with 30″ nickel steel rnd bbl, set trigger, shotgun butt, old style fly to leave hammer at full cock, safety locking device on hammer at full cock. Forearm, same as sample submitted by Capt. Laudensack. Bbl cover & sights same as on sample gun except rear notch to be very “U”, distance between sights to be same as sample gun and thumb screw head to be cut off. Front sight & stem to be slotted for screwdriver. Shipped Aug. 14, 1913. A Cody Firearms Museum research request sheet discloses that the shipping record is blank for this serial number but disclosed an attached note from which the above information was extracted. The note is dated Aug. 14, 1913. Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card shows that he purchased this rifle from Dwight Marshall of Fergus Falls, MN in Mar. 1970. Also accompanying is a small note dated 4-15-04 to “LEW” (Mr. Yearout) from someone named John who states that a note is attached to records on this rifle and enclosed a copy of that note. The lower tang, stock & buttplate are without assembly numbers while the inside bbl channel of the forearm is stamped “22”. The bbl has standard markings including “1906”, indicating the caliber. No other markings were observed. A 2-page typewritten note by Mr. Yearout explains in great detail what he believes to be the background of the development of this rifle, including a reported meeting between himself and renown author, shooter and authority on firearms and ballistics, the late Col. Townsend E. Whelen (1877-1961) that reportedly occurred in 1950 while Mr. Yearout was stationed in Washington, D.C. He states Col. Whelen related that Winchester produced 400 bbls in cal 30-06 from which 25 of the most accurate were selected and made into International Match Rifles by his friend Capt. Laudensack. Col. Whelen stated these rifles were used in 1913 at the International rifle matches at Camp Perry. He further reports that these 25 rifles were apparently then sold through the auspices of the National Rifle Association. and the offices of the Director of Civilian Marksmenship. Mr. Yearout also lists nine International Match Rifles that he has located. This rifle is reportedly chambered for a 30-06 rimmed cartridge however a rimmed cartridge will not permit the breechblock to close but a standard rimless 30-06 rnd will chamber & extract. The extractor appears to be for rimless cartridges. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98-99% bright orig blue; receiver about 90% orig blue with the losses from candy striping; breechblock, lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Stock has a small repaired flaw, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. Sling is extremely fine. 4-53855 JR88 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2177

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2178
$4,025.00

SCARCE ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER LOW WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 19162. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Scarce single shot with 28″ #1 weight oct bbl, Jack front sight missing it’s bead and spirit level in the rear seat with a thick base mid-range vernier tang sight. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, about 3X uncheckered American walnut with black insert Schnable tip forearm with straight stock and nickel Swiss buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1106” which appears to have been stamped over the number “1386”. Matching assembly number “1106” is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and “06” inside buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum research request sheet which identifies this rifle in caliber 32 WCF with #1 weight 28″ bbl, plain trigger, fancy stock, mid-range vernier, Swiss buttplate received in warehouse May 5, 1888 and shipped May 7, 1888 to order number “7296”. It was returned and repaired Jan. 1889, order number “17625”, no indication of the work accomplished. It was returned again in Sept. 1890 with $2.00 engraving applied order #14268. Also accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Oct. 1985 from renown dealer LeRoy Merz of Fergus Falls, MN. Also accompanied by an enlarged copy of the shipping record which is very difficult to decipher. Mr. Yearout also wrote a letter about this rifle, a copy of which is included wherein he relays most of the above information and states that in the 1889 R&R that the plain trigger was changed to a single set trigger. He states that the 1890 R&R was when the receiver was engraved and a spirit level installed in the rear seat. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl retains about 75% dull orig blue with sharp edge wear, a few nicks & scratches and some light surface discoloration; receiver retains 30-40% silvered case colors with the balance a dark brown patina; wood is sound with a few nicks & scratches and retains strong oil finish on the buttstock, dark and handworn on the forearm; buttplate retains about 50% thin orig nickel. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-53799 JR30 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2178

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2179
$12,650.00

LOT OF TARGET SIGHTS FROM THE YEAROUT ESTATE COLLECTION.

1). Cased Mid-Range set. Contained in a black leatherette covered,hinged-lid box 5-3/4″ X 3″, black velvet lined and gold embossed on the top “WINCHESTER / MID-RANGE / VERNIER / AND / WIND GAUGE / SIGHTS”. Interior is recessed for an unmarked thin base, a 3″ vernier staff with multiple apertures, a wind-gauge spirit-level front sight, 5 spare inserts and both tang screws. 2). Cased Long-Range set. Contained in a black leatherette covered,hinged-lid box 7″ X 3″, black velvet lined and gold embossed on the top “WINCHESTER / VERNIER / AND / WIND GAUGE / SIGHTS”. Interior is recessed for a thin base that has 1886 patent date & tension spring, a 5″ vernier staff, a wind-gauge spirit-level globe front sight, a standard globe front sight, 5 spare inserts and both tang screws. 3). Thin base sight marked “73” with 1886 patent date and 4″ sporting staff. 4). Early unmarked thin base with 3″ vernier staff, missing its eyepiece. 5). 5″ vernier staff with large eyepiece. 6). 5-1/2″ sporting staff with double notches on bottom ball. 7). Thin base marked “76”. 8). Front sight spirit level with 7/16″ X 1-1/4″ barrel. 9). One tang screw, two sight staff screws, one miscellaneous screw and an eye piece. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Lewis and Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: 1. Very Fine. Box is fine with scuffed corners & edges. Interior is lightly soiled. Sight parts are fine, showing very little wear. 2. Very Fine. Box is lightly scuffed with light discoloration on leather with wood showing through on one lid corner. Base is has turned brown. Spirit-level sight shows wear on tube, otherwise other parts are fine. 3). Fine. Base is bright blue, staff has turned a little dull. 4). Very good. Functional. Blue is a little dull. 5). Very fine to extremely fine, bright blue. 6). Fine, blue is a little dull. 7). Very fine, shows wear at rear end. 8). Very fine, finish a little dull. 9). All fine. 53870-1 JR295 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2179

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2180
$345.00

SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction firearm catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please also note: The entire proceeds of this lot (to include the buyer’s premium), shall be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude’s is one of the finest hospitals in North America today for the research and care of children afflicted with cancer. We hope that you will consider competing on this lot, we consider it to be an extremely worthwhile cause and we have dedicated ourselves to include similar lots in every single one of our auctions, the proceeds of which will be donated to St. Jude’s. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very good. 8-87112-1 JDJ (300-400) – Lot 2180

2181
$32,200.00

RARE DODGE CITY KANSAS SHIPPED SHARPS MODEL 1874 HEAVY BUFFALO RIFLE.

SN 159416. Cal. 44 2-5/8 (44-90 Sharps Bottleneck). True buffalo rifle with 30″ heavy oct bbl, orig Sharps front sight and Lawrence patent ladder rear sight. Top flat of bbl has the “Old Reliable” cartouche and Bridgeport address. Cal marking is over the chamber area. Rifle has Sharps double set triggers. Mounted with straight grain American walnut including a standard smooth Sharps forearm and straight stock with coarse checkered Sharps steel buttplate. All parts of rifle, upon disassembly are matching, including bbl, lock plate, trigger plate, buttstock, buttplate and forearm (barely visible in pencil). Accompanied by two identical Sharps factory records letters, one dated Feb. 2004 and the other Apr. 2004. They identify this rifle as being listed in order book No.3 as a Model 1874 sporting rifle invoiced at Bridgeport on Dec. 27, 1876 to Lee & Reynolds, Dodge City, KS. It was shipped with 30″ oct bbl in cal 44 2-5/8 with double triggers, open sights and oil finished stocks. Weight is listed as 13 lbs 12oz, in a twenty gun shipment. Dr. Richard Labowskie, owner of the Sharps records adds the information that Lee & Reynolds were general merchants on the frontier with operations in Dodge City, Camp Supply, Indian Territory and Sweetwater (later became Mobeetie, TX). He notes that at the time of this shipment Dodge City was the primary supplier to the buffalo hunters that crossed over into the north Texas hunting grounds forbidden to them by treaty. He states that Ft. Griffin, Texas soon replaced Dodge City as the principle supplier for the Texas buffalo hunt. This is a true & authentic Kansas and/or Texas buffalo rifle undoubtedly used during the decimation of the great southern buffalo herds. The harvesting of the buffalo began shortly after the Civil War in 1866 and by 1884 the herds were completely decimated leaving fewer than 2,000 American Bison still roaming the west. Weight 13 lbs 3 oz. PROVENANCE: Kenneth R. Dickinson. CONDITION: About good. Traces of orig finish remain under the forearm with the balance of the bbl a mottled dark brown patina with scattered small spots of light rust; receiver, lock plate, trigger plate & buttplate are matching patina. Buttstock has a couple of cracks around the top tang otherwise shows heavy, weathered use and retains a light hand worn patina; forearm is missing slivers by the bbl channel and has a small crack at the receiver and shows a heavy hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine and a couple spots of heavy pitting. 4-47914 JR128 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2181

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2182
$28,750.00
Revised: 10/4/2014

Regarding the I.T.: It had previously been accepted in many collector circles that the I.T. designated Indian Territory. However, in the case of this Sharps and as a result of current scholarly findings, it has been determined that this I.T. stands for Idaho Territory. We have just ordered an updated factory letter from the Sharps historian Dr. Labowskie. This letter will include the updated knowledge concerning the I.T. and it will be sent to the buyer free of charge when we obtain it.

RARE GENUINE SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE BUFFALO GUN SHIPPED TO INDIAN TERRITORY.

SN C52969. Cal. 44 (appears to be 44-90 Sharps Bottleneck). Fine buffalo rifle with 30″ med weight oct bbl, Sharps front sight with bone insert blade, Lawrence patent Sharps ladder rear sight and an early Sharps windage adjustable tang sight with 3-1/2″ staff. Top flat of bbl has the Hartford address and the cal is marked diagonally across the top flat at the chamber end. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with rnd sporting Sharps forearm that has pewter tip and straight stock with semi-crescent Sharps steel buttplate. Trigger plate has double set triggers. Accompanied by a Sharps records letter which identifies this rifle as having been shipped to “F. Campbell of Planeville, Boise County, Indian Territory, Feb. 26, 1874”. Records indicate it was a Model 1874 sporting rifle with 30″ oct bbl in cal 44 with double set triggers, globe & peep sights with oil finished stocks. Actual cartridge size and weight are not listed. Boise County, Indian Territory, which usually is considered to be the state of Oklahoma, apparently is no longer known by that name. There is however a Boise City, Oklahoma in Cimarron County out in the western panhandle just above the Texas panhandle. Given the proximity to Texas and the date of shipment it is practically a dead certainty that this was a Texas buffalo hunt rifle. Very likely once the Texas herds were decimated, the hunter and his rifle would have moved to the northern plains to shoot the northern herd which lasted into the 1880s. This rifle was discovered in Montana. Documented true buffalo rifles shipped to the immediate area where the shoots took place are a great rarity. The Buffalo Hunter’s Name Index on the internet lists a “Hank” Campbell as a buffalo hunter in Texas in 1877. Another account shows that in Feb. 1877 Hank Campbell led 45 buffalo hunters to attack an Indian camp in Thompson canyon (now known as Yellow Horse Canyon in present day Lubbock, TX). It may simply be a coincidence that “F.” Campbell was just north of the Texas panhandle in 1874 and “Hank” Campbell shows up three years later as a buffalo hunter in Texas. Weight 12 lbs 3 oz. CONDITION: Good plus, all matching including bbl, lockplate, trigger plate, buttstock, buttplate & forearm. Bbl retains about 70-80% dull blue turning plum; receiver and other metal parts are a silver/brown patina with fine pitting on the buttplate; forearm shows heavy saddle bow wear with a crack by the lower screw escutcheon, otherwise wood is sound with a heavy hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-47915 JR129 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2182

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2183
$15,525.00

RARE MONTANA SHIPPED SHARPS SPORTING BUFFALO RIFLE.

SN 160792. Cal. 45 2-1/10 (45-70). Standard sporting rifle with 30″ med to heavy weight oct bbl, nickel silver homemade front sight blade and a Lawrence patent Sharps full buckhorn ladder rear sight. Top flat of bbl has the “Old Reliable” cartouche and Bridgeport address with cal marking over the chamber area and cartridge length on the right side flat. Left top side flat of the bbl, below the rear sight are the hand scratched initials “W” & “H”. They appear to have been scratched at different times, probably by two different people. Trigger plate has factory double set triggers. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with rnd Sharps semi-schnable forearm and straight stock with coarse checkered Sharps steel shotgun buttplate. Accompanied by a packet of provenance letters and a photograph, including two Sharps factory letters, one dated 1992 and the other 2006. Both letters identify this rifle as having been invoiced Sept. 24, 1878 at Bridgeport to J.G. Dow, of Bozeman, MT. It is listed as being cal 45-70 with 30″ oct bbl, double set triggers, open sights and oil finished stocks. Weight is listed as 12 lbs 8 oz. The 1992 letter, over Dr. R.L. Moore, Jr.’s signature gives a little historical information about Mr. Dow. It appears that he was a bank cashier in Bozeman and was the buyer of Sharps rifles for famous gunsmith & supplier to buffalo hunters in that region, Walter Cooper who had been a long time gun dealer in Bozeman and had financial difficulties. The back of this letter has a typewritten note, probably from the addressee, Don Nichols of Tuscon, AZ, addressed to “Lew” (probably Lewis E. Yearout of Great Falls, MT). The note simply describes the rifle and states that it is all matching. The 2006 letter, over the signature of Dr. Richard J. Labowskie, expounds over two pages about the history of J.G. Dow and Walter Cooper. He states that in July, August & September 1878 Mr. Dow received about 150 Sharps sporting rifles, business rifles and carbines ostensibly for Walter Cooper. Dr. Labowskie speculates that the “W” & “H” initials may stand for the tremendously famous buffalo hunters, partners Jim White & Oliver P. Hanna. Mr. White was murdered with his own rifle in 1880 and is quoted in the book about buffalo hunters Getting a Stand, Miles Gilbert, that his rifle was stolen by White’s killer and that it was marked with his initial “H”. He later recovered the rifle. Also accompanied by a copy of a picture of a previous owner Bud Smith and his wife, dated 1995 showing them with a world record American bison which he had shot with this rifle. An additional letter from Dr. Labowskie dated 2006 transmits copies of letters from J.G. Dow regarding big shipments of Sharps rifles for Walter Cooper which included 12-1/2 lb sporting rifles, probably including this rifle. The letters mentioned by Dr. Labowskie are dated Oct. & Nov. 1878 and discuss receipt and shipping of Sharps rifles for Mr. Cooper by Mr. Dow and the bank along with personal information. There seems to be little doubt that this rifle is an authentic buffalo gun used to shoot the northern herd, possibly by the most famous of all buffalo hunters Jim White or his partner Oliver P. Hanna. Documented true buffalo rifles shipped to the immediate area where the shoots took place are a great rarity. Weight 12 lbs 7.68 oz. PROVENANCE: Dave Thorn; Bud Smith; Dr. Richard J. Labowskie. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including bbl, forearm, lockplate, trigger plate, buttstock & buttplate. Bbl retains 60-70% dull orig blue turning brown with sharp edge wear; receiver & lockplate retain traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas being mostly a grey/brown patina. Forearm is missing a sliver from the right bbl channel and has a 1-1/4″ crack at the tip by the left bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound with handling & use nicks, scratches, dings & bruises; buttstock retains about 60% orig varnish and the forearm a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong, sharp bore with good shine and light pitting. 4-47912 JR130 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2183

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2184
$24,725.00

RARE SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE BUFFALO GUN SHIPPED TO LEAVENWORTH KANSAS.

SN C53254. Cal. 50 (appears to be 50-70). Standard sporting rifle with 30″ med weight oct bbl, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight and Lawrence patent Sharps ladder rear sight. Top bbl flat is marked with the 2-line Hartford address forward of the rear sight and with cal marking diagonally over the chamber area. Chamber area also has a tiny “30”. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with pewter tip rnd Sharps forearm and straight stock with smooth steel Sharps buttplate. Top tang has the tang sight screw holes plugged. Accompanied by a Sharps factory records letter which identifies this rifle as having been invoiced at the Hartford factory on Nov. 23, 1872 to J.F. Schmelzer of Leavenworth Kansas. It is described as having a 30″ oct bbl, in cal 50, double triggers, globe & peep sights, and oil finished stocks. Letter states that there were three identical rifles shipped to the Schmelzer firm on the same day. The Schmelzer Co. was a supplier to buffalo hunters in Kansas, Nebraska and Texas, so there is little doubt that this rifle would have been on the front line of the buffalo hunts. The 50-70 cartridge was one of the more popular cartridges and was used throughout the entire short time frame of the buffalo hunts. This cartridge was no less popular than the 44-90 Sharps although it did not have the range of the smaller cartridge. Reading several accounts of shooting buffalo disclosed that most shots were taken from 200-600 yards and frequently even longer ranges where the 50 cal was less reliable. Documented true buffalo rifles shipped to the immediate area where the shoots took place are a great rarity. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including bbl, forearm, lockplate, trigger plate, buttstock & buttplate. Bbl retains strong blue under the forearm with the balance a light brown patina; receiver, lockplate, hammer, trigger plate & buttplate are mostly a grey/brown patina. Stock has a hairline around the top tang, otherwise wood is sound showing heavy wear, especially on the forearm and retains most of a very old restored finish. Hammer will not catch in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with fine pitting. 4-47913 JR131 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2184

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2184a
$5,750.00

MEACHAM CONVERSION SHARPS MODEL 1874 HEAVY 17 POUND BARRELED RIFLE.

SN C31213. 45 Cal. This massive gun with 30-1/2″ oct bbl weighing 17 lbs with adjustable globe front sight, adjustable ladder rear sight and mid-range 4″ tang sight. Frank Sellers states in his text Sharps Firearms that sporting conversions after Sharps went out of business are generally called “Meacham Sharps” because E. C. Meacham of St. Louis advertised and sold large numbers of them; and after Sharps had gone out of business Meacham had some made by his own gunsmiths. The vast majority of the factory conversions were made for dealers other than Meacham. Five hundred were made for Boker in 1879; 1,000 for J.P. Moore and Sons in 1879& 1880; and 1500 for Joseph Fraizer in 1880. The Meacham-Sharps almost invariably had a checkered grip and the forearm does not have the knob at the rear portion. Features which indicate more hand finishing are: double set triggers (a much cruder type, which show two thicknesses and lengths of triggers in one set of triggers, and very coarse finishing); hammers (while very similar to the usual Model 1874 hammers, will clearly show a variance from the factory pattern, and much cruder finishing); rifling has convex-bottomed grooves and is much deeper than factory rifling. The markings on the barrels, which they read the same as the factory marks are struck much deeper in the barrel, with a slightly different letter form being used (somewhat more square formation of the letters). The stamping is often of uneven depth.” Meacham’s catalog in 1884 lists their rifles of various configurations with the heaviest bbls being 16 lbs. This gun conforms to Sellers’ description of “Meacham-Sharps” rifle though differences are the forestock does have knob at rear and there are no markings on bbl other than “MT” and “P” under crown which are stamped on right bbl flat just behind rear sight. This gun does weigh 17 lbs and is heavier than anything Meacham advertised in St. Louis. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains traces of bright blue finish and exhibits bright finish under rear sight and on bottom of bbl where protected by forestock. “DEWEY BRYANT” is stamped on bottom of bbl and inside forestock. Bbl is also stamped with a crude “91”. Breech, hammer and lockplate exhibit thin muted case color but mostly a silver/gray overall as does plain crescent shaped buttplate. Markings on lock and frame are well struck and easily discerned. Proof marks on bbl are discernible as can be seen in photographs. Forestock is not well fit at breech and overlaps such that to turn breech pin to open position forestock has to be removed. Forestock is also different cut of wood than buttstock, oil finished. Buttstock is sound and solid with good checkering more coarse than typically seen on Sharps but consistent with Meacham conversions. Buttstock exhibits scattered small scratches and minor blemishes with thin traces of varnish. Mechanically gun functions well including double set triggers and exhibits crisp, shiny bore. 4-53965 JS99 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2184a

2184b
$8,625.00

SHARPS MODEL 1874 “BUFFALO” SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 156443. 44-90-500 Cal. This gun was shipped October 9, 1876 to Fulsom & Co. St. Louis, MO with 44 Cal. 30″ oct bbl, dbl triggers, globe and peep sights. This gun according to Frank Sellers in his text Sharps Firearms in medium weigh and large caliber “45-90″ was the most popular Sharps rifle with buffalo hunters regardless of modern stories to the contrary. This rifle conforms to other model 1874 rifles. This particular gun has 32” oct bbl address on bbl reads “OLD RELIABLE” and “SHARPS RIFLE CO HARTFORD CONN” and at rear of bbl on top flat “CALIBRE 44” with a “90” (stamped over “75”) found on lower flat on right side. Matching SN found on bottom of bbl and no doubt orig to gun though factory letter states 30″ bbl. 10-1/2″ forestock is retained with 2-screws. Rifle is mounted with 2-blade adjustable rear sight that has Sharps patent markings applied. There is also a 4″ Vernier tang sight attached to tang. This gun is an honest survivor of a well used “Buffalo” rifle that appears to have seen use in the field though well cared for. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall with traces of finish to bbl especially in protected areas. Metal is gray/plum overall with light pitting. Stocks are well fit and retain hand worn patina. Rear tang sight spring is replaced as is screw and front screw for attachment. Mechanics are fine with well defined rifling in bore. 4-53919 JS88 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2184b

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2184c
$5,750.00

RARE LIGHTWEIGHT SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 155055. 40-70 Cal. Factory letter states this gun was shipped October 29, 1875 to W.H. Bernard in Wilmington, NC. Noted in records as oct sporting rifle, 40 Cal. 70 grains/ 2-1/4″ standard shell, dbl set triggers, globe and peep sights; list price was $47.00. On April 5th, 1877 the factory added mid range sights and also adjusted them. It weighs 9-1/2 lbs. This gun conforms to other model 1874 rifles. This particular gun has 30″ oct bbl address on bbl reads “SHARPS RIFLE CO HARTFORD CONN” and at rear of bbl on top flat “CALIBRE 40” with a “70” found on lower flat on right side. 10″ forestock is retained with 2-screws and a pewter nosecap. Rifle is mounted with 2-blade adjustable rear sight that has Sharps patent markings applied. There is also a 5″ Vernier tang sight that is SNed at base “155055” to match other SNs found on frame and bbl. This gun is an honest survivor that appears to have seen use in the field though well cared for. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall with traces of finish in protected areas under forestock. Metal is gray/white overall with areas of old cleaning and pitting. Stocks are well fit and retain much of their revarnish finish with hand worn patina. There appears to be a crack repair at wrist on left side between escutcheon screw and baseplate. Rear tang sight retains orig blue finish and is better than rest of gun being a possible replacement though base is SNed to match rest of gun (tag on gun states sight was added in 1877). Mechanically gun functions with discernible rifling in bore. 4-53917 JS77 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2184c

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2185
$0.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Additional Information: Factory records indicate the rifle as described and shipped on July 19, 1877 to Sharps Agent Edwin S. Harris, NYC.

RARE SHARPS NO 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 156992. Cal. 45-100-2-6/10″. Rare rifle with heavy 32″ oct to rnd bbl, globe windgage front sight missing the aperture and keeper, no provision for rear sight with matching numbered vernier tang sight that has 5″ staff. Top flat of bbl has the “Old Reliable” cartouche and Bridgeport address. Caliber marking is on the top bbl flat over the chamber area and chamber length is marked on the right side flat. Trigger is checkered. Mounted with checkered American walnut with Schnable tip forearm and pistol grip stock with Sharps’ checkered steel buttplate. Buttstock has an added Creedmoor style heel mount. According to Sharps Firearms, Sellers, there were 229 of these rifles produced in the period 1875-1879. The 45-100 2.6″ cartridge was adopted in Dec. 1876 but replaced by the 2.4″ case in Aug. 1877. These rifles were sold primarily to international target shooters and were used to great effect, winning numerous matches. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Consignor states all parts are matching. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only very light sharp edge wear and a couple of scattered spots of light surface spotting; receiver, lockplate & hammer retain about 70-80% faded case colors and the lever is mostly silver. Wood is sound with some light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-51313 JR25 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2185

2185a
$12,650.00

RARE LONG RANGE SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 157757. 40-70 Cal. Factory letter states this gun invoiced to famous long range shooter George W. Yale on July 29, 1876. It was returned December 22, 1876 by Frank Hyde at no credit. factory letter by Dr. R.L. Moore written January 14, 1973 further states “I contend that this was a company gun probably used by these men as a shooter or demonstrator. Yale and Hyde were both shooters for the Sharps Rifle Co. and both were on the winning American Centennial Rifle Team 1876. Yale was Supt of the plant in the early 1870’s and later traveled for Sharps in Europe, etc. Hyde was also a traveling agent for Sharps and was responsible for the sale of many rifles.” This gun was also listed as a model 1874 long range #2 complete with wind-gauge and spirit level front sight and extra long Vernier sight on stock. This gun does exhibit this rarely encountered front sight with level and correction for wind and 5″ Vernier sight with matching SN to sight base. Bbl is 31-1/2″ with typical markings “OLD RELIABLE” and “SHARPS RIFLE CO BRIDGEPORT CONN”. There are no external Cal. markings but “2-4/10” is stamped on right flat at breech indicating cartridge length. The bore is bright and shiny with crisp rifling. This is a fine example of a long range Sharps sporting rifle retaining much of its orig finish and configuration. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Bbl retains strong traces of bright blue finish in protected areas around front sight and at breech with balance being a striped silver/gray with crisp bbl markings. Lock, frame,lever, baseplate and hammer are overall silver/gray with areas of case color in protected areas with crisp patent marking and SN. Long range Vernier sight retains about 60% of its bright blue finish. Stocks are sound and solid. Forestock has nice hand rubbed patina and checkering is worn where held. A pair of initials are carved on the right side of forestock. Buttstock has checkered pistol grip and fits gun well except for gap at back of tang and lock which are slightly misfit from an old glued break repair at junction of pistol grip to rest of stock at wrist. Stocks retain about 30-40% of their orig varnished finish. Hard rubber buttcap is chipped at end of pistol grip as is wood there. Mechanics are crisp and bore is crisp and bright. 4-53918 JS96 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2185a

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2186
$13,800.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Additional Information: Factory records indicate the rifle as described and shipped on September 10, 1878 to William Read, Boston, MA.

RARE SHARPS MODEL 1878 LONG RANGE (CREEDMOOR) SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 7014. Cal. 45. Rare target rifle with 34″ tapered rnd bbl, globe windgage front sight, no provision for a rear sight and has a Borchardt integral vernier tang sight with 5″ staff. Receiver, breech block & lever are color case hardened. Receiver has highly figured wood panels on each side. Mounted with lightly figured, light colored English walnut with checkered, distinctive, round long range ebony tipped forearm secured with a single key through bow tie escutcheon. Buttstock is distinctive with its deep checkered grip that has black insert serpentine cap and Sharps hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock has an orig long range heel mount for the Creedmoor sight. Trigger & trigger lock are nicely checkered. Top of the bbl is marked with the “Old Reliable” cartouche and Bridgeport address. According to Sharp’s Firearms, Sellers, only 230 of these rare rifles were produced in two barrel lengths. The majority of these rifles were sold to shooting team members and were very popular in the last quarter of the 19th century. They were very effective in match shooting with the last known contest using one of these rifles shot at a National Rifle Association match at Sea Girt, NJ in 1900. CONDITION: Extremely fine to exceptionally fine. Consignor states all parts are matching. Bbl retains about 99% strong orig blue with only a couple minor scratches and a few scattered spots of light surface discoloration; receiver & beech block retain faded case colors, mostly turned silver over the top; lever retains faded case colors near the receiver, being mostly faded to silver. Wood is sound with a small bruise and tiny scrape with a few, very fine nicks & scratches and overall retains most of its bright, strong orig varnish with some dulling on the forearm. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-51312 JR24 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2186

2187
$6,900.00

*SPECTACULAR CASED CUSTOM BUILT SHARPS MODEL 1877 LONG RANGE CREEDMOOR TARGET RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 45-70. Fabulous target rifle, completely unmarked with 34″ heavy rnd bbl, a Ballard Rifle Company style spirit-level globe front sight, no provision for a rear sight and the tang is mounted with a Ballard Rifle Company style vernier sight with 5” staff. Underside of the tang sight is marked “Ballard” and three initials. Heel of the buttstock has a windage adjustable Creedmoor-style sight mount. Mounted with outstanding, highly figured, streaky European walnut with 1878 Sharps style checkered rnd forearm that has ebony tip, secured with two screws rather than the single key of the 1878 Sharps forearm. Buttstock is nearly identical to the 1877 long range Creedmoor stock with deep grip and serpentine cap with curl. It has a reproduction Sharps embossed hard rubber buttplate. Receiver, lever, lockplate & hammer are beautifully color case hardened. It is unfortunate that such a beautiful piece of work is unmarked, likely the maker will never be known. Accompanied by its orig green ballistic cloth & leather covered hard case, green felt lined and compartmented for the rifle and a cleaning rod with two empty open compartments and one covered compartment. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood with bright blue on the bbl and brilliant case colors elsewhere. Wood is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Would make an outstanding long range target rifle or hunting rifle. Case is equally new. 4-47911 JR127 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2187

2188
$10,350.00

WHITWORTH PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL BOX OF SIGHTS, LOADING ROD, AND BULLET MOLD.

SN F435. Cal. .451. (.490 Groove diameter Whitworth hexagonal rifling). 36″ Tapered round bbl with “Rigby Flats” is fitted with 2-1/4″ rear sight base, engraved “Manchester Ordnance & Rifle Co”. Sight base for windage adjustable front sights has inset graduated platinum line. Top rear of bbl between sight base and top flat is engraved “Whitworth Manchester” surrounding crown under “sheaf of wheat” trademark. Bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham proofs for 52 bore and with SN. Nicely filed patent breech has platinum “blow-out” and is fitted with rifle type nipple. SN is on left side of hook. Plain breech iron with integral fence has matching SNed sight base installed on tang. Flat, case hardened, bar lock with tall, rounded, serpentine hammer is stamped “Joseph Brazier” “Ashes” on interior. Tumbler has detent. Lock is fitted with front sliding safety which engages at half cock. Tail of lock is engraved with “sheaf of wheat” in crown, bottom of lock with “THE WHITWORTH COMPANY LIMITED.” (1865 – 1870) Plain trigger plate has round screw escutcheon. Steel trigger guard is engraved with SN at grip. Nicely streaked, dense, dark European walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered steel buttplate. There is an oval escutcheon in front of drilled and tapped widow’s peak, which is also drilled and tapped. Stock features horn capped pistol grip, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, vacant silver oval on toe line, and large 2-3/4″ x 2″ presentation silver oval on right side of butt, which is unengraved. Forend is fitted with horn tip, with no provision for ramrod, and attaches to bbl with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. SN is in bbl channel. Red morocco leather case with burl walnut interior block, and green silk lined padding in lid, contains a complete array of sights serial numbered to this rifle, including ladder type bbl sight with patented rack and pinion elevation adjustment engraved “Patent” on top of ladder with its original mounting pin. Vernier tang sight with two different diameter interchangeable discs is engraved “THE WHITWORTH COMPANY” and “LIMITED”, with pinned-on platinum vernier on right side, and graduated for yards on left. It is serial numbered, and has its orig mounting pin. There are two front sight assemblies; one standard ring type with 4 removable apertures; another, a Goodwin base, has 3 different interchangeable blades stamped “GOODWIN 260 PATENT”. Included is orig key to interchange these blades, as well as a blued steel wrench. There are two musket type nipples with platinum lined vents also in base. Also included with rifle are an original Whitworth ebony loading rod with steel revolving hexagonal head and brass tail threaded to accept other implements, and a brass side pour mold with hollow base plug marked “No 52 S. B.” casting a .451 diameter 1-1/4″ long bullet. It was found that these round hollow based bullets shot just as well as the hexagonal type in these rifles. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue under a considerable amount of overall light freckling. Lock and breech plug retain considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, but are mostly gray to brown. Trigger guard is mostly flaked to brown, as is buttplate. Stock is excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig oil finish, with numerous minor marks, and 3″ stress crack starting 3/4″ from toe of buttplate, following toe line into body of stock. A 2″ incipient crack is on right side at heel. A small chip about 3/4″ x 3/8″ is missing from lock mortise behind fence. Forend tip has had some worm damage, which has been filled. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with a small area of light pitting 6″ back from muzzle. Lock is crisp. Safety works. Sight case leather has some minor scuffs and marks, but is generally fine. Interior cloth is good, marked from contact with sights, etc. Sights themselves are very fine, retaining most of their orig finish. Wrench appears to be modern replacement. Loading rod is fine, steel head showing some pitting. Mold shows some old cleaning with some denting at base, but is generally fine. It is very unusual to find a complete set of sights, even more so when still paired with their orig rifle. 4-51930 MGM85 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 2188

2188a
$77,625.00

OIL PAINTING BY PERCIVAL LEONARD ROSSEAU (American, 1859-1937) “POINTERS JIMMIE DE K & PETERS CARROT ON QUAIL.”.

Outstanding framed oil on canvas painting depicts two dogs on point in a slight hillside landscape. The lead dog centered in the painting having large brown patches against a white coat. He stands still in pointing position looking left to right while another dog follows his lead. The foreground grass field leads to a background of a slight hillside with trees and colorful bushes. Signed lower left “Rosseau 1923.” Housed in a period gilt decorated frame. On reverse is an Arthur Ackermann & Son, Inc label which is attached to both the stretcher and frame. The label has type written artist and title. Also on reverse is an inset light board supporting the canvas which also has the artist and title. Percival Rosseau was born in 1859 in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. His training was at the Academie Julian in Paris, France starting in 1894 where he worked under Jules Lefebvre, Charles Herrmann-Leon and Tony Robert-Fleury. It was in the Paris salon that he initiated his start in painting sporting dogs and won much acclaim. Although he remained in France until 1915, he made several trips back to the United States to exhibit and fulfill commissions. With the onset of the first World War, he returned to the United States permanently and settled in Old Lyme Connecticut where he became part of the Old Lyme artists’ colony. It was at this time that he spent time at the estates of his wealthy patrons who invited him to shoot and paint on their properties; among these was Percy Rockefeller who lent Rosseau his dogs for use as models and even went to the extent of building a studio for him to use during the cold weather months at Overhills, his private hunting club in Fayetteville NC. Over the years Rosseau’s paintings would be made into fabulous sporting prints and collected by the general public. Arthur Ackermann & Sons was a very prestigious firm based in London and New York and considered to be one of the oldest art dealers in London. They were best known for the publication and selling of sporting prints as well as dealing in the original paintings. This painting was copyrighted by the firm in 1925. SIZE: 20″ x 32″ Overall including frame 23-1/2″ x 36″ PROVENANCE: Purchased from W.E. Browne & Co. (a copy of the invoice included dated 8-7-72) of Atlanta Georgia by Mr. Jack Adair who was with his wife personal friends of Robert Woodruff (Coca-Cola founder). Both men were members of the Augusta National Golf Club. The Adairs were guests at Mr. Woodruff’s plantation “Ichauway” in South Georgia where they enjoyed quail hunting. It is thought that through this connection and their love of sport shooting, that inspired the Adairs to buy this painting. After Jack’s death in 1974 the painting was inherited by Marisa Adair, who married Mr. Calvin R Allen, who inherited the painting when Marisa died in 1998, and they are coming to the market as part of his estate. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-53769 WAG (20,000-40,000) – Lot 2188a

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2188b
$54,625.00

OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING BY PERCIVAL LEONARD ROSSEAU (American, 1859-1937) “SETTERS ON HILLTOP NED & BOB.”.

Outstanding framed oil on canvas painting depicts two dogs on point in a grass covered hilltop landscape. The lead dog centered in the painting having flowing white coat. He stands still in pointing position looking right to left while another dog with white coat and black patches follows his lead. The foreground grass field leads to a background of a slight hillside with trees and colorful bushes. Signed lower right “Rosseau 1923.” Housed in a period gilt decorated frame. On reverse is an Arthur Ackermann & Son, Inc label which is attached to both the stretcher and frame. The label has type written artist and title. Also on reverse is an inset light board supporting the canvas which also has the artist and title. Percival Rosseau was born in 1859 in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. His training was at the Academie Julian in Paris, France starting in 1894 where he worked under Jules Lefebvre, Charles Herrmann-Leon and Tony Robert-Fleury. It was in the Paris salon that he initiated his start in painting sporting dogs and won much acclaim. Although he remained in France until 1915, he made several trips back to the United States to exhibit and fulfill commissions. With the onset of the first World War, he returned to the United States permanently and settled in Old Lyme Connecticut where he became part of the Old Lyme artists’ colony. It was at this time that he spent time at the estates of his wealthy patrons who invited him to shoot and paint on their properties; among these was Percy Rockefeller who lent Rosseau his dogs for use as models and even went to the extent of building a studio for him to use during the cold weather months at Overhills, his private hunting club in Fayetteville NC. Over the years Rosseau’s paintings would be made into fabulous sporting prints and collected by the general public. Arthur Ackermann & Sons was a very prestigious firm based in London and New York and considered to be one of the oldest art dealers in London. They were best known for the publication and selling of sporting prints as well as dealing in the original paintings. This painting was copyrighted by the firm in 1925. SIZE: 20″ x 32″ Overall including frame 23-1/2″ x 36″ PROVENANCE: Purchased from W.E. Browne & Co. (a copy of the invoice included dated 8-7-72) of Atlanta Georgia by Mr. Jack Adair who was with his wife personal friends of Robert Woodruff (Coca-Cola founder). Both men were members of the Augusta National Golf Club. The Adairs were guests at Mr. Woodruff’s plantation “Ichauway” in South Georgia where they enjoyed quail hunting. It is thought that through this connection and their love of sport shooting, that inspired the Adairs to buy this painting. After Jack’s death in 1974 the painting was inherited by Marisa Adair, who married Mr. Calvin R Allen, who inherited the painting when Marisa died in 1998, and they are coming to the market as part of his estate. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-53770 WAG (20,000-40,000) – Lot 2188b

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2189
$138,000.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND SUBLIME BOSS .410 OVER-UNDER, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8855. (1952) Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Demi-bloc barrels are engraved “Boss & Co 41 Albemarle Street. Piccadilly. London. W.” on left side of top bbl, which is mounted with flat, matted, solid rib sporting Bradley red beads. Right side is stamped with London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Bbl flat is stamped with matching proofs. SN is on bottom of bottom bbl. Diminutive Boss low profile O/U action is fitted with back action sidelocks and incomparable Boss single trigger. Case hardened action is nicely filed and engraved in classic Boss house style of medium scroll and 14 rose bouquets. “Boss & Co” is on the front of each lockplate, and “Patent 3307-1909” (O/U gun) is engraved on each side of action. Single beaded trigger guard is scroll engraved and has another rose bouquet on small bow. SN is at grip. Beautifully marbled and elegantly flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock has negative camber along toe line giving racy look. Butt is checkered and flanked by engraved steel heel and toe plates. Other features include classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and the initial “P” inlaid in gold on toe line. Small forend housing Boss’s unique ejector system, matches wood and checkering of butt, and has Anson type release. Bottom rear of iron is engraved “Boss’s Patent 3308-1909″ (ejector system). Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.398, bottom -.399. Minimum wall thickness: top-.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. This lovely creation comes with its original leather case with stitched leather corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth. Paper Boss label in lid has Dover Street address crossed out and Albemarle Street address stamped in. A second label gives instructions regarding ejectors. Case contains a pair of brass snap caps marked “Parker” “Made in England”, an H & H marked round oil bottle, and a 2-pc oak and brass cleaning rod, with mop, jag, Turk’s head, and lead remover in brown leather wallet. A horn handled small turnscrew and key are in covered compartment with brass knob. Accompanied by a copy of the original Boss ledger page for this gun order 12th May,1952 with specifications as observed. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as found, near new, showing scant evidence of handling and firing, with only a few very light handling marks on bbls. Nearly all damascening marks are on breech ends. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color with slight silvering evident on beads, and on sharpest edges. Breech faces show only a hint of firing halos. Safety button retains over 60% orig bright blue, as do hinge pin covers. Trigger guard and top lever show only the slightest of silvering. Stocks retain essentially all of their lovely rubbed oil finish, with only a few minor pings and marks. Checkering shows only a hint of wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works flawlessly. Case leather is excellent with only a few very minor marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is excellent with only a few slight rubs. Leather action guard shows some scuffs. Labels are slightly soiled and foxed. Accessories are fine. As well as being in an extraordinary state of preservation, this exceptional wand is also extremely rare. Dr. Ronald S. Gabriel in his book AMERICAN AND BRITISH .410 SHOTGUNS relates that he has studied the Boss records, and found only five .410 O/U’s before SN 10000. He further states that the 5th found was SN 10000 commissioned by an American dealer. A unique opportunity to own one of the finest and rarest British shotguns in existence. 4-51601 MGM76 (100,000-200,000) – Lot 2189

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2190
$120,750.00

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH CONDITION BOSS .410 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 9067. (1954) Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co” “41 Albemarle Street Piccadilly London.” “Made in England” on tops, either side of slightly raised, flat, matted rib, fitted with two red Bradley beads. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Nicely filed, diminutive, case hardened action is fitted with front action sidelocks, also exquisitely scaled down, and in perfect proportion with action. Action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), (factory records instruct “remove safety wire and attach to gun (“wire” or rod is in case)), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, as well as Boss’s superb single trigger. Engraving is in typical Boss house style with 17 rose bouquets surrounded by small scroll. Scroll engraved, small bow, single beaded trigger guard has SN at grip. Exceptional, strikingly flame figured, nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and an individual gold initial “P” inlet into toe line, which is beautifully swept with approx 1/4″ negative camber. Slim beavertail forend with Anson release is fitted with Boss’s highly regarded ejector system which lifts cartridges well clear of breech ends of bbls when acting as extractors. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.401, right -.403. Minimum wall thickness: left -.042, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Fine quality toe under leather case with stitched leather corners. Case has leather trimmed canvas outer cover with central medallion. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has small paper Boss Albemarle Street label on lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop, jag, and Turk’s head, unmarked round oil bottle, pincher type broken case extractor, small horn handled turnscrew, pair of A & F marked snap caps, and envelope containing and marked for “Safety rod for .410 gun”. Also included are two Abercrombie & Fitch hang tags with information for this gun. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory records confirming all specifications and stock shaping. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, showing only exceptionally light evidence of firing and use, with only the faintest of handling marks on bbls. Damascening on breech ends is exceptionally fine. Action has only a hint of silvering on beads. Breech faces show only slight extractor wipe marks. Trigger guard retains essentially all of its orig blue. Top lever has only a hint of silvering on thumbpiece. Lock pins show essentially all of their bright polish and temper blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger works. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very fine with a number of scuffs and marks. Handle is fine. Outer cover has some rubs and scuffs. Interior cloth shows some soiling and compressions. Label is very fine, slightly foxed. Partitions are tight, but show some re-working in action area. Accessories are excellent. This exquisite and dainty little gun is in an extraordinary state of preservation, and is also exceptionally rare. Dr. Ronald S. Gabriel in AMERICAN AND BRITISH .410 SHOTGUNS relates “In a conversation in 1982 with Boss’s ancient and retired barrel maker, Jack Rennie, he told me that the firm had made “perhaps” 13 .410s – 10 side by sides and “3 or 4″ over under .410s” An exceptional, perfectly proportioned, great handling small bore British classic in a condition worthy of the finest collection. 4-51288 MGM77 (100,000-200,000) – Lot 2190

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2191
$0.00
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Please note: The barrels are of dovetail construction, and not chopper lump.

*BOSS SIDE LEVER EJECTOR THREE BARREL SET GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 5058. (1903) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers (all). Two sets of bbls are 29″, one is 30″. 29″ Bbls are numbered “5058” and “5428” on bbls, with 30″ set numbered “5058”. 30″ Bbl set numbered “5058” is marked “1” on rear lump. 29″ set is marked “2”. Bbl set numbered “5428” is marked “3” and “5058” on rear lump. All bbl sets are chopper lump, and are engraved “Boss & Co. 73, St. James’s Street, London.” along with a gold inlaid “2” on concave game ribs. “5058” numbered bbls have London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers on flats. “5428” numbered bbls have London nitro proofs and 1975 London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Square backed, Boss sidelock action has opening side lever on right, and features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with early rendition of Boss house style rose and scroll, featuring nicely cut medium scroll and 17 rose bouquets. “Boss & Co” is in scrolled riband on front of each lockplate. “Boss’s Patent” is on each side of action, and “2” is gold inlaid on top tang, as well as forend tip. Single beaded trigger guard and side lever are blued and scroll engraved. SN is relief engraved on trigger guard tang. Broadly marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock features classic drop points, point pattern checkering, and vacant gold oval on toe line. Butt is covered by brown leather covered pad. Matching splinter forend has Anson release, and is fitted with Boss’s incomparable ejector system. 30″ “5058” numbered bbls (set no. 1): Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (mod), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 29″ “5058” numbered bbls (set no. 2): Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.005 (IC), right -.001 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 29″ “5428” numbered bbls (set no. 3): Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.000 (cyl), right -.002 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Period oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has space for action and all three bbl sets. Reproduction Boss label is in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop and brush, 12 ga. broken shell extractor, round glass oil bottle with silver plated top, and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory ledger page stating that gun was made for the Earl of Kinnoull, and finished in 1903, along with some biographical info about the Earl of Kinnoull. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. All bbl sets retain nearly all of a high quality rust re-blue with set no. 1 showing considerable silvering and thinning. Action retains traces of case color where protected, but color has faded, and action is mostly a very pleasing pewter gray. Engraving is sharp and clear. Side lever and trigger guard are re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue, engraving slightly thinned. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done oil finish, grain slightly open, checkering correctly re-cut. Leather covered pad is recent. Bores of all bbl sets are excellent. Action is tight with all sets of bbls. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is dark, but has been conserved with new rectangular leather inset panel on top. Replaced straps are fine. Orig handle is a bit gnarly. New lining is excellent, with a few marks from contact with action and bbls. Accessories are fine. A scarce classic. 4-51260 MGM5 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2191

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2192
$0.00

*VERY FINE HIGH CONDITION BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 9197. (ca 1959) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, flat, matted rib, are engraved “Boss & Co” and “13/14. Cork Street. London. W. 1.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Left flat is stamped with importers name and address (Tate Gunmakers). SN is on bottoms of bbls. “Made in England” is engraved on bottom rib in front of loop. Case hardened sidelock action has nicely filed beads and is stocked to the fences. It features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with Boss house style rose and scroll incorporating 20 rose bouquets. “Boss & Co” is on the front of each lockplate, and “Boss’s Patent” and “No 22894″ (referring to single trigger patent) is on trigger plate even though the gun is fitted with double triggers. Top lever and single beaded trigger guard are blued as well as scroll engraved. SN is in shaded relief at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over checkered wood butt and features classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with monogram “SM”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.028 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Nice quality English leather case with stitched leather corners has zippered leather trimmed canvas outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, has Boss Cork Street paper label in lid, and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, with brush and jag, a Hawksley chamber brush, two Boss marked snap caps, and an unmarked round oil bottle. Also included is a box of Parker Hale cleaning patches, straps for case, and two keys. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with only slight silvering on sharp edges and a few minor marks. Action shows only slight silvering to beads, and on sharp edges of fences. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard is silvered on bead, slightly at grip, and with some loss to blue on bow from flaking. Rear portion of safety is silvered from thumb wear. Sharp edges of forend iron are also silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks and one or two deeper pings. Screw slots are excellent, as is checkering. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its canvas outer cover, which has some rubs and scuffs. Zipper works fine. Interior cloth is excellent with some minor rubs and soiling. Label is clean and bright. Accessories are very fine. Simply a lovely gun. 4-51326 MGM95 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2192

2193
$10,350.00

*FINELY REFURBISHED BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN, NUMBER 1 OF A PAIR.

SN 4451/4551. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “New Barrels By Churchill (Gunmakers) London.” on concave game rib. “1” is gold inlaid at rear of bbls, on top lever, and on forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN “4551” is engraved on the bottom of each bbl, and stamped on loop. (Water table is stamped “4451” and was undoubtedly a mistake by the Boss factory when these guns were originally made and sold as a trio. Because of this disparity the guns are now being sold separately. What is obviously intended to be the correct number “4551” is engraved in relief on trigger guard at grip, and stamped on interiors of forend iron and lockplates.) Case hardened square backed sidelock action features automatic safety, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in Boss house style with exceptionally well cut small scroll surrounding 18 rose bouquets, most likely executed by noted engraver to the trade, Jack Sumner. “BOSS’S PATENT” is on each side of action, and “Boss & Co” is in scrolled riband at front of each lockplate. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished by Churchill, with beautifully struck new bbls and London “best” buttstock and forend. Action re-hardened, most likely by St. Ledger, and gun retains essentially all of those finishes, with only a few very light handling marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Ejectors are perfectly timed. 4-51430 MGM78 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2193

2194
$11,500.00

*FINELY REFURBISHED BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN, NUMBER 2 OF A PAIR.

SN 4552. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “New Barrels By Churchill (Gunmakers) London.” on concave game rib. “2” is gold inlaid at rear of bbls, on top lever, and on forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN “4552” is engraved on the bottom of each bbl, and stamped on loop. Case hardened, square backed, sidelock action features automatic safety, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in Boss house style with exceptionally well cut small scroll surrounding 18 rose bouquets, most likely executed by noted engraver to the trade, Jack Sumner. “BOSS’S PATENT” is on each side of action, and “Boss & Co” is in scrolled riband at front of each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are scroll engraved. SN is relief engraved at grip. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.037, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished by Churchill, with beautifully struck new bbls and London “best” buttstock and forend. Action re-hardened, most likely by St. Ledger. Gun retains essentially all of those finishes, with only a few very light handling marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Ejectors are perfectly timed. An unusual opportunity to own and shoot a pair of Boss guns, beautifully updated and ready for the next hundred years. 4-51430-1 MGM79 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2194

2195
$8,050.00

*UNUSUAL PLAIN FINISH BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 7004. (ca 1923) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls sleeved into chopper lump breech section, are engraved “Boss & Co, London. W.” on narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with orig London proofs, 1972 Birmingham proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers (also on sleeving tubes), and subsequent 1984 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened action is stamped with Boss SN on water table, along with London and Birmingham proofs, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with geometric and light scroll borders with a few small sprigs of scroll around lock pin and tumbler holes on lockplates, which are also engraved “Boss & Co” in scrolled ribands. Locks have atypical pin placement, of a type normally seen on Holland & Holland locks. (Factory records indicate that this was one of five guns delivered “in the white”, (SNs 7001 – 7005) made for Nobel Industries Ltd. most likely to be used in cartridge testing.) Ejector system is typical Boss, lifting cartridges well clear of breeches when acting as extractors. Top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is at grip. Nicely fiddle figured, lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over thin dark brown leather covered pad. Classic Boss drop points are behind lockplates, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line, along with stamped no. “93/385″. (Most likely a Nobel Industries inventory number.) Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Mod), right -.011 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. PROVENANCE: Factory ledger page stating that 5 guns were ordered Dec. 16, 1922 and emails from Boss gun room manager regarding the history of this gun, with factory letter with info regarding Nobel Industries and bbl estimate (1988). Consignor’s notes regarding work done to gun. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine London re-black, most likely done at time of sleeving. Sleeving job is excellent with nicely struck tubes and almost imperceptible joint. Action retains over 90% of a dark re-color hardening, silvered mostly on beads, and slightly around bottom. Engraving re-cut. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, possibly orig, with numerous light marks, dents and scratches. Checkering is lightly worn and dirty, and there are a few missing diamonds, mostly on right side of grip. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are off face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Gold band is missing from left tumbler end. An interesting Boss that handles and balances well. 4-53665 MGM267 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2195

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2196
$80,500.00

*EXQUISITE CASED PAIR OF 28 GAUGE EXTRA FINISH HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUNS WITH FINE GAME SCENES BY W.P. (BILL) SINCLAIR.

SN 40592/ 40593. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow game ribs are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “33, Bruton Street, London.” on tops. Guns are made as a pair and the numerals “1” or “2”, for each gun respectively, are gold inlaid on rear portion of ribs, top levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 London proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and each bbl set is fitted with Holland & Holland self opening assist spring. Coin finished small sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, single non-selective triggers, and H & H style hand detachable locks. (Bridles scroll engraved) Actions are engraved with well cut large shaded scrolled acanthus at nearly full coverage framing Bulino vignettes of flushing pheasants against clouded skies on bottoms. Lockplates have matching scroll on front portions. Rear portions are engraved with exceptionally well done, intricately detailed Bulino scenes of red grouse and red leg partridge in various quiet poses. Gun no. “1” has group of four grouse perched on rocks looking over hillside on left lockplate; with four partridge on right, two flying, two standing on open moor. Gun no. “2” has three grouse on left, again on hillside, one preening with lifted wing; right lockplate depicts a covey of partridge, three standing in lee of a banking, and one dusting. These fine lockplate scenes have engravers initials “WPS” at bottoms; engraver’s full signature, W. P. Sinclair, is on each trigger plate. (Bill Sinclair worked in the firearms industry in Great Britain until he tried engraving in 1971, with the encouragement of Ken Hunt. In 1978 he took up the work full time.) Single beaded small bow trigger guards depict flying grouse on bow. SNs are on bands across acanthus scroll on tangs. Well matched, dramatically marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butts, and feature diamond hands, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and inlet composition circles further inlaid with individual initials “CRA” on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.548, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.548, right -.549. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (Lt Mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Brown leather double motor case with stitched leather corners is embossed “C.R.A.” on top. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, with black leather gold embossed H&H label in lid, and contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, H&H marked round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a striker bottle with spare strikers. Also there is an empty tin of H&H Rangoon oil, a pull through cleaning kit in black plastic wallet, and some cleaning patches. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of only light field use, and a few minor marks and scratches on bbls, mostly on gun no. “2”. Coin finish of action shows some darkening. Stocks have some light marks in their orig finish, again gun “2” has seen more use and has some considerable marks at rear of lockplates. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few light marks on exterior leather. Interior is excellent, as are accessories, most still wrapped in tissue. 4-50453 MGM285 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 2196

2197
$25,875.00

*EXCEPTIONAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS 20 GA. EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 31828. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls (The classic Brevis length) with concave game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98 New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 oz shot and 2-1/2″. Bbls are fitted with H & H patent self-opening assist spring. Small sized, case hardened, Royal action features automatic safety, double triggers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and H & H patent hand detachable locks. Action and lockplates are engraved in Holland house style with large shaded scroll and acanthus highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in arched field in scroll terminated device on center of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL” “SELF-OPENER” “PATENT 1922”. Top lever is engraved “ROYAL EJECTOR”. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved with open scroll and SN at grip. Lightly figured and marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “L. C. C.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Lt Mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Leather case embossed “L. C. C.” on top has single brass latch. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, pair of 20 ga. snap caps, bone striker bottle marked with SN and containing spare strikers, tube of “American Gun Grease”, brush, “Perfect Pocket Oiler”, and a Holland and Holland marked round pewter oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbl retains nearly all of a re-black over some scattered nicks and light frosting, engraving left sharp. Action and lockplates retain 70 – 90% orig case hardening color, difficult to determine due to considerable accumulation of hardened oil and grime. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with normal handling wear and marks commensurate with remainder of gun. Checkering is slightly worn with some spots of discoloration. Case is poor, leather darkened, rubbed, and corners separating. Straps are fair, one is broken. Handle is missing. Interior cloth of lid and label missing. Cloth of bottom portion shows insect damage and considerable mildew. Accessories are fine. An exceptional “golden age” small bore Royal in need of a good cleaning. 4-49581 MGM34 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2197

2198
$20,700.00

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER BUILT FOR HONORABLE R. SEMPLE (BOB THE RANTER, AKA FIGHTING BOB) WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 33388. (1938) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow, flat, file cut rib are engraved “Holland & Holland” “Royal Brevis” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with pre-war London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and 1999 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers at 850 bar. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and are fitted with H & H patent self-opening assist spring. Classic Royal sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable lock pin, and Holland’s fine non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with Holland’s signature large shaded acanthus scroll, with “Holland & Holland” in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL” “SELF OPENER” “PATENT” “1922”. Trigger plate is engraved “HOLLAND’S SINGLE TRIGGER”. Single beaded trigger guard, with small bow, is engraved with matching scroll and with SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over black leather covered pad, and features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and vacant gold oval. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.028 (I mod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Original makers leather case is embossed in gold “HON. R. SEMPLE” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H & H label and charge card for this particular gun in lid. Case contains a mixture of old and new accessories including Holland & Holland marked new square oil bottle, and old pair of horn bodied snap caps. Also included are a pair of high quality walnut handled turnscrews. Brush, mop, and Turks head are in compartment with brass knobbed cover, and ebony and brass cleaning rod is in bbl compartment. PROVENANCE: Biography of Robert Semple (Bob the Ranter), trade unionist and politician, who was born in New South Wales, Australia, and took up residence in New Zealand in the early 1900’s. He was one of the most colorful leaders of the New Zealand labour movement in the early 20th century. Copy of factory ledger page. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality rust blue over some light pits and marks. Action is mostly silver gray with some traces of faded color where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of an excellent new oil finish over some dark marks, checkering competently re-cut. Edges of forend have some small chips, and have a 1″ x 1/4″ repair toward tip on left. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Single trigger works. Case leather is slightly darkened, and has numerous rubs and scuffs on edges. Gold of embossed letters thinning. Straps and handle appear to be original and good. Interior cloth is considerably soiled and marked. Label shows some thin spots. Charge card is considerably foxed and soiled, and lifting at lower left corner. Cleaning rod and snap caps are good. Oil bottle and turnscrews are excellent. A fine golden age British classic. 4-51261 MGM4 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2198

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2199
$13,800.00

*VERY FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND HEAVY PROOF ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 29043. (1914) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This special Holland Royal, made with hidden third fastener, side clips, and hinged front trigger, was listed in contemporary catalogs as a “special pigeon or waterfowl gun”. These guns also normally had matted, flat ribs. Guns with this configuration by Holland & Holland are quite unusual. This example has 30″ chopper lump bbls with low, concave, game rib, engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98 New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Gun is one of a pair with the number “1” gold inlaid on scroll engraved portion at rear of rib, top lever, and forend tip. (Gun comes in two gun case. Charge card lists this gun and another, gun no. 29163, as a pair.) Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz shot. Robust, Royal sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and fitted with automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), aforementioned third fastener, side clips, and articulated front trigger, along with H & H patent detachable lock pin, and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and lockplates are engraved with classic H & H house style large, shaded scroll with acanthus highlights, having “Holland & Holland” engraved in scrolled device on each lockplate, and bottom of action with “Royal” “Hammerless” “Ejector”. Blued top lever is engraved “Royal Ejector”. Single beaded trigger guard with short tang is scroll engraved and has SN at grip. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black leather faced Silver type pad, and features diamond hand, drop points, classic flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “L. C. C”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (Lt Mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Makers oak and leather two gun case with brass corners and push button latch is embossed “L. C. C.” on top. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth with gold embossed black leather Holland & Holland label in lid. (Charge card is missing from lid, but provided with gun.) PROVENANCE: Charge card and section of page from H & H catalog showing areas to measure “cast off”. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining approx 90% of what appears to be orig blue on bbls, but is most likely a high quality older re-blue. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig muted case hardening color, but is mostly pewter gray. Trigger guard with traces of blue is mostly silver. Stocks retain most of what is likely orig oil finish with numerous marks and rubs from normal handling and wear. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. There are a few minor chips missing from sharp edges of forend toward tip, and incipient 1/4″ crack behind top tang of action. Bores are excellent, smooth, bright, and shiny throughout, with one minor ping on bottom of left bbl, about 5″ back from muzzle. A hint of looseness is felt with forend off. Action feels tight with forend in place. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has splotches of darkening, slight crazing, and a number of rubs through top grain. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has some minor insect damage, rubs and soiling, with considerable mildew. Label is fine, with some rubs through. Charge card detached. 4-49584 MGM31 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2199

2200
$6,325.00

FINELY RESTORED 20 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOMINION SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 20153. (ca 1896) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street London.” on sunken game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs and Birmingham re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened, top lever action with classic 2nd quality Holland back action locks, features automatic safety, patent gas checks, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with scroll borders. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black Decelerator pad over 5/8″ black composition lengthening pieces. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has shaped steel tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.629, right -.631. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: August ’04 invoice from Doug Turnbull Restoration, listing work performed and cost totaling almost $3500.00. Work included re-cutting engraving, as well as new finishes. Also included is a reproduction H & H label. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored by Kirk Merrington and Doug Turnbull. Bbls retain over 90% of a London quality re-blue, thinning from normal hand wear above forend. Action and lockplates retain approx 90% of an attractive re-color hardening, silvered and thinning somewhat from normal handling, mostly around bottom of action. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, but with some minor light pits, mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A light and lively small bore with a great look and feel. 4-51424 MGM75 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2200

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2201
$37,375.00

*SCARCE PAIR OF 16 GAUGE PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 19581/ 19582. (1909) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street. London. Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on slightly raised, narrow, concave game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “CHOKE” and with SNs. Bottoms of left bbls are stamped with noted Purdey bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Tube nos. 39942 and 39943 are on gun no. “1”, and 39944 and 39945 are on gun no. “2”. Guns were built as a pair, and engraved “1” and “2” on rear portions of ribs, top levers, and interiors of forend irons. They are also stamped “1” or “2” on webs between lump holes on water tables. Typical case hardened Beesley patent self-opening actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), engraved arrow head tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Actions are engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and on bottoms of actions over “London”. Blued top levers and trigger guards are scroll engraved . SNs are at grips. Well matched, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over dark brown leather covered pads, and feature classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grips, and silver ovals engraved with monogram “BCH” on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Both are marked with long time Purdey actioners initials “F.H” (Fred Hughes. In 1912, he and Sam Simons were two of the highest paid craftsmen at Purdeys). Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.663, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.036, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.662, right -.663. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Lt. mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Orig oak and leather two gun case with brass corners and circular central medallion, is lined in scarlet cloth and has small paper Purdey label in lid along with charge card for this particular pair of guns. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop and jag, unmarked round oil bottle, bone striker case with three spare strikers, and an ebonized handled striker key. Under one covered compartment is a black morocco wallet containing a pull through cleaning kit. PROVENANCE: Copy of Purdey letter indicating this pair was completed in Oct. 1909. CONDITION: Fine, as correctly maintained and partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% London quality re-black, lettering on rib thinned (considerably thinned on gun no. “2”). Actions have traces of orig case hardening color where protected, with a hint of color on lockplates, but are mostly a pleasing silver to pewter gray. New blue of top levers and trigger guards is slightly silvered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be an old factory refinish with numerous scratches, marks, and small dings. Re-cut checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, with some slight frosting. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Drop on gun “1” is a bit worn with forend iron touching action. Ejectors are strong and in time on both guns. Case leather is considerably darkened with numerous marks, scuffs, and abrasions. New handle and straps are very fine. Interior cloth is fine, with a number of marks, rubs, and compressions from contact with guns. Partitions are fine. Accessories are fine. A solid pair of dynamic small bore guns with long bbls, great dimensions, and good measurements. 4-53558 MGM124 (32,500-42,500) – Lot 2201

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2202
$0.00

*CASED PAIR OF ROUND ACTION JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS.

SN 20521/ 20522. (1912) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street. London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s FLUID PRESSED STEEL” on swamped narrow concave ribs. Rear portions of ribs are engraved “1” and “2” respectively, matching numbers on top levers and forend irons. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottoms of left bbls are stamped with barrel makers initials “HT” (Tombs ?). Tube nos. 44484 and 44485 are on loop of gun no. “1”, and 44698 and 44699 are on loop of gun no. “2”. Beesley patent self-opening actions with rounded bars feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and also on bottoms of actions over “London”. Scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs at grips. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butts. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grips, and silver ovals on toe lines are engraved “CH” on gun no. “2” and “ZH” on gun no. “1”. Matching splinter ejector forends with Anson releases are marked with actioner’s initials “FH” (Fred Hughes) on iron of gun no. “1” and “S” (probably Fred Smith, actioner) on gun no.”2″. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.740, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (Mod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.020, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Light Mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.024, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Oak and leather 2-gun case with shaped brass corners has inset leather rectangle on top of lid embossed “Marquis of Tweeddale”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather label on lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, Purdey marked square oil bottle, turnscrews and striker key with ebonized handles, and two pairs of snap caps, one Purdey marked. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished and refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a good London quality re-black, engraving slightly softened. Actions retain nearly all of a re-color over considerable scattered light marks and frosting, engraving somewhat washed. Buttstocks retain essentially all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks and scratches as furnished by Master Craftsman, David Trevallion. Forend wood is original, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Screw slots show some use. Case leather is fine with numerous marks and dents. Straps and handle are good. Renewed interior cloth is excellent, as is label. Accessories are fine. 4-50461 MGM74 (37,500-52,500) – Lot 2202

2203
$74,750.00

*FINE CASED PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS.

SN 26548/ 26549. (1955) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with very narrow, rapidly tapering flat, matted ribs, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Rear portions of ribs are gold inlaid “1” and “2”, as are top levers and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls, and with bbl makers initials “G.W” (George Wood). Tube numbers “66059” and “66060”, and “66247” and “66248” are on loops. Typical Purdey Beesley patent self opening actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with large, flowing, scrolled acanthus with strap work highlights. Fences are beautifully carved in full relief oak leaves and acorns. This pattern was originated by Harry Kell, and in this case, most likely executed by his apprentice and disciple, the reknown, Ken Hunt (No signature found). This pattern is Purdey’s standard post-WWII extra finish option. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and over “London” and “England” on bottom of action. Finely marbled and finely fiddle figured, well matched, European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/4″ over checkered wood butts on 1″ factory extensions. Stocks feature typical drop points and point pattern checkering, with gold ovals engraved “O.V.A.” on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends with Anson releases are stamped with actioners initials “BD” (Ben Delay) on irons. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.733, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-3/4″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Mod), right -.011 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb:1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 15-3/4″. Makers brown leather two gun motor case with leather trimmed canvas outer cover has stitched leather corners and top embossed “SHERBURN M. BECKER 620 PARK AVE. NEW YORK” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather, silver embossed Purdey label, and paper charge label with information for these particular guns, in lid. Label indicates that gun no. “1” was originally choked IC and Mod, and gun “2” was choked mod and full. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with Turks head, brush, mop, and jag, horn handled striker key, two horn handled turnscrews, broken case extractor, Purdey marked square oil bottle, 4 snap caps (one marked Purdey, 2 marked Churchill, and 1 marked Abercrombie and Fitch), field pull-through cleaning kit in black morocco leather wallet, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, another wallet with action cleaning brushes, and 1929 instruction booklet entitled “Purdey Guns”. PROVENANCE: Copious amount of factory letters, consignors notes, orig receipts, and gun permit, all relating to stock work and fitting sessions performed with this pair of guns, also with info of their origin. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95 – 98% factory blue, slightly silvered at muzzles, with a number of small marks and scratches. Actions retain approx 90% of their orig case hardening color, silvered at raised bead around breeches and on beads at bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color. Hinge pins, lock pins, and safeties retain most of a factory temper blue. Forend irons, trigger guards and top levers have been re-blued and retain nearly all that blue, silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a number of light marks, checkering re-cut. These guns saw a Purdey factory refurbish when lengthening pieces were added and bbl work performed. Bores are excellent, brilliant throughout. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Drops are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is fine, with a number of marks, scuffs and some soiling. Newer outer cover is excellent. New straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs and soiling from contact with guns. Labels are excellent, charge label slightly foxed. Accessories are excellent. Snap caps show considerable use. A lovely pair of top drawer Purdey guns. 4-53773 MGM279 (35,000-65,000) – Lot 2203

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2204
$28,750.00

*LOVELY JAMES PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 26638. (1957) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with very narrow, rapidly tapering flat, matted rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls, and with bbl makers initials “G.W” (George Wood). Tube numbers “65377” and “65378” are on loop. Typical Purdey Beesley patent self opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with large, flowing, scrolled acanthus with strap work highlights in a pattern originated by Harry Kell, and in this case, most likely executed by his apprentice and disciple, the reknown, Ken Hunt. (No signature found) Fences are beautifully carved in full relief oak leaves and acorns. This pattern is Purdey’s standard post-WWII extra finish option. “J. Purdey & Sons” is in scrolled flanked device on each lockplate, and over “London” and “England” on bottom of action. Beautifully figured and lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over leather faced Silver type pad. Stock features typical drop points and point pattern checkering, with gold initials “MVB” individually inlet on toe line. (Matching embossing on case) Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is stamped with actioners initials “M.T” (Maurice Timbers) on iron. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Makers tan leather motor case with stitched leather corners is embossed “M.V.B.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather, gold embossed Purdey label, and paper charge label with information for this particular gun, in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with Turks head, brush, mop, and jag, horn handled striker key, horn handled turnscrew (still wrapped in tissue), broken case extractor (still wrapped in tissue), Purdey marked square oil bottle, a pair of Purdey marked snap caps, field pull-through cleaning kit in black morocco leather wallet, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, and 1929 instruction booklet entitled “Purdey Guns”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95 – 98 % orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles, with a number of small marks and scratches. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color, action silvered at raised bead around breeches, and on beads at bottom. Hinge pin, lock pins, tumbler ends, and safety retain most of their temper blue. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 40% of its orig blue, silvered on edges, and at grip from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a number of light, and a bit heavier marks, one fairly deep dent at left front of forend. Leather of pad is losing its grain. Bores are excellent, brilliant throughout, with a small dent in right bbl about 12″ back from muzzle. (easily removed) Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is somewhat worn. Iron beginning to mark action. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine, with a number of marks, scuffs and some soiling. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs and soiling from contact with gun. Labels are excellent, charge label slightly foxed. Accessories are excellent. A very fine ’50’s vintage gun, made by some of Purdey’s best craftsmen.   4-53772 MGM278 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2204

2205
$21,850.00

*RARE, EXCEPTIONAL, NEAR NEW, EXTRA FINISH PURDEY SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH CASE.

SN 27814. (ca 1972) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. This scarce (59 produced) top-of-the-line trap gun has 32″ bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib, fitted with two white beads. Top left of bbl is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” Bbl flat is stamped with London nitro proofs, and bottom of bbl with “PURDEY”, SN, and bbl maker’s initials “AH” (Alf Harvey). Tube no. “67926” is on loop. Nicely filed, case hardened, Beesley patent action fires with the left lock (right lockplate is “dummy”). There is no safety. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded, large, scrolled acanthus with strap work highlights. Fence is relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. This extra finish pattern was often used by noted engraver, Ken Hunt, who most likely engraved this gun (no signature can be found). “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action where it is in an oval over “London” and “England”. Blued small bow trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, with SN on tang, which extends to horn grip cap. Lovely, well marbled, and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over solid red basket-weave Pachmayr pad. Classic Purdey style drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: .732. Bore restriction: .041. (Full) Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Orig maker’s leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather gold embossed Purdey label along with charge label for this particular gun, in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop and brush in black vinyl wallet, with Purdey marked snap cap and square oil bottle, along with case straps. Spare firing pin is rolled in a light purple envelope marked with SN. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, with only the faintest of minor handling marks in wood and metal, and light extractor wipe marks on breechface. Our consignor ordered this gun new and he has never fired it. It remains unfired outside of the factory since delivery to our consignor. Mechanically crisp. Case also appears near new, with one or two of the lightest marks. Interior cloth has slight impressions from contact with gun. An investment quality and condition classic. Replacement cost for this gun today from Purdey’s is quoted at $135,000. 4-50478 MGM230 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2205

2206
$28,175.00

*FINE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN WITH OAK AND LEATHER CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 17066. (1900) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 31″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Purdey & Sons Audley House, South Audley Street. London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on tops. Bbls are fitted with slightly raised, flat, matted rib. Gun is one of a pair, with “1” gold inlaid at rear of rib, on top lever, and on central diamond of forend. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, choke, and bottom of left bbl with unknown bbl makers initials “AP” (?). Tube nos. 24773 and 24774 are on loop. Beesley patent self-opening action features third fastener, side clips, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, arrow head engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style well cut rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “Purdey’s Patent”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver pad. Stock features typical drop points and point pattern checkering at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is stamped with actioners initials “WN” (Wesley Nobbs) on iron. Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.026 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Best quality oak and pigskin leather case has shaped brass corners and central medallion on top, engraved with monogram “PLC”. Interior is lined in deep scarlet velvet and has atypical black and gold Purdey label on lid. Interior is French fitted for an array of exceptionally fine ebony handled nickel-plated accessories, including: James Dixon & Son chamber brush, 4 powder and shot measures, Hawksley oil bottle, wad rammer, and roll crimping tool, bone striker case with strikers, as well as a pair of Purdey marked snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% of an older sympathetic re-blue with engraving and extra fine file cutting of rib preserved. Slight silvering is at muzzles, and there are a few light scattered marks overall. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected, the balance a very pleasing bright silver to pewter gray. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% of their orig case hardening color. Top lever retains most of its orig blue, silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 20 – 30% of what appears to be its orig blue, heavily silvered on edges and at grip. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous marks and scratches, maintained over the years with added oil. Sharp edges around lockplates, on drop points, and grip area show considerable hand wear, as does checkering, which has not been re-cut. Pad appears to be original, and is petrified. Bores are excellent, with one or two light pits in right bbl. Action is very slightly loose. Bbls are slightly off face. Drop is good. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is very fine with a number of light marks, stains and scuffs. Interior cloth is very fine with rubs and marks from contact with gun and accessories. Accessories are excellent. One turnscrew has a horn handle. A lovely old gun, relatively unmolested, strikingly presented. 4-50465 MGM72 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2206

2207
$16,100.00

*FINELY REFURBISHED “GOLDEN AGE” PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 24066. (ca 1929) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on narrow, concave, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1988 London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls and bbl makers initials “AS” (Tony Smith) are on bottom of left bbl. Case hardened, Beesley patent self opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplate and over “London” on bottom of action. Top lever and trigger guard are blued. Top lever is engraved “2”. SN is on trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown pigskin covered pad, and features standard drop points, checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and iron is stamped with actioners initial “H” (Fred Hughes, long time pre-war Purdey actioner). Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Lt. mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun has been set up for left handed shooter, with triggers turned, and stock cast-on approx 3/8″. Good quality brown leather case with cast brass corners, and combination lock, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed Purdey label on lid. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, most likely by factory, when new bbls were made in 1988. Gun retains nearly all finishes applied at that time, with some silvering to sharp edges and beads of action. Stocks have some minor marks and scratches. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case has some minor scuffs and marks. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth has some rubs through and compressions. 4-53673 (17,500-22,500) – Lot 2207

2208
$17,250.00

*FINE 20’S VINTAGE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 23125. (1926) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved with James Purdey & Sons famous Audley House address, and with Whitworth steel information on concave game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot, and are also stamped “2-5/8”. Bottoms of rear lumps are engraved “Cylinder” on 26″ bbls, and “Choke” on 28″. Both bbl sets are engraved “Made in England” on splinter. 28″ Bbls have tube numbers “56613” and “56614”, and are stamped with bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). 26″ Bbls have tube nos “56607” and “56608” on loop, and bbl makers initials “AW” (Arthur Wilkes). Typical case hardened, Beesley type, self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well rendered Purdey house style small scroll and rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and also on bottom of action over “London”. Scroll engraved trigger guard with SN at grip, has nicely engraved monogram “AHB” on bow. Darkly marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features graceful Purdey type drop points and typical point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release, has iron which is stamped “H” for long time Purdey actioner Fred Hughes. 26″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Lt mod), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. 28″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (I Mod), right -.010 (Lt. Mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 4-1/2″ oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Obituary of Alfred S. Warren, Jr., prior owner, with other note: “the motor case for this gun is in the Detroit area … with “AHB” monogram intact.” CONDITION: Excellent. 26″ Bbls retain approx 95% of what appears to be orig blue, with some silvering at muzzles and a few scattered overall light marks. They still retain damascening on breech ends. 28″ Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue over considerable external pitting. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, silvered at normal carrying points. Lockplates retain nearly all of their fine orig case hardening color, right lock slightly silvered at tail. Trigger plate, guard, and top lever retain over 85% of what appears to be orig bright blue with slight silvering on sharp edges, and at thumbpiece. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be orig rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks. There are some deeper scratches on butt, and considerable scratches and dents on forend, mostly in checkering, which is slightly soiled and worn. Bores of both bbl sets are excellent, showing only the lightest of fine scratches from cleaning and use. Action is tight. Both bbl sets are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. A fine, fast handling, high condition gun from the 20’s. 4-51237 MGM1 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2208

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2209
$12,650.00

*JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH OAK AND LEATHER CASE.

SN 19175. (1907) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Purdey & Sons”, and “Audley House, South Audley Street. London. England” on tops. Bbls are fitted with narrow concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, choke, and bottom of left bbl with initials “GW” (George Wilkes, barrel maker). Tube nos. 64735 and 64736 are on loop. Beesley patent self-opening action features third fastener, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, arrow head engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “Purdey’s Patent”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown Pachmayr rifle pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb, point pattern checkering at grip, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “W J K”. Matching beavertail ejector forend with Anson release is stamped “TN” (Nobbs ?) on iron. Bore diameter: left-.733, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.026 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Very fine oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion, engraved “R. L. S.” is lined in burgundy cloth. A gold embossed black leather Purdey label, paper instruction label, and charge card for gun no. 23703 are in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps, round oil bottle, and composition striker bottle. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine re-black, silvering at muzzles. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount orig case hardening color. Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain most of that blue, engraving softened considerably. New stocks retain nearly all of their rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is very fine, with some light chipping and staining. A small leather rectangle has been set into top. Handle is good and straps are fine condition replacements. Interior cloth is fine with some light rubs and marks. Labels are very fine, paper label slightly soiled. New accessories are very fine. A solid gun that measures well, a fine candidate for a correct re-stock. 4-50462 MGM71 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2209

2210
$13,800.00

*JAMES PURDEY ROUND BODY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 21911. (1920) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street. London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s FLUID PRESSED STEEL” on swamped narrow concave rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottom of left bbl with barrel makers initials “AW” (Arthur Wilkes). Tube nos. 52219 and 52220 are on loop. Beesley patent self-opening action with rounded bar features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and also on bottom of action over “London”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Finely fiddle figured, dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is marked with unknown actioner’s initials “HS” (Scales ?) on iron. Bore diameter: left-.737, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (IMod), right -.011 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 15″. Original makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion, is embossed “R. T. P. L.” on top. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth. A black leather gold embossed Purdey label and paper charge label with information for this particular gun, are in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with short handle, Purdey marked snap caps and oil bottle, rosewood handled striker key, and some cleaning implements. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done re-blue, engraving slightly washed. Action and lockplates retain traces of orig case hardening color where protected. Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, retaining nearly all of that blue, but engraving is softened. Stocks retain most of an old refinish with numerous marks and dings. Checkering is worn, slightly dirty, and has not been re-cut. Pad is relatively new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is worn, with iron contacting bottom of action. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is fine, still light in color, with a few light stains and minor marks. Handle and straps are fine. Interior cloth shows soiling and rubs from contact with gun. Label has some dents, charge card slightly soiled and somewhat foxed. Some partitions were re-worked with addition of recoil pad, and covered with non-matching cloth. Accessories are good. 4-50466 MGM69 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2210

2211
$17,250.00

FINE ANTIQUE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 14855. (1893) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street. London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on narrow concave rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottom of left bbl with initials “GA” (George Aston, head barrel maker). Tube nos. 13448 and 13449 are on loop. Beesley patent self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, engraved arrow head tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. Engraving is exceptionally fine and well detailed, most likely by G. Lucas, head engraver. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and “Purdey’s Patent” is on bottom of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver type pad. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grip, and a silver oval with remnants of a monogram is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is marked with unknown actioner’s initials “HH” on iron. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (IC), right -.000 (cyl). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Original makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central circular medallion, is lined in scarlet cloth. A small paper Purdey label marked “Late of 314-1/2 Oxford Street”, along with an instruction label, and the orig charge card for this gun, are in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, Purdey marked broken case extractor, and cleaning implements, as well as three case strap retainers. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, with some slight silvering and thinning from normal hand wear. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of what appears to be their vibrant orig case hardening color, silvering on beads and fences. Engraving is very sharp and clear. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their orig bright blue, silvering at thumbpiece and grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, grain open. Sharp edges are slightly rounded, checkering flattened and gummed. Pad appears to be a later replacement. There are incipient cracks behind both lockplates and top tang. Bores are excellent with a hint of frosting toward breech ends of both bbls. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is good with considerable staining and chipping. Straps are missing. Strap retainers detached (three are in case). Handle has repairs. Interior cloth is very fine with some compressions and one tear from contact with action fence. Labels are fine, slightly soiled. Some partitions are slightly loose. Cleaning rod is fine. A superb high condition antique Purdey in need of some detailing. 4-50467 MGM73 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2211

2212
$0.00

JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND MOTOR CASE.

SN 14886. (1893) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both sets of 26″ chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street. London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s FLUID PRESSED STEEL” on narrow concave game ribs. Bbl flats of orig bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, and with subsequent unidentified proofs for .740. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottom of left bbl with initials “WH” (William Hill, barrel maker). Tube nos. 13931 and 13932 are on loop. The other set of bbls (SN 23449), are stamped with London nitro proofs and 1976 London re-proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Barrel makers initials “RJ” (?) are on bottom of left bbl. Beesley patent self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, arrow head engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style with well cut rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “Purdey’s Patent”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad over 1″ figured American walnut extension. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is marked with actioner’s initials “FH” (Fred Hughes) on iron. Orig bbls: Bore diameter: left-.737, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.000 (cyl), right -.000 (cyl). Bbls do not meet at muzzle, and gap is plugged with solder. Minimum wall thickness: left -.013, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 15″. Later bbls, SN 23449: Bore diameter: left-.739, right -.742. Bore restrictions: left -.003 (IC), right -.001 (Cyl). These bbls have also been cut. Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 15″. Green canvas 2-gun motor case with stitched leather corners has black leather gold embossed label on lid. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refurbished. Orig bbls retain most of an old re-black, considerably silvered from normal hand wear. Later bbls retain most of a lustrous factory type re-black, engraving on rib re-cut. Action retains a considerable amount of orig color hardening where protected. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish, done at time of stock extension and pad, over numerous light marks. Checkering shows considerable wear, and has not been re-cut. Stock was broken through wrist, and has been repaired. Forend has repaired crack on left rear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls (new hinge pin). Drop is good. Ejectors are in time. Case exterior has numerous scuffs and some stains, but is otherwise fine. Interior cloth is excellent, with some minor rubs. Butt blocking for one gun is missing. Label is partially detached but fine. 4-50468 MGM70 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2212

2213
$0.00

*JAMES PURDEY BEST QUALITY PLAIN FINISH ROUND BODY GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 21154. (ca 1914) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1.2″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow, matted game rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid-Pressed Steel” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Bottom of left bbl is stamped with bbl makers initials “CA” (long time Purdey head barrel maker C Aston). Tube nos. “48527” and “48528” are on loop. Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action has rounded bar, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action has only geometric engraving around outer edges and join between lockplates and action and around trigger plate. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and on bottom of action along with “London”. Lightly fiddle figured and somewhat marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold initial “C” inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and actioners initials, “T.A” (unknown) on iron. Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Leather case with brass corners has rectangular leather label embossed “F. S. C. NY” on top, along with a number of scattered railway shipping labels. Interior is lined in an orange colored cloth with gold embossed lavender leather Schoeverling. Daly & Gales label. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain 85 – 90% orig blue, thinning at muzzles, on tops, and on sides, with four or five small patches of light oxidation. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, but are mostly a mottled silver gray. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard retain a considerable amount of their orig bright blue, top lever and iron perhaps 70%. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with grain raised and a number of light handling marks and scratches. Checkering is slightly worn. Buttstock appears to be an old replacement (drop points are not quite right and checkering does not match forend. Another explanation is that WWI was just beginning and experienced workmen were being taken for the war effort). Case leather is dark, dry, crazed, and rubbed. Straps and handle are missing. Shipping labels are foxed. Interior cloth has considerable insect damage, mildew, and a number of rubs from contact with guns. Label is excellent, with just a spot or two of mildew, which should clean. 4-49585 MGM36 (12,000-17,000) – Lot 2213

2214
$10,350.00

*JAMES PURDEY HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 19711. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are marked with Purdey’s Audley House address and Whitworth steel information on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Tube nos “39426” and “39427” are on loop, and bottom of left bbl is stamped with bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Beesley patent, sidelock, self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons.” is engraved on each lockplate and on bottom of action over “London”. Scroll engraved and blued trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to hard rubber grip cap. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over Silver type pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “SPS”. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release, is stamped with initials “A.F” (famed Purdey actioner Alf Fullalove). Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.042 (Extra full), right -.011 (Lt. mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. (Stock is considerably cast off, approx 1/2″.) Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of an old re-blue, engraving considerably softened and thin. There are a number of deep marks and scratches on top rear of right bbl. Action and lockplates are silver gray to brown. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of an old bright blue with engraving softened. Correctly shaped replacement stock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with a number of light marks and scratches, checkering considerably worn, especially on forend. Action is very slightly loose, but bbls are on face. Drop is good. Bores are very fine with slight pitting under polishing, mostly in right bbl. Ejectors are in time. 4-51223 (8,500-13,500) – Lot 2214

2215
$0.00

*FINELY REFURBISHED PAIR OF HUSSEY & HUSSEY BEST IMPERIAL EJECTOR SIDELOCK GAME GUNS WITH H&H OAK AND LEATHER CASE.

SN 14547/ 14548. (ca 1912) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Chopper lump bbls with swamped game ribs, are engraved “Hussey & Hussey” and “88 Jermyn Street, St.James’s, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Guns are built as a pair and have “1” or “2” gold inlaid on rear portions of ribs, top levers, and forend tips. Case hardened full sidelock actions are stocked to the fences, and feature automatic safeties (SAFE gold inlaid), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions have nicely filed beads in “Best” manner, and are engraved with very well cut, shaded, open scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Hussey & Hussey” is at the front part of each lockplate, and bottoms of actions are engraved “Imperial Ejector”. Blued top levers and trigger guards are scroll engraved. SNs are at grips. Beautifully marbled, and nicely fiddle figured, well matching, European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butts, and feature classic drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter Southgate ejector forends have Anson releases, and are also marked “1” or “2” on release push rods. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.027, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Very fine oak and leather two gun case with brass corners and round central medallion is lined in very dark green cloth with black leather gold embossed H&H New Bond Street label, paper charge label for gun nos. 22924 and 22925, and paper information label about the AB ejector, in lid. A cloth covered dust protector is between lid and bottom compartments, which contain two pairs of snap caps marked “12”, an unmarked square oil bottle, and a pair of rosewood handled turnscrews. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining nearly all of their factory quality finishes. Actions are silvered slightly on beads. New buttstocks are nicely shaped, and correctly checkered. Orig forend wood refinished, and re-checkered. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine with numerous marks and scuffs, but still light in color. Interior cloth is very fine, with some rubs through on some partitions, and one small partition is missing. Labels are excellent. Hussey guns have a reputation for being of superb quality, these guns are ready for another century of enjoyment. 4-53671 MGM287 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2215

2216
$23,000.00

*J. P. MORGAN, JR.’S PAIR OF HENRY ATKIN SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 2564/ 2565. (ca 1923) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This fine pair of guns are gold inlaid “1” and “2” in the usual places. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Henry Atkin Ltd (From Purdey’s) 88 Germyn St London. S. W.” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened, Purdey type, self-opening actions are built on Henry Atkin’s adaptation of Beasley’s famous patent, whereby the internal parts were shaped so as to make the guns easier to close than in “other” self-openers. Actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and single non-selective triggers. Actions are engraved with exceptionally well cut, small, shaded scroll surrounding rose bouquets, in classic British “best” style. “Henry Atkin” is engraved on the bottom of each lockplate, and on bottom of actions over “From Purdey’s”. Trigger guards are engraved with open, flowing scroll, and with SNs on short tangs. Gun no. “1” has lightly veined European walnut. Gun no. “2” is dark, with finely marbled and nicely figured European walnut. Both guns have straight grip buttstocks measuring 14-3/4″ over coarsely checkered wood butts, and feature drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved with monogram, “JPM”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Mod), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.016. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Makers oak and leather two gun case with brass corners is embossed “J. P. M.” on top. Case retains its canvas outer cover with leather trim and extra pockets, which also has central leather tag embossed “J. P. M.” and “1 & 2”. Interior of case is lined in scarlet cloth, and has black leather, gold embossed Henry Atkin label on lid, with secondary label tacked in which instructs: “NOTE. To insure proper working it is essential, when opening this gun, that the barrels should be dropped smartly to their fullest extent.” Case contains high quality long 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod (short handled) with mop, jag, and Turks head, a black morocco leather wallet containing pull through cleaning equipment, one snap cap marked “Henry Atkin London”, and three marked “J & W Hawksley”, along with a brass topped tin with green label marked “Special cleaning and lubricating oil” with Henry Atkin name and address. PROVENANCE: From the family of banker and philanthropist, J. P. Morgan, Jr. with copy of letter explaining the order of family ownership. Henry S. Morgan Jr. Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old high quality re-blue with slight silvering at muzzles and on ribs. Engraving is thin. Action of gun no. “1” retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, mostly where protected, but is generally an overall pewter gray. Lockplates have most of their color, considerably thinned. Gun no. “2” retains a bit more color on action, and perhaps 70% on lockplates. Top levers and trigger guards of both guns retain a considerable amount of their orig blue. Gun no. “1” was re-stocked, most likely by the factory, as shaping and quality are of the first order, with only a few minor marks. Checkering is slightly worn. Stock oval reset, engraving a bit thin. Gun no. “2” retains its orig stock, refinished over a number of light and heavy marks, showing considerable wear at butt. Checkering is considerably worn and dirty. There is an incipient crack behind top tang. Both forends have slightly worn checkering. Bores are excellent, with evidence of dent removal on top of right bbl of gun no. “1”, and bottom of left bbl of gun no. “2”. Actions are tight. Bbls of gun no. “1” are on face. Gun no. “2” has right bbl slightly off face. Right ejector trips intermittently on gun no. “1”, and ejectors are very slightly out of time on gun no. “2”. Triggers work. Guns have been in storage for a very long time and can do with a good cleaning. Case leather is fine with considerable staining. The outer cover has considerable mold and mildew from poor storage. Some straps of outer cover are detached and missing. Straps and handle of case are good. Interior cloth is good, with considerable marks and compressions from contact with guns, and with some light insect damage and considerable mildew. Accessories are fine. Label is mildewed. Secondary label is soiled, oil soaked and foxed. Case should clean up nicely. 4-51970 MGM182 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2216

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2217
$21,850.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE, .410 W. C. SCOTT MONTE CARLO B SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 78614. Cal. .410 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls have raised, flat, matted rib, with square crossbolt extension. Bbls are engraved “W & C. SCOTT & SON. MAKERS.” “THE MONTE CARLO B” and “78, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE. LONDON. ENGLAND. SCOTT’S IMPROVED BOLT.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, “44” and “Choke”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with provisional proofs, SN, and are engraved “SPECIAL STEEL”. Scaled down Roger’s patent full sidelock square backed action features automatic safety, square crossbolt third fastener, patent gas checks on breechface, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic Monte Carlo B style with 70% coverage of very well cut scroll surrounding vignettes of flying pigeons on each lockplate. Lockplates are also engraved “W & C. SCOTT & SON”. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, and engraved with matching scroll, along with SN and castle logo at grip. Nicely crotch figured European walnut round knob, semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with line border, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.402, right -.403. Choke visible. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a quality brownish re-black, engraving remains sharp. Action retains approx 30% orig case hardening color, quite strong where protected. Lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig color hardening, which has mostly muted to gray. Stocks exhibit a well done oil refinish, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong, and slightly out of time. This exceptionally rare gun is illustrated on p. 163 of AMERICAN AND BRITISH .410 SHOTGUNS by Ronald S. Gabriel, with caption: “Two poor quality photos of an important 410, SN 78614”. Dr. Gabriel goes on to state that this gun was made in the period between 1909 and 1911, and that the 78000 number register has “vanished”. No other hammerless sidelock 410s are listed in available Webley & Scott records. A unique opportunity for the small bore enthusiast, this is a fine condition, graceful, great handling little gun. 4-51358 MGM6 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2217

2218
$16,675.00

*FINE, AS FOUND, HARRISON & HUSSEY SMALL GAUGE, LIGHT WEIGHT GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 2009. (ca 1923) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow game rib are engraved “Harrison & Hussey. Ltd.” and “41 Albemarle St. London. W.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 oz of shot. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Small case hardened full sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), double triggers, and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut, small, open, shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Harrison & Hussey Ltd” is in scroll flanked arch on each lockplate and on bottom of action. Safety, top lever, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued, and engraved to match action. The quality of all engraving is exceptional, and most likely the work of Jack Sumner, noted engraver to the best London and Edinburgh trade. Well marbled European walnut stock with some burl figure at butt, measures 13-5/8″ over flattened Silver pad and features drop points, semi diamond hand, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “F. S. C”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.000 (Cyl). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″ (Stock is considerably swept at face (cast off) for a full faced individual). Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Maker’s original oak and leather case with brass corners is embossed “F. S. C.” on lid. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth with gold embossed black leather label on lid, and contains Harrison & Hussey marked square oil bottle, brass jag, and a wad of tow. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining a considerable amount of orig finish under a layer of old congealed oil and grime. Bbls retain over 90% blue. Action retains 40% color. Lockplates retain approx 90% color. Top lever and trigger guard are slightly silvered. Stocks have a number of minor marks and scratches in their orig finish, checkering slightly worn and somewhat dirty. Pad is petrified and squished. Bores are excellent, smooth, bright and shiny throughout, with one or two barely noticeable pings. There is a compression at breech end of right bbl from being dropped. (Should peen out) Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has darkened, lightly crazed, and has numerous rubs. Handle and straps are good. Interior cloth shows slight insect damage, but considerable mildew which also affects over 50% of label. Should clean. Oil bottle is excellent. 4-49582 MGM27 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2218

2219
$23,000.00

*FINE 16 BORE DAVID MCKAY BROWN ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH MOTOR CASE.

SN 7453. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “David McKay Brown (Gunmakers) Ltd 32 Hamilton Road, Bothwell” on narrow, swamped, game rib. Rear portion of rib is gold inlaid “1”. Gun was built as “1” of a pair with gold inlaid “1” also on top lever and forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with 1989 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and also with importers name and address, “BSA NY MILLBROOK”. Case hardened, Dickson type, trigger plate, round action is filed in traditional manner, and features pivoting third fastener, automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid) and double triggers. Action is engraved with nicely cut small scroll and rose bouquets in British “best” fashion. “David McKay Brown” is on each side. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is on grip. Finely marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over black leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at semi-diamond hand, with vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.661, right -.660. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Old leather motor case by “Hermes of Paris” is embossed “O.G.H.” on top, and has gray canvas leather trimmed outer cover. Interior is lined in tan suede. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, silvered at muzzles and breech ends from normal handling wear, and with a few minor marks from normal field use. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, the balance hand worn to silver. Top lever and trigger guard correctly re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig oil finish, butt section dull from light refinish with addition of new pad, which is excellent. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting at breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is considerably scuffed, soiled, and chipped. Handle is good. Outer cover is good. Interior is fair with considerable soiling and some patches. A nicely filed and finished, dynamic, lightweight McKay Brown small bore. 4-53680 MGM298 (13,500-18,500) – Lot 2219

2220
$13,225.00

*VERY FINE, KELL ENGRAVED, E. J. CHURCHILL PREMIER XXV BAKER PATENT EASY OPENING, SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 4681. (ca 1931) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 25″ Chopper lump bbls with Churchill rib are gold inlaid “XXV” and “1” on rear portion of rib (gun is one of a pair with “1” also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip). Tops of bbls with 1-1/4″ triangles of scroll at breech ends are engraved “E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd” and “Orange St. Gunworks. Leicester Square. London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SN is engraved on bottom of each bbl. “MADE IN ENGLAND” is engraved on splinter. Slim, case hardened, Baker patent easy opening action was a highly regarded standard of the pre-war London trade, being used by many gunmakers such as Lancaster, where it was called the 12-20, and Joseph Lang. Action features automatic safety, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut small shaded scroll surrounding vignette of trio of ducks in various attitudes in flight over marsh in the same manner as borderless game scenes on lockplates in the style designed by, and in this case engraved by, the renown Harry Kell. Left lockplate depicts a covey of red grouse flushing from heather and departing over moor (beaters view), with right side depicting them coming in low to what can be imagined as your gun position. A “smoke” of this exact right lockplate scene is illustrated in the chapter on Harry Kell in BRITISH GUN ENGRAVING by Douglas Tate. “E. J. Churchill” is in scrolled riband at front portion of each lockplate. Double beaded trigger guard depicts a trio of woodcock in woodlands. SN is in scrolled riband on scroll engraved short tang. Nicely marbled and beautifully figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates, and features drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Included with gun is an old Iver Johnson marked leg o’ mutton case with brass plaque on side engraved “W. B. Mc Ilvaine Jr. LAKE FOREST”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% of what appears to be their orig blue with some light nicks and marks, and silvered slightly at muzzles and breech. Action retains approx 40% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig color. Top lever and trigger guard are considerably silvered at areas of normal wear. Well done replacement buttstock retains nearly all its orig finish with light marks and scratches, and one a bit heavier on left side. Orig forend wood has been refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is good, straps and handle missing. A very fine “golden age” lightweight gun with unusual special order engraving.   4-51440 MGM273 (12,500-18,000) – Lot 2220

2221
$11,500.00

*VERY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, E. J. CHURCHILL PREMIER XXV BAKER PATENT EASY OPENING, SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7344. (ca 1959) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Chopper lump bbls with Churchill rib are gold inlaid “XXV” and “2” on rear portion of rib (gun is one of a pair with “2” also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip). Tops of bbls with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends are engraved “E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd” and “Orange St. Gunworks. Leicester Square. London.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is engraved on bottom of each bbl and stamped on loop. Slim, case hardened, Baker patent easy opening action was a highly regarded standard of the pre-war London trade, being used by many gunmakers such as Lancaster, where it was called the 12-20, and Joseph Lang. Action features automatic safety, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers, and is engraved with very well cut medium shaded scroll with acanthus scroll borders. “E. J. Churchill” is in scrolled riband at front portion of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Premier” “Finest” “Quality”. Double beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has SN in scrolled riband on short tang. Nicely streaked and boldly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a gold oval engraved “G” on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (full), right -.017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. Fine quality tan leather “VC” case with stitched leather corners is gold embossed on top “GALVIN” and “NO 2”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black and gold Churchill label in lid. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new with only a hint of sharp edge wear in all metal finishes, fire blue of pin ends slightly silvered, and slight extractor wipe marks on breechface. Scant evidence of ever being fired. Lockplate screw heads show some use. There are a few light handling marks in wood. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A fast handling, light, little gun. 4-51441 MGM272 (12,500-18,000) – Lot 2221

2223
$0.00

*CHURCHILL IMPERIAL XXV SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 5453. (ca 1938) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. In 1953 the “Imperial” was priced at 200 pounds, whereas the top of the line “Premier” self-opener was 300 pounds. It was a fine quality sidelock gun at a good price. This small gauge example with 25″ chopper lump bbls with Churchill rib gold inlaid “XXV” are engraved “E. J. Churchill (Gun Makers) Ltd” and “Orange St. Gunworks, Leicester Square, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls.A small sling stud is attached to bottom rib. Small case hardened bar action sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical attractive “Imperial” style with large and small well cut open shaded scroll at nearly full coverage. “E. J. Churchill” is on the front of each lockplate. An Imperial crown is inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Trigger guard is engraved with somewhat deeper scroll and has SN on scrolled riband at grip. Well marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over approx 2-1/2″ long lengthening piece that has been blended and matched so well as to be nearly invisible. Wood butt is plain, uncheckered. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and the gold initials “WRC” individually inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Dark brown leather Abercrombie & Fitch marked toe under “VC” case with stitched leather corners is lined in dark burgundy cloth and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 75 – 80% orig blue with considerable silvering and a few light marks. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case color, silvered and browning on bottom and beads. Lockplates retain over 80% of their color. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece, trigger guard at grip. Buttstock retains nearly all of its synthetic finish with a few light marks, sharp edges somewhat rounded. Checkering is worn and does not appear to have been re-cut. Forend retains most of its orig finish. Case leather is excellent with a few minor rubs and marks. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is fine with some marks and compressions. Some partitions in action compartment have been moved and cloth has some tears. A lightweight well balanced, golden age, small bore. 4-53564 MGM120 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2223

2224
$0.00

*WOODWARD BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH BRILEY 28 GAUGE TUBE SET.

SN 5446. (1904) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ (The classic Woodward length) Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Woodward & Sons 64 St. James’s Street London S.W.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on slightly raised, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WHITWORTH STEEL” “J. W. & S” and with SNs. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and fitted with automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) covered by uniquely Woodward T-shaped safety button, when in fire position. Action also features bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, and gold line tumbler end cocking indicators with tumbler ends in raised bosses for larger bearing surface. Fences are filed in typical Woodward arcaded form. Action is engraved with near full coverage small shaded scroll with larger scroll within arcades of fences. “J. Woodward & Sons” is in scroll flanked device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Woodward’s Single Trigger” (double triggers are fitted). Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN engraved in raised relief on tang, which extends to composition grip cap. Stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over serrated horn buttplate. Arrowhead drop points and point pattern checkering with line border are at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Rear portion of comb is fitted with interesting game counter, numerals inlaid in gold, with thumb actuated indexing stud. Splinter ejector forend is of streaked European walnut, and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.739, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Lt mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.017, right -.018. (Woodward bbls are often very thin.) Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Also included is a 28 ga. Briley full length tube set, fitted to this gun with two extra choke tubes in case with wrench and installation tools. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating it was completed in 1904 for Mr. J. Livingstone confirming that it was orig built with single trigger, third bite, and no clips. CONDITION: Very Good. Bbls retain essentially all of a lustrous re-black, engraving slightly thinned. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig muted case hardening colors. New buttstock retains nearly all of a rubbed oil finish. Forend refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, with evidence of some dings having been raised. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger guard tang appears to have been broken and repaired. Tubes appear near new. Dove gun extraordinaire. 4-53534 MGM282 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2224

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2225
$9,200.00

*WILLIAM EVANS BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME OR PIGEON GUN.

SN 15448. (1927) Cal. 12 ga. 2-7/8 Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with broad, flat, slightly raised, matted rib are engraved “William Evans” and “63 Pall Mall St. James. London” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Whitworth sheaf-of-wheat logos. Robust, case hardened sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), Purdey type hidden third fastener, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage large, sweeping, open, shaded, acanthus scroll. Scroll on fences is in semi-relief. “WILLIAM EVANS” is at front portion of each lockplate. Single beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has SN in semi-relief at grip. Finely marbled and nicely fiddle figured, dark European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, with engraved steel heel and toe plates, and features diamond hand, drop points, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.021 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating gun was made in 1927 for Mr. C.H.S. Kegwin, with copies of three different ledger pages with specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine lustrous re-black. Action retains approx 90 – 95% of an older re-color hardening, engraving very slightly softened. Top lever retains most of what appears to be its orig blue, silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard re-blued, silvered on bead and at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, but is most likely an older refinish, with some minor marks. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Forcing cones appear to have been opened. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Hinge pin locking screw is missing. A solid, high quality, heavy proof gun. 4-53664 MGM275 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2225

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2226
$8,050.00

*COGSWELL & HARRISON 16 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 56295. (ca 1930) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd. 168 Piccadilly. London” on narrow, deeply swamped, game rib. Rear extension is engraved “2” (gun is no. 2 of a pair with “2” engraved on forend iron, and front portion of safety button). Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and Birmingham re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are fitted with spring housing for typical C & H ejector system. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action is engraved with approx 80% coverage medium scroll. “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Scroll engraved floorplate, trigger plate, top lever, and trigger guard are blued. SN is on short tang of trigger guard. Relatively plain, streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over brown leather faced Silver type pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left-.667, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Green canvas, tan leather trimmed case is lined in scarlet cloth, and contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, Griffin and Howe engraved square oil bottle, a can of NEVARUST gun oil, and a black leather 16 ga. hand protector. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color. Blued parts retain most of their re-blue, slightly silvered from handling. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with numerous light marks, checkering re-cut and sharp. Bores are excellent with a hint of light frosting. Action has a hint of side to side looseness. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Canvas is slightly faded, and marked from contact with straps. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is very fine, with a few light marks and soiling from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. 4-53774 MGM276 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2226

2227
$4,600.00

*PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 12471/ 12472. (1912) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “William Powell & Son, 35, Carr’s Lane Birmingham.” on concave game ribs. Guns are a true pair, with the numerals “1” and “2” gold inlaid at rear of ribs, top levers, and on forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot, with later stamp “2-3/4″”, and with reproof mark on gun no. “2”. Boxlock actions are coin finished, and feature automatic safeties (SAFE engraved on inlet silver rectangle), bolted dolls head third fasteners, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with about 60% coverage well cut medium scroll. “William Powell & Son” is on each side of each action. Blued top levers, floorplates, trigger plates, and trigger guards are scroll engraved to match. SNs are at grips. Nicely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut round knob, semi-pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-15/16″ over checkered horn buttplates, and feature checkered side panels, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and vacant silver ovals on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.021. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-15/16″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (Mod), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.025. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-15/16″. Original makers two gun leather case with shaped brass corners, is embossed “Maj. J. A. Strick, the King’s Shropshire Lt. Infy.” (DSO 1915, Brevet Colonel and temporary Brigadier General in 1918) and has remnants of old railway labels on top and side. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with orig Powell paper label, and charge label. Case contains a pair of Powell marked snap caps, and another unmarked pair, Powell marked circular pewter oil bottle, as well as a 3-pc BGI cleaning rod, and the orig key with tag. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done satin re-blue. Actions are coin finished. Top levers, floorplates and trigger guards re-blued, and retain essentially all of that blue. Stocks oil refinished, grain slightly raised, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Actions are slightly loose. Ejectors are strong and in time on both guns. Case leather is darkening, and has a number of scuffs and rubs. Orig straps and handle are good. Handle is beginning to detach. Interior cloth is very good, with numerous marks and rubs from contact with guns and accessories. There is some slight insect damage. Labels are foxed, browning, with some rubs through. Accessories are fine. A fine well matched pair in need of a simple re-joint. 4-51971 MGM89 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2227

2228
$12,650.00

*RARE .410 JOHN ROBERTSON OF BOSS BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7827. (1930) Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. According to Ron Gabriel in AMERICAN AND BRITISH .410 SHOTGUNS, this is the very first of twelve .410 boxlock guns made by Boss under the Robertson name. SNs are included in the normal run of Boss numbers. These guns were made between 1930 to post WWII. This gun and all the others have 26″ dovetailed bbls. Narrow, concave rib is engraved “John Robertson, 41. Albemarle St. London.” (Boss’s prewar address) Bbl flats are stamped with British nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SN is engraved on bottom of left bbl. The diminutive, case hardened, boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE silver inlaid), and double triggers. (Mr. Gabriel relates that these guns were actioned and barreled by John Harper.) Action is engraved with about 70% coverage well cut medium scroll. “John Robertson” is in scroll terminated ribands on each side. Well streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over checkered wood butt, and features side panels, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.386 (Full?), right -.401 (IC?). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. Green canvas case with brown leather trim is lined in brownish cloth, and has an Edward Whistler gold embossed black leather label on lid. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-blue, engraving still sharp. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color. Floorplate retains 30 – 40% orig blue. Top lever retains most of its blue, silvered on thumbpiece and slightly flaked. Trigger guard is mostly silver. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of minor marks and scratches. Checkering is slightly worn and dark. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case cloth is very fine, with some rubs through, leather trim rubbed. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with some rubs and soiling. Label is very fine. A lovely, scarce, little zephyr. 4-51939 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2228

2229
$5,175.00

*JOHN ROBERTSON (BOSS) 20 GAUGE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 8336. (ca 1935) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. One of the excellent boxlock guns supplied by John Harper of Birmingham, and retailed by Boss under the Robertson name, and SNed amid other Boss guns. This gun has 28″ dovetailed bbls with narrow, concave rib which is engraved “Made in England” and “John Robertson. 41. Albemarle Street. London. W.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, bottoms of bbls engraved with SNs. Small boxlock action with nicely filed beads around fences, features automatic safety (SAFE silver inlaid), double triggers, and automatic ejectors. Action is engraved with approx 60% coverage well cut medium scroll. “John Robertson” is in scroll terminated ribands on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Very nicely flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with flat top point pattern checkering, measures 14-1/4″ over 1/2″ lengthening piece with checkered wood butt. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “H. S. M Jr” (Henry S. Morgan Jr., great grandson of J. P. Morgan, banker and philanthropist). Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.612, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: From the family of banker and philanthropist, J. P. Morgan, Jr. with letter explaining the order of family ownership. Gun was ordered by his grandson, Henry S. Morgan for his son, Henry S. Morgan, Jr. in 1935. Included are photocopies of all correspondence between Henry S. Morgan and Boss regarding this gun. Henry S. Morgan Jr. Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with some slight frosting, silvered at normal carry point and at breech end of bbls. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color with loss due to normal hand wear. Top lever, floorplate and trigger guard retain a considerable amount of their orig blue. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig hand rubbed oil finish, grain open, and rather dry. Checkering is slightly worn and soiled. As this gun was made for Henry S. Morgan, Jr. when he was about 12 years old, a lengthening piece was added later, but workmanship was not of the highest order. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. 4-51940 MGM179 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2229

2230
$6,900.00

*S.R. JEFFERY .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 6970. (ca 1960) Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “S. R. Jeffery & Son Ltd. Guildford” on narrow, concave, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with ’60’s vintage Birmingham nitro proofs. Diminutive, case hardened, boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut medium scroll. “S. R. Jeffery & Son, Ltd” is in scrolled riband on each side. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “H G S”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.392, right -.395. Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue with some minor marks and silvering at muzzles and breech ends. Action retains approx 85% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard retain approx 75% orig blue, silvered from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, edges slightly rounded. Checkering is slightly gummed, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time, right ejector is “live”. A fine little British small bore. 4-50469 MGM87 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2230

2231
$5,750.00

*F. BEESLEY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 2751. (1930) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “F. Beesley. 2. St. James’s Street. London. S.W.” on narrow, concave, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SN is engraved on bottom of left bbl. Small case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in silver), and double triggers. Action has nicely filed bead around fences, and is engraved with 60% coverage medium scroll. “F. Beesley” is in scroll terminated riband on each side of action. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued and scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Finely fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over serrated wood butt, and features side panels, flat topped point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.610, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.001 (cyl). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Orig brown canvas leather trimmed case is lined in green cloth and has large paper Beesley label on lid numbered to and with loads for this gun, with inked in date “1930”. Case contains a Beesley marked crystal oil bottle with pewter top, 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with jag and Turks head, 20 ga pull-through cleaning kit in brown leather wallet, pewter Vaseline jar, pair of Churchill marked snap caps, broken case extractor, and the key. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 85 – 90% orig blue with a number of minor marks and thinning above forend from normal hand wear. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, silvered at normal carry points. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Floorplate is slightly worn at sides and front. Trigger guard retains about 25% of its orig blue, considerably silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, somewhat dry, with numerous light marks and scratches from normal field use. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Exterior of case has numerous scuffs and rubs. Handle and straps are good. Interior cloth is very fine with light rubs and compressions. Label is very fine, somewhat foxed, and slightly soiled. Accessories are fine. A fine little lightweight gun by this highly regarded maker. 4-53566 MGM119 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2231

2232
$5,175.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Additional Information: The original owner of this gun has been identified as “William St. Leonard Robertson” who matriculated Wadham College, Oxford on October 22, 1884. He served as a Lt. Col. with the Australian Light Horse Division in the Boer War and went on to make a career of the military.

WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST ANSON DEELEY BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS AND ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 13578. (ca 1882) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls have one set choked modified and IC, the other full and full. Both sets of bbls are engraved “Westley Richards. 170. New Bond St. London.” on concave game ribs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs. Each bbl is stamped “Not for Ball” except cylinder bbl. Open choke bbls are numbered to gun, full choke bbls are numbered “13867”. It was Westley Richards policy to assign a new SN for each set of bbls. Undoubtedly these two sets, although not consecutive, were made at the same time. Case hardened boxlock action is stamped “Anson & Deeley’s Patent” and with use number “4149” on water table. Action features automatic safety and double triggers. Locking is accomplished with only Westley Richards patent top bolt, and dolls head extension, as found only on early Anson Deeley actions. It was later combined with Purdey’s double under-bolt. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage tight small scroll. “Westley Richards” is in scroll terminated ribands on each side. Trigger guard is engraved with pointer and birds on bow, and with scroll and SN on tang. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt with steel heel and toe plates. Side panels are checkered and have tear-shaped drop points. Flat top grip checkering is of point pattern with mullered borders. A silver circle on toe line is engraved with sovereigns crown held aloft in a fist over initials “W. St. L. R”. (Top of case is embossed “W. St. L. Robertson”). Matching splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley release. Open choke bbls: Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Mod), right -.000 (Cyl). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Full choke bbls: Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.037, right -.035. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Makers original oak and leather case with brass corners and sliding brass secondary locks, is lined in green baize with three labels on lid. One has instructions for cleaning, another instructions for using, and the third central label is normal Westley Richards trade label with Prince of Wales plume. Case is partitioned for both bbl sets and contains 3-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, brass and ebony James Dixon 12 bore chamber brush, and a 12 ga Tomlinson bore cleaner in orig box. CONDITION: Fine, original as found. Bbls retain 60 – 90% orig brown. Open choke bbls show the most wear and use. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, mostly in protected areas, and is mostly a gray to brown. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous handling marks and light scratches. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are fine. Open choke bbls have considerable scattered pitting. Full choke bbls have a few pits in right bbl toward breech. Action is tight. Open choke bbls have a hint of looseness. Full choke bbls are on face, Open choke bbls are slightly off face. Case leather is dark, stained, and rubbed. Handle is missing. Replaced straps are good. Interior cloth is considerably soiled and marked from contact with bbls and gun, and has a bit of dust and mold. Labels are oil soaked, and dark brown, with some rubs. Accessories are very fine. A nice handling old gun. A brief Google search shows most probable original owner was a member of the Oxford rowing team, who most likely emigrated to Australia in the 1880’s. 4-51932 MGM158 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2232

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2233
$4,600.00

HIGH QUALITY RICHARD ELLIS BOXLOCK WATERFOWLER MADE FOR CHARLES NABER OF ST. LOUIS.

SN 1180A. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Fine Damascus bbls are inlaid in gold Old English script “Made for Charles Naber” and “St. Louis”, and engraved “By, Richard & Son. Makers St. Marys Row. Birmingham. Eng.” on concave, matted rib with doll’s head extension. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, and early choke markings of “11B” and “12M”. Case hardened boxlock action is stamped “Anson & Deeley’s Patent 3182” on water table, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Wesley Richards type pivoting top lever, and third fastener. Action is engraved with about 70% coverage very well cut shaded scroll and rose bouquets. A rectangular riband on each side of action is engraved “Richard Ellis & Son”. Nicely figured and lightly marbled Circassian walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering, striking deeply inset checkered side panels, drop points, a gold shield at top of grip, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “C. Naber”. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release and horn tip. Bore diameter: left -.785, right -.784. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.038 (full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 3-7/16″, drop at comb: 2″. Weight: 9 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% exceptionally fine Damascus pattern with a few marks including a fairly deep knock toward rear of rib. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color and has been lacquered. Floorplate and trigger guard retain most of their orig charcoal blue. Floorplate presents a mottled appearance. Top lever appears to have been re-blued, and is silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks retain most an old varnish finish with extra oil rubbed in as maintenance. Forend has some minor repairs on sharp edges, tip may have been re-contoured. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. A fine big gun by this little known, but high quality, maker, who amalgamated with Webley and Scott in the 1880’s, obviously made for a well heeled American. A quick Google search reveals that Charles Naber was a lumberman in St. Louis. 4-53514 MGM52 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2233

2234
$5,750.00

*NEAR NEW 20 GAUGE WEBLEY & SCOTT MODEL 702 WITH ORIGINAL BOX AND HANG TAG.

SN 141565. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls with raised, matted rib, are marked “Webley & Scott. England” on top right and “Service Armament Co Ridgefield, N.J.” on left. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Loop is stamped “MADE IN ENGLAND”. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in silver) and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage good medium scroll. “Webley & Scott” is on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued and scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Exceptionally fine, and unusual for grade, beautifully marbled stump European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.610, right -.610. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Full), right -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Included is orig brown cardboard packing box with large Webley blue and white label, and end label with SN and specifications of this gun. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. Folding Webley hang tag with specifications for this gun on one side and instructions for cleaning and use on the other. Service Armament Webley & Scott catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, unfired since proof, with only a few handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent. End label very slightly foxed. 4-50490-2 MGM239 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2234

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2235
$2,875.00

*20 GAUGE WEBLEY & SCOTT MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.

SN 129439. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls are marked “Webley & Scott Ltd.” and “Birmingham” on tops, and “Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Agents” on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Small case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with 40% coverage of medium scroll. “Webley & Scott Ltd.” is on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and small bow trigger guard are blued, and scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang. Plain European walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “R. D. H.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a glossy re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, considerably silvered on sides from normal hand carry and wear. Top lever, trigger guard and floorplate retain most of what appears to be their orig blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a number of light marks and scratches. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-51938 MGM180 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2235

2236
$4,887.50

*NEAR NEW SPECIAL ORDER WEBLEY & SCOTT MODEL 701 BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR TRAP, PIGEON, OR WILDFOWL GUN.

SN 136695. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls with raised, matted, target rib, are marked “Webley & Scott” and “Birmingham” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Loop is stamped “MADE IN ENGLAND”. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage very well cut medium scroll. “Webley & Scott” is on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued and scroll engraved. SN is at grip which extends to horn grip cap. Lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features a large shadow line right hand cheekpiece and drop points. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant hallmarked gold oval is on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (Full), right -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, unfired since proof, with only a few handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. The “701” was the top-of-the-line. 4-50490-1 MGM238 (2,750-4,000) – Lot 2236

2237
$2,875.00

*NEAR NEW WEBLEY & SCOTT MODEL 700 BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH HANG TAG.

SN 140410. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls with narrow game rib, are marked “Webley & Scott” and “Birmingham” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Loop is stamped “MADE IN ENGLAND”. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in silver) and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with approx 30% scroll. “Webley & Scott” is on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued and scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely marbled, attractive, European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.004 (Skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Gun comes with Webley folding hang tag with specifications on one side and care and cleaning instructions on the other. William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired, since proof, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Silver oval beginning to tone. Mechanically crisp. 4-50490 MGM237 (2,250-3,750) – Lot 2237

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2238
$1,725.00

COGSWELL & HARRISON “DESIDERATUM” BOXLOCK WATERFOWLER.

SN 20893. (1891) Cal. 10 ga. 3-1/4″ Chambers. 32″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Cogswell & Harrison THE DESIDERATUM. 142 New Bond St. & 296 Strand. London.” on broad, concave rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and “CHOKE”. Provisional proofs and SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), dolls head third fastener with pivoting bolt, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 30% coverage sprigs of scroll and line borders. “COGSWELL & HARRISON” is in arched riband on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Lightly streaked and slightly figured, dense, European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Silver type pad. Flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant German silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inset horn tip has spring tension release. Bore diameter: left-.805, right -.804. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (IMod), right -.019 (Lt. Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Certificate of origin from Cogswell & Harrison confirming configuration and stating the orig purchaser was Mr. Percy Russell on 24 March 1890. Price was 28 guineas. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, silvered at muzzles, thinning above forend from normal carrying wear, with a number of marks overall. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard retain most of their orig charcoal blue. Stocks retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish, but the buttstock has added finish blended in after recoil pad was replaced. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. There is a slight bulge at top of left bbl behind choke. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. A fine handling ten bore. Excellent target and NICESHOT hunting loads are available from RST. 4-53562 MGM121 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2238

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2239
$590.00

*WEBLEY & SCOTT 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 122971. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed bbls with narrow, concave game rib are marked “Webley & Scott Ltd.” and “Birmingham” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 30% coverage medium scroll. “Webley & Scott Ltd” is on each side. SN is at grip of blued trigger guard. Relatively plain European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over serrated wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.012 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Good. Metal retains most of its orig finishes. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with numerous minor marks. Checkering is somewhat dirty. Stock is cracked through wrist, has been repaired, but flexes slightly. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. 4-50413 MGM83 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2239

2240
$9,200.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE LATE PURDEY DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 5756. (1860) Cal. 13 Bore. .710 Bore diameter. 30″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “J. Purdey, 314-1/2 Oxford Street, London.” on concave game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs, SN, and “JP”. Greenheart ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) mounts through single short pipe. Case hardened breech plugs have non-vented platinum blow-outs. Breech iron with integral fences is engraved with exceptionally fine shaded scroll. Case hardened locks with tall, flat faced, serpentine hammers are engraved with well cut open scroll. “Purdey” is at the bottom of each plate. Trigger plate is fitted with extended finial, and has scroll engraved trigger guard. Grip is fitted with safety bar, locking triggers when not “squeezed”, engraved “Safety”. Nicely stump figured and lightly streaked European walnut swan-necked buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over engraved steel buttplate. This unusual shaping was done by someone other than the factory, by adding approx 3/4″ to the comb at heel, and repositioning buttplate at this higher position, and removing a like amount of wood at toe. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and forepiece. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Stock mounts to bbls with captive side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Makers quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure and D ring inset brass handle, is lined in dark green baize, and has blue printed 314-1/2 Oxford Street Purdey label in lid, with many notations inked in regarding orig and developed loading data. Wood covered compartment in case is marked with SN “5746” (ten numbers under that of this gun) in well and on bottom of cover. Case contains Sykes pigskin leather shot flask, James Dixon shot measure, and an empty tin of “Deeley’s Double Waterproof Percussion Caps”. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining all of what appears to be an old, possibly factory, refinish to wood and metal. Bbls retain 85 – 90% of a fine brown with fine definition to pattern, engraving slightly softened. Breech iron and locks retain nearly all of their case hardening color, slightly silvered on sharp edges. Trigger guard, safety, and buttplate retain over 80% bright charcoal blue with engraving softened. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish with evidence of some sanding marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, shiny, with one or two light pits. Locks are crisp. Case is very fine with numerous marks and rubs in what looks to be orig varnish. Interior cloth is fine with some slight insect damage, soiling and marks from contact with gun and bbls. Label is fine, slightly foxed and soiled, with two dark rubs through at upper left. Partitions are slightly loose. Accessories are fine. Locking screw is missing from powder measure. A good looking late Purdey percussion gun. L. Patrick Unsworth in THE EARLY PURDEYS does not mark it as being extant. 4-51235 MGM194 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2240

2241
$6,900.00

VERY FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8164. (1817) Cal. 14 ga. .690 Bore diameter. 29-1/2″ Skelp twist bbls are engraved “Joseph Manton Hanover Square London” on elevated top rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs, SN, and “CL” (Charles Lancaster, famed bbl forger). Ebony ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches with Manton’s unusual angled nipples have vented platinum blow-outs. SN is on lugs. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved and shaded with coiled sea monster facing toward hammers. Locks fitted with typical Manton hammers with replaceable cone noses, have square tails, and are engraved with scroll and sea monsters. “Joseph Manton Patent” is at the center of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard has armorial engraving on bow. SN is at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with armorial engraving on long top tang. Vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Grip is checkered in point pattern. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Very fine mahogany case with inlet D ring handle, has classic Manton inverted teardrop bone inlaid key escutcheon. (Key lock is the only means of securing lid.) Case is lined in dark green cloth and has what appears to be orig Manton label on lid. Case contains Dixon copper bodied powder flask with embossed hunting scene applied, unmarked leather shot flask, steel nipple wrench with brass covers to nipple compartments, and pricker, octagonal steel oil bottle, 3-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod, and 5 double ended charge holders (4 unmarked steel, and one brass marked “Sykes Patent”). PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 251 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT, and it is listed as pellet lock converted to caplock. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old smooth re-brown. Breech iron and locks retain most of their orig case hardening color. Color on right lockplate is especially strong. Buttplate and trigger guard retain a considerable amount, perhaps half, of their orig charcoal blue. Stock retains 80% + of what appears to be orig French polish finish, somewhat lifted on butt, with numerous marks and some light dents. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting. Locks are crisp. Case shows a number of marks and scratches in its exterior finish. Interior cloth appears to have been replaced at some time, as you can see where it was cut around label, and is excellent, with a few marks and rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are very fine. A very fine gun retaining most of its orig finishes, in fine mechanical condition. 4-51592 MGM205 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2241

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2242
$10,925.00

JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE FLINTLOCK FOWLING GUN WITH CASE.

SN 1414. (ca 1800) Cal. 20 ga. .695 Bore diameter. 30″ Stub twist bbls with unmarked sunken rib, have early London gunmakers proofs on bottoms. Inset patent breeches have gold poincons and bands on tops, SNs on bottoms. Touch holes are gold lined. Breech iron has sunburst and stand-of-arms engraving. Locks with waterproof pans, bridled roller frizzens with lip, and large frizzen springs with bulbous tips, have beveled lockplates with rebated tails and are fitted with serpentine double breasted cocks of the style used with Manton’s gravitating stops, which do not appear to have ever been fitted to this gun. Lockplate bevels are feather engraved, and tails have small stands-of-arms engraving. “Joseph Manton London” is under pans. Faces of cocks have scroll engraving. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial. Trigger guard bow is engraved with stand-of-arms and flowers. Lightly streaked, dense, European walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with long top tang. Coarse point pattern checkering is at grip. Stock fastens to bbl with side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Greenheart ramrod with brass tip and worm under brass tail is in three plain pipes. Tailpipe is in stylized pineapple form matching trigger plate. Wall thickness: Left: .055. Right .055. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″. Drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Dovetailed mahogany case with inset D ring brass handle and central medallion is engraved with stag’s head on a crown surmounted by riband marked “BYDAND”. Interior is lined in green cloth and has reproduction Manton label in lid, and contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod, copper bodied powder flask embossed with scrolled medallion (top marked “Patent”), interesting brass measure with sliding adjustable plug, marked on one side for drams of powder, and the other for ounces of shot, and some cleaning implements. Locks are housed in a lift out mahogany tray. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 219 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-brown with excellent definition to pattern. Breech iron and locks are cleaned to silver. Trigger guard and trigger plate are also cleaned but have toned back. Engraving is slightly worn. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with a number of subsequent marks, considerably worn checkering lightly re-cut. There are a number of repairs around locks, mostly at fronts in front of frizzens. Forend tip has cracked away and been repaired. Bores are good with some light pits. Locks and frizzens are crisp. It appears that frizzens and cocks were replaced by Manton during period of use. Exterior of case has a number of marks, scuffs, and dents in its orig finish. Interior cloth is good with spots of discoloration. Partitions have been reconfigured. Lock tray is new. Flask is good. Powder measure is very fine. This fairly solid double flint would undoubtedly make a good shooter. It is listed by number in the Manton Supplement by Keith Neal and Black on p. 219. 4-51581 MGM189 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2242

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2243
$8,050.00

JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE FLINTLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 4370. (ca 1807) Cal. 14 ga. 30″ Twist bbls with elevated rib are engraved “Joseph Manton’s PATENT Elevation” on rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with early London gunmakers proofs and SNs, which are also on deeply inset patent breeches, with platinum touch holes, and platinum poincon marked “Joseph Manton Patent”. Ebony ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) mounts through two plain pipes, with a sling loop attached to rear loop. Breech iron is engraved with scroll and armorial. Locks with waterproof pans, roller frizzens (roller on springs), and chamfered plates with rebated square tails, are fitted with serpentine cocks. Chamfers are feather engraved. Armorial engraving is on tails, sunbursts around lock pin holes, and “Joseph Manton London” is at bottom of plates. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Armorial engraving is on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Nicely figured European stump walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with armorial engraving on long tang. Vacant silver crest plate and coarse point pattern checkering are at grip, and a sling loop matching that on bbl, is on toe line. Stock attaches to bbls with single captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.050, right -.050. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Fine figured mahogany case with inlet D ring handle is held closed by two pivoting brass hooks. Case is lined in olive green cloth with reproduction Manton label in lid. Interior has been configured to fit this gun, and has lift out lock tray. Case contains nickel-plated W.W. Greener oil bottle, and a Dixon copper bodied flask with embossed hunting scene soldered to body and fitted with pivoting safety spout, with orange carrying cord and red tassels. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on pp. 228-229 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain a considerable amount of an old re-brown. Remainder of metal has been cleaned to bright silver, except trigger guard and trigger plate, which are gray brown. Stock is sound, and retains most of an old oil finish over numerous marks, dents, and stains. Checkering is considerably worn. Only noted repair to stock is a 1″ x 1/4″ piece let in behind left lock. Bores are very good with light pitting throughout. Locks and frizzens are good. To make this gun shootable, considerable welding has been done to pans and fences, as it appears they were heavily pitted and deteriorated. Case has some minor scratches and marks, with added finish. Renewed interior cloth is fine, detaching slightly. Partitions are fairly loose. Oil bottle has a considerable loss of plating. Flask is good. 4-51586 MGM202 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2243

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2243a
$6,900.00

SCARCE HIGH CONDITION JOSEPH MANTON TUBE LOCK WITH CASE.

SN NSN. (ca 1820) Cal. 13 ga. .710 Bore diameter. 28″ Twist bbls are engraved “Joseph Manton Hanover Square” on elevated top rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs. Rosewood ramrod with steel head and brass tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Case hardened patent breeches with inset platinum touch holes counter bored to accept end of priming tube, have sprays of scroll engraving on tops, and platinum band at rear. Breech iron has shaded scroll engraving with a trio of birds in front of action pin. Classic tube lock with pivoting tube holder, held in position by long feather spring, with roller, has chamfered plates and rebated square tail. Locks are engraved with well cut sprays of open scroll, which extend onto flat faced hammers. “Jos. Manton London” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Blued trigger guard has flat front section with squared bow, and bow is engraved with dog and bird hunting scene. Scroll grip is engraved with feather burst. Very unusual, figured and streaked, dense elm stock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate with bird scene engraved on long top tang. Rectangular silver crest plate with cutout corners and coarse point pattern checkering are at grip. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through silver escutcheons matching crest plate. Minimum wall thickness: left -.045, right -.050. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Very fine figured mahogany case with pivoting hook closure, fancy inlet brass corners, and typical D ring brass handle, is lined in green pilled baize and has reproduction Joseph Manton label in lid. Case contains Cogswell & Harrison marked pewter oil bottle, unmarked leather shot flask, and a Sykes patent brass bodied powder flask with embossed acanthus pattern. PROVENANCE: Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 80% orig brown with some flecking and discoloration where some rust has been cleaned. Patent breeches, breech iron, hammers, and trigger plate retain most of their orig muted case hardening color. Color on lockplates is much brighter, vivid where protected. Orig blue on feather springs is excellent. Trigger guard and buttplate retain most of their orig charcoal blue. Stock retains approx 75% of its orig French polish finish which has flaked at normal wear areas of grip and forend, and has a number of chips and light marks overall. 1-1/2″ Piece of wood has been replaced at top front of left lock. Bores are fine, lightly frosted throughout. Locks are crisp. Case is excellent, retaining most of its shiny French polish on exterior. Interior cloth is fine with some soiling and rubs from contact with gun. Reproduction label has some dents and marks. Manton’s tube lock was highly favored by pigeon shooters of its day, because of its nearly instantaneous ignition. 4-51599 MGM203 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2243a

2244
$6,900.00

JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN NSN. Cal. 16 ga. .663 Bore diameter. 31-1/4″ Twist bbls are engraved “Joseph Manton” on elevated broad rib. A spray of very fine scroll engraving is at breech end of rib and its extension as part of patent breeches which have vented platinum blow-outs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs. Rosewood ramrod with horn tip and brass tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Breech iron is also nicely scroll engraved. Locks with integral fences and square tails are fitted with Manton’s uniquely styled broad, flat faced hammers with replaceable cup noses. Locks and hammers are engraved with coiled sea monsters and scroll flourishes. “Joseph Manton London” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate and thimble have pineapple finials. Trigger guard bow is deeply engraved with more sea monsters. Relatively plain, but dense, European walnut stock measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate with more sea monsters on long top tang. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant German silver crest plate at top of rib. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.065, right -.072. Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Makers mahogany case with inlet D ring handle and central medallion engraved with head of a gazelle above circular belt inscribed “LET THE DEED SHEW” around the initials “RSF”; has dual hook closure. Case is lined in green baize and has Joseph Manton 11 Hanover Square paper label in lid. Case contains brass bodied powder flask embossed with leaf designs marked “Patent”, and an unmarked leather shot flask with removable scoop type spout. PROVENANCE: Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 80% of what appears to be orig brown, with some minor flecking overall, and silvering on high edges. Patent breeches, breech iron, and locks retain most of their muted orig case hardening color, engraving exceptionally sharp and clear. Trigger guard and buttplate retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig charcoal blue. Stock retains nearly all of its varnish type finish, checkering lightly worn. Ramrod may not be orig, and is a bit short. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Locks are crisp. Orig type nipples are shiny. Case has numerous light and deep marks and scratches, appears to have an over-varnish. Interior cloth is fine with some insect damage, and reinforced partitions. Label is soiled, considerably foxed, and has some rubs. Flasks are good. A very high condition late built Manton percussion gun. 4-51598 MGM199 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2244

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2245
$5,750.00

FINE JOHN MANTON DOUBLE FLINTLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 3562. (ca 1805) Cal. 20 ga. .610 Bore diameter. 33″ Twist bbls are gold inlaid “MANTON * LONDON” on sunken top rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with early London gunmakers proofs. Horn tipped oak ramrod with brass tail mounts through beaded pipes. Patent breeches are not inset, and have gold touch holes and gold lines inlaid on tops. Breech iron is engraved with sunburst and geometric borders and small stand-of-arms. Locks with waterproof pans and roller frizzens with rollers on springs, having bulbous finials, have flat plates with pointed tails. Locks are fitted with well filed serpentine cocks. Engraving consists of feather borders, flourishes of scroll, and a pair of game birds on tails. “MANTON” is under pans. Nicely marbled European walnut stock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate with long top tang. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard has SN within sunburst on scrolled grip. Stock features right hand shadow line swept cheekpiece and square checkering at grip, and an oval silver escutcheon at top of grip engraved “RB” (?). Stock mounts to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Relatively new reproduction mahogany case has inset D ring handle and pendulum pivoting hook closure. Interior is lined in olive green cloth with reproduction Manton label. Case has lift out lock tray and contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, newly made brass and aluminum priming powder flask, another priming flask, and a variety of flints and wads. PROVENANCE: This gun is listed and described on page 45 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-brown, showing fair definition to pattern over considerable light pitting. Locks and breech iron are mostly pewter gray with some heat discoloration to front portion of left lock. One touch hole replaced with what appears to be silver. Interiors of pans are painted gold. Buttplate, trigger guard, and trigger plate retain most of an old re-blue, engraving considerably thinned. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, sharp edges rounded, cheekpiece almost flat, checkering cut. There is evidence of a number of repairs and some areas of wood replaced, mostly around left lock. Bores are very good with some light pitting. Locks and frizzens crisp. Case retains most of its finish. Interior cloth is stained and lightly soiled. Accessories are fine. This appears to be one of Mr. Ritter’s favorite hunting guns. 4-51585 MGM191 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2245

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2246
$5,175.00

JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8071. (1817) Cal. 14 ga. .677 Bore diameter. 28″ Twist bbls with elevating rib are engraved “Joseph Manton Davies Street. Berkeley Square. London. Invenit et fecit. By His Majesty’s Patent.” on rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, London proofs, and bbl forgers initials “CL” (Charles Lancaster). Ebony ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches have platinum blow-outs. Breech iron with integral fences is engraved with exceptionally well cut shaded scroll. Locks converted from pill fire are fitted with tall, flat faced, serpentine hammers. They are engraved with open scroll terminated by sea monster heads (in a style often used by James Purdey in his early guns, probably utilizing the same engraver). “Joseph Manton’s Patent” is at the center of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard bow is engraved with stand-of-arms. SN is at grip. Lightly streaked, dense, European walnut straight grip stock measures 13-7/8″ over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with stand-of-arms at heel. Coarse checkering is at grip. A silver crest plate at top of grip is engraved with lions head erased and initials “GW”. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Makers mahogany case with inlet D ring handle has sliding latch closure with inverted teardrop bone inlaid key escutcheon. Interior is lined in green baize, and has Joseph Manton no. 1 Hanover Street label in lid. Case contains 3-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod in leather carrying case, and a copper bodied scroll embossed powder measure, as well as a steel nipple wrench under mahogany compartment cover. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 250 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old re-brown, probably done at time of conversion to percussion, with very fine definition to pattern. Breech iron and locks retain a considerable amount of their case hardening color, with engraving quite sharp. Other furniture including buttplate and trigger guard are a mottled brown to gray. Stock retains nearly all of an old varnish finish with numerous marks, checkering freshened. Bores are fine with frosting and light pitting throughout, and a slight ring 2-1/2″ behind muzzle of right bbl. Case has numerous scratches and marks on what appears to be an old light refinish. Interior cloth is good, with stains, rubs, and marks from contact with gun. Label has significant silverfish damage with some loss to printing. Areas of printing loss have been darkened with pencil and India ink. Some partitions have been rearranged. Accessories are good. 4-51591 MGM196 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2246

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2247
$3,450.00

FINE JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8617. (1820) Cal. 14 ga. .680 Bore diameter. 32″ Interesting patterned twist bbls are engraved “Joseph Manton Hanover Square London” on elevated top rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs, SN, and “CL” (Charles Lancaster, famed bbl forger). Greenheart ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches with Manton’s unusual angled nipples, have vented platinum blow-outs. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved and shaded, and has coiled sea monster facing toward hammers. Locks fitted with typical Manton hammers with replaceable cone noses, have square tails, and are engraved with scroll, hammers with sea monsters. “Joseph Manton Patent” is at the bottom of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard has coiled sea monster engraving on bow. SN is at grip. Beautifully flame figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate with sea monster engraving on long top tang. Vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip, which is checkered in point pattern. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Mahogany case with inlet D ring handle, has pendulum hook closure and classic Manton inverted teardrop bone inlaid key escutcheon. Case is lined in green cloth with old Manton label on lid. Case contains game embossed leather shot flask by “American Flask and Cap” and steel oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 254 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT, where it states “original lock replaced by Caplock”. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old smooth re-brown with excellent definition to pattern. All other metal parts are dark gray to silver with remnants of old charcoal re-blue on trigger guard and buttplate. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous small scratches, dents, and knocks. Bores are fine, slightly frosted throughout. Locks are crisp. Case is fine with an old refinish over numerous stains, dents, and scratches, with a number of subsequent scratches on top. Sides look as though they have their orig finish. Bone inlay of escutcheon renewed. Replaced interior cloth is fine with some marks and rubs. Label is fine, considerably foxed, with some bumps, and two areas worn through. Shot pouch is fine. The exceptional bbls and stock wood of this gun make it very eye appealing, and it would undoubtedly make a good shooter. 4-51594 MGM206 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2247

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2248
$4,025.00

JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 2144. (ca 1803) Cal. 25 ga. .582 Bore diameter. 29″ Bbls. This early Joseph Manton gun has seen extensive re-working during its period of use. All work was performed by Manton as his name and address along with “Patent” appears on “out of period” for SN, broad, flat rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs for 25 bore, and “R.J”. Nicely filed percussion type patent breeches with platinum blow-outs, have been installed, but are unnumbered. Horn tipped ebony ramrod with worm under brass tail is held by two beaded pipes. Breech iron with integral fences, is engraved in well cut, open, shaded scroll. What were originally flintlocks, having chamfered plates with rebated square tails, have been considerably reshaped to typical percussion style. Flat faced, serpentine, percussion hammers have been fitted. Forward portion of lockplate and hammers are scroll engraved. Rear portion of plates have traditional early scenes of game and bird dog. Center of each lockplate is engraved “Joseph Manton” and “LONDON”. New stock of nicely streaked European walnut, reuses original iron furniture with pineapple finials to trigger plate and thimble. Gun was originally fitted with grip safety, as evidenced by two cuts in trigger guard tang where pivot once was. Stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate with short widow’s peak spur. Coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver crest plate is at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbls with side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left – .038. right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Mahogany case with two pivoting hook closure and inlet brass corners, has central medallion engraved “Guy A. Ritter” (per consignors notes). Interior is lined in green baize with reproduction Manton label in lid. Case contains Dixon “Made in England” copper bodied powder flask with soldered on oval hunting scene featuring a setter, small Dixon shot flask, a wad cutter, and various wads, etc. PROVENANCE: This gun is listed and described on p. 222 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Some pattern visible on bbls, all other metal is a gray patina, with some traces of case hardening color on locks. Stock retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig varnish finish, with numerous minor marks and areas worn through. Bores are fine, but with some pitting toward muzzles. Right lock is crisp, left is a bit mushy. Stock is sound. Exterior of case retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig finish with numerous marks and digs, and a 12″ crack at left front. Outer D ring of handle is missing, and replaced with aluminum band and gold painted filler. Interior cloth is fine. Reproduction label is very fine. Partitions are good. Accessories are good. This appears to be one of Mr. Ritter’s favorite hunting guns. A note in case is marked “Squirrel – Fall 1968” with load information, and “killed at a good distance. GR”. 4-51584 MGM190 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2248

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2249
$2,300.00

JOHN MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 9773. (1827) Cal. 16 ga. Newer 32″ percussion bbls, were made ca 1840, and fitted to this gun by John Manton. Original flintlocks were converted to percussion at that time. Bbls have slightly raised, concave, broad rib engraved “John Manton & Son Dover Street London” in script. Brass tipped birch (restored) ramrod with brass tail is held by two plain pipes. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved, and has percussion fences let in. Flat locks with rounded tails are fitted with flat faced, serpentine hammers. Locks are engraved with geometric borders and flourishes of well cut, open scroll. “John Manton & Son” and “Patent” are on each lockplate. SN is engraved on top edge of each plate. Stump figured European walnut stock measures 14-3/4″ over steel buttplate with long scroll engraved tang. Trigger plate has scroll engraved pineapple. Trigger guard is engraved with scroll on bow around semi relief cat’s face. Thimble has classic pineapple finial. Stock has coarse square checkering at grip, and attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval German silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.042. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Lovely old orig Manton mahogany case with early D ring handle, brass corner reinforcement, and pendulum latch closure, and has classic teardrop shaped brass key escutcheon. Case is lined in green baize, and has first type John Manton paper label in lid (used between 1801 – 1815). Case contains assorted wads. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 73 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls are brown patina over considerable pitting overall. Other metal parts are dark silver to brown patina. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with numerous marks, but is sound. Bores are good with light pitting throughout. Locks are crisp. Exterior of case has many marks, rubs, and scuffs, in what appears to be an old refinish. Lid is partially detached from front edge due to shrinkage. Interior cloth is good. Partitions have been slightly repositioned. Manton label is considerably foxed, wrinkled, and has some loss at bottom center. 4-51596 MGM193 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2249

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2250
$2,875.00

JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 10178. (1831) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Bbls with reinforced breeches are engraved “John Manton London” on rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs. Ebonized beech replacement ramrod has brass head and tail with worm over end, and is held in two plain pipes. Patent breeches have platinum blow-outs. Breech iron is engraved with well cut large shaded scroll. Lockplates with integral fences, have square tails and are fitted with Manton’s unique flat faced, serpentine hammers with cone shaped removable noses. Locks are engraved with open scroll and shaded scroll at scenes of flying game birds on left, and pair of pheasant on right, below “Joseph Manton”. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard bow is engraved with a hunting dog, and with SN at grip. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate with scroll engraved long top tang. Coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure has D ring handle in shaped central medallion. Interior is lined in green cloth with old Charles Fisher label on lid. Case contains leather bodied Hawksley powder flask, and an unmarked leather shot pouch. Also included: cap dispenser and steel nipple wrench. PROVENANCE: Not listed in THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts retain silver brown patina, engraving still sharp. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous marks and dents. Checkering is worn and somewhat gummed. Bores are fine, lightly frosted with a few minor dents. Locks are crisp. Case with numerous marks and scratches has added shellac. Replaced interior cloth is fine. Label is considerably foxed with some dark stains and an area rubbed through. Flasks are good. A good shootable percussion Manton. 4-51595 MGM198 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2250

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2251
$3,737.50

JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8430. (1819) Cal. 14 ga. .680 Bore diameter. 29-1/2″ Skelp twist bbls are engraved “Joseph Manton Hanover Square London” on elevated top rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs, SN, and “CL” (Charles Lancaster, famed bbl forger). Rosewood ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches with Manton’s unusual angled nipples have platinum blow-outs. SN is on lugs. Breech iron is scroll engraved. Locks fitted with typical Manton hammers with replaceable cone noses, are engraved with scroll and sea monsters. “Joseph Manton Patent” is at the center of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard has armorial engraving on bow. Grip is fitted with safety lever engraved “Safety”. Finely marbled and nicely figured Circassian walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with armorial engraving on long top tang. Vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Grip and forend are checkered in point pattern. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval German silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.028. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Mahogany case with inlet D ring handle, inlet brass corners, and sliding lock closure, is lined in green cloth with reproduction Manton label on lid. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 253 THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbls retain most of an old brown over considerable pitting. Other metal parts retain a considerable amount of restored finishes on pitted surfaces, engraving considerably softened. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil finish over numerous marks, forend checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, shiny with some light pitting. Locks are good. Left lock a bit mushy. Case is good with numerous marks and scratches. New interior is fine. 4-51593 MGM204 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2251

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2252
$3,162.50

JOHN MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7857. (1821) Cal. 10 ga. .765 Bore diameter. This gun appears to have been built originally as a flintlock, and converted to percussion by John Manton at a later date. Slightly elevated rib is engraved “John Manton & Son DOVER STREET London”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs, SNs, and bbl forgers initials “WF” (William Fullerd). A rosewood ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Breech iron with rudimentary integral fences is engraved with sunburst and large shaded open scroll. Scroll engraved locks with square tails are fitted with tall, serpentine, flat faced hammers. “Jno Manton & Son Patent” is at bottom of each plate. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard is scroll engraved on bow. SN is at grip. Birdseye maple straight grip stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate with long top tang. Vacant silver rectangular crest plate is at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbls with side nail to oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.060, right -.070. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Makers mahogany case with D ring handle has pendulum hook closure and inverted teardrop bone inlaid key escutcheon. Case is lined in green baize and has John Manton & Son Dover Street label in lid. (Label includes wording “To the Royal Family” and “self priming guns” which dates it from 1824 – 1850.) Case contains broken wad punch, brass oil bottle, brass powder measure, Dixon brass bodied bag flask, wad of tow under lift-out lock tray, and two double ended steel shot and powder cartridges, one marked “Sykes Patent”. PROVENANCE: This gun is listed and described on page 66 in THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fair. Metal parts are cleaned to a silver brown. Stock refinished, edges rounded and wood below metal. Checkering outlined. Bores are good, lightly pitted throughout. Locks crisp. Case is very fine with numerous marks and scratches in what appears to be orig finish of exterior. There is a 10″ crack at left front of top. Replaced interior cloth is very fine with marks and rubs, and some soiling from contact with gun and accessories, which are good. Label is fine, lightly foxed and considerably soiled, with one area rubbed through. 4-51590 MGM197 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2252

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2253
$2,875.00

JOSEPH MANTON DOUBLE PERCUSSION CONVERSION GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 5786. (ca 1812) Cal. 12 ga. .726 Bore diameter. 30″ Twist bbls with elevated rib are engraved “Joseph Manton’s PATENT Elevation” on rib. Greenheart ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Gun was converted to percussion, and it appears new breech plugs were fitted, with a copper poincon on rib extension. Hooks are stamped “40”. Orig scroll and floral engraved breech iron has had fences added. Locks with chamfered edges and rebated square tipped tails, have been fitted with broad, flat faced hammers in the style of Joseph Manton, who may have done the conversion. Chamfers are feather engraved. Front portions of locks and hammers are engraved with open acanthus scroll. “Joseph Manton London” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate and thimble are in stylized pineapple form. Stand-of-arms engraving is on trigger guard bow. Dense, stump figured European walnut measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate with stand-of-arms engraving on long tang. Vacant silver crest plate and point pattern coarse checkering are at grip. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: left -.045, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Reproduction mahogany case with pivoting brass hook closure is lined in green felt, and has reproduction Joseph Manton paper label in lid. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 238 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Consignors Notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts are cleaned to gray brown patina, engraving considerably worn. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with numerous rubs and marks. Stock is surprisingly sound, with only a few chips around locks, but with considerable erosion at rear of breech iron. Bores are good, lightly frosted throughout with some pits toward muzzles. Locks are crisp. Case is excellent. 4-51589 MGM201 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2253

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2254
$4,600.00

JOSEPH MANTON SINGLE PERCUSSION WITH CASE.

SN 1635. (ca 1801) Cal. 26 bore. .564 Bore diameter. 28″ Twist octagon to 16-sided to round with fine wedding band transition, bbl, is fitted with under rib mounting two plain pipes holding ebony ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap). Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN, London proofs, and bbl makers mark “WF” (William Fullerd). A boss has been added to right side of bbl at time of percussion conversion. A gold poincon is on top of patent breech, which is fitted with vented platinum blow-out. Breech iron is engraved with well cut flowers, scroll, and stand-of-arms. Lock with flat plate and square tail has been converted to percussion with addition of early, broad, flat faced hammer with replaceable cup type nose. Fence from orig flintlock has been retained. Lock and hammer are engraved with well cut open scroll. “Joseph Manton Patent” is on bottom of plate. Nicely figured, dense, European walnut straight grip stock measures 12-1/2″ over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with scroll and dog and bird scene. Trigger plate has pineapple finial. Trigger guard is engraved with scroll, dog on bow, and SN at grip. Steel nose cap is engraved with sunburst on each side. Stock features drop points, coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and attaches to bbl with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: approx .050. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 3 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 12-1/2″. Nice quality mahogany case with gold strap corner reinforcement and pivoting hook closure, is lined in purple velvet. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 221 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back where it states that “this gun was made for a lady or a boy, as it is 42-1/4″ overall and weighs under 4 pounds”. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains most of an old re-brown with good definition to pattern. Other metal parts are gray to brown patina. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish, checkering worn and filled. There are considerable repairs around lock, with some added wood. Bore is fair, lightly pitted throughout. Lock is crisp. Case retains most of an old refinish over scratches, marks and cracks, with some subsequent marks. Interior cloth is good with many marks and compressions. 4-51583 MGM192 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2254

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2255
$8,050.00

JOSEPH MANTON SINGLE BARREL FLINTLOCK FOWLER.

SN 1503. (ca 1801) Cal. 14 ga. .690 Bore diameter. 28″ Twist bbl transitions from octagon to 16-sided, t0 wedding band to round. A rib is mounted to underside of bbl which is fitted with two plain pipes holding greenheart ramrod with brass head and tail with worm under cap. Top flat at rear is gold inlaid “LONDON”. Bottom of bbl is stamped with gunmakers proof and no. “1503”. Inset patent breech has platinum touch hole, and is embellished with two gold bands. Breech iron is deeply engraved with flowers and scroll. Lock with waterproof pan and roller frizzen has chamfered plate with rebated square tail. Lock is fitted with nicely filed double breasted reinforced cock, and Manton’s patented gravitating stop. Lock is engraved with stand-of-arms type motifs, sunburst in front of cock, and “Manton London” under pan, which is gold lined. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial, and stand-of-arms engraving is on trigger guard bow. Dense, stump figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate with stand-of-arms engraving on extra long top tang. Half stock with horn tip features drop points, coarse point pattern checkering, and a vacant silver oval at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbl with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: -.055. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Mahogany case with inlet D ring brass handle has pivoting hook closure. Case is lined in green baize with a reproduction Joseph Manton label in lid. Case contains an oak leaf embossed Hawksley powder flask, and leather shot flask embossed with hunting dogs. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbl retains nearly all of an old re-brown with good definition to pattern, edges slightly softened. Lock is cleaned to pewter gray. Other metal parts are also pewter gray, engraving clear. Stock retains most of an old refinish over some fairly deep marks, and with a few subsequent marks. There is a repair to left side bbl channel; otherwise stock appears sound. Lock pin is a replacement. Bore is very fine, shiny throughout, with one or two pits toward muzzle. Lock and frizzen are crisp. Gravitating stop works freely. Gold lining of pan is a replacement. Case retains most of an old varnish refinish over a number of marks, with a few subsequent marks. Interior cloth is fine with minor insect damage. Interior partitions have been moved, some areas patched in with non-matching cloth. Flasks are good. This nice handling gun would make a fine shooter. 4-51582 MGM200 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2255

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2256
$7,187.50

JOHN MANTON 20 BORE SINGLE PERCUSSION RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 4820. (1807) Cal. 20 bore. .610 groove diameter. 9 deep grooves. 32″ Slightly swamped, octagon, twist bbl is engraved “MANTON LONDON” on top flat, which has three folding leaf express rear sight dovetailed through. A silver bead front sight is inset at muzzle. Bbl is fitted with under rib mounted with two plain pipes holding ebony ramrod with horn button head and brass tail. Bbl is converted to percussion by reworking what appears to be the orig breech plug, which is scroll engraved, and has vented silver blow-out. Scroll engraved breech iron has also been converted with addition of heavy fence on left side. Lock with flat plate has been fitted with tall, serpentine, flat faced hammer, and is engraved with large open scroll. “MANTON LONDON” is at center. Lock is fitted with back sliding safety, which engages at half cock. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial. Trigger guard with stand-of-arms engraving on bow, has SN in sunburst on scrolled grip. Dense European walnut half stock with horn tip measures 14″ over steel buttplate, having medium length tang engraved with stand-of-arms. Stock features a right hand shadow line cheekpiece, coarse point pattern checkering at grip and forend, and a vacant silver crest plate at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbl with two captive side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. Newly made mahogany case with inlet brass D ring handle on top, has pendulum hook closure. Case is lined in olive baize with reproduction Manton label, and contains loading rod, Dixon leather covered powder flask, and some Minie balls under covered compartment. PROVENANCE: Listed and described on p. 52 of THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT by Keith Neal and Back. Consignors notes. Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished during flint conversion. Bbl retains 70 – 80% of an old re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern, over scattered light pitting and frosting. Breech and lock retain traces of case color. Buttplate and trigger guard retain traces of charcoal blue. Stock retains 80% of a rubbed oil finish with numerous minor marks. Checkering freshened with slight subsequent wear. Small portion of forend near right tip has cracked and been repaired, otherwise stock is sound. There is a hole on toe line where sling swivel has been removed. Bore is very fine with strong rifling, slightly pitted at muzzle. Lock is crisp. Safety works. Case is very fine with a few minor marks. Interior cloth has some abrasions and rubs. Accessories are good. Single barrel Manton rifles are quite scarce with fewer than 20 known and listed in THE MANTON SUPPLEMENT. This is a solid example with a good bore. 4-51587 MGM195 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2256

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2257
$0.00

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION WILKINSON & SON RETAILED, PRESENTATION, WESTLEY RICHARDS 1869 PATENT IMPROVED MARTINI RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL WOODEN CASE AND LOADING TOOLS.

SN 1628. Cal. .450. no. 2 Westley Richards musket. 26″ Tapered round bbl with Nock form is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf rear sight with ladder sight graduated to 800 yards. A bronze bead front sight is dovetailed into raised base. A sling eye is on bottom. Top center is marked “HENRY’S PATENT RIFLING”. Nock form is marked “RIFLE” “FOR No 2 CASE” with SN and proofs on left. Top center is engraved “WILKINSON & SON 27 PALL MALL. LONDON.” Blued 1869 patent action has pierced operating lever, and is fitted with Lyman folding tang sight with windage adjustment. Left side of action is marked “WESTLEY RICHARD’S PATENT” and “170 NEW BOND St LONDON”. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over blued steel buttplate with trap. Coarse point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a sling eye, matching that on bbl, is on toe line. Sides of stock have large inlet silver ovals, one engraved “Presented By Lord Northwick to G. W. WHITE”. The other is finely engraved with the crest of the Harrow School: a lion rampant within scrolled shield surmounted by crossed arrows through wreath, all over motto in scrolled riband “STET. FORTVNA. DOMVS.” (A G. W. White matriculated from the Harrow School in the 1870’s.) Matching forend with shaped horn tip, attaches to bbl with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Deal wood box with key lock orig closure has been stained dark brown, with later bail lock latches applied. Case was originally unlined, but now has a red cloth lining which has been cut around orig Wilkinson white paper label on lid. Case contains Davis type brass mold marked “450”, 10 paper patch bullets, and 6 pieces of an orig Westley Richards loading set for the 450 no. 2 cartridge. The sizing die is stamped “Westley Richards” and “4 R”. Also included are tamping rod, stamped “5”, and with other parts stamped “3” and “2”. Numbers most likely correspond to loading instructions (not present). Also included are a new set of C&H reloading dies, a tong type recapper/ decapper, and a Berdan decapper, along with approx 50 Boxer and 52 Berdan unprimed brass. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Most known examples of this short-lived rifle have seen hard service throughout the British empire. Wal Winfer in BRITISH SINGLE RIFLES Vol.4 has pictured four or five, and lists fewer than ten. One of those pictured is shown in a similar box with loading tools. Bbl retains 90 – 95% orig blue, silvered on sharp edges, with a few minor marks and some thinning. Action retains 85 – 90% of its orig bright charcoal blue with some marks, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with light scattered handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Exterior of case appears to have been refinished a long time ago. Newer interior cloth is good. Label is fine with some stains. Mold is very fine, with some rust on hinge and sprue plate. Reloading tools are mostly bright polish with some areas of cleaned oxidation. Dies are new, Berdan brass cleaned, Boxer brass appears new. An exceptionally fine, cased, early rifle, undoubtedly with a good story worthy of further research. 4-51236 MGM229 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2257

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2258
$3,737.50

WILLIAM EVANS MARTINI SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 3737. (1898) Cal. 303 British. 27″ Tapered round bbl has integral full length matted rib mounted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front. Center portion of rib is engraved “W. EVANS. 63 PALL MALL St. JAMES’S LONDON.” Birmingham proofs are on left rear of bbl, along with “38 GRS RIFLEITE”. Blued Martini action has safety lever on right hand side and has small scroll border engraving, and sunbursts around pins and pivots. Trigger guard is engraved with SN on bow. Opening lever and breech block are case hardened. Nicely marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over steel trap buttplate. Trap contains pull-through bore brush. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Matching tapered forend with horn tip screws to bbl. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains approx 90% orig blue with some slight silvering and a few small spots of rust toward muzzle. Action retains approx 85% orig charcoal blue, silvered on high edges, flaked on trigger guard bow. Operating lever retains approx 35% orig case hardening color, breech block retains over 90%. Stocks retain over 90% orig finish with numerous light and heavy handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action crisp. A fine example of this British classic. 4-53507 MGM84 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2258

2259
$2,587.50

HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT, VERY EARLY ALEXANDER HENRY BAR LOCK ACTION DROPPING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 1421. Cal. .577 2-3/4 BPE. This exceptionally early rifle, action no. 8, is possibly the first commercially sold Alex Henry rifle, as 6 of the first rifles produced were submitted to government trial. This large caliber rifle has 28″ slightly tapered, round bbl mounted with interesting tangent express rear sight with long range ladder, and small bead front sight mounted on pedestal. Top of bbl is engraved “Alex’r Henry 12 South St. Andrews St.” in front of rear sight, and “Edinburgh Patent Nos 831 and 8” referring to patent use numbers of bbl 831 and action 8. Earliest type dropping block action with extreme cutaway breech block to help seat recalcitrant rounds and earliest type sliding extractor, is border engraved and marked on top of thin receiver ring “Patent No 8”. Simple operating lever has push button lock engaging slot in trigger guard bow. Bar action lock features forward sliding safety, which engages at half cock, with tall round bodied serpentine hammer. Lockplate has border engraving and is marked “Alex’r Henry”. Trigger guard has checkered spur extending into pistol grip. Nicely figured and lightly marbled dark European walnut buttstock measures 14″ over steel buttplate with medium tang. Grip is checkered in point pattern with mullered borders. “F. O’Brien “Orange”” is stamped on left side of butt toward plate. (Orange probably refers to Orange Free State, South Africa.) Matching forend with horn tip attaches to bbl with captive side nail through shaped oval border engraved escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains approx 30% of what appears to be orig blue with considerable light pitting overall, balance turning to brown. Action is mostly dark pewter gray, with scant traces of case hardening color in protected areas. Lock is mostly gray to brown with traces of fire blue on safety. Stocks retain what appears to be orig oil finish, maintained over the years with rubbed in oil, with numerous marks, bumps, and digs. Metal of buttplate is proud of wood. Front flute of comb appears to have been chipped many years ago, and has been smoothed over. A section of forend under front portion of lock has been replaced. Lock is crisp. Safety works. Breech block is loose, and has been peaned to tighten. 3/8″ x 1/2″ area of floorplate is chipped out and missing, probably from over zealous use of opening lever. Bore, with strong rifling, is lightly pitted throughout. This interesting rifle is illustrated and described in BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES Vol. 1 by Wal Winfer on p. 41, figure 26, and listed by Jonathan Kirton in his chapter on Alexander Henry in THE BRITISH FALLING BLOCK BREECHLOADING RIFLE FROM 1865, as the second earliest and as “sporting rifle border engraved”, with only patent use no. 3 being earlier. which is listed as “R & D for Army trials”. 4-51931 MGM53 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2259

2260
$4,025.00
Revised: 10/10/2014

Important additional information: The 1.65mm diameter cylindrical sighting bead is not ivory. It is an ivory-colored synthetic material.

*JEFFREY FARQUHARSON DROPPING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 13215. Cal. .303 British. Unusual 25″ bbl with integral rib, matted on top, and marked in rectangle at breech end with “Special Gun Barrel Steel Fried. Krupp. ESSEN”. Rib is mounted with three folding leaf express rear sight, these folding back in typical Jeffrey fashion. A small ivory bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into rib. No. “1” type Farquharson action is marked with Jeffrey name and address on belt surrounding “London” and SN on left side. Right side has pivoting safety lever and is relief engraved “SAFE”. SN is also on bottom of operating lever. Nicely marbled European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over trap steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a sling eye is on toe line. Matching slim forend has horn tip and is screwed to bbl. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Fine as partially refinished. Bbl retains nearly all of a glossy re-black, engraving and marks slightly washed. Action retains a considerable amount of what appears to be orig blue. Trigger housing, operating lever, and breech block retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color. Stocks retain most of an old varnish finish. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut. Dark bore has strong rifling. Action is smooth. This interesting rifle is illustrated on p. 136 of BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES VOLUME 3 by Wal Winfer. 4-53510 MGM66 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 2260

2261
$0.00

RARE PURDEY/ HENRY SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 9293. (ca 1874) Cal. .450 BPE. 27″ Tapered round bbl has full length matted rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front, sights. Unmatted portion at rear of rib is engraved “James Purdey 314-1/2 Oxford St. London”. Typical Alexander Henry falling block action with thumb detent latch on opening lever, is fitted with left hand peninsula lock with high spurred, round bodied, serpentine hammer. Lockplate is cranked to blend into pistol grip, and fitted with front sliding safety. Action and lock are engraved with about 50% coverage well cut medium scroll. Top of action is engraved “Henry’s Patent” and tail of lockplate “James Purdey”. Lightly marbled and stump figured, dense European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate, and features classic Purdey double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and a silver circle on toe line engraved “JL” in script. Matching forend has typical Alex Henry groove at tip, and attaches to bbl with side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: approx. 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue, silvering at muzzle, along rib, and thinning overall. Action and lock retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, strong where protected, but overall a pleasing silver to pewter gray. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig finish, with numerous minor marks, some added oil, as maintenance over the years, and with considerable hand wear at grip and forend. Checkering is somewhat worn, and has not been re-cut. Bore is good, shiny, with strong rifling, lightly pitted throughout, and with considerable erosion at throat. Action is smooth. Lock is crisp. A fine example of this scarce Purdey rifle with only 41 sold. 4-53506 MGM86 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2261

2262
$9,558.00

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROOK RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 18138. (ca 1896) Cal. .295 Rook. 26″ Tapered octagon bbl has one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and silver bead front dovetailed through. Rear portion of top flat is file cut. “Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond St. London.” is engraved on top right flat, and “Winners of All the “FIELD” Rifle Trials. .295. Semi Smooth Bore.” on top left. Bbl flat is stamped with SN and bottom flat of bbl with Birmingham provisional proof. Dainty, case hardened, boxlock, top lever action has nicely filed fence, and automatic safety, and is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage well cut shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is in scrolled device on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Classically styled, relatively plain, European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over blued steel buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching small forend with horn tip has spring tension release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Orig makers leather case has central brass medallion on lid, and is lined in scarlet cloth with paper H & H label in lid. Accessories include wood covered steel cleaning rod with brass swivel head, H & H marked round oil bottle, leather front sight protector, brass muzzle protector for use when cleaning, ebony handled dusting brush, and a cartridge block with 5 empty cases, as well as the key. A small label in stock compartment is printed “The forend of this rifle is removed by simply pulling it off from the top.” Also included is a walnut box containing dies, cartridge cases, wads, brass, and bullet mold for .300 rook. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl retains essentially all of its orig blue with only a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvering at bottom from normal hand wear. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece, and trigger guard on sharp edges and at grip. Buttplate retains over 90% of its orig blue with some light flecking and silvering at heel. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a few light marks and compressions, as well as one fairly deep dent on right rear of forend. Bore is excellent, with a very slight ring and some frosting about 1″ in front of chamber. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. Case leather is fine, still relatively light in color, with numerous slight rubs, chips, and stains. Two new panels have been inset on lid, removing an older name. Interior cloth is fine, with some slight insect damage and rubs. Paper label is very fine, lightly soiled and foxed, and has “crawled” a bit. Accessories are very fine. Dies and mold show some use, but are excellent. These small rifles were generally found in neglected condition, finding a high quality rook rifle in this exceptional condition, is unusual.   4-50414 MGM98 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2262

2262a
$16,675.00

*MAGNIFICENT MARTIN HAGN FALLING BLOCK STALKING RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND HUEY CASE.

SN 883030. Cal. 30-30. This fine lightweight superior quality rifle features 26″ one third octagon, Bohler rasant steel, tapered bbl with integral rib. Rib has been sculpted forming quarter rib, with swamped center section, transitioning to stippled front base. A single folding leaf rear sight and claw bases are mounted in quarter rib, and a silver sourdough type front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into base. A sling loop is affixed to stud on bottom of bbl. Central portion of top rib is engraved “Martin Hagn. Cranbrook B.C. Canada”. Caliber and SN are on top of quarter rib. There is an inlaid gold band at breech end of bbl. Case hardened Hagn action features knurled roll safety, with “S” and “F” gold inlaid. Action is beautifully filed, and has Hagn gold poincon on top of receiver ring. Exceptional engraving of this fine rifle is top notch, with cleanly cut and shaded small scroll offset by sublime relief engraved and shaded larger scroll at corners and central points on action; all framing large oval vignettes of finely detailed game on sides; a roebuck on left, and a doe on right. This exquisite work is signed “HEISEACHER” at bottom right of roebuck portrait. Beautifully marbled, stump figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over case hardened, checkered and engraved, steel buttplate. Buttplate and grip cap are engraved matching action. Stock also features finely sculpted shadow line beaded cheekpiece, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, with a sling loop matching that on bbl, and gold oval engraved with monogram “FSA” on toe line. Matching forend has Alexander Henry style flute at tip, and attaches to bbl with screw through diamond shaped escutcheon at bottom. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 0 oz. Zeiss Diatal – Z 6 X rail scope with crosshair reticle, is fitted with claw mounts. Rifle and scope are housed in exceptionally fine full length oak and leather case by Huey, with stitched, shaped leather corners, and an oval brass plaque on top engraved “Floyd Silas Adams”. Brass Huey label is on front of lid marked “Case No. 573”. Interior is lined in green suede with Hagn label in lid. Bottom portion is semi-French fitted for rifle and accessories, including ebony handled brass cleaning rod with additional sections and mop and jag in compartment below, along with a round brass oil bottle and ebony handled cleaning brush. Scope storm covers and shop cloth are under another covered compartment. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only the slightest handling and operating marks on wood and metal. Scope claws and front base, are still “in the white”. Case leather is excellent with only a few very light handling marks. Interior leather shows compressions from contact with rifle. Accessories are new. A tastefully appointed classically styled rifle. 4-50477 MGM252 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2262a

2263
$0.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, EXQUISITELY ENGRAVED, HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 35655. (1995) Cal. .500/ .465 H & H Magnum. This world class dangerous game rifle has 24″ chopper lump bbls fitted with quarter rib and front sight bases filed in classic H & H manner. Rib is mounted with one standing, one folding express sight, with standing leaf marked for 50 and 100 yards. Gold bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into base and has flip-over bone night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “Bruton Street. London”. Bbl flats are stamped with caliber and 1995 London nitro proofs. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Classic Royal hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side bolsters, and long top tang which extends over comb. Typical back action locks have hand detachable takedown pin and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Double triggers have articulated front trigger blade which is checkered. Action and lockplates are engraved with an exceptional mix of various types of scroll surrounding motifs of Indian game and hunting. The major component of this scroll consists of large flowing open acanthus on lockplates flowing onto front of action. Its background is of beautifully cut open shaded small arabesque scroll. Larger arabesque scroll is in full relief on fences. Incuse fine attenuated scroll with acanthus highlights is on action beads and top tang. This fine panoply of scroll is background to relief gold inlaid Bengal tigers on lockplates. Head and fore limbs of snarling tigers are in front of scroll, with body and tail ghosting through scroll in background, all to very fine effect. “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” is engraved in high relief on bolsters. Bottom of action depicts high relief realistic hunting scene of elephant with alert hunters in howdah. Elephant is walking along finely detailed wooded path. There are gold inlaid floral highlights to scroll on top of action and on single beaded trigger guard bow. SN is gold inlaid on tang, which extends to steel trap grip cap with scroll and floral gold inlay matching action. Quality and presentation of this engraving is beyond reproach, as executed by Eric Gold and as featured in “The Best of Holland & Holland.” His initials “EG” can be found on the bottom metal under the elephant’s feet and to the right hidden in the shrubs. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock features classic H & H style checkering, drop points, and right hand cheekpiece. It measures 14-3/4” over Silver type pad. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “F J R”. Matching sling loops are on stock and bbl. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Makers oak and leather case with canvas outer cover features brass corners and central brass medallion engraved “F J R”. Canvas outer cover has central leather patch likewise embossed. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Holland & Holland label in lid. Case is semi-French fitted for rifle and accessories, which include a pair of ebony turnscrews, brass and vulcanite cleaning rod, and oil bottle, all marked “Holland & Holland”. Cleaning brush and mop are in black morocco leather wallet, and a pair of snap caps are marked “RWS”. Another compartment contains leather trimmed web carrying sling, and a bench cloth. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory build specs, and copy of target from H&H shooting ground indicating that gun was built for stock. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, with only one or two of the lightest of handling marks on bbls and stocks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, near new, as protected by its outer cover, which has some slight discoloration and scuffs. Interior is excellent, with only a few light rubs on cloth and leather action guard. 4-50464 MGM68 (150,000-225,000) – Lot 2263

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2264
$69,000.00

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL N.J. MAKINSON .600 NITRO EXPRESS H&H STYLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH PEERLESS SCROLL AND BULINO ENGRAVING BY ADONE “TIZ” POZZOBON.

SN 600. Cal. .600 Nitro Express. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are still “in the white”, and are fitted with quarter rib and matching front sight base for one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front, sights. Muzzles are treated in modern H&H fashion with ends protruding well past front sight base. Tops of bbls are engraved “N. J. Makinson & Son. Howell Michigan” and “600 Nitro Express 900 Grains”. Front sight base, quarter rib, and rear portions of bbls are engraved with well cut and shaded acanthus scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 London proofs for 600 at 2860 BAR. SN is on loop. A sling loop in large base is soldered to bottom rib. Beautifully filed H&H type sidelock action is also still “in the white”. It features top strap which extends over comb, automatic safety (SAFE engraved on gold rectangle), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, pinless back action sidelocks, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 60% coverage exceptionally fine, beautifully cut, semi-relief, delicately shaded, large, open, scrolled acanthus with floral accents. This eye appealing bold scroll gives counterpoint to truly exceptional, almost photographic quality, Bulino scenes of giant tuskers. The Bulino method of shading gives almost a 3-dimensional quality to this subject. The elephant with spread ears in the foreground of the scene on the left sidelock, is truly amazing. As is the open savanna with acacia trees and dramatic clouded sky in background. Another well detailed pair of elephants is on right sidelock with mountainous background. There is another bull elephant in open scrubland on bottom of action. “N. J. Makinson & Son” is in scrolled riband around top lever pivot. Double beaded trigger guard continues the fine scroll on bow through tang, with SN gold inlaid, which extends to matching steel trap grip cap. This magnificent work, both scroll and Bulino, are by “Tiz” Pozzobon of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, artist and founder of Adone Galleries. His signature is on trigger plate. Gorgeous, intricately marbled and finely figured Circassian walnut capped pistol grip buttstock features checkered wood butt, H&H style shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and drop points. An unengraved gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 15 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Tan leather case with leather corners is lined in green felt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Milan “Steve” Babiar. CONDITION: Excellent, unfinished. Muzzles have not had solder “cleaned up”, and possibly need further regulation. All metal is “in the white” with some light oxidation on its fine, almost finished, polish. Stocks are finished in rubbed oil, and have a number of light storage and handling marks. Case is excellent. A unique high quality big bore double rifle, in need of its final finish. 4-51437 MGM226 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 2264

2265
$27,025.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): The African ivory mounts on this item were in the country long before the January 8th, 1990’s CITE appendix. As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this gun accompanied by an appropriate ESA is legal to sell and buy. However, no ivory will accompany this gun when you purchase it unless you hire John Sexton to prepare an ESA statement. If you hire John Sexton to prepare an ESA statement, the cost is $1,500.00. John Sexton is an independent consultant with appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA statements. John Sexton’s address is 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John Sexton for ESA statements. Documents are prepared by John Sexton and not James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once statements are prepared, a copy will be presented to Julia’s and they will then present you with the ivory mounts for this gun. Another copy should be kept with your gun.

THIS GUN WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT ITS IVORY. IF THE BUYER WISHES TO HAVE THE IVORY, THEY MUST HIRE JOHN SEXTON TO PREPARE AN ESA “ANTIQUE CERTIFICATION” (COST $1,500).

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION RIGBY BEST BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DIES AND BRASS.

SN 18247. (ca 1938) Cal. .275 no. 2 Mag. This very well preserved double rifle has 26″ chopper lump bbls mounted with file cut quarter rib and matching front ramp. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards. An ivory bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into front ramp. Top of quarter rib is engraved in English script “John Rigby & Co 43 Sackville St. London.” Top of right bbl is engraved “No. 2 Magnum Cartridge Pointed Bullet 140 Grs.” Top of left bbl is engraved “For Rigby 275 Bore.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs. Importers name and address are on bottom rib. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock Webley “screw grip” action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), square shouldered dolls head third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage well cut open shaded scroll. “John Rigby & Co” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang, which extends to case hardened and engraved steel grip cap. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over blued and checkered steel buttplate. Stock features point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval, a sling loop matching that on forend, and the stamped number “159” are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Included with rifle are approx 50 custom loaded cartridges, C & H dies, and 40 new brass cases by Bertram. PROVENANCE: Copy of Rigby’s ledger page. Two targets shot with rifle by Ken Owen in developing loads (< 1" group @65 yds) for 175 gr bullet. Info on .275 no. 2 cartridge. Copy of 1939 Stoeger catalog advertising Rigby rifles, showing this rifle with price in USA of $850.00. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95 - 98% orig blue with slight silvering on sharp edges and some minor handling marks. Action retains 95 - 98% orig case hardening color, silvered slightly on top tang and at bottom, from normal hand wear. Thumbpiece is slightly silvered. Floorplate and trigger guard retain nearly all of their orig blue. Buttplate retains nearly all of its orig blue with some light marks and thinning at heel. Stocks retain nearly all their orig fine rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks. Checkering has only the slightest wear. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Cartridges, dies and brass are excellent. A lovely, well balanced, classic British rifle. 4-51335 MGM88 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2265

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2266
$0.00

PURDEY ISLAND LOCK LONG GUARD LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 7668. (1868) Cal. .450 BPE. .440 groove diameter at muzzles. 6 Broad grooves. 29-1/2″ Blued Damascus bbls are engraved “J. Purdey. 314-1/2 Oxford Street, London.” on full length rib, which has been file cut at breech and muzzle. Express rear sight with three nested folding leaves marked for 100 through 250 yards, is dovetailed through rib. Fine silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into the front of the rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, and bbl makers initials “GA” (G. Aston). SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. A sling eye in square block is soldered to bottoms of bbls. Round bodied Jones type under lever action has lever forged to form a trigger guard with spur grip. The entire assembly pivots to the right to unlock action. When guard is not in battery there is a trigger blocking safety, which locks triggers so they cannot inadvertently be pulled while exposed. On closing the lever, a stud depresses the safety lock, releasing triggers. Action has nicely filed fences. Island back action non-rebounding locks are fitted with flat faced serpentine hammers with high spurs, as well as, front sliding stalking safeties that engage at half cock. Action and locks are engraved with very well cut small shaded scroll. “Purdey” is engraved on each lockplate, and “Patent” is on top of action between hammers, which are engraved with stylized dolphin heads. This well done scroll is most likely by J. Lucas, who became Purdey’s head engraver, and designed what became Purdey’s house style of rose and scroll. Finely streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered steel buttplate engraved “Charge” and “3-1/4 Dms No 6 Powder”. Stock has flat top point pattern checkering at grip, and has nicely carved elongated shadow line and beaded right hand cheekpiece. A sling eye matching that on bbl, and a silver oval engraved with monogram “CAM” (?) surmounted by sovereigns crown, are on toe line. (Purdey records indicate that this rifle was owned, at one time, by the Duke of Marino.) Full splinter forend has steel tip, and attaches to bbl with side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. What is most likely its orig quartered oak case with inset D-ring carrying handle and pivoting hook closure, is lined in scarlet baize, and has blue printed paper Purdey 314-1/2 Oxford Street label in lid, marked with charge identical to that engraved on buttplate. Orig key is in red plastic bag in a covered compartment in case. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most of an old re-black over numerous light marks and dings, with Damascus pattern visible where worn through. Action and locks retain approx 90% orig vivid case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges, and considerably at grip. Temper blue of safeties is brilliant, silvered on tips. Buttplate retains traces of orig blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches, and a few deep dents at toe. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with slight bulges in front of chambers (most likely due to use of improperly sized bullets). Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case retains most of what appears to be its orig varnish with numerous scratches and handling marks. Orig interior cloth is fine, with compressions and soiling from contact with rifle. Label has three areas chipped through, but is otherwise fine, bright and clean, but with one or two minor areas of soiling. Wood lining of wells in lid for sight clearance, are chipped and broken. All in all, a lovely old rifle in an extraordinary state of preservation. It would be truly superb with a correct refinish of bbls.   4-53670 MGM281 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2266

2267
$57,500.00

TEN BORE JAMES BOTT & SON DANGEROUS GAME HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 5481. Cal. 10 Bore. 3-1/2″ Chambers. .815 Groove diameter. 11 Broad grooves. 22-1/8″ Steel bbls are engraved “James Bott & Son (Tiger Works) Steel House Lane. Birmingham” on full length flat matted rib, with dolls head extension. Rib is mounted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, bottoms of bbls with provisional proofs, and bottom of left bbl with “A & T” (well known bbl makers to the trade, Adams and Tate). A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened round bodied Jones underlever action has well filed fences. Back action peninsula rebounding locks are fitted with high spurred hammers. Locks and action have geometric and scroll border engraving. “James Bott & Son” is on the tail of each lockplate. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad. A vacant silver oval is on toe line, along with a large sling eye matching that on bbl. Matching splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 14 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Old leather case with riveted-on brass corners is lined in green cloth, and has what appears to be orig James Bott & Son label on lid, along with instructions for cleaning rifle after shooting. Case contains 3-pc rosewood BGI type cleaning rod, and an unmarked round oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Includes 5 loaded brass cartridges with Parker Bros head stamps. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 90%+ of an old re-blue over numerous light marks and pitting, slightly silvered at muzzles. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of what appears to be orig case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish over many light and heavy marks. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut at grip, possibly deepened on forend. Pad is a well done replacement. Hammers appear to be replaced, but fit well. Hammer screws are new. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout with sharp rifling. Locks are crisp. Action is tight. Case leather is dark with many old rubs and marks. Interior cloth replaced, and interior reconfigured. Cleaning rod is good. Oil bottle appears new, as do cartridges. A good handling, big bore, dangerous game rifle. It should be an excellent shooter. 4-50463 MGM67 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2267

2268
$29,900.00

*WEBLEY & SCOTT DELUXE BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 13779. (1926) Cal. .470 Nitro Express. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib mounted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front base holding longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front, with flip-up porcelain night bead. Bbls are engraved “Webley & Scott Ltd 55 Victoria Street. London. S. W. 1.” and “470. 75 Grs. Smokeless, 500 gr. S. N. S. P. Bullet.” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of attenuated open scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 470 Ex. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Boxlock PV-1 action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), square shouldered dolls head third fastener with pivoting bolt, and double triggers. Action is exceptionally well engraved with cleanly cut, open, shaded scroll covering approx 60% of action, framing various hunting scenes, with prowling lion on left side of action, and rhinoceros on right. A running American bison is on trigger plate. Portrait of a tiger is on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang, which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Distinctive fences are engraved with semi-relief, large, open, shaded scroll. Nicely figured and lightly streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over old Silver pad, and features swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling loop and vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Oak and leather case with brass corners, is embossed “C J G S” on top and is lined in scarlet cloth. Ragged remains of Thomas Bland label is in lid. CONDITION: Fine, as found, showing considerable use but careful maintenance over the years. Bbls retain nearly all of an old sympathetic re-black. Action retains approx 20% orig case hardening color where protected, and is mostly a pleasing silver gray to light brown. There is approx 25% orig bright blue on trigger plate and top lever, traces on trigger guard. Stocks retain some orig finish maintained with oil rubbed in over the years, over numerous light and deep scuffs and marks. Butt portion finish is somewhat lightened after installation of new pad. Checkering worn and somewhat filled. Bores are excellent, bright, and shiny throughout, with just a hint of softening of rifling at throat. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark, with numerous rubs, scrapes, and dents. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fair with considerable insect damage, partitions loose. Bland label crawled and partially detached. Simply a great rifle. 4-51435 MGM225 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2268

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2269
$13,800.00

*N. MAKINSON DETACHABLE BOXLOCK AND EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE FINELY ENGRAVED BY FRANK CONROY.

SN 5003250-1. Cal. .500 Nitro Express. 25″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with file cut quarter rib, mounted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, have gold bead front sight with flip-up porcelain night bead longitudinally dovetailed into narrow, ramped front base. Top of left bbl is engraved “Nicholas J. Makinson – Gunmaker” and there are 1″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are engraved with caliber, and bottom of right bbl with SN. (There are no provisions for a sling.) Case hardened, round bodied, Westley Richards type, boxlock action with hand detachable locks under hinged floorplate, features non-automatic bolted safety (S gold inlaid), extended top tang which continues over comb in H&H style, bushed strikers, Purdey type hidden third fastener, and gold-plated double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved “Nicholas Makinson” around top lever pivot and with 50% coverage nicely cut shaded scroll within small scroll borders, framing finely detailed vignettes of African big game, all appropriate quarry for this rifle; a cape buffalo bull is in foreground on left side of action, with another bull behind in open savannah. A black rhino is on right side, also in savannah, with Mt. Kilimanjaro in background. A heavy tusker is in your face on floorplate. Action is filed with heavy bead around fences which are semi-relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns. More fine scroll is on trigger guard, with SN on tang, which extends to steel trap grip cap with scroll surrounding more relief acorns and oak leaves on cover. This fine engraving is by Frank Conroy whose signature and date (’14) is on trigger plate. Intricately marbled, and finely stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over red Decelerator pad, and features a large shadow line right hand cheekpiece and classically styled point pattern checkering at grip. Full splinter forend with Deeley release, has unusual removable ejector system, with finger detent at forward portion. Internals of iron are also scroll engraved. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 11 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all its fine orig finish on wood and metal. There are a few minor marks in wood, mostly on right side of butt, and bottom of forend. A small chip is missing from bottom right of buttstock, near juncture of trigger plate and floorplate. A fine dangerous game rifle in a very highly regarded caliber. 4-53696 MGM307 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2269

2270
$16,675.00

*MANTON & CO. BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 13802. Cal. .360 no. 2. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib, fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and matching ramp front base with small bead and fold-up night bead, are engraved “Manton & Co. Gun Makers. Calcutta & Delhi. By Appointment to H. E. The Viceroy.” and “.360 No 2 3″ 55 Grains Smokeless, 320 Grain S. N. S. P. Bullet”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs, bottom of splinter with “Made in England”. A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Boxlock PHV-1 case hardened action features automatic safety, clover leaf dolls head and pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved “Manton & Co” on each side, and is fine cross hatch shaded overall. Where scroll engraving would normally be found, there is scrolled gold damascening at nearly 60% coverage. This treatment extends to top lever and trigger guard, which has SN on tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad, and features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, a sling eye, as well as a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 9 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Fine quality leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed “P. E. S” on top, is lined in green cloth, and has paper Manton & Co label in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood handled brass cleaning rod, nickel-plated snap caps and square oil bottle, and thong type rifle sling. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine quality re-black, engraving slightly softened. All other metal parts retain essentially all of a well done re-color case hardening. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil finish with a few minor nicks and scratches. Bores are excellent, shiny, with strong rifling throughout, and slight evidence of erosion at throat. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Action has been glass bedded. New case is excellent, with a few marks and scuffs in leather. Interior is slightly soiled. Reproduction label and accessories are excellent. An interesting rifle from the Raj in a caliber which is thought of as being the equal of the .375 H & H, and in some instances, more effective, given its 320 grain bullet. 4-50427 MGM174 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2270

2271
$20,700.00

*THOMAS BLAND EXTRA FINISH BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 15408. Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 26″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with full length file cut rib, center section swamped forming front sight ramp. Top of rib is engraved “T. BLAND & SONS. 430 WEST STRAND. London”. Rear portion is engraved “WINNERS OF THE” “1885” “AMERICAN RIFLE TRIALS”. Rib is fitted with claw bases for scope, one standing, two folding leaf U-notch rear sight with platinum lines marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front sight. Ramp is fitted with slip-on sight protector. Tops of bbls are engraved with caliber on right, and “Regulated For 285 Grs Bullet” on left. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs and 1988 London nitro re-proofs for 9.3 x 74. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and a sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in platinum), Westley Richards type third fastener into square shouldered dolls head rib extension, bushed strikers, side clips, and double triggers with front articulated. Action is engraved with very well cut small to medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “T. BLAND & SONS” is on each side of action. Fences are carved in a striking high relief foliate design with stippled background, as sometimes found on Purdey guns from the 1870s and 1880s. (See pages 166-167 in JAMES PURDEY & SONS GUN AND RIFLE MAKERS by Don Dallas.) Scroll engraved top lever and floorplate are blued. Case hardened trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Finely marbled, dense, European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over engraved steel buttplate. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. A vacant silver oval, and sling loop matching that on bbl, are on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inset horn tip, and Deeley release, is fitted with Deeley ejector. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 9 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Zeiss Diavari-C 1.5×4.5 x 8 scope with duplex reticle is in claw rings, rear ring with windage adjustment. Fine oak and leather case with brass corners and brass central medallion engraved “W.N. Vernon” “Eastham House” “Cheshire” on top is lined in burgundy cloth with Thomas Bland yellow paper labels. Case contains 3 pieces of a 4 piece cleaning rod (handle piece missing), leather wallet with mop, brush, and patch loop, case straps, and a key. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and completion date of Oct 18, 1899. Target showing a 4-shot group centered on bull’s eye, with extreme spread of 1-7/8″, with load data. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 95% of a fine re-black, with a few light marks and some thinning. Action retains a considerable amount, possibly as much as 30%, of its orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, but is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Top lever and floorplate are re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Engraving is still excellent. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish, with some added oil, as maintenance, with a number of minor marks and light scratches. Checkering is re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Scope has a few light marks in its exterior lacquer, with two fairly heavy at top right. Optics are brilliant. Case leather is very fine, still light in color, with some rubs. Straps and handle are very fine, as is interior cloth. Labels are very fine, with some light stains. Consignor states rifle shoots exceptionally well. This well balanced rifle is in a highly regarded caliber, nearly equivalent to the .375 H&H, and good for any North American and most African big game up to and including cape buffalo. 4-53687 MGM299 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2271

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2272
$0.00

DANIEL FRASER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 2317. (1897) Cal. .400/ .360. 26″ Chopper lump steel bbls with reinforced breeches are engraved “Danl Fraser & Co” “Gun and Rifle Manufacturers” “4 Leith St Terrace, Edinburgh” on full length file cut rib. Rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, with platinum lines and graduated for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Silver bead front sight with flip-up porcelain night bead is longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib, which is set back about 1/4″ from muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with London proofs for 40 grains cordite and 300 grain bullet. A sling eye is in shaped rectangular base soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action is now coin finished, and features non-automatic safety with SAFE engraved on arched gold band, and with red cloisonne dot at rear, when in fire position. Safety is also bolted with pivoting bolt and inlet platinum rectangle is marked “BOLTED”. Action with long top lever engraved “FRASER’S PATENT” around pivot, features third fastener on rib extension, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action has nicely sculpted fences, and is engraved with Celtic rope work borders and “Danl Fraser & Co” in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, floorplate, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued, and also border engraved with Celtic rope work. SN is on trigger guard bow. Tang extends to horn grip cap. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered horn buttplate with widow’s peak, and features elongated shadow line beaded right hand cheekpiece, checkered side panels, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye matching that on bbl recessed into toe line in typical Fraser style. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Rifle is housed in what appears to be its orig oak and leather case with brass corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Fraser label in lid. Case contains an unmarked round oil bottle, gutta percha funnel to assist in pouring water down bore for cleaning, a plated striker case with spare strikers (one broken), a pull through cleaning kit in black morocco leather wallet, and a two toned leather carrying strap with hook swivels. Remnants of case straps are also present. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black over numerous light marks, with some subsequent marks and spots. Action has been coin finished, and is a pleasing silver. Top lever, safety button, floorplate, and trigger guard are re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig French polish finish with considerable wear and numerous marks, and some areas of cleaning. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are good, shiny toward muzzles, grooves dark toward breech ends, with considerable erosion at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is still light in color, but with some areas darkening, and numerous marks and scuffs, with a group of unusual marks at center. Handle is a bit tender. Interior cloth is fine with a number of rubs and some areas of soiling on lid. Label is fine with some compressions. Interior partitions are good with considerable rubbing and soiling from contact with gun. Accessories are fine. A fine old Scottish stalking rifle in Dan’l Fraser’s favorite caliber. 4-50498 MGM290 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2272

2273
$7,475.00

*ALEXANDER HENRY BOXLOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 7894. (1919) Cal. 450-400. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. Bronze bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into matching base. Tops of bbls are engraved with Alexander Henry address and information regarding incorporation with Alex Martin, along with “For Cordite” and “450/ 400. 3-1/4 Case”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 60 grains of cordite and 400 grain bullet. Boxlock PHV-1 action featuring pivoting third fastener and non-automatic safety, is engraved with 60% coverage shaded scroll. “Alexr Henry & Co” is on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to grip cap. Nicely fiddle figured full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 11 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black over numerous marks and scratches, with some subsequent silvering and marks. Action retains approx 90% of a re-color hardening, engraving considerably washed. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with some marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are good, with strong rifling, lightly frosted throughout, with some throat erosion. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. This old war horse would probably make a good working rifle. 4-51238 MGM65 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2273

2273a
$11,500.00

*STUNNING N. MAKINSON CUSTOM MAGNUM CZ DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY ADONE “TIZ” POZZOBON OF TORONTO, CANADA.

SN 41601. Cal. .416 Dakota. This beautifully crafted rifle features a fine custom contoured 24″ 1/3 octagon 2/3 round bbl with integral quarter rib/ raised sight base, transitioning through low rib to front sight base. There is also an integral sling eye on bottom. A single standing express rear sight with platinum line and gold bead front, have been fitted. Muzzle is threaded for removable muzzle brake, blank cap presently fitted. Sunken rib in front of quarter rib is engraved “N. J. Makinson & Son.” and with “Howell, Michigan” on top left octagon flat, and with caliber on top right. CZ 602 magnum length Model 98 Mauser type action has been extensively smoothed and reworked to produce this fine rifle. Bolt handle has been changed to a Model 98 pear shape with checkered knob, and a Model 70 type three position safety installed on bolt shroud. Action, bottom metal, quarter rib, and rear portion of bbl have been beautifully engraved with exceptionally fine, large, open, delicately shaded scroll at nearly full coverage. This scroll surrounds portrait of snarling lion in oval frame on floorplate. This fine engraving is by Adone “Tiz” Pozzobon of Toronto, Canada, whose signature appears behind rear action screw head. Truly exceptional, flesh-toned, beautifully marbled and elegantly figured Circassian walnut classically styled, stock features black Decelerator pad, small shadow line cheekpiece, engraved steel grip cap, ebony forend tip, and very well cut point pattern wraparound checkering with mullered borders. A sling eye is in raised wood island surround on toe line. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Milan “Steve” Babiar. CONDITION: Excellent, appears essentially as new, with a few minor handling and storage marks, mostly along toe line, and with scant evidence of having been fired. (.416 Dakota is based on the .404 Jeffery case, eliminating problems associated with getting the larger .416 Rigby case to feed). A very fine big game magazine rifle. 4-51438 MGM224 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2273a

2274
$0.00

*BRACE OF COGSWELL & HARRISON TAKEDOWN SPORTING RIFLES.

SN 55872/ 56618. (ca. 1929) Cal. .275 H & H with 25″ Bbl. and .375 H & H with 26″ Bbl. Both rifles are engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd 168 Piccadilly, London.” on tops of bbls, which are fitted with ramped island bases for three folding leaf express rear sights, marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Soldered on front ramps mount longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front sights. Sling eyes with pad bases are soldered to bottoms of bbls. London nitro proofs are on left rear of both bbls. .375 Bbls have knurled area in front of action. Model 98 Mauser actions have stippled receiver rings and are fitted with Lyman 48 receiver sights. Bolt handles are turned down and have knobs flattened and checkered. Cocking piece peep sights are installed on each rifle. Standard bottom metal has C & H SNs on trigger guard bows. Rifles takedown by lifting action assemblies out of stocks. .375 Bbl further takes down by unscrewing bbl from action. Front guard screw must be removed from .275 bbl along with takedown screw, before it can be taken apart, and bbl does not unscrew. Safeties are gold inlaid “SAFE”. Stocks feature screw cover trap composition grip caps, right hand shadow line cheekpieces, leather covered recoil pads, and vacant silver ovals and sling eyes on toe lines. There is classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grips and forends. Takedown screws are in forends. Wood of .275 is rather plain, that of the .375 has some nice figure in butt. .275: Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. .375: Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Metal retains essentially all of a well polished re-blue. Wood retains nearly all of a well done oil finish, checkering somewhat filled, and has not been re-cut on the .375. .275 may have been re-cut. .375 bore is excellent. .275 bore is fine, frosted throughout. Cocking piece sight aperture is missing from .275. 4-51311 MGM105 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2274

2275
$11,500.00

*JOHN RIGBY & CO. .416 MAGNUM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN J15397R. Cal. .416 Rigby. 24″ Tapered round bbl with step, has sling eye sleeved-on to step, and sleeved-on front sight base in typical Rigby style. A gold bead front sight with flip-up porcelain night bead, is longitudinally dovetailed into ramp, which is also fitted with flip-up sight hood, with detent locking it in “up” or “down” position. Sleeved-on bands of front sight and sling eye are scroll engraved in large shaded scroll. One standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, with inlaid gold lines, and ranges for 100, 150, and 200 yards, is dovetailed through tall quarter rib, which is also gold inlaid “John Rigby & Co Paso Robles, CA”. German nitro proofs are on left rear of bbl. Finely machined magnum length Mauser action with square bridge and boss on receiver ring (double square), by Reimer Johannsen, features bridge and receiver ring milled to accept Recnagel ERA QD scope mounts. Either side of receiver ring is gold inlaid with “.416 Rigby” on left, and SN on right. Bolt with low scope turn down handle, is fitted with low profile shroud, with Model 70 type three position safety. Bolt body and extractor are engine turned. Bottom metal with drop box has coin finished, large, deep, hinged floorplate to allow five shot magazine capacity with .416 caliber cartridges, which is hinged and held in position by button and latch in trigger guard bow. Receiver ring, side wall, floorplate, and trigger guard bow are engraved with large shaded scroll. A portrait of a large maned lion is at center of floorplate. The initials “AAA” are gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Bolt handle is relief carved in large scroll with stippled background. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured European walnut classically styled steel capped pistol grip stock measures 15″ over dark brown leather covered pad, and features large shadow line right hand cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, two reinforcing bolts, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and wrapping around forend. Grip cap with trap is scroll engraved and has Rigby “RR” logo gold inlaid on cover. A sling eye is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 10 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Leupold Vari X III 1.5 – 5 X scope with duplex reticle is in Recnagel ERA QD rings. Rifle is accompanied by canvas sling with leather ends fitted with QD swivels. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, with only a few minor marks in metal, and light nicks, marks and scratches on wood from time in the Bush. Sight hood reversed as detent slips past hood when in raised position. Bore is excellent. Action is very smooth. Scope is excellent with clear optics. Sling is excellent. 4-50499 MGM294 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2275

2276
$20,700.00

*BEAUTIFULLY FACTORY RESTORED J. RIGBY MAUSER .303 SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 4442. Mauser SN 23543. Cal. .303. 25″ Tapered round bbl with sleeved-on island base for one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, and soldered-on base for longitudinally dovetailed barley corn front. A sling eye is also sleeved-on. Top of bbl is engraved “.303 BORE SERVICE CARTRIDGE” “J RIGBY & CO 43, SACKVILLE St LONDON, W.” and “Mk VII POINTED BULLET”. A Rigby type detachable scope base is dovetailed through rear portion of bbl matching other base with square hole screwed to bridge. Intermediate length Model 98 type action with large short receiver ring, is specially adapted to 303 cartridge, with extractor for rimmed case, bridge altered to accept stripper clip with addition of peg type ears, is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n” on side wall. Left receiver ring is stamped with London view and German proofs. Bottom of action is stamped with Mauser SN, bottom side of receiver ring with Rigby SN. Bottom of bbl is stamped with Mauser SN, German, and British proofs. Bolt with classic pear shaped knob has been slightly lowered and thinned for scope use, and is fitted with long cocking piece. Special bottom metal for .303 is slanted to rear to feed rimmed cartridges, and has hinged straddle floorplate with release button in trigger guard bow. Rigby SN is stamped on trigger guard bow. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over serrated steel buttplate. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and forend. A sling eye is on toe line. Orig scope by Aldis Brothers is in Rigby type modified claw mounts. Rear ring is engraved with Rigby’s SN, and scope is engraved “J RIGBY & Co” with Sackville St. address. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter offering restored Rigby rifle. Other factory correspondence, invoices, and letters concerning importation. Copy of Rigby ledger page, and some photos of rifle and invoices for import and shipping. CONDITION: Excellent, as factory restored. Metal parts retain nearly all of a factory quality blue. Stock retains nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish, checkering nicely re-cut. Bore is excellent with slight erosion at throat. Action is smooth. Scope has been correctly restored as well. Brass objective bell and parallax adjustment retain most of their orig lacquer. Scope optics are clear. A very well presented example of this extremely rare Rigby variant. 4-53590 MGM173 (12,000-17,000) – Lot 2276

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2277
$10,925.00

*EARLY J. RIGBY MAUSER TRANSITIONAL SPORTING RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 2646. Cal. .275. 25″ Tapered round bbl has sleeved-on island base for two folding leaf express rear sight, and soldered-on base for longitudinally dovetailed white bead front. A sling eye is also soldered to bbl. Top of bbl is engraved “Sighted for Rigby .275 Bore” “John Rigby & Co 43. Sackville St. London.” and “High Velocity Cartridge. Pointed Bullet. 140 Grains.” A Rigby type detachable scope base is dovetailed through rear portion of bbl matching rear base with square hole screwed to bridge. (Rigby’s use of this rear base led to the later development of the integral square bridge.) Intermediate length transitional Model 98 small ring action is marked ” “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n” and “1900” on receiver ring. Left receiver ring is stamped with London view and German BU proofs, along with SN. Bottom side of action is stamped with Rigby SN “1783”. Bottom of bbl is stamped with British nitro proofs. Bolt with classic pear shaped knob has early bolt shroud without locking detent, and small gas vents. Bottom side of flag safety is gold inlaid “SAFE”. Cocking piece is fitted with early style, unmarked cocking piece sight, with aperture held by locking screw. Standard bottom metal has Rigby SN stamped on bow. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over serrated steel buttplate. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and short forend. A sling eye is on toe line. Orig scope with post and heavy crosshair reticle is marked “John Rigby & Co” on elevation adjustment knob, and again with address on rear portion on body. Scope is in Rigby type modified claw mounts. Rear ring is engraved with Rigby’s SN. Scope is complete with leather lens covers and unmarked carrying case. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″. Drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers green canvas leather trimmed full length case is lined in green cloth, and has paper Rigby label in lid with Rigby St. James’s Street address, with Dublin address crossed out. Both nos. “1783” and “2510” are in pencil on label with “1783” crossed out. Case contains leather cartridge wallet, steel cleaning rod, unmarked square oil bottle, and case straps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl and action retain most of their orig, always very thin, brownish blue, which has further thinned and silvered from normal handling and use. Floorplate retains most of its orig bright charcoal blue, as do front scope mount, and bolt stop. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light scratches, marks, and a few heavier dents. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Scope retains most of its brown, and nearly all of its lacquer on ocular turret, parallax adjustment, and elevation turret. Strap of lens covers has detached, and all straps are missing from scope case, but leather is excellent. Case is considerably faded with numerous marks and rubs. Handle is good. Interior cloth is good with many compressions and rubs. Some partitions have been moved. Label is very good, slightly foxed and wrinkled, with considerable soiling across center portion. Accessories are good. A very fine and complete early Rigby. 4-53588 MGM186 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2277

2278
$15,525.00

EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY AND RARE J. RIGBY MAUSER TRANSITIONAL SPORTING RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 102. Cal. .275. 25″ Tapered round bbl has sleeved-on island base for three folding leaf express rear sight, and soldered-on base for longitudinally dovetailed white bead front. A sling eye is also soldered to bbl. Top of bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co. 72 St. James’s St. London.” Intermediate length transitional Model 98 small ring action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n” and “1898” on receiver ring. Left receiver ring is stamped with German BU proofs, along with Mauser SN “102”. Bottom side of action is stamped with Rigby SN “1087”. Bottom of bbl is stamped with German BU proofs. Exceptionally early bolt with classic pear shaped knob has bolt shroud without locking detent, and no gas escape vents. Cocking piece is fitted with early style, unmarked cocking piece sight, with spring detent adjustment aperture. Standard bottom metal has Rigby SN “1087” stamped on bow. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and short forend. A sling eye is on toe line. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “P. W From F.B 1898″. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Green canvas leather trimmed full length case is embossed “M.D.” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and contains coated steel cleaning rod with brass swivel head, with brush, funnel for pouring hot water down bore, case straps, and a pair of hook type sling swivels. This rifle is pictured and described on page 214 of MAUSER ORIGINAL SPORTING RIFLES by John Speed et al. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl and action retain over 80% orig brownish blue with some light flecking overall. Floorplate retains most of its orig charcoal blue. Bolt shroud and safety are exceptional, retaining nearly all of their bright blue. Bolt stop retains approx 80% of its temper blue. Buttplate retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig charcoal blue, considerably flaked. Stock retains over 80% of its orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Bore is excellent, slightly frosted toward muzzle. Action is smooth. Case canvas has many rubs and much fading. Interior cloth is fine with some insect damage. Accessories are good. Exceptionally fine, early Rigby Mauser. 4-53587 MGM187 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2278

2279
$0.00

*HENRY ATKIN RETAILED, J. RIGBY IMPORTED, MAUSER SHORT SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 4363. Cal. .275. 21″ Tapered round bbl has sleeved-on island base for one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and soldered-on base for longitudinally dovetailed brass bead front. A sling eye is also soldered to bottom of bbl. Top of bbl is engraved “Henry Atkin (From Purdey’s) 2. Jermyn St. Haymarket. London. S.W.” SN and British nitro proofs are on rear portion of bbl. Intermediate length, short, large ring action is marked with London view and German BU proofs, as well as SN, on left side of receiver ring. A Rigby SN “2193” is stamped below wood on left side of action and on trigger guard bow. (As Rigby’s was the sole importer of Mauser rifles before 1912, Henry Atkin undoubtedly sourced this rifle from Rigby’s.) Bottom of bbl is stamped with German BU proofs. Bolt with small gas escape holes has classic pear shaped knob and shroud without locking detent. Standard bottom metal has Rigby SN “2193” stamped on bow. Relatively plain but lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over serrated steel buttplate. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and short forend. A sling eye is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retains over 80% of what appears to be orig finishes on wood and metal, with considerable light flecking and loss from normal hand wear. Stock has numerous small scratches and bumps. Bore is very good, with strong rifling, dark and frosted throughout. Action is smooth.   4-53589 MGM188 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2279

2280
$4,600.00

*RIGBY MODEL 1 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 12819. (1908) Cal. 7 x 57. 25″ Tapered round bbl fitted with sleeved-on rear sight base mounting one standing, two folding leaf express sight, graduated for 100, 200, and 300 yards, and soldered on front sight ramp with longitudinally dovetailed fine bead, is engraved “John Rigby & Co 72 St.James’s St. London” on top. A sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. SN and London nitro proofs are at rear. Commercial Model 98 intermediate length action has Mauser markings, SNs, and proofs on left side and bolt root. Pear shaped bolt handle has been turned down and long cocking piece has been cut for Rigby aperture rear sight, which is missing. Top of action has been fitted with claw bases. Standard bottom metal has Rigby SN on bow. Well streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8″ over serrated steel buttplate, and features classic Rigby styling with short forend and chamfered cartridge port. Point pattern checkering has mullered borders. A sling eye is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Goerz Certar 4 x scope with three post reticle is in claw rings, rear ring having windage adjustment. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Metal parts retain most of an old re-black, over scattered light pitting, most likely done when scope was installed. Stock retains nearly all of a well done oil refinish, grain slightly open. Checkering is good, slightly gummed, has not been re-cut. Good bore has strong rifling throughout, is dark and frosted in grooves, but should still shoot well. Action is smooth. Scope is fine with a number of scratches and other imperfections. Optics slightly clouded. 4-50415 MGM96 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2280

2281
$10,925.00

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND DELUXE .375 MAGNUM MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 3804. (ca 1976) Cal. .375 H&H. 24-1/2″ Tapered round bbl mounted with island base for one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and short ramp with folding hood for brass bead front, is fitted with sleeved-on sling eye. Top of bbl is engraved “Holland & Holland. 13 Bruton Street, London.” at top center. “.375 H&H MAGNUM RIMLESS” is behind rear sight. London nitro proofs are on left rear. This rifle is built on a Champlin Arms magnum length action. During the 1960’s through 1980’s magnum length actions were exceptionally hard to come by, and the Champlin action patented in 1969 with its smoothness and unparalleled strength helped fill the gap, and probably explains the reason why it was chosen for this top of the line rifle. Champlin number “426” is stamped on bottom of receiver ring. Action features tang safety, checkered bolt knob, hinged floorplate with release in trigger guard bow, and has been fitted with Canjar trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, large, open, shaded scroll with strap work highlights. Floorplate is engraved “Model Deluxe” and “Cartridges”. SN is engraved on trigger guard bow. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut full pistol grip stock features case hardened steel grip cap with trap, swept shadow line Monte Carlo cheekpiece, reinforcing bolt, and leather covered recoil pad. Classic H&H style point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and forearm. A vacant gold oval and sling eye matching that on bbl, are on toe line. Brown cobra type leather sling is in Q-D swivels. Leupold Vari-X III 1.5 x 5 scope with duplex reticle is in engraved Redfield type rings with mounts also engraved matching action. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight with scope and sling: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain approx 90% of their orig finishes, silvering and thinning from normal hand wear. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig oil finish, with area blended in where stock, broken through the wrist, has been repaired. (Stock appears to be solid.) There are a number of light marks in finish, with one or two fairly deep. Leather of pad is somewhat frayed. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent, optics clear. 4-51433 MGM227 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2281

2282
$5,175.00

*UNUSUAL MAUSER TYPE B SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 104390. Cal. 8 x 60 Magnum. Typical type “B” rifle having late style 24″ bbl, with three leaf rear sight, sleeved-on sling loop, and long checkered front ramp, which is somewhat different in that it is fitted with a push-button detent to make longitudinally dovetailed beads easily interchangeable. Standard length action is marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser – Oberndorf A/N” on left side, and has been fitted with claw scope bases. The bolt, with matching numbers to action, is unusual in that it has a type “M” butter-knife handle. Bottom metal has typical lever release to hinged floorplate, and is fitted with double set triggers. Well figured European walnut stock has standard cheekpiece, checkering, and steel grip cap, but is fitted with type “M” steel buttplate with trap, the cover of which is engraved with Mauser logo. Hensoldt Duralyt 6 X rail scope with three post reticle is fitted with claw mounts, rear mount adjustable for windage. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 85 – 90% orig blue, and most of its orig stock finish, both with a number of minor marks from normal handling and use. Lacquer finish of scope is in same basic condition. Optics are clear. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling throughout. The 8 x 60 mag approaches the .300 H & H mag in ballistics. A neat, specially ordered rifle easily converted to 8mm/ 06. 4-51955 MGM6 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2282

2283
$3,450.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION MAUSER TYPE B SPORTER.

SN 69993. Cal. 7 x 57. 24″ Round tapered bbl is fitted with sleeved-on tangent curve rear sight and silver bead orig front in long matted ramp with sight protector. A sling loop is sleeved-on to bbl. Large ring 98 intermediate length action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A-G. OBERNDORF a-n” on long receiver ring, and on side wall without “A-G”. SN and proofs are on left receiver ring with SN and caliber on left side of bbl. Bolt has standard turned down pear shaped knob and is fitted with long cocking piece. Bottom metal is of typical commercial style with lever release for hinged floorplate, and is fitted with double set triggers. Plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over Mauser checkered horn buttplate embossed with later large “WM” Mauser logo. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with double line borders at grip and a sling loop matching that on bbl on toe line. Forend is considerably tapered and ends in small schnabel. This unusual treatment appears to be factory original. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approx 95% orig blue with only some slight silvering and minor flecking. Front portion of bottom metal has some considerable flecking. Temper blue on sight slide, bolt stop, and floorplate latch is excellent with only some slight silvering and minor loss from flaking. Stock retains nearly all its orig varnish with numerous light marks and scratches, and a few dings in checkering, which is clean, and only slightly worn. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. A fine unusual example of an early Type B, in arguably the best all around Mauser caliber offered. 4-53585 MGM161 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2283

2284
$2,875.00

*MAUSER TYPE B SPORTER.

SN 9452. Cal. 8 x 57 J. 24″ Round tapered bbl is fitted with sleeved-on tangent curve rear sight and silver bead orig front in long matted ramp. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Large ring 98 action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n” on side wall. SN and proofs are on left receiver ring. Bolt with standard turned down pear shaped knob has typical gas relief ports on bottom. Bolt shroud has locking detent. Bottom metal does not have lock screws, and is fitted with double set triggers. Slightly stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip stock of early style, with side panel, measures 13-3/4″ over Mauser checkered horn buttplate embossed with later large WM Mauser logo. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip and a sling loop matching that on bbl is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. This very rifle is pictured on p.407, fig.909 of Jon Speed’s book “Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbl and action retain over 90% of their orig blue, with sight slide and bolt stop showing nearly all of their temper blue. Bottom metal retains perhaps 80% of its blue, silvered on sharp edges, and with some flecking. Stock retains nearly all of a well done rubbed oil refinish, sharp edges slightly rounded, and with a few subsequent marks. Buttplate does not fit well, and stock has been repaired at wrist. Checkering nicely re-cut, and toned back. Bore is excellent with a hint of frosting, strong sharp rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Set triggers work. 4-53584 MGM148 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2284

2285
$2,875.00

*EARLY MAUSER MODEL 98 TYPE B SPORTER.

SN 4420. Cal. 8 x 57 J. 24″ Round tapered bbl is fitted with sleeved-on tangent curve rear sight and white bead Lyman front in long matted ramp. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Large ring 98 action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n 1901″ on receiver ring. SN and proofs are on left side. Bolt with standard turned down pear shaped knob has early type small gas relief ports on bottom. Bolt shroud does not have locking detent. Military type bottom metal with lock screws, has nicely thinned trigger guard bow. Slightly stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip stock of early style, with side panel, measures 13-1/4″ over Mauser checkered horn buttplate embossed with early small Mauser logo. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip and a sling loop matching that on bbl is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-1/4”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl and action retain 90 – 95% orig blue, silvered on sharp edges, and with some light flecking. Bottom metal considerably browned, and retains perhaps 30% blue. Temper blue of rear sight slide and bolt stop is at about 30%. Stock retains 90% orig finish with numerous marks and scratches, both light and heavy, most notably a large group of small dents on right side of butt. Bore is fine, strong rifling throughout, somewhat frosted. Action is smooth. A fine condition early Mauser. 4-53583 MGM147 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2285

2286
$2,300.00

*MAUSER TYPE B SPORTER.

SN 80112. Cal. 8 x 57 J. 24″ Round tapered bbl is fitted with sleeved-on tangent curve rear sight and silver bead orig front in long matted ramp with sight protector. A sling loop is sleeved-on to bbl. Large ring 98 action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n” on side wall. SN and proofs are on left receiver ring with SN and caliber on left side of bbl. Bolt has standard turned down pear shaped knob. Bottom metal is of typical commercial style with lever release in floorplate, and is fitted with double set triggers. Slightly stump figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8″ over Mauser checkered horn buttplate embossed with later large WM Mauser logo. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with double line borders at grip and a sling loop matching that on bbl on toe line. “GERMANY” is stamped on right butt. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains over 90% orig blue with some marks and flecking. Action retains approx 70% orig blue, silvering on front of bottom metal, sharp edges, and receiver ring from normal hand wear. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig varnish, grain slightly raised, and with numerous light marks, scratches, and dings. Bore is very fine, mostly shiny, but slightly frosted. Action is smooth. 4-53586 MGM151 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2286

2287
$6,900.00

*SCARCE HIGH CONDITION J.P. SAUER MAUSER MANNLICHER TYPE CARBINE WITH SCOPE.

SN 254282. Cal. .30-06. This seldom seen carbine, only listed in late VL&D and A & F catalogs, has 21″ full octagon tapered bbl with integral matted rib, with extra milling cuts giving rib an elegant taper in typical Sauer fashion. Rear portion of rib is engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold Inc. New – York, N.Y. U.S. Agents” in milled out section. Upper left flat of bbl is marked “J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl.” and upper right is engraved “30. U.S.G. 1906. Made in Germany”. “FLUID – STEEL – KRUPP – ESSEN” is around breech end of bbl. Rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf rear sight marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Front portion of rib is raised forming base for longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front sight. A sheet steel sight protector slips on to grooves on ramp. Model 98 type Mauser action has stippled top receiver ring, and Sauer SN on left side. Bolt body, shroud, and cocking piece are color case hardened. Bolt handle with pear shaped knob, has been altered to low scope position, and a Buehler safety is installed. Griffin & Howe side mount base is fitted to left side wall. (This work was probably done by Griffin & Howe before rifle was sold.) Blued bottom metal has hinged floorplate with release button in trigger guard bow. Finely streaked and lightly figured dense European walnut horn capped pistol grip full length stock measures 14-1/4″ over case hardened steel buttplate. Stock styling is unique to this rifle, with shadow line right hand cheekpiece, raised side panels, two intermediate schnabels in forestock, and with schnabeled forend tip. Forestock attaches to bbl with two side nails through engraved steel oval escutcheons. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at forend and grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. A sling bail on forend, and standard loop on butt hold rubber backed brown leather sling. Lyman Alaskan 2.5 X scope with crosshair and post reticle, is in Griffin & Howe slide. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig rust blue with only a hint of sharp edge wear. Action retains approx 95% of its orig bright blue, with some minor marks and light scratches on floorplate and trigger guard bow. Case hardening is rubbing through on bolt body, from normal operation. Temper blue on bolt stop is brilliant with a few scratches. Stock retains nearly all of its orig rubbed oil finish with some minor marks and dings. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. Scope and mount are excellent, with bright optics. Sling is very fine. A classy rifle that cost well over $175.00 in 1937.   4-53689 MGM303 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2287

2288
$1,437.50

*M. AMRUSCH MAUSER 98 SPORTER WITH FULL LENGTH STOCK.

SN 1014. (stamped on toe line of stock) Cal. 8 x 57. 21-1/2″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with island base and front ramp for one standing rear, and silver bead front, sights. Mauser 98 action has been fitted with claw bases. Tang safety has been installed. Bolt handle is butter knife style, and military bottom metal has been converted to hinged floorplate with lever release, set triggers added, and shotgun type trigger guard installed. Action and floorplate are engraved with acanthus leaves which surround rendition of bugling stag on floorplate, which is also marked “M. Amrusch Gmunden”. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut full length stock measures 13-3/4″ over serrated horn buttplate, and features right hand Tyrolean cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with broad, flat mullered borders, and Mannlicher type sling bail and eye. The salient features of this rifle are grip cap and forend tip formed from stag antler crowns. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain most of their orig finish with considerable silvering, mostly on floorplate. Stock retains over 90% of its orig finish with numerous light and deep handling marks, scratches, and dents. Bore is fine, shiny with some light pitting. Action is smooth. Safety and set triggers work. 4-51993 MGM107 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2288

2289
$2,300.00

*HUSQVARNA SPECIAL GOLD INLAID CUSTOM RIFLE.

SN 372387. Cal. 6.5 x 55. 24″ Light weight round bbl mounting flip-up adjustable rear sight and front ramp with gold bead and sight hood, is marked with caliber and “H” proof at rear. Small ring Mauser type action is marked with SN and “Husqvarna Vapenfabriks A B – Sweden” on right side. Alloy bottom metal has hinged floorplate with release in trigger guard bow. Blued action is engraved with well cut open shaded scroll at nearly full coverage, which is bordered by inlaid gold wire. A crowned “H” is gold inlaid within gold oval on top of receiver ring. There is additional gold banding on bolt handle and shroud. Floorplate is finished in gray with gold banding around more shaded scroll. Finely figured and marbled European walnut pistol grip stock features checkered horn buttplate, plain horn grip cap, Schnabel horn forend tip, double line bordered point pattern checkering at grip and forend, along with slightly hog-backed comb and classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 15-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor handling marks on blued surfaces, and a few nicks in lacquer on trigger guard. Orig finish of stock is slightly dulled, with a few minor marks, and some frosting. A small piece has been repaired at left rear of action (appears to have been done during orig making). Horn is very fine with some slight striations. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 4-51954 MGM4 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2289

2289a
$6,900.00
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*L. BROWNELL STYLE CUSTOM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 4564. Cal. .375 H & H. 24″ Medium weight round sporter bbl is fitted with tall quarter rib which extends over action receiver ring and forms scope base. A rectangular panel on top of rib is stippled, and a one standing, two folding leaf express sight has been fitted. Bbl also features banded-on front sling eye and front sight base mounted with height extension and ivory bead. Left rear of bbl is marked with caliber. Model 1909 Argentine Mauser action has had rear tang extended to form base for tang safety. Front portion of magazine box is extended to accept long cartridge. A Canjar trigger has been fitted and bolt shroud replaced with FN type. Bolt handle has pear shaped knob with four teardrop panels of checkering. Bolt body has been engine turned. A button has been welded to floorplate release inside trigger guard bow, which has been nicely streamlined. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured “English” walnut stock measures 13-5/8″ over black Decelerator solid pad. Stock features nicely shaped, shadow line, swept right hand cheekpiece, and exceptionally well cut borderless point pattern checkering at grip and around forearm. Other appointments include ebony forearm tip, sling eye, and very fine scroll engraved trap grip cap, cover gold inlaid with initials “RBL”. Trap contains a small Allen wrench to adjust trigger. A Leupold Vari-X III 1.5 – 5 X scope with duplex reticle is in Talley type mounts stamped “LB”. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight with scope: 9 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approx 95% orig custom blue. Stock retains most of its orig finish with a number of small handling marks and dents. Checkering is lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent, with a few small marks. Crisp optics. 4-51221 MGM2 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2289a

2289b
$12,650.00

*CLASSIC GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD SHORT RIFLE.

SN 875. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Bbl is engraved “No. 875 Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York” on top, and is fitted with classic quarter rib mounting three folding leaf rear sight; leaves marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Bbl is also fitted with sleeved-on sling eye and typical G & H ramp with longitudinally dovetailed gold bead front sight, and knurled cover. Caliber is engraved on left rear of bbl. Typical Springfield action has stippled receiver ring, and tang reshaped. Lyman 48 receiver sight and G & H scope side mount base have been fitted. Bolt body, cartridge port, and follower are damascened. Bolt knob is flattened on bottom, and top and bottom have been checkered. Standard bottom metal has checkered half moon at front portion of floorplate. Finely fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-7/8″ over pad covered with what appears to be antelope skin. Stock styling is classic early Griffin & Howe style with Whalen type shadow line right hand cheekpiece, wraparound point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and large horn forend tip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line, along with a sling stud. (G & H marked leather sling in “Super Grade” type swivels, is attached.) Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 90% orig rust blue, silvered slightly on sharp edges, and with a few thin spots. Damascening is excellent. Stock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish with perhaps a bit of oil rubbed in over a considerable number of minor marks and nicks. Hair on antelope skin is patchy. Bore is excellent, bright and sharp throughout. Action is very smooth. A fine, fast handling, rifle by this revered custom maker; many feel guns of this vintage are the best that G & H ever made. 4-51929 MGM104 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2289b

2289c
$0.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): James D. Julia cannot guarantee the age of the ivory on this gun. So all ivory will be removed. You are buying the gun only. You will not and cannot acquire the ivory.

*RARE (APPROXIMATELY 100 MADE) M 1922 NEWTON MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL FINISH.

SN 6060. Cal. .256 Newton. This interesting rifle, an example of the third attempt of Charles Newton to produce or sell fine quality rifles in America, is one of approx 100 rifles made in Germany right after WWI to Newton’s specifications. Distinctive features are the opposed double set triggers and butter knife bolt handle, similar to those on Type M commercial Mausers. The stocks were also made to Newton’s design. This particular specimen with 24″ tapered round bbl is engraved “Made in Germany, for.” “Chas. Newton Rifle Corporation” “Buffalo N.Y.” “U.S.A.” on top center. Breech area is engraved “.256 Newton” “Patent Pending” and “Rustless Steel”. Left breech section is stamped with German nitro proofs for 6.4mm and 62-1/2 mm cartridge. Bottom of bbl is stamped “B.A.S.” (steel type ?) with assembly number “314”, and what appears to be “ES.B” in script. The SN, put on by what is believed to be the J.P. Sauer Company, “29607” is also stamped on bottom of bbl. This number appears in full on bottom of buttplate, and with last 3 digits on bottom of action and on left rear of bottom metal. The “07” repeats itself on minor parts including bottom of bolt handle. What is believed to be Newton’s SN “6060” is visible above wood on right side of receiver ring. Another assembly number, of unknown origin, “4314” is on left bottom of receiver ring, matching 3 digit number “314” on bbl, and also on front left side of bottom metal. What is believed to be Newton’s assembly number, “7” is on bottom right side of receiver ring, and on right front side of bottom metal. (Jon Speed in THE MAUSER ARCHIVE, in the chapter “Notes on Newton Mausers” (pp. 67-71) describes another Model 1922 Newton SN 6057, with unknown number “4312”, Sauer number “29604”, and assembly number although not well photographed, appears to be “65”.) Bbl of this rifle is fitted with two folding leaf rear sight (standing leaf removed) dovetailed through, and ivory bead front dovetailed through integral front base. Standard Model 98 action has standard military type bottom metal, with trigger guard bow nicely shaped. Bolt body and follower have been engine turned, side of extractor damascened. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock with schnabeled tip, measures 13-3/8″ over steel buttplate. Nicely cut point pattern checkering is at grip, and what appears to be orig, forend. Sling swivel eyes are in forend and on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 2-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor marks in bluing, mostly on action and bolt handle. Unfortunately, action has been drilled and tapped for scope (not present) with top portion of bridge slightly lowered. Stock has a few minor marks, and a somewhat deeper 3/8″ x 1/8″ long ding on right side of comb. Checkering is excellent, still light in color. Grip cap shows some moth damage. Buttplate retains nearly all of its orig blue. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. As mentioned before, rear sight standing blade has been removed. Sight appears to be re-blued. Set triggers retain most of their bright polish with some light staining. SN of flag safety does not match numbers on other parts. A very crisp example of this scarce rifle by this innovative American entrepreneur, whose advanced ideas fell victim first to the war, and secondly to the rampant inflation in postwar Germany, which doomed his postwar production.   4-53688 MGM302 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2289c

2289d
$6,900.00

*SHELHAMER STOCKED NIEDNER CUSTOM RIFLE ON MAUSER K ACTION WITH SCOPE.

SN 103492. (found on bottom of action which must be removed from stock to view) Cal. .284. 22″ Tapered round bbl has sleeved-on sling eye and front sight base. Top left is marked “Niedner Rifle Corp, Dowagiac, Mich.” and “Cal. 284″. Short commercial Mauser square bridge K action (Mauser logo on recoil lug) has been fitted with Lyman 57 receiver sight (base with blank staff installed) and Griffin & Howe side mount. Square bridge has been re-contoured. A Canjar set trigger has been fitted and bolt body and follower engine turned. A Buehler low scope safety has been fitted to bolt shroud and bolt handle has been forged down for scope use. Orig bottom metal has hinged floorplate with lever release. Trigger guard bow has been nicely thinned. Bbl, action, and bottom metal have been profusely engraved with large shaded scroll. On the floorplate this scroll outlines relief gold inlay of a wolf, tongue hanging out, in night time scene with crescent moon gold inlaid behind branch of tree. Beautifully marbled and fiddle figured smoky French walnut stock measures 13-5/8″ over engraved and checkered steel buttplate with trap. (Staff for receiver sight is under trap.) Removal of buttplate reveals renown Niedner stockmaker, Tom Shelhamer’s stamp and number 1215. Styling of the stock has many Shelhamer attributes including swept, rollover type right hand cheekpiece, chinstrap transition of butt to grip, and schnabeled forend tip. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip and forend. Stock also features an engraved steel grip cap and sling eye on toe line. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. Kollmorgan Bear Cub 4X scope with crosshair reticle is in lightweight G & H rings. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its orig custom finishes, with only a few light handling marks in wood and metal. Most notably there is a fairly deep 1″ scratch on right side of butt. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent. Optics slightly clouded. A unique offering from this noted American custom maker, stocked by one of the most highly regarded workmen of the ’50’s and ’60’s.   4-51213 MGM97 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2289d

2289e
$3,450.00

*AL BIESEN CUSTOM MAUSER ON G33/40 ACTION WITH SCOPE.

SN 7254a. Cal. 7 x 57. 23″ Featherweight contour round bbl has sling eye stud on bottom, caliber stamped at rear, and top marked “AL BIESEN GUNMAKER SPOKANE, WN.” Lightweight G33/40 action has had clip ears removed from bridge. Bolt shroud has been fitted with Model 70 style safety. Bolt handle has been swept back and altered for low scope, in Model 70 style, with two checkered panels on pear shaped knob. Bolt body, extractor, and cartridge follower have been engine turned. Tilden scope mounts have been installed. Orig bottom metal has been altered so as to have a hinged floorplate with button release in trigger guard bow, which has been nicely streamlined. A commercial trigger has been fitted. French walnut stock with fine smoky grain, features Neidner type checkered steel buttplate with trap, shadow line cheekpiece with slight Monte Carlo comb, engraved steel grip cap, and oval contoured ebony forend tip. Checkering is very finely cut in borderless point pattern. Leupold Vari-X II 2-7X scope with duplex reticle is in Tilden rings. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig custom blue. Stock retains nearly all of its rubbed oil finish with a few minor handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent, optics clear. A fine rifle by this highly regarded custom maker in a great caliber. 4-51220 MGM7 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2289e

2290
$2,875.00

*DAKOTA ARMS 76 LEFT HAND SAFARI GRADE RIFLE.

SN 0164L. Cal. 25-06. 23″ Lightweight bbl is fitted with island base for single standing leaf express rear sight, sleeved-on sling eye, and ramp for gold bead front sight. Special left hand Dakota action is fitted with QD scope mounts and rings. Drop box bottom metal has hinged floorplate with release in bow. Nicely streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-1/2″ over black Decelerator pad. Stock features swept shadow line left hand cheekpiece, well cut point pattern checkering at grip and forend, and large ebony forend tip. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks in wood and metal. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 4-51353 MGM108 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2290

2291
$4,025.00

*DAKOTA ARMS .22 SPORTER WITH SCOPE.

SN 0337. Cal. 22 LR. 22″ Tapered round bbl is marked with caliber at left rear. Finely made Dakota action has SN and “Dakota Arms 22” on left side. Action is fitted with Dakota rotary scope base set holding Leupold Vari X 2X 7 R.F. Special scope with duplex reticle which has rubber lens cover. Beautifully marbled (orig invoice specifies “marble cake English”) European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over thin black Dakota rifle pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip and forend, and sling eyes are fitted. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Orig invoice stating shipped in June 1993, along with certificate of ownership and instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been fired, with only one or two minor marks in stock. Mechanically crisp. Scope is excellent. Clear optics. 4-53561 MGM118 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2291

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2291a
$5,175.00

*CHAMPLIN – HASKINS MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 23. Cal. 7 x 57. 23″ Tapered octagon bbl with integral quarter rib and front sight ramp is fitted with three folding leaf express rear sight on rib, and silver sourdough bead front. Top of bbl is engraved “Peter Kimmel”. Caliber is at left rear. Unique octagonal action with six locking lug bolt is marked “Ser. No. 23” on right side of receiver ring. Left receiver wall is marked “Champlin – Haskins, Inc.” Swept back bolt handle has checkered top to knob. Toggling safety is at right side of octagonal cocking piece shroud. Bottom metal has chamfered hinged floorplate with release button in trigger guard bow. Striking fiddle flame figured and nicely streaked European walnut stock features checkered steel grip cap, checkered steel buttplate with trap, swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and interesting point pattern borderless checkering with areas interrupted by uncheckered bands. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. Zeiss Conquest 3 – 9 X scope with duplex reticle is in Tally Q-D tip-off rings, and is complete with lens covers. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the slightest silvering and the lightest marks in metal finish, and a few light nicks and scratches in stock finish. Scope is excellent, near new, with brilliant optics. 4-50387 MGM186 (4,500-7,000) – Lot 2291a

2291b
$4,312.50

*JARRETT CUSTOM LONG RANGE RIFLE ON MODEL 70 PRE 64 ACTION WITH SCOPE.

SN 477355. Cal. 300 Win Mag. This fine rifle by this well known firm, famous for its very accurate rifles, has 26″ heavy weight no. 7 taper bbl engraved “Jarrett Rifles” with caliber on left side. Matte blued Model 70 action has no obvious modifications, but is fitted with Talley bases and rings holding Swarovski Habicht 6-24 X 50 scope with fine crosshair reticle. Bbl and action are fitted to McMillan black composite stock. A web cartridge holder is around butt. Included is brown leather “Jarret Rifles” marked sling in satin chrome QD swivels. PROVENANCE: Copy of Jarrett invoice for work done on customer supplied model 70 action. Targets. Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all finishes on wood and metal, with a few handling and storage marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent. Optics clear. 4-51420 MGM110 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2291b

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2291c
$4,312.50

*JARRETT CUSTOM LONG RANGE RIFLE ON MODEL 70 PRE 64 ACTION WITH SCOPE.

SN 539533. Cal. 7mm Remington Mag. This fine rifle by this well known firm, famous for its very accurate rifles, has 26″ heavy weight no. 6 taper bbl engraved “Jarrett Rifles” with caliber on left side. Blued Model 70 action has no obvious modifications, but is fitted with Talley bases and rings holding Leupold Vari X III 6.5 – 20X 50mm scope with duplex reticle. Bbl and action are fitted to McMillan black composite stock with wet look finish. A web cartridge holder is around butt and holds card with ranging information for 150 grain bullet, and 5 empty cases (4 loaded rounds come with rifle). Also included is brown leather “Jarret Rifles” marked sling in satin chrome QD swivels. PROVENANCE: Copy of Jarrett invoice for work done on customer supplied model 70 action. Targets. Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all finishes on wood and metal, with a few handling and storage marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent. Optics clear. 4-51369 MGM109 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2291c

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2292
$0.00

*BERETTA SS06 – EELL GOLD CUSTOM OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 11323B. Cal. .458 Winchester/ .375 H&H. 24-3/8″; Mono-bloc bbls with full length ribs cutaway at centers to form quarter ribs and front ramps, are matted on tops. Rear portions of ribs are fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and bead front sights. Tops of bbls are engraved “P. Beretta ITALY” on left sides of ribs, and with “Beretta USA CORP., ACKK, MD.” on right sides. Top right of mono-blocs are engraved “CAT. 3787″ top left, with calibers. Mono-bloc and bbls are stamped with Italian nitro proofs, grade, and SN. A long sling eye is soldered to bottoms of bbls. .375 bbls are numbered gold inlaid “1” and fitted with claw bases, and .458 bbls are numbered with gold inlaid “2”. Robust, case hardened, Beretta low profile, OU sidelock action is fitted with non-automatic safety (S engraved), reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with vine borders. “P. Beretta” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “P. Beretta GARDONE V. T.” and “EXPRESS”. Lockplates and bottom of action are gold inlaid with expressive renditions of heads of African game; a lion on left, cape buffalo on right, and kudu on bottom of action. Each head is signed by Beretta house engraver “F. Bielli”. Double beaded trigger guard has SN at grip, which extends to case hardened, steel trap grip cap. Beautifully marbled, lightly fiddle figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown factory fitted Old English pad, and features right hand classic cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line border at grip, and a sling eye on toe line helping to secure a case hardened cartridge trap, with space for three cartridges. One piece matching forends have Deeley type releases which are gold inlaid “1” and “2” for each bbl respectively. Accompanied by a Schmidt & Bender 1-4x scope in claw mount rings. Set no. “1”: Drop at heel: approx 2″. Drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 11 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Set no. “2”: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″ Leather case by Nizzoli for Beretta with stitched leather corners is lined in dark green cloth and has Beretta label on lid. Case has partitions for both sets of bbls (but not scope). Case contains Beretta warranty card. CONDITION: Excellent, very near new. Only a few minor light marks are in wood or metal. Bores are excellent. There are numerous assembly and disassembly marks on mono-blocs. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has a number of minor scuffs and stains. Handle is good. Interior cloth is very fine, with a few rubs. Optics clear. Current suggested retail for this rifle with extra bbls is in excess of $135,000.00. 4-50435 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2292

2293
$10,350.00

*TASTEFULLY PRESENTED KRIEGHOFF BIG 5 DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 97799. Cal. .470 Nitro Express. 24″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with quarter rib mounting one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. A gold bead front sight with silver flip-up night bead is longitudinally dovetailed into front ramp. Unusual blued action with Krieghoff’s unique cocking/ safety mechanism and double triggers (front articulated) has wiggle border engraving accented by flourishes of scroll and gold wire inlay of the African continent on top lever pivot, and exceptionally well rendered Bulino engraved gold inlaid cape buffalo within oval on trigger plate. Bottom of action is marked “KRIEGHOFF CLASSIC”. Nicely marbled and well figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown leather covered pad. Stock features swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece and modified point pattern checkering with ribbons through pattern. Stock is very heavy toward butt, and has either been weighted or fitted with recoil reducer. Matching slim beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″. Drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 15″. Also included with rifle are a set of RCBS dies and 18 hand loaded cartridges and 2 empties, along with a target showing a group of 4 shots at 25 yards centered 1″ high of X ring with an extreme spread of 1-1/4″ center to center, with notes regarding load, distance, and sight setting. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection. Consignor has used this rifle in Africa, and it has a proven track record with two Elephants and four Cape Buffalo having been taken with this rifle. CONDITION: Excellent, but showing evidence of considerable field use. Metal parts retain nearly all of their orig blue, except cocking slide which is silvered, and has a scuff. What appear to be custom or special order stocks, retain most of their orig finish, dulled and worn on sharp edges, and with a number of minor marks and scratches, as would be expected from a few weeks in the African bush. Leather of pad shows considerable scuffing. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Cartridges and dies are fine. This fine dangerous game rifle is exceptionally well balanced and it appears that the cocking slide has been made to work silently. This rifle is ready for your next safari. 4-51219 MGM91 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2293

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2293a
$5,175.00

*MERKEL MODEL 140-1-1 RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 14355. Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 25-5/8″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with full length matted rib mounted with one standing leaf rear and gold bead front sight in raised base, along with claw bases. Top of left bbl is engraved “LONDON GUNS, MELBOURNE”. Bbl flats are marked with caliber and 1976 nitro proofs. Small frame French gray action features non-automatic safety, Greener crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, side mounted pin type cocking indicators, and double triggers (front set). Top lever and steel trigger guard are blued. Metal parts are engraved with sprays of scroll and geometric borders surrounding vignettes of water buffalo on each side. Bottom of action is marked “LONDON GUNS, MELBOURNE”. Fiddle figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over brown Old English pad with white line, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line border, and a vacant silver oval, as well as a sling loop matching that on bottom of bbl, on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″. Drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Redfield 1-3/4 – 5X Widefield Scope with duplex reticle is in claw rings numbered to rifle. Rear ring has windage adjustment. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of limited field use. Bbl retains over 90% of its orig blue, silvered and thinning from normal handling. French gray has patches of darkening and presents a mottled appearance. Orig finish of stocks has numerous light marks, scratches, and rubs, with a particularly deep knock on cheekpiece. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Scope is excellent. Optics clear. A handy rifle in a great all around caliber. 4-50416 MGM92 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2293a

2294
$14,160.00

*EXTRAORDINARY RELIEF ENGRAVED AND SILVER INLAID DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING BY JOSEPH HAMBRUSCH WITH ZEISS SCOPE AND AMMUNITION.

SN 345. Cal. 7x57R x 7x57R x 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 22-3/4″ Bohler Super Blitz steel bbls are fitted with full length matted rib mounted with claw bases, single standing leaf rear, and silver bead front, sights. Top of left bbl is engraved “Jos. Hambrusch – Ferlach”. Bottoms of bbls and bbl flats are stamped with Ferlach nitro proofs and steel type. SN is on bottom of bottom bbl. Coin finished Blitz trigger plate action with false sideplates features rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang (“K” and “SCH” gold inlaid), Greener type side safety (“S” gold inlaid), bushed strikers, and standard double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut, large, open, shaded scroll with some floral and acanthus highlights at transition to sideplates. Fences and reinforcing bolsters are exceptionally well carved with relief acorns and oak leaves. Trigger plate with additional scroll, surrounds full relief silver inlaid auerhahn sitting on pine branch and calling. Lockplates are boldly and intricately carved, with full relief deep forest backgrounds to scenes of wild swine, which are silver inlaid; a hound confronts a large boar on left. Right side depicts a large sow with four piglets. Top lever and trigger guard are blued and scroll engraved. Beautifully fiddle figured and nicely marbled European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Pachmayr white line rifle pad. Stock features hogback comb, finely shaped and fluted Tyrolean cheekpiece, right hand palm swell, and well cut point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. A coin finished cartridge trap with space for three cartridges on toe line, is engraved with scroll and gold inlaid with initials “RCS”. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: bottom -.672. Bore restriction: bottom -.022 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: bottom -.032. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Zeiss Diatal – D 4 x 32 rail scope with three post reticle is fitted with engraved claws, and has plastic storm cover. Also included with rifle are 10 green boxes of RWS 7 x 57R loaded with 173 grain H-mantle copper hollow point bullets. (One of the ten boxes has been fired.) Also there is a box of ten Rottweil 16 ga. Brenneke slugs. Consignor states rifle regulated for 80 meters, shotgun 32 meters. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to have had very little use, with only some slight silvering of bbls at muzzles and breech ends. Coin finish of action is excellent. Stocks have only a few minor handling marks. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Scope has some marks in its lacquer finish. Optics are brilliant. Most ammo boxes are still sealed, one has come unglued, but all are generally excellent. 4-53778 MGM286 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2294

2295
$7,670.00

*SCARCE HIGH QUALITY C. GRUNDIG DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING WITH SCOPE.

SN 4520. Cal. 9 x 57R X 9 x 57R x 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with full length matted rib, central portion swamped to form quarter rib and front sight base, is engraved “C. Grundig KGL. HOFBUCHSENMACHER Dresden” on rib. Rear portion is fitted with single standing rear sight, and ramp with silver bead front. Rear of rib is also fitted with claw scope bases. Krupp steel logos are at rear portions of bbls as well as acanthus engraved bands around breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German proofs for “8.7 x 57” and 16 ga shot bbl. Sides of bbls are stamped with crowned “N” and “Nitro”. Case hardened scroll backed boxlock action features rifle shotgun selector on top tang, Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators that protrude through top of action, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with finely cut Germanic acanthus scroll with delicate shading, surrounding well detailed, realistic renditions of scenes of the hunt, including a pair of dogs worrying wild boar on left side of action, and family group of hart, hind, and fawn, on right. Additionally, a fox is on forward portion of action on left, and a flying duck on right. Bottom of action portrays a recumbent chamois. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut horn starburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over thick serrated horn buttplate, and features small right hand shadow line cheekpiece, arrowhead drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling eye, as well as, a German silver shield engraved “W. Fischer” on toe line. Matching schnabeled forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: .664. Bore restrictions: .017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .024. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Zeiss Zielklein 2-1/2 X scope with three post reticle is fitted with claw rings engraved to match action. Leather case with leather corners is lined in green felt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Milan “Steve” Babiar. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially and carefully refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent quality rust blue, engraving remains sharp. Two screw holes have been plugged on quarter rib behind rear sight. Action retains traces of its light gray case hardening color where protected, but is mostly a very pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an excellent oil refinish, sharp edges retained, with a few minor subsequent marks. Thick buttplate was added over orig curve with tip of widow’s peak extant. Checkering nicely re-cut. Rifle bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting in the right bbl. Shotgun bore is excellent with light frosting at breech end. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set triggers work. Scope also appears to be expertly restored, retains nearly all of a fine rust blue, and has correct lacquer on adjustment turret. Optics clear. Case is excellent. 4-51436 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2295

2296
$0.00

*RARE J. FANZOI FERLACH SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 21.1922. Cal. .300 Win. Mag. 26″ Tapered octagon bbl with integral matted rib is engraved “J. Fanzoi Ferlach” on milled out portion of rib. Bbl is fitted with single leaf rear and silver bead front sights, as well as claw bases for scope. Upper left flat is marked with steel information, caliber, and proof number; right rear of bbl with other Ferlach proofs. Single shot dropping block coin finished action has gold-plated Heeren style cocking/ trigger mechanism. Breech block is operated by finger lever over guard. Action is fitted with false sideplates to give larger area for engraving, which consists of large attenuated shaded scrolled acanthus at nearly full coverage. Beautifully crotch figured and finely marbled Circassian walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over black rifle pad with white line. Stock features hog-backed comb, Tyrolean cheekpiece with fluted transition, fish scale carved “checkering”, and a rosewood grip cap with white line and inset brass oval engraved “RH”. Matching long forend has rosewood schnabeled tip with diagonal white line, and screws to bbl. Sling loops are attached to bbl and toe line of stock. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″. Drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight with scope: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Kahles Helia-Super 6X scope with crosshair and three post reticle is in claw rings, rear ring has windage adjustment. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a very few light marks in wood and metal. Coin finish of action is darkening. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent with a few minor marks on ocular bell, optically clear. The cost of replacement on these hand-crafted rifles is exorbitant. 4-51349 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2296

2297
$2,127.50

*GERMAN HAMMER DRILLING.

SN 1788. Cal. 8 x 72R x 16 x 16 ga. 27-1/2″ Bbls are marked with Whitten steel logos depicting stags heads. Matted top rib has been fitted with claw mounts. Makers information remaining on rib are “… R fabrik Leipzig & Suhl i/ Th.” Bbl flats have German imperial nitro proofs. Bbl was reproofed in May 1937 for 8 x 72 cartridge. Side lever action has rifle selector on top tang, which is also fitted with pop-up rear sight. Action is fitted with peninsula back action rebounding locks with serpentine hammers having high spurs. Front trigger is set. Action and locks are engraved with open shaded acanthus surrounding game scenes of stag on left, roebuck on right action. Pheasants are on left and hound on right of sides of lockplate. A Greenman is on trigger guard bow. Stump figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a shadow line cheekpiece is on left side. A cartridge trap holding one shot shell and four rifle cartridges is on comb of stock. Cartridge trap is engraved to match action, and depicts a wild boar. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.670, right -.670. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Mod), right -.012 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retaining approx 90% of an old re-black. Action and lockplates are a pleasing pewter gray. Stock retains nearly all of an old refinish, edges softened. Checkering worn. Pad was added at time of refinish. Stock is chipped around top of right lock. Action is slightly loose. Bores are lightly pitted. Locks are crisp. Set trigger works. 4-51973 MGM64 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2297

2298
$4,600.00

UNUSUAL, HIGH QUALITY H.G. REIF (LEIPZIG) BOXLOCK NEEDLE FIRE MUZZLELOADING SHOTGUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 16 ga. .675 Bore diameter. This fine German creation appears to be based on Abraham Adolph Moser’s early muzzleloading needle fire patent, and has 31″ fine etched Damascus bbls with makers name “H. G. Reif in Leipzig” gold inlaid on raised, flat rib within silver inlaid scroll terminated device. There are inlaid gold bands and arabesque scroll at breech ends. The action consists of a pivoting lever with rotating silver knob mounted in forend, which when swung to the rear retracts long needle firing pins and cocks boxlock type internal hammers mounted above trigger plate. Action has pin type cocking indicators which protrude through breech iron, and studs with notches, one on trigger plate finial, the other in forend, which hold cocking lever in either front or rear position. In forward position mechanism can be fired. In rear position it is “safe”. This gun was made to fire a self contained combustible cartridge, similar to the Dreyse with priming behind projectile. Metal work is embellished with exceptionally fine engraving consisting of gold inlay accented shaded scroll on breech section with hound and hare chase scene on rib extension. Breech iron with more gold inlaid scroll has hunting scene of Jaeger with hound pursuing a fox. A hunting dog is gold inlaid on trigger guard, which has silver inlay of bushes in foreground. There are other gold accents on scrolled trigger guard, operating lever, and trigger plate finial. Steel trigger guard terminates in scroll carved ebony grip. Fine stump figured and lightly marbled European walnut stock features an ebony buttplate with molded sides, right hand cheekpiece, sliding patchbox, and sling button. It is embellished with excellent Germanic carving of acanthus leaves and flowers shaded by checkering at grip and with a greenman/ lion peering from each side panel. A full relief carving of hunting dog and various game is behind cheekpiece framed by acanthus scroll. Forend terminates in stylized wolf’s head with ebony and mother-of-pearl eyes. A brass headed ramrod is held by two plain pipes on bbl, one mounted with broad sling loop. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts retain an overall brown to gray patina. Stock retains nearly all of its orig varnish finish with numerous minor marks and scratches. There is a small crack in left side panel. Carving shows light wear at grip, but is excellent overall. Cocking pivot base washer is an old replacement, and is loose. An exceptionally interesting German transitional gun of very fine quality, worthy of further study. 4-51429 MGM89 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2298

2298a
$3,162.50

FINELY ENGRAVED CHRISTOPH FUNK PINFIRE CAPE GUN.

SN 11655. Cal. 16 x .62mm. 28″ Twist bbls with gold inlaid filigree and “Christoph Fun in Suhl” on top rib, which is mounted with broad single V-notch rear sight and German silver front, has SN on flat. There are two gold bands around breech ends. Lefaucheux type action with horn covered forward lever is nicely filed. Peninsula back action locks have tall intricately filed hammers. Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well done semi-relief scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid game and well detailed settings; a running fox is on left side of action, with hound on right; Roe deer on left lockplate and stags on right. Nicely filed trigger guard has fallow deer on bow. Steel buttplate with scrolled horn extension, has matching scroll on butt and tang, which has gold inlaid flower. Spring loaded patchbox on right side of stock depicts chase scene of gold inlaid stag and hounds. Nicely marbled European walnut buttstock has scooped and swept right hand cheekpiece. Small splinter forend attaches to bbl with side nail through oval silver escutcheons, and has carved cat face with glass eyes at tip. Bore diameter: left -.662, right -.605 groove diameter. Bore restrictions: left -.000. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls and action have been cleaned to silver. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be orig finish with numerous light and heavy scratches, dents and marks. Checkering at grip is considerably worn. Rear sling loop is missing. Bores are good with light pitting, scratches in shotgun bore. Locks crisp. This high quality gun is a good candidate for restoration. 4-50433 MGM63 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2298a

2299
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE DREYSE FAUCET BREECH NEEDLE FIRE CARBINE.

SN 8354. 19″ octagonal bbl. Blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, rectangular sling swivel, underneath bbl. Left side of bbl has two Gothic “M’s” at breech below SN 8354. All parts have matching numbers. Crank spindle at breech opens to receive a cartridge loaded through port on top of bbl. It has a checkered walnut stock with sling stud on bottom. Fire blue trigger. Steel trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Journal article entitled “The Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle” By Larry B. Schuknecht outlining the development of this rare gun. CONDITION: Good condition, retaining about 15% original blue with light surface pitting that is fading to brown, fire blue on trigger is still visible, wood on stock. Stock is well worn with nicks and dings and a crack from the wrist up to the breech on the right side. It retains original color, and nice wood grain. There is flattening on the checkering. Bore is dull and lightly pitted. Trigger guard has been professionally repaired. Mechanics are very good. 4-51022 BWS158 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2299

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2300
$8,625.00

*NICELY ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID 20 GAUGE PAUL JAEGER CUSTOM SIDEPLATED EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.

SN 54414. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Dovetailed bbls with narrow, matted game rib have 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs, bottoms of bbls with SN, choke, and steel markings. Coin finished sideplated boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid), hidden third fastener, and gold-plated, non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded semi-relief open scroll at nearly full coverage. This well cut scroll flanks vignettes of semi-relief, gold inlaid sporting scenes on lockplates; a trio of mallards rise from marsh on left, and a setter watches a pair of pheasant take flight in open woodlands, on right. On bottom of action a pair of bobwhite are flushing, surmounted by scrolled riband engraved “Paul Jaeger, Jenkintown, PA.”. Fences are nicely carved with large, full relief, shaded scroll, with smaller scroll as background. This fine scroll engraving extends to top lever, trigger guard, flat skeleton buttplate, and grip cap. Streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock features drop points and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching large beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.622, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining nearly all its orig finishes in wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks, most noticeable on left side of buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A flashy small bore bird gun.  It would cost over $50,000 to have this gun engraved and built today. 4-53646 MGM236 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2300

2301
$5,175.00

*20 GAUGE MERKEL MODEL 147 SL WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 780408. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 27″ Shoe lump bbls with raised, matted, concave rib are marked “SPECIAL – GEWEHRLAUFSTAHL” and with makers name along with “MADE IN GDR” on tops. Bbl flats are marked with 1982 nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety, Greener type crossbolt third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of large shaded scroll. Trigger plate is marked with Suhl logo. Lockplates are semi-relief engraved with vignettes of dogs and game; a setter points a trio of fleeing quail in meadow on left, and a quattro of mallards erupt from marsh on right. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over composition checkered buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.622. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Full), right -.012 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun comes with its orig red, green, black, and yellow box with end label for this particular gun. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little firing, and only a few minuscule marks on wood and finishes. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent. Tape marks on end label. 4-51273 MGM54 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2301

2302
$15,237.50

*CUSTOM KRIEGHOFF K-32 SKEET SET ENGRAVED BY ANGELO BEE WITH CASE.

SN 8727. Cal. 12/ 20/ 28/ .410. Four sets of 28″ bbls with raised, ventilated ribs inlaid with gauge in gold at rear ends of ribs. There are 2″ triangles of open shaded scroll on mono-blocs. Blued K-32 action with non-automatic safety and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved by noted artist, Angelo Bee, with near full coverage of large shaded scrolled acanthus within beaded and scrolled gold borders outlining central ovate vignettes of two-toned white and yellow gold game birds; a quattro of quail in open meadow on left, trio of ducks settling into marsh on right, and another trio of ducks on bottom of action. Locking slide is gold inlaid with portrait of Labrador retriever. A gold woodcock is on trigger guard bow, and a bighorn ram is on grip cap. Angelo Bee’s signature is below left side vignette. Beautifully marbled European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Decelerator sporting clays pad. Side panels are checkered with arcaded front border and fleur-di-lis checkering with ribbons through pattern is at grip. Matching large beavertail forend has Deeley type release. 12 ga. set: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP:14-1/4″. 20 ga. Weight: 8 lbs 6 oz. 28 ga. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. .410 ga. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. Brown leather case with brass hardware and brown cloth interior, has top and bottom compartments; top for action and forend; bottom compartment for all four bbl sets. PROVENANCE: Certificate of authenticity from Angelo Bee. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with a few minor marks, mostly on butt. Finish is somewhat dry. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. 4-51423 MGM111 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2302

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2303
$10,350.00

*SUPERB CUSTOM KRIEGHOFF K 32 ANGELO BEE ENGRAVED, WITH DOCKWEILLER STOCK, EXTRA BARRELS, TUBE SET, AND CASE.

SN 269. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Bbls, both with raised, matted, ventilated ribs. 26″ Bbls are marked “H. Krieghoff K. G. Ulm, Germany”, “Model 32 Skeet 12 Ga”, and “Bohler Laufstahl” on left side of top bbl. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with SN and Ulm proof date of 3/59. Later 28″ bbls have broader rib, are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. They are ported, and marked “Bohler Laufstahl” on top left, and with Krieghoff Ottsville, PA, import mark on bottom. Both bbl sets are stamped for 70 mm chambers. Coin finished typical Model 32 action features single selective trigger, and blocked out safety for target shooting. Top of mono-bloc and action are profusely engraved with very well cut, sculpted, and shaded, large, flowing, open scrolled acanthus with small, floral highlights, framing semi-relief, gold inlaid, vignettes of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, with her bow and hound in various poses, all in woodland settings. This fine work is by noted engraver, Angelo Bee, whose signature appears at the bottom of left side action scene, and on trigger plate, which is also stamped with his bee logo. Strikingly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black Decelerator sporting clays pad. Borderless checkering is of fleur-di-lis type with many ribbons through pattern and fancy border. Ebony flared grip cap with white line spacer has gold lozenge engraved “TL” and with J. Dockweiller Gunsmiths information around outer perimeter. Matching one piece full beavertail forend has Deeley type release. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.732, bottom -.732. Bore restrictions: top -.001 (Skeet), bottom -.001 (Skeet). Wall thickness: top-.041, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top-.045, bottom -.043. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Americase Premium aluminum case with double latch and combination lock, has space in bottom for gun, forend, and two sets of bbls. Top compartment holds fine quality tube set, with two tubes for 20 ga, 28 ga, and .410, with an additional 28 ga set fitted for screw chokes. Case contains blue plastic case with three extra choke tubes (two are in gun) and wrench, along with gun sock, two empty Crown Royal bags, and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, showing almost no use since custom work performed, retaining essentially all of its fine custom finishes on wood and metal, with only the faintest of marks. Ejectors are weak. 4-51936 MGM67 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2303

2304
$0.00

*KRIEGHOFF K-80 WITH TUBE SET AND CASE.

SN 26982. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Ported bbls with Broadway type raised ventilated rib have factory warning on left side of top bbl. Coin finished action has blocked out safety and single selective trigger, and is marked “K-80” and “KRIEGHOFF” “GERMANY” on bottom. Action is engraved with near full coverage large scroll. Buttstock with interesting swirl marbled grain appears to be of mesquite and is fitted with anti-recoil device integral with adjustable comb, and measures 14-1/4 over KICKEEZ pad. Stock also features ambidextrous palm swell and point pattern checkering. Matching schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: adjustable. Weight: 9 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Also included is a heavy duty Briley aluminum travel case with space for gun and bbls in bottom compartment. Top compartment contains Briley tube set for 20, 28, and .410 gauges. Bottom compartment contains six choke tubes for 12 ga, and various choke tubes for tube sets. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, silvered on sharp surfaces, and with some minor knocks and marks. Coin finish of action is excellent. Stocks retain most of an old finish, worn through from hand use at grip and forend, grain somewhat open, checkering smoothed somewhat. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case has some light scuffs, marks, and soiling from tape. Interior is dusty with a few rubs. Tube sets are excellent. 4-53544 MGM115 (9,500-16,500) – Lot 2304

2305
$5,015.00

*KRIEGHOFF K-80 SKEET GUN WITH CASE.

SN 14159. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with 12mm wide, matted, ventilated rib and ported bottom bbl, are marked “BOHLER – LAUFSTAHL” and “MADE BY H. KRIEGHOFF ULM – GERMANY” on left side of top bbl. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and single selective trigger is marked “K80” on sides and “H Krieghoff Gmbh Ulm W-Germany” on bottom. There are sprays of scroll framing markings. Nicely marbled European walnut full ebony capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over brown leather covered pad, and features right hand palm swell, and point pattern checkering with line borders. Matching one piece full beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Makers high quality reddish brown leather case with green canvas outer cover, and two brass combination locks, is lined in green felt, with brown leather “Shotguns of Ulm” label in lid, forming pocket holding Krieghoff instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing evidence of very little use, with light cartridge halos on breechface, which barely begin to obscure damascening, with only a few extremely light scratches and marks in all orig finishes. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Straps and handle are good. Zippers of outer cover work. Interior has some marks and rubs. 4-51935 MGM262 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2305

2306
$7,670.00

*VERY FINE ’50’S VINTAGE BERETTA SO3EL.

SN 18959. (ca 1957) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Mono-bloc bbls with matted, ventilated rib, are marked with steel information and Beretta name and address on top left. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with grade, SN, and Italian nitro proofs. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with “5737”. Coin finished, low profile, sidelock O/U action features non-automatic safety (SIGURA engraved), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, gas vents, and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage large, rococo, flowing, shaded, scrolled acanthus with rose and other floral highlights. Forend iron and recess in bottom of action are engraved “Brevettato” “ITALY”. “P. Beretta – Gardone VT” is in arched riband on bottom of action. Top lever is blued and flush silver inlaid with a pigeon in flight. Blued trigger guard with scroll and vacant shield on bow, has SN at grip. Streaked, slightly marbled, and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is at rear of toe line. Matching one piece ejector forend has modified Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.720. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Minimum wall thickness: top-.030, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Also included is a contemporary Boyt canvas case with brown leather trim, having tube wrench in side compartment. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, silvered at muzzles, and along rib, with a couple of marks. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish with some darkening at bottom. Blue of top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard considerably silvered. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish, but is most likely a later finish applied at time when pad was changed, with numerous light marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are very fine to excellent. There is a small dent about 8″ from muzzle on right side of bottom bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is good. Carrying strap is intact.   4-53775 MGM277 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2306

2307
$14,375.00
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Please note: This gun has been recently rejointed and is very tight.

*VERY FINE BERTUZZI HAMMER GUN WITH RELIEF ENGRAVING BY “CREATIVE ART”.

SN 5896. (1990) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Chopper lump bbls with flat, matted game rib, are engraved “ARMI” and GARDONE V.T. ITALY” either side of “Flli BERTUZZI” inlaid in gold on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1990 Italian nitro proofs. Chamber and choke information are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Bottom of right bbl is marked with importer’s name and address (New England Arms). Coin finished action is fitted with bar action sidelocks with re-bounding hammers, and features non-automatic tang safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with very well sculpted full relief oak leaves, acorns, and oak twigs, as background to flushing ruffed grouse on left lockplate, and flying pheasant on right. This fine oak leaf engraving extends over fences and onto top lever, as well as bottom of action, where it frames scene of setter retrieving grouse and on to single beaded trigger guard bow, which portrays a settling woodcock. Truly fine, what appears to be French walnut, straight grip buttstock has classic smoky watermarked streaking and marbling and light flame figure. It measures 14-1/16″ over steel buttplate engraved to match action with relief oak leaves framing Bulino vignette of setter pointing cock pheasant. All the fine engraving on this gun is by “Creative Art” and signed on trigger plate, along with individual craftsman signature “Fausti G”. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering. Matching splinter forend has Anson type release and inset gold Bertuzzi device in central diamond. Bore diameter: left-.668, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (Mod), right -.002 (cyl). Minimum wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. Also included is a leather 2-gun case lined in watermarked green cloth. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig lustrous factory blue with a few light handling marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish with one or two small areas slightly darkened. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks, mostly on butt. Finish slightly worn through from normal hand wear at grip and on forend. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Forend has slightly warped away from bbls. Case is fine. A fast handling dynamic grouse or woodcock gun. 4-51985 MGM80 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2307

2308
$18,400.00

*28 BORE CREMINI ENGRAVED S. LUCCHINI SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 60789. (1990) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with semi-raised, concave, matted rib, are gold inlaid “S. Lucchini Italy” on rear of left bbl, followed by importer and gauge. Bbl flats are stamped with 1990 Italian nitro proofs, Lucchini logos, and chokes which have been counter stamped “SK”. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is filed with fine bead around fences, which extends into small bolster, and with well shaped action beads. Action is engraved with very well cut medium shaded scroll on fences and bottom, surrounding superb Bulino vignette of pointer and flushing bobwhite. Lockplates are fully Bulino engraved to the outer edges, and depict same pointer in various poses with game birds in wonderful appropriate backgrounds. A trio of bobwhite erupt from a rocky hillside with tree line and agricultural land in background of left lock, and a pair of chukar partridge flush from dramatic rocky crag into alpine valley on right. Engravers signature “C. Cremini” is on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly figured and nicely veined European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt and features drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip. Long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Full), right -.020 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Light tan leather case with leather corners is lined in green felt, and has Lucchini paper label on lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, square oil bottle, and a pair of snap caps, along with two keys. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, silvering at muzzles, thinning at normal wear point, with some light scratches and marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with some minor marks, thinning and lifting somewhat at grip. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is very fine with some soiling, rubs and ink stains on leather. Interior cloth is very fine, with some compressions from contact with gun. Some interior partitions are beginning to detach. 4-51934 MGM172 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2308

2309
$12,650.00

*POLI CORAL EXTRA 20 GAUGE HAMMER GUN.

SN 368. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with matted, concave game rib are engraved “ARMI Flli POLI” and with importers name and address (Cole Inc) on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1995 Italian nitro proofs, bottoms of bbls with chamber and choke information. Coin finished top lever action is fitted with front action rebounding hammer locks, sporting high spurred, nicely filed hammers. Action features non-automatic tang safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with a striking blend of exceptionally well cut large scrolled shaded acanthus with gold inlaid parchment rolls at base, terminating in sprays of flowers and scroll. This scroll outlines Bulino renditions of game birds in flight on lockplates; bobwhite on left and woodcock on right. This unusual scroll also extends to bottom of action where it outlines a shield device with central floral bouquet surmounted by gold inlaid banner marked “Armi Filli Poli”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN gold inlaid at grip. This fine engraving work is signed “Inc. G?effa” on trigger plate. Nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features fluted drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release and inlet gold Poli device on central diamond. Bore diameter: left-.624, right -.623. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun comes with leather case with leather corners with rectangular brass plate on top. Interior is lined in green felt. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only light handling marks on metal, and a number of scratches and light marks in wood, mostly on buttstock. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 4-51986 MGM81 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2309

2310
$6,900.00

*ARMI ART “CRISTINA” ROUND BODY BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 341. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Well struck chopper lump bbls are gold inlaid “DENIS FONTANA – ITALY” on low, swamped, concave game rib. There are two bands of gold around breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 2012 Italian nitro proofs, SN, gauge, and chamber information. A sling loop is attached to bottom rib. Bbls are fitted with hidden interchangeable chokes. Coin finished, rounded body, swept back, boxlock action has interesting scrolled filing of area behind fences, and features automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage semi-relief, large, shaded scrolled acanthus. “DENIS FONTANA” is in large arched riband on each side of action. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Engravers signature “D. Volpi” is on trigger plate. Water table is engraved “CRISTINA” and is stamped with proofs and SN. Striking, dark veined, and broad fiddle figured European walnut round knob, semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over skip line checkered wood butt. There is a sling loop on toe line, and point pattern checkering with double line borders at grip. Matching small beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. High quality dark brown leather Emmebi case with stitched leather corners, is lined in royal blue patterned velvet, with Denis Fontana Armi Art label on lid, and gun information label at upper left. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod marked “Armi Art”, with leather wallet containing brush, mop and jag, 20 ga rosewood handled chamber brush, and round oil bottle, both marked “Armi Art”. Also included are a pair of snap caps and Armi Art marked leather sling, and action and bbl bags. Wrench, 3 chock tubes (2 in gun – 5 total) are also included. PROVENANCE: Instruction booklet, authenticity and warranty certificate, combination lock instructions. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, appears unfired except for proof. Case is also near new, with only a few minor marks on exterior of leather. This model, with these options, has a current retail of over $32,000.00. 4-51933 MGM146 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2310

2311
$4,025.00

*MARIO BESCHI SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 02587. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25-1/4″ and 30-1/8″ Dovetailed barrels with raised, matted, ventilated ribs, are marked with makers name and address, model, and gauge, on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1970 Italian nitro proofs, and SNs. Coin finished action is filed in an interesting manner, with long pointed transitional beads. Lockplates are rounded. Action features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid), bushed strikers, gas vents, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single selective trigger with selector switch at rear of trigger. Action is engraved with well cut British inspired rose and scroll, and is signed “Pedersoli” on trigger plate. Broadly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over brown Old English pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching swept beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (Mod), right -.009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. 30″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Included with gun are three Briley thin wall chokes, marked for Skeet, cylinder, and IC (Light Mod and IC are in bbls) with installation wrench. PROVENANCE: Briley tubes and wrench. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining all its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks, mostly on left side of buttstock. Bores are excellent. Trigger is a bit balky. Ejectors are in time. A well made, robust Italian gun. 4-53543 MGM82 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2311

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2312
$3,737.50

*28 GAUGE ZANOTTI MODEL 625 BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 5838. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls choked IC and Mod, with narrow, matted game rib are engraved “Zanotti M625 Gardone. Vt. Italy.” and “New England Arms Co Kittery Point Maine” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Italian proofs, bbls with choke. Scallop-backed case hardened boxlock action features non-automatic safety, pierced thumb lever, and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut large shaded scroll. Bottom is marked “Modello 625”, sides with “Zanotti” and “Gardone VT”. Smoky marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching small beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: 1-9/16″. Drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few minor marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. A great lightweight quail or woodcock gun. 4-51360 MGM55 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2312

2313
$6,900.00

*.410 A & F ZOLI/ RIZZINI GOLD INLAID BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 5009. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised matted rib, are marked “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH” and “MADE – IN – ITALY” on top of left bbl. There are small triangles of well cut scroll engraving on breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 1967 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and “ZOLI Flli RIZZINI MAGNO v.t. ITALY”. Choke stars are on bottoms of bbls. Diminutive case hardened boxlock action is marked with makers name and SN on water table, and features automatic safety, gas vents on breechface, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 70% coverage well cut scroll, as background for relief gold inlaid game birds; flying snipe on left, quail on right, and pheasant on bottom of action. A & F logo is gold inlaid on blued top lever, and a flying snipe is on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Lightly streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching long semi-beavertail forend has Anson release. Bore diameters at muzzles: left-.392, right -.401. Minimum wall thickness: left -.058, right -.054. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue with only the slightest silvering evident at muzzles. Action retains nearly all of its vivid case hardening color. Stocks retain 98% + orig finish with a few minor handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A fine handling nicely appointed little gun. 4-51359 MGM103 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2313

2314
$4,600.00

*.410 DEWING PRESTIGE LTD. OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 234963. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls with ventilated rib are marked with importers address and “Made in Italy” on left side of top bbl. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with Italian nitro proofs and 124/ 1000. Sideplated boxlock low profile OU action features non-automatic safety and selective single trigger, with selector in safety slide. Action is engraved with well cut and shaded large scroll, and has “Dewing Prestige Ltd” and “PALM BEACH” on bottom of action bar. Trigger plate is stamped “MARCHENO MADE IN ITALY”. Well streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black pad. Stock features right hand palm swell and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching small schnabeled forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.375, bottom -.402. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Black leather case with tan leather trim by Emmebi has stitched-on label on top, embossed “Dewing Prestige Ltd Palm Beach”. Interior is lined in patterned velvet, and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, leather wallet with mop and brush, and instruction booklets. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few minor marks, mostly in wood. Case is excellent. 4-51336 MGM58 (2,750-3,750) – Lot 2314

2315
$0.00

*PAIR OF ARRIETA XXV GAME GUNS.

SN 26799/ 26800. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Chopper lump bbls with Churchill ribs, are marked “Fca. de Escopetas Arrieta – Elgobar (Espana)” on tops of right bbls. Guns are made as a pair with numbers “1” and “2” gold inlaid on rear portions of ribs, top levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Each bbl set is fitted with H & H type spring opening assist mechanism. Coin finished sidelock actions feature non automatic safeties, bushed strikers, and single triggers. Actions are engraved with British style rose and scroll. Bottoms of actions are marked “FABRICA DE” “Arrieta Y Cia” “ELGOIBAR”. Blued top levers and single beaded trigger guards are also scroll engraved. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butts and feature faceted drop points, diamond hands, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grips, and brass ovals on toe lines engraved “C. R. A.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.723, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.722, right -.723. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (Mod), right -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Bbls retain nearly all of their lustrous factory blue with a number of minor marks. Gun “1” has a number of considerable rubs on right bbl at front of forend. Actions retain nearly all their orig coin finish. Stocks have a number of handling marks in their orig finish, some relatively deep on gun no. “1”. Bores are excellent. Triggers do not set up for second shot. Guns are in need of some cleaning. 4-50454 MGM125 (11,000-17,000) – Lot 2315

2316
$7,475.00

*GRULLA SPECIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED COMMEMORATIVE GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 31931. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers/ 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with concave game ribs are marked with “Grulla Armas Eibar Made in Spain” and “American Arms Inc N.K.C.” and with gauge information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs. Coin finished action features automatic safety (S gold inlaid), bushed strikers, side clips, single non-selective trigger, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and H & H style removable sidelocks. Action is engraved with Purdey style rose and scroll. Single beaded trigger guard with small bow is engraved “DUR004″ on grip. Finely marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over red Silver type pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold “Ducks Unlimited” shield on toe line. Each bbl set has its own tapered beavertail ejector forend with Anson release. “28” is stamped on 28 ga. forend iron. 20 ga. bbl set: Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.005 (IC), right -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 28 ga bbl set: Bore diameter: left-.548, right -.547. Bore restrictions: left -.002 (IC), right -.002 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Well made leather case with riveted-on weighted corners is lined in green velvet, with Ducks Unlimited “Premier Grade” leather label on lid. Case has space for gun and both sets of bbls with accessories including one round oil bottle, one square oil bottle, three ebony handled turnscrews, and snap caps for each gauge. There is also an introductory letter from DU describing the guns. Letter states that 24 sets were to be made. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest nearly imperceptible handling marks on wood and metal.  Gun appears unfired. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent. Interior cloth shows some rubs and there is an area worn through from contact with breechface. Accessories are excellent. 4-51432 MGM101 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2316

2317
$5,750.00

*GRULLA SPECIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED COMMEMORATIVE GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 32334. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers 28″ Bbls / 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with concave game ribs are marked with “Grulla Armas Eibar Made in Spain” “American Arms Inc N.K.C.” and with gauge information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs. Coin finished action features automatic safety (S gold inlaid), bushed strikers, side clips, single non-selective trigger, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and H & H style removable sidelocks. Action is engraved with Purdey style rose and scroll. Single beaded trigger guard with small bow is engraved “95 DUR 04″ on grip. Dense, finely marbled and strikingly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over red Silver type pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold “Ducks Unlimited” shield on toe line. Each bbl set has its own tapered beavertail ejector forend with Anson release. Each iron is marked with gauge. 12 ga bbl set: Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Mod), right -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 16 ga. bbl set: Bore diameter: left-.663, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Well made leather case with riveted-on weighted corners is lined in green velvet with Ducks Unlimited “Premier Grade” leather label on lid. Case has space for gun and both sets of bbls with snap caps for each gauge. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest nearly imperceptible handling marks on wood and metal. Gun appears unfired. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent. Interior cloth shows some rubs. Snap caps are excellent.   4-51431 MGM102 (5,000-9,000) – Lot 2317

2317a
$5,175.00

*20 GAUGE ARRIETA MODEL 871/ UPLANDER ROUND BODY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 57-03-29-10. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Chopper lump bbls are marked with Arrieta’s address on top right bbl, and with retailer, “Wing Shooters Ltd Grand Rapids Michigan – U.S.A.” on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with bore and choke marks. Coin finished, round bodied, sidelock action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, engraved line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with very well cut, but sparse, English style rose and scroll by ex-Purdey engraver, Charles Lee. “ARRIETA LIGERA” is gold inlaid on bottom. Strikingly flame figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with deeply mullered borders is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.625, right -.626. Bore restrictions: left -.005 (IC), right -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 15″. Green canvas case with leather corners is lined in green felt, and has brown Arrieta label in lid. PROVENANCE: Copy of invoice for this shotgun from Wing Shooting Adventures for $7350.00. Copy of invoice for engraving from Charles Lee for $3055. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of light field use, with a few minor marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 4-53679 MGM291 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2317a

2318
$8,625.00
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Please note: The correct serial number is 6G652 which corresponds to a manufacture date of 1968-1974.

*DARNE SLIDING BREECH V-19 GAME GUN.

SN 6652. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-5/8″ Bbls choked IC and Mod, are fitted with narrow, sunken, matted rib. There are six 1″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with French proofs, grade markings, and “70”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with triple proofs and choke information. Unique coin finished action with sliding breech block, is engraved with near full coverage rose and scroll, and has deep chiseled fences. Safety button is on left side. Two-piece nicely marbled European walnut stocks have point pattern checkering and inset horn forend tip. A Darne composition buttplate is fitted. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″. Drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a very few light marks, mostly on butt. These svelte surprisingly easy to use guns are a joy in the field. 4-53512 MGM56 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2318

2319
$1,150.00

*GASTINNE RENETTE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 6434. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Gastinne Renette a Paris” on raised, flat game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 16 ga. and 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and “Acier Comprime”. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates have border engraving. Fences are arcaded. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line border. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has gold inlay of individual initials “MT” surmounted by the crown of a marquis in center diamond of checkering. Bore diameter: left-.669, right -.668. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.014 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality satin rust blue over some scattered pitting. Action retains 90% of nicely colored rehardening, again over some scattered pitting, some heavy. Buttstock is most likely a nicely made replacement, and retains nearly all of its orig finish. Forend retains nearly all of its refinish, checkering re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny with some pits evident mostly in right bbl at breech end, with some light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-51942 MGM17 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2319

2320
$1,150.00

*A. JOS. DEFOURNY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 12483. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Chopper lump bbls with matted, concave game rib, are engraved “A. Jos. Defourny Fabricant” and “Herstal – Belgique” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened, square-backed action is fitted with back action sidelocks with intercepting sears. Action also features non-automatic safety (S engraved), bushed strikers, Purdey type hidden third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 80% coverage medium scroll. Trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Streaked European walnut round knob, semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silver type pad. 18 LPI point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.722. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (IC), right -.002 (Skeet). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished and repaired. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain most of their case hardening color with considerable spotting, flecking, and fading to gray brown. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, checkering re-cut, pad new. There is a repaired crack (about 2-1/2″) running from rear of trigger guard bow on both sides, back into body of stock, which flexes slightly. Bores are very fine, slightly frosted. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. 4-51941 MGM218 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2320

2321
$1,207.50

*FRANCOTTE BOXLOCK HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN 28388. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls with concave matted rib and doll’s head extension, are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold” and “U. S. Agents New York” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian black powder proofs, “Francotte’s Choke Bore”, and steel information. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and “2-3/4″. Coin finished boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 40% coverage of scroll and with makers name and address on both sides. Fences are semi-relief engraved in oak and oakleaf motif. Dense, lightly streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Side panels are also checkered in arcaded pattern. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.029 (IMod), right -.015 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain 90% + old re-blue with some marks and light scratches. Action finished bright, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done oil finish, checkering nicely re-cut. New pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-50412 MGM57 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2321

2322
$115,000.00

*UNPRECEDENTED SPECTACULAR UNIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND ROYAL” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W33103. Cal. 28 ga. The idea for the Winchester 21 “Grand Royal” was conceived in 1980 as a collaboration between Winchester and Kevin Kurtz, owner of Kurtz Hardware of Des Moines, Iowa, to produce “the finest modern firearms made in the world”. The initial plan was not to resell the guns, but to use them as gifts and/or fund raising endeavors for charity. As history played out, only three of these unique guns were ever completed at the Winchester factory. The first, SN “W9190”, was engraved by Alvin White, and was to have been presented to John Olin, President of Winchester. Mr. Olin died before the gun was completed and the gun is now in a private collection. No. 33102 was finished by the Winchester Custom Shop and engraved by Howard Dove, and is also in a private collection. This particular gun W33103, was also engraved by Alvin White, but was not completed until 1992. The utmost care was taken in its building and finish. A description is probably best done by quoting the factory letter, and I will add comments in brackets where I feel necessary, as the factory letter does not describe many of the exceptional features of this fine creation: Office of the U.S. Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Conn.: Model 21, SN W33103 was completed on April 27, 1992. Following are the specifications of this “GRAND ROYAL” as it originally left the factory. GAUGE – 28 BARREL LENGTH – 26″ CHOKE – R. Skeet L. Skeet GAUGE – 28 BARREL LENGTH – 26″ CHOKE – R Modified. L. Full BARREL – VENTILATED RIB CHAMBER – 2-3/4″ TRIGGER – Single STOCK – Straight grip EJECTION – Auto SAFETY – Auto CHECKERING – Fleur-di-lis with ribbon by Jerry Fisher BUTT – Checkered ENGRAVING includes a raised gold inlay of King Buck on the trigger plate with the inscription “KING BUCK”. Other features include the “Winchester” horse and rider on left side (exceptionally well executed in high relief) and King Buck on the right side of the receiver (in pointing pose with head erect). Both in raised gold inlay. Gold oak leaves and delicate gold lines highlight both sides of the receiver (Oak leaves and acorns on fences in exceptional high relief. Gold lines terminate in sprays of flush inlaid and engraved acanthus open scroll. This treatment extends to trigger guard and also highlights bbl engraving. WINCHESTER is inlaid in bottom front of receiver.) Both the barrel inscriptions and the engraved rib panels “GRAND ROYAL HAND BUILT BY WINCHESTER” are gold inlaid. The rib is a royal blue finish. The first four inches of barrel from the breech are engraved with gold inlays. Top lever engraved along with gold inlay of Winchester horse and rider. Gold crown inlaid on top of receiver. Engraving accomplished by Alvin White. (His signature appears on right side of trigger plate.) ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Full fancy “AA” American black walnut stock in the “Grand Royal” configuration by Jerry Fisher, with side panels fitted into the scalloped receiver with a silver and gold plaque inletted on both sides into the ebony side panels. (These plaques are further embellished with relief gold inlaid game birds; a flying grouse on left, and duck taking wing on right.) Both forearms are beavertail style. There are a great many other features to this piece which include a hand rubbed oil finish – red bead front sight – metal middle sight – gold plated trigger – all bright surfaces hand engine turned – gold oval inlay in stock picturing “King Buck”. (Further mention should be made of the exceptional gold line bordered and engraved skeleton steel buttplate.) Accompanying this set is a trunk style leather case with a zippered canvas cover. Finished blue of engraved parts and the fitting of the leather case are accomplied (sic) by Custom Shop. The companion to this unique shotgun can be seen on page 448 in the 1989 edition of R. L. Wilson’s book “WINCHESTER ENGRAVING”. Sincerely, U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Don M. Pind, Manager Custom Shop. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Various correspondence relating to this gun, and final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Exceptional, essentially as new, with only two or three of the faintest minor handling marks on wood or metal. Gun appears unfired with only extractor wipe marks on breechface. Case is excellent, leather with only some faint marks as protected by its blue canvas outer cover, with only some slight scuffs to leather trim, and marks on canvas. Interior is lined in royal blue suede and shows a few marks and compressions from gun and accessories, which include two turnscrews, brass snap caps, and round oil bottle. An exceptionally well presented and tastefully executed exemplary Winchester shotgun. 4-51819 MGM149 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 2322

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2323
$80,500.00

*EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” “ONE OF EIGHT” SMALL BORE THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN W32663. This exceptional 3 gauge set, the first of only four completed in the series, and finished by U. S. Repeating Arms Co, has 3 bbl sets: 20 ga. choked IC and Mod; 28 ga. choked Mod and Full; and .410 choked Full and Full. All have 26″ bbls, with raised ventilated ribs, engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. Each set has its own forend. 2-1/2″ Triangles of well-cut shaded open scroll are at breech ends. Special request matching 3″ triangles are at muzzles. “One of Eight” is gold inlaid in script on top right bbl of each set. Flat sided action with water table milled away to reduce weight, features automatic safety, gold-plated single selective trigger, and engine turned internals. Action is finely engraved in “21-6” style with near full coverage shaded open scroll surrounding well detailed raised gold inlaid dogs and game; setter on left, pointing pointer on right, and a pair of pheasant erupting over croplands on trigger plate. A gold inlaid right side portrait of spaniel is on trigger guard bow. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid at grip. Truly exceptional flame crotch American walnut (this unique piece of wood was “on call” for John Olin for over 7 years) straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with additional fleur-di-lis at trigger guard tang. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Wood of each forend matches well, and forends are marked on engine turned irons “1”, “2”, and “3” to match numbers on loops. 28 ga. bbl set: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Very fine quality oak and leather case by Huey with stitched leather corners has oval brass medallion on lid and small brass plaque on front engraved “One of Eight”. Case has green canvas leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in royal purple suede. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag, pair of snap caps for each gauge, and a square brass oil bottle, as well as black leather gold embossed Model 21 label, which has not been affixed to lid. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that this is the first gun in the series. Various correspondence between consignor and U.S. Repeating Arms Co regarding this gun and the bid process (minimum $50,000.00) with cover letters and bid sheets. Factory specifications and photographs. SPORTING CLASSICS, Jan/ Feb 1985 issue with article on Winchester Model 21 in which this gun is pictured. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, like new, appears unfired, with only one or two of the faintest storage and handling marks on wood, and the slightest assembly marks on metal. Case leather is excellent with a few light handling marks. Outer cover has a few light scuffs on leather trim and some rubs on canvas. Interior leather has marks and compressions from contact with gun and accessories. A truly exceptional Winchester Grand American. 4-51813 MGM150 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 2323

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2324
$57,500.00

*SPECIAL ORDER TWO BARREL SMALL (28 AND .410) GAUGE SET WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY ROBERT KAIN WITH HUEY CASE.

SN W34002. Cal. .410 with 3″ Chambers and 26″ Bbls and 28 ga. with 2-3/4″ Chambers and 28″ Bbls. Both bbl sets have ventilated rib. They are marked “1” (410) and “2” (28 ga.) on loops and tip of iron of individual forends; both sets are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 3″ triangles of beautifully cut and delicately shaded open scroll at breech ends and with matching special order triangles at muzzles. Flat sided action featuring lightened engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style with beautifully cut scroll matching bbls surrounding oval vignettes of raised gold inlaid, highly detailed pointing dogs; a setter on left, and pointer on right sides of action. Trigger plate has special order rendition of Winchester horse and rider in relief gold inlay. A fine gold portrait of a setter is on trigger guard bow and tang is flush gold inlaid “GRAND AMERICAN”. Additionally, and also special order, top lever pivot is engraved with facsimile of shot shell head flush gold inlaid “28 – 410 GA.” “WINCHESTER”. Factory letter states that this exceptional work was done by Robert Kain. (No signature found.) Exceptional feather crotch figured “full fancy AA” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of 28 ga. bbls: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Very fine oak and leather case with fancy stitched leather corners and central medallion on top, has unmarked brass plaque on front. Case has blue canvas brown leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in royal blue suede. Case contains snap caps, square brass oil bottle, and keys on Huey trade card marked “Case no. 702”. Also included are red and white Winchester box for action and one set of bbls and additional brown and red box for extra set of bbls, with packing materials. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Final test report. Work order. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and test firing (before it was assembled here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Case is excellent, essentially, as new, with contact marks only from partitions and snap caps. Boxes are excellent. 4-51824 MGM166 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2324

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2325
$63,250.00

*SPECIAL ORDER .410 WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W34000. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. Two sets of 26″ ventilated rib bbls, marked “1” and “2” on loops and tip of iron on individual forends, have set “1” choked Full and Full, and set “2”, Skeet 1 and Skeet 2. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends with special order 2-1/2″ flourishes at muzzles. Flat sided action featuring milled out engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style with medium scroll outlining relief gold inlaid dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate has special order rendition of Winchester horse and rider in relief gold inlay. Trigger guard bow has right side portrait of setter. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid on trigger guard tang. Additionally, and also special order, top lever pivot is gold inlaid with facsimile of shot shell head marked “410 GA. WINCHESTER”. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy AA” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Very fine oak and leather case with fancy stitched leather corners and central medallion on top, has brass plaque on front marked “HUEY GUN CASES NO. 401”. Case has dark green, black leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in royal blue suede. Case contains snap caps, square brass oil bottle, and Winchester papers. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Work order. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and test firing (before it was assembled here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Case is excellent, essentially as new, with contact marks only from spare set of bbls. Action assembly and one set of bbls were stored in individual Winchester boxes (included). 4-51822 MGM152 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2325

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2326
$57,500.00

*SPECIAL ORDER TWO BARREL 28 GAUGE SET WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY ROBERT KAIN WITH HUEY CASE.

SN W34001. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls choked IC and Mod and 28″ Bbls choked Mod and Full. Both bbl sets have ventilated rib bbls, marked “1” (26″) and “2” (28″) on loops and tip of iron on individual forends. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 3″ triangles of beautifully cut and delicately shaded open scroll at breech ends and with matching special order triangles at muzzles. Flat sided action featuring skeletonized engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style with beautifully cut scroll matching bbls surrounding oval vignettes of raised gold inlaid, highly detailed pointing dogs; a setter on left and pointer on right sides of action. Trigger plate has special order rendition of Winchester horse and rider in relief gold inlay. A fine gold portrait of a setter is on trigger guard bow and tang is flush gold inlaid “GRAND AMERICAN”. Additionally, and also special order, top lever pivot is engraved with facsimile of shot shell head flush gold inlaid “28 GA.” “WINCHESTER”. Factory letter states that this exceptional work was done by Robert Kain. (No signature found.) Truly exceptional feather crotch figured “full fancy AA” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of 28″ bbls: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Very fine Huey oak and leather case with fancy stitched leather corners and central medallion on top, has unmarked brass plaque on front. Case has blue canvas brown leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in royal blue suede. Case contains snap caps and round brass oil bottle. Also included are red and white Winchester box for action and one set of bbls and additional brown and red box for extra set of bbls, with packing materials. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Final test report. Work order. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and test firing (before it was assembled here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Case is excellent, essentially, as new, with contact marks only from partitions and snap caps. Boxes are excellent. 4-51823 MGM167 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2326

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2327
$46,000.00

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 21 20 GAUGE “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W33088. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls (“1″) IC and Mod, 28” Bbls (“2”) Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style with medium scroll outlining flush gold inlaid dogs on sides of action; a setter on left, and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays a pair of pheasant feeding in field. Trigger guard bow has left side portrait of a spaniel. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid on pistol grip cap, which has gold band at circumference. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy AA” American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over composition Winchester buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with bbl set “1”: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. Very fine dark brown VC leather case with fancy stitched leather corners with brown canvas outer cover with tan leather trim is lined in burgundy cloth. Case has space for gun and both sets of bbls and contains security straps. Two keys are attached to handle. PROVENANCE: Factory letters with specifications, another letter stating that the engraving was done by Nick Kusmit, and yet another letter regarding the three gauge set (12, 16, and 20 gauges) of which this is the 20 gauge. Model 21 components parts list. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and test firing (before it was assembled here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Case is excellent, essentially, as new. Action assembly and one set of bbls were stored in individual Winchester boxes (included) with correct end labels. 4-51816 MGM172 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2327

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2328
$37,375.00

*SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 21 16 GAUGE “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W24159. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls (“1″) IC and Mod, 28” Bbls (“2”) Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style with medium scroll outlining flush gold inlaid dogs on sides of action; a setter on left, and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays a pair of gold inlaid pheasant feeding in field. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves. Trigger guard bow has gold inlaid right side portrait of a spaniel. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid on pistol grip cap, which has gold band at circumference. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy AA” American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over composition Winchester buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern, and has high gloss finish. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of bbl set “1”: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. Very fine dark brown VC leather case with fancy stitched leather corners with brown canvas outer cover with tan leather trim is lined in burgundy cloth. Case has space for gun and both sets of bbls and contains security straps. Two keys are attached to handle. PROVENANCE: Factory letters with specifications, and one regarding three gauge set of (12, 16, and 20 gauges) of which this is the 16 gauge. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and test firing (before it was assembled here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Case is excellent, essentially, as new. Action assembly and one set of bbls were stored in individual red and brown Winchester boxes (included) with correct end labels. 4-51808 MGM179 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2328

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2329
$43,125.00

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 21 12 GAUGE “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W28514. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ Bbls (“1″) 2-3/4″ Chambers IC and Mod, 28” Bbls (“2″) 3” Chambers Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style with medium scroll outlining flush gold inlaid dogs on sides of action; a setter on left, and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays a pair of gold inlaid pheasant feeding in field. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves. Trigger guard bow has gold inlaid right side portrait of a spaniel. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid on pistol grip cap, which has gold band at circumference. Final test report states “engraving was by Pauline Muerrle”. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy AA” American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over composition Winchester buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern, and has high gloss finish. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of bbl set “1”: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. Very fine dark brown VC leather case with fancy stitched leather corners with brown canvas outer cover with tan leather trim, is lined in burgundy cloth. Case has space for gun and both sets of bbls and contains security straps (two keys attached). PROVENANCE: Factory letters with specifications, and one regarding three gauge set of (12, 16, and 20 gauges) of which this is the 12 gauge. Final test report stating that the engraving was done by Pauline Muerrle. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and test firing (before it was assembled here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in metal finishes. Wood finish has considerable checking with some slight lifting of varnish, mostly on buttstock. Case is excellent, essentially, as new. Action assembly and bbl and extra set of bbls were stored in individual red and brown Winchester boxes (included) with correct end labels. 4-51810 MGM178 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2329

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2330
$48,875.00

*UNIQUE .410 WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” – A GUN OF MANY FIRSTS.

SN W34004. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Full and Full. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 2-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends, and special order 2-3/4″ triangles at muzzles. Flat sided action featuring skeletonized engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-6” style (by Howard Dove, per factory letter, which also states “this particular gun was unique in many ways. Not only was it the first .410 bore made by U.S. Repeating Arms, other than .410 in the 3-gauge sets, it is also the first .410 bore Pigeon grade made by U.S. Repeating Arms and the first Model 21 with a shot shell head on the top lever and horse and rider on the trigger plate. Another feature unique on this gun, is that our engraver, Howard Dove, substituted a pigeon on the guard bow in place of where a dog’s head would be and also engraved the words “Pigeon Grade” on that guard bow. A further unique feature which is normally found on Grand Americans, and not simply on Pigeons, is the 21-B style of carving.”). Engraving is of medium scroll outlining dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate is special order engraved with Winchester horse and rider. Trigger guard bow has standing pigeon, and “PIGEON GRADE” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Top lever pivot has facsimile of shot shell head engraved “410 GA WINCHESTER”. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Order sheet. Factory letters stating that this gun no. W34004 was used on both 1987 and 1988 catalog rear covers. 1988 Winchester catalog where this gun is pictured and featured under “Custom Made”. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51826 MGM164 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2330

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2331
$43,700.00

*RARE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE”.

SN W34005. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 2-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends, and special order 2-1/2″ triangles at muzzles. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-6” style (by Howard Dove, per factory letter) with medium scroll outlining dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate is special order engraved with Winchester horse and rider. Top lever pivot is engraved with facsimile of shot shell base marked “28 GA WINCHESTER”. Trigger guard bow has standing pigeon, and “PIGEON GRADE” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51827 MGM163 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2331

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2332
$48,875.00

*EXTRAORDINARY 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” FACTORY ORDERED FOUR BARREL SET.

SN W33053. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Four sets of ventilated rib bbls, marked with numbers 1 – 4 on loops and forend irons. Set no.”1″ 26″ Skeet 1 and Skeet 2, set “2” 26″ Imp-Cyl and Mod, set “3” 28″ Mod and Full, and “Set “4” 30″ Full and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-6” style (by Nick Kusmit, per factory letter) with medium scroll outlining dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate is special order engraved with raised gold inlaid Winchester horse and rider. Top lever pivot is engraved with facsimile of shot shell base marked “20 GA WINCHESTER”. Trigger guard bow has portrait of setter. “PIGEON GRADE” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves. Exceptional blazing feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “21-A” style with ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with 30″ bbls set “4”: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. This unique gun has been stored in three red and white Winchester boxes with correctly SNed end labels. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating “this is indeed a special Model 21, first, standard information on the basic gun is that the piece is a four bbl set” “Special information” “is that it is the last 20 ga. manufactured under the old Olin Winchester”. “It is also the last Pigeon Grade manufactured by the Olin owned Winchester”. “While it is impossible to research completely, to my knowledge, there were only two guns manufactured with four or more sets of bbls. This is one of them, the other was manufactured for John Olin”. “This particular piece” “is the first Model 21 that I know of which has a raised gold inlay horse and rider on the trigger plate”. “This is also the first Model 21 engraved with the head of a shot shell in the center of the top lever.” “The engraver, Nick Kusmit”. Final test report. Winchester instruction booklet. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Boxes are very slightly soiled and creased. Labels are excellent. 4-51815 MGM174 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 2332

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2333
$46,000.00

*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” FACTORY ORDERED TWO BARREL SET.

SN W33051. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Two sets of ventilated rib bbls are marked with numbers “1” and “2” on loops and forend irons. Set no.”1″ 28″ Mod and Full, set “2” 26″ Imp-Cyl and Mod. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. There are 2-5/8″ triangles of well-cut medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style (by Howard Dove, per factory letter) with medium scroll outlining nicely detailed dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays a pair of pheasant in open field. Trigger guard bow has portrait of setter. Fences are engraved with oak leaves. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “21-A” style with ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with 28″ bbls “1”: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun has been stored in two red and white Winchester boxes with correctly SNed end labels. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating that this “Model 21 is the last of the Pigeon grade Model 21’s begun by Olin-Winchester” and confirming that this was ordered as a 2 bbl set, and other specifications. Final test report confirming that it was engraved by Howard Dove. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Boxes are very slightly soiled and creased. Labels are excellent. 4-51814 MGM175 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2333

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2334
$46,000.00

*16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” FACTORY ORDERED THREE BARREL SET.

SN W24145. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Three sets of ventilated rib bbls are marked with numbers “1”, “2” and “3” on loops and forend irons. Set no.”1″ 26″ Skeet 1 and Skeet 2, set “2” 28″ Mod and Full, set “3” 30″ Full and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. There are 3″ triangles of well-cut medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-6” style with medium scroll outlining nicely detailed dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays a pair of pheasant in meadow. Trigger guard bow has portrait of spaniel. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Factory letter states that this work was by Nick Kusmit. Exceptional feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “21-A” style with ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of 26″ bbl set “1”: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun has been stored in two red and brown and one red and white Winchester boxes with correct end labels. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications, engraving by Nick Kusmit, and stating that “to the best of Mr. Pardee’s knowledge, he feels that this is the last Model 21 manufactured by Olin Corp. While we cannot totally verify this, it is possible that it is the only 16 ga. Model 21 Pigeon grade made with more than two sets of bbls.” Another letter stating the above gun was the last 16 ga. Model 21 order accepted by the Olin owned Winchester. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Boxes are very slightly soiled and creased. Labels are excellent. 4-51807 MGM181 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2334

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2335
$37,375.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE”.

SN 32891. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ ventilated rib bbls are both choked “Skeet 1”. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR GEORGE De ARMENT”. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-6” style with medium scroll outlining oval vignettes of dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays a pair of pheasant in meadow. Trigger guard bow has semi-relief portrait of spaniel. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Exceptional feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut buttstock has capped pistol grip, with steel cap gold inlaid “PIGEON GRADE”. Buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “21-A” style with ribbons through pattern. A gold oval on toe line is engraved with initials “GSD”. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and blued iron. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun has been stored in red and brown Winchester box. PROVENANCE: Winchester factory letter with specifications, and confirming original owner. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only slight evidence of light field use. Metal retains nearly all of its original factory blue with only slight silvering on thumbpiece and grip screw, as well as on sharp edges of grip cap. Stock has a few minor scratches and marks in its original gloss finish. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent. 4-51805 MGM183 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2335

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2336
$23,000.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” WITH EXCEPTIONAL “CHRYSLER GUN” STYLE SCROLL ENGRAVING BY SAM WELCH.

SN W34014. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Imp-Cyl and Mod. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “PIGEON GRADE”. There are 1-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in exceptionally fine, full coverage, beautifully cut, and delicately shaded medium scroll reminiscent of gun made for Walter Chrysler used extensively in early Model 21 advertising. This outstanding engraving is by Sam Welch whose signature is on trigger plate. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-A” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts a flying pigeon within a scroll border. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label marked “scroll gun”. PROVENANCE: U. S. Repeating Arms Co Letter of Authenticity. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51836 MGM162 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2336

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2337
$92,000.00

*EXEMPLARY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “GRAND AMERICAN”, NUMBER “EIGHT OF EIGHT”.

SN W34013. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. A single set of 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “.410 MATCHED SET”. There are 3-1/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends of bbls. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “Grand American” style with medium scroll outlining relief gold inlaid dogs on sides of action; a pointing setter on left and pointer on right. Trigger plate has relief gold hen and cock pheasant in open meadow. Trigger guard bow has left side portrait of spaniel, and “Grand American” “8 OF 8” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Initials “W.D.P.” are at rear of trigger plate screw. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts Winchester horse and rider. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Work order. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing, (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51835 MGM153 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2337

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2338
$63,250.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “PIGEON GRADE”. NUMBER “SEVEN OF EIGHT”.

SN W34012. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “.410 MATCHED SET”. There are 3-1/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-6” style (by A. A. White, and signed on trigger plate), with medium scroll outlining dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate is engraved with hen and cock pheasant in open meadow. Trigger guard bow has right side portrait of Labrador, and “Pigeon Grade” “7 OF 8” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Initials “W.D.P.” are at rear of trigger plate screw. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-A” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts Winchester horse and rider. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51834 MGM154 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2338

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2339
$57,500.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “CUSTOM GRADE 5”. NUMBER “SIX OF EIGHT”.

SN W34011. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “.410 MATCHED SET”. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-5” style (by A. A. White, and signed on trigger plate), with 80% coverage scroll outlining oval vignettes of game birds; a pheasant on left, and a quail on right. A pointer retrieving a quail is on trigger plate. Initials “W. D. P.” are at rear of trigger plate screw. Trigger guard bow is engraved with pointer, and “Grade 5” “6 OF 8” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-A” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts Winchester horse and rider. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled and label is excellent. 4-51833 MGM155 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2339

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2340
$57,500.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “CUSTOM GRADE 4”. NUMBER “FIVE OF EIGHT”.

SN W34010. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “.410 MATCHED SET”. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-4” style (by A. A. White, and signed on trigger plate), with 50% coverage scroll outlining scenes of drake and hen mallard flushing from marsh on left, and pair of quail flying from woodland into meadow on right side of action. A pointing pointer with another honoring its point is on trigger plate. Initials “W. D. P.” are at rear of trigger plate screw. Trigger guard bow is lightly scroll engraved, and “Grade 4” “5 OF 8” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-A” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts Winchester horse and rider. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51832 MGM156 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2340

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2341
$51,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “CUSTOM GRADE 3”. NUMBER “FOUR OF EIGHT”.

SN W34009. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “.410 MATCHED SET”. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-3” style (by A. A. White, and signed on trigger plate), with sprays of simple scroll on sides and top of action, and with scene of pointer on trigger plate. Initials “W. D. P.” are at rear of trigger plate screw. Trigger guard bow is lightly scroll engraved, with vacant initial oval, and “Grade 3” “4 OF 8” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Truly exceptional close grained, dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-A” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts Winchester horse and rider. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled and label is excellent. 4-51831 MGM157 (22,500-32,500) – Lot 2341

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2342
$46,000.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “CUSTOM GRADE 2”. NUMBER “THREE OF EIGHT”.

SN W34008. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “.410 MATCHED SET”. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-2” style (by A. A. White, and signed on trigger plate), with sprays of simple scroll on sides and top of action, and with scene of flying duck within circle on trigger plate. Initials “W. D. P.” are at rear of trigger plate screw. “Grade 2” “3 OF 8” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-A” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts Winchester horse and rider. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled and label is excellent. 4-51830 MGM158 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2342

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2343
$40,250.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “CUSTOM GRADE 1”. NUMBER “TWO OF EIGHT”.

SN W34007. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “.410 MATCHED SET”. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-1” style (by A. A. White, and signed on trigger plate), with sprays of simple scroll on sides, top, and bottom of action. Initials “W. D. P.” are at rear of trigger plate screw. “Grade 1” “2 OF 8” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Very fine dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-A” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts Winchester horse and rider. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51829 MGM159 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2343

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2344
$57,500.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “CUSTOM GRADE” NUMBER “ONE OF EIGHT”.

SN W34006. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked modified and full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “.410 MATCHED SET”. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “Custom grade” style (by A. A. White, and signed on trigger plate), with sprays of simple scroll on sides, top, and bottom of action. Initials “W. D. P.” are at rear of trigger plate screw. “Custom Grade” “1 OF 8” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Very fine dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-A” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts Winchester horse and rider. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51828 MGM160 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2344

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2345
$43,125.00

*UNPARALLELED AND UNIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 21, 20 AND 28 GAUGE COMBINATION GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL SCROLL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY SAM WELCH.

SN W34003. Cal. 28 ga. and 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are “Mod” and “Mod”. Winchester nomenclature for each gauge is on its respective bbl. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 1-7/8″ triangles of exceptional medium scroll at breech ends which are gold inlaid “20 GAUGE” on left and “28 GAUGE” on right. (Factory letter states “this is the only two gauge, single set of barrels ever produced by the Custom Shop.”) 4″ Triangles of this exceptional scroll are at muzzles highlighted by two fine gold bands. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in exceptionally fine, full coverage, beautifully cut, and delicately shaded medium scroll reminiscent of gun made for Walter Chrysler used extensively in early Model 21 advertising. An exceptional gold inlaid rendition of Winchester horse and rider is carved in full relief on trigger plate. This outstanding engraving is by Sam Welch whose signature is in a small banner at rear of trigger plate screw. A gold inlaid facsimile of a cartridge head is on top lever pivot marked “20 GA 28” and “WINCHESTER”. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in Presentation Grade point pattern style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and brown Winchester box has packing material. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Correspondence between Sam Welch and Bill Phifer including photos and “smokes” of this very gun during construction. Final factory test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is crisp. 4-51825 MGM165 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2345

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2346
$30,000.00

*IMPORTANT “ROBERT CASS GILLIE” CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SMALL GAUGE 20 AND 28 SET WITH CASE.

SN 31278. Cal. 20 ga. and 28 ga. bbl sets, both have 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both 26″ bbl sets are choked “Skeet” and “Skeet” and engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR ROBERT CASS GILLIE”. (European district manager for Winchester, residing in Paris, who was told of the availability of 28 ga. bbls, and had this gun built.) Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs and gauge information. All correct markings are on bbls and engine turned water table. “1” and “2” are marked on loops. Flat side action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved in “21-3” style with sprigs of scroll as counterpoint to standing ruffed grouse on bottom of action. (Special ordered by Mr. Gillie.) Initials “R C G” are on scroll engraved trigger guard bow. Very fine XXX crotch grain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Bbl sets, each with its own beavertail ejector forend with wraparound checkering, are marked “1” and “2” at tip of engine turned iron internals. 20 ga. bbl set “1”: Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (Skeet), right -.004 (Skeet). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 28 ga. bbl set “2”: Bore diameter: left-.549, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (Skeet 2), right -.006 (Skeet 1). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality tan leather case is embossed “R C G” on top, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Winchester Model 21 label in lid. Case has two keys inside. PROVENANCE: U. S. Repeating Arms Co letter confirming configuration and relating that it was produced on May 4, 1967 for Robert Cass Gillie. Winchester letter confirming same. 2005 dated email regarding Mr. Gillie’s history with respect to this gun, and his part in its building. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, very near new, with only a few minor handling marks in wood or metal, most notably a few pings on buttstock comb, and some chips in finish on toe line. Mechanically crisp. Case leather shows a number of scuffs and some discoloration. Handle is good. Interior cloth shows some marks and compressions, as does label. 4-51804 MGM142 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2346

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2347
$37,375.00

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 21 20 GAUGE “21-5 GRADE” TWO BARREL SET.

SN W33099. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ (“1″) IC and Mod, 28” (“2”) Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. Bbl set numbers are marked on loops and tips of forend irons. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-5” style with 50% coverage scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds; a pheasant on left, and grouse on right, sides of action. A setter retrieving a bird is on trigger plate. A setter is on trigger guard bow. Factory letter states engraving was by Nick Kusmit. Exceptional feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock is oil finished and measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with Set “1”: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun comes with two brown and red boxes, one for extra bbls and another for gun, both with correct end label for this gun. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating the engraving was done by Nick Kusmit. Final inspection report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Boxes are very slightly creased. 4-51818 MGM170 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2347

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2348
$28,750.00

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 21 20 GAUGE “21-4 GRADE” TWO BARREL SET.

SN W33096. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Two sets of 26″ (“1”) IC and Mod, (“2”) Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. Bbl set numbers are marked on loops and tips of forend irons. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-4” style with 30% coverage scroll highlighting sporting scenes of a pair of ducks flushing from marsh on left, and a pair of quail flying across open field on right side of action. A pointing setter and pointer honoring point are on trigger plate. Factory letter states engraving was by Nick Kusmit. Exceptional feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock is oil finished and measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-A” style with ribbons through pattern. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with bbl set “1”: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun comes with two boxes, one red and brown for extra bbl and another red and white Winchester box with correct end label for this gun. PROVENANCE: Order acknowledgement. Factory letter with specifications, and stating the engraving was done by Nick Kusmit. Final inspection report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Boxes are very slightly creased. 4-51817 MGM171 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2348

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2349
$24,000.00

*SPECIAL ORDER RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 20 GAUGE “CUSTOM GRADE” THREE BARREL SET.

SN W33151. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ (Set “1”) Full and Full, 26″ (“2″) IC and Mod, 28” (“3”) Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. Bbl set numbers are marked on loops and tips of forend irons. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “Custom Grade” style with sprays of simple scroll on sides, top, and bottom of action. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock is oil finished and measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “Custom Grade” style borderless point pattern. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with Set “1”, 30″ bbls: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Two red and white Winchester boxes have correct end labels for this gun and extra bbls. PROVENANCE: Factory letters, one stating “in conjunction with your request and firearm, SN W33138, this is the only other three barreled custom grade set, originally factory issued, to our knowledge”. Final inspection report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Boxes are very slightly soiled. Labels are excellent. 4-51821 MGM168 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2349

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2350
$23,000.00

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 21 20 GAUGE “CUSTOM GRADE” TWO BARREL SET.

SN W33126. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ (“1″) IC and Mod, 28” (“2”) Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. Bbl set numbers are marked on loops and tips of forend irons. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “Custom Grade” style with sprays of simple scroll on sides, top, and bottom of action. Exceptional, blazing, feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock is oil finished and measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “Custom Grade” style borderless point pattern. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. (Wood of forend “2” is rather plain.) Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with Set “1”: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun comes with two red and brown Winchester boxes with packing materials for this gun and extra bbls. PROVENANCE: Letter dated Aug 1981 stating that this gun order no. 3011-000-4202 is the first Winchester (Brand) Model 21 shipped by U.S. Repeating Arms. Another letter dated Feb 1983 gives original specifications. 3rd letter, Sept 1983, states that “further investigation of our records indicate that this is the last custom grade 20 ga. with or without a second set of bbls, produced under the Olin owned Winchester”. 4th letter dated Feb 1986, saying that a custom set of model 21’s was ordered under order numbers 4201, 4200, and 4202. Final inspection report for W33126. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Boxes are very slightly creased. 4-51820 MGM169 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2350

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2351
$31,625.00

*16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “CUSTOM GRADE” TWO BARREL SET.

SN W24404. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ (“1″) IC and Mod, 28” (“2”) Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. Bbl set numbers are marked on loops and tips of forend irons. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “Custom Grade” style with sprays of simple scroll on sides, top, and bottom of action. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock is oil finished and measures 14″ over composition Winchester buttplate. Stock is checkered in “Custom Grade” style borderless point pattern. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of Set “1”: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun comes with two red and brown Winchester boxes with packing materials for this gun and extra bbls. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Boxes are very slightly soiled and creased. Labels are excellent. 4-51809 MGM180 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2351

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2352
$20,000.00

*16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “CUSTOM GRADE” TWO BARREL SET.

SN W23422. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ (“1″) IC and Mod, 28” (“2”) Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. Bbl set numbers are marked on loops and tips of forend irons. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “Custom Grade” style with sprays of simple scroll on sides, top, and bottom of action. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock is oil finished and measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “Custom Grade” style borderless point pattern. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of Set “1”: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun comes with two red and brown Winchester boxes with packing materials for this gun and extra bbls. PROVENANCE: Factory letters with specifications, stating “Our records would indicate that this particular gun was the last Olin Winchester 16 ga. custom grade Model 21 produced either with or without a second set of bbls”. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Boxes are very slightly soiled and creased. Labels are excellent. 4-51806 MGM182 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2352

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2353
$21,850.00

*12 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “CUSTOM GRADE” TWO BARREL SET (THE LAST GUN SHIPPED BY OLIN WINCHESTER).

SN W32191. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ (“1″) IC and Mod, 28” (“2”) Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. Bbl set numbers are marked on loops and tips of forend irons. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “Custom Grade” style with sprays of simple scroll on sides, top, and bottom of action. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock is oil finished and measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “Custom Grade” style borderless point pattern. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with Set “1”: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun comes with two red and brown Winchester boxes with packing materials for this gun and extra bbls. PROVENANCE: Various US Repeating Arms Co letters mostly stating that this gun “order no. 4101, SN W32191” was the last gun shipped from Winchester Olin. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Boxes are very slightly soiled and creased. Labels are excellent. 4-51811 MGM177 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2353

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2354
$13,800.00

*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “STANDARD CUSTOM GRADE”.

SN W32251. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ bbls with concave matted rib are marked “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is unengraved. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over composition Winchester buttplate. Stock is checkered in custom point pattern style. Matching beavertail forend has engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. This gun has been stored in red and white Winchester box with correct end label. PROVENANCE: US Repeating Arms Co letter stating “this is in response to your request for information on the first Standard built Model 21 to be issued by the factory.” Final test report also stating “this is the first Standard Custom Built Model 21 produced as a new grade of Model 21.” Additional letter reconfirming this information. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled and creased. Label is excellent. 4-51812 MGM176 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2354

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2355
$5,175.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE FACTORY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUT-AWAY.

SN 8726. Cal. 12 ga. 12″ Bbls. This interesting factory cut-away has correct factory markings on tops and bottoms of bbls and an unmarked, blued water table (not even proofed). Action, chambers, and forend have milled out sections giving visual access to inner workings of action, single trigger, and ejectors. Major component groups have been painted in different colors to aid visibility. Buttstock has also been opened up and considerably shortened. It comes with a brown and red Winchester box and packing materials. PROVENANCE: US Repeating Arms Co letter with available information, and portion of a letter from BATF removing SN W21X from the NFA, but indicating that it was still a “firearm”. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing nearly all of its original finishes. Forend is from a later gun, no. “18843”. Factory letter speculates that it was from another factory cut-away and was inadvertently switched. Box is excellent. 4-51803 MGM184 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2355

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2356
$1,150.00

LARGE GROUPING OF WINCHESTER MODEL 21, MODEL 12 PARTS, CATALOGS AND COLLECTIBLES.

Extensive assortment of Winchester Model 21 factory replacement parts. Major parts included: 3 straight grip trigger guards with screws, 18 assorted gauge right or left hand sears, 18 right or left hand hammers of assorted gauge, 11 locking bolts, 3 top levers, 2 sets of ejectors, 2 forearm latch plates, 2 sets of ejector hammers, 8 ejector sears, and 4 gold-plated safety buttons. Nearly complete assortment of small parts including: screws, pins, plungers, and springs. Most are new in factory packages. Winchester Model 12 parts include: 1 small gauge trigger guard stripped; 1 20 gauge breech block stripped; and 1 20 gauge carrier. Numerous small parts in factory packages including: firing pins, firing pins retractors, magazine locking pins, and assorted pins, screws, plungers & springs. Stock parts include: 8 Winchester solid red pads with plugs, 40 new Model 21 buttplates, 1 used buttplate, and 11 steel grip caps. Approximately 60 assorted front & mid shotgun beads, including red & white target beads and steel field beads. Lot also includes items of collector’s interest. Most notable is a unique Winchester Model 21 cut-away receiver paperweight which features receiver & floorplate that are cut down the middle with a blued finish and jeweled water table. Ephemera includes: 2 black & gold leather case labels, packet of Model 21 Custom Built box labels, 15 Model 21 custom shop catalogs, 1 earlier Model 21 catalog, 6 boxed sets of Model 21 Grand American ordering forms including catalogs, and a packet of Model 21 instructions. Also included are 6 Winchester Sporting Arms catalogs from the 1960s to early 1980s, with a small grouping of warranty cards & other paperwork. Completing the lot is a cardboard folder with “HUEY HANDBUILT GUN CASE” label containing Masonite Model 21 stock & bbl patterns for case fitting. PROVENANCE: The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: All parts appear to be new unless otherwise noted. Many small parts are in factory envelopes. 4-51838, 4-51839 DS14 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2356

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2357
$2,012.50

SCARCE GROUPING OF WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 AND OTHER PARTS.

Desirable grouping including many hard to find parts, both pre and post 64. Floorplates including: 3 Super Grade; 10 new Standard Grade; 5 used Standard Grade, some re-blued; and 7 used Featherweight. Trigger guards including: 11 used standard weight, some are re-blued; 6 new Featherweight. Magazine boxes including: 2 No. 8670 for 243 & 308; 3 No. 8370 for 30-06 & 270; 3 No. 8770A for standard magnum calibers; and 3 No. 8770 for 300-375 H&H. Magazine followers including: 3 No. 10570 for 300-375 H&H; 4 No. 10570 for 264-338; 1 No. 21517 for 243; and 2 No. 21617 standard. Magazine springs including: 3 No. 9070; and 2 No. 9170. Extractors including: 7 standard; 3 magnum. Firing pins including: 3 pre-64 and 2 post-64 with springs. Other bolt parts including: 2 bolt shrouds, 2 3rd type safeties, and assorted extractor rings. Trigger parts include: 4 triggers, and 6 new or used sears. Other parts include: 3 sets of super grade sling swivels, and a large assortment of small parts including magazine cover, hinges, ejectors, screws, springs, pins, etc. Sights include: 1 Lyman 48 WH in box; 1 375 H&H rear; 2 458 post-64 rear; and a small assortment of folding rear sights, front sights and sight hoods. Other Winchester parts include: M61 inside & outside magazine tube assembly; M62 inside & outside magazine tube assembly; 3 M63 inside magazine tubes; and 1 M63 firing pin. Other parts included are an assortment of Colt Junior parts, and a small selection of high standard Derringer parts including grips. PROVENANCE: The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Many parts appear to be new. Many small parts are in factory envelopes. Great opportunity to acquire parts that are seldom available. 4-51840 DS15 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 2357

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2358
$11,500.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TWO BARREL SET WITH NO. 4 FACTORY ENGRAVING.

SN 30055. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Bbls have 3″ chambers and are marked “Full” and “Full” and later 26″ Bbls have 2-3/4″ chambers and are marked “Skeet 1” and “Skeet 2”. Bottoms of bbls and water tables have all correct markings, except 30″ bbls do not have Winchester or gauge information, which are stamped on the bbl flats of the 26″ bbls. Standard action features non-automatic safety and blued selective single trigger. Action is engraved in “21-4” style with 30% coverage sprigs of scroll as accent to game scenes, including a pair of mallards taking flight on left, quail on right, and setter and pointer, setter pointing, on bottom of action. Letters “J L W” are inlaid in gold on trigger guard bow. Nicely flame figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Winchester recoil pad. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend is fitted with reinforcing brace. 30″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.014 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.031. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.739. Bore restrictions: left -.004 (Skeet), right -.006 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as factory refinished, retaining over 95% blue on bbls, and 80% on action, which shows silvering on bottom and sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be factory refinish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-53541 MGM144 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2358

2359
$10,350.00

*CUSTOM GRADE WINCHESTER MODEL 21.

SN 28221. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ bbls are choked “Skeet” and “Skeet” and engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR WAYNE UTTERBACK”. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and chamber and gauge information. All correct markings are on bbls and engine turned water table. Flat side action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved in “21-1″ style with 30% coverage sprigs of scroll. Very fine XXX flame grain American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend with wraparound checkering has engine turned iron internals. Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.622. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (skeet 2), right -.004 (skeet 1). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications of this gun and stating it was custom built for Wayne Utterback and inspected Oct 15, 1965. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few minor rubs and handling marks in orig finish on both wood and metal, most notably some silvering of forend iron on bottom left, and thinning of finish on right side of buttstock. Pad is relatively new. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-51356 MGM143 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2359

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2360
$5,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT GRADE SKEET SCROLL ENGRAVED RESEMBLING CHRYSLER GUN WITH CASE.

SN 3107. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls marked “Skeet 1” and “Skeet 2” are also marked “WINCHESTER 12 GAUGE” on left side. Bottom of bbls and water table have all correct markings. Standard action features non-automatic safety and blued selective single trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage medium scroll resembling that on the famed Walter Chrysler Model 21 used in early Winchester advertising for the Model 21. Trigger plate is marked “TOURNAMENT SKEET”. Trigger guard bow is engraved with initials “W E U” as specified on orig work sheet. Nicely flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Side panels are also checkered. Matching beavertail ejector forend is not reinforced. Sides of forend iron are engraved with small squares. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (skeet 2), right -.005 (skeet 1). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14″. Abercrombie & Fitch “VC” case is embossed “W.E. Umstattd Canton, Ohio” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and contains a pair of 12 ga. snap caps, and a 25 Straight Winchester Skeet patch. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. Copy of orig worksheet. Owners notes. Cody Firearms Museum research request for this SN. Letter regarding this gun from U. S. Repeating Arms Co. 1925 Winchester catalog showing the Walter Chrysler gun. Info on Timkin Roller Bearings. Orig owner of this gun, W. E. Umstattd, was president of Timkin Roller Bearings. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue. Action retains nearly all of a re-blue done subsequent to new engraving. Stocks retain nearly all of a reddish oil finish, checkering slightly worn. Although SN on forend iron matches action, engraving does not. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is very good with a number of scuffs, one corner missing. One side of handle detached. Interior cloth is fine with numerous rubs and marks from contact with gun. 4-53969 MGM145 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2360

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2361
$17,825.00

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 21 THREE BARREL SET.

SN 8097. Cal. 12 ga. 26″, 28″, 32″ Bbls all with 2-3/4″ Chambers, all have ventilated ribs. 26″ and 28″ bbls are marked “Skeet 1” and “Skeet 2”. 32″ Bbls are marked “Full” and “Full”. Each bbl set has triangles of engraving at breech ends, gold inlaid with various game birds; ducks, geese, and pheasants. Standard action with non-automatic safety and single selective trigger, is profusely engraved with deeply cut shaded scroll and acanthus with portrait of scantily clad woman, probably representing Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, with bow, arrows, and hunting dog, as central motif on bottom of action. Sides of action are highlighted by more gold inlaid waterfowl; ducks on left, geese on right. Trigger guard bow is filed to follow exterior line of scroll. Top of action has interesting engraving of oncoming freight train with center of boiler corresponding to top lever pivot which is numbered “21”. Exceptional XXXXX flame crotch American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. Matching splinter ejector forend has reinforcing brace. 32″ Bbl set: Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as custom finished, retaining nearly all its fine finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-51239 MGM146 (7,500-15,000) – Lot 2361

2362
$5,000.00

*CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP GRADE.

SN 25226. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Bbls marked full and full, have Winchester address and gauge information on left side of left bbl. Standard blued action with non-automatic safety and blued single trigger is stamped “TRAP” on floorplate. Action has been engraved with scroll surrounding ducks taking flight on left, with a pair of flying quail on right, and a pair of pointing dogs is on trigger plate, in Winchester 21-4 style. Fine custom pistol grip stocks are of well marbled and lightly figured European walnut. Side panels are checkered, and point pattern checkering is at grip. A brown Decelerator pad is on butt. Large matching beavertail ejector forend is cut for brace, but not fitted. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.031 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all of their custom blued finishes, orig markings slightly softened. New engraving is a well done replication of the orig factory style. Stocks retain nearly all of their custom oil finish, with a few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors and trigger are fine. This would make a great shooter, especially for sporting clays. 4-53662 MGM271 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2362

2363
$6,325.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH CASE.

SN 29584. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls are marked “Mod” and “Full”, and are marked with Winchester and gauge information on left. All correct markings are on bbl flats and polished water table. Standard action features automatic safety and selective single blued trigger. Nicely stump figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Winchester composition buttplate and features standard checkering. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.011 (Lt. Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left: .035, right: .033. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Abercrombie & Fitch VC leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and contains a pair of A & F marked snap caps. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80 – 90% orig blue with considerable flecking and a few light marks. Action retains 40 – 50% orig blue, most loss due to flaking, and presents a mottled blue to dark brown appearance. Stocks retain 80% orig finish with some oil added. Orig finish is worn through on high points, with numerous light marks and scratches, and some lifting of finish. Checkering is slightly worn. Buttstock is slightly loose on action. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is still light in color, but has water marks at rear of top and a number of light marks and scuffs. Interior cloth is fine with rubs and compressions from gun and snap caps. Interior partitions are fine. Snap caps are good with some loss to nickel-plating.   4-53542 MGM139 (5,000-9,000) – Lot 2363

2364
$4,025.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP GRADE WITH BRILEY CHOKES.

SN 19692. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls marked Full and Full, have Winchester markings on side of left bbl, and all correct markings on bbl flats and water table. Briley thin wall chokes have been installed. Standard action has polished water table, and features non-automatic safety and selective single blued trigger. Trigger plate is marked “TRAP”. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black KICKEEZ pad, and features standard checkering. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Bore diameter: left-.736, right -.735. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is accompanied by three Briley thin wall tubes (two others are installed in gun) with wrench. CONDITION: Excellent, as exceptionally well refinished, retaining essentially all finishes on wood and metal with a few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Briley tubes are fine, wrench shows considerable use. 4-51286 MGM137 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2364

2365
$9,775.00

*FINE CONDITION PRE WAR 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT SKEET.

SN 9890. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are marked “Skeet 1” and “Skeet 2”, and are marked “Winchester – 20 Gauge” and have all correct markings on bbl flats and water table. Standard action features non-automatic safety and selective single blued trigger. Trigger plate is marked “TOURNAMENT SKEET”. Nicely crotch figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt and features standard checkering. Matching beavertail ejector forend is unbraced. Bore diameter: left-.612, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (skeet), right -.003 (skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left: .029, right: .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, stating it was completed on Dec. 27 1935, and Julia invoice. Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining a large amount of orig finish on bbl, action, and stocks. Bbls retain over 95% with a few minor marks. Action shows high edge wear with some thinning of blue around bottom, a few light marks mostly at top, and some light flaking on top lever. Trigger guard retains perhaps 30% of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking on bow, and with silvering at grip. Forend latch and iron appear to be re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, slightly worn on high edges with numerous light marks and scratches. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very fine early Tournament grade. 4-51376 MGM138 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2365

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2366
$8,050.00

*SUPER CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DUCK GRADE.

SN 21026. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. This scarce gun, only made between 1940 and 1952, has nearly all available features except ventilated rib, including pistol grip stock, automatic safety, single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, recoil pad, and beavertail forend. The 32″ bbls are choked full and full, with all correct markings on bbls and action. Trigger plate is marked “DUCK”. Buttstock and forend are of nicely figured American walnut. Butt is fitted with Winchester pad. Bore diameter: left-.725, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Gun matches all specifications in factory letter. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating final inspection Sept. 13, 1948. Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling and storage marks. Bores are excellent. Action is crisp. Probably one of the finest guns of this grade in existence, as most saw very heavy use in unfavorable environments. 4-51379 MGM135 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2366

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2367
$4,600.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GRADE ONCE BELONGING TO FOUR STAR AIR FORCE GENERAL AND CHIEF OF STAFF NATHAN FARRAGUT TWINING WITH L O’ M CASE.

SN 30559. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls, are marked IMP.CYL/MOD choke. Left side of bbl is marked “MODEL 21-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-12 GAUGE 3IN.” Standard action featuring non-automatic safety and single selective blued trigger is engraved “NFT” on trigger guard bow. Crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over composition Winchester buttplate. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″;. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Gun is housed in leg-o-mutton case, marked on tab “2416/28″;. The lid and body of case have address stickers for “General Nathan F. Twining, USAF.(RET.)”, and also a plastic embossed label on cover “General Twining”. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum records confirming specifications and stating that it was finished Dec 8, 1954. Julia auction listing with description of General Twinings career. Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 80% orig blue with muzzle wear, thinning along sides with usual nicks & scratches. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue, silvering on edges and across bottom, some thinning on sides of fences and usual minor nicks & scratches. Stock retains most of its orig finish with areas chipped and worn through and with a considerable amount of light marks, dings, and scratches, checkering slightly worn. Forend has slight hairline crack, center bottom. Bores are excellent with some slight frosting at breech end of left bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather shows some water staining and a considerable amount of marks, scuffs, and scratches. Straps and tabs are deteriorated, missing and detached. Handle is good. Labels are clear. 4-51378 MGM138 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2367

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2368
$5,750.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 21.

SN 19965. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls choked Modified and Full, have Winchester markings on left bbl, and all correct markings on bbl flats and water table. Standard action features automatic safety and selective single trigger. Beautifully flame figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over composition Winchester buttplate, and features standard checkering. Beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.011 (Lt. Mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Cody Museum records confirming specifications, and stating that it was finished in June 1948. Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95 – 98% orig blue, silvered slightly along rib and with a few minor marks. Action retains approx 95% of its orig blue with sharp edge wear and some light flaking on trigger plate, along with a few light handling marks. Thumbpiece is slightly silvered, as are edges of trigger guard bow. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a number of light scratches and marks, a few a bit heavier on forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. 4-51377 MGM136 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2368

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2369
$2,875.00

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 STANDARD GRADE.

SN 1442. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked “cyl” and “mod, and are marked with Winchester and gauge information on tops. All correct markings are on bbl flats. Blued water table is only marked with Winchester proof. Standard step side action features automatic safety and double triggers. Plain American walnut long pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Winchester composition buttplate and features standard checkering. Matching splinter forend has typical J-spring and early knurled button secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (lt mod), right -.000 (cyl). Minimum wall thickness: left: .038, right: .035. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 60% orig blue, considerably thinned and silvered at normal wear points with a few minor marks overall. Action retains 60 – 70% orig blue, silvered and slightly browned around bottom and on fences. Trigger guard is almost completely flaked to silver brown. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of minor marks and patches worn through, especially at grip and forend. Bores are excellent with a hint of frosting. Action is tight. 4-51375 MGM140 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2369

2370
$2,875.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 STANDARD GRADE.

SN 1842. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls are marked “Mod” and “Full”, and are marked with Winchester address and gauge information on tops. All correct markings are on bbl flats, and blued water table is only marked with Winchester proof. Standard step side action features automatic safety and double triggers. Plain American walnut long pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Winchester composition buttplate and features standard checkering. Matching splinter forend has typical J-spring and early knurled button secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.010 (Lt.Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left: .033, right: .035. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95% orig blue with some light flecking overall. Action retains 95% blue, and also shows some flecking and sharp edge wear. Blue on top lever is considerably flaked, as is trigger guard, which retains approx 60% of its blue. Forend iron is excellent, latch considerably flaked to perhaps 10%. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with only a few light marks and small dents, checkering only slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. A fine early 21. 4-53565 MGM141 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2370

2371
$1,725.00

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET GRADE PUMP SHOTGUN.

SN 6362. Cal. 410 3″ chamber. Very desirable plain bbl straight grip skeet gun manufactured during the first year of production in 1933. Bbl is 26″ plain with skeet choke steel front bead with checkered beavertail forearm & straight grip skeet stock of standard black walnut. Standard 13-7/8″ length of pull over Winchester buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Sound gun showing honest use and retaining over 75% blue with scattered spot of corrosion. Stock has age darkened & worn finish with scattered finish chips, scratches & handling marks. Stock has small 3/8″ crack at right side of rear receiver top extension. Magazine locking pin is a replacement. Bore is very good. 4-51388 DS7 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 2371

2372
$4,025.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SOLID RIB FIELD GUN.

SN 52020. Cal. 410 3″ chamber. Very appealing gun produced around 1946 having a small round, grooved forearm. Stock of fancy black walnut has early style small pistol grip. Standard length of pull of 13-7/8″ over Winchester buttplate. 26″ solid rib bbl with steel front bead. Choke is marked “MOD.”. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Retains over 95% blue with scattered scratches & light magazine tube wear. Stocks have good finish with scattered scratches & marks. Bore is very good. Action is tight with headspace ring at its orig point of adjustment. 4-51389 DS4 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2372

2373
$4,025.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 DELUXE HEAVY DUCK VENT RIB SHOTGUN.

SN 1631348. Cal. 12 ga 3″ chamber. Very few Model 12 heavy duck guns were supplied with checkered stocks. This stock is properly lead weighted having proper 13-5/8″ length of pull over proper factory installed solid rib pad. Checkered beavertail forend. Bbl is 30″ in length and marked “FOR SUPER SPEED & SUPER-X 3 IN.” Small rnd donut base factory installed special vent rib with narrow receiver extension. This is the earliest style of the Simmons supplied vent rib and is proper for guns such as this made in the 1957 time period. Bbl has full choke & is fitted with steel front & mid-beads. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very high overall condition retaining 99% blue. Gun shows little signs of use. Stock has light wear on leading edge of pistol grip with an area of scratches along the toe line. Forearm has scattered light marks. Bore is very good. 4-51380 DS6 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2373

2374
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SKEET GRADE PUMP SHOTGUN.

SN 1936733. Cal. 20 ga 2-3/4″ chamber. Bbl length is 26″ with Winchester new style 3-pin ventilated rib with “WS-1″ choke marking. Red target style front bead with steel mid-bead. Receiver has smooth matt finish top with duckbill extension. Checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy walnut with steel grip cap. Standard 14” length of pull to Winchester buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Receiver has nicks at takedown point with some fading of orig blue on sharp edges. Bbl & magazine tube exhibit light blue wear from normal pump operation. Orig wood finish shows light wear on forearm with scattered scratches & marks. Tight action with headspace ring at its orig point of adjustment. Very good bright bore. 4-51385 DS5 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2374

2375
$2,300.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 MILLED VENT RIB SKEET GRADE PUMP SHOTGUN.

SN 817930. Cal. 12 ga 2-3/4″ chamber. This is a pre-war gun produced approx 1940 at a time when Model 12 fit & finish was at its best. 26-1/2″ bbl with milled vent rib having red target front bead with steel mid-bead. Choke is marked “WS-1”. Receiver has matt finished knurled top with duckbill extension. Receiver is marked “W” below SN. Beavertail target forearm and slab-sawn black walnut with standard 3-panel checkering. Skeet style checkered stock of very fancy black walnut having hard rubber grip cap. Length of pull is 14″ over Winchester buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Retains over 95% blue having scattered small spots of finish loss with nicks at front of receiver near takedown point. Magazine tube shows slight wear from pump handle contact. Wood finish is very good showing scattered scratches & scuffs. Bore is very good & bright. Gun is sound with headspace ring at its orig point of adjustment. 4-51387 DS3 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2375

2376
$0.00

*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 ENGRAVED PIGEON GRADE BLACK DIAMOND SHOTGUN PRESENTED TO THOMAS N. MARLOW.

SN 572096. Cal. 12 ga. Factory engraved pigeon grade gun produced in 1929. Engraving is believed to be executed by Alden George Ulrich. Right side of receiver features a setter & pointer with two flushing grouse. Left side of receiver features four flying mallards. Games scenes, top of receiver and trigger guard bow are accented with foliate scroll engraving and punch dot backgrounds. Solid rib 30″ bbl has full choke and steel front bead. Small field style forearm of fancy walnut with wraparound pigeon grade checkering. Pistol grip checkered stock with hard rubber cap of fancy walnut having black diamond inlays on both sides of wrist. Left side of stock is fitted with oval brass presentation plate marked “Presented to / THOMAS N. MARLOW / CHAIRMAN / MONTANA FISH-GAME COMMISSION / BY THE / GAME WARDENS OF MONTANA / 1930”. Length of pull is 13-1/8″ over black Pachmayr ventilated pad with 5/8″ of multicolor spacers. Accompanied by its George Lawrence Co. leather leg of mutton case. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is in sound overall condition retaining over 70% orig blue. Forearm has orig finish showing light wear & marks. Stock has touched up finish with fitting marks from pad installation. Bore is very good & bright. Case is in good condition with finish marks on the outside having lightly faded & worn interior. This is a very desirable engraved gun with Montana history. 4-53815 DS10 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2376

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2377
$4,600.00

*EXTREMELY FINE BOXED WINCHESTER MODEL 42 PUMP FIELD GUN.

SN 164495. Cal. 410 3″ chamber. As new 26″ bbl gun with desirable “MOD.” choke with steel front bead. Flat bottom grooved forearm and pistol grip walnut stock with proper Winchester buttplate. Proper yellow & red hang tag is attached to the trigger guard with its orig red string. Gun retains its orig cardboard box having yellow label with proper SN. Bottom of box is dated “5-62” and contains instruction brochure, warranty card, plug instructions, properly marked wooden plug and all box dividers with wrapping papers. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Gun is in near new condition with no evidence of firing. Magazine tube exhibits small scratches from contact with forearm. Wood finish is excellent. Bore appears to be excellent & still retains grease that appears to be from the factory. Box & contents are in very good clean condition. 4-50482 DS9 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2377

2378
$0.00

*WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 42, 2-1/2″ CHAMBER SOLID RIB SKEET GUN.

SN 48845. Cal. 410 2-1/2″ chamber. Bbl is 26″ with solid rib having steel front bead. Choke is skeet. Beaver tail extension and straight hand walnut stock with 22 line per inch checkering. Pull is 13-3/4″ over Winchester buttplate. CONDITION: Gun retains over 95% blue showing light wear on magazine tube and bbl from slide bar contact. Receiver has a spot, small scratches on the top edge behind the sideplate with scattered light scratches along the sides. Stock and forearm have good finish with scattered light marks. Stock exhibits an area of darkened finish at the top & right side around the contact point with the receiver. Bore is very good & bright. 4-50450 DS2 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2378

2379
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SOLID RIB TWO-BARREL SET FIELD GUN.

SN 77573. Cal. 410 3″ chamber. Early post war field gun having been manufactured in 1949. Stock is of the pre-war style with the small uncapped pistol grip paired with the flat bottom grooved forearms that came into use in 1946. Both bbls are fitted with solid ribs, steel front beads and standard WP proof marks on left side of rib. Bbl #1 is 28″ in length with full choke. Bbl marking consists of Winchester proof steel on a 2nd line underneath the address. Bbl #2 is 26″ in length with “CYL.” choke. Bbl marking is 2-line Winchester/proof steel with address on right side. CONDITION: Action retains 98% blue with small scratches near the takedown point. Both bbls retain 98% blue with small marks from magazine contact. Magazines have areas of slightly thinning blue from forend wear. Both bores are very good & bright. Both forearms have very good finish with light handling marks along the flat bottom portion. Stock has very good finish with a scratch on right side above toe line. Buttplate is a replacement of the proper style having a fit that is slightly proud to the wood. 4-53560 DS1 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 2379

2380
$4,600.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 50 ENGRAVED PIGEON GRADE AUTO LOADING SHOTGUN.

SN 76883. Cal. 12 ga 2-3/4″ chamber. Trap grade pigeon marked gun with standard No. 5 factory engraving believed to be executed by one of the Kusmit brothers. Engraving features four flying mallards on right side of receiver. Left side of receiver features two pointers & flushing grouse. Game scenes are highlighted by scroll engraving with additional wedges of engraving on breech end of bbl. 30″ bbl with small oval post factory vent rib having full choke. White target front bead with brass mid-bead. Bolt & carrier have jeweled finish. Forearm & Monte Carlo stock of fancy black walnut feature style A carving. Stock has steel grip cap with nameplate in toe line. Length of pull is 14-1/4″ over solid red Winchester pad. PROVENANCE: Etsate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: High condition gun retaining over 98% blue. Stock has orig finish showing scattered handling marks having an area of chips, dents & scratches along toe line between nameplate & recoil pad. Bore is very good & bright. 4-53970 DS12 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2380

2381
$2,875.00

*EXTREMELY ORNATE WINCHESTER MODEL 50 TRAP GRADE AUTO LOADING SHOTGUN.

SN 113764. Cal. 12 ga 2-3/4″ chamber. Action features style 5 type engraving with much more extensive & deeper relief scroll on receiver sides, receiver top, trigger guard bow and bbl wedges. Game scenes feature four flying mallards on right with pointer, setter & two flushing grouse on left. Consignor states this gun belonged to hunting companion of John Olin and was returned to the factory for upgraded engraving and wood. Action features jeweled bolt & carrier with gold-plated trigger. 30″ bbl with rnd post factory special ventilated rib having full choke. Red target style front bead with steel mid-bead. Steel grip cap is scroll engraved. Forearm and Monte Carlo trap stock of fancy black walnut feature style B carving. Length of pull is 14-1/4″ over solid red Winchester pad. CONDITION: This attractive high condition gun retains 99% blue. Wood has very good finish with a few small marks. Very good, bright bore. 4-51287 DS13 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2381

2382
$5,750.00

*RARE WINCHESTER JUNIOR TRAP SHOOTING OUTFIT IN ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 3089. Cal. 410. This rare set contains a Winchester Model 20 single bbl shotgun that has a 26″ full choke bbl with brass bead and standard markings. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut and schnable tip forearm with pistol grip stock that has Winchester monogrammed hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by its orig black fiber-board, hinged-lid case that is green oil cloth lined and compartmented in the top for the disassembled shot gun, a blue steel, wood handled miniature trap thrower, a 3-pc brass and wood cleaning rod. Bottom is compartmented for an orig cardboard box that has decorative top label depicting an early 1900’s scene of four adults and a young girl shooting trap. Top left of the label is marked with the red Winchester monogram and “100 Midget Sized / Clay Targets”. Box contains 4 complete sleeves of targets and one partial. Another compartment contains 6 boxes of modern Winchester Super-X 410 shotshells and the right hand compartment contains a 2-pc cardboard box of 50 Winchester wooden plinker targets, a red and yellow tin of Winchester oil, a red and yellow bottle of Winchester “NEW SOLVENT” and a cardboard box containing a well-used tube of Winchester grease. Also in that compartment is a pamphlet “How to use and care for the Winchester Junior Trap Shooting Outfit”, a small tri-fold pamphlet “Winchester Metal Preparations”, and a pad of Winchester Junior Trapshooting score sheets. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine. Shot gun bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with scattered freckles of surface rust. Receiver retains about 80% orig blue with freckles of surface rust and a few scratches on right side. Forearm iron attaching screws are replacements, slightly long and protrude through the wood, otherwise wood is sound. Stock retains about 90% orig varnish and the forearm about 40%. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Case is sound with most of its orig black paint on the corner reinforcements. Interior is clean with strong orig finish. Clay target box is faded, shows wear and is missing small portions of its label. Target thrower and cleaning rod are fine. Winchester grease box is missing its top and is oil stained. Other accessories are fine. 4-53893 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2382

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2383
$862.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 24″ BARREL RIOT GUN.

SN 262187. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 24″ Bbl is marked with typical Winchester nomenclature on left side, and is also marked “CYL”. Typical action has stippled top. Lightly figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over black Pachmayr pad. Large forend has 14 grooves. Gun was stored in brown and red Winchester box. PROVENANCE: The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Metal parts retain nearly all of a fairly well done re-blue, sharp edges rounded. New replacement stock is also excellent. Bore is excellent. Box is excellent. 4-51837 MGM185 (300-500) – Lot 2383

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2383a
$3,450.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 54 WITH SCOPE.

SN 41324A. Cal. 22 Hornet. Standard configuration and markings with 24″ standard weight bbl. Rear sight slot is filled with blank. Typical action is fitted with Lyman 48 receiver sight, and a scope block is in orig tapped holes on receiver ring, which mount a Lyman All Weather 2-1/2 X scope in well made QD rings/ base. Pistol grip stock features standard checkering, sling swivels, and checkered steel buttplate. Rifle also comes with Winchester marked sling. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. All metal parts retain nearly all of their orig blue with only a few light handling marks, (even trigger guard/ floorplate, which is almost always heavily flaked). There are a few minor pings and light marks on stock. Buttplate retains nearly all of its blue with only a few light marks at heel. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Scope is excellent, with a few light marks in blue. Optics slightly clouded. As fine an example of this pre-war classic as one could hope to find.   4-50458 MGM93 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2383a

2383b
$2,012.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE WITH SCOPE.

SN 192780. Cal. .375 H & H Magnum. Standard configuration and markings. 25″ Bbl has been ported at muzzle. Rear sight has two flush folding leaves. Action has been fitted with Griffin & Howe side mount and lightweight base and rings holding Weaver K 2.5 scope with crosshair reticle. Floorplate is marked “Super Grade”. “Super Grade” type stock features right hand cheekpiece, red Winchester pad, ebonite forend tip, and typical wraparound checkering. Rifle is fitted with plain brown leather sling in “Super Grade” swivels. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. All metal parts retain nearly all of a fine quality satin blue over some light scratches and marks. Stock retains nearly all of a well done reddish rubbed oil finish. Bore is very fine with strong rifling, lightly frosted throughout. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent. Optics clear. 4-50459 MGM90 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2383b

2383c
$1,725.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CUSTOM BIG GAME RIFLE.

SN 318684. Cal. .416 Rem. Mag. 22-3/4″ Medium weight bbl is stamped “G R Douglas” over caliber and “XX” on left rear. Bbl is fitted with matted quarter rib mounting one standing, two folding leaf express sight, banded-on sling eye, and matted front ramp with longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front sight. Muzzle has been ported. Magnum Model 70 action is essentially unaltered, bolt body jeweled. Action is fitted with Blackburn type drop box bottom metal with hinged floorplate and release in trigger guard bow. Nicely mottled, somewhat burl figured European walnut classically styled stock measures 13-1/2″ over black Decelerator pad and features steel grip cap, ebony forend tip, two reinforcing bolts, sling eye in John Bolliger type raised island pad, and well cut point pattern checkering in classic English style. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, with minor marks and some silvering on metal. Wood has a considerable number of marks and spotting in its orig finish. Checkering is slightly darkened. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 4-51974 MGM106 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2383c

2384
$13,800.00

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE HIGH CONDITION GRADE 5 L.C. SMITH-BAKER PATENT DRILLING.

SN 1497. Cal. 10 ga x 10 ga x 44 WCF. The highest grade listed in the early catalogs, this grade has no extant examples illustrated or described in either L. C. SMITH SHOTGUNS by Brophy or in L. C. SMITH: THE LEGEND LIVES by Houchins. This fine orig condition specimen has 30″ fine Damascus bbls engraved “L. C. Smith Maker Syracuse N.Y. DAMASCUS STEEL” on broad concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and bottom breech portion of rifle bbl with grade. Case hardened boxlock type action of second style, using forward pressure on front trigger to open action, and with knurled selector for rifle bbl in front of trigger, features flat faced serpentine rebounding hammers, and has a windage adjustable folding sight dovetailed through tang. Water table is stamped with 1877 patent date, SN, and “5” in well. Action is engraved with geometric borders and well cut sprays of various sized scroll as counterpoint to exceptionally well cut and detailed oval scenes of gun dogs; a pointer and setter in meadow with split rail fence in background on left, and a pair of spaniels leaping joyously as a dead snipe, feathers drifting on the wind, falls into a marsh on right. A spaniel retrieves a duck on trigger guard bow. “L.C. Smith” is engraved in banknote script on each side of action. Lightly marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over thick checkered composition buttplate. Matching splinter forend with heavy schnabeled steel tip attaches to bbls with side nail through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left-.789, right -.786. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.035 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. Letter from Brophy stating that there are no records for 3-bbl Baker guns, and that he’d only ever seen one Grade 5 (possibly this one?). Consignors notes. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 70% orig strong Damascus pattern, thinning and silvering from normal hand wear around forend, with a number of light marks and a few a bit heavier, midway down left bbl onto rifle bbl. Action retains 65 – 75% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, thinning and silvering on bottom, beads, and fences. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, grain raised, dry, and with numerous minor marks and scratches, and some fairly deep dents on toe line, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent with some slight frosting. Rifle bore has some light pits toward breech end. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Tang sight is from another L. C. Smith drilling, per information sheet from consignor. (It does not match this gun’s condition.) Undoubtedly one of the highest condition, top grade, L.C. Smith/Baker drillings in existence. 4-53906 MGM130 (12,000-20,000) – Lot 2384

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2385
$0.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, EXTRA STOCKS, CASE WITH SHIPPING BOXES, AND SHOOTING SWEATER/ JACKET.

SN 160190. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 32″ long bbls, one choked modified with file cut rib is marked “2” on loop, the other with matted rib is unmarked and choked full. (2nd bbl was ordered by orig owner, Mr. Rohde in 1940). Both bbls are fitted with raised, ventilated ribs mounted with two white beads, engraved “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc FULTON, N.Y.” and gold inlaid “L. C. SMITH Deluxe” on rear portions. There are 3″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends and 1-1/2″ triangles at muzzles. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos and engraved with SNs. Hunter proofs are on rear portions of engine turned lumps. Case hardened action features no safety, and rear position checkered trigger. Action is profusely engraved and gold inlaid in “Deluxe” style with near full coverage well cut scroll surrounding excellent sculpted relief carved gold inlaid dogs and birds in stippled backgrounds on sides and bottom; a pair of setters on left, three standing and two flying quail on right. An alert ruffed grouse in full relief on bottom of action stands on spruce bough with red gold cones. These game scenes are accented by red and yellow gold relief inlay of grapes, vines, and leaves. Most clusters of grapes are in red gold. This interesting motif surrounds grouse on bottom of action, and with accents at forward portion of action. It also appears on top lever, and extends from top of action around fence and onto forend iron. “Wm B. Rohde” is gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Relief scroll engraving is on fence. Fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with slight Monte Carlo comb, measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad with white line and 1/4″ hard rubber spacer. Stock is checkered with fancy pattern resembling that of another known “Deluxe” grade pictured on p. 118 – 119 of LC SMITH SHOTGUNS by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy. This gun also has grape vine gold inlay, but the game and dog scenes differ. Each bbl set has its own tapered beavertail ejector forend with knurled secondary release in oval steel escutcheons. Interiors of irons are profusely engraved, and gold grapes are on bottoms. Also included are three additional buttstocks with different configurations of grip angle with various comb and toe pieces spliced in. (Trap shooting is a search for perfection.) None of these stocks have SN under trigger guard tang. Stock presently installed on gun is SNed in factory manner. (Mr. Rohde had a new stock factory made in 1940 when he ordered the extra bbl.) Checkering patterns on all stocks are similar, except one has fleur-di-lis extensions. Bbl set “full choked”: Bore diameter: .724. Bore restriction: .035. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Bbl set no. “2”: Bore diameter: .727. Bore restrictions: .023 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. (In correspondence with factory Mr. Rohde pointed out this difference in stock dimensions with new bbls, and did not seem to be very happy about it.) Custom fancy tooled leather case by Capt. A. H. Hardy of Beverly Hills, is lined in purple cloth, and has leather bound islands in bottom to position action and both sets of bbls. Hardy leather label is on central island. Owners name and address is on riveted brass oval on another island. Also included is very interesting shooting coat by Frank M. Troeh. This blue knit coat has had many trap shooting and gun club patches sewn on, including “North Jersey Gun Club”, “Quaker City Gun Club”, and “Berkeley – Carteret, of Ashley Park, NJ”, along with three 100 straight “shooting” patches from Western, Winchester, and Peters. Two shipping boxes from Abercrombie & Fitch to Mr. Rohdes also accompany gun. PROVENANCE: Various paperwork including invoices, hang tags, canceled check, correspondence with factory regarding purchase and subsequent work. This gun is amongst the most well documented L.C. Smith’s ever offered at auction! The paperwork, catalogs, and correspondence that goes with this gun is simply an incredible find! CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain approx 90% of what appears to be orig blue, with numerous marks, rubs, areas of cleaning, and silvering on sharp edges. A considerable amount of orig damascening is on lumps. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color under some accumulated grime. Bottom and edges are silvered. Trigger guard retains some of what appears to be orig blue, but is considerably silvered at grip, and with remnants of rubber finger guard at rear of bow. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Older pad is petrified. Checkering shows slight wear. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose with orig bbl set, even with forend installed. Set no. “2” is tight with forend installed. Ejectors are strong. Extra stocks are fine. Case leather shows numerous scuffs, marks, and rubs. Leather covering of handle is a bit tattered. Interior cloth is fine. Leather guards for pockets of shooting jacket are torn, and a bit tattered, otherwise jacket is good, with some slight soiling and insect damage. (looks like soil will brush away). Zipper works. Patches are fine.Shipping boxes are foxed to brown. Labels are good. An exceptionally scarce top of the line gun, factory records indicate only 3 were made. The very best of the best for the American Sporting Gun Collector/Historian! 4-50436 MGM116 (80,000-150,000) – Lot 2385

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2386
$0.00

*AS FOUND, L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM DOUBLE TRAP GUN WITH CASE AND SHIPPING BOX.

SN RE-124087. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “L. C. SMITH Monogram GRADE” on rear portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” on right, and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc FULTON, NY” on left. There are 2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech end of bbls. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Hunter proofs, and engraved with SN and “M”. Bottoms of bbls are each stamped “62A” and with “sheaf of wheat” trademarks. Splinter is reinforced. Typical, standard frame, case hardened action has nicely filed molded beads around fences, and features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid) and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut medium and small scroll with rose bouquet highlights, surrounding nicely detailed oval vignettes of game birds; a covey of quail in meadow on left lockplate, a pair of ruffed grouse at edge of wood on right. Bottom of action has a small scene of four flying ducks. “L. C. SMITH” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Trigger plate is stamped “Hunter One Trigger”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has initials “W.B.R.” gold inlaid in Adirondack style as raised twigs. Trigger guard tang is engraved with scroll and SN, and extends to composition grip cap. Dense, dark, lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over leather faced Silver pad over thin white line and 1/4″ black spacer. Stock features fleur-di-lis type checkering with fancy border. Broad, short, beavertail ejector forend has knurled secondary release in oval escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.036 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked VC leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and contains 2 spare mainsprings, top lever spring, 3 ejector springs, one cocking rod, and a pair of firing pins. Gun is also accompanied by orig shipping box from Abercrombie & Fitch. PROVENANCE: Various paperwork pertaining to this gun including original check stub, orig invoice, and correspondence with factory, including mailing envelope, as well as LC Smith catalog with mailing envelope, and 1935 price list. Hang tags for gun and case. This gun is amongst the most well documented L.C. Smith guns ever offered at auction. The paperwork, letters, catalogs, and correspondence that come with this gun is simply an incredible find! CONDITION: Fine, as found. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with light flecking overall, silvered on sharp edges. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, blending to silver and pewter gray from normal handling wear. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish. Pistol grip has been replaced. Checkering nicely matched. Overall checkering is considerably worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is considerably darkened, and has a number of scuffs and marks. Six leather corners are missing. Handle is good with stapled repairs. Interior cloth is good with numerous marks, rubs, and compressions. Spare parts are good. Box shows moisture damage and is dark. Label is good. Truly a wonderful and incredibly well documented L.C. Smith.   4-50437 MGM122 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2386

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2387
$4,025.00

*L. C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN S26683. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Bbl with narrow, raised, ventilated rib is marked “L. C. SMITH Specialty TRAP” on left rear. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and nitro steel logo. Case hardened action, with no provision for safety, has raised bolsters along side for added strength. Action is engraved with 60% coverage large, open, shaded scroll around a pointing setter on left side of action, and pair of quail in grass on right. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Lightly figured stump American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided Jostam pad. Side panels are checkered along with grip, which is checkered in point pattern. Matching long ejector forend has schnabeled tip and typical L.C.Smith J-spring release with knurled secondary release in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restriction: .030 (full). Minimum wall thickness: .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications, stating it was shipped March 21, 1921, and indicating that approx 2220 L.C. Smith single bbl trap guns were made, 1410 were Specialty grades, 850 with 32″ bbls. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains approx 90% of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains approx 30% orig case hardening color, mostly faded to silver gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with a few minor marks and scratches, checkering slightly worn. Bore is very fine. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. 4-53777 MGM266 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2387

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2388
$0.00

*RARE 20 GAUGE L.C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE.

SN 8089E. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with slightly raised matted rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Eagle GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO. M’F’R’S FULTON N.Y.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “E”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Typical featherweight action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved with large scroll surrounding unique “Eagle” grade, semi-relief flying birds in stippled backgrounds on lockplates; a pheasant on left, a mallard on right, and top lever with relief eagle. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. “L. C. Smith” is on front of each lockplate. Lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Silver pad. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, as well as secondary release in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (full), right -.009 (Lt. mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.023, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 80% orig blue, thinned and browned above forend from normal hand wear. Action and lockplates retain 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, silvering on bottom from normal wear. Trigger guard retains approx 10 – 20% orig blue, silvered at grip and nearly all of the bow. (Wear pattern suggests owner of this gun normally carried it over the crook of his arm.) Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with light marks and dings, with added oil, as maintenance. Checkering is slightly worn and filled. There are stress cracks and chips behind lockplates. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Only 111 20 bore Eagle grades were made; This is a rare bird. 4-51324 MGM132 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2388

2389
$43,125.00

*UNIQUE 16 GAUGE L.C. SMITH EXHIBITION GUN.

SN 18150. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Factory records indicate that this unusual gun started life as an “Ideal” grade and was shipped to Marlin Firearms Company. It appears from examination and research that it was made as a sales sample for exhibition to show custom work that could be done at customer request for high grade L. C. Smiths. The 28″ bbls with raised, flat, single sighting plane rib, are stamped “L.C. SMITH – 16 GA Ideal – FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” on top of right bbl. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN and “C” (corresponding to “Crown” grade, which the embellishment on this gun most closely resembles). Bottoms of bbls are stamped “LONDON STEEL”. Small, featherweight action is engraved with SN and “C” on water table, and features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid), and Hunter single selective trigger. What sets this action apart from a normal “Crown” grade is the finely filed bead around fences running over the top of action (only found on “Deluxe” grade guns). Engraving is typical “Crown” grade, in style, consisting of nicely cut medium scroll within geometric borders, highlighting rose and floral sprays and bouquets, surrounding oval vignettes of game scenes on each lockplate. (These scenes are not the usual ones found on most “Crown” grades.) A pair of setters, one retrieving a downed bird, is on left plate, and a flock of ducks flying over marsh, on right. A gold crown is inlaid on top lever pivot. Blued trigger guard is engraved with sprigs of scroll, and has SN at grip. Beautifully feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over serrated composition buttplate. Checkering most closely resembles that found on “Premier” grade guns, with fancy outline and ribbons through pattern. Splinter ejector forend is checkered to match buttstock, has inset dark wood tip, and typical J-spring release with knurled secondary latch in oval steel escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.664, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.004 (skeet), right -.022 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating it was shipped Feb 18, 1949, and was Marlin Firearms Expo gun. This gun was the subject of an article in the “Double Gun Journal” Spring 2011 entitled “A Salesman’s Sample” by Tom Archer with considerable discussion about the provenance of this gun, etc. Letter regarding this guns history and being owned by the Wadsworth family for 60 years. CONDITION: Excellent, with little evidence of having been fired, but with considerable light handling marks and fading, as one would expect from a showroom example. Bbls are slightly faded around forend. Case hardening silvered slightly around bottom of action. Finish of forend is somewhat worn. A crack has been repaired at toe, with some oil added. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-53764 MGM265 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2389

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2390
$4,370.00

*20 GAUGE L. C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE.

SN FWE107447. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with raised matted rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Specialty GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “S”, and “Chambers 2-3/4 Inches”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Nitro steel logos. Typical featherweight action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved with large shaded scroll surrounding game birds on lockplates; a pair of quail in tall grass on left, and a flying mallard on right. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Relatively plain, but dense, American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over serrated composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, as well as secondary release in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (Lt. mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 70% orig blue considerably thinned and browned above forend from normal hand wear. Action and lockplates retain 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, silvering and browning at lockplate tails and around bottom of action. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous light marks and dings, checkering slightly worn and filled. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fine handling small bore L. C. Smith that has not been messed with. 4-51396 MGM131 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2390

2391
$5,750.00

*20 GAUGE L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE TWO BARREL SET.

SN 7679E. Cal. 20 ga. 30″ Bbls with 3″ chambers, and 26″ bbls with 2-3/4″ chambers. Both bbl sets with slightly raised matted ribs are marked “L. C. SMITH Ideal GRADE”. 30″ Bbls are marked “HUNTER ARMS CO. M’F’R’S FULTON N.Y.” on tops. 26″ Bbls are marked with “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON N.Y. U.S.A.” Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “I”. 26″ Bbls are marked with “FWE7679″ and have Hunter proofs. 30” Bbls are marked “Chambers 3 Inches”. Both bbl sets are stamped “LONDON STEEL”. Typical featherweight action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved with large acanthus leaves in typical “Ideal” style. SN is on tang of leaf engraved trigger guard. “L. C. Smith” is on front of each lockplate. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Hawkins pad. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Each bbl set has its own splinter ejector forend with inset ebony tip. Secondary release is in guitar shaped escutcheon for 30″ bbl set. 26″ Bbls have oval escutcheon. 30″ Bbl Set: Bore diameter: left-.612, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (full), right -.024 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. 26″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Mod), right -.003 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.036. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. 30″ Bbls retain 85 – 90% blue with normal hand wear above forend, and with an area of cleaning on left bbl 12″ back from muzzle. Newer 26″ bbls retain over 95% of their blue, with some light marks. Action and lockplates retain 70 – 80% muted case hardening color, turning bright silver on bottom of action. Stocks retain a considerable amount of their orig finish, but with considerable wear, sharp edges worn, thinning on butt, with some added oil. Pad is new. Checkering is lightly worn. 30″ Bores have some pits toward muzzles and some slight frosting, 26″ bores are excellent, with one or two light pits in left bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-51355 MGM133 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2391

2392
$9,200.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

Please note: Our catalog description correctly states that this gun is with a Huey case, not “original Huey case that came with the gun”. Indeed, as most gun officionados know, almost all Huey cases are after market additions. Also, please note that we have the original cardboard and styrofoam box the gun came in, not previously stated.

*THE FIRST MARLIN MADE L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE PRESENTED TO WILLIAM BROPHY WITH HUEY CASE.

SN FWM1. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with Simmons ventilated rib, are marked “L. C. Smith 12 Ga” at rear portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN “FWM1” and “W.S. Brophy” (production range SN for the deluxe grade were FWM100,000 – 100,188). This gun was specially selected and marked for Mr. Brophy, senior technical manager to Marlin Firearms Co., and author of L.C. SMITH SHOTGUNS. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Water table is also stamped “FWM1” and “W. S. Brophy”, along with “L. C. Smith Deluxe Model”. Trigger plate is marked “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO” “NORTH HAVEN, CONN.” Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded border is at grip. Late style swept beavertail forend is stamped “WSB1″ on inside of iron, and has J-spring release. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun is housed in excellent quality oak and leather case with stitched leather corners by Huey (brass Huey label is numbered 780). A brass oval on top is engraved “W. S. Brophy”. Interior is lined in burgundy suede, and has black leather gold embossed L. C. Smith label in lid. Interior is semi-French fitted for gun and accessories including 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush under covered compartment, ebony handled cleaning brush, an ebony and brass chamber brush, a pair of brass snap caps, and a round brass oil bottle. Carrying handle has been disassembled from exterior of case and is now in an interior compartment with hardware in plastic bag. PROVENANCE: Letter from William S. Brophy stating that “This deluxe field grade with SN 1 was assembled and SNed especially for me. It was presented to me by the head of the L.C. Smith shotgun department, Mr. William Backus, in appreciation for the help I gave him during the 1969 – 1971 period when the L. C. Smith shotgun was in production at the plants at both New Haven and North Haven CT” “Only 186 of the deluxe field grade guns were manufactured”. Consignors notes. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only a few minor assembly and handling marks. Case leather has a few slight scuffs. Interior shows slight rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are near new. 4-53765 MGM263 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2392

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2393
$8,625.00

*SCARCE L. C. SMITH 4E.

SN 204982. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are engraved “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON N.Y.” on rear portion of broad, matted, concave rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Case hardened standard weight action features early style bushed firing pins, automatic safety and double triggers. It has nicely filed beads around fences, and is engraved with flourishes of scroll within line and geometric borders covering approx 60% of action. Scroll on lockplates surrounds oval vignettes of hunting dogs; a setter on left, and pointing pointer on right. “L.C. SMITH” is on front part of each lockplate. Blued trigger guard is engraved with pair of quail on bow, and has SN at grip. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over serrated composition buttplate. Point pattern wraparound checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset black wood tip, and J-spring release with secondary knurled latch in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Lt. Mod), right -.005 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Hunter Arms Co with specifications and stating that it was finished Jan. 22, 1905. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin rust blue over a few minor marks, and with one or two subsequent handling marks along side of rib. Action retains approx 80% muted color, as do lockplates. (This color was never vivid.) Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue with some light scratches, and silvering on sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous light nicks, bumps, and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Approx 455 grade 4 guns were made between 1890 and 1912, 388 in 12 ga. It is interesting to note that fewer grade 4 guns were made than grade 5, with 484 grade 5 guns made. 4-53763 MGM264 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2393

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2394
$5,750.00

*L. C. SMITH CROWN GRADE.

SN 56670. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted game rib are engraved “L.C. SMITH Crown GRADE” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc. FULTON. N.Y.” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends of bbls. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and “C”. Remnants of steel information are on bottoms of bbls. Splinter is reinforced. Typical standard weight action features non-automatic safety and Hunter One trigger. Action is engraved with geometric borders, and sprays and medallions of roses surrounded by light scroll. Lockplates are nearly fully engraved with scroll and roses surrounding oval vignettes of nicely detailed semi-relief hunting dogs; a pair of setters on left, and pointers on right. Front portion of plates is engraved “L.C. SMITH” in scrolled riband. A gold crown is inlaid on top lever pivot. Trigger plate is marked “HUNTER ONE TRIGGER”. Trigger guard has more roses and scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over red “Old English” pad. Point pattern wraparound checkering with crenelated back border is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset black wood tip, with J-spring and secondary knurled release in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.738, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.044 (extra full), right -.035 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially and competently restored. Bbls retain essentially all of a very fine re-blue. Action and lockplates retain 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, the balance mostly faded to bright silver. (Colors were never vivid.) Stocks retain nearly all of an excellent factory quality refinish, with only slight subsequent marks. A crack has been repaired by top rear of left lockplate, and is almost invisible. Checkering is competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. A fine example of one of the most pleasingly executed L. C. Smith grades, with a total production of 890. 4-53648 MGM243 (5,000-9,000) – Lot 2394

2395
$5,750.00

*.410 L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE.

SN FWS8896. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised matted single sighting plane rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Field GRADE” on top right. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “Field”, and Hunter proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “ARMOR STEEL”. Typical featherweight small action features automatic safety and double triggers, with “L. C. SMITH” on lockplates. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over serrated composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Splinter forend has only J-spring release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.397, right -.406. Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95%+ of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains over 60% orig case hardening color with considerable mottling, browning, and flecking. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, checkering worn and darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Just under 2500 Field grade .410s were made. 4-51397 MGM134 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2395

2396
$29,900.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY “BE” GRADE PRESENTATION GUN.

SN 30688B. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls with raised, flat, matted rib are engraved “Lefever Arms Co.” and “Fine Damascus Steel” on tops. Rear portions of bbls are filed with raised cyma curve typical of high grade Lefevers. Bbl flats are unmarked. SN and grade are on bottom of left bbl. Typical Syracuse Lefever sideplated case hardened action features automatic safety, cocking indicators, gold-plated double triggers with checkered finger blades, and late style cocking hook. Action is beautifully filed with cove molded beads on bottom, shamrock fences, and rebated lock tails. Engraving is of Lefever’s incomparable quality featuring very well cut shaded scroll covering 80% of action and lockplates, and outlining exceptionally well detailed oval vignettes of pairs of pointing dogs on lockplates; A pair of setters on left, and pointers on right. Bottom of action depicts a standing woodcock. Heads of a pointer and setter are on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. “Lefever Arms Co” is on diagonal band on each lockplate, and patent dates are on trigger plate, last being ’94. Dark streaked and finely figured Circassian walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over checkered wood butt, with hard rubber heel and toe plates. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with fancy fine checkered flourishes at rear, and a gold shield on toe line engraved “From W S P 1900”. Matching splinter forend has push button release. Button is covered with gold and has red, white, and blue enamel work forming a monogram “CLB” (Charles L. Bender). Bore diameter: left -.744, right -744. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -,037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. Notes and correspondence regarding this gun, and a letter dated May 6, 1977, from Charles D. Bender stating “this shotgun was presented to my grandfather, Mr. Charles L. Bender, as a gift in 1900. It has been in my family since that time.” CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig Damascus finish, with some slight silvering and thinning at normal carry point. Action retains approx 40% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% color. Case hardening of trigger guard is nearly all silver. Stocks retain approx 80% of their orig French polish finish, with a number of light marks and scratches. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. An exceptional, “as found”, American classic. 4-53904 MGM49 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 2396

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2397
$17,825.00

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 8 GAUGE E GRADE LEFEVER WATERFOWL GUN.

SN 23296. Cal. 8 ga. Approx 3-1/4″ Chambers. 34″ Damascus bbls with flat, matted top rib are engraved “DAMASCUS” and “STEEL” on tops. SN is on bottom of left bbl. Water table is stamped with SN and “E”. Lefever sideplated action has late style cocking hook and features automatic safety, cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in early “E” style with 30% coverage of well cut scroll, and exceptionally well detailed renditions of pointing dogs on lockplates; a setter on left, and a pointer on right. A spaniel with retrieved duck is on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. “Lefever Arms Co” is on each lockplate. Patent dates are stamped on trigger plate, the latest being ’87. Dense, dark, streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has dogs-head central medallion. Bore diameter: left -.950, right -940. Bore restrictions: left -.115 (full), right -.130 (full). Wall thickness: left -.085, right -.087. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 15 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine, essentially “as found”. Bbls retain a considerable amount of orig Damascus finish, but are mostly silvered and browned. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of orig case hardening color with spots of rust. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with a number of marks and dings. A sliver (1″ x 3/8″) has detached from right front portion of forend, and has been pinned back, many years ago. Bores are somewhat pitted. Action is tight. This gun would greatly profit from a judicious cleaning. An exceptional, untouched example of a very high grade American waterfowler. 4-53905 MGM50 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2397

2398
$5,750.00

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION LEFEVER GE GRADE.

SN 58208. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls with flat matted rib, have SN on bottom of left bbl. Typical late case hardened Lefever action with internal ejector system and sears hung on action, features automatic safety, cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders and small sprays of scroll, as well as a burst of scroll on each lockplate and bottom of action. “LEFEVER ARMS CO” and “SYRACUSE NY U.S.A.” is stamped on each lockplate. Trigger plate lists patent years, the latest being 1907. A sprig of scroll is on blued trigger guard bow. Finely fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over composition buttplate with L.A.Co logo. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has typical spring detent release, and central medallion engraved with starburst. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (Full), right -.034 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.033. Drop at heel: 3-7/16″, drop at comb: 2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new with only a hint of edge wear on metal parts. Forend medallion and trigger guard show slight flaking. There is some loss to orig varnish on bottom of action. There are a few minor handling marks in wood, mostly on left side of buttstock. Buttplate is still shiny. There is some congealed oil on bbl lumps around extractors and triggers. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Triggers are a bit gummy, as would be expected from a gun untouched for many years. It’s hard to imagine finding a better original example than this. 4-53639-2 MGM231 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2398

2399
$2,875.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION EARLY LEFEVER G GRADE.

SN 21872. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls with flat matted rib, have SN on bottom of right bbl. Early case hardened Lefever action with sears hung on sideplates, check rod, and two opposed cocking hooks, also has compensating screws on bottom of action, and compensating loop, as well as usual square shouldered dolls head extension, automatic safety, cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with line borders. “LEFEVER ARMS CO” is stamped on each lockplate. Trigger plate lists patent years, the latest being “’87”. Trigger guard is case hardened. Plain European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over composition buttplate with L.A.Co. logo. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has push button release in central steel medallion, steel tip with lip, and early pivoting extractor cam. Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (Full), right -.039 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.044, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 85% fine orig brown with excellent definition to pattern, most loss due to silvering around forend, and normal hand wear. Action retains 70 – 80% orig color, silvered considerably on bottom, with no browning or discoloration, just a bright silver. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig color. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with some minor marks, dings, and scratches, with a repaired stress crack on left side butt, running from buttplate into center of stock. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-53639 MGM233 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2399

2400
$3,450.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION LEFEVER H GRADE.

SN 55214. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Twist bbls with flat matted rib, have SN on bottom of left bbl. Typical late case hardened Lefever action with sears hung on action, features square shouldered dolls head extension, automatic safety, cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders, and a burst of scroll on each lockplate. “LEFEVER ARMS CO” is stamped on each lockplate within fancy border. Trigger plate lists patent years, the latest being 1887. Trigger guard is case hardened. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over composition buttplate with L.A.Co. logo. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has typical spring detent release, central steel medallion, and steel tip with lip. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (Full), right -.030 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig brown, with slight silvering on high edges, some darkening toward breech ends. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, thinning, with silver on sharp edges, and some brown flecking around bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their vibrant color. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece, and trigger guard slightly silvered at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish, with a number of minor marks and light scratches. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. 4-53639-1 MGM232 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2400

2401
$17,250.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: The forend tip is ebony, not ivory.

Additional information: There is a professionally repaired crack at the wrist that is stable and barely perceptible.

*16 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE WITH LOUIS H. EISENLOHR GOLD SIGNATURE (DIRECTOR OF FOX GUN CO) WITH CIGAR TINS AND BOOK.

SN 300427. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with matted, concave rib, mounted with two white beads, are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” and “A. H. Fox Gun Co Phila. PA.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN, gauge, and Fox proof. Edges are damascened, as is cocking slide. Typical small case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Fox “C” style, with 80% coverage of small scroll, with pairs of birds under “Ansley H. Fox” on sides, and a setter on bottom of action. This gun is unusual in that the trigger guard bow is gold inlaid with a facsimile signature of Fox Gun Co director, Louis H. Eisenlohr. This treatment is noted on other guns made by Fox during this period, most notably, an A.H. Fox “C” Special 12 bore two bbl set (sold by J. D. Julia). Finely marbled, European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Grip and side panels are checkered in modified point pattern, with line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend with inset ivory tip, has friction roller release. Bore diameter: left-.662, right -.658. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Full), right -.011 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Gun is accompanied by two Eisenlohr “Cinco” cigar tins, one with blue cover (5″ x 8-1/8″ x 1″). The other with wood grain and marked “Handy Humidor” is 5″ x 5″ x 4″. Also included is a privately published book by Louis H. Eisenlohr and Riley Wilson entitled “MEMORIES” outlining a sightseeing journey from Philadelphia to Charlestown, MD via Nome, Alaska, with tales and photographs of this trip. Flyleaf is inscribed, and has a copy of Mr. Eisenlohr’s signature (which matches that of the trigger guard bow). PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications and stating it was shipped on Jan. 21, 1915 to the J. B. Shannon Co. Various articles with information on Mr. Eisenlohr, and his yachts.  Besides being a director of the A.H. Fox Gun Co, he was an entrepreneur who owned a cigar company, with his brothers, and was once a rancher and sheriff in Texas. He owned a large gasoline yacht which was leased to the US government during WWI. Obit included. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig blue with considerable fading, browning and light marks from normal handling. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, pleasingly silvered on bottom and fences. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish with numerous light marks and scratches, a few a bit heavier. Finish is worn through on sharp edges. There are two deep grooves worn into rear portion of forend. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Top lever is right of center. Ejectors are strong and in time. Tins have numerous nicks and scratches on edges, but are generally fine. Thin box has dimpled lid. Book is fine, spine slightly rubbed, with some dents in cover. 4-53675 MGM293 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2401

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2402
$7,590.00

*20 GAUGE FOX SPECIAL SKEET GRADE WITH EXTRA SPECIAL EMBELLISHMENT PURPORTED TO BE FOR SAVAGE ARMS EXECUTIVE, WILFRED L. WRIGHT.

SN 203676. (1915) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with flat, matted rib, mounted with two white beads, are marked for Chromox steel, and with Fox Philadelphia address, on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and caliber. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Engraving on this gun is similar to that found on standard skeet and upland guns, however it has extra embellishment on breech ends of bbls, where instead of the normal spray of scroll, there are larger triangles of large shaded scroll and acanthus with stippled backgrounds. A similar treatment is also on trigger plate. It should also be noted that the standard finish for the “Skeet” and “Upland Special” action is gunmetal blue. This particular action has been case colored. “A.H. Fox” is engraved on each side. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Stock is unusual in that it has acanthus carved side panels, and a very fancy checkering pattern. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “W.G.W.” Large beavertail ejector forend with fancy checkering has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.619, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.004 (Skeet), right -.004 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory specification sheet, with specs, stating this gun left factory with straight grip stock and single trigger. Hampstead Sentinel obit, Nov. 13, 1947, For Wilfred L. Wright, chairman of the board of directors of the Savage Arms Corp. No listed issue have initials “WGW”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% of what appears to be orig blue, with some blue added, over a few light marks, and subsequently silvered at muzzles and breech ends. Action retains approx 85% case hardening color, silvered on bottom. Trigger guard blue is silvered on edges and at grip. Stocks retain over 90% of a varnish finish, with some light marks. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong. A special Fox special.   4-53672 MGM292 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2402

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2403
$9,200.00

*PHILADELPHIA A. H. FOX XE 12 GA “THE TRAP GUN”.

SN 25832. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with narrow, matted rib, are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 2″ flourishes of large open shaded scrolled acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Outer edges of flats and cocking slide, are damascened. Case hardened action with rebated back features automatic safety and Kautzky single selective trigger in rear position. Action is engraved in typical second generation “X” style with large shaded stylized oak leaves and acorns surrounding oval vignettes of flying quail on each side under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of action depicts a fox in mountainous background. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over open sided red “Ranger” pad. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is in semi-fancy backed modified point pattern. Attenuated splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.042 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. Fox letter from Fox historian, Roe S. Clark confirming specifications and stating it was delivered Oct 12, 1923. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining a high percentage of orig finish on wood and metal, bbls over 85% blue, with a few minor marks and scratches, action over 90% vivid color, thinning and silvering on bottom and sharp edges, stocks most of their orig finish, grain somewhat raised, some finish loss due to installation of pad and new grip cap, which is marked “AYA EIBAR” (easily replaced). Checkering is slightly worn. Both stocks have a number of marks and scratches. Forend has considerable denting, with a tiny chip missing at right rear. There are some light chips behind action tang on buttstock. Bores are very fine, with some light frosting, and a couple of inconsequential dents on bottom of left bbl. Action is tight. The right ejector is intermittent. Trigger works well. This fine old high grade Fox has been in storage a long time, and could undoubtedly use a good cleaning. 4-53903 MGM128 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2403

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2404
$2,300.00
Revised: 9/15/2014

Please note: This shotgun has 30″ barrels.

*EARLY A.H. FOX “C” GRADE.

SN 8627. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls 30″ Bbls with matted rib, are engraved “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” and “A.H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 1-1/4″ triangles of open scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Outer edges of flats and cocking slide, are damascened. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical early Fox “C” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of feeding quail on left, and snipe on right under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of action depicts a funky looking dog in circular vignette. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over serrated composition buttplate. Side panels and grip are checkered and have line borders. Splinter forend is nearly fully checkered and has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.032 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80% of what appears to be orig blue, silvering on sharp edges, thinning and browning above forend from normal handling. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is mostly a gray to brown. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous light and heavy marks, checkering somewhat worn and filled. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting toward breech ends. Action is tight. A solid early Fox. 4-51395 MGM129 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2404

2405
$4,830.00

FRANK KUHN (PHILADELPHIA) HAMMER GUN WITH RIFLE INSERT, SHOOTING BOX, BRASS AND TOOLS.

SN 2163. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “Frank Kuhn Maker 476 N. Eighth St. Philadelphia” on top rib, with doll’s head extension. Rib appears to have been originally fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear sight in island base, soldered to rib, and brass blade front sight in matching base. These sights were necessitated by installation of very well made but unmarked 50-70 caliber auxiliary bbl. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German provisional proofs (crossed pistols of Saxony). SN is on bbl flats. Top lever action is fitted with bar locks with rebounding serpentine hammers (similar to those imported from Germany and marked by such makers as Charles Daly of New York and Shaeffer of Boston). Action is engraved with sprays of well cut scroll, probably 30% coverage. Lockplates are engraved “Frank Kuhn”. Nicely streaked and strikingly fiddle figured Circassian walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered steel buttplate with trap, which has spaces for one 12 ga shot shell, and one 50-70 cartridge (empty cases are in each hole). Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with line borders, and a silver shield on toe line. Matching splinter forend with fancy filed steel tip has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.741. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.032. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight with rifle insert: 9 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. Included is a red painted, walnut shooting box containing McNeills patent 12 ga. capper, decapper, and wad rammer, 31 brass shot shells mostly by Winchester (some loaded, some empty) in lift out box/ tray. Bottom compartment contains ebony handled Dixon chamber brush, 3-pc BGI rosewood cleaning rod, 20 or so Remington UMC 50-70 rounds (loaded and unloaded), an Ideal bullet mold for 50 caliber bullets, and an Ideal 50 Government nutcracker type loading tool, along with various powder measures, wad rammers, etc. CONDITION: Fine as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-brown with pleasing definition to pattern. Action and locks are silver to dark gray patina, with traces of case color in protected areas. Engraving of trigger guard and forend latch considerably worn. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine rubbed oil refinish over what appears to be orig varnish around action. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut recently, and is slightly worn. Bores are good, somewhat dark, with some light pits. Rifle bore is excellent with sharp rifling, and shiny throughout. Box of accessories is good. A neat outfit provided by this very scarce Philadelphia maker, who worked between 1867 and 1899. 4-53508 MGM59 (6,000-7,000) – Lot 2405

2406
$3,450.00

RARE GRADE 3 FOREHAND ARMS COMPANY BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 3361. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This unusual shotgun, in the highest grade normally made available during the few years that this company was in business, has 30″ fine three-stripe Damascus bbls with matted, flat rib with doll’s head extension. Bbls are fitted with unique spring loaded check lug that must be depressed to remove bbls from action. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Boxlock action is stamped with SN, grade, and patent dates on water table, and features non-automatic safety, pivoting third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 70% coverage well cut scroll highlighting portraits of pointing dogs on each side; setter on left, pointer on right, as well as a pair of grouse on trigger plate. Pivot of top lever is engraved “Forehand Arms Co Worcester, Mass”. Nicely marbled, stump figured Circassian walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over composition buttplate, embossed with checkering and portrait of turkey. Grip cap is embossed with scroll device and “FOREHAND ARMS CO.” Checkering at grip has fancy crenelated borders. Side panels are also checkered and terminate in lozenge shaped drop points. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release and shell carving at tip. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.719. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.022 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.036. Drop at heel: 3-7/16″, drop at comb: 2″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% dramatic Damascus figure, with evidence of two major dents being removed, one spot 13″ from muzzle of left bbl, which is presently darkened to brown. The other is 6″ from breech of right bbl. Action retains approx 30% orig case hardening color which has faded to a bright silver overall. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish with numerous marks and knocks. Bores are excellent, and do not show evidence of dent removal. Action is tight. A very scarce high grade American classic. 4-53513 MGM53 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2406

2407
$4,025.00

VERY FINE JAMES ELLIS (CANANDAIGUA, NEW YORK) SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN WITH, WHAT APPEARS TO BE, ORIGINAL WOOD CASE.

SN NSN. Cal. 10 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 31″ Damascus bbls are engraved “James A. Ellis, Canandaigua, N.Y.” on concave game rib with long doll’s head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with British provisional proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “STEEL DAMASCUS”. Side lever action with Purdey type dual locking bolt, has well filed fences. Back action rebounding sidelocks have round bodied serpentine hammers with tall spurs. Action is engraved with about 30% coverage well cut scroll, very similar to that on Barber – Lefever guns as illustrated in LEFEVER GUNS OF LASTING FAME by Elliott and Cobb. Lockplates are engraved “James Ellis”. Action and locks appear to be of American manufacture, and have no proof or other markings. Dense, lightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with mullered borders and somewhat naive drop points. Nearly fully checkered splinter forend has fancy filed steel tip, and mounts to bbls with captive side nail through shaped steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.768, right -.768. Bore restrictions: left -.000 (cyl), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Gun fits perfectly into unusual American walnut case with screwed-on German silver fancy corners and German silver rectangular plaque on lid engraved “Robert Neilson”. Case has brass pivoting hook closure and two leather handles, one on each half. Case has black walnut infill with space for various tin containers, four with covers are present, and another without cover, and 50 cartridges, which are not present. Interior is semi-French fitted for action, but has standard bbl channel. Case is lined in dark blue cloth. A 2-pc oak and brass homemade cleaning rod is in holder in lid. Case contains well made rosewood wad rammer and cartridge de-capper, and lignum vitae handled brass powder and shot measure, as well as a wooden walnut box containing various sized bbl hones and three containers of emery paste, rouge, and “Paravaseline Lubricator by Gun Implement Manufactory, 204 23rd St, New York”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% + orig Damascus finish, giving fine definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of muted case hardening color, perhaps as much as 50%. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig French polish finish, with numerous light marks, dings, and scratches. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Exterior of case is excellent with some light scratches, and some oil rubbed in. Handles are good. Wooden parts of interior have their orig finish. Cloth lining appears to be renewed. Accessories are excellent. A good quality gun, which appears to be American made. James Ellis and D. M. Lefever were in partnership from 1861 – 1867. 4-53511 MGM51 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2407

2408
$40,250.00

*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE PARKER AHE WITH UNUSUAL ENGRAVING.

SN 179090. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Acme steel bbls. This unusual gun matches all specifications in Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger, with capped pistol grip, and double triggers. Bbls retain all correct markings on rib, flats, and rear lump. All correct markings are also on water table. Action is nicely filed with single bead behind fences, and chevron on top lever. Action is engraved with various sized scroll and “PARKER BROS” on each side. On sides of action this scroll surrounds vignettes of deer; a stag is drinking from a pond with semi-relief wooded background on left, with stag and hind running through meadow on right. The front bottom of action depicts near full relief hare crouched under bough of tree in oval, and a spaniel closely points a huddled quail on trigger plate. This engraving is exceptionally well done, and unique. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Silver type pad, and features standard “A” style fleur-di-lis checkering, sunken checkered side panels, and fleur-di-lis drop points. Hard rubber grip cap has large inset gold oval engraved with monogram “ECF”. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release, nicely filed tip, and all correct markings. Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Full), right -.027 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality re-blue over numerous light marks and scratches. Action retains traces of case color in protected areas, and is mostly a very pleasing silver to gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil re-finish over numerous marks and scratches. Grip checkering is slightly worn, and does not appear to be re-cut, forend checkering competently re-cut. Pad is new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A great handling, small bore, high grade Parker, with only 13 listed with this bbl configuration, and a total production of 46 in this grade and gauge. 4-51214 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2408

2409
$37,375.00

*SCARCE 20 GAUGE PARKER BHE.

SN 214799. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Acme Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers, and is filed with single bead behind fences and chevron on top lever. It is engraved in typical “B” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of double dogs on sides, and fine scene of quail in hilly background on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in rectangle on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in fleur-di-lis pattern and has checkered side panels. Drop points are carved with fleur-di-lis in classic “B” style. A vacant gold oval is set into tip of ball grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.627, right -.627. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.029 (full). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue, engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its orig case color, which has faded somewhat overall. Presentation is a very pleasing tarnished silver. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish, over some light marks and with a few subsequent light scratches. Checkering perfectly re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Screw slots are excellent. Ejectors are in time. A very scarce gun; only 109 made with Acme steel in 20 ga., 28 with 26″ bbls. 4-50451 MGM23 (27,500-47,500) – Lot 2409

2410
$34,500.00

*RARE 28 GAUGE PARKER DHE.

SN 238932. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 28″ Bbls are unmarked on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except that stock type is unspecified (typical for these later Remington Era Parkers). Case hardened action features automatic safety and nickel-plated single selective trigger. It is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and quattro of quail in hilly background on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “D” style. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “DND” (?). Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. This gun is in the same serial number range as several other DHE grade guns that are noted to have been engraved by Rudolph Kornbrath. It is possible that Kornbrath engraved this gun, though there is no way to definitively prove that. Bore diameter: left -.548, right -.549. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.033 (full). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as nicely refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a lustrous re-blue. Action retains nearly all of a dark muted color re-hardening. Stocks retain nearly all of a dark varnish re-finish, over some light marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very scarce gun, with fewer than 200 made in this gauge, 54 with Titanic bbls 28″ long. 4-50443 MGM24 (32,500-52,500) – Lot 2410

2411
$37,375.00

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, INVESTMENT QUALITY, 28 GAUGE PARKER VHE.

SN 238798. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except stock style is not specified. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly figured American walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.017 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Truly exceptional, retaining nearly all of its factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few of the faintest marks on bbls. Damascening on breech ends is excellent. There are some dull spots in case hardening on action along with some slight edge wear. Forend latch is mostly silver from normal carry wear. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, but is brown at grip, and considerably flaked on bow. Stocks are exceptional with only a few minor marks overall, except for two fairly deep scratches on toe line, checkering sharp. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. It’s hard to imagine ever finding a better specimen of this scarce small bore Parker. 4-50446 MGM42 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 2411

2412
$69,000.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE, HIGH CONDITION .410 PARKER GHE.

SN 238545. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds on each side. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. A pair of pheasants, one standing, one flying, are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Very fine flame figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.398, right -.398. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95% + orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and breech ends, with a few minor marks. Orig damascening marks are still on breech ends. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, quite vivid where protected, a bit splotchy and browning on bottom. Trigger guard retains traces of its blue, has almost completely flaked to a pewter gray/ brown. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, wearing through at sharpest edges and with numerous marks and scratches, checkering sharp. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Screw slots are excellent. It would be hard to find a better example of this exceptionally rare small bore Parker (only 28 made). 4-50449 MGM36 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2412

2413
$29,900.00

*UNUSUAL .410 PARKER VH WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 236283. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except it is listed as code 6, indicating extra bbls, ejectors, and single trigger. Undoubtedly that is a misprint, and it should have been code 16 indicating beavertail forend only. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. Neither “PARKER” nor “PARKER BROS” is on outside of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Plain American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.402, right -.406. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, most loss due to some spotting on left breech section, silvered slightly at muzzles, and on sharp edges. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, thinned and mottled on trigger plate, and silvered on sharp edges. Trigger guard is almost completely flaked to silver brown. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with a number of light, and deeper, marks and dents, and a 3″ x 1-1/2″ area on left buttstock where finish has gummed and worn through. Checkering shows very light wear. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50447 MGM44 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 2413

2414
$28,750.00

*.410 PARKER VHE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER, BEAVERTAIL FOREND, AND EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 28 INCH BARRELS.

SN 240232. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except it is listed as code 2 denoting ejectors only. Stock style is not specified. Case hardened action has no safety (slot fitted with blank), and features single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Matching beavertail ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.410, right -.410. (Chokes removed) Wall thickness: left -.044, right -.045. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially restored. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and at breech ends, with some minor marks and scuffs. There is a ding about 2″ back from muzzle on lower portion of left bbl. Action retains 60 – 70% of what appears to be orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered from normal hand wear. New trigger guard retains nearly all of its blue. New buttstock retains nearly all of its varnish finish with a few light marks, checkering excellent. What appears to be orig forend, is also excellent. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors in time, except left ejector needs cocking to reassemble forend. THE PARKER STORY indicates that only 5 VH .410’s were made with 28″ bbls. 4-51347 MGM45 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2414

2415
$23,000.00

*FINE .410 PARKER VHE.

SN 236237. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except stock style. Gun is listed as having a straight grip. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. Neither “PARKER” nor “PARKER BROS” is on exterior of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.398, right -.397. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.045. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 9-1/2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, silvered along rib and at muzzles, and with a number of minor marks. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, thinning on bottom and sharp edges, with some scratches on bottom and trigger plate. Trigger guard retains maybe half of its orig blue, is silver at grip, and considerably flaked on bow. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, which is somewhat crazed, and has numerous small marks, bumps and scratches. Checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50448 MGM43 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2415

2416
$13,800.00

*.410 PARKER VH.

SN 222460. Cal. .410 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER BROS” is on each side of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Plain American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.397, right -.398. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, silvered along rib and at muzzles, and with a number of minor marks. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, thinning on bottom and sharp edges. Trigger guard re-blued, and retains 90% of that blue. Buttstock from no. 224982 has been fitted, and fits reasonably well, with rear of top tang and trigger guard tang somewhat proud. This stocks retains most of its orig varnish finish, with numerous small marks and scratches. It matches forend well, wood of which is from an ejector gun. Buttplate has been refitted. Gun is accompanied by its orig buttstock which has been refinished, and has 1-1/2″ lengthening piece at butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-51272 MGM46 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2416

2417
$14,375.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER AHE.

SN 189690. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls with Parker address on rib have been re-marked “ACME STEEL”, and have Acme Steel mark along with Parker proofs on flats. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger does not list this gun. Action has what appears to be correct orig marking “AH” on water table. Action has been filed with one bead behind fences, and chevron on top lever. Engraving is near full coverage small scroll surrounding nicely detailed vignettes of pointing dogs on sides of action as well as on bottom. Trigger plate is engraved with peaceful setting of stag and hinds in mountain meadow. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Triggers have been gold-plated. SN is on trigger guard tang, and a pointing dog is on bow. Lightly flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is correctly checkered and carved in “A” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.621, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Mod). right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a shiny rust blue. Action retains most of an old color hardening, silvered on high edges, engraving slightly softened. New stocks retain nearly all of their finish. Butt shows patterning from contact with gun case. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-51341 MGM13 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2417

2418
$20,700.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER CHE.

SN 220301. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Acme Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. This SN is not listed in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical “C” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides, and flying duck on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in scrolled device on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved with lozenge shaped drop points in classic “C” style. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “JB” in script. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.618, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue. Action retains approx 30% orig case color, and is mostly a very pleasing silver. Trigger guard retains essentially all of a well done re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a factory type refinish, with a number of light marks and scratches. Checkering is excellent, as re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A great handling small bore Parker, with only 64 CHE 20 bores with 28″ Acme bbls estimated in THE PARKER STORY. 4-50439 MGM99 (17,000-25,000) – Lot 2418

2419
$0.00

*FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION 20 GAUGE PARKER DHE.

SN 236488. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Titanic Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical late “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides, and quattro of pheasant, one standing, three flying, on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Finely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved with lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “JBW”. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (Full), right -.010 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be orig blue, with only a few light marks and minor thinning. Action retains 70 -80% orig case hardening color, silvered and browning at bottom from normal carrying wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish with some chips, light scratches, and marks. Checkering is quite fine, with little wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fast handling, late Parker with excellent dimensions. 4-51323 MGM20 (19,000-24,000) – Lot 2419

2420
$0.00

*FINE 20 GAUGE PARKER DHE.

SN 234335. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “TITANIC STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger lists this SN as a 20 ga. Trojan with 28″ bbls. Case hardened action features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. It is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides, and quattro of pheasants, one standing, three flying, on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled band on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “D” style. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with initials “R. W. A.” Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue. Action retains 75 – 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom, which also exhibits a number of small dents near forward portion of trigger plate. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of orig blue. Tang, once silvered, has had blue added, with SN slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a varnish re-finish, checkering re-cut. There is a thumbnail sized repair on left side trigger guard tang. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A great handling little gun with lots of original color. 4-50444 MGM26 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2420

2421
$14,375.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION LATE PARKER 20 GAUGE GHE.

SN 240611. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. O Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds on each side. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. A pair of pheasants, one standing, one flying, are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.614, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (full), right -.013 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and breech ends, thinned a bit at usual handling point. Action retains 95% orig case hardening color, vivid on sides, silvered on sharp edges, left fence (which has some light pitting), and thinning on bottom. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, silvered at tang and on bow, where some light cleaning has occurred. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, slightly worn and lightening at top of grip with a few areas of extra finish rubbed in over some scratches. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Screw slots are excellent. An exceptional Parker.   4-51346 MGM34 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2421

2422
$17,825.00

*HIGH CONDITION 16 GAUGE PARKER DHE.

SN 232428. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Titanic Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides, and quattro of pheasant on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in scrolled device on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved with lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (IMod), right -.011 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, but may have been augmented. Action retains approx 80% orig case color, silvered on sharp edges and around bottom from normal handling. Trigger guard retains approx 30% orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with a number of light marks and scratches. Checkering is excellent, with little wear. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A very fine small bore Parker. 4-50438 MGM22 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2422

2423
$0.00

*20 GAUGE STRAIGHT GRIP PARKER DHE.

SN 153019. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Titanic Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and quattro of grouse on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in scrolled device on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved with lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.004 (IC), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.019, right -.017. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality rust blue, bbl markings thinned. Action retains nearly all of a cyanide re-color. Stocks retain nearly all of a factory type varnish finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are shiny with considerable pitting. Ejectors are slightly out of time. 20 Bores with straight grips are unusual. 4-51340 MGM21 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2423

2424
$9,775.00

*SCARCE 30 INCH BARREL 20 GAUGE PARKER GHE.

SN 233343. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. O Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side of action. A pair of pheasants, one standing, one flying, are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (full), right -.016 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter with specifications, and stating it was shipped on April 8, 1929. Also included is a photocopy of the original stock book page confirming all specifications of this gun as found today. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and breech ends, thinned a bit at usual handling point. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite vivid where protected, silvered from normal handling wear. Trigger guard retains about 30% of its blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, worn through on high edges with numerous marks and scratches, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Screw slots are excellent. Only 138 GH Parkers were made in 20 gauge with 30″ bbls. 4-51264 MGM35 (8,500-14,500) – Lot 2424

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2425
$8,625.00

*UNUSUAL LONG BARREL 20 GAUGE PARKER GHE WITH STRAIGHT GRIP.

SN 217876. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. O Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side. A pair of pheasants are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Lightly streaked American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (full), right -.018 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 60% of what appears to be orig blue with numerous handling marks and scratches. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color in protected areas, but is mostly pewter gray to brown. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over a number of marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time. Screw slots are fine. THE PARKER STORY indicates that only 138 GH 20 bores were made with 30″ bbls. 4-51354 MGM33 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2425

2426
$6,900.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER GHE.

SN 213745. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls with large white front bead, are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side. A pair of pheasants grace the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate with spur over 1-1/4″ lengthening piece. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.002 recess (cyl), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 15″. Green canvas case with leather corners and combination lock is lined in green felt. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, silvering on left side toward muzzles, in front of fences, and thinning from normal hand wear. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, pleasingly silvered from normal handling. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches, with added oil applied at time of butt extension. Right bore is excellent, smooth and shiny, but left bbl shows spiral marks from polishing (?). Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is excellent.   4-53614 MGM228 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2426

2427
$0.00

*.410 GAUGE PARKER AAHE UPGRADE.

SN 237187. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Peerless Steel” on rib, and have Peerless Steel logo on flats, which are also marked “Skeet In” and “Skeet Out”, and with Parker proofs. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger lists this gun as originally a VHE skeet gun with capped pistol grip, single trigger, and beavertail forend. Action has “AAH” markings on water table, and has been filed with three beads behind fences, and chevron on top lever. Action is engraved with 90% coverage small scroll surrounding vignettes of woodcock on each side; a pointing setter is on trigger plate, and “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on bottom. Trigger has been gold-plated, and SN is in relief inlaid gold on scroll engraved trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is correctly checkered and carved in “AA” style. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “F. G. H. III”. Matching beavertail forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Diameters at muzzles: Bore diameter: left -.405, right -.392. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as custom finished, retaining essentially all of its wood and metal finishes with only a few light handling marks, and a few scuffs on buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-51339 MGM10 (26,500-36,500) – Lot 2427

2428
$24,150.00

*28 GAUGE PARKER A 1 SPECIAL UPGRADE.

SN 170988. Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 28″ Bbls marked with Parker address and “Peerless Steel” on rib, have “Peerless Steel” logo on bbl flats. Rear lump is marked “28 X 00”. Breech ends of bbls have 2-3/4″ triangles of scroll engraving. Case hardened action has “A 1 Special” markings on water table. There are two beads filed in behind fences and serpentine beads along transition from flat to round portion of action. Top lever has filed in chevron and ribs. Action is engraved in “A 1 Special” style with small scroll surrounding floral bouquets on each side, with other bouquets on trigger plate. “Parker” is inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Triggers have been gold-plated and have finger blades checkered. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll and SN in raised inlaid gold. Flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is checkered and embellished in “A 1 Special” style. Matching splinter ejector forend has flat steel tip and 1901 patent date on iron. This particular SN is not listed in the Parker Identification and Serialization ledger. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.553. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Full), right -.021 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining essentially all of its new custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. Bores are very fine. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. 4-51344 MGM9 (22,000-32,000) – Lot 2428

2429
$0.00

*28 GAUGE PARKER BHE UPGRADE.

SN 241310. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 26″ Bbls are unmarked on rib, and have horseshoe logo along with Parker proofs on flats. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger does not list this gun, although numbers on either side are both GHE 28 bores. Action has been over-stamped “BH” on water table. Action is engraved with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides of action. Trigger plate is engraved with stag and hind running across mountain meadow. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Triggers have been nickel-plated. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly flame/ fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is correctly checkered and carved in “B” style. A gold oval is let into pistol grip cap, and is engraved “DJN”. Matching splinter ejector forend is unmarked except for SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.564, right -.561. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full). right -.018 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a matte rust blue. Action retains most of a cyanide color hardening, silvered on high edges, engraving sharp. New stocks retain nearly all of their finish with a few minor handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Right ejector needs re-cocking to assemble forend, otherwise ejectors are in time. 4-50445 MGM14 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2429

2430
$0.00

*28 GAUGE PARKER PHE UPGRADE.

SN 224282. Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 28″ Bbls have Parker address, and are re-marked “PARKER STEEL” on top rib. Marks on water table and bbl flats have been re-stamped to reflect upgrade. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except for grade. This gun was upgraded from a VHE. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprigs of scroll and geometric borders in “P” style. “PARKER BROS” is on each side of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.557, right -.556. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full), right -.016 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its fine restoration finishes, with only a few minor marks on metal; a fairly large ding on right side of buttstock, along with some other light marks and scratches. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Screw slots are excellent. An excellent representative of this exceptionally scarce gun, with only 7 original 28 bore PH guns ever made. 4-51348 MGM41 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2430

2431
$0.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER AAHE UPGRADE.

SN 151725. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Peerless Steel” on rib, and have Peerless Steel logo on flats. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger does not list this gun. Action has “AAH” markings on water table, has been filed with three beads behind fences, and has chevron on top lever. Action is engraved with 80% coverage small scroll. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger has been gold-plated, and SN is in relief inlaid gold on scroll engraved trigger guard tang. Lightly marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is correctly checkered and carved in “AA” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.624, right -.623. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (Full). right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining essentially all of its wood and metal finishes with only a few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works.   4-51342 MGM12 (17,500-25,000) – Lot 2431

2432
$0.00

*16 GAUGE PARKER AAHE UPGRADE.

SN 239404. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Peerless Steel” on rib, and have Peerless Steel logo on flats. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger lists this gun as originally a 12 ga. VHE with capped pistol grip and single trigger. Action has “AAH” markings on water table, and has been filed with three beads behind fences, and chevron on top lever. Action is engraved with 80% coverage small scroll. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on bottom. Trigger has been gold-plated, and SN is in relief inlaid gold on scroll engraved trigger guard tang. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is checkered and carved in “AA” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Full). right -.014 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining essentially all of its wood and metal finishes with only a few light handling marks, some lifting of varnish on buttstock, and some light rust and moisture damage along left rear of action. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-51343 MGM11 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2432

2433
$7,080.00

*PARKER BROTHERS SINGLE BARREL TRAP UPGRADED TO AA BY LARRY DEL GREGO AND ENGRAVED BY BOB RUNGE.

SN 204607. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 34″ Bbls with raised, ventilated rib, have 3″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, weight, and Peerless steel logo. left side of lump, with SN, bottom with “12”. Case hardened action has all correct information re-marked on water table. There is a nicely filed single bead around fence on to sides. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut small scroll with bands and circles left unengraved in counterpoint in a known “AA” grade pattern, similar to that on AAHE no. 214679 pictured on page 346 of THE PARKER STORY. This gun has an addition of gold inlaid relief flying pigeon on trigger plate and classic gold inlaid “Parker Bros” in Adirondack stick style on bottom of action. SN is also in raised gold on trigger guard tang. Fine crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over black “Larry Del Grego” white line pad. Side panels are checkered, and have fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering is in typical fancy “AA” style, with partial fleur-di-lis extension on back edge. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “S.G.”. Matching beavertail ejector forend has fleur-di-lis checkering, reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: .731. Bore restriction: -.032 (full). Minimum wall thickness: .058. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Larry Del Grego, Jr. reporting on shop records and stating that it was Larry Del Grego, Sr. who did the work on this gun and that Bob Runge was the engraver. He also says that the gold work was “optional”. William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired since it left Del Grego’s shop. Only three or four miniscule handling marks, barely worth mentioning, are on wood or metal. Mechanically crisp. Only one “AA” grade Parker single bbl trap gun was made by the orig factory. An upgrade by Larry Del Grego and engraved by Bob Runge is as good an example of this grade as one could hope to find. 4-50489 MGM245 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2433

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2434
$8,050.00

*SCARCE B GRADE PARKER BROTHERS SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN 223324. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Acme steel bbls with raised, ventilated rib, are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME. STEEL.” on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with proofs, grade, and weight, left side of lump, with SN, bottom with “12”. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and has nicely filed single bead around fence on to sides. Action is engraved with about 80% coverage well cut large scroll within geometric borders. “PARKER BROS” is within rectangle on both sides of action. A floral bouquet is centered on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black KICKEEZ pad over 1/4″ black spacer. Side panels are checkered, and have fleur-di-lis drop points in typical “B” style. Checkering is also typical “B”, with partial fleur-di-lis extension on back edge. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has rounded panel checkering, reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: .734. Bore restriction: -.017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .050. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially restored. Bbl retains nearly all of a fine factory quality re-black with a few light marks. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, balance turning to pewter gray/ brown, from normal handling wear. Trigger guard properly restored and retains nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of their varnish finish with a number of light and marks, scratches, and dings. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. A scarce, high grade Parker single with a total production of 96 in Grade B, 68 with 32″ bbls. 4-53612 MGM244 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2434

2435
$9,775.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER SC SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 238832. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbl with ventilated rib is marked with Parker address and “ACME STEEL” on left side. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action has no safety. It is engraved in typical “SC” style with 80% coverage of large and small scroll. A flying pigeon is on trigger plate and “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Fine crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Hawkins pad. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Side panels are checkered. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: .729. Bore restriction: .031 (full). Wall thickness: -.058. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter confirming specifications, and that this gun was shipped Oct. 10, 1936. Copy of 1936 retail price list. Photocopy of the original IBM card is also included and confirms all features as described in the PGCA letter.   CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. While most trap guns saw extensive use, this particular example did not. It retains nearly all of its orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks and light scratches. Bbl retains nearly all of its blue. Most all damascening is still present on breech end. Action shows slight silvering on top lever and beads around fence. Forend latch is mostly silver, but does have some case color present. Trigger guard is silvered at grip, and on edges of bow, with some flaking of blue. Hawkins pad is excellent. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Ejector is strong. Fewer than 2000 single bbl trap guns were made in all configurations and grades. 30″ Bbls are fairly scarce, with a total of 169; 151 in grade SC. A fine example like this with no stock alterations, is very unusual. 4-51270 MGM28 (5,500-9,500) – Lot 2435

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2436
$0.00

*PARKER BROTHERS SC SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH EXTRA BARREL.

SN 227089. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ and 30″ Acme steel bbls with raised, ventilated ribs, are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME. STEEL.” on top lefts. Bbl flats are stamped with proofs, steel type, and weight, left sides of lumps with SN, bottoms with “12”. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and has nicely filed single bead around fence on to sides. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut large scroll. “PARKER BROS” is on both sides of action. Trigger plate is engraved with pigeon in flight. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Lightly crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Side panels are checkered and do not have drop points. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and 1901 patent date on iron. 30″ Bbls: Bore diameter : .732. Bore restriction: -.034 (full). Minimum wall thickness: .060. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. 32″ Bbls: Bore diameter : .732. Bore restriction: -.019 (mod). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Both sets of bbls retain over 95% orig blue with a few light marks and nicks. 32″ bbls, have a bit more blue and SN appears to be stamped over another. Action retains well over 90% orig case hardening color, silvering on high points, and slightly fading on bottom. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig varnish finish worn through from handling at grip and on sharp edges, with a number of light marks, scratches, and dings. Checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets. Ejector is strong. Parker single traps are all scarce with fewer than 2000 ever made.  30″ Bbl guns are especially scarce with only 169 made in all grades. 4-53611 MGM246 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2436

2437
$10,350.00

*UNUSUAL PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP CHE.

SN 153908. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “ACME STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “C” style with 80% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and running stag on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled banners on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Beautifully marbled, stump figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in crenelated pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “C” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 1/2 oz. LOP: 14-3/16″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, considerably thinned, and with some slight pitting where normally contacted by fingers of left hand. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is overall a mottled pewter gray to brown. Trigger guard is completely silvered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig varnish finish, with numerous marks and dents. Checkering is slightly worn, and there are a few chips on left edge of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A solid, “as found”, scarce classic, with great dimensions and measurements. 184 CH hammerless guns were made in this bbl length and steel type; Only 93 are found in records, with straight grip stocks and Acme bbls. 4-51392 MGM27 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2437

2438
$6,900.00

*FINE CONDITION PARKER DHE.

SN 150415. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Titanic Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and quattro of grouse on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in scrolled banner on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Broadly marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with checkering at grip, and lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “H H H”. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (Full), right -.036 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with a number of rubs, marks and scratches. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, silvered and browning from normal carrying wear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig varnish finish with some oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance, and with a number of light marks and scratches commensurate with condition of remainder of gun. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fine representative specimen. 4-51393 MGM19 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2438

2439
$12,650.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP DH.

SN 118083. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “TITANIC STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides; pointer on left, and setter on right. A quattro of flying ducks is on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled banners on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Finely marbled, and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “D” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical steel tip, and 1878 patent latch. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.036 (full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter confirming specifications for this gun, and stating it was shipped on May 28, 1903 to E. W. Smith in Buffalo, NY. CONDITION: Extraordinary. Bbls retain approx 98% orig blue, with only slight silvering at muzzles, and a few scattered marks. Action retains over 95% of its orig case hardening color, with only sharp edge wear, and some thinning of blue on hinge pin. Forend latch is silvered back, and only has traces of color. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, silvered at grip, most other loss due to flaking. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, with some restoration on left side of butt where oil has been rubbed into some fairly deep dents. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright, and shiny throughout. Mechanically crisp. A very lovely gun. 4-54296 MGM300 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 2439

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2440
$14,375.00

*VERY SCARCE 8 GAUGE PARKER DH WITH PARKER LETTER AND AMMUNITION.

SN 119859. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 6 Frame. 36″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Damascus Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats, including 1999 London nitro re-proofs for 8 ga. at 850 bar. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and quattro of flying ducks on trigger plate. “PARKER” is in scrolled banners on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Very fine marbled and nicely figured Circassian walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “D” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.896, right -.898. Bore restrictions: left -.101 (full), right -.104 (full). Wall thickness: left -.061, right -.063. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 12 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Also included are 120 rounds of new Gamebore “The Mammoth Heavy Load” black powder cartridges loaded with 2 oz of #3 shot. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun PGCA letter confirming configuration, and that the gun was ordered by E. K. Tryon Jr. and Co, on April 8, 1903. CONDITION: Mechanically good but no orig finish showing. Bbls and action cleaned to silver. Bbls showing considerable pitting on exterior, action with good clear engraving. Stock shows a barely perceptable old professional repair at wrist and retains nearly all of an older rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent with some frosting in right bbl. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Cartridges are excellent. A truly great, rare, big bore Parker with great shootable dimensions. A total of 37 “DH” 8 bores were produced in all bbl types. 4-51357 MGM25 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2440

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2441
$8,912.50

*FINE PARKER GHE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 238565. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC.STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and single selective trigger. It is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds on each side. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. A pair of pheasants grace the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Hawkins pad. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.030 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all of its orig late factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. Left side of buttstock has a few light handling scratches. There are some minor chips in the original varnish on left side panel, and a couple of missing diamonds in checkering. There is some slight silvering on high edges of action. Forend latch is silvered, but still shows original case color, though faint. Trigger guard is slightly silvered at grip, and has considerable flaking, but retains approx 50% of its orig blue. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A exceedingly fine late Parker that is very much near mint throughout. 4-51258 (7,500-14,500) – Lot 2441

2442
$9,775.00

*EXCEPTIONAL HIGH CONDITION PARKER GHE.

SN 220442. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC.STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds on each side, surmounted by “PARKER BROS”. A pair of pheasants grace the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over hard rubber dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield on toe line is engraved “SYW”. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.022 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes with specifications. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all of its orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. There is some slight silvering on high edges of action. Forend latch is silvered. Trigger guard is silvered at grip, and has considerable flaking, but retains approx 40% of its orig blue. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. An excellent benchmark Parker. 4-51265 MGM29 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2442

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2443
$6,325.00

*HIGH CONDITION DAMASCUS GH PARKER.

SN 128875. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls are marked with Parker address and “DAMASCUS STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side. A pair of guinea fowl are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.023 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating gun was shipped on Feb. 2, 1905 to Charles Parker Company in NYC, confirming specifications. Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming the gun as found today.   CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95% + vivid Damascus finish, slightly thinned from normal carry wear, toward breech ends. Action retains approx 95% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and thinning slightly on bottom, with some light flecking. Trigger guard retains approx 10% orig blue, but is mostly brown, with most all loss due to flaking. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig varnish with a number of minor scratches and marks, with one or two a bit deeper on right side. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. A very fine example of a Damascus Parker. 4-51266 MGM32 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2443

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2444
$4,025.00

*SCARCE ORIGINAL SHORT BARREL PARKER GHE.

SN 203262. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC.STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side. A pair of pheasants grace the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% + blue with only a few minor handling marks. Action retains 50 – 60% case color, silvered from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue, but is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig varnish with numerous scratches and marks, light and deep. A light coat of oil has been added as maintenance. Bores are very fine, right bore with some light pitting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. THE PARKER STORY indicates that only 280 12 bore GH guns were made with Parker steel and 26″ bbls. 4-51391 MGM31 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2444

2445
$9,775.00

*PARKER VHE SKEET GUN.

SN 237243. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and single trigger. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over solid NOSHOC pad. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching large beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (skeet), right -.008 (skeet). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue. Action retains over 95% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and thinning on bottom. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a correctly colored re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Screw slots are excellent. Trigger works. A very fine high condition skeet gun. 4-51345 MGM38 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2445

2446
$1,725.00

*PARKER VHE.

SN 204343. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER BROS” is on each side of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.023 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with numerous light marks, thinned at normal carry point. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, with some splotches of browning and light freckling. Trigger guard retains traces of blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous heavy and light marks, rubs and scratches, checkering somewhat worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Screw slots show some use. 4-51394 MGM39 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2446

2447
$2,587.50

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER VH.

SN 178486. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER BROS” is on each side of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.041 (full), right -.019 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating gun shipped on June 24, 1918, and confirms specifications. Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming all information as found.   CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as found. Bbls retain 95% + orig blue, with s few minor marks and scratches. Action retains 90% + orig case hardening color, with some spots of corrosion, showing cleaning scratches, mostly on left action, slightly silvered on high edges and bottom. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with a number of light scratches and marks. Checkering has slight wear. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Screw slots are excellent. 4-51271 MGM40 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2447

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2448
$9,200.00

*HIGH CONDITION LATE PARKER TROJAN.

SN 239973. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “TROJAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger confirms specifications of this gun. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with “PARKER” on bottom of action. SN is on tang of blued trigger guard. Lightly figured American walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Matching splinter forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.028 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter indicating that it was produced in 1937, and confirming specifications. Also included is a copy of the original IBM card confirming all information found on the PGCA letter as well as a copy of May 1937 price listing.   CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with an area 8″ back from muzzle on left bbl with some deep scratches and marks, where dent has been removed. Action retains nearly all of its vivid case hardening color, with only a hint of edge wear. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its orig blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with a number of small marks and a couple of fairly deep scratches on right side of butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A very fine example. Most of these guns saw heavy use. 4-51269 MGM48 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 2448

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2449
$575.00

*EARLY PARKER TROJAN.

SN 176701. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “TROJAN STEEL” on top rib which has extension. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with “PARKER BROS” on each side of action. SN is on tang of blued trigger guard. Plain American walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Matching splinter forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.024 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter indicating gun was shipped on Sep 18, 1917, and confirming configuration. Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming the information on the PGCA letter and specifications of the gun. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, silvered along rib and at muzzles, and with a number of minor marks, especially two small but deep marks near breech of left bbl. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, thinning on bottom and sharp edges. Trigger guard retains about 10% of its orig blue, silvered at grip, flaked on bow. Stocks retain retain 90% of their orig varnish finish, with numerous small marks and scratches. Top of left side panel has a repaired crack and added finish. There is some slight chipping at tang. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-51267 MGM47 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 2449

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2450
$5,462.50

*PARKER TROJAN WITH ORIGINAL SHIPPING BOX AND HANG TAGS.

SN 235071. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker information and “TROJAN STEEL” on rib. Case hardened action is engraved “PARKER BROS” on each side. Water table and bbl flats have all correct markings. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Matching splinter forend has friction release. This gun matches all specifications in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Included are orig hang tags for this gun and orig shipping box with correct end label. Box contains some wrapping paper, wood blocking, and a 3-pc Eureka cleaning rod in paper sleeve. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.029 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95% + orig blue, thinning slightly above forend. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, some loss due to flaking, but is considerably silvered at bottom front from normal hand wear. Stocks retain approx 85% of their orig finish with some chipping and wear through on high edges, grip, and on rear portion of forend. Initials “MD” and a long number (service number ?) are engraved with electric pencil on trigger plate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Hang tags are considerably foxed. Instruction tag is badly creased, with a tear. Box is foxed, with some cracking and chipping around edges. End label is good, lightly foxed, with some loss on left edge, and slight water damage. Interior and blocking are fine. Cleaning rod is excellent. Packaging is a bit tattered. 4-53613 (1,500-4,500) – Lot 2450

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2451
$11,500.00

*PARKER REPRODUCTION A-1 SPECIAL WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 12-168. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 26″ Bbls are choked “Q1” and “Q2″, and 28” bbls are choked modified and full. “1” is marked on the loop of 28″ and “2” on the loop of 26″ sets. Both sets are marked with “Parker Reproduction by Winchester” information, and “Made in Japan” on ribs. There are 2-3/8″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Case hardened action features automatic safety and selective single trigger. Action is filed with three beads behind fences. Top lever has filed in chevron, and pierced scrolled thumbpiece. Action is engraved in “A-1 Special” style with near full coverage of medium scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs in wooded backgrounds; a pair of pointers on left, and setters on right. Another pair of setters is on bottom of action, and head of spaniel retrieving pheasant is on trigger plate. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on both sides. SN is gold inlaid on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard which has bow pierced, and engraved with flying woodcock. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is carved and checkered in typical “A-1 Special” style with fancy border checkering and fleur-di-lis, side panels and drop points. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron which is engine turned. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight with 28″ bbls: 6 lbs 14 oz. Gun and extra bbls are housed in tan oak and leather case with brass corners which has canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in green felt with Parker Reproduction label in lid, and contains Parker reproduction snap caps and oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Sharp edges of action and top tang are slightly silvered. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few scuffs and marks on outer cover. Approx 150 A-1 Special sets in all gauges were made with this level of factory standard engraving. 4-53540 MGM100 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2451

2452
$0.00

*RARE 12 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTION BHE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN B12-0048. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 26″ and 28″ Bbls choked improved cylinder and modified, and modified and full, are marked “1” on the loop of 28″ and “2” on the loop of 26″ sets. Both sets are marked with “Parker Reproduction by Winchester” information, and “Made in Japan” on ribs. There are 2-3/8″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Case hardened action features automatic safety and selective single trigger, and is engraved in typical “B” style with near full coverage of small scroll surrounding vignettes of feathered game; grouse on sides and woodcock on trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Beautifully marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with checkering at grip and side panels, and with fleur-di-lis carved drop points in classic “B” style. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight with 28″ bbls: 6 lbs 14 oz. Gun and extra bbls are housed in tan leather case with leather corners which has canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in green felt with Parker Reproduction label in lid, and contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop and brush, snap caps, and oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few scuffs and marks on outer cover. Only 100 of these exceptionally well done reproductions were made. 4-51233 MGM15 (10,500-15,500) – Lot 2452

2453
$4,887.50

*28 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE WITH CASE.

SN 28-02250. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 26″ Bbls are choked “Quail 1” and “Quail 2”. Bbls are marked with Parker Reproduction by Winchester information on side of left bbl, and “Made in Japan” on right bbl. Case hardened action features automatic safety and selective single trigger, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and trio of pheasants on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Broadly marbled and nicely figured Claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with checkering at grip, and lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz. Gun is housed in tan leather case with leather corners, having canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in green felt, with Parker reproduction label in lid, and contains snap caps, oil bottle, and keys. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing limited use with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Action is slightly silvered. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Outer cover has some slight scuffs. These finely made guns, especially in 28 ga. are getting especially hard to find. 4-53535 MGM17 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2453

2454
$4,255.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTON DHE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 20-01307. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ and 28″ Bbls choked improved cylinder and modified, and modified and full, are marked “1” on the lump of 28″ and “2” on the lump of 26″ sets. Both sets are marked with Parker Reproduction by Winchester information on sides of left bbls, and “Made in Japan” on right bbls. Case hardened action features automatic safety and selective single trigger, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and trio of pheasants on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with checkering at grip, and lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight with 28″ bbls: 7 lbs 0 oz. Gun and extra bbls are housed in tan leather case with leather corners. Interior is lined in green felt, and contains snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing limited use with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Action somewhat silvered. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. These finely made guns are getting harder to find. 4-51422 MGM16 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2454

2454a
$3,450.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE WITH CASE.

SN 20-2299. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are choked improved cylinder and modified. Bbls are marked with Parker Reproduction by Winchester information on side of left bbl, and “Made in Japan” on right bbl. Case hardened action features automatic safety and selective single trigger, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and trio of pheasants on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly marbled and full fiddle figured Claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with checkering at grip, and lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″. Drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. Gun is housed in tan leather case with leather corners, having canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in green felt, with Parker reproduction label in lid, and contains pair of snap caps and key. Also included is the orig shipping box with end label for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Action has been lacquered. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Outer cover has some slight scuffs. Box is excellent. These well made guns, are getting hard to find. 4-51274 MGM18 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2454a

2455
$2,990.00

*20 BORE PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE.

SN 20-05273. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Winchester reproduction nomenclature on left bbl, and “Made in Japan” on right. Typical case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Strikingly figured and marbled claro walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton buttplate, and has large gold oval on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has typical metal tip and Parker release. Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (Mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining essentially all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a hint of silvering on forend latch. One or two minor pings are in wood finish. Mechanically crisp. 4-51943 MGM105 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2455

2456
$5,175.00

PARKER GRADE 2 HAMMER GUN WITH 28 INCH BARRELS.

SN 30889. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “DAMASCUS STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened top lever action features check hook and dolls head extension. Action and rebounding locks are engraved with flourishes of scroll surrounding woodcock in circular vignette on bottom of action. Game birds are on each lockplate under “PARKER BROS”. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine flame figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is inlaid at top of grip. Matching splinter forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.751, right -.751. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (Mod), right -.024 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating this gun was shipped Sept 14, 1883, and confirming specifications.  Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming the information on the PGCA letter and specifications of the gun. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig Damascus pattern, thinning at normal carry point, and with a few minor marks. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, but is mostly a very pleasing silver gray. Lockplates and hammers retain 60 – 70% of their color, vivid where protected. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered at grip and at sharp edges. Stocks retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish, with numerous marks and scratches, checkering slightly worn, especially on forend. Bores are lightly frosted but shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Screw slots are excellent. A very nice hammer gun. 4-51268 MGM37 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2456

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2457
$4,887.50

PARKER GRADE 3 LIFTER HAMMER GUN WITH RARE BERNARD STEEL BARRELS.

SN 34141. (1883) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are engraved “Parker Bros Makers Meriden Conn Bernard Steel” on concave game rib. Bbl flats have all correct markings for the period, and are stamped “B” (Bernard). Late lifter action with small reinforcing bolsters and check hook, has nicely sculpted fences in typical “Grade 3″ fashion. Bar locks have flat faced high spurred rebounding hammers. Action and locks are engraved with 30 – 40% coverage medium scroll. Nicely detailed hunting dogs are on each lockplate, with a pointer on left, and setter on right, both pointing a pair of pheasant. Bottom of action portrays another pointing pointer in circular vignette with trees and mountains in background. Nicely streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Lozenge shaped drop points are behind locks, and flat top point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Grip is capped by large vacant gold oval, and a vacant gold shield is at top of grip. Matching splinter forend with metal tip has Parker’s 1878 patent Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.751, right -.751. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Gun is accompanied by brown vinyl leg o’ mutton case with leather trim. PROVENANCE: Parker letter with specifications for this gun, and stating that this gun was ordered by E.Van Derwenken of Stamford, CT on March 7, 1883. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig finish, Bernard pattern still strong. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color where protected, mostly pewter gray to light brown. Locks retain 40 – 50% orig color, vivid where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance, with numerous scratches, rubs, and dents from handling and use. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are good, with light pitting throughout. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. There is an area on left breech section of stock where a flaw has been repaired, and repair appears to be factory. No front sight bead is fitted (factory letter states orig bbl length was 30″). LOM case is good. THE PARKER STORY relates that only one grade “3” hammer gun is known with Bernard bbls. Bernard bbls were normally available on grade “C” guns. 4-53676 MGM295 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2457

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2458
$9,775.00

LOT OF ABOUT 30 PARKER BROTHERS GUN COMPANY ADVERTISING ITEMS.

1) 1910 Parker Bros. pocket catalog. 16 pgs, 5-1/2″ x 3-3/8″. Black printing on white paper. 2) 1912 Parker Bros. pocket catalog. 20 pgs, same size as #1. Black printing on white paper. 3) 1912 double sided Parker advertising flyer. One side lists loads for shot shells and the other refers to the Parker gun in competition. 4) 1920 Parker postcard sized flyer advertising their shotguns on one side with the backside related to preventing forest fires. It has a half page size flap that folds over the top. 5) A Parker Gun envelope of the type used 1920-1922 with black and red lettering and a Meriden, CT cancelled one-cent stamp, addressed to Mr. O.T. Thompson of Farnam, NE. A similar envelope is pictured in The Parker Story, Gunther, et al. 6) Parker trade card used 1894-1895 depicts trap shooting scene with a high grade Parker shotgun overhead and models and price lists on the back. 7) Parker envelope of the type used 1878-1882 depicting a high grade Parker lifter hammer gun addressed to Olan Scott, Bennington, VT with a franked three-cent postage and cancellation Meriden, CT June 9, with receipt cancellation stamp Bennington, VT, June 11 on back. A similar envelope is pictured on p. 799 of reference publication. 8) 1920 pocket catalog with card weight covers, 24 pgs, cover is buff colored with red and black printing. 9) 1923 pocket catalog with card weight covers, 24 pgs, cover is buff colored with red and black printing and 3 flying ducks in the upper left corner. 10) 1921 “Small Bore Shot Gun” booklet, 15 pgs, vertical, black lettering on white paper. 11) 1922 “Small Bore Shot Gun” booklet, 15 pgs, vertical, black lettering on white paper with the picture of woodcock on its nest and a burgundy ink overstamp of a hardware store in Buffalo, NY. 12) 1926 quad-fold advertising pamphlet printed double sided with black and orange printing. Central panel depicts two flying ducks with the balance showing various models of company products. The price list is from 1923 with a 1926 overstamp date. 13) 1929 pocket catalog with red, white and black cover and four flying geese on the front. 15 pgs of product advertising including price list on the back, dated 1930. 14) 1926 Parker Guns 32 pg catalog, 9″ x 6″ horizontal with olive green card weight covers and four flying geese on the front, with price guide on pg 32. Also accompanied by its orig shipping envelope and a personal letter to Mr. Everett J. Tracy, Pomeroy, OH. 15) 1926 tri-fold price list. 16) 1937 spiral bound 11″ x 8-1/2″ horizontal Remington/DuPont catalog with 35 pgs and card weight kraft colored covers and burgundy printing. 17) 1939 3-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ vertical colorful tri-fold advertising Remington and Parker shotguns, printed in yellow, green, black and red colors with pictures of trap shooting venues, wild game and shotguns inside. 18) 1934 Remington advertisement for Parker Bros. shotguns, tri-fold, printed on ivory colored paper with black lettering. Inside has photographs of Parker craftsmen and all the models of Parker shotguns. Front cover is overstamped by the famous Kirkwood Bros. Gun Shop. 19) 1938 Parker dealer price list, 9″ x 11″, 8 pgs printed on light blue paper with black lettering. 20) 1938 Remington/Parker jobber price list, 8 pgs, 9″ x 11″, printed with black lettering on yellow paper. 21) 1931 dated Parker Gun Co. letter addressed to Mr. A. Westcott of Chicago, IL. 22) 1929-1930 three Parker hang tags, one of which identifies a 16 gauge gun, SN 230745 with 28″ bbls and 2-9/16″ chambers. The other two are instruction cards, one of which is black lettering printed on yellow, the other two are kraft colored with black lettering. 23) Extremely rare 2″ cast silver shotgun pin with “PARKER” on right side of buttstock. According to reference publication, pg 839, these pins were given to attendees at the “1899 Madison Square Garden Sportsman Expedition”. As of the writing of this book in the year 2000, the author had only ever seen one and did not have a picture to illustrate it. 24) Rare 1951 Remington/Parker small parts envelope containing oiled paper wrapped parts including 5 new top lever springs, 5 receiver screws and 4 firing pin springs. 25) Small Parker advertisement from 1932. A similar ad is pictured on pg 836 of reference publication. 26) Small magazine clipping advertisement for Parker barrels. 27) Parker envelope with franked four-cent stamp. 28) Scarce, large lacquered primer tin with orig Parker Bros. label on top. 29) Very rare 1926-1923 Parker dealer trade sign. Sign is 20″ x 6″, horizontal, on heavy cardboard with green, yellow, black and white printing and has its orig hanging string through two holes in the top edge. Beautifully framed, 22-3/4″ x 8-3/4″. 30) Two unrelated bill heads, one from J.P. Lovell Arms Co., Boston, MA dated 1894 and the other from the Ithaca Gun Co. Dated 1902 for rebrowning bbls. CONDITION: 1) Fine, paper slightly yellowed with one small tear in the bottom left edge, not affecting images. 2) Very fine, paper only very slightly yellowed, all completely intact. 3) Very fine to extremely fine, slightly yellowed with a couple of minor chips in top edge. 4) Extremely fine. 5) Dark yellowed edges with all printing clear and legible. Flap is about 1/2 separated. 6) Good to very good. Colors are bright with no soil on the front, a small tear in the bottom, yellowed back with minor foxing, top edge has been lightly trimmed. 7) Very fine, slightly yellowed, part of flap missing. 8) Extremely fine. 9) Extremely fine. 10) Extremely fine. 11) Extremely fine. 12) Slightly yellowed showing light wear on the folds with one small tear and a couple short separations in two of the folds. 13) Extremely fine, bright colors with slight fuzzing of the spine. 14) Slightly soiled with very lightly yellowed edges, envelope shows light wear and soil, letter is slightly yellowed. 15) Yellowed with a couple small tears in the edges, not affecting printing. 16) Slightly soiled with some ink lettering on top right front corner. Edges of pages slightly yellowed otherwise very fine. 17) Extremely fine. 18) Good to very good. Yellowed with moderate soil and a couple small tears. 19) Extremely fine. 20) 3-holed punched with two holes broken, otherwise fine with light soil. 21) Very fine, slightly yellowed. 22) Two large cards are slightly oil stained, otherwise completely legible with light soil. The small ID card is fine. 23) Extremely fine, silver is slightly oxidized. 24) Envelope is yellowed and soiled with frayed edges and tears on flap; parts are new. 25) Extremely fine. 26) Fine. 27) Extremely fine, slightly yellowed. 28) Tin is fine, retains about 85% lacquer with dark, soiled label on top. 29) Extremely fine, colors are vivid and bright. 30) Fine, missing one small section 1902 pg. 4-54289 JR287 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2458

2459
$77,625.00

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, UNIQUE, 20 GAUGE, ALL OPTION, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA NID GRADE 7E WITH 32″ BARRELS.

SN 457439. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Ventilated rib bbls are engraved “Ithaca Gun Co.” “Ithaca, N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops, and have 1-1/2″ triangles of scrolled fig leaves and figs at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with a crowned “D”, and are marked “BEST FLUID STEEL”. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety, early pin type cocking indicators, and gold-plated, selective single trigger with selector combined with safety button. Tang is gold inlaid “RSL”. Action is engraved in “7E” style with well cut and shaded fig leaves and figs, covering nearly all of the action, outlining vignettes of game birds inlaid in gold; a pair of ducks flying over marsh with reed in background on left, and a pair of pheasant on right. Bottom of action is gold inlaid with heraldic eagle with white gold head, and cluster of arrows in talons is over “MADE IN USA”. Matching blued trigger guard has gold inlaid elk on bow. SN is at grip. Finely feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over composition ribbed buttplate. Fleur-di-lis checkering with fleur-di-lis ribbons through pattern and separate flourishes into butt is at grip. Side panels are also checkered with fleur-di-lis intrusions. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching short beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and inset black wood triangle at tip. Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (full), right -.024 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Walt Snyder, Ithaca historian, who estimates that only 25 NID’s were made in Grade 7 in all gauges, and he guesses that only 1 or possibly 2 were made in 20 ga. with this configuration. Copy of factory shipping page showing that it was shipped to Tufts – Lyons Arms Co of Los Angeles on June 27, 1930. Letter from Bob Beach, Griffin & Howe historian, stating that this gun was purchased as a 2nd hand gun, by A & F on Jan 5, 1966 from a customer identified only as “Hearst”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as found, near new, with scant evidence of ever having been fired, with only a hint of silvering on sharp edges of bbls and action. There are a few handling marks, and patterning of finish on buttstock from contact with case or sleeve. Mechanically crisp. 4-53780 MGM297 (35,000-65,000) – Lot 2459

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2460
$8,625.00

*28 GAUGE ITHACA CLASSIC DOUBLES 5E SPECIAL WITH BOX.

SN 470061. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This well made, resurrection of the classic NID, only produced for a couple of years, had very limited production. This fine small bore example has 28″ bbls with matted game rib. SN, gauge, and grade are stamped on bbl flats. This company made a special sized action for each gauge. This case hardened small action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated double triggers. It is engraved in classic “5E” style, consisting of large scrolled acanthus with stippled background, surrounding gold inlaid game scenes on each side; a duck flying over marsh on left, and a pheasant standing in a field on right. Bottom of action has extra gold inlay of woodcock in woodlands surrounded by a band engraved “ITHACA CLASSIC DOUBLES” “VICTOR, N.Y.” Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Ithaca Classic Doubles embossed composition buttplate. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has inset ebony tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.552, right -.553. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.021, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun comes in its orig Ithaca Classic Doubles box with foam packaging. Also included is a poster produced by Ithaca Classic Doubles featuring the cover of the 1926 catalog, picturing a grade 5, and inscribed with SN and signed by Steve Lamboy. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, appears unfired since proof, with only assembly and light handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent. Poster is rolled and has some light creasing. 4-53610 MGM240 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2460

2461
$5,175.00

*FINE EARLY STYLE ITHACA GRADE 6 FLUES WITH UNUSUAL SMALL SCROLL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAID DOGS.

SN 203631. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Bbls with flat, matted rib, are engraved “Krupp Fluid Steel” on top. Bbl flats are engraved with SN. Krupp steel information is on bottoms of bbls. Typical Flues action featuring automatic safety, and checkered gold-plated double triggers, is engraved in very unusual fine small scroll of a type not illustrated in THE ITHACA GUN by Walter Snyder, however this gun was produced at a time when Ithaca was using two or three different engravers for their special guns. This scroll covers nearly all of the action, and frames well detailed flush gold inlays of alert gun dogs surmounted by “Ithaca Gun Co” on sides; a pointer on left, and a setter on right. Bottom of action portrays a pair of quail at front. A pigeon in nicely shaded background is semi relief engraved within a ring on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is engraved with trio of quail. SN is at grip. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad. Stock features checkered side panels with arcaded front borders and fleur-di-lis checkering at grip. A gold shield on toe is engraved with monogram “MC” (?). Matching splinter forend has black wood tip and J-spring release. Iron internals are border engraved. Bore diameter: left-.745, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Mod), right -.011 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.021, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black. Action retains most, perhaps as much as 70%, of its orig case hardening color, difficult to determine because of extensive engraving. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a correctly colored re-blue. Engraving at grip, freshened. Stocks retain most of an orig looking old oil finish, with a few subsequent marks. Sling swivels have been removed, leaving plugged holes on bottom rib of bbls and on toe of stock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-50474 MGM235 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2461

2462
$5,175.00

*ALL OPTION ITHACA NID GRADE 5E DOUBLE TRAP GUN.

SN 457461. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Ventilated rib bbls are stamped with SN and grade on engine turned bbl flats, along with proof mark of Alvin Burgess. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with a crowned “D”, and are marked “BEST FLUID STEEL”. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety, early pin type cocking indicators, and gold-plated, selective single trigger marked “Miller”. Action is engraved in typical “5E” style with large shaded acanthus scroll covering over 50% of the action outlining vignettes of game birds inlaid in gold; a pheasant on left, and snipe on right. Bottom of action is engraved with heraldic eagle with cluster of arrows in talons over “MADE IN USA” over Ithaca name and address on trigger plate. Matching blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Finely flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Silver type pad. Fleur-di-lis checkering with fleur-di-lis ribbons through pattern is at grip. Side panels are also checkered. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching short beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and inset black wood triangle at tip. Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.024 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% fine quality re-blue. Action retains over 60% orig case hardening color, thinning and silvering on bottom and sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with considerable checking overall. Pad is new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. A fine example of this well engineered gun, fewer than 45,000 NIDs were made, very few in this gauge with “all options”. 155 Grade 5 guns were made. 4-53538 MGM127 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2462

2463
$0.00

*ITHACA NID GRADE 5E DOUBLE TRAP GUN.

SN 450090. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 32″ Ventilated rib bbls are stamped with SN and grade on engine turned bbl flats. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety, early pin type cocking indicators, and gold-plated, selective single trigger. Action is engraved in typical “5E” style with large shaded acanthus scroll covering over 50% of the action, outlining vignettes of game birds inlaid in silver; a pheasant on left, and snipe on right. Bottom of action is engraved with heraldic eagle with cluster of arrows in talons over “MADE IN USA” over Ithaca name and address on trigger plate. Matching blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black Old English pad. Point pattern checkering with wavy border is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Short beavertail forend does not have reinforcing bolt, and is milled out to reduce weight. Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (IC), right -.015 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining an inordinate amount of orig finishes on wood and metal, bbls over 95%, action over 80%, thinning and silvering on bottom, and stocks over 80%, loss from hand wear on forend and slightly at butt from installation of new pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Single trigger works. 4-53539 MGM126 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2463

2464
$6,900.00

*VERY RARE ITHACA NID GRADE “4” ALL OPTION 12 GAUGE MAGNUM.

SN 500031. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, ventilated, matted rib are stamped with SN, grade, and “3” Chamber”, along with bbl makers mark. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “BEST FLUID STEEL” and with crowned “D”s. Heavy case hardened action is slotted through bottom to give extra bearing surface to bbl lump, and features automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “4” grade style with areas of foliate shaded scroll as counterpoint to scenes of game birds on sides of action below “Ithaca Gun Co” on left, and “Ithaca NY” on right. Crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Ithaca sunrise pad, and features unusual, special order, large, right hand, Monte Carlo cheekpiece, fleur-di-lis checkering with wavy back border with fleur-di-lis ribbons through pattern, and a vacant silver shield on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt has typical J-spring release with Deeley type secondary latch. Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.034 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a lustrous re-black over some light marks. Rib matting softened. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, perhaps as much as 40%, the balance silver gray. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig varnish. Butt shows loss where comb and cheekpiece altered, and finished with oil, and around shield which has been re-set. Pad replaced, and has gaps where it attaches to buttstock. Bores are very fine with some light frosting, and one or two light pings. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Walter Snyder in THE ITHACA GUN COMPANY from the beginning states “The record indicates that 87 magnum guns were produced in 12 gauge” “14 in grade 4”. This “all option” gun may be unique. 4-53615 MGM219 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2464

2465
$0.00

*RARE ITHACA NID GRADE “2” 12 GAUGE MAGNUM.

SN 501007. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted rib are stamped with SN, grade, and “3” Chamber”, along with bbl makers mark, and choke number “4”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “BEST FLUID STEEL” and with crowned “D”s. Heavy case hardened action is slotted through bottom to give extra bearing surface to bbl lump, and features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “2” grade style with sprigs of foliate scroll as counterpoint to scenes of game birds on sides of action below “Ithaca Gun Co” on left, and “Ithaca NY” on right. Crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Ithaca sunrise pad. Point pattern checkering with wavy back border is at grip. Matching splinter forend has inset black wood tip and typical J-spring release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a factory quality re-blue, over some light marks. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, silvered at bottom and other areas of normal wear. Trigger guard retains 90% of a correct re-blue, silvered at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil finish over some minor marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are very fine with some light pitting in right bbl, and a slight bulge at inner portion of left 8-1/2″ from muzzle. Action is tight. Twelve gauge magnum guns are quite rare, with only 87 produced, 24 in grade 2. 4-53616 MGM218 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2465

2466
$2,875.00

*AS FOUND, LATE PRODUCTION 16 GAUGE ITHACA NID GRADE II WITH L. O’ M. CASE.

SN 468762. (1947) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This interesting late production gun is in skeet configuration with 26″ bbls, ejectors, beavertail forend, and single selective trigger. Bbls have matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, chamber length, bbl proof mark (for Charles Fox), “X 428” and choke designations “1” and “2” (improved cylinder and modified). Case hardened action with non-automatic safety is fitted with Miller type single selective trigger, with selector combined with safety button. Action has typical No. II grade engraving with a flourish of large scroll at rear, and game birds on each side under “ITHACA GUNS CO”. Very finely flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Ithaca marked sunrise recoil pad. Point pattern checkering with wavy border is at grip. Quality of stock wood exceeds that usually found on Grade II guns (it seems Ithaca was using up inventory). Late style long beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt, dark wood triangle tip, and spring catch release with Deeley type secondary latch. Bore diameter: left-.667, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.031, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Nice quality, lightly tooled leg o’ mutton case by Redhead is marked “275D” and “26” on cover. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain approx 90% + orig blue, thinning around action, silvered at muzzles and along rib, with some light flecking. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, thumbpiece, and around bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig varnish finish which has considerably alligatored, and shows contact marks from interior cloth of case, and have a few scratches and marks. Orig pad is fine. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is very fine with a number of stains, marks, and rubs. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is fine. 45000 NID guns were made, and only about 2000 after WWII. 4-51927 MGM123 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2466

2467
$2,875.00

*RARE 28 GAUGE ITHACA FLUES “1-1/2″ GRADE WITH 24” BARRELS.

SN 265223. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 24″ Bbls with matted rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and choke markings, “4” (Full). Action has been blued and features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in late style with large shaded foliage surrounding “Ithaca Gun Co. Ithaca N.Y.” on each side. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Ithaca composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with bead border is at grip. Custom beavertail ejector forend has J-spring and push-button release. Bore diameter: left-.550, right -.549. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (full), right -.018 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.021, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain over 80% of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains nearly all of an aftermarket blue, silvered slightly on sharp edges. Buttstock retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig finish, with oil added, giving luster to areas worn through on sharp edges. New forend wood is fine. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Right ejector is “live”. Left ejector does not fire. This scarce lightweight Ithaca would make a great quail gun. 4-53619 MGM220 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 2467

2468
$0.00

*LOVELY ORIGINAL CONDITION 10 BORE ITHACA GRADE 4 MINIER MODEL.

SN 157531. (1908) Cal. 10 ga. 3-1/4″ Chambers. 30″ Beautiful, intricately patterned, Damascus bbls with concave, matted rib, are marked with SN on water table, and grade on rear lump. Typical Minier case hardened action (only in production for two years) with large fences to accommodate extra heavy breeches of 10 ga. bbls, is stamped with SN, grade, and gauge on water table. Action is fitted with non-automatic safety and gold-plated double triggers. Action is engraved with 30% coverage very well cut various sized scroll, surrounding nicely detailed dogs on sides of action; a pointing pointer on left, and pointing setter on right, both surmounted by “Ithaca Gun Co”. Bottom of action, with more scroll, portrays a quacking duck flying over marsh. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, and trigger guard is engraved with interesting line and foliate border surrounding lozenge shaped vignette of feeding pheasant. SN is at grip. Lightly flame figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Ithaca composition buttplate. Fleur-di-lis checkering with fleur-di-lis through pattern are at grip, and a vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inset dark wood tip and J-spring release. Bore diameter: left-.764, right -.758. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (Mod), right -.024 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.045, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig black and white finish, thinning somewhat at muzzles, and around forend. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered around bottom and around fences. Top lever and trigger guard show some slight silvering. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with some added oil on butt over a number of light marks, scratches, and bumps. There are incipient cracks on tops of both side panels, running 1″ back from action. Bores are excellent, with two small patches of slight frosting on right bbl breech end. Action is tight. A scarce high grade Ithaca. 4-50475 MGM234 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2468

2469
$6,325.00

*SCARCE LATE PRODUCTION ITHACA GRADE 7 FLUES MODEL SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 344118-T. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbl with raised, ventilated, matted rib has sides of mono-bloc engraved “Ithaca Gun Co” and “Ithaca, N.Y.” on each side, surrounded by full coverage of interesting scrolled fig leaves and figs. Bbl flat is engraved with SN and “7”. Case hardened special Flues single trap action (in use between 1914 and 1922), has SN, grade, caliber and “Pat Apld for.” on water table. Action is highly embellished with full coverage of scrolled fig leaves and figs with stippled background, continuing theme from bbls, surrounded by geometric borders. This unusual treatment outlines gold inlays of game birds on sides of action; a pair of ducks flying over a marsh are on left side. Cattails in distance are in yellow gold. A pair of gold pheasants are feeding in field on right side of action. Gold heraldic eagle with white gold head is on trigger plate surmounted by “MADE IN USA” in scrolled riband. Portrait of a mule deer graces trigger guard bow. Trigger is gold plated. Very fine crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over new Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered with fleur-di-lis intrusions. Grip is checkered in fancy pattern with fleur-di-lis at drop points and with ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Large matching reverse tapered ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and push-button release, and dark wood inlaid triangle at tip. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restrictions: .033 (full). Minimum wall thickness: .054. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbl retains nearly all of a very fine re-blue. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, actual percentage difficult to ascertain because of extensive engraving, but probably exceeds 70%. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with open grain. Forend has some incipient cracks near iron. Buttstock has two repaired cracks running from left side of top tang toward action, with plugged pin in checkering. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. (Locking lug brazed and refit) Ejector is strong. A very rare gun. Although records are not available for its entire production, only 9 were produced in this grade in 1921 and 1922. 4-53617 MGM222 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2469

2470
$6,325.00

*SCARCE ITHACA GRADE 7 FLUES MODEL SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 278008-T. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbl with raised, ventilated, matted rib has sides of mono-bloc engraved “Ithaca Gun Co” and “Ithaca, N.Y.” on each side surrounded by full coverage of interesting scrolled fig leaves and figs. Bbl flat is stamped with SN and “A”. Case hardened special Flues single trap action (in use between 1914 and 1922), is highly embellished with full coverage of scrolled fig leaves and figs with stippled background, continuing theme from bbls, surrounded by geometric borders. This unusual treatment outlines two-colored gold inlays of game birds on sides of action; a pair of ducks flying over a marsh are on left side, one duck in red gold, the other yellow. Cattails in distance are in yellow gold. A pair of pheasants, one red, one gold, are feeding in field on right side of action. Red gold heraldic eagle is on trigger plate surmounted by “MADE IN USA” in scrolled riband. Portrait of a mule deer graces trigger guard bow. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over open sided Jostam pad. Side panels are checkered with fleur-di-lis intrusions. Grip is checkered in fancy pattern with fleur-di-lis at drop points and ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Large matching reverse tapered ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and push-button release. Bore diameter: .728. Bore restrictions: .033 (full). Minimum wall thickness: .040. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbl retains nearly all of a glossy re-black, slightly silvered, engraving slightly softened. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, actual percentage difficult to ascertain because of extensive engraving, but probably exceeds 50%. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with open grain. Later pad has cracked plate, and does not fit well. Forend shows repairs with inlet lighter wood triangles at rear, corresponding to mounting screws in iron, with matching triangle replacing normal dark wood at tip. Bore is excellent, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. A very rare gun. Although records are not available for its entire production, only 9 were produced in this grade in 1921 and 1922. 4-53618 MGM221 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2470

2471
$5,750.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, SCARCE, ITHACA GRADE 6 FLUES MODEL SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 278781T. (1918) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbl with raised, ventilated, matted rib has sides of mono-bloc engraved “Ithaca Gun Co” and “Ithaca, N.Y.” surrounded by full coverage of classic Ithaca shaded scrolled acanthus. Engine turned bbl flat is stamped with SN. Case hardened special Flues single trap action with late style bolting system is stamped with SN, grade, and caliber on water table. Action is engraved with full coverage of shaded acanthus with geometric borders outlining gold inlays of shooters on each side of action; a two colored gold Indian (white gold breechclout) draws bow on left, while a trap shooter with white gold pants takes aim on right. An engraved heraldic eagle is on trigger plate surmounted by “MADE IN USA”. Trigger guard is also acanthus engraved. SN is at grip. Trigger is gold plated. Very fine crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over new Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered with fleur-di-lis intrusions. Grip is checkered in fancy pattern with fleur-di-lis. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Large matching reverse tapered ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and push-button release. Dark wood inlaid triangle is at tip. Bore diameter: .729. Bore restriction: .022 (mod). Minimum wall thickness: .040. Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only limited use. Bbl retains 95% + orig blue, silvered only at muzzle and sharp edges. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, slightly silvered on sharp edges. Trigger guard has blue thinning at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish, with considerable checking. Pad is new. Forend has an incipient crack near iron. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector works. A scarce gun. Although records are not available for its entire production, a total of 26 Flues, grade 6 singles were produced in 1921 and 1922 combined. 4-50473 MGM241 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2471

2472
$4,600.00

*POSSIBLY UNFIRED, SCARCE, LATE PRODUCTION, ITHACA GRADE 4 KNICK MODEL SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 240405485. (1969) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ bbl with raised, ventilated, matted rib has sides engraved with classic Ithaca shaded acanthus. Engine turned bbl flat is stamped with SN, chamber, and steel mark. Lump is stamped with grade and “K4577”. Case hardened action is stamped with SN, grade, caliber, and “Pat’d” on water table. Action is engraved with 40% coverage of shaded acanthus with geometric and wiggle borders outlining engravings of shooters on each side of action; an Indian draws bow on right, while a trap shooter takes aim on left. “Ithaca Gun Co” is on left, and “Ithaca NY” is on right. An engravers signature “ALPEN” is at rear of trap shooter. Trigger guard is also acanthus engraved. SN is at grip. Very fine crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over basket weave white line Pachmayr pad. Grip is checkered in fleur-di-lis pattern with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through checkering. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Large matching reverse tapered ejector forend is point pattern checkered, has reinforcing bolt and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .728. Bore restriction: .038 (full). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Flat flicking new.with only one or two of the faintest handling and assembly marks. One of the first of the 240 series single bbl traps. 4-53642 MGM242 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2472

2473
$5,520.00
Revised: 10/4/2014

Please note: We have good news. The bead is not ivory, it has been tested to be synthetic.

*BUESSLER ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 32 THREE BARREL SET WITH SMALL GAUGE TUBES AND CASE.

SN 4421. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Custom set with 26”, 28” & 32” bbls. The 26” & 28” bbls are choked SKEET/SKEET; the 32” bbls are choked FULL/IMP-MOD. The 26” & 28” bbls are serial numbered to receiver, while the 32” bbls are unnumbered. All have tapered, matted, ventilated ribs with Bradley orange ivory front beads & silver center beads. Coin finished Model 32 action features blocked out safety and selective single trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage semi relief medium open shaded scroll outlining relief vignettes of canines and game birds; left side depicts a pair of pointers with flushing pheasants with sway backed log cabin in background, right side depicts fox and vixen surprising 5 ducks which erupt from marsh. Bottom of action has scene of setters watching quattro of flushed quail. All three scenes are signed “EB” (Eric Buessler) Trigger guard bow has a deep relief engraved squirrel on a limb. Thumb lever is pierced engraved with a bear’s head. Engraving extends about 4-1/4” up bbls & about 2-3/4” from muzzles and around bbl bands. Breech end bbl engraving has vignettes of game and various other animals including a snake, fox, squirrel, and a rabbit. Gun is accompanied by an aluminum Nasco case, compartment in bottom for stocked receiver, forearm & one set of bbls, and in top for the other two sets of bbls and a set of sub-caliber tubes, probably by Purbaugh, in calibers 20 & 28 ga. and 410. Also included is a small plastic mallet & tube driving tool. 26” Bbls: Bore diameter: top – .729, bottom – .733. Bore restrictions: top – .007, bottom – .010. Wall thickness: top – .042, bottom – .039. 28” Bbls: Bore diameter: top – .745, bottom – .745. Bore restrictions: top – .005, bottom – .005. Wall thickness: top – .041, bottom – .028. 32” Bbls: Bore diameter: top – .726, bottom – .723. Bore restrictions: top – .025, bottom – .017. Wall thickness: top – .042, bottom – .046. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with 26” bbls: 7 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Appears to have had little or no use since being finished. Retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood. Blue is strong & bright & coin finish on receiver & other metal is clean & bright. Wood is sound with a few light handling marks. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case & tubes are fine. 4-51350 MGM114 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2473

2474
$0.00

*RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 10 E-GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN U78357. Cal. 12 Gauge. Scarce shotgun with 28″ raised matted ribbed barrel that has single silver bead. Mounted with nicely figured European walnut with checkered rnd forearm and capped pistol grip stock, 13-3/8″ over a mottled brown Remington hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved with the large vignette of a Pointer on point in a field scene on the left side and a flying duck on the right side, all surrounded by very fine foliate arabesque patterns. Matching engraving patterns extend over the top of the receiver with hunter’s stars on the bottom edges and a fine diamond & dot pattern around the serial number. Matching engraving extends about 3-1/2″ over the bbl and on the slide bar. Engraving is probably by Wilbur Glahn. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this shotgun from William S. Smith of Mankato, MN in Mar. 1978. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of an old restored finish; receiver may have been refinished a long time ago, but was not buffed. Stock has a crack in the left side panel at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53966 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2474

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2475
$4,887.50

*OUTSTANDING REMINGTON SPORTSMAN 48 F-GRADE PREMIER SKEET SHOTGUN.

SN 3842775. Cal. 20 ga 2-3/4″ chamber. Very beautiful factory engraved gun with full coverage foliate scroll engraving featuring pointers & grouse on the left side of receiver. Right side of receiver features setters, duck and woodcock highlighted by a fine blue finish. Bottom of receiver is engraved “SPORTSMAN’48 SF”. 25-1/2″ vent rib bbl having skeet choke with white target front & mid-beads. Forearm & capped pistol grip stock are of fancy American black walnut. Fancy hand checkering with stock featuring multi-point design & forearm having wraparound segmented pattern. Toe line of stock has nameplate marked “FW”. Length of pull is 14-3/16″ over a brown ventilated white line pad marked “PASIEKA BROS. / GUN SHOP INC.” Weight of shotgun is 7 lbs 8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine overall condition retaining 99% orig blue. Stock has orig high gloss finish showing scattered handling marks. This desirable high grade shotgun has a very good, bright bore. 4-53559 DS11 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2475

2476
$3,450.00

*FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION REMINGTON MODEL 1894 B GRADE.

SN 107253. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Nicely patterned 30″ Damascus bbls are marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y. U.S.A.” on flat matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Case hardened action featuring automatic safety and double triggers, has tastefully done geometric borders with a spray or two of scroll, and “REMINGTON ARMS CO” within fancy device, on each side of action. A burst of scroll is on trigger plate and bow of blued trigger guard. SN is at grip. Well marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over R.A. Co logo, checkered, hard rubber buttplate with spur. Point pattern checkering with nicely beaded borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left-.746, right -.742. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (Full), right -.043 (Extra full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.039. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig finish with excellent definition to pattern, just slightly thinned from hand wear, and with some slight silvering at muzzles. Action retains 90% + beautiful orig case color, silvered at normal wear areas around bottom and on fences. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig French polish finish with a few light marks and dings, checkering very slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A fine example of this well made American classic. 4-53636-1 MGM248 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2476

2476a
$2,300.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 1894 GRADE CEO WITH L O’ M CASE.

SN 110009. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with raised, matted, flat rib are engraved “REMINGTON ARMS CO” and “ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” and “Built Expressly For” “Ben O Bush” on tops, which are also stamped “ORDNANCE”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and rear portions of bbls “2-3/4”. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with well cut medium shaded scroll covering approx 50% of action, and “REMINGTON ARMS CO” is engraved over spray of attenuated open scroll in early style. Finely streaked, dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Silver type pad, over orig Silver pad base plate with spur. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. A silver oval engraved “J.B.P.” is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (Mod), right -.015 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Included with shotgun is leather leg o’ mutton case marked “Brauer Bros. Inc” of St Louis. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig blue, most loss due to cleaning toward breech end of left bbl. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color with balance silver to brown to gray. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, buttstock cracked and repaired with bolt through cheeks, holes nicely plugged. Old crack visible under checkering on left side of top grip. Checkering lightly re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is fine, hinge restitched, straps and handle good. 4-53776 MGM270 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2476a

2476b
$1,380.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 1900 EJECTOR GUN WITH UNUSUAL “OC” STAMPING.

SN 386385. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Blued Damascus bbls with matted game rib, are stamped with SN and choke numbers on water table and lump. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “KED”. Assembly no. 506 is on loop and water table. Case hardened boxlock action featuring automatic safety and double triggers, is marked on sides “REMINGTON ARMS OC.” (C is backward) Charles Semmer in REMINGTON DOUBLE SHOTGUNS explains that it likely just one roll stamp that had this obvious imperfection, but goes on to say “Previously I did not regard these “OC” guns as being of any extra value. But now I have changed my mind and consider these marked guns as scarce.” Plain American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Jostam pad without backing plate. Matching splinter ejector forend has J-spring release. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (IMod), right -.027 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.042, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90 – 95% orig blue, with a number of marks, light scratches, and a few dents. Action retains 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and fences, from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with some light marks. Old pad is not original. Bores are bright and shiny, with one or two light dents. Action is tight. 4-53636 MGM247 (1,200-2,500) – Lot 2476b

2477
$0.00

*VERY FINE FN BROWNING SUPERPOSED EXPOSITION GRADE, ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY JAQUEZ LODEWIC.

SN 92663. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Ventilated rib bbls, choked modified and full, are engraved “Fabrique Nationale Herstal” on left side. Left sides of bbls are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs. Left side of breech is marked “PROSNA INC. MUNSTER IN”. Coin finished action with ornamental sideplates features single selective trigger, and is exquisitely engraved with interesting panoply of very well cut and delicately shaded open scrolled acanthus with cornucopia and floral highlights. Relief gold inlaid figures of dogs and birds are overlaid in counterpoint; A pointer points a pair of flushing ducks on left lockplate; and a setter points a pair of flushing pheasant on right. A gold inlaid pigeon is at forward portion of each side of action. Another gold inlaid setter is on point at bottom of action. This custom engraving pattern was designed by renown Browning engraver Andre Watrin, and in this case is executed by Jaquez Lodewic, whose signature appears under top lever. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured European walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over coarsely checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering with carved beaded border is at grip. Matching one piece schnabeled forend has typical Browning slide and release, which removes from bbl set. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Shotgun comes in black and gold Browning box marked “superposed shotgun”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with scant evidence of firing since proof. There are a few light handling marks mostly on buttstock, and assembly marks on bbls. Box is excellent, with a number of light chips on edges. 4-53605 MGM214 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 2477

2478
$0.00

*FABRIQUE NATIONALE CHAMBORD (F1) GRADE – BROWNING PATENT SUPERPOSED WITH SIDEPLATES.

SN 7264S2. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls choked IMod and Full with Broadway ventilated rib are engraved “Fabrique Nationale Herstal.” on top left of top bbl. This grade with the finest European style engraving FN offered at the time, features a duck taking wing from marsh on each side of rib at breech. Left side of breech area is marked “PROSNA INC. MUNSTER IN”. Coin finished O/U action with single selective trigger is nicely filed typical of high grade guns, and has false sideplates fitted. Action is engraved with 50% coverage well cut shaded scroll outlining vignettes of game birds on lockplates in “Royal” style; a pair of quail flush from greenery on left, and a pair of pheasants fly over meadow on right. A duck taking off from marsh grass is on bottom of action. (see THE BROWNING SUPERPOSED by Ned Schwing p. 401) This fine engraving is by Jaquez Lodewic, whose signature appears at bottom of scene on left lockplate. Nicely streaked European walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over brown Browning trap pad. Sculpted drop points are behind lockplates, and point pattern checkering at grip has carved beaded borders. Matching forend has typical release. Forend remains attached to bbl set when disassembled. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.036 (full), bottom -.012 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Included with gun is a gold and black Browning Superposed box. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks, mostly on left buttstock behind grip. Box is excellent with some minor chipping. 4-53606 MGM216 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2478

2479
$18,400.00

*BROWNING P3S GRADE TWO BARREL SET ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY P. ALLEMAND AND J. SCHVOLCZ WITH CASE.

SN P74PM1649. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 26-1/2″ bbls are marked “I” and “II” on breech ends of ribs. “I” choked skeet and skeet, set “II” choked IC and mod. Both sets are fitted with raised, ventilated, game ribs. Browning name and Utah and Montreal addresses are on left sides over “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with right sides marked “BROWNING SUPERPOSED” and “SPECIAL STEEL” with gauge information over “BROWNING PATENTS”. Typical blued Superposed action is fitted with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with especially well cut and shaded, large, open, scrolled acanthus, with gold wire border and scrolled highlights, surrounding semi-relief gold inlaid scenes of game birds. The action portrays a pair of partridge flying through brush on left, and a pair of pheasants flying over across brushy meadow on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid quail flying over open field in central vignette. This fine engraving and inlay is by P. Allemand, whose signature is on bottom rear of partridge scene, and J. Schvolcz, whose name is on bottom rear of pheasant scene. Trigger guard is also engraved with scroll, and has vacant shield on bow. Very fine burl figured American walnut long tang square knob oil finished buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps around grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching beavertail forends are checkered in point pattern. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Light brown Browning vinyl case lined in faux fur, has space for gun and extra bbls, and contains instruction booklet and key. PROVENANCE: Browning factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with some light forend marks on one bbl set, and a few minor handling and storage marks on wood. Mechanically crisp. Possibly unfired. Case is excellent. 4-53571 MGM260 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2479

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2480
$15,525.00

*RARE 28 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE ENGRAVED BY DUJARDIN WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 1861F8. (1968) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Bbls choked mod and full, have ventilated game rib fitted with white bead. Browning name and Missouri and Montreal addresses are on left side over “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with right side marked “SPECIAL STEEL” with gauge and patent information. Rear portions of bbls have 2″ triangles of large, shaded, open, scrolled acanthus matching that on typical blued Superposed action, fitted with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded, fine, large, open scroll with acanthus highlights, surrounding detailed gold inlaid scenes of game birds within nicely swept, gold inlaid, wire surround. This treatment was designed by noted Browning engraver, Louis Vrancken, specially for the Midas grade. This gun has a trio of pheasants taking flight across open meadow on left, and a trio of ducks flushing from marsh on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid quail flying over grass in central vignette. This fine engraving and inlay is by J. Dujardin, Browning engraver, whose signature is on bottom rear of left and right sides. Trigger guard is also engraved with scroll, and has vacant shield on bow. Exceptional feather crotch figured American walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering with flare extending into butt, wraps around grip. Field forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″. drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Complete with its orig black and gold Superposed marked box, with correct end label for this gun. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Essentially new, with scant evidence of it being fired since proof. It is difficult to find any flaws except there are a few minor assembly marks and the lightest handling marks on wood and metal. Our consignor purchased this gun new from Jaqua’s and he has never fired it.  Box is excellent, with one or two chips and compressions on corners. Label is slightly foxed, and has an area where a sticker was removed. 4-50488 MGM255 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2480

2481
$14,950.00

*FABULOUS FN SUPERPOSED 28GA WITH EXHIBITION QUALITY ENGRAVING BY MASTER GRAVEUR J.H. DIET.

SN 145F73. SN 145F73. Cal. 28 ga. 28” Bbls choked modified and full, with narrow, ventilated rib, are marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL BELGIQUE” and with steel, gauge, and 2-3/4” chambers on left side of top bbl. right side is marked “MADE IN BELGIUM – BROWNING PATENTS”. There are 2-1/2” wedges of relief shaded scroll on breech ends. Coin finished superposed action with gold-plated selective trigger is engraved in nearly full coverage with exceptionally well cut, open, shaded, scrolled acanthus in semi-relief. This fine scroll outlines vignettes of gold inlaid game birds in well detailed settings; a pair of black grouse are battling in open meadow on left side of action, a pair of mallards spring from marsh on right. Bottom of action depicts a quail in open meadow. Monogram “J D” is on trigger guard bow. Engravers name “J. H. Diet. de SAROLAY” is on trigger plate. Dark, fiddle figured, and nicely marbled European walnut swan-necked buttstock measures 14-1/2” over skip line checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering with carved beaded borders is at grip. Side panels have well shaped drop points. Matching one piece forend has dummy screws and glue line to imitate 3-pc forend. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Original black FN/ Browning A-1 marked box with end label, has had Midas mistakenly written in at later date. Box contains brown wrapping paper and original foam. CONDITION: Excellent from upgrading, showing very little use. Bbls retain nearly all of their blue with a few light marks, mostly from sliding of forend. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Stocks retain essentially all of their shiny oil finish with a few light marks and rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Box has loss due to tape removal in many spots, with edges nicked, corners slightly rubbed through, one repaired with tape. End label is slightly foxed, and has some minor rubs. 4-50143 MGM78 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2481

2482
$11,800.00

*RARE SMALL GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE TWO BARREL, TWO GAUGE SET ENGRAVED BY ANGELO BEE WITH CASE.

SN 23505. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ chambers and 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ .410 Bbls choked skeet and skeet, are marked with Browning name and Utah and Montreal addresses are on left sides over “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with right side marked “BROWNING SUPERPOSED” and “SPECIAL STEEL” with gauge and patent information. 28″ 20 ga. Bbls choked IC and mod are marked with Browning information and Missouri and Montreal addresses over “SPECIAL STEEL” and gauge information on left, with patent numbers and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Both bbl sets have raised, ventilated game ribs fitted with white beads. Rear portions of bbls have 2″ triangles of large, shaded, open, scrolled acanthus matching that on typical blued Superposed action, with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded, fine large, open scroll with acanthus highlights, surrounding detailed gold inlaid scenes of game birds within nicely swept, flush gold inlaid, wire surrounds. This treatment was designed by noted Browning engraver, Louis Vrancken, specially for the Midas grade. This gun portrays a trio of pheasants taking flight into open meadow on left, and with a trio of ducks flushing from marsh on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid quail flying over grass in central vignette. This fine engraving and inlay is by Angelo Bee, noted Browning engraver, whose signature is on bottom rear of left and right sides. Trigger guard is also engraved with scroll, and has vacant shield on bow. Fine, beautifully marbled and lightly flame figured European walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering with flare extending into butt, wraps around grip. Field forend on .410 bbls is of crotch figured walnut, with forend of 20 ga bbls matching buttstock. .410 Bbls: Drop at heel: 1-7/8″. drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 20 ga. Bbls: Drop at heel: 1-15/16″. drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Brown vinyl Browning case lined in faux fur, with space for gun and both sets of bbls, contains instruction booklet and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as reconditioned by the factory on the fitting of the new .410 bbls, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior cloth is slightly soiled from contact with gun. 4-53570 MGM256 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2482

2483
$0.00

*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE TWO BARREL SET WITH SPECIAL ENGRAVING BY ANDRE DIERCKX, MASTER ENGRAVER, WITH CASE.

SN 51307S6. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Bbls choked IC and mod, and 30″ bbls choked full and full, have ventilated game ribs fitted with white beads. Browning name and Missouri and Montreal addresses are on left side over “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with right side marked “SPECIAL STEEL” with gauge and patent information. Rear portions of bbls have 2″ triangles of large, shaded, open, scrolled acanthus matching that on typical blued Superposed action with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded fine large open scroll with acanthus highlights, surrounding nicely detailed gold inlaid scenes of game birds, within nicely swept, gold inlaid, wire surround. This treatment was designed by noted Browning engraver, Louis Vrancken, specially for the Midas grade. This gun portrays a trio of pheasants taking flight across open meadow on left, and with a trio of ducks flushing from marsh on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid quail flying over open field in central vignette. In addition, left side of action is gold inlaid “David C. Cawood”. This fine engraving and inlay is by Andre Dierckx, master Browning engraver, whose signature is on bottom rear of left and right sides. Trigger guard is also engraved with scroll, and has vacant shield on bow. Beautifully crotch figured American walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over brown Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering with flare extending into butt, wraps around grip. 26-1/2″ Bbls have fiddle figured field forend, and 30″ bbls have fiddle figured small beavertail type forend. 26-1/2″ Bbls: Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 30″ Bbls: Drop at heel: 2-5/8″. drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Brown vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur with space for gun and both sets of bbls, and contains Browning instruction pamphlet in black envelope, small black and gold hang tag, and key. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Essentially new, with scant evidence being fired, with exceptionally light cartridge halos on breech face. 26-1/2″ Bbls have slight forend marks. There are a few miniscule marks in metal and wood finishes. Case is excellent, as is its interior. 4-53626 MGM254 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2483

2484
$11,500.00

*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE GUN NUMBER “ONE” OF A PAIR ENGRAVED BY M. BODSON.

SN 40079S74. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This gun in no. “1” of a pair, with “I” gold inlaid at rear of rib and left rear of action. It has 26-1/2″ bbls choked skeet and skeet, fitted with raised, ventilated game rib. Browning name and Utah and Montreal addresses are on left side over “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with right side marked “BROWNING SUPERPOSED” and “SPECIAL STEEL” with gauge information over “BROWNING PATENTS”. Rear portion of bbls have 2″ triangles of large, shaded, open, scrolled acanthus matching that on typical blued Superposed action, fitted with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded, large, open scroll with acanthus highlights, surrounding gold inlaid scenes of game birds within nicely swept, gold inlaid, wire surrounds. This treatment was designed by noted Browning engraver, Louis Vrancken, specially for the Midas grade. This gun portrays a trio of pheasants taking flight across open meadow on left, and with a trio of ducks flushing from marsh on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid quail flying over grass in central vignette. This fine engraving and inlay is by Mario Bodson, whose signature is on bottom rear of pheasant scene. Trigger guard is also engraved with scroll, and has vacant shield on bow. Fine crotch figured American walnut straight grip oil finished buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering wraps around grip. Field forend is checkered in point pattern, and matches well. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with some light forend marks on bbls, and a few handling marks on wood, especially a fingernail sized scuff at top left side of buttstock near butt, and a fair sized deep ding on left wood near rear of trigger. Mechanically crisp. Possibly unfired. 4-53607 MGM258 (12,000-17,000) – Lot 2484

2485
$11,500.00

*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE GUN NUMBER “TWO” OF A PAIR ENGRAVED BY M. BODSON.

SN 40080S74. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This gun is no. “2” of a pair, with the numeral “II” gold inlaid at rear of rib and left rear of action. It has 26-1/2″ bbls choked skeet and skeet, fitted with raised, ventilated game rib. Browning name and Utah and Montreal addresses are on left side over “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with right side marked “BROWNING SUPERPOSED” and “SPECIAL STEEL” with gauge information over “BROWNING PATENTS”. Rear portion of bbls have 2″ triangles of large, shaded, open, scrolled acanthus matching that on typical blued Superposed action, fitted with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded, large, open scroll with acanthus highlights, surrounding gold inlaid scenes of game birds within nicely swept, gold inlaid, wire surrounds. This treatment was designed by noted Browning engraver, Louis Vrancken, specially for the Midas grade. This gun portrays a trio of pheasants taking flight across open meadow on left, and with a trio of ducks flushing from marsh on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid quail flying over grass in central vignette. This fine engraving and inlay is by Mario Bodson, whose signature is on bottom rear of pheasant scene. Trigger guard is also engraved with scroll, and has vacant shield on bow. Flame figured American walnut straight grip, oil finished, buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering wraps around grip. Field forend is checkered in point pattern, and has dramatic fiddle figure. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with some light forend marks on bbls and a few minor handling marks on wood. Mechanically crisp. Possibly unfired. 4-53608 MGM259 (12,000-17,000) – Lot 2485

2486
$12,650.00

*BROWNING SUPERLITE MIDAS GRADE ENGRAVED BY J.M. DEBRUS AND G. MARECHAL WITH CASE.

SN 57161S76. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Bbls choked IC and Mod, are fitted with narrow, raised, ventilated game rib. Browning name and Utah and Montreal addresses are on left side over “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with right side marked “BROWNING SUPERPOSED” and “SPECIAL STEEL” with gauge information over “BROWNING PATENTS”. Rear portions of bbls have 2″ triangles of large, shaded, open, scrolled acanthus matching that on typical blued and rounded Superlite Superposed action. Action is fitted with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded, large, open scroll with acanthus highlights, surrounding gold inlaid scenes of game birds within nicely swept, gold inlaid, wire surrounds. This treatment was designed by noted Browning engraver, Louis Vrancken, specially for the Midas grade. This gun portrays a trio of pheasants taking flight across open meadow on left, and a trio of ducks flushing from marsh on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid quail flying over grass in central vignette. These fine game scenes are by Jean Marie Debrus, whose signature is on bottom rear of pheasant scene. (Scroll is signed on bottom left side of action by Georges Marechal.) Trigger guard is also engraved with scroll, and has vacant shield on bow. Flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over composition Browning buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering wraps around grip. Schnabeled Superlite forend is checkered in point pattern and matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Dark brown Browning vinyl case is lined in brown faux fur, and contains owners manual and keys. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating that gun no. “5716S76” was sold on April 14, 1977. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with some light forend marks on bbls, and a few minor handling marks on wood. Mechanically crisp. Possibly unfired since proof. Case is excellent. 4-53681 MGM296 (10,500-17,500) – Lot 2486

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2487
$0.00

*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE WITH SPECIAL ORDER GOLD INLAID GAME SCENES BY J. M. DEBRUS.

SN 33546S74. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls choked IMod and full. Browning name with Utah and Montreal addresses are engraved on left side over “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with right side engraved “SPECIAL STEEL” with gauge information. Bbls have raised, ventilated game rib fitted with silver bead. Rear portion of bbls have 2″ triangles of large, shaded, open, scrolled acanthus matching that on typical blued Superposed action, with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded, fine, large, open scroll with acanthus highlights, surrounding detailed gold inlaid scenes of game birds within nicely swept, flush gold inlaid, wire surrounds. This treatment was designed by noted Browning engraver, Louis Vrancken, specially for the Midas grade. This gun has unusual vignettes within these borders featuring a pair of wild turkey in open meadow on right side, and pair of chukar partridge in western scene with buttes in background on left. These scenes are by Jean Marie Debrus, whose signature is on bottom of partridge scene. A gold inlaid quail flies across open hills in central vignette on bottom of action. Trigger guard is also engraved with scroll, and has vacant shield on bow. Finely figured claro walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Unusual 3-pc beavertail forend matches well. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″. drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs.12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Accompanied by a proper Hartmann fitted luggage case. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, showing scant evidence of firing, if any. There are a few very light handling and assembly marks, with background of engraving of bottom of receiver beginning to patina. Case is excellent. 4-53624 MGM257 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2487

2488
$6,325.00

*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE BROADWAY TRAP GUN ENGRAVED BY GODIMUS AND CORTIS.

SN 2170S71. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls fitted with wide Broadway rib, mounted with two white beads, are choked “improved modified” and “full”. Browning name with Utah and Montreal addresses are on left side over “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with right side marked “BROWNING SUPERPOSED” and ‘SPECIAL STEEL” with gauge information. Rear portions of bbls have 2″ triangles of large, shaded, open, scrolled acanthus matching that on typical blued Superposed action, fitted with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded, large, open scroll with acanthus highlights, surrounding gold inlaid scenes of game birds (appropriate to the gauge of this shotgun), within nicely swept, gold inlaid, wire surround. This treatment was designed by noted Browning engraver, Louis Vrancken, specially for the Midas grade. This gun portrays a trio of pheasants taking flight across open meadow on left, and with a trio of ducks flushing from marsh on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid quail flying over open field in central vignette. This fine engraving and inlay is by A. Godimus, whose signature is on bottom rear of left side, and L. Cortis, with signature on right. Trigger guard is also engraved with scroll, and has vacant shield on bow. Beautifully crotch figured American walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering with flare extending into butt, wraps around grip. Large trap forend is checkered to match (but wood is rather plain). Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, with only slight forend marks on bbls, and slight silvering of takedown catch and top of thumbpiece. Breech faces show halos from limited firing. Stocks are excellent, with only one or two of the faintest handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50476 MGM253 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2488

2489
$20,700.00

*HIGH CONDITION 20 GAUGE BROWNING POINTER GRADE TWO BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY R. DEWIL WITH CASE.

SN 31903V4. (1964) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Bbls are choked skeet and skeet, and 28″ bbls choked improved modified and full. Browning name with MO and Montreal addresses over “MADE IN BELGIUM” are on left, and “SPECIAL STEEL” with chamber and gauge information over patent numbers on right. Typical coin finished Superposed action is fitted with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, small scroll surrounding oval vignettes of dogs and birds; a setter is retrieving mallard from swamp on left side of action, with pointer retrieving pheasant from woodlands on right. Bottom of action portrays a pair of quail at edge of wood. A pair of pheasant, one recumbent, the other flushing, are on trigger guard bow. This fine engraving is by Rene Dewil, who engraved for Browning 1950 to 1980, and whose signature appears at the bottom of left scene. Nicely streaked European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Field style forends match well. 26-1/2″ BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Drops and weight are the basically the same with 28″ bbls. Light brown Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains small black and gold hang tag, and case information. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, appears unfired, with slight forend marks on bbls. Stocks are excellent, with all their gloss, with one or two light handling marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A wonderful small bore Browning from the ’60’s. 4-50487 MGM268 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2489

2490
$11,500.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY ALFONSE MARECHAL WITH CASE.

SN 35984V5. (1965) Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Bbls are choked modified and full. Browning name with MO and Montreal addresses over “MADE FOR ABERCROMBIE & FITCH” and “MADE IN BELGIUM” are on left, and “SPECIAL STEEL” with chamber and gauge information over patent numbers are on right. Typical coin finished Superposed action is fitted with single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, small scroll surrounding oval vignettes of dogs and birds; a setter is retrieving mallard from swamp on left side of action, with pointer retrieving pheasant from woodlands on right. Bottom of action portrays a pair of quail at edge of wood. A pair of pheasant, one recumbent, the other flushing, are on trigger guard bow. This very well detailed engraving is by Alfonse Marechal, whose signature appears at the bottom of right scene, and initials on left. Finely marbled European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Field style forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Brown vinyl Browning case is lined in brown faux fur. CONDITION: Excellent, with little evidence of having been fired, with a few assembly and disassembly marks on bbls and some light scratches and marks in orig gloss finish of stocks. There is slight browning under lacquer on bottom of action, trigger guard bow, and forend latch, also with a bit on top lever. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 4-53674 MGM284 (8,500-13,500) – Lot 2490

2491
$8,050.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED WILD FOWL SERIES PINTAIL ISSUE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY DIERCKX AND RECULE WITH CASE.

SN 8H4PZ00244. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls choked mod and full, are fitted with raised, ventilated game rib. Browning name with Utah and Montreal addresses are on left side over “MADE IN BELGIUM”, with right side marked “BROWNING SUPERPOSED” and “SPECIAL STEEL” with gauge information over “BROWNING PATENTS”. Coin finished Superposed action has single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with very fine, open, scrolled acanthus, with delicately shaded backgrounds, surrounding oval vignettes with gold wire borders of semi-relief gold inlaid scenes of pintails; a pair erupt from marsh on left side of action, with another pair flying over marsh on right. Bottom of action has more gold inlaid pintails, and is also gold inlaid “AMERICAN PINTAIL ANAS ACUTA” on scrolled riband with another scroll inlaid “244 of 500″. The gold head of a pintail graces trigger guard bow. This fine engraving and inlay is by A. Dierckx, whose signature is at bottom rear of left side of action, and J. Recule, whose signature is on bottom left of right side. Exceptional flaming crotch figured American walnut long tang round knob, oil finished buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering wraps around grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching field forend is checkered in point pattern. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Fine American walnut full length case with brass corners and three bail latches, is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new, with only the faintest of marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Possibly unfired. Our consignor purchased this gun new and it has not been fired since he acquired it. Case is excellent. 4-50485 MGM261 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2491

2492
$0.00

*BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED PRESENTATION GRADE ENGRAVED WITH FOUR GOLD INLAYS.

SN 13235S69. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with ventilated Broadway rib are choked modified and full. Coin finished action with gold plated single selective trigger is engraved in “P 1″ style with large shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of relief gold inlaid game birds taking flight; pair of pheasants on left, and mallards on right.No engravers signature noted. Long tang, square knob lightly figured American walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over brown Factory installed Pachmayr white line trap pad. Point pattern 22 lines to the inch checkering. Matching one piece forend has typical sliding release. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few minor marks, especially on left side of buttstock which also shows checking of finish on side panel. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-51361 MGM117 (5,500-9,500) – Lot 2492

2493
$6,325.00

*SUPER CONDITION EARLY BROWNING POINTER GRADE BROADWAY TRAP GUN ENGRAVED BY R. DEWIL WITH CASE.

SN 89614. (1961) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls fitted with wide Broadway rib, mounted with two white beads, are choked “improved modified” and “full”. Browning name with MO and Montreal addresses are on left side. Right side is marked “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical coin finished Superposed action has single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, small scroll surrounding oval vignettes of dogs and birds; a setter is retrieving mallard from swamp on left side of action, with pointer retrieving pheasant from woodlands on right. Bottom of action portrays a pair of quail at edge of wood. A pair of pheasant, one recumbent, the other flushing, are on trigger guard bow. This fine engraving is by Rene Dewil, who engraved for Browning 1950 to 1980, and whose signature appears at the bottom of each scene. Beautifully feather crotch figured American walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over brown Browning white line trap pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Large trap forend matches well. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Light brown vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur, and contains instruction booklet in black and gold envelope, guarantee in white envelope, gold hang tag, and luggage case information, along with two keys. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, appears unfired, with only slight, almost invisible, forend marks on bbls. Stocks are excellent, with all their gloss. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A truly exceptional Browning from the ’60’s. 4-50486 MGM262 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2493

2494
$3,450.00

*FABRIQUE NATIONALE BACCARA (D3) BROWNING SUPERPOSED.

SN 52827. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Bbls with Broadway ventilated rib have no choke designation on breech section, and are fitted with Seminole choke tubes for skeet and light mod. “Fabrique Nationale Herstal” is on left side of top bbl. Left side is marked with Browning name, address, gauge information, and “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Coin finished O/U action with single selective trigger is engraved with full coverage very well cut medium scroll with rose bouquet central highlights, reminiscent of best British engraving. (No engravers signature found) (This grade is described in THE BROWNING SUPERPOSED by Ned Schwing on p. 383.) Very fine, flesh toned, beautifully marbled and nicely figured French walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over brown KICKEEZ pad over 1/4″ black spacer. Stock features fluted drop points and modified point pattern checkering at grip and on matching schnabeled forend. Bore diameter: top -.737, bottom -.736. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Minimum wall thickness: top -.038, bottom – .034. Drop at heel: 1-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue with some spotting on left side toward muzzles. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, with some brown staining on left side near trigger. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of light marks and scuffs from normal handling and use. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-51434 MGM217 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2494

2495
$12,075.00

*PAIR OF SMALL GAUGE (28 GAUGE AND .410) BROWNING GRADE “1” SUPERPOSED.

SN 1361F6/ 1552J6. (1966) Cal. .410 (SN 1552J6) with 3″ chambers, and 28 ga. (SN 1361F6) with 2-3/4″ chambers. Both guns with 26-1/2″ bbls with raised, ventilated ribs, are choked skeet and skeet. .410 bbls are marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY” on left and with gauge and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. 28″ Bbls are marked with Browning MO and Montreal addresses over “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and with gauge and patent information on right. Typical blued actions with gold-plated single selective triggers are engraved in classic Browning attenuated scroll. Long tang, round knob buttstocks are of lightly streaked European walnut and measure 14-1/4″ over composition Browning buttplates. Field forends match well. Guns are housed in their orig vinyl Browning cases lined in faux fur, which contain instruction booklets in black envelopes, yellow tags with case information, and with keys. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new, with only a hint of the slightest handling marks on wood and metal. Inside and outsides of cases are near new. 4-53627 MGM283 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2495

2496
$8,050.00

*BROWNING AUTO-5 GOLD CLASSIC WITH BOX.

SN 211GC249. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 28″ Ventilated rib bbl has Browning and FN information on left side, along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Coin finished action is engraved with large open shaded scrolled acanthus surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid sporting scenes with finely engraved backgrounds; left side portrays relief gold inlaid Labrador retriever plunging into marsh after gold inlaid falling duck, while background is engraved with four ducks taking flight. “249 of 500” is flush gold inlaid on gold riband along bottom edge. Engravers signature is at lower left. Right side has portrait of John M. Browning gold inlaid in oval at rear with a pair of relief gold inlaid ducks taking flight at center, again with four ducks flushing over top of action. Riband along bottom is inlaid “BROWNING GOLD CLASSIC”. Browning buck logo is gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Exceptional burl figured claro walnut oil finished stocks feature Browning composition buttplate,checkering with beaded borders, and scrolled acanthus flourishes at extreme ends. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Accompanied by proper factory box and documents. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof.Box is sound, graphics fine. 4-53572 MGM213 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2496

2497
$0.00

*FN MAUSER COMMEMORATING ONE THOUSAND YEAR FOUNDING OF LIEGE.

SN 53227. Cal. 7 X 64 mm. 26″ Lightweight tapered sporter bbl is fitted with island base mounting one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, and small ramp mounting silver bead front. Flush gold inlaid attribution is on top. Rear of bbl has silver and gold inlay of Tower of Liege between “L” and “G” (famous Liege proof mark). Receiver ring shows map of province with cities. “1000” is gold inlaid within laurel leaves. Sidewall is inlaid “980 Liege 1980″. Bridge has multi colored gold inlay of the crest of the Prince of Liege. Further commemorative crests and shields are gold inlaid in exquisite detail on floorplate and trigger guard bow. This fine work is by noted master engraver Jean H. Diet, whose signature is at rear of floorplate. Beautifully stump figured French walnut stock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning open sided pad, and features swept Monte Carlo right hand cheekpiece, grooved top forend, rosewood grip cap and forend tip. There is basket weave checkering at grip and forend flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Excellent. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. 4-53601 MGM212 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2497

2498
$0.00

*FN MAUSER LIEGE WORKSHOP TRIBUTE TO THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF BELGIAN INDEPENDENCE.

SN 99. Cal. 7 x 64 mm. This finely crafted rifle, most likely unique, has 24″ lightweight sporter bbl fitted with stippled island base for one standing leaf express rear sight, and ramp base for silver bead front sight. Late style FN action with second cut through receiver pressure ring, has hinged bottom metal with release in trigger guard bow. Bbl and action have multi colored gold inlaid wording, heraldic devices, maps, and province shields relevant to Belgian history. Top of bbl is engraved “Ateliers Liegeois Artisans Reunis”. (ALAR which is engraved on right side of bbl and receiver ring in front of SN.) Inlaid gold script on bbl announces that this commemorates the Independence of Belgium. Belgian crest is at rear portion of bbl. Gold inlaid map of Belgium with city names is on receiver ring, along with “150” within laurel leaves. Another raised gold inlaid crest is on bridge. “B” is between foliage on top of left sidewall. Side of sidewall is inlaid in white gold “1830 BELGIQUE 1980”. Floorplate has nine flush multi-colored gold inlays of province crests. Trigger guard bow lists Belgian kings and their reigns. It appears that all of this exceptionally well done engraving and inlay is by master engraver Jean H. Diet, whose signature appears on right side of receiver ring and rear portion of floorplate. Finely marbled and nicely figured French walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over open sided FN pad, and features swept Monte Carlo shadow line cheekpiece, unusual shaped grooved top forend, and rosewood grip cap and forend tip. Checkering at grip and forend has beaded borders with relief acanthus carved ends. A man’s “head” in gold is on top of grip cap. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. 4-53602 MGM211 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2498

2499
$10,925.00

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN .375 MAGNUM ENGRAVED BY R. DEWIL.

SN 1X7122. Cal. .375 H & H. 24″ Medium weight tapered bbl is fitted with folding rear sight in island base and gold bead front in streamlined ramp. Caliber markings, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” are on right side of bbl under rear sight. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of acanthus scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action is engraved with more open shaded scroll, and has big game animals on receiver ring; moose on left, bugling elk on right. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate continues with the scrolled acanthus theme surrounding standing grizzly bear on floorplate and snarling puma on trigger guard bow. Grizzly bear, moose, and bugling elk scenes are signed “R. Dewil”. Beautifully flame figured claro walnut full rosewood capped pistol grip stock features swept right hand rollover cheekpiece, engraved reinforcing bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll and broad stippled borders. An open sided brown White Line pad is on butt. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, with only the faintest of minor handling marks on wood and metal. Bolt knob has some brown stain. 4-51352 MGM112 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2499

2500
$0.00

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE .270 WINCHESTER ENGRAVED BY R. DEWIL AND L. LAMBERT WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 7P44016. Cal. .270 Win. 22″ Medium weight tapered bbl has caliber markings, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right, and “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY” on left sides. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of acanthus scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action is engraved with more open shaded scroll, and has big game animals on receiver ring; bugling elk on left, and running pronghorn on right. Elk scene is signed “R. Dewil” (visible only with action removed from stock). Bottom metal with hinged floorplate continues with the scrolled acanthus theme surrounding quartering portrait of mule deer peering through bracken and vines, and with an approaching grizzly bear on trigger guard bow. Mule deer scene is signed by “L. Lambert”. Fine claro walnut stock has full length fiddle figure, and measures 13-5/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll with broad stippled borders. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Rifle comes with its orig black and gold Browning box with correct end label. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on stock, checkering somewhat darkened from handling. Box is very fine, slight chipping on edges, has been darkened. 4-53604 MGM210 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2500

2501
$0.00

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE 30-06 ENGRAVED BY ANGELO BEE AND F. MARECHAL WITH SCOPE.

SN 60329L70. Cal. 30-06. 24″ Medium weight tapered bbl is not fitted with sights. Caliber markings, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” are on right side of bbl. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of acanthus scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action is engraved with more open shaded scroll, and has big game animals on receiver ring; bugling elk on left, and running pronghorn on right. These scenes are signed “ABee” (Angelo Bee). Bottom metal with hinged floorplate continues with the scrolled acanthus theme surrounding portrait of mule deer on floorplate, and stalking grizzly bear on trigger guard bow. Mule deer scene is signed “F Marechal”. Fine flame figured claro walnut rosewood capped pistol grip stock features swept right hand Monte Carlo cheekpiece, engraved reinforcing bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll with broad stippled borders. Composition Browning plate is on butt. Rifle is fitted with 2-1/2 – 8 Browning “wide field” scope with duplex reticle in Redfield type rings, and one piece base. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, with only the faintest of minor handling marks on wood and metal. Scope is excellent. Optics clear. 4-53603 MGM208 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2501

2502
$8,050.00

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE .300 WIN ENGRAVED BY RICHARD KOWALSKI AND LOUIS ACAMPO WITH CASE.

SN 62062L71. Cal. .300 Win mag. 24″ Medium weight tapered bbl is not fitted with sights. Caliber markings and SN are on right side of bbl, and Browning address and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of acanthus scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action is engraved with more open shaded scroll, and has big game animals on receiver ring; moose on left, bugling elk on right. Moose scene is signed “R Kowalski”. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate continues with the scrolled acanthus theme surrounding standing grizzly bear on floorplate and snarling puma on trigger guard bow. Grizzly bear is signed by “L. Acampo”. Puma is signed “GO”. Interesting stump figured claro walnut rosewood capped pistol grip stock features swept right hand rollover cheekpiece, engraved reinforcing bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll and broad stippled borders. An open sided Browning marked factory pad is on butt. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Rifle comes in its full length brown Browning vinyl case lined in fuzzy brown faux fur. Case contains instruction booklet and keys. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Appears unfired, with only a few light handling marks on stock. Case is excellent. 4-53573 MGM209 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2502

2503
$6,900.00

*BELGIAN BROWNING AUTO – 22 GRADE III ENGRAVED BY G. VANDERSMISSEN.

SN 1T18344. Cal. 22 LR. 19-1/4″ Tapered round bbl has typical Browning name and address on top along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Coin finished action with gold-plated trigger is very finely engraved with large scrolled shaded acanthus through strap work, outlining vignettes of pointing dogs and game; setter and trio of pheasant are on left, with another setter and trio of ducks on right. Portrait of spaniel retrieving duck is on top of action. This engraving is signed “Vandermissen G.” on bottom of left hand scene. Finely fiddle figured claro walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over serrated steel buttplate. Skip line checkering is at grip. Nicely matching forend with slight swell is screwed to bbl. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks and some light rubs, mostly on buttstock. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-51928 MGM113 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2503

3000
$13,225.00

VERY RARE COLT MODEL 1839 REVOLVING PERCUSSION CARBINE.

SN 320. Cal. .525 smooth bore. Very rare carbine with 24″ faceted to rnd smooth bore bbl, German silver pin front sight and fixed rear sight, without forearm. Mounted with uncheckered straight gram American walnut buttstock that has smooth, steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Trigger guard is serpentine shaped. Cyl is 2-1/2″ long, six chambers with rounded shoulder and 4-slot nipples. Serial number was observed on the wedge, cyl rotating ring & toe of the buttplate. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. The numbers on rear face of bbl lug & cyl have been obliterated by corrosion. According to various publications there were about 950 of these carbines produced 1838-1841. These are some of Colts most rare long arms and are almost never found today in any condition. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this carbine in May 1972 from well known Western dealer Evie Morgan of Clarkston, WA. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good, appears to be all matching as best that can be determined. No orig finish remains with the metal being a mottled silver/brown patina with light pitting. Stock has several light grain checks with a repair and wood fill around top & bottom tangs and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; dark pitted bore. 4-53849 JR38 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3000

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3001
$14,375.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1855 HALF STOCK PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 2859. Cal. 44. Fine deluxe rifle with 27″ oct to rnd bbl, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight and 3-leaf rear sight graduated to 300 yds. Bottom of the bbl has a steel rib with two guides containing its orig brass tipped wood cleaning rod. Cyl is full fluted and six shots. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut with uncheckered small forearm that has nickel silver tip. Stock has a checkered straight grip with shotgun style heel & toe plates. Toe of the stock has a large repaired section. Trigger guard is serpentine shape. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were 1,000 to 1,500 of these rifles produced 1857-1864. Although these rifles were reasonably popular on the American frontier they were eventually supplanted by the advent of cartridge arms. They usually saw hard service under adverse conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains 15-20% orig brown finish with the balance a grey/brown patina; receiver & cyl retain 65-70% orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Stock has the aforementioned repair on the toe, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks & scratches and retains most of a restored finish on the buttstock and the orig finish on the forearm. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53948 JR103 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3001

3002
$57,500.00

COLT FACTORY PRESENTATION MODEL 1855 SIDE HAMMER SHOTGUN TO RETIRING COLT EMPLOYEE IN 1868.

SN 967. Cal. 10 Gauge. Spectacular deluxe revolving shotgun, blued finish and color case hardened hammer with 30″ oct to rnd bbl and single nickel silver bead. Mounted with highly figured, checkered American walnut buttstock and small uncheckered forearm with nickeled brass tip. Buttstock has a smooth steel buttplate. Forearm is secured with a single key through nickeled brass escutcheons. Bottom of bbl has a metal rib with two iron guides containing an original Colt brass tipped, gutta percha wiping rod. It has a 5-shot fluted cylinder with usual frame & cylinder markings. The top tang is inscribed in period script engraving, “Presented to Wm. Tuller by Colt’s P.F.A. Mfg. Co. Oct. 1st 1868″. Accompanied by a seven page letter from renowned Colt authority, historian and author, Larry Wilson wherein he presents great detail regarding Mr. Tuller’s employment as final inspector for the Colt assembly line. He relates that in March of 1857, an 18 page article appeared in THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE entitled “A Day at the Armory of Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut”. This article was published on p.357 of HISTORY OF THE COLT REVOLVER, Haven & Belden. Mr. Tuller was apparently an inspector for several years and his small “T” will be found on many early Colt firearms. Mr. Wilson indicates that Mr. Tuller retired on Oct. 15, 1868 and had been an employee of Colt’s for their entire existence up to that point. Mr. Wilson lists a review of the Colt Factory Journal “B”, on p.588 and under the date Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1868, shows that this shotgun was presented to William Tuller with appendages “As per day book 45/48″. Mr. Wilson states that this book no longer exists and that no entry can be found for this shotgun in Colt records, probably due to the flood in the 1930s. Mr. Wilson states that this shotgun will be featured in future editions of THE COLT ENGRAVING BOOK and in other publications. Also accompanied by copies of the cover and p.74 of COLT PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FACTORY LEDGERS 1856-1869, by Houze. It shows p.588, dated Tuesday, November 17. 1868 that a 30″ 75 cal. shotgun and appendages were presented to “Wm Tuller as per Day book 45.48″. There is an asterisk, “William Tuller retired from the Colt company on October 15, 1868″. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Retains virtually all of its fine orig factory finish to both metal & wood; bbl has scattered light spots of surface rust and a scratch near the muzzle and is turning slightly plum; ramrod is extremely fine; frame retains 92-94% glossy bright orig blue with the flaked areas a dark patina; cylinder retains 70-75% glossy bright orig blue with the flaked areas a dark patina; hammer retains 50-60% silvered case colors and the loading lever about 80% dark case colors. Wood is sound, with the stock having a few grain checks on both sides and normal light handling & storage marks on both stock & forearm and both retain most of their bright orig factory varnish; buttplate retains 30-40% orig blue with the balance flaked to a dark patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This fine shotgun is probably unfired and any finish loss is from flaking & storage, not wear. 4-47898 JR126 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 3002

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3003
$25,875.00

FABULOUS SILVER-PLATED AND ENGRAVED COLT 1855 FIRST MODEL SIDEHAMMER SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 906. Cal. 36. A wonderful and rare antique Colt recently discovered in Italy. This 1st Model Sporting Rifle has the patent oiler mounted on left side of frame. Round steel cleaning rod mounted on eyelet on left side of barrel at muzzle and on eyelet on frame to rear of cylinder breech. It has the ball & detent rammer lever and 6-shot cylinder with cylinder scene of a hunter shooting at running stag with two downed and on the ground. Cyl has the etched panel “COLT’S PATENT / SPORTING RIFLE” and on the center bar “ENGRAVED BY W.L. ORMSBY N.Y.” 21-inch round bbl with standard octagonal breech. Standard barrel marking with “COLT’S PT/ ADDRESS COL COLT/ 1856/ HARTFORD CT USA”. Dovetailed German front sight with mouse ear rear sight mounted on the top strap of the receiver. Trigger guard has the sporting rifle style “ears” front & back. The sides of receiver, top strap, octagonal transition of bbl, top & bottom tangs, trigger guard, buttplate tang, patchbox mountings, web of the rammer handle & hammer are and beautifully engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The serial number was observed on bottom of frame, on bottom tang, and cylinder. Mounted in fancy honey-brown uncheckered walnut has a sculpted steel patchbox on right side and features the “Hartford Stag” engraved on the lid. Plain steel buttplate with elongated top tang, a sneaking fox engraved at the tang base. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 80% of its strong orig silver plating with some thinning at sharp edges and pimpling on backstraps w/ few scattered spots and flakes on frames along with some minor flaking on cyl. Barrel, patchbox and buttplate smooth gray patina, with light pitting. Fading case-hardening on hammer and loading lever. Retains most original varnish with scattered light nicks and mars. Sharp rifling w/areas of pitting, nipples unbattered. 4-53700 JWD101 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3003

3004
$172,500.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED COLT PATERSON #1 BABY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH 4″ BARREL AND COMPLETE ACCESSORIES.

SN 457. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 4″ oct bbl, tiny German silver front sight and usual 1-line left hand script letter address which reads “Patent Arms Mg Co. Paterson N.J. – Colt’s Pt.” with dashes at each end. Cylinder has 5 chambers with centaur scene roll marking. Frame is usual configuration and is mounted with varnished 1-pc, square butt, walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig Colt casing with fluted lid and brown striped velvet lining, recessed in the bottom for the revolver, an orig copper & gold washed brass charger with matching number “53″, an orig capper numbered “89″ inside the lid and in the body, a sgl ball bullet mold with three turned walnut handles, a loading tool with nipple pick, a walnut handle brass cleaning rod and a matching numbered spare cylinder. There were about 500 of these baby-sized Paterson revolvers produced in the period 1837-1838 with a few having loading levers added in the period 1840-1841. Matching SNs were observed on rear face of bbl lug, wedge, both cyls, side of trigger, inside back strap and backstrap channel of grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. These diminutive revolvers are rarely ever encountered and of those, extremely few are cased with original accessories and rarely with much, or any, orig finish remaining. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching as noted. Bbl retains about 97-98% glossy orig blue with strong feathers on each side of front sight; overall shows only sharp edge wear; frame, recoil shields and front strap retain 88-90% glossy orig blue with light surface rust and some light flaking; top of backstrap and buttstrap retain glossy orig blue with most of the backstrap flaked to a light patina; hammer retains brilliant case colors on both sides and rear edge, turned silver on top edge; cyl in the revolver retains about 95% strong orig blue and shows about 99% centaur scene roll marking; spare cyl retains about 90% strong orig blue with some light rust and shows about 97-98% centaur scene roll marking. Grip is sound showing very light edge wear with a few light nicks in the finish and overall retains about 98-99% crisp orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. Case is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains about 85-90% orig finish with some heat crazing, and a chemical spot in the front left corner of lid; interior is moderately faded and lightly soiled inside the lid and lightly faded with moderate soil in the bottom; charger retains about 50-60% orig finish with strong gold wash on the powder end and middle ring; capper is very fine and is a medium brass patina; all three mold handles are sound showing moderate wear and strong orig finish; mold body and sprue cutter are very fine with light, scattered surface rust and shows about 70% bright blue; tool & cleaning rod are fine. All together a complete and very rare Baby Paterson. 4-50351 JR132 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 3004

3005
$0.00

RARE CASED COLT PATERSON NO.3 BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH ULTRA RARE PATENT ARMS MANUFACTURING COMPANY DIRECTIONS LOADING FOR THE PATERSON REVOLVER.

SN 853. Cal. 34. All blue finish with 2-1/8″ frame, 4-1/2″ oct bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line left hand “Patent Arms” address. Cyl has usual five chambers with centaur scene roll marking and round shoulder. Mounted with nicely figured 1-pc straight grip, matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig Colt Paterson mahogany casing with fluted lid and an empty nickel silver plaque in the top. Interior is dark brown velvet lined with recesses in the bottom for the revolver, an orig unnumbered copper & brass charger with standard roll marking on the center band, a brass capper with number “19” inside the lid & body, a single cavity 31 caliber ball mold with three turned walnut handles and sprue cutter, a loading tool & a brass cleaning jag with walnut handle. Also included is a small ebony screw top cap box. Spare cyl is missing from its spindle. This case was probably originally for a 1″ longer bbl revolver. Also accompanied by an extraordinarily rare, possibly the only one extant, Patent Arms Manufacturing Company directions for loading for the Paterson revolver. Paper measures appox. 8-3/8″ by 7″ with black lettering and the line drawing of a No.5 Texas Paterson revolver. Paper has been folded into eight sections, showing heavy wear and separation along the fold lines, missing one of the sections. Inserted in the missing section area is a typewritten note which states “ORIGINAL DIRECTIONS WHICH CAME WITH CASED PATTERSON (sic) NO. 853 WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 1841 IN BALTIMORE BY DANIEL RENICK McNEILL OF OLD FIELDS, VIRGINIA, NOW WEST VIRGINIA”. Additionally accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this revolver from well known collector/dealer John Fox of Missoula, MT in Mar. 1972. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were about 800 of these revolvers produced in the period 1837-1840. Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms states that there were appox. 850 manufactured, which number also included the No.2 Pocket Model. As noted above, this pistol has the 2-1/8″ frame with a single scallop forward of the trigger screw. Paterson revolvers were the first commercially successful self-rotating cyl revolvers and were immediately accepted by the buying public. However, with their difficulty of loading and weak charge soon fell out of favor to the ensuing larger big bore revolvers. The fact that Colt went bankrupt after only a few thousand guns were produced didn’t help either. The larger No.5, Texas Paterson was adopted by the early Texas Rangers and remained in use until about 1847 when the Rangers went to war in Mexico and were issued Colt Walker revolvers. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including bbl, wedge, cylinder, cyl rotating sleeve, hammer, grip, trigger, front strap & backstrap. No further disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Bbl retains most of a very old restored finish turning a little plum and showing sharp edge wear; frame retains about 60% thinning orig blue; cyl retains 50-60% thin blue and shows about 75% centaur scene roll marking; backstrap & buttstrap retain about 70% thinning orig blue. Grip is sound showing light wear and retains most of an old restored finish. Hammer retains dark case colors. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with some shine and moderate pitting. Case has a crack in the left front corner of the lid, otherwise is sound with nicks & scratches and retains about 95% of an old refinish; lining in the lid is lightly faded & soiled with the bottom moderately faded and heavily soiled; charger retains strong gold on the powder end with traces of finish elsewhere; powder rotating ring spring is broken; charger is fine and shows a medium mustard patina; other accessories are fine. Loading instruction paper, as noted above is separated on the fold lines with one section missing; paper is yellowed & soiled but otherwise legible. 4-53894 JR146 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 3005

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3006
$48,300.00

RARE CASED COLT EHLERS NO. 2 BELT MODEL PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 420. Cal 34. Usual configuration with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and usual 1-line script letter address with “M’g Co.” missing from the address. Bore has 11 lands and grooves. Bbl has attached Ehlers rammer. Cyl is 1-1/16″ long and has usual 5 rebated chambers with centaur scene roll marking. Mounted with a straight 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in buttstrap channel. Grip is constructed of two pieces of walnut to form a solid one piece. SN was observed on rear face of bbl lug, wedge, cyl, side of trigger, trigger plate, right sides of front and backstraps and grip, as noted. Accompanied by a rare burgundy velvet lined orig Colt Paterson casing, recessed in bottom for the pistol, a small brass charger with plunger and an orig single ball mold with sprue cutter and 3 turned walnut handles. Also included is a rare orig nipple wrench. According to various publications there were only about 500 of these little revolvers produced 1840-1843 combined with the No. 1 Baby Paterson. Apparently all pistols with added rammers had rnd shoulder cylinders and cased examples are as found here. Very few survive today in orig configuration with any orig finish. Altogether a very rare set. CONDITION: Very good, all matching as noted above. No additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Pistol, overall retains a mottled gray patina with fine surface pitting. Cyl is matching patina and with about 20-25% centaur scene roll marking visible. Frame and grip frame are also matching patina with moderately battered screws. Grip has a replaced large chip in right toe and is missing small chips from left toe and heel and shows a dark, hand worn patina. Hammer shank has an old forged repair. Mechanics are fine. Worn, dark bore. Case has three grain checks in lid and another in bottom otherwise is sound with handling and storage nicks, dings and scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Lid lining has strong, deep wine color with one small chemical stain from contact with cyl. Bottom is moderately faded and soiled with chemical staining around cyl and bbl areas. Flask is fine showing a medium mustard patina and is functional. Mold is mostly a dark gray patina with some light battering on sides. Sprue cutter handle has a hairline by the brass ferrule and both large handles have smoothed chips, otherwise are sound with a dark, hand worn patina. Nipple wrench is a dark patina. 4-54290 (45,000-75,000) – Lot 3006

3008
$0.00

SCARCE CASE ENGRAVED 3RD MODEL HARTFORD ENGLISH DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 57. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, that has German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City address with dashes. Left side of frame is engraved “Colt’s Patent” in a small ribbon. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a deluxe, burl walnut 1-pc grip. Frame, bbl lug, backstrap & buttstrap are beautifully engraved with light foliate & floral English style engraving. Rammer pivot and sides of the hammer are engraved to match. Accompanied by an orig mahogany, blue velvet lined English casing with empty rnd medallion in the lid and swinging latches on the front. Front of the case is installed with a dummy brass lock. Interior is compartmented for the revolver, a Sykes patent bag-shaped flask with adjustable spout, a blued two cavity Colt’s Patent mold with sprue cutter, marked on the right side “44H” and a small “T” inspector mark. Also accompanied by a small tin of Joyce caps and a pewter & crystal oiler. Also included is an L-shaped nipple wrench. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there are a total of only about 700 of these revolvers manufactured in the period 1853-1857, with only a few engraved. In 1860 Colt returned 200 Hardford-English dragoon revolvers to the U.S. to supply the demand of the looming U.S. Civil War and by 1861 were all sold. While a higher percentage of English dragoons than those made for the American market were cased & engraved, they are still a very rare commodity and seldom encountered today. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 25-30% glossy English blue with the balance a mottled silver/brown patina; rammer, rammer pivot & handle retain smoky case colors, stronger and brighter on the left side; frame retains 30-35% faded case colors, mostly turned silver; cyl retains 30-40% thin orig blue and shows 60-70% Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking; hammer retains strong case colors turned silver on top edge; trigger guard retains about 80-85% strong orig silver and the backstrap about 50%. Grip is sound with a few light nicks and retains traces of orig finish, being mostly a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong sharp bore with fine pitting. Case is sound with handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded in the top lining and moderately faded in the bottom with moderate to heavy soiling; flask has a couple small dents on one side otherwise is sound and retain about 65% orig finish; mold is extremely fine and retains most of its orig blue; other accessories are fine. 4-53591 JR133 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3008

3009
$25,875.00

ENGRAVED LATE 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES INSCRIBED TO A CIVIL WAR OFFICER.

SN 18927. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line right hand New York City address. Top flat of bbl, at the breech end is fitted with a 3-leaf folding sight graduated to 200 yds. Frame has “COLTS PATENT” on the left side. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with extended stock screws and flat head hammer screw. The silver plated brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that is probably an old replacement, created from two slabs of walnut attached to a center spacer. Bottom right edge of grip is stamped “LT. L. STILLWELL” and left side is stamped “61ST. ILL. VOL. INF.” which translates to Lieutenant L. Stillwell of the 61st Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Revolver is engraved in doughnut scroll style with full coverage, large foliate arabesque scrolls on the frame, sides of the bbl lug and rammer pivot. Backstrap & buttstrap are engraved to match. Edges of trigger plate are engraved in feather patterns with foliate arabesque patterns and an American shield on the trigger bow. Cyl has a complete band of matching engraving over the area what would normally be the Dragoon Indian Fight scene roll marking. Accompanied by a reworked oak silverware case with brass plaque in the lid engraved “Lieutenant / Leander / Stillwell”. Interior of the lid is blue felt lined and the bottom is lined with black felt with blue trim, recessed for the revolver, a bow-legged steel “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, a reproduction Peace Flask for Mississippi rifles, a small cap tin and a functioning key. In a front compartment is a small pewter fob embossed with a bulldog and stamped on 4-lines “LEANDER STILLWELL 219 W. 2ND ERIE. KAN”. Embossed around the top hole is “Please return to”. Accompanying this lot is a large packet of information which shows that Leander Stillwell enlisted as a private in Company D, 61st Illinois Infantry on Jan. 7, 1862 at Carrollton, IL and was promoted through the ranks to 1st Sergeant, then to 2nd Lt. and was mustered out with his unit Sept. 8, 1865 as a 1st Lt. The 61st Illinois had a fine service record having fought in numerous battles from early 1862 right until Dec. 1864. They remained in Arkansas & Tennessee, seeing no more action until they were mustered out. Lt. Stillwell apparently became a judge in Erie, KS where he died Aug. 1934. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth cleaned grey metal patina. Cyl is matching patina; trigger guard retains about 60% orig silver with the backstrap being a matching grey metal patina. Grip is sound with nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. Case is sound and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly soiled; accessories are fine. 4-51229 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3009

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3010
$10,350.00

RARE ENGRAVED COLT LONDON THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 159. 44 Cal. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and stamped “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY”. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a ribbon. There were only 700 Hartford-London dragoons, very few engraved. This gun was made in 1853. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a burl walnut deluxe 1-pc grip. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLTS PATENT” legends partially visible. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Revolver is engraved in English style with about 60-70% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns & beautiful foliate & floral patterns on the recoil shields, frame and bbl lug. The rammer pivot is engraved to match with rosettes around each side of the pivot link screw. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are also engraved to match with line borders. This revolver is pictured on p. 147-148 of the book Colt Engraving, by R.L. Wilson. PROVENANCE: Charles Maris Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1964. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Matching SNs except grip which is unnumbered. Overall the steel parts retain a medium to dark gray metal patina with a few scattered spots of fine pinprick surface pitting. Etching is quite crisp overall and edges of gun are sharp with traces of orig blue finish in protected areas of well. Cyl retains 25-30% faint Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the legends partly visible. Trigger guard retains about 30% orig silver plating and the back strap about 20%. Grip is sound and solid with 3/8″ X 3/4″ chip on right side at frame, typical nicks & dings, shows moderate edge wear and a couple small chips at inside toes; retains 50-60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, crisp rifling with scattered pitting. 4-53945 JS45 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3010

3011
$0.00

RARE EARLY COLT FIRST MODEL 1847 DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2712. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line left hand New York City address. Top flat of bbl has a tiny dovetailed sight added. Left center side of frame is marked with a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” There are small “P” proofmarks on several of the parts. Cyl has oval stop notches with Dragoon Indian Fight Scene roll marking. The unplated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc, oil finish walnut grip. This grip is a period of use replacement with a hole under the buttstrap and internal modifications, apparently from another revolver that had a swivel added into the buttstrap. All serial numbers on bottom of revolver are in very tiny font like the predecessor civilian Walkers. There were about 7,000 of this model Dragoon produced 1848-1850, of which the U.S. Government purchased about 2,700. These revolvers were used to rearm the Texas Rangers and Dragoons fighting in Texas and the Southwest against the Comanche and Apache tribes right up until the outbreak of the Civil War. They revolvers began replacing the old Colt Walker and Paterson revolvers almost immediately after the cessation of hostilities with Mexico. They remained in service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier, seeing nearly continuous hard service under harsh circumstances with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish and in orig configuration. CONDITION: About fine. Rammer and wedge are mismatched and grip is unnumbered, otherwise other parts are matching. Revolver retains an old, period of use blue finish mixed with areas worn to bare metal with scattered pitting. Top edge of muzzle shows heavy wear from innumerable trips in and out of a holster. Front sight may be an old replacement. Cyl is a light brown patina and shows about 50% Dragoon Indian Fight Scene roll marking with partially legible cartouches around the serial number. Trigger guard and backstrap are a medium mustard patina. Grip has chipped toes, otherwise is sound, showing very heavy wear, with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 4-47892 JR245 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3011

3012
$6,900.00

SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT FIRST MODEL 1847 DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6069. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line, left hand New York City address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” Cyl has oval stop notches with Dragoon Indian Fight Scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc, oil finish walnut grip with last 3 digits of matching serial number in pencil faintly in buttstrap channel. There were about 7,000 of this model Dragoon produced 1848-1850 of which the U.S. Government purchased about 2,700. These revolvers were used to rearm the Texas Rangers and Dragoons fighting in Texas and the Southwest against the Comanche and Apache tribes right up until the outbreak of the Civil War. They began replacing the old Colt Walker and Paterson revolvers almost immediately after the cessation of hostilities with Mexico. They remained in service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier, seeing nearly continuous hard service under harsh circumstances with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish and in orig configuration. CONDITION: All matching except wedge, which is numbered “7851”, a period of use replacement that has been with this revolver most of its service life. Overall retains a dark blackish brown, artificially aged patina over fine pitting. Cyl is matching patina and shows 15-20% Dragoon Indian Fight Scene roll marking with partially legible cartouches around the serial number. Hammer is matching patina with fine pitting. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 25-30% orig silver finish with the exposed brass a light mustard patina. Grip has chipped toes, otherwise is sound with the outline of a cartouche faintly visible through the hand worn patina on left side. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. A fine old Dragoon that would have seen lots of service on the Frontier. 4-47893 JR244 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 3012

3013
$13,800.00
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EXTREMELY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 9278. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 2-line New York City address with brackets. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT”. The square back, silver plated, brass trigger guard & backstrap contain what appears to be its orig 1-pc ivory grip. Grip is built in the orig manner with 2 slabs of ivory attached to 2 wooden spacers. Revolver is engraved in vine style without background shading and has a double chip border around the frame, rear edge of the bbl lug and around the muzzle. Engraving extends over the bbl lug, on to the back strap, buttstrap & trigger guard. It has the additional very rare feature of an engraved cylinder in matching patterns, never having had the roll marking applied. Accompanied by an orig rosewood casing with brass plaque in the top that has had an inscription removed. Interior is burgundy velvet lined & partitioned in the bottom for the revolver, a replacement Hawksley stag head & oak leaf double sided flask with graduated spout and a lacquered Eley cap tin. Baby dragoons in and of themselves are very rare with only about 15,000 having been produced in the period 1847-1850 in 4 different bbl lengths. Extremely few were engraved and of those very few retain their orig casing. PROVENANCE: Andy Palmer Collection; Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Overall retains a medium plummy brown patina. Trigger guard retains strong orig silver with the front strap a medium brass patina. Backstrap retains traces of orig silver. Hammer spring may be a period of use replacement. Wedge screw appears to be a replacement. Grip is sound with a couple of very minor age lines and overall retains a fine, mellow ivory patina. Case is sound with numerous handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about 80% orig varnish. Bottom green velvet covering is faded & worn with a few small holes. Interior is very faded with moderate soil in the bottom. Flask is near new. Cap tin is fine. 4-51180 JR116 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3013

3014
$3,737.50

RARE COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 12719. Cal. 31. Late Baby Dragoon with rare 3″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with dashes. Bbl is made without rammer. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl has 5 chambers with Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll marking, rectangular stop notches and all 5 mostly serviceable safety pins. Cyl spindle is 2-1/2″ long, without grease grooves and has a cupped end to be used as a loading tool. The silver plated brass, small, square back trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that is probably a period of use, orig equipment replacement. It has spurious number “718” in backstrap channel in pencil. There was a total of about 15,000 Baby Dragoon revolvers produced 1847-1850. Frame is short type and hammer has the roller device. These little revolvers were Colt’s first attempt at a pocket revolver after the demise of the Paterson line. They were produced at a time of the Great Westward Expansion and the California gold rush where any kind of sidearm was in great demand. They remained in service throughout the Civil War and well into the 1870’s on the American Frontier. They are rarely ever found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grip, as noted. Bbl retains a smooth plummy brown patina with some fine surface spotting. Frame retains traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth gray brown patina with a small gouge on left side. Cyl is matching patina with a series of small peen marks and shows 30-40% strong Stage Coach Holdup Scene. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 65-70% orig silver with most of the losses on the backstrap. Grip is sound, showing light to moderate wear, a couple of small bruises, nicks and scratches and retains about 85% orig varnish. Grip fits the frame as original. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with heavy pitting. 4-53756 JR239 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 3014

3015
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EXTREMELY RARE COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH 3″ BARREL.

SN 183768. Cal 31. Blue and color case hardened with 3″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl has 6 chambers with stagecoach holdup scene roll markings and all 6 pins prominent and serviceable. The silver plated large guard trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap panel. This pistol is pictured on pg. 112 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, identified by SN with credit to the Robert Q. Sutherland Collection. In that photograph it is pictured in an orig Colt casing with accessories which has now been separated from this pistol. According to COLT’S POCKET ’49 IT’S EVOLUTION, Jordan & Watt, on pg. 74 they discuss at some length the 3″ bbl pistols. They estimate that there were only about four hundred 3″ Model 1849 pistols out of the estimated 325,000 pistols produced 1850-1873. This pistol was made in 1860. The referenced publication states that their research, out of 644 revolvers examined, 23 of which had 3″ bbl and only 2 had 6-shot cylinders. The two they identify in the book both have matching numbered cylinders. They also state that it is not unusual for a 6-shot cyl to be unnumbered. They state that replacement unserialized cylinders were available for $2.24 and any 5-shot revolver could be upgraded to 6-shots very easily. Regardless extremely few of these diminutive revolvers survive today. Their tiny loading lever handles were utterly impractical. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except rammer handle and cyl. Bbl retains about 50% orig blue with the balance flaked to a dark patina. Rammer pivot retains dark case colors. Frame shows traces of case colors being mostly a mottled gray/brown patina. Cyl is a blue/brown patina with a patch of rust on one area and shows about 65-70% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 95% orig silver. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with some shine and light pitting. One of the finest examples known. 4-54294 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3015

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3016
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Revised: 10/1/2014

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RARE CASED SILVER-FINISHED AND ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER W/POSSIBLE GARABALDI GUARD CONNECTION.

SN 187177. Cal. 31. Nickel finish with 6″ oct bbl, scarce dovetailed front sight with 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” engraved in a pillow shape. Cyl has stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking and six chambers. The brass, large guard trigger guard and backstrap contain a spectacular 1-pc ivory grip that has the raised, carved head on the left side of a man who appears to be that of Guiseppe Garabaldi for whom a unit called the Garabaldi Guard was named. It was raised in May of 1861 and mustered into service Jun. of 1861 and fought completely through the war and was mustered out July 1865. They had a very distinguished career and fought in a number of significant battles including Gettysburg and several other hotly contested battles. They had eight officers and 107 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded during their service along with one officer and 158 enlisted men died from disease. Revolver is engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which has several scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Engraving extends over the bbl lug and rammer pivot with Mr. Young’s trademark dogs head on the left side and flower blossoms on the right side. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern at the top. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with wolfs heads on each side of the hammer nose. Accompanied by a rare burgundy velvet lined Colt maple or applewood casing that has the colorful figure of a man in very early style clothing applied to the lid. Interior is compartmented, probably for a 6-1/2″ Colt Model 1862 Police percussion revolver, a silver plated double-sided eagle & stars flask, a silver plated “Colts Patent” mold without sprue cutter, a silver plated L-shaped nipple wrench, a partial packet of combustible cartridges, an ivory screw-top bits box with Eley cap tin label on top, a pair of dice and an ivory pendant. All of the serial numbers on the bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small “I” which indicates it was to receive ivory grips. Several of the screw heads are engraved, as are ends of wedge. There is a drawing in the accompanying pages which shows the Garibaldi Guard marching past Pres. Lincoln in 1861. Their uniforms resemble the colorful figure on top of the case. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except grip. Overall retains most of an old silver finish with some scattered fine pitting; cyl retains most of its plated finish and shows about 30% stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking; hammer screw, wedge screw, trigger guard and top of the backstrap screws are replacements. Grip has a couple of age lines but is completely sound with a wonderful, mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks in the lid and a few more in the bottom, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of what appears to be it’s orig finish; interior is lightly faded & soiled with solid partitions; flask retains about all of its orig silver finish; mold retains most of its silver finish; cartridge packet has been opened and repaired; other accessories are fine. 4-51230 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3016

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3018
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Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: The ivory knob on the compartment is missing.

SCARCE CASED BRACE OF COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

SN 114167/114291. Cal. 31. Revolvers both have 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address. Left side of frames are marked with a small “COLTS PATENT”. They have silver plated brass trigger guards and backstraps containing 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in respective backstrap channels. Cylinders have stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking with five chambers. Accompanied by an aftermarket fitted mahogany double casing, probably by the late Bob Els. Case is burgundy velvet lined with green trim, French fitted in the bottom for both revolvers, a double sided, early eagle flask, a brass “COLTS PATENT” mold without sprue cutter, a packet of six combustible cartridges and a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Left front corner has a matching fabric covered compartment with ivory pull containing lead balls. This set is pictured in color on p.248 of COLT’S POCKET ’49 IT’S EVOLUTION, Jordan & Watt with credit to another auction house. CONDITION: SN 114167: Fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 60-65% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina; rammer & pivot retain dark case colors; frame retains about full coverage smoky case colors; hammer a mottled patina; cyl is a grey metal patina with all five safety pins serviceable and shows about 95% stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking; trigger guard & backstrap retain about 90% orig silver. Grip is sound showing light wear and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with light pitting. SN 114291: Fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 50% orig blue mixed with flaked areas of light patina; rammer retains traces of case colors; frame retains about 75-80% smoky case colors on the left side, stronger and brighter on the right side; hammer retains dark case colors; cyl retains about 60-65% thin blue with four of five safety pins serviceable and shows about 98% stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking; trigger guard & backstrap retain most of their orig silver finish. Grip is sound showing light wear with a few nicks & scratches and retains most of the orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. Case has a ding and a small crack in the bottom otherwise is sound with usual nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is moderately faded with light soil; flask is fine with one small ding and retains about 85% orig finish; mold is extremely fine with some minor battering on the right side; other accessories are fine. 4-53517 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3018

3019
$9,200.00

SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 105638. Cal. 31. Silver finish with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and engraved “Saml Colt” address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a pillow shape. Cyl has 5 chambers with fine deep-rolled Stagecoach Holdup Scene and all 5 safety pins crisp and serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished, highly figured burl walnut 1-pc grip with last 4 digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Gustave Young in deluxe full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with one scroll on the right side terminating in a flower blossom. Engraving extends over the bbl lug and top slide flats with matching patterns on the rammer pivot. One scroll on left side of bbl lug terminates in a flower blossom and another on the right side terminates in Mr. Young’s trademark dog’s head. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on shank and a wolf’s head on each side of nose with fish scales on sides of shank and top edge. Top of the backstrap has Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns down the backstrap, on the buttstrap and trigger guard. Screw heads are all engraved, as are ends of wedge. Buttstrap screw hole is surrounded by a sunburst pattern. The ’49 pocket revolver was the successor to the Baby Dragoon with only minor improvements and was Colt’s largest production of percussion revolvers with about 325,000 produced 1850-1873. This revolver was made in about 1861, probably after the onset of the Civil War, a time when any handgun was in great demand. Given the deluxe engraved features of this revolver, it most probably was a special presentation to a young officer leaving to fight. That it remains in such little used condition is a testament to the esteem in which it was held. The strong likelihood is that it was that it was returned to Colt shortly after the Civil War for restoration. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, including rammer, wedge, cyl and grip. Overall retains virtually all of its factory quality restored silver finish. The restoration is extremely well done, without softening the engraving or cyl roll markings. Grip is equally new looking with sharp edges and one small spot on left side. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with a few small spots of very fine pitting and one larger spot. Altogether an extremely fine, high condition ’49 pocket. 4-47888 JR240 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3019

3020
$11,500.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

FINE DELUXE ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 237728. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and engraved “Sam’l Colt” address. Left side of frame is engraved “COLT’S PATENT” in a ribbon. The brass small guard trigger guard and backstrap contain a smooth 1-pc ivory grip with intricately carved bottom edges. Revolver is beautifully deluxe engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage, very fine, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns on the frame that has very fine pearled background and scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Engraving extends over sides of the bbl lug and rammer pivot with a dogs head & flower blossom on the left side and a flower blossom on the right side. Backstrap & buttstrap are engraved to match with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern at the top. Cyl has six chambers and hand engraved stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking with engraved borders and blank panels between the stop notches. All the serial numbers on the bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small “I” which indicates it was to receive extra polish and ivory grip. Several of the serial numbers appear to have been re-stamped with the last two digits on the cyl having been engraved. Wedge is a replacement, engraved to match with the re-stamped number “7718”. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined Colt casing compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a small double sided, all brass eagle & stars flask, a brass “Colts Patent” two cavity mold without sprue cutter, a tin of caps, a packet of five combustible cartridges and a non-functioning key. CONDITION: Very good. Overall revolver retains a cleaned silver finish with a few light nicks & dings that may have been polished out; cyl has been cleaned to bare metal with fine pitting and shows about 90% stagecoach hold-up scene; trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of orig silver being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip has a few age lines, but is completely sound and shows a beautiful, mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate pitting. Case has a couple grain checks in the bottom and is missing a small chip around a knot in the right end with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded in the top & bottom with moderate soil in the bottom and solid partitions; flask has a few small nicks & dings with a partially open seam; mold has light nicks & dings with sharp, clean cavities and a dark mustard patina; other accessories are fine. 4-47894 JR147 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3020

3021
$0.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 266837. Cal 31. Silver finish with 5″ oct bbl, replacement nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “Colts Patent” and the caliber marking on left rear web of trigger guard. Cyl has stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking and six chambers. The large guard silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a smooth, 1-pc ivory grip made in the orig style consisting of two slabs of ivory attached to a center ivory spacer. Front strap, under the grip is drilled for a 2-pc grip locator pin. All serial numbers on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “E” which signifies that it was intended for engraving and should receive extra polish. Revolver is engraved in late vine style by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. Two scrolls on the frame terminate in flower blossoms. Engraving extends over the bbl lug and top flats with one scroll on the left side terminating in Mr. Young’s trademark birds head and two scrolls on the other side terminating in flower blossoms. Rammer pivot and ends of the wedge are engraved to match. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with wolfs heads on each side of the nose and other standard patterns. Accompanied by a purple velvet lined Colt mahogany casing that is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a single sided eagle & stars flask, a brass two cavity “Colts Patent” bullet mold without sprue cutter, a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a non-functioning key. This revolver was produced in about 1864, during the Civil War and was probably intended as a reward for valor or a presentation to a high ranking officer or official. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except grip which is unnumbered and may be an old replacement. Revolver retains about all of an old re-nickel, showing muzzle end wear and thinning on left side of bbl. Grip is fine and retains a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. Case has a couple grain checks in the bottom with reattached right end, possibly replaced parts; exterior has areas of stain with nicks & scratches and retains about 85% orig varnish; interior is moderately to heavily faded in the lid and heavily faded in the bottom with heavy soil; flask has a couple of small dents and retains a medium to dark copper patina; mold is fine with a few, very light nicks & scratches; cap tin in fine. 4-53592 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3021

3022
$5,310.00

SCARCE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH IRON GRIP FRAME.

SN 152455. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New-York City address with brackets. Left side of frame has a tiny “Colts Patent”. Cyl has stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking, five chambers and all five safety pins serviceable. The silver plated steel small guard trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip that is unmarked but undoubtedly orig to this revolver. According to COLT’S POCKET ’49 ITS EVOLUTION, Jordan & Watt, there were about 1,450 Pocket ’49s produced with small iron trigger guards such as this one. The chart on p.80 lists the serial range for small iron guards as 151347-152359 which would put this revolver 96 numbers past the highest sample examined. Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined mahogany Colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided eagle & stars flask, a two cavity blued “Colt’s Patent” bullet mold with sprue cutter and an empty lacquered cap tin. This revolver was produce in about 1859 during the height of the Great Westward Expansion where revolvers were in great demand and generally saw very hard service under extreme conditions with very little maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish and in orig configuration. Cased examples are quite rare. These revolvers would have seen service throughout the Civil War, and later again, on the frontier well into the 1870s until they were supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, rammer, cyl, except grip as noted. Bbl retains 85-88% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear and some light flaking; rammer pivot retains bright case colors; frame retains about 90% bright case colors, faded over top of recoil shields; cyl is mostly a blue/grey patina with traces of blue and shows about 60% stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking with one small area of cleaned pitting; hammer retains strong case colors, turned silver on top edge; trigger guard retains about 50% thin silver plating and the backstrap about 25%. Grip is sound with sharp edges showing light wear and retains about 96-97% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with moderate pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom with light shrinkage; lid has a couple of wet glass rings, one of which is red and overall retains most of its orig varnish with light nicks & scratches; interior is lightly faded inside the lid, moderately faded & soiled in the bottom; flask is very fine and retains about 90% orig finish; mold is fine with about 50% orig finish; cap tin is good. 4-47880 JR141 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3022

3023
$6,900.00

SCARCE CASED HARTFORD-LONDON COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 296784. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “Colts Patent” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the caliber marking. The blued steel trigger guard and backstrap contains a varnished, 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. Cyl has six chambers with stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking and three of the safety pins serviceable. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by an orig red velvet lined English mahogany casing with empty brass plaque in the lid. Interior is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a Dixon bag shaped flask with adjustable spout, a blued Colt’s Patent bullet mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. This revolver was produced in the U.S. for the London market, which is indicated by the small “L” adjacent to all the serial numbers on the bottom of the revolver and the steel trigger guard & backstrap. This series of revolvers are only occasionally found in the U.S. and generally have little orig finish remaining. They are seldom found with orig casing and accessories. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 80% blue/brown patina with the losses flaked to light patina with bright blue around the bbl lug and a spot of pitting on each side flat; rammer & handle retain bright case colors; frame retains virtually all of its brilliant case colors and the hammer faded case colors; trigger guard retains about 95% bright blue and the backstrap about 70%; cyl is mostly a grey patina and shows 50-60% stage coach hold-up scene roll marking. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and little flaking and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a few spots of light pitting. Case is sound with handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is moderately faded with light soil; flask has a ding on one side, otherwise is very fine with about 90% orig finish; mold is mostly a flaked blue/brown patina with sharp cavities; nipple wrench & cap tin are fine. 4-53519 JR136 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3023

3024
$10,350.00

FINE CASED EARLY COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 67299. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “Colts Patent”. Cyl has five chambers with all five safety pins crisp & serviceable and has the stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Trigger guard is of the small variety with a small, unbeveled, v-shaped loading notch in the barrel lug. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined Colt mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided eagle & stars flask, a blued “Colt’s Patent” bullet mold with sprue cutter, a packet of six combustible cartridges and a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. This revolver was produced in 1853 during the Great Westward Expansion of Manifest Destiny when any revolver was in great demand. These little revolvers usually saw continued service on the American frontier, usually under very harsh circumstances with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish. Cased examples of these early revolvers are quite rare. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, rammer, cyl, and grip. Bbl retains about 90% thinning orig blue with sharp edge wear and some minor surface discoloration with a couple small freckles of rust; rammer pivot retains smoky case colors; frame & hammer retain most of their orig muted case colors as was common for these early Colts; cyl retains 85-90% thin orig blue and shows 97-98% stage coach hold-up scene roll marking; trigger guard & backstrap retain about 98% orig silver, just beginning to oxidize with some fine pimpling at top of backstrap. Grip has a couple of small dings and overall shows about 99% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of a restored finish; interior is lightly faded & soiled with solid partitions; flask has two or three small dents and retains traces of orig finish; mold is extremely fine, retaining most of its orig blue with a few small nicks & dings; cartridge packet and cap tin are fine. 4-53526 JR139 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3024

3025
$5,750.00

FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 188731. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “Colts Patent”. Cyl is usual five chambers with stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking. Four of the five safety pins are serviceable, the fifth is missing. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an early double sided Colts Patent eagle flask, a two cavity brass Colts Patent bullet mold without sprue cutter, a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and cast bullets & balls. This revolver was produced in about 1861 when any sidearm was in great demand for the Civil War. By that time demand was so great that very few were being cased and today cased revolvers from that era are quite scarce. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including wedge, rammer, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 80% glossy orig blue with flaking and light sharp edge wear; rammer pivot retains brilliant case colors, faded on the handle; frame retains about 90% brilliant case colors, faded on recoil shields; cyl retains about 75% strong blue and shows about 95% stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking; trigger guard & backstrap retain about 95% strong orig silver with wear on the heel & toe. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. Case has three grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of it orig varnish; lining is spotted in the top and moderately faded; bottom lining is moderately to heavily faded & soiled, partitions are solid; flask is fine with traces of orig finish; mold is nicked & dinged with sharp cavities; cap tin is fine. 4-53520 JR135 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3025

3026
$6,900.00

SCARCE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 3952. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line London address. Center left side of frame is marked “Colt’s Patent”. Cyl has stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking with five chambers. The large guard iron trigger guard and backstrap contain a very nicely figured, varnished 1-pc walnut grip with partially visible matching number to this revolver. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by a green baize lined, English oak Colt casing with empty gold washed disk in the lid, compartmented in the bottom for a Dixon bag shaped flask, a blued “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a maple handled cleaning rod and a small lacquered tin for Eley’s caps. Inside the lid has the attached orig paper label “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT’S PISTOLS”. Pocket Model Colts with London address are quite rare with only about 11,000 produced 1853-1857 in Colt’s London Armory. Cased examples are somewhat more rare with an estimated 3,000 sold as cased sets. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge, rammer, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 75% glossy bright blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Rammer pivot retains strong case colors with lightly faded case colors on the handle. Frame retains virtually all of its orig brilliant case colors and the hammer moderately faded case colors. Cyl retains 30-40% orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a light patina and shows about 98% crisp stagecoach hold-up scene with a small drag line around the center. Trigger guard retains about 95% strong bright blue with some minor flaking on the front strap. Backstrap & buttstrap retain about 40% orig blue, flaked in the center with some scattered freckles of rust. Grip has a tiny chip on right toe otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore; appears to be unfired. Case is sound with moderate nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of it orig varnish; interior is moderately to heavily faded with moderate soil in the bottom; label is yellowed with some minor spots of loss but almost entirely legible; flask has one small dent and overall retains about 90% strong orig finish; mold has been cleaned on the left side but appears to be unused with strong orig blue elsewhere; nipple wrench, cleaning rod & cap tin are fine. 4-53525 JR148 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3026

3027
$4,312.50

FINE CASED 5″ COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 8111. 31 Cal. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line London address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene. Bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. The large guard silver plated trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc, nicely figured walnut grip with SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by a fine, red velvet lined mahogany English casing with brass plaque which reads “D Mackinder” in the lid. D. Mackinder most likely Dr. Draper Mackinder of Gainsborough, born Lincolnshire, England in 1819 and father of Sir Halford Mackinder, a founding father of geopolitics and geostrategy. Inside the lid has a “Directions for Loading Colt’s Pistols” label and two agents labels of John Liversidge, in Gainsborough. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a Dixon copper & brass bag shaped flask, a blued steel 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, a steel handled metal cleaning rod, an extra main spring and several extra nipples, L-shaped gun tool/nipple wrench, pack of Colt cartridges for revolving belt pistol, 2-3/4″ cylindrical metal oiler as well as functioning case key. Lewis Yearout bought this same London cased Colt intact in 1960. PROVENANCE: Dean Yearout, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1960. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 20-30% glossy inky orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a dark mottled patina; frame, hammer and loading assembly retain about 70-80% bright case colors; cyl shows about 98% stagecoach holdup scene with about 20% bright blue; trigger retains most orig fired blue. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 90% of their original silver plate though dull. Grip is sound and solid retaining 95% of its varnish with light edge wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case overall is very good with much of its original varnish with light handling & storage scratches; interior is not faded but soiled and minor damage from the front sight and muzzle of revolver; three paper labels inside the lid are intact, moderately yellowed with a few small holes; flask is sound and solid and retains about 70% of its thinning varnish with scratches; mold retains 80-90% original inky bright blue. L-shaped gun tool retains almost all its original bright finish. Cartridge pack is fine overall with good label. 4-53812 JS41 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3027

3028
$4,600.00

FINE CASED 6″ COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 7846. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line London address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene. Bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. The large guard silver plated steel trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc, nicely figured walnut grip with SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by a fine, green velvet lined mahogany English casing with empty brass plaque in the lid. Inside the lid has a fragment of “Directions for Loading Colt’s Pistols” label. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a Dixon copper & brass bag shaped flask, a blued steel 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, a maple handled metal cleaning rod, L-shaped gun tool/nipple wrench, Eley cap tin, orig pack of 6 Colt pocket pistol cartridges and functioning key. According to Colt’s Pocket ’49, It’s Evolution, Jordan & Watt, the charts on pp. 147 & 148 indicate that about 6,000 London Pocket Revolvers with this bbl address were produced. No indication of the number believed to have been cased but they are scarce especially with a most desirable 6″ bbl length. PROVENANCE: Joe DeSaye, Turner, MT. Lewis Yearout 1962. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. All matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 50% glossy inky orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a plum/gray patina and several small nicks around the wedge slot; frame and loading assembly retain about 70% bright case colors with balance silver/gray; cyl shows about 98% stagecoach holdup scene and retains about 10% orig thinning blue; trigger guard retains about 10% orig dull silver plating & backstrap retains small traces in protected areas. Grip is sound and solid retaining 98% of its varnish with light edge wear. Mechanics are fine, crisp rifling in bore. Case overall is very good with much of its original varnish with light handling & storage scratches & replaced brass plaque; interior is not faded but soiled and minor damage from the front sight and muzzle of revolver; label inside the lid is only about 20% retained as can be seen in photographs. Flask is extremely fine retaining most all of its orig varnish with a few scattered scratches, blue steel spring retains most of its orig color; mold retains traces of orig finish and is marked “31PKT” on side and “Colts Patent” on sprue cutter. L-shaped gun tool shows old cleaning, pitting and about half of its orig blued refinish. Cap tin is fine as is pack of cartridges, both with fine labels. 4-53927 JS40 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3028

3029
$0.00

SCARCE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 5833. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line London address. Center left side of frame is marked “Colt’s Patent”. Cyl has stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking with five chambers and all five safety pins serviceable. The large guard iron trigger guard and backstrap contain a very nicely figured varnished 1-pc walnut grip matching numbered to this revolver. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by a rare blue velvet lined, English maple Colt casing with empty gold washed plaque in the lid, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver with spaces for a flask, mold and L-shaped nipple wrench in the front and space for a cleaning rod in the back. Right rear corner has a covered compartment with replacement lid. Lid is orig but not for this case. Inside the lid has the attached paper label “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT’S PISTOLS”. Pocket Model Colts with London address are quite rare with only about 11,000 produced 1853-1857 in Colt’s London Armory. Cased examples are somewhat scarce with an estimated 3,000 sold as cased sets. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except cyl spindle which is a replacement. No orig finish remains being a cleaned grey patina. Cyl is matching patina and shows 60-70% stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking. Grip is very fine showing only light wear with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. Hammer screw & wedge screw are replacements. Case is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded with staining from cleaning solution in the bottom and missing one partition; label is completely intact and yellowed with some spots of soil; cap tin is good. 4-47881 JR143 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3029

3030
$4,130.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 155643. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Cyl has five chambers with stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking and all five safety pins serviceable. Left side of frame is marked with a small “Colts Patent” and left shoulder trigger of guard has a small “M” inspector initial and a small “K” on left front web of trigger guard. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined Colt mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided eagle & stars flask, a brass two-cavity “Colts Patent” bullet mold without sprue cutter and a packet of six combustible cartridges. This revolver was produced in about 1859 and would have been available for service on the frontier and later during the Civil War. They continued in service well into the 1870s until they were supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridge revolvers. CONDITION: Fine, all matching incl rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 75% thinning orig blue and the rammer pivot strong, flaked case colors; frame retains 75-80% faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas; sides of the hammer retain dark case colors, turned silver on top edge; cyl retains about 25-30% orig blue and shows about 95% stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking; trigger guard & backstrap retain 88-90% strong orig silver. Grip is sound, showing moderate edge wear and retains about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with heavy pitting. Case is sound with light nicks & scratches, a couple of dings on the lid and retains most of its orig varnish. Lid lining is lightly faded with a couple spots of chemical damage from contact with the cyl; bottom is moderately faded and heavily soiled with solid partitions; flask is very fine to extremely fine and show about 90% strong orig finish; mold is very fine as is cartridge packet. 4-53524 JR137 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3030

3031
$2,300.00

COLT MODEL 1849 6″ POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH FOUR PACKS OF ORIGINAL CARTRIDGES USED BY WALTER MACDOWELL IN SOUTH WEST ARIZONA.

SN 154798. 31 Cal. Blue and case hardened with 6″ oct bbl standard configuration with 2-line address. Colt’s patent on left side of frame. 5-shot cyl with stage coach holdup scene. This gun is all matching including cyl and loading arm. This gun is accompanied by 4-packs of orig cartridges, 3 of which are still unopened and full. There is a fairly recent tag which states this gun and cartridges were used by Walter MacDowell “while in S.W. AZ in the early days”. We are not sure who Mr. MacDowell was but his gun is in very nice condition retaining orig finish and a crisp stage coach holdup scene with nearly complete varnish on the well fitted stocks. Based on SN this gun was manufactured just prior to the Civil War in 1859. PROVENANCE: Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Gun is fine overall exhibiting about 20% bright blue finish especially in protected areas of bbl. Frame has strong traces of case colors is otherwise brown/gray. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 90% of their orig colors. Cyl is sharp with 5 complete Sharp safety pins with nearly complete discernible stage coach holdup scene. Mechanically gun functions well with a bright, crisp bore. Cartridges are very good on average. 3 of the 4 packs have good full labels, all have some minor cracking at corners; 1 pack appears to be unopened though missing part of the label and cartridges are loose inside though probably just having lost some of the powder on edge of pack. 4-51600 JS86 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3031

3032
$6,900.00

VERY RARE CASED SHORT FRAME COLT WELLS FARGO MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 55650. Cal. 31. Very rare short frame Wells Fargo ’49 with 3″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Bbl is made without rammer and is probably from left over Baby Dragoon parts. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl has stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking with five chambers. Cyl spindle is 2/-1/2″ with a cupped end for use as a loading tool and without grease grooves. The small guard silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with faintly visible, only under bright light, last four digits of matching SN. Accompanied by an extremely rare burgundy velvet lined Colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a small brass 2-sided eagle & stars flask, a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold without sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. According to the book COLT’S POCKET ’49 IT’S EVOLUTION, Jordan & Watt, it is estimated that only about 2,200 short frame Wells Fargo revolvers were ever produced and fewer than twenty were cased. The chart on p.63 of referenced publication shows that only an estimated 1,450 of the estimated 2,200 produced had long triggers as found on this revolver. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Overall retains a smooth dark grey metal patina with traces of smoky case colors on the frame. Trigger guard & backstrap retains about 85% orig silver plating, strong on the front strap, thinning on the backstrap. Grip has a chipped left toe with battering on the bottom edges, showing light to moderate edge wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate pitting. Case has a grain check in the lid and a couple in the bottom with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is heavily faded with light soil and spots of staining in the lid lining and heavily soiled in the bottom; partitions are solid; flask retains traces of orig finish being mostly a smooth brass patina; mold shows draw filed body with evidence of battering, inside & out; nipple wrench, probably a more modern replacement, is very fine; cap tin is fine. All together a very rare and seldom encountered cased revolver. 4-53757 JR156 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3032

3033
$5,175.00

RARE ENGRAVED COLT POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6285. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pinned front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and left rear web of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is rebated with 5 chambers and has Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll marking and all 5 safety pins mostly serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with backstrap channel obscured by dark staining. All the serial numbers on the bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small “E” which signifies that it was to receive extra polishing for engraving. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Gustave Young in late leaf and vine patterns with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns without background shading on the frame. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug, top side flats and rammer pivot with fine border around the muzzle. Top of backstrap is engraved with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern at the top, with foliate arabesque patterns down the backstrap, on the buttstrap and trigger bow. The pocket Navy revolver had production of about 18,000 revolvers during the period 1861-1873. This revolver was produced in 1861, at the onset of the Civil War, a time when any firearm was in great demand and few special orders were allowed. Most special orders of that time were for high ranking military officers and other officials or for special presentations to recognize acts of valor. Undoubtedly one of those would have been the situation for this revolver. Most of the revolvers of that era saw continued hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier, well into the 1870’s until they were supplanted by the advent of cartridge firearms. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching, including rammer, wedge and cyl, grip as noted. Bbl retains blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a plummy brown patina with matching patina on the rammer head. Frame is mostly a lighter plummy brown patina. Cyl retains blue in rebated area with the larger diameter a light plummy brown patina and shows 75-80% Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll marking. Grip is sound, showing heavy wear and retains about 20% orig varnish, all on the left side. Timing needs adjustment, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. 4-47882 JR242 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3033

3034
$20,125.00

SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 63817. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, scarce dovetailed front sight and an added rear sight at the breech end of the top flat with 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The 3rd Model silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain an outstanding varnished burl walnut 1-pc grip with last four digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. All serial numbers on bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small punch mark that indicates that it was to receive special polish for engraving. Cyl has usual six chambers with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins serviceable. Revolver is beautifully engraved by master engraver Gustave Young with his deluxe treatment of full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame that have three scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Matching engraving extends over the bbl flats and top side flats and onto the rammer pivot. Left bbl lug is engraved with a foliate & flower pattern and Mr. Young’s trademark bird’s head. Right side has a scroll terminating in a flower blossom. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern at the top and, what appears to be the initials “TJS” engraved near the toe but have been defaced. All the engraving is in semi-relief with fine pearled background. Screws are all engraved. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined Colt casing with shield shaped escutcheon on the front. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a double sided, angle spout, trophy of arms & flags, “COLTS PATENT” flask, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter and “36H” on the right side, a packet of six combustible cartridges, a lacquered Eley’s cap tin and a functioning key. This revolver was produced in about 1856 at a time when any revolver was in great demand. They usually saw very hard service under harsh conditions with little or no maintenance and are rarely found with any orig finish. The fact that this revolver has remained with such high orig finish attests to the fact that it probably belonged to a wealthy individual or rancher who used it very little. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 65-70% thinning orig blue and the rammer faded case colors on the pivot; frame retains about 60% faded case colors and the hammer is a brown patina with light pitting around the nose; trigger guard & backstrap retain about all of their orig silver plating, turning dark with light wear at the heel. Grip shows light edge wear and retains about 75% orig varnish. Cyl is a grey patina and shows about 60% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. Mechanics are fine; strong sharp bore with light pitting. Case has a few grain checks in the bottom otherwise is sound with nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded with soil & stain from contact with the revolver; partitions are solid; flask is very good to fine and retains about 65-70% orig finish; mold retains about 80% orig blue with light battering on both sides; cartridge packet and cap tin are fine. 4-53523 JR154 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3034

3035
$17,250.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

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RARE CASED ENGRAVED & INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 91918. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, rare dove tailed front sight and 1-line Hartford address. Left side of frame is engraved “COLTS PATENT” in a pillow shape. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a beautiful 1-pc ivory grip with checkered bottom edges that has last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage flowing foliate arabesque patterns with several scrolls on the frame terminating in flower blossoms. Matching engraving extends over bbl lug and top side flats with geometric patterns around the address. Matching patterns are also on the rammer pivot. Wedge screw is surrounded by an engraved rosette and one scroll terminates in Mr. Young’s stylized bird’s head while two others on the right side terminate in flower blossoms. Back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are engraved to match with the back strap inscribed in period script “H.B. Allen”. Hammer is deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the shank, a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer nose, fish scale patterns on sides of the spur & top edge with a V-shape pattern below the hand-cut checkered panel on the spur. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing that is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a brass “COLTS PATENT” flask with angled spout, a blued steel 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter marked on right side “36B”, an open packet of “COLT’S CARTRIDGE WORKS” cartridges and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. A search of the personnel directory of the Civil War disclosed a listing of 473 Union soldiers named “Henry Allen” of which eight were named “Henry B. Allen”. While it is likely that the inscription was to a Union soldier, no determination could be made as to the actual owner. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 30-40% thinning orig blue with the balance flaked to a medium patina; rammer pivot retains faded case colors; frame retains silvered case colors turned a little dark, as does the hammer which has light pitting around the nose; cyl is a cleaned gray metal patina with fine pitting around the rear edge and shows 60-70% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard & back strap retain orig silver in sheltered areas with the balance a medium mustard patina. Grip has chipped toes, otherwise is sound and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains 85-90% orig varnish; interior is heavily faded inside the lid with light soil; bottom is moderately to heavily faded with light soil and one partially loose partition; flask has been cleaned and is fine; mold is fine, slightly battered on the bottom; other accessories are fine. 4-51227 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3035

3036
$0.00

RARE CASED DAMASCENED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 35232. Cal. 36. Circa 1855. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, pin front sight and 1-line address “COL. COLT. LONDON” with spears. Frame is marked with a small “COLT’S PATENT”. Damascened steel trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Entire revolver including cyl, rammer & handle, wedge, hammer, trigger guard & backstrap are beautifully damascened with intricate vines and flowerets in heavy gold and a dark brownish metal background. Screw heads are also damascened. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by an orig English mahogany casing with empty brass plaque in the lid. Case is scarlet velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a Dixon “COLTS NAVY FLASK”, bag shaped flask, a blued steel 2-cavity bullet & ball “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, an all steel cleaning rod and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. There is also a functioning key. Most of the Colts so decorated had the work done in India for the RAJ or for the occasional British officer. This exact Colt is pictured on p 141 in “Colt Engraving” by R. L. Wilson. All damascening done in 22k gold wire work in 3 distinct patterns. Bbl & backstrap decorated in complex foliate vine & scrollwork w/flowerets; receiver and chambers area in fine foliate reticulations only; cyl in connecting circular patterns w/linear foliations. PROVENANCE: Ex Frank Russell Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of this fine gold damascening with the only noticeable wear on the ends of the wedge and a couple of small spots on front strap. Grip has a chipped right toe, otherwise is sound showing light edge wear and overall retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish; interior is lightly to moderately faded with light soil in bottom and light damage from front sight & hammer spur; flask has one small dent and overall retains 70-75% orig finish; mold has numerous small nicks & dings and retains about 50% orig blue; other accessories are fine. 4-51981 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3036

3037
$8,625.00

SCARCE DOCUMENTED ENGRAVED COLT THIRD MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 29720. Cal. 36. Silver finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a pillow shape. Cyl is usual six chambers and Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. The small round silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a checkered 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching serial number in backstrap chamber. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. One scroll terminates in a flower blossom on the left recoil shield and another on the right side terminates in his signature dog’s head. Matching engraving extends over the bbl lug, top side flats & rammer pivot. One scroll on each side terminates in a flower blossom and another on the left side in his trademark dog’s head. Ends of wedge are engraved by another hand. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the shank, wolf’s head on each side of nose and fishscale patterns on sides of spur & top edge. Top of backstrap is engraved in Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns down the backstrap, on the buttstrap and trigger guard. Screws are engraved, with a sunburst pattern around the buttstrap screw. Accompanied by a beautifully matted and framed handwritten list titled “Engraved Pistols / No 2”. This revolver is listed by serial number under the heading “Navys”. There are a total of 76 handguns listed of which 24 were Navy models and 52 were “Small”. Mr. Young apparently charged for 8 days of work to engrave these revolvers and is dated “3rd June 1854” over the initials “R.L.P.” Bottom of the frame has a signature of Gustave Young and the same date. This revolver was produced in about 1853 during the period of the Great Western Expansion when any firearm was in great demand and sidearms were a daily use tool exposed continuously to harsh climate, usually with little or no maintenance. They remained in service throughout the Civil War under similar circumstances and back on the Frontier well into the 1870’s before being supplanted by the advent of cartridge firearms. The silver plating is somewhat soft and those revolvers so finished are rarely ever found with any orig finish remaining. The checkered grip is also a great rarity. These revolvers were highly sought after by citizens of all walks of life and are known to have been used by such notables as Wild Bill Hickock, W.F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody, and many others on both sides of the law. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “709” and has had its ends engraved by another hand. Overall retains about 93-95% strong, very old restored silver finish with some fine pitting on the cyl. Cyl shows about 70% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking with the Ormsby signature about half visible. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 60% silver with loss areas a dark mustard patina. Grip is sound, showing moderate diamond point wear, and retains most of a fine restored finish. This restoration is not recent but likely around the period of use. The polishing was very careful and is only noticeable on close examination. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-47884 JR229 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3037

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3038
$25,875.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

Please note: A gun historian has contacted us noting that guns with these markings and in this serial number range were distributed to the Rhode Island Militia prior to the Civil War, so this presents two trains of thought regarding thie inscription. We sell these guns with the understanding that it could be either.

RARE DOUBLE CASED BRACE OF COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS INSCRIBED TO A CONFEDERATE GENERAL.

SN 44250/44871. Cal 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbls, brass pin front sights and 1-line New York City address with dashes. Left side of frames have a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cylinders are usual 6 chambers, unfluted with Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. The large guard iron trigger guards and backstraps contain 1-pc walnut grip with number 44871 having last 3-digits of matching SN visible in backstrap channel. Grip on number 44250 is without a number. Backstrap of number 44871 is engraved in period block letters, “MAJOR 8TH REGT.”. Backstrap of number 44250 has had an inscription obliterated during the period of use and the buttstrap cleaned, almost completely obliterating the SN. Accompanied by a fantastic, orig, brown velvet lined rosewood Colt casing with brass plaque in the lid inscribed identical to the backstrap of number 44871. Interior is compartmented for the two revolvers an angle spout, double sided panoply of arms & flags, eagle & stars flask, a blued “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, marked on right side “36B”, an L-shaped nipple wrench, two lacquered cap tins, one with label, one without and a packet of 5 combustible cartridges. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson these revolvers were produced in 1855 in a serial range that indicates that they were in the 3rd model series but have the 4th model style large iron trigger guards. It is likely that these revolvers were part of an order from the US Government for 16,962 model 1851 revolvers delivered between May 2, 1855 and November 3, 1859. Accompanying this lot is a large volume of research material relating to James Patrick Major (1836-1877). Major entered West Point in July 1852 and graduated 23rd in the class of 1856. He was brevetted 2nd Lt. in the 1st US Cavalry and served a year at Carlisle Barracks, PA before being promoted to 2nd Lt. in Co. K of the 2nd US Cavalry and sent to duty on the Texas frontier. He was engaged in fighting the Comanche and in 1858 was cited for conspicuous gallantry at the Battle of Wichita Village. In March 1861 he resigned from the US Army and enlisted in the Confederate Army as a Lt. Col. of the Missouri State Guard. He fought in several battles throughout the trans-Mississippi theatre and was promoted to Brigadier General in July 1863. He commanded the defense at Galveston and played a key role in the Red River Campaign of 1864. By the end of the war he had been promoted to Major General. After the war he was paroled in Louisiana and in 1865 went to France then returned to Louisiana and died while on business in Austin, TX May, 1877. During most of the Civil War Major commanded cavalry regiments to good effect. CONDITION: Number 44871. Fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains a mixed blue/brown patina with light scattered pin prick pitting. Flaked areas are a dark patina. Frame retains most of a restored finish which nearly obliterated “COLTS PATENT” on the left side. Trigger guard and backstrap are also a smooth, dark patina. Cyl is matching patina with areas of rust on opposite sides and shows 50-60% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. Grip is sound showing light to moderate edge wear with a few nicks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. Number 44250. All matching except grip, as noted. Buttstrap number is nearly obliterated along with what was probably an inscription and now only a “3” is visible. Backstrap inscription has been obliterated. Bbl retains a plummy, brown patina with scattered, light surface rust. Rammer handle has a blued finish turning plum. Frame also has a blued finish turning plum/brown with a nearly obliterated “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is a gray/brown metal patina with scattered spots of surface rust and shows about 75% Ormsby Navel Battle Scene roll marking and has 5 of the 6 safety pins serviceable. Trigger guard and backstrap are a gray metal patina. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy edge wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. Case has a crack and several small grain checks in the top & in the bottom and overall retains most of a an old restored finish. Interior is lightly faded with moderate to heavy soil from contact with the revolvers and implements. Flask has one small dent near the collar and shows a dark, brass patina. Mold is heavily battered on both sides and retains about 50% orig blue. Other accessories are fine. 4-54297 JR291 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3038

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3043
$4,130.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6680. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. Left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL” stamped over “44 CAL”, obviously an assembler’s mistake. Right shoulder of trigger guard is, most unusually, also stamped “36 CAL”. Cyl has usual six chambers with Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking and all six safety pins serviceable. All the numbers on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “2”. This revolver was manufactured in the 2nd year of production, 1862, at the height of the build up for the Civil War when any firearm was in great demand for the Union military. These revolvers were one of the most beautiful Colts and a favorite of the Union military. They generally saw continuous hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier, well into the 1870’s, until they were supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridges. This revolver has British proofs on left side of bbl lug and cyl, which were likely applied post-Civil War. It is probable that this revolver continued in service with an officer of the British Army or Navy well into the 1870’s or perhaps 1880’s. The fact that it retains some orig finish attests to the care it was given during its period of service. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains 50% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, especially around the loading lever, thin elsewhere with some nicks and dings around the wedge slot and a few scattered spots of light rust. Loading lever pivot retains bright case colors. Frame retains 30-35% faded case colors, primarily on the right side and left recoil shield. Balance of receiver has smoky case colors with three or four pinpricks of pitting. Hammer retains dark case colors. Cyl retains a cleaned gray patina and shows about 25% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking with scattered fine pitting. Trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver finish, a little thin towards the heel. Grip has a small chip in right toe, otherwise is sound, showing light wear and a couple of dings and retains most of its orig bright varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-47889 JR231 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3043

3044
$5,462.50

SCARCE COLT SECOND MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2874. Cal. 36. Scarce 2nd Model Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is usual six chambers with Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking and four of the six safety pins serviceable. The small square back, silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching serial number in backstrap channel. This revolver was produced in 1851 and is one of only about 3,000 revolvers made in this configuration. These revolvers were almost universally used throughout the Western United States and around the world. They usually saw very hard service and few survive today in any configuration or with any amount of orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine, all matching, including rammer, wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains about all of a plummy blue brown artificially aged patina with a few small nicks and some very fine pinprick pitting. Rammer pivot and handle retain smoky case colors. Frame retains traces of faded case colors, being mostly a silvery brown patina. Hammer retains dark case colors. Cyl is a thin, cleaned blue gray patina and shows about 60-65% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 25-30% thin orig silver plating with the loss areas a light mustard patina. Grip has a chipped right toe, otherwise is sound, showing moderate edge wear, a few nicks and scratches and retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good rifling and heavy pitting. 4-53761 JR226 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3044

3045
$0.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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DOUBLE CASED BRACE OF ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

SN 187301/185376. Cal. 44. Revolvers are virtually identical with 8″ rnd bbls, German silver front sights and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frames are marked “COLTS PATENT” and left rear web of trigger guards have the cal marking. The silver plated brass trigger guards and iron backstraps contain wonderful full checkered ivory grips with last three digits of matching numbers to their respective revolvers. All of the serial numbers on the bottom of the revolvers are accompanied by a small “E” indicating they were to receive extra polish for engraving. Cyl on No. 187301 is unnumbered but has engraved borders identical to the backstraps. Revolvers are engraved identically in a previously unknown New York style of full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background on the frames. Engraving extends over the sides of the bbls and terminates forward of the address. Backstraps, buttstraps and trigger guards are engraved to match with deep Nimschke-style fans at top of backstraps. Backstraps & buttstraps have dash & dot borders. Hammers are also engraved with matching patterns on the shanks, wolfs heads on each side of hammer noses and fish scale patterns on top edges and sides of spurs. Accompanied by a beautiful, probably distributor supplied, rosewood casing with empty brass shield in the lid missing its lock escutcheon in the front. Interior is burgundy velvet lined and French fitted, recessed for both revolvers, a double sided trophy of arms & flags, eagle & stars angle spout flask, a blued steel bow-legged “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “44H”, a pewter oil bottle, an orig full paper sealed tin of Eley’s caps with faded orange label, a wood & steel cleaning rod with brass ferrule and a functioning key. Bottom front edge inside the case is compartmented for four cartridge packets. Engraved Model 1860 Army revolvers are scarce and a double cased set is extremely rare. CONDITION: Revolvers are virtually identical in condition, all matching including cylinders & grips; wedges are unnumbered. Overall both revolvers are grey metal patina showing light but authentic wear on the engraving with light pitting around the hammer noses; pitting is down in the engraving on the hammer noses which indicates they were engraved before they were fired, or at least they were engraved during the period of use; trigger guards retain traces of orig silver; backstraps & buttstraps are grey metal patina; cylinders are a grey metal patina and show 15-20% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking with two areas of pitting on No. 187301. Grip on No. 187301 has a chipped right toe and a few age lines but is otherwise sound, showing moderate wear with a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Grip on No. 185376 has a sliver missing from the left toe and a chip in the right heel and some minor age lines, shows light to moderate wear and has a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bores with moderate to heavy pitting. Case is missing corner pieces from all four of the bottom corners and has some chipped veneer in the same areas, otherwise case is sound with raised grain on the lid and retains most of its orig finish with a couple spots of touch-up; lining in the lid is moderately faded & soiled; lining in the bottom is heavily faded, brighter under the revolvers and implements with wear and damage from the hammer spurs and front edges of cylinders; covered compartment lid has a repaired edge; flask is a smooth brass patina with three or four small dents, missing its spring; mold retains 60-70% orig blue with sharp cavities; cap tin is missing a little of its paper wrap but is still sealed; other implements are fine. 4-51262 JR161 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3045

3046
$0.00
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Please note: The compartments are missing their tiny ivory handles in the case.

EXTREMELY RARE CASED DOUBLE SET OF ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

SN 159780/159793. Cal. 44. Revolvers are virtually identical with 8″ rnd bbls, nickel silver front sights and 1-line New-York U.S. America addresses. Left side of frames, about center are engraved with “COLTS PATENT” in a pillow shape. Left front web of trigger guards have the caliber marking. Frames are 3-screw type with usual rebated cylinders that have Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guards and iron backstraps contain old replacement, varnished burl walnut 1-pc grips. Revolvers are identically engraved by Gustave Young in late vine pattern with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns without background shading on the frames. Matching engraving extends up both sides of bbl lugs and terminates just forward of the addresses. Trigger guards & backstraps are matching engraved with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern on the top flats. SNs on the bottom of both revolvers are all accompanied by the small letters “I.P.” which signifies that they were to have ivory grips and receive special polishing for engraving. Trigger guard on No.159780 has been thinned & beveled. Accompanied by what is probably their orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany double casing with brass reinforced corners and a brass plaque in the lid that is engraved “JJS”. Interior is compartmented for the two revolvers, a presentation style silver plated trophy of arms & flags “COLTS PATENT” flask with long straight spout, a bow-legged brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter that has had the cavities polished which heavily beveled edges of cavities, a soft packet of waterproof cartridges dated “March 18, 1862”, an L-shaped nipple wrench and two lacquered tins of Eley’s caps. Engraved Model 1860 revolvers while not uncommon, are still scarce and are seldom encountered. Double cased sets are extremely rare. CONDITION: Revolvers are both all matching except grips, as noted. They are virtually identical in condition, being mostly grey metal patina with fine pitting around the muzzle of 159780. Cylinders are matching patina and show about 50% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. No. 159793 has a replaced hammer screw and backstrap screws are battered. The replacement grips are extremely fine with sharp edges and retain about all of their fine custom hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine; bore on 159793 is bright & shiny; bore on 159780 has strong rifling with some shine and moderate pitting. Case has a couple of cracks in the top with some lifted veneer and some grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound and retains most of a very old restored finish; lining in the lid is lightly faded with light soil; bottom is heavily faded with cleaned heavy soil; partitions are solid; flask has some small dents in the back and overall retains 65-70% thin orig silver finish; mold has pitted sprue cutter and has been heavily polished including the cavities in the left arm which have dished the edges effectively ruining the mold; cartridge packet is still sealed with one small tear on the top and missing parts of the label, but still a very rare packet; nipple wrench is fine; cap tins are flaked with soiled labels. 4-51228 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 3046

3047
$24,150.00
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OUTSTANDING CASED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 7752. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT”. Standard rebated cyl with six chambers, Ormsby Navel Battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins serviceable. The unplated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a smooth 1-pc ivory grip. Grip is constructed in the orig manner of two slabs of ivory attached to a central ivory spacer and appears to have shrunk during its lifetime. Backstrap channel is inscribed with a triangle, “11” and “16”. No indication of what this code means. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with short stock screws and rnd head hammer screw and buttplate is dimpled for stock. Trigger guard is military type of unplated brass. Accompanied by a fine burgundy velvet lined mahogany Colt casing compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided angle spout, trophy of arms & flags, eagle & stars flask, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter and a “K” inspector initial on the right side, and L-shaped nipple wrench, a packet of six combustible cartridges, a functioning key and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. This is a very early Model 1860 produced in about 1861 in the same series with fluted cyl types. Just before the outbreak of the Civil War there were a few shipment of these early 1860s shipped to southern dealers and are considered secondary Confederate Arms. Given its fantastic condition and the condition of its case and accessories this almost certainly would have belonged to a high ranking officer or official and saw no combat use. It was produced in a time when any revolver was in great demand for the Civil War and those revolvers are almost never found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge & grip which are unnumbered. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue, bright and glossy in sheltered areas turned a little dull about the center; rammer pivot and handle retains dark case colors; frame retains about 98% brilliant case colors with a few minor nicks; screw heads are all crisp except front trigger guard screw; hammer retains virtually all of its bright, orig case colors with some minor pitting on each side of the nose; trigger guard & front strap, never plated, retains a bright brass patina with a couple of dings on the trigger bow; backstrap & buttstrap retain about 70% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Grip has a number of age lines on the bottom edges with a couple of minor chips in the left rear edge and shows a fine, mellow ivory patina. Cyl retains 70-75% orig blue, glossy and bright in the rebated area and shows 97-98% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a couple repaired cracks in the lid with the top board refinished and the edges orig finish; interior is lightly to moderately faded & soiled with solid partitions; flask is extremely fine retaining 96-98% orig finish on the body with light wear on the collar & spout; mold retains about 95% orig blue with crisp cavities; cartridge packet, nipple wrench & cap tin are equally fine. 4-53522 JR153 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3047

3048
$23,000.00

IMPORTANT CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER TO COL. W.S. TRUEX.

SN 112018. Cal. 44. Fine Civil War revolver with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left rear web of trigger guard “44CAL” upside down. Mounted with exceptional, highly figured, smooth flame & burl grain walnut 1-pc grip with serial number in backstrap channel, mostly obliterated by oil stain. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. Revolver is very nicely engraved in New York style, probably by L.D. Nimschke with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame, several scrolls of which terminate in flower blossoms. Engraving extends up each side of the bbl, also with flower blossoms. Hammer is engraved with wolf’s head on each side of the hammer nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on top edge & sides of spur. Top panel of backstrap is engraved in a foliate pattern with foliate arabesque patterns on the backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard. Center of backstrap is engraved with the inscription “Col. W.S. Truex / from the Enlisted Men of his Reg’t”. All the serial numbers on the bbl, frame, trigger guard and buttstrap are accompanied by a small “E” which signifies that this revolver was to be engraved. Accompanied by a large volume of research materials which disclose that William Snyder Truex was born in 1819 in New Jersey, and attended the U.S. Military Academy from 1837-1838, at which time he resigned and enlisted in the 10th U.S. Infantry in Mar. 1847 to fight in the war with Mexico. Before that wars end, he had risen from the rank of Private to 1st Lt. and was discharged in Aug. 1848. He returned to New Jersey and took up farming. When the Civil War broke out Truex was commissioned Major in the 5th New Jersey Infantry in Aug. 1861. In Mar. 1862 he acccepted commission as Lt. Col. in the 10th N.J. Reg’t and four months later was appointed Col. of the 14th Reg’t of the N.J. Volunteer Infantry. He remained in command of the 14th until May 1864 when he assumed command of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Corps, which command he held until the end of the war. During the Battle of Cold Harbor, Col. Truex was wounded in his left hand, permanently damaging three of his fingers. The 14th participated in the Siege and Capture of Peterburg and Richmond, and then, although defeated at great cost, were instrumental in thwarting the advance of Confederate Gen. Jubal Early who was intent on capturing Washington D.C.. Col. Truex’s one day delaying action allowed reinforcements to arrive and drive Gen. Early’s army South. For his meritorious service at The Battle of Cold Harbor, Col. Truex, in Apr. 1865 was Breveted Brig. Gen.. He was mustered out with his unit in Jun. 1865 and returned to farming in New Jersey. He died Sept. 1889. Included in this research material are Gen. Truex’s muster rolls, biographies, Unit histories and copies of photographs of him in uniform, one of which shows his wounded left hand. CONDITION: Good, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip; overall retains a cleaned metal patina with scattered pitting; cyl has matching patina and shows 65-75% Ormsby Battle scene roll marking; rammer handle & pivot show faded case colors and trigger guard traces of silver; grip has a gouge near the right heel with nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-53516 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 3048

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3049
$23,000.00

EXCEPTIONAL CASED MODEL 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 161882. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and New York, US America address. 3-screw frame has “COLT’S PATENT” on left side and “44 CAL” on left rear of trigger guard. Cylinder is rebated with usual 6-shots, with Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking which is crisp and completely discernible. Cylinder retains 5 of its orig safety pins. Silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contains a fine varnished 1-piece walnut grip. Colt Armies saw hard use throughout the Civil War and on the western frontier. Finding such an exceptional gun still in orig Colt casing with fine accessories is a rare find. This is a wonderful gun with bright orig blue and case colors in fine casing. This cased Colt Army was part of “the most historically significant Colt exhibit in 100 years” which took over two years of planning and preparation at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, WY. The exhibit was titled, “Colt: The Legacy of a Legend”. A 400 page hard back catalog of this exhibit was published in 2003 by the Colt Collector’s Association and this particular gun and casing are pictured and detailed on p.94. A copy of this book along with copy of museum release to consignor accompanies this revolver. PROVENANCE: Richard and Audrey Kravarik, 2003. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching external numbers as gun was not disassembled. Bbl retains 90%+ orig bright blue with high edge wear with some small scratches and patches turning plum. Frame, loading assembly and hammer retain about 60% case colors with balance silver/gray with some spotting and small scratches. Cylinder retains about 20% orig bright blue finish with balance gray/brown matching rest of gun. Cyl has rust and pitting around cones. Backstrap retains about 20% blue finish. Trigger guard retains traces of silver plating in protected areas. Grips are sound and solid and very well fit retaining about 90% of their orig varnish with numerous small dents and blemishes with edge wear. A prior owner carved initials “K” into each side of buttstock. Gun functions mechanically well. Bright, crisp bore. Colt Patent flask retains about 70% of its orig varnish on obverse with design less on reverse. Flask’s angle style spout has heavier patina and spring retains most of its orig fire blue. “Colt Patent” 2-cavity mold is marked “44H” and retains about 70-80% of its orig thinning blue. L-shaped nipple wrench/screw driver combination tool is fine and retains traces of its orig finish. Elay cap tin retains much of its orig varnish. Pack of 44 Cal. “Revolving Holster Pistol” cartridges is also in fine condition. Mahogany casing is sound overall with faded purple velvet lining retaining much of its orig varnish though thinning with the expected small bruises and blemishes after 150 years. 4-53550 JS159 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3049

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3050
$0.00
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SCARCE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 142783. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is rebated with usual six chambers and Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. All six safety pins are somewhat serviceable. The brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a 1-pc checkered ivory grip with deep relief, raised carved Mexican eagle on the left side. Grip is of early construction which consists of two slabs of ivory attached to a center ivory spacer. Grip does not fit well and is not orig to this revolver. Revolver is spectacularly engraved in L.D. Nimschke style with the most elaborate and fabulously detailed foliate arabesque patterns with full coverage on the frame. Engraving patterns extend over the bbl lug and onto the bbl and rammer pivot. Backstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Buttstrap is unusually engraved in diamond & dot patterns. Rebated area of the cyl is engraved in diamond patterns. The number “3” in the serial numbers on the bbl lug, frame & trigger guard appear to have been stamped over a “2”, possibly at the factory. Trigger guard is engraved by another hand. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined Colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided trophy of arms & flags “COLTS PATENT”, angle spout flask, a steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter and a most elaborate Gutta Percha cap box with the deep relief medallion of “ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON” with image of Wellington in uniform on top. The bottom has a similar medallion of Wellington’s tomb depicting a trophy of arms with a warrior, an angel and a subservient male lion. Caption of this medallion is “BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST” and the bottom of this medallion is marked “WATERLOO / JUNE 18, 1815”. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip. No orig finish remains being a cleaned dark grey metal patina with pitting on each side of the muzzle. The “U.S.” in the bbl address apparently was defaced and now re-stamped; the brass trigger guard was never silver plated and now retains a light mustard patina; backstrap is grey metal patina matching the frame; cyl is also a matching patina and shows 20-30% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. Grip has numerous age lines with chipped toes and a small crack on the left side and shows moderate wear, retaining a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. Case has a grain check in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains an old restored finish; flask has several nicks, dings & dents with an open seam and missing spring; mold has fine pitting and an artificially aged patina; cap box is extremely fine. 4-53594 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3050

3051
$12,650.00

RARE CASED COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 3947. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with scarce 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is full fluted with six chambers and has patent markings in one flute. The nickel plated brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a 1-pc Army sized walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with short 4th screw and rnd head hammer screw. Buttstrap is dimpled for shoulder stock attachment. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing with aftermarket nickel silver shield in the lid. Interior is compartmented for the revolver, an angle spout trophy of arms & flags “Colts Patent” flask, a blued steel “Colt’s Patent” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “44H”, a packet of six combustible cartridges and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps along with a non-functioning key. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were about 4,000 fluted Army revolvers produced in 7-1/2 and 8″ bbl lengths. Very few are known to be cased. These revolvers were produced just prior to and early in the Civil War where the majority of them would have seen hard & continuous service under adverse conditions. Just before the outbreak of the Civil War ther were a few shipments of these early 1860s shipped to southern dealers and are considered secondary Confederate Arms. After the war they remained in service during the Indian Wars and on the American Frontier, again under harsh circumstances and are rarely found today with any orig finish. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl & rammer are a smooth grey metal patina with fine pitting on right side at the muzzle; frame retains 50-60% faded case colors and the hammer dark case colors; cyl is a grey metal patina with battering on the rear face leaving only three of the four matching serial numbers visible; trigger guard & backstrap retain about all of a restored nickel finish. Grip is sound with a gouge on each bottom edge with considerable battering on bottom faces and retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine; bright, sharp bore with scattered pitting. Case has a couple cracks in the top and others in the bottom with nicks & scratches and shows a cleaned surface; front diamond shaped escutcheon is a replacement secured with two screws; interior is heavily faded & soiled with a slightly loose partition; flask has a large and several small dents on the back side and it retains a dark oxidized finish with open seams; mold retains about 65-70% thin blue; cartridge packet and cap tin are fine. 4-53596 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3051

3052
$6,325.00

SCARCE CASED COLT HARTFORD LONDON MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 154406L. 44 Cal. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Cylinder is usual 6-shots, rebated, with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. The blued steel trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. All SNs on the bottom of the bbl lug, frame, trigger guard & butt strap are accompanied by a small “L” which indicates that this revolver was made for the London Agency. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, by R.L. Wilson, “Several hundred Model 1860 revolvers were sold through Colt’s London Agency.” Given that there were more than 200,000 Model 1860 revolvers produced in the period 1860 thru 1873, this is a very small number indeed and makes this revolver quite scarce. Accompanied by an orig green felt lined oak casing which is compartmentalized in the bottom for the revolver, brass bag flask, 2-cavity Colt patent mold, L-shaped screw driver, combination nipple wrench, pewter oiler, brass capper, two tins of Eley caps, pack of 6 Colt cartridges, cleaning rod, several bullets and a key. It is a coincidence that James D. Julia Auctions sold a consecutively numbered gun (154405L) in our previous sale, March 2014 (Norm Flayderman Estate Collection). Even though the Model 1860 was produced in large numbers, very few are known with orig cases. PROVENANCE: Frank O’Brenner, Edmonton, Alberta. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 75% orig blue that is flaked, not worn, to a dark plum/gray patina; rammer pivot retains strong case colors with the handle faded to a muted silver/gray; frame and hammer retain traces of bright case colors being mostly a silver/gray patina; cyl retains traces of blue on the rebated area being mostly a flaked medium gray/brown patina with scattered staining and pitting. 80-90% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking is visible; trigger guard & front strap retain about 20-30% orig blue with the trigger bow & front strap a dark patina; back strap & butt strap retain 65-70% orig blue mixed with brown patina. Grip is sound and solid, well fit retaining about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright crisp bore. Case is sound but weathered and warped and will not close; handling & storage blemishes. Rnd brass plaque has a more recent monogram amateurishly applied. Interior of case is worn and soiled. Mold and L-shaped tool retain about half of their finish with numerous small dings and dents to mold where used as hammer. Cartridge pack is cracked but label is very good as can be seen in photos. Bag flask is a reproduction marked “Made In England” circa 1970. Cap tins, one large one small; smaller of two has nice label for 250 caps, larger 500 cap tin label is worn and only partially discernible as can be seen in photos. Label in case is mostly complete but heavily soiled and text is only partially discernible. 4-53811 JS46 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3052

3054
$0.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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EXTREMELY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PRESENTATION QUALITY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 23642. Cal. 36. Silver & gold finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of the frame has a tiny “Colts Patent”. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain an outstanding 1-pc ivory grip, matching numbered to this revolver. Grip has a very deep relief carved eagle on a nest with two eaglets. Cyl is half fluted with five chambers and all five safety pins serviceable. All the serial numbers on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “P”, which indicates that it was to have received special polishing for engraving & plating. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with matching patterns 3-1/4″ on each side of the bbl and around the muzzle. Top of the bbl is engraved with a long arrow pointing at the front sight. Cyl is engraved with matching patterns on the raised areas over the chambers. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard have matching patterns with Mr. Young’s trademark fan at the top. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with a wolfs head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. Cyl, trigger & hammer are gold washed with all the other parts silver plated. Screws are fire blued. Accompanied by an outstanding, orig red velvet lined, Colt rosewood casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a presentation quality “Colts Patent” single sided eagle & stars silver plated flask, a silver plated “Colt’s Patent” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36P”, an orig tin of Eley’s caps still sealed in its orig paper wrapping and a packet of five combustible cartridges. Also in the case is a silver plated, L-shaped nipple wrench, a spare hammer spring and a functioning key. This revolver was produced in 1863 at the height of the Civil War and was undoubtedly was intended as a gift or presentation to someone of great importance or a high ranking official or military officer. It apparently was so highly regarded it was never used. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Overall retains most of its orig silver plating with about 70% dull gold on the cyl, about 80% on the hammer and 60% on the trigger; the two upper backstrap screws are slightly battered, as are two of the trigger guard screws from someone using an improper tool. Grip is outstanding with sharp edges and a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with one small spot of pitting. Case is sound with some fine grain checks in the lid and retains most of its orig varnish; lining inside the lid is heavily faded but unsoiled; bottom is moderately faded with light soil; flask retains about 60-65% thin orig silver and the mold about 98% orig silver, unused; other accessories & equipment are fine. 4-53518 JR140 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3054

3055
$0.00

SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 23868. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line address. Left side of frame is marked “Colt’s Patent” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the cal marking. Cyl is half fluted with five chambers and it is mounted with 2-pc pearl grips that are hand scratched on the inside “BFY”. Revolver is beautifully engraved, probably by L.D. Nimschke in beautiful New York style with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend onto the bbl lug, around the address and around the muzzle. Rammer pivot is engraved to match with spiral & foliate patterns on the handle. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are also engraved to match with a deep relief foliate panel at top of backstrap. Hammer is deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer nose. Cyl is engraved to match on the lands between the flutes. Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined Colt mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an early double-sided eagle flask, a steel Colts Patent mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a packet of six combustible cartridges and an empty Eley’s cap tin. Few of this model Colt were ever cased and engraved. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except wedge & grips which are unnumbered. Cyl has only one number visible. No orig finish remains on the revolver being an overall dark blue/brown patina. Trigger guard retains about 70% orig silver and the backstrap/buttstrap about 40%. Grips have a hairline above the left escutcheon and a small repair on the right side at the frame, otherwise are sound with good fire. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Case has two or three grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded with moderate soil and a couple of slightly loose partitions; flask is extremely fine; mold is battered and worn; other accessories are fine. 4-53595 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3055

3056
$12,650.00

SCARCE CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 16897. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with desirable 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “Colts Patent” and left shoulder of trigger guard has cal marking. Cyl is half-fluted with five chambers and has patent date in one flute with all five safety pins crisp and serviceable. The silver plated trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an orig, black velvet lined mahogany casing that is compartmented in the bottom for a double sided eagle & stars flask, a blued two cavity “Colt’s Patent” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on right side “36P”, a packet of five combustible cartridges and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. There were about 25,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1861-1873 with this revolver manufactured in about 1863. This was a time when any firearm was in great demand for use in the Civil War. That this revolver remains in such high orig condition with an orig case attests to the probability that it was the property of a high ranking officer or official where it saw little or no use. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with a couple small spots of flaking; rammer pivot retains bright case colors, lightly faded on the handle; frame retains about 99% brilliant case colors with only faint thinning on the left recoil shield; cyl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue, mostly in the flutes and rebated area, thinning on the major diameter; hammer retains brilliant case colors; trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of orig silver, being mostly a light mustard patina. Grip has a couple gouges on the left side, otherwise is sound showing light wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore; may be unfired. Case is sound with usual light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; flask has a couple dents on one side and one edge, and retains about 90% orig finish; mold is fine with about 50% thin blue and a few light dings; cap tin & cartridge packet are fine. 4-53521 JR138 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3056

3057
$8,970.00
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THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 3911. Cal. 36. Silver and gold finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is engraved “COLT’S PATENT”. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a full checkered 1-pc ivory grip constructed of two slabs of ivory attached to an ivory spacer block. Revolver is engraved by Gustave Young in full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend over the bbl lug and sides of bbl, terminating at the front end of the bbl address with a fleur-de-lis. Matching patterns are on the rammer pivot. Bbl has scalloped border patterns around the muzzle and checkered patterns on each side of the rammer latch stud. Cyl is rebated and half fluted with 5 chambers and matching foliate arabesque patterns on the raised areas & in the rebated area. Cyl also has a star pattern on each land between the nipple recesses and all 5 safety pins are crisp and prominent. Backstrap is engraved with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern at the top with foliate arabesque patterns down the backstrap and on the buttstrap. Trigger bow is engraved in feather patterns with elaborate feather patterns around the front trigger plate screw hole and bottom of frame. Hammer is typically deluxe engraved. Screws are all also engraved. According to The Book of Colt Firearms there were about 25,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1861-1873 with this revolver having been made in 1861. They were produced in four bbl lengths. Having been produced during the Civil War, when any firearm was in great demand, obviously limited the availability for fancy presentation quality guns except those for high ranking officials or for presentation to recognized acts of valor. That this revolver was so wonderfully engraved and with special plated finishes attests to the strong probability that this was such a presentation. It seems likely that after the war the owner returned it to the factory for restoration. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge and grip. Overall retains virtually all of its fine factory silver finish with minor, light wear on the backstrap. The gold finish on the rammer, cyl, trigger and hammer is virtually intact except for a small wear spot on side of hammer. Grip is sound with a couple of minor age lines and shows light wear and retains a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore, frosty in the grooves. Appears to be unfired since restoration. 4-47887 JR241 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3057

3058
$4,025.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

RARE CIVIL WAR FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 5563. 36 Cal. Conforms to other revolvers of this series with 5-1/2″ oct bbl, 5 shot rebated cylinder with Ormsby stage coach holdup scene. Most unusual that this gun actually has a factory letter as most percussion Colt records were destroyed in the fire of 1864 at the Colt factory. Shipped to JP Moore in New York City September 18, 1862 and was one of 20 gun shipment. Factory letter states bbl length was 6-1/2″ which is a typo as this gun has always been 5-1/2″ and unaltered. Finish on stocks are not listed or that gun was engraved but under SN on this gun is marked “IE” which we know means factory ivory and engraving. Beautifully engraved with floral scrolls in the past attributed to Gustav Young, but newer insight and recent scholarly text on Colt engravers by Herbert House states this may not be the case. Regardless of Colt engraver, gun is factory engraved in the Germanic style made famous by Young starting in about 1853. Carved ivory stocks are beautifully patinaed with Lady Liberty carrying a large American Flag. Can’t get much more patriotic than this for a gun being sold in the summer of 1862 at the height of patriotic fervor during the Civil War. Appears orig, authentic and all matching including the incredible 1-pc carved ivory grips with inked SN in channel. Must have been a real show stopper in its day as it was gold and silver plated though only remnants of plating are retained today. Gold and silver plated Colt percussion revolvers are quite rare and this is a wonderful example, no doubt carried by a Union officer in the war. PROVENANCE: John Fox, Missoula, MT. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Overall very good, mechanically sound with good discernible bore. Metal surfaces are gray overall with staining and pitting. Traces of silver plate are found on bbl, frame, backstrap and trigger guard in protected areas. Gold plating is visible in trace in one stop on cylinder and about 20% of surface of loading assembly in protected areas as can be seen in photos. All matching including wedge and stocks. SNs on bbl, frame, trigger guard and backstrap are all followed or preceded with “IE”. Full SNs are found on every part normally numbered except for loading arm which contains the last 3 digits. 4-53941 JS36 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3058

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3059
$6,900.00

EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL COLT TRIPLE REVOLVER CASING.

Rare burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing for three Colt revolvers which include an 1851 Navy, an 1849 pocket revolver with 4″ bbl and a compartment in the right front for a Model 1855 Root revolver. Other compartments are for flasks and molds, cap tins and bullets. Outside corners of the case are rounded and it has a brass shield in the lid engraved with the intertwined initials “ET”. It also has a small shield shaped lock escutcheon on the front. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Lid has a repaired crack above the hinge and a long grain check toward the front with another couple in the bottom and overall retains about 90% orig varnish with nicks, scratches and dings. Interior is moderately faded inside the lid, a little more heavily faded in the bottom with moderate soil. A very rare casing seldom ever offered on the open market. 4-54295 JR285 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3059

3060
$7,475.00

SCARCE UNACCOMPANIED COLT MAHOGANY CASING WITH ACCESSORIES FOR MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Fine green velvet lined mahogany casing for a Colt Model 1860 Army revolver with 8″ bbl. Case is compartmented for a revolver and contains an angle spout “COLTS PATENT” trophy of arms & flags flask, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked with a “C” inspector mark on the right side, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a non-functioning key and a small lacquered tin for Eley’s caps. Opportunities to buy an empty Army case seldom come along and rarely in this nice condition. CONDITION: Very fine. Case has a grain check in the lid otherwise is sound with nicks & scratches and retains most of an old, added light finish; interior is lightly faded & soiled in the top lining with light fading and moderate soil in the bottom; partitions are solid; flask retains traces of finish in sheltered areas being mostly a medium patina; mold retains about 80% orig blue with some battering on the right side; nipple wrench & cap tin are fine. 4-47895 JR150 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3060

3061
$0.00

CASED PROTOTYPE OR POSSIBLY A BELGIAN COPY OF A COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CASE.

SN 29. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 6-7/8″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. The New York part of the address appears to be in a different font and has been double rolled. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is usual six chambers with full wrap-around, European style foliate & floral engraving. Left side of barrel lug & cyl have British proofs. Trigger guard & backstrap are iron and contain a 1-pc walnut grip with an indecipherable number in the backstrap channel. Almost every part is numbered “29” including rear face of barrel lug, side of the rammer pivot, bottom of frame under trigger guard, cyl spindle on the top front, hammer on right side of heel, trigger guard on right side under grip and backstrap on right side under grip. Cyl is unnumbered and has a faint oval “ELG” Belgian proof on the front face. Wedge is a replacement bearing number “327”. Bottom right edge of grip has the faint number “24139” and may be from a “Kriegsmarine” 1851 Navy revolver. This revolver has all the appearances of having been assembled a long time ago from misc. parts, some of which may have been Colt. Accompanied by a blue velvet lined orig English Oak casing with empty plaque in the lid and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a pocket sized Dixon style bag flask with adjustable spout, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36H”, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a lacquered tin of Charles Nephew & Co. caps. Inside the lid has the Colts “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT’S PISTOLS” label. Right rear corner of the bottom has a covered compartment with space in the back for a cleaning rod, which is missing. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except wedge, grip & cyl as noted. Bbl retains about 60% thin orig blue and the rammer pivot smoky case colors; frame retains 50-60% faded case colors on the sides, turned silver on recoil shields; cyl retains about 70% restored blue with fine pitting; trigger guard and backstrap retain blue in sheltered areas being mostly a grey metal patina. Grip has several large chips in the edges and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. Case is sound with nicks & scratches and retains about 80-85% orig varnish; interior is lightly faded & soiled with sound partitions; flask has a couple small dents and shows a dark copper & brass patina; mold retains about 75% of a restored finish with pitting; nipple wrench, possibly a reproduction is fine; cap tin is fine. 4-51231 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3061

3062
$5,310.00

SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED KLAY-COLT 2ND GENERATION MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 24960. Cal. 36. Spectacular 2nd Generation 3rd Model Navy stocked & finished by Frank Klay of Rockland, Mass. This is one of 150 cased sets that he produced in the early 1990s on special order only. This revolver is blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address with “COLTS PATENT” on left side of the frame engraved in a ribbon. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a spectacular flame grain, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip, matching numbered to this revolver. This revolver was engraved by former Colt Master Engraver and restoration specialist, Dan Cullity, for Mr. Klay. Engraving consists of full coverage donut-style patterns with fine shaded background on the frame. Engraving extends over the bbl lug, onto the rammer pivot, backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard. Hammer is deluxe engraved with matching patterns on the sides of the shank and spur with a wolfs head on each side of the nose. Left side of bbl lug has a small oval vignette of a fouled anchor. Backstrap is engraved “R.J. MESSER”. Accompanied by its orig Colt-style, burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in orig style configuration in the bottom for the revolver, an outstanding reproduction dbl-sided, silver plated, eagle & stars flask with angle spout, a silver plated brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, a silver plated L-shaped nipple wrench and a reproduction lacquered Eley Bros. cap tin with caps. Also in the case are cast lead bullets & balls and the orig functioning key. Top of case has a rectangular brass plate with matching engraving patterns and engraved with the initials “R.J.M.” Also accompanied by a reproduction pamphlet advertising “COLT’S PATENT REPEATING PISTOLS” along with loading and cleaning instructions. These revolvers were sold on special order only with the purchaser being able to have his own name engraved on the backstrap and initials in a brass plate on the lid of the case. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all visible numbers matching, new & unfired. Blue & case colors are in orig Colt style with bright blue and brilliant colors. Case is exceptional also and retains virtually all of its orig varnish with bright, clean orig lining; accessories are also equally new. 4-54298 JR286 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3062

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3063
$6,900.00

FINE REPRODUCTION COLT WALKER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN A Company No 22. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 9″ oct to rd bbl, brass front sight and 1-line, left hand New-York City address. Right side of bbl lug is marked “U S / 1847” and left side of lug has the serial number. Frame and buttstrap have matching size serial numbers with tiny “A COMYNO 22” numbers on the brass trigger guard and cyl. Cyl has usual six chambers with the correct single safety pin and a pressure ridge with Dragoon/Indian Fight Scene roll marking. Cyl has oval stop notches and two partially visible cartouches above and below the serial number. The square back brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has number “963” stamped in backstrap channel. Trigger is of the proper length and trigger guard is of the correct size and dimensions of an orig. Bore is conventionally rifled with right hand twist. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains a mottled light brown, artificially aged patina. Cyl has matching patina and shows about 70% Dragoon/Indian Fight Scene roll marking with visible Ormsby signature line. Trigger guard is a medium to dark mustard patina with a couple of small dings. Grip is sound with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with fine pitting. 4-53744 JR224 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3063

3066
$23,000.00

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 729. Cal. 44 Colt CF. These rare conversions were performed at the Springfield Armory just prior to manufacture of single action armies by Colt and are among the rarest of US martial cartridge revolvers. Blue & color case hardened with 7-7/8 rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Left side of bbl lug is marked with a tiny “US”. Left side of frame is marked with “COLTS PATENT”. Conversion is 2nd type with mixed SNs (5355 bbl, 98539 frame, 17648 trigger guard and backstrap) all of which are accompanied by the conversion number “729″, which also appears on the bottom of the ejector lug, in two places on the bottom of the bbl lug, wedge, cylinder arbor, frame, trigger guard, butt strap & cylinder. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with SN “729″ inked in the back strap channel. Left side of the grip has a well discernible “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) cartouche. There are also small “A” inspector initials on various parts including externally trigger guard, bbl and cylinder. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were only about 1,200 of these revolvers converted at Springfield Armory with two different numbering systems. The first system had the conversion number accompanied by an “A” and the second series omitted the letter. These are the first military issued cartridge firearms and almost universally saw extensive hard service and are almost never found with any orig finish. This is among the finest examples of its type extant. PROVENANCE: Jeffery Braksted, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1992. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching as noted above. Bbl retains about 90% strong arsenal blue. Frame, conversion ring, loading gate & hammer retain about 95% strong arsenal case colors, lightly faded on the loading gate and left recoil shield; cylinder retains about 20% blue, shows very little, if any, use and shows about all Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard retains traces of silver plate and the back strap about 80-90% thinning arsenal blue. Grips are sound and solid with a few small storage dings and dents, edge wear and most of orig thin varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Bbl has been cut back about 1/8″. Still bright and well defined “feathering” to finish around front sight. 4-53884 JS33 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3066

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3067
$6,325.00

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 181 / 122597. Cal. 44 CF (44 Colt). Nickel finish with 7-13/16″, slightly reduced bbl with nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of bbl lug is marked with a small “US” and inspector initials, including an “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth). Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT”. Frame is 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the “OWA”, Ainsworth cartouche on left side. Bottom left edge of grip is marked in white ink “274” which usually indicated a museum acquisition mark. Frame has the Richards conversion ring which incorporates the floating firing pin and fixed rear sight. Assembly number on conversion ring and loading gate is “181” which number is overstamped on all of the serial numbers, which appears to have been “122597”. Wedge and cyl were apparently new parts and have only the “181” assembly number. Various parts on revolver have small inspector initials. Ejector housing was especially constructed for these conversions by having a machined plug which filled the old rammer slot to which the ejector housing is attached. According to The Book of Colt Firearms only about 1,200 of these rare revolvers were altered at Springfield Armory for the military. Only a few martially marked specimens have been observed with nickel finish. The Richards conversion was the forerunner to the slightly improved Richards-Mason conversion. These revolvers usually saw extensive hard service on the American Frontier and are rarely found with high orig finish. This revolver, being nickel plated, may have been an Indian Police or Scout sidearm. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching, including wedge and cyl, with an indistinguishable number in backstrap channel of grip. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig nickel and ejector housing about 80%. Bbl was shortened prior to plating, probably at the arsenal during the conversion process. Frame and conversion ring retain about 60% orig nickel and cyl about 90% with majority of losses from the front face. Trigger guard retains about 50% orig silver and the backstrap traces of silver, being mostly a gray metal patina. Hammer retains strong case colors. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-53758 JR234 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3067

3068
$0.00

RARE COLT 1860 ARMY RICHARDS 2ND MODEL CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 195686. Cal. 44 CF Colt. Nickel finish with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Right side of bbl is mounted with the Richards ejector housing and rod that has a checkered, half-moon rod head. Left side of frame is marked with the 2-line patent dates stamped over “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the cal marking. It has the standard Richards-Mason conversion ring with external spring loading gate with the Richards-Mason cut-out at the top which eliminated the Richards rear sight. The hammer conversion firing pin secured with two rivets. The nickeled brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with faint indecipherable numbers in backstrap channel. Accompanied by a homemade, olive green velvet lined casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a 1930s box of 49 Remington/UMC 44 Colt cartridges, a homemade cleaning rod and a covered center compartment containing cleaning patches. These transition revolvers are extremely rare and almost never encountered with any orig finish. Being one of the first successful revolvers for center fire cartridges they were in great demand, especially on the American frontier by lawmen, outlaws and general citizens. These forerunners to the enormously successful Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver are a critical link in the evolution of the modern Single Action revolver. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is probably a replacement from a smaller framed revolver and the grip as noted. Bbl retains about 80% strong orig nickel with muzzle edge wear and a cleaned area with pitting on left side of muzzle; frame retains about 90% org nickel with some spots of flaking; cyl retains about 70% orig nickel with a lightly cleaned area and spots of scattered pitting. Overall shows about 65% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard retains about 60% orig nickel and the backstrap is cleaned to bright metal. Grip is sound with a dark added varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong, sharp bore with moderate pitting. Case is sound with clean lining; box shows wear, ammunition is fine. 4-54398 JR157 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3068

3069
$4,600.00
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RARE PAIR OF FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1862 COLT POCKET NAVY CONVERSIONS.

SN 19972,20099. 36 Cal. Both of these guns were orig made in percussion in 1863 but converted and engraved after the Civil War. Though both guns are quite similar they are engraved by a different hand and as can be seen in photographs there are many differences in design but coverage is roughly the same and condition is matching. Note SN 19972 has blued screws and blue wedge whereas 20099 has plated screws and plated wedge. 19972 has “IE” with SN meaning ivory and engraved and 20099 only has “E” attached but it too as we see is mounted with smooth ivory stocks. Orig pair purchased by Lewis Yearout in 1966 mounted in the contemporary case you see them in now. PROVENANCE: Joe Brown Kalispell, MT. Lewis Yearout 1966. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Both guns retain 95%+ orig nickel overall with small scratches and dents especially around wedge slot on SN 19972. Both functional and both guns have crisp rifling and 19972 has bright shiny bore. Both guns appear orig and complete with possible exception of replaced wedge and wedge screw which are unengraved and blued on SN 19972. 41841 is found inked inside stocks on 19972 and no markings on stocks on SN 20099. 4-53810 JS37 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3069

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3070
$5,175.00

SCARCE COLT 3-1/2″ POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 2204. Cal. 38 RF. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address. Left side of frame is marked with “1871” & “1872” patent dates with “36 CAL” on left shoulder of trigger guard. The plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching serial number in backstrap channel. Cyl is rebated with 5 chambers and Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll marking. Hammer has been modified for the rim fire firing pin, which is secured with two rivets. Trigger and screws are fire blued. There were about 6,000 of these revolvers produced with a new manufactured bbl and the balance from left over, unused percussion parts in two calibers, in the period 1873-1880. This revolver is one from a separate serial range and is not really a conversion but a completely new manufactured revolver. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains about 99% plus crisp orig nickel. Appears to be new and unfired. Hammer retains brilliant case colors and screws most of their orig fire blue, turned a little dull. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-47883 JR243 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3070

3071
$6,900.00

SCARCE COLT NEW LINE 38 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 1592. Cal. 38 RF Long. First model with short cyl flutes & stop notches on the outer diameter. Blue & color case hardened with 2-1/4″ tapered rnd bbl, German silver half moon front sight & 2-line address without patent markings and “COLT NEW 38” etched panel on left side. Left side of frame, below cyl opening, is marked “38 CAL”. Mounted with 2-pc, varnished rosewood birdhead grips that have last 3 digits of matching SN inside each grip. Rear face of cyl also has last 3 digits of matching SN. Screws, cyl pin & edges of hammer have bright fire blue, sides of hammer are bright. There are only about 3,200 1st model revolvers produced during the period 1874-1880. These small revolvers were in great demand for their ease of concealment and reasonably powerful punch. They are rarely found today with orig finish or legible etched panel. PROVENANCE: Ex William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips, appears to be new & unfired with crisp, glossy blues and brilliant case colors. Grips are sound showing extremely light wear on the sharp edge and retain about all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-87758 JR369 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3071

3072
$2,875.00

RARE ENGRAVED COLT 2ND MODEL NEW LINE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 53308. Cal. 22. Nickel finish with 2-1/4″ flat sided bbl with half moon front sight, 2-line address and “COLT NEW 22” etched panel on the left side. Cyl is 7 chambers with long flutes & rear face stop notches. Mounted with 2-pc smooth birdhead pearl grips. Revolver is lightly engraved in New York style with about 50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. Top strap & top of bbl have double dot patterns and sides of the bbl have zig-zag patterns. Back strap is engraved in geometric patterns. Cyl is engraved on lands between flutes in a geometric zig-zag pattern. Screws & edge of the hammer are fire blued. PROVENANCE: Ex William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus as restored. Overall retains about 99% crisp, factory quality nickel and bright fire blue. Grips are crisp and retain great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, brilliant, shiny bore. 4-87757 JR365 (3,250-5,250) – Lot 3072

3073
$7,475.00

COLT MODEL 1871-72 OPEN TOP REVOLVER PURPORTED TO HAVE KILLED TWO MEN.

SN 3002. 44 Cal. RF. Nickel with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” with dashes. Right side of bbl has ejector housing with half-moon, bullseye ejector rod lever. Left side of frame is stamped with 2-line patent dates. Stocked with 1-pc wood grips with matching SN in backstrap channel. Configuration conforms to features known on this model including non rebated cylinder with Ormsby Naval Battle rolled scene. Cylinder is also stamped with last 3-digits of SN 002. Appears completely orig and matching retaining much of its orig nickel finish. In a 1959 dated affidavit gun owner states this gun being used in the Boer War and took the lives of two men. “The complete story of this incident is now unknown, …that after the killing of the two men, the gun was put away for safe keeping.” Lewis Yearout purchased this gun with affidavit in January of 1959. PROVENANCE: Ed Gowen, Bynum, MT. Edmund Reinhardt, Great Falls, MT 1956. Lewis Yearout 1959. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Sound and mechanically functional with crisp discernible rifling. Overall retains about 50% orig nickel plating though only traces are found on backstrap and trigger guard. All SNs observed match though there is no SN on wedge. Markings are all crisp and well defined as can be seen in photos. Cylinder exhibits about a 3/4″ area with numerous small dents. Ormsby Naval Scene is over 90% discernible. Matching stocks fit gun well with traces of orig varnish still found. Stocks exhibit several dents, edge wear and chips on both inside toes. 4-53885 JS34 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3073

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3074
$51,750.00

EXCEPTIONAL COLT CALVARY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 112166. Cal 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and large “U.S”. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Left side of the grip is marked with the “FH” (Capt. Frank Heath) cartouche under the date “1884”. Right side of the grip bears the “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector cartouche. Bottom left edge of grip, bottom of bbl, bottom of the frame & cyl also have the “DFC” sub-inspector initials. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Small letter “G” are marked under SN on back strap and trigger guard which is thought to denote “government” according to Kopec & Fenn. This revolver was part of the 9th Government Contract which was dated August 11, 1884 and completed in January of 1885 and falls in the early range of the serial range for the Frank Heath series as listed in Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers…A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, which lists the contract as being between #111656 & #116931. This gun is as fine an example as you will find, retaining almost all of its orig finish with bright crisp markings and a mint bore. PROVENANCE: George Hollecker, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 98% glossy orig blue with minor scratching; frame & hammer retain about all orig case colors with some muting. Cyl retains about 95% of its bright orig blue finish with drag line and minor scratches. Trigger guard & back strap retain 97% bright orig blue. Grips are excellent with a couple small dents, minor edge wear with cartouches and inspector marks well struck and defined. Mechanics are excellent with bright shiny bore. 4-53883 JS42 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3074

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3077
$7,475.00

COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO THE 8TH CAVALRY.

SN 49108. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced & thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “US”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Left side of grip has the outline of an oval cartouche that would be for Capt. John E. Greer, under the mostly visible date of “1878”. Right side of grip has the partially visible cartouche “HN” (Henry Nettleton). Right side of grip also has partially visible stamping that appears to be “Co” and what appears to be a “B” and the partial number that appears to be an “8TH” and “CAV.”. The “HN” inspector initials are found on bottom of bbl, frame & cyl. The back strap & grip have small “W” (E.C. Wheeler) sub-inspector initials. Mr. Wheeler filled in for Mr. Nettleton during an illness. Accompanied by a 2-page letter from renowned Colt historian & author, John Kopec, wherein he verifies most of the above information. He states that the hammer is a replacement since it does not have the “HN” inspector initials. He also provides the information that this revolver escaped the recalls of 1893 and the early 20th century where hundreds of cavalry revolvers were returned to the factory & Springfield Arsenal where they had their bbls reduced to 5-1/2″ and usually have mixed numbers. This revolver is identified by SN in Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, as being one of the very few Wheeler inspected revolvers. Additionally accompanied by a notarized letter, over the signature of Jim Finch, Long Hunter Shooter Supply of Amarillo, TX. Mr. Finch states that in March 2011 he purchased this revolver from a north Texas rancher who had found it in a box in an old barn they were tearing down. He states that he traded it to Ron Peterson of Albuquerque, NM. The fact that this revolver remains in its orig configuration attests to the fact that it was very likely issued to a frontline cavalry unit during the Indian Wars and was either lost or stolen. Although it could have subsequently been issued to a militia unit, it likely was not. The 8th U.S. Cavalry Regiment was a very storied & active cavalry unit involved in Indian Wars from 1866-1890. They were formed in California in Dec. 1866, replacing volunteer companies that had been fighting Indians in California, Nevada & Oregon during the Civil War. In 1867 they were moved to Nevada and in 1870 to Fort Union, New Mexico Territory. They remained there at various forts throughout the region fighting primarily the Apaches, making the occasional foray into Texas against the Comanches & Kiowas and in July 1875 were moved to Texas where they continued fighting the Comanche until 1888 when they marched 2,600 miles to Fort Meade, SD and Fort Keogh, Montana Territory. The fact that the 8th Cavalry was a frontline fighting unit in 1878 and thereafter in North Texas certainly lends credibility to the idea that this revolver was stolen by a deserting trooper during the time before the unit left for the north. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Tommy Rholes. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas being a cleaned gray metal patina; the hammer, as mentioned by Mr. Kopec as having been changed, is a civilian type with short checkered spur which would further support the idea that this revolver had been in use outside of the military. Grip shows heavy wear with heavy chipping along the edges and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-50603 JR346 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3077

3078
$0.00

COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 16844. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Ejector housing is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head. Mounted with varnished, civilian replacement grip that has one visible number “7” in the backstrap channel. Bbl, frame, trigger guard & backstrap have matching serial numbers while the cyl bears four digits of the serial number “6696”. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Bbl, trigger guard, backstrap & cyl all have small inspector initials “C” for sub-inspector A.P. Casey. This revolver was produced as part of a 2,560 revolver order between Dec. 1874 and Mar. 1875. Casey inspected Calvary Colts are considered quite scarce. CONDITION: Very good, mismatched as noted above. Bbl retains cleaned, thin blue with an area of pitting near the front sight and light chemical spotting toward the breech end; frame retains about 50% orig case colors, stronger in the more sheltered areas; frame has a forging flaw on the right rear side; trigger guard & backstrap retain 30-40% thin orig blue and the cyl about 50% thin orig blue. Grip is sound showing edge wear, light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are sound. Very bright shiny bore. 4-51321 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 3078

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3079
$8,050.00

SCARCE AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 3996. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates & a small U.S. Ejector housing has last 4 digits of matching SN in the bottom gullet near the frame and is first type with bullseye ejector rod head. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Screws are fine with possibly 1 or 2 replacements. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel with a legible “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector cartouche. There are small A inspector initials on various parts including bbl, trigger guard, backstrap, cyl & left bottom edge of grip. According to Colt Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn. This revolver was part of lot #4 of 1000 revolvers and was shipped to Springfield Armory Jan. 24, 1874 and on to Rock Island Arsenal on Jan. 31, 1874 for assignment to the 2nd Cavalry. However, there are known 4th Cavalry SAAs from the same lot. Regardless, the 2nd & 4th Cavalry Regiments were both very famous frontier units in continuous conflict with Native Americans. The 2nd Cavalry is a very storied unit having fought throughout the Rocky Mountain region most of their existence. They were with General Crook in the Battle of Rosebud where they aquitted themselves very bravely and successfully helped drive off the attacking Indians. They continued on with General Crook to the Little Bighorn, arriving after the Custer massacre. Regardless of whichever unit this revolver was issued to, it saw hard service with a Cavalry trooper during the Indian wars. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter which states that this is a no record gun. Also accompanied by a letter on Wally Francis letterhead which states that he restored this revolver along with another one. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine; all matching, including bbl, ejector housing, cyl, & grip; bbl shows a smooth grey brown patina that may be an old restoration; frame retains traces of dark case colors in the front gullets with the balance mottled silver patina; hammer retains strong case colors; cyl is a grey metal patina; trigger guard & backstrap are also a grey metal patina; grip has a chipped right heel & toe with 2 notches on the left bottom edge; mechanics are fine; strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-54317 JR169 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3079

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3080
$6,900.00

SCARCE EARLY AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CALVARY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 259. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Mounted with orig 1-pc walnut grip with the outline of the “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) sub-inspector cartouche. Serial number is found on bottom of bbl, cyl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and in backstrap channel of grip. Tiny “A” inspector initials are found on various parts. Bbl is configured for 1st type ejector housing, which is missing. The ejector housing mounting screw hole appears to have been drilled through into the bore. This revolver was part of the 1st contract produced 1873 – 1874 and by its serial number would have been within the first few weeks of production. This revolver has all the early features including unbeveled front edge of cyl, cyl stops with no approaches, a sharp toe on the buttstrap and sharp front edge of the frame. Very few revolvers of this earliest contract survive today in any condition. Accompanied by a very early double loop, Slim-Jim style, half-skirt black leather holster that has a repaired strap with a harness rivet and has several additional holes. CONDITION: Fair, all matching. Traces of blue & case colors remain in the most sheltered areas, being mostly an overall grey/brown patina with scattered fine pitting and heavy muzzle edge wear. Hammer retains strong case colors on the sides. Markings & legends are all still crisp & sharp. Grip has chipped toes otherwise is sound showing very heavy wear. Hammer will not catch in safety notch otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine and fine pitting. Holster shows heavy wear and retains about 50% crackled finish. 4-51256 JR81 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3080

3081
$9,775.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 123659. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt/Eagle hard rubber grips. Bottom of bbl, under the ejector housing, has last 4 digits of matching SN. Bottom of the bbl also has military sub-inspector initials “D.F.C.” (David F. Clark) and a small P proof. Obviously a bbl that did not pass military inspection but was not seriously flawed so was recycled into a civilian revolver. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this revolver in cal 45 Colt, with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, rubber grips and shipped to Collins Gun Company, Omaha, NE, on July 2, 1888 in a 2 gun shipment. This revolver was produced in about 1888 at a time when the West was really wild and side arms were a way of life and a daily use tool. They usually saw continuous hard service on the frontier under adverse circumstances, usually with no maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish. Given that this revolver was shipped to Omaha, NE, where outlaws and Indians were still prevalent, along with the ubiquitous great American cowboy, it can almost certainly be surmised that this revolver would have seen Frontier service. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine; all matching except grips which are unnumbered & may be old replacements; bbl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue with holster wear on the left side and around the muzzle with freckles of pinprick pitting; ejector housing retains about 70% glossy orig blue, thin on the front of the outer radius; there are 3 or 4 small scratches on the bbl toward the frame; frame retains about 60% orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, faded on the left side, stronger on the right side; hammer retains bright case colors; screw heads are all crisp with bright blue; cyl retains 60-70% orig blue, strong in the flutes, thin on the outer diameter; trigger guard & backstrap retain glossy orig blue in sheltered areas, thinning on front & backstraps; grips are sound showing light diamond point wear; mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with a few freckles of very fine pitting. 4-54316 JR168 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3081

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3082
$5,750.00

AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 7630. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight, and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates & a small U.S. Ejector housing is first type with bullseye ejector rod head & base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip with backstrap channel obscured by dark stain. A small “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector initial is found on the bbl, trigger guard, backstrap & cyl. Grip is too worn to have any markings visible. This revolver was part of lot 8 of 1000 revolvers which were shipped June 1874 to the 5th, 8th, & 9th Cavalry Regiments. Regardless of which unit, they were all stationed in the West and participated for many years in the Indian wars. Undoubtedly this revolver would have seen hard frontier service with a Cavalry Trooper. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: About very good; all matching except grip, as noted; overall retains a smooth, brown, artificially aged patina with fine pitting on the top strap & heavy wear on left edge of muzzle and tip of ejector housing; cyl is matching patina with an area of fine pitting; grip is sound showing heavy wear with a hand worn patina; mechanics are fine; heavily pitted bore with visible rifling. 4-54313 JR170 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3082

3083
$5,462.50

CUSTER ERA COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 5533.

SN 5533. 45 Cal. One of orig first 8,000 single action armies delivered to US Army in 1874. Very close in SN to guns with good provenance from the Custer Battlefield. Blued finish with 7-1/2″ bbl with replaced front sight. Bbl address is correct slanted style with serifs. Left side of frame has small “US” and 2-line patent dates. Ainsworth inspector initial “A” is found on various parts including bbl, backstrap and trigger guard. Other small assembly letters “G, B, P” are found internally on bbl, frame and cylinder. Cylinder SN is 7441 whereas all other major parts are 5533. PROVENANCE: Paul Voss, Bowman Corners, MT, Lewis Yearout 1970, Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gray overall exhibiting old cleaning, light pitting and staining. SN 5533 is found on all major parts including bbl, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. SN on cylinder is 7441 but color matches gun well and could have easily grown up with it in its time of use on frontier. Stocks also have full SN inked in channel though cartouche is only slightly discernible in outline only on left grip. Appears all orig with exception of restored front sight, main spring and hammer which are replaced. Top strap has welded repair thought weld lines are difficult to find, the strap is too thick and machine cut in top is not correct. Functions well with good discernible rifling. 4-53947 JS26 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3083

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3084
$5,750.00

RARE CUSTER RANGE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 5549.

SN 5549. 45 Cal. Interesting gun that was bought in Montana in 1959. One of the orig first issue martial pistols delivered in 1874 and inspected by Orville Ainsworth. This gun has seen hard use and according to note from Lewis Yearout the bbl was cut on a Montana ranch to about 5-7/8″. Bbl still retains full SN 5549 as does Cylinder, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Gun was originally blue, of course and has been nickel plated after bbl was shortened and a modified front sight added. Stocks are orig civilian grips still retaining much of their orig Colt factory varnish. Conforms to accepted configuration for this period with 1-line slanted address with serifs, 2-line patent date and US on left side of frame. Bought at Malmstrom AFB, Montana in 1959. Could have been a survivor from Little Big Horn and reconfigured for later use as it is seen now. PROVENANCE: Walter Sealing, MT. Lewis Yearout 1959. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall as renickeled. SNs are found on all major parts and match including bbl, cylinder, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. SNs are all fully discernible though Ainsworth inspector “A” is only found on trigger guard and backstrap though assembly letters are found internally on bbl, cylinder and frame. US surcharge on left side of frame is only partially discernible as can been seen in photographs and top patent date is not visible. Stocks are varnished and have internal ink SN 3917. Bbl is noted was cut from muzzle end to 5-7/8″ and new blade sight added. Mechanically functions well. Bore has good discernible rifling. 4-53881 JS24 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3084

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3085
$4,600.00

HENRY NETTLETON INSPECTED NICKEL PLATED COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 49870. 45 Cal. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl. Full front sight. Gun is correctly marked for this serial range with sgl line bbl address and 3-line patent date on left side of frame. Left rear of trigger guard is stamped “45CAL”. All matching including bbl and cylinder which are marked with last 4 digits of SN. Henry Nettleton’s initials are found on most parts including bbl, frame, trigger guard, cylinder and backstrap. No doubt orig factory nickel and falls into the serial range of orig nickel martial sgl actions. John Kopec, noted authority on sgl action armies states in a letter to Mr. Yearout in 1970, “…it is in the serial number range of the nickel guns, secondly it is a US model known to be nickeled. Don’t worry about the Colt letter, I have never seen one that says the gun was finished in nickel”. Lewis Yearout first saw this gun in a Great Falls home in 1970. “Gun could not be purchased until they finally decided to sell it as on the bill of sale, 25 years later (February 22, 1995)”. Listed in factory letter as one of 200 guns delivered to US Government Inspector on August 23, 1878. Wonderful “as found” nickel plated US martial that was last offered over 40 years ago. PROVENANCE: Dale Fait, Great Fall, MT 1970. Lewis Yearout, 1995. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl and ejector housing retain about 70% orig nickel. Frame retains about 60% orig nickel. Trigger guard retains about 10% nickel, backstrap and cylinder have no orig finish but are brown/gray that match color of rest of gun where nickel is gone. Stocks are well fit with hand worn patina, no discernible SN in channel and only a partial cartouche discernible. SN stampings and inspector marks are all well struck and discernible as can be seen in photographs. Ejector rod latch is of later crescent type but color matches rest of gun. 4-53944 JS23 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3085

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3086
$4,025.00

HENRY NETTLETON INSPECTED NICKEL PLATED COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 49470. 45 Cal. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl. Full front sight. Gun is correctly marked for this serial range with sgl line bbl address and 3-line patent dates on left side of frame. Left rear of trigger guard is stamped “45CAL”. All matching including bbl and cylinder which are marked with last 4 digits of SN. Grips are also marked in channel in ink with last 4 digits of SN. Henry Nettleton’s initials are found on most parts including bbl, trigger guard, cylinder and backstrap. Falls into the serial range of orig nickel martial sgl actions. Good looking nickel plated martial made in 1878 consistent with other Henry Nettleton nickel plated guns. PROVENANCE: Wayne Shields Phillipsburg, MT. Lewis Yearout 1997. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl and ejector housing retain about 70% nickel. Muzzle wear and most loss to nickel in that area and side of gun. Frame retains about 70% nickel. Trigger guard retains about 30% nickel, backstrap retains about 80% nickel and cylinder has strong traces of nickel in flutes. Remainder of cylinder is brown/gray that match color of rest of gun where nickel is gone. Stocks are well fit with hand worn patina, matching inked SN 9470 in channel and two partial cartouches discernible. SN stampings and inspector marks are all well struck and discernible as can be seen in photographs. Ejector rod latch is correct bullseye type. Even though this gun is in the proper nickel serial range for Nettleton, some numbers appear too worn and patent markings in frame are partially polished out such that refinishing is possible though some parts finish appear totally orig such as bbl and ejector housing. Mechanically functional with crisp well defined rifling. 4-53935 JS31 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3086

3087
$3,680.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARTILLERY MODEL REVOLVER.

SN 81926. 45 Cal. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has an unreadable cartouche below a date of 1903. Ejector housing is first type with bulls-eye ejector rod lever. Frame is numbered “81926″, trigger guard “8659″ with Ainsworth “A” inspectors letter and buttstrap is numbered “115154”. Cyl is numbered “034” and has “W” & “P” sub-inspectors initials. Bbl is numbered “47972” with “P” initial on the bottom. This gun was purchased by Lewis Yearout in the late 1950s and he sold it to a friend who died in 1978 and he purchased it back just before the friend’s death. PROVENANCE: Joe De Saye, Turner, MT late 1950s. Lewis Yearout. Jim Wilson, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1978. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl and ejector housing retain about 50% glossy Colt blue with muzzle wear. Frame is dark overall with hints of case colors with fine pitting and staining. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 50% of their orig blue; hammer retains traces of blue with fine pitting consistent with frame; cyl retains 10-20% blue with drag line, finish in drag line looks possibly touched up. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina. Cartouche can only be seen in outline though 1903 is discernible. “RAC” stamped on butt, chips at toes, heavy edge wear. Mechanically functional with crisp, bright bore. 4-53954 JS55 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3087

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3088
$66,125.00

MATCHED PAIR OF ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS.

SN 95521, 111471. Cal 45 Colt. Revolvers are virtually identical with 7-1/2″ bbls and 1-line block letter addresses. Left side of frames have 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guards have caliber markings. They are mounted with 2-pc pearl grips, left and right hand, incise carved with a shaggy face-on buffalo head on one side and a naked lady on the other side. Both sets of grips have foliate arabesque patterns at tops and bottoms with a fine line borders. Right grip on #111471 is broken and repaired. Revolvers are identically engraved by L.D. Nimschke with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frames and elaborate shell patterns on the recoil shields and loading gates. Top straps are engraved in feather patterns. Almost identical matching engraving patterns extend up both sides of the bbls, over the tops between the addresses and front sights, and each side of the muzzles. Backstraps are engraved in Mr. Nimschke’s distinctive fan patterns with foliate arabesque and geometric patterns down the backstraps. Buttstraps and trigger bows are also engraved in geometric patterns. Cyl has matching foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes with fine pearled panels in between and a wide square & stars border around the back edges. Ejector housings are engraved with geometric patterns in the top gullets and snake and dot patterns on the outer radii. Accompanied by a large packet of information which includes several Colt Factory letters for both revolvers. These letter identify these revolvers in cal 45 with 7-1/2″ bbls, silver finish, pearl grips, and factory engraved, shipped to William Nelson, address unavailable, on September 30, 1884, in a 2 gun shipment. The early letters list his name as “William Nelon” and the later letters show his name as “William Nelson”. These later letters also list both serial numbers in the same shipment. Additional research accomplished by previous owners disclose that Major William Nelson came from Indiana along with Judge J.B. Shackleford to Muscogee, OK, in April 1889 to establish the first court in Oklahoma, Indian Territory. Judge Shackleford was the presiding judge and he appointed Major Nelson as Clerk of the Court. The records show that Major Nelson was from Evansville, IN, a retired officer who had served in the immediate county (around Muscogee) and “in Arizona”. There is very little additional information regarding Major Nelson in this large volume of research other than he is mentioned on pps 458 & 462 of the Chronicles of Oklahoma. A copy of an article which appeared in the April 23, 1988 Oklahoman & Times newspaper is a story about the Guthrie, OK, Old Blue Belle Saloon being back in business. The article relates that on April 23, 1889 John Sampsel opened the first Blue Belle Saloon in Guthrie on a lot that he purchased from Major William Nelson for $30. Since Major Nelson was a member of the court and in Oklahoma, Indian Territory, prior to the Great Oklahoma Land Rush it is elsewhere speculated that he might have used his position to stake claims “a little early” as did many other sooners. A search of a Civil War personnel data base disclosed several hundred Union soldiers named William Nelson, so no conclusive evidence could be found that Mr. Nelson had served in the Army. Regardless of Major Nelson’s status, it is apparent that he had fine taste in firearms. PROVENANCE: Larry Scherrin Collection; Jack Slaughter; Lang Spraggins; Tom Seymour Collection; Dr. S.H. Janes Collection. CONDITION: 1) Serial number 95521: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 97-98% strong orig silver finish with only faint losses inside the cyl opening. Cyl shows equal amount of coverage and very little use, if any. Grips are extremely fine, showing very little to no wear, with good crisp carving showing and great fire and are possibly more modern replacements, carved to match. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered very fine pitting. 2) Serial number 111471: Overall retains about 60-70% orig silver finish with loss areas barely distinguishable gray metal. Both left and right edges of muzzle show extremely heavy holster wear, as does the recoil shield and outer radius of ejector housing. Cyl is a gray metal patina, showing moderate to heavy wear on the engraving. Grips show moderate wear with a chipped left toe and the aforementioned repair of right grip. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. It is readily apparent that Mr. Nelson used revolver #1 and not #2. 4-51263 JR217 (60,000-80,000) – Lot 3088

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3089
$49,450.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): The elephant ivory mounts on this item were in the country long before the January 8th, 1990’s CITE appendix. As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this gun accompanied by an appropriate ESA Antique Certificate, it is legal to sell and buy.

THIS GUN WILL BE SOLD WITH ITS IVORY AND A CERTIFICATE TESTIFYING THE IVORY IS PRE-BAN AND THAT THE IVORY IS ORIGINAL TO THE GUN.

*MINTY LATE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER BY WILBUR GLAHN.

SN 353453. Cal 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model and cal marking on left side. Left side of frame is marked with 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with factory 2-pc ivory grips that have silver Colt medallions and raised carved steer head with red eyes on right side. Revolver has about D quality engraving by Colt master engraver Wilbur Glahn with about 85-95% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend over the sides of the bbl and ejector housing. Backstrap is engraved to match with matching patterns on buttstrap and trigger guard. Backstrap is also engraved in Mr. Glahn’s trademark “V” patterns. Cyl has full coverage matching patterns, except in the flutes which are a fine counterpoint. There are numerous examples of virtually identical engraving pictured in color in The Colt Engraving Book Volume Two, Wilson on pgs. 559, 570, 578 & 580. This is some of Mr. Glahn’s finest work. Accompanied by two Colt factory letters, one dated 1967 and the other 2010. Both identify this revolver in Cal 45 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish with ivory stocks carved with steer head motif, factory engraved and that it was sold/shipped to the famous Phil B. Bekeart Co. of San Francisco, CA for Charles H. Duke, address not listed on, Sept 22, 1930 in a 1-gun shipment. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under the grip. Rear face of cyl has last 2-digits “73” and also has the hand- numbered “53” which is matching to this revolver. One would speculate that this is probably a mix up in the engraver’s shop and two revolvers had their cylinders inadvertently swapped. This minor mix up is inconsequential to this revolver as it is readily apparent that the cyl was engraved simultaneous with the revolver. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, cyl as noted above. Overall retains all of its crisp orig factory finish with only the faint hint of a cyl line. Shows no evidence of ever having been fired. Grips are crisp and show a fine ivory patina. Top Shelf! 4-53686 JR284 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 3089

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3090
$20,125.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

RARE EARLY ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 42722. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of bbl has a fully legible “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel and bottom of bbl, under ejector housing, has last 4 digits of matching SN along with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Screws are all sharp and retain most of their orig blue, hammer is color case hardened. Mounted with distributor supplied 2-pc ivory grips with a relief carved ox head on the right side. Revolver is beautifully engraved from the L.D. Nimschke Shop, probably by the master himself, with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the sides of frame of snake and dot pattern on top strap and hunter stars on the front sides of frame and on the trigger bow. Foliate arabesque patterns extend 3-1/2″ up the bbl and on each side of the muzzle with geometric patterns around the address, on the back strap and butt strap. Cyl is engraved to match on the lands between the flutes and has a snake and dot pattern around the rear edge. Ejector housing is 2nd type with bullseye ejector rod head and has snake and dot pattern in top gullet and on outer radius. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. The nickel finish was also applied by the distributor, probably on special order. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this revolver in cal 44-40 with bbl length and type of stocks not listed, blue finish and shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, NY NY, on February 18, 1878 in a 50 gun shipment. J.P. Moores Sons was one of Colt’s major distributors who was contracted with most of the engravers of that era and furnished numerous engraved firearms to the buying public. J.P. Moores was one of the major contractors to the L.D. Nimschke Shop. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl, frame and grip frame retain 95-97% orig nickel with muzzle end wear and light wear on recoil shield and loading gate. Trigger retains dull blue and hammer faded case colors. Cyl retains about 70-75% orig nickel and ejector housing about 80% bright nickel. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with sharp rifling and fine pitting. 4-47885 JR185 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3090

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3091
$13,225.00

FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH MONTANA HISTORY.

SN 105737. Cal 44-40. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, sgl line Hartford address and rolled on left side of bbl “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Full front sight. Left side of frame stamped with 3-line 3-patent dates. Mounted with smooth pearl grips. Factory letter states gun was shipped nickel plated and factory engraved August 28, 1884 to Simmons Hardware in St. Louis, MO. and states gun originally had 7-1/2″ bbl and mounted with carved Mexican eagle ivory grips. Engraving on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder and ejector housing is all by master engraver Cuno Helfricht while the barrel, probably a replacement, is engraved by another hand. There are several letters to Lewis Yearout and newspaper article concerning the possible connection of Harvey Monroe to early Montana settlers and cowboys John, Hugh and Angus Monroe. On Mr. Yearout’s orig file card on this gun he states this gun is pictured on p 103 of the book Colt Engraving by R.L. Wilson and he bought this gun from Harvey Monroe of Cutbank, MT in 1974 and “related to Hugh Monroe perhaps first white man to stay in Montana Territory, married into Blackfoot Tribe”. PROVENANCE: Harvey A. Monroe. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Bbl and ejector housing retain over 90% orig finish. Frame retains about 80% orig nickel and cylinder about 70% orig nickel. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 30-40% orig finish. Hammer is not engraved and retains most of orig nickel plate is possibly a later replacement. Pearl grips fit quite well with large chip at left heel. Machine engraved on inside of trigger frame on left side under stock reads “Harvey A. Monroe”. There are also a pair of scratched initials “HS” behind trigger bow, possibly denoted more contemporary owner to the guns time of use. 4-53890 JS22 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3091

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3092
$9,200.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY BELONGING TO TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR OF MONTANA PRESTON H. LESLIE.

SN 61259. 45 Cal. Accompanied by affidavit from the great-great grandson of territorial governor of Montana, Preston H. Leslie who served from February 8, 1887 through April 13, 1889. He later was appointed US District attorney for Montana March 1, 1894 and served in that office until he died at the age of 88 in Helena, MT on February 7, 1907. Revolver started out life as a standard 1880 government purchase that orig was blue with wood grips and inspected D.F.C. (David F. Clark). Gun was in typical military configuration, now nickeled and according to affidavit was orig in a belt and holster marked Sullivan, Ft. Benton, MT (belt rig was sold separately many years ago). Preston Leslie who served as governor of Montana Territory was also ex governor of Kentucky. Lewis Yearout bought this wonderful piece of Montana history in 1973. PROVENANCE: Preston H. Leslie, Robert Lowery, Great Falls, MT, Lewis Yearout 1973, Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall as refinished. Overall retains about 90% nickel plating. Screws still retains much of their orig fire blue. Bbl, frame and trigger guard are all serial numbered 61259 (bbl 1259). Cylinder and backstrap are serial numbered 61307 (cylinder 1307). D.F.C. inspector marks are found externally on bbl, frame and cylinder. Ivory stocks are well fit with good patina. 4-53814 JS32 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3092

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3093
$27,600.00

IMPORTANT COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER AND RIG BELONGING TO DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL HENRY SPENCE MILLER.

SN 163113. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “41” (actual bore diameter for caliber 38-40) under the base pin. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Backstrap is engraved in period script, probably by a local jeweler, “H. Miller”. Henry Spence Miller was born in 1859 in Clay County, Missouri, one of five brothers in that family. One of the brothers, Clelland Miller, became very famous or rather infamous, as a member of the James Gang and was killed Sept. 7, 1876 by a medical student named Henry Wheeler. From all reports Henry Spence Miller was also fairly wild but did not cross the line against the law. He became Assistant U.S. Marshal for the District of Western Missouri in 1893, a position he apparently held for about four years. Accompanied by a notarized statement from Christopher Riley Wise who states that he is the great-grandson of Henry Spence Miller and lists seven items that were the property of his great-grandfather. Included in this inventory is this revolver, identified by serial number, Deputy Marshal Miller’s gold badge, 16 orig photographs of outlaws captured by Marshal Miller, a gun belt & holster, a leather covered blackjack, a wrist cuff and a small metal savings bank, all of which are included in this lot. Additionally accompanying is a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 38-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, NY on Oct. 1, 1895 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanying is an orig parchment deed for the sale of property in Clay County, Missouri in the name of Moses Miller, Henry Spence Miller’s father, dated 1835 and bearing the Seal of the United States and the signature of President Andrew Jackson in two places. Additionally accompanying is a notarized Bill of Sale over the signature of Christopher R. Wise, selling this lot of merchandise to Tommy Rholes. Also accompanying is the Jan. 1954 issue of The Texas Gun Collector (the official publication of the Texas Gun Collectors Association) which includes a 4-page article about James S. Wise, the father of Christopher, and part of his firearms collections. The photographs, blackjack, wrist cuff & bank (with key) are self explanatory and the revolver has been described above. Badge appears to be about 14 karat gold, made of two flat pieces with the top bar about 1-1/2″ long x 3/8″ wide marked “DEPUTY”. Suspended from two 4-link chains is a small shield 1-5/8″ x 1-3/8″ marked “U.S. / MARSHAL / WESTERN DIST. / MISSOURI” with some light engraved decorations. The belt & holster rig are made of fine tooled leather consisting of a single loop mail-order holster with Cheyenne plug that is highly decorated. Belt is also mail order, made of 1-pc soft leather, sewn at the top, in money belt style with nickeled steel rectangular buckle, about 4″ x 3″, that has been trimmed on the tongue end with the tongue reattached. Belt has 40 sewn-on cartridge loops which contain twelve 38-40 cartridges. All together this lot is very inclusive of part of what would have been worn & carried by a U.S. Marshal in the late 1800s. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Tommy Rholes. CONDITION: Revolver is fine. Bbl retains 75-80% glossy orig blue with most of the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium/dark patina, shows holster wear around the muzzle and left side; ejector housing retains about 40% orig blue showing wear on the outer radius and flaking in the top gullet; frame retains 60-70% orig case colors, bright in the front gullets, faded elsewhere, thin and turning silver on recoil shield, loading gate & top strap; hammer retains bright case colors, turned dark on top edge; cyl retains about 85-88% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear and a medium cyl line; trigger guard & backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas being mostly a dark brown patina. Grips are sound showing great fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. Blackjack retains about 50% orig brown finish with broken wrist strap; wrist cuff retains traces of orig nickel being mostly a brown patina; bank retains most of its orig nickel; holster shows light wear and retains most orig finish; belt shows moderate wear with a few damaged and reattached cartridge loops; photos are yellowed & faded; badge is extremely fine. 4-50661 JR490 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3093

3094
$0.00

SCARCE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 52127. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Ejector housing is second type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Mounted with 1-pc varnish walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Bottom of bbl under ejector housing has last 4 digits of matching SN and also has a tiny “44” under the base pin. Left side of bbl has the fully legible “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel. This revolver was produced in 1879, the second year of the etched panel Colt. Nickeled examples of this model are most often encountered with blue and color case hardened examples quite scarce and to find one with orig finish and a legible etched panel is very rare. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine; all matching, including bbl, cyl, & grip; bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and some thinning top center; ejector housing retains 97-98% strong orig blue; frame & loading gate retain virtually all of their orig case colors, very bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded on recoil shields & loading gate; hammer retains bright case colors; screws are all crisp with bright blue; cyl retains 95-97% bright orig blue with some very minor flaking; chambers show most of their orig bright blue giving the appearance of being unfired; trigger guard retains about 95% strong orig blue with some light scratches & candy striping on the frontstrap; backstrap retains strong blue at the top & on the buttstrap with the center blue grey patina; grip is sound showing moderate edge wear with lots of handling & retains traces of orig varnish being mostly a hand worn patina; mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-51225 JR167 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3094

3095
$16,100.00

EXCELLENT COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER OF KANSAS CITY POLICEMAN SAMUEL PETERSON & ARCHIVE.

SN 143558. 38-40 Cal. Hard rubber rampant Colt grips. Gun is excellent overall condition retaining most of its orig finish. Factory letter confirms configuration. Shipped December 2, 1891 to Schmelzer & Sons, Kansas City, Kansas. This gun descended in the Peterson family being sold by Peterson’s grandson, and affidavit accompanies along with numerous family letters and other documents. Samuel Peterson was born near Liberty, MO in 1860 and became a Kansas City Police officer August 15, 1885. Peterson would remain in police work until his retirement from Union Pacific RR in 1930. Peterson had an interesting start to police work by being charged with murdering a man he arrested in September 1887. A year would pass with over 50 witnesses called in Kansas City trial before he was found “not guilty” in November 1888. The 6’1”, 240 pound Peterson would move on to a “claim agent” for the Union Pacific Railroad. There are seven orig letters & telegraphs to Peterson from 1889-1901 concerning criminals accused of crimes against the RR. Peterson received a $100 reward for service leading to arrest and conviction of a mail thief in 1901 from the U.S. Post Office Dept. There are other letters, one from Pinkertons on their stationary written in 1904. Wonderful archive should be read by those interested. The newspaper accounts of this trial read like a modern soap opera. There is also a very interesting “police code” book Barnard’s Criminal Cipher Code 1895 which was used for telegraphic communication between Chiefs of police, sheriffs, Marshals and other peace officers. 63 pages long with additional 1896 list of police agencies who have this code book listed by state and territory. PROVENANCE: Samuel Peterson. Peter Peterson. CONDITION: Very fine and excellent overall. Bbl and ejector housing retain about 90% bright blue, thinning in areas and a rubbed patch about 1” long on bottom next to ejector housing. Cylinder has about 80% orig polish, thinning with vivid blue in flutes and darker blue on remainder with thinning. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 80% bright blue. Case colors are 90% intact overall though some muted, silver color on remainder, top strap has less color. Stocks well fit with good black color, some small nicks and dents on buttstrap and grip. Action is crisp and bore is bright. 4-54410 JS269 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3095

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3096
$0.00

INTERESTING PERIOD INSCRIBED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER AND CASE.

SN 163823. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, very slightly altered front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved ox head with red eyes on right side, missing its right eye stone. Buttstrap is engraved in period block letters “J B FOX”. Right side of front and back straps, under the grip, are stamped with a small 6-point star. Rear face of cyl, bottom of bbl and inside ejector housing are also marked with the same star and assembly number “823”. All this indicates that this revolver was refinished at the factory. Accompanied by a late 19th/early 20th Century mail order holster with sewn toe and impressed decorations. Holster has a belt loop on back attached with harness rivets. Accompanied by a reworked walnut silverware box with empty plaque on lid. It has green velvet lining and is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and three other compartments, one of which contains a full, sealed packet of 12 Frankford Arsenal Cartridges bearing the date 1878. The front of the case has a cartridge block containing eight 44 cal Henry Rimfire cartridges with seven additional empty holes. Inside the lid has a copied Colt advertisement. Accompanied by a packet of information entitled “Jubilee B. Fox /Confederate Soldier and Texan”. Fox was enlisted in the 28th Tenn Infantry and fought for the Confederacy. After the war he migrated to Texas where he died in 1924. The owner of this revolver was very likely a law enforcement officer or cattleman who later in life had it restored, probably during the period of use. A Colt Factory letter may provide additional information on who J.B. Fox was. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains traces of factory blue and ejector housing about 50% blue in the gullets. Frame retains faded case colors in the front gullets with smoky colors on the hammer and frame, being mostly a gray metal patina. Grip frame is a gray metal patina, as is the cyl. Grips have small chips near the frame, otherwise are sound, showing great fire. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and fine pitting. Holster shows moderate to heavy wear and is sound, retaining strong orig brown finish. Box has a crack in lid, otherwise is fine. Cartridges are fine. 4-53600 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3096

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3097
$32,200.00

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH FACTORY CARVED PEARL GRIPS WITH TEXAS HISTORY.

SN 161641. 45 Cal. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl with 2-line Hartford address. Full front sight. Left side of frame stamped with 2-line 3-patent dates. Mounted with carved American eagle pearl grips. Factory letter states gun was sold April 5, 1895 to Simmons Hardware in St. Louis, MO but shipped to Matthews & Royalty. Factory letter states correct cal. bbl length, finish and “carved pearl with American eagle” though there is no mention that gun was engraved. Other Simmons Hardware guns often lack this mention though this gun was no doubt engraved contemporaneous to shipping. According to 1963 letter from Brunelle R. Moon a Major in the US Air Force certified that he inherited this gun from his uncle Jack Moon in 1934 and that his uncle had related a story that the gun had come from a gambler who had “hocked” it and never returned as he died a violent death in a card game somewhere in Texas in the early 1900s. Jack Moon retained the revolver and carried it as a side arm when he served as a law enforcement officer in Gatesville, TX. It was used to apprehend several horse thieves and two persons who attempted a train robbery. Brunelle also stated he carried the gun through all of WW2 but, “there was no special glory attached to it as nearly all my duty was stateside”. It is interesting to note the progression of the price of this gun. When this gun left the factory in 1885 its total cost was $25.37. Then early in the 20th century it was pawned for $100.00 and then sold in 1963 to Lewis Yearout from descendent of orig owner. This gun has not been offered since that date over 50 years ago. PROVENANCE: Jack Moon. Brunelle Moon, 1934. Lewis Yearout, 1963. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Bbl and ejector housing retain about 90% orig finish. Frame, trigger guard and backstrap retain about 50% finish. Hammer which is un-engraved matches gun well with 80-90% orig nickel. Cylinder retains traces of orig nickel in flutes and stops. Grips fit gun well. Small chips on right rear toe and left forward toe, two 1/2″ glued chip repairs made to each grip where they meet frame and grip straps as can be seen in photographs. 4-53891 JS20 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3097

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3098
$13,800.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, BELT AND HOLSTER RIG THAT BELONGED TO INFAMOUS 19TH CENTURY TRAIN ROBBER OLIVER CURTIS PERRY.

SN 142873. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Revolver has 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by an El Paso Saddlery single loop holster for the revolver with large makers cartouche toward the top. “El Paso” has been obliterated from this cartouche. Also accompanied by an unmarked period cartridge/money belt that is about 38″ long by 3″ wide, made of 1-pc pigskin grained leather with a rectangular shaped iron buckle that has 34 sewn-on large cartridge loops. The tongue billet of the belt was relocated during the period of use. Additionally accompanied by a small thin blade skinning knife with wood slab handles carved on the left side with a “P”. The blade has a hole drilled near the handle where it was apparently attached to a display board. Blade is marked “L&G. MFG. Co / CAST STEEL”, along with its brown leather sheath which has a corresponding hole on the back side. Additionally accompanied by a very rare Pinkerton National Detective Agency reward flyer offering $1,000 for the arrest of Oliver Curtis Perry. Flyer has a picture and signature of Perry. Also accompanied by 3 cartridge boxes of ammunition reportedly found in Mr. Perry’s bag captured with him after the train chase: 1). Early 2-pc Winchester box for 44-40 ammo with green top label and line drawing of an 1873 Carbine on one side, containing 41 original rounds of ammo; UMC 2-pc box for 44 Colt ammo, red label on plaid, rnd corner box containing 5 original rds of ammo; Winchester 2-pc picture box for 32 S&W ammo containing 2 rds 32 S&W & 2 rds 38 S&W ammo. Oliver Curtis Perry was a career criminal in late 19th century New York who was a burglar and train robber. On February 22, 1892 Perry hopped the American Express special train as it pulled out of the station in Syracuse, NY, a train he had robbed the year before. He climbed to the roof of the express car, tied a rope to the roof ventilator, put on a cape & mask and swung down through the messenger car window. Once inside he got into a gun fight with a messenger named Daniel McInerney. Meeting the unexpected resistance, after wounding McInerney 3 times, he retreated back to the roof of the train and rode there all the way to Lyons, Wayne County, NY. He was spotted jumping from the roof of the train by the local sheriff and a doctor who had come to treat McInerney. Perry ran over to another platform, climbed into a locomotive, started it up and drove away down the tracks. Wayne County Sheriff Jerry Collins commandeered another train and gave chase. Collins was catching up with Perry, apparently on parallel tracks, when Perry suddenly reversed his engine with the sheriffs express train following suit. The two trains continued this dance until steam pressure in Perry’s train fell off, immobilizing him, so he abandoned the locomotive, stole a horse & buggy and then took off on foot. He was eventually cornered by Deputy Collins and his men where they engaged in a gun battle before Perry gave up. For his crimes Perry was sentenced to 49 years 3 months of hard labor in Auburn Prison. In October 1892 he escaped but was caught before he could get out of the prison by the guards who gave him a severe beating. He continued attempting to escape until December, 1893 when he was declared insane and sent to an asylum for insane criminals. In April 1895 he again escaped but was captured 6 days later in New Jersey. He eventually was declared sane and returned to Auburn Prison. Shortly thereafter he deliberately blinded himself with two needles fixed in a piece of wood, after which he was returned to the asylum. In 1901 he was sent to Dannemora State Hospital where he remained until he died in 1930. At the time of Perry’s arrest by Deputy Sheriff Collins, Walter Thornton was the sheriff of Wayne County and the great-great grandfather of consignor. Reportedly Perry gave Sheriff Thornton this revolver and accessories as he was being transferred to prison. Sheriff Thornton retained Perry’s revolver, belt, holster and knife until his death. They descended down Sheriff Thornton’s descendants until they passed to consignor in 2003. Also accompanied by a large packet of old newspaper clippings about Perry, his arrest and confinement. Additionally included is the 8-page, hand-written article by Mrs. Edna Munn, daughter of Sheriff Thornton and Great Grandmother of Consignor, which appeared on the front page of The Newark Union-Gazette, Feb 25. 1930. Mrs. Munn details most of the information as related above, which she heard directly from her father, Sheriff Thornton. The front page of the same newspaper also had an article about Perry’s costume he wore during the robbery, the rope ladder and weapons he carried being displayed in the front window of the newspaper’s office. Also accompanying are 1982 reprints of this article in a special edition of the 90th year anniversary of the robbery and arrest of Perry, and about Deputy Sheriff Jerry Collins who captured him. CONDITION: Revolver is good to very good, no orig finish remains being an overall cleaned, mottled gray metal patina with scattered spots of surface rust. Trigger guard and backstrap are a plummy brown patina. Left grip is missing a large chunk of its toe, otherwise grips are fine, showing moderate wear. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Belt & holster are fine with slightly crackled surface showing light to moderate wear. Pinkerton poster is yellowed and brittle with several folds, some of which have separated along with a small tear and a couple of chips missing with some old tape on a couple edges. Knife is fine as is the sheath. Winchester 44-40 ammo box is missing both top end flaps, with soil and split edges, ammo is fine; UMC 44 Colt Box is sound with soil and edge wear, ammo is fine; Winchester 32 S&W box is solid with soil, one side band still intact, ammo is fine. 4-53691 JR289 (5,000-15,000) – Lot 3098

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3099
$0.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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ANTIQUE ST.LOUIS SHIPPED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 177763. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, replacement nickel silver front sight and 1-line block letter address with cal markings on left side. Bottom of bbl is marked “41” under the base pin, which is the actual bore diameter for the 38-40. Left side of frame has 2-line three patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips that have deep left and right Colt medallions. Accompanied by a Colt Mfg Co Factory letter listing the gun in the configuration described above and being sold to W.J.Brown, address unavailable and shipped to A.F. Shapleigh Hardware Co., St Louis MO, on April 14,1898. Firearms from that era usually saw continuous hard service under adverse circumstances, usually with very little maintenance and are rarely found today with much if any orig finish. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 70% orig blue, showing holster wear on both sides of muzzle. Ejector housing retains about 60% blue in the gullets. Frame retains 60-70% faded case colors, stronger on the right side, with a few freckles of surface rust. Cyl is mostly a gray patina with scattered surface rust and light pitting. Hammer retains faded case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a gray patina. Grips, probably not orig to this revolver, are extremely fine, show very little wear and retain a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-53598 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3099

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3100
$18,400.00

EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE ETCHED PANEL “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 123417. 44 Cal. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Etched panel scene “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” is crisp and well defined. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “44CAL” caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with 2-pc eagle and rampant Colt hard rubber grips. SN was observed in usual places on bottom of frame, trigger guard & butt strap. Produced about 1887 during the period of the great westward expansion where Colt was king on the frontier. These revolvers usually saw hard & continuous service in every imaginable weather usually with limited or no maintenance and this is a fine orig and complete survivor with etched panel retaining most of its orig finish, fine aesthetics and crisp lines which would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent overall. Bbl retains about 90% orig bright blue finish. Etched panel is crisp and sharp with a couple scratches as can be seen in photos. Ejector housing retains about 95% orig bright blue finish. Cylinder retains 70% orig bright blue finish. Trigger guard retains 90% bright blue finish and backstrap retains about 50% orig bright blue finish. Frame and hammer retain most orig case colors though much is muted to a silver gray color with small areas of staining and pin prick pitting. Hard rubber grips are well fit, right grip is cracked through middle and has a scotch tape repair inside, grips are not serial numbered. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright with crisp rifling. 4-53886 JS30 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3100

3101
$11,500.00

*COLT FIRST GENERATION FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 246594. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight with 2-line address and left side roll marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Mr. Howard’s collection notes refer to a Colt Factory Letter which does not accompany this revolver. He states that it was shipped to a “Winchester dealer in New Mexico in 1903”. PROVENANCE: Richard Garvis (1993); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except cyl and grips which are unnumbered. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain virtually all of their crisp, glossy, orig factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear at muzzle and tip of ejector rod housing. Frame retains brilliant case colors with the recoil shield flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Hammer retains virtually all of its brilliant case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap retain brilliant blue in sheltered areas with the front and backstraps flaked and thinning. Cyl retains about 95% strong orig blue with some light holster wear around the edges and thinning around the rear part of outer diameter. Grips have a couple minor age lines, otherwise they are sound with great fire and color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. Bore and chambers of cyl retain virtually all orig factory blue. Altogether a very pretty Frontier Six Shooter. 4-51978 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3101

3102
$13,800.00

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 41 CALIBER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS.

SN 146148. 41 Cal. Silver finish with 5-1/2″ bbl with sgl line Hartford address and Cal. markings on left side of bbl. Front sight ground slightly as can be seen in photos. Left side of frame stamped with 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt motif. Mounted with factory pearl grips. Factory letter states gun was sold June 15, 1892 to J.P. Lovell Arms, Boston, MA and shipped to A. L. Chester Co. Factory letter states 41 Cal. 5-1/2″ bbl length, silver finish, factory engraved and pearl grips. Gun appears all orig and unaltered, fully functional and crisp with strong traces of orig silver finish in protected areas. Gun is engraved in a style most often attributed to Cuno Helfricht with large coverage of foliate scrolls with punch dot backgrounds and characteristic fan on recoil shields and top of backstrap. This gun was purchased by Lewis Yearout in 1966 from Jerry Marsh of Kalispell, MO. This gun has not been offered on market in 48 years. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Functionally sound. Engraving and other markings are crisp and well defined with good edges. Silver plating is present on maybe 5% of gun especially on protected areas of bbl, ejector housing, trigger guard, backstrap and frame. No real finish can be seen on cylinder thought its gray/silver color is consistent with overall color of gun. Front sight has been ground slightly and slenderized near top and a small copper inset has been meticulously fitted near its rear as can be seen in photos. Ejector latch is bent about 10 degrees but still functions. Pearl grips are very well fit with minor discoloration where abutting backstrap. 4-53880 JS21 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3102

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3103
$14,375.00

FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 48136. 45 Cal. Nickel plated sgl action with 7-1/2″ bbl with sgl line Hartford address. Left side of frame has 3-line, 3-patent dates and is mounted with smooth pearl grips. Left side of rear web of trigger bow is marked “45CAL”. Gun is all matching with last 4-digits of SN found on bbl. Cylinder has two assembly letters “C” and “P”, bbl has assembly letter “C”. Pistol is factory engraved by Eugene Young in his minimalist style without background similar to those Single Action Revolvers he engraved for the 1876 World Expo. It has foliate scrolls and shells on bbl. and matching series of circles with dots decorate the mating area of cylinder and recoil shields. Accompanying factory letter states the gun is in the configuration described here; factory engraved, nickel, pearl grips, shipped June 25, 1878 to Kittredge & Co., Cincinnati, OH. This gun appears orig and authentic throughout from its time of use including orig pearl grips. PROVENANCE: Butch Hestekin, Vaughn, MT 1988. Lewis Yearout, 1989. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine overall. All matching numbers. Bbl retains about 70% orig nickel with muzzle wear and largest loss of nickel in area of left side of muzzle, consistent with its use. Ejector housing retains 50%, frame retains about 10% especially in protected areas and top strap. Cylinder retains traces of orig nickel in stops and flutes. Trigger guard retains traces of orig nickel in protected areas and backstrap retains about 20% especially on buttstrap. Pearl grips are well fit with minor small chips on left side at frame. German silver front sight appears replaced contemporarily and has lower profile and thicker blade than produced at Colt. Mechanically gun functions well. Bore has well defined rifling that is overall lightly pitted. 4-53879 JS19 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3103

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3104
$8,625.00

RARE ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 8819. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” and a tiny “44” on the bottom. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Mounted with replacement, 2-pc, smooth pearl grips. Revolver is very nicely engraved in New York style from the Nimschke shop in L.D. Nimschke patterns with about 70% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend up the sides of the bbl and sides of the muzzle with geometric, snake & dot patterns around the address. Top of backstrap is engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s typical shield pattern. Cyl has matching engraving on lands between the flutes with a zig-zag & dot pattern around the back edge. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44-40 with bbl length and types of stocks not listed, finish “soft”, and shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY on Feb. 17, 1883 in a 25 gun shipment. Remarks section states that “the word ‘soft’ which appears with the finish indicates subject revolver was shipped without final finishing for engraving outside our factory”. Hartley & Graham was one of Colt’s major distributors who contracted with several of the New York area engravers to embellish various firearms, of which this is one. They were one of Mr. Nimschke’s major customers. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 98-99% crisp restored nickel finish with a completely legible etched panel which may also be restored; grips are sound with great fire & color; hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong frosty bore. 4-54335 JR177 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3104

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3105
$17,250.00

RARE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SHIPPED TO SAN FRANCISCO.

SN 145306. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 3-1/2″ bbl. Full front sight and 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on the left side. Bottom of the bbl, under base pin is marked with a tiny 44 and last 4 digits of matching serial number. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to another revolver. Bottom edges of the grips are hand-carved “J C”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed and shipped to The Colt Company, San Francisco Agency, San Francisco, CA on May 18, 1892 in a 4 gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran there was an estimated 1,000 Sheriff’s model revolvers made out of the approximately 357,000 Single Action revolvers produced by Colt. Mr. Cochran estimates that there were about 305 Sheriff’s model revolvers made with 3-1/2″ bbls and that about 18% (180) total produced in cal 44-40. Extrapolating those numbers 30% of the production having 3-1/2″ bbls results in only approximately 60 revolvers produced with 3-1/2″ bbls in cal 44-40 making this a very rare revolver. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Tommy Rholes. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains traces of orig finish in sheltered areas being mostly a smooth, even, blue/gray metal patina. Cylinder retains plummy/blue in the flutes with matching patina on the outer diameter. Hammer is silvered case colors. Grips are sound, showing moderate wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-50745 JR73 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3105

3107
$4,600.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

Please note: There is a nearly inperceptible faint drag line at 3 of the 6 stops; very, very minor.

*RARE PREWAR COLT SHERIFFS MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY.

SN 348838. 44 S&W. 3-1/2″ bbl with no ejector. Sheriff’s models are among the rarest variants encountered in single action production. This gun appears orig and authentic though there is no factory letter available for this SN. Gun is totally nickel plated with fire blued screws, checkered varnished grips with Colt medallions. Gun conforms to typical Colt production with 2-line address, full front sight, left side of bbl “RUSSIAN AND S&W SPECIAL 44”. Gun appears near mint and unfired and according to Lewis Yearout’s records he bought this gun from Pete Harvey in 1979. Mr Yearout’s notes state that this gun was probably a “lunch box” special; meaning that an employee possibly made this gun and carried it home in his lunch box. Regardless this is a beautiful gun that would be difficult to upgrade. According to production dates this gun was made in 1926. PROVENANCE: Pete Harvey, Falmouth, MA. Lewis Yearout 1979. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Like new. Crisp nickel on every part. Screws retain orig fire blue; checkered stocks retain most all orig varnish with minor edge wear. Matching SN 348838 was observed on frame, trigger guard and backstrap under grips. Grips are not numbered but fit gun very well. 4-53931 JS52 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3107

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3108
$5,462.50
Revised: 10/1/2014

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RARE EARLY 44 RIM FIRE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 953.

SN 953. 44 Cal. Early civilian 44 rim fire Colt with all matching SNs other than bbl which appears replaced in time of use as patina and color match throughout. Factory letter states this gun was shipped November 13, 1876 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, NYC. One of a 15 gun shipment this gun shipped in 44 rim fire with bbl, finish and stocks not listed. 7-1/2″ rnd bbl with sgl block letter Hartford address. Full front sight, bullseye ejector rod lever. Left side of frame has 2-line 2 patent dates stamped. Mounted with 2-pc ivory grips. PROVENANCE: Barney Broiles, Dallas, TX. Lewis Yearout 1967. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Overall is gray/brown with numerous small dings and scratches. Appears orig from time of use with a few new parts added including main spring and trigger. All numbered parts appear orig. 4-digit SN on bbl appears to read 7456 though third digit is difficult to discern and is stamped “44”. SN on cylinder only last two numbers 53 can be read. SN 953 is found on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Additional number “52” stamped under trigger guard SN of unknown origin but not with Colt dyes. 2-pc ivory stocks have good patina but are of later edition, most likely as they are too small for the grip frame. 4-53960 JS27 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3108

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3109
$8,050.00

RARE SMALL BORE RIMFIRE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 1721. Cal. 22. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates & left front web of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Hammer & frame are orig rimfire parts with the firing pin secured with 2 rivets. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt/Eagle hard rubber grips that are correct style, old replacements. Accompanied by 2 Colt factory letters, both of which identify this revolver in cal. .22 RF with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, and rubber stocks, sold & shipped to “C.A. Damon”, address unknown on Oct. 22, 1888. One letter shows one gun in the shipment & the other 2 guns. This revolver is pictured and identified by serial number in The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army, Brown. Accompanying documentation shows that “Charlie A. Damon” was born 1863 & died 1937, and is buried in Fenton, MI. Another document discloses that Charlie Damon was one of the organizers of the Fenton Historical Society. According to various publications, there were only 107 caliber 22 Single Action revolvers ever made by Colt from left over 44 Rimfire frames. They were in their own SN series with the .44 Rimfire revolvers with a few others made later in another series. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good; overall retains about 85% of a re-nickel finish; the 3 frame screws are modern replacements; grips show light wear; mechanics are fine; worn bore with visible rifling. 4-54370 JR166 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3109

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3110
$8,740.00

EXTREMELY RARE 22 CALIBER COLT FLAT TOP SINGLE ACTION ARMY TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 129312. Cal. 22. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver blade in target front sight post and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl under base pin is marked “22″, left side of frame has three patent dates in 3-lines and left front web of trigger guard is marked “22 CAL”. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed target sight in top strap. Mounted with 2-pc smooth mother of pearl grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were 917 flat top Single Action revolvers produced, out of which only 93 were in Cal. 22 Rimfire. Most target Single Actions noted in 22 Rimfire, it is thought were shipped to England and British Proofed. This is a rare example in beautiful condition that is pictured on p. 116 of Graham, Kopec and Moore’s A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver. It is noted that SN 129314 was sold by our company in March of this year from the Tommy Rholes collection. In addition to being an extremely rare caliber in one of these revolvers, it is additionally rare not being British proofed. Colt factory letter states this gun was shipped August 24, 1889 to Griffith & Semple of Louisville, KY, the finish was listed as blue and stocks are not listed. It does state 7-1/2″ target bbl and 22 Cal. PROVENANCE: Bob Bell, Inglewood, CA. Lewis Yearout 1966. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine as refinished in nickel. Markings on bbl are crisp and discernible. The “22” on bottom of bbl and “22CAL” on trigger guard are light but discernible. Interesting marking under ejector housing on bbl which includes “6”, “F” and “A” all stamped over each other along with anther cryptic character not noted by this cataloger on Colts before but appears orig to time of use. Bbl retains virtually all of its nickel plating, ejector housing, frame, trigger guard and backstrap retain over 90% of their finish with largest reductions at front face of frame where it mates with cyl. Functionally gun performs well with good discernible rifling. 4-53878 JS58 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3110

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3111
$23,000.00

EXTREMELY RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH EXTENDED GRIP.

SN 144729. Cal. 450 Eley. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, blued target front sight with 1-line Hartford and “DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON” address and caliber marking on left side. Frame is flat top style with fixed target rear sight, left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in the circle. Mounted with extremely rare, diamond checkered, extra long walnut grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Toe & heel of grip frame are sharp versus the rounded configuration usually found in order to accommodate the extended grip without leaving a gap. Bore has Metford rifling. Bottom of bbl and cylinder have tiny British proofs. Accompanied by its orig green baize lined English oak casing that has an empty medallion in the lid and a “J.H. CRANE” paper distributor label inside the lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver with several non-orig tools, plus an “L” shaped Colt semi-auto pistol screwdriver. Left center of the bottom has a cartridge block with spaces for 42 cartridges. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 450 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, extra long wood stocks and shipped to Colt’s London agency, June 1892 in a 1 gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, out of the approximate 357,000 single actions produced there were 914 flat-top target revolvers and only about 50 of these had the extended grip. The chart on pg 174 of the referenced publication shows only 84 flattop single actions were produced in cal. 450 Eley. Extrapolating those numbers discloses that only about 9% of the total flat-top production was in cal. 450 Eley. On pg 251 of the referenced publication, Mr. Cochran states that he had examined 10 long-grip revolvers of which 4 were in cal. 450 Eley, and only 2 had the London address. This exact revolver, identified by SN in pictures on pg. 250 and 251 of the reference publication. Regardless, this is an exceptionally rare Colt Single Action revolver. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Tommy Rholes. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with 3 spots of flaking and some scrape marks on the bottom adjacent to the base pin; ejector housing retains about 60% strong orig blue, showing wear on the outer radius; frame retains about 50% orig blue with the balance having mostly flaked to a medium patina, showing wear on the recoil shield and loading gate; trigger guard retains blue in sheltered areas with the front strap and back strap a blue/brown patina; buttstrap retains about 90% glossy orig blue; cylinder retains strong blue in the flutes, flaked and thinning on the outer diameter with a light drag line. Grips are very fine showing light diamond point wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a couple of cracks and is missing a couple of splinters on the bottom, otherwise is sound; interior is lightly faded and soiled; accessories are all fine. 4-50756 JR91 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3111

3112
$5,175.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION “FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 146537. 44-40 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight in a rectangular base and 1-line block letter address with rolled marking on left side of bbl “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40”. Bottom of bbl has small “44” stamped. Frame is flat top target style with fixed target rear sight and has 2-line 3-patent dates on the left side with rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with 1-pc ivory grips. This gun was assembled about 1892 based on SN but was not shipped until 1912. Colt proof marks support this with “VP” in triangle found left front web of trigger bow with Colt inspector “W” on rear web. Accompanying this gun is Colt factory letter which states 44 Cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, stocks not listed, target, sold and shipped to R. I. Burrett address unknown on September 13, 1912 in a 1-gun shipment. Target model Frontier Six Shooters are quite rare and few are known. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 914 Peace Maker Flat Tops were made out of the more than 357,000 Single Action revolvers produced 1873-1940. According to the chart on p. 174 of referenced publication only 21 of the 914 revolvers made were in caliber 44-40, making this a very rare variation. PROVENANCE: Phil Fisher, Portland, OR. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and complete conforming to factory letter though ivory stocks are not listed. Markings are fairly crisp and well discerned. Bbl retains about 20% bright blue finish mostly in protected areas under and around ejector housing with muzzle wear. Frame retains 10-15% bright finish mostly in protected areas. Trigger guard and backstrap retain strong traces of bright blue finish in protected areas. Cyl retains strong traces of bright finish in its flutes. Hammer is smooth with staining with muted case colors. Gun overall is gray and matching with scattered staining and small patches of pitting. Front sight base shows old tool marks where tightened. Stocks appear correct for the era of manufacture with ivory stocks with wooden slabs probably screwed to ivory internally as normally encountered. Newer internal glued repair to wood spacers to tighten but wood blocks appear orig and a partially discernible 5-digit SN which appears to read “57855” appears on right inside grip, possibly for SN 157855 which would have been made in 1894, two years after this gun was manufactured though not shipped until 1912 per Colt letter. Mechanically gun is functional with crisp rifling in bore. 4-53958 JS67 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3112

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3113
$10,925.00

*LAST COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER SHIPPED NOVEMBER 6, 1914.

SN 326557. 44 Russian. The highest SN known in a target is 326577 which was shipped from the factory November 3, 1913; subject gun is second highest SN known in a flat top Bisley and the last one shipped from Colt. This gun exhibits a six pointed star on the left trigger guard web showing it was returned to the factory for minor repair which may be reason gun was shipped so much later than any other Bisley target. Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber .44 Russian with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, flat top frame, stocks not listed and sold & shipped to Wm. Read & Sons, Boston, MA on November 6, 1914 in a 1-gun shipment. This revolver conforms to other target models being blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 44 RUSSIAN CTG”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “44”. Matching SN 326557 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt motif. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Trigger guard is proof marked on left forward bow with triangle and “VP” and Colt inspector “1” is found on rear left bow. Screws & trigger are fire blued. Fitted with 2-pc checkered walnut stocks which though not SNed unquestionably appear orig to this gun. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia by Keith Cochran, John Parsons compiled from careful examination of Colt shipping records that there were 977 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 62 are listed in 44 Russian caliber, making this a rare revolver indeed especially in excellent condition and being the last Colt Bisley Target revolver ever to be shipped. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule, Bridgewater, CT. Lewis Yearout 1969. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall retaining 95% orig bright finish on bbl, frame and cyl. There are numerous small scratches in finish and one 1/4″ blemish in center of bbl and muzzle wear on right side as can be seen in photos. Trigger guard retains over 90% of its orig bright finish with wear in grip frame; backstrap retains about 40% of its orig bright finish with wear in grip frame where handled. Exposed surfaces of gun are gray and cyl shows drag line as can be seen in photos. Hammer retains about 60% case colors though muted and worn where gun has been fired and hammer made contact with sides of frame. 2-pc checkered wood stocks fit gun well with minor edge wear retaining 95% of their orig varnish. Mechanically gun functions well with a bright shiny bore. 4-53889 JS64 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3113

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3114
$10,350.00

EXCEPTIONAL AND EARLY COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 161396. 455 Eley Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, steel target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “455 ELEY”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “45” and small letter “V” and small British proofs that also appear in each flute of cyl. Matching SN 161396 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Last 4-digits of SN are found on back of cyl though mis-matched 1394 with small “L”. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in broken circle. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Screws & trigger are fire blued. Mounted with 2-pc wood grips as stated in factory letter with last 4-digits of SN penciled on each “1396”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 455 Eley with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, wood stocks, flat top target, sold and shipped to Colt London Agency, London, England on May 27, 1895 in a 50-gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia by Keith Cochran, John Parsons compiled from careful examination of Colt shipping records that there were 977 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which 196 are listed in 45 Eley caliber which was the most commonly encountered Bisley Colt target sold however this is one of the earliest “Colt’s New Target Revolver 1895”. From A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver by Graham Kopec & Moore: “The new Target Model’s outstanding performance at England’s famous target shooing matches, held at Bisley Common, prompted Colts’ management to redesignate their ‘Special Target’ revolvers as the ‘Bisley Model Target’.” After serial range 161,000 most target models are encountered with bbl stamps “(BISLEY MODEL)”. Again according to Graham Kopec & Moore they cite the lack of the Bisley marking between SNs 156,300-160,900; this gun is out of that range but appear orig exhibiting same rounded military style front sight blade and checkered trigger as Colt orig marketed. This is a extremely fine example of an early “Special Target” revolver sent to the London Agency to later become better known as “Bisley Target Model”. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule, Bridgewater, CT. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall retaining 90-95% orig bright finish overall with areas of thinning on cyl turning plum, bbl has some freckling and 1/2″ area of pitting between ejector housing and front sight. Remainder of gun has scattered small areas of spotted staining. Markings are all crisp and well discerned. Stocks are sound, solid, well fit with slight edge wear, a few small dents and blemishes and retain most of their orig oiled finish. Mechanically gun functions well with bright shiny bore. 4-53888 JS65 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3114

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3115
$11,500.00

RARE 32-44 COLT FLAT TOP TARGET BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 181319. 32-44 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) FOR 32-44 S&W CARTRIDGE”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “32” and small letter “V”. Matching SN 181319 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Last 3-digits of SN are found on back of cyl. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in circle. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Screws & trigger are fire blued. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 32/44 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, flat top or target frame, blue finish, rubber stocks and shipped to Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, IL. on December 29, 1898 in a 2-gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia by Keith Cochran, John Parsons compiled from careful examination of Colt shipping records that there were 977 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 17 are listed in 32-44 caliber, making this a very rare revolver indeed especially in excellent condition. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule, Bridgewater, CT. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall retaining 95% orig bright finish on bbl, frame and cyl. Trigger guard and backstrap retain over 50% orig finish with reductions on either side of grip strap where gun would have been held, remainder of gun is gray and cyl shows significant drag line as can be seen in photos. 2-pc rubber stocks fit gun well with a few small scratches and blemishes; inside of left grip has initials “FTM” and the number “4594” scratched inside. Mechanically gun functions well with mirror like shiny bore. 4-53951 JS59 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3115

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3116
$5,462.50
Revised: 10/1/2014

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*COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER, INSCRIBED R.F. ENEWOLD, RENO, NEVADA.

SN 316151. 32/20 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, red dot target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “32 WCF”. Matching SN 316151 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in broken circle. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Screws & trigger are fire blued. Mounted with 2-pc ivory grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 32/20 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, stocks not listed, target or flat top, Lyman sight, sold to Geo. Tritch & Co., Denver, CO and shipped to W. L. Lucas address not listed on April 14, 1911 in a 1-gun shipment. Bbl does not as noted state “(BISLEY MODEL)” which is most often seen on production model target models after about SN 161,000. The grip frame is stamped in a cartouche “R.F. ENEWOLD” whose name is seen on other Colt products in the early 20th century. Robert F. Enewold we believe died quite recently at over 100 years of age. We don’t know much about his gunsmithing other than most of it appears to be mid 19th century and most likely he was responsible for the ivory stocks, king patented adjustable rear sight and more recent bbl without “(BISLEY MODEL)” markings. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia by Keith Cochran, John Parsons compiled from careful examination of Colt shipping records that there were 977 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 131 are listed in 32-20 caliber. PROVENANCE: Chris Anderson, Carson City, NV. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall retaining 70% thinning blue finish on bbl, frame and cyl. Trigger guard and backstrap retain over 40% blue finish with reductions on either side of grip strap where gun would have been held, remainder of gun is gray and cyl shows drag line as can be seen in photos. 2-pc ivory stocks fit gun fairly well with good aged patina. Mechanically gun functions well with bright shiny bore. 4-53892 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3116

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3117
$8,625.00

RARE 44-40 COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 167726. 44-40 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “44” and small letter “V”. Matching SN 167726 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in broken circle. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Screws & trigger are fire blued. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips, left grip with matching last 4-digists of SN scratched internally. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44 Cal with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, stocks not listed and shipped to William Read & Son, Boston, MA on January 15, 1897 in a 1-gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia by Keith Cochran, John Parsons compiled from careful examination of Colt shipping records that there were 977 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 78 are listed in 44-40 caliber, making this a very scarce revolver indeed especially in excellent condition. PROVENANCE: Dave Stewart, Alberta Canada. Lewis Yearout 1988. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall retaining 95% orig thinning bright finish on bbl. Frame retains about 80% orig blue finish with balance gray with small areas of pin prick pitting. Cyl retains 20-30% thinning finish with remainder gray with areas of pin prick pitting. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 50% orig finish with reductions on either side of grip strap where gun would have been held, remainder of gun is gray and matching patinas overall. 2-pc rubber stocks fit gun well with a few small scratches and blemishes; inside of left grip has last 4-digits of SN “7726” scratched inside. Mechanically gun functions well with shiny, crisp bore with pitting. 4-53952 JS62 (4,000-5,000) – Lot 3117

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3118
$4,312.50

*RARE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 195339. 44-40 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, brass target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL)” above “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “44”. Matching SN 195339 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in broken circle. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia by Keith Cochran, John Parsons compiled from careful examination of Colt shipping records that there were 977 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 78 are listed in 44-40 caliber. PROVENANCE: Gene Coats, Forks, WA. Lewis Yearout 1982. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall as refinished. Gun overall retains about 60% bright blue refinish. Bbl markings are fairly crisp and discernible, patent dates on frames crisp and discernible, rampant Colt motif on frame is light barely discernible from polish when refinished. 2-pc rubber stocks fit gun poorly with overlap and gaps with discoloration to an olive drab especially on left stock where it enters frame. Stocks are numbered internally “0607” and exhibit several small dents and scratches and other small blemishes as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun is fine with bright shiny bore. SNs on trigger guard and backstrap are not orig and appear engraved not stamped. 4-53946 JS63 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3118

3119
$2,587.50

*RARE 41 CALIBER COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 185438. 41 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, Marble’s target front sight blade in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 41 COLT”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “41”. Matching SN 185438 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. This gun is a factory refurbish with Colt factory rework numbers “1042B” which is found on left side of backstrap, trigger guard, front face of cyl, loading gate and internally on ejector housing. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt motif. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 32/20 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, target model, blue finish, Lyman sight, stocks not listed and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. St. Louis, MO for Big Horn Sheep Company on August 2, 1899 in a 1-gun shipment. Gun is not mentioned being refurbished in 41 Cal but secondary numbers appear to prove this revolver is indeed factory 41 Cal as refurbished but not when orig shipped, August 2, 1899. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia by Keith Cochran, John Parsons compiled from careful examination of Colt shipping records that there were 977 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 131 are listed in 32-20 caliber and only 24 were made in 41 Cal. This is an interesting gun being factory refurbished in rare 41 Cal. PROVENANCE: Joe De Seye, Prescott, AZ. Lewis Yearout 1978. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine overall. Gun retains virtually all of its factory re-blued finish. SNs have all been buffed and are only partially discernible on backstrap and trigger guard. Colt rework numbers “1042B” are crisp and well struck. Stocks are sound and well fit, darkened to a chocolate brown patina with light wear to checkering, small nicks and scratches; number “6153” is scratched inside left stock. Mechanics are excellent with crisp mirror like bore. 4-53934 JS61 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3119

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3120
$3,540.00

FINE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 167731. 38 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, silver plated target front sight in a rectangular base with 1-line block letter address and the left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 WCF”. Bbl is marked on bottom with small “41”. Matching SN 167731 is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in broken circle. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed rear sight. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia by Keith Cochran, John Parsons compiled from careful examination of Colt shipping records that there were 977 Target Model Bisley revolvers produced in the period 1894-1913 of which only 96 are listed in 38 Colt, making this a scarce revolver indeed especially in very fine condition. PROVENANCE: Eve Morgan, Clarkston, WA. Lewis Yearout 1993. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall retaining about 50% orig bright finish on bbl, frame and cyl. Trigger guard and backstrap retain over 30-40% orig finish with reductions on either side of grip strap where gun would have been held, remainder of gun is gray and cyl shows drag line as can be seen in photos. Ejector housing internally is scratched “61503-2-A”. 2-pc rubber grips fit gun well with a few small scratches and blemishes; inside each grip has the number “4630” scratched inside. Mechanically gun functions with well defined rifling in bore 4-53956 JS60 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3120

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3123
$11,500.00

CASED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH PALL MALL LONDON ADDRESS.

SN 51099. Cal. 45 Boxer. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter Hartford/Pall Mall London address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and the left front web of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of SN on back strap channel. Bottom of bbl & cyl have small British proofs. Buttstrap is fitted for a sling stud & swivel which are separate in the case. Ejector housing is third type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Base pin is orig with dimpled ends. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “S C H Monro 72nd Highrs”. Accompanied by a fine, blue felt lined English oak casing with empty brass medallion in lid and the Moore & Grey distributor’s label inside the lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a crystal & pewter oil bottle, a small ebony handle turn screw, an ebony handled brass cleaning rod and an oak cartridge block for 25 ctgs containing 24 orig Eley cartridges. Right rear covered compartment contains the lanyard stud & ring which, if installed, would not permit the revolver to fit into the case. This indicates that this revolver probably did not originate in this case. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 729 Colt Single Actions were produced in caliber 45/450 Boxer. Seymour Charles Hale Monro is listed as a sub-Lt. in 1876 after having graduated from the Royal Military College. He was promoted to Lt. in May 1877 and served throughout the Afghan War 1878-1880 with the 72nd Highlanders. He fought in several battles in Afghanistan and was wounded during the capture of Peiwar Katal and again severely wounded at the Battle of Kandahar. He was highly decorated and mentioned in several reports. He transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders and was transferred to the Egyptian Campaign in 1882 and fought at the Battle of Tel el Kabir where he was again decorated. In 1884 he fought in South Africa as Commander of Volunteers. He fought in the Battle of Hazra in 1891 and in the Chitral and Terah campaigns in 1895. He fought again in Africa in 1897-98. During his career he was promoted through the ranks becoming a Brig. General in command of the Seaforth Highlanders. He died Sept. 1906. PROVENANCE: Herb Glass (1998); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl & ejector housing retain traces of orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a medium gray patina. Frame retains strong case colors in sheltered areas with the balance fading to gray. Hammer retains smoky case colors on sides and back edge with top edge turned gray. Cyl retains traces of blue being mostly a light gray metal patina. Trigger guard & back strap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with the front & back straps gray metal patina. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy edge wear with light nicks & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is sound and extremely fine with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig bright varnish. Interior shows little or no fading with slight soil from the revolver cyl, grip & bbl in bottom and a small spot inside lid. Label is lightly yellowed. Accessories are very fine with a repaired crack in cleaning rod handle. Cartridges are fine. Accompanying this lot is original brown military style flap holster for this gun marked w/owner’s initials “S.C.H.M.” 4-51980 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3123

3124
$3,450.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: The ivory pull on compartment is missing.

CASED COLT PALL MALL LONDON SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 38375. 45 Cal. Eley, blue and case colored finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter “COLTS PT.F.A. MFG.CO HARTFORD CT.U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON” address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL / B”. Bottom of bbl and cylinder have tiny British proofs. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Ejector rod housing is second type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Accompanied by an orig English, green baize lined oak Colt casing with brass medallion in the lid. Bottom of case is recessed for the revolver, a screwdriver and a small pewter oil bottle. Left front of case has an empty cartridge block with spaces for 32 cartridges. Right rear covered compartment with ivory pull contains three non-functioning keys. 9-1/2″ military brass cleaning rod is in compartment in front of case. Colt factory letter states this gun was shipped to Colt London Agency on October 11, 1877. PROVENANCE: Dick Reyes, Carson City, NV. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Matching SNs including grip, bbl and cyl which are numbered with last 4-digits. Markings are crisp including SNs though there are some tool marks at front of trigger guard. Gun retains about 10% orig finish overall, mostly in protected areas of bbl, frame, backstrap and trigger guard. Cyl still retains thin finish in flutes and in chambers showing little use. Grip is sound and well fit retaining most of its orig varnish with a few small dents, dings and scratches. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case is sound with a few small handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Interior is fairly clean with only minor soiling and wear. Oiler, screw driver and cleaning rod match overall condition of gun. 4-53926 JS44 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3124

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3125
$3,450.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

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CASED COLT LONDON SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 20380. 45 Cal. Boxer. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line slanted block letter “COLT’S PT.F.A.MFG.CO.HARTFORD,CT U.S.A.” address with serifs. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL / B”. Bottom of bbl and cylinder have tiny British proofs. All screws are fire blued with originally fire blued cylinder pin and is mounted with a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has the last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Colt factory letter states this gun was shipped to the London Agency on May 5, 1875. Ejector rod housing has bullseye ejector rod lever. Accompanied by an orig English, green baize lined oak casing with brass medallion in the lid and Colt directions label inside the lid which is titled “DIRECTIONS FOR USING COLT’S NEW 450 BORE GOVERNMENT ARMY PISTOL”. The label has red overstamp “THE GENUINE COLT’S REVOLVERS ARE LONDON PROVED” on the left side and “AND BEARS THE COMPANY’S TRADE MARK” on the right. Bottom of case is recessed for the revolver, an L-shaped screwdriver and a small pewter oil bottle. Left front of case has an empty cartridge block with spaces for 24 cartridges. Right rear covered compartment with ivory pull contains a key and top of copper cleaning rod. This is a fine example, all matching SN’s on this Hartford made gun for the British market. PROVENANCE: Tony Smith, Ft. Smith, AK. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including grip, bbl and cyl. Bbl overall is gray with about 10% orig blue finish with areas of staining, pitting and rust. Frame and hammer are mostly silver/gray with areas of fine pitting and traces of case color. Cyl retains 10-15% thinning blue though bright in flutes. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 20% of their orig inky black/blue. Grip is sound retaining 95% orig varnish with minor edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case is sound with a few small handling & storage nicks & scratches and most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly to moderately faded with some old mildew evidence and damage from front sight. Label is soiled but completely legible. 4-53925 JS43 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3125

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3126
$10,350.00

*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 294122. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue and color case hardened with scarce 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in broken circle. Mounted with spectacular 2-pc pearl grips with deep relief carved ox head on right side. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .32/20 cal, 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, pear grips, sold to C. Mullins Company. Shipped to Janney, Semple, Hill and Company, Minneapolis, MN on May 18, 1907. This was the only gun in this shipment. PROVENANCE: Tony Smith; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder and grips which are correctly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Ejector rod housing is about the same. Frame retains most orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, stronger on left side, faded on recoil shields and top strap. Hammer retains strong bright colors on the sides and rear edge with the top edge turned silver. Cylinder retains about 90% thinning blue. Grip frame retains strong bright blue with the front and backstraps flaking. Grips have a chipped left toe and a some age lines, otherwise they are sound with wonderful fire and color. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-51979 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3126

3127
$6,612.50

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER HEAD PEARL STOCKS.

SN 356405. 357 Cal. This single action army is in like new condition with factory letter stating shipped May 3, 1938 to W.H. Hoegee Co. Los Angeles CA in 357 caliber, 4-3/4″ bbl length, blue finish, stocks not listed. Typical configuration 2-line bbl address “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 357” stamped on left side. Frame is marked on left side with 2-line 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Carved pearl grips have gilted Colt medallions inset. Steer is carved in left grip (for left hand holster). Grips match gun fairly well but as stated are not mentioned in factory letter. PROVENANCE: Jose Garcia Jr., Viselis, CA. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Retains about 97% orig bright blue though thinning and stained in areas. Light muzzle wear. Frame retains most of its orig case colors though muted and some staining on top strap. Grips are sound and solid with a chip noted near inside toe on right side on smooth grip. Small 1.5mm squared hole cut at base of frame that runs through to the other side just about trigger guard of unknown purpose as can be seen in photos. Mechanically fine with bright shiny bore. 4-53940 JS50 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3127

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3128
$9,200.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: The caliber is actually “38 W.C.F.” (38-40), not 38 Spcl (special) as shown in the catalog.

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 346211. 38 Cal. Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN 346211 (mfg 1923) was observed on bottom of the frame and right side of front & back straps under the grip. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label. Inside of box has 2 pasted advertising labels along with small Colt 4-pg pamphlet. This gun orig sold new April 26, 1924 for $34.52. PROVENANCE: Delores Demoth, Great Fall, MT. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, pristine, new & unfired. Retains all of its brilliant orig finish. Appears to be new & unfired and unturned. Box is sound and solid but one corner is broken and has glued repair, several pieces of veneer are missing, scattered scuffs and scrapes. 4-53928 JS48 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3128

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3129
$6,325.00

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 346676. 44 S&W Cal. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 44 SPECIAL”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. SN 346676 (mfg 1924) was observed on bottom of the frame and right side of grip frame. Accompanied by an orig hinged lid, dark burgundy Colt cardboard box with black & white end label with “S.& W. CARTRIDGE” and inside of box has 2 pasted advertising labels. Rarely are Colts SAA’s seen chambered for S&W ammunition. PROVENANCE: Lee McKinney, Troy, MT. Leyton Yearout 1984. Lewis Yearout 1984. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, appears new & unfired as factory refurbished in 44 S&W. Retains most all of its brilliant orig finish. About an 1/8″ spot of rust and pitting at end of ejector housing. Appears to be new & unfired and unturned though there is a Colt number “276” stamped on right side of trigger guard under stocks and on left side backstrap under stocks. No doubt this number represent this gun was refurbished and refinished at Colt factory but it appears indistinguishable from any new factory finished gun. There are signs of buffing on web of trigger bow when trigger guard was factory refinished where marks there are partially removed. Grips are each numbered 7262. Matching assembly numbers 1279 are found on back of frame and loading gate. Box is sound and solid with typical scuffing, cracks and tears to veneer as expected; a penciled SN on bottom of box is different than gun. 4-53929 JS49 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3129

3130
$5,750.00

*COLT PRE-WWII SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 350820. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, thick front sight and one-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame is marked with 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front & backstraps under grip. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except cyl which is correctly unnumbered. Bbl & ejector housing retain 98-99% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle end wear. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere especially on loading gate and recoil shield. Hammer retains brilliant case colors. Cyl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with a moderate drag line and light scratches around circumference. Trigger guard and front strap retain 96-98% orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and dulling of front strap. Backstrap shows strong blue at top, being a plummy blue patina down the backstrap. Buttstrap has several small hammer marks with light freckles of rust. Grips are sound and show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. 4-53682 JR278 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3130

3131
$4,025.00

EARLY COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 77388. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of bbl has a partially legible etched panel. Bottom of bbl under ejector housing has last 4 digits of matching SN and a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip with partially visible matching SN in backstrap channel. Grip has coarse incise carved lines on the left side with a couple more on the right side. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this revolver in cal 44-40, bbl length and type of stock not listed, blue finish and shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, NY NY, on Oct 2, 1882 in a 50 gun shipment. Single Actions of that era were in great demand on the American frontier by citizens of all walks of life. That was a time when a sidearm was a daily used tool, where they usually saw continuous service under harsh conditions, usually with no maintenance and are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a dark brown patina, showing left side muzzle edge wear. Grip with its aforementioned carving is sound, showing heavy wear and retains 65-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with sharp rifling and fine pitting. 4-47886 JR185 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3131

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3132
$3,450.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 234871. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with extraordinary 2-pc pearl grips with deep relief carved ox head on right side. Grips are probably old replacements. This revolver was produced in about 1902 when such sidearms were a daily used tool, especially by law enforcement, outlaws and the great American cowboy. They usually saw very hard service under harsh circumstances with little maintenance. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of finish remain on the bbl with faint case colors in the front gullets of the frame. Trigger guard and backstrap also retain traces of blue with the overall effect of a cleaned gray metal patina. Cyl retains thin blue patina on the outer diameter with strong blue in the flutes. Right grip has a chipped toe and left grip is missing a sliver at the frame, otherwise grips are sound, showing great fire. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-51977 JR178 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3132

3133
$3,450.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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RARE EARLY 44 CALIBER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 241.

SN 241. 44 Cal. Very early Colt single action SN 241 has seen hard use but most parts are orig and orig bbl has been cut to 4-7/8″. Gun conforms correctly to other early guns with slanted single line Colt address with serifs. Left side of frame marked with 2-lines of 2 patent dates. Large “44” stamped just forward of patent dates which appears orig to time of use. Left rear of trigger guard is marked “44CAL”. Good looking early cowboy era gun fitted with well patinaed 1-pc ivory stocks in a rare 3-digit gun. PROVENANCE: Cecil Anderson, Conley, GA 1964. George Shofelt, Spokane, WA. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gray with traces of an old nickel finish in protected areas. Large areas of old cleaning, pitting overall. 1-pc ivory stocks are too small for grip frame though they fit fairly well. Right stock has long “putty” repair as seen in photographs. SNs are discernible and matching on bbl, frame and trigger guard. Large “44” that appears orig is stamped forward of patent dates on left side of frame that can be seen in photos. Cylinder is correct style but has no SN. Backstrap appears to be replaced, is artificially colored and has no SN. Hammer has had rim fire blade replaced with a center fire pin but still has projection on top to fire rim fire cartridges too. Bbl has been cut from its orig 7-1/2 length and a short blade front sight was fabricated and attached. Lettered from Colt in 1964 states gun was 44 Cal. and shipped to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham June 25, 1877. Bbl length, finish and stocks were not listed. 4-53959 JS28 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3133

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3134
$4,425.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 168225. Cal. 38. Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line block letter address with “38 W.C.F.” roll marked on left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “41″ just in front of frame. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last 4 digits of matching SN scratched inside each grip. According to factory letter, this gun was shipped to E.K. Tryon in Phildelphia, PA on November 24, 1896. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Tommy Rholes. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and ejector housing retain 30% thinning orig blue with balance mostly plum; frame retains about 20% muted case colors scattered among areas of staining and light pitting; screws are fine and retain most of their orig blue; hammer retains about 50% bright case colors with balance stained and pitted matching frame; cyl retains traces of blue in protected areas with balance mostly a plum patina; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong traces of orig blue finish in protected areas; grips are sound and well fit, showing light edge wear and light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, smooth bore with crisp rifling and light pitting. 4-50614 JS183 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3134

3135
$4,025.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

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*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH MONTANA HISTORY.

SN 200988. 41 Cal. 4-3/4″ bbl with 2-line Hartford address. Front sight has been partially trimmed as can be seen in photographs for sighting. Roll stamped on left side of bbl “41COLT”. Inscribed on backstrap and buttstrap “OXBOW RANCH TOP HAND J.R.D. 1901”. Left side of frame marked with 3 patent dates in 2-lines and rampant Colt motif. Appears all orig and complete. Factory letter states gun was shipped to Simmons Hardware in St. Louis, MO October 18, 1900 in 41 Cal., 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, stocks not listed. There is a file of correspondence concerning this gun and a cowboy named James William Follis who was sheriff of Billings County, MT from 1899-1903. He owned a ranch on the bend of the Little Missouri River known as “The Little Oxbow”. PROVENANCE: Lewis Yearout 1992. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains about 20-30% orig blue finish especially in protected area along ejector. Ejector housing retains about 40% orig finish. Strong traces of orig finish are found in flutes of cylinder and small traces are found on trigger guard and back strap. Remainder is gray/silver with sharp markings and all matching SNs. 2-pc ivory grips accompanying gun fit fairly well with good patina. Functions well with good discernible rifling and bore. 4-53955 JS29 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3135

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3136
$3,737.50

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER HEAD PEARL STOCKS.

SN 356776. 38 Cal. 4-3/4″ bbl. This gun conforms with 2-line bbl address on left side of bbl “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL”. Left side of frame correctly marked with 2-lines of 3-patent date and rampant Colt motif. Purchased from Holter Hardware in 1940 for about $35.00 by the Agricultural Vice resident of the Montana Bank in Helena, MT. He had this gun fitted with adjustable rear sights and a raised ramp front sight which are still present on this gun. Factory letter does not specify stocks but stocks fit very well and appear to be factory. PROVENANCE: S. C. Ashby, Helena, MT 1940. Shirley Ashby. Lewis Yearout 1966. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun retains most of its orig blue and muted case colors though the addition of the high ramp front sight has removed about 15% of blue finish on bbl. Stocks are fine with several small edge chips on left smooth grip. Mechanics are fully functional and bore is crisp and shiny. 4-53943 JS51 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3136

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3137
$2,300.00

*COLT BISLEY IDENTIFIED TO KANSAS AND CALIFORNIA RANCHER BILL SHLEPPY.

SN 229436. 32-20 Cal. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl. This gun conforms to other standard Bisley model single action revolvers with 2-line bbl address with full front sight, left side stamped “(BISLEY MODEL) 32 W.C.F.”. Mfg in 1902. Gun is mounted with 2-pc Colt medallion hard rubber grips carved in bottom of grips “Bill Shleppey”. There are a couple letters written by George Thomas Shleppy telling of his grandfather William Thomas Shleppy who as a young man hunted Buffalo with the famous Bill Cody and was a law enforcement officer both in the territory and later the state of Kansas and his father, William John Shleppy who was a rancher in the San Joaquin Valley who gave him the gun in 1931. In 1932-1935 George Shleppy carried his grandfather and father’s gun while flying airmail in Mexico. He later carried this gun while working as an airline pilot for Guatemalan airlines where he flew in Mexico and Central America until 1948. This gun orig had an alligator holster and belt that G. T. Shleppy had made in Mexico in 1932 which is pictured in file of provenance and bill of sale in 1990 to Wayne Yearout. PROVENANCE: William Thomas Shleppy. William John Shleppy. George Thomas Shleppy 1931. Wayne Yearout 1990. Lewis Yearout 1990. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall with good action and well defined bore. Appears all orig and matching. Brown/gray overall with traces of orig blue finish found in protected areas of bbl, ejector housing, flutes of cyl, trigger guard and buttstrap. Stocks are sound and solid and name cut into buttstock is easily discernible and well patinaed. 4-53936 JS53 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3137

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3138
$6,900.00

SCARCE COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 2841. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 25-1/2″ oct bbl, full magazine, nickel silver front sight, Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt roll marking. Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Buttstock is not numbered however the buttplate has matching serial number. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were 6,403 Burgess arms produced 1883-1885 of which only 3,810 were rifles. Although this rifle was a valid competitor to the Winchester 1873, Colt stopped production after only 21 months. Apparently reaching an agreement with Winchester wherein Colt would stop production of lever action rifles if Winchester refrained from manufacturing handguns. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except buttstock, as noted, however there is no doubt that this stock is orig to this rifle. Bbl & magazine tube retain 65-70% thin orig brown finish and the receiver 30-40% orig blue; lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and overall retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp; strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-47900 JR111 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3138

3139
$7,762.50

VERY RARE ENGRAVED COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1913. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with post-market engraving, 25-1/2″ rnd bbl, full magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight and Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver is very nicely engraved in New York style contemporary to the age of the rifle. Engraving consists of foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background and flourishes over the top & bottom edges and top tang along with the buttplate tang. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 44 with round bbl, shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, New York, NY on Jun. 13, 1885. The letter also notes “no mention was made in our records that this rifle was engraved when originally shipped from our factory”. Also accompanying is Mr. Yearout’s inventory record which identifies this rifle and states that he purchased it from Roger Tice of Mayock, NC in Apr. 1965. Another Yearout note reiterates the above information. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fair to good. The metal retains a smooth, even, plummy/brown patina, lightly cleaned over the engraving on the sides of the receiver. The buttstock was apparently shattered and now shows extensive repair with areas of wood putty fill; forearm is missing a sliver from the right bbl channel and has a small crack on the left side but is sound over the loading gate spring area and overall the wood is a cleaned finish. Mechanics are fine; strong dark bore. 4-53910 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3139

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3140
$8,337.50

SCARCE COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 5115. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and orig reverse mounted carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring and the Rampant Colt roll marking. Mounted with unchecked American walnut with single bbl band and straight stock with smooth carbine buttplate with trap containing an orig Colt 4-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were 2,593 carbines of which 1,621 were standard carbines, and 972 produced as “baby” carbines with lightened frame & bbl. This carbine weighs 8 lbs, 1 oz. There was a total of 6,403 Burgess arms produced 1883-1885. There is considerable speculation as to why Colt stopped production after such a short period of time, when they had gone to such expense to tool up a production line. Theories abound as to the reasoning, but the most plausible is that Winchester, sensing severe competition to their Model 1873 line, approached Colt with the threat that they would begin production of handguns, which they had already designed and built prototypes. Apparently Colt acquiesced and ceased production, and Winchester shelved their handgun line. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows he purchased this carbine in Jun. 1961 from Mr. Tim Hinkle of Daly City, CA. Also accompanied by a copy of a letter from Mr. Hinkle wherein he states that it (this carbine) was in the bank guards’ arsenal in the Central Trust Co. of Cincinnati, OH. A note from Mr. Yearout states that Mr. Hinkle had obtained this carbine from a Butte, MT bank and that it had previously come from Cincinnati as noted above. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their orig factory brown finish with some wear spots near the muzzle ends; receiver retains traces of blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a blue/brown patina. Stock & forearm have nicks & scratches, a gouge in the forearm with a couple of small slivers missing by the top tang at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound, even the forearm over the loading gate spring area. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. Cleaning rod is extremely fine. Carbine shows very little use. 4-53911 JR54 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3140

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3141
$9,200.00

RARE COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION BABY CARBINE.

SN 5377. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and reverse mounted carbine ladder rear sight. Bbl has standard 2-line markings. Left side of frame has a staple and ring along with the Rampant Colt monogram. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut and straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap containing two pieces of an orig Colt brass and steel cleaning rod. Buttstock is unmarked and buttplate has the matching serial number inside the toe. Although buttstock appears to be unnumbered it may simply be obscured by oil staining or worn away from the front face where it would normally be found. It fits extremely well and leaves little doubt that it has been with this rifle virtually all of its working life. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this carbine in cal 44-40 with 20″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stock not listed, and shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York New York, on February 9, 1884 in a 10 gun shipment. This carbine weighs 5-1/2 lbs versus the 7-1/2 lbs of a standard carbine. The Burgess Arms line was very brief with only about 6,403 rifles and carbines produced in the period 1883-1885. There is no information recorded as to why, after spending a substantial amount of money tooling up for this line, that Colt halted production after such a short run. It is firmly believed by most Colt and Winchester students that when Colt began producing lever action rifles Winchester simply displayed to them Winchester’s line of handguns, which they would not produce if Colt stopped production of rifles and carbines. Apparently a deal was struck and Colt stopped production after only these few rifles and carbines were made and Winchester never started production of handguns. According to Flaydermans Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 972 Baby Carbines produced and of that total only 216 were nickel plated, truly making this one of the most rare of Colt firearms. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 50-60% orig nickel with the balance cleaned to bright metal and scattered spots of pitting. Magazine tube also retains about 60% orig nickel with the balance cleaned bright metal and with spots of pitting. Receiver retains about 60-65% orig nickel, mostly on the left side, top and bottom edges. Right side is mostly cleaned bright metal with fine pitting. Left side is strong bright nickel mixed with pimpling. Hammer retains traces of nickel. Lever also retains traces of nickel with pitting on outer face. Buttplate retains nickel on the tang with the balance cleaned bright metal. Forearm has one crack over the loading gate area and a small chip by the top tang with an old ding in the comb and a gouge on left side of wrist, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks, dings and scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with frosty pitting. 4-53746 JR252 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3141

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3142
$6,325.00

RARE COLT LIGHTNING LARGE FRAME PUMP ACTION BABY CARBINE.

SN 969. Cal. 40-60-260. Standard grade carbine with 22″ light weight, tapered rnd bbl, full magazine, magazine band at the muzzle, barleycorn front sight and a Lyman 6A folding rear sight with one broken blade. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt roll marking. Bottom tang has a factory sling swivel and the magazine tube has a factory sling band, missing the swivel. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut buttstock that has smooth steel carbine buttplate. The 2-pc forearm is double Schnable with checkering. Weight just under 8 lbs. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this carbine in Jun. 1973 from Ron Lippold of Oshkosh, WI. Also accompanied by a copy of the orig bill of sale. According to various publications there were 6,496 large frame lightning firearms produced 1887-1894, of which very few were Baby Carbines. While these Colt rifles & carbines were very efficient, by the time they were in production the era of the heavy rifles was drawing to a close in favor of the lighter, handier lever action rifles. Lightning rifles never reached the popularity to make them a viable contender to the Winchester or Marlin lever actions. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned grey metal patina; stock has repairs by the top tang, otherwise the wood is sound showing heavy wear with light nicks & dings. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-53872 JR39 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3142

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3143
$4,312.50

SCARCE COLT LARGE FRAME LIGHTNING PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6270. Cal. 38-56-255. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold bead Marbles Sheard front sight, Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight and mid-range vernier tang sight. Sight base is marked “WS” which is code for the Winchester Model 90, and has had the 3″ vernier staff added. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with checkered double Schnable 2-pc forearm and uncheckered straight stock with crescent buttplate. Left sides of the top & bottom tangs and inside buttplate are marked with matching serial number. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt roll marking. Buttstock has a screw hole on the bottom, probably for an old sling swivel. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Mar. 1997 from Jerry Marsh of Kalispell, MT. According to various publications there were 6,496 large frame Lightning arms produced in the period 1887-1894 in both rifles and two styles of carbines with both oct & rnd bbls. Although the Lightning rifle was efficient and accurate, by the time they were in production the era of the big bore rifle was waning and they could not compete with the already well established lever action rifles. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good, all matching. Bbl retains about 75% dull orig blue showing sharp edge wear and an area of very fine rust about mid-point, probably from where an old sling was around the bbl; receiver retains 60-70% thin orig blue showing wear on the bottom to silver metal patina; forearm has a deep scratch and chips around the rear edge with usual handling & use marks on the wood; buttstock retains a hand worn patina and the forearm about 70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore, frosty & dark in the grooves. 4-53871 JR40 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3143

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3144
$4,312.50

RARE COLT LIGHTING MEDIUM FRAME BABY PUMP ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 28454. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 20″ tapered light weight rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and reverse mounted carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple and ring and the Rampant Colt monogram. Mounted with straight grain American walnut, including a 2-pc checkered double schnable forearm and straight stock with carbine buttplate. The metal has full nickel finish, which is extremely unusual, probably destined for an order in Central or South America. Underneath side of top tang has matching serial number with last 4-digits of matching number inside of toe of buttplate. Front face of buttstock has a partially visible 3-digit numbers that appears to be “116”. Where the last 2 digits would be is a missing chip. Although the buttstock may be mismatched it has all the appearance of having been mounted during the working life of this carbine. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this carbine with medium frame and as a “BABY”. It shows that it was in cal 44 CLMR (44 WCF) with 20″ bbl, nickel finish, wood stocks, shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York New York, June 15, 1888 in a 10 gun shipment. Weight: 5.340 lbs versus the 6-1/4 lbs of the standard carbine. According to Flaydermans Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 89,707 medium framed rifles and carbines produced during the period 1884-1902. Standard rifles and carbines predominate with only a few made as “Baby” carbines. Of those few carbines extremely few had full nickel finish. The Lighting rifles & carbines were probably more popular outside the U.S. than domestically. It is likely that this carbine was part of an order bound for Central or South America. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl, magazine tube and slide bar retain virtually all of their strong, orig nickel finish. Receiver retains about 30% orig nickel, having been cleaned and worn to a gray metal patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches with the buttstock being a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are a little balky but function well. Bright shiny bore with some light orange peel erosion. 4-53745 JR253 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3144

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3145
$5,605.00

SCARCE COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING PUMP ACTION RIFLE WITH SAN FRANCISCO POLICE MARKING.

SN SFP261 & 83361. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight and Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt roll marking and it is made without safety using only the safety notch of the hammer. Bottom tang is marked “S.F.P. 261”. The rifle serial number is marked on the left side of the top & bottom tangs under the wood. Last four digits of matching number are found on front face of buttstock and inside buttplate. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, only 401 of these rifles were produced and delivered in Jun. 1898. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with 2-pc, single Schnable forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. While examples of this scarce order of Lightning rifles are occasionally encountered, they are rarely in virtually unused condition as this one. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, all matching. Overall retains about all of its crisp orig factory finish with only light sharp edge wear on the receiver and a couple of small nicks. Wood is sound with a few light handling & storage dings and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new & unfired retaining all of its orig finish on the loading gate & bolt face. 4-47906 JR102 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3145

3146
$6,325.00

*RARE ENGRAVED DELUXE SMALL FRAME COLT LIGHTNING PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 75807. Cal. 22. Usual configuration with 24″ tapered oct bbl, half magazine, Marbles #6 front sight missing it’s bead, Lyman 6A 2-leaf rear sight and a Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with checkered, slab-sawed American walnut with single Schnable forearm and straight stock that has Colt hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is beautifully period engraved in very elaborate style with full coverage on the receiver consisting of the vignette of a national capitol building that may be the U.S. Capitol with flag flying from the dome, a church building with two turrets on the right side of the Capitol Building and what is probably a parliament style office building on the left side. There is a fountain and pool in the foreground. Each end of this vignette is engraved with an elaborate flower blossom with leaves and all surrounded by incredibly fine foliate arabesque patterns. Right side of the receiver is similarly engraved with the vignette of an ocean going steam ship, a sail boat and small fishing boat with a small house on the shore in the left background. The nickeled brass loading gate is very nicely engraved also. Matching engraving patterns extend over the top of the frame and dustcover along with both top & bottom tangs. Bottom of the receiver is engraved with the small vignette of a body of water with hills in the background. Chamber area of the bbl is engraved with large “V” patterns. Left side of the upper tang, under the wood is marked with matching serial number. Buttstock has the number “6105” on it’s front edge. Bottom of the stock and bottom flat of the bbl have sling swivel stud screw holes. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 22, bbl length not listed, blue finish and walnut stocks shipped to M. Hartley Co. / NY, NY on Mar. 24,1903 in a ten gun shipment. No mention is made of the checkered wood or engraving. Also accompanied by a copy of Mr. Yearout’s inventory record card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Apr. 1970 from renown dealer/collector James Goergen of Austin, MN. Another note from Mr. Yearout states that this rifle was reputed to have been purchased from the estate of Senor Fillippi Lopez Netto who was the Brazilian minister to the U.S. in the 1880s. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% blue/brown finish with freckles & spots of light rust; receiver retains virtually all of its orig blue turned plum; stock is missing a couple of slivers near the top tang, otherwise wood is sound; stock, probably an old replacement retains most of its orig finish showing dulling from handling & use. Forearm is sound and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are a little stiff but functional, bright shiny bore with a ring about 4″ from the muzzle that is only slightly visible on the outside. 4-53909 JR29 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3146

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3147
$5,750.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Additional Information: James T. Lockwood served as a clerk to Asst. Attorney Genearl of Rhode Island Samual P. Colt and also during Colt’s service as Attorney General. It is a fact that Lockwood and Colt were colleagues in the field of Law from 1883-1887.

SCARCE CASED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER.

SN 55499. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-line address. Left side of bbl has a faintly visible etched panel “COLT D.A. 38”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with 2-pc hard rubber grips, pencil numbered to this revolver. Backstrap is inscribed in flowing block letters “JAS. T. LOCKWOOD, Esq., / COMPLIMENTS OF SAMAL. P. COLT / MAY 25/86”. Samuel Pomeroy Colt (1852-1921) was the nephew to his famous uncle, Samuel Colt who founded the Colt Firearms Dynasty. In 1875, at age 23 he was appointed military aide-de-camp to the Rhode Island governor and commissioned a colonel in the Rhode Island Militia. He graduated from Columbia Law School in 1876. That same year he was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives and in 1879 became assistant attorney general. In 1881 he was elected Rhode Island attorney general in which capacity he served four terms. In 1886 he founded the Industrial Trust Co., a financial organization where he served as its president until 1908. The company later became the Industrial National Bank, then Fleet Bank, and finally was merged into the Bank of America. In 1887 he was appointed as a receiver for the bankrupt National Rubber Co. which he reorganized and reopened in 1888 as the National India Rubber Co. In 1892 he merged that company and several others to form the United States Rubber Co. which later became Uniroyal. He served as president of that company from 1901-1918 when he became chairman of the board. He ran, unsuccessfully for governor of Rhode Island in 1903 and for U.S. Senate in 1905. He died Aug. 13, 1921. Accompanied by its orig black Moroccan leather covered beveled edged case that has red satin lining in the lid with black velvet in the bottom which is recessed for the revolver and a cleaning rod, which is missing. Left front corner has a red satin lined covered compartment and it has a red & white braided border with nickeled latches. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 38 Colt, with 3-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stock not listed and shipped to S.P. Colt, address unavailable on May 27, 1886 in a 3-gun shipment. A Google search disclosed no information regarding James T. Lockwood. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains about 96-97% restored nickel finish with a flaked spot on the bbl; trigger & hammer retain about 50% fire blue finish as do the screw heads. Grips are crisp. Mechanics are a little balky. The double action function does not appear to travel far enough to release, although it does work fine on single action. May just need cleaning. Strong bore with moderate pitting. Case shows moderate to heavy wear with some tattering along the corners & edges; satin lining is fine with bright color; black felt is lightly stained & soiled. 4-53533 JR83 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3147

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3148
$6,900.00

*RARE MODEL 1877 COLT 32 CALIBER “RAINMAKER”.

SN 112933. 32 Cal. 4-1/2″ rnd bbl with 2-line address and roll engraved on left side “COLT DA 32”. Proper blade front sight has been slightly trimmed. Colt Lightnings made in 32 Cal. are quite rare with no more than 200 estimated in total production of almost 167,000 guns marketed originally as “Lightnings” in 38 Cal, “Thunderers” in 41 Cal and the rarely seen “Rainmaker” in 32 Cal. This gun appears orig and complete with matching SNs found on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Bbl is stamped with a small “32” on bottom at base of bbl. Left side of frame is stamped with 3-lines of patent dates and rampant Colt motif in circle. Gun is fitted with 2-pc mother of pearl grips which fit gun nicely with no gaps. Based on SN this gun was made in 1899. PROVENANCE: Donn Heath, Ft. Worth, TX. Lewis Yearout 1974. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray/brown with pitting overall and scattered scratches and blemishes as can be seen in photograph. There are traces of finish found in protected areas of backstrap, trigger guard, bbl and frame. Markings are all well defined and discernible. Front sight has been trimmed in height to about 2/10″ high as can be seen in photos. Mechanically functioning with crisp well discerned bore with pitting. 4-53937 JS71 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3148

3149
$14,950.00

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER.

SN 5942. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4″ bbl, made without ejector, full front sight and 2-line address. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips and has a lanyard swivel in the butt. Revolver has full coverage engraving, probably by master engraver Cuno Helfricht in foliate arabesque and geometric patterns. Top of the backstrap hump is engraved with a foliate pattern. Lands between the flutes on the cyl are engraved in matching patterns. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver with 4″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl grips and factory engraved, shipped to J. P. Lower Co., Denver, CO. May 28, 1881 in a two gun shipment. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection Inventory card which shows that he purchased this revolver from Jack Dron Jr. of Ojai, CA on Dec. 1971. A type written note by Mr. Yearout states that Mr. Dron apparently was going to sell him two such engraved guns but one was stolen. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, only about 200 of these rare revolvers were factory engraved. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 50-60% orig nickel with the loss areas a grey metal patina; trigger & hammer retain strong fire blue on the rear edges. Left grip has a large chip near the toe, otherwise grips are sound showing great fire. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with a couple of spots of pitting. 4-53877 JR84 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3149

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3150
$0.00

COLT MODEL 1878 “OMNIPOTENT” DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 4795. 45 Cal. Among the true rarities of Colt Frontier era guns are the double action Colt 45 revolvers sold only by Kittredge & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio with etched bbl markings “OMNIPOTENT”. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl. Full front sight & 1-line block letter address with crisp etched panel “OMNIPOTENT” on the left side. SN is found on the butt and on rear face of cylinder with last 3 digits of serial number. Rampant Colt hard rubber grips each have SN scratched inside. Left side front trigger bow web is stamped 45CAL. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Gun conforms to other model 1878s with lanyard stud and loop in butt. Factory letter states gun finished in nickel, 7-1/2″ bbl 45 Cal., rubber grips and bbl marked “Omnipotent”; shipped to Kittredge January 2, 1881. There is a good article from the Colt Collectors Association newsletter written in the summer of 1997 by Don Wilkerson that details this model also noting all known shipments of “Omnipotent” guns to Kittredge. He further states the “OMNIPOTENT” bbl marking was created by Benjamin Kittredge who ordered the markings applied to 45 caliber model 1878 revolvers only sold by his firm and is the only non-caliber marking ever etched on any Colt model other than “Colt Frontier Six Shooter” on Single Actions. This marking was applied for The Kittredge Co. from Aug. 1878 to May 1882 with an estimated 154 revolvers so marked. According to correspondence in file of provenance from Lewis Yearout only 9 of these guns were known by SN and 2 had cut bbls. This information from article written in 1995 (submitted to Gun Report for publication) by Lewis Yearout which we don’t believe was published. John Parsons in his book The Peacemaker and its Rivals pictures on pg 72 a copy of an August 31, 1878 ad in the Army and Navy Journal for Kittredge listing this 45 Cal. Omnipotent priced at a hefty $25.00, almost $10.00 more than a Colt SAA. This is a fine example of an “Omnipotent” revolver that appears orig, complete and authentic in every regard. PROVENANCE: Don Nichols. Lewis Yearout 1991. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Overall retains 60-70% orig nickel with etched panel being quite crisp and clear. Gun is gray where nickel is not present with numerous small scratches, dents and blemishes especially on left side of frame as can be seen in photographs. Last 3 digits on back of cylinder has inverted “5”. Matching assembly letter “S” is found on back of cylinder and bottom of bbl. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp, well defined rifling in bore. 4-53876 JS56 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3150

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3151
$4,130.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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*COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER DA REVOLVER AND ITHACA DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN THAT BELONGED TO DEPUTY SHERIFF T.J. CAHILL OF JOHNSON COUNTY, WYOMING WHO ASSISTED AT THE HANGING OF NOTORIOUS RANGE DETECTIVE TOM HORN.

These two firearms belonged to Johnson County, Wyoming Deputy Sheriff Thomas Joseph “T. Joe” Cahill who was a family friend of infamous Indian scout, tracker and range detective Tom Horn. Cahill was born in 1877 in Wyoming Territory and died in 1965 in Cheyenne. On November 20, 1903 Tom Horn was hanged for shooting a 14 year old boy named Willie Nickell, a crime which to this day is still disputed in Wyoming and other circles. It was never proven that Horn actually killed the boy but his reputation was so fearsome that the jury found him guilty anyway. He was reputed to have killed 30 to 50 men in a short period time, all homesteaders who were accused of cattle rustling by the large ranchers. Horn was employed by the Cattlemen’s Association and, in particular, the Iron Mountain Ranch and John Coble. Horn had requested that his friends, Deputy Sheriffs Proctor and Cahill escort him to the gallows, which they did and Horn was hanged with a rope he had braided himself in his cell while waiting for the appeals process to be completed. Cahill went on to become the Executive Secretary of the Dude Rancher’s Association headed up by Larry Larom who owned Valley Ranch outside of Cody, WY and was the first dude rancher in the country. Cahill was also very active in the rodeo circles, including the Madison Square Garden Rodeo 1928-1933. He then became Chief of Police in Cheyenne, 1934-1940. As of this writing no additional information is available regarding T. Joe Cahill. At one time these firearms were part of a large display of Cahill’s badges and accouterments, including a letter on Iron Mountain Ranch Company letterhead, a pair of boots inlaid “T Joe” and a small piece of the rope with which Tom Horn was hanged. The location of those articles are currently unknown but may have been destroyed in the Yearout house fire. 1) SN 22083. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 2-line address with etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on the left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44” and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Butt of grip has a factory lanyard swivel. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Backstrap is engraved “T.J.C.”, the initials of Deputy Cahill. 2) SN 123611. Cal. 16 ga. A-grade Ithaca double bbl boxlock hammer shotgun with 28″ Damascus bbls & double ivory beads with extractors. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with checkered splinter forearm and Prince of Wales round knob stock with Ithaca Gun Co. monogrammed hard rubber buttplate. Top tang is engraved identically “T.J.C.” as the revolver. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: 1) Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl & ejector housing retain about 92-93% strong orig blue with sharp, completely legible etched panel. Frame retains about 80% orig blue, showing edge wear and the rest of the losses from chemical staining. Backstrap is mostly a gray patina. Cyl is a blue gray patina. Grips are sound, showing light diamond point wear, turned chocolate on left side. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore, shows very little actual use. 2) Very fine, all matching. Bbls retain 97-98% strong orig Damascus pattern with some slight thinning and light surface rust over the forearm area. Receiver retains about 60% strong case colors turned silver on the bottom and on the fences. Wood is sound with a couple small dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores. 4-53939 JR273 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3151

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3152
$0.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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EXTREMELY RARE COLT MODEL 1878 “OMNIPOTENT” REVOLVER.

SN 4924. 45 Cal. Among the true rarities of Colt Frontier era guns are the double action revolvers sold only by Kittredge & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio with etched bbl markings “OMNIPOTENT”. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl cut to about 4-3/4″. Replaced front sight & 1-line block letter address with panel “OMNIPOTENT” on the left side. SN is found on the butt and on rear face of cylinder with last 3 digits of serial number. Two piece ivory grips. Left side front trigger bow web is stamped 45CAL. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Gun conforms to other model 1878s with lanyard stud and loop in butt. Factory letter states gun finished in nickel, 7-1/2″ bbl 45 Cal., rubber grips and bbl marked “Omnipotent”; shipped to Kittredge January 22, 1881. There is a good article from the Colt Collectors Association newsletter written in the summer of 1997 by Don Wilkerson that details this model also noting all known shipments of “Omnipotent” guns to Kittredge. He further states the “OMNIPOTENT” bbl marking was created by Benjamin Kittredge who ordered the markings applied to 45 caliber model 1878 revolvers only sold by his firm and is the only non-caliber marking ever etched on any Colt model other than “Colt Frontier Six Shooter” on Single Actions. This marking was applied for The Kittredge Co. from Aug. 1878 to May 1882 with an estimated 154 revolvers so marked. According to correspondence in file of provenance from Lewis Yearout only 9 of these guns were known by SN and 2 had cut bbls including this gun. This information from article written in 1995 (submitted to Gun Report for publication) by Lewis Yearout which we don’t believe was published. John Parsons in his book The Peacemaker and its Rivals pictures on p. 72 a copy of an August 31, 1878 ad in the Army and Navy Journal for Kittredge listing this 45 Cal. Omnipotent priced at a hefty $25.00, almost $10.00 more than an SAA is found. This is a fine example of an “Omnipotent” revolver with 4-3/4″ bbl, ivory stocks with well discerned etched panel. PROVENANCE: Judge Robert Holter, Libby, MT. Lewis Yearout 1982. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall retaining about 40% nickel finish to bbl, ejector housing and cyl. Frame retains 10-20% orig finish with balance gray. Trigger guard retains about 80% orig nickel with gray/brown patina. Ejector housing has different patina as does side plate but both fit gun well. Replaced German silver sight has lower profile than the orig sight. Functionally gun works part of the time usually indexing cyl but not cocking hammer every time. Etched panel is all discernible though first letter is partly obliterated as can be seen in photos. Ivory stocks fit fairly well with fair patina. Rifling is sharp and discernible with pitting. 4-53961 JS57 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3152

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3153
$5,750.00

*COLT MODEL 1878 SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER.

SN 51195. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 4″ bbl, made without ejector. Has full front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left rear side of frame has Rampant Colt in broken circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to another revolver on the inside. Assembly number “25” is found on the left side of grip frame under the grip and on the loading gate. Cyl has the assembly number “952”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .45 cal, 4″ bbl, blue finish, shipped to Chas J. Godfrey Company, New York, NY on August 19, 1905 with 39 guns of same type in this shipment. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorrell (2002); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 80-85% strong, glossy orig blue slightly thin on the left side. Frame retains about 93-95% strong, glossy orig blue with light edge wear. Cyl retains 92-94% orig blue, strong in flutes, slightly thin on outer diameter. Grips are sound, turned chocolate and showing light diamond point wear with some gouges on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-51937 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3153

3155
$0.00

COLT MODEL 1878 SHERIFFS MODEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER.

SN 1868. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 4″ bbl, thinned front sight and 2-line address with etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on the left side. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a period, unmarked, single loop holster with brass tack decorations on the loop. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about 90% restored nickel finish with re-etched panel on bbl. Grips show heavy wear, especially on right side. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good rifling and fine frosting. Holster is completely sound, showing heavy wear. 4-53754 JR197 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3155

3156
$4,600.00

LONDON MODEL 1878 “FRONTIER” DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 3700. 450 Boxer. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line “COLT’S PT F A MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON” address. There is a lanyard swivel in the butt and the left front web of the trigger guard bow is marked “45CAL/B”. Mounted with diamond checkered 2-pc walnut grips that have the number “139″ penciled inside each. Loading gate exhibits last 3-digits of SN “700″. The last three digits of the SN are also found on rear face of cylinder and bottom of bbl under ejector assembly. Small British proofs are found on bottom of bbl and cyl. Cyl pin is correct dimpled variety. Hammer has bright polished sides with bright fire blued top & rear edges. Trigger is also fire blued as are screws. Of the more than 51,000 models 1878 produced only a few shipped to England were marked with the Pall Mall address. PROVENANCE: Bill McPherron, Murray Utah. Lewis Yearout 1967. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Matching except grips as noted. Overall retains about 98% nickel plating with scattered scratches and small blemishes with area of light pitting on left side of frame. Face of hammer, trigger and screws retain much of their orig blue. Grips are fine showing light diamond point wear with a few dents and scrapes, retaining 90%+ orig varnish; they do fit perfectly and apparently have been with the revolver most of its life. Mechanics function partially and gun will not hold on full cock every time. Bright shiny bore. 4-53953 JS70 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3156

3156a
$690.00

HEISER DENVER TOOLED GUN RIG FOR 7-1/2″ COLT SAA.

This florally tooled buck stitched gun rig is signed on holster “HEISER DENVER” with part number “724”. Extra wide 3-1/2″ tooled belt contains a single row of 37 rawhide reinforced 45 cal bullet loops. Belt and holster are fully tooled and large silver plated 2-1/2″ square buckle is fully engraved with flowing geometric design. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Holster is sound and solid retaining most of its orig brown color with storage scuffs and scratches; gun strap is intact with a Heiser logo-ed snap button; male portion of snap attached to holster is broken off. Belt is decorated with similar full coverage with crazing and cracking; internal leather veneer is mostly intact with worn and torn areas; tongue has wear and scuffing but is still supple and complete. Buckle is detached. Belt is unsigned. 4-50776 JS203 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3156a

3157
$33,350.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE HIGH CONDITION COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH EQUALLY RARE ORIGINAL STOCK/HOLSTER.

SN 713. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish 5″ bbl, orig fixed sights with thin half-moon front sight and round top rear sight. Left side of slide has the 3rd type markings with “1905” patent date and Rampant Colt in circle at left rear. Right side of slide has standard markings. Backstrap is slotted for shoulder stock. Mounted with diamond checkered 2-pc walnut grips and accompanied by one orig magazine. Also accompanied by an orig black leather attachable holster/shoulder stock that has thong & brass stud latch with belt loop on the back. The attaching slide in the toe of the holster is of brass. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were 6,100 Model 1905 pistols built in the period 1905-1911, which less than 500 were produced with shoulder stocks, in two different batches. This Model pistol is the direct forerunner of the venerable Model 1911 which, in its many iterations, is still being produced today. It is also the first big bore semi-auto pistol purchased by the U.S. Government (200 in 1907). While there are a number of surviving examples, extraordinarily few are ever found with orig holster/stocks and almost never with high orig finish. This pistol, with its holster stock, is pictured as figure 22-1 on pg 1627 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols, Gortz & Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 96% glossy bright blue with light holster wear at the muzzle end of slide and faint sharp edge wear elsewhere with a few minor nicks and scratches on the slide. Trigger retains about 85% orig fire blue and hammer most of its orig strong case colors. Grips are sound with a couple small bruises on left side, shows very light diamond point wear and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. Magazine is equally new. Holster/stock shows edge wear on top of the flap with a few minor nicks and scratches and retains about 90% orig black finish. Interior is pristine. A truly rare and exceptional find. 4-52051 JR201 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3157

3158
$26,450.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

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*FINE COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 35560. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, fixed sights with slide stop on left side and a lanyard swivel in left heel. Mounted with 2-pc smooth factory ivory grips with deep left & right Colt medallions. This is a standard production model with rear slide serrations and spur type hammer. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx. 18,000 of these fine pistols produced in the period 1902-1929. However, they remained in service well into the 1950s with target shooters due to their reliability and inherent accuracy. They were ultimately supplanted by the advent of accurized 1911s and other newer model pistol. Accompanied by one orig, unmarked, all blue magazine. PROVENANCE: Jerry Fountain; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 93-95% glossy orig charcoal blue with front edge and sharp edge wear and some light thinning on left side; frame retains 96-98% glossy orig charcoal blue with only faint sharp edge wear; hammer retains about all of its orig bright case colors; grips are sound with one small age line and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired but if so very little. 4-51975 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3158

3159
$7,475.00

*FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1908 AUTO PISTOL WITH MONTANA HISTORY.

SN 8428. 380 ACP. 3-3/4″ bbl. This is an intriguing gun with Colt factory inscription to “Otto Woge”. This gun has affidavit from grandson where it descended in the family from Judge Jere B. Leslie who was Superior Court Judge in Grand Rapids, MT for 29 years (and son of Territorial Governor Preston Leslie). This gun was given to Judge Leslie by Sheriff Robert “Bob” Gordon who was longtime sheriff of Cascade County. A quick search of court records shows that Sheriff Gordon was often in Judge Leslie’s court. How the sheriff obtained this gun might make an interesting research project. Otto Woge is found in North Dakota obit 1874-1958 and it would be interesting to find out how this custom factory Colt got from Mr. Woge to Sheriff Gordon to be later given to Judge Leslie. Regardless this is a wonderful first year production factory engraved gun with Colt pearl grips though not specifically mentioned in factory letter are undoubtedly orig. This gun conforms to other Colt model “M” hammerless 38 auto pistols with a 7-shot magazine marked “CALIBRE 380”. Slide is marked with 2-patent dates and address on left side slide and right side slide reads, “AUTOMATIC COLT” above “CALIBRE 380 HAMMERLESS”. Accompanying factory letter states 380 Cal. finish and stocks not listed, factory engraved “on the grip safety Otto Woge”, shipped to Woge Brothers address not available on March 19, 1912 in a 1-gun shipment. Gun is pictured on p. 343 of Colt Engraving by R.L. Wilson though photo states ivory grips which is a typo because grips are obviously pearl. PROVENANCE: Otto Woge 1912. Sheriff Robert Gordon, Cascade County, MT. Judge Jere B. Leslie, Great Falls, MT. Mrs. Charles R. Lowery 1925. Robert Lowery. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun retains about 95% of its orig bright blue finish with losses mostly at muzzle where there is some filing and repair at face of bottom of slide around recoil spring guide and tool marks are seen at end of flared bbl when slide is retracted. Rampant Colt logo at rear of slide is light where originally polished before engraving and there are numerous small scratches on left side of slide as can be seen in photograph. Mechanics are fine and bbl exhibits crisp, well defined rifling. 4-53887 JS69 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3159

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3160
$74,750.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

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THIS GUN WILL BE SOLD WITH ITS IVORY AND A CERTIFICATE TESTIFYING THE IVORY IS PRE-BAN AND THAT THE IVORY IS ORIGINAL TO THE GUN.

*EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED COLT PRE-WAR GOVERNMENT MODEL 38 SUPER MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 17109. Cal. 38 Super. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, standard thick fixed front sight and Stevens adjustable rear sight. Left side of slide has standard markings with last patent date 1913. Right side of slide is marked “MATCH / COLT SUPER .38 / AUTOMATIC” along with the Rampant Colt. SN is in usual place on right side of frame. Trigger is checkered as are the slide stop, thumb safety and arched spring housing. It has its orig long spur grip safety and short wide hammer spur. Hammer appears to be nickel finished, which has been previously observed on other factory automatics. This pistol is elaborately engraved from the factory, probably by Wilbur Glahn with about 70-75% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Mounted with factory smooth ivory grips and accompanied by one orig two-tone magazine with marked baseplate. Also accompanied by its orig hinged-lid, burgundy cardboard box with black and white end labels and a black and white over-label marked “ENGRAVED” and another tiny red and white over-label marked “IVORY”. Interior has a yellow and black over-label inside the lid “INSTRUCTION FOR ADJUSTING STEVENS REAR SIGHT”. Also included in the box is the orig gold and white with black lettering hang tag. Additionally accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this pistol in cal 38 Super with 5″ bbl, blue finish, ivory stocks, and factory engraved, shipped to The Colt Company at the Camp Perry National Matches, Camp Perry, Ohio on August 26, 1935 in a one gun shipment to order #14359/2. Super 38 pistols in match configuration are very rare to begin with and engraved ones are extraordinarily rare. This may be a once in a lifetime chance to own such a pistol. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, as new. Retaining virtually all of its crisp orig finish. May have been fired but if so very little. Grips are crisp, as are the mechanics. Bright shiny bore. Box has a compression fracture and repair in the top left front corner, shows edge wear with some minor burgundy paper losses. Interior is yellowed and lightly soiled. 4-51439 JR179 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3160

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3161
$0.00

RARE DIAMOND ENCRUSTED ILLINOIS POCKET WATCH AND CHAIN DOCUMENTED TO HAVE BELONGED TO INFAMOUS CHICAGO GANGSTER AL CAPONE.

Small triangular shaped 17 jewel, six-size, pocket watch, serial number 5281719. The movement has gold wheels and gold jewel cups. Face is platinum color with impressed gold numbers and gold hands. The entire circumference of the front bezel is set with small cut diamonds. The rear plate is mounted with a 5/8″ x 1/2″ oval which surrounds the letters “AC”, all of which are encrusted with cut diamonds. Accompanied by what is purported to be the orig silver colored watch chain from Mr. Al Capone. Chain is delicate, 13″, made of 3/8″ links connected by fine wire links. This watch was recently sold to consignor by Mr. Eric Griesa, who, in a notarized affidavit, states that he is the great-grandson of Alphonse G. Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947) and that he received this watch directly from his grandfather Albert Francis “Sonny” Capone (December 4, 1918 – July 8, 2007), who was the only child of Alphonse G. Capone. He states that Albert Francis had four children, all daughters, one of whom was Diane Patricia Capone Griesa, who was born January 14, 1944 and is Mr. Griesa’s mother. He further states that after the death of Albert Francis “Sonny” Capone another of his daughters, Barbara Capone Prince, a resident of California, “delivered the watch described below to me, along with other personal property that at one time was the personal property of my great grandfather, Alphonse G. Capone.” He further states that his great grandfather had given all of this material to his grandfather, who had instructed his daughter Barbara to give this property to Mr. Griesa upon the grandfather’s death. The description of the watch in the statement is as above, with the addition “This watch was purchased new by Alphonse Capone”. The affidavit is notarized and signed. Also accompanying are copies of two photographs of an elderly gentleman holding a baby which is captioned “Albert Francis “Sonny” Capone / Eric Griesa” and the other is of the same gentleman and baby with a man and woman, apparently Erick’s parents, with the additional caption of “Diane Griesa” included. PROVENANCE: Alphonse G. Capone; Capone Family Descendents. CONDITION: Fine. Watch will run, however it appears the mainspring is broken. The glass crystal is intact and the face is crisp and clean. Back of the watch shows light wear and scuffing with one small ding in a lower point. All the diamonds are intact. Chain is fine. 4-53666 JR237 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 3161

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3162
$1,955.00

*CUSTOM COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL TARGET PISTOL DESCENDED FROM THE FAMILY OF AL CAPONE.

SN 279505-C. Cal 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ National Match bbl and a military National Match slide produced by Colt. Slide is mounted with Bo-Mar fully adjustable target sights. The commercial frame was produced in 1957. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and has stippled frontstrap & spring housing with adjustable trigger, long spur grip safety and a replacement commercial hammer. This pistol was recently sold to consignor by Eric Griesa, who is a direct descent of Alphonse G. Capone, the infamous Chicago bootlegger/gangster. In a notarized affidavit, Mr. Eric Griesa states that this pistol, identified by serial number in the affidavit, was given directly to him by his grandfather, Albert Francis “Sonny” Capone, the only child of Al Capone, in 2006. He states that it has probably been in the Capone family since it was manufactured. Pistol is accompanied by one modern stainless steel magazine. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about all of an old refinish. Grips show heavy wear with a crack on the right side. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-53667 JR238 (800-1,200) – Lot 3162

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3163
$4,720.00

*PRESENTATION COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL FROM SAVAGE ARMS PRESIDENT A.C.BORIE IN 1917.

SN C88494. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ military bbl and orig fixed sights. Lower left side of bbl is marked “COLT 45 AUTO” & has a small “P” proof on left side of lug with a “G” proof on bottom of bbl. Slide and frame have usual markings. Pistol is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one 2-tone, lanyard loop, orig military magazine. Also accompanied by a private purchase brown leather swivel holster. Holster has a short drop with brass flap closure stud and is missing the leg strap. Right side of slide is engraved in very fine script “Arthur T. Rush Q.M.C.N.A. / From A.E. Borie / Aug. 1917.” This is a rather important presentation by a man directly involved in the role of the Lewis machine gun to the U.S. Military. Mr. Borie was at that time, and in the preceding years the head of Savage Arms Corp. and for several years had been working on developing the Lewis machine gun to accommodate U.S. Military ammunition. Finally after substantial testing and intense demand of the military for machine guns at the beginning of WWI, Savage was awarded large contracts to manufacture these guns. Mr. Rush was a member of the U.S. Army Quartermasters Corps but we have yet to learn his involvement, if any, with the Lewis gun contracts. However, Rush was Mr. Borie’s son-in-law. Consignor is a direct descendent of Mr. Rush with middle name of “Borie”. Colt records indicate 1917 shipment to Schoverling, Daly & Gales in NYC. Accompanied by a late period 1860 pattern Staff & Field Officer’s sword and scabbard bearing the initials “A.T.R” and marked with the Francis Bannerman, New York logo, which consignor states as belonging to Capt. Arthur Temple Rush. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 90% strong orig blue with muzzle end and sharp edge wear. Frame retains 90-92% strong orig blue with holster wear on bottom front and sharp edge wear. Front strap is lightly freckled over strong blue. Spring housing is a plummy/brown patina with light surface rust. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear with wear on bottom right edge. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore, shows very little use. Magazine retains about 97-98% orig finish. Holster is flexed on flap and toe showing moderate wear and soil with a compression bulge near top front and overall retains about 75% orig brown finish. Sword and scabbard are fine. 4-53683 JR279 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3163

3164
$4,830.00

*◊ HIGH CONDITION NORWEGIAN MODEL 1914, RARE WAFFENAMPT MARKED NAZI PROCUREMENT, COLT PISTOL.

SN 29735. Cal. 11.25 mm (45 ACP). Black phosphate finish with 5″ bbl and fixed sights. Left side of slide has usual markings with Waffenampt WaA8 cutting through the finish. Right side of slide is dated “1945”. Left forward side of frame has the SN with last 3 digits of matching SN on various parts, including trigger, thumb safety, grip safety, spring housing, slide lock and bbl. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching parts. Mounted with light colored wood (probably birch) diamond checkered grips. Accompanied by one orig Lanyard loop magazine. These pistols are rarely encountered with the WaA mark and completely matching. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, overall retains at least 95% black phosphate finish. Grips are sound, showing light to moderate diamond point wear. Magazine is fine. Bright shiny bore with frosting. Mechanics are crisp. Very difficult to find an all original Nazi WaA marked contract Norwegian M1914. 4-52375 JR206 (4,000-6,500) – Lot 3164

3165
$6,325.00

*SCARCE PRE-WAR FIRST YEAR COLT CIVILIAN ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH BOX.

SN 3179. 22 Cal LR. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ solid bbl. Adjustable rear sight and usual address and patent markings on left side of slide with rampant Colt at the left rear end. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by orig 2-tone magazine with base plate marked “COLT” / “ACE” in diamond / “22LR”. Accompanied by its orig dark purple, hinged lid cardboard box, matching numbered in pencil to this pistol. Accompanied by an orig bi-fold owners pamphlet and a shooting suggestions pamphlet. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson there were about 11,000 of these pistols produced from 1931 to 1947, 10,500 of which were made through 1941. This pistol was produced in first year of production, 1931. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 97-98% crisp orig factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear on the slide from laying in the box. Grips are crisp and show faint diamond point wear. Magazine is very fine with thinning on both sides. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Box is fine with 3 or 4 small edge nicks and a small tear in the paper covering on the bottom. End label is mostly complete with some damage and reduction at edges as can be seen in photos. Pamphlets are very good. 4-51956 JS87 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3165

3166
$5,175.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: The barrel is not “Civilian” but is in fact original “National Match” barrel and so marked. The pistol also has rare “Schwartz” safety.

*RARE WWII COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN C199689. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ Civilian bbl. Slide has fixed sights with standard Colt patent and address markings on left side and “NATIONAL MATCH COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .45″ with Rampant Colt. Right side of frame is marked in small letters “GOVERNMENT MODEL” over the SN “C199689”. It mounted with fully checkered walnut grips and has a long spur grip safety with checkered arched spring housing. Accompanied by magazine marked “COLT / 45 AUTO” on base. This is last year of production for the National Match pistol (1941) at a time when target shooting was at its height and WWII furor just beginning. It is very rare to find one of these pistols in completely orig configuration with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Bob Wengert, Helena, MT. Lewis Yearout 1963. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains 97-98% crisp orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and faint sharp edge wear. Frame retains 98-99% crisp orig blue with a few small stains. Hammer face shows very little evidence of use. Grips show little edge wear with crisp checkering. Mag is crisp and bright blue. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-53932 JS85 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3166

3167
$14,375.00

*BEAUTIFUL FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SERIES-70 GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 70N13828. Cal 45 ACP. Bright blue finish with 5″ bright bbl with the marking “COLT 45 AUTO. N.M. / MK.IV/SERIES’70”. Slide has usual series 70 markings along with “GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH” on the left side. Right side is also marked with the Gold Cup designation and the outline of a trophy cup. Pistol has about “A” coverage fine foliate arabesque pattern engraving with pearled background. Slide has the orig thick partridge front sight and Elliason adjustable rear sight. Frame has flat spring housing with long spur grip safety and short spur hammer. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc pearl grips that have three series of 5-incised lines. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this pistol in cal 45 ACP with 5″ bbl, royal blue finish, wood stocks and class “A” engraving, furnished with flat mainspring housing and shipped to Big Bear Stores, Billings, MT, on June 27, 1975 in a 1-gun shipment to order #10158. Pearl grips were obviously added at a later date. While the series 70 Gold Cup is not exceedingly, rare factory engraved examples are nearly unknown. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to never have been fired. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp, orig bright blue finish with only some light wear from the bushing on the bbl from having been retracted several times. Grips are very fine with light fire and light color. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-53875 JR281 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3167

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3168
$6,900.00

*CUNO HELFRICHT FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE REVOLVER WITH WYOMING HISTORY.

SN 66672. 32 Cal. 4″ bbl with 3-line address, fixed front sight, left side roll engraved “COLT NEW POLICE 32” and right side marked “POLICE POSITIVE” in 2-lines. Frame is marked on left side with rampant Colt surrounded by COLT’S NEW POLICE in circle. Left top of trigger bow has Colt proof of “VP” in triangle and rear bow has Colt inspector “3”. Engraving on this gun includes a special ordered monogram “BC”. Cuno Helfricht was Colt’s master engraver at time of manufacture and no doubt was engraved in his shop. There is a wonderful letter accompanying this lot written in 1962 that details the history of the gun (this letter should be read and is pictured online). “Pistol was ordered in 1906 by Charles Carlson of Newcastle, WY. He special ordered this gun for his wife, “Bess” for her protection when alone at the “AU7″ sheep ranch on the south fork of the Cheyenne River. Accompanying Colt factory letter states 32 PC, 4” bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks, “BC” factory engraved on sideplate, sold to Wyeth Hdwe. & Co., St. Joseph, MO., shipped to J.L. Baird Mercantile. Company address not available on October, 23 1908 in a 1-gun shipment. J.L. Baird is a listed Merchant in Newcastle, WY in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This gun is pictured on p. 338 Colt Engraving R.L. Wilson. PROVENANCE: Bess Carlson 1908. W.A. Donaldson 1927. Joe Myers, Colfax, WA 1962. Eve Morgan, Clarkston, WA. Lewis Yearout 1965. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is extremely fine overall retaining 98% of its orig nickel, small reductions at inside edge of frame with scattered scratches and small blemishes as can be seen in photos. Hammer has muted case colors on its sides and exhibits about 50% bright fire blue on top side. Trigger also retains about 60% bright fire blue with loss as expected where finger meets trigger. Numbers match throughout including last 4-digits of number on bottom of bbl and rear of cyl with full SN on frame and folding breech. Mother of pearl grips are well fit and fine overall with about a 1″ x 1/8″ chip repair on back of left grip at butt. Mechanically gun functions well with bright, crisp, mirror-like bore. 4-53942 JS68 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3168

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3169
$4,140.00

*OUTSTANDING COLT NEW SERVICE DUAL CALIBER DA TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 306703. Cal. 44 Russian and S&W Spcl. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ tapered bbl, flat top frame and adjustable sights. Bbl has 2-line address and is marked on left side “NEW SERVICE RUSSIAN AND S&W SPECIAL 44”. Sideplate has the Rampant Colt monogram. Front & back straps and trigger are checkered. Mounted with matching numbered fleur-de-lis diamond checkered walnut grips that have deep left and right silver medallions. While the New Service revolvers are not overly scarce target models are scarce, especially those with matching numbered fleur-de-lis grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 97-98% crisp orig blue with a few tiny scratches and a very few scattered, very light spots of surface discoloration on the frame. Grips are crisp with extremely light wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 4-50417 JR199 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3169

3170
$4,130.00

*RARE COLT FITZ BANKERS SPECIAL DA REVOLVER.

SN 341117. Cal 38 S&W. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with rampant Colt silver medallion, 2-pc walnut grips. The trigger guard has had the front 1/3 cut away to give quick access to the trigger and the hammer spur has been bobbed. J. Henry Fitzgerald was a Colt employee 1918-1944 and apparently was a very flamboyant character. He was a firearms expert, instructor, lecturer and author, primarily involving the rapid employment of firearms in the line of duty, to police officers and undercover operatives. He designed the cutaway, short-barreled revolvers for concealed carry as found here. Mr. Fitzgerald was a nationally known figure and highly respected as an expert witness, having testified at hundreds of trials in which the accused had employed firearms in the commission of a crime. He was an instructor to the employees of a variety of protective services and police departments around the country. Accompanied by a scarce Heiser spring shoulder holster from which the shoulder straps have been cut. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 98% crisp Colt blue showing only sharp edge wear. Has been fired but very little. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore. Holster, as noted is fine. 4-53693 JR292 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3170

3171
$7,670.00

*VERY RARE COLT HEAVY BARREL OFFICER’S MODEL DA REVOLVER SHIPPED TO FAMOUS QUICK DRAW ARTIST AND AUTHOR ED MCGIVERN.

SN 431531. Cal. 38 Special. Blue finish with 6″ tapered rnd bbl, adjustable front and rear sights, marked on left side “COLT OFFICERS MODEL 38 / *HEAVY BARREL*”. Left sideplate is pantograph engraved through the blue “TO / W.R. WILCOXSOM / BY ED McGIVERN / OF MONTANA / STATE SHOOT 1923 / GT. FALLS MONT”. Right side of frame is engraved in larger letters “W.R. WILCOXSOM”. Mounted with 2-pc diamond checkered walnut grips with deep left and right Colt silver medallions, matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an old Colt Factory Letter dated 1966 which identifies this revolver in cal 38 with 6″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed, sold and shipped to Ed McGivern, Montana, on July 19, 1919 in a one gun shipment. Also accompanied by a hand printed letter by Mr. McGivern titled “Certificate”. Body of letter states “I hereby certify that the “Colt Officers Model” caliber .38 Revolver serial number 431531 was originally shipped direct to me while in Lewistown, Montana during the year 1919. Shipment was courtesy of the Colt Factory end at no cost to me, through a mutual friend Leonard C. Davis of Colt’s Patent Firearms Company. I gave the gun to my friend R. Wilcoxsom at the state shoot held in Great Falls, Montana in the year 1923. The gun was engraved on the right side of the frame with his name “W.R. Wilcoxson” on the left frame panel it was engraved: To / W.R. Wilcoxson / By Ed McGivern / of Montana / State Shoot – 1923 / Great Falls, Mont.” Also accompanied by a type-written note from Mr. Yearout which states that Mr. McGivern had the revolver engraved locally in Lewistown, Montana. Ed McGivern was a merchant in Montana with an interest in shooting who developed rapid draw and fire techniques which are still being taught today. He became the world’s fastest and most accurate handgun shooter, establishing records, some of which still stand today. He became an exhibition shooter and authored several books and numerous papers about quick draw and shooting, the most well-known of which is Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting in 1938. While Mr. McGivern was given numerous firearms throughout his career very few are known today, especially available on the open market. Mr. McGivern is recorded in old movies demonstrating his shooting with double action revolvers, perhaps this one may have been in one or more of those movies. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine, bbl and frame retain 92-94% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and a couple of small dings. Cyl retains 30-40% orig blue in the flutes with the outer diameter a blue gray patina. Trigger and hammer retain about all of their bright fire blue with sides of the hammer polished bright. Grips are sound with a bruise on the left bottom edge and show moderate diamond point wear, retaining about 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 4-53957 JR191 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3171

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3172
$24,780.00

*LOT OF THREE SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS FAST DRAW QUICK SHOT ARTIST AND AUTHOR ED MCGIVERN.

The following three revolvers were owned and presumably used by world renowned fast draw and trick shot artist Ed McGivern of Montana. Mr. McGivern developed the technique of fast draw with accurate shooting which for years he taught to law enforcement officers around the country. He was also an exhibition shooter, traveling the country giving shooting demonstrations. He was the author of several books, the most famous of which was published in 1938, Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting, two copies of which accompany this lot. One copy is inscribed to Walt Morris and signed by Mr. McGivern. The other is inscribed to Jack Sawlor with a long sentiment and signed by Mr. McGivern. Mr. McGivern began his shooting career in the late 1920’s/early 1930’s and found that he was an exceptional shot with uncanny speed. At that time there were no devices capable of timing his actual shooting speed so he invented his own which allowed him to positively demonstrate just how fast he was. In 1932 he set a new record which still stands today. He emptied two revolvers in less than two seconds and another record of 5 shots in 2/5 of a second from 15 ft and could cover the group with his hand. At still another demonstration he twice fired 5 shots in 45/100 of a second from 15 ft and the group could be covered by a silver dollar. Mr. McGivern was the most unlikely looking quick draw artist one could imagine. He was short and rather portly and looked like someone’s kindly grandfather. 1) SCARCE EARLY CENTENNIAL CHIEF’S SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN: 1719. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, fixed sights and smooth 2-pc, silver medallion magna grips numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by its orig 2-pc Chinese red box with blue and white end label which is over-stamped in two places “CENTENNIAL”. Also accompanied by a 2-pg Smith and Wesson Factory letter which identifies this revolver, as found here and shipped January 20, 1954 to Ed McGivern, Great Falls, MT. These revolvers were manufactured 1952-1974 in two different serial series with 30,160 produced in this serial range. From 1952-1957 it was simply known as the Centennial Model. Then in 1957 it became the Model 40. 2) OUTSTANDING SMITH AND WESSON COMBAT MASTERPIECE DA REVOLVER. SN: K168189. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 4″ ribbed bbl, partridge front sight with “McGivern” gold bead & target rear sight, standard trigger & hammer and is mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut maga grips with blank brass medallions numbered to another revolver. Although not matching, these grips fit well. Accompanied by a mismatched blue and gold Smith and Wesson 2-pc box that has a blue and white end label. Label is applied over the orig box marking, which is for a 6″ revolver. Also accompanied by a Smith and Wesson Factor letter which identifies this revolver as a pre-model 15 in cal 38 Special which was shipped February 25, 1953 to Ed McGivern, Great Falls, MT with 4″ bbl and “smooth magna stocks”. 3) SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 1917 COMMERCIAL FINISH TARGET DA REVOLVER. SN: 23703. Cal. 45 ACP and 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, pedestal mounted partridge front sight with “McGivern” gold bead and adjustable target rear sight. Right sideplate is engraved “ED McGIVERN / OF MONTANA / 1938”. Mounted with smooth walnut magna grips, identical configuration to the grips on #2 above. Buttstrap has the hole for a Lanyard stud and ring, which is missing. Also accompanied by a spare cyl and crane. Both cyls are matching numbered to this revolver. Both cyls have Mr. McGivern’s modifications, having had their rear edges rounded. SN on buttstrap is accompanied by a 5-pointed star which indicates factory restoration. Left side of frontstrap, under the grip, has the tiny numbers “3.43” and the backstrap with a small diamond. These numbers and symbols further indicate that this revolver was refinished at the factory in March 1943. Bottom flat of bbl is marked with a tiny Springfield Armory eagle and number “S34”. Additionally accompanied by two of Mr. McGivern’s stopwatches. One watch, with nickeled case, is marked Sterling and the other is Swiss with nickeled case engraved on the back “ED McGIVERN / OF MONTANA / 1920”. Top of the box, which contains this watch, is marked “MASTER STOP WATCH” and has Mr. McGivern’s name and address in Great Falls, MT. Additionally accompanied by a 2-pg Smith and Wesson Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 45 ACP, shipped March 21, 1918 to Springfield Armory, MA in standard configuration. Undoubtedly Mr. McGivern obtained this revolver as surplus or a gift, added the second cyl, and had it refinished at the factory. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig blue, appears to have been used very little. Grips have a few minor nicks. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Box is intact, slightly yellowed label and is missing a small patch of red covering on the top, otherwise is intact with light soil. 2) Extremely fine plus, overall retains 98-99% crisp orig factory blue with faint muzzle edge wear and a light cyl line. Trigger and hammer retain brilliant case colors. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired but if so very little. Box is fine, missing a couple spots of paper on top. 3) Extremely fine plus, all matching including both cyls, grips are unnumbered. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig factory restored finish with slight muzzle edge wear and a cyl line. Grips are fine. Crisp mechanics. Bright shiny bore. Swiss stopwatch appears to be running and functioning. The other watch, also Swiss, is not running. The two books are fine. 4-53988 JR194 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3172

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3173
$50,600.00

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED SMITH & WESSON OUTDOORSMAN REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO FORMER FIRST LADY ELEANOR ROOSEVELT.

SN 644941. Cal 22. High luster blue finish with 6″ bbl, partridge front sight, round top frame with adjustable rear sight. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips and accompanied by orig silver medallion, diamond checkered walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Also accompanied by a distributor supplied, green velvet lined, brown leatherette covered hard case with silver plaque on the lid engraved “OCT. 11, 1933 / May your aims always be perfect / EARL”. Interior is recessed for the revolver, a nickeled brass, Marbles pocket cleaning rod and a small collapsible screw driver. This revolver was the property of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (Oct 11, 1884- Nov 7, 1962), given to her on her 49th birthday by her long time personal security guard and companion Earl Miller (1897-1973). Mr. Miller was a New York State Trooper and Navy Veteran of WWI & WWII. He was the Navy middle weight boxing champion and an alternate to the US Olympic boxing team of 1920, and for a short time a circus acrobat. After joining the New York State Police he taught boxing and judo to cadets and later served as personal body guard of New York State Governor and 1928 Democratic Presidential Candidate Al Smith. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected New York State Governor in 1928 and when Eleanor refused to be driven by official limousine, Franklin assigned Miller to be her body guard. Miller became Mrs. Roosevelt’s constant companion giving her riding lessons, coaching her in tennis and swimming and taught her how to shoot a hand gun. Mrs. Roosevelt became a very good shot and frequently carried a handgun in the glove box of her automobile, especially when traveling alone, driving herself around the country, not just through the neighborhood where she lived, as is reported in several newspaper & magazine articles. Mr. Miller also bought Mrs. Roosevelt a horse which she rode regularly and encouraged her to develop self-confidence and to allow herself to be photographed. There were long standing rumors of a romantic involvement between Miller and Mrs. Roosevelt that have never been completely debunked or verified. Accompanying this revolver is a notarized affidavit from John A. Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt’s youngest son, dated January 24, 1974 which states that upon his mother’s death in 1962 he inherited along with this revolver her estate and gave it to Charles Curnan, the longtime caretaker of the Roosevelt property and multi-talented friend of the family who handled just about everything at Mrs. Roosevelt’s property as the superintendent of Val-Kill Farms, Hyde Park, NY. Mr. Curnan was not only a Roosevelt employee, he was more a family member than anything, who was with the Roosevelt family through 3 generations from FDR to John Roosevelt. “Charlie” Curnan was actually the honoree of the last party hosted by Mrs. Roosevelt, July 28, 1962, wherein he was presented with a silver platter. When Mrs. Roosevelt died, Mr. Curnan was the one who made all the arrangements and was responsible even for her body and was a pallbearer at her funeral. Accompanied by copies of Mrs. Roosevelt’s pistol permit from the State of New York, dated 1957. Also accompanied by a copy of a photograph of Mr. Curnan, Eleanor, John and Anne Roosevelt with Mr. Curnan holding the silver platter. Additionally accompanied by a picture from a magazine article showing Mrs. Roosevelt shooting a Smith & Wesson revolver. The revolver being sold herein will letter from Smith & Wesson as having been shipped June 22, 1933 to Federal Laboratories Inc., Pittsburgh, PA in a group of 6 different revolvers and was not cased at the time. Given Mr. Miller’s former connection with the New York State Police, and his position with the Roosevelt family, it stands to reason that he ordered the revolver and had it shipped to a contact at Federal Laboratories for him to have cased. Federal Laboratories was the manufacturer of tear gas guns and tear gas for law enforcement and the military, along with firearms, ammunition and other military supplies to private industry, strikebreakers, labor espionage agencies, vigilante groups, state and municipal law enforcement agencies all throughout the 1930s and 40s. Times have sure changed the attitude of most members of the Democrat party as relates to the ownership and use of firearms. It should be noted that the notarized letter from John Roosevelt and the NY State Pistol Permit all have the wrong serial number listed. All of that correspondence lists the serial number as “644041”, when in fact, it is “644941”. The “9” of the serial number, on a simple cursory look appears to be a “0”, but under magnification is actually a “9”. What a wonderful opportunity to purchase a firearm owned and used by “The First Lady of the World”. Mrs. Roosevelt was a crusader’s crusader, continuously, energetically and tirelessly promoting various charitable causes, not only here in the United States, but around the world. She is a shining example of what we expect, no, demand, of a First Lady. She was a grand Lady who truly did care, whose efforts weren’t just for show or self-aggrandizement, but were for the benefit of those less fortunate, and to promote the image of America. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% glossy orig blue with only faint, sharp edge wear and a very light cylinder line. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore, has been fired but not a lot. Case is sound showing wear around the bottom edges with a few nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig brown finish. Interior is bright and clean. Accessories are extremely fine. Walnut grips are extremely fine, as new. 4-54300 JR293 (45,000-65,000) – Lot 3173

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3174
$5,750.00

*EXTREMELY RARE, PROBABLY ONE OF A KIND, FACTORY CUSTOM SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 1917 DA REVOLVER BUILT FOR SMITH AND WESSON EXECUTIVE FRED H. MILLER.

SN 169335. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, integral half-moon front sight and fixed rear sight. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips and has a Lanyard swivel in buttstrap. Buttstrap has standard 1917 markings and bottom of bbl is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Bbl has 2-line address with cal marking on left side. It has standard trigger and hammer. Accompanied by a Smith and Wesson Factory letter which identifies this revolver as a “Special production revolver” in cal 45 Colt, with no shipping date listed but “probably built in the mid-1950’s” and delivered to Mr. Fred H. Miller, Assistant Sales Manager. Revolver is listed as having a 5-1/2″ bbl, with blue finish and smooth walnut grips. The letter continues “This rare revolver was specially built for Mr. Miller who could have any special he wanted assembled by the company. This is certainly one of the rarest variations of the .45 Hand Ejector Model of 1917 known.” Additionally accompanied by an undated 2-pg letter over the signature of Roy G. Jinks, Smith and Wesson historian, who states that he first met Mr. Miller in 1957 on Mr. Jinks’ first trip to Smith and Wesson. The letter continues with a short biography of Mr. Miller, who was born in 1910 in Springfield, MA, and came to work at Smith and Wesson in 1937, in charge of the service department. Mr. Miller was a competitive pistol shooter and he and his daughter competed around the Eastern United States and at the National Matches (Camp Perry, OH), where he was the factory representative showcasing company products. In 1947 Mr. Miller was appointed Assistant Sales Manager, a position he held until 1960 when he became Sales Manager, where he remained until his retirement in 1973. In the 1940s Mr. Miller was injured in a shotgun shooting accident and lost use of his right arm. He retrained himself to perform all his tasks left handed, including writing and shooting, and at one time afterwards was ranked as one of the top 50 shooters in the U.S. Revolver Association. Mr. Miller retired to Florida and passed away in 1991 at age 80. This is truly a one of a kind revolver owned by a dedicated and doggedly determined Smith and Wesson employee. This may be the last Model 1917 revolver built and one of only a handful in cal 45 Colt ever built by the factory. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig factory blue with only a faint cyl line. Trigger and hammer retain about all of their orig case colors. Grips have a few small bruises on left side, otherwise are sound and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new and unfired. 4-51989 JR200 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3174

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3175
$8,050.00
Revised: 10/4/2014

Additional information: Serial number 551 is chambered for 32 S&W rifle cartridge, but will accept other cartridges. Serial number 2616 is chambered for the shorter 32/44 cartridge.

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

BRACE OF ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO.3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS WITH CASE.

SN 551 & 2616. Cal 32-44. Revolvers are virtually identical with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbls, one has orig front sight & the other a replacement Lyman ivory bead front sight. They are mounted with Smith & Wesson embossed, diamond checkered hard rubber grips. Right grip on #2616 is hand inscribed “BURT MOOREHOUSE / BENTON / MICH” and “1895” on the inside. Revolvers are identically after-market engraved with foliate & floral patterns with pearled background. Lands between the flutes on the cylinders are engraved to match with matching patterns on the backstraps. Accompanied by a converted oak silverware case that has an empty brass shield in the lid & is lined with a beige velvet, compartmented in the bottom for the revolvers and empty cartridge block, a wood handle cleaning rod, a small wooden box with cleaning patches and what appears to be a full box of Winchester 32-44 gallery cartridges sealed in plastic and was not opened. Also included is one 320 cal. Smith & Wesson revolving carbine rnd. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall revolvers retain virtually all of their strong custom nickel finish; grips show light to moderate wear; mechanics are fine; bbl address on #2616 was obliterated in the refinish process; that revolver has a bright shiny bore. #551 has strong bore with fine pitting; case, box of ammo & accessories are fine. 4-54393 JR165 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3175

3176
$7,475.00

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 2480. Cal. 38-44. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbl, orig target sights & 2-line address with “Reissue” date. Left side of grip frame, under the grip, is marked with the number “7 56” which indicates that this revolver was refinished at the factory in July 1956. It is mounted with 2-pc Smith & Wesson monogram diamond checkered hard rubber grips numbered 2916 inside right grip. Backstrap is cut for attachable shoulder stock. Accompanied by an orig shoulder stock with nickeled hardware and S&W monogrammed hard rubber buttplate, in its orig hinged lid, green oil cloth covered box with orange end label. Bottom of the box is handwritten in pencil “Clyde O’Neal”. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine, all matching except grips as noted; overall retains virtually all of its fine restored nickel finish with slightly muted case colors on trigger guard & hammer; grips are sound showing light diamond point wear, having turned chocolate; mechanics are crisp; strong frosty bore; stock is about new, possibly never installed; box has a broken end flap on the bottom with some mouse chewings on bottom front edge, but basically intact. 4-54319 JR171 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3176

3177
$5,175.00

SMITH AND WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 12213. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 7″ keyhole ribbed bbl, slightly altered half-moon front sight and fixed rear sight in bbl latch. Mounted with 2-pc diamond checkered hard rubber grips with Smith & Wesson monogram at top on each side, numbered to another revolver. Backstrap and buttstrap are cut for shoulder stock. While the new Model No. 3 revolver is not uncommon (almost 36,000 produced 1878-1912) those machined for shoulder stocks are quite rare. The orig shoulder stocks are also very scarce. The New Model No. 3 American revolver was quite popular on the American frontier on both sides of the law. Numerous famous lawmen and outlaws are known to have used them in the daily pursuit of their livelihood, very effectively. This was a very accurate and reliable revolver that was simple and easy to load and re-load. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips. Bbl retains nickel finish in the rib gullets, having been mostly cleaned to bare metal; frame and grip frame retain about 90% orig nickel and the cyl about 85%; grips show moderate diamond point wear and although they are not numbered to this revolver do fit very well and appear to have been with this revolver for many years; mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-54318 JR181 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3177

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3179
$805.00

ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH WITH VEST POCKET PISTOL AND IVORY CARVED FOBS.

SN 103. This is an interesting copy of a Remington 22 Cal. vest pocket pistol which is engraved, silver plated with mother of pearl grips. Opposite end of watch chain contains an Elgin 15 jewel pocket watch made in 1904 in a white metal open case. Two fobs are central to the white metal linked chain containing a 1-3/4″ carved ivory cannon and 2-1/4″ carved ivory mermaid. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. Action on pistol is a bit tight but seems to function and hold cock. Top of bbl is marked clearly in script “Brevett”. SN 103 is found on bottom of bbl. Watch does not work but appears complete. Ivory carvings are sound and solid with dark staining and several age cracks. The large crack in mermaid’s tail may be a repair however there is no evidence of glue and regardless if repaired it was done with orig piece. 4-50114 JS139 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3179

3180
$2,185.00

SCARCE ENGRAVED REMINGTON TYPE I, LATE PRODUCTION (MODEL 2) SUPERPOSED DERRINGER.

SN 2527. Cal. 41 RF. Nickel finish with 3″ bbls, raised rib marked on the top, left hand in 2-lines with the early “E. Remington & Sons” address. Pistol is factory engraved in New York style with geometric, foliate arabesque & floral patterns. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips matching numbered to this pistol. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 14,000 of these pistols were produced in about 1868. Very few were engraved and few survive today in any condition. They were very popular with both ladies & gentlemen, gamblers, law enforcement & outlaws and usually saw very hard service. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Overall retains 50-60% orig nickel with the loss areas a grey metal patina. Left hinge has a small crack by the screw hole. Grips are fine with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine; dark pitted bores. 4-51428 JR82 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3180

3181
$7,475.00

RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON TYPE 1 (MODEL NO. 2) DOUBLE DERRINGER WITH BOX.

SN 5314. Cal. 41 RF Short. Blue finish with 3″ superposed bbls with rib and fixed sights. Top of rib has “E. REMINGTON & SONS” markings with patent dates in 2-lines. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips. Frame and sides of top bbl are engraved in flowing foliate arabesque patterns. The “3” in the serial number is stamped backwards on both bbl and frame. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 14,000 of these little pistols were produced in about 1868. Accompanied by an orig 2-pc red cardboard box with black and tan end label. The Remington derringer was extremely popular as a concealment arm by citizens of all walks of life, from gamblers to lawmen and ladies of the evening and about everyone in between. The U.S. Government even issued a few of these derringers to members of the Nurse Corps during WWI and WWII. These pistols generally saw hard service, usually carried close to the body where they were exposed to skin oils and salts, which tended to damage the finish. Boxes for these pistols are quite rare. CONDITION: Pistol is very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbls retain about 85% glossy orig blue, thinning on both sides towards the muzzles. Grip frame is flaked, not worn, to a blue gray patina with strong blue in the flutes at the top of the frame and sheltered areas. Hammer and screws retain bright fire blue. Grips are sound, showing light to moderate wear and retain about 75% orig varnish. Extractor screw is orig but seems to be a little short and does not fully engaged the stop slot and will fall out. Box shows heavy edge wear with one broken seam in the bottom edge. 4-53668 JR236 (4,000-5,000) – Lot 3181

3183
$6,900.00

UNIQUE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FLAT TOP STRAP.

SN 60. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line right hand address. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Left side of butt strap, under grip, is marked with a small 6-pointed star, the SN, and the letter M. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked “44”. Most unusually, the top strap has been modified to a flat top version leaving a narrow round top band with sight notch. The buttstrap markings are previously unknown to this cataloger but may indicate factory work. Certainly the top strap was modified before it was plated which indicates, with almost certainty that it is factory work. Screws are fire-blued. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about 97-98% crisp factory type nickel finish with slight muzzle edge wear and a spot of pitting on each side of the ejector housing web; screws retain most of their fire blue; grips are sound with light nicks & scratches and retain about 60-65% orig finish; hammer is not solid in safety notch; otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with fine pitting. 4-54320 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3183

3184
$4,600.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 514. 44-40 Cal. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and “E.REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” address. Rear left side of trigger guard web is stamped “44″, which indicates the 44 WCF caliber. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips, matching penciled numbered to this revolver. Remington single actions in fine condition are quite scarce as most of production went outside this country and the few that stayed saw hard use much like Colt single actions of the same era. Retains most of its orig nickel finish. Inside ejector housing is scratched “ED TILTON”. Right stock internally is also scratched with the initials “ET” along with two other sets of initials, (PFW&JWB). This gun was purchased in 1993 from Robert Tilton of Center, MT and according to Lewis Yearout’s notes this gun has family history (not found). Regardless of history this is a fine example of a scarcely encountered cowboy era revolver made about 1875-76. PROVENANCE: Robert Tilton, Center, MT. Lewis Yearout 1993. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about all its orig nickel with minor scratches, nicks, dents, staining and other small blemishes. Pin prick pitting on loading gate. Stocks are sound, solid and well fit with hand rubbed patina. Penciled SNs 514 are found internally on each grip though obscured partially by soiling and carved initials. SN 514 also found on loading gate and grip frame. 4-53938 JS54 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3184

3185
$2,300.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 114470. Cal 44. Silver finish with 8” oct bbl, pinched post front sight and usual 3-line address on top bbl flat. Mounted with smooth, well patinated 2-pc ivory grips. Revolver is engraved in the New York style quite possibly by L.D. Nimschke with about 50% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Engraving patterns extend over the side flats of the bbl, down the backstrap with geometric patterns on the buttstrap. Cylinder has full circumference engraving in matching patterns. Lever is engraved in about 2″ matching pattern. Very fine condition and like a handful of martial Colts seen engraved in New York after the war this Remington falls in that same genre as a sub-inspector letters can still be discerned externally on a few parts. Appears orig and authentic in every regard and is a beautiful example of a Civil War issued sidearm being custom engraved possibly by Nimschke circa 1870. There is accompanying notarized letter stating the purported history back to 1934 which is possible, letter should be read in online catalog. PROVENANCE: Larry Larom, Cody, WY. Don Nichols 1968. Lewis Yearout 1990. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, overall retains about all orig silver plating, engraving crisp and well discerned. This gun was not engraved or plated on a brand new gun but was done on a gun that had seen some use as there is light pitting seen under plating especially on bbl but this would be expected as is seen in other New York style engraved guns of Civil War martial pistols. Grips are fine and well fit with numerous small scratches as expected; there is a glued repair internally to left grip such that a new screw escutcheon is retained. Right grip has a 1″ chip repair and another large sliver chip in same grip near frame as can be seen in photos. Right grip has less patina and may be a replacement or simply was displayed with right side down and not exposed to light. Right grip has an internal scratched marking “DL SPACKMAN 1925”. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with crisp rifling. 4-53949 JS47 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3185

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3186
$4,600.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 342. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full nickel silver front sight and 1-line address. Left side of top of front frame marked “44”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Blue finish model 1875 revolvers are scarce with any orig finish. Nickel finish revolvers appear to be substantially more prevalent and retain higher condition. Only about 25,000 to 30,000 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1875-1888. Although the Remington design is arguably superior to the Colt Single Action Army revolver, being easier to remove the cyl for cleaning, they followed the Colt by 2 years by which time Colt was firmly established with the Army and the buying public. Remington simply did not have the distribution system to compete and no military contracts were forthcoming. In 1888 they slightly redesigned the Model 1875 which evolved into the Model 1890. With the era of single action revolvers waning and lack of sales, Remington, by 1896, had totally discontinued the line. The vast majority of the Models 1875 that were sold usually saw very hard Frontier service and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, ejector housing & web along with the frame retain 85-88% strong orig blue with a few small chemical spots on the bbl and a clean spot on the right side of the muzzle which also has some fine pitting. Some of the losses on the ejector housing web and frame are from flaking, not wear. Hammer retains strong case colors, bright on the right side and rear edge. Cyl retains about 85-90% orig blue with sharp edge wear and a heavy cyl line. Trigger guard and backstrap are a gray metal patina. Grips are sound, showing moderate edge wear with light nicks and scratches and retain 90-92% strong orig varnish. Hammer will not catch in safety notch and is not solid in half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore, shows very little use. 4-53751 JR215 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3186

3187
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 1089. Cal. 45 Colt. Scarce revolver in a rare caliber. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, repaired or replaced thinned nickel silver front sight and 1-line address. Top left front side of frame is stamped “45”, which is also marked on rear face of cyl. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Only about 25,000 to 30,000 of Model 1875 revolvers were produced in the period 1875-1888 with only a very few known to have been made in caliber 45. Although the Remington design is arguably superior to the Colt Single Action Army revolver, being easier to remove the cyl for cleaning, they followed the Colt by 2 years by which time Colt was firmly established with the Army and the buying public. Remington simply did not have the distribution system to compete and no military contracts were forthcoming. In 1888 they slightly redesigned the Model 1875 which evolved into the Model 1890. With the era of single action revolvers waning and lack of sales, Remington, by 1896, had totally discontinued the line. The vast majority of the Models 1875 that were sold usually saw very hard Frontier service and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: About fine, overall retains about 80-85% strong orig nickel, with apparent renickeled bbl and cyl. Recoil shield and sharp edges of the frame have light pitting. Right grip has a repaired crack at the rear edge, otherwise grips are sound, showing heavy wear and an old refinish. Hammer will not catch in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with heavy pitting about 1″ from muzzle and what appears to be a light ring which slightly bulges the bbl and likely would have removed the front sight, necessitating the obvious replacement. 4-53759 JR216 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3187

3188
$3,162.50

EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1888 NEW MODEL POCKET ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 460. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-3/4″ bbl, re-attached or replaced German silver front sight and 1-line right hand “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION. N.Y. U.S.A.” address. It has the usual 6-shot fluted cyl with loading gate in right recoil shield. The ejector housing is scalloped like the successor Model 1890. For many years this model remained unidentified until an obscure 1889 Hartley & Graham catalog was discovered which advertised these revolvers. It is speculated that fewer than 1,000 were produced in the period 1888-1889 as a transition between the Model 1875 and the Model 1890. They apparently were manufactured using modified left over Model 1875 parts when Hartley & Graham purchased Remington and were marketed, according to the referenced catalog, as the “New Model Pocket Army”. The catalog advertises a 5-1/2″ bbl, but according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms many are found with a 5-3/4″ bbl as found here. Referenced publication also states that most are found with a lanyard loop in the buttstrap and marked with the caliber, neither of which are present on this revolver. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that, although no numbers are visible, appear to fit very well and are probably orig to this revolver. An assembly number “37” is found on front of frame, bottom of bbl and top of ejector housing. Accompanied by a fine, red velvet, lined custom oak casing recessed in the bottom for the revolver with a diagonal divider and a cartridge block with holes for 16 cartridges and which contains 9-rds. PROVENANCE: Ex Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains most of an old re-nickeled finish showing heavy muzzle edge wear with some fine pitting on the frame; hammer spring is a modern replacement; grips have chipped toes and show very heavy wear and retain an old refinish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered fine pitting. Case is extremely fine. 4-51996 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3188

3191a
$575.00

SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction firearm catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please also note: The entire proceeds of this lot (to include the buyer’s premium), shall be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude’s is one of the finest hospitals in North America today for the research and care of children afflicted with cancer. We hope that you will consider competing on this lot, we consider it to be an extremely worthwhile cause and we have dedicated ourselves to include similar lots in every single one of our auctions, the proceeds of which will be donated to St. Jude’s. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very good. 87112-3 (300-400) – Lot 3191a

3205
$23,000.00

MARTIALLY MARKED HISTORIC COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO PVT. BENJAMIN BINGHAM CO D CUSTER’S 7TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY.

SN 77345. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and frame is 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. Cyl is rebated and has usual six chambers with Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. Patent date is crisp and clear with partially visible “ENGAGED” legend. The unplated brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with the outline of a partially visible inspector cartouche on each side. Several small parts are also inspected. Wedge is a replacement from a smaller frame revolver and wedge screw is a replacement. This revolver has been identified through official records as having been issued to Pvt. Benjamin Bingham of Co D, Custer’s 7th Michigan Cavalry. He enlisted for three years in September 1862 and was mustered into service November 1862. He remained with the 7th through the end of the war and was present at the surrender of General Lee. He apparently fought with his unit at many major battles, including Gettysburg, the Wilderness and numerous lesser battles. In mid-1863 he reportedly suffered partial deafness in his right ear and had treatment for other diseases. Apparently at one point Pvt. Bingham’s wife wrote to President Lincoln attempting to secure his discharge for health reasons. After the war Pvt. Bingham returned to Michigan where he reportedly suffered continued medical disabilities and died in April 1886. This revolver was produced in late 1862 and obviously saw service through the end of the war. There is no indication that Pvt. Bingham retained his revolver after the war but, given the current condition, it seems likely that this revolver would have remained in service with Custer’s 7th on the American Frontier rather than being stored by someone suffering debilitating illnesses. Another identified Co D, 7th Michigan Cavalry 1860 Army revolver, listed on the same sheet as Pvt. Bingham’s Colt, was sold by Julia in the March 2014 firearms auction. That revolver had belonged to Pvt. Joseph N. Hawkins who died of disease right after Gettysburg. Official records show that his revolver remained with the 7th Cavalry through the end of the war and went west with the 7th where they engaged in numerous battles and fights with Indians. It seems likely that Pvt. Bingham’s revolver would also have remained with the 7th and would have seen heavy fighting against the Indians on the Frontier. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by an extensive archive of materials relating to the 7th MI Cavalry incl copies of microfilm ordnance records stored at the National Archives; Regimental history of the 7th during the Civil War; Also service, discharge and pension records for Bingham. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except wedge, as noted and grip whose backstrap channel is too soiled to determine numbers. Metal overall retains a smooth plummy brown patina with a few light nicks and some fine pitting around the muzzle, on the cyl and hammer nose. Cyl is matching patina and shows 60-70% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. Frame also has some fine pinprick pitting and one broken frame pin. Trigger guard is a medium mustard patina and backstrap is a gray/brown metal patina. Grip has a small crack in the top left side with a couple of bruises also on the left side, along with chipped toes and moderately worn edges and overall retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 4-53545 JR233 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3205

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3206
$34,500.00

SCARCE CIVIL WAR SPENCER SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH SPRINGFIELD ALTERATIONS, USED BY CHEYENNE CHIEF LAME WHITE MAN AT THE LITTLE BIG HORN.

SN 19756. Cal. 56-50. Standard Spencer carbine with 22″ bbl, square base front sight and Spencer 800 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of wrist has a sling bar and ring. Carbine is one of those converted by Springfield Armory 1867-1874 by having the bore sleeved with 3-groove rifling and the Stabler cut-off installed. There is no indication as to how this carbine came into the possession of Cheyenne Chief Lame White Man but it is known that many of the Indians at the Little Big Horn carried Spencer carbines and rifles. This carbine is decorated with a series of square shank iron tacks on all four surfaces of the stock and with two more on bottom of forearm. Each side of buttstock has a small incised rectangular recess about 1-5/16″ x 3/4″ on the right side and 1-5/16″ x 15/16″ on left side. These recesses are reliably reported to have contained small mirrors. Chief Lame White Man was a leader in the Cheyenne Nation who was a member of the Mirror Society, an extension of the Medicine Wheel Society. The Mirror was used in their ceremonies for spiritual reasons. It is reliably reported that Lame White Man had traded for three mirrors while on a trip to Ft. Rice to spy on soldiers there to see when they would be leaving to escort survey crews for the railroad. He reportedly traded beaver pelts to Augustus Balirain for 3 mirrors. He gave one to his wife and daughters and the other two he inletted into the stock of this carbine. On the morning of the Custer Battle, June 25, 1876, Lame White Man and his friend, Brave Bear, along with Lame White Man’s wife, Twin-Woman, and his two daughters, Red-Hat & Crane-Woman, along with Monahseetah (and presumably her son, Yellow Bird), were in Lame White Man’s lodge. Lame White Man was talking with Brave Bear, trying to convince him to join the Medicine Wheel Mirror Society. They both agreed that after the battle that was looming Brave Bear would join the Mirror Society. After they had eaten Lame White Man and Brave Bear went to the sweat lodge for a time until they heard shots and when they emerged they saw Two Moon and his group riding south towards the shooting. He caught his and yelled “Let us kill them all this time” and he & his Cheyenne warriors rode south towards the shooting, which appeared to be coming from Deep Coulee Ford. They turned north and headed back towards the Ford and saw everyone heading up Deep Coulee. They crossed the Deep Coulee Ford and turned northwest to cut off the soldiers. When they reached the top of the hill they saw soldiers everywhere and, again, Lame White Man raised his rifle and shouted “Kill them all”. He charged into the line of dismounted soldiers and he, along with his Cheyenne warriors, Hunkpapa, Two Kettle & Sansarc Sioux, along with some Blackfoot warriors, charged into Company L three times before the soldiers gave way. The group then charged Company C further up the ridge. As they charged Lame White Man was shot dead and fell from his horse. Brave Bear later related this story to Nicholas Black Elk, which was passed down to his son, Benjamin Black Elk, who related it to Custer & Little Big Horn Historian Wendell Grangaard. Brave Bear stated he had become separated from Lame White Man and didn’t realize anything was wrong until he saw a Sioux warrior carrying Lame White Man’s rifle with the mirrors. He reports he rode back as an Indian named Tall-Bull was turning Lame White Man over. He had been scalped so they threw a blanket over him and returned to the battle. After the battle was over they took Lame White Man’s body back to his wife and later that evening a Sioux warrior came and gave back Lame White Man’s scalp and rifle. Twin-Woman (Lame White Man’s wife) broke the mirrors out of the rifle and gave it back to the Sioux warrior. Brave Bear stated that later the Sioux warrior threw the rifle away because he was sorry for what he had done. Brave Bear then took all of Lame White Man’s women into his lodge. This Spencer carbine was later found on the battle field and was the subject of a book, Custer….Indian Gun, Schneider, a copy of which accompanies this lot. Apparently this carbine was auctioned by the Larimer County History Museum of Wellington, CO as a fundraising event along with another small book Marching With Custer, Col. Elwood Nye, an autographed copy of which also accompanies this lot. The Larimer County book shows that this carbine was issued March 1864 to the 12th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry and was returned, refurbished and “reissued to the West circa 1867-1868”. It also states that it was acquired by Col. Nye between 1936 and 1946. It also states that it was gifted to R.S. Baker in 1954 along with numerous other artifacts and eventually was donated to the Larimer County History Museum in 2005. Dick Baker was city manager of Ft. Collins, CO, and was also a close friend of the long-time superintendent of the Custer Battlefield National Monument, Edward Luce. Consignor states that Mr. Luce had bought this carbine locally from one of the Reservation Indians and sold it to Col. Nye. Consignor purchased it at the museum auction and has maintained it all these years. Also accompanying is a lengthy article by Col. Nye dated 1941 which would become the main text of his book, Marching With Custer, published in 1964. Col. Nye was an Army veterinarian assigned at various times to the 7th Cavalry in the 1930’s. His main focus was on the cavalry horses and he was a strong advocate for retaining the horse cavalry even into the age of mechanization. There is a ridge on the Custer Battlefield named after Col. Nye – “The Nye-Cartwright Ridge”. CONDITION: Fair to good. Overall retains a dark blackish brown patina with heavy rust as though exposed to the weather for a long time. The iron tacks are equally rusted. Stock has several small grain checks, otherwise wood is sound and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore with heavy pitting and visible rifling. 4-51259 JR262 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3206

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3207
$9,200.00

EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH BRASS TACKED BUTTSTOCK.

SN 17397. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, integral front band with replaced nickel silver sight blade and a replacement, Kentucky rifle style fixed rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut with replacement rifle buttstock & buttplate. Top tang channel of buttstock has the serial number “18044” with matching number inside toe of buttplate. Buttstock has a series of rnd shank brass tacks in three different sizes in identical patterns on each side at the buttplate. Bbl has the Henry’s & King’s patent dates that are all legible but faint. Forearm shows great saddle bow wear with concave bottom and very heavy wear elsewhere. These early carbines were the first light weight repeating arms suitable for handling on horseback and were immediately adopted by virtually anyone moving west. They usually saw extreme hard service under very adverse conditions and are rarely found today in orig configuration with orig finish. While the tacked buttstock may be a more modern adaptation the forearm shows authentic frontier use and heavy wear and was undoubtedly used on the frontier possibly by Indians. It is well documented that many of the Indians at The Little Bighorn who killed Custer and his troops were using Winchester Model 1866 firearms. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains with the bbl, magazine tube & bands a smooth grey/brown patina; receiver & side plates show moderate to heavy edge wear with only a few light nicks & scratches; lever & hammer are mottled grey/brown patina. Stock has a couple of cracks back of the top tang and shows heavy weathering with artificial added stain; forearm, as noted above, is missing three large slivers by the bbl channel and shows a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with some shine, sharp rifling and light pitting. 4-51257 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3207

3208
$17,250.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 “OFFICERS MODEL” TYPE II.

SN NSN. 45-70 Cal. Second type officer’s model with 26″ rnd bbl. Hooded adjustable front sight and ladder type rear sight. The low arch breech block has the 1873 markings and the lock plate is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” forward of a spread winged American eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half stock with checkered forearm & straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate without trap. Removable pistol grip is attached to buttstock. Forearm has a pewter tip in foliate pattern & forearm is secured by bbl band with band spring. Top of the wrist is mounted with tang sight with oval base. Lock plate, hammer, breech block, thumb lever, trigger guard, front receiver ring, bbl band, forend cap & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in flowing foliate arabesque forms typical of this pattern. Bbl has the standard “VP” and eagle head proofs & the buttplate tang is marked “US”. Bottom of the bbl has a single iron guide which contains a hickory and silver plated brass cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 252 of these rifles were produced in the period 1877 to 1881. There is a date “1881” stamped rear on breech which is unusual on these guns but potentially date of manufacture. There is also and inpector’s cartouche in the flat opposite lock “SWP 1881” which is unusual to see an officer’s model with these markings; however gun appears orig in every regard. Initially intended as special order items for military officers but later were awarded as shooting prizes and eventually civilians were even allowed to purchase them. This gun is accompanied by a large file of research listing many of the officers and dates they purchased their guns. This is a nice example that appears orig, authentic and complete. PROVENANCE: W. Hawkinson, Circle, MT. Lewis Yearout 1974. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl is dark brown/gray with pitting, rust and staining; there are strong traces of bright blue in protected areas. Remainder of metal is similar brown/gray color with areas of rust overall. Silver plated brass and wood ramrod is sound and solid. Markings are all discernible. Stock is sound, solid and well fit and has a small “47” stamped forward of buttplate. Tang sight appears orig and matching in fit and color. Stock has typical “P” in circle proof behind point of checkering on bottom of butt. Other markings found on gun include a “20” and “A” stamped inside trigger guard. Bottom of bbl is stamped with “P” and “3”. Gun is functionally sound, rifling is crisp and bore is fairly shiny. 4-53793 JS97 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3208

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3209
$6,325.00

RARE AND HISTORIC SPRINGFIELD OFFICERS MODEL 1875 TYPE II RIFLE USED IN DAKOTA TERRITORY.

SN NSN. 45-70 Cal. Second type officer’s model with 26″ rnd bbl. Hooded adjustable front sight and ladder type rear sight. The low arch breech block has the 1873 markings and the lock plate is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” forward of a spread winged American eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half stock with checkered forearm & straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate without trap and has detachable checkered pistol grip. Forearm has a pewter tip in foliate pattern & forearm is secured by a single band with band spring. Top of the wrist is mounted with tang sight with oval base. Trigger is single-set style. Lock plate, hammer, breech block, thumb lever, trigger guard, front receiver ring, bbl band, forend cap & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in flowing foliate arabesque forms typical of this pattern. Bbl has the standard “VP” and eagle head proofs & the buttplate tang is marked “US”. Bottom of the bbl has a single iron guide which contains a hickory and silver plated brass cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 252 of these rifles were produced in the period 1877 to 1881. They were initially intended as special order items for military officers but later were awarded as shooting prizes and eventually civilians were even allowed to purchase them. This gun is accompanied by a large file of research listing many of the officers and dates they purchased their guns. In a 1975 letter “this Springfield 45-70 rifle…was given to me by my father before his death. He had been given this rifle by his father who was a paymaster at Ft. Beaufort, which is near old Ft. Union where the Yellowstone runs into the Missouri river…he was killed near Ft Beaufort…buried at Ft. Beaufort, then later reburied at the Custer Battlefield Cemetery near Crow Agency.” This gun was centerpiece of a display of officers rifles that won an NRA Certificate of Recognition in Salt Lake City in 1978 and appears all original and “as found”. PROVENANCE: Woody Hawkinson, Circle, MT. Lewis Yearout 1976. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Bbl is gray/brown with pitting, rust and staining, remainder of metal is similar gray/brown color with spotted areas of rust overall. Brass and wood ramrod is sound and solid though darkly stained in exposed areas. Markings are all discernible. Stock is sound, solid and well fit and has a small “86” (thought not easily discernible and Mr. Yearout’s notes say “76”) stamped behind tang. Stock is well worn showing use with checkered areas especially worn on forestock and removable pistol grip losing details of checkering with hand worn patina making wood smooth where held. Tang sight appears orig and has matching patina. Stock has typical “P” in circle proof behind point of checkering on bottom of butt. Removable checkered pistol grip scuffed, at high areas losing detail and part of diamond checkering. Other markings found on gun include a “24” stamped inside trigger guard, and a “K” stamped on bottom of bbl. Gun is mechanically functional. Rifling is crisp and shiny though pitted especially at muzzle end. 4-53795 JS80 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3209

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3210
$9,200.00

VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL TYPE I 1875 OFFICERS MODEL RIFLE.

SN NSN. 45-70 Cal. First type officer’s model with 26′ rnd bbl. Hooded adjustable front sight and ladder type rear sight. The high arch breech block has the 1873 markings and the lock plate is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873” forward of a spread winged American eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half stock with checkered forearm & straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate without trap. Forearm has a pewter tip in foliate pattern & forearm is secured by a single band with band spring. Top of the wrist is mounted with tang sight with small rnd base. Trigger is single-set. Lock plate, hammer, breech block, thumb lever, trigger guard, front receiver ring, bbl band, forend cap & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in flowing foliate arabesque forms typical of this pattern. Bbl has the standard “VP” and eagle head proofs & the buttplate tang is marked “US”. Bottom of the bbl has a single iron guide which contains a hickory and brass cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 125 of these rifles were produced in the period 1875 to 1877. They were initially intended as special order items for military officers but later were awarded as shooting prizes and eventually civilians were even allowed to purchase them. This gun is accompanied by a large file of research listing many of the officers and dates they purchased their guns. PROVENANCE: Don Nichols. Lewis Yearout 2001. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl is freckled and spotted with pitting, rust and staining, remainder of metal is similar brown/gray color with spotted areas of rust overall. Brass and wood ramrod is sound and solid though stained and dark especially under guide. Markings are all discernible. Stock is sound, solid and well fit and has a small “11” stamped behind tang. Tang sight base appears orig though sight is replaced with different color and patina. Stock has typical “P” in circle proof behind point of checkering on bottom of butt. Other markings found on gun include a “15” and “A” stamped inside trigger guard, and a “59” stamped on bottom of bbl. Gun is mechanically functional. Rifling is crisp and fairly shiny. 4-53796 JS83 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3210

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3211
$8,050.00

VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD OFFICERS MODEL 1875 TYPE I RIFLE.

SN NSN. 45-70 Cal. Scarce first type officer’s model with 26″ rnd bbl. Hooded adjustable front sight and ladder type rear sight. The high arch breech block has the 1873 markings and the lock plate is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873” forward of a spread winged American eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half stock with coarse checkered forearm & straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate without trap. Forearm has a pewter tip in foliate pattern & forearm is secured by a single band with band spring. Top of the wrist is mounted with tang sight with rnd base with stamped marking “PAT MAY 6 / 84” screwed into the wood. Trigger is single-set style. Lock plate, hammer, breech block, thumb lever, trigger guard, front receiver ring, bbl band, forend cap & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in flowing foliate arabesque patterns. Bbl has the standard “VP” and eagle inspector marks & the buttplate tang is marked “US”. Bottom of the bbl has a single iron guide which contains a hickory and brass cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 125 of these rifles were produced in the period 1875 to 1877. They were initially intended as special order items for military officers but later were awarded as shooting prizes and eventually civilians were even allowed to purchase them. This gun is accompanied by a large file of research listing many of the officers and dates they purchased their guns. PROVENANCE: Eve Morgan, Clarkston, WA. Lewis Yearout 1969. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Bbl is freckled with pitting, rust and staining, remainder of metal is similar color with spotted areas of rust overall being gray/brown. Brass and wood ramrod is sound and solid though heavily stained and dark in exposed areas. Markings are all discernible. Stock is sound, solid and well fit and has a small “9” stamped behind tang. Tang sight with 1884 patent date is poorly fit but has a similar matching patina as can be seen in photos. Stock has typical “P” in circle proof behind point of checkering on bottom of butt. Other markings found on gun include a “7” stamped inside trigger guard, and a “55” stamped on bottom of bbl. Gun is mechanically functional. Rifling is crisp and discernible though pitted. 4-53794 JS78 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3211

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3212
$6,900.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD OFFICERS MODEL 1875 TYPE II RIFLE.

SN NSN. 45-70 Cal. Second type officer’s model with 26″ rnd bbl. Hooded adjustable front sight and ladder type rear sight. The low arch breech block has the 1873 markings and the lock plate is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” forward of a spread winged American eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half stock with checkered forearm & straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate without trap. Forearm has a pewter tip in foliate pattern & forearm is secured by a single band with spring keeper. Top of the wrist is mounted with tang sight with oval base. Trigger is single-set style. Lock plate, hammer, breech block, thumb lever, trigger guard, front receiver ring, bbl band, forend cap & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in flowing foliate arabesque forms typical of this pattern. Bbl has the standard “VP” and eagle head proofs & the buttplate tang is marked “US”. Bottom of the bbl has a single iron guide which contains a hickory and silver plated brass cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 252 of these rifles were produced in the period 1877 to 1881. They were initially intended as special order items for military officers but later were awarded as shooting prizes and eventually civilians were even allowed to purchase them. This gun is accompanied by a large file of research listing many of the officers and dates they purchased their guns. PROVENANCE: Eve Morgan, Clarkston, WA. Lewis Yearout 1970. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Bbl is freckled with pitting, rust and staining, remainder of metal is similar brown/gray color with spotted areas of rust overall. Brass and wood ramrod is sound and solid though heavily stained and dark in exposed areas. Markings are all discernible. Stock is sound, solid and well fit and has a small “17” stamped behind tang. Tang sight appears orig and has matching patina. Stock has typical “P” in circle proof behind point of checkering on bottom of butt. Other markings found on gun include a “22” stamped inside trigger guard, and a “K” stamped on bottom of bbl. Gun is mechanically functional. Rifling is crisp, shiny bore though pitted especially at muzzle end. 4-53797 JS79 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3212

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3213
$7,475.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 “OFFICERS MODEL” TYPE II.

SN NSN. 45-70 Cal. Second type officer’s model with 26″ rnd bbl. Hooded adjustable front sight and ladder type rear sight. The low arch breech block has the 1873 markings and the lock plate is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” forward of a spread winged American eagle. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half stock with checkered forearm & straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate without trap. Removable pistol grip is attached to buttstock. Forearm has a pewter tip in foliate pattern & forearm is secured by bbl band with band spring. Top of the wrist is mounted with tang sight with oval base. Trigger is single-set style. Lock plate, hammer, breech block, thumb lever, trigger guard, front receiver ring, bbl band, forend cap & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in flowing foliate arabesque forms typical of this pattern. Bbl has the standard “VP” and eagle head proofs & the buttplate tang is marked “US”. Bottom of the bbl has a single iron guide which contains a hickory and silver plated brass cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 252 of these rifles were produced in the period 1877 to 1881. They were initially intended as special order items for military officers but later were awarded as shooting prizes and eventually civilians were even allowed to purchase them. This gun is accompanied by a large file of research listing many of the officers and dates they purchased their guns. PROVENANCE: Carl Memke, MT. R.C. Ramsey, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1969. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl is brown/gray with pitting, rust and staining, remainder of metal is similar brown/gray color with areas of rust overall. Brass and wood ramrod is sound and solid. Markings are all discernible. Stock is sound, solid and well fit and has a small “6x” stamped behind tang. Tang sight base appears orig however sight is modified Sharps style and is replaced. Stock has typical “P” in circle proof behind point of checkering on bottom of butt. Other markings found on gun include a “226” stamped inside trigger guard. Gun is functionally sound, rifling is discernible though pitted. 4-53786 JS82 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3213

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3214
$0.00

SPRINGFIELD CUSTOM MODIFIED OFFICERS SPORTING STYLE RIFLE.

SN 11750. 45-70 Cal. This gun appears to be a custom civilian altered Model 1873 rifle made with earlier trap door receiver with high arch. 26″ rnd bbl stamped “11750” on left side of bbl with matching number on breech adjacent. Fixed front sight and modified 1864 rear sight. The high arch breech block has no markings. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half stock with checkered forearm & pistol grip stock that has copper musket/carbine style buttplate without trap. Forearm has crown stag tip and bbl is secured with single key. Trigger is single set. Lock plate, hammer and thumb lever are engraved in style typical of this era and pattern. Bbl is unmarked other than “11750”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms “all such civilian-modified M 1873 rifles, as long as conclusively established contemporary to use in the 19th century, would be regarded fine collectors items (valued for their appearance and quality of workmanship) but not the rare officers sporting rifle”. This gun is possibly contemporary to the era with matching added SNs “11750”. This configuration made without ramrod was purchased by Lewis Yearout in 1971. PROVENANCE: Joseph Hajec, Marina Del Ray, CA. Lewis Yearout 1971. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Bbl is gray/brown with pitting, rust and staining, remainder of metal is similar gray/brown color with spotted areas of rust overall. Trigger guard is made from cut down Civil War era musket trigger guard. Stock has unusual feature of checkering being raised higher than rest of stock with a central 1/4″ strip added to top and bottom center of entire stock in configuration I have not seen before. Trigger is coarsely checkered. It is hard to date the “modification” of this particular arm as it is so different to other noted 19th century “officer modifications”. Gun functions poorly and will not hold at full cock. Bore has discernible rifling though pitted. 4-53978 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3214

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3215
$3,450.00

SPRINGFIELD CUSTOM MODIFIED OFFICERS SPORTING STYLE RIFLE.

SN NSN. 45-70 Cal. This gun appears to be a custom altered Model 1873 rifle made with earlier trap door receiver with high arch. 28-1/4″ rnd bbl stamped “47” on bottom near breech. Hooded adjustable front sight and ladder type rear sight. The high arch breech block has no markings other than a large “47” stamped inside breech. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half stock with checkered forearm & straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate without trap. Forearm has small pewter tip and bbl is secured with band spring. Top of the wrist is mounted with Sharps tang sight with 2-5/8″ rectangular base. Triggers are double set. Lock plate, hammer, thumb lever, trigger guard, bbl band, forend cap & buttplate tang are engraved in flowing foliate arabesque forms typical of this era and pattern. Bbl has the standard small “VP” and eagle head proofs & the buttplate tang is marked “US”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms “all such civilian-modified M 1873 rifles, as long as conclusively established contemporary to use in the 19th century, would be regarded fine collectors items (valued for their appearance and quality of workmanship) but not the rare officers sporting rifle”. This gun does appear to be contemporary to the era with matching assembly number “47” and the Sharps tang sight appears orig and is also of same era. This is an interesting configuration made without ramrod that Lewis Yearout purchased in 1970. PROVENANCE: William Bowen, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1970. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Bbl is gray/brown with pitting, rust and staining, remainder of metal is similar gray/brown color with spotted areas of rust overall. Tang sight has partial Sharps patent markings still discernible. Nosecap is replaced; according to Mr. Yearout’s notes was replaced in December of 1996 by his son Leyton. Stock is sound showing hand worn patina and about 10″ crack on left side and a 4″ crack on right side with old glued repair which starts at front of lock and goes to bbl. Trigger guard is made of thinner gauge material than the military type and measures about 1/10″ thick. Engraving style on trigger guard seems more simplistic but has a similar border seen on other parts of gun but probably done by a different hand. Gun functions mechanically well with good discernible rifling though pitted. 4-53980 JS81 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3215

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3216
$5,520.00

RARE CUSTOM BUILT TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 20521. Cal. 45-70. Beautiful sporting rifle with 30″ heavy oct bbl, dovetailed Rocky Mountain style front sight and an unmarked, full buckhorn Sharps ladder rear sight. Bore is rifled in a style similar to Metford rifling found on English rifles and Meacham re-barreled Sharps rifles where Mr. Meecham reportedly used English made bbls for his conversions. Bottom flat of bbl, under the forestock has last three digits of matching serial number. Receiver, breechblock & breech plug are color case hardened with the high arch breechblock having standard 1873 markings. Lockplate & hammer are also color case hardened with lockplate having later style markings of a small eagle and “U.S. Springfield”. Trigger guard is 2-pc style without sling loop and is also color case hardened. Buttplate was probably an orig 1873 style without trap and now has a sliding brass trap like found on Winchester rifles and contains an org 4-pc brass & steel cleaning rod similar to the Winchester style rods but distinctly different and of a style observed with other rifles of this type. Mounted in a 1-pc American walnut stock with checkered black insert, schnable tip forestock and straight grip. This rifle is one of a reported 600 units created from surplus military parts by Whitney Arms Co. for Hartley & Graham of New York who had purchased a large quantity of these surplus military parts. The few surviving pieces that have been observed by this cataloger are all virtually identical and in two different calibers, 45-70 & 40 caliber. Very few survive today with this rifle being the finest known to this cataloger. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue; receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong & bright over the front, faded on the sides; breechblock retains faded case colors; lockplate retains about all of its fine case colors, strong & bright around the hammer, moderately faded toward the front; hammer retains 50-60% faded case colors; trigger plate retains bright case colors in sheltered areas faded elsewhere and on trigger bow; buttplate retains strong case colors on the tang with the balance faded and mixed with mottled brown patina on the face. Stock has a tiny chip in the tip, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of its orig oil finish with light nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-47916 JR109 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3216

3218
$1,437.50

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 344258. Cal. 45-70. Standard carbine with 22″ barrel, replaceable front sight blade, Buffington rear sight marked with a “C” and standard breechblock & lockplate markings. Mounted in an uncheckered walnut half-stock with grooved barrel band/sight protector. Left side of stock has a sling bar, missing its ring. Stock has short wrist and a carbine buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains with the metal being a cleaned gray/brown patina with some fine pitting on the lockplate; Stock is sound with a gouge in the comb and overall retains most of a sanded oil finish; Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-46103 JR417 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3218

3219
$5,750.00

MARTIALLY MARKED 1ST MODEL HOTCHKISS SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 303. Cal. 45-50. Standard carbine configuration (converted from musket) with new 24″ rnd bbl, rectangular base blade front sight and 1400 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Bbl has the usual “VP” & Eagle proofs with a tiny “U.S.” over the chamber area. Left top side of receiver has the usual markings. Mounted in a 1-pc, nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut stock with single band & nickeled brass forend cap with recesses for two pieces of a cleaning rod which are not present. Left side of stock has a stud & ring and a crisp “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche over the date “1878”. Trigger guard is 1-pc and it has a musket style buttplate without trap. Right side of the stock has the rotating cutoff/safety. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this Hotchkiss as a “musket”, U.S., received in warehouse May 24, 1879 and shipped same day to order #14221. The letter actually states that it was shipped May 24, 1897 which is obviously a dyslectic mistake by the typist, which was verified by phone. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 6,419 1st model Hotchkiss arms produced in three styles, sporting rifle, musket and carbine. The first model had the lowest production of all the Hotchkiss arms and are rarely found with high original finish as they were all issued and used by the Cavalry during the Indian Wars period. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Tommy Rholes. CONDITION: Extremely fine as converted and restored. Overall retains virtually all of its restored finish with bright blue and crisp new wood. Bolt body and interior action remain bright metal and the forend cap retains virtually all of its nickel. Buttplate retains virtually all of its brilliant blue. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. 4-50533 JR42 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3219

3220
$2,587.50

VERY RARE SPENCER HIGH GRADE ENGRAVED PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 643. Cal. 12 Gauge. Fine Spencer marked shotgun with 26-1/4″ plain Damascus bbl with single bead. Top of the bbl has the Spencer, Windsor, CT address. Mounted with highly figured, streaky French walnut with checkered tiny rnd forearm and rnd knob pistol grip buttstock with checkered hard rubber buttplate. Receiver, carrier, trigger guard, top & bottom tangs are beautifully engraved with about 50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with the small vignette of an English Setter carrying a bird on the left side. The right side vignette is engraved “SPENCER ARMS CO. / PAT. APR. 1882”. Spencer produced his patented shotguns, which were the first successful repeating shotgun that ultimately lead to the seriously reduced sales of double bbl shotguns over the ensuing decade, 1882-1889 at which time his company was purchase by Francis Bannerman who continued to manufacture these shotguns until about 1907. While the standard, plain version of this model shotgun are not uncommon, deluxe and engraved examples are very rare and seldom encountered with only a few extant. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain strong Damascus pattern with about 60-70% orig brown finish on the bbl, thin over the chamber area and about 90% dark brown finish on the magazine tube; receiver, breechblock & carrier are a light mottled grey/brown patina. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; moderately pitted bore. 4-53557 JR120 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3220

3221
$33,350.00

HISTORIC CASED SPENCER SPORTING RIFLE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S SECRETARY OF NAVY GIDEON WELLES.

SN 11893. Cal. 56-46. 26″ rnd bbl. This wonderful high condition and historical cased rifle is directly from the estate of Gideon Welles (there is a photocopy of a manuscript inventory listing this rifle in its case). There is also an orig bill of sale on this gun signed by Thomas Welles Brainard the great-great-grandson of Gideon Welles stating “Family tradition says that this rifle was fired by President Lincoln”. The casing also contains an orig note signed by Abraham Lincoln which reads “Respectfully submitted to the Sec of Navy. A. Lincoln”. Lincoln was famous for writing small notes on bits and pieces of pieces of paper and this bit presents beautifully in the fitted rosewood case to this gun. Gideon Welles had several families of heirs and when the greet-great-grandson sold the contents of the ancestral home with wonderful items associated with Gideon Welles and the Lincoln Administration lawsuits started almost immediately which were not finally settled for 30 years until November 2013 in the appellate court of the State of Connecticut. This cased gun is accompanied by a large folio of research materials along with orig bill of sale and orig Lincoln signed note. It remains in wonderful condition retaining much of its orig finish and is pictured in Roy Marcot’s Spencer Repeating Firearms on pgs. 113 & 115. William Edwards in his book Civil War Guns tells the history of the Spencer rifle and carbines during the Civil War he titles chapter 13 of his book, “The Dreaded Horizontal Shot-Tower”. There is little doubt that the Spencer repeater was one of the most important improvements in military long arms that helped the Union win the war more quickly. A Confederate soldier who named it the “horizontal shot tower” because so bewildered by its formidable output of hot lead he did not know what it was, as nothing like it had ever been seen in battle before. Spencers saw us in the field starting in April or May of 1863 and the units used them were enamored by the rapid fire possible and by wars end was the carbine of choice for Union mounted troops. Abraham Lincoln personally was partially responsible for the acceptance of these guns and actually shot one of Spencer’s rifles in either 1862 or 1863 depending on the article that is read. Harold Peterson wrote an article “The Repeater Lincoln Tested” in American Gun Vol I Num I Winter of 1961 which utilized Vesta Spencer Taylors (Spencer’s daughter) “A Personal Reminiscence”, and J. O. Buckeridge wrote “Abe and His Secret Weapon” for The Saturday Evening Post March 31, 1956. One source document quoted as C. M Spencers’s own words describing his visit with Lincoln, published on p. 151 of Edward’s Civil War Guns “‘On the 18th of August, 1863, I arrived at the White House with the rifle in hand, and was immediately ushered into the executive room. I found the President alone. With brief introduction I took the rifle from its case and presented it to him. Looking it over carefully and handling it as one familiar with firearms, he requested me to take it apart to show the “Inwardness of the thing.” It was soon dissected, and laid on the table before him. After a careful examination and his emphatic approval, I was asked if I had any engagement for the following day. When I replied that I was at his command he requested that I “Come over tomorrow at 2 o’clock and we will go out and see the thing shoot.’ Here was no sudden secret interview; Lincoln was expecting Spencer, and had to put aside a few minutes for him to determine if there was any purpose in spending the time of the Government in Spencer’s interest. Convinced, upon superficial examination, there was, he was then willing to arrange time on the morrow to shoot the gun. The report of officers were only confirming what he would himself discover, if it seemed as good as it looked, as a repeating rifle. Spencer continues: ‘Arriving at the appointed time, I found all in readiness to proceed to the shooting place, which was about were now stand the Washington Monument. (Buckeridge also places the site for shooting at the Mall, but states it was 1862. We prefer Spencer’s version). Accompanying us was his son, Robert, and one of the officers of the Navy Department who carried the target and rifle, with the ammunition. Arriving at a point opposite the War Department the President requested Robert to go over and ask Mr. Stanton to come and see this new gun fired. Robert soon returned and reported Mr. Stanton too busy to attend. “Well.” says the President, in his humorous way, “they do pretty much as they have a mind to over there”…Lincoln shot a target which was a roof shingle that measured 6″ wide and 3’ long with a black spot near each end. Mr. Lincoln’s first shot was low, but the next hit bullseye and the other 5 were close around it. Now, says he, ‘We will let the inventor try it’. Being in almost daily practice, I naturally beat the President a little. ‘Well’, he said, ‘you are younger than I, have a better eye and steadier nerve’. The end of the board which the President had shot was cut off by the Navy official…to be placed in the collection of relics”. This board was listed in the collection of the Civil War relics in the state capitol in Lincoln, IL as of 1956. Unfortunately, Bill Edwards when researching his 1961 book was not able to locate it or its whereabouts but we understand it is indeed still there. The initial sporting rifles, according to Marcot, were started in earnest in late 1864 and then 1865 after the war. The earliest of these guns were made from orig military receivers and SNs utilized on the military breech are found throughout the gun as in Gideon Well’s gun here. SN 11893 is found on bbl and frame along with assembly numbers “16” and “18” though number “17” is found on folding rear sight with various other small numbers and letters stamped on various parts internally. Rosewood Casing is identical to other known orig Spencer casing with same compartmentalization. According to our consignor, the front sight of the gun Lincoln shot was removed by President Lincoln and he had a wooden sight he made that caused the gun to shoot more accurately. This may be the reason that the front sight is missing. it was simply never re-applied. PROVENANCE: Gideon Welles. Thomas Welles Brainard. Joe Lynch. George Lower, Gettysburg, PA Private collection 1981. CONDITION: Gun is very fine overall. Bbl retains 95% of its orig blue finish with scattered staining and pin prick pitting. Front sight is missing from its dovetailed slot. Leaves of rear sight were purposefully removed for use of the fitting tang sight typical of Spencer sporting rifles. Frame, lock and hammer retain strong traces of bright case colors with balance muted and gray/silver overall. Markings on breech “SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO BOSTON MASS/PAT’D MARCH 6 1860″ are crisp and well struck. Gun functions well including magazine tube in butt. Extractor is of the earliest type with no stabler device though hammer is beveled in style of 1865. Stocks are sound and solid with 2-1/2″ x 1/2” sliver missing from left forestock end near frame, gun retains 95% of its orig varnish. Rifling in bore is crisp and well defined in the model 1860 six lands and grooves military style. Case is sound but missing lock escutcheons typical wear to exterior with scratches, dents and other blemishes. Lining in top of case is loose but intact. 4-51322 JS73 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 3221

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3222
$6,900.00

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SPENCER SPORTING RIFLE WITH GOLD INLAID INITIALS.

SN NSN. 56-46 Cal. 26″ rnd bbl. Gun is factory engraved with no discernible SNs thought there is “PH17” stamped on bottom of bbl just forward of nosecap. Engraving is found on all major metal parts except bbl, including pewter nosecap, lock, frame, hammer, lever, baseplate and buttplate. Stock is quite dark and appears to be rosewood and not walnut as typically seen. Some other Spencer sporting rifles have 2-digit assembly numbers but “PH17” appears done after the fact, possibly by a collector or owner. Roy Marcot in his book Spencer Repeating Firearms notes an engraved sporting rifle presented to Frank Cheney proprietor of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Company in 1868 engraved by L.D. Nimschke. Another engraved sporting rifle was presented to Emperor Franz Josef I in 1868 neither of these cited guns are serialized such as subject gun. Engraving is in English style of tightly wound scroll floral vignettes in the style of what would be seen on a fine English manufactured sporting arm of its day. Gold initials are found on top of breech block “HHMH” which according to Mr. Yearout’s notes means “His Highness Maharajah of Hyderabad” of India. An Indian presentation would give credence to English style engraving. This gun was purchased from Norm Flayderman Catalog #94, 1973, item #951. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. Bbl shows freckling and fine pitting, though there is still some apparently thin plum colored finish on bottom of bbl where protected by forearm. Rear of buttplate and adjustable rear sight also show rust and pitting. Case hardened frame exhibits minor freckling on reverse of frame. Surfaces are gray/silver with hints of muted case color, same on lock and hammer. Engraved hammer screw appears cruder and of more recent vintage. Breech shows about 50% case color and fire blue with areas of rust. Stocks are sound and solid and quite dark. Mechanically gun functions though stiff; magazine tube is also tight due to rust. Bore has well defined 6-groove military style rifling. 4-53802 JS72 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3222

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3223
$3,540.00

CIVIL WAR SPENCER CARBINE.

SN 14140. This is a very nice orig and authentic “as found” Civil War Spencer carbine that shows honest saddle wear from the Greene Museum. This gun conforms to other early issued Spencer carbines with better than average markings on receiver flat “SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO BOSTON MASS/PAT’D MARCH 6 1860″, 22″ bbl mounted on straight grained walnut stock. This is a nice unaltered example of the popular Civil War Spencer carbine. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good overall with gray/brown fairly smooth metal with scattered staining and pitting. Stocks are sound with numerous small dings, dents and scratches with hand worn patina. There is a 1” chip at toe with some erosion which retains same patina. Buttstock has some light soldier scratched in decorations with indiscernible possible unit and/or initials. Front German silver blade to sight has been filed and sharpened. Mechanically gun functions well with good bore with discernible rifling though pitted. 4-54250 JS304 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3223

3224
$5,750.00

RARE ENGRAVED CIVIL WAR FIRST MODEL MERRILL CARBINE.

SN 4295. 54 Cal. Often known as officer models, the handful of engraved first model Merrill carbines are quite scarce and all very different. This particular example has engraving only to brass components patchbox, trigger guard, buttplate and bbl band. These components are all engraved and silver plated as can be seen in photos. Stock is also highly finished, strait grain and varnished. These are the only distinctions from the standard military carbine that saw hard use during the Civil War. One famous commander who armed his troops with these guns was General Benjamin Grierson who fought in the western theater of war whose exploits were portrayed with cinematic license by John Wayne in his famous movie “The Horse Soldiers”. A decorated gun like this could have been carried by one of his officers. Conforms to other standard production guns with makers marks on lock and breech as can be seen in photographs. This scarce gun is all orig, authentic and in beautiful “as found” condition. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Engraved buttplate and patch box retain about 90% orig silver plate. Engraved bbl band and trigger guard retain about half orig finish. Iron surfaces of bbl and breech are brown/plum overall with large areas of freckling and pitting on bbl and pitting on breech. External SN 4295 is found on lock and lever. Stock is sound and solid retaining about 90% orig varnish with a 3″ crack at wrist between lock and end of breech as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp rifling in bore. 4-53801 JS38 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3224

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3225
$12,075.00

EXTREMELY RARE ONE OF ONLY TWO KNOWN ENGRAVED FIRST MODEL BURNSIDE CARBINE.

SN 169. 54 Cal. Less than 300 first model Burnsides were produced and engraved models are extremely rare. This particular arm appears all orig and unaltered with a German silver buttplate that is engraved on top. Lock, hammer, frame and breech are engraved to match as can be seen in photos. Only one other engraved first model carbine is known (SN 214). Like SN 214 this Burnside is made without Maynard tape system and utilizes German silver Schuetzen style buttplate. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun is sound and solid with good mechanics and crisp sharp rifling in bore. Metal surfaces show old cleaning, rust and pitting but markings are still discernible and matching SNs are found externally on bbl, frame, breech block, sight base and base plate screw. Stock is sound and solid with scattered dings and dents as can be seen in photos. 4-53790 JS39 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3225

3226
$1,770.00

RARE 4TH MODEL BURNSIDE CIVIL WAR CARBINE.

SN 7407. This Burnside model made in 1863 and early 1864 is rarely found thought 7,000 were thought to have been made. This model closely resembles the 3rd model with exception of the hinged breech block which would be improved in 1864 into the standard 5th model which is most often encountered. This gun has proper lock markings “BURNSIDE RIFLE CO/PROVIDENCE RI”. Bbl is marked “CAST STEEL 1862” and breech block is marked “BURNSIDE’S PATENT/MARCH 25, 1856”. These early Burnsides saw very hard use and are quite scarce especially in honest “as found” complete condition such as this example once on display in the Greene Museum. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good to good overall. Appears all matching though not disassembled to check for internal numbers. Metal overall is brown/gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous dents, scratches and other blemishes. Still showing the vertical “scraping” wear from saddle use. Mechanically gun functions well with well discerned rifling in bore. 4-54253 JS305 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3226

3227
$1,725.00

CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE CARBINE.

SN 37733/37809. This is an honest and complete example of the standard 5th model Burnside carbine from the Greene Museum. This gun conforms to other 5th model 1864 manufactured guns with 21″ bbl, about 39″ overall. Markings are all discernible as can be seen in photos. This gun was designed by the Civil War General Ambrose Burnside. Cartridge this carbine used was one of the most unique of the Civil War being an “ice cream cone” shaped brass casing though this was still a percussion arm. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. SNs on frame and breech are about 80 numbers apart. Stocks are sound and solid with inspector’s cartouches discernible in outline only. Metal on gun overall shows old cleaning, pitting and staining. Mechanically gun functions and bore retains well defined rifling though pitted. 4-54251 JS306 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3227

3228
$0.00

SCARCE ENGRAVED THIRD TYPE FRANK WESSON TWO TRIGGER SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 340. Cal. 44. Fine deluxe rifle with 28-1/2″ oct bbl, gold washed Beach’s combination front sight, fixed Kentucky rifle-style rear sight and an elevation adjustable lollipop tang sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut, straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. Buttstock and bottom flat of bbl have factory sling loops. Receiver & trigger guard are nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns without background. Engraving extends over the top & bottom tangs and buttplate tang. Receiver, trigger guard & buttplate are nickel finished. Hammer is 3rd type with adjustable hammer nose designed to fire either rimfire cartridges in the extended position or center fire ammunition by means of the floating firing pin in the frame with the hammer nose retracted. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 7,500 of these rifles were produced in the period 1872-1888. Wesson rifles were popular in their era as hunting rifles and usually saw hard outdoor service and are rarely found today with orig finish. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 85% of an old re-blue with light surface rust; receiver, trigger guard & buttplate retain most of an old restored nickel finish; hammer retains bright orig case colors. Stock has a hairline in the left wrist, otherwise is sound with nicks & scratches and retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-53556 JR118 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3228

3229
$1,770.00

CIVIL WAR MAYNARD CARBINE CARRIED BY “JOHN T. GREEN” 10TH TENNESSEE UNION CAVALRY.

SN 3754. Rarely do you find carbines where soldiers carved their names as this was frowned upon by regulation; however Private John T. Green prominently carved his name in buttstock as can be seen in photographs and his initials on the opposite side. The 10th Tenn Union Cavalry was one of 5 western regiments(10th & 11th Tenn, 6th, 9th & 11th Indiana Cav) that were issued Maynard carbines in the middle of 1864. The 10th Tenn saw service in northern Alabama and Tennessee. During the first day’s battle at Nashville they lost 70 Officers and men. There is little known about John T. Green other than he was 30 years old when he enlisted as private in Company “K”, 10th Tenn US Cav in February of 1864 and was mustered out with his regiment in September of 1865 at Nashville, TN. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good overall. Frame is cleaned and overall gray/white with staining and pitting. Patent markings and makers marks are crisp and discernible. Bbl is brown/plum overall with traces of blue finish in protected areas. Stock is sound and solid with numerous small dents, scratches and other blemishes with discernible inspector’s cartouches; Mr. Green’s initials and name are easily discerned. Stock has an old applied layer of varnish. Mechanically gun functions with good crisp bore. 4-54254 JS307 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3229

3230
$1,770.00

CIVIL WAR SMITH CARBINE.

SN 1437. 50 cal. 21-5/8″ bbl. About 30,000 of this well made carbine were made for the Civil War, this is a very fine example retaining most of its orig finish that conforms to the standard configuration of this arm with part oct bbl. This gun is iron mounted, case colored and blued. On the left side of breach is marked “ADDRESS/POULTNEY&TRIMBLE/BALTIMORE, U.S.A.” and “SMITH’S PATENT/JUNE 23 1857″, and also the 3-line markings on the contractor, “MANUFACTURED BY/AM’N M’CH’N WKS/SPRINGFIELD MASS”. Among the Union regiments issued this gun were the 7th & 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, the 1st Connecticut Cavalry and the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry. These were all good fighting units of the Civil War. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Overall is in very fine to excellent condition, retaining 95% orig blue on bbl with fine bore and crisp rifling. Case colored frame, exhibits about 50% muted case colors with remainder silver/brown. Bbl spring retains about 90% orig bright blue. Trigger guard and breech band retain strong traces of orig blue. Stocks are fine overall, with some raised grain, inspector cartouche “JH” is crisp as are sub-inspectors’ marks on both stocks & other metal parts. Stock has several scattered storage dings & scratches including a large 1/2″ gouge on bottom of forestock. 4-51254 JS14 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3230

3231
$5,462.50

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED “OFFICERS” MODEL 1851 SHARPS CARBINE.

SN 1199. 52 Cal. 21-5/8″ bbl. This gun is in standard military configuration for other model 1851 “box lock carbines” and not in sporting configuration. This gun exhibits the same bbl markings and patent markings on frame and primer door. Matching SN 1199 is found externally on tang, inside patchbox, primer door and on bottom of bbl along with the name “L.E. FINNEY”. We know of no other factory engraved military “officer’s” models extant. PROVENANCE: Lloyd Goff, Centralia, WA. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is fair to good overall retaining some orig finish on bottom of bbl where protected by forestock. Bbl overall is freckled, gray/brown with fine pitting. Lock, frame, hammer, baseplate and lever all exhibit old cleaning, are overall gray/brown with pitting especially around breech and nose of hammer. Lever to Maynard door exhibits numerous dings and dents and is lighter colored than rest of metal. Engraving is mostly discernible though worn and fine details are light on iron surfaces. Engraved brass buttplate, patchbox and bbl band have good detail with light mustard patina with old cleaning and many small dents, bruises and scratches. Forestock is sound and solid retaining strong traces of orig varnish with a hand worn dark patina. Buttstock is sound and solid but has inset repair of missing wood about 3″ long between lock and tang. Buttstock is well fit retaining over 50% of its orig varnish though thinning in areas. Mechanically gun functions including Maynard device with good, discernible rifling. 4-53976 JS74 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3231

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3232
$5,462.50

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1852 SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE WITH HEAVY OCTAGON BARREL.

SN 3160. 90 Bore (about 38 Cal). 25-1/4″ bbl. According to Frank Sellers’ in his text Sharps Firearms he states only about 600 1852 sporting rifles were made of which only 3 were engraved in 90 bore and six were “extra engraved” in 90 bore with oct bbl. So this is indeed a rare gun that also exhibits addition of rear tang sight and double set triggers. Gun is totally iron mounted and mounted with deluxe burl walnut stocks. SN 3160 is found on frame; no other SNs are found but bbl has a “33” stamped on bottom and forestock has same assembly number “33” penciled inside. Engraving is in the Germanic style with arabesque and floral design with fairly full coverage to lock, frame, lever, baseplate, patchbox and portions of buttplate and bbl. This is a rare gun with multi groove sharps rifling that is rarely offered. PROVENANCE: Rev. Liester Myers, San Jose, CA. Lewis Yearout 1976. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Bbl is freckled and brown overall with pin prick pitting with some areas of orig brown finish especially in protected areas and bottom of bbl where protected by forestock. Rest of metal surfaces exhibit similar color, rust and pitting. Engraving all discernible as are Sharps patent marks on lock and frame. Forestock is sound retains most of its refinished varnish; buttstock is refinished with glued repair where stock is broken between baseplate and patchbox. Two 1″ x 1/2″ insets can be seen at this break. Buttstock retains most of its revarnished finish. Gun functions mechanically and has discernible rifling. Patchbox has an extra Maynard spring, nipple and fixed front sight. 4-53991 JS75 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3232

3233
$4,887.50

UNIQUE FACTORY “EXTRA FINE ENGRAVED” MODEL 1853 SHARPS SHOTGUN.

SN 9327. 26 Bore. 21-3/4″ bbl. Frank Sellers in his text Sharps Firearms notes that there were only 320 model 1853 shotguns made of which only 1 was “extra engraved”. This gun probably falls into the category of extra engraving as the flat on reverse of receiver has a panel scene of a hunting dog. Sellers does mention in his book that some guns with factory letters that are obviously factory engraved list them simply as plain guns, so this is probably not the only “extra engraved” shotgun out there; however this is the only 26 bore gun “extra fine engraved” as invoiced from Sharps factory March 13, 1855. Factory letter lists no recipient and does state gun is 26 bore, originally shipped with 22″ bbl. Gun conforms to other model 1853 Sharps sporting arms with patent markings on both sides of frame and address on bbl. Matching SNs were observed on frame, tang and bottom of bbl. This gun is totally iron mounted with walnut stock and pewter nosecap. Few engraved Sharps shotguns are ever offered. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: This gun exhibits freckling and pitting to bbl which is brown/gray overall. Bright orig brown finish is found on bottom of bbl where protected by forestock. Remainder of metal is brown/gray overall with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Forestock has longitudinal crack running its entire length, about 1/2″ putty repair on left side and several chips near breech end. Buttstock is sound and well fit with well figured wood; glued inset repair of about 3″ x 1/4″ sliver that runs at top rear of lock. Mechanically gun is functional with smooth bore with pitting. 4-53990 JS76 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3233

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3234
$0.00

SHARPS MODEL 1853 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 12282. This is a nice example of the Model 1853 oct bbl percussion sporting rifle made between 1854-1859 with 24″ bbl and 60 bore (about 44 cal). This gun has straight grain walnut stock with iron mountings, 4″ tang sight and set triggers. Gun exhibits standard address on bbl “SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG CO./HARTFORD CONN”, “SHARPS PATENT 1852” on lock. Breech tang has additional 1848 patent date and SN. According to Frank Sellers definitive text Sharps Firearms this is the most common of the 3,000 rifles of this model made with 1127 60 bore plain oct guns made. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is gray/brown with staining and pitting. Stock has been refinished with a couple small putty repairs. Gun is functional including set trigger with crisp bore with discernible rifling. 4-47907 JS327 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3234

3235
$3,450.00

SHARPS MODEL 1853 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 20642. 32 Bore (52 Cal.). Standard Sharps sporting rifle with 25-11/16″ medium weight oct bbl with standard address “SHARP’S RIFLE / MANUFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN”. Sharps front sight with brass blade & Sharps single leaf adjustable rear sight. Lock plate has the pellet priming system incorporated and is marked “SHARP’S / PATENT / 1852″. Top tang is marked “SHARPS / PATENT / 1848″ along with the SN. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with rnd Sharps forearm that has pewter nose cap & straight stock that has brass buttplate & 2-pc brass patch box on the right side. Bbl & forearm are matching numbered to the receiver. Buttstock, lockplate & trigger plate are unnumbered. Buttplate has tiny number “39″ which is probably an inspector number rather than an assembly number. According to Sharps Rifles, by Frank Sellers, there were 2,970 of these rifles produced during the period July 1854 to Dec 1859 in 3 different calibers & a variety of bbl lengths with some fancy and engraved. This gun made in the largest caliber about .52 (32 bore); there were only 295 guns of this configuration of all bbl lengths. This is a fine example with crisp markings that appears orig and complete. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a cleaned, smooth metal patina. Lockplate, hammer, trigger plate, lever & receiver retain traces of faded case colors in protected areas. Remainder of metal is gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pin prick pitting and pitted around cone and breech where expected. Brass buttplate and patch box show a medium mustard patina with old cleaning and small scratches and blemishes. Stocks are sound and solid, fairly well fit but there is a thin gap around lockplate. Wood exhibits numerous small scrapes, scratches and other blemishes with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with crisp well defined rifling. 4-51953 JS98 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3235

3236
$6,325.00

IDENTIFIED SHARPS CARBINE, JAMES JOHNSON 19TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY.

SN C12823. This is a fine example of a Civil War Sharps carbine identified by SN and listed on p.90 of Sharps Civil War Carbines and Rifles by Coates & McAuley. James Johnson entered service in Company L 19th PA Cav. in Sept, 1863 and was mustered out of service in May, 1866 in New Orleans. Rarely can you find Civil War arms that were issued to the soldier who carried it then during the war but this is one such case. Sharps carbines were issued to the unit in June and July of 1864. Most members of this late war unit were veterans of other units. The 19th first saw service in Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi, seeing action including the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads losing 15 men killed, wounded and missing. The unit later fought at Big Black, Port Gibson and Grand Gulf, MS. In Sept of 1864 unit saw action against Sterling Price in his invasion into Missouri at Marion, Greensboro, Pilot Knob and the Big Blue River then returning to Memphis on Oct 20. In Nov the 19th skirmished on the flank of Hood’s Army marching toward Nashville and participated in the Battle of Nashville and the pursuit of Hood’s Army. At Franklin the 19th captured three strands of colors and 350 prisoners losing 25 killed, wounded and missing. The command was now much reduced in numbers and consolidated into a battalion moved to Baton Rouge and later to New Orleans arriving there March 9, 1865. Unit served in detachments in Louisiana and Texas until April of 1866, reuniting in New Orleans finally being mustered out May 4, 1866. Accompanying carbine is a fine Sharps bullet mold marked “NEW MODEL 1863”. Johnson’s carbine shows honest use with “saddle wear” otherwise gun is in wonderful “as found” condition with crisp markings and bright bore. It would be difficult to find a better identified and used Civil War carbine. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Sharps patent markings are crisp and well defined on both sides of frame. Bbl markings are discernible though a couple letters in bbl address are light. “NEW MODEL 1863” stamped behind rear sight is crisp. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous small dents, dings and scratches as expected, with hand worn patina. Inspector’s cartouches are discernible though weak. Sub inspector’s marks are discernible on most metal parts. Bore retains well defined rifling. 4-54249 JS301 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3236

3237
$4,887.50

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE.

SN C2671. 52-70 Cal. This Indian War era carbine is in excellent condition and is one of late Civil War model percussion carbines converted starting in 1867. Approximately 30,000 Sharps carbines of all configurations were converted after the Civil War of which only 1900 retained their original 6-groove barrels and had spring loaded firing pins installed and breech block converted. Guns were restocked and refinished as necessary at the armory. This gun appears to have retained its orig Civil War stocks with additional “DFC” in ribbon rework cartouche on left side in middle of buttstock. This gun shows a number of rare features. This is a nice example of an Indian Wars carbine, one of only 1900, that appears to have seen some use but not abused. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains a thin plum/blue finish with traces of bright blue in protected areas with discernible “NEW MODEL 1863” behind rear sight and inspectors “HDH” on breech. Bbl address is only partially discernible from polish when arsenally refinished. Lock and frame retain about 20-30% muted case colors with balance a speckled gray/silver. Other case colored components have traces of finish with a mottled silver/gray color. Buttplate was taken from Model 1859 9with patchbox door cut-out) during arsenal conversion and buttplate has similar gray/silver patina with scattered staining and pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with residual Civil War era cartouches and a more discernible “DFC” cartouche. Stocks are refinished with thin varnish layer. Forestock has several large cuts and bruises on right side as can be seen in photos. Sub inspector’s letters are distinct and found on most parts. Mechanically gun is functional with crisp bright bore. 4-50460 JS328 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3237

3238
$10,620.00

CIVIL WAR BERDAN’S SHARPS RIFLE.

SN 55948. This particular gun is listed by SN on p.99 in Wiley Sword’s 1988 publication Sharpshooter, Hiram Berdan, his famous Sharpshooters and their Sharps Rifles. This gun is on a list, relevant to the 1862 Berdan special order, showing alterations, or significant features bearing on the Berdan Sharps contract “Serial number 55498, single trigger arms within the Berdan serial range; some apparently were refinished and reconditioned post war, others may be Berdan issues with field replacements of the double set trigger assembly, some may be rejections from the Berdan contract and sold later.” The most common configuration for Berdan Sharps were a double set trigger in a serial range typically running between 54,000 and 57,000 with a “JT” cartouche (John Taylor). This gun does have a “JT” cartouche but found on bottom of butt behind trigger guard and another cartouche on buttstock flat opposite lock “CGC” (Charles G. Curtis). Rear sight is graduated to 700 yards and has Sharps patent marks. Front brass blade on rectangular base sight measures 4/10″ high. As stated in Sword’s book above this gun was part of Berdan serial range and this gun is in beautiful condition as refinished as can be seen in photos. CONDITION: Very fine, retains virtually all of a fine arsenal refinish, matching SNs on frame and bbl. Case colors are present on lock, frame, lever, baseplate, buttplate and patchbox. Patent markings on frame are all discernible though thin in areas as can be seen in photos. Bbl markings and SNs are crisp and well defined. Bbl and bands retain most of their refinished blue though thinning on bbl. Stocks are sound and solid as refinished with discernible cartouches as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp, bright bore. 4-47909 JS303 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3238

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3239
$5,175.00

SCARCE FINE 1861 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War model 1861 Springfield dated 1861 which over 450,000 were made in 1861 and 1862 and few survive in high condition as this was the workhorse musket of the Union Army during the Civil War. Indeed these muskets were often captured and saw continued use by the Confederacy. This gun is consistent with other 1861 Springfields being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/SPRINGFIELD” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1861” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof. There are two inspectors cartouches crisply stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. This is not a surplus gun and no doubt saw some service but is in wonderful condition and a survivor of the early Civil War. This particular Springfield is hard to find in nice condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including bayonet and its orig regulation leather sling. Pictured on pp 22 and 23 of The US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz and James B. Whisker. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and light pitting, especially at breech. Markings are all discernible though bbl date and “VP” proof are worn as can be seen in photos. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is very good-fine overall with crisp edges, good inspector cartouches with a few scattered dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has good discernible rifling. 4-51246 JS3 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3239

3240
$2,875.00

FINE MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLED MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 Cal. 40″ rifled bbl. This was the most advanced longarm in American armories at the beginning of the Civil War. Several hundred thousand of these guns were made in 1861 and 1862 and most saw very hard use. This particular arm conforms to the standard configuration of other Springfield rifled muskets with typical markings and measurements. This gun is 100% orig, authentic and complete in every regard including bayonet. This particular specimen is fine and untouched and appears “as found”. This particular specimen saw honest use still retaining bright crisp markings and gun is in the kind of condition that Civil War aficionados always look for and rarely find. Most guns found in years past have been polished bright. This gun was stored where it has patinaed overall; when a band is moved forward orig bright surfaces are then exposed. The stock still exhibits raised grain with one discernible though light cartouche. Bbl is dated 1862 and lock is dated 1861. This honest lightly used relic of the war has some personalized initials carved in buttstock and is a fine example of a musket that saw action in the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: This gun is very good to fine overall. Metal surfaces are mottled gray/brown with areas of staining and pin-prick pitting. Gun is well fit, tight and mechanically functional. Stock is dark with edge wear and some areas of raised grain with typical storage dents and scuffs. Buttplate is properly US surcharged with pitting. Bbl date of 1862 and VP Eagle Head proof are crisp and well-defined on the bbl breech. Lock markings are crisp and well-defined as can be seen in photos. Inspector’s cartouche in stock is discernible as can be seen in photos. The bore has well discerned rifling. Associated bayonet is cleaned overall, no surcharge with pitting but fits gun. 4-54258 JS231 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3240

3241
$3,450.00

1862 DATED WINDSOR LOCKS CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War William Muir of Windsor Locks, CT contract of which a total of about 30,000 model 1861 rifled muskets were delivered between 1862 and 1864 to U.S. Government. This gun is consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/WINDSOR LOCKS” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1862” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initials “JH” are found on left side of breech. Stock exhibits two inspectors cartouches opposite lock stamped in wood. William Muir originally had a contract for 30,000 muskets early in the war and according to George Moller in his text American Military Shoulder Arms states 29,000 were delivered. This particular musket is about as fine condition as this gun is found and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including bayonet. Pictured on pp 68 and 69 of The US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz and James B. Whisker. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good-fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and light pitting especially at breech. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with good edges with edge wear, good inspector cartouches as can be seen in photos with scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and rifling is discernible though pitted overall. 4-51245 JS4 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3241

3242
$1,725.00

1862 DATED “NEW YORK” CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLED-MUSKET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of a scarce Civil War John Sarson and William Roberts of New York City contract of which a total of 5,140 model 1861 rifled muskets were delivered in 1862 and 1863 to U.S. Government. Sarson and Roberts had a much larger contract of 40,000 muskets but as with so many contractors they delivered many less guns to the high standards of U.S. Government inspection. Consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/NEW YORK/1862” with Eagle forward of hammer. Bbl flat at breech dated “1862” with “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “S”. Sub inspector “S” is found on most other metal parts of gun externally. Stock is cartouched opposite lock and on bottom of stock forward of trigger guard along with a sub inspector “B” back of trigger guard. Two leaf rear sight which more closely approximates shape of M-1855 also has “S” sub inspector mark as found on other metal parts. This particular musket is in fine condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. Pictured on p 127 of The US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz and James B. Whisker. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal is gray/white showing old cleaning, staining, light pitting and tool marks at breech. Markings are all crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found externally on bbl, trigger guard, trigger bow, hammer, butt plate, bbl bands and stock. Stock is very good to fine overall with some edge wear and discernible cartouches as can be seen in photos though the 2-initial cartouche forward of trigger guard is light. Stock exhibits scattered storage dings, dents and scratches. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with discernible rifling. 4-51252 JS11 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3242

3243
$1,265.00

RARE 1862 DATED “PHILADELPHIA” CONTRACT CIVIL WAR CONTRACT MUSKET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a scarcely encountered Civil War musket and this gun appears orig throughout including New Jersey (NJ) contract marks on bbl and stock. This gun is consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/PHILADELPHIA” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and “NJ” on left side of breech. Stock is also stamped “NJ” opposite lock. There are no cartouches which would be proper for a state of New Jersey contract. George Moller states in his text American Military Shoulder Arms John Rice of Philadelphia had a large contract for muskets but no guns were delivered under his contract. “All of the component parts of these muskets were to have been fabricated by subcontractors, according to Rice’s testimony before the congressional Holt-Owens Commission, which investigated U.S. Procurement of arms. The manufacture of the locks was subcontracted to C.H. Williams & Company of Philadelphia, and some students believe that these locks were stamped “U.S.” over “PHILADELPHIA,” in addition to the year date and spread eagle. If rifle muskets were fabricated and assembled under subcontracts let by Rice, and if they were “PHILADELPHIA” marked, who purchased them? Edwards, in his book Civil War Guns, speculates that the noncontract sale to the Ordnance Department of 464 rifle muskets by Alfred Jenks, in November 1862, may have been Rice’s rifle muskets. We speculate that no rifle muskets were fabricated by John Rice and that C. H. Williams & Company sold the locks that were to have been used in them to Burt. in turn, Burt incorporated them into the manufacture of rifle muskets sold to the government.” This particular marking is very difficult to find and this gun appears orig, complete and authentic throughout. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Good overall. Metal is brown and pitted. Stock is sound and solid. Markings are all discernible though pitting has obscured them partially as can be seen in photos. Accompanying bayonet is in very good condition with less pitting than gun thought it fits and presents nicely. This gun functions mechanically with discernible rifle and bore though pitted. 4-51253 JS8 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3243

3244
$4,025.00

1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLE-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. Extremely fine example of an 1863 dated Colt Special Model contract musket in near new condition. This gun is original and complete in unfired condition with just minor storage issues. This musket conforms to all models of this contract with rnd bbl and iron mountings, including a US surcharged bayonet. Colt produced over 110,000 special model contract rifles utilizing flat bands on the early models and clamping bands on the later models. This particular example is consistent with the model 1863 type 1 Springfields with clamping bands and no band springs. This particular gun appears like new with bright orig polish to the lock and bands and a more muted brightness to bbl. Two leaf rear sight retains most of its orig bright blue. Sub inspector letters are crisp and found on most every part. Stock is like new with crisp, bright cartouches. This is a popular and extremely well made Civil War long arm and a very fine example that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Metal is bright with few areas of minor staining. Markings are crisp and bright. Eagle on bolster above lock is crisp and well-struck. Bore in this gun is mirror bright. Stock is sound and solid overall with raised grain, bright crisp cartouches with only a few small scattered dings, dents and scratches from storage. Bayonet has gray/bright blade with scattered staining and cleaning. Mechanically gun functions properly. 4-53930 JS13 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3244

3245
$4,025.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1863 ZOUAVE PERCUSSION RIFLE W/BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 33″ bbl. This is a fine example of the popular Remington Civil War rifle in extremely fine condition. This gun conforms to normal configuration with a blued rnd bbl with “VP”/eaglehead proofs and “1863″ date on bbl tang. Left side of bbl stamped “STEEL” followed by “HST” inspector mark, 2-leaf rear sight and distinctive Remington part cylindrical front sight and bayonet lug. This gun is brass mounted with two spring retained bbl bands, nose cap, trigger guard, buttplate and patchbox. These brass components each have small brass inspector’s initials such as “A”, “C”, “P” or “B”. Stock has two crisp inspector cartouches which appear to read “HDJ” and “BH”. This is a fine, complete and original example of the popular brass mounted Remington rifle with beautiful stock and metal retaining much of its original finish with a like-new shiny bore. Accompanied by proper inspected bayonet and scabbard which measures 21″ long, straight, with socketed brass grip and “birds head” pommel, concentric ring hand guard. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish with areas of small nicks, dents and scratches. About 1/2″-1″ flawed area of bbl near rear band with numerous small dings and loss of color to brown. Bore is excellent with crisp, shiny rifling. Lock and hammer are gray/silver overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting and traces of case color. Brass is very good overall with scattered nicks, scratches and yellow patina. Stock is sound and solid with small storage scratches, dings and dents. Bayonet is very good, scabbard leather starting to dry out and chip, but sound. Inspector’s cartouches are crisp as can be seen in photographs. Mechanically gun functions well. This is a fine, complete and original example of the popular brass mounted Remington rifle with beautiful stock and metal retaining much of its original finish with a like-new bore. 4-51250 JS15 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3245

3246
$1,534.00

1863 DATED CIVIL WAR NORWICH CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War James Mowry, Norwich, CT contract of which a total of 22,000 rifled muskets were delivered in 1863 and 1864 to U.S. Government. This gun is consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/NORWICH” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and “1864” on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof on left side of breech. Stock has no inspector cartouches through there is a large “Q” stamped on bottom of stock forward of trigger guard and a couple sub inspectors marks on other parts of stock. This particular contract is in fine condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining, polish marks and pitting. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks in stock are discernible. Stock is sound and solid and very good-fine overall with good edges and scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore. 4-51251 JS9 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3246

3247
$1,495.00

1863 DATED NORFOLK CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War William Welch & Co. Norfolk, CT contract of which about 18,000 guns were delivered to U.S. Government. This musket is consistent with other Model 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two-leaf rear sight and swilled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/NORFOLK” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on top bbl flat a “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “H” are found on left side of breech. Stock is maker marked opposite lock “W.WELCH/NORFOLK.CT.” and a single long inspectors cartouche with four initials as can be seen in photos. William Welch had a conflict with the US Government on payment of his muskets and only 4,000 were fully paid for. The remaining guns were accepted at reduced prices as inferior arms. This particular contract is difficult to find in better condition and this gun appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning and polish marks. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible thought there are reductions in the Eagle stamp on lock and visual proofs on bbl breech. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found externally on bbl and various parts of stock and an inspector “G” is found stamped on accompanying bayonet which is not quite as clean as musket but fits adequately. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges with some raised grain scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, crisp shinny bore. 4-51248 JS1 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3247

3248
$4,312.50

RARE 1863 DATED UNION ARMS CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very fine example of Civil War Union Arms Co. contract of which according to George Moller’s text American Military Shoulder Arms states a total of 65,000 model 1861 rifled-muskets were ordered by the state of New York in three seperate contracts in 1861. No guns were purchased by the US Ordinance Dept and Moller states “It has been reported that fewer than 300 of these rifled muskets were purchased by the state of New York but this has not been verified”. This gun is consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “U.A.CO./NEW YORK” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof. This particular contract is about as fine condition as this gun is ever found and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. Pictured on pp 159 and 160 of The US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz and James B. Whisker. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Metal is gray/white showing old cleaning, minor staining and pitting. Two leaf rear sight retains much of its orig blue finish. Markings are all fairly crisp. There are no inspectors marks or cartouches only scattered single letter “C” on stock and bands externally. These do not appear to be condemnation marks but sub inspector mark but “C”s are unusual. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges an some raised grain. There are traces of an old varnish, stock has good hand worn patina. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore. 4-51244 JS5 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3248

3249
$1,150.00

1863 DATED BRIDESBURG CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a nice example of Civil War Alfred Jenks & Son, Bridesburg and Philadelphia, PA contract of which about 100,000 rifled-muskets were made during the Civil War and most delivered to the U.S. Government. Jinks delivered contracts in several configurations however this gun is consistent with other model 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/BRIDESBURG” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “JM” are found on left side of breech. Stock is marked opposite lock with three indiscernible stamped initials along with two inspector cartouches. This particular contract appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including an orig bayonet and regulation leather sling. Pictured on pp 50 and 51 of The US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz and James B. Whisker. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and polish marks and light pitting. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks found on various parts are crisp. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is very good overall with fairly crisp edges, good sub inspector and inspector marks as can be seen in photos with a few storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with minor pitting. 4-51243 JS6 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3249

3250
$2,875.00

1863 DATED TRENTON CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War Addison M. Burt of Trenton, NJ contract of which a total of 11,500 model 1861 rifled muskets were delivered in 1863 and 1864 to U.S. Government. This gun is consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/TRENTON” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “T” with a star are found on left side of breech. Stock is maker marked opposite lock “J.T. HODGE” who was Addison Burt’s partner at the Trenton Locomotive and Machine Co. There are two inspectors cartouches crisply stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. Addison Burt originally had a contract for 50,000 muskets early in the war but as stated was only able to deliver 11,500. This particular contract is about as fine condition as this gun is found and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. Pictured on p 149 of The US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz and James B. Whisker. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and polishing marks. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found externally on bbl, trigger guard, butt plate, bbl bands and bayonet. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges, good sub inspector and inspector marks as can be seen in photos with scattered storage dings and dents. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with minor pitting. 4-51242 JS2 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3250

3251
$1,610.00

1863 DATED ROBINSON CONTRACT CIVIL WAR MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War Edward Robinson, New York City contract. Edward Robinson was one of the principles of the Union Arms Co. This company had combined contracts of 90,000 rifle-muskets as of January 3, 1862. According to Moller in his text American Military Shoulder Arms “Edward Robinson was credited with deliveries of 30,000 rifle-muskets to the Ordnance Dept between 1863 and 1865 This gun is consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/E. ROBINSON/NEW YORK” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1863” on tail of lock and on bbl flat and “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initials “GEC” and “C” (condemnation?) are found on left side of breech. There are two inspectors cartouches stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. This particular contract is in fine condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard including bayonet. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal is gray/bright showing old cleaning, staining and pitting. Markings are all fairly crisp and discernible. Sub inspector marks are crisp and found on most every part. The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges, good sub inspector and inspector cartouches as can be seen in photos with a few scattered storage dents and scratches. This gun functions mechanically and has a bright, shiny bore with minor pitting. 4-51241 JS7 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3251

3252
$1,416.00

1864 DATED PROVIDENCE TOOL COMPANY CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLED-MUSKET W/BAYONET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a very good example of Civil War “Providence Tool Company” contract of which a total of 70,000 model 1861 rifled muskets were delivered during the war to U.S. Government. Consistent with other 1861 contracts being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO/PROVIDENCE RI” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1864” on tail of lock and on bbl flat with “VP/Eagle Head” proof and inspector initial “M” found on left side of breech. There is a single inspectors cartouche stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. Providence Tool Company unlike many contractors fabricated every part of their gun with a possible exception of the rear sights. Though this gun is dated 1864 it most likely predates June 10 as single leaf rear sights had been adopted and this gun still exhibits the earlier standard 1861 pattern two leaf sight. This particular contract is very good condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal is gray/brown showing old cleaning, staining and tool and file marks especially around breech. Markings are all discernible though bbl date is weak or partially obscured by file marks. Stock is sound and very good overall with one 4″ crack near butt and rounded edges where sanded, cartouche still fully discernible as can be seen in photos. This gun functions mechanically and has discernible rifling though pitted overall.The accompanying bayonet is in good matching condition, fits gun well. 4-51247 JS12 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3252

3253
$2,950.00

1864 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT CIVIL WAR RIFLED-MUSKET.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 40″ bbl. This is a nice example of a Colt Contract Musket utilizing 1863 style clamping bands and being dated 1864 on lock & bbl. This gun conforms to other special contract Civil War muskets with Eagle head stamp on bolster instead of clean-out screw. Lock is marked forward of hammer “US/COLT’S PT F A MFG CO/HARTFORD CT”. Rear of hammer, lock is marked “1864” and matching “1864” is found on bbl breech along with “VP/Eagle head” proofs along with marking of “STEELE” and inspectors initials “MNM”. This gun is in fine condition with crisp marks, crisp, bright bore & rifling. This gun is 100% orig & complete. PROVENANCE: LTC (r) Bert Millikin Collection. CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/white with scattered staining. Markings are crisp and well-defined though inspector cartouches in stock are weak as stock has been sanded and lost is sharp edges though it exhibits a pleasant red patina. Gun overall has been coated in a thin varnish which appears yellow on metal but could easily be taken off if desired. 4-51249 JS10 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3253

3254
$0.00

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED PETTENGILL ARMY SIZE DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 4160. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl and nickel silver cone front sight. Bottom of frame has the 1862 patent date and top strap has 1856 & 1858 patent dates with makers name. Cyl is unfluted with 6 chambers and very large nipple recesses and has SN 4201. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips with flared bottom edges, matching numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a crisp “WW” (William Walters) inspector’s cartouche with small “WW” initials on various parts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 3,400 of these scarce pistols manufactured for Pettengill by the Rogers, Spencer & Co. in the early 1860s. U.S. Ordnance Dept. initially contracted for 5,000 of these pistols in 1861 but in June 1862 reduced the order to 2,000. The contract was completed between October 1862 and January 1863. They were issued to the 3rd Michigan Cavalry, 3rd & 5th Missouri Militia, 1st Arkansas, 3rd Illinois and 3rd Kentucky during the Civil War. Few survive today in any condition and very few of those with any orig finish. Martially marked examples are rare. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including frame, grips and trigger guard, cyl as noted above, bbl and rammer are unnumbered but are obviously orig to this pistol. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with scattered spots of light surface rust and sharp edge wear. Frame, grip frame and trigger guard retain about 50-60% glossy orig blue with the majority of loss areas on the rear part of frame, grip frame and trigger guard from flaking, not wear. The loss areas are a light patina. Cyl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue with front edge wear and patches of flaking. Grips are sound with sharp, completely legible cartouche, showing very little wear and retain virtually all of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. One of the finest Pettengills extant. 4-54292 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 3254

3255
$9,200.00

CASED PAIR OF RARE INSCRIBED W.W. MARSTON BREECHLOADING SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS.

SN 308 & 311. Cal. 41. Pair of rare pistols with 7″ oct bbls, dovetailed fixed sights, marked on the top flat “W W MARSTON / NEW-YORK” with 1850 patent date. Right side of receivers are engraved with the same information in four lines surrounded by engraved light foliate arabesque patterns. Left side of receivers are engraved by another hand “JACKOBO, SANCHEZ NAVARRO”. Left sides are also engraved with foliate arabesque patterns which extend down the backstraps. Hammer shanks are engraved to match. Pistols are mounted with nicely figured, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to their respective pistols. Trigger guards are attached to the frame and are oval shaped. Pistols are most unusual, being a breechloading percussion patent operated by a lever in front of the grip which, when operated, exposes the chamber on right side of pistol for loading of Marston’s Patent Cartridge. Those cartridges are most unusual, with a leather case and blue cardboard body which contains the powder and bullet. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there are only about 1,000 of these pistols produced in the mid-1850s of which about 75% were iron frames. Referenced publication also states that this model is considered secondary martial although no positive evidence exists to confirm that. Accompanied by their orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for a small iron, single cavity mold with long arm sprue cutter and a unique steel punch for making the leather cartridge bases, a lacquered Eley’s cap tin, 6 complete cartridges, about 18 cartridge bodies with leather bases and a few loose bullets. Altogether an exceedingly rare set and may be the only cased pair of caliber 41 Marston pistols known. The Sanchez Navarro family owned the largest private estate in the history of Mexico. Around 1763 Jose Miguel Sanchez Navarro began accumulating property in the state of Coahuila. He died in 1821 and the estate was inherited by his nephew Jose Melchor Sanchez Navarro who continued to enlarge the estate. His sons, Carlos and Jacobo Sanchez Navarro y Berian inherited the estate when Jose died in 1836. In 1840 they purchased another large estate which increased their land holdings to over 16 million acres. This property then became the largest land holdings in all of Mexico. Somewhere between 1861 and 1865 most of the property was confiscate, first as payment for back taxes and then as punishment for the brothers’ collaboration with Maximilian. In 1867 Carlos was imprisoned for a year and then exiled. He returned in 1870 to Mexico City where he lived in poverty until he died in 1876. Later Carlos’ heirs were able to recover some of the family property and eventually sold it. Accompanied by a large volume of information about the Marston Company, their firearms and cartridges. The company produced pistols as found here, along with a variety of other handguns and rifles in several different calibers, all with the cardboard tube casing and leather base, in calibers from 36, 41, 46 & 54 caliber pistol to 36 & 54 caliber rifle cartridges and 1 58 caliber shotshell. Also accompanying is about 40 pages of a presentation at the American Society of Arms Collectors meeting, Fall 1978, presented by L.D. Eberhart. The information about the Marston Company is very extensive and includes copies of a large variety of handgun and rifle patents along with cartridge patents. On pg 19 Mr. Eberhart states that he would place the number of surviving pistols of this model at less than 100. CONDITION: Pistols are matching numbered throughout and are virtually identical in condition. The bbls retain about 75-80% thin orig blue with freckles of rust on #308. Their frames are cleaned bare metal with clean sharp grips, retaining most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bores with scattered pitting. Case has a few grain checks in the bottom and a slightly warped lid, otherwise is sound and retains about 90% orig varnish. Lining of lid is strong and bright with light soil. Bottom is moderately to heavily soiled with one small loose partition. Tools are fine. Some cartridge bodies are damaged. 4-54284 JR276 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3255

3256
$12,075.00

RARE PAIR CASED SHARPS FIRST TYPE BREECH-LOADING SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS.

SN 4,319. This is a beautiful pair of the earliest Philadelphia produced Sharps pistols about 1856. This pair includes SN 4 which was made without bolster which few examples are known and less than 75 were made. A total of less than 500 small frame single shot pistols were made and our second example is SN 319 which has bolster. Both these guns conform to other surviving specimens with 5″ bbls, 34 Cal. with 5-lands and grooves. These guns also utilize Sharps pellet priming system. Guns were blued and case hardend. These exceptionally well made guns appear to have frames and grip straps machined together from a single block of metal. Matching SNs are found internally on breech blocks, left side of grip frame and on each left grip and externally on left side of lever and on backstrap. SN 4 is pictured and detailed on p.109 of of Frank Sellers text Sharps Firearms. This is a fine pair of scarce pistols including the rarely encountered early first type made without bolster. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: SN 4 is very good to fine overall retaining strong traces of bright finish in protected areas. Metal overall is mottled gray with fine pin prick pitting in areas. Stocks are well fit with numerous small scratches and dents, still retaining about 50% orig varnished finish. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp bore. SN 319 is also very good to fine overall with remnants of an old refinish especially on frame. There are scattered areas of freckling and pin-prick pitting with small dents and dings on top of bolster and frame. There is a crack in the lever spring. Stocks are well fit retaining about 30% of their orig varnish. Mechanically gun functions well and bore exhibits strong, crisp rifling. Markings are crisp on both guns. Accompanying casing is for display only but present guns nicely including four reproduction cartridge packs. 4-54365 JS214 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3256

3258
$5,750.00

MASS ARMS MARTIAL NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 39. 36 Cal. Rare government purchased pistol of which only 600 were purchased by the US Government of a total of about 1,000 made. It is not uncommon to see Virginia Confederate cavalrymen on other Civil War soldiers pictured with this distinctive gun with a hole for a lanyard in center of grip frame. Conforms to standard navy pattern with 6″ oct bbl marked on top strap “MANUFACTURED BY MASS. ARMS CO CHICOPEE FALLS”. Right side of frame is marked “PATENT/JUNE 3 1856” Left side of frame marked “ADAMS PATENT/MAY 3 1858”. Loading lever is marked “KERR’S PATENT/APRIL 14 1857”. Checkered stocks are cartouched on each side. A fine survivor that retains most of its orig finish and a rarely seen US Civil War era martial pistol. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall retaining about 80% blue finish on bbl and frame and about 50% thinning blue finish on cylinder. Stocks are very fine with crisp checkering and cartouches are quite discernible though left cartouche is lighter than right. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp rifling and bore has minor pitting. SN 39 is found externally on frame and cylinder and various assembly letters are found externally on bbl, frame, loading arm and stocks. Orig arbor is missing and replaced with a straight rod with no head that functions well as can be seen in photos. 4-53950 JS35 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3258

3259
$1,719.25

PEPPERBOX PISTOL RETAILED BY JOSEPH MANTON.

SN NSN. Cal. .36. Revolving pistol with six fluted 3″ bbls, each with Birmingham proof on web, has top hammer, rotating boxlock action, and fully checkered walnut grips. Sides of action, trigger guard bow, and steel grip cap are engraved with large shaded scroll. Back strap is engraved “Jo Manton 3 Holles St. Cavendish Square London”. PROVENANCE: Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Fine, retaining traces of orig blue on bbls, but mostly is brown. Action has a considerable amount of orig case hardening color. 4-51597 MGM207 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3259

3260
$46,000.00

IMPORTANT CIVIL WAR STATUE GRIP PRESENTATION SWORD TO MAJOR GENERAL JOHN F. REYNOLDS KILLED AT BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG.

SN NSN. General John F. Reynolds was killed on the first day of the battle of Gettysburg July 1, 1863 and is by far the most famous highest ranking officer killed on this battlefield. A monument is erected on the spot where he fell. This early statuary grip is quite massive and very elegant in its sculpted design. The fully draped figure of liberty holding a wreath was utilized in later designs but this massive sword marked “W H Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia” is among the first Civil War presentation statue grips. General Reynolds who was born in 1820 and graduated from West Point in 1841 had seen action in the Mexican War and was cited for gallantry at the Battles of Monterey and Buena Vista. Just prior to the war in 1860 after service in the west he was appointed Commandant at West Point. When the war began Reynolds who was a regular Army Lieutenant Colonel was appointed a Brigadier General of volunteers in August of 1861. On the date of the presentation of this sword, September 8, 1861 Reynolds took command of the Pennsylvania Reserve Corp. This sword was presented to him as the presentation reads, “By the officers of the 1st Brigade”. It is of interest that Reynolds did not officially accept this sword because the officers who gave it to him would be assessed as to their abilities by Reynolds and Reynolds felt acceptance of this gift would result in a conflict of interests, a conflict of influence and duty. It is interesting to note that the most famous Reynolds sword, a gem-mounted beauty on display at the National Park Museum at Gettysburg was not delivered until after his death; Reynolds never saw that sword was possibly unaware that it was even ordered by his men. This sword is a fabulous relic of the war presented to probably the most famous Union General killed during the American Civil War. Condition, aesthetics and history make this among the most important swords to ever come to auction. This sword has an impeccable line of provenance dating back to the famous Philip Medicus collection which was started prior to WW2. Mr. Medicus died in 1955. Francis Bannerman had photographed and described this sword in his 1949 catalog stating it was from the collection of Philip Medicus. Norm Flayderman bought the Medicus collection in 1956 which was the largest American sword collection that ever was assembled containing over 800 swords. In a May 14, 1956 edition of Life magazine details of the three most important swords in that collection were pictured, which of course included this sword. This sword is also pictured in American Swords from the Philip Medicus Collection (edited by Stewart Mowbry) 1998 and also pictured in Steel Canvas: The Art of American Arms by R. L. Wilson, 1995. Also pictured in August 1958 edition of True Magazine and pictured on the cover of that magazine along with photographs inside of an article entitled, Blades of Glory. Accompanying this lot is a copy of the history of the Pennsylvania Reserve Brigade and a large facsimile photograph of General Burnside and his staff along with General Reynolds. There is a large file of provenance included with this sword including all the mentioned references above. PROVENANCE: Ex Phillip Medicus Collection; Ex Norm Flayderman Collection. CONDITION: 31″ blade retains much of its orig finish though gold backgrounds of 16″ etched panels is now only present in traces. Blade exhibits light staining and small areas of pin-prick pitting. Orig protective washer is still present. Heavy raised relief castings of hilt, statuary grip and scabbard mounts have fine, yellow brass patina with highlights of orig gold wash present in protected areas. Iron scabbard body is sound and solid showing old cleaning, staining and pitting. 4-51334 JS18 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3260

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3261
$4,312.50

SWORDS, MEMORABILIA CAPTAIN JAMES LIBBY FIRST MAINE SHARP SHOOTERS.

SN NSN. This group consists of two Civil War officer swords, a post-war pocket watch, chain, maritime cap insignia and a post-war photograph and copies of letters Libby wrote home from the war. First sword is a beautiful US staff and field officers sword with an eagle head quillon and a high grade spiral fluted metal grip. The sword has an inscription which reads, “presented to Lieut. J. W. Libby by Co. E, First ME SS December 5, 1864”. The other sword is an imported non regulation iron hilted officers sword with a cut out eagle, US, and E Pluribus Unum. Both swords as other articles are consigned directly from family. There is a sketch of James Libby’s life written by his grandson E. Carl Libby which tells of his birth in 1840 in Leeds, Maine, his life on the farm, his schooling in one room schoolhouse and his later education at Monmouth Academy. When the war began in 1861 James Libby was entering his final year at Monmouth Academy. On August 6, 1861 James Libby left school and enlisted as a private in Company K, 7th Regiment Maine Volunteers. Several family letters tell of his life in the 7th. At the battle of Antietam over half of the 7th Maine men engaged where killed, wounded or missing. The unit was so reduced in numbers it was sent home in October of 1862 to recoup. Company K of which Libby was a part rejoined the war in January 1863 and were engaged at the Battle of Fredricksburg May 3, 1863 with a loss of 12 killed, 49 wounded and 39 missing. 7th Maine had heavy causality almost everywhere they fought. At Gettysburg the 7th Maine and Libby had position on Wolf Hill where the 7th Maine monument stands between two rock walls today. Only two men of the 7th Maine died from wounds from the battle of Gettysburg and are buried at the National Cemetery at Gettysburg along with 138 other men from Maine regiments. A patriotic letter to his sister written by Libby on August 16, just over a month after Gettysburg when he and the 7th were camped in Warrenton Springs, VA states, “Our country must be saved and now is the time to do it…” James Libby would serve his three years, be discharged and reenlist as a Veteran Volunteer. He would become a second lieutenant in November 1864 in the 1st Maine Sharp Shooters and then be promoted to Captain in Company K in the 14th Maine infantry in his last command. There is an interesting archive of research by Libby’s grandson that accompanies this lot including the listing of family members who own the copied letters and a copy of a signed CDV of Lieutenant Libby wearing the wonderful presentation sword that is the centerpiece of this lot. CONDITION: Staff and field officers sword is fine overall with 32″ blade with 16″ etched patriotic panels on both sides retaining 90%+ orig frosted details. Brass hilt retains about half its orig gold plating and brass scabbard mounts retain traces of gold in protected areas. Presentation is easily read as can be seen in photos and brass overall has a yellow patina. Iron scabbard body is sound and solid with traces of blue finish with scattered staining, rust and pitting. There are several small dents in scabbard mounts especially in drag as can be seen in photos. Non regulation sword is sound and solid overall. Grip retains all its orig shark skin with exception of one chipped area where wood and wrap are gone which measures about 1/4″ x 1/4″. Tripe wire wrap over grip is only about 50% intact and loose in areas. 32″ blade is gray overall with some areas of orig polish and shine. 7″ etched patriotic panels are discernible on both sides as can be seen in photos. Accompanying pocket watch is non functioning and like maritime cap badge dates about 1880 along with watch chain which is missing its catch to attach to watch. 4-51234 JS17 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3261

3262
$3,540.00

STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD, LT. JAMES FOLEY 69TH NEW YORK, IRISH BRIGADE.

SN NSN. This high grade US model 1850 Staff and Field Officers Sword has extra engraving and chasing work with a spiral metal grip and an eagle head quillon. 31-3/4” blade has about 17” etched panels with patriotic motifs retaining much of its orig shine and luster. There is a 2-1/4” presentation in shape of shield in German silver scabbard between top mounts which reads, “Presented to First Lieut. James Foley Co. H. 69 N.Y.S.N.G.A. by the Members of his Company as a mark of their esteem March 8th, 1865”. The roster of the 182nd Regiment, New York Infantry records that James Foley enlisted September 24, 1862 in New York City to serve three years, mustering in as first sergeant of Co. H., November 17, 1862. He was promoted to second lieutenant, December 22, 1864 and first lieutenant, January 3, 1865. Foley mustered out with the company in Washington, D.C. on July 15, 1865. He was promoted to Captain in the 69th Regiment New York State National Guard on September 17, 1865. “The Irish Brigade,” was largely made up of members of the 69th Regiment of the National Guard of the State recruited primarily from Irish immigrants in and around New York City. Famously carrying Green Regimental Colors, they sustained the third highest combat casualties of all Union brigades. This sword has affidavit stating that it had descended in the family with various owners until now. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Etched panels retain much of their dull luster. Hilt, grip, mounts and scabbard body have been highly polished and no remnants of plating are seen. There is a slight bend to knuckle bow and several small dents in scabbard body. Traces of old polishing compound are found in recesses of hilt and mounts. 4-53609 JS264 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3262

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3263
$4,025.00

PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR AMES STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.

Most unusual sword with an Ames marked solid brass engraved scabbard with presentation to Lieutenant in Massachusetts Heavy Artillery and sword is made by Collins & Company of Hartford, CT. with eagle head quillion with ruby colored eyes we have no doubt this sword was worn in this configuration and it is not the first Civil War “marriage” of a Collins staff sword and a high grade Ames brass scabbard. We can not speculate as to what vendor was selling these two products together as there is no agent marking on sword blade, there is only an empty panel where it would have been. Blade is 32″ and fits scabbard perfectly and nests against orig red felt washer showing staining that it is always been together. A magnificent example retaining most of its orig gold plating on sword and scabbard and a beautifully etched blade with patriotic motifs done in the finest style with extremely long 24″ panels. Lieutenant H. J. Reed is actually misspelled in presentation. The only officer with last name of Reed in the 2nd Mass HA was Henry W. Reed who was indeed promoted to lieutenant on December 7, 1863 which matches presentation on sword. Henry W. Reed entered service as a private in September of 1861 in the 25th Mass Inf. The 25th Mass was in the Dept of North Carolina as was the 2nd Mass HA. Lt. Reed stayed in the service until being mustered out in September of 1865 in Wilmington, NC. PROVENANCE: Yarmouth Estate. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Scabbard retains about 90% orig gilt. Hilt and pommel retain about 50% orig gilt. Blade retains 90%+ orig luster with scattered areas of staining and rust. 4-53504 JS25 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3263

3264
$27,025.00

REGULATION 35 STAR GUIDON 7TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY “SABER REGIMENT” INSCRIBED “LEBANON”.

SN NSN. Rare are Civil war guidons with any kind of history and this flag has ink inscription on two stripes which read “Company C 7th Pennsylvania US Cavalry” on top white stripe and “Lebanon” on second white stripe. Lebanon, TN was an important Cavalry engagement for this famous unit. Archival framed with flag is document stating flag was used in numerous campaigns in TN and GA by Capt. George F. Steahlin and presented to Mrs. Regina Snyder who presented the flag to William McKinley Christmas 1898. This document which must have been prepared in 1898 states that this flag was used by Company F of the 7th PA however the contemporary ink inscription says Company C. Some minor details were probably forgot after 30 years. Regardless, these two companies fought together and were called the “Saber Regiment” due to their proficiency with that weapon. No doubt this flag had an interesting history during the Lebanon campaign as this unit was all over middle TN in 1862 and 1863 and at Lebanon on several occasions. Report of Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Dumont, U. S. Army from one incident written from Lebanon on May 5, 1862: “I surprised and attacked the enemy under Col.’s Morgan and Wood this morning at 4 o’clock at this place, and after a hard-fought battle of one and a half hours and a running fight of 15 miles in pursuit achieved a complete and substantial victory. My force was about 600, composed of detachments from Col. Wynkoop, G. Clay Smith, and Wolford; that of the enemy, as stated by himself, upward of 800, besides which the disloyal inhabitants not in the army opened a murderous fire on our soldiers from their houses and kept it up until all the organized forces of the enemy had fled or been slain or captured. The loyal inhabitants-not a few, but having no arms-could render us no assistance. Forces on either side were exclusively mounted troops. I captured, say, 150 prisoners, among whom is one Col. Wood, 3 captains, and 4 lieutenants; upward of 150 horses and upward of 100 stand of arms, I would think. Our killed will not exceed, as now advised, 6, and our wounded 25. Among the latter is Col. G. Clay Smith, Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, in the abdomen, dangerously. I am not as yet advised that we lost any prisoners except Maj. Given, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, who fell into the hands of the enemy during the street fight by mistaking the enemy for our own troops. I will make a detailed report as soon as I can get returns which will enable me to make it strictly accurate; they are not yet in. The detailed report can make little change or in any way affect the substantial value of the victory that was and is complete and overwhelming. Never did men behave better. It will be may duty in my detailed report to mention meritorious conduct, a duty which justice to the meritorious requires and which I shall execute with exceeding delight, for in this little affair intrepidity, personal daring, and heroic courage were conspicuous from the firing of the first to the last gun. Battles of more import, measured by the number of troops engaged or results, might afford less to commend than does the battle of Lebanon of May 5”. This 35 star guidon would not become official until July 4 of 1863, but in anticipation of West Virginia becoming our 35th state no doubt some of these guidons were issued early. “LEBANON” written on this flag like a battle honor no doubt commemorates this action. George F. Steahlin who had this flag entered the 7th PA Cavalry Nov. 14, 1861 in Company F and became Capt. of Company E and later adjutant of the regiment finally leaving service Oct 31, 1864. This is a rare relic with great provenance that displays beautifully. There are several additional documents concerning this flag which are photographed and can be viewed on web including a document dated Christmas 1899 where the flag was given to C. McKinley Whittemore whose estate this flag was once in. PROVENANCE: George F. Steahlin. Mrs. Regina Snyder, Elisabeth, NJ. Charles McKinley Whittemore, 1899. CONDITION: Flag is fairly intact with several inches of both guidon points missing and a portion at the crotch of V. Silk shows much fracturing especially on white stripes but flag has been conserved and archival framed by Jessica Hack of New Orleans. Colors are still good though red has run onto white stripes. Painted gold stars of canton are mostly complete with some bleed through of stars where folded. Inscriptions on white stripes are only discerned with scrutiny but are present and appear properly transcribed as above. Document framed with flag is soiled with foxing but is easily read. Frame is in very fine condition with 4” decorated antique gold colored moldings. Frame measures about 49” X 39”. 4-53574 JS261 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 3264

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3265
$51,750.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: Flag dimension are 68″ x 53″ including hoist and fringe. Also, according to information supplied by noted flag researcher and historian Greg Biggs, this is only the second Ft. Donelson captured flag to surface privately owned. Mr. Biggs can provide a report on all known Ft. Donelson flags in museum collections to prospective buyer.

CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG CAPTURED AT BATTLE OF FORT DONELSON AND DESCENDED IN FAMILY OF CAPTAIN (LATER BREV. BRIG. GENERAL) HIRAM DEVOL 36TH OHIO INFANTRY.

SN NSN. This well provenanced flag is entirely hand sewn with great colors and patina which has a contemporary pinned ink note stating the capture at “Ft. Donaldson” (sic) February 16, 1862. There are several documented captured Confederate flags from this engagement and being such early war they often have interesting home spun elements and the same occurs here. No Donelson captured flags were ever turned in to the War Dept. Greg Biggs a leading American flag historian states there are accounts of a couple of flags being thrown into the Cumberland River and one being burned by Union veterans on their way to reunion as the mere sight of it upset them so. Flag is a mix of silk, cotton and wool with a fringe on the fly. The eleven stars are double appliqué. Each individually edged in silk. Stars are in an intriguing configuration of 7-stars in a circle and 4-stars on the lower inside quadrant. I have never seen this unique configuration before. This flag has an additional tag reiterating “Captured at Ft. Donelson” on a merchandise tag of “Hiram F. Devol, dealer in General Merchandise and Produce, Waterford, OH”, a business that Devol had late in life (circa 1900). Hiram Fosdick Devol had a stellar military career in the 36th Ohio Inf during the Civil War. Hiram enlisted August 13, 1861 serving the entire war mustering out in July of 1865 at Wheeling, WV as a Colonel and was Breveted Brigadier General July 30, 1865. From a regimental synopsis published online, “The 36th Ohio was a fighting regiment that saw significant action during the war. Regiment was organized at Marietta, from July 30 to Aug. 31, 1861, to serve for three years. It first saw service in western Virginia and remained there until the spring of 1862. At the battle of Lewisburg in May, 1862, the 36th and 44th, containing in the aggregate not more than 1,200 effective men, repelled the attack of the enemy and in 20 minutes the Confederates were driven back over the summit of the hill, utterly routed, with a loss of 60 killed and left upon the field, 175 prisoners, 4 pieces of artillery, and 300 stands of small arms, besides a very large number of wounded whom they hurriedly carried off the field. The 36th lost 7 killed, 44 wounded and 5 captured on picket. In the second battle of Bull Run the regiment was held in reserve and on the evening of that defeat performed signal service in arresting stragglers and fugitives from the battle, thus preventing thousands from hurrying back to Washington and creating a panic of dismay similar to that after the first battle of Bull Run. At Frederick, Md., in advance of the rest of the army, it had a brisk skirmish with Confederate cavalry, the rear-guard of Lee’s army. It was actively engaged in the battle of South Mountain, where with the brigade it made a memorable bayonet charge, by which the enemy was so scattered and routed that he never rallied on that part of the field again. It was actively engaged in the battle of Antietam, but the loss here was small, its exposure being chiefly to artillery fire. Being transferred to the western field of operations in the spring of 1863, it participated in the Tullahoma campaign, and took part in the sharp engagement with the enemy at Hoover’s gap. The casualty list of the regiment shows a sad loss in the battle of Chickamauga, 70 brave and gallant soldiers yielded up their lives for their country. The regiment participated in the memorable coup de main resulting in the capture of Brown’s ferry, and took part in the victory at Missionary Ridge, in which it lost 83 men. Early in 1864, the regiment re-enlisted, furloughed home, and at the expiration of the 30 days it was sent to its old field of operations in West Virginia. In May a severe engagement occurred at Cloyd’s Mountain, in which the Confederates were driven from their works and 2 pieces of artillery were captured. It then participated in the ill-fated expedition against Lynchburg and the harassing retreat from that place. In the sharp little fight at Kabletown the regiment lost 3 men killed and 4 wounded, and at Kernstown both regiment and division lost heavily, retreating from the field in disorder. At Halltown the brigade of which the 36th formed a part was on two occasions, and the division at another, sent out to reconnoiter and develop the strength and position of the enemy, which was successfully accomplished each time, many prisoners being captured but not without heavy loss in killed and wounded. On Sept. 3, the little Army of West Virginia had a severe engagement of 4 hours’ duration at Berryville and the 36th distinguished itself as much in this battle, perhaps, as in any other of the war, its loss in killed and wounded being 25. In the battle of the Opequan it occupied the right of the army and lost 33 killed and wounded. At Fisher’s hill it lost but 4 men wounded, and at Cedar creek 22 killed and wounded. The regiment was mustered out at Wheeling, W.Va., July 27, 1865.” The 36th Ohio was not at Ft. Donelson nor was Devol. Devol was however well known and well connected politically post-war and somehow obtained this rare relic from Ft. Donelson even attaching his own tag and his granddaughter even thought he captured it based on family lore. Regardless of how this flag ended up in the General’s family it is a rare and desirable early captured Confederate company or regimental flag. PROVENANCE: Hiram Fosdick Devol. Harriet Lyon (granddaughter), 1960. CONDITION: COND: Flag is sound and solid with many small holes probably from insects mostly on white strip as can be seen in photographs. There is a 3” gap of missing fringe on fly end. Flag was framed and glued down to a piece of paper on edges and there are remnants of paper which could easily be removed by conservator as can be seen in photos of reverse side. Flag overall can be handled and folded with no fear of fracture except to the thin silk trim around each individual star. 4-54411 JS262 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3265

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3266
$12,075.00

CIVIL WAR GREAT STAR 34 STAR FLAG 1861.

This flag is all hand sewn cotton and linen, small 46″ x 28″ with a whimsical 34 star design with up-stretched arms. In 1861 when this flag was made cantons were displayed in the upper left hand corner of the flag being shown vertically. This is a design we have never seen before and it presents beautifully with a 2-1/2″ central star with other stars measuring 2″ or less. Stars are double applique. Flag is finely sewn by experienced seamstress with numerous small hand stitches throughout, corded edges, reinforced corner at canton and blue and white cotton cord sewn through hoist for attachment. There were 33 states at the first shots of the Civil War with Kansas being added officially July 4, 1861. This is no doubt one of the many patriotic flags made in the period. This flag was official for 2 years until the addition of the 35th state, West Virginia whose star was added July 4, 1863. CONDITION: Flag is in very good to fine condition overall. Exhibiting bright colors as can be seen in photos with several small holes which do not affect the overall aesthetic, two of which have been repaired with small silk thread stitches. There are several stains and soiling present, white linen stripes show some age yellowing. 8-76379 JS158 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3266

3267
$3,162.50

CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG.

SN NSN. About 27″ X 48″. 34 star American Flag became official July 4, 1861 upon the admission of Kansas as our 34th state and is quite scarce being only 4′ on fly and very displayable size. This flag has seen a lot of use as can be seen from wear at end and several holes with soiling and staining. It still retains good, bold, well patinaed colors however. One small 1/2″ handmade brass grommet is retained on lower end of 2″ linen hoist. There is some indiscernible writing on hoist but a stenciled number “4” can still be seen, no doubt noting its length when manufactured. This flag would be official for 2 years until the break up of Virginia and admission of West Virginia as the 35th state in July 1863. This wool bunting flag is all hand sewn and typical of other flags of the Civil War era. CONDITION: Good overall. Colors are good as can be seen in photos. Flag is pulling away from hoist the length of bottom two stripes and a few inches of canton is doing the same. Top eyelet in hoist is ripped away and a large tear almost separating hoist at that point. Numerous small holes in body of flag and one large 2″ x 2″ hole in a white stripe near hoist. 2″ cotton stars are double appliqued. 12 or 13 of the stars closest to quadrant where adjoining stripes are much heavier soiled and appear to have been “coated” with some type of material, possibly to differentiate from the other stars in their time of use; regardless today they just appear darker and more heavily soiled then remaining 20 or so stars. 4-51255 JS16 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3267

3268
$18,400.00

J.P MURRAY COLUMBUS GEORGIA CARBINE.

SN 21. This 24″ carbine SN 21 is pretty much identical to SN 7 which is pictured and described on pgs. 306 & 307 in John Murphy & Howard Madaus text Confederate Rifles and Muskets. Also described is another 24″ carbine made from rifle SN 12. This gun has well marked lockplate with 1864 dated Alabama proofs on bbl and matching SN 21 found on both lock screws and tang screws. Bbl has an internal number 28 stamped over an earlier number. This is a rare Confederate carbine maker marked that probably only 3 examples are known altered to this configuration. Lock markings “J.P. MURRAY/COLUMBUS GA” are discernible as can be seen in photographs. Bbl on left side is marked “ALA 1864 PRO. FCH”. “FCH” was the Confederate inspector Maj. F.C. Humphreys in Columbus, GA. Humphreys was also the officer in command of the Confederate Arsenal at Columbus, GA. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. Metal is overall gray with staining and pitting especially near muzzle. Markings on lock and bbl are discernible as can be seen in photographs. SNs on screw heads are crisp and clear. Gun appears orig throughout though front band appears to be a restoration as its color is different than other brass on gun as is rear swing swivel. Stock has several glued repairs and several small insets but overall appears in the orig configuration. Mechanically gun functions well with a very strong spring and good, discernible rifling that measures 58 Cal. 4-54255 JS228 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3268

3269
$14,950.00

COLUMBUS ARMORY CARBINE.

SN 6. 58 Cal. This carbine was no doubt a product of the Columbus Armory, though the lock is unmarked. Several Confederate carbines made by various makers in Columbus, Georgia and the surrounding area have similar features. Among these makers are J. P. Murray, Columbus Armory, Dickson & Nelson, and David & Bozeman. All these manufacturers shared similarly designed carbines and Mississippi-style rifles. All these makers normally marked their guns, with exception of the Columbus Armory, where only 2 or 3 marked specimens are known. Based on this information we know this unmarked carbine to be a product of the Columbus Armory. Earlier literature usually identifies these guns as J. P. Murray. Information on the Columbus Armory only recently has come to light in the marvelous book by John Murphy and Howard Madaus, Confederate Carbines and Musketoons. Murphy and Madaus, in their book, describe a letter from John D. Gray, of the Columbus Armory, describing his contract for 1,000 carbines. This carbine is like a J. P. Murray Type II carbine where the two known marked Columbus Armory are like the J. P. Murray Type I carbines. The difference between the Type I and Type II carbines is the double strap front band as opposed to 2 bands and a nosecap like the gun being offered here. Bolster, tang screw, hammer, lockplate and stock are SN “6″. This gun has SN “6″ on hammer and inner surface of lockplate, consistent with the three known Columbus Armory marked locks. There is no number on bottom of bbl; however, there is a cryptic marking consistent with Columbus guns somewhat like Maltese cross stamp. Gun is complete and authentic. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are all brown with scattered pitting. Bbl is marked with a cross type cryptic seen on other Columbus made bbls. There is no discernible inspector mark other than a “P” on left bbl breech. Back of breech is SN 6 with a dot as is tang screw which is dot with a 6 and lockplate and hammer which are also numbered 6. Stock is also marked with a 6 and a dot. Lock screws have matching “VIII” on each. Front band spring is replacement. Brass trigger guard has deep red patina and buttplate has similar though some is worn to a yellow mustard with numerous small dings, dents and bruises. Stock has large crack opposite of lock forward of escutcheon as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions well. Bbl has no discernible rifling and measures about 56 Cal. 4-54256 JS232 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3269

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3270
$2,360.00

RARE CHRISTIAN KREUTNER, MONTGOMERY ALABAMA HALF-STOCK RIFLE WITH BRASS GREENSBORO ALABAMA MARKED SHOT MOLD.

SN NSN. Christian Kreutner made guns about the time of the Civil War, most seem to have seen very hard use possibly in Confederate service. Kruetner settled in Montgomery from Germany about 1850 and died in 1880. Kreutner had Confederate contracts with State of Alabama to convert flint longarms for military use. His conversions are described and noted in John Murphy & Howard Madaus text Confederate Rilfles and Longarms. This gun is much like the handful known of his work with 32-1/2″ oct bbl measuring 44 Cal. It is interesting to note that the rifling in this bbl does not start until about 8″ into muzzle. This rifle was made with back action lock, German silver mounted with single key. Gun is marked on bbl flat “C.KRUETNER MONTGOMERY ALA”. Accompanying shot mold is marked “JOHN B. WALTON/GREENSBORO ALA” and is contemporary to the rifle here and is the only antebellum Alabama marked bullet mold we have ever seen. PROVENANCE: Damon Mills Collection. Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Gun overall is brown with pitting. Markings are discernible though pitting has made “C. KREUTNER” hard to read. Hammer has welded repair and is rusted and pitted like the bbl, tang and lock. Patchbox appears orig though its color is different from other German silver mountings. There is stock repair forward of hammer extending to nosecap, there is also inset repair behind hammer which measures about 2″. Nosecap appears replaced and striped wood ramrod is probably of newer vintage. Key is missing Set triggers seem to function okay and bore has discernible rifling though pitted. Mold body measures about 7-1/2″ x 1″ with a 1″ portion of only one handle remaining. This 2-pc scissor mold makes 30 approximate 35 Cal. round balls. Brass mold has dark patina with numerous scratches, dents, scrapes and other blemishes. Hinge pin is present but not peened to hold mold together. Markings are all discernible. 4-54259 JS227 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3270

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3271
$5,750.00

1862 DATED RICHMOND HIGH-HUMP RIFLED MUSKET.

SN NSN. This particular musket appears orig and authentic and “as found”. This survivor apparently came home with a soldier and saw continued use as a fowler with rear sight removed though it still retains some discernible rifling. Gun has also had a new blacksmith added bolster and inset leather repairs around lock. Rear lockscrew is broken off in lock and a nail has been placed at rear of lock instead of replacing lockscrew for continued use. This musket conforms to other 1862 muskets with a distinctive high-hump lockplate marked “C.S./RICHMOND,VA” forward of lock and dated “1862” rear of lock. Bbl proofs are not discernible but the Richmond style mortise cut for rear sight is distinct. When bbl bands are moved forward you can still see the shine on bbl from the time this gun was originally put up. This is a true survivor with orig Confederate manufactured parts that are very difficult to find. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Gun is good overall. Metal is brown with pitting. Brass buttplate has yellow patina under coat of varnish which continues over stock which has seen old sanding but overall is fairly sound with crack opposite lock and 2-1/2″ portion of wood missing behind lock. Two interesting old 1-1/2″ leather insets nailed in place where normally you see wood repairs. Bbl is full lengh, 40″ with orig front sights. Bore is pitted but rifling is still discernible. Ramrod appears to be orig Richmond tapered rod with a 5″ braised repaired head. 4-54260 JS302 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3271

3272
$23,000.00

LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.

SN 1286. 36 Cal. This is a nice example of an orig and authentic Leech & Rigdon maker marked revolver. This gun appears “as found” orig and complete in every regard having a much better and discernible than average bbl marking. The firm of Leech & Rigdon started business in Memphis, TN and being chased by advancing Union forces, moved their operations to Columbus, Miss. where pistol production began, and then to Georgia where this gun was made. This gun is marked “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” on top flat of half-oct bbl housing. Matching SNs are found on bbl, loading arm, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, wedge, arbor, backstrap and bbl catch. Stocks appear orig though there is no discernible internal SN. This gun has all features consistent with this model including a cryptic mark found on the front right web of trigger bow and in this example cryptic is 4-dots in a square. Gun was made with no safety pins, solid hammer face with no slots, ball and pin loading arm type. There is no cap release groove in recoil shield. These features are typical and consistent to these Georgia made Confederate revolvers. The “CSA” marking on bbl is consistent with this gun being part of Confederate Government order that ends in the 1500 serial range. There are two wonderful articles detailing the history of Leech & Rigdon revolvers published by the American Society of Arms Collectors in their journals by Ted Meredith originally and updated by Kent Wall. Copies of these articles will be included. These articles add to the primary research published by William Albaugh and William Gary in their texts on Confederate handguns. PROVENANCE: Collection of Bob King, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: This gun has overall plum/brown patina to iron and dark mustard patina to brass. There are numerous small dings, dents and bruises to surfaces of this gun with pitting. This gun appears never to have been cleaned with the tiniest traces of orig blue finish found in protected areas. SNs and bbl marking are all easily discerned though there are significant dents and dings on bottom of buttstrap where gun was apparently used as a hammer but SN is still mostly discernible as you can see in photos among the many small dents and dings. There are two dents in the “RIGDON” portion of address but address is still discernible and actually among the best marks that can be found on these guns. Gun appears all orig with exception of front screw in trigger guard and pivot screw which are excellent restorations. Left stock has a 3″ x 1/4″ repair to back toe extending along grip strap. Repair is well matched and difficult to ascertain as can be seen in photos. Stocks also have chips at inside toes and on edges as can be seen in photos. Stocks have shrunk slightly and have a poor fit with small gap at frame that can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun will not index properly and bore retains crisp, discernible rifling with pitting. 4-54403 JS210 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3272

3273
$20,700.00

GRISWOLD CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.

SN 3106. This is a standard second model Griswold revolver being among the higher SNs known. Second models have distinct half octagonal bbl housings, bbl length 7-1/2″. This gun overall is in orig condition showing tiny traces of blue finish in protected areas. All six safety pins are intact. Ratcheting on back of cyl is fairly crisp and the cryptic “U” on back of cyl is barely discerned as to its position. This gun appears all-original and authentic. This gun is marked with SN 3106 on left side of bbl housing, frame, and cylinder. Secondary number “6” found stamped on trigger guard, backstrap and loading arm. Gun was not further disassembled to find additional secondary number on other parts such as hammer and trigger which appear orig in this gun. A cryptic “U” is found on bottom of bbl near latch (only partially struck), back of frame on right side, right side of trigger guard and backstrap. Only a ghost of the cryptic can be seen on back of cylinder. A Roman numeral “XXIII” is found on right side of backstrap and trigger guard. This is an honest Griswold revolver listed by SN in William Albaugh’s 1955 text Confederate Brass Framed Colt & Whitney and also listed in his 1963 Confederate Handguns and is pictured on page 47 of The Gun Report, 9-1991. PROVENANCE: Frank B. Billingslea Collection, Tulsa, OK; Theodore Dexter, 1943; C. Dreihs Collection; Herb Ader, Newport, KY 1948; William Locke 1948; Museum of Historical Arms, Miami; Norm Flayderman, 1970; Cecil Anderson, 1984; Collection of Bob King, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: This gun is good to very good overall. Brass show old polishing with varnish that has now patinaed, typical of old burnished brass popular 100 years ago based on ownership in early 20th Century by Frank Billingslea, polishing and varnishing arms was the acceptable practice. Iron parts including bbl and cyl show old cleaning and varnish being gray overall with staining and pitting, striations in metal showing Sam Griswold’s “twisted iron” are prominent in cylinder. SN on cylinder is light and worn though portions of each number are visible. Muzzle shows muzzle wear on right side. All components appear original including unserialized wedge which is correct style with matching patina. Stocks are sound and well-fit with normally seen small dents and scratches, no discernible SN penciled in stocks. Butt screw and wedge screw are newer replacements, other screws all appear orig. Gun functions well with strong spring with well defined rifling in pitted bore. 4-54405 JS211 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 3273

3274
$8,050.00

CONFEDERATE LEMAT SECOND MODEL REVOLVER.

SN 1448. 42 Cal./18 Bore. This is an orig example of the standard production LeMat grape-shot revolver. Standard production guns, often called 2nd Models, feature improvements made by LeMat that worked the best after lots of service in the field by Confederates in the field reporting problems in the early Civil War years, including Colt style ratchet system to turn cyl. The revolver has the distinctive LeMat 9-shot cyl. 42 caliber rifled bbl with smooth bore ‘grape-shot’ 18 ga bbl for firing buckshot. The top bbl flat is marked “Col. LeMat Bte s.g.d.g. Paris” which is the standard addressing on LeMat standard production guns. In Wiley Sword’s text Firepower From Abroad he notes that probably only the first 1450 LeMats made it to the Confederacy in time for the Gettysburg Campaign. If that is the case this would have been one of the last guns to make it for the major 1863 and 1864 Campaigns of the Civil War. LeMat revolvers were prized by their Confederate owners (and the Yankee capturers too). Many notable Confederate Generals and Officers were known to have carried these unique weapons. In Charles Frazier’s 1997 National Book Awards winning Cold Mountain the book’s hero Inman proudly owned a pair of LeMat revolvers showing how well known this particular revolver is among modern culture. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray/brown, cleaned and pitted. Bbl address and SNs are all discernible. Bbl address is quite discernible as can be seen in photos. Loading assembly is unserialized and is a well made copy with similar color and patina to balance of gun. Ears of hammer are broken and pivoting shotgun hammer is not orig nor is its pivot screw. Dove-tailed front sight is an old brass replacement with steel pin. Stocks are sound, solid, well fit with fairly crisp checkering with minor small dings, dents and chipping to left stock at interface with frame. Mechanically gun functions with crisp rifling in bore. 4-54252 JS213 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3274

3275
$12,650.00

RARE CONFEDERATE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT GRAPE-SHOT REVOLVER.

SN 654. This is an orig example of a transitional LeMat with mostly first model features including most notably swivel lanyard loop on butt and spur on trigger guard. Other than that placement of the loading assembly is on the frame and not bbl and bbl address, this gun appears as a first model. No doubt most all first models and transitional models with these features saw hard Confederate use. Parts observed on this gun are serial numbered 654. This gun has full oct breech and bbl with bbl address reading “COL. LEMAT Bte s.g.d.g. PARIS”. This gun appears orig and authentic throughout. The loading assembly which is so often missing on actually used LeMat revolvers is lacking in this specimen and gun obviously saw use without it. Some estimates on first and transitional Models surviving with orig loading assemblies may be only 10-20%. This gun conforms to other known examples with spur trigger guard and reciprocating pin mechanism and 1st Model style lever latch. This is an honest and orig example of a functional transitional LeMat that most likely saw Confederate service during the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Collection of Bob King, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: Metal overall is brown/gray with rust and pitting. SNs and bbl address are all discernible as can be seen in photographs. Lanyard stud is missing ring, and dove-tailed front sight appears to be a war time addition. Ears of hammer are broken off but still retains the orig selector for shotgun cyl with an apparent war time “smashing” of screw ends of selector pivot to retain selector in place and functionable. Gun appears all orig with exception of a restored mainspring and repaired mainspring screw. Stocks are well fit, sound and solid with worn checkering, numerous dings, dents, scratches and other blemishes consistent with the gun overall. Gun now functions mechanically though a bit sloppy. Bore retains crisp, well defined rifling. 4-54404 JS212 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3275

3276
$48,875.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

Please note: One party contacted us and stated this Dillard sword was originally sold without a scabbard. Another party shared with us that there was more than one Dillard sword that have come to market. The only thing we will guarantee is that this sword is accompanied by a “genuine period confederate scabbard”.

RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD MADE BY LOUIS HAIMAN, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA FOR MAJOR FRANCIS DILLARD.

SN NSN. Louis Haiman of Columbus, Georgia, was one of the largest Confederate sword manufacturers making many enlisted fighting swords. Officer’s swords are, however scarce and this particular type with cast “CS” letters in a turn-down guard is quite rare with less than 20 examples known. This sword has etched panel presentation to Maj. Francis W. Dillard who was Quarter Master in the Confederate Army. Dillard entered Confederate service August 1, 1861 and died in service “from overwork and exhaustion” on February 27, 1865. It is interesting to read his will where he is leaving sums of Confederate money and bonds to his family which would leave family penniless just after war’s end not long after his death. A Columbus newspaper obituary states Dillard was Chief Quarter Master in Columbus, GA. An interesting quote found in the official records in a letter from Henry Wirz commandant of the Andersonville Prison who requested sheet iron for use of prisoners cooking was told, “Sheet-iron should be used for our army, and not for Yankees”. This particular pattern is thought to be the most beautiful and ornate of Confederate swords by many collectors and rarely offered. This sword is accompanied by a file of research including a copy of his will and articles concerning Dillard. There is also an orig Confederate Quarter Master requisition signed by Dillard in February 1864 on his personalized official printed forms. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Sword measures 36″ overall with 30-1/2″ blade with unstopped fuller. Blade is gray overall with staining and pitting especially at last several inches where scabbard was broken and blade extended unprotected. Etched panels are mostly discernible though partially obscured by pitting. Maj. Dillard’s name is discernible in a central panel but markings under his name could not be deciphered by me though most of the letters can be seen. Etched panels including “CSA” on a guidon are seen along with “DEO VINDICE” in a wreath though weak. A full standing infantryman measures over an inch tall walks over the makers mark “L. HAMAN & BRO COLUMBUS G” (note the misspelling of Haiman). Hilt exhibits mustard colored patina with traces of orig gold plating in protected areas and a large lead repair between knuckle bow and pommel. Grip retains about 20% of its orig leather and its orig woven twisted brass wire wrap otherwise carved grip has hand worn patina with longitudinal crack and several small chips and reductions as can be seen in photos. Accompanying orig scabbard is missing drag and blade protrudes about 3-1/2″. Leather body which is dry but sound has about half the length of its seam opened, brass throat and middle mount show light brass patina, top mount is missing ring stud. 4-54265 JS223 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 3276

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3277
$17,250.00

RARE CONFEDERATE LOUIS HAIMAN STAFF OFFICERS SWORD SIGNED “C.M. KINSEL” COLUMBUS GEORGIA.

SN NSN. This is one of only two Confederate swords known to me signed by C.M. Kinsel, the other is also a Louis Haiman product that is signed “C.M. KINSEL MECHANIC”. This is a most interesting sword that George Greene had identified as Confederate Naval Officers and displayed that way in museum though it is not named. Bill Albaugh in his book Confederate Arms also shows a staff sword that he identifies as a Naval engineer. This sword does have a Naval drag of US pattern 1852 and no doubt it’s been on sword for a very long time. The sword is marked on top of blade “C.M.K. COLUMBUS GA”. At this time we have little information on C.M. Kinsel other than working as a “mechanic” for Louis Haiman and also served as a Sgt in the Columbus Light Artillery. Regardless this is a beautiful “as found” sword in orig Haiman scabbard. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Sword measures 33-1/4″ overall with 27-1/2″ blade with etched patriotic panels measuring 18″ long on either side including panaple of arms on either side and “DEO VINDICE” in wreath as the central device. Blade overall is gray, dark with staining and pitting especially at tip. Markings on top of blade are easily discerned as can be seen in photos. Blade is missing its protective washer which causes hilt to be a bit loose. Grip retains most of its orig leather though there is a longitudinal crack on side facing knuckle bow where there is a glued repair to leather and underlying wood. Hilt retains a chocolate colored patina as does pommel. Accompanying orig scabbard has similar patination on drag that is found on hilt though top mounts are lighter being made from a different brass as stud rings have same rich chocolate red matching patina to hilt. Lead solder seamed scabbard has iron patina with pitting especially near drag, several dents and is missing throat but fits sword well. 4-54266 JS229 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 3277

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3278
$9,775.00

RARE CONFEDERATE “A.H. DEWITT” “SNAKES IN GUARD” FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

SN NSN. A.H. Dewitt is best known for his coin silver produced in antebellum Columbus, GA however when the war began he was selling swords of a unique pattern showing intertwined rattle snakes in the guard in place of the floral decoration used by the North. This is a very fine example with smooth blade and orig grip with accompanying leather covered wood scabbard that fits sword well. Dewitt is typically known to use wood core scabbards almost exclusively. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Blade measures 30″ with unstopped fuller just over 1-1/8″ wide and .38″ at ricasso. Blade is mottled gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Last half inch of blade tip is darker and a bit more pitted, probably from tip of scabbard being broken and point protruding (fairly often seen in Civil War swords). Grip retains 95% of its black dyed leather grip wrap and its orig twisted brass wire. Grip and hilt are a bit loose due to loss of protective leather washer (which can easily be restored). Hilt and pommel exhibit an “as found” mustard/green patina. Accompanying scabbard has darker red patina on throat and middle mount. Drag has even a darker patina and appears from a different sword though an orig Civil War foot drag with leather repair evident at top of drag. Scabbard body has numerous scrapes, scratches and other blemishes. There is apparent redying on leather scabbard body especially at repair near drag. Sword itself has no apparent restoration. 4-54267 JS221 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3278

3279
$5,750.00

CONFEDERATE THOMAS GRISWOLD CAVALRY OFFICER SABER WITH SASH CAPTURED IN FLORIDA BY A SOLDIER IN THE 91ST NEW YORK.

SN NSN. This is a nice example of the classic Confederate Calvary Officer’s saber made by Thomas, Griswold & Co. of New Orleans. Tied to the grip is a red silk sash with flat knots and tassels typical of some identified Confederate used sashes. Sword has a nice “as found” patination and the accompanying scabbard though not a product of Griswold fits sword perfectly and most likely an Ames product. This sword was recently found in a New York estate accompanied by an escutcheon of Corporal Harrison George who served in Company “I” 91st New York Infantry. The 91st saw service at Pensacola, Ft Barancas and Key West early in 1862. Corporal George was “lucky” to become disabled in March of 1862 in Key West where he undoubtedly was able to take this souvenir home as the unit went on to Port Hudson, Louisiana to have the most casualties of any unit in Louisiana. Sabers were difficult relics to take home as souvenirs except in special circumstances such as having a ship ready to take you back to New York as was the case with Mr. George. CONDITION: Sword is sound overall with classic New Orleans style “pen knife” style blade with unstopped fuller. Hilt has the normal decorations on quillon and branches of guard. Blade is gray and pitted overall. Guard exhibits an “as found” grungy chocolate/green patina. Grip wrap is sound and solid and appears to be an excellent restoration. Protective washer is also restored. Accompanying scabbard fits sword well, has a pitted surface overall matching condition of sword. There is an inspector’s mark on drag “ADK” that was an Ames inspector just prior to the Civil War. Silk sash overall is in very good condition with good color and scattered small holes and fraying of knots which are mostly intact. Accompanying escutcheon has scattered cracks and bends but is discernible and dated when given by George to his wife and six children in 1916 4-76378 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3279

3280
$6,900.00

UNIQUE MASSIVE D-GUARD CUTLASS MADE AT THE COLUMBUS NAVAL IRON WORKS WITH TARRED CANVAS SCABBARD.

SN NSN. This 24″ D-guard bowie (cutlass) is stamped “A McALLISTER” four times with a single die. McAllister was a mechanic working at the Columbus Iron Works. The Columbus Iron Works which had large industrial capacity prior to the Civil War and one of the few iron works in the Deep South was leased to the Confederate Government in 1862 and converted to the C.S. Naval Iron Works becoming the largest manufacturer of naval machinery within the Confederacy. They produced engines for several ironclads and the rebuilt CSS Chattahoochee is on display at the Naval Museum in Columbus now where it was salvaged after being sunk in the river at Columbus. This wonderful massive Confederate knife is the only known example of its type and the accompanying scabbard is no doubt a Columbus product also as several companies produced tarred canvas accoutrements including scabbards for other Confederate cutlasses also made in Columbus. This knife and scabbard are pictured and described on a full page in Collecting the Confederacy by Shannon Pritchard. Pritchard makes note that traces of gold paint can still be found on this relic indicating that it was taken home as a souvenir and displayed possibly in a veteran’s hall. No doubt Mr. Pritchard is correct in his assessment. A most unusual feature of this knife was the use a wood grip with bark attached which I don’t recall seeing on any knife before. I cannot identify the type of wood but it made an impressive grip. If you ever wanted a Columbus Iron Works cutlass this is your only opportunity. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good overall. 19″ blade is 1-7/8″ wide and a hefty .38″ thick. Knife overall is 24″ with a heavy cast guard no doubt typical of other iron work produced at the CS Naval Iron Works. Iron is overall pitted with traces of gold paint. Blade has old tool marks and the point is rounded. Bark covered grip is sound and solid with about a 1″ square reduction of bark and a 2″ crack. Accompanying rare scabbard is in fine condition and fits knife quite well. 4-54264 JS266 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3280

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3281
$9,200.00

RARE CONFEDERATE “T.L. PRUETT, PRATTVILLE ALABAMA” D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.

SN NSN. This is a rare example of a maker marked Confederate D-guard bowie knife that is accurately described in Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips & Sexton: “T.L Pruett produced what are now the most well known of all Southern-identified blacksmith-made knives. An expert craftsman by any standard, his heavy classically Confederate D-guard knives were well made in fit and finish. The 1860 Autauga County, Alabama, census lists him as a ‘blacksmith’ in the town of Pratteville. Like many other skilled craftsman, Pruett put his expertise to work for the war effort. The Bowie knives that he made for the local Autuaga Guards were described in this note, which ran in the Richmond Dispatch of September 18, 1861: ‘A formidable weapon: We were shown yesterday a knife, manufactured by Mr. Pruett, of Prattville which is the most formidable looking weapon in the shape of a knife we have seen yet. The Arkansas toothpick is left completely in the shade. The blade of the new one we saw was nineteen inches in length, and weighed two and one half pounds. It seemed to be of good steel, and appeared powerful enough to divide a Yankee completely. Mr. P. had just furnished one hundred of these knives to Capt. Faulkner’s company of Autauga, will be ready to supply as many more as may be needed–Montgomery Advertiser’. Carried from the Montgomery Advertiser, the blade length was exaggerated, as most Pruett knives have closer to a 17-inch blade…All Pruett knives are distinct and nearly identical with at least ten examples extant. Large, sturdy and heavy, the 17-inch single-edged blade has a 3-inch sharpened false-edge to form a spear point. Two wrought iron seamed ferrules border and oval hardwood grip. The wrought iron guard is thick and heavy with a spoon-shaped quillon. The tang is peened at the rear and finished flat. Each guard is marked along the outside, ‘T.L. Pruett. Maker. Prattville Ala.’ using single letter dies. Pruett knives are among the only three or four legitimately marked Confederate knives using single letter stamps.” PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good overall and “as found”. 16-13/16″ blade shows old sharpening over most of its length but is still a full 1-3/4″ at ricasso and .3″ thick. Markings on guard are all discernible but worn as can be seen in photos. Iron overall has dark brown patina with pitting especially near tip of blade and on ferrules which measure about 7/8″ each. Oak grip has several longitudinal hairline cracks and is slightly loose with the expected scratches, dings and other blemishes expected after 150 years. 4-54268 JS215 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3281

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3282
$5,750.00

FINE CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD.

SN NSN. This is the most desirable and sought after Confederate short sword with the “C” & “S” cast in opposite quillons and this is among the finest examples I have seen. Sword exhibits well defined and distinct casting of the “CS”. Because of the style of these letters, many collectors believe this pattern to have been made by Leech & Rigdon in Memphis, TN or Columbus, MS. Regardless of maker, this particular Deep South pattern rarely comes to market especially in such fine “as found” condition. The accompanying orig Confederate scabbard fits quite well and snugly and has been displayed for many years in the Greene Museum in Columbus, GA. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Fine overall. Sword measures 24-1/2″ overall with 19″ blade, 1-7/8″ wide at ricasso, .33″ thick. Blade is gray/bright with tool marks, staining, pin prick pitting, one chip in cutting edge. Sword retains half of its orig protective washer. Hilt exhibits yellow/light red bronze patina with scattered small scratches, dents and small blemishes including staining. Accompanying Confederate scabbard has shrunk and fits tightly. Copper scabbard mounts have red/mustard patina. Leather is sound and solid though flexible near drag with open seam. This is not the usual scabbard normally seen with this particular sword. Scabbard most often seen is tin mounted with lead soldered seams. This is an interesting scabbard with copper mounts that are lead solder seamed with unusual braised brass tip to drag. Throat of scabbard is missing soldered collar and frog button. 4-54270 JS222 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3282

3283
$2,587.50

CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD PROBABLY MADE IN COLUMBUS GEORGIA.

SN NSN. This particular well made short sword with turned wooden handle (possibly beech) was thought in the past to have been made by the Union Carworks in Norfolk, VA (see Albaugh, Confederate Arms ). New information and excavated examples in the Columbus, GA area make it most likely that these short swords were possibly made as naval cutlasses in Columbus, GA, possibly by Louis Haiman. Regardless of manufacturer in Columbus, this is a nice example of this classic wasp waist Confederate short sword. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: This 23-5/8″ sword is very good overall with 18-1/4″ blade being gray/brown, showing tool marks, old sharpening, staining and pitting. S-shaped 5-1/2″ iron guard and 7/8″ ferrule are brown/gray with staining and pitting. Wood handle is solid with scattered scrapes, dents and reductions with good hand worn patina. Copper washer at crown with peened over tang is intact, dark mustard patina and handle is tight. 4-54269 JS216 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3283

3284
$6,325.00

FINE CAPTURED CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE WITH SCABBARD.

SN NSN. Rarely are Confederate knives found with such interesting capture inscriptions like this “TAKEN AT THE BATTLE OF NEW BERN, NC, DIXIE MAR. 14 1862 J.W.P.”. This Confederate made knife and its accompanying orig scabbard are a rare combination. The shaped wooden handle I have seen on several other knives at least one having a NC history and possible manufacture (see p.214 Confederate Bowie Knives). This is a wonderful knife and one of the few times I have seen the word “DIXIE” inscribed. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Knife measures just over 16-1/2″ overall with 11-3/8″ clip point blade measuring just over 1-3/4″ wide and .30″ thick. Knife overall is in very good condition with gray/brown blade still with areas of shine but overall rusted, pitted and uncleaned. Blade has numerous small dents on top of blade where used as hammer and cutting edge has several small nicks and chips. The D-guard has matching color to blade, overall rusted and pitted. Grip has two old glued crack repairs and has remnants of black tar picked up where laying on scabbard frog. Grip is tight however D-guard is loose and wobbles. Guard is attached in an unusual manner with a screw through pommel into grip which is seen on few other knives known to me and usually those knives have partial tangs with pinned slabs. Regardless we have no reasons to question authenticity of this knife or carving and unusual wood which is probably beech. Scabbard is complete though much crazing and cracking of tooled body. Attached frog is quite fragile with reductions and tear as can be seen in photos. Sewn tip end of scabbard is also fragile but still attached. Blade and scabbard fit very tightly. 4-54271 JS217 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3284

3285
$5,175.00

GEORGIA ARMORY BAYONET.

SN 220. This is the rarest of all marked Confederate bayonets. These bayonets made in Milledgeville, GA accompanied the extremely rare Georgia Armory Rifles which no more than 3 or 4 examples survived the war. At least 10 bayonets have surfaced with their distinctive crosshatched wood slab grips which emulates a British saber bayonet though these are built on the model 1855 US pattern as was the Georgia Armory Rifle. Bayonet is marked on one ricasso “GA ARMORY/>1863<". SN 220 is found stamped on top of one slab. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Bayonet measures 26-1/2" overall with blade 21-5/8". Blade is a hefty .33" thick and 1-1/8" wide. Wood slabs are retained with 5-iron pins. Metal overall is gray with old sharpening and tool marks. Blade is gray overall with staining and pitting, iron cross guard and pommel have matching patinas. Markings on blade are discernible as can be seen in photos. Bayonet retains it orig locking spring device. Wood slabs are well fit with several cracks and a chip at top edge on one side. Wood has a hand worn patina with discernible stamped SN. 4-54261 JS220 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3285

3286
$5,750.00

TWO CONFEDERATE PIKES INCLUDING RARE “B & G, Richmond, VA” WITH “CSA & STARS”.

SN NSN. These two pole arms include one of the rarest, probably second only to the McElroy listed as another lot from this museum. The large .33″ high letters “CSA” and 11 stars stamped on blade tell the story of the early Confederacy where patriotic fervor made southerners believe that these primitive weapons would have any effect in the war. Indeed few were ever used in combat and hundreds were found in armories after the war and were destroyed in mass by Union forces. Recent research by Josh Phillips, co author of Confederate Bowie Knives has identified the most likely maker of this pole arm as Boyle & Gamble, Richmond, VA. Second pole arm in this grouping is known as a bridle cutter. It was intended to be swung around and catch a Union Calvaryman by the bridle or if lucky by a part of his body where this very sharp 4-1/4″ “bridle hook” would cause damage to his person. Both of these pole arms measure right at 8′ with blades about 1′ long. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: CSA marked head and cross guard have remnants of an old tin plating showing this was once a souvenir sold most likely by Bannermans (see circa 1900 Bannerman catalogs), overall iron patina and pitting. Orig wooden shaft and languets and ferrule were never plated and head and cross guard were probably removed and placed back on shaft as can be seen by newer nails attaching languets to tang though they have a very old rust and patina also. There is an 1/8″ gap between ferrule and cross guard. Shaft is full length with orig iron base ring. Bridle cutter pike in this pair has brass ferrule and blade is overall brown, pitted and rusted though retaining fairly sharp edges with a rounded tip. Shaft is broken about 3′ from head. Shaft is however complete though missing base ring. This pole arm has quite a few small holes which can also be seen at break from some kind of antique insect (termite) infestation. 4-54262 JS219 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3286

3287
$5,750.00

UNIQUE “W.J. MCELROY” CONFEDERATE CLOVER LEAF PIKE HEAD WITH ORIGINAL RECEIPT.

SN NSN. This is the single rarest of all Confederate pole arms. This clover leaf pike head which is accompanied by its orig August 23, 1861 McElroy receipt is pictured in William Allbaugh’s Photographic Supplements to Confederate Swords. This is McElroy’s only known marked sample and it was delivered to N.C. Munroe an agent for the state government of Georgia and later a soldier in Macon’s 66th GA. Inf. who had requested pikes to be made for state defense. It is known that McElroy had delivered 210 pikes April 19, 1862 and these pole arms are seen from time to time but this is the only known specimen marked. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Measures 20-5/8″ overall with blade 10-3/8″, 2-3/16″ wide with 6-3/4″ cross guard. Makers mark “W.J. McELROY & CO/MACON GA” is the same mark seen on McElroy bowie knives less the “& Co” which only five or six specimens are known. Pole arm head has remnants of old gold paint where once no doubt displayed as a trophy. Surface under paint is overall brown with iron patina, rust and pitting. Retaining very sharp edges on all points of cross guard and main blade. Points of each which have been dulled from impact. Accompanying receipt measures 6-3/8″ x 4″ is complete with dark ink easily discerned. 4-54263 JS218 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3287

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3288
$8,625.00

RARE CONFEDERATE NUCKOLLS’ PATENT WOOD CANTEEN.

SN NSN. This very rare Confederate canteen with few examples known and this example has a great contemporary paper tag stating it was made by James Thorton Nuckolls. Nuckolls made his canteens just west of Columbus, GA in Alabama. His canteens are made of two slabs of turned wood attached with copper pins and three sheet iron bales for sling. Pictured in Shannon Pritchard’s Collecting the Confederacy. Pritchard states, “A document in the National Archives dated November 14, 1863 listing 300 canteens and cotton webbing for slings…sold to the arsenal in Columbus, GA”. This is no doubt the finest example of this rare canteen known. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Good patination and red color to wood. Attached label is chipped and partially missing but much can be read as can be seen in photos. 4-54275 JS (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3288

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3289
$6,325.00

RARE CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE HEROS ROBERT E. LEE, JOHN BELL HOOD, P.G.T. BEAUREGARD AND JAMES LONGSTREET.

SN NSN. This little document dated July 1, 1866 printed in New Orleans by J. Douglas has a wonderful vignette of a Southern lady extending a cup of water to a wounded soldier in front of her farm. The document is a certificate of membership for Judge Benjamin Bibb to the “Southern Hospital Assn. for Disabled Soldiers”. Judge Bibb was part of a prominent political family including Alabama’s first governor. No doubt having such prominent Confederate General’s signatures on such a displayable, beautifully engraved document prompted individuals to pay the twenty-five dollar fee that so few Confederate families had a year after the Civil War. In a New York Times article November, 1866, “While our institution is primarily established for the benefit of Southern soldiers, its advantages are also extended to disabled soldiers from all parts of the world; for we believe that charity should not be restricted…” This organization must not have fared well as there is no easily found information after its first year. This document is retained in a small gilted frame. Document measures about 7″ x 5″ overall. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good overall. Reduction in upper right corner about 1/2″ x 1/2″ square. 1/2″ tear on bottom left that crosses the bottom of Lee’s signature between L & e otherwise there is no discernible foxing or acid burn and signatures are all easily defined with good brown ink. 4-54274 JS224 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3289

3290
$11,500.00

PAIR OF EXTREMELY RARE CONFEDERATE SWORD BELT PLATES MADE BY LOUIS HAIMAN COLUMBUS GEORGIA.

SN NSN. This may be the only pair of both non-excavated varieties of Louis Haiman made sword belt plates extant. The enlisted pattern has a tag stating it was an early battlefield pick up from Chickamauga. The officers variety like the enlisted also has a beautiful patina and it retains traces of gold plate. Both varieties are pictured in Steve Mulinax’s definitive 1991 text Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates. The enlisted variety is identical to plate No.021 on p.18. The Officers variety is very close to plate No.017 on p.16. This is a marvelous pair of buckles that will probably never be offered again. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Patinas are smooth and matching on both plates, a chocolate brown on enlisted, similar on officers but with worn brass highlights to high spots on wreath. Fit of button in wreath of officers buckle seems to be off, however as can be seen in photographs patina is quite similar though detail is crisper on wreath and this was probably a marriage of two fine parts. Keeper height on tongue is 48.5mm and 50mm on height of wreath keeper and 51mm on wreath. 4-54272 JS230 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3290

3291
$5,750.00

RARE & ORIGINAL “CSA” GEORGIA STYLE BELT PLATE ON ORIGINAL BELT WITH HOLSTER.

SN NSN. This classic “Atlanta Arsenal” CSA belt buckle is seen in several variants in Steve Mullinax’s Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates pgs.41-48. These belt and buckles made in Atlanta, GA were issued to troops in Dalton & Knoxville late 1863 & early 1864 for start of Atlanta and Longstreet’s Virginia campaigns. They are excavated in corresponding battle sites, though non-excavated examples are scarce and rare on orig belts. This is a very fine example with rich patina on a thin brown leather belt that is occasionally seen with this same plate. I have heard this leather stated to be pig skin but it appears to possibly be deer or calf to me; regardless I have little doubt that this is one of the few “CSA”s you will find on orig belt. Accompanying holster is most likely Confederate manufacture also utilizing a US General Staff button with “SUPERIOR QUALITY” back mark, a button which is often seen on Confederate Officer’s uniforms. Flap military style holster is sewn with brass grommet reinforcements. Holster is made apparently for a 6″ bbl Colt Model 1849 pocket model. This was a prize from Bob King’s collection which he had for many years. PROVENANCE: Collection of Bob King, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: Belt plate measures about 48 X 70 ml with mixed shades of brown to chocolate brown patina with a few spots of green. Two hooks are bent into leather belt which measures 42″ long and 1-3/4″ high has glued repair about 1″ from tongue. Belt is fairly supple and sound though areas are dry and fragile and surfaces are cracked and crazed. There is about a 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ reduction about 1′ from tongue end. Holster is sound with supple and creased flap, body is stiff but still accepts a 6″ pocket model Colt snugly. 4-54407 JS328 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3291

3292
$1,150.00

GROUP OF TEN CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE AND UNION BELT BUCKLES.

SN NSN. 1) Rare McElroy, Macon, GA maker marked Confederate frame buckle. 2) Rare Confederate double tongue frame buckle. 3) Confederate “forked tongue” buckle. 4) Very interesting South Carolina patriotic sash buckle. Lightweight of stamped brass 53 mm X 40 mm. We have never seen this particular sash buckle before as they are quite fragile and rarely survive. There are numerous other similar items commemorating other states like California and Texas and typically date about 1850 but can be later. 5) Standard US late war belt plate with arrow hooks typically excavated in late 1863 or 1864 sites. 6) Standard US enlisted belt plate with arrow hooks, non excavated. 7) Excavated eagle cross belt plate. 8) Round eagle cross belt plate, nice “as found” example. 9) Small size pre-war enlisted US belt buckle. 10) English imported snake buckle. This is a fine, non excavated specimen with 57.5 mm keepers typical of specimens commonly excavated on the battle field in Confederate sites. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: All buckles appear orig and authentic and are in conditions described above. 1) McElroy buckle appears orig but are highly faked, this example measures 53.2 mm X 64.6 mm. With a cleaned patina that does not appear excavated. Buckle looks fine to us however we make no warranties as to other opinions. 2) Appears excavated and cleaned. Both tongues are orig though one is possibly replaced as it has a different patina. Measures 62 mm X about 94 mm. 3) Very good to fine as excavated with deep patina and corrosion. Measures 64 mm X 94 mm. Other plates are very good overall though excavated eagle plate 7) hooks are corroded with typical back with chipping as can be seen in photos. 4-54273 JS270 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3292

3293
$6,900.00

MASSIVE GROUPING OF MUSEUM DISPLAYED CIVIL WAR AND COLUMBUS HISTORY ARTIFACTS AND EPHEMERA.

SN NSN. This wonderful diverse grouping comprises various displayed items from the Greene Museum of Southern History. If you pick through the orig pictures taken in museum you can find most all of these items on the walls or in display cases that helped tell the story of the history of Columbus, GA especially during the Civil War. Many personal items are included in this group including 1) a hand sewn Civil War housewife of private C.H. Estes, a wartime CT button has been turned into a pin contained within. 2, 3 & 4) Three telescopes one being small personal one still contained in cardboard sleeve, a rare pair of twin telescopes marked “QUINN & CO PHILADELPHIA” these measure over 15″ fully extended with main lenses being 1-1/2″; lastly is a two stage telescope measuring just over 30″ extended which is inscribed “LT.S.W. NICHOLS 1862 USN”. Inscription appears commemorative and not contemporary to the war, however telescope has lead soldered repair and lacks leather cover. 5 & 6) Two surgical kits, one being English and a 2-tier amputation kit still retaining large saw, 2 lg knives, tourniquet and three other small tools. The other surgical kit is missing compartmentalization on bottom compartment, has three knives and small saw marked “CHARRIERE” also contained is a circular multi-bladed fleam marked “BREVETE S.G.D. GOLVERNEMt”. This second kit has name engraved on top brass plaque “DR. ELLISON”. Tools in both kits are rusted with some orig polish and at least one broken handle. 7) Small leather case with eight small medicine bottles all with full or partial labels of druggist in Petersburg or Richmond VA. Case has no top and one handle is loose, several bottles are chipped but rare Southern labels are mostly intact as can be seen in photos. 8) Regulation Civil War silk officers sash. 9 & 10) 2-pcs decorated china with registry numbers found on the Confederate Blockade runner “GEORGIANA”. Saucer appears complete with no chips, large mug has large base chip and glued repairs. 11) South Carolina Secession badge woven from palm frond mounted with pin in the shape of a palmetto tree on 4-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ pc of cotton with indiscernible text. Thread used to sew this device is consistent with the early Civil War and this appears to be an orig piece circa 1861 as opposed to a reunion item. 12) Deck of patriotic Union Civil War playing cards with eagles, shields, stars, flags, Goddess of Liberty and soldiers in place of suits and ranks of cards. There are only 50 cards remaining but there is a partial card case. Cards are obviously well used but still retain good color and detail and several are chipped and bent and box is insect damaged. 13) Fancy circa 1850 military stirrup with eagle rosettes with tag which reads, “GEN. BURNSIDES COMMAND US STAFF OFFICERS STIRRUP LOOKOUT MTN TENN”. 14) Folding camp chair. 15) Framed drawings of soldiers, one of a charging “rush lancer”. 16)Two wartime pencil drawings, one of a Confederate Captain sitting in front of a tent smoking a pipe with artillery in the background signed by artist April 4, 1865, an additional partial pasted typed tag gives partial ID. The other drawing of camp scene in woods with soldier on picket. 17 & 18) Two Civil War manuals one being 1861 NY edition of Rifles and Rifle Practice by C.M. Wilcox, US Army. Wilcox appears complete with several large folding plates though book was not collated. Second manual is a Confederate imprint Calvary Tactics by Major General Joseph Wheeler, Mobile 1863. This volume too appears complete with foldout plates though end papers are missing and no doubt used by Confederate in need of paper that was so rare in the Confederacy. Bindings on both books are mostly complete with chipping on spines, cracked hinges and other reductions. Both these manuals appear well used during the war. 19) Navy battle rattle. 20) 6″ stamped brass patriotic plaque of Goddess of Liberty. 21, 22 & 23) Three pieces of camp tin ware including coffee pot and small personal cooker with lid. 24) Group of toys soldiers used in camp including a pair of dice, dominoes and clay marbles. 25) Group of soldiers personal items including ink well inclosed in wooden case, folding pewter shaving mirror, shaving brush and tin soap container. 26 & 27) Cigar cutter and small carved pipe with a soldiers head as the bowl with glass eyes. 28, 29 & 30) Three bullet molds one being for Colt pistol and so marked. 31 & 32) Two brass powder flasks, one is USN marked with anchor dated and inspected “AMES, 1843” missing spring. Other flask is florally decorated marked “BATTIE PATENT”. 33) Frame showing Columbus Georgia maker or agent marked watch mechanism and dial and an excavated Columbus maker marked 4-screw button. 34, 35, 36, 37) Four Civil War era canteens including two regulation US style both with partial covers and slings, a small canvas covered flask with a pewter screw top with cloth sling which was marked as Confederate in the museum and a large barrel type canteen with bale handle measuring about 10″ x 7″. 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 & 45) Group of Civil War era photography including 4 CDV albums which contain mostly civilians though there are a few soldiers scattered and a CDV of Abraham Lincoln. There is a large oval framed paper image of a US Drummer with painted eagle drum which is about 18″ high. There is also an image framed of a soldier with rifle and bayonet that has been tinted and colored, a ninth plate ferrotype of a Confederate enlisted man wearing a shell jacket and a loose 6-plate tin type that is quite sharp showing Union Calvary men seated with sword belt, carbine sling and carbine. 46 & 47) Two Civil War accoutrements boxes one being US cap box, the other being a fuse box marked “NAVY YARD NY 1861”. 48) Orig Confederate buck and ball cartridge with photograph of orig box and pack it came out of which is dated October 1862 and an orig label for 58 Cal. cartridge pack from Columbus Armory dated 1864. 49, 50, 51, 52 & 53) Five artillery related items including an 1865 dated hammer, a reaming tool thought to be for fuses, a forged tool thought to be a vent pick or powder bag implement, tin container for friction primers still retaining a couple and a pewter plunger from a Confederate percussion projectile. 54) Box of nine Civil War era brass cartridges including Maynard, Burnside & LeFaucheaux. 55 & 56) Two sword mounts one being a throat for an Officers sword, second being drag for a Model 1852 Navy Officer’s sword (possibly post-war) 57) USA intertwined rosette with leather backing. 58) Civil War billfold identified to Daniel Southerland of the 8th North Carolina CSA Senior Reserves. Billfold contains 2-pc of NC currency, envelope with Confederate stamp and a document concerning Southerland. 59) Unusual fabric and bullion studded “belt” with tag which reads “Parade Sinched Waist Belt from the Eightenth Corp. Retrieved after the Battle of Cold Harbor by Pvt. Grisham June 1, 1864 Union General Meades’ Troops cat.#55899.9”. 60) 7-star hand sewn “sash”. Museum thought 7-stars represented the first 7 Confederate states and textile does indeed appear of the era, totally hand sewn but we have never seen anything else like it. 61) State of Alabama $500 confederate bond, framed. 62) Framed Confederate Charleston newspaper dated October 6, 1863 showing Robert E. Lee’s official report of the Battle of Gettysburg and campaign in Pennsylvania. 63) Colton framed map of Alabama, 1855. Map measures about 12″ X 15″ and is hand colored. 64) Two military documents from 1857 & 1859 dealing with the Columbus Guards. Both documents signed in text by later Confederate general killed at Gettysburg, Paul Semmes. 65) Rare framed 1836 map showing “part of ALABAMA & FLORIDA showing the route of the proposed COLUMBUS & PENSACOLA RAILROAD”. Map measures about 20″ X 22″ and is in very good condition with some staining and acid burn apparent at several folds. 66) Enfield angular bayonet with British proofs. 67) Rare rifle stock blank from the Dickson-Nelson Confederate Rifle Factory. There was a small quantity of these gun blanks found in the 1950s and they rarely show up today. 68) “Wounded” Enfield rifled musket. This is an earlier Model 1853 with thick front band and clamping springs. Gun is broken at wrist missing buttstock, ramrod and trigger guard otherwise gun is intact though forestock broken between front bands, a segment of the sling still remains. The interesting characters and SNs stamped on this gun make me believe it was British Colonial. 69 & 70) Two fine Confederate images one being a CDV of a confederate officer taken by A.J. Riddle, Macon, GA. Second image being post war copy on salted paper by Rome, GA photographer of Confederate Officer with cavalry saber, a Model 1860 fluted Colt Army revolver and he is wearing an extremely rare Georgia state seal rectangular saber belt plate (upside down). Both images are in good, average condition, CDV has yellowing and soiling but quite discernible as can be seen in photos. 71) Very rare war time advertising pamphlet for Spencer Repeating Rifle Company showing everything they offered in this 12 page 9-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ with peach covered illustrated covers. This pamphlet is full of accounts of the Battle of Hoover’s Gap and testimonials from various soldiers including Wilder himself. We have not seen this rare booklet before and a large blow up on reader board was prominently displayed in museum with the Spencer carbine also being sold in this sale. 72) And lastly, the final lot in this collection is a 100 pound anvil with embossed eagle in anchor. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Objects in this grouping range from fair to excellent, perspective buyers should examine these objects personally as they are quite diverse and conditions vary greatly. 4-54301 JS268 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3293

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3294
$1,150.00

LARGE GROUP OF EXCAVATED AND BATTLE FIELD PICKED UP RELICS INCLUDING RARE WESTERN THEATRE CONFEDERATE SWORD BELT PLATE.

SN NSN. This large grouping displayed in the Greene Museum contains a fine and rare Confederate 2-pc interlocking “CS” sword belt plate (plate 48, Mullinax). There is a large grouping of about 100 excavated gun parts that were dug at the camp of Wrights Brigade in Dalton, GA where they camped in the winter of 1863 before opening of Atlanta campaign. This group was found June 23, 1977 by a metal detectorist Tom C. Dale. Included in this group are 13 lockplates, one of which is a “Cook & Brother” New Orleans and another of a Virginia Manufactory dated 1818. Several 1861 and 1862 Springfield and Enfields, four model 1855 locks two of which are dated 1960 and one 1859. Other parts include hammers, band springs, rear sights, triggers, bbl bands, springs and various lock parts. There is a excavated pistol bbl just over 6″ including tang that was found near the Greene Museum, possibly used by one of the Confederate defenders in April of 1865. There is a regulation 2-pc brass spade shaped flag pole finial, brass buttplate from Confederate rifle made in Columbus, an excavated Confederate Calvary saber probably made by J.C. Wilson of Houston, TX. There is a large “clump” of excavated relics found in the James River at City Point still attached in concretion along with a Model 1850 sword belt plate. There is also a very rare Columbus, GA made Dutch oven that was found at the site of the Andersonville Prison Camp. There are three displays of excavated bullets (over 50) of various types, many identified to sites excavated. There is a dug Union spur retaining rusted rowel, “field artillery hammer” excavated at Shiloh. Three excavated bullet molds, carbine swing swivel and a pointed iron flagstaff finial and other misc. artifacts from camp and battle. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Most material in this grouping is excavated so iron items are pitted and rusted though mostly clean and varnished. Buckle appears to be an early battle field pick up with brass patina. 4-54280 JS265 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3294

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3295
$10,350.00

FABULOUS CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PROJECTILE COLLECTION.

SN NSN. This collection on display at the Greene Museum is quite extensive exhibiting among the smallest to the largest of rifled cannon projectiles. This collection of over 40 items includes one of the rarest and smallest projectiles, a 2.25″ shell for breech loading Confederate mountain rifle. These particular projectile with two lead embedded bands are by unknown patent, however recently discovered information by Jack W. Melton, Jr. and Colonel John Biemick for upcoming publication have identified the design of this shell by William Rushton of Atlanta, GA who also designed the breech loading cannon which was to fire these; only these projectiles have been noted and cannon is unlocated. Very few of these shells were recovered from the site of the Georgia State Armory which was destroyed by General Sherman and munitions dumped in the Oconee River at Milledgeville, GA. There are also three 6-pound solid shots (one which retains full sabot and straps) and a rare 3.25-inch Selma bolt also from this same site. Also included is a 200-pounder 7-inch Confederate Read shell with a Selma style solid brass sabot with a companion half shell showing the cavity and fuse construction. Two 7″ Dyer projectiles both from the early war battle at Island #10, one with complete lead sabot, one without. 100-pound US Parrott with Schenkl fuse, two 20-pounder Parrott projectiles (one shell, one flat top bolt). Three fine projectiles for rifled 6-pounders from Vicksburg include James, Schenkl & Hotchkiss. There is a fine 8″ mortar shell with ears from Mobile, AL. There are other rnd balls including a 10″ solid shot with battle damage, six 12-pounder balls including Boreman and Confederate polygonal cavity. There is a rare 3-inch Dyer found in Columbus, GA and a 4.5″ Dyer both in fine condition with complete sabots. Two rare Confederate projectiles are 3-inch Britten which are only found at the Battle of Helena, Arkansas and a 3-inch ratchet base polygonal Brooke of which few are known and only used late war in the Atlanta campaign. There is an interesting mold with 3-cavities for grape shot which we have never seen another example. Also included in this lot are three large wood tompions which were found in the river near the wrecks of the CSS Chattahoochee and Muskogee which are thought made for 8-inch and 9-inch cannon these vessels were armed with. This is a wonderful group of artillery that would made a great display as shown in the Columbus Museum. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: All shells are rusted and pitted and vary from fair to excellent as excavated. 4-54278 JS299 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3295

3296
$6,900.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

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ARCHIVE OF LOT ABRAHAM 4TH IOWA CAVALRY WHO COMMANDED LAST UNION ASSAULT OF THE CIVIL WAR ON CONFEDERATE FORT, APRIL 16, 1865 TO CAPTURE COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.

SN 28591. This is a wonderful archive that had great meaning to the Greene Museum as Capt. Abraham commanded the 4th Iowa fully a week after Lee’s surrender to capture Columbus, GA on the exact site of the Greene Museum. This lot includes his Spencer carbine, hid Cavalry Officer’s saber, many photographs and personal items. Lot Abraham, Co. D, 4th Iowa Cavalry was a veteran of many campaigns coming into the last Union victory of the war in Georgia & Alabama. He originally entered service in Sept of 1861 as a Sergeant, he was promoted to Lt. July 1, 1862 and finally to Capt. in January, 1863. He was frequently in command of his battalion and often his regiment. According to the official records Abraham was recommended for brevet promotion for gallantry at Selma, AL and Columbus, GA by his commanding officer. Included in this grouping is his Spencer carbine which was unusual for officers to carry but many western Cavalry officers were known to fight along side their men with carbines. This is an early manufactured carbine SN 28591 in fine “as found” condition. His Cavalry Officers saber is made by Sauerbier of Newark, NJ and has distinct features of this manufacturer including spanner nut pommel attachment and pen knife type blade with unstopped fuller often confused as Confederate manufacture. Blade exhibits 20″ etched patriotic panels on either side. This higher grade sword has shark skin grip wrap, decorated hilt and relief mounted scabbard. His belt plate which is a standard Model 1851 with eagle has his initials and unit scratched onto hook in back. There is a fine 4-stage field telescope which measures about 17″ extended with a 1-1/4″ main lens in excellent condition retaining its orig leather cover, both lens protectors and tarred canvas case. Optics are excellent. Also in this group is a silver pocket watch, pocket knife, two razors, a cased writing pen with mother of pearl tip and gilded brass body with a gold nib along with another portion of a pen with same mother of pearl end and letter written by Abraham on Christmas Eve, 1862 on patriotic stationary. There are two tin types of Abraham in uniform, one as Capt. and another in a different uniform either as Capt. or Lt. There are several photos of Lot postwar wearing reunion & GAR badges. There is a folding carved bone comb, a small carved 3-bladed folding ivory toothpick. There is a 1-1/2″ dia compass, an enlisted US belt buckle that appears like an early battlefield pickup, possibly found by Abraham at a reunion on a visited battlefield. There are two orig Spencer cartridges and misc. post-war photographs of him and his family along with other family members. Abraham’s family donated most of Lot Abraham’s wartime letters, diaries and documents to the University of Iowa Library in 1962. This wonderful, historical archive of a hard fighting Union Cavalryman in the western theatre of war will probably never be duplicated. Abraham’s diary accounts of these last battles should be read. PROVENANCE: Lot Abraham (1838-1920). John Gilbert Abraham (1866-1944). Fred Barger Abraham (1891-1965). Howard John Abraham (1918-1994). Mrs. Cecil Henrietta Carnahan-Abraham. Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Spencer carbine is very good overall appearing “as found” with gray metal, crisp markings good bore with discernible rifling and pitting. Gun is missing blades of rear sight though base still intact. Stocks are sound and solid with a hair line crack extending about 3″ from carbine bar just above a discernible inspector’s cartouche. Stocks exhibit numerous small scratches, dents and dings with hand worn patina. Saber is very good overall. Blade is gray with some areas of orig luster and etched panels are mostly discernible, scattered areas of staining and pitting. A few small nicks in cutting edge from use. Scabbard is sound and solid. Iron body retains traces of org finish with pitting. Brass mounts and hilt have rich red/chocolate colored patina. Sharks skin grip is worn and chipped at high areas thought mostly intact with orig twisted brass wire. Top ring mount is worn through and two later sword belt straps have been added for display purposes. Other items in this grouping are very good to fine as described. 4-53743 JS300 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3296

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3297
$2,875.00

LARGE ARCHIVE OF 3RD AND 4TH IOWA CAVALRY AND OTHER RELATED WESTERN CAVALRY UNITS UNDER GENERAL WILSON.

SN NSN. This grouping of memorabilia includes mostly identified photographs and reunion ribbons of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry and some other western cavalry units. The soldiers represented in these photographs were present for the last battle fought of the Civil War, Columbus, GA April 16, 1865. A rare image of one of the last men killed during the war is included in this archive. This grouping was displayed in the Greene Museum in one display including several large posters which are included in this lot. Lot includes two quarter plate tin types showing William Himes, Company K 3rd Iowa Cavalry, one with three companions and one with another. A small image of Lt. William J. Garvin originally a private in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry is found in a small gold Victorian oval broach missing its pin. There is a cabinet card of Thomas J. Miller of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry who was killed at the Battle of Columbus, GA and is buried at Andersonville National Cemetery. There is a thumbnail tin type of Corporal D.W. Arnold of the 4th Iowa Cavalry, CDV of George S. Bowman of the 3rd Iowa who was wounded at the Battle of Pea Ridge having enlisted early in 1861 he mustered out with his unit in Atlanta, GA in September of 1865. There is a CDV sized tin type in frame with nice ink inscription of Cornelius A. Stanton taken in 1862 as a Sergeant, he went on to be promoted to Lt. then Capt. and Major all in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry. There is a gem tin type mounted on CDV card by a Louisville photographer of Corporal Silas D. Kirkhart in fine condition. Silas enlisted September 1861 and mustered out with his regiment in August of 1865 in Atlanta, GA. There is a albumen collage photograph on a 9″ X 6-1/2″ card showing 12 enlisted men of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry taken at Benton Barracks, MO in 1864. Ten are identified on back of image (John Fox, Hiram Randall, William Himes, Albert Spaur, Charles Sherman, Israel Randal, William Barker and Jacob MacVay) and there is a fine quarter plate tin type apparently showing central soldier from Albumen and a companion. There is a ninth plate tin type of a First Lt. D.J. Vance who served in the 4th Iowa cavalry. Other ephemera in this grouping 12 pieces of Iowa Cavalry reunion badges and ribbons including 3 pieces from 2nd Indiana Cavalry the others from 3rd and 4th Iowa Cavalry and a couple of Wilson’s Cavalry pieces. Included with this lot is a large album of biographical data on soldiers in the 3rd Iowa including those identified here. Also included are 6 orig documents concerning William Himes including his discharge document given to him in Atlanta, GA August 9, 1865. Widow’s pension document and three war time, one dated 1-9-65 relieving him from duty as Brigade Blacksmith sending him back into the ranks. There is a post war portion of a letter showing a nice clear signature of General James H. Wilson who was in charge of the 3rd Iowa and Corps. There is an 1860 dated Bible that is inscribed to Howard Shackleford Company K 3rd Iowa Cavalry. The inscription is dated June 5, 1865 ten days before Sgt. Shackleford was commissioned as a Capt. in the 138th USCT. There is a fine gold seal ring with an orange colored stone with reversed initials and date for sealing an envelope with wax which appears to read “CEF/June 1864″; ring is in same display case with other 3rd Iowa material but we do not know who this ring belonged to. For anyone doing research or collecting the 3rd Iowa Cavalry this is a fine archive. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Photographs are very good overall. The Vance tin type and the Arnold gem tin type are dark. The two Himes quarter plates have both been cleaned and resealed with good contrast though image with two figures that was taken with backdrop of US fort and cannon is scratched and has a central 1/2″ flaw just touching one soldier. Other hard images are very good with good contrast. Images on paper have good contrast though soiled and CDV of Bowman is mounted on later card. Reunion material is in fair to fine condition as can be seen in photographs, 2nd Indiana Cavalry ribbon is only partial. Bible is shaken loose including end paper with inscription but appears mostly complete though some signatures are loose and misplaced. Binding has resewing including tab but this little 5″ X 3-1/2” will display well with name and presentation. 4-54279 JS308 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3297

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3297a
$9,200.00

RARE & HISTORIC CIVIL WAR BATTLE FLAG & PRESENTATION OFFICER’S SWORD OF LAST COMMANDER OF 5TH RHODE ISLAND HEAVY ARTILLERY, LT-COL. ISAAC M POTTER.

The flag here is possibly the only surviving Civil War pattern of its type. This is probably one of five such flags made early in 1861 and other survivors could not be located. Flag is typical in construction of early Civil War being gold painted blue silk. Flag measures about 4-foot square with fringe. Sword is an 1861 dated Collins & Co (retailed by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, NYC) model 1850 foot officer’s sword with presentation which reads: “Lieut. Isaac M. Potter from his friends in Providence, R.I. Feb. 17th, 1862”. Isaac Mathewson Potter enlisted on 4/17/1861 as a private. He served with 5th Rhode Island Infantry which was composed. On 5/2/1861 Potter was mustered into “C” Co. RI 1st Infantry, later in the 3rd RI and finally in the 5th Rhode Island which he commanded at War’s end. Potter had a good war record being wounded at the battle of New Bern, NC, June 16, 1861. He had several promotions and listed as colonel postwar when he was a member of the Rhode Island assembly. His last command is listed as commander at Ft. Spinola, NC March 15, 1865. The 5th Rhode Island Infantry was organized at Providence, Rhode Island as a battalion of five companies and mustered in December 16, 1861. An additional five companies were raised afterward and mustered in December 27, 1862.The regiment was attached to 3rd Brigade, Burnside’s Expeditionary Corps, to April 1862. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, Department of North Carolina, to July 1862. 2nd Brigade. 1st Division, Department of North Carolina, to January 1863. 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, XVIII Corps, Department of North Carolina, to May 1863. Lee’s Brigade, Defenses of New Berne, North Carolina, Department of North Carolina, to July 1863. The 5th Rhode Island Infantry ceased to exist in July 1863 when it was changed to 5th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery. All three units that Potter was a part of saw service saw service in same brigade, all in the Carolinas. There are several presentations of Rhode Island flags found in Rhode Island and the Carolinas early war, but this flag didn’t match this pattern, but further research might provide a match. Regardless this is a rare and pleasing example of an early war Union flag with presentation sword of a hard fought Rhode Island soldier. CONDITION: frame of plexi-glass is sound protecting flag and fringe. Sword is very good overall, blade is gray with good markings and fully discernible patriotic etched panels. Grip is sound though worn especially at high areas, single wire wrap is complete; scabbard is broken between throat and middle mount, missing drag and several inches of letter body missing there.  Inscription discernible and crisp, brass mounts and hilt has yellow patina. Yellow patina to brass mounts and hilt with old cleaning and only traces of gold plate can be found. Flag is very good overall as conserved. Flag was not removed from framing but appears stable as sewn to backing while in mounting. Silk however appears brittle and detached fragments are seen. 4-54299 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3297a

3297b
$0.00

FRAMED CIVIL WAR HEADQUARTERS MARKER, NATIONAL GUARD ZOUAVES, 57TH NY INFANTRY.

Unique 35″ x 31-1/2″ painted linen sheet which reads, “HEAD-QUARTERS OF CAPT GOTT’S COMPANY National Guard ZOUAVES.”. I can see this pennant attached to Capt. Gott’s tent while in the field in camp after one of the 57th’s many battles. 57th NY was raised in New York City where Capt. Benjamin F. Gott enlisted on October 16, 1861 at New York City, NY. Capt. Gott and his company left New York City in November of 1861 and camped in the vicinity of Washington D.C. The unit proceeded in spring of 1862 to Virginia and participated in the battles in the Peninsula Campaign. At the Battle of Fair Oaks fought on June 1, 1862 the 57th had 12 casualties. Capt Gott would be discharged from this unit June 14, 1862 to join another regiment through wars end. 5th NY went on to see very heavy action in the major battles of The Army of the Potomac including Antietam in September of same year where the regiment had casualties of about 100. Benjamin Gott would leave service in February 1864 with the rank of Colonel of the 174th NY. SIZE: Frame 40″ x 36″. CONDITION: Banner is overall very good with good color as can be seen in photographs. Red and green paint highlights are dull in some areas but intact. Areas of staining, acid burn and several small holes & tears especially at top edge where attached apparently with 5 ties which are no longer present does not affect the overall esthetics of this rare and unique item. 4-54703 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3297b

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3298
$7,475.00

PRESENTATION WHISKEY FLASK FROM ABRAHAM LINCOLN TO ULYSSES S. GRANT.

SN NSN. This most interesting relic which was sold in auction in 2000 from the Hunt-Phelan home in Memphis, TN had a treasure trove of objects as it was being used as a historic house museum. Indeed General Grant used this home as a headquarters when planning his Vicksburg campaign. This flask is no doubt inscribed in a contemporary fashion to the period but as to actually coming from Lincoln to Grant, that we cannot guarantee but this piece is no doubt very old with great patina. We all known Grant had the reputation for drinking even though many said it was unfounded. In an anecdote published in the New York Times October 30, 1863, “When someone charged Gen. Grant, in the president’s hearing, with drinking too much liquor, Mr. Lincoln, recalling Gen. Grant’s successes, said that if he could find out what brand of whiskey Grant drank he would send a barrel of it to all the other commanders.” This particular anecdote has been repeated numerous times in the popular culture of the day, in plays, books and other printed sources. Could this massive flask have been made as a souvenir based on “Pop Culture” of the day or did Honest Abe, known for his humor indeed present this flask? PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Flask measures about 9″ including screw on pewter top and silver plated, fitted oval pewter cup. Pewter top is engraved with a 1-1/2″ 5-pointed star with “US” centered. Cup is engraved with a spread winged eagle with riband reading “E. PLURIBUS UNEM”. The presentation reads “PRESENTED TO/GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT/For your patriotic and heroic victory at Vicksburg/July 4 1863/FROM A.L.”. 4-54400 JS225 (2,000-20,000) – Lot 3298

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3298a
$287.50

ANTIQUE TOOLED LEATHER SADDLE.

This interesting lightweight “eastern style” plantation saddle with horn is equipped with an English style girth with integrally made girth straps. The saddle has all over tooled decoration including large rosettes on either flap, and stitched and engraved design on the saddle seat and front piece. It is mounted also with large metal studs having intricate floral gold design and trimmed on the back with red leather. We cannot determine the manufacturer. Consignor states that the family from which he got the saddle claimed that this had been used by a Southern ancestor during the Civil War and claimed that their ancestor had secretly carried orders and information within the saddle. The built in hemp padded underside of the saddle when pulled down reveal that the leather liner has been cut. The original owners maintain that secret orders had been slipped into the leather padding where it would not be detected?? An interesting old saddle which would certainly have a good deal of appeal is any specific provenance or proof then produced. CONDITION: Both leather flaps on either side have some losses on the back. the girth strap is much frayed and the leather padded underside is in poor condition and separated in places with padding emerging from within. 4-48397 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3298a

3299
$3,450.00

CIVIL WAR EAGLE DRUM WITH DRUMMER BOY BUCKLE AND DRUMSTICKS.

SN NSN. Fine regulation painted Civil War infantry eagle drum and rare drummer boy’s buckle with pair of drumsticks. This is a type drum and buckle seen in Civil War photographs. These buckles are rarely offered in non-excavated condition but often show up excavated in campsites and battle fields. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Drum measures 14″ high including red painted 1″ hoops. Drum is just over 16″ in dia. Heads have been backed with 1/4″ wood panels for display, a round piece of glass has been added to the top so drum can be used as a sturdy table. There is a later added metal snare device attached near vent hole with extension attached to to drum inside tack design about 3″ from vent. Ropes appear of later vintage as do the few remaining tighteners. Painted eagle device appears orig with no apparent in-painting, though a slight yellowing to varnish layer. Buckle is complete with both bales for sticks firmly attached as are the soldered wire hooks. Brass buckle has an overall grungy patina with dirt and grime appearing “as found” and several small bends. Accompanying drumsticks display well and are in typical good condition. 4-54276 JS226 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3299

3300
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE CIVIL WAR ENLISTED 9-BUTTON ORDNANCE FROCK COAT WITH SILVER ORDNANCE CORPS BADGE.

SN NSN. This wonderful and high conditioned regulation Civil War frock coat is prominently pictured on p.156 of Echos of Glory, Arms and Equipment of the Union Army identified as a “privately purchased…finer quality than regular issue uniforms” and indeed this coat has a quality of the best officers coats with fine polished green quilted cotton lining with internal tail pockets. Coat also exhibits very rare Ordnance Corps buttons with their distinctive device of crossed cannons and bomb with garter reading “ORDNANCE CORPS”. These buttons are finely gilded with “EXTRA RICH, R&W ROBINSON” back marks. Coat retains all 9 buttons in front, 4 on tails and 6 cuffs. Also the coat has attached a beautifully engraved Ordnance Corps pin with T-bar back made from an 1838 dated half dollar. This coat once in the extensive and well known Enlisted Union Uniform Collection of Jimmy Stamatelos may be the only example extant. PROVENANCE: Jimmy Stamatelos Collection. CONDITION: Fine and about as nice as worn Union uniform cloth occurs. Coat has rich dark blue color with only a few small moth or insect holes and nap reductions and tracking from mothing. Lining is intact with minor staining, light fading on edges and a few small reductions. Buttons all appear orig though two tail buttons have been re-sewn. This coat conforms to other Civil War frocks with massive 9″ elbows tapering to cuffs that are about 5″ with plain polished cotton sleeve linings. 4-53771 JS298 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3300

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3301
$12,362.50

EXTREMELY RARE FABULOUS CIVIL WAR SILK EMBROIDERED SAILOR’S JUMPER.

SN NSN. This mid 19th Century sailor’s blouse no doubt dates to the Civil War. This regulation Navy Summer weight jumper is totally hand stitched. The blue trimmed panels have fabulous silk designs applied most likely by a Union sailor at sea and falls into the category of “sailor art”. Sailors had so much time on their hands that they produced wonderful pieces of folk art, including scrimshaw, carvings and rare surviving embroidery work such as this. It is not uncommon to see similar “folk art” designs on tops of Civil War Navy enlisted “Donald Duck” style flat hats. In our research we can find only one similarly adorned jumper and that one is identified as circa 1862 along with pants and decorated sea bag in the collection of the Winterthur Museum near Wilmington, Delaware. There are few other such elaborate surviving Civil War era embroidered Naval pieces to be found in other institutional collections we can find outside Winterthur and the “Old Army and Navy” section of the Smithsonian. As can be seen in photos, the workmanship is meticulous and detailed. Each cuff, which has 7-1/2″ x 5″ blue panels, is embroidered with a 10-pointed star above a fluted anchor with rope and two 5-pointed stars on either side. The blue panel is trimmed with floral edged borders, as are all the other trimmed panels. The front “bib” is about 8″ across and 9″ tall with a 4-1/4″ spread winged eagle holding an olive branch in one talon and an American flag on staff in his beak. There are three 10-pointed stars and two 5-pointed stars also in this panel. Panels on shoulder trim are about 3″ wide and 8″ long with central devise of fluted anchor and rope over a flagstaff with Liberty cap holding a furled American flag. Also in each of these panels on shoulders are three 5-pointed stars. The back “fall”, which is a 7″ x 17″ panel, has a central devise over 6″ wide and 5″ tall that incorporates the patriotic shield with red and white stripes with two flags on poles on either side and a large spread winged eagle flying above and seven 5-pointed stars in arch above eagle. Each corner of this “fall” has a 10-pointed star above a fluted anchor bordered, as is all the trim, by the repeated floral rope seen throughout the design. This is truly a marvelous piece of Civil War American folk art that would grace the finest museum displays anywhere. LITERATURE: Ron Field, Bluejackets Uniforms in the United States Navy in the Civil War Period. Frederick Todd, American Military Equipage Vol. II. Norm Flayderman, Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. There are scattered stains and several small holes in cotton blouse. The blue cotton panels still retain good strong color, as can be seen in photos. Blouse retains orig Mother of Pearl buttons on cuffs and five small orig Mother of Pearl buttons are found on “bib” (number of buttons on Naval jumpers often denote sailor’s rating or station). Silk embroidery was once brightly multi-colored. When studied under blacklight the red stripes on the flag and shield and blue of the cantons can be determined much easier. Still much detail is visible in the faded colors, as can be seen in photos. Embroidery is mostly intact, however there are reductions, especially in the simulated rope borders that contain the repeating floral vine design, with most reductions seen on cuffs and on left border design of rear “fall”. Other areas of missing embroidery are seen, including a 1/2″ x 1/4″ reduction in the right wing of eagle on “fall”. 8-76332 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3301

3302
$23,000.00

EXTREMELY RARE AND IMPORTANT OFFICIAL 1810 NAVY LOG FROM UNITED STATES FRIGATE “PRESIDENT” AND THE “U.S.S. CONSTITUTION”, “OLD IRONSIDES”.

This daily log was written from decks of two of the most famous and historic ships of the U.S. Navy. Authorized by Congress in 1794 and named by George Washington, our first powerful naval warships showed the world our constitutional concepts by their ship names (President, Constitution, United States, and Congress). The log starts aboard the 44-gun frigate “President” and ends on the USS “Constitution”. Both vessels played important roles earlier in the Barbary Coast Wars and were soon to make history in the War of 1812. These two vessels would be very prominent in early American Naval history. The commanders of these two vessels at time of this journal, the Barbary Coast Wars and the War of 1812, were William Bainbridge and Isaac Hull. These two commanders are among America’s most decorated and well known early American Naval Officers. Isaac Hull won the biggest naval battle in American history capturing HMS Guerriere August 19, 1812 while commanding the USS Constitution. When the other original 44-gun frigates were decommissioned for updated vessels; she continued to actively serve the nation as a flagship in the Mediterranean and African squadrons and made a circumnavigation of the world in the 1840’s. During the American Civil War she served as a training ship for the United States Naval Academy and carried artwork and industrial displays to the Paris Exposition of 1878. Retired from active service in 1881, she served as a receiving ship until designated a museum ship in 1907. In 1931 she made a three-year, 90-port tour of the nation and in 1997 she finally sailed again under her own power for her 200th birthday. The U.S. Constitution is berthed at the Charlestown Navy yard in Massachusetts and is used to promote understanding of the Navy’s role in war and peace through educational outreach, historic demonstration, and active participation in public events. She is the oldest commissioned vessel afloat in the world. Julia’s sold another log also from the same family, which also descended down from mid-shipman George Washington Storer. Storer who was a lifelong Naval Officer was commissioned 1809, dying in 1864 a Rear Admiral. Storer was named for President Washington when born in 1789 and according to history was blessed by the former President when the latter was visiting the Lear family in Portsmouth, NH while Storer was a baby. It is stated in “Brewster’s Rambles About Portsmouth” published in 1859 that George Washington said that he hoped that Storer would “be a better man than that whose name he bears”. Storer’s father was married to George Washington’s secretary’s sister, Mary Lear. This is a one of a kind opportunity to acquire an authentic and historically important document from “Old Ironsides” and even rarer “USS President”. Prospective institutions or collectors should read Storer’s daily accounts from 1810 aboard these vessels. This bound journal measures 12-3/4″ X 8″ and is filled out on all 112 of its pages. Binding is quite interesting, being wallpaper covered wraps with the cover imprinted as a sheet of five “Bank of Pennsylvania” checks of the 1790s printed by Matthew Carey. Matthew Carey was among America’s preeminent publishers in America’s first capitol; correspondence from George Washington and Thomas Jefferson exist from this period prior to capitol moving in 1800. Carey is often called the Father of Modern Publishing. The company that Carey started continued through his colleagues and heirs for over 200 years (most recently known as Lea & Febiger). The log itself on the front page in large script reads “A Journal Kept Onboard the United States Frigate President of 44 Guns, William Bainbridge, Esquire, Commanded by George Washington Storer”. (Note there was a word actually written before “A Journal” that at some point in time was clipped out.) The journal begins on Tuesday, January 23rd, 1810 and has entries for contiguous days. All writing is in a crisp hand, all easily legible. About a third of the way through, the tops of the pages are titled “United States Frigate President, William Bainbridge, Esquire, Commander of Anapolis””. Further into the log, the tops of the pages are titled “United States Frigate president, Lt. Charles Morris, Commander”. And still further on the tops of the pages are titles “United States Frigate Constitution, Isaac Hull, Esquire, Commander”. This is a truly historic artifact from one of the most renowned and fabled warships in the entire fleet of the U.S. Navy. To find in public hands, a genuine article that at one time was present on this famous ship is extraordinary. This log, as mentioned early on in this catalog description, comes from a historic family. One of the ancestors of this family was Tobias Lear. Lear, of course, was General Washington’s personal friend and secretary in the latter part of his life (Lear was at Washington’s side when he died). At Washington’s death, Lear managed and handled Washington’s papers and entire library. In an earlier auction for this same family, we sold a number of papers and documents, and the historic $1.15 million “BATTLE OF YORKTOWN MAP, EXECUTED BY JEAN BAPTISTE GOUVION” that actually came from Washington and Tobias Lear. Also included in this extraordinary assemblage that we sold earlier was a parcel of letters written by Commander Bainbridge while he was imprisoned by the Barbary Pirates in 1804. Another ancestor of this same illustrious family from which the ship log comes was Commodore Stephen Decatur who defeated the Barbary pirates. A truly rare and historic object with impeccable provenance from a famous and historic family lineage. CONDITION: Binding is scuffed and worn with chipped spine but still intact with minor water staining and worn edges to corners. 4-53620 JS324 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3302

3303
$10,350.00

VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY 1ST MODEL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Cal. 69. 12-1/2″ rnd bbl. This scarce VA. Manufactory is dated 1811, which according to Giles Cromwell’s scholarly study, “Virginia Manufactory of Arms“, there were only “91” of these manufactured in 1811, as the second model began production in 1812. The “as found” condition of this piece indicates that no modern collector has made an effort to “revive it” from its “attic” or “as found” condition! The orig flintlock is marked “VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY” and the marking “RICHMOND” has lost its center letters (or the die was weak) but the date 1811 is fully visible. There does not appear to be any county markings atop the bbl, and there is no evidence of any replacement parts. This is a rare and uncommon date for these VA manufacture pistols! CONDITION: Fine. The pistol has a dry surface to not only the wood surface but also the oxidized iron parts. The orig ramrod is intact and other than a miniscule sliver missing at the tail of the lock. 4-53575 SDH46 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3303

3304
$11,500.00

RARE 2ND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN 7777. Cal 54 smooth bore. Patterned after the model 1805 Harpers Ferry pistol, these fine pistols have 10″ rnd bbl with iron underrib and attached swivel rammer. Ramrod on this pistol is a replacement as the button head will not fit the bore. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock, secured with single key through the forestock and mounted with brass furniture, including the Harpers Ferry Model 1805-style brass band at tip of forestock. It has orig lockplate marked “VIRGINIA” ahead of the cock with “RICHMOND / 1812” in an ark behind the cock. Cock is reinforced with an orig equipment replacement top jaw and screw. It has a bridles frizzen without roller, mainspring is marked with the assembly number “///” and “VII”. Matching assembly numbers are also on the lockplate screws with the number “7777” inside trigger bow. No further disassembly was affected to check for other matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 4,252 of these pistols produced in the period 1812-1815 of which only about 386 were made in 1812. Given the date of this pistol it almost certainly would have seen service in the War of 1812. Finding one of these pistols today is an extreme rarity. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching, as noted above. Bbl is a cleaned gray metal patina with fine pitting, heavier around pan area. Hammer and lockplate are matching patina with fine pitting and forging lines. Stock has a fine crack by the front lockplate screw and is missing a couple small chips, otherwise is sound showing moderate to heavy wear. Brass is a dark coffee colored patina. Mechanics are fine. Lightly pitted bore. 4-53685 JR288 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3304

3305
$4,720.00

MODEL 1808 SIMEON NORTH MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN 303. Simeon North had contract between 1808 and 1810 for 3,000 pistols for the US Navy. This gun conforms to configurations of that gun, though it is lacking a belt hook. 64 cal bbl measures just over 10″, brass mounted with wood ramrod. The lock is marked forward of hammer with a drooped wing eagle above “U.STATES”. Tail of hammer is stamped vertically “S. NORTH/BERLIN/CON.” Bbl is unmarked though internally the breech is numbered “303” and there are several Roman numerals including “IX” which is also found internally inside lock mortise and the SN and other Roman numeral is found stamped in mortise for the especially long bbl tang. This is a scarce gun not often found in orig flint. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: The bbl is cleaned fairly bright and there are tool marks noted around touch hole where it is also polished bright and reconversion is possible though no discernible weld is visible. The lock parts appear orig though brass pan is not particularly well fit though the internal screw that attaches it has same cryptic assembly marking as other parts. There are several glued repairs to cracks in forestock; otherwise stock appears complete and intact. There are no discernible proofs on stock which is sound and solid other than the noted glued repairs. 4-50936 JS140 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 3305

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3306
$4,025.00

RARE JJ HENRY, BOULTON FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL.

SN 7. This rare gun of which probably less than 10 examples are known of 84 produced conforms to other examples of secondary martial pistols of this type with 58 cal, 9″ half oct to rnd bbl. Samuel Smith & Edwin Bitter show an identical example on pgs. 210 & 212 of their book Historical Pistols The American Martial Flintlock 1760-1845. They call this the “J.J. Henry Boulton 1838 Holster Pistol” though Flayderman guesses earlier production sold privately for militia and officers use. This particular gun has a SN 7 stamped on top flat of bbl and 6 other SNs are listed by Smith & Bitter, the highest being 37. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal is gray/brown. Brass mountings have a yellow to red patina. Gun exhibits fine reconversion from percussion back to flint utilizing hammer, pan and frizzen with a lighter patina which appear to be old orig parts. Stock is sound with a with long inset repair on right side of stock just rear of muzzle to lock and inset repair on left side about 3″ from muzzle back. Ramrod thimble and pipe exhibit different patina than rest of brass but appear orig and in correct configuration. There is a glued crack repair between trigger guard finial and ramrod pipe. There is also inset wood behind and top of lock. 4-53582 JS325 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3306

3307
$2,587.50

RARE SECONDARY MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL, WOLFES, NEW YORK.

SN NSN. David and John A. Wolfe are listed between 1805-1815 in New York City directories as selling merchandise and hardware at 91 Maiden Lane. Probable successors of this business were Christopher and John D. Wolfe listed at 87 Maiden Lane from 1816-1828. Regardless which agent sold this gun it is a typical circa 1810 brass 9″ bbl British import marked “NEW YORK”. Lock is marked “WOLFES”. Norm Flayderman cataloged in his catalog #57 a similarly marked gun as secondary martial. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal cleaned. Brass bbl exhibits brass patina with staining, pitting and corrosion especially around breech. Iron surfaces have similar surface with pitting. Stock is fairly sound and well fit with inset wood forward and rear of lock. About a 2″ sliver is missing at top lock. Stock is covered with a thick old varnish less about 50% present covering a crack repair near butt. Top jaw and screw are replaced. 4-53579 JS326 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3307

3308
$4,600.00

RARE AND FINE SIMEON NORTH US MODEL 1813 ARMY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is among the finest examples that can be found of this rare early martial pistol made 1813-1815. Originally a contract for the Model 1813 from Simeon North at his new Middletown, CT factory was to produce a total of 20,000 pistols; but because of the severe recoil from this large cal (70 Cal) pistol the order was revised and according to Flayderman, “Only about 1,150 or less were delivered. This model has added historic importance as the first arms contract in which a gunmaker agreed to provide a product having parts interchangeably.” This is a very nice all orig and apparently “as found” example which would be difficult to upgrade. This gun conforms to other known examples with bore measuring .70″ with 9-1/16″ rnd bbl faceted at the breech marked on the left flat “P/US” and on the right side bbl flat is inspectors mark “HHP” (Henry H. Perkins) that is crisp as is the touch hole showing that this gun saw very little, if any, use. Lockplate is marked underneath the pan “S.NORTH” over arc, over “U” & “S” on either side of drooped wing eagle over “MIDLN, CON”. Gun is original flintlock with no restoration of any kind. The Black Walnut stock is proper and orig to this piece and clearly shows Henry Perkins’ inspector’s mark “V/HHP”. CONDITION: This gun is fine to very fine overall. Metal overall cleaned exhibiting a gray/white patina with pitting especially at breech. Bbl markings are crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; lock markings are crisp and discernible with traces of orig finish with some rust and pitting. Other iron mountings have similar color and patina with same scattered pitting. Stock is sound, solid, well fit with fairly sharp edges with scattered storage dings and dents; inspector’s mark is bright and easily discerned. Ramrod appears orig with slotted metal tip of lighter wood. Mechanically gun functions well with a clean, smooth bore which still shows cutting marks. 4-53578 JS310 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3308

3309
$1,437.50

SECONDARY MARSHAL TYPE IMPORTED ENGLISH PISTOL SOLD BY H. YOUNG & CO. NY, NY.

SN NSN. 62 cal. 13″ overall. 8-3/4″ rnd smooth bore bbl marked “NEW YORK”. The bbl lock and hardware of this pistol appear to be all English import. The flintlock is stamped “H. YOUNG & CO.” This is a late flintlock as the lock in held in place by a single screw. H. Young & Company were dealers in New York City, NY from 1830 to 1842. The bbl has English proofs. The bbl tang has Ketland engraving and it’s possible the entire gun was imported from England to be sold by Young & Co. CONDITION: Fine. 4-53581 RG44 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3309

3310
$2,300.00

FLINTLOCK SECONDARY MARSHAL TYPE PISTOL SIGNED “R.S. CLARK” DATED 1833.

SN NSN. 60 cal. 13-1/2″ overall. 8″ rnd smooth bore unmarked bbl. Flintlock is marked “R.S. CLARK EXTRA”. This pistol is attributed to the New York Clark family of gunsmiths. Pistol has all brass unengraved hardware. The bbl is pinned to the curly maple stock and the ramrod has 2 brass pipes. The sideplate consists of 2 brass washers. There is an oval brass inlay behind the bbl tang. CONDITION: Good. 4-53576 RG43 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3310

3311
$4,025.00

EXTREMELY FINE MODEL 1836 U.S. MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. This is as fine an “R. JOHNSON”, Middleton, CT single shot martial flint pistol you will find. This gun conforms to the usual configuration having 8-1/2″ rnd smooth bore bbl, brass blade front sight, oval shaped rear sight on the bbl tang with an overall length of about 14″. Gun is iron mounted with swivel-type steel ramrod. Lockplate is flat and beveled ahead of the hammer marked “US/R JOHNSON/MIDDn CONN/1841″. Lockplate is case hardened and most of the case colors are still present. Proof stampings on the breech of the bbl are “US/NWP/P” (Nahum W. Patch). This was the last US martial flint pistol manufactured. Norm Flayderman states in his Guide to American Antique Firearms “Many collectors regard this as the best made, most attractive and best performing of all U.S. military flint handguns. It was standard issue handgun during the Mexican War and continued to see extensive use, converted to percussion, in the Civil War.” Even though 41,000 of these guns were made between 1836 and 1844, most were converted to percussion and few survive as orig flint in as fine condition as this gun. CONDITION: Bbl and iron mountings are overall bright/white with scattered areas of staining and fine pin prick pitting. Case hardened lock and breech retain 50% of their case colors though mostly dark and muted. Stock is fine and solid with 2 bright well-struck cartouches. There is about a 3/4″ x 1/16″ cut out crescent of the sharp edge above lockplate. Wood still exhibits raised grain with scattered small scratches and shallow dents under an old thin varnish layer applied to entire gun. Bore is bright and shiny gun was possibly never fired. Small sub-inspector marks are found on trigger guard and bbl. 4-53580 JS311 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3311

3312
$2,300.00

U S MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY ROBERT JOHNSON.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. Smooth bore. Standard configuration, with 8-1/2″ bbl, stamped “US.” “JCB” and “P” at breech, along with assembly mark “H”. Bbl is fitted with swivel ramrod. Case hardened lock with brass removable pan, is stamped “US.” “R. JOHNSON” “MIDDn CONN” and “1842″ in front of round bodied cock. All assembly marks match. American walnut iron mounted stock has crisp inspector’s marks “JJC” and “W.A.T.” in oval cartouches on left side. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent. Iron parts lightly cleaned to bright. Lock retains traces of orig case hardening color. Stock is fine, sound and solid, retaining most of its orig finish, with some minor marks, slight wear. Inspectors marks are sharp. Lock and frizzen are crisp. Bore is excellent. This pistol is possibly unfired. 4-50946 JS112 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3312

3313
$3,450.00

AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL.

SN NSN. This 1843 dated and inspected box lock US Navy single shot pistol was made by N. P. Ames. This gun conforms to other examples with 6″ 54 cal smooth bore bbl measuring just over 11-1/2″ overall. Lock is marked “NP AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Lock and bbl are also both marked “USN 1843”. Inspector marks also occur on bbl and in two oval cartouches in stock though only discernible in outline. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Good overall. Metal has been cleaned and is white/gray overall with pitting. Markings are discernible though “USN” and full bbl date are not visible; stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings and dents and old sanding and refinish making inspector cartouches just barely visible in outline. Mechanically gun functions fine with pitted bore. Many parts have small inspector letters stamped. 4-50960 JS120 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3313

3314
$18,400.00

OUTSTANDING MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE WITH MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK.

SN NSN. Cal. 58 This is the nicest example of this popular martial Civil War pistol-carbine. This gun conforms with rifled 12″ long rnd/oct bbl marked at left breech “V/P” over eagle’s head and dated “1855″ forward of folding three leaf sight on tang. Lock marked on primer door with spread winged eagle and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” in front of lock and dated “1855″ behind the hammer. Walnut stock has inspector cartouche. Gun appears orig, authentic and excellent overall. Ramrod, brass nose cap, brass bbl band and swing swivels all fine. Butt cap numbered “13″ as is its attached stock. It is always difficult in this model to fine matching lock & bbl dates and matching assembly numbers which this example exhibits. This is possibly the finest example of the popular Civil War era pistol carbine you will ever find. CONDITION: All metal has been lightly cleaned and is bright white/gray overall with small areas of pinprick pitting mostly around muzzle. Adjustable two leaf rear sight has crisp markings retaining traces of thin finish. Brass mountings are all cleaned with a light mustard color. Walnut stock is sound and solid with sharp crisp edges with light edge wear and several storage dings and dents exhibiting a 3/4″ stress crack opposite lock at rear escutcheon screw. Single cartouche is very thinly stamped but shows no wear with two script letters that appear to read “JS”. Impressed line where buttstock fits is present on either side. There is a sighting line cut through bbl band. Accompanying buttstock has similar matching color to brass and wood. Gun functions well including Maynard tape device. Bore exhibits crisp rifling in a bright bore. 4-53577 JS309 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3314

3315
$3,220.00

AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA CURLY MAPLE MUSKET.

Cal. 75. 41″ full rnd bbl, American stocked musket of the Revolutionary period or slightly later. It is stocked in excellent curly maple and exhibits the stock architecture of Pennsylvania long rifles from the Berks County area of PA. Bbl has faint markings of “P” and No 9″. The orig flintlock is a European lock with a crown over an illegible cartouche stamped in the lock. All of the hardware are European brass parts, possibly from a French or Dutch musket or both. Buttplate appears to be that of a Dutch or German with crude markings “3BT 26B”. Behind the sideplate there is a 2″ long ebony diamond inlaid into the stock. The gun may possibly have been made in PA with recycled European musket parts and is in excellent condition structurally. The wood surface needs to have a rejuvenated finish applied. Ramrod is also a period to the gun. This is the kind of musket that could have been made during the later years of the American Rev. or shortly thereafter. CONDITION: All metal parts have been polished or cleaned, and the stock is devoid of a surface finish and thus has a dry appearance, possibly from having its orig old surface cleaned at one time. 4-51330 SDH20 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3315

3316
$1,150.00

CURLY MAPLE NEW ENGLAND MILITIA MUSKET.

Cal. 77. 42-3/4″ full rnd bbl, ca. 1810, curly maple stock with deep reddish brown color, Brown Bess style mounts, two forward trumpet-mouthed ramrod pipes, the “D. DANA” stamped flintlock is a reconversion. Accompanied with a an associated bayonet. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stock with orig finish, bbl with natural oxidation. 4-50090 SDH12 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3316

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3316a
$4,025.00

FINE AMERICAN USED REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD BRITISH 1768 SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .75. Standard issue with 42″ bbl, slightly arched lockplate, and brass furniture, trigger guard with relief tulip finial, has had all British markings either fully or partially eradicated during period of use (as was often done by American forces with captured weapons). A partial bbl makers mark “C?” surmounted by a crown is visible at top of breech. A partial, but indecipherable, lock makers mark is visible behind tall round bodied serpentine cock. What is most likely a colonial era owners mark “B+S” is scratched into left side of butt. An old, most likely period of use, button top ramrod, is held by flared and beaded pipes. PROVENANCE: Ex-George Neumann collection. Sold through Paul Ambrose Antiques, with correspondence regarding both sales. CONDITION: Good, complete, and appears to be all original from time of refurbishing. All iron parts are a smooth brown mellowed patina. Bayonet stud was narrowed to form fine sighting bead during period of use. Brass is very fine, mostly yellow brown, with some hand worn highlights. Orig flintlock has been re-steeled, and bbl most likely re-vented during period of use. Stock is very fine with lovely hand worn patina at normal balance point, and at grip. There are some cracks on left side of bbl channel. Overall a fine specimen. 4-53695 MGM305 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3316a

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3317
$0.00

FINE GROUP OF CIRCA 1780 BULLET MOLDS.

SN NSN. Early bullet molds of the Revolutionary War to Federal Period are quite scarce and difficult to find that were used by American made rifles or pistols. This little collection of six fine American brass molds each make a single ball from about 42-50 Cal. Five molds still retain wood handles which are rarely found. American frontier’s men would have typically had such a mold as and accoutrement for their Kentucky rifle or pistol. Also included in this lot is an early iron pistol ramrod measuring 7″ with an integral worm forged at tip. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Brass surfaces have varying patinas as can be seen in photos. Three sets of handles and ferrules appear orig to their time of manufacture. One mold has at least one replaced handle as wood dia are different and one arm has pewter ferrule and the other is brass. Handles are loose on the other mold and are most likely more recent additions. Ramrod appears “as found” with iron patina and pitting. 4-53768 JS267 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3317

3318
$4,255.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: This is not part of the collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin.

EARLY 1779 EAST INDIA COMPANY MUSKET BY NICHOLSON.

Cal. 75. 38-1/2″ rnd bbl. This musket is in its “as found” condition (in the black) and exhibits no evidence of modern repairs or restoration. It even carries it matching, marked “spring-catch” bayonet. This is a classic “India” pattern Brown Bess, the lock being engraved “NICHOLSON 1779” with the East India Co. seal. Also, the top of the bbl is engraved “NICHOLSON 1779” and the East Indian Seal. The bayonet is also engraved “NICHOLSON 1779” with the East India seal. The bayonet is also marked “HARVEY”. Walnut stock has classic 3rd Model brass hardware, and it is uncommon to find a marked, matching bayonet (dated) corresponding to the bbl and the lock. Right side of the stock is impressed with the East India seal while the buttplate is engraved “No. 47″ PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stock and hardware heavily patinated, stock shows all orig finish, surfaces of iron components are heavily oxidized but smooth. There is a forearm split, approx 11” long with a small missing sliver. Cock is flat surfaced and may be an in-period replacement. This regimentally marked musket is complete and in “as found” condition which makes this even more significant. 4-51329 SDH6 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3318

3318a
$4,025.00

FRENCH MODEL 1766 MAUBEUGE ARSENAL FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .69. (.700 bore diameter) Standard issue with 44-3/4″ bbl, has iron bands retained by springs, flat faced lock with inset octagonal pan, and flat faced reinforced cock. Lock is engraved “? ? Maubeuge”. Most all major metal parts are stamped with French inspectors marks. Walnut stock with deep grooved comb, has indecipherable name stamped on toe line, and early monogram “RBE” hand carved on right side of butt. There is only slight variation between the Model 1766 and the Model 1763. According to our consignor, based on the measurements of the lock, this gun is a Model 1766. CONDITION: Fine. All metal parts cleaned to mottled silver gray over light pitting, is nicely toned. Wood retains most of an old oil finish with hand worn loss at normal carrying points. A clean, solid example of this staple of the American forces during the Revolution, and the pattern for our Model 1795 musket. 4-53694 MGM306 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3318a

3319
$4,025.00
Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note correction: The Regiment number faintly engraved on top of the barrel should read “52”, not “59” as stated in the catalog. The 52nd Regiment also participated in the American Revolution.

IMPORTANT REGIMENTALLY MARKED BRITISH OFFICERS FUSIL.

Cal. 69. 42″ rnd “hook-breech” bbl, bbl is faintly engraved in script “59” (for the 59th Regt.) on the top of bbl, and a company and rack number “E-53” on the top of buttplate. Walnut stock has its orig finish, with a typical raised apron around the bbl tang. The Ketland & Co. lock which is the ori flintlock and the stock has the 2nd Model type of Brown Bess brass hardware with three “trumpet-mouthed” upper ramrod pipes, orig sling swivels and ramrod, while the wrist has a simple oval escutcheon. Most likely a post-revolutionary war Fusil that may have been left behind during the war of 1812. As noted in the book of “Small Arms of the British Forces in America 1664-1815” by DeWitt Bailey, Ph.D., the 59th foot was at the Battle of Plattsburg. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is bright with coating of oil or wax. Age split at the comb and diagonal age split in front of the lock, usual normal wear, nicks & dings. 4-49989 SDH5 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3319

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3320
$2,875.00

FRENCH MUSKET “CHARLEVILLE” MODEL 1777.

Cal. 69. 41-3/4″ bbl, bbl is marked “1815”, while the orig flintlock is marked to the “CHARLEVILLE” Armory, and the musket has the standard iron mounted parts, orig sling swivels and a leather sling that is marked ” WATERVLEIT ARSENAL”, the cheekside has the 1777 pattern hollow cut for the cheek rest. The importance of the 1777 French muskets is that they were used in the latter part of the American Revolution. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Stock has a coat of old shellac which is showing the effects of time. Metal parts show smooth oxidized surfaces. Walnut stock has no wood repairs nor any missing pieces. 4-49763 SDH19 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3320

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3321
$3,162.50

BRITISH LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL, CIRCA 1770.

SN NSN. This gun has an interesting history in that it was found in an attic in Darien, CT in 2004. The pistol has typical George III era cipher and is contract marked “GILL” but no date. Markings in stock opposite lock have been removed and according to Mr. Lamb and other students this possibly denotes this gun was possibly captured and used by Continental troops. Regardless, this is a good example of an orig and complete Revolutionary War era Dragoon pistol with 9-1/4″ bbl measuring about 15-1/2″ overall. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal overall is gray/brown with old cleaning, staining and pitting; brass furniture has medium to dark mustard patina; stock is sound and solid with about a 1/2″ x 1/2″ inset repair in front of lock and a 1/2″ x 3″ inset piece of wood on top of lock to tail of lock; there is a 3″ crack on right side of forestock from muzzle above pin. 4-51864 JS125 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3321

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3322
$2,012.50

JOHN MANTON, LONDON HALF-STOCK FOWLER.

Cal. 10 ga. 33-3/4″ oct to rnd bbl, bbl has a damascene treatment, and there is a gold cartouche inlaid at the breech “MANTON LONDON”, also, there is a silver touch-hole “bushing”, the orig flintlock is also signed “MANTON”. Walnut stock has a curved cheek rest and also an engraved trigger guard, and a hornnose-cap. PROVENANCE: Guy A. Ritter Collection. CONDITION: Good. Appears to have orig finish. The gun has wrist checkering that is somewhat visible, but gun shows evidence of much use, but otherwise well cared for. Typically, the wood in front of the lock appears to have been replaced or repaired, as well as the area behind the lock on the bbl. 4-51588 SDH17 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3322

3323
$0.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: This is not part of the collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin.

VERY EARLY HUDSON VALLEY FOWLER.

Cal. 70. 58″ oct to rnd bbl (two stage), with a walnut stock with bold relief-carvings around the bbl tang, lock & side plate, and trigger guard, and an especially bold serpentine forearm molding, forestock molding, with ribbed ramrod pipes, a repousse wrist escutcheon. The walnut stock has a pleasing, mellow surface, and an exceptionally fine brass, vine-scrolled/pierced sideplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good, excluding the restoration. 9″ of bbl & forestock have been lengthened. Flintlock is orig; however, there is a crude 1/2″ brasstouch-hole “bushing” on the bbl of a later vintage. There is a 4-1/2″ sliver replaced in front of lock. 4-51331 SDH4 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 3323

3324
$5,750.00

EARLY HUDSON VALLEY FOWLER CA. 1740-1750.

Cal. 70. 59″ oct to rnd bbl, curly maple stock with a time-worn patina to the orig surface. Stock has typical early brass mountings with arrowhead-shaped trigger guard, at both ends, and ribbed ramrod pipes. Early bold relief-carving with fleur-de-lis design at the breech tang and the rear of the trigger guard. The fleur-de-lis, although worn, is also carved behind the rear ramrod pipe, and there are relief-carved panels around the lock and sideplate, and also has a nicely molded forestock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good, excluding restoration. Forward end of bbl has been lengthened 24″, stock has been lengthened 37″ in the front, and the piece shows long usage, but is not abused. The flintlock is appropriately reconverted with some old parts, and the brass hardware is heavily patinated. 4-49881 SDH3 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3324

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3325
$2,875.00

NEW YORK BRITISH STYLE FOWLER.

Cal. 10 ga. 53″ rnd “hook-breech” rnd bbl with rear sighting flat on bbl, Tower proofs, the orig flintlock, ca. 1760 is signed “CHANCE”, very closely-related to the “Richard Varick” Fowler in Grinslade’s “Flintlock Fowlers The First Guns Made in America 1700-1820“, BS6-BS7, pg 178 & 179. Gun has classic carving from the Hudson Valley school, relief carved around the breech tang, the lock and sideplate, rear trigger guard, and rear ramrod pipe. Also the choice curly maple stock has a very fine forestock molding, full brass mountings, and the curly maple stock has a rich, warm color, and has an orig ramrod with cleaning jag, as well as a horn nosecap. This classic New York fowler is an exceptionally pleasing piece. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl surface is smooth with an old oil finish. Approximately 19-1/2″ from the front of bbl, there is an old break in the wood which has been reglued and is not offensive. Wood surface has nice sheen to it, with large swelling at rear ram rob pipe. Forearm has 1/4″ sliver replaced on right side, approximately 9″ long, while the left side has a 1/4″ x 4-3/4″ replaced sliver (tapered). In area of the rear ramrod pipe, the carving is heavily worn and ramrod is exposed for 3” in the forearm. Brass mountings are of appropriate high quality design. 4-49960 SDH2 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3325

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3326
$0.00

J LOWMASTER FOWLER DATED 1808.

SN NSN. John Lowmaster according to most references moved from York, PA to Ohio about 1805 so this massive country fowler with 72 cal bore with 2-stage bbl measuring 45″ and 60″ overall was probably made in Ohio. Gun is brass mounted with exception of a silver oval thumbplate with initials in script “PG”. Gun is mounted with dovetailed fixed rear sight, a brass blade to a dovetailed iron based front sight. Lock is Ketland agent marked. There is no incised carving typical of Lowmaster’s Pennsylvania guns though brass hardware appear in style found on his other guns as does forged trigger with circular rear cutout. Rarely are offered dated Kentucky rifles by such well known makers in the early 19th century. CONDITION: Lock is poorly fit and is most likely changed. There is inset wood forward of lock and gun exhibits a thin varnish that covers other wood restoration in forestock. There are four key-ways cut in stock with second key missing. Middle two key-ways are non-functional as there are pinned bbl attachments a few inches from them showing that stock was probably a modification made after bbl was made. Front thimble is replaced. There is a 3/4″ braised repair to front tail of lock escutcheon. Functionally gun is very sloppy and will not hold at full cock. Bore is rusted and pitted. 4-76380 JS326 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3326

3327
$4,025.00

EARLY AMERICAN FOWLING PIECE WITH EUROPEAN INFLUENCES.

Cal. 69, smooth. 41-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. The walnut stock has the architecture and sculpture of early Jaegers which were often emulated by early Pennsylvania gunsmiths. The elongated cheek piece is a classic European style (which is found on some of our very earliest pieces) and the relief-carving behind the cheek piece is a simplistic “C” scroll and volutes which could have easily been done over in America also. Gun has typical European hardware, the kind which was exported to our country and is found on some of our early, curly maple stocked guns made in Pennsylvania. The gun has relief-carving around the rear ramrod pipe, and is carved behind the bbl tang, relief-carving. This is possibly a gun made in Eastern Pennsylvania. There is a simple forestock molding also found on many Kentucky rifles. The early “banana” lock appears to be orig flint. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent, with some wear tot he relief carving. A 4″ slender piece of wood missing from underside of forearm. The piece, if it is American walnut, could make it one of the earliest American guns, possibly made in eastern Pennsylvania. 4-49971 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3327

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3328
$2,587.50

CURLY MAPLE NEW ENGLAND MILITIA FOWLER.

Cal. 65. 53″ full rnd bbl, molded-forestock, a typical New England fowler, ca. 1785 to 1800’s having a plain brass wrist escutcheon in the shape of a shield PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl has nice oxidized surface, stock shows evidence of orig surface, lock and sideplate are replacements and bbl was once in percussion. Old break at forend with 1/2″ x 4-1/2″ long sliver has been added on left side. 4-49910 SDH8 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3328

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3329
$4,025.00

EARLY BUCKS COUNTY KENTUCKY FOWLER.

Cal. 59. 46-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, ca 1760 to 1770, curly maple stock is nicely carved both in relief and incised behind the bbl tang, and is incised fore and aft of the cheek piece and along side the right hand side of the comb. The brass hardware is the early imported style seen on early Pennsylvania guns. The forearm has the typical upper level molding in front of the lock on both sides, while the rear ramrod pipe is surrounded by the incised carving, along with the “Ovoid” wrist, the gun overall has a nice slender early appearance. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Flintlock is a reconversion. Bbl and forestock have been lengthened approximately 20″. Silver thumb piece is replaced. 4-50108 SDH10 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3329

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3330
$1,437.50

NEW ENGLAND FOWLER DATED 1783.

Cal. 56. 45″ full rnd bbl, full cherry stock, rich color and warm finish, with extra fine fore stock molding, French style engraved brass mounting. Wrist escutcheon is floral engraved and is dated “1783”. There is a simple fluted tang carving. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good, excluding the lock area. The flint lock and side plate are replacements, bbl was once in percussion. 4-49815 SDH7 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3330

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3331
$2,875.00

YORK COUNTY KENTUCKY FOWLER.

Cal. 70, smooth. 42-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. This relief carved maple stock shows evidence that is was done in the York/Adams County area the relief-carving on the cheek side and around the comb are indicative of either George Schroyer or Johnathan Schriver. The carving flanking the rear ramrod pipe may be an addition. The relief-carving is very well done from the lock back but the carving along the forestock is a contrast to the balance of the gun. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The molding and the forestock of the gun shows heavy wear with some wood replacement. The stock is finished. The flintlock is a reconversion and the old daisy headed brass patchbox which has the owners name “JONATHAN MILLER” is likely a replacement or addition. 4-49758 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3331

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3332
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE, ONE OF A KIND, PERCUSSION JOHN ARMSTRONG EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND RELIEF CARVED RIFLE SIGNED AND DATED IN PEN AND INK ON THE STOCK UNDER THE BUTTPLATE BY THE GUNSMITH.

Cal. 45. Overall length 58-1/4″, 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 42-1/2″ full oct rifled bbl signed “John Armstrong” in a brass plate inlet into the top flat of the bbl. This rifle is unique in that it is the only known Armstrong rifle to have been signed and dated in pen and ink on the stock by the gunsmith. Under the buttplate the rifle is handsigned “John Armstrong November 1836”. Maryland’s John Armstrong is considered by most to be one of the foremost artisans of the golden age. Armstrong was the creme de la creme, creating designs emulated by rifle makers everywhere. Most of his early rifle bbls were handmade. This rifle’s large engraved brass 4-pc patchbox has 3 piercings and the door is engraved with Armstrong’s characteristic two crossing vines. Fine grade curly maple stock with pronounced comb is carved behind cheekpiece in a high relief motif of interlacing branches. Large “C” scrolls cross over the tight radius curves of the smaller bottom scrolls. Area under cheekpiece is elevated and checkered. Carving at front of cheekpiece correlates in design with butt carving. Relief carving extends forward from lock and sideplate in feather like tapered flutes where each feathered area is slightly concave. This is a characteristic Armstrong feature. Rifle is relief carved behind bbl tang with vine like designs carried over from butt carving. Relief carving to rear of rear ramrod pipe is sharp and crisp, extending 2-3/4″ from the pipe. The entire forstock molding along the ramrod channel is deep and elegantly accomplished. Armstrong’s innovative, stylish rifle features are evident on this rifle. Large silver oval cheekpiece inlay is engraved with a classic spread eagle with shield surrounded by an engraved border. Long elegant handmade lock is engraved “JA”. Armstrong’s locks had internal mechanisms as precise as a clock’s movement. The outside of the lock has beveled edges and graceful hammer. Armstrong was born September 5, 1772 in Adams County, PA just north of the Maryland border. He settled in Emmitsburg, Maryland where he practiced his trade. The many features Armstrong brought into being with his meticulous workmanship produced immaculate rifles. As Joe Kindig states in his book, Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age, “John Armstrong’s workmanship is magnificent, and his designs are just about perfection. I cannot overemphasize the beauty of his rifles”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent. This rare rifle is in perfect condition throughout with the exception of 11″ of forend wood which has been professionally replaced at the muzzle end of the rifle. The fact wood and barrel have been stretched on a rifle. This perfect suggests the rifle had been sporterized in period. The rifle was returned to its original length by Carl Pippert in the second half of the 20th century. Pippert is recognized as one of the best in the restoration field. 4-49838 RG10 (40,000-75,000) – Lot 3332

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3333
$29,900.00

EXCEPTIONAL JOHN BONEWITZ (ATTRIB) CA. 1790 KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Cal. 50. 45-1/2″ full oct bbl. This rifle is an ‘almost pristine” example of John Bonewitz’s premier workmanship, with masterful relief carving in front of and to the rear of the cheek piece, the rear of the bbl tang as well as the relief-carving around the rear ramrod pipe. All of the carving personifies his best work. All of the carvings including the panels around the lock and the side plate are extremely crisp and bold. The stock has its orig finish from buttplate to nosecap, the beautifully engraved brass patchbox is classic Bonewitz workmanship and design. The fine forestock molding is fully intact and the dbl set triggers are orig along with the orig flintlock and full length bbl. This is a stellar example of Bonewitz’s work with only a few minor cosmetic flaws. John Bonewitz worked in Womelsdorf, PA. This gun is illustrated in “The Kentucky Rifle, A True American Heritage in Picture“, pg 18, owned by the Donald Vaughn Collection as indicated in the packet of info accompanying this lot. PROVENANCE: Ex-collection of Donald Vaughn, Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent. Mid forestock on left side has a curved sliver of missing wood, 6″ long x 1/4″ deep; the front and rear trigger guard finials are secured by the addition of later-period screws. Behind the tang a 3/4″ x 1/2” piece of wood was put in place where wood had chipped out. 4-49784 SDH11 (40,000-65,000) – Lot 3333

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3334
$0.00

KENTUCKY RIFLE BY JOHN BONEWITZ (ATTRIB.).

Cal. 52. 50-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl.This exceptional long rifle is a stellar example of John Bonewitz’s work. The maple stock has a beautiful orig patinated surface with a warm brownish-orange color, having light and dark areas associated with orig finishes. The masterful carving on the cheek side is the obviously classic design and relief-carving of John Bonewitz and in particular, the dragooning under the cheek piece is one of his key details. Relief carved panels are around the lock and also the opposite side plate. Carving behind the rear ramrod pipe is worn where only an outline exists, showing its period usage. Carving behind the tang is similar but a bit different from his normal tang carving. The quality and architecture of this rifle is exceptionally pleasing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The flintlock is a well-done reconversion and is most likely a second lock in this gun. While the patchbox is exceptional in its design and also in its engraving, the design and engraving of the patchbox have no correlation whatsoever with that of John Bonewitz. There is a question as to whether this gun was made originally without a patchbox, and the possibility exists that this is a later addition. The quality of the patchbox, IF it should be a later addition, is superb, and primarily is compatible to the quality of the rest of the gun. The gun may well have been made without a patchbox, considering the type and length of the bbl. As it may have been a typical buck & ball rifle without a patchbox. 4-49967 SDH23 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3334

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3335
$34,500.00

AWARD WINNING INCISED CARVED LEBANON SCHOOL SIGNED N. BEYER FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

Cal. 50 smooth. 63-1/4″ overall, 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 47-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl signed “N. Beyer”. Four piece engraved brass patchbox with 8 piercings. The patchbox finial is nearly identical to Number 95 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age. Kindig states this is an adaptation of an earlier design by Martin Shell. Rifle is relief carved forward of the cheekpiece and extending over the wrist to the patchbox side where the wrist is incise carved forward of the patchbox. There is sharp relief carving surrounding the bbl tang, extending rearward around the oval silver wrist inlay. Wrist inlay is engraved with the owner’s initials. The relief carving on the butt to the rear of the cheekpiece is finely executed with C scrolls. It is one of the nicer carvings found on Nicholas Beyer rifles. Incise carved panels run on each side from the lock and sideplate mortises to the nosecap, broken only at the rear ramrod entrance ferrule. Entrance ferrule is surrounded by an incised carved fleur-de-lis design similar to that used by George Schroyer. Gun has a 4-1/2″ engraved brass toeplate behind a football shaped brass inlay. Silver inlays include a very nice engraved eagle on the cheekpiece, a small silver teardrop inlay on each side of wrist and a long silver teardrop silver inlay on the comb forward of the buttplate tang. This rifle won the Kentucky Rifle Association’s 1988 Silver Award for Best Relief Carved Rifle. Nicholas Beyer was a very prolific gunsmith. Beyer is listed as a gunsmith in Dauphin County in 1807 and 1810 and he generally signed his guns in script on the bbl. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine. This rifle stock is in wonderful condition with high and distinct carving and deep engraving. The flintlock is a proper and professional reconversion. Minor repair of forend wood at the muzzle which is nearly invisible. 4-49905 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3335

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3336
$27,600.00

RELIEF CARVED JOHN ARMSTRONG EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

Cal. 50. Overall length 57″, 4-1/2″ x 1-3/8″ buttplate. 41-1/2″ full oct smooth bbl signed “John Armstrong” in a 2-1/2″ brass inlay on the top bbl flat. Maryland’s John Armstrong is considered by most to be one of the foremost artisans of the golden age. Armstrong was the creme de la creme, creating designs emulated by rifle makers everywhere. Most of his early rifle bbls were handmade. Large engraved brass 4-pc patchbox has 3 piercings and the door is engraved with Armstrong’s characteristic two crossing vines. Fine grade curly maple stock with pronounced comb is carved behind cheekpiece in a high relief motif of interlacing branches. Large “C” scrolls cross over the tight radius curves of the smaller bottom scrolls. Area under cheekpiece is elevated and checkered. Carving at front of cheekpiece correlates in design with butt carving. Relief carving extends forward from lock and sideplate in feather like tapered flutes where each feathered area is slightly concave, this is a characteristic Armstrong feature. Rifle is relief carved behind bbl tang with vine like designs carried over from butt carving. Large silver oval cheekpiece inlay is engraved with a classic spread eagle with shield surrounded by an engraved border. Long elegant handmade lock is engraved “JA”. Armstrong’s locks had internal mechanisms as precise as a clock’s movement. The outside of the lock has beveled edges. Armstrong was born September 5, 1772 in Adams County, PA just north of the Maryland border. He settled in Emmitsburg, Maryland where he practiced his trade. The many features Armstrong brought into being with his meticulous workmanship produced immaculate rifles. As Joe Kindig states in his book, Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age, “John Armstrong’s workmanship is magnificent, and his designs are just about perfection. I cannot overemphasize the beauty of his rifles”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fine. Properly reconverted lock. The forend has been cleaned and 13″ of forestock has been professionally replaced. Wood conserved between the lock and the bbl tang. 4-49898 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 3336

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3337
$23,600.00

BEAUTIFUL LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL RELIEF CARVED FREDERICK SELL RIFLE.

SN NSN. 44-1/2″ full oct unsigned 52 Cal. rifled bbl. Bbl is fastened to stock with 4 pins. 61″ overall, butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″. Engraved 4-pc brass patchbox has 5 piercings and is nearly identical to the Frederick Sell # 190 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age on p. 419. Engraved, unsigned flintlock has a unique brass lockplate. Frederick Sell was a maker of quality patchboxes of widely varied design. On this rifle the patchbox release button is adjacent to buttplate in upper leaf of patchbox. Relief patchbox lid has only simple engraving. Maple stock has no curl but is nicely relief carved to the rear and forward of cheekpiece and at bbl tang. Incised carving is present on both sides of rear ramrod entrance ferrule. Brass sideplate has 3 screws and its design and engraving are characteristic of the “Littlestown School”. Kindig considered Frederick Sell to be one of the great masters of Kentucky Rifle making. Frederick Sell is recorded as a gunsmith in York, PA in 1807 and in 1816 he purchased property is Littlestown. Frederick Sell is noted for his fancy pierced details to the rear of his triggers as found on this gun. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Overall rifle is in beautiful unrestored condition. Clean and solid throughout. Small triangle of wood filler on right hand side at front bbl pin. Two very minor 1/4″ repairs below patchbox hinge. Flintlock needs some internal adjustment. 1-1/2″ crack in orig wood has been repaired under rear of lock mortice on lockplate side. 4-49912 RG1 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 3337

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3338
$40,250.00
Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: There is debate in the Kentucky Rifle Collector fraternity as to whether this is J. Shriver the elder or the younger. Please make your own decision before buying.

IMPORTANT AND VERY RARE RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL RIFLE SIGNED BY J. SHRIVER THE ELDER.

Cal. 54. Overall length 58-3/4″, 4-1/2″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate. 43″ full oct rifled bbl signed “J. Shriver” in brass inlet into top bbl flat. This curly maple stocked rifle has a 4-pc engraved brass patchbox with 6 piercings and a raised lid. The rifle has very nice C scroll relief carving forward and rear of the cheekpiece and is nicely relief carved around the bbl tang. There is worn low relief carving evident behind the rear ramrod pipe which flows into very nice paneling along the forend of the bbl to the nosecap. The brass nosecap is engraved in a chevron design. Elaborate 4-1/2″ engraved toeplate is attached by brass wire to an engraved brass inlay, giving an appearance of a flower with a stem emanating from the toeplate. The brass cheekpiece inlay is an engraved 8-pointed star held in place by a wood screw and there is a 4″ brass engraved inlay under the cheekpiece, also held in place by a wood screw. The 1781 tax record of Mt. Pleasant Township, York County, lists a John Srivir as a gunsmith. In the Christ Reformed Cemetery about a mile from Littlestown, where the two Jacob Sells are buried, is a tombstone for a Jacob Schreiver, who was born August 9, 1752 and died in 1783. Kindig believes this may be Shriver the elder gunsmith. In this rifle the comb is set off from the wrist with a little detail of carving as are the three Shriver’s pictured in Kindig’s book. There are very few guns known to exist by J. Shriver the elder. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent throughout. There is some wood replaced around the lock panel. 4-49804 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3338

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3339
$24,150.00

HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT AWARD WINNING INCISED AND RELIEF CARVED RIFLE SIGNED BY LANCASTER GUNSMITH CHRISTOPHER GUMPF.

Cal. 52. Overall length 61-1/2″, 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 45-3/4″ full oct rifled bbl signed “C Gumpf”. This rifle’s stock is a beautiful curly maple which is incised carved on the cheek side of the butt and at the ramrod entrance ferrule and is relief carved behind the bbl tang. 4-pc brass patchbox is engraved with a daisy head finial. Bbl is held to the stock by 4 bbl wedges. Orig flint lock is engraved but not signed and the rifle has double set triggers. Brass nosecap has a relief chevron design. The heavy beveled brass sideplate is not engraved. This very rifle was awarded the Kentucky Rifle Association’s Silver Medal for Best Incised Carved Rifle in 1991 and was awarded a plaque by the American Society of Arms Collectors in the spring of 1992. In a xerox copy of a handwritten letter by Mrs. Greenawalt, Harrisburg, PA, she states this gun had been the personal property of Major Theodore Greenawalt, who was born in Germany in 1725, came to American 1749, and settled at Ephrata, Lancaster County, PA. In the letter Mrs. Greenawalt states the Major owned the gun which she claims was never fired. Major Greenawalt is said to have assisted in conveying Abraham Lincoln during Lincoln’s trip to his inauguration. The condition of this rifle would suggest the possibility of its being unfired could be accurate. Johan Christopher Gumpf was active as a gunsmith from 1787 to 1840, according to Lancaster County tax records. He was born in 1760 and died in 1844. Christopher Gumpf signed his rifles “C Gumpf”. Except for the Gumpf family rifles large bbls and correspondingly great weights, these Kentucky’s fit the general pattern of Lancaster rifles made in the first quarter of the 19th Century. Despite their later period, much basic Golden Age elegance is evidence in these rifles. The patchboxes of the “C Gumpf” rifles are superb and their sideplates are as beautiful as one is likely to find on a Lancaster rifle. PROVENANCE: James Dorsey Collection; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Outstanding. This rifle is all original and is original flint. 4-49990 RG11 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3339

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3340
$13,800.00

ABRAHAM SCHWEITZER KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Cal. 52, smooth. 43-3/8″ oct bbl, A. Schweitzer was a gun smith in Lancaster who migrated to Chambersburg in Franklin County, PA and was known for his early quality workmanship. This rifle exemplifies why he has an excellent reputation not only as a fine carver and engraver as well. The bbl is engraved in script “A. SCHWEITZER”. The plain maple stock has its orig finish, which shows attractive patination as well as a rich color. The rifle has relief-carving around the bbl tang, behind the cheek piece and is “cameo-cut” on both sides of the comb. The molded paneling along the forestock is well-done as is the incised carving flanking the rear ramrod pipe. The rifle has a patchbox which is easily recognized as that of Schweitzer’s work and it typically covers the major portion of the buttstock. The dbl set triggers were an additional cost as was the silver quarter moon on the cheekpiece and the silver oval thumb piece on the wrist. This is an excellent example of fine crisp carving in design as well as execution. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The script signature on the bbl is extremely legible and the rifle shows no evidence of any wood repair whatsoever. The English flintlock is a modern replacement for the orig, and the bbl shows evidence of welding at the touch-hole. 4-49783 SDH29 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3340

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3341
$25,300.00

IMPORTANT “TEMPLETON REID” RIFLE “A RARITY AMONG RARITIES”.

Cal. 58. 38″ oct bbl. This walnut half-stock rifle with all silver mountings, some unique in design, is currently the only known rifle by Templeton Reid, whose real fame came from his reputation as a private mint maker of Gold coins, which today bring astronomical sums when sold. Reid was a native of North Carolina, re-locating to Georgia which became his home state, living in Milledgeville until 1830 when he moved to Gainesvile where he opened his private gold minting business. After a very short term, he returned to his former town and then in 1836, he moved to Columbus, GA to open a factory for the production of improved “cotton gins”. The factory burned down in 1846. He died in Columbus, GA in 1851, at the age of 66. This half-stock rifle is the only one currently known. Early on he was a blacksmith, watch maker, and a gunsmith. Undoubtedly, this rifle was made somewhat early in his career, as it was originally made as a flintlock, and is now in percussion mode. This unique rifle shows his creativity as his use of the silver mountings to contrast with the finely grained walnut stock was a perfect selection. The lockplate has an inlaid gold cartouche with his name “REID” engraved upon it. On the rear portion of the iron bbl is a 3″ long gold overlay to protect three flats of the bbl from corrosion. The use of silver mountings is not uncommon in the early 19th century, but it was more costly. The cast silver trigger guard is attached to a fire-blued trigger plate which extends forward of the bow, forming the finial of the guard. The fire-blued iron finial is finely engraved in the shape of an acorn. The silver patchbox has as its finial the shape of a gorget. often worn by the local Native Americans. The gorget form is that of a quarter-moon or the crescent form of a halberd. The flanking sideplates are contiguous with the upper buttplate and the silver toeplate (which appears to be a replacement). The obverse side has the similar type of a scalloped silver inlay running from the buttplate to the toeplate filling the very rear of the buttstock. There is a silver cheekpiece star and a lozenge-shaped inlay on the top of the comb. Actually, the very back of the buttplate itself is brass, completely enclosed by a piece of overlaid silver, thus-meeting the inlaid silver on the walnut butt. However, another outstanding feature is the careful use of a myriad of small silver nails in the center of each “cross-hatch” on the wrist “checkering”. In addition to the lockplate, Reid also placed his name on the upper bbl flat. Both of the forearm keys are secured by silver escutcheons (The practice of using two bbl keys/wedges in the forearm are akin to the classic “Plains Rifle” methods). In 1839, T. Reid challenged-by public notice-anyone who wished to compete in a target shoot in Columbus. Indeed, it would be a challenge to find another rifle by this foremost individual, recognized by his acclaim as a Gold Minter. There is a distinct possibility that this rifle was the personal possession of Templeton Reid. PROVENANCE: Ex-collection of Cecil Anderson in Conley, GA. Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very fine. The walnut stock has two slivers missing on the right side of the forearm and a slight wear-through of the ramrod on the underside of the forearm. The only replacement is the silver toeplate. The walnut stock has a warm patina and is indicative of an orig surface. 4-54257 SDH16 (20,000-50,000) – Lot 3341

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3342
$33,925.00

RELIEF CARVED YORK SCHOOL FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED G. SCHROYER.

Cal. 58. Overall 59″, 4-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 43-1/4″ full oct bbl signed “G. Schroyer”. Not only did George Schroyer spell his name differently on gun bbls (Scheyer, Schreyer, Schryer, Shroyer, Shyer and Schroyer) but script is often illegible. This rifle is pictured in Shumway’s George Schreyer, Sr. & Jr., Gunmakers of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania on pages 78 and 79. Shumway states this rifle contains “the usual Schreyer-style fluer-de-lis carved in relief” behind the rear ramrod pipe, a “signature” of G. Schroyer’s work. “The top of the wrist merely has a beaver-tail figure carved in relief behind bbl tang. This piece has very pleasing architecture. Carved moldings and relief designs on left side of the butt and wrist are particularly pleasing. Of special note, on the left side of butt adjacent to buttplate are three lobes carved in relief; the upper lobe has within it the release button for patchbox lid. On top of the wrist is a oval silver thumbpiece inlay, engraved with initials J.S.” The 4-piece brass engraved patchbox has one piercing in its finial. Curly maple stock is relief carved to rear and forward of cheekpiece, behind bbl tang and around rear ramrod pipe. Carving at rear ramrod pipe has almost worn smooth from hard use as is often found to be the case with Schroyer rifles. Hand forged flintlock is unsigned. The 2-screw heavy beveled brass sideplate has no engraving. George Schroyer moved to Hanover about the beginning of The Revolutionary War. He is found in the 1783 Hanover tax records. Records dated 1793 identify Schroyer as a gunsmith and he is listed as a gunsmith in Hanover as late as 1813. George Schroyer made beautiful Kentucky rifles before, during and right after The Revolutionary War. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Minor repaired crack in the forend otherwise wood is sound with pleasing patina. One of the double set triggers is missing. The lock is original flint. 4-49787 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3342

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3343
$0.00

GEORGE BRENEISE KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Cal. 50 rifled. 40-3/4″ oct bbl, George Breneise was a gun maker in York County and his work is uncommon. This rifle has remnants of his signature at the very breech end of the bbl, because the bbl and the stock were shortened by 3″; thus the signature is located at the juncture of the bbl tang and the breech. The curly maple stock, does have a pleasing, mellow color and is very nicely incised carved along the cheekpiece side and also has wrist-checkering. There is also incised carving around the rear ramrod pipe and the forestock has a very vine molding. The finely engraved patchbox is similar to those seen on a few other of his signed rifles. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The finish gives the appearance of its first surface. The replaced flintlock is a reconversion and is a replacement lock for the percussion lock that was used in the gun when it was shortened. The wood surrounding the entire lock is a thick veneer set all around to accommodate the new lock. There is a break through the wrist which is held together with screws covered over by putty. A re-glued age crack is on the right side of forearm. 4-49767 SDH24 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3343

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3344
$17,250.00

WONDERFUL YORK COUNTY UNSIGNED GEORGE SCHREYER SR. RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Cal. 46. 60″ overall. 44-1/8″ full oct smooth bore bbl. Butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″. 4-piece engraved brass patchbox with a daisy head finial. Curly maple stock is relief carved to rear and forward of cheekpiece, behind bbl tang and around rear ramrod pipe. Fleur-de-lis floral relief carving at bbl tang and rear ramrod pipe are a “signature” of G. Schreyer’s work. Carving at rear ramrod pipe is worn from hard use but is clear and distinct. This very rifle is pictured on page 76 and 77 of Shumway’s George Schreyer, Sr & Jr, Gunmakers of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Hand forged flintlock is unsigned but appears to be all original, as noted in Shumway’s description of this gun. Relief carved design behind cheekpiece is unique, as is the ten-pointed star inlay on the cheekpiece. The 2-screw heavy beveled brass sideplate has no engraving. George Schreyer moved to Hanover about the beginning of The Revolutionary War. He is found in the 1783 Hanover tax records. Records dated 1793 identify Schreyer as a gunsmith and he is listed as a gunsmith in Hanover as late as 1813. George Schreyer made beautiful Kentucky rifles before, during and right after The Revolutionary War. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. There is a minor wood replacement on the right hand side of forend above the front ramrod pipe. The wood panel around the lock cavity has been modified to fit the lock, which is a period original flint replacement. 4-49962 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3344

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3345
$16,100.00

CURLY MAPLE RELIEF CARVED GOLDEN AGE RIFLE BY DAUPHIN COUNTY GUNSMITH PETER BERRY.

SN NSN. 45″ oct to rnd 60 Cal. rifled bbl signed “Pe Berry”. Overall 60-3/4″, butt is 1-1/4″ x 4-1/2″. Bbl is held to curly maple stock by 4 silver wedges. 4-pc characteristic Berry style brass patchbox is engraved and has 3 piercings. 5-1/4″ brass engraved toeplate includes patchbox release button. Buttstock is profusely relief carved with flowers and rococo carving. Features exceptionally fine carving, even for this master. Relief carving is present around bbl tang with incised carving forward of trigger guard and surrounding rear ramrod pipe. Additional carving is present forward of patchbox around comb to cheekpiece. Flintlock is unmarked. Cheekpiece is decorated with a silver half-moon inlay. Patchbox and sideplate are nearly identical to gun no.112 on p. 270 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age. Peter Berry is listed in the tax lists for Heidelberg Township, Dauphin County, in the years 1786-1789. Peter Berry was a fine maker of long, slender guns with beautiful patchboxes and is considered to be a grand gunsmith. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: With the exception of restoration noted, all carving and brass work is in very nice condition. 15″ of forend wood is replaced. Lock appears to be a replacement and 3″ of wood replacement forward of sideplate. 4-50093 RG13 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3345

3346
$20,125.00

BEAUTIFUL RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED WESTMORELAND COUNTY FLINTLOCK UNSIGNED KENTUCKY RIFLE BY J. EARNEST.

Cal. 45. Overall length 56-1/4″, 4-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ buttplate. 40-1/2″ full oct unsigned smooth bbl. This rifle has heavy and nicely formed relief carving on the cheek side of butt similar to rifle #50 in Kaufmann’s book The Longrifles of Western Pennsylvania. The outstanding football shaped brass cheekpiece inlay is 3-1/4″ x 3″ with scalloped edges and one piercing in the center containing two teardrop shaped silver inlays. The engraved brass patchbox has a Q-shaped finial and three piercings. All these features are nearly identical to the signed J. Earnest rifle #150 in Kaufmann’s book. The flintlock is secured by only one bolt instead of the usual two, as is the identical sideplate on the rifle #50. There are several other flintlock rifles by Earnest with “one-screw” flintlocks. The curly maple stock is fastened to the bbl with 4 bbl wedges. The rifle has double set triggers. Gun has very attractive incised carving around bbl tang with an engraved silver thumbpiece inlay. Jacob Earnest first appears in the Hempfield Township tax records, Westmoreland County, in 1826. In 1827 and 1828 he is still listed is a single man with the occupation of gunsmith. His last listing in Hempfield Township appears in 1830. Then Jacob Earnest’s name appears in the Salem Township tax records for 1830, 1831,1832 and 1833 with the occupation of gunsmith. The last year is listed as a gunsmith on the tax records is 1835. He died in 1884. This rifle would appear to date from the late 1830’s or early 1840’s. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally good. Several lateral repairs to forestock wood with last 4-1/2″ wood being replaced. One bbl wedge is missing. This rifle had been cracked at the wrist and repaired. Some wood replaced around the lock. 4-49890 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 3346

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3347
$13,800.00

OVER AND UNDER SWIVEL BREECH SIGNED NICOLAS HAWK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. 39-1/2″ full oct 45 Cal. bbls, one smooth one rifled. Overall length is 55″ and butt is 4-1/4″ x 1-3/8″. Rifled bbl is signed “Nicolas Hawk” in a 4-1/4″ brass inlay on top bbl flat. Bbls are decorated on each side with full length nicely engraved brass panels. Rifle features Hawk’s typical style brass patchbox with 7-piercings and his characteristic 6-3/4″ engraved brass comb inlay. Comb is decorated with a 8 petaled engraved silver flower encircled by a silver engraved border. Inlay has 8 piercings. 2″ x 1/4″ brass engraved pick holder. Brass sideplate is nicely engraved in Hawk’s characteristic style as is 6-1/4″ brass toeplate. Rifles and pistols of Nicholas Hawk, gunsmith, are distinct works of art on which he executed his utmost skill, ingenuity and craftsmanship. Remaining examples of his work have become our nations heirlooms. Hawk was born in Gilbert, Monroe County, PA in 1782 and died there in 1844. Hawk is recognized today for his high quality engraving which was in fact so good that he spent some time in federal prison for counterfeiting. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Evidence the flintlock has been converted and there is a wrist repair with wood replacement behind lock. 1/2″ hole behind bbl tang has been filled where a screw may have been placed to stabilize wrist repair. Swivel action and lock need adjustment. 4-49983 RG4 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3347

3348
$16,100.00

RARE OVER AND UNDER SWIVEL BREECH FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY THE FAMOUS PHILADELPHIA GUNSMITH J. KUNZ.

Cal. 50, both bbls. Overall 57″, 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 40-3/4″ full oct rifled bbls with the top bbl being signed “J Kunz Philad”. Rifled bbls are separated by full length curly maple panels and 11-1/2″ brass engraved inlaid saddleplates running forward from the locks. Rifle has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox with 6 piercings and a typical Kunz style finial. The 3-1/2″ engraved brass toeplate contains the bone patchbox release. Right hand flint lockplate is signed “Kunz” while the left hand plate is engraved “Philad”. Cheekpiece inlay is engraved with an 8-pointed star with 8 piercings. Jacob Kuntz “Kunz” is a very important maker who was trained near Allentown, PA. Jacob moved to Philadelphia in 1810 and in 1812 married Barbara Newhard, niece of the famous Allentown gunsmith Peter Newhard. In 1833 the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia awarded Jacon Kuntz a silver metal for his skill and ingenuity. Jacob died at the age of 95 years after becoming Philadelphia’s most sought after gunsmith by wealthy customers in England, Scotland, and America. Jacob was an excellent engraver and several examples of his work are on display in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Bbl is marked “MDCLXXXVII” (1787) on the underside. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. There are several in service replacements of small parts which do not detract from the appearance of the rifle. Wood has some shrinkage that has been remedied at lock. Barrels may have been shortened an inch or more some time ago. Front sight on lower bbl is a replacement. 4-49879 RG5 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3348

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3349
$17,110.00

RELIEF CARVED J.P. BECK (ATTRIBUTED) KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Cal. 54. 46″ oct to rnd bbl, fully relief-carved around the lock tang, bbl tang, and comb. Relief-carving in front of the cheekpiece and behind are typical of Beck’s carving. The fully engraved brass patchbox is a classic example of Beck’s “fishtail” finial. Brass hardware is typical of J.P. Beck’s castings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Reconverted to flintlock. Approximately 6-1/2″ of the upper forend is replaced in a proper manner. Old orig finish from the front of the lock back to the buttplate. 4-50016 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3349

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3350
$0.00

RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK READING AREA KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Cal. 52. Overall length 57-1/4″, 4″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate. 42-1/2″ full oct smooth bore unmarked bbl. Curly maple stock is nicely relief carved behind bbl tang and incised carved forward and rear of cheekpiece, with Mauger style carving. Beavertail relief carving behind the rear ramrod pipe. 4-pc brass patchbox is engraved. Hand forged German flintlock is unmarked. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Piece of wood replaced above the front of the lock, some wood replaced between the lock and the bbl tang, which does not include the carving. Brass sideplate is a replacement. Stock is cracked from the lock to the sideplate at the trigger guard. 4-49987 RG18 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3350

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3351
$0.00

RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY SMOOTH RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO READING MAKER WOLFGANG HAGA.

SN NSN. 58 cal. 64″ overall. 4-1/2″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate. 48-1/2″ oct to rnd smooth bore unsigned bbl. This gun has relief carving on the cheekpiece side of the butt, which is identical to gun #75 attributed to Wolfgang Haga in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age. The brass patchbox is 2-pc with no engraving. There is heavy relief beaver tail carving to the rear of the bbl tang and simple carving to the rear of the ramrod entrance pipe. The gun has an unmarked hand forged German lock. The trigger guard, toe plate and heavy beveled side plate are typical of reading School guns. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fine. The gun is clean and solid throughout. Lock may be a reconversion. There is 2″ of wood broken out under the tail of the lock which appears to have been broken out in period with and old, hand forged nail supporting the lock at that site. This old injury should not detract from the value of the gun. 4-50017 RG24 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3351

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3352
$40,250.00

FAMOUS VERY EARLY LANCASTER KENTUCKY GUN SIGNED “MARTIN MEILLIN IN GERMANTAUN 1705” POSSIBLY THE EARLIEST SIGNED AND DATED KENTUCKY.

Cal. 65 smooth. This very gun was written up in a 7 page article in the winter 1978 Kentucky Rifle Association Bulletin. This Martin Meillin is listed in the Lancaster Assessment List of 1718. There was at the time of the article’s writing, and still is, a great deal of controversy among experts as to the signature and whether or not Meillin was in fact ever a gunsmith. If we assume this rifle is authentic it could very possibly be the earliest signed and dated Kentucky in existence. The rifle is distinctly European in its appearance, as would be expected in a rifle made this early. 62″ overall. The flintlock rifle has a 47″ oct to rnd smooth bore bbl signed “Martin Meillin in Germantaun 1705”. The brass engraved buttplate and trigger guard are identical to the well known Edward Marshall (Walking Purchase)rifle. The furniture is French in origin, as evidenced by the use of the fluted scallop shell edge to embellish the rococco (C scrolls became quite popular in France in the 2nd quarter of the 18th Century). The scallop shell design was used very frequently in the 17th Century as well. The bbls of this Meillin gun and the Marshall gun are practically identical, except this gun is smooth bore while the Marshall is rifled. The simple relief carving on the butt to the rear of the elongated cheekpiece, as well as the carving behind the bbl tang and rear ramrod entrance ferrule, are of the European style. In the beginning of the 18th Century most guns produced in the Colonies used a variety of European parts and generally have had repairs. The gun stock appears to be European walnut, a favorite wood for Yaeger gunsmiths, which at this early date could have been brought to this country for use by gunsmiths. Debates concerning the originality of this particular gun and about Meillin are sure to continue long into the future. PROVENANCE: We are told this was at one time in the Renwick Collection and later the Dick Headly Collection. Now from the Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally very good. Very early 3-1/2″ repair at the rear ramrod entrance pipe. It is possible the forend wood may be replaced from that break forward and has a few clivers of wood missing at the muzzle. Carving in buttstock are in very nice shape, showing the bruises and bumps expected in a 250 year old gun. 4-50086 (10,000-50,000) – Lot 3352

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3353
$0.00

INCISED CARVED LEBANON SCHOOL SIGNED N. BEYER RIFLE.

SN NSN. 42-1/2″ full oct 52 Cal. rifled bbl signed “N. Beyer”. Four piece engraved brass patchbox with a finial identical to Number 93 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age. Kindig refers to this as an unusual and very charming patchbox head, an interesting bird with somewhat of a Pennsylvania Dutch feeling. He notes he has seen this head on only a few of N. Beyer’s rifles. Rifle is incised carved forward of the cheekpiece and extending over the wrist to the patchbox side. Incise carved panels run on each side from the lock and sideplate mortises to the nosecap, broken only at the rear ramrod entrance ferrule. Gun has a 5-1/4″ engraved brass toeplate behind a football shaped brass inlay. Nicholas Beyer was a very prolific gunsmith. Many Beyer rifles have survived and many have different features. Beyer is listed as a gunsmith in Dauphin County in 1807 and 1810 and he generally signed his guns in script on the bbl. CONDITION: Professionally repaired crack in stock 12″. There is evidence of some barely visible minor wood repair in the area of the trigger guard. 8-87716 RG61 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3353

3354
$0.00

RELIEF AND INCISE CARVED UNSIGNED RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CARLISLE, PA GUNSMITH HENRY LECHLER.

SN NSN. 50 cal. 56-1/2″ overall. 4-1/4″ high x 1-1/4″ wide. Bbl is 41-1/4″ full oct unsigned rifled bbl. The carving and sideplate of this gun are nearly identical to the signed Lechler Number 220 p 475 of Kindig’s book. There is attractive relief carving behind the bbl tang. The four piece brass patchbox is engraved with a daisy head finnial. Henry Lechler worked in various parts of Pennsylvania having learned the trade in Lancaster before going into business in Carlisle, PA in 1797. His work shows a close association with Frederick Sell. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally very good. A few splinter repairs along the forend at the bbl and a small period wood replacement at the bbl tang. There is some typical minor wood repair around the sideplate. Lock is a proper reconversion. 4-50082 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3354

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3355
$0.00

GOLDEN AGE RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE OF POSSIBLE SOUTHERN MANUFACTURE.

Cal. 52. Overall length 65-1/2″, 5″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 49-1/2″ oct to rnd smooth unmarked bbl. This curly maple stocked rifle is profusely relief carved behind, under and forward of its 4-1/4″ long cheekpiece. The rifle has low relief fleur-de-lis carving rear of the bbl tang and has a 4-pc brass engraved patchbox with a daisy head finial. The finial is held to the stock by three wood screws while the patchbox and sideplates are pinned. The brass sideplate is not engraved. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. the forestock appears to have been replaced. The mainspring appears to be broken. There are small professional replacements forward of the lock and at the toe. Stock remains sound. 4-49976 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3355

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3356
$5,462.50

RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED UNMARKED RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE KUTZTOWN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF GUNSMITHING.

Cal. 45. Overall length 60″, 4-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 45-1/2″ full oct unsigned smooth bbl. This rifle has a 2-pc engraved brass patchbox with incised carved sideplates. The cheekpiece side of the butt is incised carved with simple carving consistent with that done in and north of the Kutztown School of Gunsmithing. Large half moon shaped brass cheekpiece inlay is held with a wood screw, characteristic of that area. The flat brass arrow back sideplate with its unusual design has only been found in that area. A picture of a rifle made by this same as yet unidentified maker is in Whisker’s Arms Makers of Colonial America on pg 174. There is a unique relief carved design on the rear of the bbl tang behind which is a brass engraved wrist inlay, also held by a wood screw. Gun has been converted from flint to percussion. The long tang on the ramrod entrance pipe is also characteristic of this area. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally very good with minor wood restorations around the lock area. Small sliver of wood missing along the left side of bbl. Stock is otherwise sound. 4-49900 RG13 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3356

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3357
$5,750.00

PERCUSSION OVER AND UNDER NICHOLAS HAWK, MONROE COUNTY, PA KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 52 rifled and 48 smooth. Overall 49″ with 33-1/2′” full oct bbls. One bbl is signed “NICHOLAS HAWK” in script in a 4″ brass engraved inlay inlet into the top flat of the bbl. Other bbl is unsigned. Buttplate is 4″ high x 1-1/4″ wide. Stock is curly maple. The 4-pc brass patch box with 7 piercings is engraved and is Hawk’s characteristic style. Brass panels between the two bbls extend only 8-1/2″ from the breech end and are engraved with Hawk’s typical engraving. The 10-1/2″ brass toe plate is finely engraved as is the 7″ brass comb inlay. The engraved bbl tang is surrounded by a brass inlay which is not engraved. Cheek is decorated with Hawk’s characteristic finely engraved silver oval inlay with 8 piercings and an 8-pointed flower design inside the oval. There are 3 silver inlays on the cheek side of the butt which were made from silver coins. There are 2 silver wrist inlays, one of which is an 1866 dated silver coin. The brass engraved side plate has been broken and repaired. Nicholas Hawk lived, worked, and is buried in Gilbert, Monroe County, PA. He was born March 3, 1872 and died 1844. The orig gun shop of Mr. Hawk has been relocated to Boulton, PA at the PA Long Rifle Museum run by the Jacobsburg Historical Society. The PA Long Rifle Museum is on the orig site of the Henry gun factory from which Hawk purchased his gun bbls. CONDITION: Average. All the engraving on the rifle shows signs of a great deal of wear. Front ramrod ferule on the left hand side is a replacement. 1-1/4″ of the brass side plate has been replaced. The 5 silver coin inlays are later additions. There is a small triangular wood replacement at the toe which caused the end of the toe plate to be reworked. There is a 2-1/4″ wood replacement between the lock plate and the trigger guard and a 2″ wood replacement between the bbl tang and the lock. The brass inlay around the bbl tang may be a replacement. 4-49555 RG101 (5,000-9,000) – Lot 3357

3358
$6,900.00

NICELY INCISED CARVED YORK COUNTY KENTUCKY RIFLE BY J. LOWMASTER.

SN NSN. 42″ full oct .52 Cal smooth bbl signed “J Lowmaster” in script. 4-pc engraved brass patchbox has the characteristic York County finial and the flat brass side plate is similar in design to rifle number 143 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age. Curly maple stock is checkered at wrist and incised carving behind cheek is similar to Kindig’s number 143. There is an 8-pointed silver star inlay on cheek, and a large oval silver inlay on top of the wrist. Bbl is held to stock with 4 bbl wedges. Unmarked flintlock appears to be orig flint. It is said that J. Lowmaster was a gunsmith in York until 1800, after which he moved to Ohio. As Kindig notes in his book, Lowmaster’s incised carving is of very high quality. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Large, 2″ piece of new wood inlet between trigger and lock and some evidence there may have been a break in wrist, the repair of which is hidden in the wrist crosshatching. The flint lock may be a replacement. 4-49421 RG23 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3358

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3359
$4,025.00

LEHIGH COUNTY “LIBERTY BELL” FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY NATHANIEL CLAUSE.

SN NSN. 40 cal. 53″ overall length. Buttplate 4-1/4″ x 1-3/8″. 37-1/2″ full oct rifled, unmarked bbl. 4-pc brass engraved patch box with 3 piercings. The finial is shaped like the steeple over Independence Hall in Philadelphia with a “Liberty Bell” in its piercing. This rifle has 18 inlays, an 11″ brass saddle plate, 9-1/4″ brass toe plate with 5 piercings and an 8-1/4″ brass comb inlay. The cheek is decorated with a large, silver engraved American eagle and there is a large brass pick holder under the cheek. The brass engraved side plate with 2 piercings. The two 3-1/2″ engraved brass inlays forward of the lock are identical to those used by the gunsmith John Rupp. The maker of this rifle, Nathaniel Clause, is identified by the 2 silver inlays on the sides of the wrist. The flintlock is marked “JOSEPH GOLCHER”. Clause worked in the northwest part of the Lehigh county, PA in what is now referred to as the Allemaengel School of Gunsmiths. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally good as restored. The front 27″ of the forend have been professionally replaced. The flintlock has been nicely reconverted. Repair at wrist near the lock. 4-50052 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3359

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3360
$4,312.50

CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK INCISED CARVED UNSIGNED KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH WELSHAUS OF THE YORK COUNTY AREA.

Cal. 50. Overall length 60″, 4-1/2″ x 1-5/8″ buttplate. 45″ full oct unsigned rifled bbl. This rifle has curly maple stock and nicely checkered wrist. The characteristics of the gun are correct for the York County area. The incised carving under and rear of the cheekpiece could well be attributed to gunsmith Joseph Welshans. The patchbox on the gun is the type commonly used by York County gunsmith F. Zorger. The stock checkering has a nice silver heart shaped inlay at the top of the wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Forestock has several areas of professional repair with 3″ at the muzzle replaced. The sideplate and the Zorger-style patchbox would appear to have been in service replacements. Toeplate is missing 1-1/2″ of its length. 4-50122 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3360

3361
$0.00

EARLY BUCKS COUNTY INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

Cal. 68. Overall length 56″, 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 41″ full oct smooth unmarked bbl. This rifle has Bucks County incised carving behind cheekpiece and a 2-pc brass patchbox which appears to have been recently engraved with Schuler type engraving on the door. This is a heavy rifle with a hand forged German lock and Bucks County incised carved fleur-de-lis behind the lock and side plate mortise and where the comb meets the wrist. The incised carving around the bbl tang is also of the Buck County style. There is a large silver inlay on the top of the wrist. Rear ramrod entrance ferrule has a 5″ long tang, a characteristic of Buck County rifles. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Gun has undergone in service renovations including replacement of lock, sideplate, and triggerplate. About 5″ of forend wood has been replaced at the muzzle along with old repaired forestock cracks along bbl. 4-50128 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 3361

3362
$12,650.00

RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE SIGNED BY HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND GUNSMITH CHRISTIAN HAWKEN.

Cal. 56. Overall length 58-1/4″, 5″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 42-3/4″ full oct rifled bbl, faintly signed “Christian Hawken”. Beautiful and elaborate 4-pc engraved patchbox with 9 piercings and finial ending in a 4-petaled flower. The left hand side of butt is relief carved with back to back C scrolls to the rear of the cheekpiece along with a small relief carved detail forward of the cheekpiece extending up around the comb and is duplicated on the patchbox side. Rifle has relief carving around the bbl tang behind which is an oval silver inlay. There is attractive relief carving on each side of stock at rear ramrod ferrule, forward of which, extending to the muzzle along the ramrod, is a very nice relief panel. Heavy beveled brass sideplate is not engraved. The gunsmith Christian Hawken of Hagerstown, MD worked his entire life as a gunsmith in Hagerstown and died May 10, 1821. Christian Hawken was patriarch of the famous Hawken family of gunsmiths who later relocated to St. Louis where they made the famous Hawken plains rifles so highly prized by the mountain men of the Rockies. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The relief carved butt end of this rifle is orig and intact. All the wood from there forward, is a professional conservation in the Hawken style. The lock is orig flint. Sideplate is a proper replacement. 4-49821 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3362

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3363
$9,200.00

CLASSIC LEHIGH COUNTY KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO PETER NEIHART.

Cal. 45. 43-1/2″ oct bbl. This rifle is a classic Lehigh County rifle, attributed to either Peter Neihart’s later work or someone closely associated with him. The rifle is stocked in plain maple and has been refinished and simonized. The rifle has very pleasing architecture with its graceful Roman nose and its long slender forestock. All of the incised carving around the tang and behind the cheekpiece is accompanied by some low relief-carving. The 2-pc patchbox with a domed lid and the engraving is certainly reminiscent of Neihart’s work. There is a simple forestock and buttstock molding as well as a “Liberty/Indian” Head incise-carved in front of the trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The flintlock is a reconversion and there is a 3″ piece of wood in-filled behind the rear ramrod pipe running through the carving, and a 3-1/2″ piece replaced onto the top of the cheek rest. 4-50118 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3363

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3364
$4,025.00

INCISE CARVED SIDE BY SIDE RIFLE BY T. KELLER OF CARLISLE, PA.

SN NSN. 52 cal. 43-1/2″ overall. 4-1/4″ x 1-1/4″. The bbls are 28″ full oct smooth and are unmarked. Stock is beautiful curly maple with attractive incise carving forward and rear of the cheekpiece, on the bottom of the forestock and forward of the patchbox. The four piece engraved patchbox has five piercings. The flint locks are each marked “T. KELLER”. Each of the two bbls has its own double set trigger. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Generally good. The bbls appear to have been shortened slightly and the flint locks are properly converted. Both locks need service to restore proper function. Minor wood repair near left hand side lock. 4-50051 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 3364

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3365
$2,990.00

FLINTLOCK CURLY MAPLE UNMARKED KUNTZ STYLE LEHIGH COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA RIFLE.

Cal. 52. Overall length 54″, 3-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ buttplate. 39-1/4″ full oct smooth bore unmarked bbl. This curly maple stocked rifle has Kuntz style basketweave checkering on the wrist, a Kuntz style relief border around the bbl tang and Kuntz style incised carving around the rear ramrod ferrule. The heavy brass sideplate is not characteristic of Lehigh County and the 4-pc engraved brass patchbox has 7 piercings and is more characteristic of the Kutztown School. The piercing in the finial is heart shaped and the patchbox door is engraved in the Kutztown style. The London Warranted flint lock appears to be orig flint. CONDITION: Very good. 4-51224 RG16 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3365

3366
$3,450.00

UNMARKED FLINTLOCK RIFLE FROM THE ALLEMAENGEL SCHOOL OF GUNSMITHING.

Cal. 45. Overall length 59″, 4″ x 1-3/8″ buttplate. 44″ oct smooth unsigned bbl. This rifle is a good example from the Allemaengel School north of Kutzstown PA. It has a “J Demuth” flintlock and a 2-pc brass patchbox which is not engraved and has a fleur-de-lis finial. The toeplate and sideplate have the desirable Lehigh County arrowhead finials and the trigger guard has the characteristic Lehigh County stud forward of the bow. The sheath type buttplate and the double radius of the stock above the trigger guard all identify the rifle as being from the northwestern Lehigh County Allemaengel region. CONDITION: Very good. Gun is in nice orig condition throughout. Lock is a reconversion. 4-51224-1 RG15 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3366

3367
$5,750.00

LOT OF FOUR FLINT AND PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLES.

1) Percussion full stock curly maple Kentucky rifle with 37-1/2″ rifled oct bbl, signed in silver “R.H.” 4-pc engraved patchbox, scroll trigger guard, brass saddleplate with silver star in center. Probably of New York State origin. 2) Contemporary Kentucky percussion rifle with incised carving, 38″ oct rifled bbl by “R. Southgate”. 3) Flintlock western PA curly maple Kentucky rifle with 18 silver inlays, an elaborately engraved 4-pc brass patchbox with 5 piercings, appears to be signed “GN”, new lock. 4) An “H Gibbs” Lancaster PA percussion full stock rifle with checkered wrist, typical Gibbs 4-pc brass patchbox, 43-1/2″ full oct unmarked smooth bbl. CONDITION: 1) Excellent. 2) Looks new. 3) Average throughout with some small wood repairs and one missing inlay. 4) Wood replaced forward of lock, bbl tang replaced, bbl may have been cut 2″ from back. 4-51224-2 RG17 (3,000-3,500) – Lot 3367

3368
$2,875.00

NEW YORK (ATTRIB.) PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Cal. 40. 42″ oct bbl, ca. 1840. This fine condition rifle is stocked in walnut with a back action lock and all German silver engraved mountings including the rnd patchbox/cap box. Bbl is darkly blued, and also is inlaid with “German silver” bands at the breech and has a long tang that is beautifully engraved. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun is in very close to workbench condition. Walnut stock has no signs of being used or abused and the bbl surface is perfectly smooth. Rifling is crisp and sharp. Finish on walnut stock shows evidence of being carefully polished. 4-49764 SDH22 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3368

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3369
$0.00

MATCHED PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOLS POSSIBLY BY PETER NEIHARDT.

SN NSN. Each gun has a brass buttcap held at the bottom by a wood screw that runs 5-1/2″ up the rear of the pistol grip. There is incised carving on each side of each pistol’s engraved bbl tang and an oval silver engraved inlay on each pistol behind the bbl tang. The pistols have triangular shaped engraved silver inlays on each side of the stock above the brass ramrod entrance ferrules. The pistols have a nice panel running along each of their forends. The crude brass sideplates have an irregular shape which unfortunately is little help in identifying the maker or school of these pistols. As is normal, it is extremely difficult in most cases to pinpoint the area of manufacture or the gunsmith when working with pistols of the 18th century. Pistols of this period are attributed to makers based on characteristics found on identifiable rifles. The inlays on these pistols forward of the lock and sideplate panels and the irregular sideplates may ultimately be a clue as to their maker. Mr. Montague found one of these pistols and after he acquired it then later discovered the mate in Joe Kindig’s Collection and joined the two together. While this cataloger cannot guarantee the Neihardt attribution they are certainly a beautiful pair of rare 18th century silver inlaid Kentucky pistols. The Kindig gun is pictured on p. 55 (plate 167) of Sam E. Dyke’s Thoughts on the American Flintlock Pistol. PROVENANCE: Joe Kindig, Jr.; The Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. One pistol had been broken through the top of the pistol grip and repaired. This pistol also has a stress crack between the trigger guard and rear ramrod pipe. The second pistol has a very small piece of wood missing forward of the lock. A small part of the bow behind the trigger is broken off. 4-54350 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3369

3370
$0.00

CASED PAIR SCHNEIDER MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DUELING PISTOLS WITH SILVER MOUNTS.

SN NSN. This beautiful and rare pair of dueling or target pistols in 42 Cal. is one of only two known pairs. Guns exhibit adjustable set single trigger and adjustable rear sights. These guns measure about 15″ overall with 9″ oct bbls and breeches marked “SCHNEIDER & CO/MEMPHIS TENN” on top flats. Guns are numbered “1” & “2” on breeches. Other than iron trigger guards this pair is silver trimmed including keyway escutcheons, nosecap, lock escutcheon, thumbplate shield and buttcap. This is a beautiful set of guns retaining traces of orig finish with good sharp edges throughout. These guns have elegant long lines and minimalist engraving typical of William Schneider. Doug Eberhart and Larry Wilson in their text The Deringer in America state that Schneider purchased guns and agent marked them in some instances along with guns of his own manufacture. Colonel William Orbelo whose collection is subject of The Code of Honor, Dueling in America was once asked what is the difference between a target pistol and a dueling pistol, he answered: “the target”. Many collectors state that dueling pistols must be of large bore and smooth bore however the last duel fought in America was documented to have been fought with rifled pistols smaller than these (by Hapholdt Charleston). Southern dueling pistols rarely come to market. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns appear orig, authentic and complete and are overall very good to fine condition. Bbls retain thin traces of brown finish overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Breeches and locks are overall gray/silver with areas of staining and pitting. Hammers retain muted case colors. Mountings fit stock well, stocks are sound and solid with a couple well executed crack repairs and stocks overall retain 70-80% of their orig varnish. Mechanically pistols function well with crisp, shiny rifled bores. Accompanying mahogany case appears 19th century however partitions are newer additions that display pistols with two scissor molds, large brass powder flask, two cap tins, three loading and cleaning tools, nipple wrench and functional key to case. 4-54391 JS199 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3370

3371
$10,350.00

PAIR OF AMERICAN CHERRY STOCKED KENTUCKY PISTOLS.

SN NSN. This pair of military style pistols with about 62 cal bores in 9″ bbls are almost identical to a pair of guns pictured in Chandler & Whisker’s The Kentucky Pistol identified to a Colonel Cook. Guns are typically American and simplistic made without ramrod thimbles or buttplate. Escutcheon plates are in the English style. Trigger guards have interesting arrow shaped finials, the point of one is held in place by a nail. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Bbls though very similar have different proofs and different outside diameters though mountings are pretty much the same. Gun one has trigger guard retained by two screws asymmetrically placed possibly an after thought. This gun is a reconversion though lock parts and bbl have a similar overall gray pitted surface. Stock on this gun has a glued repair between trigger guard and lock and there are wood losses at tail. Gun two has smoother metal which is overall mottled brown patina with staining and pitting. Escutcheon plate is replaced. Stock is refinished, there is a cracked repair at wrist. Actions on both guns are sloppy though functional with clear, rusted bores. 4-54356 JS316 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3371

3372
$14,950.00

VERY ATTRACTIVE SILVER TRIMMED MATCHED PAIR KENTUCKY PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Though unmarked these guns have Maryland and Pennsylvania features especially the horseshoe shaped silver escutcheon behind tang and small carved, lobed beaver tails. These two features are seen on Littlestown school guns from Adams County, PA where the Sells Family is best known maker. Nosecaps, trigger guards, ramrod pipes and dove tailed front sight bases are brass. The six stock escutcheons, buttcaps and blades to front sights are all silver. Triggers and rear sights are quite distinctive to this yet unidentified circa 1810 maker. Locks are by “W. Ketland & Co” which started with this address about 1802. Oct bbls measure 10-3/4″ one being rifled, the other being smooth bore both measuring about 40 cal. This is a handsome pair of pistols with tiger stripe maple stocks that currently are unattributed. PROVENANCE: Richard Hedley Collection. Mike D’Ambra. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Pistols appear very good to fine overall with no discernible restoration other possibly front lock escutcheon on smooth bore gun but it is well fit but engraved borders are cruder and appear by different hand. Dark metal with traces of orig brown finish on bbls with staining and pitting. One buttcap is slightly loose and one wire inlay has an apparently contemporary pin repair on left side of butt. Tail to trigger guard on one gun has about a 1″ braised repair that according to collector’s notes was contemporary and both have small brass insets which appear orig to manufacture (that may help identify this maker). Stocks are sound and solid with hand worn patina with small cuts, scratches and scrapes consistent after 200 years. 4-50081 JS330 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3372

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3373
$6,900.00

RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA PAIR OF AMERICAN KENTUCKY PISTOLS.

SN NSN. This very simplistic pair of pistols approximates French pistols made circa 1750 with the flat style French hammers. Walnut stocks made without ramrod pipe, thimbles or buttplate. Large thick trigger guard is mounted asymmetrically on bottom of stock each tilting to the right, away from lock. These guns in a military style have bores measuring about 56 Cal. 8″ bbls are half oct to rnd. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. Lock screws and escutcheons appear replaced on one gun. Hammer on this gun is quite similar to hammer on gun two though it has a different style jaw screw and is a bit more slender in its contours. Frizzen spring is also slightly different though frizzens and pans appear much the same. Guns overall are gray/brown with old cleaning and pitting overall. Brass trigger guards exhibit a yellow patina with gap and poorer fit near butt as can be seen in photos. Both locks fit guns well. Stocks are both sound with replaced brass pins in one and a 1-1/2″ crack on right side near muzzle of that same gun. Mechanically guns are functional with pitted bores. 4-54357 JS313 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3373

3374
$8,050.00

PAIR OF AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

Cal. 54. 8-1/2″ brass rnd bbls. This pair of curly maple stocked flintlock pistols were likely fabricated in the 1790-1810 period using imported English brass bbls and “Ketland & Co.” flintlocks. The trigger guards and the buttcaps as well as the ramrod ferrules are probably English imports as well. Using English imports after the American Revolution was a common practice as the flood gates of normal trade opened up. However, the simple engraved brass escutcheons for the lock-bolts are obviously made by the American gunsmith who stocked these pistols. A strong “flame-grained” curly maple was selected for the stocking and the very pleasing amber color of the orig finish gives these pistols an absolutely wonderful appearance! It is especially so, when combined with the “mustard” patination of the brass hardware. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: One pistol is fine overall condition, while the second pistol has two “old” visible losses, one under the rear of the lock and the other above the front of the lock. The ramrods are probably modern replacements but could easily be transitioned into a better matching condition. Actually the missing pieces on pistol #2 could be left alone to keep their “as found” condition or they could be replaced! One note: bbl #2 has an orig spliced (silver soldered!) bbl as evidenced by the think dark line, 3″ from the front of the bbl. There is NO splicing to the stock. 4-50007 SDH45 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3374

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3375
$11,500.00

PAIR OF BRASS BARRELED OFFICERS PISTOLS BY POND OF ALBANY, N.Y.

SN NSN. Cal. .550. 9″ Brass octagonal bbls with Birmingham proofs at rear, are engraved “Albany” on top flats. Locks with flat beveled plates have rebated pointed tails, and also feature integral semi-waterproof pans, bridled roller frizzens with rollers on springs, which have elongated teardrop finials. Locks are fitted with tall, flat faced, chamfered, serpentine cocks, and are engraved with flourishes of scroll and some geometric decoration at tails. “Pond & Co” is on each lockplate under pans. Stocks extend to muzzles, appear to be of American walnut, and are brass mounted. Trigger guards with floral engraving on bows have stylized pineapple finials. Walnut ramrods mount through flared pipes and thimbles. Stocks mount to bbls with single side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Silver oval crest plates are at tops of grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. Consignor’s notes. Copy of a page from Heer’s Der Neue Stockel listing Pond & Co. CONDITION: Fine. Brass of bbls show slight cleaning, toned back to a fine mustard brown. Locks show traces of orig case hardening color, but are mostly pewter gray. Brass furniture matches bbls well, with its dark golden mustard hue. Locks and frizzens are crisp. A fine example of a pair of pistols by this maker, noted in all references, but with very little information. 4-49978 MGM250 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3375

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3376
$40,250.00

CASED PAIR J. B. GILMORE SHREVEPORT LOUISIANA AGENT MARKED LONG BARRELED TARGET OR DUELING PISTOLS.

SN NSN. This is a wonderful pair of English target pistols with multi-groove rifling with bbls over 12″ long including breeches. Oct striped bbls are marked on top flat, “J.B. GILMORE” and the locks are marked the same. Guns retain most all of their orig finish in their orig green felt lined English oak casing. Gilmore pistols are all antebellum or very early Civil War as Gilmore entered the Confederate Army in 1861 and never returned to gun making. Jerome Boneparte Gilmore came from Kentucky to Shreveport, LA in 1849 working for another gun maker until he went into the gun business himself in 1853. Gilmore served in the 3rd Louisiana infantry entering service as a captain and leaving service after his wounding as a Lt. Colonel. The 3rd Louisiana had a good war record being most famous for having a mine exploded under their position at Vicksburg in June of 1863. We know of no other Gilmore agent marked dueling or target pistols. Colonel William Orbelo whose collection is featured in The Code of Honor, Dueling in America was once asked what is the difference between a target pistol and a dueling pistol, he answered: “the target”. Many collectors state that dueling pistols must be of large bore and smooth bore however the last duel fought in America was documented to have been fought with rifled pistols. Regardless of what this beautiful cased set of pistols is called; it is indeed a fine unique pair from Shreveport, LA. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent overall. Bbls retain 95% plus of their orig brown striped finish with some scuffs and spotting. Breeches, locks and hammers on one gun retain about 60% case colors with balance silver/gray and this gun has a broken and missing portion of flash suppressing hammer face about 1/4″ x 1/4″. Second gun retains only traces of bright case colors on lock though hammer and breech retain 70-80%. Steel mountings are finely engraved, crisp with good detail. Gun one retains about 70-80% of its fire blued finish on trigger bow where second gun only retains about 30% mostly in protected areas. Engraved buttcaps retain about half of their muted colors with balance silver/brown with staining. Stocks retain 95% plus orig bright varnish with edge wear. Mechanically guns function well including half cock safeties with crisp well defined multi-groove rifling with pitting in the grooves of one gun. Case is sound, missing lock escutcheon and locking lug extensions are both broken. Case does retain 2-brass folding latches and typical English round escutcheon plate on top of box. Box has numerous scratches, dings, bruises and stains with a longitudinal crack with glued repair. Green felt lining is fairly sound with typical staining and light fading. Case retains accessories in fine condition including a large scissor ball mold which retains about 90% thin, dull blue finish, nipple wrench with rosewood handle with oiler in butt, and a matching screwdriver. There is a large combination mallet, rammer and bullet extractor in matching fine condition. There is also a brass and copper combination ball cap and powder flask which retains about half of its thin varnished finish. 4-54389 JS195 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3376

3377
$11,500.00

RARE PAIR OF “E.H. ROGERS” AUGUSTA GEORGIA DUELING PISTOLS FITTED IN OLD SOUTHERN CHEST.

SN NSN. This is a most interesting “casing” for a pair of Southern percussion dueling pistols. The old dove-tailed box has a hinged top and drawer that measures 24″ x 12″ x 12″. This box is mounted on a recent 12″ stand with wheels. Primary wood appears to be oak and secondary wood appears to be maple. Brass bales are typical English imports. The single drawer in this small chest has been fitted like a gun case retaining this pair of pistols and various tools and accoutrements. E.H. Rogers was a well known Georgia gunsmith best known for sporting rifles and some secondary Confederate rifles. In a copy of a letter accompanying this lot Don Bryan well known Southern handgun collector states, “The upper compartment with hinged lid contains a fluffy neck gentleman’s white shirt with what appears to be blood stains. It has a name and date on the shirt tail, written in old brown ink. The chest also contains a circa 1830-1850 photograph in gutta percha case of a stately old gentleman wearing a similar shirt, and an old coverlet. According to Richard Kennedy, a recognized authority (the late “Dick” Kennedy wrote the earliest monograph of Georgia gunmakers) on antebellum Georgia firearms, this is the only known pair of Georgia pistols.” Photograph actually has a tax stamp which would date it 1864-1866 and a penciled name which possibly reads “J.C. Comfort” with other data. The ink inscription on nightshirt reads “Sam’l Fales No. 8 ’46”. Pistols measure 16″ overall with 10″ oct bbls marked on top bbl flat, “E.H. ROGERS, AUGUSTA, GEO.” and locks are marked “E.H. ROGERS”. Guns are German silver mounted with flat butts. Breeches, tangs, locks, hammers and trigger guards are engraved with floral decoration. This is a most interesting “cased” pair of Southern duelers. PROVENANCE: Bristol Virginia Estate. Donald E. Brian Collection. Lee Pollock Collection, 2003. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are very good to fine overall. Bbls retain thin traces of brown finish with balance gray/brown with staining, pitting and scattered small blemishes as can be seen in photos. Remainder of iron which was originally case colored is a matching gray/brown with scattered staining and pitting. One hammer has an excellent welded crack repair that is not apparent. Mounting hardware is well fit into stocks which retain about 80% of their orig varnish with typical small dents, scratches and blemishes as can be seen in photographs. Mechanically guns function well though one has weaker mainspring, bores are shiny and bright. Casing is sound overall showing some warpage though box still closes properly and drawer still operates properly. The compartmentalized drawer is lined with a dark green felt and has two cleaning and loading rods, a mallet, “American Flask Company” marked oak leaf decorated combination cap, ball and powder flask, wood handled screwdriver and nipple wrench, a ball mold and a small caned flask with pewter top. Back wood of drawer has been replaced. Brass mountings to box are all sound with brass patina including key hole escutcheon. The rolling stand is a more recent addition and is sound. 4-54346 JS209 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3377

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3378
$7,475.00

PAIR OF CASED CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA DUELING PISTOLS.

SN NSN. This is a classic pair of percussion dueling pistols with 10″ bbls measuring about 52 cal. Each gun is marked on bbl flat “IMPORTED BY EYLAND & HAYDEN, CHARLESTON S.C.”. Guns have finely engraved locks, breeches and trigger guards and are marked by the English maker on locks, “W&G CHANCE, LONDON”. Guns are steel mounted with exception of German silver nosecap, key-way escutcheons, front sights, thumbplates, and ramrod tips. This is a fine pair of classic antebellum Southern dueling pistols found in all the best plantation homes. PROVENANCE: William Orbello Collection of Dueling Pistols. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine overall. Traces of orig brown are found on bbls with crisp markings. Breeches, blocks and hammers retain muted case colors in protected areas. Overall gray/silver. Trigger guards have a matching gray color mostly smooth with staining and light pitting as found matching on bbls. Stocks are sound and solid with edge wear and scattered small dents, scratches and other small blemishes, retaining 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanically guns are functional including safeties. Clean, smooth bores with pitting. Accompanying casing is sound and solid with bright red lining appears to be later addition. Accompanying combination flask is cleaned with good patina. Casing also includes wood handled brass tipped cleaning tool and a single cavity ball mold. 4-53752 JS323 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3378

3379
$10,925.00

FINE SOUTHERN KENTUCKY PISTOL.

SN NSN. 42 Cal. 8-1/2″ 3-stage bbl starting semi-oct to semi-hexadecagonal (16-sided) to rnd. This unknown gunsmith really showed off his skill in this multi-phase bbl and 7-1/2″ tang that terminates into brass buttcap we have not seen on gun before. Gun has typical Southern features being brass mounted lacking main ramrod pipe, simplistic 1-pc trigger guard nailed instead of screwed. Iron trigger plate is also nailed. This classic Southern flint Kentucky pistol typifies typical Southern “po-boy” but fancy bbl and lock with beveled pan and frizzen show a master’s hand. This gun mounted on maple stock appears “as found” with honest use but was well cared for. This distinctive pistol was a favorite of our consignors from his wonderful collection of Southern pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains traces of orig brown finish though overall brown/plum. Lock is mostly smooth and gray. Components have matching patina to bbl and adjacent areas of lock. Hammer appears smoother than rest of lock but has close matching patina and could be possibly replaced. Top jaw in screw appear to be replacements. Remainder of gun appears orig. Stock is sound and solid with good edges with scattered small blemishes. 4-54355 JS312 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3379

3380
$9,200.00

JOHN DERR KENTUCKY PISTOL.

50 Cal. Rifled 10-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl. This ca. 1820 pistol is a perfect example of John Derr’s work in the town of Oley, Berks County, PA. This example is especially important because it personifies the classic form and features of a true Kentucky pistol which parallels the designs found on Kentucky rifles. First, the iron bbl has rifle sights (front and rear) and the bore is actually rifled! Secondly, the brass furniture is exactly what J. Derr used on his Kentucky rifles. Even if the bbl was not stamped “John Derr WARRANTED”, it would not be difficult to attribute this piece to his hand. The orig “violin” (reddish-tint) finish is still wonderfully intact and the use of the five silver inlays enhances the appeal of this crisp piece. It would be difficult to improve on the strength of this classic Berks County pistol by a very well known Kentucky rifle maker. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine. Orig finish, orig “Joseph Golcher” flintlock with no repairs or blemishes other than that of normal usages and storage over the centuries, with the exception of slight “age crack” running from the trigger guard finial to the lower edge of the rear ram rod pipe. 4-54362 SDH34 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 3380

3381
$9,200.00

IMPORTANT EARLY CARVED KENTUCKY PISTOL.

45 Cal. 9-3/4″ oct to rnd bbl. This Kentucky pistol shows evidence of being made by an accomplished Kentucky rifle maker working in the last quarter of the 18th century in the Lancaster or York County area of Pennsylvania. The typical full length paneling around the lock and sideplate can be seen on may rifles from this lower Susquehanna region. The relief-carving surrounding the bbl tang is reminiscent of Jacob Sell (the elder) workmanship. The brass sideplate is indicative of both Lancaster and York County gunsmiths, but it further lends itself to a possible J. Sell (the elder) connection. The quality of the relief-carvings indicate that this pistol was made by an early gunsmith trained in an academic approach to gunmaking. Rarely does one see Kentucky pistols with fine relief-carving as this one. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The fine curly maple stock has the appearance of an old refinish but still has a pleasant “honey-color”. The only wood replacement is a 1-1/2″ long piece on the upper rear portion of the lock paneling. There is a subtle, but secure, stress crack on the wrist. The bbl shows a mottled, oxidized brown patina. 4-54372 SDH33 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3381

3382
$8,050.00

18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO WOLFGANG HAGA.

SN NSN. 52 cal. 13-3/4″ overall. 7-3/4″ oct to rnd unmarked smooth bore bbl. 4-1/2″ hand forged German lock. Consignor states that Joe Kindig attributed this gun possibly to Wolfgang Haga, Berks County School maker. The trigger guard and sideplate appear to be of early French manufacture. The sideplate having been modified from a larger engraved French sideplate. The practice of using available parts from French and English guns when making firearms in the colonies was very common. PROVENANCE: Ex-Kindig; Ex-Dessrich; Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good. There is a crack in the stock from the front of the lock to the bbl. The remainder of the gun appears to be in very nice condition. 4-54348 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3382

3383
$13,800.00

WILLIAM SHENER (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Cal. 48. 9-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl. The work of William Shener of Reading, PA is often differentiated from most of the other unsigned Reading Kentucky rifles/pistols because of the engravings on the metal components. Very few of the earlier rifles/pistols from the Reading area are ever engraved. This fine pistol is stocked in walnut (which shows curl on the buttstock) and has a “reddish” finish which is most probably the first surface. The floral engraving on the bow of the trigger guard is very delicate and is in the shape of a “Daisy” flower. The single silver inlay on the wrist has the same broken-line engraving seen on the other brass parts. This is an excellent example of an early Reading Kentucky Pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. The stock is all intact, including the orig finish with the exception of a small piece (1″ x 1/4″) above the upper rear of the flintlock. The flintlock is orig and there are no other significant flaws on the piece. An almost perfect specimen! 4-54349 SDH38 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3383

3384
$11,212.50

JOSEPH ANGSTADT (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL.

48 Cal. 8″ oct to rnd bbl. The brass sideplate on this exceptionally fine condition Kentucky pistol is a dead giveaway clearly identifying the maker-Joseph Angstadt, who was the son of Adam and also the brother of Peter, the most well known gunsmith (see Kindig). While Joseph’s work is far more scarce than either Adam’s or Peter’s his sideplates are often one of his calling cards, as they can be found on both his “signed and unsigned” Kentucky rifles. Further observation shows a forged-iron trigger guard was used in lieu of a cast brass one. In particular, Kutztown’s Angstadt brothers often used a “ruddy” color varnish to finish their surfaces, as evidenced by this superb orig “high-sheen” finish. Joseph Angstadt sometimes used round ramrod pipes instead of faceted ones which were generally the norm. Eastern PA gunsmiths of many Kentucky pistols have used round ones as opposed to faceted ones. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. This pistol is in virtually work-bench condition and other than a minor stress or age crack, the wood stock is superior in all respects. The iron mounts are fine and completely orig with a bright-finish bbl, case-hardened lock, and nicely browned iron trigger guard. A superb example of a Kentucky pistol from the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area of Pennsylvania. Both the pistols lock and sideplate are “borrowed” from his rifle hardware. 4-54360 SDH36 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3384

3385
$10,925.00

JOHN MOLL (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL.

45 Cal. 8-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. This relatively plain appearing Kentucky pistol falls into the category of the standard type of pistols (mostly made in pairs) for the post-Revolutionary war militia officers (or a citizen who simply wanted a personal set of side arms). The piece is very well-made by a Kentucky rifle maker whose basic skills were ingrained early on. Of note is the front ramrod pipe which has a relief-molding on the upper end but even more on the back, thus giving a slight martial impression (the trumpet shapes of Brown Bess militaria). Pictured in “The American Flintlock Pistol“, S. Dyke pg. 47, Joseph Desserich Collection. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection Joseph Desserich; Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. The original orange varnish and the flintlock are both orig. The only minor flow is an indentation (or dimple) on the very tip of the buttcap where the retaining screw has been over-tightened. 4-54354 SDH40 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3385

3386
$9,200.00

EARLY KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Cal. 65, rifled (straight), 9-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. While this is an early Kentucky pistol, the brass mounting indicate they probably came from an even earlier European pistol, possibly French or German. However, the oct/rnd bbl may be of American production; the unknown initials of the neatly “CML” engraved on the top of the bbl may be that of an owner rather than the gun stocker. Certainly the flintlock is an early one commensurate with the rest of the metal parts. Oof note, however, the curly maple stock with its relief-carved panelings around the lock and sideplate and particularly the c-scroll work (relief-carved) around the bbl tang do show features found on J.P. Beck’s work, although it also could reflect his apprentice’s, Nicholas Beyer’s early work as well. The buttcap with its grotesque mask is similar to a few known Pennsylvania pistols with a similar mask (undoubtedly imported brass castings). A unique feature of relief carving is the raised panel around the front finial of the trigger guard. This exact pistol is pictured in Whisker and Chandler’s “The Kentucky Pistol on pg 94. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The flintlock seems to be orig with possibly a replaced pan when it was re-cycled from an earlier piece. On the upper right side of the forestock there is a replaced sliver 5″ long by 1/2″ deep, and there is a half-moon piece set in at the bbl pin. On the upper left side of the forearm there is replaced sliver of a similar dimension. However, these are excellent cosmetic repairs and only time has allowed them to be visible. 4-54359 SDH35 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3386

3387
$9,200.00

EARLY KENTUCKY PISTOL.

45 Cal. 7-1/2″ oct to rnd brass bbl. This very attractive pistol is beautifully stocked in fine curly maple by a gun smith who was obviously a Kentucky rifle maker. The relief-carved panels and molding surrounding the lock and the side plate show a skill found on some of the best of the 18th century Kentucky Rifles. The early flintlock is an English import, while the brass furniture correlates to the same type of furniture used on Kentucky rifles. The stylized acorn finial of the trigger guard is a commonly used feature found on the 2nd half of the 18th century English and American firearms. The sideplate is reminiscent of the rifles that were made in the Lancaster, York County area. There is a silver un-engraved inlay on the wrist. The engraving on the sideplate, trigger guard and buttcap is a simple engraved broken line. This pistol could easily date to the Revolutionary War era. This pistol is pictured in “Thoughts on The American Flintlock Pistol“, by S.E. Dyke, pg. 49, plate 164. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection Jos. Dessrich, Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The Ketland flintlock (marked inside)is orig, wood finish shows appearance of being first finish. A wrist repair is secured by a screw on either side of the rear trigger guard strap and two circular plugs mask the top of the screws. There is a re-glued piece of wood on the top of the lock beside the tang. 4-54352 SDH32 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3387

3388
$10,925.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA KENTUCKY PISTOL.

52 Cal. 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. This singular pistol is similar to the quasi-military types favored by Militia officers, although it obviously was made by a Kentucky-rifle maker. The plain brass mountings resemble similar elements on some martial pieces, including the relief-carved apron around the barrel tang. The trigger guard finial can be found on an Early English commercial muskets as well as some of our American muskets of that period as well. The simple oblong brass side plate could easily fall into the north eastern part of Pennsylvania, particularly the Northampton/Bucks Co. area, possibly an “early” John Moll. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine. The pistol is fully intact, and the early flintlock is orig as is all of the “reddish-tinted” finish on the stock. There are no faults or repairs to the pistol. 4-54353 SDH37 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3388

3389
$11,500.00

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA KENTUCKY PISTOL.

54 Cal. 8″ oct to rnd bbl. Not only was this pistol made by a significant Kentucky rifle maker, by his careful workmanship, if not evident from the exterior alone, all one needs to do is remove the lock and see that the entire interior is fully inletted for each internal part of the lock. Also the interior of the lock cavity shows the “dry” oxidation that occurs when it is unsullied by darkening agents such as oil or grease). This pistol gives the appearance of having been made in Eastern Pennsylvania, notably the Northampton/Bucks County region. The unique engraving on the trigger guard bow (and also the shape of the finial) is reminiscent of the early imported European brass hardware. The very same aspect applies to the dog (or lion) butt mask. The pleasing stylized “tulip” escutcheon for the lock-bolt screw certainly ties in with that region as well. This pistol likely was made sometime in the later part of the 18th century, judging by the shape of the panel enclosing the flat, beveled lockplate and also the panel on the reverse side. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The curly maple stock appears to have been re-finished at one time, but quite possibly, the orig varnish was not heavily tinted, thus giving one that first impression. Otherwise this fine pistol is in excellent condition with no significant flaws or repairs. 4-54358 SDH39 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3389

3390
$9,200.00

VERY EARLY REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA AMERICAN CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 50 cal. 14″ overall. 8-3/4″ oct to rnd smooth unmarked bbl. This pistol is a good example of a Revolutionary War period American gun. The pistol has a 4-1/4″ hand forged German lock and there is no sideplate. This is a good, heavy pistol of large caliber which is exactly what you would hope to find in a Revolutionary War period pistol. As is customary with early pistols, there is no single characteristic on the pistol that would immediately determine its place of origin or maker but all the parts appear to be American rather than imported. PROVENANCE: Dessrich Collection; Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good. The pistol is in amazingly good condition with the exception of a 1/4″ professionally replaced sliver of wood along the entire right hand side of the bbl. Also, there is a very small piece of the ramrod pipe finial is missing. 4-54351 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3390

3391
$9,200.00

SAMUEL MILLER KENTUCKY PISTOL.

58 Cal. 8″ oct to rnd bbl with flared muzzle. This very pleasing pistol is signed in script by “S. MILLER” in script on the English brass bbl, marked to Thomas Ketland (TK). The curly maple stock has a light amber-colored finish which is indicative of orig finish. In lieu of a forestock molding, S. Miller used a simple incised line with a serpentine terminal. In addition, he added two silver tear drop inlays to the upper portion of the grip. Basically, Miller used re-cycled parts from a British “export” pistol which includes all of the metal parts, except for the brass nose-cap and the silver inlays. Simon Miller worked in the area of Hamburg, Berks City, PA, circa 1810-1830s. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The Ketland & Co. flintlock is orig and the curly maple stock has a warm mellow surface. 4-54378 SDH31 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3391

3392
$0.00

EARLY CURLY MAPLE STOCKED AMERICAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 52 cal. 12″ overall. 6-1/2″ oct to rnd smooth unmarked bbl. The American stock is beautiful curly maple wood. The iron sideplate is characteristic of those used by Halbach in Baltimore. The trigger guard is also iron, suggesting the pistol may be of southern manufacture. There is a half moon shaped silver inlay on the grip behind the bbl tang. The convex flintlock is engraved and appear to be of European manufacture. There are no other distinguishing characteristics on the pistol to exactly identify the area of manufacture. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good. Lock needs adjustment. There is a repaired crack in the grip 1-1/4″ from the butt. 4-54361 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3392

3393
$8,625.00

UNIQUE DAINTY EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Cal. 30. 7″ oct bbl. This exceptionally interesting Kentucky pistol catches one’s attention by its scaled-down proportions. One could possibly categorize this one as a “boy’s pistol”, but whatever, it is extremely delicate in all of its dimensions. Usually a pistol of this size has a much shorter bbl, likely between 3″-4″ and is usually oct to rnd where this is fully oct. The features of this piece seem to indicate Western Lehigh County or Eastern Berks County in Pennsylvania. The very early English “trade” lock likely came from another-even-earlier-pistol. It too, is scaled down for a small pocket size piece. However, all other design features point to a Kentucky rifle maker from the above region, as noted by the triangular, engraved sideplate, the hand-made trigger guard (from sheet brass) as is the buttcap, and the round rear-ramrod pipe. The nose-cap is also extremely well-made. The curly maple stock is of the most slender proportions as well. The sudden abruptness of the transition between the forestock and the nosecap is also a “calling card” for that region. The orig flintlock is surrounded by a relief-panel with “lobed” finials on either end, while a very simple fluted, stylized shell is carved in relief behind the bbl tang. This slender small Kentucky pistol is quite a significant rarity to be found today. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The stock has a 1/4″ piece set in above the rear of the lock and there is an “old” wrist break running through the upper level of the buttstock, beneath the silver thumbpiece in addition to old re-glued breaks under the lock’s main spring. All of the brass has a nice mellow patina. 4-54363 SDH44 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3393

3394
$0.00

ATTRACTIVE CURLY MAPLE STOCKED PISTOL SIGNED BY LANCASTER GUNSMITH HENRY DREPPERD.

SN NSN. 52 cal. 11″ overall. 5-5/8″ two stage bbl signed “DREPPERD” at the breach. The bbl tang is surrounded by 2 scribe lines in the stock. There are also scribe lines under the lock and sideplate panels that terminate at the rear of the trigger guard bow. The brass trigger guard is nicely engraved. The 2 screw flat brass sideplate is not engraved. The brass nose cap is 1/2″ long. The convex flintlock was probably imported. Henry Drepperd is an important gunsmith who is listed as having worked in Lancaster in the mid 19th century. This is a very nice pistol with good curly maple wood and a pleasant appearance overall. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. There is a 1/4″ square piece of wood missing forward of the lock. There is a stress crack in the stock from the trigger guard to the rear ramrod pipe. Nose cap appears to have been bumped and needs to be refit. 4-54379 RG32 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3394

3395
$6,325.00

KENTUCKY PISTOL POSSIBLY SOUTHERN.

SN NSN. 57 Cal. Made from British proofed 9″ bbl. Lock has partial maker’s mark “…ORD”. Pistol has Southern characteristics being made without ramrod thimble or buttplate. This gun has a very unusual small thin pan and an unsupported flat hammer. Lockplate is attached with two lock screws and a nail at tail. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good overall. Top jaw screw is restored. Metal overall is brown/gray. Brass has a yellow patina. Lock escutcheon has simplistic engraved border lines and trigger guard has a plain bulbous finial. Walnut stock is sound and solid with a glued sliver repair from lock forward about 5″ on right side above lock going forward. Rear bbl pin has a putty repair around it in stock. Mechanically gun functions with rusted bore. 4-54373 JS314 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3395

3396
$0.00

AMERICAN KENTUCKY PISTOL, CIRCA 1800.

SN NSN. 57 Cal. This classic Kentucky pistol by unknown maker utilizes 9″ English bbl and English lock with brass mountings with simplistic engraved designs. Lock escutcheon has a cutout design with decoration similar to John Armstrong’s design. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fair to good overall. Metal is gray/bright with old cleaning, pitting and staining. Brass has been cleaned with yellow patina. Stock has been broken and repaired at ramrod pipe and also has a 2″ inset forward of hammer along bbl channel. Touch hole has a brass bushing and pan and area around it are rusted. Rear lockscrew is replaced with washer as can be seen in photos. Gun has good action and smooth rusted bore. 4-54371 JS315 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3396

3397
$6,325.00

18TH CENTURY KENTUCKY STYLE MAPLE STOCKED FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 68 Cal. 12-1/2″ overall. 7-1/4″ smooth bore unmarked iron bbl. Imported brass furniture on this pistol is very similar to that used by Halbach & Son in Baltimore, MD. This is characteristic of pistols made in the late 18th century that were made in this country using imported English parts. Hand forged German style lock is 4-1/2″ in length. There are traces of an orig red violin pistol suggesting it may have been made in north-east PA. Kentucky pistols of this period are generally extremely hard to place as to school or maker unless they have some characteristic feature that can be traced to a known Kentucky rifle maker. This remains as a very fine example of an early pistol that cannot as yet be identified as to its school of manufacture. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. 4-54375 RG31 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3397

3398
$6,325.00

18TH CENTURY MAPLE STOCKED FLINTLOCK CANNON BARREL PISTOL.

SN NSN. 50 cal. 11-1/2″ overall. 6-5/8″ iron smooth bore unmarked rnd bbl. Bbl is pinned to stock. Hand forged German flintlock is 4-3/8″ long and unmarked. Imported English bras trigger guard. The pistol has no side plate and there are no characteristics evident to suggest its area of manufacture. This is a very attractive, clean pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. 4-54377 RG30 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3398

3399
$0.00

UNIDENTIFIED EARLY CURLY MAPLE STOCKED FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 60 cal. 13-1/4″ overall. 8-1/2″ rnd English proofed smooth bore bbl. The English flintlock is marked “KETLAND & CO.” There is no sideplate and a very short, 3/8″, brass nosecap. Pistols of this type using English parts were turned out routinely in the colonies at the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th century. They are true pieces of American history that unfortunately cannot be traced to their place of origin or their maker. The brass trigger guard is very nicely engraved. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good. There is a 3″ piece of wood replaced above the tail of the lock. 4-54376 RG34 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3399

3400
$6,900.00

HEAVY CANNON BARREL KENTUCKY PISTOL SIGNED “AA” ON ITS FLINT LOCK ATTRIBUTED TO THE KUTZTOWN, PA SCHOOL.

SN NSN. 60 cal. 9-1/4″ overall. 5-1/8″ heavy iron bbl engraved with battle flags and swords. The flintlock on this pistol is signed “AA” in script, possibly being for the Kutztown gunsmith Adam Angstadt. This simply made pistol has no side plate and is characteristic of the Blue Mountain “Shimmel” or southern “Po-Boy” guns. The simple, basic guns with no decoration were used extensively by farmers along the Blue Mountain. This pistol with its heavy European bbl was probably made in that area as a handy large caliber farm gun. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. There is some wood missing at the tail of the lock which appears to have been gone since its period of use. 4-54386 (6,500-8,500) – Lot 3400

3401
$5,175.00

SMALL CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK CANNON BARREL POCKET PISTOL.

SN NSN. 45 cal. 8″ overall. 3-7/8″ two stage smooth unmarked cannon bbl. The flintlock is 3-1/4″ long and is unmarked. Pistol has brass trigger guard, brass buttcap and a 2 screw flat brass sideplate. The pistol has no ramrod entrance pipe. These very small Kentucky pistols are very hard to locate as they were not extremely popular in their day and this is a very nice example. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. Lock needs adjustment. 4-54381 RG39 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3401

3402
$5,175.00

SMALL CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK CANNON BARREL POCKET PISTOL.

SN NSN. 45 cal. 8″ overall. 3-1/4″ two stage smooth unmarked cannon bbl. The flintlock is 3-1/4″ long and is nicely engraved. The brass trigger guard is nicely formed to fit this small pistol and touches the tang of the ramrod pipe. The brass sideplate is not engraved and is rather crude. These very small Kentucky pistols are very hard to locate as they were not extremely popular in their day, this is a very nice example. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. The lock needs adjustment. 4-54380 RG37 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3402

3403
$5,175.00

SMALL AMERICAN CURLY MAPLE STOCKED FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH HAND FORGED LOCK.

SN NSN. 45 cal. 7-1/2″ overall. 3-1/4″ oct to rnd smooth unmarked bbl. 3-1/4″ flint, unmarked lock. Brass buttcap and brass trigger guard. Very nice beveled brass 2 screw sideplate. This pistol appears to be rather early due to its hand forged lock and its small, iron cannon bbl is similar to those used by gunsmiths in the Maryland area. This gun is not signed, however does have a very distinctive sideplate which eventually should identify the gunsmith or at least its school of origin when a gun with a similar sideplate is discovered. Tiny guns of this type were normally owned by people of wealth who could afford to have personal protection firearm. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine. There is a crack running form the front of the lock to the bbl. The ramrod is missing. 4-54383 RG40 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3403

3404
$0.00

SMALL AMERICAN FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL WITH ENGLISH LOCK AND BARREL.

SN NSN. 45 cal. 9″ overall. 4-1/2″ two stage iron smooth bore unmarked bbl. This pistol has a plain maple stock with a 3-1/4″ brass, 2 screw flat sideplate. The brass butt cap is fastened with 2 wood screws and there are no ramrod pipes. The small flintlock appears to be European based upon its engraving. There are no characteristics on this pistol that would suggest its school of manufacture or gunsmith. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good. One small 1″ wood repair, 2″ from the muzzle along the right hand side of the bbl. The gun had been over cleaned at one time, which softened the sharp edges on the lock and sideplate mortises. 4-54382 RG38 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3404

3405
$5,175.00

VERY NICE SMALL FLINTLOCK PISTOL POSSIBLY OF THE LEHIGH COUNTY SCHOOL.

SN NSN. 45 cal. 9-1/2″ overall. 5″ oct to rnd smooth unmarked bbl. The bbl tang has scribe lines on each side, typical of those used on rifles from the Lehigh County School. The nose cap is radiused at the bottom to accept the ramrod and the forend wood is v-shaped, also characteristics of the Lehigh County School. The fact the nosecap is closed at the muzzle end suggests the northwestern part of Lehigh County. The imported English flintlock is marked “W KETLAND & CO”. Locks marked W. Ketland & Co were made prior to 1800. The brass buttcap is engraved around its retaining screw. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. The pistol is in orig condition and showing only normal bruising and scratching expected from use. The flintlock needs adjustment. The ramrod is a replacement. 4-54385 RG29 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3405

3406
$5,175.00

SMALL SOUTHERN IRON MOUNTED KENTUCKY PISTOL.

SN NSN. 40 cal. 9″ overall. 5″ oct to rnd iron smooth bore unmarked bbl. This pistol is all iron mounted with exception of its 3/4″ brass nosecap. The flintlock is 4-1/2″ long and unmarked. This pistol is very unusual in that the iron bbl tang extends off the bbl, around the back of the pistol grip extending down to form the buttcap. The iron sideplate is of military style and the iron trigger guard appears to be hand forged. This writer’s opinion is this may be a Tennessee made pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good. The forward lock screw is missing, and the flintlock mechanism needs adjustment. There is some wood missing between the lock and the bbl tang. The gun is generally in nice, as-found condition throughout. 4-54384 RG36 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3406

3407
$5,175.00

RARE FALL & CUNNINGHAM NASHVILLE MARKED FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 44 cal. 14-1/4″ overall. 9-1/2″ oct to rnd rifled and unmarked bbl. This pistol is of the secondary marshal style and has no nosecap or rear ramrod entrance pipe. The pistol has an oval military style buttcap and has no sideplate. The flintlock is marked “FALL & CUNNINGHAM/NASHVILLE”. Fall & Cunningham were dealers in locks and guns in Nashville, TN circa 1853 to 1865 which would put this gun in the Civil War period. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague CONDITION: Very good throughout. 4-54340 RG42 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3407

3408
$5,175.00

RARE TENNESSEE KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Cal. 36, rifled. 7″ oct bbl. This magnificent rarity has the name and location “H. & J. KIRKMAN & CO. NASHVILLE” marked on the back action lock. The superb curly maple stock has a wonderful “violin” (reddish-tint) finish exposing the very choice selection of curly maple. The quality of the brass trigger guard certainly stands out, especially with the molded reinforcing bridge between the bow and the front finial. The silver inlaid heart in front of the trigger guard and the two flanking spades on each side of the butt grip add a “card-playing” theme to this riverboat town of Nashville. Additionally, four silver ovals decorate the stock, adding to its highly attractive “eye-appeal”. The bbl itself appears to be hand-made and it also carries three brass inlaid bands, two on the forward end of the bbl and one on the patent breech. Frank Sellers, “American Gunsmith” lists the brothers Kirkman as being in business pre-Civil War as well as bing lockmakers. This is a superb specimen that fortunately survived “the recent unpleasantness”! PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Extremely fine. No apparent alterations or significant flaws observed. 4-54339 SDH41 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3408

3409
$6,900.00

RARE TENNESSEE KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Cal. 44, rifled, 6″ oct bbl. Again, here is another superb specimen from a great Southern city that has survived the “War Between the States”. The lock is marked “R & J KIRKMAN & CO NASHVILLE”, who according to Frank Sellers “American Gunsmiths” worked in the pre-Civil War South (Tennessee) and are also listed as lock makers. This wonderful example has a superior curly maple stock with an orig glossy (red-tinted) “violin” finish that has not been diminished by time! Not only is the bbl rifled but it also carries sights (rear and front). There are two ornamental silver inlays on the forearm, and both the rare ferrule and the trigger guard finial have projecting “thumbnails”. Additionally there is an iron belt-hook still intact. A sterling example of a “home defender” against would-be aggressors! PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Extremely fine. No apparent alterations or significant flaws observed. 4-54347 SDH42 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3409

3410
$2,360.00

CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL WITH CHECKERED WRIST AND BRASS BARREL.

SN NSN. 48 cal. 14″ overall. 8″ rnd brass smooth bore unmarked bbl. The English flintlock is marked “SMITH”. This flintlock has only one retaining screw. The curly maple stock has a nicely checkered wrist with a 1-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ square brass covered butt. There is one ramrod ferrule and one entrance ferrule. The pistol has no nosecap but does have a brass band around the muzzle end of the stock, similar to those found on trade guns. The brass trigger guard is engraved in the English style. This pistol design is similar to pistols made in the New York state area. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Some wood replaced. 4-49891 RG41 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3410

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3411
$2,360.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA, ORWIGSBURG MARKED KENTUCKY STYLE PISTOL.

SN NSN. This two stage brass bbl pistol measures about 14″ overall with 8″, 60 cal bore. BBl is marked “ORWIGSBURG”. Orwigsburg was a community near Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania dating from the mid-18th century though not being established as a town until the 19th century. Gun is mounted on walnut stock from reused European parts including Birmingham proofed bbl. Lock is possibly marked “SHARPE” who John Sharpe was a known source of trade locks during this era (though the “R” appears to be an “N” on engraved name). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. Reconverted using old hammer and frizzen with darker patina than rest of lock. Top jaw and top jaw screw are replaced. Barrel and lock markings discernible. Brass cleaned overall with staining and pitting. There is a repair to right side buttplate tang which may be contemporary note brass pin about 2″ from end of taper. Front thimble is probable replacement with different patina than ramrod pipe. Stock is refinished with several glued repairs including above lock, forward of lock and several insets or putty repairs in forestock. Mechanically sloppy with smooth, eroded bore. 4-49888 JS331 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3411

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3412
$5,175.00

AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA PISTOL.

Cal. 60. 8″ rnd bbl. This Colonial era pistol is stocked in our favorite wood – curly maple, sometime during the Revolutionary War Era, most probably. The rnd baluster-ringed breech shows the initials “I F” & “46”, plus British proofs and the flat-faced flintlock is marked “JORDAN 1743” with a “CROWN/GR” and “BROAD ARROW”. Both of these features indicate re-cycled parts and most likely the trigger guard and rear ferrule are also of British make. However, the sideplate and buttcap are as “American” as “apple pie”. The elongated brass sideplate has the downward drop to its tail, associating it with some other New England sideplates. As well, the brass buttcap with this small finial is also an American fabricated piece. The surface may or may not be an older period finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: There is a central wrist break which has been secured with pins and glue and there is a 4″ long missing sliver on the upper left forestock. There is also a tiny sliver missing on the upper right forend. The lock is orig flint. Also, there is a period ramrod with a very neatly done pewter endcap. 4-54374 SDH43 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3412

3413
$3,540.00

19TH CENTURY LONG BARREL UNIQUE KENTUCKY-TYPE PISTOL.

Cal. 44. 20-1/2″ oct bbl. This unique pistol is stocked in curly maple and has its orig finish with a nice warm color. The pistol is unique for several reasons, one of which is that the iron trigger guard and the iron buttcap with straps are from a mid-18th century European pistol. The rest of the Kentucky style mountings are brass. The brass side plate is typical of Lancaster style. The orig flintlock is by W. Ketland & Co., so it would appear to have been assembled in the 19th century, as the lock is orig to the gun. The two ramrod pipes are typical of those from Pennsylvania fowlers. The stock is full length and uniquely would appear to represent perhaps the longest Kentucky pistol bbl known. Accompanying information indicates this was advertised for sale in the Jackson Arms catalog Feb 1983. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. There is a 13″ sliver missing from the left side of the forestock; other wise wood is completely intact. The oct bbl appears to be a replacement. As a curiosity this pistol rates near the top. 4-49886 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3413

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3414
$5,175.00

CASED PAIR SILVER MOUNTED “SAW-HANDLE” AMERICAN MADE DUELING PISTOLS THOUGHT TO BE POSSIBLY “SAMUEL BELL”.

SN NSN. This pair of dueling pistols were found by consignor close enough to Knoxville to make him guess the “S.B.” markings on locks could possibly be those of Samuel Bell, the elusive silversmith and cutler who is known to have made other wares, why not guns? Regardless of who made these guns they indeed appear American with a simplistic engraving on locks, hammers and bolsters. Trigger guards appear coin silver which Bell worked with a lot. These guns date about 1850, have seen a lot of use, one gun being totally restocked in a straight grained wood whereas gun with orig stock is varnished well figured wood. Oct bbls measure 8-1/2″ and are 48 Cal. smooth bores. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Iron overall is gray/brown with old cleaning, staining and pitting. Silver trigger guards have a pinned spur, set triggers are unusual being cocked toward each other and appear to operate though a bit sloppy.  Gun with orig stock has been refinished and retains much of its old refinished varnish. Other gun with replaced stock (which does appear quite old) also has a refinished varnish that most is retained. Bores are smooth with light pitting. Mahogany box utilized in this casing appears contemporary to the manufacture of these guns though partitioning appears newer along with brown felt lining. Casing is accessorized with balls, patches, scissor mold, cap tin and combination powder flask, cap and ball tin. 4-54390 JS197 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3414

3415
$8,625.00

CASED PAIR OF CONSTABLE PHILADELPHIA “SAW-HANDLE” DUELING PISTOLS.

SN NSN. This is a fine pair of Richard Constable agent marked dueling pistols. Constable was a well known arms dealer in Philadelphia who most of his guns were fine English imports like these. Oct bbls measure 10″ overall with fine engraved locks, hammers, breeches, tangs and trigger guards. Silver buttcaps are engraved with a Coat of Arms incorporating an “armored arm holding a dagger”. These guns measure 15-1/2″ overall with the unusual “saw-handle” design in stock. Guns still exhibit good striping to bbls and gold bands at breech. Guns are totally steel mounted with exception of silver buttcaps. This is a fine set of Philadelphia marked dueling pistols that display beautifully. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Bbls retain thin brown striped finish with crisp engraved makers mark “CONSTABLE PHILADELPHIA”, locks are also engraved with floral decoration and “CONSTABLE”. Walnut stocks are sound and solid retaining about 90% of their varnished finish with edge wear and numerous small dings, dents, scratches and other small blemishes expected after 150 years. Trigger guards retain about 10-20% of their orig fire blue finish with crisp, discernible engraving. Mechanically guns are functional with smooth bores with pitting measuring about 54 Cal. Casing has been added for display of these guns but box appears contemporary to the manufacture of these guns though lining and partitioning is of more recent vintage. Casing is accessorized with balls, crystal oiler with pewter top, Sykes marked ball, cap and powder flask, a 10-cap tin and a combination loading tool and ball extractor. 4-54392 JS198 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3415

3416
$0.00

EXCEPTIONAL EXHIBITION GRADE SILVER MOUNTED CONSTABLE PHILADELPHIA PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE.

SN N/A. Cal. .45, 28″ full oct bbl. This exceptional rifle is no doubt one of a kind and was made for exhibition for a very wealthy individual as a special order. The gun is entirely silver mounted including ramrod thimbles, nosecap, keyway escutcheons, lock escutcheons, thumbplate, buttplate, toeplate, patch box and trigger guard. The 28″ octagonal bbl retains most of its orig brown finish and the fully engraved lock, hammer, breech and tang and engraved screws retain small traces of case color. A small gold inset in center of lock reads “CONSTABLE/PHILADELPHIA”. The engraving on this gun is extreme. The lock is fully engraved with floral and geometric swirls with a beveled border that is also fully engraved. The hammer is fully engraved, terminating in an animal’s head. The breech is engraved with a sea serpent continuing into swirls into the top bbl flat. The bbl tang is fully engraved, terminating in a panel on its flat with a whimsical standing bird looking over its shoulder. The patch box is a real piece of art with a boar’s head over a horn as a central vignette with engraved leaves radiating about. Two whimsical faces are found engraved on either side of the hinge to the patch box door. Above the patch box door is a large globe showing the Americas surmounted by a drooped-wing eagle sitting atop the globe. The massive trigger guard has a panoply of arms on the flat of the trigger bow and the two finials terminate into a lion and a lioness on opposite ends. This gun is a true piece of art with no peers we are aware of. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is in very fine condition overall with bbl retaining 95%+ its orig brown with crisp, well-defined bore with rust and pitting. Steel surfaces are all engraved, are gray/silver overall with traces of case color in un-engraved areas with some staining and pitting. The gold plaque in lock “CONSTABLE” can only partially be read, as can be seen in photographs. Maple stock is sound and solid showing fine striping. There is a repaired crack at wrist that does not affect aesthetics as can be seen in photographs. There is a 1/2″ crack in bottom toe of stock. The silver mounts are fine overall, well-fit engraving all sharp and discernible with good patinaed surfaces. 4-51192 JS33 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3416

3417
$4,600.00

RARE AND DESIRABLE SAMUEL HAWKEN HALF-STOCK PERCUSSION PLAINS RIFLE.

SN NSN. This rare example of a western plains rifle has a 38″ full oct .40 cal rifled bbl which is stamped “S. HAWKEN ST LOUIS” and features classic Hawkens long wrist bbl tang. Orig percussion back-action lock is unmarked. Rifle has orig pewter nosecap. Samuel Hawken was born in 1796 and located in St. Louis in 1822. His rifles were stamped “S. HAWKEN” from 1849 to 1861. Hawken rifles were famous all through the west and were considered “the best” in plains or mountain rifles. This gun appears “as found” all major parts orig with very minor restoration. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. Bbl and lock are plum/brown with numerous small dents and scratches. Hints of orig brown finish can be seen in protected areas. Gun appears all orig with possibly exception of locking key and some wood restoration inside stock channel, around key-way. Stock is sound and solid with much dark apparently orig varnish especially dark in protected area under cheekpiece and around trigger guard but worn away showing lighter maple color to wood especially at forestock where gun was held. There is much pitting around bolster where gun would have taken fire. Brass trigger guard and buttplate have light mustard patina, are well fit with scattered small scratches and blemishes. Adjustable set trigger and trigger mechanism are a bit sloppy but maybe with a bit of adjustment would work well. Bore has well defined fairly crisp rifling with pitting. 4-53967 JS89 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3417

3418
$0.00

IMPORTANT RARE SCHNEIDER & GLASSICK MEMPHIS, TN HALF STOCK RIFLE.

Cal. 54. 35″ long full oct bbl, rifled, walnut 1/2 stock has German silver mountings and the oval patchbox is finely engraved and also has the name “G.C. HUGHES” with “JACKSON, TN” engraved on the top and bottom of the oval. All of the German silver mounts are well engraved. The bbl marking of “SCHNEIDER & GLASSICK MEMPHIS, TN” is legible & matches the stamping on known Confederate pistols. Although this rifle was not manufactured for the confederacy, the company was out of business by 1862 thus giving a limited scope of time for their products to be made. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Gun has been lightly cleaned at one time, and now has a very soft appearance. All metal is smooth with slight salt & pepper pitting. 4-54399 SDH15 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3418

3419
$4,600.00

RARE “J.P. GEMMER ST. LOUIS” WALNUT HALF-STOCK RIFLE.

Cal. 38. 39″ oct bbl with plain brass mounting, pewter nose cap, elongated oval cheek piece, percussion lock, dbl set triggers, 5-1/2″ bbl tang, markings on lock “REMINGTON”. Bbl is marked “J.P. GEMMER ST. LOUIS, MO”. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl and rib show signs of heavy corrosion and lock is heavily oxidized. Stock has been partially cleaned. Aged check on the center of the butt stock at the buttplate, on the right hand side. 8-87725 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3419

3420
$9,200.00

RARE CASED PAIR OF SCHNEIDER & GLASSICK MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This pair of pistols are very well matched and almost identical condition though there are slight variations in bbl lengths which measure 2-15/16″, 3-11/16 with breech on one and 3-3/4″ on second. The overall length are also 1/8″ difference also with the overall length of guns just over 7″ each. Schneider & Glassick marked guns are very scarce and pairs are quite rare. Schneider & Glassick were partners from 1855 through 1862 when William Schneider joined the Confederate Army in 1862 which dissolved the partnership, according to Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1. There are several configurations of pistols with these markings and there is conjecture as to whether these are products of Memphis or Nashville Tennessee actually made by Bitterlich. Regardless, this is a rare pair elegantly cased that would be difficult to duplicate. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns appear orig and complete and are very good to fine overall. Metal is gray overall with staining and pitting. German silver mounts and distinctive spur triggers are well fit into checkered varnished stocks that are sound and solid though one gun has 2″ crack on left side which can be seen in photos. Guns retain about 70% of their orig varnish though thinning in areas. Accompanying case is for display only and not a product of Schneider & Glassick but is in overall very good condition with accessories including combination screwdrivers, powder flask, mold and nipple wrench. 4-54306 JS186 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3420

3421
$24,150.00

RARE CASED MATCHED PAIR OF SCHNEIDER & GLASSICK MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This pair of pistols are very well matched and almost identical condition which measure just under 6″ overall with 1-15/16″ bbls, 2-3/4″ with breech. Schneider & Glassick marked guns are very scarce and pairs are quite rare. Schneider & Glassick were partners from 1855 through 1862 when William Schneider joined the Confederate Army in 1862 which dissolved the partnership. According to Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 There are several configurations of pistols with these markings and there is conjecture as to whether these are products of Memphis or Nashville Tennessee actually made by Bitterlich. This is a rare pair with great bbl markings, elegantly cased that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns appear orig, authentic and complete and are very good to fine overall. Metal is gray/brown overall with staining and pitting. German silver mounts and distinctive spur triggers are well fit into checkered varnished stocks that are sound and solid. Guns retain about 20-30% of their orig varnish. Accompanying case is for presentation only and not a product of Schneider & Glassick but is in overall very good condition with accessories including caps, loading tool, mold, balls and powder flask. 4-54311 JS189 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3421

3422
$0.00

TRIO OF MEMPHIS DERINGERS BY GLASSICK, SCHNEIDER AND SCHNEIDER & GLASSICK.

SN NSN. Offered here are the three variations of Schneider & Glassick Memphis deringers. 1) The Schneider & Glassick is pictured on p.196 of Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 and is described in book “Pocket pistol. Barrel is 3″, breech 7/8″ (7” overall) in .42 caliber. German silver furniture and blade front sight; iron screws. This piece has a screw through the floorplate and into the bottom of the breech, and is threaded into the breech as well as the locking pin. Stock is walnut. Marked “SCHNEIDER & GLASSICK MEMPHIS, TENN.” on top barrel flat. Probably made by Bitterlich, Nashville, TN. 2) The Schneider is numbered “1” on breech and is marked “SCHNEIDER & CO/MEMPHIS.TENN” on its 2-3/4″ bbl, 3-1/2″ with breech. Gun measures 6-1/2″ overall. Mounted like Schneider & Glassick with spur trigger and German silver mounts. 3) This Glassick marked pistol measures about 8″ overall with 4-5/8″ bbl including breech. This gun has a most unusual feature with the date “1851” stamped on right side flat of bbl. Standard marking on bbl flat reads “F. GLASSICK & CO/MEMPHIS,TENN”. This is one of the larger deringer style pistols you will see, totally German silver mounted. This is a fine trio of Memphis pistols never offered in a set like this before. PROVENANCE: Maurie Fox Collection. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: 1) Schneider & Glassick markings on bbl are quite weak and only partially discerned as can be seen in photos. Gun is good to very good overall, metal being brown/gray overall. Gun appears complete and orig with welded repair to top of hammer. Stock is sound with well fit mounts retaining traces of thinning varnish with hand worn patina. Gun exhibits numerous small scratches, nicks and blemishes typical after 150 years. Action is sloppy but functions with well discerned rifling in 48 Cal. bore. 2) Good to very good overall. Markings are discernible though pitting obscures much of the mark as can be seen in photos. Iron overall shows old cleaning and pitting and is gray overall. German silver mounts fit stock well. There is a glue repair to stock about 1″ above buttcap and at wrist. Stock retains hand worn patina with traces of varnish in protected areas. 3) Glassick is very good to fine overall. Bbl retains strong traces of thin brown finish. Breech, hammer and lock are smooth dark gray. Stock has several minor chips around lock and on right side along bbl, well fit overall retaining 50-60% orig varnish. Hammer has a large chip on front right side. Mechanically gun binds when cocked. Discernible rifling in a pitted 48 Cal. bore. 4-54344 JS200 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 3422

3423
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FINE AND RARE TRIO OF SCHNEIDER & CO MEMPHIS DERINGER VARIANTS.

SN 47,97,117. At the time of writing of Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 (1985) only eight SNs were known by this maker, no doubt several more have turned up but two of those eight are represented here including 1) Highest known number 117 in 40 Cal. which measures about 7″ overall with 3″ bbl, 3-3/4″ including breech. This gun is totally German silver mounted with spur trigger in fine condition retaining finish. 2) SN 47, in 40 Cal. is also listed in Eberhart and measures just over 6″ overall with 2-1/2″ bbl, 3-1/4″ with breech. This gun has an interesting standard marking on bbl flat but upon closer inspection address was stamped lightly in opposite direction first which is now just barely discerned. This gun exhibits an unusual bird’s head grip for this maker, coin silver nosecap and a daisy engraved on face of bolster which are rarely seen on Schneiders. This particular gun is pictured on p.199, figure 235 in Eberhart & Wilson. 3) SN 97 in 40 Cal. is silver mounted which is a rare feature. Measures about 6-1/4″ overall with 2-1/2″ bbl, 3-1/4″ including breech. This gun appears fine overall retaining some finish. This trio would be very difficult to duplicate again. PROVENANCE: Dr. G.W. Huckaba, Memphis, TN.  Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns overall are very good to fine, all retain some thin traces of brown finish and bbls are gray/plum on 47 and 117, 97 has some cleaning and is overall gray/bright. Remainder of iron is smooth and gray/brown, mounts are well fit on each gun. Guns retain between 50% & 70% orig varnish. There are two glued crack repairs near muzzle on SN 117 and there is a crack under front portion of lock on right side on SN 47. Hammer spur on SN 97 has a braised repair. Mechanically all guns function with discernible rifling in pitted bores. 4-54324 JS201 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3423

3424
$11,500.00

CASED MATCHING PAIR SNEIDER & CO MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN 47. This is a rare matching pair, SN 47 “SNEIDER & CO/MEMPHIS TENN” marked deringers. Each gun is also numbered “1” & “2” on bbl tangs. SN 47 is found on each breech. Guns are quite elegant in their lines with simple engraved borders and plain German silver mounts. The burled walnut stocks have carved scallop shaped noses. This pair is listed by SN in Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1. There are few pairs in such fine matching condition known by Sneider. PROVENANCE: Dr. G.W. Huckaba, Memphis, TN. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are in very good matching condition with gray metal with good markings, gun “2” has rebound in stamped marking but is still fully discernible, scattered staining and pitting. German silver mounts are well fit in stocks that retain about 80% of their orig varnish. Gun “1” has about a 2″ glued repair on right side from muzzle back above escutcheon that does not affect aesthetics as can be seen in photos. Gun “2” has welded repair to crack on ear of hammer. Mechanically both guns are functional with discernible rifling in pitted bores. Brass banded casing is a 19th century box with more modern compartmentalizing for display with an eagle pistol flask, scissor ball mold, loading rod and nipple wrench. 4-54303 JS192 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3424

3425
$13,225.00

RARE CASED PAIR “A. LINDE & CO” MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is probably the only pair extent of this obscure maker who advertised being a manufacturer of guns and pistols in 1855 in Rainey’s Memphis City directory from Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1. This pair measures about 8-1/4″ overall with bbls including breeches about 4-5/8″. One bbl about 1/16″ longer than the other which apparently is not untypical of southern deringers. Locks are each marked “S. WINCHESTER” which according to Eberhart was a Philadelphia gunsmith who agent marked European imported pistols such as these and in turn Linde engraved their name and address, “A. LINDE & CO Memphis Tenn”. This is a rare and possibly unique pair of Memphis agent marked deringers. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are very good overall retaining traces of striping on bbls. Metal overall is gray/brown with good discernible markings. Iron trigger guards and ramrod thimbles are solid, slightly engraved and well fit. German silver nosecaps, escutcheons and buttcaps are also well fit with normal small blemishes expected. One gun has nicely scratched initials “JWC 1853” on German silver buttcap. Mechanically both guns have weak mainsprings, bores exhibit crisp well discerned rifling. Accompanying casing is not contemporary to manufacture of guns and is for display only; fitted with flask, mold, nipple wrench, balls and caps. 4-54304 JS187 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3425

3426
$19,550.00

CASED MATCHED PAIR “F. GLASSICK & CO” MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is a fine matched pair of “F. GLASSICK & CO/MEMPHIS TENN” marked deringers still retaining orig finish and in condition rarely found on typically hard used southern pistols. Each pistol is numbered “1” & “2” on German silver shield shaped thumbplates. Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 states that these guns may actually be made in Nashville by Bitterlich; regardless of where they were made in TN this is a fabulous pair with rarely seen orig blue finish, nicely presented in a modern casing with contemporary tools. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are fine overall appearing orig, authentic and complete. Bbls are overall plum with gun “1” showing strong traces of bright blue finish in protected areas and gun “2” 10-20% bright blue. Bbls have several dents and other blemishes with staining and light pitting. Breeches, locks and hammers have hints of case colors being overall gray and smooth with staining and light pitting. There is a well executed welded crack repair in the hammer on gun “1” that does not affect aesthetics. Stocks are sound and solid with well fit German silver mountings. Gun “1” has large chip on right side of butt. Mechanically guns are functional though gun “2” does not have working half cock. Rifling in bores is well discerned and crisp with pitting. 4-54305 JS190 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3426

3427
$8,050.00

CASED PAIR OF HOLYOAKE, LOWNES & CO. MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is possibly the only pair of “Holyoake, Lownes & Co. Memphis” deringers extant. These guns are very close but not an exact matching pair. Each gun measures about 7″ overall though overall bbl length including breeches are 3-11/16″. Engraving styles are close but different as is the cross hatching in stocks and placement and size of thumbplate escutcheons, otherwise guns match quite well as can be seen in photographs. Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 state this firm probably never made guns and were just agents as these guns have very similar flower shaped buttcaps to products of Franz and Frederick Lins of Philadelphia. Regardless of the actual manufacturer this is possibly the only pair of pistols with this agent mark that will ever come to market. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good overall. One gun being better overall than the other. Light color gun has gray metal overall with typical staining and pitting. Engraved iron trigger guard and German silver mounts are well fit on stock with minor chipping at base of lock and normal scratches and blemishes seen after 150 years. About 80% of the orig varnish is still present. Second gun which is darker retains only traces of varnish and has glued repair to break in wrist causing gaps around lock which has gaps though other mounts are well fit. Functionally both guns function though the darker gun does not hold on half cock. Bores retain well defined rifling in a pitted bore. Accompanying casing which is not contemporary and made strictly for display retains flask, mold, nipple wrench, balls and cap tin. 4-54310 JS191 (6,500-8,500) – Lot 3427

3428
$21,275.00

PAIR OF F.H. CLARK MEMPHIS TENNESSEE AGENT MARKED HENRY DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is not a matching pair but they are close and display quite nicely together. Both guns are properly marked Deringer on lock and breech and on bbl flat “MANd FOR/F.H. CLARK & CO, MEMPHIS TENN/AGENTS”. One gun measures 6″ the other 6-1/4″. Bbl lengths are 2-1/2″ & 2-5/8″. Both guns are German silver mounted with silver bands at breech. F.H. Clark advertised selling jewelry, cutlery and guns for many years in antebellum and post-war Memphis, TN. Clark sold deringer style pistols with his mark by many makers and authorized Henry Deringers in fine condition are quite scarce and this is a fine pair. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Both guns appear complete, orig and authentic. The longer of the two guns is a bit lighter in color with slightly smoother metal retaining about 60% of its orig varnish. The shorter and darker of the two guns has strong traces of orig brown finish on bbl and retains about 30% of its orig varnish though it has darkened. This particular gun exhibits some chipping around lock, pitting at the tip and about 1″ of wood inset between lock and tang. Engraving styles are different on each gun, one gun having a set of initials on thumbplate and the other thumbplate simply engraved. 4-54336 JS183 (6,500-8,500) – Lot 3428

3429
$13,800.00

RARE CASED MATCHED PAIR OF “J.E. MERRIMAN” MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is most likely the only matched pair of Merriman deringers known. Overall these guns measure about 6″ long with 2-7/16″ bbls, 3-1/16″ with breeches. According to Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 Merriman was primarily a jeweler who sold guns on the side and probably did not manufacture. According to the 1855 city directory Merriman employed “one of the most skillful London engravers” and this gun is engraved on bbl flat in the English style “J.E. MERRIMAN & CO MEMPHIS”. Locks, breeches, tangs and German silver mounts are also engraved. Both guns being engraved in the same style and matching fairly closely though crudely done by the same hand. Bbls, breeches and stocks internally are assembly numbered “I” & “II”. There are no foreign proofs. Regardless if Merriman or someone else manufactured this matching pair they are indeed finely marked and present beautifully in the accompanying case. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are very good overall appearing orig, complete and authentic throughout. Bbls are dark gray/brown with pitting. Other iron surfaces are dark gray with light pitting. German silver mounts are well fit into dark straight grain stocks. Still retaining about 70-80% darkened and thinning varnish. Mechanically guns function though there his no discernible half-cock stop. Bores have crisp well discerned rifling with pitting in 44 Cal. Accompanying casing is made from a 19th century mahogany box with later 20th century compartmentalizing for guns and accessories which include flask, scissor mold, balls and enameled cap tin. Casing and accessories display guns well. 4-54402 JS193 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3429

3430
$4,600.00

PAIR OF F.H. CLARK & CO MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. F.H. Clark was one of Henry Deringer’s fifteen authorized agents and in this pair of guns we have a fine example of one such agent marked gun and another gun of unknown manufacture also agent marked. The Henry Deringer measures about 6-1/2″ overall with 2-3/8″ bbl, 3″ with breech. This gun is properly marked “MANd FOR/F.H.CLARK&CO/MEMPHIS TENN” on top bbl flat and “DERINGER/PHILADELa” on breech and lock. This Henry Deringer is German silver mounted. Second gun in this pair measures just over 7″ long with bbl and breech measuring 3-5/8″. Breech flat is stamped “F.H.CLARK&CO/MEMPHIS”. This gun has engraved iron trigger guard, lock and breech, German silver buttcap, thumbplate and escutcheons. The nosecap is pewter. A very similar gun is pictured on p.187, plate 209 in Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The Henry Deringer agent marked gun is very good to fine overall with hints of brown on bbl though overall gray with staining and pitting. German silver mounts are very good overall, well fit into stock which retains about 20% of its varnish. Note several letters overstamped in the Clark address on Henry Deringer which appear contemporary but unusual. Wood ramrod is replaced with a plated brass tip. This gun appears otherwise all orig though hammer has slightly different, lighter color. Engraving does appear “in suite”. The second of these agent marked guns is gray overall with staining and pitting, especially on trigger guard. Ramrod is replaced as is one keyway escutcheon. Both guns have good markings and exhibit discernible rifling in 44 Cal. bores though the Henry Deringer has 7-lands and grooves and the other gun only has 6. 4-54342 JS54342 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3430

3431
$9,200.00

RARE WEISGERBER MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGER.

SN NSN. This is the rarest of Memphis deringers and the only example I have ever seen. The few Weisgerber marked half stock rifles that have shown up seem to have seen very hard use, most likely in the Confederate Army. Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 does not show or mention a deringer though he does show ads advertising “Guns, Pistols and Rifles of all Kinds” 1855 & 1860. This example measures 7-1/8″ overall, bbl is 2-15/16″, 3-11/16″ with breech. Bore exhibits unusual 12-lands and grooves measuring 50 Cal. Gun has plain iron trigger guard, front sight and lock escutcheon, other mountings are plain German silver. Bbl is marked on top flat “A. WEISGERBER/MEMPHIS TENN”. If you ever wanted every southern deringer this will probably be your only opportunity to buy a Weisgerber. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good overall. Gun appears orig, complete and authentic. Iron surfaces are overall gray with old cleaning and pitting especially on hammer and near muzzle. Markings are discernible with a rebound when struck but are absolutely correct and orig. Mechanically gun functions well. Bore has been cleaned and shows distinct multi-groove rifling with pitting. 4-54325 JS177 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3431

3432
$0.00

UNIQUE HOLYOKE, LOWNES & CO, MEMPHIS AGENT MARKED BITTERLICH & LEGLER NASHVILLE MADE DERINGER.

SN NSN. Very rarely do you see Southern agent marks on Southern made guns by other firms. This wonderfully marked deringer measures 7-1/4″ overall, bbl is 2-3/4″, 3-3/4″ with breech with a 48 Cal. bore. Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 state that “HOLYOKE, LOWNES & CO. MEMPHIS” is found on other bbl flats of deringer style pistols and they state that they were not makers, just agents advertising “guns, rifles, pistols, fine cutlery” on Front Street in Memphis, TN. Bitterlich whose name is found on the lock manufactured guns before the Civil War until his shop was destroyed in 1862 but went back into business with his wife’s brother post-Civil War with the name “Bitterlich & Legler” which is found engraved on lock of this gun along with “NASHV:TENN”. This rare combination has not been seen before and this is a nice “as found” gun with fine markings as can be seen in photographs. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears orig and authentic throughout. Bbl and lock markings all discernible. Some striping can still be seen in bbl. Metal is gray/brown overall with staining and pitting. German silver mounts are sound and solid. There is a brazed repair to trigger guard just forward of rear screw, engraving is worn on trigger bow and breech though still discernible. Stock is sound and solid with about 20% varnish retained with wear to high areas and checkering. Bore is pitted, retaining light discernible rifling. 4-54331 JS176 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3432

3433
$16,675.00

CASED MATCHED PAIR BITTERLICH NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is a fine pair of deringers made by Franz J. Bitterlich. Bitterlich was in business in the 1850s through the burning of his factory in 1862 so these guns date just prior or early part of the Civil War. This is an elegant well made pair with plain German silver mounts and simplistic engraved borders. Each gun is numbered “1” & “2” and guns measure about 6-3/8″ overall with 2-1/2″ bbls, 3-1/4″ including breech. Guns are marked both on lock and bbl “FR J. BITTERLICH/NASHVILLE.TENN”. This particular address is thought to be the earliest antebellum address for this maker. Guns have a gold band between breech and bbl. This is a fine pair with good markings, orig, authentic and complete. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is gray overall with staining and pitting. Markings are very good and discernible as can be seen in photos. Guns retain about 80% of their orig varnish with stock exhibiting typical minor scratches and bruises. Accompanying case is for display only and not contemporary to manufacture of guns, though casing is a typical burled mahogany box typical of the mid 19th century; the lining and partitions are of more recent manufacture. Casing has a silver plated flask, caps, some lead disks, scissor mold with worm, rammer and nipple wrench. Mechanically guns function, bores are pitted with barely discernible rifling which measures about 44 Cal. 4-54309 JS188 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3433

3434
$21,275.00

RARE MATCHED PAIR CASED W.H. CALHOUN NASHVILLE TENNESSEE AGENT MARKED HENRY DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is a very fine and possibly one of only two pairs known. These guns measure about 5-1/2″ overall with 1-5/8″ bbls, 2-1/4″ including breech. Gun are totally German silver mounted. Both guns are marked with Deringer’s markings on locks and breech and correctly Deringer marked on bbls “MANd FOR/W.H. CALHOUN”. Doug Eberhart in his book Henry Deringer Pistols shows a matched pair of pistols with plain unengraved escutcheons stating, “This is the only matched pair known to me.”. This pair with engraved escutcheons is a perfectly matched pair in fine orig condition. Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 list Calhoun as a dealer in jewelry advertising among other things, “Pistols & Fancy Goods”. Calhoun first appears in city directories in 1859 and was in business through the Civil War through 1880. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Both guns are very good overall. Metal is gray overall with pin prick pitting especially on the darker of two guns. The lighter of the two guns retains about 30% varnish and the darker gun retains strong traces of varnish. Mechanically guns function well with crisp bores with discernible rifling with pitting. Accompanying casing is for display only and not a contemporary product and is sound and solid and guns are very well fit with accessories which included flask, scissor mold, cap pack and loading tool. 4-54307 JS185 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3434

3435
$0.00

PAIR OF NASHVILLE MADE H&J KIRKMAN PERCUSSION PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Though this fine pair are not quite exactly matching bbl lengths are within a 1/16″ both being 5-15/16″. Locks and hammers are engraved quite similarly with same dimensions. Iron trigger guards, brass ramrod pipes and nosecaps appear almost identical as do rear and front sights. Hammers and lock escutcheons are also quite identical. There are minor differences in the shape of the finial coming off the 4-1/2″ bbl tangs both attached with 2 screws. Differences include different shaped hand cut bolsters and silver key-way escutcheons are oval on one gun and diamond shaped on the other. Regardless this is a beautiful pair of seldom encountered Kirkman, Nashville antebellum pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are very good to fine overall with closely matching color and patinas. Iron overall is brown/gray with staining and pitting. Stocks are both sound and well fit, one having a slightly more rounded butt as made. One gun has a couple small hairline cracks and some chipping and light erosion along trigger guard. Actions on both guns are functional and bores exhibit matching bores with well defined rifling. 4-54338 JS320 (6,500-8,500) – Lot 3435

3436
$6,900.00

TRIO OF FRANZ BITTERLICH NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. These three guns represent three distinct bbl lengths and variant addresses. Guns run from 6″ to 9-3/4″. 1)40 Cal. measures just over 6″ with 3-1/4″ bbl including breech, this gun is marked on bbl “FR J. BITTERLICH & LEGLER/NASHVILLE TENN” and lock is marked similarly without “LEGLER” mark, which was the last maker’s mark for Bitterlich. 2) 42 Cal. measures about 7″ overall with 3-3/4″ bbl and breech is marked “FR J. BITTERLICH & CO/NASHVILLE TENN & CO” on lock and bbl. 3) 44 Cal. and is largest of these three guns and measures 9-1/2″ overall with bbl and breech measuring just under 6″ with lock and bbl markings “FR J. BITTERLICH & CO/NASHVILLE TENN” which is believed to be Bitterlich’s earliest antebellum mark. This is a trio of fine Bitterlich variants all in orig and fine condition that would be difficult to duplicate again. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: 1) Retains traces of brown finish on bbl, iron overall is plum/gray with good markings. Stock is sound and well fit, hand worn patina. Numerous small dents, scratches and other blemishes. Remnants of orig varnish are visible under a newer varnish and a small putty repair between front trigger bow and bottom of lock. Hammer has obvious filing marks at base but no discernible repair externally. 2) Metal is gray and cleaned overall with pitting. There is a glued wrist repair and wood repair above hammer about 1″ from breech otherwise stock retains 70-80% orig varnish with edge wear. 3) Metal is gray overall with staining and light pitting, stock is well fit retaining most of its old varnished finish. All three guns function mechanically though gun 1) does not hold well on full cock. Bores all retain discernible rifling with pitting. 4-54334 JS203 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3436

3437
$16,675.00

CASED MATCHED PAIR BITTERLICH NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is a fine pair of deringers made by Franz J. Bitterlich in Nashville, TN. Bitterlich was in business in the 1850s through the burning of his factory in 1862 so these guns date just prior or early part of the Civil War. This is an elegant well made pair with plain German silver mounts and simplistic engraved borders. Though these guns are unnumbered they appear as made as a pair measuring about 5-1/4″ overall with 1-15/16″ bbls, 2-1/2″ including breech. Guns are totally German silver mounted. Marked both on lock and bbl “FR J. BITTERLICH & CO/NASHVILLE.TENN”. This is a nice matching pair with good markings, orig, authentic and complete. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good overall. One gun has seen more use than the other. One gun has lighter wood, smoother metal and retains much of its orig brown finish though thinning. Breech, lock and hammer are smooth and gray overall with staining and pitting, traces of case color at breech. Stock is sound, solid and mounts are well fit; retaining about 80% orig varnish to finish. Gun two is gray overall with no finish, light pitting especially at breech. Mounts are fairly well fit though there are more dings, dents and blemishes in the German silver and several wood chips especially around front finial on trigger guard. Stock has a hand worn patina and a thin revarnished surface is retained. Accompanying case is for display only and not contemporary to manufacture of guns, though casing is a typical brass banded mahogany box typical of the mid 19th century. There is a longitudinal crack on top of box and brass plaque is inscribed “H Gilder”. Lining and partitions are a more recent addition. Casing has a powder flask, scissor mold, loading tool and nipple wrench. Mechanically guns function, bores are pitted with barely discernible rifling which measures about 42 Cal. 4-54401 JS194 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3437

3438
$5,175.00

W.H. CALHOUN, NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGER.

SN NSN. This is a nice example among the scarcer “official agent” marked pistols of Henry Deringer. This gun measures about 6″ overall with a 1-13/16″ bbl. This is a fine complete example still with traces of finish and crisp fine markings. This is a classic Henry Deringer being German silver mounted, engraved with checkered stock. W.H. Calhoun according to Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 started business in 1847 as a dealer in jewelry in Nashville, TN. Fine complete and orig examples of Calhoun agent marked guns are rarely offered. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains strong traces of brown finish with staining and pitting. Breech and lock retain traces of case color in protected areas with balance being dark gray/silver. Stock is sound and solid with about 20% orig varnish. There is a tool, probably vice mark on bolster as can be seen in photos that do not affect aesthetics. German silver mounts are complete and well fit with the normal small scratches and blemishes typical of 150 years. Gun functions with discernible rifling and pitted bore. 4-54343 JS171 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3438

3439
$4,600.00

EXCEPTIONAL SMALL BITTERLICH NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGER.

SN NSN. This gun measures about 5-1/4″ overall with 2″ bbl, 2-1/2″ with breech. This exceptional little gun retains much of its orig finish and would be difficult to upgrade. Both lock and bbls are marked “FR J. BITTERLICH & CO/NASHVILLE TENN”. Bitterlich’s deringers like other Southern deringers generally saw hard use and it is remarkable to find such a fine little gem like this. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Bbl retains 80-90% orig brown though thinning. There are discernible vice marks on both flats of bbl and bolster which do not affect aesthetics as can be seen in photos. Breech, tang, hammer and lock retain strong traces of bright and muted case colors with balance silver/gray with staining and light pitting. German silver mounts are well fit into checkered walnut stock which retains about 90% of its orig varnish. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp rifling in bore with some scattered pitting. 4-54334-1 JS204 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3439

3440
$40,250.00

RARE J.B. GILMORE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA DERINGER.

SN NSN. This is a rare Shreveport, LA made Deringer style pistol measuring 6-1/2″ overall, 2-1/2″ bbl, 3-1/8″ with breech. Even though Gilmore was an authorized Henry Deringer agent, according to Turner Kirkland in his book Southern Deringers of the Mississippi Valley Gilmore made deringer imitations and also stamped his name on Henry Deringer pistols. A pistol of Gilmore’s own manufacture is illustrated in Kirkland’s book and is marked identically to this gun on top bbl flat “J.B. GILMORE”. According to Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 Jerome Boneparte Gilmore was born in Jefferson County, KY in 1827 and came to Shreveport, LA in 1849. He worked for David Pobst, gun maker until about 1853 when he went into the gun business for himself. Gilmore entered Confederate military service, was wounded and never came back to gun making. Jerome B. Gilmore is listed as a Captain of Company “F”, 3rd Louisiana Infantry (Shreveport Rangers). The 3rd Louisiana was originally in Ben McCulloch’s division under Colonel Louis Hebert. Later Gilmore is listed as Lt. Colonel of the 3rd Louisiana at the Battle of Iuka, MS. September 19-20, 1862 where he was listed as wounded in action. He did however stay in command at the Battle of Corinth two weeks later. 3rd Louisiana Infantry was decimated at the Battle of Vicksburg when a massive explosion occurred where Union forces had dug a tunnel under their position and exploded over 1-ton of gun powder forming a 40′ wide by 12′ crater. This action occurred June 25, 1863. Doug Eberhart in his book Henry Deringer Pistols states that Gilmore purchased guns from NYC maker R.P. Bruff and this gun could be of his manufacture. Gilmore agent marked Henry Deringers are quite scarce but other attributed Gilmore guns are rarely offered especially in such fine complete condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Gun appears orig, authentic and complete. Metal surfaces are overall gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Germans silver mounts are complete, well fit with typical small scratches and blemishes. Stock is sound and solid with a glued repair of sliver about 1″ long between lock and tang. Stock retains about 40% of its orig varnish with wear to high areas of checkering. Gun functions well with no discernible half cock, bore retains well discerned rifling, though pitted. 4-54328 JS172 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3440

3441
$6,900.00

RARE A. MILLSPAUGH WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA AGENT MARKED HENRY DERINGER.

SN NSN. Abraham Millspaugh of Washington, LA is among the rarest of the fifteen official agents authorized to sell Henry Deringers. Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 simply mention A.J. Millspaugh as a druggist who for a very short time acted as one of Henry Deringer’s agents. This example measures about 6″ overall with 2-5/8″ bbl, 3″ including breech. This gun is typical German silver mounted and engraved with checkered varnished stock. Gun is Deringer marked on both lock and breech and marked on bbl “MADE FOR A. MILLSPAUGH/WASHINGTON,LA”. The finest pair of Henry Deringers ever sold were gold mounted and agent marked Millspaugh and sold once for over $300,000. This is the first orig Millspaugh agent marked gun I have seen come to market in a very long time. This is a fine orig gun that would be difficult to replace. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun appears orig and authentic throughout. Bbl shows hints of brown finish though overall gray, stained and pitted matching remainder of gun which is brown/gray with pitting. German silver mounts are well fit, complete with typical small scratches and blemishes. Bbl tang and breech have gap in their fit due to poor crack repair in stock. Stock otherwise is sound and solid with old wrist repair and about 1″ x 1/2″ inset between tang and lockplate escutcheon, stock still retains about 30% of its orig varnish. Mechanically gun functions and bore exhibits good discernible rifling with pitting. 4-54326 JS174 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3441

3442
$6,325.00

RARE CASPER SUTER, SELMA ALABAMA DERINGER.

SN NSN. This very rare deringer is one of few specimens known and this exact gun is pictured on p. 145 of Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1. Measures 5-7/8″ overall, bbl 2-1/8″, 45 Cal. German silver mounted, engraved and marked in 2-lines on bbl “C.SUTER/SELMA,ALA”. Suter who was born in Switzerland in 1796 came to Alabama in about 1850. He sold other guns including shotguns and rifles with his agent mark which sometimes are associated with Confederate used arms. This is a fine example of a rarely offered gun pictured in Eberhart’s The Deringer Bible. PROVENANCE: Dr. G.W. Huckaba, Memphis, TN. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun appears orig and complete still retaining about half of its varnish. Metal is well fit, engraving and makers mark easily read. “Cast Steel” is also stamped on front right flat which is thought to make this a product by Wurfflein of Philadelphia according to Eberhart. Gun functions mechanically with good discernible rifling in bore, though pitted. 4-54327 JS168 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3442

3443
$5,405.00

VERY RARE JAMES CONNING, MOBILE, ALABAMA DERINGER.

SN NSN. Although James Conning was best known as a jeweler and silversmith he sold and advertised many guns at his business starting in 1842 through the Civil War. Very few marked firearms of any kind are known by this firm and this may be the only other example as shown on p.86 of Turner Kirkland’s Southern Derringers of the Mississippi Valley. This gun measures 7-3/4″ with a 3-1/2″ bbl, 4-3/16 with breech. Gun is German silver mounted and engraved with checkered varnished stocks. Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 only make mention of the above mentioned gun and do not have photograph of an example in their text. This might be your only opportunity to ever buy a James Conning Mobile deringer style pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains traces of brown though overall gray, pitted and stained. Breech and lock are gray overall with good, crisp engraving still discernible. Rear lock screw is missing one ear. German silver mounts appear orig though keyway escutcheons are possibly replaced but are fairly well fit but engraving appears to be by a different hand. Hammer is also possibly replaced though engraved in same style of rest of gun. Hammer is smoother and crisper than rest of metal on gun. Stock is sound and solid with typical small blemishes, still retaining strong thin varnish especially in protected areas. Mechanically gun is functional with well discerned rifling in pitted bore. 4-54332 JS173 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3443

3444
$0.00

RARE PAIR “HUGH CONNOR” MOBILE ALABAMA DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is not a matched pair of pistols however they are about the same size and configuration though there are differences. This is a very rare maker with few examples known. Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 state Hugh Connor Jr. is shown in 1861 city directory as gunsmith and later post-war as gun and pistol maker. These are no doubt two examples of his rarely seen work which are iron, silver, brass and pewter mounted. Mr. Connor liked to work in multiple metals as both guns exhibit iron trigger guards, silver butt caps, silver plated brass keyway escutcheons and lock escutcheons. The beautifully figured maple gun exhibits small silver thumbplate too. Both guns measure just over 7″ overall with 3-1/2″ bbls including breeches. One gun is better than the other with finely figured maple stock retaining most of its varnish, second gun also maple mounted has turned quite dark with age though same rich colors can be seen under the almost blackened varnish. Both guns are marked on top bbl flats, “H. CONNOR/MOBILE” and back action locks are plain. Both guns measure about 44 Cal. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Gun one with lighter wood appears orig and complete though hard to ascertain if wooden ramrod is orig or not. Nipple of cone is broken off, metal shows old cleaning but bbl marking is still crisp and easily discerned. Bore shows discernible rifling though pitted. Gun two is darker and metal appears uncleaned with staining and pitting. Stock appears sound though there are a few cracks in grain, varnish has turned black though bright light shows the fine burl of the maple. Both guns are functional mechanically. 4-54341 JS178 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3444

3445
$10,925.00

RARE HODGKINS & SON, MACON, GEORGIA DERINGER.

SN NSN. We know of no more than three orig examples of this rare Macon, GA agent marked deringer. This gun measures 7″ overall with 3″ bbl marked “HODGKINS & SONS/MACON GA”. This exact gun is pictured on p.152 of Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1. This example also exhibits a belt hook which has not been noted on any other examples. Gun has plain iron trigger guard and belt loop, otherwise has plain German silver mounts. This is a rare southern marking that is rarely offered. PROVENANCE: Fred Slaton Jr., Nebo, KY. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: This gun is very good overall with discernible bbl markings. Lock has a small marking “Bishop”. Hammer was broken and top half has welded repair. Stock is sound with some orig varnish. There are two glue repairs to bbl channel on either side. Iron overall is brown/gray with scattered areas of old cleaning and pitting. There are file marks on tang showing an old repair at tang screw. 4-54330 JS170 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3445

3446
$6,900.00

RARE J.F. TRUMPLER, LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS DERINGER.

SN NSN. This rarely seen Little Rock, AR deringer measures about 6″ overall, with a 2-1/8″ bbl in a hefty 54 Cal. This gun is German silver mounted with checkered varnished stocks with no engraving other than small amount on hammer. Gun is stamped on top bbl flat “J.F. TRUMPLER” with Trumplers typical “J” cut from an “I” die as seen on possibly only one or two other specimens as noted in Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1. Trumpler was known to have made some of the highest grade half stock rifles in the south and again these are quite rare with few specimens noted. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains thin traces of brown finish. Breech and lock are smooth gray with striations seen in locks and bbls typical of southern or western steel gun metal. Hammer color matches gun quite well and is probably orig to gun from time of use however it appears out of suite as it retains a small degree of floral engraving. German silver mounts are complete and well fit. Stock is sound and solid retaining 90% of its orig varnish with wear at high areas and facing muzzle. Mechanically gun functions well, there is no half cock (gun probably made that way). Bore exhibits strong, crisp 6-land and groove rifling with pitting. 4-54329 JS169 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3446

3447
$4,600.00

FINE AND RARE A.R. MENDENHALL DES ARC, ARKANSAS MADE DERINGER.

SN NSN. This is a very fine example of a rarely seen Mendenhall Arkansas deringer that is silver trimmed. This gun is in beautiful “as found” condition with crisp bbl markings “A.R. MENDENHALL”. This gun has plain iron trigger guard and plain silver escutcheon in nose opposite lock below bolster and on butt and behind tang. There is also a silver clean-out on bolster. This gun exhibits an interesting turned “wedding ring” turned design at muzzle face. This gun is in beautiful condition with smooth metal retaining orig brown and a crisp, smooth bore that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Gun measures about 6-3/8″ overall, 2-3/8″ bbl, 3-1/4″ including breech. Bore measures about 48 Cal. With crisp well defined rifling in very clean bore. Gun is tight and well fit to stock which is sound and solid retaining about 90% of its orig varnish with the normal storage dents and blemishes especially on right side of forestock near muzzle. Bbl retains thin brown color with scattered staining and light pitting. Remainder of iron is dark, gray with areas of light pitting. 4-54321-2 JS180 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3447

3448
$4,600.00

RARE A.R. MENDENHALL DES ARC ARKANSAS DERINGER.

SN NSN. This is a nice example of the rare Arkansas made Mendenhall deringer. This is a fine example measuring about 5-1/4″ overall with 1-15/16″ bbl, 2-9/16″ with breech. Gun is typically marked “A.R. MENDENHALL” on top flat of bbl. This example is totally German silver mounted including front sight. This is a nice orig and complete example of a rarely offered deringer that this collection sports three unique and fine examples. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal cleaned with overall gray/bright appearance. Markings are clear. Trigger guard screw appears replaced and blued. Stock is sound and solid with crack repair through wrist retaining about 60% thinning varnish with minor chipping around wrist repair at rear of lock. Mechanically gun functions well. Bore exhibits good rifling though pitted. 4-54321 JS181 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3448

3449
$4,600.00

RARE PRESENTATION A.R. MENDENHALL DES ARC, ARKANSAS DERINGER.

SN NSN. This rare pistol which is iron and silver mounted measures about 7-1/4″ overall, with 3″, 3-3/4″ with breech. This exact gun is pictured on p.148 of Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 and they state “The barrel brown with no striping; breech, trigger and guard, lock, hammer and tang all have a deep blue. The tang goes all the way down the backstrap like an Auer. Furniture is sterling silver, plain; the muzzle is capped with a sterling ring. The stock of American walnut, stained and varnished, with tight and shallow checkering. Marked “A.R. MEDENHALL/DES ARC, ARK” on the barrel. Sideplate engraved in script. “C to H 1836 (1856?)”. There is some conjecture in the date of this presentation as either it was mis-inscribed, commemorative or something else as Mendenhall was not born until about 1839 but was quite active in the 1850-60s even working as a gunsmith for the Confederacy at Arkadelphia, AR. Regardless this is a fine example of Mendenhall’s work with several rare features and the rarely seen “Des Arc” address. Other than State Museum Collection in Arkansas, this is the only other example we know of. PROVENANCE: H.D.Steward, Jr.; Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Gun is good to very good overall. Metal surfaces are dark with pitting. Makers mark is fully discernible though light in areas as can be seen in photos. Silver mounts are complete and intact and well fit though nosecap has gap at either edge. Stock is sound and solid with about 20% orig varnish. Cross hatching is worn and there is a repaired crack of buttstock just below rear of hammer. Mechanically gun functions with good discernible rifling in a rusted bore. 4-54321-1 JS179 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3449

3450
$0.00

DUO OF WOLF & DURRINGER AGENT MARKED HENRY DERINGER PISTOLS.

SN NSN. This lot contains two Henry Deringer agent marked pistols. The first is quite fine measuring just under 7″, silver mounted with two silver bands in breech. Bbl measures 3″ and 3-9/16″ with breech. Bbl is correctly marked “WOLF & DURRINGER/LOUISe KY/AGENTS”. Breech and lock both marked “DERINGER/PHILADEL’A”. This gun is in fine condition retaining some of its orig brown finish, good engraving and sound varnished stock. There are even percussion caps found in trap in German silver buttcap. Second gun in this duo measures about 5-3/4″, with 2-3/8″ bbl, measuring 2-3/4″ with breech. This gun is German silver mounted and has a engraved bbl marking which is not the proper Henry Deringer style. Regardless the silver mounted large deringer in this grouping is quite fine and it is to be noted that there is a fine pair of Wolf & Durringer pistols that belonged to Buffalo Bill which are shown on p.31 of Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Gun one is very good to fine with crisp original markings, some thin orig brown on bbl. Other iron surfaces are dark gray with light pitting. The two silver bands in breech are tarnished exposing their copper bases. Silver trigger guard and escutcheons are solid with good engraving. There is a “1” stamped in back of trigger guard occasionally seen on some agent marked guns, probably denoting 1 of a pair. German silver nosecap and buttcap are well fit as are other parts of gun into sound and solid stock that exhibits about 30% varnish especially in protected areas. Second gun in this group which is German silver mounted is good to very good overall with cleaned metal surfaces though markings including the engraved bbl address are quite discernible. Gun appears complete though hammer is possible replacement as its color is dissimilar to rest of gun. Cone is replaced, wood is refinished with a newer applied varnish. 4-54322 JS182 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3450

3451
$4,025.00

RARE H.C. PALMER ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI SILVER MOUNTED DERINGER.

SN NSN. Harry Knode first gave a talk in May, 1957 at the Memphis meeting of the American Society of Arms Collectors on Henry Deringer Jr. and His Imitators and made the suggestion that the rarely encountered Henry C. Palmer marked Deringers and Horace E. Dimick, St. Louis were made by the same maker. Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 also state Henry C. Palmer was listed as a salesman, later a gunsmith and an employee of H.E. Dimick. Most Dimick guns do not have the quality of this gun which is totally silver mounted with simplistic and elegant engraved border lines on lock, breech, hammer and trigger bow with star decorations forward and behind the tang screw and on bolster. “H.C. PALMER” is stamped on top of bbl flat. This gun measures 6-1/4″ overall with 1-15/16″ bbl, 2-1/2″ with breech. We know of no other silver mounted Palmer marked deringers and this is in truly exceptional “as found” condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine overall, crisp markings. Bbl is gray/brown with staining and fine pitting. There are light vice marks on either side of bbl. Lock, hammer and breech are smooth gray with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Several screw heads have an unusual stippled surface. Stock is sound, solid and well fit with crisp checkering retaining 95% of its orig varnish with scattered storage dents and bruises with edge wear. 4-54333 JS175 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3451

3452
$9,200.00

TRIO OF H.E. DIMICK ST LOUIS MISSOURI DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is a great selection of three variant deringers made by Horace E. Dimick of St. Louis, MO. The three guns in this trio have the most typical variant marks seen by this manufacturer who advertised as early as 1849 in St. Louis and kept his store open throughout the Civil War according to Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1. The three guns here measure from 5-3/4″ to 7-1/2″ with bbls from 2″ to 3-1/2″. The longest of these guns is marked “H.E. DIMICK” on bbl and lock. The midsize gun is marked “H.E. DIMICK & CO ST LOUIS MO” on bbl, and the same on lock without city, smallest of these guns is simply marked “H.E. DIMICK” on bbl flat. The two larger guns are iron mounted and the smallest gun is totally German silver mounted. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy in one lot three fine Horace Dimick deringers. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The longest of these three guns is fine overall with smooth gray/brown metal with some pitting especially at trigger guard. Strong traces of blue finish are found on bbl in protected area. Gun is complete, orig, authentic and very well fit to stock which retains about 90% of its orig varnish. This gun is mechanically sound, with crisp rifling in bore. Gun two with St. Louis marking on bbl is probably the earliest address. This gun has a pewter nosecap reminiscent of St. Louis Plains rifles. This gun is totally iron mounted other than nosecap, is smooth brown overall with good discernible markings and has an interesting stamped mark “WIRSING” under lock of unknown meaning but no doubt contemporary. Stock retains about 50% varnish. Mechanically this gun functions with good discernible rifling in bore. The last and smallest of these guns is gray overall with old cleaning, hints of finish, good discernible markings, well fit German silver mounts on stock which retains 90% varnish. 4-54323 JS184 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3452

3453
$6,325.00

RARE CASED PAIR H.E. DEMICK SAINT LOUIS MISSOURI DUELING OR TARGET PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Beautiful pair of high condition pistols with browned oct bbls measuring 11-5/8″ including breeches. Pistols are marked on top flats “H.E. DEMICK/ST LOUIS”. Locks are case hardened, trigger guards are fire blued, escutcheons are iron, nosecaps are pewter and there are small silver escutcheons in butt. Stocks are nicely figured and oil finished. Ellen Murry in her book on Colonel William Orbelo’s collection The Code of Honor, Dueling in America shows a similar Demick pistol stating “Horace E. Demick was one of the pioneer gun makers of the American Frontier…few pistols by the better known St. Louis gun makers have survived”. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are very fine overall. Bbls retain most of their thinning brown finish with sharp edge wear. Markings are crisp, locks, hammers and breeches retain case colors with balance silver/gray with pin prick pitting. Trigger guards retain much of their fire blue with welded repair to front finial on one trigger guard. Stocks are sound with numerous small storage dings and dents. Butt on one gun has two large chips at rear edge as can be seen in photographs. Nosecaps have dents, scratches and other minor blemishes. Accompanying case is an old 19th century box but appears to be more recently compartmentalized, with nipple wrench, screwdriver, 3-compartment powder cap and ball flask, large cap tin and a modern made combination loading tool and ball extractor. Mechanically guns are sound with crisp shiny bores. 4-54397 JS196 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3453

3454
$4,130.00

EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF BALTIMORE FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS.

SN NSN. This beautiful fine pair of small flintlock pistols are marked in oval gold insets in frame “HASLETT, BALTIMORE”. Pan and vents are also gold lined and guns are mounted with silver wire and pin inlay with engraved bbls, trigger guards and screws. One gun is numbered “1” and appears in its orig configuration where its mate is unnumbered but both have same dimensions being 5-3/4″ overall with 1-1/2″ screw in bbls. James Haslett was a well known American gun maker working from 1803 until 1830. Haslett originally from Ireland had studied Robert McCormick of Belfast, a well known and respected Irish gunmaker. Haslett brought these Irish refinements to his Baltimore wares which are quite rare. Note the fine engraved panoply of arms and sunburst engraved on these guns. PROVENANCE: Dr. John Hill Collection. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Gun 1) very good to fine overall. Metal is gray with scattered staining and pitting. Markings all discernible. Stock is sound with hand worn patina missing a couple of the thin silver wire inlays. Hammer spring very weak otherwise functional with clean bore. Gun 2) hammer, hammer screw, trigger guard screw and tang screw are all restored. Front sight has been cut down. Stock is restored about 1″ where abutting tang and frame with restored inlays and pins in a different style from gun 1) as can be seen in photographs. There is no discernible number for screw out bbl and breech like that found on gun 1). Pewter shields in buttcaps are sound and well fit with numerous small scratches with gray patina. These guns though engraving on back sides of frames around gold maker insets are different panoplies of arms they still originally could have been a matched pair. 4-49745 JS332 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3454

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3455
$0.00

VERY FINE, SUPERBLY ETCHED, COMPLETE SUIT OF ARMOR AFTER THE ORIGINAL MADE FOR JOACHIM II, ELECTOR OF BRANDENBURG, CIRCA 1850 BY AN UNIDENTIFIED GERMAN MASTER ARMORER.

This armor is exceptionally well made by a master armorer for a wealthy patron. The original which was in the Berlin Museum is now missing and presumed to be destroyed or in Russia. The armor consists of a close helmet ostensibly of one piece with low roped comb, visor with hinged trap and lifting stud, bevor, gorget of four plates, bulbous breastplate with movable gussets, tassets of four plates, hinged lance rest, and shaped backplate. The arms are complete with right and left pauldron, upper and lower cannons, couters with wings, and gauntlets with gently pointed cuffs and fingers (missing). The leg armor consists of cuisses of one piece, poleyns with small wings, greaves of two plates, and sabatons with spatulate toes. The entire armor is superbly etched with winged angel heads, royal figures carrying tridents, helmeted hermaphrodites, winged eagles, and most significantly on the breastplate the royal arms of the Elector of Brandenburg all on a blackened ground. The outstanding richness of the etched decoration is enhanced by extensive use of brass headed rivets. The thickness of the steel is that of the period 1530 and the armor is articulated so that it could be worn either on the battlefield, the lists, or on parade. The maker’s mark PVS and a date 1560 appears as part of the etched decoration. As the Elector Joachim II died in 1535 there is the exciting possibility that this armor is something other than a copy of the Elector’s armor. There are traces of gilding in the etching. This armor and another sold in the 1983 dispersal of Hever Castle, Lot 52, from the Collection of Prince von Hohenlohe represent an enigma to students of armor, even those as respected as the late Dr. John Hayward who cataloged the Hever Collection. Though the condition of both points to a post Renaissance period and are likely the work of the Imperial Armorers of the Kaiserliche Hofplattnerei in Vienna during the second quarter of the 19th century, they could be earlier. The Hever armor sold for 26,000 Pounds in 1983 and was bought by Karsten von Klingbiel. It was resold in 2011 at Pierre Berge in Belgium for 85,000 Euros hammer price. PROVENANCE: Thomas Brady. CONDITION: The condition of this armor is excellent with clean, polished surfaces, crisp etching, and little wear. The gauntlets are not a pair and the left gauntlet is plain. The fingers are missing from the right gauntlet and the left has several missing as well. Overall this is a lovely armor of excellent quality throughout and if of the period would be unobtainable. It is a lovely, striking piece that will be the focal point of even the most advanced collection of arms and armor. 4-51982 (100,000-150,000) – Lot 3455

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3456
$40,000.00

MAGNIFICENT AND SPLENDID RED AND WHITE ENAMELED, ETCHED AND GILT COMPLETE SUIT OF ARMOUR AFTER THE ARMOR OF KING CHRISTIAN II OF DENMARK IN THE ROYAL ARMOURY FROM THE ATELIER OF ERNST SCHMIDT CIRCA 1900.

This masterpiece of the German armorer’s art comprises low combed close helmet with visor and bevor and gorget plates, gorget of four plates, breastplate with movable gussets, skirt, tassets of four plates; complete arm defenses with pauldrons, upper and lower canons, large couters with closed wings, complete mitten gauntlets with pointed cuffs, jambs and sabatons with spatulate toes, and roweled spurs, the entire armor decorated with red and white enamel, etched and richly gilt throughout with strapwork and arabesques. The richness of this armor surpasses the original in Stockholm which is circa 1535, in every way. This superb work of steel sculpture appears on plate 80 of the Ernst Schmidt Catalog and Album of Reproductions of Arms and Armor (1910) and is by far the most expensive armor in the entire catalog. The cost in 1910 was 12,000 Marks. At the time the German Mark was equal to the American dollar. The Catalog lists complete etched armors complete with shield and halberd costing 225 Marks, two handed swords from 45 Marks to 80 Marks and complete Gothic armors copied from the Hefner Alteneck originals for 800 Marks. Using the most basic measure, 12000 Marks in 1910 would be equal to $280,800 in 2010 dollars. The last great, original decorated armour was sold in the dispersal of the Hever Castle Armoury, May 5th 1983 as Lot 44 for 1,925,000 British Pounds or $3,022,250. PROVENANCE: The Atelier of Ernst Schmidt, Munich, Germany, 1900; Alan S. Kelley, Middlebury, Connecticut. CONDITION: The condition overall is superb and substantially as it was more than a century ago. The gilding and enameled decoration are virtually pristine with a few very minor touch-ups. Several fingerplates on one gauntlet have been restored. It has been more than three decades since the Hever Castle sale and no other original, magnificent armors have come to the market either by public or private sale, nor is one likely to. This splendid, complete harness represents probably the only opportunity for the collector to acquire a truly grand armor of genuine magnificence. 4-51987 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 3456

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3457
$0.00

FINE FULL “GOTHIC” PLATE ARMOUR FOR A YOUTH OF EXCELLENT FORM IN THE STYLE OF THE 15TH CENTURY CIRCA 1850.

This very fine armor comprises a salade in the Tyrolese manner with fluted rivets holding lozenge shaped decorations, gorget and bevor of two pieces fluted and scalloped in the Gothic style en suite with the helmet, breastplate with bold upward turns in imitation of splinted plates, skirt of three plates ending in one piece fluted tassets. Complete arms consisting of pauldrons of three plates, fluted couters, gauntlets with deeply fluted cuffs, two metacarpal plates with crested borders, pointed knuckle plates, and complete finger and thumb plates. Leg defenses have poleyns with wide leaf shaped wings, jambs of hinged plates of elegant form. and finely formed gently pointed sabatons of four articulated plates. The entire armor is of proper weight and fine quality throughout. Complete homogenous, period Gothic armors are unknown to the market, the last composite example was sold at the dispersal of Hever Castle, May 5th, 1983 as lot 46. This armor dates from the mid-19th century, possibly by Winkelmeyer of Vienna who is known for his high quality Gothic armors, salades, and “Maximillian” suits. CONDITION: The armor is in fine condition throughout with metal surfaces exhibiting the surface and color of authentic of the period examples. The fluting, roping, filing, fluting and other decorative flourishes are all from the master armorer’s hammer. 4-51983 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 3457

3458
$31,050.00

SUPERB PAIR OF RELIEF CARVED STUMP MAPLE STOCKED LONG FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH RELIEF CHISELED STEEL MOUNTS, LOCKS, COCKS, FRIZZENS AND BARRELS BY THE MASTER THD A TANN, BAVARIA GERMANY CIRCA 1695.

SN NSN. These are truly masterpieces of late 17th century German gunmaking rivaling the works of the great Hermann Bongarde of Dusseldorf. Beginning in the court workshops of Munich with Johann, Emanuel, and Daniel Sadeler, continuing with Caspar Spat, the fine chiseling of iron and steel mounts, barrels, and locks is a German tradition. The locks, frizzens, and cocks are relief carved with serpents and the face of Aeolus, Greek god of the wind blowing scrolls from his mouth. The signature IND A TANN curves around the delicately sculpted pan. The trigger plates are pierced and the triggers finely pierced and articulated, a refinement found only on the finest early flintlock pistols. The steel thumbpieces are pierced. Both cocks are original and chiseled with a serpent. The long spurred buttcaps are decorated in relief with grotesque faces and scrolls issuing from their heads. Ramrod thimbles are finely turned and chiseled. The long barrels feature a raised sighting rib, foresight, and chiseled breeches, Triggerguards are well filed and engraved with bird on bows. The sideplates are of a pattern made famous in the series by Jean Berain and are carved and pierced with foliage and two heads, one of a serpent and the other of a lion. The highly figured stump maple full stocks are relief carved with scrolls on the forestocks, around the barrel tangs, and mounded around the locks. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The steel parts have some very minor erosion but are generally fine with the chiseling retaining good definition with little of the rubbing normally associated with 17th century firearms. The stocks are excellent with crisp carving and only a few minor cracks in the fore-ends, unavoidable given the incredible figure of the wood. Even the ramrods appear original to the pistols. The pistols are very nearly the equal of the Bongarde pistols featured on the dust jacket of the book, Decorated Firearms, 1540-1870, from the Collection of Clay P. Bedford and unlike the Bedford examples these retain their original fore-ends. This is a really grand pair of early, long flintlock holster pistols with few if any of the usual ‘health’ issues and would take pride of place in any collection. 4-50044 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3458

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3459
$25,875.00
Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): The ivory on this item is one hundred years old or more and is accompanied by an ESA attesting to this. When you purchase this firearm inclusive of ivory, we will receive the ESA statement. As per the President’s Executive Order of 2014, provided the ivory is over one hundred years old and can be proven by an ESA certification, it is legal to sell, buy, and export.

YOU ARE BUYING THIS GUN COMPLETE WITH ITS IVORY WHICH IS ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD AND AN ESA “ANTIQUE CERTIFICATION” WILL ACCOMPANY THIS.

FINE AND VERY RARE PAIR OF DUTCH FLINTLOCK IVORY STOCKED WENDER PISTOLS BY JACOB KOSTER (S), MAASTRICHT CIRCA 1695 AND LATER.

SN NSN. In the late 17th century ivory was an extremely rare and costly commodity and only used on the most luxurious pistols characteristically in Maastricht in the Netherlands by famous gun makers such as Johan Louroux and Jacob Koster (s). The worldwide reach of the VOC, the Dutch East India Company, gave the Maastricht masters unprecedented access to supplies of perfect large elephant tusks. There are only 100 or so original pairs of ivory stocked flintlock pistols extant. This pair is made even more desirable being of turn over or ‘wender’ form. The locks are of convex form, finely and deeply engraved with grotesque face at the tail and the maker’s name I (J) Kosters behind the swan neck cocks. The cocks are finely embellished with a tulip. The octagonal to round barrels are deeply engraved with flowers and tulips in the Dutch fashion at the breech. Each lock has its own frizzen well moulded and engraved en suite with its own pan. The steel triggerguards are split to enable the mechanism to turn the barrels. The ivory stocks comprise butt and fore-end. The fore-ends relatively plain and pierced for the ivory ramrods. The butts are beautifully carved in the round with a fierce mustachioed warrior wearing a helmet decorated with acanthus leaves. A similar pair also wender pistols is illustrated on page 523 of the William Locke Collection. The stocks on both of these pairs of pistols may well be of a later date than the metalwork this despite a letter from the highly esteemed Claude Blair authenticating the Locke pair. The exact dating of many ivory stocked pistols is a matter of considerable controversy with experts often in disagreement. These pistols are works of art regardless of date and should be recognized as such. Notes: Ivory stocked Dutch flintlock pistols are perhaps the most sought after of all flintlocks and this pair is a most attractive example despite the possibility the ivory is not of 17th century date. The greatest collector of Dutch pistols, the late Henk Visser, donated his entire group of ivory stocked pistols to the Dutch nation. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metalwork is crisp, bright, and clean throughout. The ivory stocks show a fine aged patina with the expected minor shrinkage cracks characteristic of ivory stocked pistols. 4-49942 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3459

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3460
$6,900.00

RARE AND MOST UNUSUAL AND ELEGANT PAIR OF HIGH ART GERMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS MOUNTED ENTIRELY IN SILVER CIRCA 1750.

SN NSN. These extremely attractive flintlock pistols have flat locks with simple engraving, swan neck cocks engraved en suite, molded frizzens and faceted pans. The etched Damascus barrels are works of art covered nearly their entire length with scrolling foliage in both silver and gold inlay ending in silver foresights. All mounts including triggerguards, sideplates, ramrod pipes, thumbpieces, and buttcaps are of silver enhanced with delicate line engraving. The burled walnut fullstocks have boldly curved butts and are carved in relief around the barrel tangs and intaglio carved around the triggerguards and buttcaps. The horn tipped rammers appear to be original to the pistols. Notes: German pistols of this period are rarely mounted in silver. Most are brass. The silver and gold inlays on the barrels are of an unusually high order and the coverage is extensive rather than limited to a few scrolls at the breech. The excellent condition, fine silver mounts, and gold and silver barrel inlays set these pistols apart from the usual brass mounted examples. PROVENANCE: Warren Tom Lewis, Evergreen, Colorado; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The locks are in fine condition overall as are the lovely inlaid barrels. The silver mounts would rate as fine overall. The stocks are very fine with a 3″ restoration to forepiece of one gun, and only minor compression dents and the carving both raised and incised is very crisp. 4-49832 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3460

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3461
$11,500.00

FINE PAIR OF LONG CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH BRASS MOUNTS AND BARRELS SHEATHED IN BRASS CIRCA 1730.

SN NSN. The locks of these handsome holster pistols are flat and exhibit the early ‘banana’ form and are engraved with line borders and leaves, swan neck cocks engraved en suite. Frizzens are plain but well formed and appear to be original. Frizzen springs are nicely filed. The triggerguards are plain, nicely chamfered ramrod pipes are octagonal and shield thumbpieces are solid. The bulbous buttcaps are cast and chased with leaves and the butt finials with a grotesque mask. The round barrels are moulded at the breech with slightly swamped muzzles and long foresights emerging from a leaf. The barrels are unusual in that they are steel sheathed in brass. The sideplates are openwork cast and chased with scrolls. The light walnut fullstocks are finely carved with scrolls, moulded around the locks and sideplates, and carved behind the barrel tangs. Notes: These pistols are in remarkably good original condition and appear to have been little used. PROVENANCE: Charles Kaufmann Collection; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel surfaces are fine with sharp engraving and little or no staining. Brass mounts and barrels are crisp throughout. Wood fullstocks rate excellent for the period with very sharp carving and only minor marks. 4-49781 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3461

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3462
$9,200.00

FINE PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BRASS MOUNTED LONG FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS OF EXCEPTIONAL LENGTH BY JOHANN JAKOB BEHR CIRCA 1730.

SN NSN. The flat rounded locks are signed ‘II Behr”, Johann Jakob Behr, who worked primarily in Maastricht and Liege, and are unadorned with swan neck cocks en suite. The long steel barrels are delicately engraved at the breeches and have flat sighting panels. The brass mounts are finely engraved with scrolls and vines, fire gilded, with faceted ramrod pipes, long spurred buttcaps, pommels decorated with cast and chased masks, and elaborate pierced, cast and chased sideplates. The walnut fullstocks are relief carved in the rococo manner at the rear ramrod pipes, around the locks, and around the barrel tangs. The fore-ends are tipped with horn en suite with the rammers. These are exceptionally long pistols very nearly two feet in length showing Behr’s mastery of pistol form. Notes: A classic and very attractive pair of 1730 period Liege or Maastricht holster pistols by one of the most prolific makers of the period. PROVENANCE: Warren Tom Lewis, Evergreen, CO; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Barrels and locks are polished bright in the European fashion but are generally crisp. Walnut fullstocks are fine throughout with few if any defects, except one gun has a crack and small “dutchman” repair at base of front ramrod pipe. Brass mounts retain some of the original fire gilding especially in protected areas. 4-49799 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3462

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3463
$6,325.00

FINE PAIR OF EAGLE HEAD, HOOKED BUTT FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal..570 Bore diameter. 9″ Tapered octagon to round, slightly swamped, bbls have inset brass bead front sights. Breech plugs have filed in rear sights, and are engraved with “1” and “2”. Flintlocks have broad bodied serpentine cocks with nicely scroll filed finials, non-bridled frizzens, and file decorated frizzen springs with long intricate finials. Deeply chamfered lockplates have faceted inset pans. Lockplates, cocks, and frizzens are nicely engraved with open flowing scroll and double line borders. Scrolls terminate with sea monsters in front of cocks. Dense light colored walnut stocks extend to muzzles with horn tips and have relief carved beading around locks, sideplates, trigger guards, and tailpipes. Stylized shell raised carving mixed with acanthus are around bbl tangs and in front of trigger guards. Heavy cast brass furniture has relief decoration of acanthus and shell motifs. Large hook-beaked eagle heads on grips are hollow-cast with red tongues visible through sides of beaks. Horn tipped ebony ramrods mount through round brass beaded pipes. CONDITION: Very good. All iron parts retain smooth, mottled, silver brown patina. Stocks are good, with a few minor repaired cracks, mostly on gun no. “1”. Brass is nicely toned, details slightly softened. 8-53677 MGM104 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3463

3464
$4,130.00

RARE AND VERY UNUSUAL PAIR OF LONG BRASS MOUNTED DUTCH (UTRECHT) FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH BRASS LOCKPLATES BY THE RENOWNED BAREND (GERRIT) PENTERMAN SIGNED PENTERMAN/UTRECHT CIRCA 1720.

SN NSN. All early Dutch flintlock pistols are rare and noteworthy and this pair by one of the renowned Penterman brothers of Utrecht is more so. The flat all brass lockplates are austere, stepped at the tail, and signed ‘Penterman/Utrecht. The brass mounts have a distinctly English appearance and feature grotesque mask butts rather than the usual spurred buttcaps characteristic of early 18th century holster pistols. The plain triggerguards with shell and acanthus finials, and ramrod pipes are English inspired as well. The long steel barrels have relief carving at breeches, and slightly swamped at the engraved muzzles and struck with the Utrecht town mark. The unique brass sideplates are in the Berain style engraved with a sword, helmet, and disembodied head. The straight grain walnut fullstocks are carved behind the barrel tang and have loop butts. Wrist escutcheon similar to Visser, Volume 1, Part 2, Page 307. Utrecht markings see Visser, Volume 1, Part 2, page 226. The Penterman brothers, Barend and Gerrit (Gerard) were two of Holland’s most distinguished gunmakers during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Their works are eagerly collected both in Europe and America. A magnificent pair of flintlock pistols, among the finest pistols ever created, by Gerrit Penterman, for Johan Friso, Prince of Orange, is on display at the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, Maryland. PROVENANCE: Michael D’Ambra; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Mounts are lightly rubbed as are lockplates. Barrels are brown and patinated but marks remain crisp. Walnut fullstocks are crisp overall with usual minor dents and insignificant imperfections around barrel pins. 4-49859 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3464

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3465
$4,830.00

GOOD AND RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY GERMAN TURNOVER BARREL FLINTLOCK HUNTING PISTOL SIGNED GRAS, (THEODOR GRAS) CIRCA 1730.

SN NSN. This rare pistol is likely the work of Theodore Graz, listed as an engraver and iron chiseler in Graz, Austria working in 1729. However the maker signed ‘A Wertheim’ on the lower bevel of the lockplate. There is a Matthias Gras who worked in Koln (Cologne) however he does not appear in records after 1696. The high quality of the engraving on the flat deeply chamfered lockplate and the well executed fierce, maned monster on the swan neck cock favor the attribution to Theodore. The barrels are octagonal to round with raised brass foresights and the breeches are inlaid with engraved brass panels. A signature ‘Lazarin’ appears in large block letters on the barrels attesting to the widespread reputation of Cominazzo barrels long after Lazarino’s death. The brass mounts are finely engraved, the solid sideplate depicting a gentleman holding a hound and a boar spear confronting a rearing boar in a landscape. The rounded buttcap is cast and chased with acanthus under soldier with sword and shield. The walnut butt is well carved and molded around the barrel tang, lockplate, and sideplate and the fore-end panels are fluted along their entire length. A horn band holds the fore-end panels together. Notes: This is an excellent example of an early German flintlock wender pistol retaining what looks like its original ramrod. It is essentially untouched with all original ‘small’ parts and the only thing one could ask of it is that it had a mate. PROVENANCE: Raymond J. Petry, Pennsylvania; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The overall condition of the metal both steel and brass is fine with the engraving very sharp and clear with little or no pitting or rubbing. The stocks are very fine showing little wear though there is a small chip where one of the fore-end panels meets the frizzen and pan assembly. 4-49906 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3465

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3466
$6,325.00

VERY ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF GERMAN FLINTLOCK HUNTING PISTOLS WITH HIGHLY FIGURED DAMASCUS BARRELS, CHISELED STEEL LOCKS AND MOUNTS ALL ON A GILT FISH ROE GROUND CIRCA 1745.

SN NSN. These most attractive and showy pistols have flat lockplates finely chiseled with an antlered stag and hound amid strapwork on a punched gilt ground, the swan neck cocks en suite, faceted pans, engraved frizzens, and top jaws. The barrels are of highly figured Damascus steel with silver foresights and relief chiseled breeches and gilt ground. The round ramrod pipes are turned and the triggerguards are writhen in the bow. The boldly spurred buttcaps are engraved with five pointed stars and the pommels have a drum and flag on a gilt ground. The figured walnut fullstocks are beautifully carved behind the barrel tangs with strapwork. The pistols retain their horn tipped rammers. Notes: A very attractive pair of high art German flintlock hunting pistols in very fine condition. The gilt ground is a most desirable feature as are the pronounced Damascus barrels. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Barrels, mounts, and lockplates are crisp overall showing little wear. Walnut stocks are fine with no major repairs and only minor compression marks. 4-49839 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3466

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3467
$2,875.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

Please note: The catalog listing notes ivory. This is absolutely not the case. Careful examination proves this to be bone. Subsequently, there are no restrictions on the sale of this gun.

GERMAN TARGET RIFLE DATED 1795.

Cal. 58. 46″ long full oct bbl, rifled, full walnut stock with elaborate relief carving behind the tang, behind and in front of the cheek piece and around the comb. Top of bbl is engraved with “CLF 1795”. The sliding wood patchbox cover has a beautifully engraved “ivory” overlay attached atop. The engraved lid shows a hunter, a boar, and the center figure being a winged dragon. On the cheek piece is an inlaid ebony and Ivory compass star and there are brass mountings, dbl set triggers, orig sling swivels, as well as an orig flint lock with a “dog” catch. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stock has orig finish, there is a 2-1/2″ splice on the forend. A 2″ diagonal sliver replacement on the front of the lock. 4-49756 SDH14 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3467

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3468
$10,350.00

FINE LATE 17TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL FULL STOCKED FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE WITH CHISELED AND GILT STEEL MOUNTS BY GILLES DESELIER, LIEGE, CIRCA 1690.

SN NSN. This lovely flintlock gun retains its original length barrel and hence its excellent late 17th century form and thick buttstock. The flat lock is slightly ‘banana’ shaped and well chiseled with strapwork on a gilt ground. The swan neck cock, top jaw, and frizzen are decorated en suite. The long barrel is finely chiseled in low relief on gilt ground at the breech and struck with a mark, a lion rampant Stockel #8241, signed Gilles Deselierand on top, has a brass foresight. The three ramrod pipes are boldly turned. As befits a gun made for nobility the touch-hole is of gold. The triggerguard, thumbpiece, and heavy buttplate are all chiseled with strapwork against a gold ground. The sideplate is a work of art in itself pierced and chiseled with a sinuous open mouthed sad eyed monster on a gold ground. The walnut fullstock is incise carved on the butt but relief carved with acanthus and strapwork along the first third of the fore-end. Notes: This is a most attractive and desirable early date, high art flintlock fowling gun by a prominent maker who worked for German nobility. Few long guns from this period have survived in their original length and this lovely example would benefit greatly from proper conservation, and is sure to please the most advanced collector. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel parts are slightly worn consistent with careful use but show little erosion or abuse. Cock, pan, frizzen and springs are exceptional restorations with engraving perfectly matched. The gold ground is mostly intact throughout. The wood has slight marks and the carving on the forestock is slightly worn with epoxy restoration on left bbl channel. The black horn fore-end cap is the original. Fluted cheekpiece is a “let in” restoration. 4-49739 (7,000-14,000) – Lot 3468

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3469
$2,950.00

JAEGER RIFLE BY JACOB KUCHENREUTER.

SN NSN. Cal. .595 Groove diameter, 7 deep rounded grooves. 28″ Swamped octagonal bbl is silver inlaid with simple scrolls at breech end and with “Jacob Kuchenreuter” on top flat, which also has gold poincon of horse and rider. Brass rear sight with one folding leaf is dovetailed through, and the date “1795” is engraved in front of sight. Silver front sight is surrounded by more inlaid silver scroll. Round bodied lock with inset pan, friction frizzen, and round bodied serpentine cock, is unmarked. European walnut stock has well done acanthus scroll carving at grip area and behind molded right hand cheekpiece. Fine moldings around lock and flat intricately filed sideplate have fleur-di-lis drop points. A patchbox on right side of butt, with sliding wooden cover, has more relief carving on cover. All furniture is of brass, which is filed with fancy borders. Horn capped stock extends to muzzle and is pinned to bbl. Hickory ramrod is held by brass pipes. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are brown and gray patina. Frizzen is a replacement. Stock is sound with numerous scratches and rubs in an old finish, carving somewhat worn, especially at forend. Front 17″ of stock is replaced. There is considerable pitting at touch hole and pan, and a few chips of wood missing at top rear of lock mortise. Rear portion of trigger guard is cracked, and secured by an old screw. Patchbox cover appears to be an old replacement. 4-50087 MGM61 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3469

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3471
$0.00

FINE AND RARE NICHOLAS-NOEL BOUTET FLINTLOCK DOUBLE SHOTGUN.

SN 325. Cal. Approx. 20 Bore. 29″ Twist barrels with low, smooth concave rib are inlaid in gold with “Boutet”, on the left bbl, “32”(the order number) on the rib and “A Versailles” on right bbl. Gold inlaid lettering is in large Gothic script with scroll flourishes at each end. Breech end of each bbl has 4 gold filled Poincons, 2 being “NB” for Nicholas Boutet (Boutet’s monograph from 1800-1804), another in an elongated rectangle marked “Boutet”(marked as such from 1805-1814) as well as a small oval with an eagle, the “state control mark”. There is gold wash banding at breech and muzzle ends, as well as elliptical gold wash on either end of front sight bead which is 3-1/2″ back from muzzle. The breech iron is deeply cut away so eye can align with rib. Beautifully filed locks with inset chamfered borders and have semi-waterproof platinum lined pans and touch holes. The intricately filed frizzens and French-style cocks have matching chamfers. There are no rollers on frizzens or springs. Left lock plate is engraved “Boutet” and right “A Versailles.” in large Gothic letters. Trigger plate has intricately filed vase and flower shaped termination and is void of engraving. Trigger guard shows fine file work. Nicely streaked European walnut bellied stock terminates in finely checkered steel buttplate with intricately filed tang in same style as trigger plate. Stock features include: Sling eye on toe line; Long shadow line cheek rest; Long diamond 20 LPI borderless checkering in fancy scalloped pattern. Single wedge key slot. Stylized thimble has sling loop provision. There are no ramrod pipes on barrel. Ramrod is made of baleen and has brass tip and steel worm at tail under brass cap. PROVENANCE: Ex H.H. Thomas Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine as professionally restored. Bbls retain virtually all of their refreshed brown tone finish. Gold banding at breech end of bbls is thinning. Breech iron, Lockplates and appended metal are restored to a smooth bright burnished finish. Stock has been properly cleaned and refreshed with an old oil finish. There are sound repairs to wood at side nail and right side of forend. Nose pipe has a repaired break. Bores are good. Locks and frizzens are crisp. A lovely gun produced when the French makers were at the pinnacle of the trade at the time of Restoration and King Louis XVIII having been given new life at the hands of talented conservationists. 4-53684 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3471

3472
$13,225.00

FINE ALBERT RENETTE (PARIS FRANCE) DOUBLE FLINTLOCK FOWLER.

SN NSN. Cal. 18 bore. 30″ Twist bbls are gold inlaid “Albt. Renette a Paris” on rib, which has gold inlaid arrow through silver bead front sight. A secondary bead has been fitted at muzzle. Inset patent breeches are decorated with three varying width gold bands, gold poincon stamped with a crowned “AR” (Albert Renette), and fitted with platinum vents. Breech iron is finely engraved and gold inlaid with acanthus and sunburst highlights. An old hickory ramrod with remnants of carving at tip, is held in two deeply beaded pipes, one mounted with sling loop. Locks with chamfered plates and elongated tails feature nicely shaped waterproof pans, roller frizzens, frizzen springs with finely filed finials, and flat faced French cocks. Cocks and lock tails are gold inlaid with more acanthus and scroll. “RENETTE A PARIS” is in gold inlaid oval cartouche on each plate. Trigger plate has long finial filed in modified fleur-di-lis engraved with basket of fruit motif above oval device with gold inlay. Well filed trigger guard has gold inlaid cockerel in oval on bow, surmounting finely engraved griffin toward rear. Engraved steel buttplate has gold inlaid laurel wreath and fancy engraved tang. Nicely streaked European walnut stock features right hand cheekpiece, rear chamfer of which is relief carved with acanthus and floral motif. Elongated checkering around grip terminates in finely carved boars head. Bore diameter: left -.592, right -.594. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig brown, which has darkened considerably overall, pattern still visible and pleasing. Locks and other steel furniture retain traces of what appears to be their orig French gray with considerable darkening and staining. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig varnish finish, with a considerable number of deep and shallow dents and scratches, and wear at forend, with some cracking and light repair at forepiece. Bores are good, with a slight ring in left bbl 12″ back from muzzle. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Right pan considerably pitted. A lovely little French double flint by this high quality maker. This gun was made before 1812 when Albert Renette and Pierre Gastinne became partners. 4-53914 MGM60 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3472

3473
$13,225.00

EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE HIGH GRADE SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL BY GASTINNE RENETTE, GUNMAKER TO THE KING OF SPAIN AND EMPEROR NAPOLEON III OF FRANCE, CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES, CIRCA 1860.

SN NSN. This most attractive pistol by one of France’s greatest gunmakers is nearly of ‘exhibition’ grade. The front action lock is deeply engraved. almost in relief with strapwork and boldly signed in a riband, the sculpted cock en suite. The spurred triggerguard is finely engraved and atriculated toward the rear of the bow, a single letter “X” is gold inlaid within a circle at front of bow. The steel buttcap is engraved en suite.The browned barrel is octagonal and fluted for half its length. The ebony halfstock is very finely checkered at the butt in a panel. Pistols are cased with a full compliment of accessories including casehardened bullet mold with integral spruecutter, diminutive copper flask with blued spring, mallet, turnscrews, nipple wrench, cap box, powder measure, rammer, and cleaning rod. The original walnut case is lined with green baize. An “X” is engraved on steel central medallion on lid. This is a lovely cased pistol by one of the great 19th century French gunmakers. Gastinne-Renette was renowned during much of the 19th century, mentioned in novels by Honore de Balzac, and made guns for Emperor Napoleon III. Cased single pistols are far rarer than cased pairs and this example is a truly fine one. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Pistol is excellent overall retaining most original finish. Case and accessories are excellent overall. 4-50064 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3473

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3474
$9,200.00

VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE BRASS FRAME FRENCH FLINTLOCK DUCK’S FOOT BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK FOUR BARRELED VOLLEY PISTOL BY LELYON, VERSAILLES CIRCA 1815 (?).

SN NSN. All original period duck’s foot flintlock pistols are extremely rare and desirable collector’s items and have been since the early 1950’s. Most original examples are English as was the unique diminutive example sold in our March 2014 Auction by Sykes of Oxford, also from the Sirkin Collection. Continental specimens such as this one by Lelyon are even rarer. The large brass frame is engraved with the traditional stand of arms and guilloche borders and flares out quite distinctly to form the massive breech needed to hold the powder charge for the four barrels. The round flash pan is dished into the frame and the frizzen severely relieved so as to accommodate a large priming charge. The frizzen spring is very finely engraved on its sides and wider than on a normal boxlock flintlock. The center hung hammer is well engraved as is the original topjaw. The pistol has a push-on safety and a large, finely formed steel belthook. The blued steel barrels are octagonal with well turned cannon muzzles and are decorated with punched stars and line engraved borders. The punched stars are normally associated with the Versailles Manufactory and its director, Nicholas Noel Boutet. Lelyon is listed in Stockel as a Versailles maker. The plain slab sided walnut butt is unadorned except for a plain brass thumb-piece. Note: We believe that this example is a genuine early 19th century Duck’s Foot pistol as the construction of the frame would indicate it cannot have been made from a single shot flintlock. However due to the fact that 9 out of every 10 Duck’s Foot flintlock pistols are copies made from single shot boxlock pistols and that even recognized experts from England’s most famous auction houses may differ on the originality of any given specimen, we sell it with the understanding that there are those who may question it hence the 1815 (?) in the heading. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Overall the brass is very crisp showing little wear and the engraving is sharp and clear. The steel barrels display no pitting and retain considerable light bluing. The wood butt is clean however the brass thumb-piece appears to be a replacement. 4-50000 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3474

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3475
$2,012.50

RARE AND DESIRABLE 19th CENTURY COPY OF THE ORIGINAL CLOSE HELMET BY NEGROLI FOR KING HENRY II OF FRANCE BY ELKINGTON AND COMPANY CIRCA 1880.

This lovely bronze patinated helmet is one of a series authorized by Henry Cole of the South Kensignton Museum (later the Victoria and Albert Museum) made by Elkington. Developed by Moritz von Jacobi in 1837, electroplating made it possible to copy a work of art to the most minute detail. The helmet or shield was molded in gutta-percha and placed in a solution with electrodes enabling metal to adhere to the mold resulting in an exact copy. In 1867 Cole drew up the “International Convention for Promoting Universal Reproductions of Works of Art”. Elkington pieces were not produced for sale but for exhibition and all were of exceptional quality and produced in extremely limited editions. This helmet’s decorations were designed by the French royal engraver, Etienne Delaune, and depict the glories of the Roman Empire including reliefs of Julius Caesar and Pompeus Magnus. The skull has a high comb embossed in relief with heroic figures, upper and lower visor all embossed, and gorget of two plates embossed with foliage in relief. CONDITION: The helmet is in good overall condition with some repairs and evidence of solder and missing attachments but overall very presentable. Elkington armor, shields and helmets are very collectible and as they were made specially for museum exhibition to a standard so high that “Museum curators cannot tell the difference between the copies and the originals once the copies are placed on display in their glass cases” the copies are the only such pieces likely to appear on the market. The last original such royal Negroli helmet was sold as part of a three quarter armor in 1983 for more than 3,000,000 dollars. 4-53551 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3475

3476
$17,250.00

MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF 17TH CENTURY LONG ITALIAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH STEEL MOUNTS RELIEF CHISELED IN THE BRESCIAN MANNER BY VINCENZO BORAZO AND SPLENDID BARRELS BY THE MASTER LAZARINO COMINAZZO CIRCA 1685.

SN NSN. There are two styles of Brescian work found on the best Italian pistols, the familiar pierced, engraved lacework and the deeply chiseled relief sculpted steel on this pair. The locks are of convex form superbly chiseled at the tails with scrolls and a monster head. The swan neck cocks are finely formed and held by an expanded flower retaining screw with no slot. The frizzens are austere. The barrels are by the master Lazarino Cominazzo with polygonal reeded breeches boldly signed in full “Lazarino Cominazzo” then becoming chevroned. The mounts comprising buttcaps, thumbpieces, sideplates, and ramrod pipes are chiseled in relief with dense patterns of twining foliage, leaves, and scrolls. The triggers are delicately articulated. The walnut fullstocks feature fore-ends fluted and sculpted in the Italian manner and moulded around the lock mortise. The long belt hooks are chiseled en suite at the rear. This is a splendid pair of Brescian high art flintlock pistols of a quality that rarely appears on the market either in America or Europe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The steel parts are polished bright in the European museum fashion with some very minor staining and erosion mostly on the barrel breeches but the magnificent chiseling is nearly pristine retaining all its 17th century artistry. The frizzens appear to be replacements. The walnut fullstocks are very good overall with minor dents and compressions. Brescian pistols of this period and superior quality usually have extremely highly figured rootwood stocks which raises the possibility that the stocks on these pistols may have been replaced sometime during their working life. 4-49874 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 3476

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3477
$4,025.00

FINE AND RARE BRASS MOUNTED ITALIAN LONG FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL SIGNED LAZARINO COMINAZZO EARLY 18TH CENTURY CIRCA 1720.

SN NSN. This beautiful Italian holster pistol has a convex lockplate chiseled and inlaid with gold scrolls, and accents, swan neck cock en suite, engraved “B. Foloni” (?) on gold oval. The long barrel is flattened on both sides at the breech, inlaid with gold rings, scrolling wire for a quarter of its length beginning at the breech and has a brass foresight at the muzzle. “LAZARINO” and “COMINAZZO” are in gold inlays on top. The triggerguard, spurred buttcap, thumbpiece, ramrod pipes and ramrod cap are cast, engraved, and chased in relief, formerly gilt with traces of fire mercury gilding. The burl walnut fullstock displays excellent figure and is finely carved in relief behind the barrel tang, and rear ramrod pipe. Notes: A more highly decorated pair of pistols of similar type signed by Bigoni sold at Sotheby’s London in 1971, is illustrated on page 69 of Peter Hawkins, The Price Guide to Antique Guns and Pistols, 1973. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Brass mounts are good retaining traces of original fire gilding. Lock is gray steel but gold inlays are intact. Barrel retains most of an old brown with good gold inlays. Stock with minor compression dents but carving generally good overall. Ramrod thimble appears original and en suite. 4-49882 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3477

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3478
$3,737.50

GOOD PAIR OF LONG ITALIAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH CHISELED STEEL LOCKS, BARRELS, AND MOUNTS CIRCA 1765.

SN NSN. The locks on this attractive pair are flat, beveled, and well chiseled in low relief with florals and scrolls, the swan neck cocks and frizzens chiseled en suite. While appearing in form to date from the early 18th century the bridled frizzens suggest they are considerably later. The spurred steel buttcaps are nicely chiseled with acanthus designs. The long round barrels are chiseled at the breeches in low relief and the thumbpieces are large and well sculpted. The long triggerguards have bows that are relieved front and rear and the triggers are recurved at tip. The highly figured walnut fullstocks are carved in relief at the rear ramrod pipe and the fore-ends are capped with staghorn. The ramrods are tipped in dark horn. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel mounts are brown as are barrels with some wear overall. Locks are gray steel with chiseling still crisp. One cock screw a period replacement. Barrels are brown with minor erosion. Stocks are very good overall with some high point wear to relief carving. A good and substantially original, untouched pair of long Italian holster pistols with few condition issues, except repaired crack at butt of one pistol. 4-49955 (3,500-7,000) – Lot 3478

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3479
$17,250.00

FINE AND VERY RARE EARLY ITALIAN FLINTLOCK REPEATING GUN FROM THE WORKSHOP OF MICHELE LORENZONI WITH A MOST DISTINGUISHED PROVENANCE CIRCA 1700.

SN NSN. All flintlock firearms featuring the Lorenzoni/Berselli or Kalthoff repeating systems are exceedingly rare and worthy of inclusion in the most advanced firearms collection public or private. They were extremely costly at time of manufacture and justly remain so today. The present example is a classic with a long turn-off barrel decorated with two rings separating one octagonal section at the breech end from a sixteen sided section before turning to round. The convex lockplate is finely engraved with vines and scrolls, swan neck cock with ringed screw. Frizzen is moulded. The action is finely formed and has an automatic priming mechanism. The loading arm is original as are all small parts. The brass mounts are cast and chased in relief comprising delicately pierced sideplate, buttplate with long tang, triggerguard, ramrod pipes, and thumbpiece. The ‘stump walnut’ stock shows lovely figure throughout with the fore-end en suite. Notes: A superb pair of pistols by Lorenzoni were sold as lot 17, in Renwick Part I, July 1972, for 60,000 Pounds (145,200 dollars) to Greek shipping magnate, Stavros Niarchos. A very fine Lorenzoni gun is presently being offered as Lot 14 in the current Finer catalog. Our gun has the invaluable Kindig Collection provenance which is a virtual guarantee of artistic merit and the importance of the Kindig provenance to future generations cannot be overestimated. PROVENANCE: Joseph Kindig Jr. York, Pennsylvania; Joseph Kindig III, York, Pennsylvania; Raymond J. Petry, Pennsylvania, 2004; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin, 2004 to date. CONDITION: Steel parts are stained with very minor pitting. Brass mounts age darkened but not rubbed featuring good definition. Stocks have the usual minor dents and scratches but with superb uncleaned patination and original dimensions. The gun is substantially ‘untouched’ and ‘as found’. 4-49985 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3479

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3480
$1,725.00

IMPORTANT P. BONAFINO, BRESCIAN FOWLER.

Cal. 69. 43″ oct to rnd bbl, ca. 1680-1690. This elaborate Italian fowler is a Tour De’ Force in brass inlay and overlay on the iron parts, bbl itself shows brass inlay and chiseled-relief inlay and also the same for the orig flintlock. There is elaborate inlaid and “Cameo-cut” brass in the lock which also carries the cartouche of “BONAFINO”, according to the consignor. The chiseled brass mountings include the buttplate, trigger guard, side plate and rear ramrod pipe are also highly engraved. Burl walnut stock shows a combination of some relief-carving and some incise carving, and the forestock has very fine moldings. This is an exceptionally fine example of Italian gunsmithing at the end of the 17th century and would have obviously been a wealthy gentleman’s piece. PROVENANCE: Ex-collection of John Greenhall, Orlando, FL; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stock appears to have its orig varnish, and the wood is intact, except for an added 3″ extension at the forend. There is an approximate 5″ sliver on the left side of stock that is infilled with a dark putty. Missing brass inlay at rear of tang, and also a 1-1/2″ piece of brass inlay on top of the bbl is missing. 4-49806 SDH21 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3480

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3481
$14,750.00

FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE POSSIBLY UNIQUE PAIR OF LATE 17TH CENTURY BREECH LOADING LONG ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH RIFLED BARRELS BY THE RENOWNED LONDON MAKER ROBERT ROWLAND CIRCA 1695.

SN NSN. Late 17th century English pistols are uncommon as the survival rate was low due to heavy use during the period. Pairs are even more rare. This breechloading pair by the justly famous Robert Rowland have convex locks of ‘banana’ shape with the maker’s name ‘R. Rowland’ in a delicately engraved oval reserve. The pointed tails of the lockplates are engraved with leaves. The swan neck cocks are decorated en suite and the frizzens are plain. The 11 inch long rifled barrels are in two stages with double rings and diminutive brass foresights. The long steel spurred buttcaps are finely engraved with a scroll device and the trigger guards are robustly moulded enabling them to pivot and operate the quick screw threaded breech. The sideplates are chiseled with sprays of leaves and the ramrod pipes are well turned in the traditional late 17th century fashion. The thumbpieces are chiseled en suite with the sideplates. The dark walnut fullstocks are boldly moulded around the sideplates, fore-ends, and barrel tangs. The breeches are struck with London gunmaker’s proofs. Notes: Robert Rowland was renowned in his own time for his breech loading rifles and guns, one particularly fine example of which was in the collection of the late W. Keith Neal. Pairs of late 17th century English pistols rarely appear for sale and those that do are usually restocked. These are not. The rarity of breech loading in English pistols of this early period sets this pair apart from all others. A single breechloading flintlock pistol of ‘Queen Anne’ type also by Robert Rowland was sold by Sotheby’s London in 1971 and appears on page 199 of Peter Hawkin’s Price Guide to Antique Guns and Pistols, 1973. This pair exhibits exceptional technical sophistication for the period being both breechloading and rifled. They are likely the only such pair in America and pre-date Major Patrick Ferguson’s “invention” by more than three quarters of a century. PROVENANCE: Dr. John Hill; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. Pictured in “The Age of Firearms” by Robert Held, illustrated p. 140. CONDITION: The metal surfaces are generally clean though there is surface staining and light pitting on the barrels especially above the touch holes on both pistols. There is an area of deep erosion on the breech of one pistol approximately 1 millimeter in diameter above the touch-hole caused by an over-sized flint. The barrels would benefit from proper conservation. The engraving is generally clear on locks and mounts with some light wear. Stocks have been conserved with many cracks repaired. 2-1/2″ of the forestock of one pistol has been restored. 4-49750 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 3481

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3482
$12,650.00

VERY FINE PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED EDWARD DALTON OF DUBLIN FLINTLOCK OFFICERS PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. .662 muzzle diameter. 11-1/2″ Bbl pistols are 17-3/4″ overall. Bbls transition from octagon at breech through fine wedding band to round with slightly flared muzzles. Silver front beads are inlaid at muzzles with indented rectangles. Breech sections are stamped with numerous gold washed pseudo Spanish bbl makers marks, London gun makers proof marks, and large makers marks of a harp over “DALTON” (Edward Dalton of Dublin working 1772-81). Touch holes are gold lined. Locks with integral pans, bridled roller frizzens with large rollers on nicely filed springs with teardrop finials, are fitted with tall serpentine flat faced cocks. Rebated lockplate tails end in long teats. Locks are engraved with fine semi-relief floral motifs. “DALTON” is in arched devices under pans. European walnut stocks with large knobbed butts extend to muzzles and have nicely carved drop points at rears of locks, and with fine shells behind bbl tangs. Guns are mounted with fine cast and chased silver work, with hallmarks partially visible on trigger guard of one gun. Double beaded trigger guards have fine floral finials, and floral engraving on bows. Butt caps have raised shell motifs on either side, with grotesque masks on ends. Fancy pierced sideplates are in scrolled acanthus motif, and crest plates at tops of grips are engraved with family crests of what appears to be an “L” surmounted by a lion rampant. One pistol has orig baleen ramrod with horn tip; other gun has a well made replacement of ebony (?). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls cleaned to pewter gray, with locks gray brown. Silver is very fine, slightly rubbed, nicely toned. Possible repairs at grips. Stocks are good, with fine hand worn finish. Front portion of one pistol lengthened, the other with repair to right side of front portion. A large, but well done, repair to top of lock mortise is on one pistol, with some repaired cracks around lock of the other pistol. A fine pair of pistols by this highly regarded maker. 4-49902 MGM304 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3482

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3483
$8,050.00

PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED ENGLISH PISTOLS WITH BRASS CANNON BLUNDERBUSS BARRELS BY WILLIAM GRICE.

SN NSN. Cal. Approx .500 bore flaring to 750 at muzzles. 8″ Swamped and flared round brass bbls have multiple turned bands in cannon form. Rear portions are engraved “LONDON” within a scrolled device, and are stamped with early gunmakers proofs and “WG” (barrel maker, William Grice, working in Birmingham 1766-1777). Locks with rounded brass plates and long pointed tails have integral brass pans, bridled friction frizzens, springs with foliate finials, and round bodied serpentine cocks. Lockplates are engraved with attenuated scroll with floral highlights. “W. Grice” is in riband on each plate under pans. Dense European walnut stocks with knob grips extend to within 1″ of muzzles, and have inlaid wire decoration around bbl tangs and at rears of lockplates. Stocks are silver mounted (indecipherable London hallmarks on grip caps) with furniture of interesting motif. Butt caps show a lion in fortress, behind piles of cannon and cannonballs, surrounded by acanthus scroll. Double beaded trigger guards have stand-of-arms finials featuring cannons, and crest plates at grips are over flags and cannons, surmounted by helmets. Sideplates are scrolled with floral highlights. Plain oak ramrods mount through silver beaded single pipes and thimbles. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Cleaned brass surfaces toning back to burnished gold, engraving softened. Steel parts are gray brown patina. One cock is a possible replacement, as are top jaws and screws. Stocks are sound, but show repaired cracks across butts, with numerous marks and dents, a few small chips are around lockplates. Iron band is missing from one forend. Silver wire inlay is excellent. Silver furniture is fine, slightly rubbed. A flashy pair of pistols, probably made for a Naval officer. 4-49831 MGM249 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3483

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3484
$4,600.00

SCOTTISH ALL METAL PISTOL WITH RAMS HORN BUTT AND BELT HOOK MARKED RHR (ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIMENT?).

SN NSN. Cal. .560 muzzle diameter. 8″ Tapered round bbl, Pistol is 13″ overall. Bbl has Birmingham proofs at breech end, and top of breech section is engraved “RHR” (Royal Highland Regiment ? … possibly 43rd Regiment of Foot, with a long and illustrious career starting in America, during the French and Indian Wars, as well as the American Revolution. The regiment evolved into the Black Watch in 1881). Typical Scottish flintlock with unbridled friction frizzen (spring with fleur-di-lis finial), has plain line border engraving, and is also engraved “BISSELL” under pan (Most probably a Bissell, with no first name listed, working in Leith, Edinburgh 1741-70). Very plain, all steel stock with rams horn butt, plain belt hook, ball trigger, and ball shaped pricker in butt, is engraved with floral ovals on each side of grip. Turned steel ramrod mounts through plain pipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good, with all parts cleaned to pewter gray, with light flecking and pitting. Some lock parts possibly replaced. Ramrod and pricker are well done modern replacements. 4-50117 MGM301 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3484

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3485
$13,800.00
Revised: 10/2/2014

Please note: Dr. Sirkin kept detailed notes on most of his guns. The note on this gun specifically states “Ex Collection Warren Thomas Lewis, Evergreen, Colorado”. However, Tom just contacted us and indicates that he never recollected owning this gun.

IMPORTANT AND VERY RARE BRASS MOUNTED LONG ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL SIGNED N. PARIS (NICHOLAS PARIS) ONE OF THE RENOWNED LATE 17TH CENTURY HUGUENOT GUNMAKERS CIRCA 1690.

This splendid English pistol from the first great period of English gunmaking is by Nicholas Paris senior whose working dates in Warwick, England are 1680 to his death in 1716. Paris was a clockmaker as well as gunmaker and made guns for Lord Leigh. The lock is of an early convex form with simple but elegant scroll engraving including the maker’s name “N. Paris, Warwick”, the swan neck cock engraved en suite. The long barrel is made with four stages, the octagonal breech signed N. Paris, Warwick, the second stage sixteen sided, the third round separated from the fourth, also round by decorative rings. The brass mounts comprise long spurred buttcap engraved with characteristic “strawberry leaf” designs and the pommel with cast and chased lion mask, thumbpiece engraved with family coat of arms, possibly Lord Leigh, triggerguard, two turned ramrod pipes, and highly stylized and beautiful pierced sideplate in dragon or serpent form. The highly figured stump maple fullstock is relief carved with decorative panels around rear ramrod pipe and lock extending backward around barrel tang. Notes: Any intact pistol by one of England’s great 17th century Huguenot gunmakers is important. The outstanding condition of the present example by Nicholas Paris makes it even more so. This pistol is of museum quality throughout and would be a major addition to any collection of English flintlock pistols. PROVENANCE: Warren Tom Lewis, Evergreen, CO; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is polished bright but showing little wear, Brass mounts are very fine with sharp engraving. Stump maple fullstock rates excellent throughout with few compression dents and no major repairs. 4-49798 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3485

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3486
$11,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE STEEL MOUNTED LONG ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY THE RENOWNED HUGUENOT GUNMAKER JOHN DAFTE CIRCA 1690.

SN NSN. During the last quarter of the 17th century English gunmaking was enriched by the immigration of Huguenots fleeing Catholic persecution on the Continent. Among the finest were Monlong, Dafte, Barne, Gandon, Paris, Barbar, Gorgo, Trulocke, Turvey, Wynn, and Delaney. This pistol by Dafte is a surperb example of late 17th century English gunmaking at its finest. It retains its original length and thus its classic form. Most English pistols of this date were shortened during their working life. The convex lock is simply signed ‘Dafte. Londini (short for Londinium)’ and the finely formed swan neck cock is lightly engraved with a vine. The frizzen is finely molded. The thumbpiece is finely pierced. The spurred buttcap finely engraved and the pommel is a grotesque mask in chiseled steel. The trigger guard is engraved and the ramrod thimbles are turned. The barrel has a cannon muzzle with two turned rings forward of the octagon to round breech and a polygonal section between them. The steel sideplate is a superb work of art in its own right straight from the 17th century French pattern books by Jacquinet and Simonin, carved in the round, beautifully pierced with serpent heads and a human figure blowing a horn. The stump maple fullstock is carved in relief around the tang, rear ramrod pipe, and forward of the lock and bolt plate. Notes: 17th century English flintlock holster pistols by any of the great Huguenot makers are rare and full length examples excessively uncommon. This example by Dafte is of museum quality and in the 1960’s would have brought as much or more than a belt model Paterson. It is a lovely pistol. PROVENANCE: Warren Tom Lewis, Evergreen, CO. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel surfaces are moderately worn and polished bright. The sideplate is fine. The magnificently figured stock is good overall and most significantly has no major replacement to the long thin fore-end. Steel tipped ramrod is a well done replacement. 4-49833 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3486

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3487
$3,540.00

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EARLY STEEL MOUNTED LONG CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL SIGNED INDISTINCTLY ‘C. TOAN’ (?) CIRCA 1655.

SN NSN. This is a true museum piece having been made only 40 or so years following the invention of the flintlock. The flat stepped lockplate is of an early form though displaying the sophistication of ‘bolting’. The signature is engraved in a cartouche under an angel. The pan and frizzen are of a type found on flintlock pistols from 1640. The simple but elegant steel triggerguard is similar in form to those of the magnificent pair of Dutch flintlock pistols by Jan Aerts sold by Sotheby’s London, Renwick Part 1, 17 July, 1973: Lot 37, 22,000 Pounds. The flattened ovoid butt and serrated steel buttcap are characteristic of mid 17th century Dutch holster pistols. The long barrel is octagonal at the breech, then 16 sided, ending in a ring before becoming round. The ramrod is held by one simple turned steel pipe. The fruitwood fullstock is delicately molded around the lock mortise and there is no sideplate only the suggestion of one, again a feature of early 17th century pistols. The lock is held by two sidenails as are the locks on the Jan Aerts pistols. Notes: Pistols from the mid 17th century very rarely appear for sale either publicly or privately and when they do they are almost invariably shortened or is such poor condition that they are not collectible. This pistol would be an excellent example with which to begin any display of flintlocks as it would represent the system in one of its earlier forms. PROVENANCE: James Milton, Rancho Santa Fe, CA; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The lock, cock, and frizzen are polished bright in the European manner and the engraving is somewhat worn. The buttcap is gray steel and the barrel is patinated brown with some wear to edges. The top jaw has left portion of rear retainer broken off. The stock is in very fine condition overall with expected minor imperfections with 5-3/4″ of muzzle portion restored. 4-49836 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3487

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3488
$8,050.00

RARE AND UNUSUAL PAIR OF BRASS MOUNTED CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH STEEL BARRELS SHEATHED IN BRASS, BRASS LOCKPLATES BY JEAN JAKOB BEHR OF LIEGE, MAASTRICHT AND WURZBURG CIRCA 1725.

SN NSN. Jakob Behr was one of the most prolific makers of the second quarter of the 18th century. Most of his pistols were made in Liege from 1725 until 1740. These showy and unusual pistols date from his early days in Liege and have flat stepped, ‘banana’ shaped brass lockplates, plain steel swan neck cocks, molded frizzens, and curled steel triggers. The long round steel barrels are sheathed in brass (unusual) and engraved at the octagonal breeches the decoration of which extends onto the tangs. The bulbous spurred brass buttcaps are cast and chased in relief and end in pommels with grotesque masks. The elaborate brass sideplates are pierced and chased with a portrait. The triggerguards are cast with leaf finials. The thumbpieces are engraved with the original owners initials “AVF” surmounted by a crown. The walnut fullstocks are nicely molded along the fore-ends and the sideplates. The form is somewhat different in that the butts do not have the customary curve but are straighter like a Saxon wheelock ‘puffer’. They were ordered this way presumably by ‘AVF’. Notes: A very attractive pair of Continental long holster pistols made more so by the brass sheathed barrels and brass locks. The identity of the noble owner should be researchable. PROVENANCE: Warren Tom Lewis, Evergreen, Colorado. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Brass mounts and barrels are in good condition overall. Cocks and frizzens are polished bright. Wood fullstocks are crisp retaining what appears to be original finish. There is a chip repaired on the butt of one pistol in front of the buttcap, and restoration around lock of one gun. 4-49830 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3488

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3489
$8,337.50

GOOD AND RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL STEEL MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL OF WENDER TYPE PROBABLY DUTCH CIRCA 1710.

SN NSN. All too many fine early flintlock pistols were shortened during their working life as gunpowder improved. This is especially true of long ‘Wender” pistols which were uncommon to begin with. This fine uncut pistol is constructed with barrels over one another, swiveling at the breech, utilizing one lockplate and cock, with two separate locks, frizzens and pans. The convex lock is finely engraved with scrolls, the breech band with guilloche, and the spurred buttcap is relatively austere but molded. The steel barrels are of fine quality with engraved breeches, octagonal to round in two distinct sections, with high brass foresights, and its original double muzzle ring. The pierced and chiseled sideplate is of typical ‘monster’ form but displaying more artistry than commonly encountered. The figured walnut butt is well carved in relief behind the breech, sideplate, and triggerguard. The barrel panels are nicely carved forward of the frizzens. PROVENANCE: Raymond J. Petry, Pennsylvania; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel mounts are polished bright. Lock, cock, and frizzens appear original. Engraving is somewhat worn but still attractive. Barrels are bright and have the wear and minor erosion expected on a 300 year old pistol. This is a very attractive, high quality, early turn over ‘Wender” pistol retaining its original length and is of classic Dutch form. 4-50036 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3489

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3490
$3,450.00

FINE CANNON BARRELED SCREW OFF QUEEN ANNE OFFICER’S PISTOL BY RICHARD WILSON.

SN NSN. Cal. .583. 5-1/2″ Steel bbl turned with cannon style rings, has dismounting lug on bottom. Boxlock breech section with integral pan, bridled friction frizzen, serpentine round bodied cock, and intricate, nicely filed frizzen spring which curls under pan, has unusual armorial engraving at breech end, depicting clubs and arrows surmounted by “LONDON”. Bottom of breech section is stamped with early London gunmakers proofs, “RW” and is engraved “Wilson” (Richard Wilson working 1730-1766). Nicely streaked European walnut stock has shell carving behind top tang, and is silver mounted. Mounts include intricately filed side plate depicting stand-of-arms, crest plate at grip over flag surmounted by helmet, and a grotesque mask on butt, hallmarked for sterling, and with makers mark “IF” (John Fray, whose mark was registered in 1748). No other hallmarks noted. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Iron and steel parts cleaned to a lightly pitted silver gray. Stock refinished with glossy oil. Silver mounts are fine, lightly rubbed, beginning to tone where oil finish is rubbed through. Lock and frizzen are excellent. A neat early pistol by this highly regarded maker. 4-49997 MGM251 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3490

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3491
$4,887.50

GOOD CASED SET OF ENGLISH BRASS FRAME FLINTLOCK BOX LOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY PHILLIP BOND, CORNHILL, LONDON CIRCA 1795.

SN NSN. The brass rounded box lock frames are engraved with trophies of arms and signed at the breeches, ‘P. Bond’, and ‘Cornhill, London’. The round turn off barrels are engraved at the joint with a roped design. London viewed and proved marks are present. Cocks are line engraved. Walnut butts are finely checkered with silver buttcaps. Case is mahogany with very fine miniature leather covered flask and steel bullet mold. Notes: A fine set of flintlock pocket pistols by one of the better London makers and the flask is a rarity. PROVENANCE: C.W. Slagle; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Brass frame and barrels are good with clear engraving and markings. Checkered butts are fine overall. Case is good and original but has been relined in correct, dark green felt. 4-49867 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3491

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3492
$0.00

PAIR OF JOSEPH LANG BOXLOCK PERCUSSION PISTOLS WITH BELT HOOKS.

SN NSN. Cal. .590 Smooth bore. 4-1/2″ Octagon twist steel bbls are engraved “J. Lang 7 Haymarket London” on top flats. (Joseph Lang was at this address until 1853, when he moved to Cockspur Street.) Bbls are fitted with under ribs holding bridled steel ramrods. Boxlock actions with flat faced serpentine percussion side hammers, are fitted with integral rear sights, sliding safeties, and 3″ long plain belt hooks. Actions are engraved with 60% coverage well cut shaded scroll. Dense walnut grips are fully checkered, fitted with steel caps with traps, and have vacant silver ovals at tops of grips. CONDITION: Good. All metal parts retain traces of their orig finish with considerable pitting on bbls and flecking on actions. Bores are good, lightly pitted. Actions are crisp. A neat pair of British self-defense pistols. 4-50434 MGM274 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3492

3493
$0.00

TWO ENGLISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDER BUSS.

SN NSN. Over 1″ bore x 16-3/16″ brass cannon muzzle bbls marked on left side of breech with Gunmakers Company Proof marks and makers mark of heart / “HB” (Henry Blyth London, 1750-1800). Both bbls have iron bbl tangs, gun #1 is squared at back, gun #2 is rnd. Gun #1 has 6-1/4″ long unbridled lock marked under the pan “BLYTH”. Gun #2 has a 6″ long lock marked under bridled pan “BLYTH”, ramrod is orig. Brass furniture on both guns consists of single rammer pipes, Sea Service Pattern trigger guards, buttplates, and Short Land Pattern sideplates. Walnuts stocks measure 29″ long of heavy Brown Bess pattern with high combed buttstock and carved aprons around bbl tangs. Ramrod of gun #1 is a replacement, gun #2 is orig. While these two guns are being sold as a pair they were not made as a pair, however being made by the same gunmaker they are very similar. CONDITION: Gun #1 bbl in very good condition showing some aging, bbl tang showing light pitting as does lock and associated area. Furniture is in very good condition with no issues. Walnut stock is in very good condition, having one 5″ long repaired crack on right side of buttstock and only minor handling nicks and scratches. Gun #2 bbl in very good condition showing some aging, bbl tang showing light to medium pitting as does lock and associated area. Furniture is in very good condition with no issues. Walnut stock is in very good condition showing much orig finish and only minor handling nicks and scratches. 4-87735 (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3493

3494
$8,050.00

VERY RARE EARLY ENGLISH CARBINE.

Cal. Full 1″ bore. 25-1/2″ bbl. T orig flintlock is heavily pitted as is the rest of the Iron parts. However, the engraving on the lock is visible through the pitting. Lock is engraved “EL” over a bird head, and the orig dog catch is also engraved with a bird head. Stock appears to be a fruitwood. There is an iron trigger guard, and a period ramrod. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Wm. Keith Neal, Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fair. Forestock has a break in the center and a minor sliver is missing. Iron trigger guard also shows pitting, and spiral twist ramrod tubes also show the same affects of moisture. Surface appears to be refinished. Nevertheless, this is a rare survival piece from the 17th century and is still very important, being so intact. 4-49863 SDH18 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3494

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