**H&R REISING M50 SUB-MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 90745. .45ACP. Parkerized finish with wooden stock, finned bbl (14 fins) with compensator, elevation adjustable rear peep sight, drift adjustable front blade sight, high capacity mag-well, includes one 20-round magazine. CONDITION: Finish is thick, complete, and uniform on all metal surfaces. Very little rack wear is evident. Stock is in beautiful condition, also showing very little marking from use or handling. Closed bolt select fire mechanism operates smoothly and properly when cycled by hand. Sling swivel on bottom of stock at both front and rear. Bbl is dirty, but rifling is well pronounced. 4-44970 JZ22 (3,000-5,000)

**H&R REISING M50 SUB-MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 6914. .45ACP. Blued finish with wooden stock, finned bbl (14 fins) with compensator, elevation adjustable rear peep sight, drift adjustable front blade sight, high capacity mag-well, includes one 20-round magazine. CONDITION: Bluing is dark and uniform except for a few spots that indicate normal wear from light use and storage. Bluing thin on top of receiver directly in front of rear sight in an area no larger than a quarter. Mag-well exhibits fin bluing and light patina on front. Stock has dings and scratches. Closed bolt select fire mechanism operates smooth and properly when cycled by hand. Bore is clean, and rifling is well pronounced. 4-44961 JZ19 (3,000-5,000)

**H&R REISING M50 SUB-MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 10743. .45ACP. Parkerized finish with wooden stock, finned bbl (29 fins) with compensator, elevation adjustable rear peep sight, drift adjustable front blade sight, high capacity mag-well, includes one 20-round magazine. CONDITION: Finish is thick, complete, and uniform on all metal surfaces. Very little rack wear is evident. Stock is in beautiful condition, also showing very little marking from use or handling. Closed bolt select fire mechanism operates smoothly and properly when cycled by hand. Sling swivel on bottom of stock at both front and rear. Rifling is well pronounced. 4-44969 JZ21 (3,000-5,000)

**COLT THOMPSON M1921AC SUBMACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 6884. Cal .45ACP, 10″ finned bbl. Manufactured by Colt’s Patent Firearms Mfg. Co., Hartford, CT. Rich blue finish with unmarked Cutts compensator and Lyman rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation. Internals are all 1921 parts. Gun’s forend wood and buttstock have been fitted with after-market sling swivels. Includes one 50 round “L” drum marked Auto-Ordnance Corp., Bridgeport, CT and 3 20-round stick mags marked “PATENTED-AUG.-24-1920 / FOR 18 SHOT CARTRIDGES / AUG.-24-1920-JAN.-11-1921”. Also included is a purple felt-lined F.B.I. hard case. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Deep, rich blue with some loss at high points & around front of actuator knob slot. Top of actuator inside receiver has very little blue remaining. Wood has deep, rich brown finish. Top of stock near comb on left side has an approx. 1″ crack running through a knot in the wood which does not go through to the other side. “NOERA” oiler included within buttstock. Bore is shiny & bright. Bolt face is excellent. Sling swivels fitted at the bottom of the vertical foregrip and also at the bottom of the buttstock. All in all a very handsome and highly attractive Colt 1921 Thompson. 4-44201 JK4 (20,000-30,000)

** MINTY AUTO-ORDNANCE MODEL 1928A1 THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN AO39426. Cal. .45acp. 12-1/2″ bbl including compensator. 24 fins on bbl directly above wood horizontal foregrip with finger grooves. Left receiver is stamped “U.S. MODEL 1928 A1” with “WB” and flaming bomb ordnance marks. Matching wood pistol grip with finger grooves. Wood butt stock with metal butt plate and trap door containing oiler. All metal finished in black oxide. Front sight non adjustable post. 4 slot Cutts compensator. Rear sight Lyman manufactured, adjustable for windage and elevation (graduated 0-600 yards) with battle sight when folded. Upper and lower SN match. Two stick magazines are included along with correct web sling.. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Black oxide finish on all exposed metal with a few slight rub marks and some thinning at receiver corners and along sharp edges. Wood is in excellent condition with only a few minor dings in butt stock from normal storage and retaining most of its finish. Bolt face appears as new. Action cycles by hand smooth and correctly in safe, semi, and full auto. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Hard to improve on the exemplary specimen that has seen very little if any use! 4-46023 JWD102 (15,000-25,000)

**AUTO ORDNANCE CORP M1 THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 70813. Cal. 45 ACP. 10.5″ plain bbl. Receiver is marked AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION/BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT U.S.A., inspector’s marks “FJA” and “gEg” in circle on left receiver forward of mag well and a small letter “s” (Savage) on the bottom. Dark gray parkerized finish with open bolt select fire. Horizontal finger groove walnut forend w/sling swivel, matching grip and buttstock w/swivel on toe-line and trapdoor buttplate. Non-adjustable L-type rear peep sight w/triangular rear sight guard wings, standard post front sight. Trigger group is not serialized to the upper(#96773). Accompanied by one 30 round magazine. CONDITION: Fine. Metal finish is uniform in coverage and shows only very slight sharp edge wear. Wood is sound and shows only minor nicks from storage and handling and retains most of its hand rubbed finish. Rifling is sharp and crisp. Select fire trigger mechanism functions correctly when cycled by hand. A very attractive and functional military TSMG. 4-45149 (15,000-25,000)

**COLT 1919 B.A.R. COMMERCIAL (C&R). SN C-101205. Cal. .30-06. 24″ bbl. Manufactured by Colt and includes 8 magazines, 2 dark blue commercial mags and 6 phosphate gray finish magazines. Also included is one field manual 22-15 dated May 1961. This gun has a rich, lustrous blue finish, checkered walnut forearm, and uncheckered walnut buttstock. Front sling swivel loop is missing but hardware is present. Gas port regulator is of the early type with different sized circles to denote size of aperture setting. Includes screw-on muzzle thread protector. Very smooth firing mechanism when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Magazines fit very nicely into magazine well. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is extremely fine. Rich commercial blue with loss around the gas port nut and tube where it meets the gas port as well as loss along the high points, and some flaking along left side of receiver in places. Still, overall, very attractive. Some small gouges & chips to wood forearm and a couple of checkered points have been lost but forearm is very attractive. Wooden buttstock has 3-1/2″ crack on right side and 5-1/2″ crack on left side of buttstock running parallel to bore line. Bore has strong rifling, dark in some places. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a rare opportunity for someone to own a fully transferable Colt Commercial B.A.R. 4-44202 JK5 (20,000-30,000)

**MODEL 1918 A2 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE AS MANUFACTURED BY GROUP INDUSTRIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 00014. Cal .30-06, 24″ bbl, 1918 A2 B.A.R. manufactured by Group Industries. This low serial numbered, early Group B.A.R. has a gray Parkerized finish and includes bipod, one magazine, late-style gas port adjustment knob and a tool kit which includes magazine loader, cleaning tool, broken case extractor, take-down wrench, screw-on type blank firing adapter, carbon removal tool, and muzzle thread protector in its own canvas parts pouch. This weapon has a smooth wooden forend and a robust wooden buttstock and also includes wooden carrying handle. Buttstock has provision for rear monopod. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: This weapon appears new unfired. Perfect condition bolt. Brilliant, bright bore. Wooden pieces in perfect condition. Magazine shows markings of being in and out of the magazine well and has annotation (B.A.R.) written on the side in black marker. Otherwise, the condition is just about perfect. Cleaning & tool kit is also in excellent condition. Pretty much impossible to upgrade this group B.A.R. 4-44957 JK7 (15,000-20,000)

**MG 34 LIGHT MACHINE GUN (C&R) W/ ACCESSORIES. SN 3529A. Cal. 8mm Mauser, 24 1/2″ bbl. MG34 Machine Gun manufactured by Waffenwerke Brunn in 1944 and at some point taken into Finnish service. This gun appears to have matching numbers throughout, including the bolt, with the exception of the bipod and unnumbered bbl, which does not detract. Bbl shroud, top cover, bolt, receiver, buffer cup, buttstock hardware and buttstock, as well as hand grip assy, all match in number. Accessories include one orig Lafette tripod manufactured in 1938, marked “S323” within a triangle, serial number 6639. Also included is an original anti-aircraft extension post & fork with MG34 yoke, one orig optical sight in box with leather carrying strap marked “ddx” on inner lid of box. Optic itself is marked “Busch Rathenow 29518”. Box contains optic only, no brushes or colored lens filters. Also includes pressed, laminated paper gunner’s kit marked “fuq 1945”. Kit seems mostly complete with “dot” bolt, wrench, AA sight, broken case extractor, spare firing pin, oil tin and hot bbl mitt. Also included one repainted orig dbl drum carrier, one drum marked “Wo44” the other marked “ddf”. Plus one European green color post-war drum and an additional AA Spider sight. Also includes a 75 round saddle drum marked “HASAG40” and “D-T15 Nr535y11” above “F1 46300” and reproduction saddle drum top cover in leather carrying case. There are also five 50 round post-war belts and a U.S. combat book shelf German MG34 manual. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is excellent. Deep, lustrous blue finish on receiver, shroud, hand grip and bipod. More of a dull gray finish on the top cover. Traces of gummy grease on rear of receiver. Wooden buttstock is excellent with some slight wear on the rear edges, lower rear right edge, along with some bruises & dings but overall still extremely fine. Bore is excellent, shiny & bright. Booster cone is of lg aperture type. Accessories condition: tripod has an attractive camouflage paint finish and leather-covered pads in good, serviceable condition, anti-aircraft extension is tan colored, about 60% coverage, yoke has some significant corrosion but would clean up. Optic box has rough corrosion along top but overall still very good. Optics are clear, no rubber eye-cup present. Spare bolt in box has surface corrosion from storage but would easily clean up. Laminated pressed paper box in very good condition with pebble finish. Dbl drum carrier has been repainted and is in very good condition. Post-war drum in excellent condition. Saddle drum has about 60% finish. Web carrying handle is serviceable. Reproduction saddle drum cover is excellent, near 100% finish, very well made. Belts are serviceable with some slight corrosion which would clean up well. Book, although slightly soiled, is in very good, serviceable condition. An excellent, complete nearly 100% matching gun with the most desirable accessories makes this an outstanding find for the German Class III collector. 4-44203 JK3 (18,000-25,000)

**DLO BROWNING 1919 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANS). SN 86-70061. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl with an overall length of 38.5″. Built on a DLO sideplate. This aircraft version of the famous Browning 1919 design, best resembles the Colt MG40 flexible machine gun in its current configuration. The very light bbl when compared to the standard 1919 ground guns delivered a very fast cyclic rate. Features unique to this design include the slotted bbl shroud and spade grips. This light weight variant was available in both left or right hand feed and this example is set up for left hand feed. Rear sight behind top cover are adjustable for windage and elevation. Front sight, non-adjustable folding post. Includes an M2 tripod including pintle traverse and elevation mechanism. CONDITION: Excellent. Rifling is very sharp and pronounced showing very little wear if any. Mechanism when cycled by hand is very smooth and appears to function correctly. Gun is parkerized in a light gray with some very minor light patina on sideplates. Spade grips have normal dings and dents as typical on period guns. T&E mechanism functions very smooth and fluid and tripod is in outstanding condition. 4-44960 JZ44 (12,500-17,500)

**BROWNING MODEL 1919 A4 MACHINE GUN MANUFACTURED BY DLO (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 8670594. Cal .308, 24″ bbl, Model 1919 A4 Browning air-cooled machine gun as manufactured by DLO, using USGI parts on a registered side plate. Flaming bomb ordnance mark can be seen upon top ridge of left side plate which is also marked “7.62” with an upside-down “U”. Adapters in feedway also marked “7.62”. Steel truncheon and bolt marked “7.62”. Chrome-line bbl. Hand grip is all-metal type. Accessories include wooden carrying handle clamped around bbl jacket and brass-headed tripod (no brass plate attached). Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is excellent, 100% gray Parkerized finish, probably unfired since re-manufacture. Bore is excellent, shiny & bright. Bolt face is also excellent. Tripod has 95% gray-green paint coverage on base & legs, tripod head is brass and marked “303 Maxim MKIV” indicating British manufacture & the holes have been bushed with steel bushings. This is a truly excellent condition Browning A4 sure to please the collector & shooter alike. 4-44959 JK8 (10,000-15,000)

***CHILEAN MADSEN M.1946 SERIAL NUMBER 13. (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN 13. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. Chilean Madsen in highly desirable caliber, with orig. metal box of 5 magazines, on orig tripod which includes serviceable leather strap for holding forward leg in closed position. Receiver marked “EJERCITO DE CHILE/F.A.MADSEN SERIE A.No 13/M.1946 CAL.7.62mm”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function test and appears fully functional. Tripod legs deploy properly. Trigger actuator and trigger serviceable. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 80% dark black finish on all metal parts with numerous scuffs and scratches but still overall very nice. Wooden buttstock has numerous gouges, dings and handling marks and there is some wear to the butt itself but still very serviceable. Bore is shiny and bright but lands are worn. Tripod paint is about 60-70% coverage but orig, some smooth corrosion to exposed metal but still very serviceable and condition consistent with gun. Magazines and box are extremely fine. A very attractive Madsen, complete and in a very desirable caliber. 4-42528 JWK124 (5,500-8,500)

**JAPANESE TYPE 99 LIGHT MACHINE GUN (C&R DEWAT). SN 9157. Cal. 7.7 Japanese, 22″ bbl. Type 99 LMG manufactured by Nagoya in May of 1944. Includes detachable muzzle cover & bipod. However, gas regulator, bolt, charging handle, buffer assy, and drum rear sight knob not present. Magazine cover & ejection port cover assy also not present. Bbl retaining wedge & knob and bolt lock not present. No magazine present. Bipod leg locking latches not present. Lower assy retaining wedge not present. Rear of bbl has been plugged by welding. Bbl also welded to receiver. Gas-piston present, partially withdrawn & rusted to receiver. This weapon is currently unserviceable as a registered Dewat. Muzzle cover opens & shuts. Bipod legs rotate freely. Sear safety bar cover opens & shuts freely. Sear safety bar is present. Trigger does not articulate. Ejector cover opens & closes freely and ejector moves freely. Wooden carrying handle, pistol grip and buttstock, although chipped & discolored, are complete and present. Accompanied by a proper Moriko-Tokyo 2.5×13 scope with “Peleliu 9-15-44” scratched into the ocular bell. CONDITION: Overall, finish & appearance is “attic” condition with metal parts having a rough corrosion throughout. Unable to check condition of bbl due to being plugged at chamber. Wooden parts have chips & gouges and are discolored but are sound and serviceable. Scope is well preserved. Optics are clear,some losses to the exterior enamel, brittle rubber eyecup. With the appropriate parts and some tender loving care, this GI bring back could likely be restored to firing condition. 4-42673 JK2 (2,000-3,000)

**JAPANESE TYPE 11 LMG (C&R DEWAT). SN 9242. Cal. 6.5 mm Jap, 19″ bbl. Type 11 LMG manufactured by Tokyo Army Arsenal in July of 1933. Includes bipod. However, gas piston, bolt, charging handle, buffer assy, buffer retaining pin, and ejector not present. Feed hopper assy not present. Gas regulator does not turn. Safety does operate. Rear sight moves up & down freely. Elevation adjustment does not move. Rear of bbl has been plugged by welding. Bbl also welded to receiver. This weapon is currently unserviceable as a registered Dewat. Bipod legs rusted in rear position. Trigger does articulate. Wooden buttstock, although chipped & discolored, is complete and present. CONDITION: Overall, finish & appearance is “attic” condition with metal parts having a rough corrosion throughout. Unable to check condition of bbl due to being plugged at chamber. Wooden stock has chips & gouges and is dark brown color but is sound and serviceable. With the appropriate parts and some tender loving care, this gun could likely be brought back into a firing condition 4-42672 JK1 (2,000-3,000)

**M60 MACHINE GUN AS MANUFACTURED BY ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 10435. Cal .308, 20″ bbl, M60 Machine Gun by Rock Island Arsenal. Includes bipod, forearm has been cut out for pivot mount arrangement w/ extended stud forward of hand grip assy. Otherwise is standard configuration including bipod and carrying handle. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand and passes functions check. Marked “RIA Geneseo, IL.” on left side of receiver. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is extremely fine. Hard composite parts are in fine condition. Retains most of blued finish on metal parts. Top cover shows some slight flecking loss to finish. Internals in extremely fine condition including bolt face with, some loss to finish in bolt channel as is customary, but relatively little finish loss to feedway. Bore is shiny & bright. This appears to be a very nice M60 which would make a good collectible as well as a shooter. 4-45007 JK9 (20,000-25,000)

**RARE & DESIRABLE H&R ARMS COMPANY MILITARY M-14 MACHINEGUN(C&R). SN 88623. Cal. 7.62mm. Very fine pre-1960 military contract manufacture. Adjustable rear peep sight and protected blade front sight, includes flash hider, bayonet lug. Also comes with one magazine. Includes field manual FM23-8 dated May 1965. Sealed in plastic pouch. Very hard to find these genuine articles in the open market! CONDITION: All metal components display light use. Woodstock has normal dings from light use and rack wear. Wooden stock also has proof mark P inside a circle on front of pistol grip. Front and rear swing swivel below stock. Rifling is sharp. Mechanism functions smoothly and properly when cycled by hand. 4-44972 JZ27 (12,500-17,500)

**SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A SELECT FIRE MACHINE GUN (Fully Transferable). SN 034673. Beautiful example of long-range accuracy combined with 7.62 NATO firepower. Fully adjustable rear peep sight and protected blade front sight, includes bi-pod, flash hider, bayonet lug, and leather Springfield Armory sling. Also comes with three magazines and a U.S. canvas mag pouch. CONDITION: Wood is in very nice shape with very little evidence of typical rack wear. Bolt has electric pencil mark of 5179 on top. Rifling is sharp. Mechanism functions smoothly and properly when cycled by hand. 4-44975 JZ26 (10,000-15,000)

**SIG-AMT REGISTERED AS FULL AUTO BY Erb (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 16655. Cal .308, Blue finish with 21″ bbl including flash hider, shielded adjustable post front sight and ramp rear peep sight graduated 100-600 meters. Includes one magazine. Bbl has a slotted metal shroud with integral folding bipod and wooden rear hand guard. Front of receiver is mounted with a folding carrying handle. Buttstock/forend is wood with a black synthetic pistol grip. Underside of buttstock to rear of detachment latch is marked “P.BELLO, ARMAMENTOS / W. Palm Beach,Fla.” All serial numbers match. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when cycled by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with some brassing to the lower forearm by the bipod legs as is common. There has been some chipping of the finish on the buttstock on the top rear. There is the customary wear at the selector switch, along with some heat discoloration along where the red “20” is. Bolt face is excellent, bore is dark with moderate to heavy pitting, showing evidence of having been fired with corrosive ammunition & not being cleaned. With the addition of a replacement bbl this would make an exceedingly fine specimen, or shoot as is. 4-44204 JK6 (10,000-15,000)

**VALMET M-78 CONVERTED BY BROADHEAD ARMORY (Fully transferable). SN BAS 006. Cal. .308. Valmet converted to select fire by Broadhead Armory with bi-pod, flash hider, bayonet lug, spring-loaded carry handle, and two magazines. Elevation rear sight ladder, and protected posts front sight. Receiver is marked “VALMET INC. ELMSFORD, N.Y., VALMET MADE IN FINLAND, BROADHEAD ARMORY WYANDOTTE, MI”. Very high quality and reliable rifle. CONDITION: Parkerized metal finish shows very little typical wear from light handling and storage. There is a blemish on left side of receiver above caliber. Wood is in very nice condition with very little wear or marking including orig Valmet buttplate. Action is smooth and functions correctly when cycled by hand. Rifling very sharp and pronounced. 4-44976 JZ28 (12,000-17,000)

**OUTSTANDING H&K G3-SG1 BY FLEMING FIREARMS (Fully Transferable). SN HOST A021303, SEAR H2004. Cal .308. This beautiful conversion from an original German HK M91 .308 to a legendary G3SG1 was performed with the addition of a transferable Fleming (3 cal.) Sear, and top of the line German accessories. Conversion includes cheek riser on stock, SEF pack with set trigger, paddle mag release, a German SchuBrichtung scope mount, topped with a German Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6x scope. Even though SEF pack is a clip-on, emphasis was placed on detail with the addition of a push pin cut and welded in place to look like original. Wide forend with bi-pod adapter and light bi-pod included. Includes brass and plastic cleaning rod, lens brush, rubber scope eye piece, five round magazine, two 20 round magazines, test target, G3 owner’s manual and G3SG1 manual all in fitted wooden Styrofoam lined case. CONDITION: It is evident by inspection that this package was very well cared for. Very few marks on original finish from normal handling. Scope is very clear and includes see-through covers, trigger is crisp set or unset, bore shows evidence of use but not abuse, and rifling is sharp and crisp. Although it is a registered Sear gun with all the benefits that come with modularity, it is doubtful you will ever change configuration from this fine piece. 4-44930 JZ33 (15,000-20,000)

**FULLY LOADED H&K MP5 A3 (S&H ARMS SEAR CONVERSION)(FULLY TRANS). SN SEAR SN699, HOST SN10228. Cal 9mm. German HK94 conversion to MP5 A3 by S&H Arms MFG. Co. Registered Sear gun includes full sized forend A3 collapsible stock, A2 full stock, 5 magazines, and 100 round Beta C-mag. Green canvas sling, spare 3 lug 9mm bbl, in Winchester hard case. Adjustable rear drum sight, and standard protected post front sight. Metal 0-1-A trigger pack. The 100 round C-mag is marked “Restricted Law Enforcement Government Use Only” and appears to be new or like new condition and is complete with loader, graphite, nylon pouch, and owner’s manual in original box. CONDITION: Gun was re-finished dark black similar to factory HK color after conversion. Gun has been re-marked HK MP5 on top rib. Finish around the re-mark is thin and very light. Clip-on shelf style, push button mag release, standard bbl (no three lug adapter). Spare 9mm 3 lug bbl is unfinished and appears to be new. Bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Closed bolt select fire mechanism is smooth and appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. 4-45000 JZ25 (12,500-17,500)

**ORIGINAL COLT M16 A1 CARBINE (Fully Transferable). SN 9577064. Cal. 5.56mm. Factory Colt M16 A1 Carbine. Marked “COLT FIREARMS DIVISION, COLT INDUSTRIES, HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A..” Selector markings “SAFE-SEMI-AUTO”. Original metal collapsible stock, tear drop forward assist, raised fence around mag catch, and standard flip-up adjustable rear sight on carry handle. Front sight elevation adjustable protected front post. Bbl marked “CMP CHROMEBORE”. Front sight marked with letter “C”. Upper receiver marked with letters “CH”. 14.5″ bbl, 33″ overall length. In factory box (no visible label on end) with sling, M16A1 Carbine operator’s manual, 30 round Colt magazine, and cleaning rod. Sling and cleaning rod still sealed in plastic bag. Bbl still has cardboard tube inserted in chamber. CONDITION: This gun has all the hallmarks of an unfired new-in-box original Colt M16A1 factory carbine. All indications point to factory collapsible stock and short bbl. There is no evidence to show this gun has been used past factory test firing procedure. 4-44979 JZ31 (12,000-17,000)

**VERY EARLY COLT AR15 MODEL SP1 MACHINE GUN (Fully Transferable). SN SP51744. Cal. .223. Very early SP1 with extremely light use. Slab side lower receiver, no forward assist on upper receiver, three-prong flash hider, bbl marked “CMP CHROME BORE”, triangular beaver tail handguard, early shoulder stock, flip-up rear peep sight, adjustable for windage standard protected posts, elevation adjustable front sight. Left side receiver markings “COLT AR-15 Cal. .223. Model SP1”, Selector markings “Safe, Fire, Auto”, receiver markings above selector “COLT’S PATENT FIREARMS MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. 20″ Bbl overall length 39″. With one Colt 20 round magazine, and two after-market 30 round magazines. CONDITION: This early SP1 appears to have seen very little use. The only blemish is that deviates from originality are some light scuff marks on right side of mag well in area of mag release, and the addition of the word “AUTO” stamped on left side in the selector area. This is a good clean gun with an original Colt 20 round magazine. 4-44978 JZ32 (12,000-17,000)

**SENDRA XM 15-E2 REGISTERED RECEIVER (FULLY TRANS). SN 02424. Cal. 5.56 mm. Sendra AR-15 clone receiver registered by Frontier Gun Shop and Gallery. Black anodized lower receiver is mostly complete including trigger group, mag release and front takedown pin, missing buffer retention pin and spring, rear takedown pin, rear takedown pin detent and spring and bolt catch.These components are readily available. CONDITION: About good. Registered lower receiver shows signs of normal wear. The only wear marking on receiver is a large circular rub spot below the selector. Trigger mechanism appears to function correctly when operated by hand. 4-41286 JZ38 (6,000-8,000)

**AUTO ORDNANCE CORP M1A1 THOMPSON SUB MACHINEGUN (C&R). SN 827202. Cal. 45 ACP. 10.5″ plain bbl. Receiver is marked AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION/BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT U.S.A. Horizontal finger groove walnut forend w/sling swivel, matching grip and buttstock w/swivel on toe-line and steel buttplate. Non-adjustable L-type rear peep sight w/triangular rear sight guard wings, standard post front sight. Dark black oxide finish. Firearm has numerous stampings on left side in front of mag well, including inspector marks “FJA” and “gEg” in a circle and a small letter “s” on the bottom (Savage). Rear of receiver behind rear sight on top is marked “U.S. PROPERTY”. Left side of receiver above selector stamped “A L”/”346”. Includes green canvas sling and one 30 rnd magazine. CONDITION: Very Good. All metal finish is uniform in coverage aside from thinning in areas of high contact and scattered handling dings. Wood is sound and retains about all of its restored finish. One stock screw is missing Bbl appears to have slight bulge apparent by feel approximately 4-1/2″ behind muzzle. Select fire trigger mechanism functions correctly when cycled by hand. Nice affordable shooter. 4-41279 JZ42 (10,000-15,000)

**AUTO ORDNANCE THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN U.S. MODEL 1928 (C&R). SN 2113A. Cal. .45. 11-1/2″ bbl, 35″ overall length, finned bbl (26 fins) with Thompson finned compensator (4 slot). Vertical forend flip-up rear ladder-type sight adjustable to 600 yards. West Hurley, New York Manufacture select fire. Rear sling swivel on bottom of stock. Includes 50 round type L drum magazine. Also includes one stick magazine. BATFE has classified this as a Curio and Relic. CONDITION: Firearm is new in original box with drum magazine and all orig manuals and paperwork. 4-44987 JZ37 (10,000-15,000)

**H&R REISING M50 SUB-MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 108392. .45ACP. Blued finish with wooden stock, finned bbl (14 fins) with compensator, elevation adjustable rear peep sight, drift adjustable front blade sight, high capacity mag-well, includes one 20-round magazine. CONDITION: Bluing is vary sparse. Entire finish is closer to a metallic gray on all metal parts except compensator which remains dark blue. Engraved on receiver with an electric pencil is “NEEDLES POLICE DEPT. NEEDLES CALIF. on left side. Stock has dings and scratches as well as finger grooves on either side of cocking mechanism. Closed bolt select fire mechanism operates smoothly and properly when cycled by hand. Sling swivels on bottom of stock front and rear. Bore is dirty, but rifling is well pronounced. 4-44963 JZ20 (3,000-5,000)

**H&R REISING M50 SUB-MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 9868. .45ACP. Blued finish with wooden stock, finned bbl (29 fins) with compensator, elevation adjustable rear peep sight, drift adjustable front blade sight, high capacity mag-well, includes one 20-round magazine. CONDITION: Bluing indicates normal wear from typical use and storage. Bluing thin on top left of receiver from storage. Stock has dings and scratches as well as small holes where it appears early attempts at sling mechanisms were utilized. Closed bolt select fire mechanism operates smooth and properly when cycled by hand. Light patina on mag-well,and sling swivel on left front of stock. Bore is dirty, but rifling is well pronounced. 4-44965 JZ18 (3,000-5,000)

**INLAND DIVISION M2 US CARBINE (FULLY TRANS). SN 7206902. Cal. .30 M1. This M2 carbine appears to have been a re-weld and was registered by Roy N. Bruce of St. Charles, MO. Receiver markings show orig M2 pedigree at front. Rear sight, windage and elevation adjustable, stamped “I.R.CO.”. Front sight standard protective post. Full wooden stock, with bayonet lug, oil bottle, green canvas sling, and tan canvas cheek piece that holds 2-20 rnd magazines on right side, which are included. Canvas pouch is marked “U.S.” on front and marked “WALTER E. ALLEN 1943” on rear. Also includes 1 30 rnd mag. Bbl is stamped “UNDERWOOD” with an “11-43” date code with flaming bomb. CONDITION: Very Good. A shooter in nice conditionRear sight, windage and elevation adjustable, stamped “I.R.CO.”. . Finish is dark gray. Upon close examination without removing the stock, it appears the receiver was re-welded, but all apparent welds are smooth and clean. Wood stock is in nice shape with only normal handling and storage marks, except for two small cracks in a knot on left side behind sling-swivel, bore is shiny and serviceable. The select fire mechanism functions correctly when cycled by hand. 4-41282 JZ (3,000-5,000)

**FACTORY SHORT BARREL SIDE FOLDING RUGER AC556K (Fully Transferable). SN 191-12654. Cal 223. Desirable Ruger select fire 3-position selector(semi, 3-rnd burst, full auto) with factory Ruger side folding stock with 13″ bbl. Firearm has correct gas block to indicate factory side folding stock. Factory muzzle break/flash hider. Comes with factory box and factory 20-rnd Ruger magazine. CONDITION: Firearm is clearly used but in very nice condition with minor surface scratches from normal handling and storage. Rifling is sharp. Mechanism functions smooth and correct when cycled by hand. 4-44955 JZ1 (4,500-6,500)

**STAINLESS STEEL FACTORY SELECT FIRE RUGER KAC556 (Fully Transferable). SN 191-04656. Cal 223. Desirable Ruger select fire 3-position selector (semi, 3-rnd burst, full auto) with aftermarket (Butler Creek)side folding stock. Firearm has gas block to indicate factory full stock. Factory muzzle break/flash hider and bayonet lug. Comes with factory 20-rnd Ruger magazine, two aftermarket 30-round magazines, camo nylon case, and C-MAG 100-rnd drum. Includes Ruger sling. CONDITION: Firearm is clearly used but in very nice condition with minor surface scratches from normal handling and storage. Rifling is sharp. Mechanism functions smooth and correct when cycled by hand. 4-44953 JZ2 (4,500-6,500)

**RUGER STAINLESS STEEL SELECT FIRE FACTORY KAC556 (Fully Transferable). SN 191-09555. Cal 223. Factory Ruger select fire 3-position selector (semi, 3-rnd burst, full auto) with factory Ruger full wooden stock. Firearm has correct gas block to indicate factory wooden full stock. Factory muzzle break/flash hider. Comes with factory 20-rnd Ruger magazine. CONDITION: Firearm is clearly used but in nice condition with minor surface scratches from normal handling and storage. Also displays traces of what was possibly departmental numbering from orig user (NSOCID) they appear to have been painted over with silver paint. Rifling is sharp. Mechanism functions smooth and correct when cycled by hand. 4-44952 JZ3 (4,000-6,000)

**GROUP INDUSTRIES MODEL HR4332 UZI SUBMACHINE GUN (Fully Transferable). SN 101485. Cal .22, 9mm & 45ACP with bolts, bbls & mags for each caliber included. 10″ bbl. Collapsible stock. Flip up peep rear sight with 100 yard and 200 yard settings. Adjustable front protected post sight. Vector Arms build on orig Group Industries receiver. Dark black Parkerized finish. Includes the following accessories: bolts (45ACP, 9mm, .22 long rifle); bayonet; magazines (.22 long rifle (2 ea), 9 mm (2 ea.), 45ACP (2 ea.) original IMI (2 ea.), modified 45ACP (2 ea.); barrels, 10″ (.22, 9mm, 45ACP). Also includes .22 long rifle spring and buffer; Desantis shoulder rig; blue web sling and Winchester hard case. A very desirable and complete package. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are uniformly finished and show very little wear. Furniture in very nice condition. Open bolt select fire mechanism cycles smooth and correctly when moved by hand. 4-44997 JZ11 (4,000-6,000)

**WEAPONS SPECIALTIES MODEL A UZI SUBMACHINE GUN (Fully Transferable). SN SA49000. Cal. 9mm. Built on Model B IMI/Action Arms receiver. 10″ bbl. Collapsible stock. Windage adjustable rear peep sight, elevation adjustable front protected post. Open bolt select fire, dark black finish. Comes with assault systems soft case, five magazines, two mag loaders and tan web sling. CONDITION: Finish deep and dark on all metal and plastic furniture. Firearm displays very little evidence of use (if any). Pistol grip has 1/4″ crack on plastic in area of mag release. Select fire open bolt mechanism functions smooth when cycled by hand. 4-44991 JZ10 (3,500-5,500)

**X-RING STERLING MARK 6 (L2A3)SUBMACHINE GUN (Fully Transferable). SN X0-802. Cal 9mm. X-ring sterling type submachine gun, open bolt select fire with under folding stock. Metal receiver and stock are clean, uniform dark finish. Rear 2-position peep sight. Drift adjustable hooded front sight. Ventilated bbl shroud. Includes two magazines. CONDITION: Firearm appears used but in very nice condition. All finish is dark and intact with very light wear from handling and storage. Plastic grip displays no cracks. Mechanism is smooth and functions correctly when cycled by hand. Bore is very clean with prominent rifling. 4-44971 JZ4 (5,000-8,000)

**STEN MK2 BY DLO (Fully Transferable). SN 10L3130. Cal. 9mm. This fine specimen of a Sten Mark 2 appears as new. With fixed rear peep sight, drift adjustable front post and short ventilated bbl shroud. Comes with two stocks (T-stock and loop stock) and canvas sling. Also comes with five magazines. CONDITION: All metal surfaces are dark and uniform with an outward appearance of very little wear. Some minor marks from handling and storage. Bore is shiny. Select fire mechanism is smooth and correct when cycled by hand. 4-44983 JZ6 (3,000-5,000)

**STEMPLE 76/45 SUBMACHINE GUN (Fully Transferable). SN 163. Cal. 45 ACP. With fixed rear peep sight, welded post front sight and side folding stock. Appears to be new and test fired only. Short, ventilated bbl shroud. Rubber tubing on folding stock. Includes one magazine. CONDITION: Firearm appears to be new, aside from test firing. Parkerizing is dark and uniform, only light handling marks apparent. Open bolt mechanism functions fine when cycled by hand. 4-45003 JZ7 (2,000-3,000)

**MK ARMS MK 760 9MM SUBMACHINE GUN (Fully Transferable). SN MK1060. Cal 9mm. The MK760 is a copy of the Smith & Wesson M76 submachine gun. Open bolt select fire, fixed rear peep sight, fixed blade front sight, ventilated bbl shroud and folding stock. Comes with eight magazines and Bag Master canvas case. CONDITION: Although stock appears to function correctly, it is somewhat loose in both open and closed positions. Firing mechanism, though smooth when cycled by hand, functions as a full auto only. Finish is dark and uniform with minimal wear from light use and storage. Bore looks bright with good rifling. 4-45002 JZ5 (3,000-5,000)

**INGRAM M10 SUBMACHINE GUN AND ORIGINAL MAC SILENCER (Fully Transferable). SN (gun) 2-2001903; (sil) S2-2001903. Cal 9mm. Military Armament Corporation M10 submachine gun. Powder Springs gun. With matching MAC, Powder Springs silencer, numbered together. Marketed as “The gun that made the 80s roar”. Since these are two separate NFA devices, numbered together, there are two transfers to take possession of this package. Parkerized finish. Factory two-tone black/blue finish on silencer includes Nomex suppressor cover. Open bolt select fire submachine gun with collapsible top-folding stock. 6″ bbl, fixed rear peep sight, fixed protected front post sight. Includes factory hand strap. Includes four Cobray magazines and nylon case. CONDITION: Open bolt select fire mechanism functions smoothly and properly when cycled by hand. Finish shows only normal wear from light handling. Bbl is clean with sharp rifling. Suppressor will need new wipe to function to full capacity. Otherwise shows little if any wear. 4-44942 JZ12 (2,500-3,500)

**MILITARY ARMAMENT CORP POWDER SPRINGS M10 45 SMG (Fully Transferable). SN 1-3002361. Cal 45 ACP. Ingram M10 open bolt select fire smg. 5.75″ bbl, collapsible top folding stock. Fixed rear peep sight, fixed front protected post sight, Parkerized finish. Includes one magazine. CONDITION: This gun shows very little use. Finish shows only light wear and shallow scratches from storage and light use. Bbl threads look new, indicating this firearm may have never worn a suppressor or muzzle accessory. Open bolt select fire mechanism functions smoothly and properly when cycled by hand. 4-44939 JZ13 (2,000-3,000)

**SWD INC. M11-A1 .380 SUBMACHINE GUN (Fully Transferable). SN 85-3800370. Cal .380. Cobray “Mini Mac” about the same size as a Colt 1911 with much more fire power. Open bolt select fire submachine gun. Fixed rear peep sight, fixed front protected post sight, collapsible front folding wire stock, black Parkerized finish. Includes front strap and two magazines. CONDITION: Finish shows light handling and storage marks but very light evidence of use beyond test firing. Bbl bright and clean. Open bolt select fire mechanism functions smoothly and properly when cycled by hand. 4-44936 JZ17 (2,000-3,000)

**SWD INC. M11-A1 .380 SUBMACHINE GUN(Fully Transferable). SN 85-3800280. Cal .380. Cobray “Mini Mac” about the same size as a Colt 1911 with much more fire power. Open bolt select fire submachine gun. Fixed rear peep sight, fixed front protected post sight, collapsible front folding wire stock, black Parkerized finish. Includes front strap and two magazines in nylon magazine pouch. CONDITION: Finish shows light handling and storage marks but very light evidence of firing. Bbl bright and clean. Open bolt select fire mechanism functions smooth and properly when cycled by hand. 4-44935 JZ16 (2,000-3,000)

**SWD INC. M-11/9 mm SUBMACHINE GUN (Fully Transferable). SN 85-0007403. Cal 9mm. Open bolt select fire smg. Black Parkerized finish, collapsible top folding stock, fixed rear peep sight, front protected post sight. Appears to be as new in box (if not new)except for some light storage marks on right rear of receiver and showing evidence of light firing or possibly test firing. Includes factory box, front hand strap, magazine loader, one magazine and cleaning rod. Also includes new front “K” grip/bbl extension and spare muzzle break/flash hider. CONDITION: Little to no wear on finish or action to signify any firing other than test firing. 4-44933 JZ15 (2,000-3,000)

**SWD INC. M-11/9 mm SUBMACHINE GUN (Fully Transferable). SN 86-0012280. Cal 9mm. Open bolt select fire smg. Black Parkerized finish, collapsible top folding stock, fixed rear peep sight, front protected post sight. Appears to be as new in box (if not new). Includes factory box, front hand strap, magazine loader, one magazine, cleaning rod and original owner’s manual. Also includes three used Zytel magazines. CONDITION: Little to no wear on finish or action to signify any firing other than test firing. 4-44931 JZ14 (2,000-3,000)

Revised: 3/1/2012

Correction: This is a Class III (AOW) Firearm.

**ITHACA AUTO & BURGLAR GUN WITH HOLSTER. SN 390724. (1925) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Early type Flues model Auto & Burglar with 10″ bbls and high spurred buttstock. Bbls are marked “Smokeless Powder Steel” and “Made in USA” on tops. Case hardened action is hand engraved “Auto & Burglar Gun” on each side between normal rolled on dog, and Ithaca name and address “engraving”. American walnut pistol grip stock has coarse flat checkering on either side of grip and at butt, and was reinforced at factory, with pin extending from butt up through top of grip. Short splinter forend has SN on iron. Brown leather holster is embossed “Auto & Burglar Gun Made by Ithaca Gun Co, Ithaca, N. Y” on flap. PROVENANCE: Notarized copy of letter from consignor outlining owners and history of this gun. It’s been in Mitchell and Sioux Falls, SD area for all of its existence, until now. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80 – 90% orig blue, thinning and silvering on sides. Action retains nearly all its orig case hardening color, silvering on sharp edges, and on fences. Trigger guard retains 90% of its orig blue with some slight flaking, and silvering at grip. Stocks are excellent with a few minor bumps and knocks on grips. Some finish is thinning at flare of butt and on sharp edges. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Holster is fine, muzzle plug stitching is beginning to let loose, with some rubs on outer edges. Polished. Lettering is good. 4-45568 MGM39 (3,000-5,000)

**LOT OF TWO 12 GAUGE SENTINEL ARMS CORP. STRIKER 12, 12 SHOT REVOLVING SHOTGUNS (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). SN 007126 & 007163. Cal. 12 GA. 18″ bbls, black Parkerized finish and top folding stocks. The Striker-12 is one of the earliest variants of the revolving shotguns from the 1980’s. This unique light-weight repeating shotgun is fast to fire with minimal recoil. The system of operation is a spring motor driven revolving magazine. These are chambered for 2-3/4″ rounds only. Once categorized as simple Title I shotguns, a joint effort between Handgun Control Inc. and President Bill Clinton led to Secretary of the Treasury, Lloyd Benson, asking that BATF re-categorize them as destructive devices by claiming they were not exempt in the sporting purpose clause. This is why they are registered as destructive devices now and require the same paperwork and $200 per unit transfer fee as a grenade launcher, mortar, bazooka, or any other destructive device. On a positive note, since they are now NFA Firearms, the overall length and bbl length no longer have to conform with measurements of standard shotguns. While these have 18″ bbls from the factory, they may be altered to any bbl length or overall length without further registration expenditure. CONDITION: Both of these shotguns are new in the box with all original paperwork and packaging. 4-44950, 44949 JZ35 (1,500-2,500)

**BENELLI U.S.A. M1 SUPER 90 ENTRY MODEL (SHORT BARREL SHOTGUN)(Fully Transferable). SN M514036. 12 ga. Semi-automatic shotgun with a 14″ bbl and overall length of 35.5″. The famed Benelli M1 Super 90 shotgun is world renown for having one of the fastest actions of any semi-automatic shotgun on the market today. All metal is a dark black matte finish with black plastic furniture. This model has a full stock and pistol grip. Rear sight combines an elevation and windage adjustable peep with a traditional three dot sighting system. Front sight is a protected post with a single white dot for lightning fast target acquisition. Suitable for use with 2-3/4 and 3″ 12 ga ammunition. CONDITION: Firearm appears to be new in original box with all accessories and manuals. 4-44946 JZ36 (750-1,250)

**FAST HANDLING ITHACA M37 STAKEOUT (A.O.W.). SN 371886677HG. Cal. 12ga. Plain 13.25″ bbl with 2.75″ chamber and overall length of 22.5″. Parkerized finish on metal surfaces and synthetic pistol grip and forend for furniture. Forend has safety strap to support your hand while utilizing mechanism. Since this firearm was built on a virgin receiver, it will transfer on a $5 tax, registered as an A.O.W. Sling swivel on top of pistol grip to the rear of receiver and on bottom of pistol grip. CONDITION: Finish on gun is uniform. Only worn in areas of metal to metal contact caused from cycling action. Firearm appears used but reasonably well maintained. Something that sets the Ithaca Stakeout apart from all other pistol grip-type shotguns is the ability to fire on every pump as long as the trigger is held back while others require a re-setting of the trigger. 4-44944 JZ30 (750-1,250)

**REMINGTON 870 POLICE MAGNUM (A.O.W.). SN D555167M. 12ga. 14″ plain bbl, 3″ chamber. Rear pistol grip rubber coated plastic for non-slip gripping surface. Front sling swivel on end of magazine tube and rear sling loop on bottom of pistol grip. Dark black Parkerized finish, full length 7 round feed tube, silver bead front sight. CONDITION: Deep dark Parkerized finish displays very little use other than occasional slide movement. Very little evidence of firing beyond test firing. Since this gun was manufactured from a virgin receiver, it will transfer as an AOW on a $5 stamp instead of a $200 stamp as necessary on a short-bbl shotgun. 4-44945 JZ29 (400-700)

**VECTOR ARMS MODEL B UZI SHORT BARRELED RIFLE (Fully Transferable). SN G256. Cal 9mm, though registered as multi-caliber (45ACP, 9 mm & .22). New in box. Closed bolt model B semi auto Uzi built on IMI/Action Arms receiver. 10″ bbl. Collapsible stock. Windage adjustable rear peep sight, elevation adjustable front protected post. In original Vector box with one magazine and owners manual. CONDITION: Firearm appears to be test fired only. Finish is dark and uniform. Rifling sharp and clean. 4-44994 JZ9 (750-1,250)

**VECTOR ARMS MODEL B UZI SHORT BARRELED RIFLE (Fully Transferable). SN G258. Cal 9mm, though registered as multi-caliber (45ACP, 9 mm & .22). New in box. Closed bolt model B semi auto Uzi built on IMI/Action Arms receiver. 10″ bbl. Collapsible stock. Windage adjustable rear peep sight, elevation adjustable front protected post. In original Vector box with one magazine and owners manual. CONDITION: Firearm appears to be test fired only. Finish is dark and uniform. Rifling sharp and clean. 4-44996 JZ8 (750-1,250)

**LOT OF FIVE SOUND SUPPRESSORS. SN S03-8549; S03-8118; S1-4002650; S2-2001574 & S03-8356. Gemtech SOS-45, .45ACP with KKM precision 1911 threaded bbl. Gemtech Outback .22 long rifle silencer. Gemtech Mossad 9mm silencer for Uzi. A Military Armament Corp. M10 .45ACP. A Military Armament Corp. M10 9mm. CONDITION: Gemtech SOS-45 and bbl both appear to be unfired, and both exhibit a light amount of lithium grease. Gemtech Outback appears to be used though no outward marks on tube that would indicate heavy use or storage. Gemtech Mossad appears to be new, and includes original wrap and shipping tube. Military Armament Corp. .45 suppressor appears lightly used, if used at all. Military Armament Corp. 9mm suppressor maybe unfired. Both Military Armament Corp. suppressors include original packaging. 4-45012, 45013, 45014, 45015, 45016 JZ23 (200-300)

**LOT OF TWO UNIQUE (AOW) PEN GUNS (Fully Transferable). SN 4-2001072 & 047. Military Armament Corp. Cobray Mac Stinger .22 long rifle with two bbs in orig plastic container. The second is Armatage Intl., Ltd. Hornet with four bbls .22 long rifle, 25ACP, .380 & 9mm and requires two separate NFA Transfers. CONDITION: Mac Stinger appears to be new and unfired as indicated by the red plug in the end of each bbl as shipped from the factory. Neither bbl has tell-tale dimpling of empty dry-firing as is common with numerous examples of this firearm. Includes orig plastic case SN’d to the firearm. Finish is factory black anodizing. The Hornet is similar in construction, but a much larger design than the Stinger. It is also a center fire firing mechanism requiring the .22 bbl to be off-set to function properly. The .22 long rifle bbl, .380 bbl, and 9mm bbl are all threaded for use with a silencer. The 25ACP is not. The finish of the Hornet is a two-tone black anodized and Parkerized. As is typical with these firearms, shows evidence of very little use. 4-44981, 44982 JZ24 (300-500)

RARE SPRINGFIELD KRAG MODEL 1894 BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. SN 44. Cal. 30-40 Krag. Rare early rifle with 30″ rnd bbl, pedestal mounted German silver front sight and 1900 yard ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver is marked “U.S. / 1894 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 44”. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with grasping groove forestock and straight grip with smooth steel buttplate without trap and no recess in the wood under the buttplate. Left side of wrist has a clear “SWP / 1894” cartouche. It has a short upper handguard with solid front band/bayonet lug that has stacking swivel and a middle band with sling wire and corresponding sling wire in the buttstock. Bottom of forestock is grooved and contains a steel rod with brass tip that is probably not an orig Krag rod and may be from an early Mauser rifle. This rifle was examined in detail by recognized Krag authority & historian, Douglas Rainbow of Chittenango, NY. Mr. Rainbow’s report is summarized as follows: Buttplate & buttplate screws are correct; the stock is dbl “P” proofed which means it went back to the Armory for update/repair; the bbl is an 1896/98 bbl with the muzzle having been machined flat and blued whereas the earlier bbl muzzle would have been polished, not blued; the front sight pedestal is from a Model 1896; the bbl bands are correct; receiver, sideplate & sideplate screw are correct; the bolt is unmarked; the bolt sleeve, safety & cocking piece are marked “48” and the striker “92”, which is an updated striker with rounded point, not flat; firing pin spring is correct 30 turns; the extractor & ejector are correctly unmarked; the selector switch is unmarked (should be numbered “44”); the gate & carrier are both unmarked (should be stamped “44”) Mr. Rainbow is doubtful of the cartouche on the left side of the wrist but close examination shows wear around the edges and no evidence of having been re-stamped. Accompanied by an exceptional, orig “1894” dated Krag bayonet with 11-3/8″ blade dated on left ricasso in small numbers “1894” and “US” on right side. It has blued steel handguard & wood grips. One of the best Mr. Rainbow has observed. CONDITION: Numbering & authenticity as noted above. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with the upper handguard retaining about 85-90% glossy blue; middle band retains 75-80% orig blue; receiver & sideplate retain strong orig case colors and the cartridge box about 65-70% case colors; extractor retains traces of orig blue being mostly a blue/gray patina; stock has a small chip back of sideplate and a series of gouges on right side of buttstock, otherwise wood is sound and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Bayonet retains about 90% glossy blue on the blade with a few spots of light surface rust; handguard retains about 70% glossy orig blue, flaked to a medium patina elsewhere; eagle head pommel cap retains about 50% thin blue with balance light surface rust; handles are fine. 4-45024 JR403 (2,500-3,500)

*OUTSTANDING SPRINGFIELD T-SERIES HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE. SN 1314146. Cal. 30-06. Rare Springfield rifle with extra-heavy tapered 30″ bbl with BAR front sight base mounted with a Winchester style globe front sight. Top of bbl & front receiver ring are drilled & tapped and contain target scope bases. There are two extra plugged scope base holes on the bbl behind the front block. Bottom of bbl is stamped with the star gauge number “1187”. Receiver ring has the standard Model 1903 markings and the rear bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight with target knobs. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright. Bolt shroud, safety & striker are blued. Striker is headless type and the safety is reversed. Mounted in its orig walnut half stock, uncheckered, without grasping grooves with pistol grip and an M1922 style checkered steel buttplate. Bottom of butt has a standard M1903 sling loop. Bbl is secured in the stock with a sgl band around forestock. Band is made from the rear band of a Model 1917 rifle. Trigger guard & floorplate are standard milled 1903 equipment. This rifle is pictured on p. 129 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, as the bottom illustration and as identifiable by stock characteristics. Lt. Col. Brophy states that the headless cocking piece, or striker, and the standard knurled cocking piece were installed with no consistency. He states that he has “two consecutively serial numbered Style T rifles. One has a twenty-eight-inch barrel and the other has a thirty-inch-barrel. One has a headless cocking piece and reverse safety. The other has the standard type parts.” Accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 30, Model 1903, Style-T 30″ heavy bbl. It was sold to Hugo B. Dirks, Evanston, Illinois on July 8, 1932. The Style T was introduced in 1929 at a price of $85 until 1932 when it was no longer available as a rifle. It was produced with 26″, 28″ and 30″ bbls, with the 30″ model being the most common and the 26″ the least common. It is unclear what the exact production figures were, but what is certain is that very few of these rare rifles remain today in orig, unaltered condition such as is this one. PROVENANCE: Brophy Collection; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & receiver retain 97-98% strong, orig arsenal rust blue with a few scattered minor scratches and wear points. Bolt body retains most of its bright metal finish. Trigger guard & floorplate retain most of their bright orig arsenal blue with some wear and a few spots of pitting on the floorplate. Stock is sound with a few scattered nicks and handling marks with some minor chips on edge of grip and overall retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45044 (8,000-12,000)

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1930 INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1314160. Cal. 30-06. Extremely rare and possibly the only known 1930 International Match rifle. Built on a special 1903 receiver with 30″ tapered rnd bbl that measures 1.250″ at the receiver and about .752″ at the muzzle. These dimensions are basically identical to the “T” series rifles with the stepped muzzle end and a heavy International front sight base mounted with Lyman globe front sight. Bbl & front receiver ring are drilled & tapped for target scope blocks. Bottom of bbl, under forestock, is hand stamped with the star gauge number “1300”. Receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48-S micrometer adjustable receiver sight with target knobs. Bolt body, bolt handle and extractor are polished bright with a headless cocking piece. Trigger is regulation 2-stage military trigger with a light crisp pull. Rifle is mounted in an uncheckered American walnut, Swiss-style Schuetzen 1-pc stock that is solid through the receiver area, not cut for the magazine well, therefore effectively rendering this rifle into a sgl shot. Forestock is of medium weight with rounded edges and without grasping grooves and has a sliding sling rail on bottom. The Springfield trigger guard plate has been ground flat with a steel block welded into the rear end which is threaded as a rear mounting hole for the Springfield Armory cast brass Style “A” finger stall. Right side of the wrist, adjacent to the receiver, has an elaborate Swiss-style stippled thumb rest and has a heavy dished Swiss/Germanic-style cheekpiece on the left side with a carved ram’s horn design on the right side. Butt is fitted with an adjustable Swiss Schuetzen-style steel buttplate which is not numbered to the gun. Brass finger stall is mounted with its orig McDougal-style adjustable ball palm rest. This exact rifle is pictured on p. 134 of the book The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy and is readily identifiable by the grain patterns in the buttstock and the fit of the Swiss buttplate. Accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter identifying this rifle as a Style “T” sold to a Mr. Freeman O. Peterson of Warren, PA on April 25, 1930. PROVENANCE: Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains about 98% strong dark orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains most of its orig arsenal blue with a light rub on left side of receiver ring and faint sharp edge wear elsewhere. Stock has a short pressure crack near front end of trigger plate and a small old nick in edge of cheekpiece, otherwise is completely sound and retains most of its orig oil finish. Finger stall has a wonderful dark mellow brass patina and palm rest is crisp & clean, retaining most of its orig arsenal blue on metal and oil finish on walnut ball. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39218 (8,000-12,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1227923. Cal. 30-06. Spectacular match rifle with 28-1/2″ tapered extra heavy rnd bbl of the Series T style made integral with the sleeve and hood that has replaceable insert capability. Top of bbl has two plugged, drilled & tapped holes with the number “33” in the center. Bottom of bbl has the star gauge number “23” and a large “P” proof. Bbl also has a machined band which attaches through the forestock. Receiver appears to be standard, probably select, Springfield 1903 with standard markings and a Lyman 48 receiver sight with target knobs. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright while the shroud safety & striker are blued. Striker is standard equipment knob with knurled edge. Trigger guard is standard milled 1903 equipment that has the integral steel palm rest bracket/single shot adapter mounted in the cartridge box and it is fitted with dbl set triggers that are similar to the German style but do not match precisely, although it does have the same wide, very curved rear trigger with small adjusting screw. Trigger is mounted into trigger plate with four tiny screws. Mounted in a 1-pc M1922 International Match walnut stock with wide tapered forestock that has a small schnable tip and checkered wrist with hard rubber grip cap. Fitted with the red fiber Springfield Armory Model 1922 checkered buttplate and adjustable hook as found on the Model 1922 Springfield Armory International Match rifles. Bottom of butt has a standard M1903 sling swivel and the front is fitted with the rare adjustable front sling swivel base. This rare adjustable front swivel, according to consignor, is the only one of its type known today. Stock has two reinforcing crossbolts. This rifle is pictured on pp. 110 & 111 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, and is readily identifiable by nicks, dings & scratches in the wood. This is certainly one of the most rare Match rifles and affords the prospective buyer a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire what is probably the only orig example of its type remaining in the world today. PROVENANCE: Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains just about all of its fine orig arsenal finish with a few minor nicks & scratches on the metal. Bolt body, extractor & handle retain most of their orig bright finish. Wood is sound with small nicks, dings & scratches, a couple of small gouges and some minor vice marks on each side of the forestock. Buttplate is fine with a dark patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-42366 (8,000-12,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1924 INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1257720. Cal. 30-06. Extremely rare rifle, one of 40 test rifles built for the 1924 International Rifle Team. These rifles were extensively tested at Frankford Arsenal. The rifles were all built on standard or perhaps select Springfield 1903 actions and included 20 Remington bbls, 15 Winchester bbls and 5 Pope bbls. The rifle being sold here was originally barreled with a Winchester heavy 30″ bbl that had a one in 10″ twist. The accuracy of the bbls, shot from machine rest, was tabulated and scored and this rifle finished #20 out of 40. While this rifle was not selected for the 1924 International Rifle Team, it was held in inventory and later either issued to military rifle teams or sold through the National Rifle Association. This rifle was purchased by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy “at a property disposal auction at Fort Benning, Georgia.” He states on p. 116 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, that this rifle was used by the cavalry team in the long range matches at Camp Perry, Ohio in the late 1930s. This rifle is pictured on several pages of the referenced publication including p. 115 and listed by SN in those photographs and again on p. 116. This rifle is described as having a 30″ extra-heavy T-style Springfield bbl with BAR front sight base and Winchester style Globe sight. Top of bbl is drilled & tapped for a front target scope base while the receiver is not tapped. Bottom of bbl is stamped with “1215” which is the star gauge number. Receiver ring has the standard Springfield Model 1903 markings and the rear receiver bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight. Bolt is polished bright on body & handle with the matching SN in electric pencil on the body. Bolt, shroud & safety are standard equipment and it is fitted with a Garand striker assembly. Trigger guard is standard milled Model 1903 equipment and is fitted with a Type 2 bronze palm rest/single shot adapter in the magazine well and has a 2nd Variation rnd ball cork palm rest. Left side of magazine box has the matching SN in electric pencil. Fitted with Woody dbl set triggers. At some time during the life of this rifle, one of its owners altered the front of the trigger guard by removing a section of the front of the trigger bow, apparently to accommodate his shooting style or to prevent interference with the palm rest. Rifle is mounted in a 1-pc straight grain Model 1924 International Match walnut stock with wide square forestock that has an adjustable Swiss style sling swivel base on the bottom. The deep, heavy pistol grip is checkered and it has a straight comb with sling swivel on the bottom. It has a 2nd type off-hand adjustable buttplate. Accompanied by consignor’s data sheet and an 8-page article regarding the building & testing of the Model 1924 International Match rifle which appeared in the February 1924 issue of The American Rifleman by Kendrick Schofield. Also accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter which states that this rifle “is an International Match Rifle manufactured with 30″ Winchester bbl for use in the 1924 Olympic matches.”. Although this rifle was not selected for the 1924 International & Olympic Matches, it was an probably still is, one of the finest shooting match rifles known today. PROVENANCE: Brophy Collection; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains virtually all of its fine orig arsenal rust blue finish with a couple of minor scratches and slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver has light sharp edge wear with some light thinning over the front ring and under the wood. Rails retain orig bright polish. Bolt, body & handle retain orig bright polish with blue on the knob and half of the handle. Trigger guard is fine as is the palm rest. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise is sound with a couple of small gouges on left side, some nicks & dings on forestock by the sling swivel and normal handling & use marks and overall retains a fine hand worn patina. Set trigger functions but needs adjusting, the seer does not appear to engage properly and it will not hold cocked, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45045 (8,000-12,000)

*RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 SPORTER SECRETARY OF NAVY TROPHY RIFLE FROM 1932. SN 1367554. Cal. 30-06. Beautiful Sporter trophy rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl marked “SA / flaming bomb / 11-30” and has a sleeved M1903 front sight. Muzzle is stamped with the star gauge mark and bottom of bbl is stamped with the star gauge number “I/1465”. Receiver ring has standard M1903 markings and the rear bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48 receiver sight. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright and the shroud, safety & striker are blued. It has standard milled M1903 trigger guard & floorplate and is mounted in a nicely figured M1922 Sporter half stock with nicely checkered forestock & pistol grip. Buttplate is Model 1922 checkered steel shotgun style. It has a standard M1903 sling swivel on bottom of butt and a grooved band around the forestock with sling swivel. Right side of butt is inlaid with a 2″ diameter round silver plate engraved “SECRETARY OF NAVY’S RIFLE TROPHY / WON BY MIDSHIPMAN / C.C. HUNTER, U.S.N. 1932”. The center of the plaque is engraved with a 3-masted sailing ship with anchor and spread-winged eagle in the foreground surrounded by “NAVY DEPARTMENT / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”. Stock has two reinforcing crossbolts. This rifle and its presentation plaque are pictured on p. 214 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy. On p. 213 of the referenced publication where Lt. Col. Brophy is discussing presentation rifles he states “These presentation models are the rarest of rare, as only five are known to have been awarded.” Lt. Col. Brophy was probably speaking from personal knowledge at the time of the publication of his book. It is this cataloger’s contention that there are more than five of these rare rifles known today. PROVENANCE: Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, possibly unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig arsenal blue with only faint wear on the front sight band and a couple of very minor, small nicks. Receiver has sharp edge wear. Bolt body, extractor & handle retain about all of their bright orig metal polish. Trigger guard & floorplate retain about all of their orig arsenal blue, slightly dulled on floorplate and a couple of scattered thin spots on trigger bow. Stock is sound with a small gouge on right side of butt, another in the checkering on the forestock with some other fine handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually of its fine orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45046 (8,000-12,000)

*VERY FINE SPRINGFIELD 1903 NRA SALES. SN 479513. Cal. 30-06. Standard configuration with “7-11” barrel date, straight bolt, and bright blued trigger guard and floorplate, front part of which is stamped with ordnance flaming bomb proof, and “N.R.A.”, indicating sale by DCM to NRA. “J. F. C.” cartouche is on left side of stock. “P” in circle proof is behind trigger guard. Rifle is fitted with typical military leather sling stamped “Rock Island Arsenal 1917” and “T. C. C.” PROVENANCE: Letter from consignor outlining the history of this rifle, as far as he knows, along with DCM sales brochure. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired, except for proof. Metal showing slight silvering on some high edges. Front sight base has marks from protective cover. Bolt body has some marks from being worked. Bottom metal retains nearly all of its bright blue with some minor marks and flaking. Stock retains nearly all of its orig oil finish with a scattering of light marks. Sling is fine, leather darkening and grain beginning to chip. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny. As fine an example as one could expect to find. 4-44922 MGM188 (4,000-5,000)

*BROWNING SELF-LOADING RIFLE MODEL A1918 BY OHIO ORDINANCE WORKS. SN 070. Cal. 30-06. Semi-automatic version of the Browning automatic rifle with third variation of gas port adjustment nut. Bbl is 27″ including flash hider and marked “8 18” with flaming bomb proofs. Receiver has fine commercial grade blue finish, two position safety and mag release in trigger well. Mounted with a standard 1600 yd adjustable rear sight and hooded post front sight. Oil finished walnut buttstock with steel buttplate and sling swivel. Matching coarse checkered wooden forend. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when cycled by hand. Three magazine are included which snap smartly into magazine well. Weight:16.7 lbs. PROVENANCE: Dr. Leonard Goldfarb Collection. This gun bearing SN 070 was made especially for Dr. Goldfarb and given to him on his 70th birthday by Val Forgett of Navy Arms. CONDITION: As new retaining all of its original blue and wood finish. Bolt and bolt face appear unfired. Buttstock and forend are fresh and unmarked. Bore is bright and shiny. Top quality parts on a new manufactured receiver makes this a shooters dream. 4-46050 JWD100 (3,000-5,000)

*COLT SPORTER MATCH HBAR. SN MH014745. Cal. 7.62 x 39. This Colt sporter, tho originally chambered in .223 possess an after marked barreled upper receiver chambered in 7.62 x 39. Current configuration is a free floating bbl with a 1-10 twist. Upper receiver is a flat top and includes two YHM scope risers. Upper receiver has dust cover, brass deflector and rnd forward assist. Charging handle is also aftermarket. Pistol grip has been replaced with an adjustable wood target grip. Rear stock has been replaced with an ace skeleton stock. Includes match trigger and KNS anti-roll pin bars. Also includes two MWG company 10 rnd plastic magazines. Bolt carrier is gold in color and possesses the stamp “D” on the left side. Bolt is also stamped “D”. CONDITION: Upper and lower receiver do not match in color and are an extremely tight fit. Left side of receiver has two holes, right side of receiver has one. Holes appear to be remnants from removal of factory receiver block, though this is pure speculation. Rifling in 16″ bbl is very sharp. Gas tube under hand guard is wrapped around bbl in a pig-tail style. Mechanism is semi-auto, appears to work correctly when cycled by hand. 4-41280 JZ40 (750-1,500)

*FN FAL HEAVY BBL MATCH GRADE SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. SN 2507058. Cal. 308. Bbl length 23-1/2″. FN FAL semi-automatic match rifle made in Belgium with bi-pod as imported by Gun South Inc., Trussville, AL. Includes one magazine. Wooden hand guard and buttstock with hard composite hand grip along with shoulder rest on rear of buttstock. Firing mechanism operates very smoothly when operated by hand and passes function check. Bi-pod extends appropriately. Magazine fits nicely into magazine well. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Bluing near 100% with only the slightest loss at high point of magazine well and at safety switch. Wooden hand guards and buttstock are likewise excellent with only one slight bruise to right side of hand guard and minor handling marks to front right and bottom. Nice figure to hand guard. Buttstock has only the slightest of handling marks and otherwise pristine. Bore is excellent, bright and near new. Bolt face is also excellent. Nice FN Match set-up with bi-pod. 4-42431 (3,500-5,500)

*RARE FN FAL G-SERIES .308 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. SN G1211. Cal. 308. Bbl length 24″ with flash hider. Manufactured by FN in Belgium. One magazine included. Wooden buttstock and forearm with hard composite hand grip. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to excellent. Near 100% deep bluing with the lightest of wear to the high areas and in the charging handle recesses. Hand guards are fine with some slight handling marks and one 1/4″ rub on right side. Buttstock has a band of what appears to be tape residue along the left side. This would probably clean up completely with the appropriate solvent without any damage to the wood. Bore is shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent as is bolt. A top-notch FN FAL made in Belgium. 4-42430 (6,000-8,000)

*BRP CORP XMG(MG-34) BELT FED AR-15 UPPER RECEIVER. SN 2281. Cal. 8 mm Mauser. These were also offered in .308. This very unique milled steel upper receiver utilizes a standard AR 15 lower receiver to convert your black rifle to a belt fed replica of the famous German MG34. These have been on the market for several years and lots of information is available on the internet. It is important to note that due to a fairly recent BATF ruling, this unique upper receiver can only be used in conjunction with a semi-auto lower receiver, or if registered by a Title II manufacturer as a Post 86 Dealer Sample, it may be utilized as a machine gun. It may not be used with a transferable registered lower receiver. This is sold as a Title I firearm alone. This remarkable upper receiver conversion very closely resembles a factory MG34 and provides a unique opportunity for someone to have a functioning replica of this historical gun at a mere fraction of an actual transferable original. Includes MG42/XMG front tripod mount. The XMG is fed from MG34/42 flexible metal belts. CONDITION: Many of the components utilize in this kit are orig German Manufactured MG34 parts. Many have stampings and codes from orig machine gun. At least one portion of this kit is dated “1942” and top cover includes German Waffenampt proof mark, and “963”. Many of the parts used with this kit are matching, but not all. Finish and overall condition is uniform and at or above average for a firearm of this era. Many stampings and markings are sharp and well pronounced. Many have been highlighted in white to ease in reading. Mechanism appears to operate correctly when cycled by hand, but we cannot be certain due to the absence of a lower receiver. Consignor indicates all necessary parts, less your lower receiver are included for function. 4-45158 JZ43 (1,500-2,500)

*RARE GERMAN G41 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE. SN 874ac. Cal. 8mm Mauser. Usual configuration with 22″ shrouded bbl, barleycorn front sight on a ramp with a hood and 1,200 meter rear sight. Receiver has “G.41(W)” and serial number stamped on left side. Metal parts have tiny eagle “359” Waffenampts with all visible parts so marked along with matching SN. Buttplate is stamped w/ SN and BPR 41 date code, and WaA497 Waffenampt(J. Grossfuss Döbeln, Sa). Mounted in 1-pc wood stock with a black composition handguard and has an orig sling on left side. Cleaning rod is missing. CONDITION: Very good, all visible numbers are matching. Bbl & bbl bands retain a blue/brown patina as does the receiver. Bolt slide, magazine & floorplate retain a dark blue finish showing light edge wear. Stock is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and retains a fine hand worn patina. Sling is supple. Mechanics are crisp, bore show sharp rifling with light to moderate pitting towards muzzle. 4-46034 JWD101 (3,500-5,500)

Revised: 3/9/2012

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS HISTORIC GUN. The image used in our catalog is from the renowned Dr. Otto Bettmann archive. According to archive records, this image is of “Herman Goering in hunting gear, 1934”. The date that the photo was taken is December 23, 1934!! This gun bears a medallion indicating that it was presented to Goering on Christmas of 1934. Upon enlarging this image of Goering with his gun, some factual observations can be discerned.

1. The front sight most definitely is highly visible. Because this is a black & white image, we can’t tell if it’s the yellow paint that appears on our lot 1066 (yellow paint also appears on another O/U rifle that has been confirmed to be Herman Goering’s). 2. It’s also clear from this image that this gun has a special 1934 patent Schiwy running boar rear sight. An extension of this sight can be seen in the shadows of the image, without question. 3. It also appears that this gun has a 3-piece forend as indicated by the two screws that are slightly reflective in the enlarged image. 4. The stock also clearly has a pistol grip, it cannot be deduced from that if it is a rounded pistol grip or a flat knob pistol grip with cap, but it most certainly does possess a pistol grip. 5. The top of the stock has a straight comb, as does our lot 1066, and not a hog back. 6. On the enlarged image, although the butt of the stock is out of focus, there is a difference in coloration which appears to be the recoil pad. This is not as conclusive as some of the other aspects we’ve mentioned but it certainly appears to be. 7. The scope mounted on the gun appears to be similar or the exact scope which is with this gun now. Again, this is not conclusive but it certainly has a round adjustment cap on the top with an extension lever as does our scope.

It certainly appears to us that our lot 1066 gun, and the one in this image, are one and the same gun but because of the focus or lack of focus on the gun, it is impossible to be absolutely conclusive. Certainly the date is right, the style is right and many of the aspects I’ve mentioned appear to be the same as our gun.

*FABULOUS HERMANN GOERING PRESENTATION OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPES AND CASE FROM 1934. SN 268615. Cal. 9.3 x 74R. Factory records indicate that this very unique rifles’ barreld action was made by J.P. Sauer, the bbls completed in 11/1933 and the M33 action in 1/1934, leaving the factory in “the white” to an unknown recipient. Definitive pre-1939 proofs stamped under the ejectors indicate that it was finished and proof tested in 7/1934. Gold oval engraved “Dem Schirmherrn der Deutschen Jagd die Waffenstadt Suhl Weihnachten 1934” on toe line of stock indicates that it was a Christmas gift in 1934 from the city of Suhl to “The Protector of the German Hunt”. (Hermann Goering was appointed to this position by Hitler in 1933.) It is surmised that the rifle left Sauer in early 1934 and was sent to independent Suhl engraver, August Heym, before stocking and finishing, then final proofing. A copy of a period German photograph of the Heym engraved action in the white accompanies the lot. Consequently, this serial number does not appear as a finished rifle in Sauer records. 24-1/2″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with full length matted rib with slight rise at muzzle, as front sight base, for very unusual longitudinally dovetailed .155″ diameter front bead, sharply sloped to rear, and painted with yellow enamel to insure its visibility in low light. An exceptionally rare patented running boar sight (1.43″ wide) stamped “D.R.P.I. Schiwy Berlin” with large central U-notch, and two flanking triangular apertures is dovetailed through rib. This unique 1934 patented sighting arrangement is visible on a large caliber over-under sidelock rifle carried by Hermann Goering in several original photographs (ca 1934-1937). Ludwig Schiwy was known to be a favorite gunsmith of Goering. Caliber is engraved on milled out portion of rib between finely checkered and finished claw mount bases. Bbls are stamped “Special – Gewehr – Lauf – Stahl” (3-ring logo) “Fried. Krupp. A. G. Essen”. Breech ends of bbls and claw bases are engraved with very well cut shaded medium Germanic scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Provisional proofs and SN are stamped on bottom of bottom bbl with definitive pre-1939 nitro proofs on left side of bbls under top piece of 3-pc forend wood. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Exceptionally fine French grayed, robust, double Kersten full sidelock M33 over-under action features non-automatic safety (SICHER inlaid in gold), double triggers (both set), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and reinforcing bolsters. Action, lockplates, and trigger guard exhibit exceptionally well executed Germanic style engraving consisting of medium shaded scroll with very well sculpted relief rose highlights on bolsters, along with further relief carving of oak sprigs and acorns, in the exact style of August Heym, framing exceptional, lifelike, nearly full relief carved scenes of game; a family group of 5 wild boar in woodland setting on left lockplate; a bounding stag following two scampering hinds into a meadow on right; a large European elk (moose) is on bottom of action with Goering’s favorite game animal, a Polish bison, in full relief on trigger guard bow. Blued top lever is also scroll engraved. Dense nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad (This pad is also visible in one aforementioned Goering photograph. Light and dark variations in stock wood visible in photograph match the pattern of this particular stock, as well.). Nicely shaped, modified diamond, horn drop points grace side panels, and finely cut 28 LPI classic checkering has double line border. Sling loop is installed on toe line 1-1/2″ in front of aforementioned presentation gold oval. Blued steel grip cap is attached with 2 screws, and is beautifully engraved with scroll border around central motif of Hermann Goering’s personal crest (a shield with raised crooked arm holding a ring – derived from Wagners “Der Ring des Nibelungen” – surmounted by a crown with same arm and ring device flanked by heraldic wings) semi-relief inlaid in gold. There is no indication that there was ever any other grip cap installed on this rifle. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has inset horn tip and Deeley type release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scopes: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Rifle is fitted with two scopes in claw mounts with windage adjustment in rear. One is Karl Zeiss Zielvier no. 48203 with 3 heavy post and dot reticle. The other is Zeiss Zielmar no. 47982 with single post crosshair and dot reticle. Crocodile leather trunk case with nickel-plated brass corners and hardware, is lined with green cloth, with room for rifle and both scopes, and contains fine quality leather sling. PROVENANCE: Orig photo of Goering and rifle. 3-ring binder containing pictures of rifle, Goering holding rifle, copies of Schiwy sight patent, other photos of Goering, early owners of rifle holding it, articles from various publications featuring the rifle, and letters and emails from previous owners and others outlining the known history of this rifle. Copy of a 3/1958 Guns magazine article on August Heym. 3 Cartridges. CONDITION: Excellent, as found, showing some use. Bbls retain 95 – 96% orig blue, silvering at muzzles, along rib, and on scope bases, with a few minor marks and knocks. Running boar rear sight retains most of its heat blue, silvered on ends and top. Large bead front sight is considerably silvered. Action and lockplates retain nearly all their French gray finish, pleasingly brightening on beads and other high points with no areas of discoloration. Lock internals were gold-plated, and traces of the gold are visible on cocking hooks and tumbler ends. Top lever retains nearly all of its orig bright blue, slightly silvered on thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, grain slightly raised with a few minor marks and knocks commensurate with the condition of the rest of the rifle. Silvers pad appears to be orig. The amount of wear on presentation oval and grip cap is also commensurate with the condition of the remainder of rifle, showing some softening and silvering. Bores are excellent with some slight erosion and frosting in throats. Screw slots show use. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Zielvier scope retains nearly all its original blue, lacquer of adjustment turret brassing slightly. Optics are slightly clouded, but usable. Zielmar ocular housing is considerably silvered and browned, body retains perhaps 80% blue, thinning, adjustment turret brassed, optics clear. Case leather is stained, chipped, and worn. Plated corners are beginning to show brass, handle detached with lining missing. Interior cloth is good showing areas of fading and staining from contact with rifle and scopes. Many areas are worn through especially at breech end of bbls, and where contacting sight. Partitions are somewhat loose. Sling is good, but missing its wooden retainers. 4-44212 MGM13 (100,000-200,000)

*J. P. SAUER LUFTWAFFE SURVIVAL DRILLING WITH CASE. SN 337808. Cal. 12 x 12 x 9.3x74R. 25-5/8″ Bbls are stamped with “Krupp Lufstahl” on tops of each of the shotgun bbls, with “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” around breeches. “9.3 X 74.R.” is engraved in milled out portion of full length matted rib with folding rear sight, marked for 100 meters, that pops up when rifle bbl selected. Bbl flats are stamped with post ’39 German nitro proofs with calibers, and proof date of 12/41. Bottom of rifle bbl is stamped with SN, steel information, and winged eagle over M proof. Waffenampt “2” is stamped on bottom of rear lump. Right side of right bbl is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle with swastika in talon. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of rifle bbl with matching loop on bottom of stock. Typical case hardened Blitz scallop-backed action features Greener type side safety, pin cocking indicators, and double triggers with front “set” for rifle use. Action is engraved with light open scroll. “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” is on both sides of action with “SSU” monogram on trigger plate. Tang engraved “W. St”, as is found on many Luftwaffe drillings. Case hardened steel trigger guard has a splash of scroll on bow, and SN on tang. Nicely figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate with “SSU” monogram embossed at center. Stock features small right hand cheekpiece and 20 LPI standard checkering with double line border. Luftwaffe eagle is stamped into right side of butt. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.720, right -.720. Bore restrictions: left -.036, right -.034. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.029. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.5 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. Correct Luftwaffe gray-green painted aluminum case with leather handle, has stenciled inscriptions “Drilling M 30” “mit munition u. subehor” “ce”. Paint is scratched through in two places with block letters “Ford”. No. “33269878” (probably Mr. Ford’s service number) is also scratched in. Interior with orig contents listed on lid, has all of its partitions and felt gaskets intact, and contains a carrying sling. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, with considerable cleaning of some rusted areas, leaving patches gray brown over brown freckles. Luftwaffe eagle is sharply struck, and has silvered a bit from cleaning. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, in similar condition to bbls, with freckling. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches and a few deeper ones. Eagle stamp is excellent. Checkering has slight wear, and is dark. Shotgun bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Rifle bore is also excellent, showing little evidence of ever having been fired. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set trigger works. Case retains most of its orig paint with numerous marks and rubs, down to aluminum, especially on edges. Interior partitions are good, one slightly loose. All felt is present. Sling appears intact, leather is dry, and relatively stiff. 4-45114 MGM219 (9,500-14,500)

*INTERESTING GERMAN BELT BUCKLE GUN. SN 14/P. Cal. 22LR. Nefarious undercover weapon consisting of 4-bbl derringer which is hinged to hide under flip-up cover. When in desperate situation, wearer can press dual locking levers on left side of “buckle”, and the cover flips up, bbls spring outward and are locked into position by secondary lever on right side. Individual bbls can be fired by depressing four triggers on left. Cover is mounted with 3-3/4″ Nazi eagle with wreathed Swastika in talons. Bbl assembly is stamped “I. M. LOUIS MARQUIS” on front. Bottom is stamped with spurious crowned “N” proof and “CAL. 22L”. Bottom of mechanism is stamped “BLN – 44 – SS (runes)” and “RVSZ – NR: 14/P” 14/P is also stamped on other buckle parts. PROVENANCE: Red booklet describing this interesting piece, and internet info on Gov. Gordon Person of Alabama who has a similar item in his collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with artificially aged cover and belt mounts. 4-44205 MGM289 (10,000-20,000)

*RARE MAUSER MODEL 1896 LARGE RING BROOMHANDLE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH “V,L & D” MARKING. SN 34241. Cal. 30 Mauser. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ tapered rnd bbl, commercial barleycorn front sight with bead and 1,000 meter rear sight. Mounted with checkered hard rubber grips that are matching numbered to this pistol. Left side of frame, in the relief panel is marked “VON LENGERKE / & DETMOLD / NEW-YORK”. Right side of frame has standard Mauser markings. Hammer is large ring variety with knurled round spur. Butt of grip has a lanyard stud, missing the ring. Accompanied by a reproduction wood stock with orig matching iron. Also accompanied by a packet of papers from Griffin & Howe with orig early 20th century advertisements for Mauser Broomhandles and other German automatic pistols. They also give disassembly & reassembly directions as well as loading & unloading instructions for Broomhandle pistols. Another paper gives the history of Abercrombie & Fitch and Von Lengerke & Detmold. Mr. Von Lengerke’s brother, Oswald, opened his own sporting goods store in Chicago with Charles Antoine. By 1930 James S. Cobb who had been the principle owner of Abercrombie & Fitch also acquired VL&D, VL&A and Griffin & Howe and expanded, opening stores nationwide. The company filed for bankruptcy in 1976 and closed in 1977 with Griffin & Howe purchased and continued operating under private ownership. There are two letters on Griffin & Howe letterhead which identifies this pistol from Griffin & Howe records as having been received by VL&D on May 1, 1902 in a group of 25 C96 pistols. It was eventually sold on Jan. 14, 1904 to a cash customer. The price in 1903 with the wooden stock was $25.00. Additionally accompanying are copies of pp. 341, 346 & 351 of the VL&D record books which list this pistol on p. 351 with the above information. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips & stock. Overall retains about 95-96% strong orig factory blue with some minor holster wear around front of magazine well and left rear side of frame with some thinning just above the grip on the right side; extractor, sight slide, firing pin retainer & safety retain most of their orig. bright fire blue with wear on extractor & safety; trigger retains about 75% orig straw color; grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pin prick pitting; stock is sound with orig iron having been cleaned to bare metal. This is a very unusual, documented Broomhandle. 4-45837 JR234 (3,000-5,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE CHINESE COPY OF A 20-SHOT BROOMHANDLE MAUSER PISTOL WITH HOLSTER/STOCK. SN 631007. Cal. 7.63 Mauser. Rare copy of a rare Broomhandle Mauser, probably made for a Chinese warlord with blue finish, 5-1/2″ stepped bbl, barleycorn front sight & 50-1,000 meter rear sight. It has milled panel frame with a crude Mauser banner on left side & crude Mauser markings on right side. Top flat over chamber of bbl also has crude Mauser markings with crude representations of crown “U” proofs. Mounted with 1930’s style, 12-groove wood grips with a sling stud & ring in the butt. It has extended, fixed 20-shot magazine. Accompanied by a very well made, orig Chinese copy of the 20-shot broomhandle holster/stock with dbl hinges & a Mauser banner on right side. It also has orig leather strap. No import marks observed.” CONDITION: Extremely fine, all visible numbers matching. Overall retains 97-98% strong blue finish, appears to be an old restoration but possibly orig Chinese blue. Mechanics are fine. Rifling shows moderate wear. Stock is sound with a fine hand rubbed oil finish. 4-45624 (7,500-12,500)

*RARE CHINESE SHANSEI ARSENAL COPY OF BROOMHANDLE MAUSER. SN 7179. Cal. 45 ACP. One of the very few Chinese made broomhandle pistols produced in 1931 at the Shansei Arsenal in China with 5-1/2″ tapered rnd bbl, long barleycorn front sight & 100-1,000 meter rear sight. Sides of frame have Mauser style milling cuts with Chinese characters on both sides. Grips are serrated walnut and it has a stud & ring in butt. Accompanied by an orig Chinese-made walnut holster/stock. This gun is pictured on p. 256 of the book The Broomhandle Pistol 1896-1936, Erickson & Pate. Approx. 8,000 of these rare pistols were made & used by the Chinese prior to and during WWII, few survive today, especially with orig shoulder stocks. CONDITION: Fine, all matching, grips & stock are unnumbered. Metal has an unfinished gray color and appears to have never been finished with a few nicks & dings. Grips show moderate wear with nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Stock is very fine and retains most of an old restored finish. 4-45625 (4,000-6,000)

*HIGH CONDITION JAPANESE BABY NAMBU PISTOL. SN 4618. (All matching) Cal. 7mm. Nambu. This standard Tokyo Arsenal production pistol is marked on right side with SN, exhibits all of the high degree of quality finish on these early Japanese production pistols. Tin-plated magazine has matching number. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig satin rust blue finish with slightest of freckling on back strap. Trigger retains most of its straw, slightly silvered on blade. Stocks are excellent, with no chips or missing diamonds. Bore is excellent. Pistol appears essentially unfired. 4-44207 MGM272 (3,000-5,000)

*VERY FINE JAPANESE BABY NAMBU PISTOL. SN 3229. Cal. 7mm. Nambu. Standard Tokyo Arsenal production with mark on receiver ring. Other identifying marks and SN on right side of action. Matching numbers on slide and magazine. Checkered hardwood grips. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining nearly all of its satin rust blue. Straw of trigger silvered on front and right side of blade. Some minor cleaning to slide. Grips excellent. Bore is excellent, but slightly frosted at breech end. 4-44206 MGM273 (3,000-5,000)

*TWO JAPANESE HAND GUNS: TYPE 94 AND TYPE 14 NAMBU WITH HOLSTER. SN 31681/ 31924. Cal. 8 mm. Type 94. Nagoya Arsenal 1942 production, with Bakelite checkered grips. Matching magazine numbered “681”. Condition: Probable factory refinish over considerable pinprick pitting. SN 31924. Cal. 8 mm Nambu. Type 14. Nagoya Arsenal 1944 production Type 14 with matching magazine and spare magazine numbered “857”, and rubberized canvas holster, with cleaning/ takedown tool, and spare firing pin, is marked with Japanese characters on cover. Ammo pouch contains small Japanese flag. Condition: Excellent, as properly refinished, retaining nearly all blue over scattered pinprick pitting, and a shell fragment hit on right side of receiver. Holster is somewhat soiled, leather trim considerably flaked. Carrying strap is de-laminating. CONDITION: As above. 4-44208, 44209 MGM271 (1,000-2,000)

*WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC REVOLVER. SN 4473. Cal. .455 Webley. 6″ Barrel is stamped “Webley & Scott Ltd Birmingham & London.” on top rib. Typical configuration, with sliding receiver group and “zigzag” cylinder, marked “Made in England” on top strap, and “Webley Fosbery” on left side. Receiver group and cylinder are stamped with Birmingham proofs. Left side of trigger group is stamped with “W & S” winged bullet logo, and caliber, right side with SN, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with lanyard ring on butt. CONDITION: Excellent, as probably factory refinished, retaining exceptional shiny charcoal blue, all edges and lettering sharp, except blue is over numerous minor marks and nicks. This blue has subsequently worn and flaked to about 95%, with some silvering of sharp edges and considerable silvering on grip straps. Hammer, trigger, recoil shield, and safety lever retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig slightly strawed bright polish. Grips are excellent with some minor scratches. Metford rifle bore is excellent. Action is crisp. 4-45195 MGM292 (4,000-7,000)

*COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 13108. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, fixed sights with slightly altered front sight. Slide has second type markings on left side which includes “BROWNING’S PATENT” with the rampant Colt in a circle at the left rear end. Right side has usual markings with “MODEL 1902”. Slide has forward checkered serrations. Left side of frame has a slide lock with lanyard loop in left heel. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips and accompanied by one all blue magazine with patent date on the base. Right side of magazine is hand scratched “P.H. CHASE HANOVER NH”. Accompanied by a period, mail order, black leather flap holster with brass stud closure. There were about 18,000 of these fine pistols produced in the period 1902-1929. They were popular with the population in general with the Army purchasing about 200. They remained in service well into the 1950s and even later due to their popularity with target shooters because of their inherent accuracy. Few are found today in orig configuration with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 93-95% glossy orig blue with muzzle end wear and a thin spot over the top; frame retains about 95-96% glossy orig blue, slightly thinned on front & back straps, more so on back strap; trigger retains bright fire blue on sides and hammer most of its bright case colors; grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster is sound and retains most of its orig finish with some light crackling on hinge of flap. 4-45031 (4,000-7,000)

*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 14223. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, front checkered serrations grasping area on the slide. Right side of slide has standard markings with “MODEL 1902”. and checkered round hammer spur. Left heel of grip frame has a lanyard swivel and it has a slide lock on left side of frame. Mounted with orig checkered rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by one orig all blue magazine with marked base. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 18,000 of these pistols produced in the period 1902-1929. As with its predecessor, the Model 1900, it was readily accepted and saw use by a large variety of citizens both in law enforcement and outside the law as well as by private citizens for self defense. These pistols remained in service well into the 1950s. Because of their inherent accuracy they were very popular with target shooters and it is unusual to find one today in completely orig configuration with orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 92-93% of a fine professionally restored finish on the slide and about 90% orig finish on the frame with thinned front & back straps; hammer retains most of its bright, orig case colors and the trigger bright fire blue on each side, dulled on front edge; magazine is fine; grips are sound showing light wear, turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45836 JR238 (2,500-4,000)

*RARE COLT MODEL 1902 SPORTING SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 8045. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, fixed sights and coarse serrated front grasping grooves and checkered round hammer spur. Sides of slide have standard markings with rampant Colt in a circle at left rear end. Mounted with checkered rampant Colt hard rubber grips and accompanied by one full nickel magazine with patent date marked base. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 7,500 of these fine pistols were produced in the period 1903-1908. They were extremely popular with the buying public and usually saw hard service. They remained in service well into the 1950s with target shooters due to their inherent accuracy. Given their long service life it is rare to find one today in full orig configuration with orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains 96-97% strong, glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and some minor thinning on left side; frame retains 96-98% glossy orig blue with some very minor thinning on front & backstraps and a couple of candy stripes on front part of frame; hammer retains about all of its brilliant case colors and trigger about all of its bright niter blue; magazine is fine. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 4-45841 JR240 (4,000-6,000)

*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 36885. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, rear serrations grasping area on the slide, sides of slide have standard markings and there is a rampant Colt on left rear. It has checkered spur hammer. Left heel of grip frame has a lanyard swivel and it has a slide lock on left side of frame. Mounted with orig checkered rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by one orig all blue magazine. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 18,000 of these pistols produced in the period 1902-1929. As with its predecessor, the Model 1900, it was readily accepted and saw use by a large variety of citizens both in law enforcement and outside the law as well as by private citizens for self defense. These pistols remained in service well into the 1950s. Because of their inherent accuracy they were very popular with target shooters, and it is unusual to find one in completely orig configuration with orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Slide retains 96-98% glossy orig blue over the top with glossy orig blue, lightly cleaned on the sides; frame retains about 98% glossy orig blue with a nick on trigger bow and a few flakes on backstrap; hammer retains about all of its brilliant orig case colors; magazine is extremely fine; grips are crisp with no discernible flaws. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45842 JR239 (4,000-6,000)

*SCARCE REMINGTON/UMC MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 20016. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl that has a “P” proof perpendicular to the bore with fixed sights and standard Remington/UMC markings on left side and “MODEL OF 1911 / U.S. ARMY CALIBER .45” on right side. Left forward side of frame has “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” in large letters with “E.E.C” inspector initials above the magazine release. It also has a large Springfield eagle’s head over the number “F28″just below the inspector’s initials. Left front web of trigger guard is also stamped with a small Springfield eagle’s head and there is another on rear of the slide above the firing pin keeper slot. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one 2-tone “A” code magazine. Pistol has short spur grip safety and long spur hammer. According to Blue Book of Gun Values, Fjestad, there were 21,500 of these pistols manufactured in the period 1918-1919. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide appears to have been dip-blued and retains most of this finish; frame, however, appears to retain about 85-90% orig blue with some flaking and cleaned areas on bottom front & frontstrap; spring housing & grip safety retain most of their orig blue turning a little plum on tail of the housing; grips are sound and have been freshened. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45817 JR380 (3,000-5,000)

*FINE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 57926. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with 5″ bbl that has the “P H” proofs parallel with the bore and a small “J” initial on left side of lug. Slide has usual markings with last patent date “1911” on left side and rampant Colt at left rear end. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Mounted with the early thin front sight blade and round top rear sight. Left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector initials just above the magazine release. Mounted with diamond checkered 2-pc walnut grips and accompanied by a lanyard loop 2-tone magazine. These early 1911s are rarely found with high orig finish as most were immediately issued to active duty units and remained in service throughout World Wars I & II, Korea and well into the 1970s & 80s when they were replaced by more modern pistols. They were also sold by the thousands as surplus through the Division of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) where they continued in use with great numbers of them modified into target pistols. It is rare today to find one in completely original configuration with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-98% strong orig charcoal blue with only very light muzzle end and sharp edge wear on the slide; frame retains virtually all of its strong orig charcoal blue with some light thinning on front strap and spring housing; grip safety is lightly flaked; hammer face retains nearly all of its orig blue signifying very little use; grips are crisp, especially on left side, showing light to moderate diamond point wear on right side with a few chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Magazine is a gray patina on top half with dull orig blue on bottom half, bright on base plate. 4-45839 JR244 (4,000-6,000)

*OUTSTANDING WW-I BLACK COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 301455. Cal. 45 ACP. WWI brushed black military finish with 5″ bbl that has the “HP” proof parallel to the bore on top and a small “G” proof on bottom of the bbl. Slide has usual patent and company markings with rampant Colt on left side and “MODEL OF 1911.U.S. ARMY” on right side. Left forward side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it has the “JMG” (Lt. Col. J.M. Gilbert) inspector initials on left side just above magazine release. Mounted with diamond checkered 2-pc walnut grips and accompanied by a 2-tone magazine with flush pinned base. These 1911 pistols referred to as “Black 1911s” have a soft wartime brush finish with a black color rather than the earlier commercial blue. This finish is rather soft and easily worn, therefore it is rare to find one of them with high orig finish is very unusual as they were mostly all issued to front line units during the war. They remained in service through the 1920s & 30s and throughout WWII and Korea well into the 1950s and are still in service in some areas of the world. Many thousands of them were sold as surplus on the civilian market and altered and modified into target pistols. Finding one today in completely orig configuration with high orig finish is a rarity. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, possibly unfired retaining virtually all of its strong orig finish with only very light muzzle & sharp edge wear; front strap, spring housing & grip safety are equally fine; grips show very light diamond point wear with a few chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Magazine has a medium gray upper half with strong blue on lower half and base with light edge wear. 4-45834 JR243 (4,000-6,000)

Revised: 2/20/2012

Additional Information: Left forward side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it has the “JMG” (Lt. Col. J.M. Gilbert) inspector mark just above magazine release.

*COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 240689. Cal. 45 ACP. Fine 1918 pistol, all blue finish with 5″ bbl and standard fixed sights. Left side of slide has usual Colt address & patent markings with rampant Colt at the left rear. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Bbl has “P” and “H” proofs perpendicular to the bore and a “K” inspector mark on the right side of the lug with a “5” on bottom of bbl. Pistol has straight spring housing with short spur grip safety and long spur hammer and is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one 2-tone military magazine. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 95% strong orig blue with muzzle end wear and a few light spots of discoloration; frame retains 70-75% strong orig blue with the majority of losses on front strap which is a blue/gray patina; spring housing retains plummy blue with fine surface rust that will clean; grip safety, thumb safety & slide lock retain about all of their strong orig blue; magazine retains strong orig finish with bright blue and slightly discolored white area; bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue showing light slide wear with a bright shiny bore; grips are sound with a couple of chipped diamonds and shows light to moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. 4-45082 JR378 (2,500-3,500)

*RARE ITHACA PRESENTATION MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN XP #1. Cal. 45 ACP. Dulite over fine sandblast finish with orig fixed sights, marked on left side of slide with standard Ithaca 1911A1 markings. Right side of frame, forward of the slide lock hole has the standard “M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY” markings. The area where the SN would ordinarily be found is hand engraved in fine block letters “CAPT. SHELDON M. SMITH / ITHACA XP. #1”. Neither the frame nor the slide have military inspection proofs. Mounted with orig Keyes Fiber brown plastic grips without donuts and has inside reinforcements with the Keyes Fiber 5-pointed star that has a “K” in the center. Bbl is all blue military issue by Hi-Standard with a “P” proof on left side of lug and “HS” on right side. Accompanied by one all blue “S” code (Scoville Mfg.) magazine. This pistol is pictured with two full views and a closeup of the engraved name on p. 132 of U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1920-1945, Meadows, a copy of which accompanies this pistol. Also accompanying is the framed copy of a page from the Ithaca Gun Co. records and although very nearly illegible, a transcription states “45 cal. pistols / in 1942-1946 Jobbers book 3/19/43 pg. 29, 30 / ser #1 Sheldon Smith / #2 Charles L. Smith / in 1942-48 retail book page 31 / #3 Lieut. Henry A. Carey Jr. / Ithaca, N.Y.”. This transcription is followed by a caption over the signature of Edward S. Meadows, author of the referenced publication, which states that these three pistols were given to the named individuals as gifts or presentations. Numbers 1 and 3 are known and are engraved in the identical position in the same size and style and neither has inspector markings or proofs. It should be noted that Charles L. Smith was the brother of Sheldon Smith. Sheldon Smith joined the Ithaca Co. in 1934 after graduating from Princeton and was subsequently instrumental in the development & promotion of the venerable Ithaca Model 37 pump shotgun. He became President of the company in 1955 and remained in that position until 1967 when the company was sold. Charles L. (Chuck) Smith was the Vice-President. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its orig Dulite finish with light muzzle end and sharp edge wear on the slide and slight thinning of the front strap on the frame; grips are crisp showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45214 JR393 (6,000-10,000)

*SCARCE VERY EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C2999. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ replacement military type bbl. Slide has early patent markings with last date “1911” on the left side with rampant Colt at left rear. Right side of slide is marked in small letters “COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45”. Mounted with early thin front sight and orig round top rear sight. Right side of frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” on the front side. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an orig early lanyard loop 2-tone magazine with keyhole cutout at the top rear edge. Trigger, thumb safety, slide lock, magazine release & hammer are all early style high polish fire blued. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 95-96% glossy orig charcoal blue with light muzzle end wear and a few nicks & scratches; frame retains about 95-96% glossy orig charcoal blue with some light flaking and one holster wear spot on front strap with some light thinning on the spring housing; trigger, thumb safety, slide lock, hammer & magazine release retain most of their orig bright factory fire blue; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear, a few chipped diamonds and one mashed spot on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Magazine is a gray patina in what should be the white area with thin dull blue on bottom half; base plate is strong blue. 4-45840 JR242 (5,000-8,000)

*RARE PRE-WAR COLT NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C183171. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ orig match bbl marked on lower left side “COLT 45 AUTO MATCH”. Left side of slide has 2-line company name & address and patent markings with right side marked “NATIONAL MATCH COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45” and a rampant Colt towards the front. Mounted with orig thick front sight with serrated rear face and a fully adjustable Stevens rear sight. The rear of the slide, under the firing pin retainer is stamped with the matching SN. Frame is marked on right side, in small letters, “GOVERNMENT MODEL” above the SN. It is mounted with full checkered 2-pc walnut grip and accompanied by one orig all blue commercial magazine with base marked “COLT / 45 AUTO.”. Spring housing is modified from an arched style, having been filed nearly flat. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Slide retains 90-92% glossy orig charcoal blue with front end and sharp edge wear; rear sight is slightly battered on the sides but completely functional; frame retains strong orig dark blue with light front edge wear and thinned front strap; spring housing is mostly a gray patina with blue wear on the upper rear edges of the frame; bbl is an artificially aged brownish patina on the exterior; grips show moderate wear with a few smashed diamonds, heavier on right side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Magazine retains about 50% orig blue mixed with flaked medium patina. 4-45835 JR246 (4,000-6,000)

*SPECTACULAR COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C94311. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ commercial bbl with bright skirt. Left side of slide has usual markings with last patent date “1913” and a rampant Colt at left rear end. Right side of slide is marked “COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45”. Mounted with orig thin front sight blade and flat top rear sight. Frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” above the SN on right side and it is mounted with diamond checkered walnut 2-pc grips. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. This pistol was manufactured in 1917 at the height of WWI when the vast majority of Colt production was purchased by the U.S. Government. Very few commercial pistols were produced during that time and a large portion of those that were made then were sold to military officers and saw hard service on the battlefields of France. It is rare to find one today in crisp orig condition such as we have here. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains about 99% crisp, orig charcoal blue finish with only faint sharp edge wear, a couple of small spots on front strap and faint thinning at the heel of the spring housing; grips are crisp with faint diamond point wear; the breech face & hammer face retain virtually all of their strong orig blue signifying little or no use; bbl retains most of its orig exterior blue with virtually all of the orig factory blue in the bore & chamber, brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. Magazine is crisp with bright white upper half and retains about 75% bright blue on bottom half, losses are from flaking. A rare find. 4-45838 JR245 (4,000-6,000)

*FINE & RARE COLT PRE-WWII SERVICE MODEL ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN SM3667. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 4-7/8″ bbl with floating military chamber, orig thick front sight with serrated rear edge and orig adjustable Stevens rear sight. Slide has standard markings on left side with a lightly struck rampant Colt. Left side of slide is marked “COLT SERVICE / MODEL ACE.22 LONG/RIFLE”. “ACE” is in a diamond. Firing pin retainer slot of the slide is stamped with matching SN. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and has checkered, arched spring housing without lanyard loop. Accompanied by one orig all blue Service Model Ace magazine. This is a civilian Service Model Ace and is quite scarce with its all blue finish as most of the Service Model Ace pistols having been sold to the military with Parkerized finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 98% strong, glossy orig factory blue with the major portion of the losses on left side of slide around slide stop area from someone not knowing how to remove the slide stop and used sharp tools leaving several light scratches & scrapes; slide stop is a replacement; front strap has a few small nicks and a couple of freckles of light rust; grips are sound showing light to moderate diamond point wear; one grip screw is a replacement. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; hammer face retains some orig blue indicating very little use. 4-45833 JR241 (3,500-5,000)

*SCARCE NORWEGIAN MODEL 1914 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 30955. Cal. 11.25 mm. This licensed copy of a Colt Model 1911 was produced in 1945 and was one of the few not Nazi proofed. It has usual 5″ bbl with standard Colt fixed sights. Left side of slide has the normal 1914 markings and the right side is dated “1945” over a proof mark. The “1945” is stamped over the orig “1945” stamping which was initially upside down. Frame has SN on left side and all of the visible parts are marked with last three digits of SN. Bottom of bbl is matching numbered also. According to Blue Book of Gun Values, Fjestad. This pistol was one of about 920 produced in 1945 and were presumably all Nazi marked. This one, however, is not Nazi proofed or if it was the markings were obliterated during a refinishing process. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one all blue magazine that has a rounded follower and is probably a modern replacement since it is not serial numbered. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except magazine and a couple of small parts which are probably not numbered to begin with. Overall retains about all of an old re-blue with some very fine pitting; grips show heavy wear with left side probably an old replacement with re-cut checkering. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45818 JR379 (1,500-2,500)

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE COLT FACTORY ENGRAVED SERVICE MODEL ACE PISTOL WITH MATCHING 45-22 CONVERSION UNIT. SN SM710. Cal. 45 ACP & 22 LR. Wonderful Wilbur Glahn engraved pistol & conversion unit, blue finish with 5″ bbls. Slides have thick front sights and fully adjustable rear sights. Pistol is mounted with outstanding smooth pearl grips. The 45-22 conversion unit is numbered “U5” on the top and is matching numbered to the Ace pistol frame on the inside along with the numbers “12 93”. The service model Ace slide is matching numbered to the frame under firing pin retainer and has the military style floating chamber. Both slides have standard markings on the sides and are factory engraved by Wilbur Glahn in about B+ coverage with foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Frame is engraved to match with the thumb safety, slide lock & grip safety also engraved to match. Frame has a checkered, arched mainspring housing. Accompanied by one orig all blue 45 magazine with commercial marked base and one orig 2-tone caliber 22 magazine with civilian “ACE” marked base. Pistol has recoil springs, spring guides & spring caps along with a slide lock for each slide. Additionally accompanied by a Colt factory letter for the Ace pistol identifying it in 22 caliber with 5″ bbl, blue finish, pearl grips, class “B” engraved, engraver’s name not listed and shipped to “loan account”, A.F. Stoeger, Inc., New York, NY on Nov. 15, 1938 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by another Colt factory letter for the 45-22 conversion unit which identifies it as SN U-5 in caliber 45-22, blue finish, Class “B” engraved, engraver’s name not listed with identical shipping information as the pistol. Page 599 of The Colt Engraving Book, Wilson, states that there were eight Service Model Ace pistols engraved and only three 45-22 conversion units engraved, numbers “U4”, “U5” and “U6”. Of course “U5” is the conversion unit being sold here with its matching pistol. This is an extraordinary set unlikely to ever be encountered again. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of its bright orig factory blue with no discernible flaws, appears to be new & unfired; the Ace slide appears to have never been mounted. The 45 slide functions perfectly; grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-45190 JR377 (40,000-50,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE COLT MODEL 1908 FACTORY ENGRAVED SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH FACTORY CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS. SN 100012. Cal. 380 ACP. Blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with full checkered, silver rampant Colt medallion ivory grips. Pistol is factory engraved by Wilbur Glahn in about “C” coverage with foliate arabesque patterns and the initials “C.C.” on left front side of frame. Rear of frame and rear of slide are engraved with Mr. Glahn’s distinctive “V” shaped pattern. Grip safety & thumb safety are engraved to match. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine with marked base. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter authenticating this pistol, as found, in cal. 380 with 3-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, checkered ivory stocks, Level 3 engraved with initials “C.C.”, shipped to T.R. Armstrong, address unavailable, on Nov. 26, 1927 in a 1-gun shipment to factory order #13702/1. Additionally accompanied by a copy of a page from The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols, Brunner. This page lists five pistols which were factory fitted with checkered ivory grips, three of which were in caliber 380 including this pistol. Also accompanied by a red oilcloth covered metal case with red satin & velvet lining fitted for this pistol in the bottom. Box has the rampant Colt in a circle embossed in gold in the lid and the “COLT” logo inside the lid. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains about 99% crisp, orig, factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear and one tiny wear spot on the heel of grip safety; grips are crisp with no discernible flaws. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45831 JR235 (7,000-10,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE DA REVOLVER. SN 335524. Cal. 32-20. Blue finish with 4″ bbl, half moon front sight and fixed rear sight groove in the top strap. Revolver is factory engraved by master engraver Wilbur Glahn in about “B” coverage foliate arabesque patterns with fine patterns on the lands between the flutes of the cylinder. Buttstrap, top strap & bottom front of frame are engraved in Mr. Glahn’s distinctive “V” patterns. Revolver is mounted with smooth ivory grips that have silver rampant Colt medallions and are probably factory original to this revolver. Also accompanied by an orig, dark burgundy, hinged lid, cardboard box with black & white end label for a 4″ Police Positive, cal. 38, with wood grips & blue finish numbered “402151” on bottom. Although this revolver is not accompanied by a factory letter there is no doubt that this is Wilbur Glahn’s engraving and Mr. Glahn was the Colt factory engraver during the time frame this revolver was produced. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 93-95% crisp orig factory blue with muzzle edge wear and some light touchup around the muzzle; overall revolver appears to be unfired with virtually all of the orig factory blue remaining in chambers of cyl & bore. Apparently the revolver suffered poor storage which removed orig finish around muzzle which was subsequently touched up. Box has some repaired corners & edges, otherwise is fine. 4-45832 JR236 (4,000-6,000)

*SCARCE COLT CAMP PERRY SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL. SN 1231. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 10″ tapered rnd bbl and adjustable front & rear sights. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. This unusual pistol is a single shot with the appearance of a revolver that has integral breech block in what would be the cyl opening with flutes that resemble a cylinder. It even has a Colt style revolver latch on sideplate. Sideplate has the rampant Colt. Frame is flat top and it is mounted with checkered rampant Colt silver medallion walnut grips. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, these scarce pistols were built on Officer’s Model frames without recoil shields and only 2,488 were produced in period 1920-1941. Apparently Colt did not aggressively pursue marketing of this pistol as is evidenced by the fact that the first Camp Perry pistols appeared in 1920 but saw only limited distribution until about 1926. Shortly thereafter came the Great Depression and such luxuries as small bore single shot target pistols were not in great demand. By the outbreak of WWII production has ceased making this a very seldom encountered Colt pistol. CONDITION: Extremely fine, may have been fired but if so, very little. Overall retains about 98% strong glossy orig Colt blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and a few small spots of rust on the sideplate. Grips show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-44193 JR79 (1,500-2,500)

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND RARE DELUXE NO. 6 SPECIAL ENGRAVED, ROUNDED FRAME WINCHESTER MODEL 21. SN 16606. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels with raised, concave, matted rib, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in milled out portion of rib. Breech ends of bbls have 3″ triangles of fine shaded scrollwork. There are also 1-1/8″ triangles of scroll at muzzles as specially ordered and referred to on factory build sheet. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, gauge, and “3 in. cham.” (3″ chambers were specially ordered). Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Mod” and “Full”. Special order rounded blued action is fitted with automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action body is wonderfully engraved with full coverage shaded medium scrollwork, the only exception being a classic semi-relief vignette of four ducks in marsh on floorplate. Factory records indicate this specification and stating that the bottom of frame “is to have design exactly same as on gun 10678.” It is most certain that this gun’s fine engraving is the work of noted Winchester artist George Ulrich. Extremely fine XXXX crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, with standard point pattern checkering and gold oval on toe line engraved as specified on worksheet, “W. B. 1941”. The worksheet also states that the length of stock to be 14-3/4″ and fitted with Winchester recoil pad “to be leather covered and well rounded.” Long splinter forend has bolsters carved at rear of checkering with ebony forend tip. SN is on iron. Change order dated 1/21/41, refers to this gun with “reg. forearm to be shaped same as gun # 10678” with hand written notation, “taken care of by H. Orre.” It is likely that the checkered butt observed on this gun was also changed on this order as it is properly numbered to the gun in the tang channel. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left .009, right -.030. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum letter with specifications, measurements and copies of build cards, as built for Cook, Newton, & Smith, sold to Mr. William Brewster Jan 18, 1941, with Brewster family history. William Brewster was the son of Frederick Foster Brewster, financier and builder of “Edgerton”, his private mansion in New Haven, CT. Also included are copies of National Cyclopedia of American Biography outlining the life of William Brewster, trust officer of 2nd Natl Bank of New Haven, and his later life and community service with various clubs and societies including Mystic Seaport. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue with a very few barely mentionable minor marks. Action retains essentially all of its blue, with just a hint of silvering on tips of fences. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with some wear at heel and on butt, with just a hint at the tip of comb. There are some very minor marks in varnish. Forend retains most of its varnish, with 4 or 5 small chips in finish along bbl channel on left side. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. An exceedingly rare special order pre-war custom. 4-45056 MGM208 (35,000-55,000)

*VERY FINE SPECIAL ORDER PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP WITH NO. 6 ENGRAVING FOR OLIN EXEC. SN 8218. (1935) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted game rib, have 2-1/2″ wedges of scroll engraved at breech ends. Bbl flats stamped with “12 GAUGE 3 IN CHAM” and SN. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Full and Full”. blued action with standard Winchester markings and patents, are on engine turned water table, is fitted with checkered single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is finely engraved in wonderful 21-6 patterns with nearly full coverage well cut scrollwork framing vignettes of dogs in ovals; a setter on left and a pointer on right; a pair of pheasants is in circular scene on trigger plate. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns. This superb engraving is most certainly the work of master Winchester engraver Alden George Ulrich. Trigger guard is also scroll engraved with portrait of spaniel on bow. Straight grip buttstock of XXX crotch figured American walnut measures 14-1/4″ over Winchester #2 leather covered pad, and features deluxe style checkering with beaded borders at grip and side panels. Matching trap grade beavertail forend with standard latch has inset ebony tip and SN on iron and wood. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.031, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet confirming orig specs for this unique shotgun showing that it was started April 23, 1935 for Col. W. F. Siegmund, a Winchester/Olin exec. Siegmund was instrumental in the design of the M52 Sporter along with John Hessian. Per Col. Siegmund’s orders, this gun was to copy M21 #7817 exactly in form, general handling and dimensions. Changes to be affected by Mr Boak. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, possibly by factory. Bbls retain essentially all of a lustrous re-black. Action retains 95% of an old re-black, edges slightly silvered. Engraving has softened a touch but does not detract from its original character and impact. Trigger guard is silvering at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish with a number of minor marks, some areas chipped, and worn through on sharp edges. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very fine example of Winchester’s pre-war custom work. 4-46022 MGM314 (20,000-30,000)

*SUPERB FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TWENTY GAUGE DELUXE SKEET GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 24470. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Ventilated rib bbls. 26″ bbls are choked “Skeet 1 and 2″. 28″ bbls are imp mod and full. Originally finished May 12, 1949, as a Deluxe Skeet grade, with all features matching this particular gun, except stock dimensions. August 1952 repair order specifies that the gun should be engraved in 21-6 style. This was completed and gun presently exhibits 3″ triangles of shaded scroll on breech ends of bbls, and classic John Kusmit engraving of shaded scrollwork, with setter and pointer in ovals, on either side of action, and pair of pheasants on trigger plate. Portrait of a spaniel is on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Action features non-automatic safety, selective single trigger, and automatic ejectors. XXX crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over red Winchester pad and features deluxe 20 LPI checkering with beaded borders. Matching beavertail forend has typical release and SN on wood and engine turned metal. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.007, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.017, right -.025 Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14″. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14”. Newly made, high quality, brown oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined with burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather Model 21 label. Partitions have nicely mitered wood tops. Case contains oil bottle, and black leather case with cleaning brushes and 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod. Case has tan canvas leather trimmed outer cover with zipper closure. PROVENANCE: Copies of Cody Firearms Museum letter and fax with specs for this gun and stating it was made for Stratton and Tiestuggs Co, Inc. CONDITION: Excellent, as finished by factory in 1952. Bbls retain nearly all of their satin black, with a few minor marks and scuffs. Blue of action is slightly silvered on fences and sharp edges. Stock retains what appears to be most of its varnish finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent, near new. 4-46052 MGM307 (35,000-55,000)

*VERY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN W32974. (1970) Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Barrels. Bbl set no. “1” and “2” are identical except for choke. Both are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR KERR’S BEVERLY HILLS” in milled out portion of raised, matted, ventilated ribs, which are fitted with red bead front and ivory mid-beads. Top of left bbls are stamped “MODEL 21 – WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE 3 IN. CHAM.” with New Haven CT address. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with nicely cut scroll triangles extending 2-1/2″ from breech. Bbl flats and lumps are engine turned. Flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proof. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and “Winchester Proof Steel”. “1” or “2” is stamped on each loop, respectively. Special 20 ga. blued action with non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger is engraved with 90% coverage of well cut scroll, framing nicely detailed gold inlaid vignettes of dogs and game; setter on left and pointer on right side of action, with a pair of cock pheasants on trigger plate. This is most likely the work of noted Winchester engraver, Nick Kusmit. Trigger guard depicts portrait of spaniel. Exceptionally fine, crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic “Grand American” style fleur-de-lis checkering with ribbons and volutes through checkering and large scrolled extension into body of stock. Engraved steel grip cap has gold inlaid band at perimeter, with “Grand American” inlaid on central oval. Large gold vacant oval is on toe line. Each bbl set is fitted with its own forend and ejector mechanism, with numbers “1” or “2” on engine turned irons. Forends match remainder of gun in all respects. SNs are stamped in wood. Gun bbls no. “1” (Modified and full): Bore diameter: left-.611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.014, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP:14-1/8″. Gun bbls no. “2” (Improved cylinder modified): Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CASE. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum letter with specs for this fine gun, matching in all ways, except one, they say the interchangeable bbl is 26″ whereas it is actually 28″, an obvious mistake in records. Orig specs are for a straight grip stock, records indicate: “order no. 14293 – New pistol grip stock made and shipped on July 13, 1970. “Wrong stock ordered originally”. “Length 14-1/8 inches, drop at heel – 2-1/4 inches, drop at comb – 1-9/16 inches”, which exactly matches present stock. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only one or 2 minor marks on bbls. Action has just a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Stock retains nearly all of its orig finish with one or 2 barely mentionable marks. Two small chips in finish on left side are above checkering pattern of grip. There are one or 2 diamonds missing from checkering on forearm of bbls no. “2”, along with very small minor chip in finish at muzzle end. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. CASE. A very fine small bore “Grand American”, one of a total of 171, in all gauges, built between 1969 and 1982. 4-45157 MGM220 (40,000-60,000)

*RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DELUXE SKEET GUN NO. 5 ENGRAVED WITH VENTILATED RIB. SN 13223. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels with raised, ventilated rib, match specifications in factory letter with Bradley red bead front sight and Winchester white metal middle sight. Bbl flats are stamped with “16 Gauge”, SN, patent information, and “2-3/4 Cham”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Winchester Proof Steel” “WS-1” and “WS-2″. Standard blued action is fitted with single selective trigger. Action and bbls are engraved with classic pre-war number 5 engraving, as most certainly executed by Alden George Ulrich, with about 50% coverage of flowing scrollwork framing vignettes of dogs and game. Setter with bird in mouth is on bottom of action; pheasant on left; grouse on right side; rare vignette of pointer is on trigger guard bow. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over factory leather-faced open-sided red pad, with deluxe checkering pattern, checkered sidepanels and vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has SN on iron, and rib between bbl channels. Bore diameter: left-.664, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum letter with specs along with build receipts and final inspection reports showing this gun made for P. A. Roper and dated 6/13/40. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All specifications matching those on orig factory build information, and nearly all orig finish is remaining, with only a few minor marks on bbls. Sharp edges of action are silvering, blue on bottom beginning to thin slightly. Trigger guard is graying on edges and grip. Stock retains nearly all its orig finish beginning to rub through on flutes and top of comb, with a few minor marks. Checkering is only slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors in time. Trigger works. A truly fine investment quality Winchester M21 sporting classic. 4-45057 MGM207 (27,500-37,500)

*NOTED BIG GAME FISHERMAN, S. KIP FARRINGTON’S FACTORY GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH CASE AND EXTRA BARRELS. SN 27484. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels with matted game rib are stamped “WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE” and “3 IN CHAMB” on side of left bbl. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, gauge, and proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Winchester Proof Steel” “MOD” and “FULL”. Blued 20 ga. action with Winchester nomenclature on engine turned water table, is fitted with automatic safety and blued single selective trigger. Action has three tasteful gold inlays; a large woodcock on trigger plate; a quail on left side of action, and snipe on right. All birds are in flight. Trigger guard bow is inlaid in gold with initials “SKF” and “2”. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over #2 Winchester leather covered pad, and features standard point pattern checkering. Matching beavertail ejector forend has SN on iron and wood. Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.009, right -.022. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. All the above, measurements, specifications, and special features are as originally ordered by Mr. Farrington, and delivered in 1954. Under repair order 38713, July 1964, Mr. Farrington returned the shotgun for service, this time with extra bbl set measuring 26″ with right bbl modified, left bbl improved cylinder. It is not known when these bbls were fitted, but they presently measure: Bore diameter: left-.612, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.004, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.027. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. Abercrombie & Fitch marked toe under leather case with stitched leather corners, is embossed “S. K. Farrington East Hampton, New York, U. S. A.” and “2” on lid. Case is lined in maroon cloth, and contains “A.F.&Co” marked oil bottle and snap caps. Also included are 2 pieces of a BGI 3-pc cleaning rod, along with exterior straps. Extra bbls are housed in their own canvas and leather case. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from Winchester Repeating Fire Arms, dated June 29, 2009, confirming specs and other info regarding this gun. Farrington obit. Email regarding the life and endeavors of Farrington as gathered by consignor. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90% of what appears to be orig blue, second set of bbls retain considerably less, both with minor marks and scuffs, mostly from contact with forend. Action retains 60 – 70% orig blue, silvered considerably on trigger plate and around bottom, as well as on fences. Trigger guard and top lever also have considerable silvering. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, worn through on sharp edges, and darkened. Pad has lost a considerable amount of its orig leather. Checkering is worn and dirty. This condition is almost exactly the way shotgun was returned to Winchester in 1964, as attested to by their inventory at the time. None of this was changed, specification reads “Work Ordered: Adjust for proper loading, feeding, extraction, and ejection. Use stock and forearm as is”. Bores are excellent. 30″ Bbls are slightly loose with forearm removed. Action is tight with forearm installed. 26″ Bbls are tight and on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is very fine. Exterior leather is still light brown with a number of scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent. Partitions and blocks are somewhat loose. Accessories are fine. Extra bbl case is fine. Mr. Farrington obviously spent many hours in the field with this gun, as evidenced by its considerable honest wear. Given the extent of his other sporting pursuits, and writings totaling over 21 books to his credit, as well as being the salt water editor of FIELD AND STREAM MAGAZINE, it’s a wonder he found the time to enjoy this fine gun. He was a fixture of the big game fishing set in Bimini, Bahamas, during its heyday in the ’30’s, setting numerous deep sea fishing records. He and his wife Chisie, rubbed shoulders with the likes of Ernest Hemingway, the Lerners, and Tommy Gifford. He also founded and supervised the Tuna Cup competition in Nova Scotia. Beside being a major sports fisherman, he still played amateur ice hockey when he was in his 60’s, and had a major love of railroading. A sporting Renaissance Man. 4-45079 MGM230 (25,000-35,000)

*ESPECIALLY FINE PRE-WAR SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 21 WINCHESTER. SN 5309. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 26″ Bbls stamped with Winchester trademark, gauge, and patent information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Winchester proofs, “S”, and “1”. Bottom of bbls are stamped with chokes, “Imp. Cyl.” and “Imp. Mod”. Blued action is fitted with selective single blued trigger, and automatic safety. Action is engraved with John Ulrich’s beautifully executed shaded open scroll in unique pattern, with approx 60% coverage. Cody Museum information sheet specifies “Special engraving”. Nicely streaked and fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features narrow “English” comb, point pattern checkering with line border, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “J. T. McM” (J. T. McMillan, grandson of U. S. Senator from Michigan, James McMillan, J. T. McMillan was president of Detroit and Cleveland Steamship Co. from 1930 – 1946). Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specs for this particular gun. Final inspection report. Info regarding McMillans. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finish, with only one or 2 of the slightest marks on bbls and action, which is slightly silvered on fences, and sharp edges at bottom. Trigger guard bow has some very light flaking. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a few minor marks and light scuffs, just beginning to wear through on tips of side panels, and thinning at comb. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanics are crisp. Bbl is made with no front sight, as original hole has been filled with silver before matting done. 4-45626 MGM362 (12,500-17,500)

*RARE & UNIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “SPECIAL” SKEET GUN WITH CASE. SN 9189. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in milled out portion of matted, concave game rib, with large ivory bead. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Winchester proofs, and “20 GAUGE”. “Winchester Proof Steel” marked bbls are also marked “FULL” and “MOD”. Factory specifications are for Skeet “1” and Skeet “2”, actual measurement of bbls reveals that Skeet 1 and Skeet 2 are the true chokes; right bbl being .005 restriction, and left .017. Rounded flat sided 20 ga. action is stamped “Special” on floorplate, Winchester markings and patents are on water table. Screw and pin heads are floral engraved. Action is fitted with automatic safety and single selective trigger. Nicely marbled and figured “English” walnut(per orig factory spec)straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features two panels of classically styled point pattern checkering with beaded borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “A.B.B.” Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset buffalo horn tip. Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right .005. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5.4 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked leather toe under case with stitched leather corners, is embossed “H. Y.” on lid. Interior is lined with maroon cloth. Accompanied by Winchester factory letter stating date of Mfg as 9/26/34 and A&F records recording final sale in October the same year. PROVENANCE: Copy of Winchester factory letter indicating all the unusual features on this gun, such as, English walnut in English shape, horn forend tip, and narrow comb. Records indicate the gun was made at the order of and final inspection by R. G. Owen, famed custom rifle builder and stocker, who was working for Winchester at that time. Copies of final inspection report and fax from Cody Firearms Museum Records Office outlining orig specs of this gun, showing that it was sold through A & F. Notes on this gun from Robert C. Beach, A & F historian, state that the gun was special ordered by Wesson Seyburn and sold in Oct 1934. Mr. Beach’s notes further outline what is known of Wesson Seyburn. In 1922 his 2nd marriage was to Winifred Dodge oldest daughter of automobile pioneer, John Dodge. Mr. Seyburns divorced first wife, Gwendolyn, married the grandson of Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy. Mr. Seyburn is further described as a banker, and “real estate baron”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% + orig blue, with some minor thinning, rub marks, one most noticeable on breech of left bbl, as well as silvering at muzzles. Action retains 90% orig blue, silvered at normal carrying areas, such as bottom transition to belly, which has thinned. Trigger guard has flaked to overall silver. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with numerous minor marks, rubs, and scuffs, commensurate with remainder of gun. Checkering is dark, slightly worn. Factory letter indicates orig LOP as 14-1/8″. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny with some minor scattered patches of frosting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is still light, with a number of scuffs, mostly on edges. Stitching at corners beginning to let go. Three corners are detached, 2 in case, and one is missing. Stitching of handle is also letting go, leather is fine. Interior cloth is good, with numerous rubs, three rubbed through to wood on lid. A very “Special” and classy early Model 21. 4-45080 MGM236 (20,000-25,000)

*LOVELY UPGRADED MODEL 21 WINCHESTER 20 GAUGE WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 18485. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 24″ and 26″ Bbls with raised, matted game ribs, are stamped with standard Winchester markings on left sides, except “& 3 IN” added. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes. Blued action has engine turned internal surfaces and is beautifully engraved with “Grade 1″ style scrolls framed with striking gold wirework borders. A Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet indicates this gun was originally ordered without engraving and w/ fancy wood, deluxe checkering, and one set of bbls in 1944 for Cliff Charles. Action is fitted with automatic safety and gold-plated single selective trigger. Fancy crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock with deluxe checkering measures 14-1/4” over red “Winchester” pad. Matching beavertail forend has matching numbers on iron and wood. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.009, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. 24″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left-.620, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7.7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″.Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10.6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet. CONDITION: Excellent, as upgraded. Bbls retain nearly all of high quality re-black, with some slight thinning of blue toward breech end of left bbl of 24″ set. Action retains nearly all of its nicely polished re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Correctly shaped newer stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some minor marks and rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight, with both sets of bbls. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. An eye-catching and very functional Model 21. 4-46037 MGM283 (7,500-12,500)

*SPECTACULAR PAIR OF GOLD INLAID CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUNS WITH CASE. SN 19924/ 19624. Cal. 12 ga. Gun no. “1” has 3″ chambers. Gun no. “2” has 2-3/4″ chambers. This pair of high quality custom upgraded shotguns, built on early 1950’s guns, as a base, are built as a numbered set, Gun no “1” being full choke with 30″ bbls, and gun no. “2” marked “Skeet” on trigger plate has 28″ bbls with skeet chokes. Guns feature single selective gold-plated triggers, and ejectors, and have been professionally polished and engraved. The extremely fine quality of engraving consists of nearly 100% coverage of cleanly cut and beautifully shaded medium scroll as background for scenes of gold inlaid birds on sides of actions, and portraits of Diana, goddess of the hunt, on trigger plates. Gun no. “1” has pair of ducks flushing from marsh on left; and pair of geese flying over mountainous boreal forest on right. Diana is portrayed standing, with bow, making ready with arrow. Gun no. “2” has pair of cock pheasant taking flight from meadow on left; and a pair of quail on right flushing from thicket. Trigger plate portrays Diana in her classic pose grasping antlers of downed stag. The quality of this high relief work is exceptionally fine, and done by highly regarded firearms engraver, Franz Marktl, who trained in Austria, and whose signature appears under “skeet” on trigger plate of gun no. “2”. Trigger guards with scroll engraving on bows are engraved with the verse, “The time has come, we now must part” on gun no. “1” and “Til next we meet, I’ll stop my heart” on gun no. “2”. Top levers are inlaid in gold with the numbers “1” or “2” and with crowns. Strikingly marbled, and figured flesh-toned European walnut buttstocks measure 14-1/8″ over red Winchester solid pads. Stocks feature high Monte Carlo combs and sculpted right hand cheekpieces, along with teardrop shaped, flared ebony grip caps, in California style. Borderless checkering is done in fleur-di-lis style with scrolled ribbons running through pattern, and scrolled extensions of checkering into butt. Side panels are also checkered with fleur-de-lis motif. Large matching beavertail forends have nos “1” or “2” carved in circular ebony inserts, numerals with stippled backgrounds. SN 19924, GUN NO. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.035, right -.023. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Top of Monte Carlo: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2.5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. SN 19624, GUN NO. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Top of Monte Carlo: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2.2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Guns are housed in custom oak and leather two-gun case with brass corners, and tan canvas leather trimmed outer cover with strap fastening. Case is lined with burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Winchester Model 21 label on lid. Partitions have nicely mitered oak tops. Case contains pair of snap caps for each gun, a square plated oil bottle stamped “London”, and cleaning mop, brush, and jag. CONDITION: Excellent. Guns retain essentially all of their custom finishes on wood and metal. Bbls are slightly silvered at muzzles and breeches. Stock finish is beginning to craze, and there is a small area where finish is chipped on right side of top tang of gun no. “1”. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Ejectors are in time. Triggers work. Case, outer cover, and accessories are near new. 4-46033 MGM278 (17,500-27,500)

*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE WITH CASE. SN 21880. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, matted rib, are stamped “WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE” and “2-3/4 CHAMB” on side of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, bottoms of bbls “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes, “IMP. CYL”, and “MOD”. Blued action is fitted with automatic safety and blued selective single trigger. “SKEET” is stamped on trigger plate behind mounting screw. XXX flame figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over red, solid “Winchester” pad. Vacant gold oval is on toe line. Grip and side panels are checkered with beaded borders. Matching beavertail ejector forend has SN on inside. Bore diameter: left-.612, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.016. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with burgundy cloth, with gold printed leatherite Model 21 label in lid, contains a pair of snap caps and key. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, possibly by factory. Bbls and action retain nearly all of a correctly colored and polished re-blue, with some silvering on fences, and thumbpiece of lever. Stocks retain nearly all of a correct factory type stock finish, with a few minor marks, checkering correctly freshened. Action is tight with forend in place. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent with a few minor marks and rubs, mostly to corners. Interior cloth is very fine, with some soiling and rubs from contact with bbls. Snap caps show use. 4-46036 MGM281 (6,000-9,000)

*DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE 20 GA SHOTGUN. SN 21904. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4 inch chamber. 28″ bbls, WS-1 / WS-2 choke, white target front sight with mid bead. “SKEET” marked floorplate. Sgl selective trigger and auto ejectors. Beavertail forearm with pistol grip stock of exceptional fancy black walnut. LOP: 14″ to checkered butt. Drop at Comb: 1-5/8″. Drop at Heel: 2-1/2″ Slight cast off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Approx 90% bbl blue with scattered light scratches. Action has approx 80% blue with spots of flaking and scratches on floorplate and fading blue on trigger guard. Right barrel at muzzle has a barely perceptible obstruction bulge which does not adversely affect performance nor appearance. Nicely restored wood with good checkering and minor handling marks. Very good bore with tight action and sound mechanics. Great field gun! 4-42544 (5,000-8,000)

*16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GUN WITH ORIGINAL HANG TANGS AND CATALOG. SN 24729. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers, and so marked on left rear of 26″ bbls. Bottoms of bbls are marked “Winchester Proof Steel” and with choke markings, “Mod” and “Imp. Mod”. Standard action has automatic safety and single selective trigger. Lightly figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over thin, brown, leather-covered pad (original buttplate and mounting screws are included with gun). Flame-figured beavertail ejector forend has SN on wood and iron. SN on buttstock is also correct. Bore diameter: left-.665, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.4 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Also included with shotgun is aforementioned buttplate, along with original red and black Winchester hang tag, and yellow and red Olin marked tag, both with all specifications, and 1953 Model 21 catalog. Also included is a 3-pc brass and birch BGI type cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Catalog, hang tags, etc. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Metal retains nearly all of its orig blue, with only one or 2 minor marks mostly from contact with forend. Stocks retain nearly all their orig varnish finish, with shine knocked off. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Tags are fine with some tape repairs. Catalog is very fine with some creases in cover. Cleaning rod is fine. A very fine small bore Model 21. 4-44908 MGM226 (6,500-9,500)

*CSM WINCHESTER MODEL 21. SN W38398. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Barrels with matted, concave game rib are stamped with SN, gauge and chamber information, and “CSW” proofs on engine turned bbl flats. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “CT Shotgun Mfg.” and “NEW BRITAIN, CT U. S. A.” along with choke information. Visible portions of bbls and action are devoid of any markings or engravings, except for SN and SAFE on top tang. Blued flat-sided action features automatic safety and single selective gold-plated trigger. Nicely crotch figured XXX American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/2″ over composition Winchester checkered buttplate, and features large area of standard point pattern checkering with beaded borders on each side. Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset ebony tip. Bore diameter: left-.660, right -.660. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.036. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with nary a mark or hint of wear on metal, except for light scuff on central left side of action. Wood retains essentially all of its varnish finish with one or 2 very minor rubs. An extremely well made shotgun, costing over $10,000.00 new. 4-45030 MGM228 (5,000-8,000)

*FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 BLACK DIAMOND “TRAP GUN” WITH EXTRA BARREL. SN 477087. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Cylinder bbl and 30″ full bbl. 28″ Bbl has matted top with Winchester information on left side. “Model 1897” and “Winchester” are on slide. 30″ Bbl is marked with Winchester information on right side. “Model 97” and Winchester trademark are on left. “Model 1897 Winchester” is also on slide. Blued action marked “Trap Gun” on breech block, is factory engraved with flourishes of nicely cut shaded open scroll surrounding vignettes of game and dogs; top of action portrays a fox or coyote on mesa; left side of action has a pair of setters pointing a covey of quail in prairie background; right side of action sports a trio of flushing mallards with another two swimming in marsh. A ruffed grouse is at rear of breech. This finely detailed work is most likely the work of longtime and highly regarded Winchester engraver, John Ulrich. Very fine fiddle-figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Stock features inlaid ebony diamonds behind action, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, standard checkering with beaded borders, and a gold shield on toe line engraved with monogram “FJW”. Checkered, simple, round slide handles have a similar grade of fancy wood. 28″ Bbl: Bore diameter: .733. Bore restrictions: 000. Wall thickness: .063. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. 30″ Bbl: Bore diameter: .727, Bore restrictions: .030. Wall thickness: .063. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as what appears to be factory refinished at time of replacement of 30″ bbl, which looks to have been done during the 1950’s. 30″ Bbl retains essentially all of its finish. Magazine tube shows some marks from working slide. 28″ Bbl retains most of its orig blue, cleaned to gray brown toward muzzle. Action retains essentially all of its re-blue over some small areas of pinprick pitting, engraving slightly softened, but still quite presentable. Stocks retain nearly all of their factory type varnish with a few minor marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is crisp. An exceptionally scarce Black Diamond. 4-44903 MGM227 (4,000-6,000)

*FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 97 BLACK DIAMOND TRAP. SN 144100. (1901) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Matted round bbl with Winchester information at left is marked “12” and “Full” at rear. Blued action is factory engraved with well cut scroll, flourishes, four leaf clovers, and roses on perimeter of action. Left side panel depicts live pigeon ring, shooter with pump action shotgun, dog handler, and trap operator. One trap is sprung and bird obviously hit as feathers are flying, and will land inside of flags outlining ring. A number of retrieved pigeons are behind dog handler. Right side depicts hunter firing with two grouse falling, while his setter is retrieving another. A Blue Rock pigeon is engraved behind hammer. Bolt is engraved “PIGEON GUN”. Crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/16″ over open-sided black Hawkins pad, and features point pattern checkering with double line border, and inlet black diamonds on either side of grip. Simple round forend is also checkered. Bore diameter: .729. Bore restrictions: .032. Wall thickness: .055. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP:13-1/16″. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely refinished. Metal parts retain nearly all of an immersion blue, over some light frosting, and marks not polished out. Engraving is still clear. Oil finish of stock has a few minor marks, checkering re-cut, and sharp. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. A very scarce Model 1897. 4-44904 MGM224 (2,000-3,000)

*RARE EXPERIMENTAL 14 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 59 WITH AMMO, BOOK, AND FACTORY TEST RESULTS. SN EXP21B. Cal. 14 ga. 25″ “Win-lite” bbl with “Versalite” interchangeable choke tube, is unmarked. Anodized aluminum receiver is also unmarked except for “EXP21B” with “WRP” in circular logo and standard Winchester proof on bottom of action. American walnut stock has standard Winchester checkering and Winchester trademark checkered plastic buttplate. Approx 28 of these experimental guns were made by Winchester for destruction and functioning testing, as well as, customer evaluation. Very few survive. Included with gun are a full box of the unique 14 ga. ammunition developed along with this gun, with aluminum full length case and card top wad. Also included is the book WINCHESTER AN AMERICAN LEGEND by R. L. Wilson where another experimental 14 ga gun is pictured on p. 231. PROVENANCE: Letter from previous owner who acquired it from executive at Olin and Winchester outlining history of gun as he knew it. Factory letter with info on experimental shotguns and test results. 100 odd page compedium with complete test and marketing paperwork relevant to the 14 ga gun and ammo. Winchester Book. Ammo. CONDITION: Excellent, with a few minor marks on bbl and receiver, which is silvering a bit on sharp edges. Stocks show minor marks from handling and use. Cartridges are excellent, box is very fine. 4-44218 MGM258 (3,500-5,000)

*RARE 20 GAUGE PARKER BHE W/ STRAIGHT GRIP. SN 239278. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Acme steel bbls with standard game rib, are stamped with Parker Overload proofs. “A3” is stamped on water table. Bbls are fitted with reinforced splinter. Case hardened action with nicely filed bead around fences, is engraved with well cut medium scroll, with a pair of ducks on left side of action, quail on right, and pair of pointers with flushing quail in western mountain scene on trigger plate. “PARKER” is engraved on bottom of action, as is typical for late production guns. Parker single selective trigger is gold-plated. Trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over skeleton buttplate, and features typical “B” quality checkered side panels with fleur-de-lis drop points, with matching fancy scalloped checkering pattern, with mullered borders. A gold oval is on toe line, engraved with “RS” monogram. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical steel tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.618, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. .6 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a high quality satin re-black. Action retains essentially all of its cyanide re-case color, silvered only very slightly on thumbpiece. Trigger guard and safety button retain nearly all of a good quality re-blue, slightly flaked. Stocks retain nearly all of well done oil finish, wood very slightly under metal, sharp edges slightly rounded, checkering re-cut. Gun matches all specifications in Parker records except stock is listed as “capped pistol grip”. This straight grip stock is undoubtedly original to this gun, with SN and grade marking under trigger guard tang, with correct SN on trigger guard, with no evidence of welding. This discrepancy may be due to incorrect interpretation of IBM punch cards used by Remington in the late 1930’s. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A total of 109 of “BH” doubles were made in 20 ga with Acme steel bbls, with 28 made with 26″ bbls. 4-46041 MGM284 (20,000-30,000)

*SCARCE PARKER VHE .410 SHOTGUN. SN 242187. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are unmarked on ribs. Lumps are marked with grade and gauge, as well as frame size. SN is stamped on flats, along with choke and Remington “NN” (1944) date code. Case hardened typical “V” action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is engraved “Parker” on bottom of action in late fashion. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock with standard checkering and vacant German silver shield on toe line measures 14-5/8″ over Parker dog’s head buttplate. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right -.402. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue. Action retains 50 – 60% case hardening color, right side considerably thinned and grayed, turning dark gray at bottom. Trigger retains perhaps 60% of its orig blue, flaking and browning at grip and on bow. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with numerous minor marks from carrying and use over the years. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A very fine late Parker 410. Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger does not list numbers this high. 4-44110 MGM246 (22,000-27,000)

*RARE SMALL BORE PARKER GH GRADE W/STRAIGHT GRIP. SN 240538. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls. 00 Frame. Standard configuration for grade. All specifications are as listed in “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” Ledger. Beavertail forend appears original to gun but is unlisted in records which is the case with late guns. Bbl flats and water table have correct markings for steel type and grade. Case hardened action has typical late G engraving with “Parker” on bottom of action. Nicely figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown “Decelerator” pad. Non-ejector beavertail forend has correct type through-bolt. Wood and checkering match buttstock well. Bore diameter: left -.555, right -.555. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1/2 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. High quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners has brownish canvas outer cover with leather trim, and zipper and snap closure. Interior is lined with maroon cloth, and contains 2-pc cocobolo cleaning rod, black leather case with brushes and mops, pair of snap caps, and an oil bottle. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a quality re-black, breech engraving slightly washed, and some minor pinprick spotting at breech end of right bbl. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case color, with balance a silver brown. Minor pitting is on top of fences and top lever. Trigger guard retains 10 – 20% blue, considerably silvered at grip. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be its orig varnish with knocks and marks. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Case color has been done by the cyanide process. Checkering and wood finish match buttstock very well. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Case and accessories are excellent, essentially as new. A fine handling gun. 4-42209 MGM18 (11,500-14,500)

*SPLENDID PARKER 8 BORE UPGRADED TO A-1 SPECIAL WITH CASE. SN 143267. Cal. 8 ga. 3″ Chambers. 34″ Bbls. No. 6 Frame. “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” ledger lists this originally as a D2 hammerless 8 bore with 36″ bbls. Bbls have been sleeved and now measure 34″. Top rib has been re-engraved, and denotes English steel. Correctly re-case colored action has been very nicely refiled around fences with 3 beads and relief trefoil transitioning to 4th bead along edge of water table. Engraving is exceptionally well cut with semi-relief shaded scroll with rose accents, framing nicely detailed vignettes of water fowl and Labrador retrievers. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on riband on bottom of action. Trigger guard is pierced with more matching scroll, and SN is inlaid in gold at grip. Engravers signature “DH” and “89” (date?) are in 3 interlocking ring logo. Very nicely marbled stump-figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over matching engraved and checkered skeleton butt. Stock has checkered side panels, fleur de lis drop points, and fancy border checkering in early A-1 Special style. Matching splinter forend has typical Parker latch. Bore diameter: left -.806, right -.810. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.047. Wall thickness: left -.065, right -.060. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 10 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14″. High quality full length brown oak and leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in royal blue suede with gold embossed leather Parker gun label. Interior is French fitted for gun and accessories, which include 3 turnscrews, chamber brush, oil and vaseline bottles, striker case, pair of snap caps, and small cleaning brush. There are two covered compartments with brass knobs, one compartment contains detached leather handle and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely upgraded and refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all their blue and color. Action is pleasingly slightly silvering on high edges, fences and top lever. Stocks retain most of their rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks, and finish is a bit thin in a few spots. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose with forend off, tight with forend installed. Right bbl is considerably off face. Case leather is slightly scuffed with numerous marks. Straps are good. Handle is detached. Interior suede is excellent with a few minor marks and rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. An unusually well done upgrade. 4-42208 MGM22 (12,500-15,500)

*PARKER UPGRADE AAH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. SN 163527. Cal. 20 ga. Extremely beautiful Parker with 26-1/8” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & gold plated dbl triggers. Rib has an unusual pattern with maker’s name, address & “PEERLESS STEEL” hand engraved. Bbl flat has patent date with “JG” in a circle and a single cross on left side with “3.4”, two crosses & “AAH” in a trapezoid. It also has “AA” on outer edge, all on right side. This shotgun letters as a “J” Grade or Trojan Grade in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book and as a 12 ga. Mounted with very nicely figured, English walnut with large, checkered, beavertail forearm & thick, pistol grip stock with raised, fleur-de-lis carved, checkered side panels, 14-1/8” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Hard rubber grip cap has a blank gold initial oval in center. Receiver is very beautifully engraved with two raised gold quail on left side, two raised gold doves on right side, a raised gold mallard on floorplate and a raised gold pheasant on bottom front of receiver. These vignettes are all surrounded by extremely beautiful foliate arabesque patterns with fine scalloped borders. Fences are engraved to match with flower borders around front edges and do not have the two raised ribs of an authentic AA Grade shotgun. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Engraving extends 2-1/4” up over each chamber and all appended metal parts are engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .623, right – .624. Bore restrictions: left – .021, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 13.12 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as noted. Bbls retain most of their custom finish, thinned & turning plum over tops about forearm. Receiver retains about all of its beautiful Turnbull style case colors. Wood is sound with a minor surface scratch or two and retains most of its beautiful custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-40986 JR558 (10,000-12,500)

*20 GAUGE PARKER DHE. SN 172496. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Extra lightweight Titanic steel bbls with typical Parker markings on matted rib, are marked with correct stamps on water table. With an orig bbl weight of 2 lbs 12 oz, bbl and forend presently weigh 2 lbs 8 oz. Cyanide case hardened action is fitted with automatic safety and Parker single selective trigger. Standard “D” engraving has single dog on each side of action, and “Parker Bros” in ribands. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and features vacant silver oval and Parker Bros hard rubber grip cap, along with standard point pattern checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical steel forend tip, and release. Bore diameter: left-.630, right -.630. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.025. Wall thickness: left -.012, right -.014. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization Ledger. CONDITION: Excellent, as probably re-done by Del Greco, retaining nearly all restored finish on wood and metal. There are a number of minor marks in finish of buttstock on comb, and a 3/8″ x 1/4″ chip beginning to detach at action tang. Bores are bright and shiny, with some dimpling. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A fast handling lightweight classic. 4-45595 MGM267 (4,000-6,000)

*20 GAUGE PARKER GHE W/ STRAIGHT GRIP. SN 229427. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Parker steel bbls are stamped with Parker Overload proofs on water table, and have standard splinter. Standard configuration and engraving, excepted fitted with Miller single selective trigger, with safety button as selector. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard point pattern checkering and German silver shield on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has correct type raised boss on front of iron, with reinforcing screw through to tip. Bore diameter: left-.618, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.017. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8.6 oz. LOP: 14-3/6″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished. All metal parts retain essentially all of their restored finishes, action cyanide colored. Newly made stocks are true to the originals in style and shape, and have only a few minor marks in their varnish finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-46040 MGM285 (5,500-7,500)

*RARE PARKER GHE SKEET SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 240305. Cal. 16 ga. 26″ bbls, with matted tapered concave rib, dual ivory sighting beads, SKEET IN/SKEET OUT choke, ejectors and Parker sgl selective trigger. Top rib of bbl is marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS.MERIDEN C.T. U.S.A. PARKER SPEC. STEEL”. The “1” size frame is engraved in standard “G” pattern with moderate foliate scroll, an oval with 2 ducks in flight on left side and 2 quail on right side with “PARKER” engraved across center of bottom and a circle with 2 pheasants on trigger plate. Mounted with nicely figured flame grain walnut, checkered straight grip, checkered butt, blank gold initial shield, checkered beavertail forend. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7lbs. 3oz. LOP 14-1/4″. The book “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” identifies as “G” grade gun, 16 ga., 26″ bbls, with ejectors & sgl trigger, and capped pistol grip. Inspection of bbl flats reveled 2 Remington date codes KF (May 37) & XG (December 38). CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 98% of a fine factory quality restored blue finish, some minor muzzle wear, a few minor nicks & scratches and a small area on left bbl of very tiny surface oxidation spots as well as some thinning in chamber area. Receiver has crisp engraving and retains visible thinning colors blending throughout with a silver patina. Trigger guard retains most of a fine restored blue finish. Stock is sound with a tiny hairline crack on left side at receiver and has a professional barely visible repair through wrist, some minor nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine hand rubbed restored finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains most of its fine restored hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-auto safety with strong ejectors and nice shiny bores. 8-87614 (7,500-10,000)

*PARKER BROS DHE GRADE GUN. SN 228866. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28″ Titanic steel bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with circle “T” and with Parker Overload proofs. Typical action fitted with automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers, is engraved with scroll and dogs on either side, and has group of pheasants on trigger plate. Crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate, featuring standard checkering, lozenge drop points, and large silver oval on toe line engraved “RS”. Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.019. Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and competently refinished. All metal parts retain essentially all of their restored finishes, action cyanide colored. Stocks retain all of their varnish finish, checkering re-cut, with just a few small chips in varnish on heel near buttplate. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose with forend removed, but tight with forend in place. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. Specifications of this gun match all factory records. 4-46039 MGM286 (3,500-4,500)

*PARKER DHE WITH MILLER SINGLE TRIGGER AND ORIGINAL EXTRA BARRELS. SN 227205. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. Two sets of 30″ Titanic steel bbls, marked on loops “1” or “2”, and listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER with this feature. Otherwise standard configuration and markings. “D” action is fitted with non-automatic safety and Miller single selective trigger with selector as rocker in front of trigger. Trigger plate is stamped “L” and “R”. Otherwise action exhibits standard markings and engraving, with dogs on either side and group of pheasants surrounded by scroll, on trigger plate. “Parker Bros” is in ribands on each side. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/8″ over black “Decelerator” pad with large vacant German silver oval on toe line as well as standard type checkering and drop points. Splinter ejector forend has typical Parker latch and tip. BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.031, right -.024. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 13-3/8″. BBL set no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.027, right -.011. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 13-3/6″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refurbished. Bbl set no. 1 retains most of its orig blue with numerous minor marks, and silvering at breeches on sharp edges, and from contact with forend. Bbl set no. 2 retains nearly all of a good quality rust-blue, engraving at breech slightly washed. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, perhaps 30 – 40% which is thinned and silvered at points of wear, but is fairly strong in protected areas. Trigger guard bow is somewhat distorted and is silvered, as is top lever. Replacement buttstock is fairly well done, checkering somewhat coarser than that of orig forend, drop points not quite right. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time, but needs some work as left ejector fires when forend is removed. Trigger works. 4-45662 MGM8 (3,000-5,000)

VERY FINE EARLY PARKER BROS 100 GRADE BACK ACTION HAMMER GUN. SN 59. Cal. 11 Bore Brass Case. (12 ga) 30″ Dovetailed barrels are engraved “Parker Bros Meriden Conn. Laminated Steel” on concave game rib. Bottoms of bbls and water table are unmarked. “59” is stamped on rear face of rear lump. The earliest style of extractor is fitted, and extra wedges are braised on to form bbl flats in earliest Parker style. Round bodied action with earliest type 3-pc lifter, where pin protrudes 1/2″ through top of action, is stamped “59” on both sides of water table. Back action non-rebounding locks are fitted with very unusual round bodied high spurred hammers. Action and locks are engraved with V-borders. There are sprays of well cut open scroll around top action pin, and in front of trigger plate. “Parker Bros” is on each lockplate. Interestingly trigger plate is stamped with both 1866 and 1875 patents. The 1875 patent being for Wilbur Fisk Parker’s improvement to the lifter action. This gun is not fitted with this improvement, possibly trigger plate was changed at the factory for some reason at a later date. Relatively plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over blued steel buttplate with long widow’s peak. 16 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter forend with hard rubber tip fastens with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left-.767, right -.765. Bore restrictions: left -000, right.000. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/16″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Roy W. Gunther discussing this shotgun, and another letter from owner with description. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 50 – 60% orig brown which has darkened considerably, with very good definition to pattern. Action retains considerable amount of case hardening color where protected. Locks retain 40 – 50% of their color, silvering at tails. Trigger guard retains considerable amount of its orig charcoal blue, which has flaked and browned somewhat. Buttplate retains perhaps 60% of its orig blue. Stocks are very fine, retaining most of their orig finish with some varnish painted over. A small chip is missing from front left side above lockplate. Forend has one or two minor chips. Bores are good, heavily frosted throughout, with one or 2 minor dents. Action is slightly loose. Bbls are a touch off face. Locks are crisp. These early Parker guns are quite scarce and rarely encountered in fine original condition. 4-45101 MGM200 (3,000-5,000)

ULTRA RARE 20 GA. PARKER GRADE 3 HAMMER/ LIFTER. SN 15838. Cal. 20 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 28″ Laminated steel barrels are engraved “Parker Bros, Makers, Meriden, Conn, Laminated Steel” on low concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1876 patent info, “3” and “6490”, with a rough weight of “3 pounds 8 ounces”. SN is stamped on left side and rear of rear lump, which is also stamped “0” (frame size). Small case hardened action with fancy filed fences has lightening cuts on water table, with SN in bottom of left trough. Action is fitted with early type off-set firing pins, and lifter opening. Action and lockplates are engraved with shaded scroll framing small game scenes of deer and fox on either lockplate, and flying duck on bottom of action. “Parker Bros” is on each lockplate under flat-faced high spurred hammers. Trigger plate is engraved with 1866 and 1875 patents. Triggers are nickel-plated. Trigger guard is engraved with birds on bow, and SN on grip. Slightly mottled, and lightly figured, European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock features long lozenge drop points, 18 LPI checkering, and inlet silver shield at top of grip. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and 1878 Parker patent release. Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.009, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications of this gun, as is. Ordered by J. B. Rinhard of Missoula, MT on April 4, 1879. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as found. Bbls retain considerable amount of their orig brown finish, quite striking where not darkened or lightly pitted with some cleaning. Action and locks show considerable cleaning over widespread pinprick pitting, with a considerable amount of orig case hardening color in protected areas. Top of action and fences are quite good. Triggers retain most of their nickel-plate. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, grain slightly raised with numerous small, and a few larger, knocks and marks, mostly on right side of buttstock. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent, and shiny with no major pitting or flaws. Locks are crisp. Action is tight. 20 Ga. Parker hammer guns are extremely scarce, with a total of 60 for all grades. Nine grade 3 guns were produced (2 lifter guns with laminated steel barrels, 3 with Damascus bbls, and 4 top-lever hammer guns) with no 20 bore hammer guns being produced in any higher grade. 4-42669 MGM175 (3,000-5,000)

PARKER NO. 2 QUALITY HAMMER LIFTER. SN 12281. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chamber. 28″ Fine Damascus barrels are engraved “Parker Bros “Makers” Meriden Conn “Damascus Steel”” on low, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with patent dates and inventory numbers along with “D”. “1” (frame size) is stamped on top of rear lump with SN on rear. Under lifter action with Wilbur Fisk Parker’s 1875 improvement, has nicely filed fluted fences, with 1866 and 1875 patent dates on trigger plate. Bar locks have flat faced rebounding hammers. Action and locks are geometric border engraved with scrolled flourishes at ends of lockplates, and around pins. The areas on fences above firing pins have half starbursts. Nicely stump figured American walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over nickel-plated steel buttplate. Standard 16 LPI checkering has mullered borders. German silver shield is inlet at top of grip. Matching splinter forend with steel tip fastens to bbl with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left-.752, right -.752. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.051, right -.049. Drop at heel: 3-3/8″, drop at comb: 2.0″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of their brown with excellent definition to pattern. Action and locks retain most of their orig case hardening color, strong in protected areas, toned to gray brown. Lifter retains most of its orig bright blue, as does trigger guard. Buttplate retains most of its nickel-plate, worn through near heel screw. Buttstock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish over a few marks. checkering re-cut, but not borders. Forend appears to have its orig finish, checkering untouched. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. 4-45100 MGM210 (2,000-3,000)

EARLY PARKER NO. 2 LIFTER HAMMER GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 9243. (ca 1875) Cal. 10 ga. 2-4/8″ Chambers. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “PARKER BROS “MAKERS” MERIDEN CONN “DAMASCUS STEEL”” on low narrow top rib. Frame size “2” is on rear lump. Case hardened 1875 patent improved lifter action has nicely filed fences, is engraved with geometric borders and flourishes of scroll. Front action rebounding locks have flat-sided high spurred hammers. “Parker Bros” is on each lockplate. 1875 Patent is on trigger plate. Figured American walnut semi-pistol grip round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over blued steel buttplate, and features standard checkering and inlet silver shield at top of grip. Matching splinter forend has filed steel tip, and attaches with side nail through line border engraved oval steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left-.795, right -.795. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.034. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 2-1/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Original dovetailed black walnut case with pivoting hook latches and leather handle, is lined in green cloth, containing a number of original and period accessories. Accessories include wad cutter and rammer, glass bottle with small cork stopper containing lubricating oil, large japanned tin with Parker Bros paper label containing Berdan primers, and 50 metal casings: 46 Parker Bros Meriden Conn marked and 4 UMC 10 ga cases(16 brass and 34 nickel-plated). CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 80% orig Damascus finish. Action retains 30% orig case hardening color, locks 50 – 60%, balance being a pleasing silver. Trigger guard and buttplate retain most of their orig charcoal blue. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish with numerous marks, grain slightly raised, checkering slightly worn. Bores are fine with light frosting and some minor pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Exterior of case is very fine, with a few marks and scuffs in orig finish, and a few minor cracks in lid. Interior cloth is fine, lightly soiled, and rubbed. Primer tin is excellent, label foxed and stained with some chips around edge. Cases are good to fine. All specifications of this well preserved early Parker match those listed in Parker Gun Serialization and Identification ledger. 4-46031 MGM304 (6,500-9,500)

*28 GAUGE PARKER VH GAME GUN. SN 151972. Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Vulcan steel barrels with standard Parker markings on rib and bbl flats. Typical “V” grade action features automatic safety and double triggers. Figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with standard checkering and vacant German silver shield on toe line, measures 14-1/8″ over Parker dogs head buttplate. Beavertail forend wood is a replacement. Bore diameter: left.551, right ..553. Bore restrictions: left .016, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″ . CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of an older re-black, silvered at muzzles. Action is polished bright over numerous minor dents, engraving washed. Stocks retain most of an old finish, checkering slightly worn on buttstock after re-cutting. Newly made beavertail forend checkering is slightly worn. There is a second hole at tang of trigger guard with extra screw put in, obliterating last digit of SN. Bores are fine, with scattered light pitting throughout. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. 4-44111 MGM235 (7,500-12,500)

*PARKER VHE 20 GA. 0 FRAME. SN 235464. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls. 0 Frame. Standard configuration of all markings and engraving, and features are substantiated by “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” list. Standard American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over old “Jostam” open-sided pad. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.021, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 15″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain what is probably an old re-black, and measure 1/8″ shy of 28″, with some evidence of work having been done at muzzles, and doll’s head lug appears to have been re-soldered. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color in protected areas, but is mostly silver gray, and has pinprick pitting on floorplate. Screws show some use. Stocks retain most of their orig finish. Wood has darkened from oil where finish has worn through. Checkering shows some wear, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A classic and affordable Parker field gun 4-42214 MGM23 (2,500-3,500)

*PARKER VH 1-1/2 FRAME SHOTGUN. SN 197482. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. Gun matches all specifications in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization Ledger. 30″ Vulcan steel bbls have standard “V” action with wiggle line engraving, and “Parker Bros” on each side, and having capped pistol grip American walnut stock measuring 14-1/4″ over Parker dogs head buttplate, with standard checkering on buttstock and splinter forend. Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.039, right -.024. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, thinned and browned considerably at normal carry and wear points. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, quite strong where protected, but is mostly bright silver. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, edges slightly rounded, over numerous marks. Checkering re-cut, but not borders. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-45596 MGM268 (750-1,500)

*PARKER VH 1-1/2 FRAME GAME GUN. SN 219059. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Vulcan steel barrels with typical markings on rib, water table, and bbl flats. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip stock has standard checkering, German silver shield, and measures 14-1/4″ over brown Pachmayr white line pad. With the exception of the pad, this gun matches all specifications in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.021. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with some scattered light oxidation, and a few small areas of deeper pitting mostly toward muzzles. There are numerous scratches on bottoms of bbls in front of forend from removal with improper tool. Action retains 65 – 75% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom and fences with scattered areas of oxidation. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with some extra varnish applied when pad was fitted. Checkering is slightly worn. There is a deep chip and a few marks between grip cap and shield on toe line. Front bottom of forend is somewhat scarred from improper removal. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose, and off face. Cheeks of stocks are beginning to spread. A gun that needs a good cleaning, and a bit of TLC. 4-45661 MGM7 (1,000-2,000)

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND RARE L C SMITH 20 GAUGE MONOGRAM GRADE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN FWE106051. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels with raised, matted, ventilated rib marked “L. C. SMITH” “MONOGRAM” “GRADE” on extension. Tops of bbls with 1-3/4″ triangles of scroll, are engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co. Inc. FULTON, N.Y.” Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN and “M”, and stamped with Hunter Arms nitro proofs, and with “CHAMBERS 2-3/4 INCHES”. Bbls are fitted with reinforced splinter and stamped with Whitworth “sheaf of wheat” logos. Case hardened special small 20 ga action is engraved with SN and “M” on water table, and features non-automatic safety and Hunter selective “One Trigger”. Action is engraved with 80% coverage medium scroll with rose highlights, framing four passing ducks on bottom of action. Lockplates have matching scroll and rose with oval vignettes of game birds; four quail in open meadow on left, and pair of ruffed grouse on right. Blued trigger guard with matching rose and scroll on bow is engraved with SN in oval cartouche on grip. Beautifully fiddle figured and dark streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over brown open-sided Pachmayr skeet pad. Stock features very finely cut 28 LPI fleur-de-lis pattern borderless checkering with scrolled flourish extending into butt behind ribbon. Pistol grip cap is of hard rubber, and there is a gold oval on toe line engraved “M. D. S.” (Monte Stone, “Major Monte Stone” is on case). Large beavertail forend with ejector style secondary latch has modified fleur-de-lis style checkering with ribbons through pattern. Bore diameter: left- .611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.026, right -.023. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Pigskin leather case with double lock closure has brass corners and heavy brass plaque screwed to lid, engraved “Major Monte Stone Box 116 N.Y. Ath. Club” “New York, N. Y.” Interior is lined with green velvet with V L and D paper label in lid, and contains an array of orig accessories, including: 2 pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with mops and brushes, ebonized handled nickel-plated chamber brush, large crystal oil bottle with nickel-plated top, nickel-plated 20 ga broken case remover, pair of snap caps, 2 rosewood handled turnscrews, brown leather wallet containing pull-through cleaning equipment, and a later pair of Champ 20 ga combination snap caps and chamber brushes. PROVENANCE: Letter from Cody Firearms Museum confirming specs of this gun, being shipped March 20, 1928 to Von Lengerke & Antoine, and letter from L. C. Smith Collectors Assn further confirming orig specs, and pointing out that a total of 51 monogram grades in 20 ga, 26 with 30″ bbls, and only 3 with exact configuration of this unusual shotgun were made. Additional info from High Noon Western Americana regarding Maj. Monte Stone who formed Hollywood Saddlery, making saddles and other western gear for Tom Mix and other western stars. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue. Orig case hardening color is very slightly silvered on fences, and at rear of top tang, retaining nearly all of its orig varnish. Trigger guard retains essentially all of its orig bright blue, as does trigger and safety button. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with some added oil at butt, and considerably thinned around oval in stock from polishing and fitting. Hard rubber grip cap is a slightly undersized replacement, pieces of orig cap are in case. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has darkened, and has been stabilized over numerous rubs on edges, and minor marks. Interior cloth is very fine, with compressions and marks from contact with gun, accessories and partitions, and with areas rubbed through. Label is aged, modern replacement. Accessories are excellent. 4-45184 MGM264 (50,000-60,000)

*ONE OF A KIND L C SMITH 16 GAUGE EXHIBITION GRADE SHOTGUN. SN FWE18150. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels. Factory records indicate that this fine shotgun was originally produced as an “Ideal” grade, finished on August 4, 1947, and shipped to Bushnell & Wilson, returned to inventory Jan. 1, 1949, and delivered to Marlin on Feb. 18, 1949. The purchaser column in records is notated “Exhibition”. Aside from engraving and finish, all specifications match this gun. “Bill of sale” indicates that this gun was made as a “salesman sample” for Hunter Arms, and further states that Bob Wardsworth (father-in-law of seller) “got the gun back from sales staff after the company closed in 1945-50. The gun had remained in the family for 60 years.” This gun is also subject of long article in Spring 2011 DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL by Tom Archer, entitled “A Salesman’s Sample” giving a complete history and description, as well as showing numerous photographs. Bbls with raised, matted rib and two ivory beads, 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”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “LONDON STEEL”. Case hardened action is engraved with SN and “C” on water table, and features Hunter Arms selective “One Trigger”. Action is filed with very unusual and well done continuous bead at rear of fences and around top of action. Except for this unusual treatment, remainder of embellishment is standard “Crown” grade with scroll and rose highlights, and oval vignettes of dogs or game, on each lockplate; pair of setters on left, one with retrieved bird in mouth, right showing four ducks flying over marsh, with others in distant background. A gold crown is inlaid on pivot of top lever. Spectacular crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/8″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Checkering is unusual with leaf extensions and beads within borderless crenelated pattern which wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with triangular inset ebony tip, has nearly full coverage checkering. Bore diameter: left-.665, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.003, right -.022. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Cody Firearms Museum and another from L. C. Smith Collectors Assn with specs and what can be gleaned from the orig records concerned with this fine gun, along with orig bill of sale giving history of shotgun as known by consignor, and copy of DGJ with article. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue. Orig case hardening color of action is slightly silvered and thinned on bottom, on fences, and on rear of lockplates, as well as thumbpiece of top lever, and rear tang, but overall is excellent. Trigger and safety button retain nearly all of their orig blue, slightly silvered. Trigger guard appears to have been re-blued, most likely by factory when it began to show wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a few minor marks, dulled a bit at grip and on forend from normal handling and use. Checkering is excellent, forend checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Trigger works. A unique and exceptionally scarce L C Smith. 4-45185 MGM265 (50,000-60,000)

*OUTSTANDING L C SMITH 20 GAUGE CROWN GRADE SHOTGUN. SN FWE28102. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels with raised, matted rib, with two red beads, are engraved “L. C. SMITH” CROWN “GRADE” and “L. C. Smith Gun Co., Inc” “Fulton. N. Y.” on tops. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN and “C” and stamped with Hunter nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with patent information and Hunter Arms nitro steel logos. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll. Case hardened special 20 ga featherweight action is engraved with SN and “C” on water table, and fitted with Hunter selective “One Trigger”. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage of medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Gold crown is inlaid in gold on top lever. Lockplates have engraved scenes of hunting dogs in lightly etched backgrounds on each plate; pair of setters are on left, and pointers on right, all in typical “crown grade” pattern. “L. C. SMITH” is in scrolled ribands at the front of each lock. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll and floral engraving with SN at grip. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over Silver type pad. 20 LPI checkering is borderless in point and scrolled pattern. Matching large sculpted beavertail ejector forend has spring and roll ejector type release, with SN engraved on iron. Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.041, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Cody Firearms Museum with orig specs, and copies of ledger pages, showing that it was shipped Sept 1 1948, and purchased by L. M. Hendrix, and another notation, purchased by Roos Bros Dec. 22, 1948. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain essentially all of their satin blue, with some silvering from contact with forend, and on sharp edges of rib. Action and lockplates retain 95% orig case hardening color, slightly silvered on fences, bottom of action, and top lever thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 90% of its orig blue, silvering at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with only a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. There is a very slight stress crack behind left lockplate. An exceptional, high condition, small bore, crown grade matching all orig factory specifications. 4-45186 MGM263 (22,500-32,500)

*HIGH CONDITION L. C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR TRAP GUN WITH HANG TAG. SN R93646. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Steel bbls with typical L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms markings on tops, have raised, matted, concave rib with two ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs, “S”, steel makers logo, and “NP”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Hunter Arms nitro steel logos. Specialty Grade action with typical open scroll and game scene engraving, is fitted with selective single “Hunter Arms trigger” and non-automatic safety. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-15/16″ over ribbed composition buttplate, and features standard point pattern checkering with beaded borders, and unusual Monte Carlo comb. Splinter ejector forend has inlet triangular ebony tip, and secondary ejector latch. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.036, right -.038. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-1/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-15/16″. With gun is a hang tag for L. C. Smith field grade, “one trigger” gun, 167795. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as found. Bbls retain essentially all of their orig blue, with just the slightest silvering at muzzles. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color, silvered a bit on edges of fences, and the sharpest edges. Trigger guard and forend latch escutcheon retain nearly all of their orig brilliant blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a very few light marks. Grooves of checkering are still light. Bores are excellent, Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Hang tag is excellent, with some other penciled and inked notations. This is an exceptional, investment quality, American classic. 4-45053 MGM215 (4,000-6,000)

Revised: 3/1/2012

Correction: The correct length of pull is 14 9/16″.

*L. C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE EJECTOR STRAIGHT GRIP TARGET OR WATERFOWL GUN. SN 218443. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Rare 32″ Steel bbls are stamped “L. C. Smith” “Specialty Grade” and “HUNTER ARMS CO M.F’R’S FULTON, N.Y.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “SE”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Hunter Arms Co” “Patent” and nitro steel logos. Typically engraved case hardened Specialty Grade L C Smith action features automatic safety and double triggers. Nicely fiddle figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Standard point pattern checkering with beaded border wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has triangular inset ebony tip with secondary ejector latch. Iron is stamped with SN and patent dates. Bore diameter: left.727, right .728. Bore restrictions: left .034, right .034. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.029. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 13-9/16″. Perfect balance on the hinge pin. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% + orig blue, silvered at muzzles, thinning at normal carrying areas, with a few minor marks. Action and locks retain 90% + orig case hardening color, silvered somewhat on bottom of action and on sharp edges, but generally quite vivid. Blue of trigger guard is almost completely flaked and worn. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with a few minor marks. Buttplate is slightly under wood. Flatpoint checkering shows some normal handling wear and is commensurate with rest of gun. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is very slightly loose, and rt bbl is very slightly off face, but feels solid and is not an issue with forend installed. Ejectors are in time. Screw heads are unmolested. This would make a superb clays gun or game getter for tall birds. 4-45081 MGM214 (2,500-3,500)

*L C SMITH “LONG RANGE” EJECTOR WILD FOWL GUN. SN RE72094. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls. This gun was made in 1924, the first year that the famed “long range” guns were offered, and is not marked “long range” on bbl lump. Bbl flats are stamped “CHAMBERS” “3” “INCHES”, and correct reinforced splinter is fitted. Bbls feature matted, concave, tapered rib with two ivory sighting beads, have standard L C Smith/ Hunter Arms Co markings on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “ARMOR STEEL”. Heavy field grade action is stamped “R. E” and SN along with “Field” on water table, and is case hardened with “L. C. Smith” stamped on each lockplate. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over brown Decelerator pad, and features standard flat top checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical L. C. Smith spring fastener with secondary ejector thumbpiece. Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.043, right -.042. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″ . Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% + orig blue, thinning a bit at normal wear point around forend, silvered at muzzles and breeches, with a few minor marks, with some scratches on left side of bbl near forend. A considerable amount of orig damascening is still on breech ends of bbls. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their vivid orig case hardening color, and a considerable amount of orig varnish, silvered only on sides of fences, thumbpiece of top lever, and on sharpest edges. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered on edges. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, over a number of marks. There is a stabilized hairline crack behind left lockplate toe which is not uncommon on Long Range guns. Bores are excellent, with some minor spots of frosting, mostly toward breech end of left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An exceptionally fine early example of these highly sought after shotguns, known for their extremely tight patterns. 4-46035 MGM280 (1,750-2,250)

*EXTREMELY RARE MARTIALLY MARKED L.C. SMITH/HUNTER ARMS WILD FOWL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. SN 198636. Cal. 12 ga. Field grade L.C. Smith with 32″ Armor steel bbl, choked FULL/FULL with tapered concave matted rib, dbl ivory beads and ejectors. Bbl has typical L.C. Smith rib extension for the patented rotary crossbolt. Bottom of the bbl lug is marked “WILD FOWL” in a small rectangle. Bottom right bbl flat is stamped with the Ordnance Corps acceptance marks of a flaming bomb and small Ordnance wheel along with the inspector initials “RLB” (Col. Roy L. Bowlin, the Commander of Rochester Ordnance District in 1942-43). Receiver is equipped with Hunter One-Trigger and the receiver & sidelocks are undecorated except for the maker’s name on the toe of each sidelock. Mounted with checkered slab-sawed American walnut with squarish splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and a crystallized old White Line waffle pad with collapsed toe. According to information on p. 182 of L.C. Smith Shotguns, Brophy, during WWII the U.S. Army Air Force purchased a number of L.C. Smiths through the Rochester Ordnance District, Rochester, NY. Page 203 of the referenced publication shows that nine Wild Fowl shotguns in the serial range 197321 through 202813 were purchased by Rochester Ordnance. The table on p. 208 of the referenced publication shows that this shotgun was among the 4,669 L.C. Smith shotguns produced in 1942. A search of the internet disclosed a photograph of another L.C. Smith being offered for sale with the identical acceptance marks & inspector initials. All martially marked dbl bbl shotguns are rare but this one is especially rare being one of only nine ever purchased by the government. Weight: 8 lbs. 3.5 oz.; Drop at the heel: 2-1/2″; Drop at the comb: 1-1/2″; Wall thickness – left: .039″; right: .038; LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls are sound with good ring and retain about 90% strong orig factory blue. Receiver & sidelocks retain most of their orig factory case colors, moderately faded and turned silver on bottom front of receiver. Stock has the obligatory hairlines back of lockplates, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of a thin added finish and the aforementioned pad. Mechanics are fine, left ejector is a little weak but both ejectors are functional and the Hunter One-Trigger is completely functional, brilliant shiny bores. 4-44114 JR145 (1,500-2,500)

BEAUTIFUL ROSEVILLE ROZANE SPORTING VASE. Outstanding Rozane vase has a beautiful image of a spaniel retrieving a cock pheasant in its mouth. The dog and pheasant are set against a dark background shading to green and amber. Initialed by artist (can’t make out). The vase has two scrolled handles and a wide ruffled rim and is finished in a high glaze. Signed on the bottom “Rozane 88 2”. Sporting images on late 19th and early 20th century art pottery are very scarce. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 8-87571 DAB (2,500-3,500)

EXCEPTIONAL EARLY LEFEVER SPECIAL ORDER A-AA GAME GUN. SN 17776. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This obviously very high grade and early Lefever gun exhibits many of the qualities and engraving style of a gun of grade AA or higher, and has obviously been back to the factory a number of times to be fitted with some of the latest updates, which is not unusual for this highest quality American company. 30″ Dovetailed bbls with matted, concave game rib, are engraved “Whitworth” and “Fluid Steel” on tops. Bbls are fitted with early style ejector lugs. Lumps have been retrofit with typical Lefever in-frame ejector. Early ejector hammers mounted in forend have been retained to actuate extractors instead of the normal crescent shaped cam cocking hook as seen in late Lefevers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN on right, and the left with a second serial no. 16441. Action is fitted with typical ball and socket hinge joint, doll’s head extension and locking bolt with normal pivoting top lever, Lefever 3-position safety, with adjustable lock-out screw on tang, double checkered triggers, cocking hook without keel, and in-frame ejectors. Slots on water table which housed old cocking rods and ejector mechanism, have been neatly filled in. There are no grade markings on water table, which is stamped with SN. Lockplates have early style attached sears, cocking indicators and sear adjustment screws. Action and lockplates are engraved with beautifully executed shaded scroll. Beads of action have floral engraving and a woodcock is on bottom. Fences have very well done raised carved fleur-de-lis with cloverleaf floral devices at either side, as is often found on AA and Optimus grade guns. Lockplates have rebated tails and with excellent, nicely shaded renditions of dogs, game, and hunters within ovals. A pointer is watching a grouse run away on left lockplate, and setter on point with hunter approaching in background is on right. “Lefever Arms Co” is in diagonal slashes across fronts of each lockplate. Trigger plate is engraved with patent dates, the latest being 1891. The quality of this engraving is beyond compare, out-classing anything found on guns by any other American maker. Trigger guard extends to horn grip cap with SN at tang. Bow is engraved with gold inlaid setter flanked by scroll. Very finely marbled and slightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over hard rubber buttplate with “L. A. Co.” logo. Stock features vacant gold shield on toe line, horn grip cap, arrowhead drop points, and 28 LPI point pattern checkering with 36 LPI fancy bordered flanking panels extending into buttstock. Matching splinter forend has push button release, button of which is inlaid in gold with intertwined monogram, “K I J”. Checkering mimics that of buttstock, except is more elaborate. Finely checkered flanking panels surround horn inlays at back and tip, as is found on other guns of the same period. Consignor reported this fine shotgun to the Lefever Arms Collectors Association. This guns history and comparison with another gun of similar grade, three numbers earlier, were written up in the newsletter in July/ August 2009 with heading of “The Hunter Family’s “Keeper””. Similarities and differences between these two guns are interesting to note. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.034, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11.5 oz. LOP 14″. PROVENANCE: Lefever Arms Collectors Assn. Newsletter July August 2009. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a nice quality re-black. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color in protected areas, and is mostly a very pleasing mottled silver gray. Trigger guard is nearly all silver, but with some orig blue inside bow. Stocks retain most of an older varnish refinish. Checkering re-cut on butt, but is untouched on forend. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with one or 2 minor pings. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. 4-44902 MGM19 (15,000-25,000)

*ULTRA RARE FOX SPR GRADE WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 203826. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Ventilated rib barrels. 26″ Bbls are stamped “Special Alloy” and with Savage Arms Utica address. 28″ Bbls are stamped with Chromox steel information and Utica address. Bbl flats of 26″ bbls are stamped with SN and “SP”. 28″ Bbls have SN with 4th and 6th digits over stamped, “SP” and “2”. Cyanide hardened tall breech Fox action is fitted with automatic safety, chrome plated Kautzky single selective trigger, and is engraved in SPR pattern with geometric borders having scroll highlights at junctions of borders and around pins. “Ansley H. Fox” is on both sides of action. All screws are in time with action screw having special secondary locking screw. Water table is stamped with SN, “SPR Grade” and “20 GA”. Finely flame-figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Buttplate and grip cap have white line spacers. Grip and cheeks of stock are checkered with very unusual in-fill pattern with scrolled acanthus terminations, and secondary patterns extending onto buttstock. Slim line flattened beavertail ejector forend with Fox Deeley type latch is engraved, carved, and checkered to match. It is believed that this special work was made to order at the Savage Custom Shop by Mitzie Bielin in Chicopee Falls, MA some time after the gun’s mfg. It is likely the second set of bbls was added at this time. The gun’s stock treatments are very similar to other special guns made for Savage Vice Pres. William J. O’Connor in the 1950-60s as confirmed by a Savage factory letter and an image of a similar Fox BSE .410. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.002, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″ , drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 13-3/4″. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.021, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. .5 oz. LOP 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Callahan Fox factory letter confirming that this gun was built as an SPR Skeet Grade 20 ga. w/ 26″ bbls, Shipped Aug 6, 1936, “returned from Adam” to Savage Nov 30, 1938 and resold in 1940. 2nd set of bbls not noted. Consignor states that it was purchased from an ex-Savage executive’s estate in the 1970’s. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, from Savage Custom Shop with only very few minor marks on metal and wood, most notably a couple of small, but deep marks 1-1/2″ from toe. 28″ Bbls are slightly proud of fences at sides with bbl extension about 1/16″ below top of action when closed. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Only three Fox SPR 20 ga guns are known to have been produced. 4-42671 MGM6 (13,500-18,500)

*SCARCE A. H. FOX XE GRADE 20 GA. SHOTGUN. SN 202079. (ca 1923) Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ Chromox bbls are stamped with steel information and Fox Philadelphia address on top rear. Breech ends are engraved in typical XE style. Rib is mounted with two ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “Fox Proof”, and “X”. Small case hardened action is engraved in typical XE style with acanthus leaves outlining oval game scenes; ducks on left; quail on right, both surmounted by “Ansley H. Fox”. Bottom of action is the classic “high head” fox vignette. Action is fitted with Fox Kautzky single trigger with serrated selector button. “R” and “L” are inlaid in gold. Slightly mottled and lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over leather faced open sided white line pad. Checkering is in typical XE style at grip and side panels. Long splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and Fox Deeley latch release. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: About good. This is an exceptional little gun with some major issues with the bbls, and in need of some TLC. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, quite vibrant in protected areas, the balance silver brown. Stocks retain what appear to be most of their orig finish, but is possibly an old refinish of butt when recoil pad added. Checkering shows wear and has not been re-cut. Although bbls have excellent bright bores, they have been re-blued and front third exhibits considerable areas of deep pitting, and a .035 bulge in right bbl one inch back from muzzle, with a lifting of rib which is also partially detached toward breech. Muzzle keels are also missing. It’s possible that pitting would strike out and bulge would “tap down”, but this is most likely a candidate for sleeving or new bbls. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. 4-45665 MGM5 (4,000-6,000)

*A. H. FOX “J” GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. SN 400382. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Bbl fitted with Clarence Godshalk’s patented floating ventilated rib, which allowed bbl to expand during extended firing and not warp upwards, changing point of impact. Bbl is engraved “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” and “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” on either side of rib at rear. Bbl flat is stamped with SN and “J”. Case hardened action with double Kirsten type locking system, has thumb detent on left side, which releases top lever by hand. Action is engraved with about 60% coverage of medium scroll, “Fox” is in arched device with scroll terminations on each side. SN and “J” are on water table. SN is also engraved on trigger guard tang. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red Silver type pad, and features hard rubber “A H Fox Gun Co” embossed grip cap, checkered side panels, and point pattern grip checkering, both with beaded borders. Long semi-beavertail matching forend with single ejector, has Fox style Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restriction: .032. Wall thickness:.064. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 80 – 90% orig blue, with some spotting. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, turning from silver to brown on bottom, and thinning somewhat overall. Trigger guard is mostly brown, and silvered at grip. Stocks retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous minor marks. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with a few light striations toward breech. Two of the rib mounting blocks are loose. Action is very slightly loose, but feels tight with forend installed. Ejector works. Only 568 of these well engineered guns were ever produced; 410 in “J” grade. 4-45104 MGM232 (2,000-3,000)

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ITHACA SLIDE ACTION 37T DOLLAR GRADE WITH EXTRA 37S BARREL AND CASE. SN 88479. (ca 1946) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This unusual offering from the Ithaca custom shop first appeared in their 1940 catalog, and was called the “$1000 grade”. Shortly after the war it was called the “$1700″ grade. This gun, one number before a very similar gun pictured in ITHACA FEATHERLIGHT REPEATERS by Walter C. Snyder, features exceptionally fine, well cut, full coverage, scroll engraving framing relief gold inlaid game birds in appropriate backgrounds; a trio of ducks are settling into marsh, on left side, with single tuft of grass also gold inlaid. Right side depicts trio of pheasants rising from meadow. Gun no. 88480 has two tufts of grass in the duck scene. Its excellent engraving is attributed to Bill McGraw, noted Ithaca engraver who designed the grade one through three styles, and retired in 1968. This gun was probably done by him as well. Not only is the metal finish on this fine shotgun well done, but the stock work is also exceptional, with XXXX grade crotch figured American walnut buttstock terminating in Ithaca sunburst pad, with aluminum plate, which features unusual scrolled horn grip cap, and beautifully cut 28 LPI borderless fleur-de-lis checkering along with vacant gold oval on toe line. Full trap slide handle has equally figured wood and high quality checkering. 30″ trap bbl, fitted with Ithaca’s special ventilated rib, as found only on trap and skeet Model 37s, and single bbl trap guns, has 3″ wedges of engraving at breech end. 28″ Skeet bbl matches in all other respects, is numbered 11343. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Skeet bbl: Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. Trap bbl: Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Orig black leatherite case is lined with green fleece, with space for both sets of bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its high quality custom finish on wood and metal, with only a few minor marks, mostly on left side of buttstock. Checkering is very slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is crisp. Case is very fine with a few rubs through outer covering, and scuffs in leather trim. Interior shows some rubs and compressions from contact with gun. 4-45215 MGM305 (6,500-9,500)

*RARE ITHACA GRADE 6E FLUES MODEL. SN 330133. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 24″ Barrels are stamped with “Ithaca Gun Co.” and “Ithaca, N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops. There are 1-1/4″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are engraved with SN and “6”. Case hardened Flues action has late style shaded acanthus engraving with gold inlaid dogs within ovals on each side. Bottom of action has matching engraving with stylized eagle motif at tip of floorplate above which is “Made in U.S.A.” Action features automatic safety, gold-plated and checkered double triggers, and automatic ejectors. Stump figured American walnut horn capped semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Side panels and grip are checkered in fleur de lis style with ribbons through pattern. Matching fancy border checkered splinter ejector forend has J-spring and push-button release. SN and some scroll are engraved on iron. Bore diameter: left -.608, right -.610. Bore restrictions: left -.003, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 15″. PROVENANCE: Ithaca Historian Walt Snyder indicates factory records show this gun manufactured 12/1/20 with 26″ bbls. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 60-70% of old re-blue, silvering and graying around action and forend. Engraving is slightly washed. New locking bit has been fitted in rear lump. Action retains a considerable amount of case color, but is mostly a very pleasing silver. Case color is fairly strong behind fences and rear of trigger plate. Stocks retain most of an old refinish, checkering good, with some oil rubbed in. Bores are excellent. Right bbl has a small dent 2″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. Would make a spectacular close quarters woodcock gun! 4-42372 MGM97 (3,500-5,500)

*ITHACA 6 E SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH TWO BARRELS. SN 306778T. (1919) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 34″ and 30″ Barrels are both fitted with original Ithaca ventilated ribs with dual sighting beads. Bbl flats of both sets are stamped with SN and grade. Typical Knick action is also stamped with SN and grade on water table, and is engraved in typical 6 E fashion, with nearly full coverage of acanthus scroll, and figures of Indian shooting arrow and trap shooter in oval scenes, which are inlaid in gold and silver. Eagle surmounted by “MADE IN U.S.A.” is engraved on trigger plate. SN is on trigger guard tang. XXX crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Pachmayr trap pad. Well cut fleur-de-lis checkering with scalloped borders is at grip and side panels. Matching long ejector forend has spring detent and button release. 34″ BBL: Bore diameter: .733. Bore restriction: .040. Wall thickness: .024. Drop at heel: 1-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13.8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. 30″ BBL: Bore diameter: .731. Bore restriction: .037. Wall thickness: .033. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11.9 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Both sets of bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality satin blue. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, silvered heavily on bottom, and on sharp edges and tangs. Excellent quality newly made stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is slightly loose, but feels tight with forend installed. Ejector works. 4-46025 MGM315 (3,000-5,000)

*ITHACA NID 4E SINGLE TRIGGER WITH VENTILATED RIB. SN 439401. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels with high, raised, ventilated rib have engine turned bbl flats stamped with grade and SN. “Best Fluid Steel” is stamped on bottoms of bbls. Early case hardened NID action with pin cocking indicators, is engraved with typical grade 4 rendition of scrolled acanthus and game birds. SN is on trigger guard tang. Action is fitted with Miller single trigger with selector incorporated into safety button, as was typical for Ithaca guns of this period. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over red Ithaca sunrise pad with aluminum base plate. Stock features typical 4E fleur de lis checkering, and vacant gold oval on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip. SN and grade are stamped on wood in front of iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, with some blue added. Rib is silvered on sharp edges. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, balance a pleasing hand-worn silver. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, crazed and with some light scratches, marks, and chips near oval. Checkering is slightly worn. Forend end finish is considerably more worn from carrying. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Top lever is considerably right of center. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. It is estimated that fewer than 560 grade 4 NID’s were made. 4-42546 MGM216 (2,500-3,500)

*SUPERB REMINGTON MODEL 1100 F GRADE PREMIER ENGRAVED BY JACK CASWELL. SN L648837J. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 25″ Barrel with raised, ventilated rib, is marked with Remington address and patent information on right side of bbl, and with gauge and chamber information on left. Model 1100 blued receiver as produced by Remington Custom Shop ca. 1973. Gun is finely engraved with classic large flowing open scrolled acanthus, with stippled background, outlining detailed scenes of dogs and game birds, with pair of setters on left action flanked by flushing pheasant toward front and flying woodcock at rear. Central vignette is signed with engravers initials “JHC” on rock at left foot of hindmost dog. “Remington Model 1100SF” is engraved under scene, and SN under woodcock. Right side of action sports a pair of pointers as central scene, with flying quail toward front, and rising mallard at rear. XXX fancy crotch figured American walnut buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed Remington composition buttplate, with white line spacer. Stock features Remington grip cap with extended diamond faux ivory inlay, large vacant oval on toe line, and hand cut stylized fleur-de-lis checkering, with extensions into butt, which has mullered borders. Full, long forend matches quality of wood and checkering. Bore diameter: -.547, Bore restriction: -.018, Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its orig blue, and anodized finishes. There are two minor marks on left side of bbl. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with some slight lifting occurring on left side near buttplate, and in mullering of borders of checkering. One of the most elegant Reminton 1100s in existance. 4-45181 MGM279 (7,500-9,500)

*REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 1 HAMMER GUN. SN 225248. (1902) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ De-carbonized steel bbls are stamped “Remington Arms Co Ilion N. Y. U. S. A.” on rear portion and under matting on raised, flat rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with grade and other production marks; locking lug with choke information. Case hardened action with low, circular hammers, is stamped “Remington Arms Co.” on each lockplate. Grade and SN are on water table. Plain American walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over RAC logo, checkered, hard rubber buttplate. Matching splinter forend with hard rubber tip, has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.021, right -.022. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.044. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 2-1/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, silvered at muzzles and thinning at carry point, with a number of minor marks, and slight scratches. Action retains 65 – 70% orig case hardening color, silvered mostly on bottom from normal wear, and on fences. Locks and hammers retain nearly all of their case hardening color. Trigger guard has grayed at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with some noticeable marks on right side at top of grip, and a few other scattered minor marks overall. Checkering is sharp, slightly darkened. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. 4-45102 MGM216 (1,000-2,000)

*CUSTOM RUGER OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY BRYSON J. GWINNELL WITH BRILEY TUBE SET AND CASE. SN 410-13762. Cal. 12 Ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-block ventilated rib bbls are ported and fitted with Briley thin wall choke tubes. Briley Ultimate Ultralight 3 gauge tube set is included. Nicely polished Ruger red label action features selective single trigger and non-automatic safety (Bbl selector and toggling safety button are on top tang, and stamped “S” “B” and “T”). Bottom of action is stamped “Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.” and “Southport. Conn. USA”. Action is engraved with a mix of scroll and ribbons outlining vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and game rendered in high relief; setter pointing pair of woodcock on left; pointer flushing pheasant on right. These scenes are highlighted by other feather motifs at corners of action and at fences. Bottom of action shows a drumming grouse in front of trigger guard, with single grouse feather under company name. Bbls have gold bands at muzzles, and continue the feather motif behind the bands. Top sides of mono-block show gold inlaid running squirrel and rabbit within gold wire ovals flanked by relief scrolled acanthus flourishes. Quality of this work is very fine, and nicely detailed, done by Bryson Gwinnell, who began his career at Smith & Wesson, and was later at the Colt custom shop for ten years. He then worked as an engraver for the U. S. Mint before doing freelance engraving on firearms. His signature and completion date is on top tang to left of lever. Very fine, flame-figured American walnut, full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over leather-faced brown “Old English” pad. Stock features horn sunburst grip cap, 18 LPI point pattern borderless checkering, and adjustable comb. Matching one piece forend has inset Ruger logo, and Deeley release, and continues the engraving theme with gold inlaid falling grouse losing feathers, and has obviously just been shot. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: SC. Wall thickness: top -.045, bottom -.048. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: Adjustable. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Aluminum Briley case has Ruger and Briley logo decals on exterior. Briley tube set is held in top compartment of blue velvet lined interior. Case contains 13 various choke tubes for different bbls, and wrench, along with Briley care and maintenance pamphlet. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new. Bbls showing a few minor marks from contact with fore arm. Action is a bit dirty from firing. Stocks have only one or two minor marks. Case and tubes are excellent. 4-42068 MGM152 (2,500-3,500)

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SKEET GUN WITH SUPER-TUBES AND CASE. SN 97613S8. (1968) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Ventilated rib bbls are stamped with typical Browning markings. Coin finished action with Diana style engraving depicting pheasants, ducks, and other assorted game within semi-relief scrolled acanthus borders, is signed by L. Acampo. Nice feather crotch figured American walnut flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over factory Browning pad. Beavertail type one piece forend has wood that matches buttstock well. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.006, bottom .006. Wall thickness: top- .035, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Leatherite tan Browning case is lined with fluffy, fawn, faux fur, and contains factory Super-tube set for 20, 28, and 410 gauges, with extractors, and installation tools, along with instruction sheet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as reconditioned by factory and retains essentially all of its renewed finish, with only a few minor scattered marks in wood finish, with small incipient 1/2″ check behind left side of action. Standing breech is unmarked. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Exterior of case is fine, slightly soiled, with some marks. Interior cloth has some rust stains. Tube set is excellent, extractors show cleaning over some scattered pitting. 4-46019 MGM242 (5,000-8,000)

Revised: 3/1/2012

Additional Information: Gunstock tests negative for salt using silver nitrate solution.

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 55309L69. Cal. 30-06. Beautiful Browning with 22″ tapered rnd sporting weight bbl without sights. Mounted in spectacular center crotch flame grain walnut with wide coverage checkered & carved forestock & pistol grip with rosewood forend tip and grip cap that have white spacers. Butt has a Monte Carlo comb with cheekpiece and its orig Browning embossed black composition buttplate. Forestock & bottom of butt have sling swivel studs & the grip cap is inlaid with an empty diamond shaped gold initial plate. Receiver, floorplate & trigger guard are French gray finish. Receiver is game scene engraved with the large vignette of a bugling bull elk on left side and a running American antelope buck on right side. The elk is in a mountain background scene and the antelope a desert scene. Left side of receiver, rail & rear bridge are engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. Left vignette is signed “ABEE”, the signature of renowned engraver, Angelo Bee, who was Browning’s Master Engraver for many years before he emigrated to the U.S. and set up his own business where he became even more famous. Floorplate & trigger guard are wonderfully engraved with the large vignette of a mule deer buck in a forest scene on the floorplate and a grizzly bear on the trigger bow. These vignettes are surrounded by well-executed foliate & floral patterns with punch dot background. Floorplate is signed “R DEWIL”. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with bright bbl blue and crisp gray finish on receiver, trigger guard & floorplate. Bolt is polished bright and shows very little scuffing. Stock is sound with bright clean checkering, with only slight hand oil on the forestock. There are only a very few, very light nicks in the varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shin bore. 4-42492 (6,000-8,000)

*SET OF THREE BROWNING RENAISSANCE PISTOLS. SN T213885, 599805/ 351369. Cal. 9mm. T prefix Hi Power with round hammer and fixed sights, Browning Arms Co slide. Cal. .380. M1910. St. Louis and Montreal address slide. Cal. 25 ACP. Baby. Browning Arms Co marked slide. All pistols with silver gray finish, gold-plated triggers, and synthetic pearl grips, are engraved with large flowing scrolled acanthus at nearly full coverage. Pistols are accompanied by their black leatherette Browning marked zippered sleeves. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing little evidence of having been fired. Sleeves are also excellent. 4-44210 MGM266 (4,000-6,000)

*EXQUISITE BEST PERIOD BOSS HEAVY PROOF WATERFOWL OR PIGEON GUN WITH CASE. SN 7658. (1929) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls with raised, flat, file cut rib, are engraved “Boss & Co. Dover Street. Piccadilly. London W.” and “Made in England” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot and “2-3/4″ Choke”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Whitworth steel “sheaf of wheat” logos. Case hardened Boss sidelock action is stocked to the fences and is beautifully filed with delicate raised bead around fences, and graceful fillets on action bar. Action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), double triggers, and gold line tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and lockplates are masterfully engraved with Jack Sumner’s incomparable scroll with rose bouquet highlights in traditional Boss style, with 18 exquisite rose bouquets with two additional bouquets on the fences. Each lockplate is engraved “Boss & Co”. Blued single beaded steel trigger guard is scroll engraved on bow with SN relief engraved on tang, which extends to case hardened engraved steel grip cap. Beautifully marbled, dark reddish brown Circassian walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features typical Boss teardrop drop points, and point pattern 24 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Checkering has a wonderful raised transitional boundary to the butt at comb section, in classic “Best” pistol grip style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release and SN on iron. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.032, right -.023. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP:14-1/4″. Maker’s oak and leather case with key lock closure and brass corners, is lined in burgundy cloth with large paper Boss & Co label, St. James’ Street address is lined out in red. Label is stamped at two places at top “Please note the new address, 13, Dover St. Piccadilly”. (This address change occurred in 1908) Case contains Boss marked square oil bottle and pair of snap caps, as well as Morocco leather wallet containing cleaning brush, mop, and jag. Two keys are affixed. PROVENANCE: Copy of original Boss ledger page outlining specifications of the gun as ordered by Abercrombie & Fitch and shipped 20 July 1929. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, with a few minor light marks, engraving softened. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, silvered and thinned mostly on bottom from normal carry and wear. Lockplates retain nearly all of their bright orig case hardening color. Trigger guard has been re-blued, and retains nearly all of that blue. Top lever retains a considerable amount of its orig bright blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a factory quality oil finish over one or 2 very minor marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has numerous scuffs and stains. Rectangular panel has been inset after removal of old embossed initials. Carrying handle is good, but a bit tired. New case straps have been installed and are excellent. Interior cloth is very good to fine, with considerable amount of soiling from contact with gun and accessories. Label is considerably foxed with some light stains and one area rubbed through, from contact with fence. Interior partitions are good, with some blocks missing on right side compartment. All accessories are excellent. A great handling, nicely balanced, heavy proof gun. The onset of the Great Depression and the costs of ownership put this fine example of the gunmaker’s art out of reach for most retail buyers. According to Griffin & Howe records, this gun was sold/loaned several times from the A&F showroom prior to WWII before finding a more permanant home. resided. 4-45152 MGM209 (35,000-45,000)

*EXQUISITE PURDEY BEST OVER-UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 27346. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Demi-bloc bbls engraved with Purdey Audley House address, and “England” on left side of top bbl, and London proofs on right side, are fitted with different styles of ribs. 26″ Barrels have narrow, matted, ventilated rib, and 28″ bbls have somewhat wider, matted, solid rib. Bbl flats are also stamped with London nitro proofs, and engraved with choke percentages for each bbl. (26″ bbls with 50% and 55%, and 28″ bbls 60% and 70%) Bottoms of bottom bbls are stamped with SNs and barrel makers initials, “E. C”. Case hardened Purdey OU action with rounded bar, features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are “extra finish” engraved with full coverage shaded, large, flowing, scrolled acanthus. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Bottom of action has engraved portrait of Labrador retriever. “J. Purdey & Sons” is engraved on each side of action and bottom, which is also engraved “London England”. Matching scroll engraved trigger guard with SN at grip, extends to hard rubber cap. Finely marbled and strikingly fiddle-figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown leather covered pad, and features drop points, 26 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with initials “SRM”. Matching ejector one piece forend is fitted to both sets of bbls, and has Anson release. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.615, bottom -.615. Bore restrictions: top -.005, bottom -.005. Wall thickness: top -.033, bottom -.034. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.615, bottom -.615. Bore restrictions: top -.020, bottom -.010. Wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 15″. Makers motor case with space for both sets of bbls has stitched leather corners. Interior is lined with maroon cloth with gold embossed leather Purdey label, another label showing how to place guns in case. There is also a charge card for this particular gun with all dimensions and weights including extra bbls. CONDITION: Excellent. 28″ Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, with a few very minor marks, and slight silvering. 26″ Bbls retain 95% of their orig blue, silvered at muzzles with a number of marks, mostly on bottom bbl. Breech ends of both bbl sets retain almost all of their orig damascening. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, silvering around bottom, from carrying and use. Trunnion pins are completely silvered. Lockplates retain 80 – 90% of their case hardening color. Orig varnish is fairly heavy and somewhat occludes engraving. Trigger plate retains nearly all of its blue. Trigger guard retains perhaps 30% blue, mostly silvered at grip. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish, with numerous minor marks. Edges of drop points are slightly rounded, and checkering slightly worn. 1-1/2″ Crack is in bottom of forend, running from rear mounting escutcheon to iron. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is very fine, with a few minor scuffs, mostly on corners. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, with some marks and soiling from contact with gun and bbls. Leather label is excellent. Small gun placement label is slightly foxed. Charge card is more foxed, with some stains and compressions. 4-42459 MGM187 (55,000-75,000)

*VERY FINE JAMES PURDEY OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER HEAVY GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 26695. (ca. 1958) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Barrels with narrow file cut ventilated ribs, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on top. Right side of top bbl and flats of bottom bbl have London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is on bottom of bottom bbl. Nicely filed, robust Woodward type action has non-automatic safety with “Safe” inlaid in gold, and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with well executed Purdey house style rose bouquet and scroll, with “J. Purdey & Sons. London England” on bottom of action, and “J. Purdey & Sons.” in scroll surrounded cartouches on lockplates. Small bow trigger guard has matching scroll with SN on tang which extends to hard rubber grip cap. Dark reddish-brown stump figured and black marbled European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/16″ over checkered wood butt. Cleanly cut 32 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Matching one piece forend has Anson release. 26″ Barrels: Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: top -.009, bottom -.006. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz, LOP: 15-1/16″. 28″ Barrels: Bore diameter: top -.732, bottom -.732. Bore restrictions: top -.038, bottom -.039. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.031. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. Leather motor case with stitched leather corners has initials “D.H.M.” embossed on lid. Interior is lined in green cloth with leather Purdey label. Two piece rosewood and brass cleaning rod is inside. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of what appears to be original blue. Action retains 90% orig case color, silvering on beads, and sharp edges, fading slightly on bottom. Lockplates retain virtually all their orig case color and lacquer. Trigger guard has 70% of its blue, silvering at edges, and turning gray at grip. Trigger plate and top lever retain nearly all of their blue, top lever silvering at thumbpiece. Stocks retain virtually all of their orig oil finish with a few minor nicks and dings from handling. Action is tight. Both sets are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time with 26″ bbls; in time with 28″ bbls. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny with no visible imperfections. Case is fine with minor scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are correctly done quality replacements. Interior cloth is excellent. Between 1950 and 2000 Purdey’s produced fewer than 450 Woodward designed O-U’s, an average of 9 per year. This is a fine example in an unusual configuration. 4-46032 MGM299 (60,000-80,000)

*TRUE PAIR OF PURDEY BEST GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 20167 & 20168. (1911) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls. This fine, heavily used, but never abused pair of guns have been maintained over the years with all work apparently done by Purdey’s, but are in need of attention again. Guns are engraved with nos. “1” and “2” in the usual places, and stamped with nos. “1” and “2” on water tables and rear lumps. Bbls of gun no. “1” have Purdey name and address engraved on narrow game rib. Bbls of gun no. “2” have same address as well as “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel”. Both sets are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, choke, and bbl makers initials. “JA” (J. Aldous) is on gun number “1”, gun no. “2” has initials “HT” (Tombs ?). Tube nos. 66045 and 66046 are on gun no. “1”, and 40532 and 40533 are on gun no. “2”. Beesley patent self-opening actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” on lockplates and bottoms of actions, which are also engraved “London”. Well matched, nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/4″ over 7/8″ wooden extensions with checkered butts. Extensions are fitted to original curve of butts. Silver ovals on toe lines are engraved with initials “D.A.P.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases with actioners initials on iron; Gun no. “1” with “F.H” (Fred Hughes), and gun no. “2” with “LF” (unknown). BBL set gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 15-3/4″. BBL set gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 15-3/4″. Makers leather 2-gun motor case has stitched leather corners, and is embossed with initials “D.A.P.” Case is lined in maroon cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label, as used from the early 1950’s through 1980’s. Case contains 2-pc oak and brass cleaning rod, unmarked round oil bottle, striker disc key, and various brushes and mops. CONDITION: Good, as found, showing heavy use, and probable return to factory in 1950’s for work, at which time bbls of gun no. “1” were replaced. Gun no. 1 bbls retain 80% of their orig blue with a number of marks and thinning. Gun no. “2” bbls retain 60 – 70% blue probably done by Purdey’s at time of refurbishment. Engraving on rib is considerably washed. Actions have traces of case color in protected areas, the balance being a smooth, bright silver. Bottom of action of gun no. 1 is frosted. Engraving was picked up on bottom of action of gun no. 2, and on fences. New hinge pins were fitted to both guns, as a considerable amount of heat blue remains on them. Orig buttstocks show considerable wear with checkering almost gone, drop points are worn, and sharp edges are rounded. Wood is even with metal except on lower horns at actions, which are under metal. Forend wood of gun no. 1 was replaced at same time that bbls were done, and retains some of its orig finish with checkering worn. Bores are excellent, except gun no. 2 shows some striations at breeches, and a few very minor pits toward muzzle. Action is tight and bbls on face for gun no. 1. Drop is considerably worn with forend iron marking receiver. Action of gun no. 2 is slightly loose, and a touch off face. Drop is worn. Action deeply marked by iron. Ejectors of gun no. 1 are in time. Left ejector of gun no. 2 has broken spring. Case leather is very fine with only a few minor marks, corners considerably marked. Straps and handle are very good. Interior cloth is excellent, as is label. Accessories are fine. It appears these guns were rebuilt by Purdey’s for a new owner in the 1950’s when new bbls were made for gun no. 1, along with stock extensions and new crest plates being fitted. Guns were re-cased. The full potential of these fine guns can be realized with careful and sympathetic restoration. The basic components are sound, and only need some minor mechanical and judicious re-shaping and finishing to be a truly handsome pair. 4-44303 MGM140 (19,000-25,000)

VERY EARLY PURDEY BEESLEY PATENT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 11315. (1882) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have remnants of Purdey Audley House address on narrow, concave, game rib. Sides of bbls are stamped “SLEEVED”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers at .662 bore diameter. There are nitro proof marks on bottoms of bbls. Early Purdey self-opening action without intercepting sears, having clover leaf trigger plate extension, also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, Purdey hidden third fastener, arrow engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with extremely well cut fine shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights, and is undoubtedly the work of Purdey head engraver, J Lucas, who originated this style, which was to become Purdey’s standard. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. “Purdey’s Patent” is on bottom of action. Fences are beautifully carved with relief fleur-de-lis with scrolled background. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, also scroll engraved. SN is on grip. Somewhat marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over 3/4″ wood extension, with checkered butt. Stock features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders. There is a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend with Anson release is fitted with Boss ejector system. Bore diameter: left- .660, right -.661 Bore restrictions: left -.010, right – .005. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain 90% + of their blue, as done at time of sleeving, with some subsequent freckling. Sleeve job nicely done with good transition between mono-bloc and tubes. Joint line is visible. Action is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Trigger guard and top lever re-blued, and retain most of that blue, engraving slightly washed. Stock appears to be old well done replacement, as it lacks drop points, however quality of work is excellent and possibly original, and retains nearly all of an old oil finish, over a few minor marks. Wood is slightly under metal, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A lovely old small bore classic, made before Purdey’s offered an ejector. (The best in the trade was installed.) This gun was given a new lease on life, with a competent sleeving job. 4-38874 MGM237 (7,500-12,500)

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR 16 GA GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 27144. (1911) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. No. 2 of a pair with “2” inlaid in gold in normal places. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls with low, narrow, concave, game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland.” “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 16 ga, and 1 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Typical Royal action with bar locks and stocked to the fences, features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, Holland patent detachable locks, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers, front articulated. Action and locks are engraved with typical Holland & Holland house style large shaded scrolled acanthus with “Holland & Holland” in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal Hammerless Ejector” and top lever “Holland’s Patent”. Nicely marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver pad, and features drop points, diamond hand, traditional 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with monogram “SBN”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with SN and “Steel”. Bore diameter: left-.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Makers leather case with sliding button brass closure is lined in Burgundy cloth with H & H black patterned leather gold-embossed label in lid, along with H & H charge card for 12 bore gun no. 30777, and another instruction label. Case contains brass and rosewood 2-pc cleaning rod with mops and brushes, turned bone striker bottle marked 30777, H & H marked round pewter oil bottle, pair of 16 bore snap caps, and box of Hoppe’s cleaning patches. Orig keys are also present. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% of an older re-black, silvered at muzzles, with area of cleaned rust in front of forend latch. Engraving is slightly washed. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, where protected, but is mostly a pleasing mottled silver-gray. Trigger guard number is one before this guns number, being engraved 27143. Stocks have what appears to be an old varnish over orig oil finish. Checkering nicely re-run. Wood of forend has some losses toward tip that have been smoothed in. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. Forcing cones have been relieved. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is fine, chocolate brown with a number of scuffs and lifting of grain. Interior cloth is very fine, with some rubs and marks from contact with gun. There is a bit of insect damage to cloth in lid. Leather label is excellent. Paper label is foxed with some insect damage to charge card. Accessories are very fine. Striker bottle has cracked top, and is missing its bottom. A solid, lightweight gun. 4-45115 MGM201 (15,000-25,000)

*HEAVY PROOF HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR PIGEON/ WATERFOWL GUN. SN 30509. (ca 1923) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, concave, matted rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Unusual robust H & H Royal action is fitted with Purdey type third fastener as well as side clips and double triggers with front articulated. It also features typical H & H patent detachable sidelocks and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and locks are engraved in H & H house style with large shaded acanthus scroll. “Holland & Holland” is in acanthus device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal Hammerless Ejector”. Single beaded trigger guard is scroll engraved with SN at grip. Nicely streaked and fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over 3/4″ ribbed wood extension fitted to orig curve of butt. Stock features drop points, standard 24 LPI flat top checkering with mullered borders and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.733, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.040, right -.040. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5.8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, considerably silvered and grayed. Action and lockplates retain traces of orig case hardening color in protected areas, but are mostly silver, browning somewhat. Trigger guard has traces of orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous minor marks. Checkering has slight wear, and is missing a number of diamonds. Wood of extension matches well, and surface is somewhat below buttstock. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. An exceptional original solid gun. Hollands in this configuration with side clips are considerably rarer than those of other makes. 4-45109 MGM202 (13,500-18,500)

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN. SN 15747. (ca 1910) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Dovetailed bbls fitted with sunken narrow game rib are engraved with H & H New Bond Street address on tops of each bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .750 grain bullet and “R. choke”, and London re-proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot, and 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Holland Royal sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features long top tang extending over comb, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), double triggers (front trigger “loose”), and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut large open shaded acanthus scroll in H & H house style, with “Holland & Holland” in classic device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal Hammerless Ejector” and top lever “Patent Ejector”. Matching trigger guard has SN on grip of short tang. Beautifully marbled and strikingly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over red stained leather covered pad, and features drop points, diamond hand, classic 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.743, right -.741. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan leather case with glued on corners is lined in burgundy cloth and contains a pair of snap caps and an oil bottle marked “Made in England”. CONDITION: Fine as refurbished. This fine gun was converted from a Paradox to a heavy game gun with new ribs being laid. Bbls retain most of a finely done black. Action has been coin finished and remains a pleasing gray. Stocks retain most of a well done oil refinish, over some minor marks. Pad is relatively new, checkering lightly re-cut. Bores are very fine, slightly frosted. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case is excellent. 4-46027 MGM310 (8,000-12,000)

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND SPORTING MODEL OVER-UNDER. SN 50650. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. The 150th of these fine guns made. It features 28″ demi-bloc bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib. Ejector bolsters are engraved “Holland & Holland London”. Bottom of bbls are stamped with 1996 London proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with SN. Case hardened (Special order) O/U action with false sideplates and quick detachable single trigger/ firing group, is nicely filed with fences transitioning into swept bolsters on each side of action. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage open medium scroll. Hollands’ classic acanthus device as found on most Royal sidelocks is on each sideplate, and inlaid with gold “Holland & Holland”. Bottom of action is marked “The Sporting Model” in circle. Removable trigger plate style firing mechanism with selective single trigger is blued, has matching scroll engraving, and bright polished internals. Takedown latch is at left rear of trigger guard bow. Lightly marbled and crotch figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock has semi-diamond hand, is checkered in Holland’s classic rifle style at grip, and measures 15-1/8″ over 1/2″ sporting clays type pad. Matching one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top-.033, bottom -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig lustrous blue, with some minor marks, mostly from contact with forend, and some marks on polished breech of bottom bbl from assembly and dis-assembly. Action retains nearly all of its orig vibrant case hardening color, with just the slightest of silvering on sharpest edges of beads, and marks on top tang from operating the trigger selector/ safety. Most of the orig lacquer is present. Stocks retain nearly all their orig rubbed oil finish, with a few very minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action locks up like a bank vault. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works flawlessly. Currently this highly regarded model has a starting cost of 42,000 Pounds Sterling. 4-46049 MGM288 (32,500-42,500)

*HOLLOWAY & NAUGHTON OVER UNDER PROTOTYPE PREMIER RANGE GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN H & N 000. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-block barrels are engraved “Holloway & Naughton England” on top of matted flat ventilated rib. Left side of top bbl is engraved “Prototype”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1997 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers and are engraved “CTISS, Dulles VA” (Importer). Coin finished sidelock Boss type OU action is fitted with non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. SAFE is inlaid in gold. Pins are blued. Tumbler ends have gold line cocking indicators. Action and lockplates are engraved with beautifully cut and finely stipple shaded semi-relief open scrolled acanthus as background for lifelike Bulino scenes of game birds, with a pair of cock pheasant flushing from hillside on left lockplate; a pair of chukar partridge flying over open prairie on right; and woodcock flitting through birches on bottom of action. “H. & N” is inlaid in gold in forend iron recess on bottom of action. “Holloway & Naughton” is in gold on bottom of each lockplate. Single beaded relief engraved small bow trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold on tang, which extends to small horn grip cap. Spectacular, beautifully marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut long capped “Prince of Wales” grip buttstock measures 15-1/16″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic 24 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching full forend has Boss ejector shaped reinforcing piece integral with iron, and fastens to bbl with modified Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.732. Bore restrictions: top -.029, bottom -.020. Wall thickness: top-.033, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 15-1/16″. Fine quality leather toe under case with stitched leather corners is lined with maroon cloth with black leather gold embossed makers label in lid. Case contains Holloway & Naughton marked snap caps, oil bottle, and ebony and German silver 2-pc cleaning rod. There are two tan leather wallets, one with 3 H & N marked ebony handled turnscrews; the other containing cleaning brush, mop and jag. Case has maroon canvas leather trimmed outer cover with snap closure. PROVENANCE: Factory 2004 import invoice valuing the gun at 22,000 pounds CIF to Wash DC. Copies of full color H & N advertising handbills featuring this exact gun and a 2007 catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finish, showing very little use or wear. High edges of bbl are slightly silvered, and there are a few minor marks in finish of wood. Case leather is excellent. Interior cloth shows a few marks and compressions. Accessories and outer cover are excellent. A new Premier Range over under starts at 60.000 pounds. 4-45039 MGM197 (20,000-30,000)

*WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 17766. (ca 1920) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel barrels with raised flat matted rib, are engraved “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St. New Bond St. London” and “Gun Makers By Appointment to His Majesty George V Rex et Imp.” on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, along with initials “H. L” and “Westley Richards (triangle logo) Special Steel”. Case hardened scallop-backed typical Westley Richards patent, detachable lock action with hinged floorplate, features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Westley Richards patent doll’s head third fastener, and double triggers, and is marked with “Westley Richards 2914 Patent 17731 – 1897” on water table and each of the detachable lockplates. Lockplates and internals are engine turned, stamped with SN, and have “R” and “L” inlaid in gold on tops. Action is engraved with very well cut medium scroll with “Westley Richards” in scrolled terminated ribands on each side. Top of action is engraved “Westley Richards Ejector” in front of top lever pivot. Blued trigger guard has pointing dog engraved on bow with scroll and SN at grip. Blued floorplate and top lever are also scroll engraved. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over 5/8″ thick high quality leather covered pad. A large gold oval is on toe line, and classic 20 LPI checkering with mullered borders at grip. Matching splinter forend is fitted with Deeley ejector with inset horn tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.741, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.027, right -.010. Wall thickness: left – .021, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 15″. Maker oak and leather case with brass key lock and two sliding locks, is embossed “Edwin Schwarzenbach, Zurich.” on lid. Interior is lined with green cloth with three paper labels, one being normal makers label with 178 New Bond St. address. The other two are instructions for using, and cleaning Westley Richards breech loading guns. Large covered compartment with turned bone knob contains new straps for case, and orig checkered horn buttplate with mounting screws. PROVENANCE: Factory invoice for authenticating gun, and copy of ledger page and bbl log showing this gun as completed in 6/4/21 for Robert H. MacCurdy. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black. Engraving remains sharp, except matting of rib which is softened. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, bright where protected, turning to silver at bottom and on fences. Floorplate, trigger guard, top lever, and safety button have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with checkering lightly touched up on grip, slightly worn on forend. Action is slightly loose with forend removed, and very slightly off face, feels tight with forend installed. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. There is a very slight bore enlargement (unmeasurable) in front of right chamber about 5″ from breech. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is scuffed on edges and corners, but still relatively light in color, with numerous minor stains. Handle getting a bit tender. Strap retainers look a bit later. Interior cloth is very fine, with numerous compressions and marks from contact with gun and bbls. Cloth rubbed through in a few areas. Straps are excellent. Labels are fine, considerably foxed. 4-44191 MGM14 (8,000-10,000)

*FINE WESTLEY RICHARDS “GOLD NAME” HAND DETACHABLE BOX LOCK SINGLE TRIGGER PIGEON GUN. SN 9984. (ca 1913) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls with raised, flat, matted rib having Westley dolls head extension, are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178. NEW BOND St. LONDON.” and “GUN MAKERS BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE V. REX ET IMP.” on tops. Bbl flats are unmarked, however bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, Westley Richards Special Steel and triangle logos, and London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened, scallop-backed, rounded, hand detachable action with blued hinged lock cover, is made with no safety, and features nicely filed beads around fences, and single trigger. Engine turned detachable locks with “R” and “L” inlaid in gold on tops, are stamped with Westley Richards patent use no. 2418, and SNs. This use number is also stamped on water table along with 1909 patent information regarding single trigger. Top of action is engraved “Westley Richards Patent One Trigger”. “WESTLEY RICHARDS.” is inlaid in gold on each side of action. Plain trigger guard and top lever are unadorned except for small flourish of scroll on thumbpiece of lever. SN is on grip. Very finely marbled and slightly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over correctly detailed checkered horn buttplate with steel heel and toe pieces in typical Westley Richards “best” quality style, however this treatment is on 1/2″ well matching wood extension with incised lines delineating joint. 32 LPI checkering has line borders. There is a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset horn tip, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.735, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.043, right -.022. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, turning to silver brown on sides toward bottom. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever along with heel and toe plates, have been re-blued with very lustrous charcoal blue, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a nicely done oil finish over a few minor marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with some slight frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works flawlessly. An interesting heavy proof shotgun. 4-46028 MGM309 (8,000-12,000)

STEPHEN GRANT BEST QUALITY SIDE LEVER BACK ACTION HAMMER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 4272. (ca.1877) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Fine Damascus barrels. Gun no. 2 of a pair, and so marked on trigger guard tang, forend iron, and on medium concave game rib, which is also engraved “Stephen Grant 67a St James’s Street London”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and bbl makers initials “HW”. Sleek round bar action is fitted with Hodges patent sliding triple bite (marked on water table), actuated by right mounted side lever. Fences are beautifully filed in typical Grant manner. Back action rebounding peninsula side locks are fitted with round bodied, high spurred, serpentine hammers. All metal parts are engraved with about 70% coverage of exceptionally well cut, small, shaded scroll. “Stephen Grant” is on each lockplate, and “Stephen Grant’s Patent” is on both sides of action bar. Scroll engraved long tang trigger guard has SN at grip. Very nicely marbled and figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over thick hard rubber checkered buttplate. Classic point pattern flat top 20 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000 . Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Maker’s oak and leather case has brass corners and two sliding locks. Lid is embossed “L. A. B.” Case is lined with burgundy cloth, with orig paper Grant label, and contains unmarked nickel-plated oil bottle. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 60 – 70% of what appears to be orig brown, but is most likely an old re-brown, thinning and silvering over all, with very pleasing definition to Damascus pattern. Action and lockplates have traces of orig case color in protected areas, and are mostly silver gray. Side lever retains most of what appears an old and correct charcoal re-blue. Trigger guard was done at the same time, and retains about 50% blue on bow. Grip is silvered with engraving washed. Stocks retain nearly all of an older oil refinish, over numerous marks and scratches. Checkering has been correctly re-cut. Action is very tight and bbls are on face, showing evidence of a recent very professional re-joint. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny, with some pinprick pitting evident toward breeches, and a few very minor pings toward muzzles. Locks are crisp. Case leather is considerably darkened, with many old scuffs and marks. Interior cloth is fine with some compressions and rubs through from contact with gun and bbls. Label is good, again showing contact marks, some rubbed through, and considerable insect damage. Oil bottle is near new. A very fine, classic, best quality hammer gun. 4-42675 MGM1 (8,000-12,000)

*PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL SIDELOCK GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 12128/ 12129. (ca 1910) Cal. 12 ga. This original matched pair of guns, nos “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on breech end of ribs, top levers and forend tips, have 30″ dovetailed steel bbls, engraved “William Powell & Son. 35. Carr’s Lane, Birmingham.” on low concave game ribs, with scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats of gun no. “1” are stamped with 1962 Birmingham proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Flats of gun no “2” are stamped with original Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and 1983 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Case hardened square-backed full sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Actions are engraved with cleanly cut medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights in “best” style. “William Powell & Son” is engraved on each lockplate. Blued, scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs on grips. Well matched, nicely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-5/8″ over checkered horn buttplates, and feature drop points, standard pattern 28 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and large vacant silver ovals on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson type releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9.9 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.735 (proofed at .740), right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8.3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers leather double gun case with shaped brass corners, with heavy rectangular brass plaque screwed to lid is engraved “R. H. C. N.”, and is lined with burgundy cloth with orig paper labels, reinstalled, and numbered to these guns. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, with brush, jag and oiler, as well as a working key. Also included are tan pigskin covered recoil pads fitted to guns. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls of gun no. “1” are near new, as made in 1962, undoubtedly by the factory, as they are beautifully struck, and replicate orig bbls perfectly. Bbls of gun no. “2” retain nearly all of their re-blue, probably done at time of re-proof in London. Engraving is slightly thinned. Actions retain 90% + factory quality re-case color, engraving still excellent, all edges sharp. Pin heads are heat blued. Trigger guards and top levers retain essentially all of their re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering lightly re-cut. Horn buttplates are new, with new engraved screws, and are excellent. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Actions are tight. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has darkened, with many marks, stains, and scuffs. Straps are new, as are handle retainers. Case is expertly relined, cloth excellent. Orig labels are a bit fragile with some cracks and chips, especially on charge card. Cleaning rod is new. Leather covered pads are excellent. 4-45065 MGM256 (12,500-17,500)

*PAIR OF CHARLES LANCASTER DLX SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 25003 / 25004. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Chas. Lancaster. Birmingham.” on low narrow concave game ribs with nos. “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on each gun, respectively. Breech ends of bbls have 1″ triangles of shaded scroll. Bottoms of bbls are fitted with Holland & Holland style assisted opening spring mechanism. Bbl flats show 1984 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers with gun. no. “1” at .615, and gun no. “2” at .614. Holland style bar lock actions feature non-automatic safeties (SAFE is inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and non-selective single triggers. Lockplates are fitted with H & H style hand detachable pin. Actions and lockplates are engraved with well executed large flowing open scroll. “Chas. Lancaster” is in arched riband on each lockplate. Bottoms of actions are engraved “De Luxe” “Assisted” “Opener”. Blued top levers have “1” and “2” inlaid in gold, respectively. Single beaded small bow trigger guards are scroll engraved, with SN on tangs. Well matched broadly streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-7/16″ over checkered wood butts. Stocks feature diamond hand drop points and gold shields on toe lines, engraved “JCC”. Nicely cut approx 28 LPI flattop standard point pattern checkering has dbl line border. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases (“1” and “2” are inlaid in gold on each tip, respectively). Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.043, right -.043. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 14-7/16″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.044, right -.045. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 14-7/16″. Large oak and leather double motor case has brass corners with handle mounted on top. Interior is lined with maroon cloth with large black leather gold embossed Lancaster label. These very well-made sidelock guns are assembled, finished, and proofed in Birmingham England from components sourced across Britain and continental Europe and represent an incredible value when compared to their London made counterparts. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 96-98% orig blue, silvering at muzzles and breech ends, with a few marks from use, thinning slightly above forend. Actions retain approx. 95% of their orig case color, silvered on beads and sides of fences. Top levers are slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish, slightly dry, with a very few minor marks from handling and use. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Single triggers work. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Case is excellent. Antiqued leather has a few minor marks and scrapes. Straps show some fraying, but are strong. Interior cloth is excellent. There is a 3″ x 6″ area on lid where charge card has been excised. Label is excellent. 4-46056 (12,500-17,500)

*WILLIAM EVANS BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH CASE AND EXTRA BARRELS. SN 17705. (1936) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both sets of bbls are 27″, dovetailed and are engraved “William Evans, 63, Pall Mall, St. James’s, London.” on narrow, concave game ribs with engraved dolls head and third fastener extensions. Bbl flats are stamped with 1953 Birmingham proofs on one bbl set, and the other with 1953 Birmingham re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers over orig London proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. London proofed bbls have one piece loop and splinter. Birmingham only proofed bbls have separate splinter. SNs are stamped on the bottom of each bbl. Case hardened screw grip sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage well cut large shaded scroll with acanthus highlights. “William Evans” is in rectangular band on each lockplate. Strikingly marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/16″ over tan pigskin leather covered pad. Stock features large vacant gold oval on toe line, drop points, semi-diamond hand, and standard point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. London Proofed Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.013. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3.5 oz. LOP: 14-7/16″. Birmingham Only Proofed Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.030. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8.3 oz. LOP: 14-7/16″. English green canvas tan leather trimmed two-barrel case is lined with purple cloth, with black leather gold printed William Evans label and secondary label with bbl specifications denoting orig bbls and new bbls, are on lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with assorted mops and brushes and rectangular James Dixon & Sons pewter oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain essentially all of a very high quality professional re-black, probably done at time of re-proof in Birmingham. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, the balance silver to gray. Lockplates retain 70 – 80% case hardening color with very pleasing appearance. Trigger guard and top lever have been re-blued, and retain essentially all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand-rubbed oil finish over some minor marks, with a few subsequent minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. (London proofed bbls are slightly off face.) Ejectors are in time. Case is fine. Canvas is slightly bleached. Leather has some slight scuffs. Interior cloth is very fine. Partitions are tight, with some added blocking. Labels are fine, as are accessories. A fast handling best period gun, suitable for almost any game. 4-45064 MGM234 (7,500-12,500)

UNUSUAL FREDERICK BEESLEY SPRING COCKING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 1190. (1891) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This unique gun, incorporating a variant of the spring cocking action of Purdey fame, uses a centrally pivoting ratchet to rotate a lug connected by a swivel to the main spring, as opposed to cam and push rod system of the patent assigned by Beesley to Purdey’s in 1880. There is no residual spring pressure in this system making it a spring cocker only, not self-opening. 30″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on tops, with Whitworth trademark on bottoms. Medium concave game rib is engraved “F. Beesley. (From Purdey’s) 2. St. James’s Street. London. Corner of Pall Mall.” There is scroll engraving at breeches of bbls and rear of rib with third fastener extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, and bottoms of bbls with SNs. Previously described ejector action is stocked to the fences, and fitted with dual under lugs, sliding third fastener, and automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold). Action fences are relief carved in unusual rectangular 3-leaf design. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut medium shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights, at about 80% coverage. “F. Beesley. From Purdey’s Patent” is in scrolled riband device on each lockplate. Long blued top lever is engraved “Patent”. Rose and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN engraved on long tang. Nicely marbled and slightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black leather covered Silver type pad. Silver oval engraved with initials “A C B” (?) is on toe line. Stock also features tear-shaped drop points and 22 LPI classic checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Original makers leather case is embossed with same initials as are on silver oval, and is lined with red cloth with makers paper label. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of an older re-black. Action is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Stock retains an older oil refinish, sharp edges rounded, checkering re-cut. Action is slightly loose and off face. Bores are bright and shiny with some minor pitting, mostly in left bbl. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark with numerous scuffs and deterioration of leather with tacked on brass reinforcing bands at corners. Newer interior cloth is good. Label on remnants of orig cloth is deeply foxed with numerous major losses and chips, and protected by tacked on plastic cover. Gun number and charges are legible. A bit of gunmaking history. 4-44200 MGM2 (5,000-7,000)

*COGSWELL & HARRISON 20 GAUGE “HUNTIC” SIDELOCK EJECTOR WITH CASE. SN 69163. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls with sunken game rib, engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd. “HUNTIC” 168 Piccadilly, London, England.” are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs on bbl flats. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Made in England”. Case hardened bar sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut medium scroll at about 80% coverage. “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” is engraved on each lockplate. Blued scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on grip. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over ribbed wood butt, and features drop points, flat topped traditional checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.612, right -.512. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.014. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Green canvas Emmebi case with leather trim is lined with green velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, showing little evidence of ever having been fired. There are some light marks on bbl and a few minor marks on buttstock. Bores are excellent, as are mechanics. 4-45066 MGM313 (4,000-6,000)

*COGSWELL AND HARRISON SANDHURST MODEL AVANT-TOUT GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 41124. (ca 1907) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd THE AVANT TOUT 141 New Bond St. & 226 Strand. London.” on concave game rib with crossbolt extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Archus” trademarks and are fitted with patented avant-tout ejector mechanism. SN is on ejector housing. Case hardened side-plated boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved), crossbolt type third fastener, and double triggers. Action and side-plates are engraved with very nicely cut large open shaded scroll with about 60% coverage. “Cogswell & Harrison Ltd” is on each sideplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with 20 LPI flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed wood butt on 5/8″ lengthening piece. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and spring detent release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Old, probably original, leather case with brass corners is embossed “C.H.” on lid. Interior is lined in reddish cloth, and contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, C & H marked round pewter oil bottle, 4″ long tubular brass oil bottle, old pull-through cleaning brush, assorted brushes and mops, and case straps. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain 90% + orig blue with some areas of discoloration, mostly on top rib. Action retains about 60% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences and bottom of action. Top lever is flaked to mottled silver. Trigger guard retains 50% of its orig bright blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with many minor marks from normal use. Checkering is slightly worn and missing one or two diamonds. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny with some slight frosting toward breech end of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is very dry with top grain crazed and flaking off. Needs stabilization. Interior cloth shows areas of fading, and moth damage. Partitions are tight. Accessories are fine. Straps and handle need attention. A solid, high quality, work horse. 4-41951 MGM53 (1,750-2,750)

*.410 W. J. JEFFERY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 34893. (ca 1935) Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “W. J. Jeffery & Co.Ltd. 9. Golden Square. Regent St. London. W. 1.” on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1934 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers at .405 bore diameter. Bottom of right bbl is stamped with SN. Diminutive case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and double triggers. Action is engraved with dbl line borders, and flourishes of scroll, with “W. J. Jeffery & Co. Ltd.” in scroll surrounded and terminated ribands on each side of action. Floorplate and top lever are blued, with matching scroll. Trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over serrated wood butt, and features side panels, slight diamond hand, and standard checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.388, right -.405. Wall thickness: left -.039, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old re-black with subsequent silvering at muzzles and toward breech ends, with some minor spotting. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, perhaps 30%. Floorplate and top lever retain most of their orig blue, floorplate considerably thinned. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous minor light marks. Bores are bright and shiny, but with scattered minor pitting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A winsome zephyr, with great dimensions. 4-45192 MGM287 (4,500-7,500)

*CHAS HELLIS 28 GA. BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 3226. (ca. 1926) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Charles Hellis & Sons 119 Edgware Road. Hyde Park. London. W.” on narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs and Birmingham re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in silver) and double triggers. Action is engraved with well cut English scroll with “C. Hellis & Sons” on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown leather covered pad and 17/32″ figured walnut spacer. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.545, right -.545. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done satiny re-black. Action has traces of case color in protected areas mostly under fences. Floorplate and top lever have been re-blued with engraving slightly washed, and retain most of that blue, with top lever silvering at thumbpiece. Trigger guard is silver gray. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, Checkering has been re-cut with some wear. Bores are excellent, frosted somewhat toward muzzles. Action is a bit loose, and bbls are slightly off face. Gun in need of a simple re-joint. Ejectors are in time, but left ejector is live. A nice little field gun in need of some modest attention. 4-42306 MGM36 (3,000-4,000)

*UNUSUAL F. T. BAKER SIDE LEVER BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN. SN 7977. (ca 1908) Cal. 12 ga. (.798 bore diameter with unusual long 12 ga chambers tapering to bore diameter (over 2″), with no visible forcing cone). (Bbl flats are marked “12 LC”.) 27″ Chopper lump bbls with medium, raised, flat, file cut rib, are stamped with London nitro proofs for 10/2 and 1-5/8 oz shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Robust boxlock action has unusual opening lever on right side with non-automatic safety (SAFE boldly inlaid in gold), disc set strikers, and double triggers. A piece has been dovetailed and screwed into top of action to match raised rib. All metal parts are engraved with nearly full coverage of well cut, small English scroll with feather and scrolled borders. “FREDc T. BAKER” is in scrolled riband on each side of action, and circular FTB trademark is on bottom of action. Trigger guard has SN on short tang. Nicely fiddle figured, dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over 1-3/4″ lengthening piece with checkered wood butt, fitted to original stock curve. 24 LPI checkering has mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has pivoting forward lever latch, as is often found on double rifles. Bore diameter: left-.800, right -.797. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (with .002 recess), right -.032. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old re-black, slightly silvered and thinned. Action is cleaned to bright silver. Engraving is relatively sharp. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, checkering re-cut. A 3/4″ x 1-1/4″ chip is missing from toe. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with a hint of frosting in front of chambers. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-45103 MGM217 (1,500-2,500)

J. & W. TOLLEY 8 BORE DOUBLE HAMMER WILD FOWLING GUN. SN 6284. (ca. 1888) Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 34″ Dovetailed laminated Damascus barrels are engraved “J. & W. Tolley, Makers 1 Conduit St. Regent St. London. W.” on raised flat rib with dolls head extension. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs at “9B”, “10M”, along with “Not for ball”. Splinter is stamped with SN, “English Damascus” and “J & W. T”. Large case hardened rounded bar Jones under lever action is fitted with peninsula rebounding back action locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are scroll border engraved. “J. & W Tolley” is on each lockplate. Steel trigger guard has SN at tang. Lightly marbled European walnut horn-capped, semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/8″ over Silver pad with large rounded widow’s peak. Borderless flat top checkering is at 18 LPI. Matching splinter forend with nicely shaped and engraved steel tip has unusual adaptation of Anson release with checkered button, set on steel escutcheon in center, which slides forward releasing forend. Top half of button is inlaid in gold “Push”. Bore diameter: left-.835, right -.835. Bore restrictions: left -.050, right -.050. Wall thickness: left -.048, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 11 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 75 – 85% orig brown with some light oxidation and pinprick frosting. Action and lockplates retain approx 80% orig case hardening color, silvering on high points and tails of locks, from normal handling and use. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with numerous minor marks, finish dry. Recoil pad is original, rubber has crystallized and is chipped. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with some slight pitting evident toward muzzle of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A high quality good handling heavy gun by this respected maker, who specialized in such guns. 4-44199 MGM176 (3,000-5,000)

*UNUSUAL, PROBABLY UNIQUE, WATSON BROS SHOOTABLE BOXLOCK “TRY” GUN WITH ADJUSTMENT KEY. SN 8661. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Steel dovetailed bbls are engraved “Watson Bros. 4. Pall Mall London.” on concave game rib with dolls head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and 1966 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Boxlock action features double triggers and no safety, and is line border engraved with “Watson Bros” on each side. Action is fitted with unusual and scarce buttstock, adjustable for cast, pitch, drops at heel and comb, and length of pull. The complex knuckle at grip with drop at heel, and cast off adjustments, is very unusual in “try” guns. It is interesting to note that the quality of figure and color of the wood in this stock, is of the highest order, suitable for any “best” gun. Grip knuckle and butt are checkered. Splinter forend has steel tip and spring plunger “snap” release. Bore diameter: left-.720, right -.721. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.030. Drop at heel: Adjustable, drop at comb: Adjustable. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: Adjustable. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of an old re-black. Action is cleaned to silver gray over some pinprick pitting. Top lever, trigger guard, floorplate, and forend iron have been re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Stock retains most of what appears to be its original finish over a number of minor marks and knocks. Mechanism works well. Pins retaining butt portion are a bit loose. Adjustment key is a very nicely made newer reproduction. “Try” guns of any type are quite scarce, those with complete adjustment system such as this are extremely so. 4-46020 MGM269 (2,500-3,500)

*WESTLEY RICHARDS SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. SN T6745. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 34″ Chopper lump barrel with raised flat matted ventilated rib with ivory front and mid beads, and doll’s head extension, is engraved “Westley Richards & Co. London.” on left side. Breech end of bbl has four 1″ pyramids of shaded scroll. Bottom of bbl has Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chamber, SN, and initials “H.L”. There are two loops for attaching forend for extra strength. Robust boxlock action has pivoting bolt third fastener and no safety. Action is engraved at about 70% coverage of nicely cut large shaded open scroll with “Westley Richards & Co.” in serpentine ribands with scroll terminations on either side. Trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN on grip. Nicely marbled and figured Circassian walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Pachmayr trap pad and 1-1/16″ wood extension. Stock features drop points, horn grip cap, vacant silver oval, and 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. 12″ Long full forend has Deeley release with rather plain wood and matching checkering. Bore diameter: .746. Bore restriction: .046. Wall thickness: .040. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1.6 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 50-60% of what appears to be original blue, a bit thin, and silvering on high edges and at muzzle. Action retains 20 – 35% original case color, fading to silver on high points. Floor plate, trigger guard, and top lever retain 30 – 50% original bright blue with areas of flaking and silvering from use. Screw heads show considerable use and polishing. Stocks retain what appears to be original finish with extra oil rubbed in over the years. Checkering is dirty, somewhat worn, and needs a good cleaning. Wood extension matches fairly well, but could be better with some work. There is a repaired crack at bottom sides of forend near iron. Front loop shows some reworking to tighten forend, which is slightly loose. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Ejector works. Bore is bright and shiny, with one area where dent has been removed 7″ from muzzle. There are two spots of slight frosting toward breech. A solid gun that just needs a bit of TLC. 8-87647 (3,000-5,000)

*CASED PAIR OF SABATTI ENGRAVED 20 GA ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI JOREMA PINLESS SIDELOCK GAME GUNS. SN 770/ 771. (1987) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This exceptionally fine pair of guns made when this illustrious company had hit its stride in producing some of the finest guns in the world, have 28″ finely struck demi-bloc barrels with flat, file cut, ventilated ribs. “I” and “II” are inlaid in gold at rear of ribs, on top levers, and on forend releases. “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” in small letters is inlaid in gold on left rear of top bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with 1987 Italian nitro proofs, “A & S”, and with SNs. Exceptionally well sculpted OU A & S patent pinless sidelock actions with fluted beads feature automatic safeties (S inlaid in gold), H & H style hand detachable lock pins, and non-selective single triggers. Single beaded small bow trigger guards have SNs inlaid in gold at grips. All metal parts are engraved with Gianmarco Sabatti’s incomparable English shaded scroll, with rose bouquet highlights, reminiscent of Boss’s house style. His signature appears on trigger plates. “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” is engraved on each lockplate, and on bottoms of actions. Spectacular, exquisitely marbled, and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks match extremely well, and were obviously cut from the same blank. They measure approx 14-1/2″ over black “Decelerator” pads, and feature drop points, slight diamond hands, and well cut 28 LPI point pattern borderless checkering. Matching one piece ejector forends feature unusual adaptation of the Anson type release utilizing A & S crest sliding buttons placed in uncheckered central diamonds to release. BBL set no. “I”: Bore diameter: top -.621, bottom -.622. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top-.036, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.5 oz. LOP 14-9/16″. BBL set no. “II”: Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top-.035, bottom -.036. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.8 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Nizzoli leather two gun motor case has stitched leather corners, and is lined with maroon cloth with black leather A & S label, and gold Nizzoli medallion in lid. Case contains green felt wallet housing five additional choke tubes and wrench. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, thinning at muzzles, and sides of ribs. Coin finished actions are mostly bright, slightly toned on right lockplate of gun no “I”. Stocks retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish with numerous minor marks from handling and use. Fairly deep (3/16″ diameter) dent is on comb of gun no. “II”. There is a small dent in front of latch on forend of gun no. “I”. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Ejectors are in time. Triggers work. Case leather is beginning to darken, with many scuffs and marks. Straps and handle are strong. Interior cloth shows rubs and marks from contact with guns, with some areas rubbed through. Label is excellent. Choke tubes are excellent. 4-44912 MGM18 (30,000-50,000)

*VERY FINE GALEAZZI AND GOLDANI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 28 GAUGE GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 391. (1982) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This elegant and dainty shotgun made during what many regard to be the best period of work by this esteemed firm, has beautifully struck 27″ chopper lump bbls with raised, flat, matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with gauge, SN, and 1982 Italian nitro proofs. Craftsmen who built this fine gun have their names stamped on rear lump. Side of left bbl has “ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI” inlaid in small gold block letters. Nicely filed and fitted sidelock action features non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with beautifully cut and shaded attenuated scrolled acanthus outlining Bulino scene on bottom of action depicting a pair of woodcock flitting through alders. Lockplates are fully engraved with exceptional Bulino vignettes of dogs and game birds; a pair of pointers contemplating two ruffed grouse disappearing over a hillside and into birch woodlands, on left sidelock, and a covey of bobwhite erupting from field into hedgerow on right with farm in background. The level of craftsmanship in both of these styles is beyond compare. The scroll was done by B. Goldani, whose signature appears on trigger plate. Games scenes are by highly regarded engraver, F. Galeazzi, whose signature appears in each scene. Single beaded scroll engraved trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold at grip. Finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, drop points, and very cleanly cut 28 LPI borderless checkering. Matching semi-beavertail forend has silver inset A & S crest plate in central diamond, and Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.555, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9.6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Leather Nizzoli case has stitched leather corners, and is lined with burgundy cloth with brown leather gold embossed A & S label. Case contains A & S marked oil bottle, spare striker bottle with strikers, and snap caps simply marked “28”. Case straps are in covered compartments, which also contains spare mainsprings. Also included are red cloth bags for buttstock and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing very little evidence of ever having been fired, since proof, with only a few minor rubs on lumps from assembly and disassembly. There is no noticeable discoloration to coin finish, and only a few minor marks on wood. Gun is mechanically excellent. Case leather has a few marks. Interior is excellent, as are accessories. 4-46053 MGM301 (22,500-32,500)

*SABATTI AND GALEAZZI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO AND SALVINELLI SIDELOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 392. (1983) Cal..410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Finely struck chopper lump barrels with raised, flat, matted rib have “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” inlaid in small gold letters on left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped “A & S”, with 1983 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and “Made in Italy”. Bottom of rear lump is stamped with first names of gunmakers involved in crafting this fine shotgun; Dante, Mario (Abbiatico), Poli, Remo (Salvinelli), and Tony. Nicely scaled, small coin finished, full sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and non-selective single trigger. Water table is stamped with proofs. All other markings including makers name, logo, SN, and “Made in Italy” are inlaid in gold. Single beaded small bow trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold at grip. All metal parts are engraved featuring exceptionally well executed English scroll, mostly on action and trigger guard, by G. Sabatti whose signature is on trigger plate. Bottom of action and lockplates depict beautifully cut bird hunting scenes; a pair of ruffed grouse flushed from brushland into field with hunter and pointer in background on left lockplate; pointer watching trio of bob white flush from meadow on right. A cock pheasant erupts into birch trees on bottom of action. These finely detailed scenes are the work of fine engraver F. Galeazzi whose signature appears at front of lockplate on left, initials on front of lockplate on right. Scene on bottom of action is unsigned. Very fine, nicely marbled and root figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over reddish leather covered pad, and features drop points, diamond hand, and 26 LPI point pattern borderless checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset gold “A & S” shield medallion in uncheckered central diamond, and Anson type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.405, right -.415. Wall thickness: left -.044, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-9/16″. Fine quality leather trunk case with stitched leather corners is lined with scarlet velvet, and is semi-French fitted for gun and accessories, which include a pair of snap caps and “A & S” marked oil bottle and striker case (containing pair of spare strikers). A pair of spare mainsprings are in covered compartment. Also included are original proof certificate, engraving and guarantee certificates, as well as build card. CONDITION: Excellent, showing some light use, with a few minor marks on bbls. Coin finish of action remains bright, with no areas of darkening. Orig stock finish shows a few minor rubs and marks, from limited use. Checkering is still bright. There is some wear to finish at drop points, and there is an incipient crack running from rear of top tang through checkering and terminating behind left drop point, which flexes slightly, and needs attention. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has numerous scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth shows some compressions and soiling from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. These early A & S marked guns were made when this fine firm was building its reputation as one of the finest gunmakers in the world, and are generally beyond compare. 4-44911 MGM17 (20,000-35,000)

*FAMARS (A & S) GOLDANI ENGRAVED 28 GA. GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 31881. (1975) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/4″ Dovetailed bbls with raised, concave game rib is engraved “MADE IN ITALY – JAQUA’S, FINDLAY – OHIO. MOD. 560 – 28 GA.””Armi Famars” is engraved on left bbl, and there are 2″ triangles of scroll engraving with rose bouquet central device on breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with Famars logo, SN, and 1975 Italian nitro proofs. “Made in Italy” is in electric pencil on splinter. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, and non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “FAMARS – GARDONE VT.” is on each lockplate. This engraving is the work of noted craftsman, B. Goldani, whose signature appears on trigger plate. Matching single beaded trigger guard has SN engraved at grip. Dark, marbled, red toned, lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, and 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching semi-beavertail ejector forend with gold Famars crest plate in open central diamond, has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.572, right -.571. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.014. Wall thickness: left -.019, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners, is lined with red patterned velvet, is semi French fitted for gun and bbls, and contains pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their dark lustrous blue, slightly silvered at muzzles. Coin finish is excellent, slightly toned. Stocks retain essentially all of their rubbed oil finish, with only one or 2 very minor marks. Bores are excellent, as are mechanics, except safety won’t engage. Case is excellent, with some slight scuffs and marks. Interior is excellent. Snap caps are toned. An exceptionally light and fast little gun. This esteemed firm produces fewer than 100 guns per year. 4-46054 MGM302 (15,500-25,000)

*A & S (FAMARS) SELF-COCKING HAMMER EJECTOR PIGEON GUN ENGRAVED BY REVERA VASCO. SN 32007. (1975) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Browned, dovetailed, steel bbls have inlaid gold bands, one wide and one thin around breech, another thin at muzzles. Narrow concave game rib is inlaid with gold “Armi Famars” in Gothic script, and is also engraved “MADE IN ITALY – JAQUA’S, FINDALAY – OHIO. MOD. 270 – 12 GA.” Bbl flats are stamped with A & S Famars logo, 1975 Italian nitro proofs, and SN. Bottom of rear lump is stamped with names of workmen who crafted this fine gun, Mario (Abbiatico), Remo (Salvinelli), Primo and Tony. Reinforced splinter is stamped “Made in Italy”. Coin finished ejector action with A & S logo on water table, is filed with sculpted “Disco Volante” fences, and features non-automatic tang safety (S inlaid in gold), and single non-selective trigger. Round bodied serpentine hammers are fitted. Action is engraved with large areas outlined with inlaid gold wire, left devoid of any engraving, and framed by small scroll as counterpoint. Bottom of action is engraved “Famars”. Top lever has inlaid gold crown. “125” is inlaid in gold on top tang under lever. Engravers signature “R – Vasco” is on scroll engraved trigger plate. Single beaded scroll engraved trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold on tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut slightly swan-necked buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Nicely cut point pattern approx 36 LPI checkering has line border. Matching long full splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and intricately inlet Famars gold device in central uncheckered diamond. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig brown finish, with a few minor marks and light scratches. Action and locks retain nearly all of their coin finish, with some discoloration on sides of fences. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with a number of minor marks, mostly on right side of buttstock. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Locks are crisp. An unusual gun by this esteemed firm, that builds fewer than 100 guns per year. 4-46030 MGM300 (8,500-12,500)

*LOVELY PERAZZI MX 410 SCO GAME GUN. SN 117246. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28-3/8″ Mono-bloc barrels fitted with narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib, and ventilated mid-ribs, are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” on left ejector bolster. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 2000 Italian nitro proofs, SN and grade. Nicely filed, coin finished, O/U, boxlock action features selective single trigger, with gold-plated selector in safety button, Action is engraved with nearly full coverage small scroll, with rose bouquet highlights. Dark, smoky streaked, and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt, and features right hand palm swell and 32 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching one piece Schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.399, bottom -.404. Wall thickness: top-,045, bottom -.044. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 15″. Red ABS Perazzi case with three combination lock closure, is lined with blue Perazzi emblazoned cloth, contains storage bag for bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a few minor light scratches on bottom bbl. Action retains all of its brilliant coin finish. There are a few minor marks in wood, mostly at heel. Bores are excellent, action tight. Ejectors in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. Manufacturers suggested retail for this model is in excess of $42,000.00. 4-46029 MGM298 (12,500-17,500)

*PERAZZI MX-8 WITH CASE, EXTRA SINGLE TRAP BARREL, AND TRIGGER GROUP. SN 38520. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ O/U bbls and 33-1/2″ single trap bbl, are both marked “ITHACA GUN COMPANY – ITHACA, NEW YORK” and “12 GA. 2-3/4 CHAMBERS MADE IN ITALY” on left side of mono-bloc and “CUSTOM CRAFTED BY MANIFATTURA ARMI PERAZZI”. O/U barrels are inlaid in gold “MX8”. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with 1971 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Accaio Special”. O/U bbls have raised ventilated rib, with two ivory beads, along with ventilated mid ribs. Single trap bbl has somewhat lower ventilated rib. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety, and removable single trigger/ leaf spring firing group, one unmarked, the other marked “U/O”. Action is nicely sculpted, and is border engraved, and also has scroll flourishes around screw slots. Bottom of action is engraved “MAP”. Nicely engraved European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad, and features well cut point pattern checkering with double line borders. Each bbl set is fitted with its own matching forend, with Deeley type release. 30″ O/U Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom – .725. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top-.030, bottom -.031. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Single trap bbl: Bore diameter:.727. Bore restriction: Screw choke. Wall thickness: .055. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Black ABS case with three combination locks, is lined with blue faux suede leather, and contains six Briley thin wall screw-in chokes: 2 IC, 2 Mods, 1 I Mod, and 1 Full in red plastic containers (Skeet and Skeet are installed in O/U bbls), along with wrench, European style sporting clays forend, and buttstock removing tool. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, silvered from contact with forends. Action retains 80% orig case hardening color, under its orig varnish, thinning and graying on bottom. Trigger guard of one firing group considerably silvered, the other slightly silvered on bead. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a few marks and chips in finish, with some added oil. Buttstock has incipient crack is at right grip running from rear of firing assembly into body of stock, which does not flex. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Interior cloth shows some staining. Choke tubes are excellent. 4-45112 MGM233 (2,500-3,500)

*20 GA. DARNE HORS SERIES V GAME GUN WITH LEG O’ MUTTON CASE. SN 4H701. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls with matted, very low, (plume) rib and no under rib, are stamped “Darne Brevet S. G. D. G” with proofs and “65” along with newer stamping of “70” with “H. S.” (Hors series) engraved on bbl flats. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with French triple proofs, choke information, and “.4H701.” (SN) Coin finished sliding breech action with obturator discs, is engraved with semi-relief acanthus scroll with small scroll background outlining scenes of game. A trio of roe deer, a buck with 2 does, are in open woodlands on left; a pair of foxes are flushing a duck from marsh on right side of sliding breech. Fences are full relief carved with acanthus scroll. Sliding safety button is on left side of action. Trigger plate with push button bbl takedown is engraved with monogram “RN”. Steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black “White Line” solid pad. Point pattern checkering is at about 30 LPI with broad geometrically carved borders. Matching forepiece has large horn tip. Bore diameter: left-.629, right -.631. Bore restrictions: left -.026, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.018, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-11/15″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 15″. This gun comes in its tan leather leg o’ mutton case complete with carrying straps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with one or 2 minor marks, and some minor scuffing on locking lug from assembly and disassembly. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. It has browned and toned somewhat from accumulated oil, and could use a good cleaning. Stocks have had some added oil rubbed in over their orig finish, which has worn slightly on sharp edges. New pad is slightly above stock. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. Case leather is still light in color and supple, with a few heavy scuffs. Straps are good. Hinge is beginning to detach. A fine lightweight fast handling small bore gun. 4-45116 MGM211 (6,000-9,000)

*UNUSUAL VEDETT “ELECTRIQUE” ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LIGHT GAME GUN. SN 6000. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-3/4″ Dovetailed bbls with matted game rib are stamped with French triple proof marks for 2-3/4″ chambers. Reportedly imported by Abercrombie and Fitch, this unusual and high quality gun has what looks to be a normal boxlock action. It actually has a patented electronically cocking and firing mechanism, powered by battery pack which is installed under buttplate (missing in this particular example). Case hardened action has reinforcing bolsters, and fences are engraved with relief lightning bolts. A Vedett Brevette medallion is inset at pivot of top lever. On/ off switch is mounted at grip, and acts as safety. Light colored slightly streaked and figured French walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate, held in place by two large blued steel screws with large slots, so a coin could be used as screw driver when accessing battery compartment. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.020. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1″. Weight: 5 lbs.15 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to have had very little use. Bbls retain 98% orig black. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, silvered on high edges of fences, and on tang. Trigger guard and top lever retain nearly all of their orig bright blue with slight silvering. Screws show use. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Without the battery, it is unknown whether or not the gun can be fired. 4-38871 MGM66 (750-1,250)

*NICELY MATCHED PAIR OF ORVIS UPLANDER GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 57-03-431-03/ 57-03-432-03. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. These Arrieta made, and specially ordered guns have 28″ chopper lump barrels, stamped “CUSTOM UPLANDER” and “12 GAUGE 2-3/4″ – Made in Spain” on tops. The numbers “1” and “2” are engraved in gold on each gun, respectively, on rear of ribs, top levers and forend tips. Case hardened H & H type sidelock actions feature double triggers (front articulated), bushed strikers, and automatic safeties. Actions are engraved with geometric borders, floral screw heads, and with “ORVIS” “MANCHESTER” “V.T. U.S.A.” on bottoms. Water tables are stamped with SNs, Spanish proofs, and “Arrieta” logos. Trigger guards and top levers are blued, and have sprays of light scroll. SNs are on trigger guard tangs. Exceptionally well matched, nicely marbled, and slightly fiddle figured flesh-toned, European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-7/8″ over skip-line checkered butts, and feature standard 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and vacant silver ovals on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson type releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.727, right-.727. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.726, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left-.004, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.8 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Tan leather double gun motor case is stamped “THE PURDEY LIGHTWEIGHT” under brass lock, and is embossed “ROBERT DUCAS STANTON FITZWARREN, HIGHWORTH. WILTS.” on lid. Case is lined with purple cloth with gold embossed black cloth Henry Atkin label, with secondary label showing correct method of placing guns in case. Case contains a key. CONDITION: Excellent. Guns show little use, with only a few minor marks in metal and wood, and the slightest of silvering on grips of trigger guards and thumbpieces of top levers. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Ejectors are in time. Case is fine, straps and handle are intact. Interior cloth is fine. 4-45032 MGM255 (6,500-8,000)

*GARBI EXTRA FINISH SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN GA13691. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with raised, narrow, matted, concave, game rib have gold bands inlaid at breech, topped with 2-1/2″ triangles of large shaded scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished Holland and Holland style action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), H & H style takedown pin, disc strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers with front articulated. Armas Garbi logo, proofs and SN are stamped on water table. Action is unmarked in any other way, and is engraved with large, open, shaded, flowing, scrolled acanthus, with raised relief gold-inlaid duck settling in on bottom of action. Action beads are outlined with inlaid gold wire. Fancy crotch figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders on diamond hand, as well as drop points. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.618, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Emmebi green canvas leather trimmed case is lined with dark green velvet, and contains copy of Cabelas receipt for case, and guarantee. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with some discoloration and silvering at muzzles, and some scratches near front of forend from it being pried off. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, darkened slightly, and worn on top of lock takedown pin. Triggers retain most of their heat blue. Stock retains most of its orig oil finish with some minor spotting and marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Interior shows some compressions from contact with gun. 4-45067 MGM231 (4,000-6,000)

*ORVIS CUSTOM 28 GAUGE BY A Y A. SN 574053. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Bbls. Similar to the A Y A XXV sidelock, except with raised, flat, matted rib, are engraved with A Y A name and “MADE IN SPAIN” along with “Orvis Custom” and “GAUGE 28 CHAMBER 2-3/4″ on tops of bbls. There are 1-1/4″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs, and AYA logo. Case hardened full sidelock H & H type action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, hand detachable locks, and double triggers with front articulated. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage of well cut medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Single beaded trigger guard has SN on grip. Nicely streaked European walnut semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, borderless point pattern checkering, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “JTD”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.547, right -.549. Bore restrictions: left -.022, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining nearly all of its orig finish on wood and metal, action beads slightly silvered, and with only two or 3 minor marks on buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A surprisingly well made and fast handling bird gun. 4-46038 MGM282 (2,500-3,500)

*28 GAUGE FRANCOTTE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 91353. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-1/2″ Dovetailed bbls with raised, matted, concave rib, are engraved “Auguste Francotte a Liege” and “Atlanta Outfitters U.S. Agents” on tops, with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Dainty case hardened boxlock action with ornamental sideplates, features single non-selective trigger, automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), and side clips. Action is engraved with well cut small scroll, with portrait of bird dog on floorplate. Sideplates are engraved with vignettes of dogs and game birds; a pointer contemplates a group of gallinaceous fowl across hedgerow on left side, and another pointer eyes a pair of snipe on right. Nicely marbled, and lightly figured, red-toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features nicely shaped drop points and well cut 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching, long beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.547, right -.546. Bore restrictions: left -.021, right -.014. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Dark brown leather case with nickel-plated hardware, is lined with green coarsely woven felted cloth. There is a gold embossed black leather label on lid. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a few nearly insignificant marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A pleasingly appointed small bore. 4-46055 MGM303 (10,000-20,000)

*UNIQUE FRANCOTTE 14E SINGLE TRIGGER .410 DOUBLE BARREL SHOT PISTOL. SN 85868. Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. In their 1927-8 catalog, Von Lengerke & Detmold list all available Francotte guns with a paragraph stating “a Francotte gun, exactly according to your wishes and requirements can be built for you on special order at any time.” This unusual and really neat pistol is obviously a “special order”. It has 14-3/16″ dovetailed steel bbls with narrow, matted rib engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold” and “U. S. Agents New-York” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Francotte logos and Belgian nitro proofs, as well as, “Francotte Choke Bore”. Bbls appear to be full choke with over .030″ constriction. Choke information is stamped on bottoms of bbls along with SN. Small case hardened boxlock action corresponds to no. 14 quality in finish and engraving, except is fitted with single trigger and automatic ejectors, with non-automatic safety. Blued steel trigger guard has SN engraved on tang which is bent sharply downward and inlet into specially selected streaked European walnut stock. Wood grain follows a curve into long square butt pistol grip, with rounded spur extension at top. Grip is checkered in two panels in point pattern. Matching long splinter ejector forend has typical Anson release, and SN on iron. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from BATF removing this particular firearm from the provisions of the NFA, and further finding it to be a “curio or relic”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Metal parts retain nearly all of their orig finish. Blue of bbls is slightly silvered at muzzles, and only a hint of silvering is on sharp edges of case hardened parts. There are a few minor marks on grip, mostly a dime sized area of compressions on right side behind trigger. Checkering is excellent, wood still light in grooves. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. An extreme rarity in exceptional original condition. 4-45145 MGM205 (5,000-8,000)

*DIMINUTIVE FRANCOTTE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 84801. Cal. .410. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls with medium, concave, matted rib, and square crossbolt extension, are engraved “Aug. Francotte Bte.” and “A Liege” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and 2003 London reproofs for 3″ chambers. Choke information is stamped on bottoms of bbls, with SN on right. Tiny boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), square crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with Belgian style thin open scroll flanking well done semi-relief rose bouquets on sides of action, fences, and floorplate. Blued trigger guard has scroll engraving on bow, with SN at grip. Lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over black leather covered pad, and features 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.410, right -.410. Bore restrictions: Choke is visible. Wall thickness: left -.041, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 3.5 oz. LOP 14-9/16″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, sharp edges slightly rounded and engraving washed. Action is cleaned to coin finish. Floorplate, trigger guard and top lever re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue, engraving softened. Stock retains nearly all of an oil finish, grain slightly open, checkering re-cut. Leather covered pad is new, and well done. Bores are bright and shiny, mostly excellent, except for some fairly deep pits near breech end of left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Stock is slightly loose on action. This light, long barreled .410, should be a delight in the field. 4-45063 MGM218 (4,000-6,000)

*GOLD INLAID ROY VAIL 28 GAUGE CUSTOM SHOTGUN. SN 69584. Cal. 28 ga. 27-5/8″ Dovetailed bbls are inlaid in gold “Roy Vail Warwick N. Y.” on matted game rib. There is a long rectangle of gold toward breech end of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs, with crowned “ML” makers logos (Mre Liegeoise de Armes). Coin finished boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved with medium scroll and gold inlaid game birds; pheasant on left and flushing duck on right side. Nicely marbled, lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over 1″ thick horn buttplate. 28 LPI nicely cut checkering has line borders. Matching beavertail forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left-.545, right -.546. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.017. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue. Action retains nearly all its orig French gray finish, slightly toned. Stocks have only a few minor marks in their orig finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 4-46244 MGM311 (3,500-4,500)

*SCARCE CASED FRANCOTTE EAGLE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. SN 85742. Cal. 12 ga. Beautiful shotgun 26″ steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-CYL, tapered concave matted rib, sgl bead with Greener crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl chopper lumps. Right bbl is engraved “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD” and left bbl “U.S. AGENTS NEW-YORK” and side of left bbl is marked “FOR STANDARD VELOCITY ONLY”. The bbl flats are marked for 65 mm cartridges and have been reproofed at 2-5/8″. The chambers now measure 2-3/4″, apparently having been further opened up. Receiver has sideplates that are beautifully engraved with vignettes of three pheasants to the left rear, three partridge to the left front, three woodcock on right rear and three ducks on right front, all in nicely detailed background scenes and surrounded by well-executed foliate arabesque patterns. Fences have side clips with deep relief engraved foliate patterns. Top tang has “S” in gold. Bottom of receiver has a large spread-winged American eagle w/ shield in raised gold. Trigger guard is engraved with a standing great heron. The opening lever & forend iron are engraved to match. Mounted with beautiful, marblecake, honey & chocolate French walnut with checkered splinter forearm and Prince of Wales rnd knob stock, 14-5/8″ over a Pachmayr White Line pad. It has dbl triggers. Accompanied by an orig green felt lined brown leather casing compartmented in bottom for the shotgun, a 3-pc ebony cleaning rod, a pair of V.L. & D. snap caps, a V.L. & D. nickeled square oil bottle and cleaning implements. Bore diameter: left – .728, right – .726. Bore restrictions: left – .033, right – .007. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3.2 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a fine professionally reblacked finish with a spot of pitting near the muzzle and a couple of others at chamber ends. Receiver & sideplates retain 50-60% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Wood is sound showing moderate wear, heavier on forearm with oil darkened finish. Stock shows moderate wear with usual nicks, dings & scratches. Barrels are slightly loose w/forend off. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case is sound, missing its outside straps, with usual handling & use wear with moderately stained & soiled interior and some slight losses to the felt. One of front keeper tabs is missing. 4-32256 JR267 (4,000-6,000)

*SPLENDID DEFOURNY SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 12482. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Chopper lump bbls with high, matted game rib, are engraved “A. Jos. Defourny – Fabricant” and “Herstal – Belgique” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information. Case hardened, false sideplated, boxlock action features non-automatic safety, Purdey hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 60% coverage medium scroll. SN is on tang of blued trigger guard. Lightly streaked and boldly fiddle figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over black Decelerator pad. Point pattern checkering has double line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 15-1/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain essentially all of a lustrous re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain 80 – 90% orig case hardening colors that are fading slightly, and silvered on fences and bottom of action. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish with a few light marks, checkering re-cut. Incipient 1/2″ crack is behind left lockplate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. Great Value! 4-42647 (1,750-2,250)

*RARE AND DAINTY CHAS DALY REGENT DIAMOND 24 GA SHOTGUN. SN 1736. Cal. 24 Ga. Wonderful, Prussian, Linder made Daly with factory 24” bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers with tapered, concave, matted ribs and sgl metal bead.“CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND QUALITY” is inlaid in gold with scroll engraving extending about 6-1/2” up the rib. It has a rib extension with dbl bites, selective ejectors & checkered dbl triggers. Dovetail bbls are made of Excelsior steel by Witten and bear the maker’s brand along with the crossed pistols and “HAL” markings indicative of Linder made guns. Scalloped receiver is stamped “PRUSSIA” on the water table is wonderfully engraved with full coverage flowing deep-relief scrollwork having a small oval vignette of four partridge on left side, two pheasant on right side, the indicative large gold crown is on bottom with two intricate snipe in an oval on trigger bow. Fences are deep relief engraved in flowing acanthus patterns with sculpted rib across radius with side clips. Receiver also has cocking indicators & maker’s name along the base of the bbl bosses with “SAFE” in gold on top tang. Mounted with superb,honey & chocolate Circassian walnut with ebony tipped Prince of Wales grip with checkered side panels and drop points. Bottom of stock has a small gold oval engraved “H.M.A.”. Matching splinter forend has ebony tip with appended metal engraved to match gun. Bore diameter: left -.587, right -.589. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.003 Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 4lbs. 12oz, LOP 13 3/4” over a 1/2″ well-matched stock extension and solid red pad. PROVENANCE: Ex- William Keith Neal Collection (Consignor’s grandfather and noted British antique arms collector). CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbls retain most of their orig finish with areas of light to moderate pitting towards the muzzles and one or two light handling marks. Action retains most of its vibrant case colors underneath sharp engraving. Wood is sound and retains about all of its orig hand rubbed finish with scattered light dents & dings from normal handling. Recoil pad is slightly flattened and separating from its base at toe. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp, ejectors in time. A diminutive and rare beauty! Schoverling ,Daly & Gales offered this grade(No. 500)at $500 in their 1907 catalog. 4-45629 JWD24 (15,000-20,000)

*EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE .410 J. P. SAUER MODEL NO. 180 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 254818. Cal..410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Shoe lump bbls with raised matted game rib are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold Inc. New York, N. Y. U.S. Agents.” on milled out portion. Sauer caveman logo is deeply stamped in front of rib extension. “Fluid – Steel – Krupp – Essen.” is stamped on the top of each bbl with “J. P. Sauer & Sohn. Suhl” around breeches in front of rolled “engraving”. Bbl flats are stamped with “SSU” Sauer logo along with caveman, and German nitro proofs with a proof date of 6/30, along with “Made in Germany”. SN is stamped on bottom of left bbl. Diminutive case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. It is engraved in typical Model 180 style with geometric borders, some scroll, and game scene of flushing pheasant on bottom. Sauer name and address is on each side. Lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Sauer logo ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Standard 22 LPI checkering has double line border, and vacant silver oval is on toe line, which is also stamped “F.A” behind pistol grip knob, and is probably stock makers initials. Splinter ejector forend has schnabled tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.376, right -.380. Wall thickness: left-.031, right-.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 4 lbs. 11.5 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Griffin & Howe outlining their known history and specifications of this shotgun, Sold in 1931 to Th. R. Sweet. Ledger page and information about G & H records. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 98% orig blue with only the slightest of silvering of sharp edges along rib and at muzzles. Bbl flats and lumps retain nearly all their orig bright polish with only a few small areas of slight discoloration and wipe marks. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, slightly silvered on beads and bottom of action, with some slight discoloration from cleaned oxidation in game scene. Trigger guard retains most of its orig case color, thinning at grip. Top lever retains nearly all its orig blue with only the slightest of silvering at thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with a few minor marks and dents. Checkering is excellent. Bores are excellent with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A gem. 4-42678 MGM12 (9,000-13,000)

*F W HEYM SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN. SN 5758. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. This delightful, very well made, pre-war gun has 26″ dovetailed barrels, engraved “Fr. Wilh. Heym” and “Suhl – Germany” on tops. Raised matted concave game rib with crossbolt extension is fitted with two ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs with a proof date of 9/27. Bottoms of bbls have Krupp steel information, SN and other proofs. Case hardened boxlock action is fitted with ornamental sideplates, and features automatic safety (S engraved), pin cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is nicely filed and finished with only minimal geometric border engraving with some sprays of well cut scroll. Heym name and address is on trigger plate. Top lever and trigger guard are blued and engraved to match action. Nicely mottled and slightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over basket-weave horn buttplate. There are inset horn diamond shaped drop points, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. 28 LPI point pattern checkering has a combination of single and double line borders. Long full splinter ejector forend has inset horn schnabled tip, Deeley release, and matching checkering. Bore diameter at muzzle: left -.399, right -.401. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 4 lbs. 15.7 oz. LOP 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use. Bbls retain nearly all their orig blue with a few minor marks, some silvering along edges of rib, and slight discoloration at joint of rib and extension. Action retains 80 – 90% orig case hardening color, which has thinned and silvered slightly on fences, beads, and on bottom. Considerable amount of the orig varnish is present. Trigger guard is slightly silvered on edges and top lever at thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all their orig oil finish with a few minor compressions and marks that can only be seen in reflected light. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. An exceptionally rare and fast handling little gun. 4-42677 MGM9 (9,000-13,000)

*MERKEL PRE-WAR 201E OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 17120. Cal. 16 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28-1/4″ Bohler steel demi-bloc barrels have full length matted solid rib. Breech portion stamped with “BOHLER STAHL””Weichlot” and engraved with “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” and “Suhler Waffenwerk”, along with open scroll and rose bouquets. Bottom bbl is stamped with SN and “16”. Merkel logo is on left side of rear lump. German nitro proofs with proof date of 1/30 are stamped on left side of both bbls under forend top piece. Case hardened scallop-backed double Kerston boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S engraved), pin type cocking indicators on sides of action, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers with front articulated. Action is engraved with well cut medium Germanic scroll, with floral highlights on bolsters. Bottom of action is engraved with Merkel name and address. Blued top lever and trigger guard have matching engraving, with SN on trigger guard tang. Somewhat marbled and figured dense European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over black “Old English” pad, and features typical Merkel shaped side panels with inset horn diamond drop points, 28 LPI point pattern line bordered checkering, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “J. Penn”. Matching three piece long ejector forend has inset horn tip and Deeley style release. Top piece mounting screws have horn escutcheons. Bore diameter: top -.669, bottom -.670. Bore restrictions: top -.023, bottom -.021. Wall thickness: top -.028, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some pinprick pitting around breech, and area in front of forend which has been polished and cold-blued, sharp edges silvered. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardened color with traces of orig varnish, and is mostly a dark grayish brown (needs a good cleaning). Buttstock retains most of its orig finish from action to pistol grip, butt area refinished with oil when pad installed. Ebony diamond has been inset on toe line where a sling eye was removed, and this possibly explains the cleaning and rust-bluing on the bottom of the bbl. Checkering is excellent with a few minor marks, and it is a bit dirty. Top left forend piece has 1/8″ x 1/2″ chip missing at rear. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are very fine, frosted slightly. There is a .015 bulge about 6″ back from muzzle of top bbl. 4-45664 MGM11 (1,000-2,000)

*VERY FINE HUBERTUS DURAL FRAME PRE-WAR VIERLING BY IMMANUEL MEFFERT. SN 64985. Cal. 16 x 16 x 8x57JR (.318 bore) x 22 Vierling/ Hornet. 23-5/8″ Standard configuration vierling barrels with 22 cal. bbl in full length matted rib, are fitted with two folding leaf rear sight, one marked “8”, the other being flip-over square block for shotgun with wide U-notch, and hornet bbl with small U-notch. Silver bead front sight has flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of shotgun bbls are engraved “Imman. Meffert” and “Suhl”. All bbls are stamped “Krupp – Lufstahl”. Hornet bbl has BUG proofs. Other bbls are stamped with standard pre-war German nitro proofs with proof date of 12/38. Black anodized Dural Blitz scallop-backed action features Greener type crossbolt third fastener, rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, pin cocking indicators, double triggers (both set), bushed strikers, and Greener type side safety. Action is engraved with line borders with a few splashes of scroll. Trigger plate is engraved “Dural” “Hubertus” “Suhl”. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut sunburst horn capped full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand cheekpiece and 28 LPI standard checkering with line border. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.667, right -.666. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.019. Wall thickness: left – .029, right -.029. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with some bright areas of cleaned oxidation, leaving some pinprick pitting, blue touched up. Action retains nearly all of its orig anodized finish, with a few minor marks and slight silvering on fences and sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with a few minor marks. Horn shows some very light crazing, but is generally excellent. Bores are excellent, with one or 2 minor pits toward breech ends of shotgun bbls, rifle bbls are generally excellent, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set triggers work. An exceptional lightweight vierling. 4-45182 MGM244 (4,500-6,500)

*VERY UNUSUAL FRANZ SODIA BOCK DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING WITH ZEISS SCOPE. SN 21924. Cal. 20 ga (3″ Chamber) x 270 x 22 Hornet. This fine combination gun is a typical over under shotgun/ rifle with the addition of a small caliber bbl on right side. Bohler Rasant steel mono-bloc bbls are 25-5/8″ long. Top 20 ga bbl is fitted with full length swamped matted rib, and is engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach”. Single folding U-notch rear sight and silver bead longitudinally dovetailed front, are fitted. Rear portion of bbl is fitted with claw bases for scope. Bbls are stamped with 1978 Ferlach proofs. Coin finished scallop-backed Blitz double Kerston action has rifle selector on top tang with Greener style side safety, bushed strikers, and reinforcing bolsters. Action is also fitted with double triggers, with front set. Action is engraved with large shaded scroll outlining vignettes of game; stag and roebuck on sides of action, with auerhahn on bottom. “Franz Sodia Ferlach” is engraved on trigger plate. Blued safety button, top lever, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang. Well figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over serrated hard rubber buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, hard rubber grip cap with white line spacer, and sling swivels. Checkering is in form of carved fish scales in point pattern. Matching one piece small forend has Deeley type release. 20 ga. BBL: Bore diameter: -.623. Bore restriction: .015. Wall thickness: .037. Drop at heel: Approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14″. Zeiss Jena rail scope without windage has heavy post and crosshair reticle and is fitted with claw mounts with windage adjustment in rear mount. Rubber lens cover is included. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only one or 2 very minor marks on wood and metal. Scope has lacquer slightly rubbed through on objective eye piece. Brilliant optics. A fine special order combination gun. 4-42676 MGM3 (6,000-10,000)

*UNUSUAL JOSEF HAMBRUSCH OVER-UNDER DRILLING WITH SCOPE, DIES, AND CASE. SN 2768. Cal. 20 x 20 x 6 x 47. 3″ Chambers. This unusually configured combination gun has 24″ demi-bloc bbls. Narrow matted top rib is engraved “Kleingunther – Seguin/ Texas”. Rear portion of rib has dovetailed base for scope mounts and is also fitted with a single leaf flip-up rear sight and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front. Bbl flats show Ferlach proofs for 3″ chambers, and are engraved “Josef Hambrusch – Ferlach”. Rifle bbl is mounted on right side, and is stamped “6 x 47”. Blitz trigger plate double Kerston action features ornamental side plates with rifle/ shotgun selector button on left plate, double triggers (front set), bushed strikers, and automatic safety button on top tang (SAFE inlaid in gold). Action is engraved with large shaded open scroll with “JHW” inlaid in gold monogram on bottom of action. Fences and bolsters have deeply chiseled scroll engraving . Side plates have deep relief engraving of four pheasants on left side with male and female pronghorn antelope on right. Steel trigger guard has matching scroll. Streaked and slightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Pachmayr white line rifle pad, and features sling loop, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, composition grip cap, and approx 20 LPI checkering with line border. Matching 2-pc forend has Deeley release. Scope is a Leupold M8 2.5 X compact with duplex reticle in custom fit Weaver mounts. Bore diameter: top -.624, bottom -.625. Bore restrictions: top -.018, bottom -.004. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.5 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Bluish gray canvas case has leather trim and combination lock. Interior is lined in green felt. Accessories include RCBS 6 x 47 loading dies, plastic box containing 20 loaded cartridges. PROVENANCE: All import paperwork showing cost of this gun ($5409.00) in 1979. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most all of their orig blue, with minor nicks and slight silvering at muzzles. Action retains virtually all of its coin finish with some slight staining on bottom in front of trigger guard. Stock retains nearly all its orig oil finish with a few minor nicks from handling. Bores are all excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set trigger works. Scope is excellent. Optics are clear. Case is excellent, near new. Accessories are fine. 4-44907 MGM15 (9,000-12,000)

*UNUSUAL AUSTRIAN SIDE-PLATED DRILLING WITH RIFLE BARREL IN RIB. SN 2033. Cal. 16 x 16 x 22 WMR. 25-3/4″ Dovetailed Bohler Blitz steel bbls have 22 WMR rifle bbl as part of raised, matted full length rib, fitted with single folding leaf rear and silver bead front sights. Rear portion of rib is dovetailed for scope mount, and presently holds Oakshore Electronic “ULTRA DOT” Sight in Weaver rings. Bbl flats are stamped with 1965 Vienna proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with steel information and caliber. Sideplated boxlock action features top tang safety with rifle/ shotgun selector lever on left plate, as well as, double triggers with front trigger set. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage deeply cut medium scroll. Fences and beads are engraved with round leaves interspersed with inlaid full relief silver beads. Lightly marbled European walnut horn capped full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over black “Decelerator” rifle pad, and features semi-hogback comb, Tyrolean cheekpiece with two shadow lines, chin strap transition from grip to butt, and skip-line point pattern checkering with broad borders, and carved oak leaf and acorn at bottom of grip. Matching long splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.667, right -.669. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.029. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95% + orig blue. Action retains 85 – 90% case hardening color, silvered on edges, thumbpiece, and tangs. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish, with a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. Ultra Dot sight has some scratches on exterior, otherwise it is excellent. 4-45179 MGM243 (2,500-3,500)

*FINE FRANZ KETTNER OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 3023. Cal. 8 x 60R (.318 Bore diameter), 6.5 x 57R. Both bbl sets are identical except for caliber and proof date, being 23-1/2″ demi-bloc Krupp steel with full length, swamped, matted ribs. Large U-notch rear sights have one standing, one folding leaf. Large sourdough type front sights are longitudinally dovetailed into raised portion of rib. Claw scope bases are fitted at breech ends, which are engraved “Franz Kettner” and “Koln – Suhl” on either side of ribs. Breech ends are scroll engraved. Left sides of bottom bbls are stamped with SNs and calibers. Both sets of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs; 8 x 60 Bbls dated 5/36 and 6.5 bbls, 4/38. Unusual coin finished sideplated boxlock action featuring double Kerston lock, double triggers (both set), and unusual transverse safety bolt with large blued lever on left plate, is engraved with exceptionally well cut, medium, shaded, open scroll with stippled background. Nicely filed fences are engraved to match. Horn trigger guard extends to blued steel grip cap which is inlaid in gold with “AZ” monogram. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over open-sided red pad, and features inlet diamond horn drop points, diamond hand, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching one piece slim forend has Deeley type release. With 6.5 Barrels: Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. With 8 x 60 Barrels: Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Also included with rifle is tan soft leather carrying case, with no provision for extra bbl, and a narrow sling. Included in this lot are 3 bx of 8x60R and 4 bx 6.5x57R ammo. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its French gray finish, slightly darkened in engraving, and on tang. Top lever and safety are very slightly silvered. Horn trigger guard is fine with no cracks or insect damage. Stock retains a considerable amount of what is undoubtedly its orig finish, with some oil possibly added. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set triggers work. Leather accessories are good. A great handling little rifle. 4-45178 MGM241 (3,500-5,500)

*ERNST KERNER HEEREN ACTION KIPPLAUF – STUTZEN. SN 5727. Cal. 7 x 57R. This fine light pre-war carbine, built on this interesting and compact single shot action, proof date “11/36″, has 23-1/2” one third octagon, two thirds round bbl with matted integral rib, fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear sight and red bead front longitudinally dovetailed into ramped portion of rib at muzzle. Milled out area on top of rib is engraved “Robert Hubner, Darmstadt” (retailer). Case hardened action with large scroll engraving and small scroll borders is stamped “Heeren” on top left side, and on hinged trigger guard/ firing mechanism, which incorporates all moving parts, including unusual set trigger/ cocking lever. Safety toggle is on right side of action. Top of receiver ring has small flat stippled area surrounded by “Ernst Kerner & Co. Suhl”, noted pre WWII maker of this action, which was first produced in the 1890’s by Nagel & Menz. These actions have always been highly regarded, and were produced on a limited basis by Glasser in Switzerland and are presently being made by the esteemed firm Hartmann & Weiss in Hamburg. Lightly marbled European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and 24 LPI checkering with double line and mullered borders. Two piece forend extends to muzzle with removable rear portion affixed to bbl with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. It has a small schnabel and is separated from front portion with diagonal horn spacer. Matching front portion has schnabeled horn tip. A bail type sling loop is installed, with matching loop on toe line of buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx 2-15/16″. Drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue, and action most of its orig case color with scattered pinprick pitting overall. Bright blue on triggers and opening latch is quite strong, again with some freckling. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish, grain a bit open, with numerous light marks on buttstock and some heavier marks on front forend section where sling bail has cracked in half. Checkering shows slight wear. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling throughout. Action is crisp. Screws unmolested. A fast handling little woods carbine in a great caliber. 4-45107 MGM192 (5,000-7,000)

CARPATHIAN STALKING RIFLE BY KISZELA KAROLY OF PEST HUNGARY (?). SN NSN. Cal. 10.5 x 47 R (?). This unusual, highly embellished lightweight rifle, built on a Werndl pivoting block action, has 29″ octagonal bbl with central portion turned round, with wedding band transitions, and is fitted with pivoting V-notch rear sight and blade front dovetailed through. Breech end is inlaid with gold scrolled acanthus, and “FEGYVERGYAROS” and “PESTEN” on flats either side of top, which is inlaid in gold “KISZELA KAROLY”. Action with shaped island back action lock mounting flat-faced chamfered high spurred hammer, is engraved with exceptionally well cut semi-relief scrolled acanthus with fine stippled background shading. Receiver ring has inlaid gold scrolled acanthus matching bbl, which also appears on lockplate, and hammer. Lockplate is also inlaid in gold “KISZELA PESTEN”. Hammer with integral long nose, is nicely sculpted with grotesque animal’s head having gold inlaid eyes. Trigger plate with shaped finial is mounted with single set trigger. Nicely filed trigger guard has matching engraving with nicely scroll carved horn grip. Hardwood (Elm ?) nicely figured and streaked half stock with swept right hand cheekpiece and chamfered border point pattern checkering, has large scrolled acanthus carving on forend with full relief grotesque bearded human face with rams horns. Left side of stock behind cheekpiece has well rendered relief carving of stag with stippled background. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains considerable amount of its orig brown, silvered to gray freckled patina from carrying. Action and lock retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig French gray finish, toned, and browning on tail of lock. Stock retains most of its orig French polish finish, slightly crazed, and with a few minor marks. Checkering and carving darkened in background. A nicely appointed interesting high quality rifle. 4-46024 MGM316 (3,000-5,000)

*EXCEPTIONAL HIGH RELIEF ENGRAVED AND CARVED A. D. BIEBER MARTINI SCHUETZEN RIFLE. SN 6906. Cal. .815 x 46R. This very fine Schuetzen rifle has 29-1/2″ fluted octagon bbl with integrally milled rear bbl sight dovetail, and tapered bottom rib for cleaning rod mounted with two plain pipes holding plain steel rod. A sling loop is mounted on rear pipe with corresponding loop on buttstock. Top flat of bbl is matted, and inlaid with silver “A. D. Bieber Kronach”. Exceptionally small front bead is adjustable for windage in dovetailed-on front ramp with bead protecting ears. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and BUG German proofs. Martini type pivoting block action is stamped “Patent F. W. Kessler” on right side of pin detachable breech block. Removable firing and set trigger mechanism is fitted with very fine four lever double set trigger. Schuetzen type trigger guard has long spurred grip and smaller finger spur. Action is engraved with exceptionally well done full relief large acanthus scroll with floral highlights with fine stippled background. Superimposed human and allegorical figures include jaeger tiptoeing up behind a bare chested winged female figure on right side of action. Left side portrays same jaeger with raised libation cup looking over his shoulder toward similar figure, however in this case the figure has the head of a goat and a hairy torso with pendulous breasts. Receiver ring has deep relief sculpted scroll with acanthus highlights and portrait of another jaeger. Bottom of action with matching scroll has full height jaeger on pedestal. Opening lever has Greenman at base with matching acanthus scroll. All of these vignettes are outlined with gold wire inlay with scroll flourishes. Opening lever has gold inlaid monogram “PC”. Action tang is fitted with base for pedestal mounted optical rear sight, with windage and elevation adjustments, which is present. Diopter has five different magnifications, and is marked “W & H. Seibert Wetzlar”. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut Schuetzen stock with large saddle type cheekpiece, has heavy steel hooked buttplate engraved with cherub at bottom, and relief Greenman at top. Stock is nicely carved with target shooting scenes reminiscent in style of the engraving of action, having large scrolled acanthus, with obviously pleased target shooter in plumed hat, twirling his mustache, looking at tender holding a target with bulls-eye. Left side of stock behind cheekpiece has full relief carving of marksman in alpine setting, dancing a jig and waving his hat, with target in background showing a few close hits, and a bulls-eye. Matching relief carved forend attaches to bbl with side nail through shaped German silver escutcheons. Weight: 11 lbs 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig brown finish closely matching untouched finish under forend. Action and other metal parts retain most of their orig French gray which has darkened somewhat, and would greatly profit from a careful cleaning. Stocks show little wear to their orig finish, however there are a number of minor marks with some fairly deep, especially behind trigger guard. A crack has developed from tang screw toward trigger plate, and has been stabilized inside with a screwed in brass plate. With some careful work this crack can probably be made to “disappear”. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action and set triggers are crisp. Orig diopter sight is missing its retaining screw. This superb rifle can only get better with a little TLC. 4-45119 MGM206 (5,000-8,000)

VERY FINE C SCHENK PERCUSSION MILITARY/ TARGET RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN NSN. Cal. .65. (.650 Groove diameter 16-groove rifling) 31″ Heavy, slightly swamped, octagon bbl is inlaid in gold “C : Schenk in Bern” on top flat in front of dovetailed sight base. One wide, and one thin gold band are inlaid at muzzle and breech. Bbl is etched overall leaving a pattern of stars. Patent breech is case hardened with rounded nipple bolster. Breech iron is also case hardened. Bright polished lock with flat plate and truncated tail, is fitted with flat sided hammer with removable nose. Lock is inlaid in gold “C : Schenk in Bern”. Lock is meant to be removed when rifle is cased, and held in place by heat blued screw with oval T-head. Trigger plate has removable four lever double set trigger, front trigger being very fine tapered wire. Off hand type steel trigger guard has filed in finger grooves and spur. Nicely figured, dense European walnut stock extends to muzzle with horn cap, and fastens to bbl with three side nails through elliptical steel escutcheons. Florally etched ramrod with brass tip mounts through two etched pipes and tailpipe, which is integral with front mount of trigger guard. Stock features nicely cut checkering with elliptical borders, off hand shadow line cheekpiece for right handed shooter, vacant silver shield at top of grip, steel double hook off hand buttplate, and inset burl walnut panel shaped like and opposite lock and has ten inlaid silver stars. All metal parts are etched with floral motifs, with stars as counterpoint. Stock also features a front bail type sling loop and standard wide loop on butt. This fine rifle is housed in its original walnut case lined in blue velvet, containing an array of unusual and original loading tools and implements, in French fitted and lidded compartments. Implements include: very fine and highly unusual brass powder measure/ drop tube. Measure has scale adjustments from one to nine. Also included is brass embossed copper bodied brass trimmed powder flask with spring loaded charging stopper, and cap receptacle in bottom. Flask is embossed with marksman and hounds in pursuit of hare in meadow, with dogs face flanked by hogs heads and acanthus at bottom, and stand of hunting arms in lower wreath at top. Line under hunting scene embossed “J. N. A Paris. N.” Also included are a brass capper scroll engraved on top, bottom with circular catch engraved with recumbent dog watching flushing pigeon, along with “Schenk a Bern”; Blued steel bullet mold casting 65 caliber round ball engraved “Schenk”; and very well made steel nutcracker type sprue cutter. Loading and ramming tools include: rosewood shafted mallet with burl boxwood head and brass tail, and smaller starting rod with round horn head and brass tail, along with 2-pc brass mounted full length ramrod. One covered compartment contains round balls, another a cleaning rag, and third an octagonal steel oil bottle. There are empty French fitted compartments in case for three turnscrews, another for unknown implement, but now contains rear sight. Lock and mounting pin have their own compartments. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain most of all their orig finishes. Steel parts are browning somewhat. Top spur of hammer is broken off (piece is in case). Stock retains nearly all of its orig oil finish with a few minor marks. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp and shiny, but with a bit of frosting at muzzle. Lock is crisp. Set triggers work. Case retains most of its orig finish, with some scuffs and marks, one 3″ chip is missing from front corner of lid. Interior cloth is good, showing compressions from gun and accessories. Some French fitted compartment edges are worn through, especially the large compartment for the rifle. Accessories are very fine. A very fine, nearly complete, ensemble by a highly regarded Swiss gunmaker. Heer lists him as working in Bern from 1781 – 1834, and building the first military weapons in Europe, using the percussion system. 4-45125 MGM248 (5,000-8,000)

SUPERB MICHAEL EHINGER FLINTLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE, EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS, AND ACCESSORIES. SN 992. Cal. 54 & 16 ga. As related in Sept. 2004 GAME AND GUN GAZETTE; this beautifully made set by renowned gunmaker, Michael Ehinger of Stedman, NC, who specializes in recreating early guns in “best” style; evolved from the original intention of the late Mr. Henry Blagden, to have a double flint shotgun made in the style of Samuel and Charles Smith of London. These fine gunmakers were known for their exquisitely sculpted, unique flint ignition system, of the highest quality. Mr. Ehinger borrowed an original Smith flint gun from famed engraver and gunmaker, Linton McKenzie, as a model. Mr. McKenzie also agreed to engrave this fine firearm. Before the project was finished, Mr. Blagden also had a pair of rifle bbls fitted. Although he used the shotgun bbls often, he found he had greater use for the rifle bbls at his “Oak Knoll Ranch”, and needed a different stock with cheekpiece fitted. For the traditional stock Mr. Blagden desired, he turned to well known ex-Purdey stocker, writer, and photographer, David Trevallion. Mr. Trevallion copied the style and cheekpiece from an original Purdey rifle, using a piece of exceptionally fine Teyssier French walnut. The beginnings of this saga are told by Henry Blagden himself in his article, “The Smith Gun” of Autumn 1994 in THE DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL. The 29-1/2″ rifle barrels, with raised, flat, full length rib, fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express rear, and longitudinally dovetailed ivory bead with flip-up night bead front sights, is engraved “MICHAEL EHINGER STEDMAN, NORTH CAROLINA” at rear. 29″ Shotgun barrels match markings of the rifle bbls, except are fitted with concave game rib. Both bbl sets have their own ebony ramrod with brass head and tail with worm under cap, mounted in beaded pipes with sling eyes attached to central pipes. Beautifully filed and polished inset patent breeches have platinum lined touch holes, and wide and narrow inlaid platinum bands fore and aft. Beautifully made locks, correct copying Smith’s sculpted style, with forward tilted waterproof pans, and uniquely shaped roller frizzens, having rollers on springs. Locks are made with Smith’s style of attachment at front, and are fitted with uniquely shaped flat-faced serpentine cocks. Lockplates and cocks are beautifully engraved with shaded scrolled acanthus, “EHRINGER” is in front of cocks, and as noted before, the work of Linton McKenzie. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger plate is signed “L. McKenzie”. Blued trigger guard with matching engraving on bow, has SN “992” at grip. Finely crafted and beautifully finished (David Trevellion’s mark “DT” is in bbl channel, and left lock mortise), darkly streaked, and stump figured European walnut stock measures 14-5/8″ over blued steel buttplate with long top tang, engraved “RIFLE.” “CHARGE 3-1/2 drms” “FFG” “445 gr CONICAL” “SHOTGUN.” “2-3/4 drms. FFG” “1 oz SHOT”. Stock features finely sculpted early style beaded and double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, mouse ear drop points, and perfectly executed 18 LPI flat top checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Bbls mount to stock with single captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Sling eye matching that on bbls is on toe line, and silver truncated rectangle engraved with initials “HHB” is at its traditional place at top of grip. 54 Caliber rifle bbls: Bore diameter: left-.545 groove diameter, right -.542 groove diameter. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. 16 ga. bbls: Bore diameter: left-.672, right -.672. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.000. Wall thickness at muzzles: left -.045, right -.045. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Exceptionally fine, streaked mahogany. blind dovetailed, custom case with pivoting hook latches, inlet rounded brass corners, and inlet circular D-ring handle on lid, has central medallion engraved “HHB”. Case is lined with dark green baize with Michael Ehinger’s gold embossed black leather label on lid, and contains an array of finely made accessories, in many compartments. Traditional lift-out mahogany lock holders contain Sykes type shot and powder canisters, and various cleaning equipment and wads, in compartments underneath. Other accessories include beautifully made Davis type brass mold for conical bullet engraved with SN, Dixon and Son leather covered powder flask, small newly made leather covered priming flask, 3-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, ebony and brass bow-tie turnscrews, black leather long shot flask with patented dipper spout, turned brass grease bottle, blued steel oil bottle, ebony cleaning brush, case hardened mainspring vise, ebony and brass bullet starter, steel wad punch engraved with SN, and various mops and brushes. A spare ramrod for each bbl set is in each compartment. PROVENANCE: Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. Online portion of Shooting Sportsman’s Game and Gun Gazette, Sept 2004. Autumn 1994 copy of DGJ. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light wear to all finishes as would be expected from half a decade of normal light carrying and use. Brown of bbls slightly silvered above forend. Trigger guard is silvered at grip, and buttplate at heel. A few light marks are on stock. Case is excellent, with a few marks and stains on exterior. Interior is excellent, with a few minor rubs and compressions. Accessories are excellent. A truly exceptional multi-purpose flint set, virtually impossible to duplicate, and would likely be well over $100,000 to even try. 4-46044 MGM297 (40,000-60,000)

HUGE J. DICKSON FOUR BORE HAMMER SHOTGUN MADE FOR CHARLES GORDON, WITH ORIGINAL CASE, LEATHER OUTER COVER, AND ACCESSORIES. SN 4234. Cal. 4 Bore. 4″ Chambers. Massive 42″ dovetailed steel barrels are engraved “John Dickson & Son. 63 Princes Street. Edinburgh.” on broad flat raised rib with dolls head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with orig London proofs and 1988 nitro re-proofs at .957″ and 4″ chambers. “J. D & S” and SN are stamped at front of flats. Robust, almost 3″ high, 4-3/4″ long, 3-1/4″ wide, case hardened Jones under lever action has nicely filed fences. 5-1/2″ Down curved peninsula back action locks have rebounding tall serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with about 80% coverage classic small English scroll. “John Dickson & Son” is engraved on both lockplates. Case hardened steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved with SN on grip, which extends to large engraved steel grip cap. Finely marbled, and lightly figured Circassian walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over 6-1/2″ high steel buttplate with long scroll engraved top extension. Coarse flat top checkering is mostly borderless, but with curved mullered borders at front ends. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with initials “R. A. H. C”. Fully checkered large splinter forend has shaped steel tip and mounts to bbl with side nail through engraved oval escutcheons with circular extensions. Bore diameter: left-.957, right -.957. Bore restrictions: left – Approx .032, right – Approx .037. Wall thickness: left -.070, right -.068. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 22 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-9/16″. 45″ Long, 12-1/4″ wide, and 4-1/2″ deep original makers quartered oak case, has pivoting brass hook closures, inlet cyma curved brass corners, round central brass medallion, and D-ring handle on right end. Lid is held by 4 hinges. Case is lined in medium green felt with unusual black, heavy card, gold embossed and edged, John Dickson & Son label. Compartments in bottom are semi-French fitted for action and bbls. Orig accessories are French fitted and include: unmarked, green painted brass and blued steel ebony handled 4 bore roll crimping tool; lacquered brass and ebony shot and powder dippers; horn handled turnscrew; rosewood handled turnscrew; ebony handled off-set striker key; 4 bore broken case extractor; large pewter oil bottle marked “G & J. W. Hawksley”; and turned bone striker bottle containing pair of spare strikers and nipples. An extremely large 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod is in its own compartment. Other compartments contain a pair of nickel-plated snap caps marked “John Dickson & Son” and “4”; an assortment of 3 brass and paper 4-bore cases; brass 4-bore recapper; and a number of mops, turks heads, and brushes for cleaning. Large leather outer cover for case is lined with pillow ticking and has double flap closure secured by three straps, and has provision for 3 straps around body of case, two are present. Top of outer case is embossed “CHARLES GORDON ESQr”. Also included is a 2-pc cardboard box with yellow label for Eley 4-ga cartridges, containing 5 loaded Eley cartridges with red hulls, and 3 with flesh colored hulls marked “Eley Nobel”. PROVENANCE: 1989 factory letter with factory records and Christies auction listing. Cover letter relates that this is one of only two 4-bore Dickson doubles ever made,and “the wildfowl migrating south will have to fly at the same altitude as 747s to avoid the barrage which this monster can hose out.” (This gun is pictured and described on pages 48 – 49 of CHARLES GORDON MAGNIFICENT MADNESS by Donald Dallas.It appears CG ordered this gun as a Christmas present for himself.). CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, probably done at time of re-proof. Engraving on rib and ends of bbls is slightly washed. All metal parts retain 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite vivid in protected areas, but are mostly pewter gray to brown. Buttplate has been re-blued, and retains nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain what appear to be most of their orig finish. Checkering sympathetically re-run. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with some very minor frosting at breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case is very fine, retaining nearly all its orig finish, with a few minor scrapes and marks, and an incipient 6″ crack on lid. Original interior cloth is fine showing numerous small spots of discoloration to yellow, and minor marks and soiling from contact with gun. Label is very fine, but with dime sized indentation from contact with hammer screw. Accessories for the most part are excellent. Horn handled turnscrew is most probably a replacement as it does not fit compartment well. Green paint on crimping tool is considerably chipped, and blued portions are flaked. Leather outer cover is fine, leather for the most part still light in color, with a number of stains and marks, as would be expected from 150 years of wear and tear. Leather closing straps are intact, but getting tired. One of the banding straps has lost its tongue. A truly exceptional, investment quality, unique gun made for Britain’s most noted eccentric collector. 4-45099 MGM194 (40,000-60,000)

EXQUISITE PAIR OF DICKSON PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS WITH ORIGINAL CASE, ACCESSORIES, AND OUTER COVER, MADE FOR CHARLES GORDON. SN 4894/ 4895. (ca. 1897) Cal. .590. This wonderful pair of pistols was made for the noted eccentric collector, Charles Gordon, who commissioned dozens of anachronistic high quality guns from many of Britain’s top gun makers, most notably Dickson’s of Edinburgh. These guns replicate a pair of dueling pistols from the 1830’2 or 1840’s, featuring 10″ octagonal browned twist bbls of large caliber, and smooth bore, in this case mounted with express sights. Tops of bbls are engraved “John Dickson & Son. 63 Princes Street Edinburgh.” with “1” and “2” for each gun, respectively. Percussion patent breeches have engraved platinum “blow-outs” and inlaid platinum bands fore and aft. Breech irons with integral fences are nicely scroll engraved and marked either “1” or “2”. Case hardened back action peninsula locks are fitted with rifle style flat bodied hammers. Front sliding safety bolts engage hammers at half cock. Locks and hammers are engraved with exceptionally well cut small shaded scroll. “John Dickson & Son” is in scrolled ribands on each plate. Charcoal blued scroll engraved trigger guards have pineapple finials and SNs on tangs. Nicely streaked, and slightly figured stocks extend to muzzles, are affixed to bbls with two side nails through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Scroll engraved ramrod pipes hold rosewood ramrods with brass tulip heads and rounded tails. Stocks terminate in case hardened steel capped butts with wraparound flat top coarse checkering, and have vacant gold oval crest plates at tops of grips. Pistols are housed in quartered oak case with pivoting hook closures, inlet brass corners, and central brass disk on lid. D-ring brass carrying handle is on right side. Case is lined with diamond embossed tan leather, with light chocolate brown gold-embossed pigskin Dickson label on lid. Case compartments are both semi-French fitted, and full French-fitted, holding a fine array of original accessories, as was much loved by Mr. Gordon. Accessories include a turned boxwood patch container, another one matching for caps; 2 turned ivory bottles, each containing a spare nipple marked “1” or “2”; two small copper bodied “C & J. W. Hawksley” powder flasks; two “Davis Improved” round ball molds marked “No. 25”; single Hawksley pewter oil bottle; single polished steel and case hardened patch cutter marked “S.A”; two horn handled Hawksley turnscrews; horn handled nipple key; rosewood loading rod with ovoid ebony top, and brass jag tip; and two spare ramrods with brass tulip heads, and tails with steel worms under caps. Quartered oak central box with sliding cover contains some round lead balls. There are two covered compartments with brass knobs, one containing the original key. This spectacular case comes with its original harness leather outer cover, lined with mattress ticking, with four flap closure, secured by two straps. There are two lateral belts around outer cover for added security. Heavy leather carrying handle is on end opposite flaps. Top of case cover is embossed “CHARLES GORDON ESQ”. PROVENANCE: 1965 Factory letter with factory records, and old description of the pistols. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, possibly unfired. Pistols retain nearly all their orig brilliant finish, with only the slightest silvering on the sharpest edges of bbls, and barely noticeable thinning of case color on tail of lock on pistol no. “1”. Stocks retain nearly all of their French polish finish with only a few very light handling marks, and one or 2 deeper knocks with some slight chipping of finish toward muzzle of pistol no. “1”. Bright blue of trigger guards has some flaking at grips. Bores are bright and shiny, and appear to have their orig polish. Locks are crisp. Exterior finish of case is excellent, with only a few minor marks and some lifting of lacquer on brass. Interior leather is very fine, showing some compressions and rubs, from contact with guns and accessories. Label is excellent except a minor rub in center from brass knob of central compartment. All accessories are generally excellent. One spare ramrod is a replacement, being of ebony and not rosewood. Outer cover is very fine, leather still light in color with many minor marks and some darkening and lifting of grain on corners, some of which are beginning to come unstitched. Closure flaps are fine, but show cracking and lifting of grain, and becoming brittle. One of the closure straps is missing, and one of the straps around case has tongue detached, the other repaired. 4-45078 MGM195 (15,000-25,000)

CASED PAIR OF JOHN DICKSON PERCUSSION PISTOLS WITH ACCESSORIES. SN 4672/ 4673. (1894) Cal. .52 Smooth bore. Interesting pair of pistols made 50 years after their time, for the eccentric collector, Charles Gordon, with 6″ round blued steel barrels engraved “John Dickson & Son, 63 Princes Street EDINBURGH.” on tops. Case hardened patent breeches have engraved platinum “blow-outs”. Breech irons with integral V-notch rear sights are marked “1” and “2”, respectively. Case hardened back action peninsula locks with front sliding safeties mount rifle style tall hammers. Charcoal blued trigger guards have stylized pineapple finials. All metal parts are engraved with well cut traditional small English scroll. “John Dickson & Son” is in scrolled ribands on each lockplate. SNs are at grips. Nicely streaked European walnut French polished stocks extend to muzzles, are affixed to bbls with single side nails through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Single beaded end pipes and tailpipes hold ebony ramrods with brass tulip heads and brass tails with steel worms under caps. Stocks with square steel capped butts have square checkering with mullered borders. Makers quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure and inlet cyma curved brass corners has circular brass medallion in lid. Plain D-ring carrying handle is on right side. Interior is lined with light brown diamond patterned leather with brown leather gold-embossed John Dickson label. Case partitions are French fitted for guns and Mr. Gordon’s usual array of top quality accessories, including rosewood loading mallet, with removable leather faced head, and steel worm under heavy cap contoured to fit ball during loading. Other accessories include horn handled nipple wrench, ivory handled nipple and hammer nose cleaning jags, ribbed copper bodied Hawksley flask, another Hawksley flask with leather body, pair of horn handled Hawksley turnscrews, two round Hawksley oil bottles, small German silver capper marked “S. Allport Improved”, Davis type steel bullet mold marked “Improved no. 32”, and 4 empty bottles with screw tops, two of ivory, marked “1” and “2” which were probably for spare nipples, a larger bottle with mushroom cap made of boxwood, and another boxwood patch bottle. There are two covered compartments, one holding key with ivory tag for “pair of single M. L. pistols”, with SNs on rear. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, probably unfired. These spectacular pistols retain virtually all of their orig finish on wood and metal, with only one or 2 very minor marks, most on pistol no. “1”. Case retains most of its orig varnish finish with some minor rubs and marks, some lacquer has lifted on brass. Lid is slightly warped and will not dog down. Interior leather is very fine, with some staining and rubs in leather on lid. Label is also somewhat stained. French fitted compartments are excellent, leather still quite bright with a few minor rubs from contact with guns. Accessories are excellent, essentially as new. An exceptional pair of investment quality pistols. 4-45097 MGM196 (15,000-20,000)

ANACHRONISTIC J. PURDEY PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 9219. (1874) Cal. .40 (.420 Groove diameter Metford rifling). This interesting rifle built six years after the last of the famed two groove express rifles, which were still being produced well into the breech loading era, has 29″ steel bbls with full length flat rib, raised toward muzzle, fitted with through dovetailed single standing rear sight, with ivory blade screwed on, and silver bead front dovetailed through end of rib. “J. Purdey, 314-1/2, Oxford Street, London.” is engraved on rib in front of rear sight. Bottoms of bbls are fitted with three plain ramrod pipes, the central one with sling eye, and rear with loop, holding correct SNed Greenheart ramrod with brass tail and tip, which has deep groove to engage retaining stud at muzzle end of bbls. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs and SNs. Case hardened, SNed, patent breeches with engraved platinum vented “blow-outs” have platinum lines inlaid at rear, and feather engraving on rib extension. Correct type rifle nipples with platinum lined vents are installed. Right nipple is stamped “R” on bolster. Breech iron is filed with integral high fences. Front action locks fitted with typical Purdey late style tall flat faced percussion hammers, have front sliding safeties that engage at half cock. Breech iron and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut minuscule shaded scroll engraving, undoubtedly the work of noted Purdey engraver J. Lucas. Trigger plate has simple circular finial. Charcoal blued trigger guard with large checkered spur forming pistol grip, has SN at grip. Honey-colored, dark streaked, and finely fiddle figured Circassian walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features typical Purdey long beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and standard flat top checkering with mullered borders at grip and forepiece. Vacant silver oval and sling eye, matching that on bbl, are on toe line. Stock fastens to bbls with single side nail through ovoid engraved steel escutcheons with circular tips. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-1/16″. Drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. Beautifully fiddle figured mahogany case with pivoting hook latches and inlet circular D-ring handle, is also of an earlier style than would be expected for this rifle, as generally Purdey rifles were cased in quartered oak by the 1850’s. Removable wad container has remnants of paper dot inside where SN is usually inked in, and is illegible. Rifle fits case well, however bbls are not oriented in the normal manner, and ramrod needs to be removed for bbls to fit. Interior is lined with green cloth with orig Purdey Oxford Street blue printed label, and contains early dark brown leather sling with steel snap swivels, very fine 2-pc case hardened nipple wrench with pricker mounted on shaft, having two brass caps on handle covering container for pair of nipples and turnscrew in its leather wallet marked “962 DR”, crystal oil bottle with nickel-plated screw top, Purdey marked horn handled turnscrew, 2-pc small caliber wood and brass cleaning rod, reproduction Sykes type brass capper, and new nutcracker type round ball mold stamped “.395” and “Made in England”, as well as a small deerskin leather drawstring bag. PROVENANCE: Email from Purdeys relating that it was a 70 bore double bbl muzzle loading rifle completed in 1874 for Sir C. Lampson. Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blue, but is possibly an older high quality re-blue. Breech plugs retain a considerable amount of their case hardening color, but show cleaning to mostly pewter gray. Breech iron and locks retain 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, strong and vivid on plates. Safeties retain most of their orig fire blue. Trigger guard retains most of what appears to be its orig charcoal blue, flaked somewhat on bow, and considerably at tail. Stocks retain nearly all of an old nicely done oil finish over some minor marks, sharp edges slightly softened, and beads of cheekpiece are slightly filled with finish. Checkering on forend partially re-run. Repaired crack runs along bottom of forepiece from thimble to side nail. Bores are excellent, near mint, with a hint of frosting toward muzzles. Locks and safeties are crisp. Exterior of case is fine, showing an old refinish and repair at rear of lid. Interior cloth is fine with some repairs of areas that have been worn through. Partitions are sound. Label is very fine, slightly foxed, with area of repair at upper left corner. Sling is good, other accessories fine. A very unusual Purdey double. Donald Dallas in PURDEY THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY estimates that a total of 809 double percussion rifles were built by Purdeys. 4-46042 MGM291 (12,500-17,500)

J. PURDEY PERCUSSION RIFLE/ SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 5020. Cal. .52 (2 Groove express rifling) groove diameter/ .560 (smooth bore). 32″ Damascus bbls with full length flat rib engraved “J. Purdey & Sons 314-1/2 Oxford Street London.” fitted with one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, and white bead front are stamped with London black powder proofs, SNs, and “JP” on bottoms. Bottoms of bbls are fitted with three plain pipes, central one with sling eye, rearmost with loop, holding orig SNed Greenheart ramrod, with steel worm under brass tail, and brass tip with large groove, which locks into keeper at muzzle. Patent breeches with engraved slit vented platinum “blow-outs” have scroll engraving on rib extension, platinum bands at rear, and are fitted with orig rifle nipple at left marked “L” on base, and modern shotgun type nipple on right. Breech iron is engraved with beautifully cut medium shaded scroll with floral highlights. Front action locks with front sliding safeties that engage at half cock are mounted with classic Purdey flat-faced rifle style hammers. Locks are engraved with open flowing scroll. “Purdey” is on each lockplate under safety. Hammers are scroll engraved on sides, with stylized dolphin heads. Scroll engraved trigger plate has extended circular end with circular finial for added strength. Blued trigger guard has long scroll supported spur forming grip. SN is behind spur. Beautifully marbled and figured Circassian walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered steel buttplate with 1-1/2″ spur. Stock is fitted with sling eye. Beautifully scroll engraved spring loaded patchbox on left side of butt, is engraved under lid “6 Powder, 2-1/2 drms”. (The normal load for early 40 bore Purdey express rifles.) Rifle is checkered at grip and forepiece with standard pattern, flat top, checkering with mullered borders. Stock attaches to bbls with single side nail through engraved oval escutcheons with circular ends. Quartered oak case with pivoting hook latches has inlet brass corners and circular D-ring handle on top. Case is lined with green cloth with correct blue printed paper Purdey 314-1/2 Oxford St. label on lid, and contains a number of original and later added accessories. Most important is original Davis type mold for winged conical bullet, (casting correct .518 groove diameter bullet) which is SNed to rifle. With mold are two hollow pointing pins with rosewood handles. Also included is pedestal type sizing die which fits bullets, and is scratch engraved with SN. Other accessories include: a Rapine .565 diameter nutcracker type round ball mold; a .603 diameter wad cutter; reproduction leather bodied shot flask containing shot; leather handled brass telescope marked “Made in France” on end cap; Curtis and Harvey’s powder can; and various percussion cap boxes containing bullets, patches, etc. Miscellaneous pieces include turned rosewood bullet starters, breech plug wrenches, and one broken bridle, another one cracked, and various worms and cleaning tips. Also envelopes with various patching materials. PROVENANCE: Purdey factory letter, 25 March 1952 stating that it was built in 1854. Correspondence from M. Ehinger, another notation that it was made for G. Heathcore. Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain most of a very fine re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern, which has pleasingly silvered at muzzles, and at normal carry point at forend. Breech plugs, breech iron, locks, and patchbox retain most of their nicely colored re-case hardening, engraving softened. Trigger guard and buttplate retain most of their correct charcoal re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their rubbed oil finish, with a few minor marks, checkering correctly re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Besides probable high quality replacement of bridle, a new side nail has been fashioned, and rear sight replaced, per bill for work from Michael Ehinger. Case exterior is good, retaining a considerable amount of orig finish, with a number of large repaired cracks. Interior cloth is good with marks from contact with gun and accessories, with some added pieces, and area worn through. Label is fine, considerably soiled at bottom. Original accessories are good. Later accessories are fine. L. Patrick Unsworth in THE EARLY PURDEYS, lists this rifle as a double 40 bore with 32″ barrels, with date of sale 9 August 1855, and a price of 84 pounds. It has been estimated that fewer than 250 Purdey double express rifles were produced. J. H. Walsh (Stonehenge) in the 2nd edition of THE SHOTGUN AND SPORTING RIFLE says “Foremost in simplicity and in established fame stand Mr. Purdey’s rifles, to possess one of which has been the object of most deer stalkers and rifle shots for many years … these rifles are all made with two grooves, the balls being a sugar loafed form and cast with two wings to fit the grooves.” 4-46043 MGM290 (7,500-12,500)

WONDERFUL PARKER FIELD & SONS FLINTLOCK SHOTGUN. SN 10596. (ca 1860) Cal. 23 ga. (.600 Bore diameter). This late, but very well made, flintlock fowler has 30″ fine stub Damascus barrels, engraved, “Parker Field & Sons. 233 Holborn, London.” on concave game rib. Bottoms of bbls are fitted with three plain pipes holding ebony ramrod with brass tulip head and brass tail with steel worm under cap, and are stamped with London black powder proofs for 23 ga. Slightly inset patent breeches have platinum lined touch holes. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved. Well made locks with latest style waterproof pans have roller frizzens with roller on spring, and are fitted with broad flat-faced, slightly chamfered, reinforced cocks. Lockplates have square-backed rebated tails. Plates and cocks are engraved with very cleanly cut large open scroll. Trigger plate and thimble have intricately filed stylized pineapple finials. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Lightly figured dense European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over blued steel buttplate with long scroll engraved top tang. Stock features nicely carved drop points, vacant silver oval at top of grip, and point pattern 20 LPI checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Stock mounts to bbls with captive side nail through engraved oval steel escutcheons. SN is stamped in bbl channels. Bore diameter: Left .592, right – .597. Wall thickness at muzzles:. Left -.075, right – .075. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality London re-brown with excellent definition to interesting Damascus pattern, engraving and edges of rib are slightly softened. Patent breeches, breech iron and locks retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, which has darkened somewhat overall, strong where protected. Trigger guard and buttplate retain most of their orig blue, slightly silvered and flaked, engraving sharp. Stock retains nearly all of its orig French polish finish, slightly crazed, with a number of marks, mostly minor, but a few fairly deep, mostly on bottom in front of trigger plate, with a few small areas chipped. Checkering is excellent, slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Loop and rear portion of bottom rib have detached. Loop reattached with super glue. Small area at bottom front of left lock mortise has been repaired. Overall an excellent, usable, double flint needing just some minor attention, to be ready for the field. 4-46045 MGM296 (5,500-8,500)

G. E. LEWIS PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS AND CASE. SN NSN. Cal. 62 .615 bore diameter – 2 grooves – .653 groove diameter / 12 ga. .740 bore diameter. 31″ Nicely patterned stub Damascus rifle bbls are engraved “G. E. Lewis Maker London” on raised, flat, top rib fitted with three folding leaf express rear sight and steel bead front dovetailed through muzzle portion of rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs for 21 bore, and fitted with plain Damascus ramrod pipes with large sling eye affixed to rearmost, holding hickory ramrod with grooved brass head retained by stud at front end. Patent breeches have “blow-out” plugs and rib extension engraved with face of tiger. Browned 30″ shotgun bbls have similar markings, two plain pipes hold rosewood ramrod with tulip shaped brass head and brass tail. Patent breech bbl extension is engraved with gallinaceous fowl. Breech iron with integral fences is engraved with grape and grape leaf motif. Bar action locks with tall round bodied serpentine hammers have front sliding safeties that engage at half cock. Plates are engraved with naively rendered African animals in tropical settings; lions chasing impala at rear of each lockplate, with a hippo (?) on left plate, and rhino on right in front of safety bar. “G. E. Lewis” is on each plate. Bodies of hammers are engraved with serpents and shaded scroll, and have stylized dolphin heads. Trigger plate and thimble are engraved with grape motif. Trigger guard with long checkered spur forming pistol grip, is engraved with bird dogs on bow, and grape leaves at tail. Nicely marbled and burl figured European walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with long top tang, engraved with hunting scenes and more grape leaves. Right side of stock has large diameter patchbox, cover engraved with incongruous meeting of lion and tiger quarreling over downed stag, with more grape leaves on hinge housing. Stock also features standard 18 LPI checkering with mullered borders, sling eye, and vacant silver oval behind trigger guard. Bbls attach to forend with side nail through oval steel escutcheons with circular extensions. Rifle bbls: Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Shot gun bbls: Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -000, right 000. Wall thickness at muzzles: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP:14-3/8″. Mahogany case for gun with extra bbls has pivoting hook closure and inlet brass corners with brass band reinforcing on bottom section, and inset folding D-ring circular handle with round central medallion on lid. Interior is lined with green baize, and contains a number of accessories including a brass Davis type mold with base plug casting a .550 diameter conical bullet, T-shaped nipple key, American Cap and Flask Co. embossed leather shot pouch with plaited lanyard, acanthus embossed copper bodied powder flask by G & J Hawksley, 3-pc beechwood BGI cleaning rod with assorted brushes and mops. CONDITION: Good. Rifle bbls retain 80 – 90% of what appears to be their orig brown, with very fine definition to pattern. Ramrod is a modern replacement, brass tip may be orig. Shotgun bbls retain most of an old re-brown with edges considerably rounded and engraving washed. Ramrod tail is missing worm and cap. Other metal parts show considerable softening of engraving, color added by application of heat, especially noticeable on trigger guard and lockplates. Stock retains most of an old oil finish over numerous marks, checkering re-cut. Large crack is repaired along bottom of forend. Rifle bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Shotgun bores are shiny throughout, but frosted with a few minor dents and pits. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Case retains most of its exterior finish, with numerous marks and rubs, that have darkened. There is one minor crack in front left corner of bottom. Interior cloth is fine, with some marks and compressions. Partitions are good with a couple of minor breaks. Accessories are good. 4-45068 MGM212 (4,000-6,000)

CASED ALEXANDER HENRY PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. SN NSN. (ca 1850) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Browned twist barrels are engraved “A. Henry, Edinburgh.” on broad concave game rib. Bottoms of bbls mounting two plain pipes and third pipe with loop, hold ebony ramrod with brass tip and tail, which has steel worm under cap. Bottom of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs. No other marks are present. Breech plugs are nicely filed with engraved false blow-outs. Breech iron with integral high fences and bar action locks with high serpentine hammers, are engraved with very well cut large shaded scroll. “A Henry” is on each lockplate. Nicely figured European walnut straight grip stock is steel mounted, and measures 14-3/8″ over buttplate with long scroll engraved top tang. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guard is scroll engraved on bow and tang, with no markings. Stock has flat top 18 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Bore diameter: left-.744, right -.748. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Wall thickness at muzzles: left-.031. right-.031. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Mahogany case with pivoting hook closure, has shaped bow-tie brass inlay on lid. Interior is lined in purple velvet with paper Henry label, and contains an array of accessories, including: unmarked copper bodied flask with embossed scrolled acanthus, leather shot sling with 2 brass spring-loaded valves and dippers, 3-pc greenheart and brass cleaning rod, nipple wrench, and greenheart-handled nipple and hammer nose cleaning jags, along with a “G and J Hawksley” square oil bottle, and a tin of “Joyce” percussion caps, with paper labels. Modern 3/4″ wad cutter and wads are included. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine re-brown with good definition to pattern. Engraving is washed. Locks show traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but are mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Stock is nicely refinished, edges slightly rounded. Checkering correctly re-run. Bores are bright but frosted throughout. Locks are crisp. Case is good, retaining a considerable amount of orig finish with some added oil, with a number of cracks (one large across lid). Interior cloth is faded to brown, with numerous compressions and marks from contact with gun. Partitions are tight, with some minor repairs. Old accessories are good. Flask spring is considerably rusted, and body of flask is polished. Shot sling is nicely restored with new leather, and has valves refinished. Perfectly suitable for modern use. High quality shootable percussion guns, such as this, are quite scarce in todays market. 4-44195 MGM172 (4,000-6,000)

JOHN MANTON PERCUSSION SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 9874. (1827) Cal. 16 ga. 30″ Twist barrels with broad game rib engraved “Joseph Manton & Son. 6. Holles St. Cavendish Sq e. London.” are mounted with two plain pipes holding ebony ramrod, which has brass tulip head and tail with steel worm under cap. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs, and engraved with SNs, which are also on patent breeches with German silver “blow-outs”. Breech iron with integral fences is nicely scroll engraved. Front action locks converted from flint to percussion, have rebated square tails, and are mounted with high spurred serpentine flat-faced hammers. Lockplates are engraved with feather borders, some scroll, with dogs flushing birds behind hammers, and “Joseph Manton & Son London” in front. Trigger plate and thimble have stylized pineapple finials. Blued trigger guard is engraved with dog and flushing bird on bow, and SN at grip. Dark, lightly figured, European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate, with long top tang. Coarse checkering is at grip and forend, with mullered borders. Rectangular silver crest plate is at top of grip, engraved “C. R.” Stock mounts to bbl with single side nail through ovoid steel escutcheons with circular tips. Bore diameter: left-.667, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -000, right -000. Wall thickness at muzzle: left -.035, right -.045. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Mahogany case with pivoting hook closure and brass reinforcing corners, has inset brass D-ring handle on lid, and inlaid ivory lock escutcheon. Interior is lined with green baize with John Manton label, and contains a Sykes patent copper-bodied shell flask, an old wad punch, nipple wrench, cleaning implements, and 2 F. Joyce cap tins. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain most of a pleasing re-brown with good definition to pattern, over considerable light pinprick pitting. Locks and other iron furniture are cleaned to silver gray, except trigger guard and butt plate, which have been re-blued, SN picked up, and retain nearly all of that blue. Engraving on trigger guard and butt plate tang is considerably thinned. Stock has satin oil refinish, checkering re-cut and sharp. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Locks are crisp. Wood shows repairs in area between locks under bbls. Case has been refinished, cracks repaired. 1-1/4″ wide strip of lid replaced at rear. Interior cloth is fine, relined, with compressions. Old reproduction label is cracked, and with compressions. Accessories are good. A gun by the acknowledged master of his time, in fine shootable condition. 4-44194 MGM174 (4,000-6,000)

RHINO HORN STOCKED ALFRED LANCASTER .450 DOUBLE RIFLE MADE FOR THE MAHARAJA OF BULRAMPORE WITH SPARE STOCKS AND CASE. SN 3793. Cal. .450 BPE. 29″ Fine Damascus barrels are inlaid in large gold Old English script, on full length flat top rib, “Manufactured for” “H. H. Sir Dig Bijay Singh Bahadur K. C. S. I. Maharaja of Bulrampore. Oudh. 1871”. Digvijay Singh (1818 – 1882) was conspicuous for his loyalty to the British during the Sepoy rebellion in 1857. He was awarded large estates and the honor of Knight Companion of the Star of India, and granted the title of Maharajah Bahadur in 1859. Rib also has a beautifully scroll engraved rear express sight with one standing, three folding leaves graduated for 100 to 400 yards, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front sight are installed. Tops of bbls are engraved “A. LANCASTER.” and “27. SOUTH AUDLEY STRt GROSVENOR SQre LONDON”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, and “50”. SNs are on bottom of bbls. Round bodied Jones under lever action has nicely filed fences. Peninsula back action locks have broad flat serpentine hammers with back sliding stalking safeties. Action and locks are engraved with beautifully cut small open shaded scroll. Scroll on locks and hammers is especially fine. “A. LANCASTER LONDON” is in scrolled device on tail of each lockplate. Hammers have stylized dolphin heads. Steel trigger guard has long checkered spur extending to form grip. SN is at grip. A most unusual feature of this fine rifle is its very dense, and heavy, (butt portion alone weighs 4-1/4 lbs) honey colored rhinoceros horn buttstock and forend. (Antique rhino horn has been the target of many museum break-ins in the last few years with Asian medicinal demands pushing the value of the horn to almost $100,000 per kilogram.) It appears that Alfred Lancaster was fairly proficient at using this unusual material for stocks, as he also made a pair of 20 bore centerfire guns of rhino horn for William Douglas, the 12th Duke of Hamilton. This pair of guns is now part of the Royal Collection at Sandringham, as the Duke and the Prince of Wales exchanged guns while out shooting, hoping to change their luck. This particular stock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered and engraved steel buttplate, and features beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sling button, and vacant gold oval on toe line, as well as, 18 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend attaches to bbl with flush side nail through engraved steel oval escutcheons. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Also included are newly made light colored, slightly figured, European walnut buttstock and forend, reproducing the look and features of the orig horn stocks. Stocks are well done, and are stamped “Taylor”. An old mahogany case with inlet brass corners and key lock closure, has been re-lined with dark green baize and fitted for the rifle with reproduction Alfred Lancaster paper label in lid. Case contains reproduction polished steel sizing die and priming rod, unmarked round pewter oil bottle, and Rigby type base pour bullet mold with turned rosewood handle and hollow pointing pin casting a .454 diameter bullet. Also included is a leather carrying strap with heart shaped brass reinforcement. PROVENANCE: Copies of pages from ATKIN GRANT AND LANG by Don Masters, and Wikipedia info on Maharaja Digvijay Singh, Order of the Star of India, and Guardian article on rhino horn thefts. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very pleasing plum brown, over one or 2 light pits, with good definition of pattern of Damascus, with some silvering at muzzles, breech ends, and with a small area of flaking 9″ from muzzle on bottom of left bbl. Action and locks retain traces of orig case color in protected areas, but are mostly cleaned to a pleasing pewter gray. Spurs of hammers have been expertly repaired with engraving and checkering competently picked up. Stocks appear to retain all of their orig surface with some insect damage, especially to checkering on right side of butt, which has an area of considerable lifting. There is a similar area on right side of forend in checkering. Horn shows considerable shrinkage from top to bottom with top spur and tip of buttplate standing about .070″ proud. Shrinkage across the stock has been less severe, lockplates only slightly above horn surface. There has been some longitudinal shrinkage with gap visible behind action,as well as a few natural checks in butt of this very difficult to work material. Bores are excellent, rifling sharp, bright,and shiny throughout. Action is very tight (probably rejointed). Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Left safety won’t engage, needs slight adjustment. Screw heads show some use, especially lock screw. Replacement stocks are excellent, with a few minor marks, and small chip at toe. Exterior of case is very fine with most of its orig finish. Interior cloth is excellent, as is label. Die and punches show some use. Oil bottle is good. Mold is fine. 4-45028 MGM185 (50,000-75,000)

PURDEY BASTIN SLIDE ACTION PINFIRE DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 6756. Cal. 20 ga. This is an exceptionally rare rifle with only 27 slide action guns found in Purdey’s records, 6 of which are rifles. Patrick Unsworth in his book THE EARLY PURDEYS relates that only 4 slide action weapons are known to exist, 2 shotguns and 2 rifles. This particular rifle makes the third rifle known. The slide action locking system is quite similar to that used in the Borchardt and Luger, being toggles. In this instance the toggle is retained in closed position by snap catch at end of long forward hinging lever. It is interesting to note that the tops of the pinfire hammers have holes drilled up through tips to catch the cartridge pins while bbls are being slid forward, and act as extractors. This rifle has 30″ fine Damascus bbls with raised flat rib, file cut at rear behind three folding leaf express sight, and at muzzle behind steel bead front. Top of rib is engraved “J. Purdey. 314 1/2 Oxford Street, London.” Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “JP” and SN is on slide. Sling eye is attached to square block on bottom of bbls. Pinfire action has large steel housing for toggle slide system. Peninsula back action locks with rear sliding safety bolts are mounted with tall flat bodied serpentine pinfire hammers. Action and locks are engraved with very well cut shaded open medium size scroll. “Purdey” is in small letters on each lockplate. Hammers have stylized dolphin heads. Engraved steel trigger guard with checkered spur grip extension, has SN on rear portion of tang. Lightly streaked and figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered steel buttplate, engraved “Charge” “2-1/2 dms no. 6. Powder”. Stock features classic flat top checkering with mullered borders, beaded shadow line thin Purdey style cheekpiece, with a vacant small silver oval and sling eye on toe line. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Mahogany case with pivoting hook latches and inlet circular D-ring handle on lid, is lined with purple cloth with blue printed Purdey label on lid, and contains Hawksley 12-ga horn handled chamber brush with brass cover; round plated oil bottle marked “Made in England”; another plated oil bottle marked “G & J W Hawksley”; 2 ebony handled turnscrews; M. Marsh 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod; homemade paper case trimmer using an old cutter; and a rosewood handled case reamer; 23 trimmed pinfire cases by RWS and 2 Eley Bros pinfire cases marked “gas tight”, along with one loaded pinfire cartridge, cleaning mop and jag, and extra Edwardian vintage paper Purdey label. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine chocolate re-brown with excellent definition to pattern. Action retains traces of its orig case hardening color, in protected areas. The balance being a very pleasing bright to matte silver. Lockplates and hammers retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, which has thinned and silvered at normal wear points, and is fairly vivid where protected. Stock retains most of its orig oil finish, a bit dry, with numerous marks and minor dings from handling and use. Checkering is slightly worn, and has not been re-cut, except for small area on right side of grip, where it appears dent has been removed. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of its bright blue, but is mostly silver, as is buttplate. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with strong rifling throughout. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Exterior finish of case is fine with a few minor marks and 4″ crack in lid at left rear. Case has been re-lined, cloth is excellent. Original Purdey label is slightly foxed with some chips and cracks and 3 small areas rubbed through. Turnscrews and cleaning rod, as well as, shortened cartridges are as new. Other accessories are fine. 4-45098 MGM199 (15,000-20,000)

JAMES PURDEY LONG GUARD/ LEVER, HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 7471. (1867) Cal. .577 Snider. 30″ 3-Stripe Damascus barrels with narrow, flat, raised rib, fitted with one standing, three folding leaf, small V, express rear sight, and small silver bead front, are engraved “J. Purdey, 314 1/2 Oxford Street, London” on rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 29 bore and bbl makers initials “CA” (Charles Aston). Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Round bodied action is fitted with Purdey’s unusual adaptation of the Jones under lever. Grip spur and entire trigger guard form a long lever giving greater mechanical advantage to the bolt. With lever open, triggers are exposed. To remedy potential accidental firing, a safety block, based on Purdey’s patented grip safety of the 1820’s, is fitted with stud on grip of lever which depresses a button unlocking triggers when lever is in closed position. Typical Purdey back action island locks have round bodied serpentine non-rebounding hammers, with sliding safety bolts that engage hammers at half cock. Action and locks are nearly fully engraved with nicely cut, fairly deep, shaded small scroll. “Purdey” is on each lockplate. “Patent” is on top of action. SN is at grip. Streaked and lightly figured European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered and engraved blued steel buttplate, which is marked “Charge” “3 dms No. 6. Powder”. Stock features typical Purdey long slim double beaded right hand cheekpiece and 18 LPI standard checkering with mullered borders. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with family crest of two interlocked “D”‘s surmounted by a crown. Purdey records indicate that this rifle was completed in 1867 for Viscount Downe. Fully checkered splinter forend has shaped steel tip and attaches to bbl with side nail through engraved steel ovoid escutcheons with circular extensions. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Rifle is housed in its original oak case with pivoting hook closure, and inlet circular D-ring handle in lid. Interior is lined in carmine cloth with original blue printed Purdey 314 1/2 Oxford St. paper label inscribed “Charge – 3 dms of Curtis Harveys No. 6 Coarse Grn Powder”. A second label reads “Curtis & Harveys No 6 Coarse grain to no. 2 Fine Powder May be obtained from Neip ?? Potter and Co Calcutta, Campbell Winchill & Co Bombay”. Round paper dot on rear portion of lid is inscribed with SN. Case contains an array of orig accessories and loading equipment, including 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with short ebony bulbous handle stamped with SN with assorted brushes and jags; small unmarked steel oil bottle; ebony handled chamber brush by James Dixon & Sons; ebony handled striker key; .2 japanned oval tins with scratch inscriptions, one is “wax for bullets”, and the other “lubrication for extractor and striking bolt”. Loading equipment includes original steel Davis type mold marked with SN and includes ebony handled hollow pointing pin; Hawksley 577 pedestal type brass capper and de-capper; matching Hawksley case crimper; rosewood handled bullet seater; ebony case reamer; James Dixon 3-dram German silver ebony handled powder measure; and scissor type broken case extractor. PROVENANCE: Factory email confirming date of completion and original owner. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80 – 85% orig brown, thinning and a bit rough at carry point. Action and locks retain 80% orig case hardening color, silvered at carry points, high edges, and lock tails, showing area of cleaning on left side of action. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous minor marks and bumps. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, sharp, bright, and shiny throughout, with a scattering of minor light pits toward breech end of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Case exterior is fine, with some cracking and rubs through finish, perhaps a bit of extra oil added. Interior cloth is fine with soiling and compressions from contact with gun and accessories. Label is good with some soiling and foxing, five small areas are rubbed through. Accessories are fine. Mold is excellent retaining most of its orig bright polish, with some darkening, as well as heat bluing of sprue plate. A very fine classic rifle, unusual in having all of its original accessories intact. Fewer than 650 Purdey centerfire hammer breech loading double rifles were made in all grades. 4-45077 MGM198 (22,500-27,500)

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ALEXANDER HENRY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 6673. Cal..450 BPE. 28″ Dovetailed steel barrels with flat file cut full length rib, engraved “Alexr Henry, Edinburgh, and London.” “Maker to Their Royal Highness’ The Prince of Wales & Duke of Edinburgh” on unmatted portion of rib, in front of one standing, one folding express rear sight, folding leaf marked for 200 yards. Matted, wide V standing leaf has inlet ivory triangle for enhanced light gathering. Silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into slightly raised front portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “AH”, “S” in an oval (steel), and “325” (bullet weight for which this rifle is regulated). Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs. A sling eye is attached to bottom rib. Case hardened round bodied Jones under lever action has well filed high fences. Peninsula back action rebounding locks with relatively short round bodied serpentine hammers have front sliding stalking safeties that engage in rebounded position. Action and locks are engraved with very well cut small scroll. “ALEXr HENRY” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut steel trap capped full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad with widow’s peak. Stock features beaded and shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 24 LPI standard checkering, sling eye, and gold oval engraved “G. G. H 29th June 1893″, matching embossed initials on case. Matching full checkered splinter forend attaches to bbl with forward pivoting lever. Drop at heel: Approx 3″. Drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. LOP: 15”. Original makers oak and leather case with brass corners, is embossed “G. G. H. SCOTS GUARDS”. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth with black leather gold-embossed Henry label. Case contains brass Davis type mold marked “500”, Hawksley round pewter oil bottle, ebony handled nipple key, ebony handled turnscrew, “450” marked broken case extractor, bone handled cleaning brush, unusual white rawhide carrying sling with thong ends which tie into sling eyes, as well as, turned bone striker bottle containing spare strikers and nipples for this rifle. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95 – 98% orig blue, with a few minor marks, silvered slightly at muzzle, with some spotting. All other metal parts retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color, silvering a bit on bottom of action where carried, on sharp edges, tangs, and rear of lockplates. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish, which is a bit dry, with a few minor marks, as would be expected for a rifle of this vintage. Pad is a well done rounded replacement with the plate a bit proud of stock. Checkering is very slightly worn, and dark. Bores are essentially flawless, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. There is a minor chip behind left lockplate. Case has been stabilized with brown lacquer over some minor chipping and scuffs. Area, where embossed letters are, has been cleaned down to the leather which is still light and appears to be fine. Interior cloth is fine with darkening and rubs from contact with gun. Label is very good with some rubs and compressions, another label has been removed. Accessories are fine. Sling is missing one thong. A fine, investment quality rifle by the acknowledged master rifle builder of the time. 4-45105 MGM204 (14,500-19,500)

HOLLAND AND HOLLAND BEST LIGHTWEIGHT TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 11119. Cal. 450-400 2-3/8 BPE. 26″ Laminated steel bbls with full length rib are mounted with one standing, 2 folding express rear sight, and raised silver bead front longitudinally dovetailed into raised portion in front of rib. Area of rib behind rear sight is file cut. Tops of bbls are engraved with H & H New Bond Street address and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials. London. 1883.” Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs. Heavy splinter with integral loop is stamped with SN. Rounded bar top lever action has beautifully filed fences and side clips. Action top strap extends well into comb in typical Holland Best fashion. Back action peninsula locks have flat-faced short serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin’s heads and high checkered spurs. Blued steel trigger guard extends to steel grip cap. Action, locks, and trigger guard are engraved with very nicely cut and intricately detailed medium scroll with tendril extensions highlighted with rose bouquets. Each lockplate is engraved “Holland & Holland”. Dark, marbled and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad, and features classic Holland shadow line cheekpiece and flat top point pattern checkering. Silver oval on toe line is engraved with “AM” monogram, surmounted by Baronet’s crown. Stock is of uniquely Holland & Holland comb-less style. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: Approx 2-1/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 90% orig finish showing unusual laminated steel pattern. Action and locks retain 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite strong in protected areas, under remnants of old lacquer, and could use a good cleaning and re-lacquer. Trigger guard retains 20 – 30% of its orig blue, Top lever retains almost all of its orig blue, silvering slightly on thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all their orig oil finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, and show a number of small marks and dents. Checkering shows some wear, compressions and abrasions. Brilliant bores are nearly flawless. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A finely balanced and great handling rifle. 4-38729 MGM137 (7,500-10,500)

*J. RIGBY .470 NITRO SIDELOCK EJECTOR RISING BITE DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 17444. (ca 1908) Cal. .470 NE. This fine “best quality” dbl rifle made shortly after the ban on .450 cal. firearms in India, and one of the first .470’s made, has 28″ chopper lump steel bbls with full length matted rib, engraved “John Rigby & Co. 72. St. James’s St. London.” in old English script at rear portion. A single standing, two folding leaf express rear sight graduated from 100 to 300 yds is dovetailed-through, and silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into raised, front portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Special 470 Bore Big Game Rifle” and “For Special Cordite Cartridges & Bullet .500 Grs.” Bbl flats are stamped with Rigby dbl “R” trademark, SN, and London nitro proofs for “.470 EX” and 75 grains cordite, and 500 grain bullet. Wide sling loop is mounted in soldered-on eye and base on bottom of bbls. Classically shaped and filed Rigby full sidelock action with dipped lockplates and foliate fences, features Bissel patent rising bite third fastener. Breech face is stamped with “R & B patent 1141 No 969” (patent use number of this highly regarded bolt). Action also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), with locking detent on safety button, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut medium scroll at over 80% coverage. “Jno Rigby & Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate has SN on tail and is fitted with typical Rigby guard which is scroll engraved. Finely marbled and nicely fiddle figured Circassian walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over red Decelerator pad, and features classic tear shaped drop points, and standard checkering with line borders. Sling eye is mounted at rear of toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with hex nut adjustment to make ejectors inoperable, is fitted with Rigby patent pivoting release. SNs are stamped on wood and iron. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 10 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Oak and leather case with brass corners and handle reinforcement, is embossed with gold letters “H. H. RAJA RAM SINGH” “OF” “CHAMBA STATE.” Interior is lined with purple cloth with Rigby gold embossed leather label, and another label as charge card for this rifle. Case contains an array of fine accessories including Rigby marked oil bottle, pair of unmarked snap caps, striker bottle with spare strikers, two horn handled turnscrews, 2-pc horn handled chamber brush with cover, 2-pc brass cleaning rod with cocobolo handle, horn striking block, can of Rangoon oil, a can of “Never-nickel” bullet lubricant, old tin plated brass topped oiler, glass oil bottle, leather cigarette case containing cleaning patches, aluminum bottle of Yardley invisible talc. and 2 cans of Galazans Best Bore Solvent. PROVENANCE: Copy of orig ledger page and records indicating that rifle was built for F R M Campbell. CONDITION: Excellent, as competently, possibly factory, restored. Bbls retain nearly all of their London quality re-black with some very minor marks. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their correctly colored, probably St. Leger re-color hardening. Engraving is slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of their well done oil refinish, sharp edges slightly rounded, checkering re-cut, borders not re-mullered. Bores are very fine, rifling strong, with slight erosion at throats, and some frosting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is very fine, with very little darkening, and a number of rubs and abrasions, orig handle good, with replacement straps. Renewed interior cloth is excellent, along with labels and accessories. A fine example of this iconic rifle in its most desirable caliber, with great handling characteristics and dimensions. 4-45147 MGM312 (50,000-80,000)

8 BORE HARDY BROS HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH BRASS. SN 1163. Cal. 8 Bore. 3-groove semi-smooth rifling. Bore diameter varying from .815 to .828. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls with full length, raised, matted rib, are fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, graduated from 50 to 150 yds. Front bead is longitudinally dovetailed into raised portion of rib at muzzle. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 9/1 and 8 ga chamber. Tops of bbls are engraved “Hardy Bros.” “Alnwick”. Bottom rib has soldered-on sling eye. Loop is stamped “1163”. Robust Jones under lever action features dolls head extension and peninsula back action rebounding locks with rounded serpentine hammers. Action and lockplates are border engraved. Bottom of action is stamped with individual numbers “1163”, and “Hardy Bros” is engraved on each lockplate. Trigger guard extends to plain horn grip cap. Dense, lightly streaked European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over Silver type pad. Vacant German silver oval and sling eye are on toe line. Point pattern 20 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Short splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Wall thickness: left -.054, right -.058. Drop at heel: Approx 3-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx 2″. Weight: 13 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Included with rifle are about 20 heavy brass machined cases, and an aluminum .825 diameter ball mold. Accompanied by xerox copies of Hardy Bros catalog pages featuring sporting guns and a reproduction trade label. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig finish, browned and thinned generally, overall. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color in protected areas, otherwise shows evidence of cleaning, and is gray to brown overall. There are some areas of deep pitting on tails of locks, and top tang. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, with numerous minor marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny, but show evidence of some polishing. Rifling can only be traced by observing remnants of frosting in grooves. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Brass cases are mostly excellent. A neat old big bore rifle retailed by the world famous fishing equipment specialist. 4-46026 MGM306 (8,000-12,000)

*CLASSIC MANTON & CO BOXLOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 68797. (ca 1925) Cal. .470 Nitro. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, 2 folding leaf express sights transitioning to concave mid-rib with longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front sight mounted in shaped and file cut ramp. Tops of bbls are engraved “Manton & Co” and “London and Calcutta”, and stamped “FOR CORDITE” and “.470 3-1/4 CASE”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite and 500 grain bullet. SN is stamped on loop, and large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Robust Webley long bar action features pivoting third fastener engaging square shouldered dolls head extension, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and brushed strikers. Blued steel trigger guard extends to steel grip cap. All metal parts are engraved with 70% coverage well cut shaded open scroll. “Manton & Co” is on each side of action. SN is on grip. Nicely streaked and flame figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silvers type pad, and features drop points, nicely sculpted shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and 18 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Large sling eye and vacant silver oval are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Good quality tan leather case with brown leather stitched corners is lined with burgundy cloth, and contains 2-pc coated steel and brass cleaning rod, round oil bottle, black wallet with brushes and mops, and a pair of snap caps. Also in case is a portion of target showing 2 bullet holes, one in x ring, and one 1-1/4″ below it with notation “470 Manton”. Consignor states that this rifle shoots exceptionally well with Federal factory ammo. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of London quality re-black over one or 2 light pinprick pits that did not polish out. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, turning to silver on fences and bottom edges. Floorplate, trigger guard and top lever have nearly all of their correct charcoal re-blue. Engraving remains sharp. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish but is most likely an old and correct re-finish, with a few minor marks. Correctly re-cut checkering shows some wear. Bores are excellent, shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face, showing a glimmer of light. Case is very fine with a few minor marks on exterior. Straps are a bit tired. Handle is good. Interior cloth is fine, as are accessories. A nicely balanced fast handling rifle. 4-45058 MGM132 (20,000-25,000)

*CHARLES LANCASTER BOXLOCK DOUBLE DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE. SN 13633. Cal. .450/ 400 3-1/4 Nitro express. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib and front sight ramp, are mounted with one standing two folding express rear sight, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front. Sunken mid rib is engraved “Charles Lancaster” and rear tops of bbls stamped “For Cordite” and “.450/ 400. 3-1/4 Case”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 400EX and “Cordite 60 – 400 Max”, and are also engraved “Grade C”. Webley long bar action with doll’s head and pivoting bolt third fastener features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action has 70% coverage of well cut large shaded scroll, with “C. Lancaster” engraved on each side. Water table is stamped with SN and engraved “Grade C”. Scroll engraved steel trigger guard extends to steel grip cap, with SN at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silvers type pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and 22 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: .410. Drop at heel: Approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 11 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality older re-black. Action is gray brown overall. Floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard retain most of an old re-blue over some pitting. Trigger guard bow is very slightly out of round . Nicely fitted and correctly shaped replacement buttstock retains nearly all of its rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks. Strong bores show some minor erosion at throats and light frosting throughout. Action is very slightly loose at hinge pin, but is on face, and is correctly jointed on circle. A rugged workhorse in a great caliber, legal for a buffalo in all African countries. 4-42674 MGM4 (12,500-17,500)

*LIGHTWEIGHT L. CHRISTOPHE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 173. Cal. .450 BPE. This exceptionally light (under 7 pounds) double express rifle, with 25″ steel dovetailed bbls, has full length raised, matted rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian black powder proofs for .450 express. Case hardened sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with nicely cut small scroll. “L. Christophe Bruxelles” is on floorplate. Nicely marbled European walnut long “Prince of Wales” grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver type pad, and features sling loop and vacant silver oval on toe line, and 28 LPI standard checkering with narrow mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains 60% orig case hardening color, the balance bright silver over some minor cleaned freckling. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever re-blued, and retain most of that finish. Stocks retain most of a very fine oil finish with numerous minor marks, checkering competently re-cut. There are two minor repaired chips in buttstock near bottom of action. Bores are excellent, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An exceptional fast handling rifle. 4-46047 MGM294 (3,500-5,500)

WHITWORTH PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL BOX OF SIGHTS. SN F435. Cal. .461. (.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.” 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 for mounting screws of large pedestal base with spirit level for back position vernier sight. 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 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, also serial numbered, and with its orig mounting pin. There are two front sight assemblies; one standard ring type with 4 removable apertures; another Halford type with 3 different interchangeable blades stamped “GOODWIN 260 PATENT”. Also included is original key to interchange these blades, as well as, blued steel wrench for unknown purpose. There are also two musket type nipples with platinum lined vents. Also with the rifle is an original Whitworth ebony loading rod with steel revolving hexagonal head and brass tail threaded to accept other implements. 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 untouched original oil finish, with numerous minor marks, and 3″ 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, mostly bright and shiny, with some minor frosting toward muzzle, with a very slight ring of pitting, about 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, with no apparent use. Loading rod is fine, steel head showing some pitting. 4-45131 MGM239 (7,000-10,000)

GIBBS PERCUSSION MILITARY MATCH TYPE MUSKET (?). SN NSN. Cal. .577 Smooth Bore. This very unusual and finely made gun is fitted with 33″ unmarked ovate stub twist bbl. An unusual brass ladder type folding sight in 3″ housing with leaf spring detent, is dovetailed through round topped portion of top flat. Barleycorn front sight is dovetailed through raised integral base. Case hardened patent breech with platinum “blow-out” is fitted with military type musket nipple, and with finely cut shaded scroll engraving on sides. Stand-of-Arms type engraving is on top flat, with open music book as central motif. Scroll engraved breech iron has integral fence. High quality bar action percussion lock with tall flat-faced chamfered hammer is engraved with beautifully cut medium shaded scroll matching remainder of gun. “GEORGE GIBBS” is in scrolled riband on front portion of lock. Trigger plate with plain round finial is scroll engraved, and has plain military trigger. Long tang trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Nicely fiddle-figured European walnut straight grip stock extends to within 4-1/2″ of muzzle, fastens to stock with two side nails through oval steel escutcheons, has horn forend tip, and two turned steel pipes with thimble holding steel military type ramrod. Large sling loops are present; bail type on forepiece, and standard on buttstock. Steel buttplate with long top tang is engraved to match remainder of gun. Coarse checkering at grip and forepiece has mullered borders. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbl retains 80 – 90% of a fine quality re-brown over widely scattered pinprick pitting, edges slightly rounded. Case hardened breech plug, iron, and lock retain a considerable amount of their orig dark color, aging to brown. Blued trigger guard and buttplate retain most of their blue, with some flaking and browning. Stock retains nearly all its orig finish with a few minor marks, and is quite pleasing. Smooth bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Lock is crisp. This unusual firearm has no proof marks, numbers, or any other manufacturers marks, anywhere, except for makers name on lockplate. 4-45134 MGM238 (5,000-8,000)

*VERY FINE GEORGE GIBBS FARQUHARSON WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES, FORMERLY OWNED BY JONATHAN KIRTON. SN 20204. Cal. 280 FL. This very late production (patent use no. 973) was the third from last of these iconic rifles produced (This example was made for J. Hamilton Leigh being shipped August 25, 1910). Noted author and single shot researcher, Jonathan Kirton, describes this rifle to great length in his book THE BRITISH FALLING BLOCK BREECH LOADING RIFLE FROM 1865, on pages 136 through 138. He relates details of factory ledger describing the building of this rifle with costs of component parts and work hours performed totaling 678 man hours, not including time spent on engraving. This was the personal rifle of Mr. Kirton, and the first dropping block rifle he owned, spurring his further research and subsequent publication of his extremely informative book, which has run to a second edition. The rifle has 28″ tapered round barrel with sweated-on blocks for one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with inlaid platinum lines, marked for 100, 300, and 500 yards, and longitudinally dovetailed ivory bead front sight with base fitted with blued steel sight protector. A sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Top of bbl between sight and breech end is engraved “George Gibbs. Bristol.” “& 35 Savile Row. London. W.” Right hand breech end is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 280, and “B 5515”. Case hardened late style action has automatic tang safety. (Tang safeties on Gibbs Farquharson rifles are exceptionally rare, and only found sporadically on the last 30 or so rifles produced.) Action is beautifully filed and engraved with nearly full coverage of very well cut medium scroll. Left side is engraved “George Gibbs.” “Bristol & London”. Receiver ring is engraved “972” (patent use no.). SN is behind trigger housing on blued yoke. Nicely marbled, lightly figured, European walnut full trap steel capped buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over orig Silver pad. Vacant silver oval, sling eye, and Africa registry numbers are on toe line. Left side of stock has had Morocco leather cheek pad installed, affixed with small German silver tacks. (It has been surmised that Mr. Leigh had this pad installed in Kenya during his hunting trip there, as the other rifle he took with him, a Gibbs single shot no. 970 in 450-400 3-1/4 nitro also has this pad (as related in Kirton’s article in the Journal of the Historical Breech Loading Smallarms Assn, volume 3 no. 9, Dec. 2007.) Flat top 22 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Matching small forend attaches to bbl with screw at bottom. Drop at heel: Approx 2-9/16″. Drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Original makers green canvas case with leather trim and brass corners is lined with burgundy cloth with patterned black leather gold embossed Gibbs label on lid, contains a number of orig accessories including a turned bone bottle marked in India ink on bottom “.280” and “No. 972” containing two spare front sights and retaining screw, along with 3 other spare screws; a leather wallet marked in India ink “.280” and “Farquharson Sporting Rifle No. 972” containing 2 spare firing pins, one with broken tip, mainspring, and link. Other accessories include square plated oil bottle marked “Lightwood” and “Made in England”; one horn handled and another ebony handled turn screw; 2 unmarked 280 snap caps; empty box for Kynoch 280 flanged cartridges, unmarked leather sling with hook swivels, orig case strap, a box of 20 Bertram formed cases for 280 flanged, and a one piece brass cleaning rod with steel swivel head. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 70 – 80% orig thin blue, silvered considerably from carrying at breech at natural balance point. Action retains 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on high edges, and thinning somewhat. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish over numerous minor marks, two fairly deep dents on left side of butt near heel. Forend finish is dulled from handling, checkering is slightly worn. Orig pad has solidified, beginning to craze and chip at toe and heel. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is crisp. Case canvas shows many rubs, darkened, with a few stains, leather beginning to chip. New straps are installed. Orig handle is getting tired. Interior cloth is excellent with a few minor rubs and compressions. Label is excellent, as are accessories. 4-45111 MGM193 (15,500-20,500)

D & J FRASER 500 BPE SINGLE SHOT TAKEDOWN EXPRESS RIFLE. SN 1374. (ca 1885) Cal. .500 BPE. Very few Fraser rifles were made in large caliber. Jonathan Kirton in his book THE BRITISH FALLING BLOCK BREECH LOADING RIFLE FROM 1865 lists only three known examples in .500. This rifle would make a 4th. It is fitted with 26″ round bbl with full length matted rib which is fitted with one standing, one folding express rear sight marked for 100 and 200 yards. Small silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into rib. Fraser’s scope mounting dovetails are also fitted. Unmatted portion of bbl is engraved “D. & J. Fraser” “4 LEITH St. TERRACE.” and “Edinburgh”. Transitional Fraser side lever falling block action (patent use no. 160) is fitted with removable forend and drift pin to remove bbl. It also has early style sliding safety in front of trigger, and is possibly the earliest known use of serrated side lever lock. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of exceptionally well cut medium shaded scroll with scrolled border. SN is engraved amongst scroll on trigger guard bow, which is integral with floorplate. Very finely marbled, and slightly figured, dark, European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over point pattern checkered horn buttplate. Pistol grip cap is also of horn. Stock features classic 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a thin beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Matching forend has Deeley release with horn tip with large groove for sling thong in classic Edinburgh style. Drop at heel: Approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Also included are RCBS reloading dies in .500 nitro, along with a coffee can full of bell 500 nitro brass and some cast bullets. CONDITION: Excellent, as mostly refinished. Bbl retains nearly all of an orig quality re-black, matting on bbl softened, engraving slightly washed. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, in protected areas, but is mostly a light brownish gray. Stock retains nearly all of a fine rubbed oil finish over numerous minor marks, sharp edges preserved. Checkering is slightly worn, borders slightly filled in, and checkering has not been re-cut. However, checkering of buttplate has been re-cut. Metford rifled bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with no visible imperfections. Action is crisp. Takedown pin is tight, will not drift out easily. Dies and brass are fine. A big bore classic. Only 410 Fraser single shots were made. 4-45062 MGM182 (5,000-7,000)

MINIATURE ALEX HENRY DROPPING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT EXPRESS RIFLE W/ CASE. SN 3814. (ca 1876) Cal. .360 2-1/4″ BPE. This dainty little best quality rifle, chambered for a cartridge which is nearly the equivalent of 38-55 Winchester, is fitted with 25″ round bbl mounting sweated-on shaped bases for one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, and silver bead front. Rear sight has inlaid triangle of ivory for enhanced visibility for low light conditions. Top rear of bbl is engraved “Alexr Henry, 12 South St Andrews St. Edinburgh no. 2918.” Patent refers to the use of Alexander Henry’s rifling. Tiny case hardened dropping block action is marked with patent use no. 1281 on flattened portion at top of receiver ring. Back action peninsula non-rebounding lock with round bodied high spur hammer, has front sliding stalking safety which engages at half cock. Action and lock are engraved with very well cut medium scroll with “ALEXr HENRY” in scrolled riband on lockplate. SN is on grip of steel trigger guard. Dark, streaked, and nicely stump figured European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt with engraved case hardened steel heel and toe plates. 18 LPI flat top point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching forend attaches to bbl with side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons, and has Alexander Henry fluted tip. This feature was incorporated by Bill Ruger into the styling of his famous no. 1 rifle. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 4 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Makers full length embossed leather case has paper shipping label on top from “Abbott & Gerson Ltd. to Mr. W. B. Ruger, c/o Sturm, Ruger & Co, Southport, Connecticut, U. S. A.” (with no zip code). Also it has penciled notations by Mr. Ruger. Interior, lined with green cloth, with paper Henry label, is semi French fitted for rifle and accessories which include a round Hawksley pewter oil bottle and nickel-plated cleaning rod. Also in case is a paper tag marked “80” and with information as to where rifle was located in Mr. Ruger’s gun room: “Alexander Henry rifle in Rt Cabinet by pool table – So. wall.” PROVENANCE: Tag from case. Ex. William Ruger Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95% + orig blue with some silvering at muzzle, and minor freckling, mostly on front sight base. Action and lock retain 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, slightly silvered with orig varnish darkened. Tail of lockplate is mostly pewter gray as is trigger guard tang. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish, grain slightly raised and open, with a number of marks and minor dents. There is evidence of repair at wrist. Checkering shows some compressions, mostly at bottom of forend. Ends of side nail head are chipped. Heel and toe plates retain most of their orig case hardening color. Bore is excellent, sharp, bright and shiny throughout with a few minor pits toward breech end. Case leather is dry with numerous scuffs, discolorations, and tape marks. End flaps are detached, one is in case, the other missing, as is one strap with one retainer partially detached. Handle intact but tired. Paper label is foxed with some scrapes and stains, but clear and legible. Interior cloth is good, somewhat stained, marked, and dusty. Partitions are tight. Makers label is fine, slightly foxed and stained from contact with partitions. Accessories are excellent. Very few of these miniature rifles were made, most of the few known examples are of a lesser quality. 4-42715 MGM238 (8,500-12,500)

ALEXANDER HENRY SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 2375. (ca 1870) Cal. .450 BPE. 27″ Heavy tapered round bbl is engraved “Alexr Henry 12 St. Andrews St. Edinburgh Patent No. 1664” (Use no. of rifling). One standing, one folding express rear sight is dovetailed through sweated-on block. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed in matching block. Bbl is stamped with Birmingham proofs for 52 bore. SN and “AH” are stamped on bottom. Nicely filed best quality dropping block action has peninsula right hand non-rebounding lock with stepped plate, and back sliding safety that engages tall round bodied hammer at half cock. Two unusual features of the action are its grip safety (no examples mentioned in any literature) and pivoting lever lock keeping action from opening unless secondary lever is in down position. Action and lock are engraved with well cut shaded medium scroll. Sides of action have unusual and pleasing combination of this shaded scroll at center with an outer margin of large open scroll. Receiver ring is engraved “PATENT” and “No 522” (action number). Tail of trigger plate is engraved with SN. “ALEXr HENRY” is in riband on lockplate. Nicely marbled and stump figured Circassian walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered steel trap buttplate. Stock features 18 LPI point pattern checkering. Grip cap is of horn. Matching forend with typical Alex Henry flute attaches to bbl with side nail through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 13-7/8″. Oak and leather full length case has uniquely Alexander Henry shaped heavy brass corners with central circular medallion on lid. Interior is lined with pebbled tan leather. Orig label has been removed. Case contains a number of original accessories numbered to the gun, including: brass bodied rosewood handled mold with hollow pointing pin. Also numbered to the gun is brass bodied ebony handled bullet crimping tool. Also in the case, and appear to be orig and fit well are: Horsley’s Patent Dixon made 3-brass post and pivoting lever capper and de-capper; German silver Deeley patent powder measure; turned rosewood patch bottle with bayonet cover; horn tipped ebony cleaning rod; and ebony handled turnscrew. Also in the case are an ebony handled cleaning brush, large ebony handled turnscrew, tin box filled with wads, round pewter oil bottle, and two loading accessories that are probably orig …a case template marked “.450 Straight 1” and a loading tube or cleaning rod guide marked “450”. Also included are remnants of exterior straps. CONDITION: Good. Rifle shows considerable use, retaining most of an old re-black on bbl, engraving slightly softened. Most likely the bbl was originally 28″ as gun fits case exactly, except for bbl length. Action is mostly pewter gray with some spotting. Lock matches except has some case hardening color visible where protected. Stocks have most of an old oil re-finish, wood slightly under metal, edges rounded, checkering incompetently re-cut. Bore is dark, rifling strong. Action is slightly loose. Lock is crisp. Safety works. Trigger is slightly bent to the rear. Exterior leather of case has darkened, hardened, and crazed. Strap retainers are good, except one which is broken. Carrying handle is missing. Interior leather is very good with some slight soiling and numerous marks and rubs. Accessories are very fine, showing moderate use. 4-45138 MGM213 (6,000-8,000)

*VERY FINE BEST QUALITY WESTLEY RICHARDS MODEL 1897 NEW UNDER-LEVER SINGLE SHOT TAKEDOWN EXPRESS RIFLE. SN 34214. (ca 1900) Cal. 400/ 360 NE.(.362 Bore diameter). 27-1/2″ Round bbl is fitted with nicely ramped and engraved island bases for front and rear sights. Rear sight is one standing, four folding express leaf sight graduated from 100 to 500 yards. Leaves have inlaid platinum lines. Silver front bead is longitudinally dovetailed into base. Top of bbl is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. & Co. LONDON”. Bbl takes down with typical Westley Richards bayonet system. Removable forend has heavy iron which fits into front of action in early style. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and Birmingham proofs. Top of bbl either side of rear sight island is engraved “Westley Richards High Velocity Nitro Express Rifle .360 Bore.” and “W. R Patent Detachable Barrel. 237.” (Patent use number). Case hardened new under lever action with end of the lever checkered and cranked to the right, is fitted with Westley Richards patent automatic tang safety, (SAFE is inlaid in gold), with patent use no. “190” engraved in front. Trigger housing and guard are charcoal blued. Metal parts are engraved with very well cut medium scroll at about 70% coverage, with “Westley Richards & Co London” in scrolled riband with large shaded scroll finials on left side of action. SN is at top left of receiver ring, which is flattened and checkered on top. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over checkered steel buttplate with trap. Stock features classic Westley Richards small molded double shadow line right hand cheekpiece with vacant silver oval and sling eye on toe line. Point pattern 26 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Nicely chamfered side panels terminate in ovoid drop points, in Westley Richards “Best” style. Small splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley release. Iron is engraved with SN and “Patent No 9711″. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-9/16”. Also included are a set of RCBS dies and 20 loaded rounds, formed from 9.3 x 75 R brass. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all its orig blue with slight silvering at muzzle, on high edges of sights, and thinning a bit from carrying. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, silvered on lever knob and on other high edges, and retains a considerable amount of its orig lacquer. Trigger housing retains most of its charcoal blue, with some flaking on trigger guard bow. Stocks appear to have had a light oil refinish as there are a number of minor compressions and marks under finish, however edges and detail have been preserved. Finish has a very pleasing presentation. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent, sharp, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. Takedown system is tight. Dies and ammo are excellent. A best quality example of this relatively scarce single shot (Winfer estimates that fewer than 500 were produced) with all the bells and whistles. 4-45061 MGM183 (6,500-9,500)

WESTLEY RICHARDS MODEL 1897 SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK RIFLE. SN 22131. Cal. .303 British. 27-1/2″ Round barrel is fitted with island base with one standing, three folding leaf rear express sight, and gold bead front sight longitudinally dovetailed into high island base. “Westley Richards & Co London” is on top of bbl and “For W.R 303 Special Cartridge” is on left side near breech, which is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs and SN. Blued 1897 action with under lever knob checkered and cranked to the right, has sliding safety on right side of trigger housing. Left side of action is stamped “Westley Richards & Co London” with triangle logo. Relatively plain European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over Silver type pad. Sling eye and African registry number “19/ 1111″ are on toe line. 18 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Matching forend with horn tip attaches to bbl with single side nail through oval steel escutcheons in early manner. Drop at heel: Approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 15-1/4”. CONDITION: Fair to good. Metal parts are re-blued, sharp edges preserved. Buttstock has cracked through wrist, and been repaired, appears solid. Wood is slightly away from action, checkering lightly re-cut, grip cap replaced. Forend has a deep cut in checkering at left side, with 1″ crack at rear top edge running into body of forend. Express sight is a replacement with some open screw holes. Metford bore shows rifling throughout, but with considerable erosion at throat, somewhat dark in grooves, and some longitudinal marks toward muzzle. 4-45110 MGM187 (2,500-3,500)

*WESTLEY RICHARDS MAUSER BOLT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN LT42564. (1937) Cal. .318 Express. 26″ Tapered round bbl is engraved “Westley Richards & Co London.” on top, fitted with sweated-on island rear sight base mounting one standing, four folding leaf express sight graduated from 100 to 500 yards, as well as sleeved-on Westley Richards patent front sight and base with flip-up moon bead and flip-over checkered sight hood. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Mauser 98 large ring action is stippled on ring, left side engraved with SN and “Westley Richards” “318 Accelerated” “Express”. Birmingham nitro proofs are on bbl and action, which have been fitted with case hardened Noske scope mounts holding Noske 2-1/2 X scope, with post reticle. A modern Timney type trigger has been fitted. Bolt has bent down, pear-shaped knob, checkered on flattened under portion with stippled ring on top. Case hardened bolt shroud has original flag type safety with SAFE inlaid in gold. Bottom metal with military type lock screws, has been extended at rear to accept extra length of .318 cartridge, and fitted with Westley Richards type hinged floorplate, with checkered toggle release. Well marbled European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Silver type pad over 9/16″ ebony spacer. Stock features flat top 18 LPI checkering at grip and forend with horn forend tip and ebonite grip cap with engraved screw-in steel trap, as well as a sling eye matching bbl, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Weight with scope: 8 lbs 13 oz. PROVENANCE: Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbl, action, and floorplate retain nearly all of an immersion re-blue over light pitting, floorplate subsequently silvered. Noske rings and bolt shroud are case hardened and retain nearly all of that color. Stock retains nearly all of a professional rubbed oil finish, stock repaired through action areas with pins plugged with epoxy. Checkering re-cut. Metford rifle bore is fine, bright and shiny, with some erosion and darkening at throat. 4-46048 MGM295 (3,000-5,000)

*GREENER SMLE SPORTER. SN 024593. Cal. .303. These light, handy, Sporters were very popular with British servicemen in the far corners of the world, at the turn of the century, using the familiar military action and cartridge. Many were made up by numerous makers, and this particular example with 21-3/4″ barrel, is engraved “W. W. Greener. 68 Haymarket London. S.W. Works. St. Mary’s Square. Birmingham” on top. Top rear is engraved “Ammunition ‘303.” Bbl is fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express sight, the fourth leaf being a ladder sight graduated to 1000 yards. Front sight is dovetailed through sweated-on short ramp. Sling eyes are mounted under bbl and on toe line of stock. SMLE action with magazine cut-off, has had all makers marks removed, and in fact is devoid of all ornamentation, except bottom of magazine, which is scroll engraved. Bolt has 1890 patent date on head, and retains dust cover. Streaked European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over plain steel buttplate with trap. 18 LPI flat top checkering has mullered borders. A piece of wood has been added to increase angle of grip, and this was undoubtedly done at factory, as finish and checkering match perfectly. Forestock is nicely slimmed and shaped with unusual checkered panels at rear, and around forend, matching buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx. 3-1/2″. Drop at comb: Approx. 2-1/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very good. Metal parts retain most of their orig blue, considerably silvered and browned from normal handling and wear. Stocks are sound, but also show wear to their orig finish commensurate with remainder of rifle. Bore is very fine, strong rifling, slightly dark. 4-45083 MGM190 (2,000-3,000)

*ORIGINAL OBERNDORF TYPE B KURZ MAUSER SQUARE BRIDGE SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 86707. Cal. 358 Winchester. This fast handling lightweight rifle with unusual 22″ full octagon, tapered, ribbed bbl, is stamped “Waffenfabrik Mauser a – g Oberndorf am Neckar” on unmatted portion of rib. Bbl is fitted with one standing, two folding U-notch rear sight, and silver bead front. Sling loop is in integral eye on bottom of bbl. Left rear of bbl is marked with caliber in electric pencil. Original short action is fitted with factory scope mounts with dovetailed block through stippled receiver ring for front claw, and factory push-button latch for rear ring in checkered integral square bridge. Finger piece on bolt stop is relieved for easier access to takedown button in typical factory style. Left side of small ring action is stamped with BU proofs, SN, “8.0 KP”, and Mauser name and address. Bolt with matching SN and BU proofs on root, has unaltered pear-shaped knob and handle. A Buehler low scope safety has been fitted. Hinged bottom metal fitted with double set triggers has lever release in front of nicely thinned trigger guard bow. Plain European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over Silver type pad, and features right hand cheekpiece, and 22 LPI point pattern checkering with double line borders. Forepiece is also checkered in Mauser type B style, and has small Schnabel tip. Drop at heel: Approx 3″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-9/16″. Oigee Gnom 4X scope with 3-post reticle is in windage adjustable mounts, nicely fitted to this rifle, but not SNed. CONDITION: Excellent, as competently refinished. Metal parts retain essentially all of an exceptionally well done, correctly polished, immersion blue. Rear sight, bolt stop and takedown lever have been correctly heat blued, set triggers straw. Stock correctly refinished with oil, checkering nicely re-cut. There are a few marks in wood since refinish. Except for checkering being sharper, and better, than factory, this rifle looks almost original. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout, as re-bored and re-chambered. Scope retains nearly all of a brown finish with most orig lacquer intact on elevation adjusters, and lens retaining rings. Optics are very slightly clouded, and still quite usable. Consignor states rifle feeds flawlessly, and is very accurate. 4-45106 MGM222 (3,000-5,000)

*STEYR MANNLICHER MCA W/ SCOPE. SN 19490. Cal. 6.5 x 54. 18″ Tapered round barrel fitted with banded-on two leaf rear, and ramp front base front sights, has no visible markings. Typical action with Schoenauer rotary magazine is marked “Oesterr. Waffenfabr. – Ges. Steyr” on left side. Bolt has been jeweled and has typical butter-knife handle. Rear bridge has been drilled and tapped for an old Lyman rear sight (missing and holes plugged) and for present Redfield special Mannlicher bases. Action is fitted with double set triggers. Very finely figured and lightly streaked European walnut full length stock measures 14-1/4″ over typical Mannlicher ribbed steel trap buttplate that has also been stippled. Trap contains 4-pc cleaning rod with additional space for cartridge. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, rosewood grip cap with contrasting wood spacer, bail type front sling loop, and standard loop at rear. Point pattern checkering at grip and forepiece has double line border. Muzzle is steel capped. 2 – 7 X Redfield wide field scope with duplex reticle is in Redfield rings. Rifle is equipped with unmarked brown sling. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Good. Metal retains nearly all of an old shiny re-black. Wood retains most of an old rubbed oil refinish, edges slightly rounded. Checkering is slightly worn. Grip cap is a replacement, as is brass trigger guard screw. Bore is excellent, shiny with strong rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Set triggers work. Scope is excellent, optics clear. 4-42412 MGM218 (1,250-1,750)

*GRIFFIN AND HOWE STOCKED MODEL 54 WINCHESTER. SN 26966A. Cal. 30-06. In their large gray covered catalog printed ca. 1928, Griffin and Howe describes the “G & H Remington Sporter” built on the Model 30. In the second paragraph they state “The Winchester Model 54 Bolt Action rifle can also be rebuilt by us to required stock dimensions. This model can be furnished in .270 Winchester and .30/06 Springfield calibers only.” It is surmised that G & H only assigned a SN to guns and rifles that they actually re-barreled or did extensive work to the barrel. Although the work on this particular rifle was undoubtedly done by G & H, it does not carry a G & H bbl number as no bbl work was done. It is fitted with original Winchester Model 54 stainless steel 24″ standard weight bbl. (Stainless steel was an $8 extra cost option in 1928 when the entire rifle retailed at $46.60.) This bbl has had Griffin & Howe banded on front ramp with longitudinally dovetailed Marbles Sherd bead sight and Winchester hood installed, along with sling swivel band. Slot blank is installed in rear sight boss. Typical Model 54 action has had tang refiled to a more graceful shape, has been fitted with Lyman 48 receiver sight, and early type long G & H side scope mount. (Aluminum G & H ring base has been fitted.) All other features are Winchester factory, and bolt handle has not been altered. The very closely inletted classic G & H style nicely streaked dense European walnut full pistol grip stock measures 14″ over engraved and checkered steel trap buttplate, with place for cleaning equipment and 2 spare cartridges in trap. Steel grip cap has been fitted along with sling boss and horn forend tip. Stock features classic G & H diamond grip and fluted transition to forend. Meticulously executed 22 LPI classic point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx. 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains considerable amount of orig blue. (Stainless bbls were iron-plated in order to take blue, and this bluing was very fragile.) There are a number of scrapes and marks. G & H sight and band have about 60% of their blue. Action retains most of its blue as probably done by G & H, with some areas of flaking and light pinprick pitting, especially on mount base. Orig rubbed oil stock finish is very fine, with a few minor marks and shallow dents. Checkering shows some wear, and is missing a few diamonds. Bore is excellent with bright, sharp rifling. 4-38731 MGM131 (2,500-3,500)

*SPECTACULAR JOHN BOLLINGER CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN G297411. Cal. 7 mm STW. Beautiful custom rifle by a well known maker with 26″ tapered sporting weight bbl, sleeve ramp front sight with hood and quarter-rib with 2-leaf, sight (1-standing, 1-folding) and mounted with EAW quick release/return-to-zero bases and rings containing a Zeiss Divari-Z 2.5-10X48 T* scope with medium duplex crosshairs. Receiver is a customized Model 70 action with custom checkered bolt release and jeweled bolt body, rails & follower with jeweled long claw extractor and 5-panel teardrop checkered bolt knob. Mounted with spectacular French or Circassian walnut half stock with 14″ LOP over a thin Pachmayr, red, Old English pad and beautiful custom ribbon & fleur-de-lis checkering. Stock also features right hand palm swell and finely sculpted volute near checkered bolt release. Custom trigger guard & floorplate have a trigger guard mounted floorplate release. It has rosewood forend tip with engraved steel grip cap. Butt stock has a wonderful sweeping cheekpiece with Kimber style sling base in a raised pedestal on bottom and a corresponding stalking swivel base around bbl. Weight: 10 lbs. 2 oz. with scope. Accompanied by two 25 rnd boxes of Nosler Custom brass and a Redding precision die set w/ micrometer bullet seater. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about all of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood with only a few minor handling & use nicks & scratches in butt stock. Scope has mounting scratches, otherwise is extremely fine with crisp optics. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45022 (8,000-12,000)

*HIGHLY ENGRAVED KEITH STEGALL CUSTOM MODEL 70 WITH SCOPE. SN 192167. Cal. .280 IMP. 23″ Medium weight sporter bbl is stamped “K. Stegall” and with cal, at left rear. Pre-64 Model 70 action is in standard configuration with Redfield mounts installed. Action, floorplate, and trigger guard have nearly full coverage of nicely cut shaded medium scroll. Bolt body has been engine turned, and bolt knob high polished. Floorplate has well done central semi-relief rendition of Greater Kudu in brush with stippled background. The initials “DLP” are inlaid in gold on trigger guard bow. (No engravers signature is evident.) Nicely marbled European walnut full engraved steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-9/16″ over ribbed and engraved steel trap buttplate. Stock features right hand cheekpiece with deep shadow line and nicely cut point pattern borderless checkering with “lightning bolt” ribbons through pattern. Bbl channel is stamped “KStegall”. Rifle is mounted with Leupold 2 X 7 Vari-X II duplex reticle scope in Redfield rings. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 2.3 oz. LOP: 13-9/16″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all its custom finish. Stock has a few minor marks and scratches with one or 2 deeper ones on left side. Bore is excellent. Scope has a few minor marks, optics clear. 4-45059 MGM186 (3,000-5,000)

*CLAYTON NELSON CUSTOM MODEL 98 MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 21647. Cal. .375 H & H. This fine custom rifle with 24″ round barrel fitted with quarter rib, sleeved-on sling loop, and front sight, is stamped with caliber, Belgian proof mark, SN, and a crowned “AF” (Francotte ?) on left side. Quarter rib is stippled on top and fitted with one standing, three folding leaf wide V express sight. Standard length Model 98 action has had Warne QD scope bases fitted to stippled receiver ring, and re-contoured bridge. Blackburn trigger has been installed. Bolt with jeweled body has new low profile pear shaped checkered knob. Shroud has been fitted with Model 70 type safety. Bottom metal appears to be by Blackburn. Classically appointed nicely marbled and figured European walnut full capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over red Silver type pad, and features cleanly sculpted, nicely shaped, double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, steel trap grip cap, rosewood forend tip, island rear sling loop base, and beautifully cut 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Checkering of forend wraps completely around stock. Consignor states that the work is by Clayton Nelson, but his name does not appear in the bbl channel or anywhere else on this rifle. It certainly appears to be his work, as some of the stylistic elements, such as the sculpting of the area around bolt release, and general quality and crispness of workmanship, are nearly a signature. Drop at heel: Approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14″. Leupold 1 x 4 Vari-X II with duplex crosshair reticle has Warne QD rings. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use, with only some minor marks. Bore is excellent. Scope is excellent with some external marks. Front ring has broken screw and needs to be indexed. Optics are clear. 4-45060 MGM184 (4,000-6,000)

*LOVELY CUSTOM MODEL 70 WINCHESTER WITH SCOPE. SN 296853. Cal. 22 Hornet. 22″ Tapered oct bbl. Nicely blued standard Model 70 Hornet action, bolt has been nicely engine turned. Pre-war style safety added. Dark streaked and honey colored European walnut stock measures 13-5/8″ over black Decelerator pad, and features elliptical right hand shadow line cheekpiece, ebony grip cap, and ebony Schnabel tip. 18 LPI point pattern checkering has broad mullered border. Rifle is fitted with Burris 6 X scope with duplex reticle and focusing objective in Redfield rings and mounts. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Wood and metal retain nearly all of their custom finish, with a few minor marks and scuffs. Bore is excellent. Scope is excellent, optics clear. 4-42656 MGM280 (2,000-3,000)

*GRIFFIN AND HOWE MODEL 54 CUSTOM VARMINT RIFLE WITH UNERTL SCOPE. SN 50137A. Cal. 220 Swift. During the 1930’s Griffin & Howe would stock standard Remington and Winchester rifles to customers specifications. Generally these rifles were not G & H marked, as no bbl work was done. This appears to be one of those rifles, being a standard Model 54 Winchester, essentially unaltered except action tang has been reshaped to give a more graceful line, and bolt has had handle lowered and swept back in Model 70 style. This rifle has 26″ Winchester proof steel barrel marked “Model 54” and “220 Swift” on left side. Lyman 48 receiver sight is installed on action, in original factory drilled holes. Scope mounting blocks are installed in factory holes on receiver ring and bbl. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut stock has classic G & H saddle shadow line cheekpiece and unusual large beavertail hand swell to forestock. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is of typical G & H quality, and wraps completely around forend. Sling loop and vacant silver oval are on toe line. Stock is fitted with large horn forend tip. Grip cap and ribbed buttplate mounted with engraved screws, are of ivory, undoubtedly original, and probably special ordered by the customer. J. Unertl 10 X scope with fine crosshair reticle, is fitted in Unertl micrometer rings. Protective lens caps are present. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-5/16″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all of its matte blue, action all of its satin blue, and floorplate all of its high polish blue. Stock retains nearly all of its orig oil finish, somewhat dry, with several minor marks and nicks. Ivory has nicely aged to a light yellow. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with very slight erosion at throat. Scope is excellent with a few minor marks on exterior, optics clear. Consignor states that rifle is very accurate. 4-45108 MGM189 (2,500-3,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 52 HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE WITH FECKER SCOPE. SN 30739. Cal. 22 LR. Standard configuration with Lyman 48 micrometer rear sight, Model 17A front, 5-shot magazine, and speed lock. Scope blocks on bbl fitted with “J. W. Fecker” 10 X target scope with crosshair reticle, in micrometer rings with screw-in lens caps. Weight with scope: 11 lbs 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its orig blue, with a few minor marks, mostly on left side of bbl, and left front of action, with some flaking and lifting on trigger guard. Wood is excellent, with a few minor marks. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Scope is excellent. Clear optics. 4-44923 MGM191 (1,000-2,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 52 TARGET RIFLE. SN 18641. Cal. 22 LR. Standard configuration with Lyman long range target sights. Bbl is fitted with scope blocks. Rifle is equipped with Hunter sling. CONDITION: Fine as refinished. Metal parts retain nearly all of an immersion re-blue. Markings are considerably washed. Sights are fine with parts refinished. Grip and forend have aftermarket checkering. Bore is excellent. Should make a good shooter. 4-45663 MGM10 (800-1,200)

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 15% 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 JDJ1 (300-400)

VERY EARLY WILLIAM SCAGEL TROUT AND BIRD KNIFE. Very early William Scagel trout and bird knife with rare, white-tail deer crown stage pommel and usual Scagel-style stacked handle with brass guard. This is a very early Scagel, and was obtained from a Canadian sportsman’s estate in Nova Scotia, Canada. This knife is one of the five early knives in this sale, all from Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, Canada, made by Bill Scagel during the 1910-1916 time period. This was before Bill had his home and shop in Muskegon, Michigan, and before he had his name stamp or USA stamp, and it bears only his Kris touchmark. The Kris was lightly stamped on all of these Canadian knives. The accompanying sheath has “Germany” stamped on the strap and appears to be original to this knife. The knife is 8-1/4” overall, with the blade length of 3-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Knife has been used but with good care and no evidence of ever having been sharpened on a stone. It is in fine condition, with some extremely light staining and minimal pitting. A very desirable old and early Scagel trout and bird knife. 4-45558 JL1 (4,500-6,500)

BEAUTIFUL SCAGEL MADE LARGE KITCHEN SLICING KNIFE. A beautiful Scagel-made large kitchen slicing knife. 12″ overall with 7-1/2″ blade with a graceful sow-belly curve and a subtle curve clip with a well-marked Kris. Dark wood varnished slab handles with 2 rivets. From Armand Durham collection, 1935, and like all of the knives Armand received from Scagel, they were put away and never used. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This piece has never been used and is in extraordinarily fine condition. All of Scagel’s grind lines show clearly and this is really near mint condition. It has some superficial staining and no pitting whatsoever. Slab handles retain most of the original varnish. No chips, cracks or damage. 4-45560 JL4 (4,000-5,500)

FINE, NEAR NEW SCAGEL HUNTER WITH A BROW-TINE WHITE-TAIL DEER STAG POMMEL. Fine, near-new Scagel hunter with a brow-tine, white-tail deer stag pommel upswept blade with a subtle sow-bellow curve. Scagel brow tine knives are considered rare. There is a copper rivet in the stag pommel. The overall length is 10-1/2″, and the blade length is 5″. The blade has a well-marked Kris. This piece is pictured on page 141 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on the extreme right, and is also pictured in the month of October in the calendar. It has a stacked handle with multiple red fiber and leather spaces. Accompanying the knife is a Scagel-made original sheath in fine condition. From the Herb Jones Collection, circa 1942-44. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Near new, showing little use. All Scagel grind lines are present. There is a minor amount of staining, scuff marks and scratches on the blade. The handle is perfect, retaining all of its varnish, with no cracks, splits or separations. A very fine, desirable, and rare brow tine knife. 4-45561 JL6 (8,000-12,000)

SCAGEL KITCHEN SLICING KNIFE. 11″ overall, with a straight blade, blade length of 6-5/8″. Wood slab handle, held with 3 brass pins. The blade is well marked, with a “Scagel Handmade” stamp and Kris. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The blade is in very good condition, with no nicks in the edge. There is mild staining and some very slight pitting evident. The wood slabs show a very slight separation at the front of the handle. This is most likely due to having been put in a dishwasher. The slabs are very tight and show no looseness. Pictured on page 164 of “Scagel Handmade” by James R. Lucie on the left side of the page, third from the left. 4-46221 JL7 (1,800-2,600)

MATCHING PAIR OF UNUSED SCAGEL UTILITY KNIVES. This pair is from the Armand Durham collection and was never used. Matching pairs of Scagel knives are exceedingly rare, especially when they have never been used. Scagel made this pair for Armand and Margaret Durham in 1935, and like all of the knives Armand received from Scagel, they were put away and never used. The overall length is 12″, and the blade length is 7″. It has only the Kris mark, which is well-stamped. It has stag slab handles with 2 rivets, which are in mint condition, with no scratches, chips, or cracks. This pair is pictured in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 153, in the lower right corner. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: New, unused condition. They have all of the original Scagel grind lines showing. There are a few hazy-appearing storage marks on the blades, which prevent them from being classified as “mint”. Near mint is the appropriate term. 4-45559 JL2 (11,000-16,000)

CLASSIC SCAGEL LARGE STYLE HUNTER. Classic Scagel large-style hunter in very fine condition. It is pictured on page 114 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. Its overall length is 11-1/2″, with the blade length of 6-1/4″. Brass guard. The handle is typical Scagel-stacked with many red fiber spacers and a fork-tine white tail deer stag pommel. The blade is slightly upswept with a subtle clip. The blade is well marked with “W. Scagel Handmade” with the accompanying Kris stamp. There is no sheath for this piece. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The handle is near perfect, with no chips, cracks or looseness. The blade has been lightly professionally cleaned in the past. There is a small area of very light pitting evident in the center of the right side of the blade. Overall, a beautifully styled large Scagel hunter. Ex Harry McEvoy collection, Ex B.R. Hughes collection. Circa 1950s. 4-45564 JL14 (11,000-16,000)

SCAGEL’S PERSONAL KNIFE, AN EXTREMELY RARE AND IMPORTANT SCAGEL KNIFE. This knife would rank as the most rare of all of Scagel’s knives, as it was his own personal knife and was always sheathed at his side. This piece, along with the unfinished signature blade pictured on page 162 in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie (lot #16), comprise the only 2 currently known Scagel signature blades. This piece is pictured on page 139 of the book, as well as in the month of June in the calendar. It is a unique Scagel design and this author/owner has never seen another example of this design to surface in over 50 years of collecting and examining Scagel’s knives. The overall length is 12″ and the blade length is 7-1/4″. Pure silver guard and multiple red fiber and leather-stacked spacers. It has a 2″ piece of white tail deer stag with a pure silver end place, topping off the stag with one rivet through the stag. The right side of the blade is etched with Scagel’s signature over his traditional arrow and the left side of the blade bears his name stamp and Kris. Although this author/owner knows there was a sheath for this piece, having seen it many times, it was not found following Scagel’s death. (Please note receipt and metal stamp do not accompany this lot). PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection CONDITION: As expected, this piece has seen much use over many years. Structurally, it is in very fine and sold condition. The handle is close to perfect, in well-cared for condition, with about all of its varnish intact. The blade has moderate light pitting throughout the blade on both sides, along with multiple fine scratches. The author/owner did not acquire this piece until several years following Scagel’s death, and it appears that in the interim, some steel wool or something similar was used in an attempt to remove some rust or staining, resulting in the scratches on this blade. The most rare Scagel of all Scagels. 4-45565 JL17 (20,000-28,000)

SCAGEL MADE FIGHTER MADE FOR A MARINE IN 1950. Scagel-made fighter made for a marine in 1950. The marine served in the Korean War. Scagel fighter models are the most rare and most desirable of all of the Scagel styles he made. This is especially so with the brow tine stag, such as this one. The overall length is 12″ and the blade length is 6-3/4″. This piece is pictured on page 140 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on the far right, and the other side of the knife is pictured again on page 141 on the far left. There is an additional picture on page 142. Stacked-leather handle with several red fiber, brass and aluminum spacers. Brow line stag butt has a steel lanyard ring, capped by pure silver plate over lanyard ring. The dagger is ground, and the blade is stamped with his Kris in the triangular area of the grind just forward of the guard. The stag is held in place with a single rivet. The brown leather riveted-and-sewn sheath is marked U.S.N. according to the original owner. He acquired this knife from Scagel at this shop in Fruitport, Michigan. The sheath is original to the knife-oval brass guard. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The handle and stag are in excellent condition. The blade was cleaned by the owner of any rust or staining. There are 4 or 5 microscopic forging pits on one side of the blade, left in from Scagel’s hand-forging process. There are 2 very tiny chips on the blade’s edges – 1 is halfway down the length of the blade on one side and the other chip is 1/4″ from the tip on the other side of the blade. A very fine example of a Korean War vintage Scagel fighting knife of great rarity. 4-45567 JL19 (16,000-22,500)

RARE “SWELLED TIP” STYLE SCAGEL FIGHTER. A rare “swelled tip”-style Scagel fighter. Scagel made basically 2 styles of fighter knives: the “swelled tip”, such as this one, and the double-ground dagger style. The swelled tip model is the rarer of the two. This was sold through VL&A sporting goods store in Chicago, prior to the Great Depression of 1929. It has a unique and beautiful handle configuration, in that it is for the most part comprised of one long, very graceful and beautiful piece of white tail deer brown stag, prefaced in front by 9 red fiber and metal spacers with 2 brass rivets and a brass guard. The overall length is 12″ and the blade is 7″ long. This knife is pictured on page 144 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. One of the most interesting features of this knife is the presence of a “hamus” or temper line. This author/owner has never seen a hamus on any other Scagel, but certainly some may exist. Whether or not the hamus was intentionally done by Scagel during its heat treatment or whether it just spontaneously occurred during the heat-treating process will never be known. The Scagel-made leather sheath with the pin wheel snap is original to this knife. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This is no evidence this fighter was ever used in any type of combat. All of Scagel’s original grind lines show quite well. This is no pitting, staining or rusting evident, but there are some multiple tiny nicks evident on the sharp upper edge of the swelled tip. This most likely is due to improper or careless storage during its 85+ years of life. These swelled-tip models were meant to be razor sharp on the upper tip, which results in very thin material and does not take much knocking about in a drawer to cause those micro nicks. A rare and most desirable piece with beautiful crown stag. 4-45540 JL20 (16,000-22,500)

EXCEEDINGLY RARE SCAGEL SWELLED TIP FIGHTER WITH LANYARD RING. An exceedingly rare Scagel swelled-tip fighter with lanyard ring. This piece is pictured on page 140 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, 3rd from left, and is set forth for the month of August in the calendar. The overall length is 12″, the blade length is 7″. From the Armand Durham collection. Armand and Scagel were good friends and Scagel made this knife for Armand in 1935. It has a stacked leather handle with red and aluminum spacers in the front and rear, with whitetail deer stag pommel through that exits the lanyard ring. The lanyard ring is overlaid with pure silver plate. Beautifully curved and prominent brass guard. The blade is well-marked with “Scagel Handmade” and also his Kris stamp. The accompanying Scagel-made sheath is original to the knife and made of heavy leather and in fine, like-new condition. It has a unique method of retaining the knife by having a cut-out through the leather that captures the back side of the guard, and rawhide pull straps to tightly hold the knife. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This knife has never been used (Armand never used any of the knives he obtained from Bill Scagel) and can be considered near-mint. All of Scagel’s original grind lines are present. There are two vertical scratches on one side in the swelled-tip area. There are numerous teeny dots of diffusion or oxidation on one side. Some possible reasons for this include the storage of the knife in the leather sheath for over 75 years, it is my belief that this ranks as one of the finest and rarest condition Scagel fighter knives existing. 4-45541 JL21 (18,000-24,000)

RARE EARLY RE-CURVED SCAGEL MADE BROW-TINE MODEL FIGHTER. Re-curved Scagel knives are very rare. It is not known how many re-curved blades he made during his lifetime, but certainly there were very few. This author/owner has seen a dozen or so during a 50-year time frame of examining Scagel’s work. This piece is pictured on page 143 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. The overall length is 11″, and the blade length is 5-1/2″. This piece is one the five early knives referred to the others in this sale that came from the Nova Scotia Province of Canada during the years 1910-1916, before Bill established his home and workshop in Muskegon, Michigan in 1920. None of these 5 pieces bore Scagel’s name stamp; only the Kris mark and these were very lightly stamped to begin with. There was no sheath available with this piece. There is no other knife in this collection that more exemplifies his “mastery of the curve” than this example. In this author’s/owner’s opinion, it approaches sheer genius of beauty. Brass guard, stacked leather and spacer handle and a prime piece of brow-tine whitetail deer stag with single brass rivet. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This blade has been polished and repolished. It had been in the same family in Nova Scotia for over three generations and only recently was discovered rusting away in a barn by a third-generation family member. Because of the absolute uniqueness and rarity of this knife, it was incumbent that this blade was repolished. There was no attempt made to remove every last bit of the preexisting pitting. In this author’s/owner’s considered opinion, there just are no others like it. Miraculously, the handle suffered little or no damage and required only a good waxing. Because of this knife’s history, the estimate is based on a refinished blade. 4-45544 JL24 (10,000-14,000)

ONE OF THE FINEST SCAGEL CAMP KNIVES IN EXISTENCE. In my opinion, this large Scagel-made camp knife is esthetically one of the most beautiful knives ever created by Bill Scagel. It is pictured on page 134 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, on the right side of the picture. It is 13-1/2″ overall and the blade length is 8″. It is a full 5/16” thick at the haft. The upswept blade is well-marked with Scagel’s name stamp and the Kris. A 2-1/4″ long brass guard and Scagel-style stacked handle, and 2-1/2″ long whitetail deer crotch stag pommel with two brass rivets. Accompanying this knife is the beautiful professionally made embossed leather sheath with white rawhide lacing made by Joseph Dieken of New York City, who was a leather sheath maker for Abercrombie & Fitch in New York City. This knife appears to never have been used. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Near mint condition with all Scagel’s vertical grind lines evident. There are a few scattered, very fine scratches throughout the surface of the blade, mostly from storage and handling. There is a microscopic nick in the blade edge, 2-3/4″ from the tip. It is one of the finest camp knives in existence and rarely is a quality piece such as this ever offered for sale. 4-45548 JL28 (18,000-28,000)

BEST SCAGEL AX THE AUTHOR HAS EVER SEEN. This author/owner considers this ax to be the most esthetically beautiful ax ever made by Scagel. It was made for Armand Durham, the same time Scagel made Armand’s fighter knife (4-45541), and both were presented to Armand as a “pair” in 1935. This ax is pictured on page 170 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, right hand image. It is 14-1/2″ overall. It has the double Kris stamps with Scagel’s name stamp in between the two Kris stamps. Stacked red colored fiber and leather spacers and brass guard comprise the handle, along with a beautiful white tail deer Crown stag with a single brass rivet. The Scagel-made leather ax head sheath has the brass pinwheel snap and brass rivets. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This ax is as close to mint as possible, as is the sheath. No other description would be appropriate. All Scagel axes are rare. This is the large variety camp ax, as compared to the small, more petite back-packing axes he made. 4-45557 JL37 (20,000-28,000)

SMALL MUSKRAT SKINNING KNIFE WITH SCAGEL MADE HAND-FORGED MUSKRAT TRAP CHAIN. This is pictured on page 116 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. This small skinner is 5-1/8″ overall, with a 2-1/2″ blade. The blade is marked with the kris and handle in typical Scagel-style stacked handle. Chain swivel also stamped with Scagel’s kris. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall with minimal amount staining on blade and handle and little brass guard in perfect condition. 4-45573 JL40 (3,000-4,500)

MINIATURE IVORY SLABBED AND SILVER MOUNTED BOWIE-STYLE KNIFE WITH MATCHING SILVER MOUNTED BONE SHEATH. Sheath has silver escutcheon plate marked A.D. for Armand Durham. Armand always wore this on his gold watch chain when he was dressed up. The overall length in sheath 4″. Blade length 2-1/4″ and blade marked with kris and name stamp. Pictured on page 95 and again on page 166 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, left side of page. Also pictured on 1996 calendar month of March. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent in about new condition. A beautiful gem of a Scagel miniature. 4-45574 JL41 (3,500-5,000)

FINEST KNOWN SCAGEL HUNTER WITH BRASS BIRD’S HEAD POMMEL AND IN ORIGINAL VL&A BOX. This knife was obtained in its original VL&A box as sold by VL&A from its store in Chicago and has never been used. The accompanying Heiser sheath is the finest and highest-quality, carved leather sheath that Heiser produced. This knife and sheath are pictured on page 129 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. The knife is 10-5/8″ overall, and the blade length 6-3/8″. The blade is stamped with the kris and name stamp and VL&A stamp. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The knife and sheath are absolutely near mint (I call them mint but Jim Julia specified the strongest term I could use was near mint in the catalog). That’s all that can be said about it. Box is in perfect condition. 4-45593 JL69 (20,000-30,000)

VERY FINE EARLY SCAGEL HUNTING KNIFE. Very fine Scagel hunting knife. This is one of the five knives in this sale from Nova Scotia that are in the same group as Item #1. It is a very early piece, 1910-1916, with only the Kris stamp. The overall length of the knife is 9-3/4″, with the blade length 4-1/2″. Upswept blade with a typical Scagel-stacked handle with a white tail deer stag pommel and brass rivet. This knife is pictured on page 121 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. Brass guard. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The handle is in perfect condition with no checks, cracks or spacer problems. The blade has been lightly cleaned and a very few minute scratches exist. Overall, a very fine early Scagel hunter. 4-45562 JL11 (6,500-9,500)

UNIQUE SCAGEL MADE HUNTER-FISH KNIFE. Unique Scagel-made hunter-fish knife, pictured on page 113 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. The author/owner has always said that Scagel was the “master of the curve” and nothing exemplifies that more than this knife, with its sow-bellow curve, upswept blade, graceful fish-tail stacked and stag handle with 2 brass rivets. The overall length is 11″, with the blade 4-5/8″. The blade is well marked with “Scagel Handmade” with his Kris stamp. Brass guard. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The handle is in perfect condition. The blade has been cleaned, showing some very minimal scratches and pitting. The Scagel-made sheath, which is original to the knife, is in very poor condition. It appears to have been exposed to water or dampness over a long period of time, causing cracks and deterioration to the leather. It has the typical Scagel pin wheel snap on the retaining strap. A fine example of an aesthetically beautiful and desirable Scagel hunter. 4-45563 JL13 (8,500-12,500)

BEAUTIFUL AND EXTREMELY RARE IVORY-SLABBED SCAGEL CAMP KNIFE. A beautiful and extremely rare ivory-slabbed Scagel camp knife. Family records from the previous owner show this to most likely be the last large and significantly important knife Bill Scagel made. The previous owner’s father ordered and purchased this from Bill Scagel in 1962. Bill died in 1963, just a month after his 88th birthday. During the last two years of his life, the tell-tale signs of early Parkinson’s were present and the effects of this begin to show in the overall crafting of his work. Ivory-handled camp knives are exceedingly rare, this author/owner having ever seen only one other in 50 years of studying Scagel’s work. This has a massive blade with a graceful slight clip. The overall length is 13″, the blade length is 8″. This knife is pictured on page 134 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, on the left side of page. Pure silver guard and pure silver bird’s beak- style pommel, which is pinned to the end of the tang with two pins. The blade is stamped with Scagel’s name stamp and the Scagel Kris. There is no sheath. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This is a massive knife and various grind lines are present. The large ivory slabs are in fine condition with no checks or cracks or splits. The knife has seen no use and has never been sharpened. There are many small dots of diffusion throughout the blade surface, which are age related. Overall fine condition and a desirable and very rare piece. 4-45542 JL22 (16,000-22,000)

NEAR MINT EXTREMELY RARE SCAGEL HUNTING KNIFE WITH A&F CO. STAMP. This piece was merchandised through Abercrombie & Fitch Co. out of New York City prior to 1929. The previous owner was a Canadian Northwest Mounted policeman from Vancouver, Canada. This knife and sheath are pictured on page 119 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. The overall length is 11″ and the blade length is 5-5/8″. This knife is a beautiful example of one of Scagel’s upswept blade styles. The blade is stamped “A & F Co.” on one side with Scagel’s name stamp and Kris on the other side. Stacked handle with multiple leather and colored fiber spacers and a fine piece of whitetail deer stag as the pommel with a brass rivet. The sheath is a deluxe, beautiful hand-tooled embossed leather sheath with fine lacing. The strap is stamped “Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York.” PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The sheath is in near mint condition. The blade is near mint, having been lightly cleaned in the past by the previous owner. The handle is absolutely flawless and in mint condition. An ensemble such as this in this condition is almost impossible to obtain on today’s market and would be the centerpiece of any Scagel collection. 4-45543 JL22 (17,500-22,500)

SPECTACULAR AND BEAUTIFUL UPSWEPT VL&A MARKED SCAGEL CAMP KNIFE. The overall length is 12″, the blade length is 6-3/4″. Another one-of-a-kind creations by Bill Scagel. This piece dates prior to 1929 before the Great Depression and before Bill called all of his wares back from VL&A. The blade is markedly upswept, has the small Scagel namestamp and the clearly stamped VL&A in the oval cartouche. This piece is pictured on page 136 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. It has an unusual bronze guard, stacked leather and red fiber spacer handle, with an unusual 5/8″ wide rosewood spacer immediately behind the bronze guard. The author/owner has never seen this treatment before. A beautiful piece of whitetail deer stag capped with a solid brass endcap held securely in place by the peened-over end of the steel tang rather than the usual rivet. A very substantial and heavy and extremely desirable camp knife. From a wealthy sportsman’s estate in Ohio. The accompanying Scagel-made sheath is laced with white leather rawhide with rivets in between each laced stitch. Carrying strap shows wear and the decorative brass snap is missing its mate. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection CONDITION: It would be impossible to improve on the condition of this piece. Many would call it “mint” but this author/owner prefers to rate it as “near-mint” since any brand new unused Scagel that has resided in a leather sheath for over 70 or 80 years by age attrition alone has to show at least a few tiny diffuse storage marks, which this one does. The handle is excellent, and the markings are clear, crisp, and sharp. An absolutely beautiful, unusual, and most desirable Scagel if someone wants the very best. 4-45546 JL26 (20,000-28,000)

FINE SCAGEL MADE HUNTER WITH A BRASS BIRDS HEAD POMMEL. Fine Scagel-made hunter with a brass bird’s head pommel.This is a fine Hunter model pictured on page 128 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. The overall length is 10-1/4″, and the blade length is 5-5/8″. Scagel’s bird’s head pommel knives are quite scarce and this particular one is enhanced by the addition of a pure silver plate soldered to the end of the brass bird’s head pommel. The pommel is attached to the tang with one rivet. Another very desirable feature is the use of 8 real silver spacers immediately behind the brass guard. Usually these thin spacers are of aluminum. Beautifully styled stacked leather and red fiber spacers placed symmetrically at the front end and back end of the handle. The blade is well-marked with Scagel’s name stamp and the Kris. It has the original Scagel-made wrap-around leather sheath with a brass pinwheel snap on the retaining strap. Ex collection Thomas Monroe. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The blade has been cleaned and there is a very tiny microscopic nick on edge of blade about 2″ from the tip. The handle is in perfect condition with no breaks or looseness. The belt holding loop has separated from its top two rivets, which is easily repairable. 4-45549 JL29 (9,000-13,500)

EXTREMELY RARE SET OF 6 SILVER MOUNTED MATCHING TABLE OR BUTTER KNIVES. This set is currently only 1 of 2 sets I know of and is the earliest documented set of Scagel knives known to me. The knives are 8-3/4″ overall, with a blade length of 5″. This set was made in 1913 as a wedding present for the marriage of Carmen Sylvia Gillette and Charles Hackley Lee, prominent and wealthy families in Muskegon, Michigan in 1914. The history, photos, documents, and marriage license will be given to the buyer of this set. The stacked handles are composed of ivory and stag, and red and black fiber spacers with pure silver ferrules and end caps. The blades are stamped with the name stamp and “USA.” The set is housed in an original maroon felt roll wrap with jeweler’s instructions regarding the care of the knives. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The handles are mint. The blades have tarnish and staining but are in excellent overall condition showing no evidence of ever having been sharpened. 4-45594 JL71 (18,000-24,000)

MAGNIFICENT SCAGEL MADE COPPER DUTCH OVEN FRYING PAN WITH COVER. Another example of Scagel’s incredible ability to fabricate copper-ware cooking utensils. This one is on page 179 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, and is the one that is centered just below the conical-shaped lid. 10-1/2″ in diameter and 3-1/4″ deep, with a beautiful turned Rosewood decorative handle. It has an aluminum cover with 2 brass holding rings. The entire pan is tin-lined for food usage, and retains all of the tin lining. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: It is basically new, having seen minimal usage. The wall of the pan just below the handle attachment has the “Scagel Handmade” stamp, along with the Kris. Wonderful overall condition, with no dents or damage. 4-46220 JL5 (1,250-1,750)

SCAGEL MADE COFFEE POT. A wonderful example of Scagel’s artistic ability to create beautiful and functional copperware. 9″ high, 8″ wide and 3″ in thickness, with very clever removable iron-and-stag holding handle. This was made for Emil Persuk in 1932 and is pictured on page 178 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition with a few minor dents. Has 2 Scagel Kris stamps on the well-soldered seam. 4-46219 JL3 (1,000-1,500)

SCAGEL MADE GUN RACK. A beautiful, one-of-a-kind Scagel gun rack / coat or hat rack. A section is pictured in the lower photo on page 183 of the book. This was made for Armand Durham, about 1935-36, with the wood coming from a lemon tree according to Armand. The crown stag racks are from a Michigan white-tailed deer. It is 52-1/2″ in length, and the width from top to bottom varies from 8″ to 11-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This magnificently beautiful work of highly functional art is in perfect condition. It is the author’s opinion that it truly is a one-of-a-kind item. 4-46241 JL75 (2,500-4,000)

ELEVEN VL&A (VON LENGERKE & ANTOINE) CATALOGS SPANNING THE YEARS 1921-1933. Eleven VL&A (Von Lengerke & Antoine) catalogs spanning the years 1921-1933. Catalog numbers 59-82. VL&A catalogs are exceedingly rare. These are the catalogs that advertise the knives and camping equipment that Scagel made. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: They are in the good condition, with no tears or missing pages. 4-46224 JL10 (800-1,200)

UNIQUE AND RARE SCAGEL-MADE CORK SCREW. No one knows how many of these he made. There is one in the Randall Museum. To hand-forge a spiral cord screw requires tremendous blacksmithing talent and ability. This is on the cover of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie and also on page 180. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, a beautiful piece of white tail deer stag adorns the top with 2 brass rivets. 4-46225 JL12 (800-1,200)

FINE SCAGEL HUNTER MODEL KNIFE. A fine Scagel Hunter model knife. This knife is pictured on page 118 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. It is also pictured in the 1996 Scagel calendar in the month of October, and is the center one of the three knives pictured.This is an unused hunter-style made in 1942. The overall length is 9-1/2″ and the blade length is 4-3/4″. Brass guard, Scagel-style stacked handle with many leather and red colored fiber spacers with a beautiful piece of whitetail deer crotch stag with one brass rivet. It has a unique pure silver escutcheon plate attached to end of the stag. The accompanying Scagel-made sheath is in about brand new condition with a pinwheel snap and Milford rivets and is original to the knife. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The knife has seen little or no use. It has all of the vertical Scagel grind lines and has the Scagel name stamp along with the Kris stamp. The blade has the usual diffuse hazy storage marks as a result of being stored in its sheath for over 70 years. The handle is in perfect condition, and sheath is near mint. 4-45545 JL25 (10,000-14,000)

MASSIVE EXTREMELY RARE SCAGEL MADE VL&A BOWIE KNIFE. This Bowie-style knife is an absolute work of art. It is only one of two that this author/owner is aware of. It is pictured on page 133 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie (the other known specimen is pictured on page 132.) The overall length is 15″, with a blade length of 10″. The blade measures over 5/16″ thick at the haft. The blade is stamped with Scagel’s small style stamp, along with the underlined USA stamp. The opposite side is stamped with the well-marked VL&A stamp in the oval cartouche. The blade has a beautifully tapered tang, dressed with a fine set of elk stag slabs terminating in a brass bird’s beak pommel. The blade has a 3″ clip and is ground to perfectly symmetrical proportions. This is a most difficult grind to accomplish and very few makers today can accomplish this. It is a three-plane grind done with perfect precision. This knife was made 1929 or earlier. The accompanying brown leather Scagel-made pancake-style sheath is original to this knife and is in like-new condition. The sheath is laced with white rawhide with interspersing rivets between each lacing stitch. Decorative brass snap on retaining strap. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: It is close to mint. The blade has never been sharpened and possibly has never been used. A microscopic forging pit is evident on one side. All of Scagel’s grind lines are clear and there are a few minor scratches where someone ran it across a stone. It is impossible to improve on this big bowie and would be a most welcome addition to any serious Scagel collector. 4-45547 JL27 (18,000-28,000)

VERY RARE SCAGEL MADE AND IDENTIFIED MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE. Signed Scagel-made military fighters are very scarce, especially those with name, rank, and serial numbers stamped on them. This piece is pictured on page 147 and also on page 140 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. The overall length is 13-1/4″ and the blade length is 7-3/4″, and is double edged dagger ground. It is stamped with Scagel’s name stamp on one side and the Kris on the other side. Uniquely it has “Pvt. Richard D. McCann” stamped on one side of the guard and the soldier’s serial number “36470749” stamped on the other side of the brass guard. It has a stacked leather and red fiber spacer handle and a fine piece of whitetail deer crotch stag with one rivet as the pommel. The very attractive Scagel-made leather sheath has ornate and fancy embossing and the soldier’s name, rank, and serial number carved by hand on the back side of the sheath. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This piece is very tight and solid, appears to have little or no use for its intended purpose. The handle is in perfect condition, the blade has no nicks or damage whatever. The blade surface is original with Scagel’s grind lines showing minimal amount of mottling and fine scratches due to handling and storage in the sheath. This is a highly sought after and desirable knife. 4-45550 JL30 (18,000-26,000)

RARE SCAGEL MADE, IVORY HANDLED HUNTER. Ivory-handled Scagels are rare. No records were kept by Bill as to how many knives he adorned with ivory, but one rarely sees them. This piece is pictured on page 126 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, where it overlies on a sheet of Scagel’s earliest stationery. The overall length is 10-1/4″ and the blade length is 6″. The blade has Scagel’s name stamp and well-defined Kris stamp. This knife happens stylistically to be the author’s/owner’s all-time favorite knife in the collection and this is for several reasons. It is one of the most beautiful and graceful knives Scagel ever produced. It has a very slight upsweep to the blade, a most subtle clip and a very marked taper to the tang. The previous owner was a carnival owner who, during the 1940s and 1950s, would bring a large carnival to Fruitport. In time, he and Scagel became close friends. This author/owner was a physician, as well as a friend to both Scagel and the carnival owner. Following Scagel’s death in 1963, the carnival owner allowed the author/owner to purchase his knife. It was at this time that the author/owner learned the amazing story about the composition of the guard and tiny petite pommel. Scagel told him that he melted and poured equal parts of molten brass and pure silver into a mold and made a bar of this mixture, and then made the guard and little pommel from this alloy. There is no way of knowing if any more of these were ever made. The tiny pommel is pinned to the tang with two little pins. The fine embossed Scagel-made pancake style sheath accompanies the knife. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The knife overall is in very fine condition. The blade reveals a moderate amount of sharpening scuff marks over the original finish. The ivory handle is in fine condition, with no cracks or chips or splits. The pancake sheath is like new. An absolutely wonderful example of a Scagel Ivory hunter. 4-45551 JL31 (11,500-15,500)

EXCEEDINGLY RARE, SCAGEL MADE, IVORY HANDLED VL&A MARKED FIGHTER. Exceedingly rare, Scagel-made, Ivory-handled VL&A-marked fighter. This Ivory-handled Scagel fighter may well be one of a kind as this author/owner has never seen another one. The overall length is 13-1/4″ and the blade length is 8-1/4″. It is stamped with Scagel’s name stamp, the Kris and the VL&A stamp in the oval cartouche. One side of the ivory slab is engraved with “Gerald Wayne Moody” from “Mother and Dad.” The knife is unused and in near-mint condition, as is the sheath with a Marble’s snap on it. The sheath is original to the knife. VL&A also merchandised Marble’s knives and frequently they would put a Scagel knife in a Marble’s sheath and vice-versa. This piece is pictured on page 140 of the book, on the left hand image sheath pictured on page 62 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, in the center photo. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Near-mint condition having Scagel’s grind lines, which are very prominent. It has a few minimal stone scuffs along the cutting edges, and a few forging pits left in by Scagel. A beautiful rare Scagel Ivory-handled fighter model. 4-45552 JL32 (20,000-30,000)

RARE SCAGEL MADE D-GUARD FIGHTER, ONE OF ONLY 6 EVER MADE BY SCAGEL. This D-guard fighter is one of only 6 ever made by Scagel. It was ordered and purchased directly from Scagel at his shop by a Marine in 1942 during World War 2. During the Marine’s tour of duty, he came home on bivouac and ordered 5 more from Scagel to bring back with him to Korea to give to some of the men in his platoon. Scagel had no idea of whatever happened to these other 5 following the war. The knife is overall 11-1/2″ in length, with a blade length of 7″. It has Scagel’s name stamp and Kris stamped on the blade, and has his large block lettered name “W.SCAGEL” stamped on the inside of the bail of the D-Guard. This knife is pictured on page 148 of the book, and also again in the 1996 Calendar in the month of July, the bottom image. It has a double dagger-ground blade. The handle is wooden, made from Michigan hard-rock maple. The Scagel-made sheath is in nice condition, is riveted with Milford brass rivets and has a brass pinwheel snap on the belt loop. The sheath is pictured on page 64 of the book in the lower right side. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Very close to being a mint, unused knife. The original grind lines are vivid, the stamps are clear, and there is no pitting. There are extremely few and light scratches and scuff marks on the blade. The sheath is in very fine condition, with only a slight 1/2″ tear on the throat opening. One of only 6 ever made. A wonderful rare example of one of Bill’s military fighting knives. 4-45554 JL34 (18,000-26,000)

RARE SCAGEL BROW-TINE FIGHTER. This Scagel-made brow-tine fighter is the cover knife for the book and is also pictured on page 141, the center picture. This knife has absolutely beautiful aesthetics and is patterned as an early style as pictured in the early VL&A catalogs with the neat clip point. The overall length is 11-1/4″, with a blade length of 6-1/8″. The blade is stamped with Scagel’s name stamp and the underlined “USA”. Brass guard and brass pommel on the end of the brow-tine white tail deer stag with a single rivet. Stacked red colored fiber and leather spacer handle with two extremely decorative ivory spacers mid-way on the handle. Scagel-made fine rawhide laced pouch sheath with long, leather-braided tassel. The sheath is stamped with Scagel’s name stamp and USA. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This knife about as near mint as a Scagel knife can be. It has not been used and there are no pits. There are very few, almost microscopic fine scratch lines along the edge. It is about impossible to find a Scagel in any better condition than this piece. The sheath is in fine condition, with a few carrying and wear marks near the belt loop openings. 4-45555 JL35 (18,000-26,000)

BEAUTIFUL “IRON MERMAID” OF THE GREAT LAKES FISH KNIFE. This is one of the most beautiful and ornate fish knives ever made by Scagel. This knife is pictured on page 88 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, and the reader is led through the next 4 pages by Mastersmith Ed Fowler’s eloquent description of this knife. It is also pictured in the 1996 Calendar in the month of May, the top image. The overall length is 12-1/2″, with the blade length of 6-5/8″. Scagel chose not to hot stamp this knife, but rather hand engraved his signature and an outline of a fish on the upper edge of sides of the blade. The blade exhibits a triple grind geometry with a trailing taper to the point. It has the most beautiful piece of “fishtail” whitetail deer stag this author/owner has ever seen, with two rivets affixing it to the tang. The substantial brass guard, looking head-on from the point to the end of the knife is uniquely “S” shaped — something this author/owner has never seen on any Scagel knife in the past. Immediately behind the guard are 6 metal spacers of copper, brass and silver, with a red fiber spacer in the center of this arrangement. There are no leather spacers. The buyer will receive a calendar and a copy of Ed Fowler’s dissertation on this knife. It has the accompanying Scagel-made, leather-stitched sheath original to this knife. The sheath is pictured on page 65 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, in the top picture, lower image. Accompanied with a large Scagel handmade iron minnow holder. 24″ x 24″ x 10″ deep. This was made for the person who owned the “Iron Mermaid”. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This piece has seen use but it has been very well cared for. The handle is excellent, one has to look carefully in good light to see the Scagel signature and especially the outline of the fish, but it is all there on the upper limits of the blade. The sheath is in very fine condition. There are a moderate amount of fine stoning lines. A remarkable and beautiful knife. The minnow holder is in good condition. 4-45556 JL36 (18,000-27,000)

RARE AND DESIRABLE SCAGEL MADE FIXED BLADE HUNTER WITH A FOLDER BLADE IN THE HANDLE Vl&A MARKED. This is one of the most scarce and most difficult Scagel knives to obtain. Scagel made only 12 of these, and Scagel’s own photo taken by him with his Kodak folding camera depicts these 12 knives on page 98 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. This knife is the one pictured to the far right of Scagel’s photo. The full page photo of this knife is pictured on page 103 of the book, and is also the cover picture on the 1996 Calendar as well as the month of September. The overall length is 10-1/2″, with a fixed blade length of 5-1/4″, and the folder blade of 2-3/4″ length. Elk slabbed handle scales with brass rivets. Scagel’s silver arrow is affixed to the handle. Concerning this style knife, the reader is directed to the letter Scagel wrote to Bo Randall on September 21, 1939, in which Scagel admonishes Bo as to how difficult it is to make this style knife and that he (Bo) should “try to make one”. This letter is reproduced on page 221 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. This author/owner has over the years been privileged to see 9 of the 12 knives made, and this one is the finest condition of them all. There is no sheath for this knife. Super rare knife! PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Used very little and near mint. There are a few light superficial scratches on the fixed blade. The handle and small folder blade are mint. Absolute centerpiece for any Scagel collection. 4-45566 JL38 (20,000-30,000)

VERY RARE SCAGEL MADE IVORY HANDLED HUNTER. Very rare Scagel-made ivory-handled hunter. This knife was made in 1935 for J.D. McMillan. The overall length is 11″ and the blade length is 6″. The blade is slightly upswept and stamped with Scagel’s name stamp and Kris. It has a heavy pure silver guard and pure silver bird’s head pommel. The ivory slabs are held by three pins. The accompanying fancy Scagel-made sheath is embossed. This piece is pictured on page 125 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie and also in the 1996 Scagel calendar – the month of January, the top image. The sheath is pictured on page 64 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, the picture on the top right. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection CONDITION: This knife is in extra-fine condition. The blade shows a few scratch and scuff lines. The ivory slabs do not show any checks or cracks. The Scagel-made sheath is about mint. This is a heavier-than-usual Scagel ivory-handled hunter, rarely found mounted with ivory and pure silver adornments. It would be a wonderful addition for anyone looking for a great and rare Scagel hunter. 4-45553 JL33 (18,000-26,000)

ONLY EXAMPLE KNOWN TO AUTHOR OF A SCAGEL MADE MARBLES STYLE SAFETY FOLDER. This is pictured on page 105 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie in the upper right. It is not known how, why, or when Scagel made this or if he made more than one. The overall length open including blade catch is 11″. The blade length is 4-3/4″, closed length 6-1/4″. The blade is marked with his name stamp. Laced sheath with strap marked A & F. Has bone slab handles and iron bolsters. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Knife in good tight solid condition showing use. Mild pitting and staining throughout iron surfaces. Sheath is excellent. Rare and unusual piece of Scagel’s works. 4-45572 JL39 (8,500-10,500)

THE “DAMN DEMOCRAT” KNIFE. This knife and its story is on page 75 and 167 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie and is also pictured on the 1996 Calendar, month of March. The short version of the story is that one night, in the middle of winter, Scagel was walking home from the local tavern. It was very cold and a neighbor, who happened to be the County War/ward (?) chairman of the local Democratic party, pulled up alongside Bill and offered him a ride. Bill declined, the neighbor persisted. Bill was getting on in age and it certainly was cold and finally Bill succumbed to his offer and took the free ride home with the Democratic party Chairman. Bill was not one to be beholden to anyone and a couple of days later, he showed up at the ward chairman’s home and presented him with this very knife and thus repaid the favor. Later a friend who had seen the knife, noticed that one side of the handle was ivory and the other side was mottled pearl and asked Bill in confidence, “why did you make the knife that way?” Bill’s response was, “oh, you mean that “damn Democrat” knife. Them Democrats are two-faced so I made sure the handle of his knife had two separate faces!” The story of this knife has to be read by the purchaser as it very clearly describes Scagel’s most serious and hard-fast political views. The knife is 3-5/8″ overall and blade length 2-5/8″. Blade stamped with Scagel’s name stamp. One handle slab is pink mother of pearly and the other slab is ivory. The guard is of pure silver and the wrap around little sheath is held with four pinwheel snaps. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Piece is in mint condition. 4-45576 JL43 (3,500-5,000)

RARE MINIATURE “STRING CUTTER” KNIFE FASHIONED BY SCAGEL LIKE A BOWIE. An interesting story accompanies the knife regarding Miss Winifred Picard. This diminutive lady owned a general store in Muskegon, Michigan, which she opened in 1929. Scagel frequented this store and bought food and supplies and developed a good friendship with Miss Picard which lasted for many years. In those days, in the general store there was a ball of string that was often used to tie up your purchases in brown paper. One day when Scagel was at the store, he asked to look at her hands which had all kinds of grooves on them from her using her hand to break the string. A couple of days later, Scagel showed up and presented Miss Picard with this diminutive knife which she then used from that time on. The complete story of the “string cutter” is in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 70 and 161, and is also pictured in the 1996 Calendar on the month of March. The overall length is 2-5/8″. The blade is stamped with Scagel name stamp. Housed in a red leather pouch sheath with brass pinwheel snap. Silver guard and stag slabs. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. 4-45575 JL42 (3,000-4,500)

EXCELLENT LARGE DESIRABLE AX 14-1/2″ OVERALL WITH ELK SLAB HANDLES. Large ax, 14-1/2″ overall with elk slab handles, double kris stamp with name stamp in-between kris stamps. Sheath with pinwheel snap. Sheath pictured on page 65 in the book, lower center. Ax pictured on page 168 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. Great Scagel artistic curve and style. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint condition with just a few scuff marks and scratches. 4-45578 JL46 (15,000-25,000)

EXTREMELY RARE 2-HANDED AX WHICH IS THE ONLY KNOWN BY AUTHOR TO EXIST. 17-3/4″ overall length. The stacked part of the handle is 9″ in length. Double kris stamp with name stamp in between kris stamps. Pictured in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 169 and in Calendar month of December. The brass in guard is a composition of brass-silver-brass, a very rare feature. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition with some minor scratches and abrasion on it. An absolutely beautiful piece of Scagel craftsmanship. 4-45579 JL47 (17,500-25,000)

LARGE SCARCE SCAGEL SINGLE BLADE FOLDER. Scagel single blade folder—larger than usual size. 5-1/4″ closed and 9-1/2″ overall open. Blade marked USA with name stamp. Has moose slab handle and silver arrow. Pictured on page 105 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, bottom left. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Very good very minor amount of staining and shows much of original vertical grind lines. Has had little usage. This larger size is scarce. 4-45580 JL48 (8,000-12,000)

EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE CROWN STAG FOLDER, THIS CROWN IS ONE OF THE ONLY TWO KNOWN TO AUTHOR. Pictured on page 104 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. Length closed 3-3/4″, length open 6-1/8″. Blade stamped with name and USA. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: New, never used and about as mint as a Scagel knife can be. 4-45582 JL50 (17,500-25,000)

SCAGEL TWO BLADED FOLDER. 4-1/4″ closed, 7-1/4″ open. Blades marked with kris, USA stamp and name stamp. This knife is pictured on page 105 in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, lower left. Moose slab handle with silver arrow. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Knife is crisp and tight. Has seen use and shows sharpening marks “walks and talks” very well. 4-45581 JL49 (6,000-9,000)

LOT OF 5 ASSORTED SCAGEL TOOLS AND STAMPS. The 1st item, Scagel’s copper printing block used to make his stationary—the one with his black lab swimming across Spring Lake with Bowie knife clenched in his teeth, which is pictured on page 187 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. The 2nd item is a Scagel fid with silver American flag on it. Marked with kris, name stamp, and USA and is in fine condition, is pictured in the calendar, the month of May produced in 1996. The 3rd item, a brass bound folding wood and metal measuring calipers with his name stamped on the rule, is also in fine condition and is pictured on page 186 of the book and December of calendar. The 4th item, a steel die with large “W. Scagel” letters used to stamp his name on all of his non-cutlery items, such as his copper, brass and iron implements and artifacts. The last item, is an older kris stamp used on early knives and non-cutting items. Please note: I spoke with Jim Julia about this, and my concern about this is the possibility that these could fall into the hands of someone who might use them for elicit purposes (i.e. stamping knives to imply they were made by Scagel). What we have decided to do is to file a small notch into the blade of the kris so that if this should be reproduced on a knife blade, anyone would know that it is not a genuine Scagel knife. The break in the blade would clearly indicate that. The W. Scagel stamp, we have taken a small triangular file and filed a line through the center, again, so if someone tries to use this, the break will appear and be obvious it was not originally applied by Scagel. A close up of both of these dies will appear in the book, as well as in the catalog so that everyone will know. I think the dies are wonderful historical objects, and I am sure many novice collectors would love to have these dies as part of their collection, and I hate to deface anything old and valuable, but I think it is in the best interest of the collecting fraternity. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: All pieces are in fine condition. 4-46229 JL45 (5,000-8,000)

THREE LONG ANTLER STAG SILVER MOUNTED CHEF KNIVES. Two of these pictured in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 163 at bottom. The overall length is 13″, with a blade length of 6″. Blades all stamped with kris and one also has part of name stamp. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: These 3 pieces have never been used and basically are in mint condition, as were all items from the Durham collection. From the Armand Durham Collection. Made in 1935. 3 beautiful matching Scagel knives. 4-45589 JL62 (12,000-18,000)

MATCHING PAIR OF WALNUT SLAB HANDLED STEAK KNIVES. Matching pair of walnut slab handled steak knives. overall length 9-1/2″ with blade length 5-1/4″. Blade stamped with kris mark. Pictured in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 164, left facing page, right side. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This pair never used and in about mint condition, as were all items from the Durham collection. From Armand Durham Collection circa 1935. 4-45590 JL63 (10,000-14,000)

HUGE SELECTION OF UNFINISHED CUTLERY AND FOLDING KNIVES. A collection of approximately 60 unfinished pieces of cutlery and folding knives. These pieces were gathered following Scagel’s death in 1963 and consist mainly of folder blades, liners, and scales and ivory and stag slabs. Many of the blades and liners are well stamped with his name stamp, “USA” and kris marks. This collection is a real treasure trove of Scagel’s work-in-progress, and it is a real mystery why some of these pieces were never finished. There are also some forged-out pieces that were never used and were allowed to become rusty and pitted. These are a great and varied example of some of the Master’s work. There would be considerable value here if these rare knives were all finished, a fabulous find. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: All pieces vary. 4-46238 JL72 (4,000-5,000)

TWO OIL PAINTINGS BY WILLIAM SCAGEL. These paintings, depicting a “south seas” motif, are 2 of only 5 paintings that this author has ever seen or heard about. Pictured on page 187 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, these paintings were obtained from the barmaid who used to serve Bill his Stroh’s beer at the Old Fruitport Tavern during the late 1930s. Bill had a certain fondness for the barmaid and had made her a couple of knives, which she had lost or misplaced over the years. These paintings hung over the bar for many years, and when she retired, she took the paintings with her, which is how I managed, years later, to acquire them. Scagel signed the reverse of these paintings and included the time spent in creating them. The dimensions are 14″ x 37-1/2″ including the frames. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The paintings themselves are in fine condition; the frames are a bit weathered and could stand some cleaning. 4-46239 JL73 (3,000-4,000)

COLLECTION OF APPROXIMATELY 34 HAND TOOLS. These hand tools, all Scagel marked, both woodworking and metal working, including two braces, a set of auger woodworking bits, a set of high-quality, fine woodworking chisels, 2 metal cutting shears, 2 calipers, 2 sets of letter and number stamps, wood cutting saw, pliers, adjustable wood cutting bit, etc. The phenomenal aspect of this set of tools is that every tool has his name stamp and “USA” stamped on them. It is absolutely amazing how he was able to stamp his name stamp and “USA” on every one of these tools. This includes the hardened steel frames of the planes, the shafts of the auger bits, the blades of all the professionally made chisels, etc. Metalurgically, this would seem to have been a very difficult task indeed. For instance, one has to wonder how can one stamp names and letters on the shaft of a hardened steel tool bit. Scagel bought only the best of tools. This collection of Scagel’s hand tools would be a very valuable asset to any Scagel collector. It would be very difficult for anyone to duplicate this set of Scagel-marked hand tools implements. A partial picture of tools is on page 186 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, upper photo. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: All pieces are in extremely fine, sharp condition. Scagel certainly took good care of all his tools. 4-46240 JL74 (2,500-4,000)

TWO SCAGEL MADE WEATHER VANES AND A SCAGEL MADE FLOWER POT HOLDER. The vanes are pictured on page 182 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. Along with this lot is also a metal flower pot holder having 2 hand-forged leaves on a stem circling around the flower pot holder. The whole affair is fastened to a slab of wood. The “dog” weather vane has the kris mark on the bottom of the arrow shaft towards the end. The lighter weight arrow with the Dutch girl and the buckets has no marks on it. This vane came from the house that Winifred Picard [owner of the “string cutter knife”] on 763 Leonard Street in Muskegon, Michigan lived in and the metal house numbers [763] she said were also made by Scagel, which are still on the house. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The two arrows are in good general condition, with some black paint weathered off and some rust. The dog vane is extremely heavy. 4-46243 JL77 (700-1,000)

TWO LONG SCAGEL KITCHEN SLICING KNIVES. The first knife has an overall length of 17″, with the blade length 11-1/2″. A straight blade with a slight clip and a Kris stamp. This knife has seen much use and also abuse. The blade has been subjected to improper sharpening, with a coarse stone showing many heavy stone marks. The edge is fine and sharp. The rosewood slab handles have 3 pins. The second knife has a 9-3/4″ blade; it has the kris and name stamp, and rosewood handles. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Two honest old, extra-long Scagels showing much use, but still structurally very tight and usable. 4-46222 JL8 (1,200-1,800)

UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL COPPER MOP BUCKET BY WILLIAM SCAGEL. It is difficult to believe so much artistic talent and creativity would go into making a mop bucket. He made this bucket in 1938 for a woman friend of his who was a maid, who worked at the old Occidental Hotel in Muskegon. It is pictured on page 178 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on the right side. The Bail hangars on both sides are very well marked. “W. Scagel” and a sharp prominent Kris stamp are on both sides. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, like-new condition with no dents or damage. Decorative-turned wood handle on bail is in perfect condition. This has to be the “ultimate” bucket. 4-46223 JL9 (1,000-1,500)

SCAGEL MADE COPPER COOKING POT WITH LID. The pot measures 6″ high and 7″ in diameter. The lid and both soldered seams, are all well-marked with Scagel’s name stamp and Kris. This pot is pictured in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 178 on the right in front of the mop bucket. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: In structurally great condition. A few scattered dents and heavy copper patina and stains from use. 4-46226 JL15 (800-1,200)

THREE PIECE LOT OF UNFINISHED SCAGEL CUTLERY. One piece is the unfinished Scagel-signed signature blade on page 162 (top photo) in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. It is not known why Scagel never finished this knife. It is 12-1/2” overall, with a very well-marked Scagel name stamp along with his Kris. Besides his own personal knife, pictured on page 139, this is the only other known blade to have his personal signature on it. The second item in this lot is an unfinished stamped blade, 10-1/2″ in length overall, forged in the form of an upswept dagger shape. A unique design and it has both of his stampings on it, which are partially ground away. The third item is an unfinished oddity that may have been destined to be a can opener. It has his Kris stamp. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Generally very good with scattered light surface pitting. 4-46227 JL16 (1,500-2,000)

LOT OF TWO KITCHEN CUTLERY PIECES. These are pictured on the bottom of page 162 in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. Lot 1) is a very large carving-butcher-style knife that Scagel forged along the curving, beautiful lines of a Searle’s-style Bowie knife. This is the only one of this style the author has ever seen. The overall length is 14-1/4″ with a blade length of 9-1/2″. A very substantial and well-made piece, bearing the small variety W. Scagel Handmade stamp and the underlined USA stamp. The handle is a substantial 4-3/4″ piece of white tail deer stag with a single rivet through the tang. Lot 2) is a little skinner-type knife pictured below the large piece on page 162. What is unique about this piece is that it has all 3 Scagel marks; the name stamp, Kris and the USA stamp. Very few knives have all 3 stampings. Overall length of 6-1/4″ and a blade length of 2-1/2″. It has pure silver ferrule and a fine tine end of a white tail deer rack. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Lot 1)The knife is in generally fine condition with no chips, checks or cracks The blade is sharp, showing multiple moderate grit lines from repeated sharpenings over the years. There is a minimal amount of very light pitting on areas of the blade. Overall, a very desirable piece of Scagel commercial cutlery. Lot 2) It is extraordinarily fine, with no cracks or checks in the handle. 4-46228 JL18 (3,000-4,500)

LARGE 2 PIECE CARVING SET. This set 2 piece carving set with stacked handles and stag pommels has an overall length knife 14-1/2″ with blade length 9-5/8″. Blade is marked with kris and name stamp. Fork overall 12″. Pictured on page 158 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, upper set. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Very good, blade shows sharpening marks along cutting edge and some staining. 4-46231 JL55 (6,000-8,000)

RARE 3-PC CARVING SET, SILVER MOUNTED WITH SILVER GUARDS AND SILVER END CAPS AND STAG HANDLES. Blade engraves with owner’s name “F.W. Kimling” over Scagel’s arrow. Pictured on page 157 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie and the calendar, in the month of November. Smaller blade marked with kris and name stamp and owner’s signature on shaft of fork. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This set has never been used. It is near mint with minimal storage marks and staining. Microscopic chip on edge of smaller knife 1″ from tip. A beautiful and rare 3-piece set. 4-45587 JL57 (8,000-12,000)

LARGE CHEF’S SLICING KNIFE. This chef’s slicing knife has an overall length of 15-1/4″; the blade length is 10-1/8″. The blade is marked with Scagel’s kris. 2-piece walnut-slab handle. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Structurally very fine condition. Knife has been used; the areas of sharpening, mottling and staining are evident. Walnut slabs are tight and solid 4-46232 JL58 (1,500-2,000)

TWO PIECE CARVING SET WITH BONE SLAB HANDLES. The knife overall is 13-1/2″ and the blade length is 9″, with 2-piece bone slab handles. The blade is marked with the kris and name stamp. The fork overall is 13-1/4” and the shaft of the fork is stamped with Scagel’s small letter stamp. The fork has stag slab handles PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The knife has seen considerable use and one of the bone slabs is missing 1/8″ piece of bone from the end of the slab. The blade is in good condition, as is the fork. 4-46233 JL59 (800-1,200)

SMALL 2-PC PETITE SILVER MOUNTED CARVING SET WITH STACKED AND STAG HANDLES. This is a rare set as Scagel made very few complete 2 piece sets in this small size. The overall knife is 9-3/4″, with a blade length of 5-3/4″ and fork is 9-1/2″. This set is pictured on page 156 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. Blade stamped with kris. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: It appears this set has been used very little if at all. It is a near mint set. The blade has that very desirable “bluish” color to it and most of the original grind lines are evident. Handle in about perfect condition. Very few minor storage marks and blemishes on blade. A very desirable small Scagel carving/dinner table set. 4-45588 JL61 (8,000-12,000)

RARE MATCHING PAIR OF IVORY SLABBED STEAK KNIVES. Rare matching pair of ivory-slabbed steak knives. The overall length is 9-3/4″, blade length 5-1/2″. Blade stamped with kris. Pictured in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 164, right side. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This pair never used and in about mint condition. From Armond Durham collection circa 1935. Ivory handled steak knives are very rare. 4-45591 JL64 (10,000-15,000)

SCAGEL AX. This ax has an overall length 12-1/2″. This ax is in the upper picture on page 175 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. Ax head stamped with name stamp and USA. Inletted Michigan hard rock maple slab handles. Unusual feature of this as is the forged-in nail pull. Have not seen this before in other axes. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Ax is solid and structurally very good but has had considerable use. Some pitting and much staining exists throughout all surfaces. Cutting edge extremely sharp. A very serviceable ax. 4-46235 JL66 (3,000-4,000)

SET OF 4 ANTLERED SILVER MOUNTED CHEF KNIVES. Set of four antlered silver mounted chef knives. Similar to another set of 3 in this collection only shorter length, such as those pictured on page 163 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, top photo. Average overall length 8-1/2″ with average blade length 4″. All have Kris stamp. These from Armond Durham collection and never used, as were all items from the Durham collection. Made in 1935. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: These knives never used; rare about mint in condition. 4-45592 JL67 (7,000-10,000)

FIVE PARING KNIVES AND AN UNFINISHED CARVING SET. Five kitchen paring knives with wood handles and one set of unfinished carving set with no handles. This set pictured in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 160 at bottom (not the parts). Some blades with kris and some without. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: All of these knives are heavily worn from repeated wear and sharpening and improper maintenance. The unfinished carving set has remnants of the kris and name stamp. Fork has kris stamped in heel of fork. 4-46234 JL65 (600-900)

LOT OF FIVE SMALL CHEF’S KNIVES. Lot of 5 small chef’s knives that are similar to another set in this collection. They have all been used but mostly are in very good overall condition. These are pictured in the top photo of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 163. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This set has been used, and some have kris marks that are very lightly stamped and are partially ground away during the finishing process 4-46236 JL68 (3,500-5,000)

PAIR OF SCAGEL CHEF’S KITCHEN KNIVES. Of this pair the larger one is 11-1/8″ overall, with a blade length of 6-3/8″ and marked with Scagel’s kris and name stamp. Rosewood slab handles. The smaller one is 9-3/8″ overall, with the blade length of 5-1/8″ with the kris mark and Rosewood slab handles. These are very well made substantial knives with tapered tangs. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: The overall condition is excellent. The handles are perfect and the blades show use, but no metal has been removed by way of any grinding. There is some surface staining and shows fine steeling marks from sharpening and honing. 4-46237 JL70 (3,000-4,000)

CHOPPING BLOCK TABLE FROM SCAGEL’S WORKSHOP. A section of a tree-trunk “chopping block” table from Scagel’s workshop. This is a 24″ diameter by 6″ thick slab of either Michigan hard rock maple or wild cherry made into a 3 legged table. This was taken from Scagel’s workshop and was used to work on some of his leather work. When retrieved, it was covered with grime, grease and stain. After vigorous cleaning, his block letter name stamp and a kris were found on the surface of the table top. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: It is in solid structural condition, has some minor splits along the periphery and remnants of old stain and dye, and the legs have some gouges in them. A heavy old massive slab table that has seen much use but still is in good solid condition and with Scagel’s block stamp and kris very visible on the surface. 4-46242 JL76 (300-600)

VERY RARE SCAGEL BACKPACKING AX. The backpacking ax of Scagel was very rare. This petite ax is a fine representation of his workmanship, and is featured on page 170 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie, left image. 12-1/2″ overall, stacked handle, 5-1/2″ overall ax head stamped with kris. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent with minimal scuff marks on cutting edge. 4-45577 JL44 (8,000-12,000)

LARGE 2-PC SILVER MOUNTED CARVING SET WITH STAG HANDLES. Knife overall 14-1/4″, blade 9-5/8″ length. Blade stamped with kris and name stamp. Fork 1-1/4″ overall and stamped with kris and name stamp on shaft of forks. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: This set has never been used and is about mint. Few small storage blemishes. Premium beautiful stag on both pieces. A great carving set. 4-45586 JL56 (8,000-12,000)

FINE IVORY HANDLED SILVER MOUNTED CARVING SET MADE FOR ONE OF THE JOHNSON BROTHERS. Ivory-handled silver mounted carving sets made for one of the Johnson brothers, in Muskegon, Michigan in 1939. This set was made for Robert Johnson. The knife is 15″ overall with blade length of 10 5/8″ and is stamped with both the kris and name stamp. The fork is 12 3/4″ in length. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection CONDITION: Excellent with minor amount of staining and usage/handling marks. Ivory slabs in excellent condition with no checks or cracks. 4-45583 JL52 (5,000-8,000)

FINE IVORY HANDLED SILVER MOUNTED CARVING SET MADE FOR RICHARD JOHNSON. Ivory-handled silver mounted carving set made for the 3 Johnson brothers — Robert, Richard, and Charles, in Muskegon, Michigan in 1939. The overall length is 14-3/4″; the blade length is 10-5/8″. Silver mounted and ivory slabbed. Marked with kris and name stamp. Made for Richard Johnson in 1939. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent with minor amount of staining and usage/handling marks. Ivory slabs in excellent condition with no checks or cracks. 4-45584 JL53 (6,000-8,000)

FINE IVORY HANDLED SILVER MOUNTED CARVING SET MADE FOR ONE OF THE JOHNSON BROTHERS. Ivory-handled silver mounted carving sets made for Charles Johnson, in Muskegon, Michigan in 1939. The overall length is 15-1/8″, blade length 10-1/2″. Fork 11″. Blade stamped with kris and name stamp. Silver mounted and ivory slabbed. Pictured on page 159 of the book. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent with minor amount of staining and usage/handling marks. Ivory slabs in excellent condition with no checks or cracks. 4-45585 JL54 (6,500-9,500)

LOT OF 5 PERSONAL ITEMS OF BILL SCAGEL. The following 5 items were all Bill Scagel’s and were found in one of his cabinet drawers. 1) An old Nevada Silver Co. Bar .999 fine silver 4.78 oz. Shows wear and handling. 2) Beautiful ladies hunter case gold filled Waltham pendant watch with white enamel dial. The case is a 25 year gold filled case, and so marked on the inside, and on the dust cover of the inner lid is engraved “NELLIE from ARTHUR, DECEMBER 25, 1911” (nothing is known about whom these people might be). It is accompanied by an old gold filled chain. It is also accompanied by a mesh lined gold filled necklace. Structurally the case is in excellent condition, we did wind the watch and it did begin to work, not sure if keeps appropriate time however. 3) A beautiful gold open face gentlemans 13 jewel key wind watch with engraved gold face. The case, highly ornamental with scroll design. The dust cover marked “N2549 Hands Laiderich Frere, St. Imier, 13 Jeweled”. The case is unmarked but believed to be gold filled. The face and case are in excellent condition. The mechanism was wound and ran, when checked was still ticking, not sure if keep accurate time however. 4) Scagel’s huge Merriam—Webster unabridged dictionary 2nd. Edition 1934 with Scagel’s signature on it in various places. There is a 3″ tear on lower front cover on spine, and 5) 10 lb. base of large antique elephant ivory tusk. This piece of ivory is unquestionably antique and probably dated to the 19th century. It shows much patina as dry cracked, which takes place over a long period of time. Part of this tusk pictured on pages 125 and 159 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: As noted, generally overall good. 4-46230 JL51 (3,000-5,000)

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 2737. Cal. 45-75. Standard grade carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, square base barleycorn front sight with 2-position early flip rear sight graduated to 500 yards. Receiver is without dust cover, open top style with a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with full length forearm that has metal forend cap and a sgl bbl band. Stock has a straight grip with smooth steel carbine/musket style buttplate. This second year production carbine, quite unusually, remains in outstanding orig condition contrary to those of this era which are usually hard used and without orig finish. PROVENANCE: David Bichrest (2002); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and a couple of small spots of discoloration. Receiver retains 60-70% strong orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a blue/brown patina. Sideplates retain 75-80% strong orig blue mixed with flaking. Hammer retains most of its strong orig case colors, lightly faded. Lever also retains most of its moderately faded case colors. Buttplate retains moderately to heavily faded case colors. Wood is sound with very minor handling & use nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45386 JR172 (15,000-25,000)

SCARCE WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL 1876 DELUXE SPORTING RIFLE. SN 9784. Cal. 50 Express (50-95). Blue & color case hardened with 22″ rnd bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight and early short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Caliber marking is engraved over chamber area and left side of chamber area and frame have British proofs. Top of receiver has an attached rail with second type dust cover that has impressed thumbprint and is engraved “WINCHESTER EXPRESS / .50 CAL 95 GRS”. Mounted with extra finish, very nicely figured, early style checkered American walnut with pistol grip stock having a black fleur-de-lis inlay in grip cap and a smooth steel buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “734” and “X”. The assembly number is also found in the top tang channel of the buttstock along with a “P”. This was undoubtedly a British sportsman’s India tiger rifle or African rifle. Accompanied by a Winchester Firearms Factory letter identifying rifle as: express, 22″ rnd bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, 1/2 mag, shotgun butt, casehardened, received in warehouse on November 18, 1879, shipped from warehouse on November 19, 1879 with 19 other arms on Order No. 17738. PROVENANCE: Don Littman (1999); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, buttplate is unnumbered but undoubtedly orig to this rifle. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with light muzzle end wear and a few light nicks & scratches; receiver and sideplates retain about all of their orig case colors, strong & bright with remnants of orig lacquer, moderately faded on bottom and receiver ring; dust cover retains 75-80% orig blue; lever & hammer retain strong bright case colors, moderately faded on outer edge of lever; wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains just about all of its orig stock varnish, somewhat dulled on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45389 JR178 (15,000-25,000)

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 FIRST MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 15354. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine, 1st model, 2nd type with mortised, impressed thumb print dust cover. It has 20″ bbl and full magazine with integral front band/front sight and Model 1866 style 2-position flip rear sight graduated to 500 yards. Receiver has a staple & ring in the left side. Mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with 1866 style rnd bbl band and straight stock with carbine buttplate & trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. 1st Model ’73 carbines are quite rare and are very seldom found with high orig finish. They were the first centerfire carbines introduced and were enormously popular on the American frontier serving in adverse conditions with little or no maintenance, usually in a saddle scabbard, wagon or stagecoach etc. Accompanied by a Winchester Firearms Factory letter identifying gun as: carbine, received in warehouse on March 15, 1878, shipped from warehouse on May 30, 1878 on Order No. 11853, with no other info available for this SN. PROVENANCE: Tom Power (2002); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% strong orig factory blue mixed with flaked areas that are dark patina, with minor muzzle end wear and a few scattered spots of surface discoloration; receiver retains 85-90% strong orig blue with bright fire blue on loading gate; dust cover retains about 95% strong blue; hammer retains bright case colors on sides & rear edge with top edge turned brown; lever retains case colors in sheltered areas; buttplate retains bright case colors on tang & faded case colors on the face with rust on heel & toe; wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and a couple of small bruises on forearm and overall retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore; bolt face retains generous amounts of orig blue. This is an exceptional 1st Model ’73 carbine. 4-45394 JR171 (15,000-25,000)

SCARCE 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 23136. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ medium weight rnd bbl, full magazine with threaded plug screw, ivory bead combination front sight and short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver has mortised impressed thumbprint dust cover. Mounted with slab-sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent steel buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc all steel, orig cleaning rod. These early ’73s were Winchesters first centerfire repeater and were extremely popular on the American frontier. They usually saw hard & continuous service usually under very adverse conditions with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Letter identifying this rifle with rnd bbl, plain trigger, received in warehouse October 12, 1877 and shipped April 9, 1878 “with one other arm to order number 11537”. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorrell; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 92-93% strong orig factory blue with muzzle end wear and a few light scratches; receiver & sideplates retain about 75-80% strong orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina; lever & hammer retain strong orig case colors, faded on the outer faces of the lever; buttplate retains smoky case colors, being mostly a gray patina; wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and one gouge on the forearm and overall retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-45390 JR182 (12,500-17,500)

SCARCE EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 201507. Cal. 22 Short. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine and half nickel front sight with early semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight grip & crescent steel buttplate without trap. Inside magazine tube is orig. This rifle was produced in 1886. Only about 19,500 of these small bore ’73s were produced in the period 1884 to 1904 and was the first repeating rifle model chambered for the 22 rimfire. Generally these rifles saw hard service with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today in orig configuration with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorrel 1998; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 92-94% orig blue turning plum with a couple of small thin areas. Outer magazine tube retains 97-98% strong orig blue; receiver retains 92-94% orig blue, turning plum; hammer retains most of its bright orig case colors; lever retains strong bright case colors on the sides, faded to silver on the outer faces; buttplate retains some silvered case colors being mostly a brown patina; wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and a few dings on the stock and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45448 JR181 (6,000-10,000)

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 719227. Cal. 22 Short. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, silver bead front sight and altered semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. There were only about 19,500 of these scarce rifles produced in the period 1884-1904. This model was the first repeating rifle manufactured for the 22 rimfire. Generally these rifles suffered hard use with little maintenance and are rarely found today in orig configuration with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes 1995; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, possibly unfired. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% strong, glossy, orig factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear; receiver retains about 90% glossy orig blue with the losses flaked, not worn, to a medium patina; lever & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright on sides, faded on outer face of the lever; buttplate retains about all of its moderately faded case colors; wood is sound with a few light bruises on buttstock and a few on the forearm and overall retains virtually all of its bright, orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; bolt face retains most of its orig blue. 4-45449 JR180 (6,000-10,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SHORT RIFLE. SN 629301. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 20″ oct bbl, full magazine, slightly altered half nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver has sgl set trigger. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. Short rifles are seldom encountered today given that in this configuration they are nearly identical to carbines but somewhat heavier due to their oct bbls. They were seldom ordered and few survive today with high orig finish. Mr. Howard’s collection notes imply that this rifle was obtained out of Mexico and states that there was a factory letter, which is no longer available. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2002); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 88-90% orig blue turning slightly plum over the front half with wear over chamber area; magazine tube retains about 95% orig blue; receiver & sideplates retain 60-70% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas; hammer retains most of its strong orig case colors with case colors on lever in sheltered areas; wood is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches with the forearm a hand worn patina and the stock retaining about 90% orig varnish; buttplate retains traces of faded case colors being mostly a silver patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45391 JR175 (6,000-12,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 638119. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent steel buttplate without trap. Accompanied by a Winchester Firearms Factory letter identifying rifle as: 32 cal, octagon bbl, received in warehouse on December 13, 1909, shipped from warehouse on January 10, 1910 to Richards & Conover Hardware Co., Kansas City, MO on Order No. 243029. PROVENANCE: Mike Clark Collector’s Firearms (2001); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, appears to be new & unfired. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and two small spots on left side; forend cap retains most of its orig blue with some minor flaking; receiver & sideplates retain about all of their bright orig factory blue with some very minor flaking; dust cover is an artificially aged replacement; lever & hammer retain virtually all of their orig case colors, strong & bright on sides, faded on edges; buttplate retains virtually all of its brilliant orig case colors; wood is sound with minor, scattered storage & handling nicks & scratches and retains about all of its bright factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; bolt face retains most of its orig blue. 4-45395 JR177 (4,000-7,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. SN 571037. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard musket with 30″ bbl, square base barleycorn front sight/bayonet lug with 900 yard ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm, three bands and straight stock with musket/carbine buttplate with trap. Middle bbl band has an integral sling loop with corresponding loop in buttstock. The vast majority of these fine muskets were sold to South & Central America and were only returned to the U.S. in the mid-20th century. Accompanied by a copy of a Cody Firearms Museum Letter identifying this firearm as a musket in 44 cal, received in the warehouse Sept 14, 1903 and shipped Sept 18, 1903 with 687 other arms to order #13880. PROVENANCE: Richard Garvis (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its strong, bright, orig factory blue with only a minor nick or two and brilliant case colors on lever & hammer; buttplate retains about all of its strong orig case colors with light wear on heel & toe; stock has a bruise on each side with a couple of small bruises by the middle bbl band on forestock. Wood is sound and retains about all of its strong orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45388 JR179 (6,000-10,000)

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 99572. Cal. 45-90. Fine deluxe ’86 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, ivory bead Lyman front sight and Marbles folding rear sight with a Lyman large loop tang sight. Receiver & forend cap are color case hardened and engraved in No. 10 style by either Conrad or John Ulrich. Engraving consists of the large vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a mountain scene surrounded by a large counterpoint circle with foliate arabesque patterns front & back and a dbl line border. Right side is lightly engraved in matching foliate arabesque patterns & borders. Top & bottom of receiver, back of hammer slot and each side of forend cap are engraved to match. An identically engraved ’86 rifle is SN 99552 as pictured in The Winchester Book, Madis. Rifle is mounted with beautiful XXX center crotch, flame grain burl walnut with matching forearm, checkered in “H” style with serpentine pistol grip that has a black insert and a Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “556” and “XXRB”. The assembly number is also found in the top tang channel of the buttstock. Although the code “XX” as stamped on the lower tang indicates medium quality wood, the wood mounted on this rifle is at least XXX with matching forearm. Accompanied by copy of a a Winchester Firearms Factory letter and a Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet which identifies this rifle, as found, with “$2.00” engraving, 45/90, oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, Lyman front and rear sights, with blank in the rear seat, shotgun butt, and rubber butt plate. It was received in the warehouse on 2 May 1895 and shipped on 13 May 1895 to order #10873. PROVENANCE: Dave Bichrest (1997); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a few small scattered nicks; receiver retains about all of its orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas with traces of orig lacquer, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere; lever & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright on sides, faded on outer edges; forend cap also retains about all of its orig case colors and about 50% orig lacquer with the exposed area moderately faded; wood is sound with very minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig piano varnish finish; toe of buttplate has a minor chip. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore; may have been fired but if so very little, bolt face retains most of its orig blue. 4-45385 JR173 (30,000-50,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 138564. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade rifle with 22″ tapered rnd bbl, low pedestal ivory bead Lyman hunting front sight with slightly altered semi-buckhorn rear sight and it has half magazine. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and Winchester hard rubber buttplate. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1997); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong orig blue and the receiver 92-94% strong orig blue, thinned to a blue/gray patina on the belly; hammer retains strong case colors on sides & rear edge and the lever case colors in sheltered areas; wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45393 JR168 (4,000-6,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 TRAPPER LENGTH SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 955479. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 14″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and rifle semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered straight grain American walnut with 7-7/8″ forearm with bbl band and straight stock with smooth steel carbine buttplate. Few of these “trapper” carbines survive today with high orig finish as most were sold on the market in South & Central America and saw continued hard service in adverse jungle conditions with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig factory blue with wear on front band and flaking and spots of pitting on rear band; receiver retains about 95% strong orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a medium patina; lever & hammer retain strong orig blue with the outer face of the lever flaked with fine pin prick pitting; buttplate retains 60-70% thinning blue; wood is sound with very light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about all of its strong, bright orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-45443 JR186 (15,000-20,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 TRAPPER LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 970774. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade carbine with 16″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. It has a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with 7-7/8″ carbine forearm with bbl band and straight stock with steel carbine buttplate. Trapper carbines are rarely encountered today with any orig finish. The vast majority of these little carbines were sold to South & Central American customers where they saw continuous service in harsh jungle environments with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: David Bichrest 1992; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, possibly unfired. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% crisp orig factory blue; receiver retains 95-96% crisp orig blue with a faint halo from the saddle ring and some minor flaking on the belly; lever & hammer retain about all of their orig blue; wood is sound with a very few, very scattered minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory oil finish; buttplate retains 60-70% orig blue with wear at the heel & toe and losses from flaking. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45429 JR176 (12,500-17,500)

ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 23867. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent steel buttplate. Accompanied by a Winchester Firearms Factory letter identifying rifle as: 38 cal, oct bbl, plain trigger, received in warehouse on February 20, 1894, shipped from warehouse on May 19, 1894 on Order No. 13816. PROVENANCE: David Bichrest 1999; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig factory blue with only light muzzle edge wear and faint sharp edge wear with a couple of light scratches; receiver retains 96-97% glossy orig blue with some minor, scattered light scratches and very faint edge wear; lever retains about all of its brilliant case colors and lacquer, faded on outer edges; hammer retains most of its orig case colors turned a little dark; buttplate retains about all of its orig strong case colors, lightly to moderately faded; wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-45416 JR174 (4,000-7,000)

ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 86273. Cal. 32-40. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight with full magazine. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. Accompanied by an orig Winchester Model 1894 loading tool and bullet mold, complete & orig in its orig box with instruction sheet, expander plug and powder ladle. Also accompanied by a fine hickory cleaning rod with octagonal handle end and professionally slotted in the tip for a cloth. Additionally accompanied by a Winchester Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in cal. 32-40 with oct bbl and plain trigger, received in warehouse June 5, 1900 and shipped Aug. 2, 1900. Mr. Howard, in his collection notes, states that the cleaning rod was factory made and sold with Winchester rifles, that they are very rare. PROVENANCE: David Bichrest 1996; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl, magazine tube & forend cap retain about 98-99% crisp orig factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear; receiver retains 95-97% glossy orig factory blue with several small chemical spots on left side and faint sharp edge wear; lever & hammer retain most of their brilliant orig case colors; buttplate retains about all of its orig case colors, moderately faded; stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with very minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. Loading tool shows very little use but is worn on both sides of the bbl, otherwise overall retains about 90% orig blue. Bullet mold is crisp & clean showing little or no use. Instruction sheet is yellowed & brittle with some taped repairs. Box is missing one end flap, however both labels are completely intact with some tape repairs on lid and bottom. Labels are yellowed & soiled. Hickory rod is extremely fine with a wonderful aged patina. 4-45422 JR170 (3,000-5,000)

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 401001. Cal. 30 Army (30-40 Krag). Standard grade carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, pedestal front sight and 1,800 yard musket style ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver and receiver ring have usual markings with a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with grasping groove forearm and handguard with sgl bbl band and straight stock with carbine buttplate that has a trap containing a cord & brass cleaning pull through with jag. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, pristine, new & unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig factory finish with bright crisp blue and bright oil finished wood. There is only a very minor wear spot on the left side of magazine box. 4-45392 JR169 (4,000-7,000)

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 THIRD MODEL TAKEDOWN WINDER MUSKET. SN 107633. Cal. 22 Short. Standard grade rifle with 30-1/4″ bbl, square base front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with full length forestock and three bands with straight stock and musket/carbine smooth steel buttplate. Middle band has an integral sling loop with corresponding loop in buttstock. Most of these little rifles were purchased by the military and/or shooting clubs and were heavily used and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Mr. Howard’s collection notes state that there were only 5 muskets of this type produced. Accompanied by a Winchester Repeating Fire Arms Factory letter identifying as musket, 22 short, 30″, #1 weight bbl, 44-A rear sight, takedown, received in warehouse on January 17, 1918, shipped from warehouse on January 22, 1918. Other note: other records in the Winchester Archives indicates that only five arms of this type were made. PROVENANCE: Press Collection, Butterfield Auction (1993); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its brilliant orig factory finish to both metal & wood with strong bright blue and brilliant case colors on lever & breech block; wood is sound with very minor, scattered storage & handling tiny nicks and overall retains about all of its orig factory oil finish. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45387 JR183 (4,000-7,000)

*LOT OF 4 GUNS: WINCHESTER MODEL 85 LOW WALL, REMINGTON MODEL 16, SPRINGFIELD 1922, AND MOSSBERG MODEL 146B. SN 88340/ 10653/ 6258/ NSN. Gun no. 1: Winchester Model 85 Low Wall. Cal. 25 RF. Exceptionally fine condition example in this scarce caliber, has 26″ full octagon bbl with buckhorn rear and German silver blade front sights. Blued low wall action is not stamped with Winchester proof. SN 88340 (ca. 1900) is on grip. Nicely figured American stock has crescent butt. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Spicer in 2001. Gun no. 2: Remington Model 16. Cal. 22 Remington auto. SN 10653. Standard configuration and markings. Excellent example of this fairly scarce Remington variant with 22″ round bbl with all correct sights. Included is a rare box of Remington Kleanbore 22 Remington autoloading ammunition marked “Model 16”. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from David Bichrist in 1997. Gun no. 3: Springfield 1922 M2. Cal. 22 LR. SN 6258. Standard configuration with no alteration. A very clean example. Bbl date is 5/37, with correct SA and P proofs, matching bolt. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Clay Garrison in 1982. Gun no. 4: Mossberg model 146B. Cal. 22 S-OR. NSN. Standard configuration and markings, fitted with Mossberg scope. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun. no. 1: Winchester. Excellent. Blued parts retain nearly all of their finish with a few very minor marks, and sharp edges silvered. Lever retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, as does crescent butt. Wood is excellent with nearly all its orig finish with a few very minor marks. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with sharp rifling throughout. Very fine low wall. Gun no. 2: Remington is excellent. Metal parts retaining nearly all their orig finish with a few minor marks, and a few deeper nicks on bbl, silvering on sharp edges. Wood retains nearly all of its orig finish, with numerous marks and light scratches. Bore is excellent. Ammunition box is excellent, full, and wrapped in cellophane. Gun no. 3: Springfield is excellent, near new, retaining essentially all of its orig Parkerized finish, and bright polish on NS marked bolt. Stock has a few minor marks, mostly on butt. Bore is excellent. Magazine is missing. Gun no. 4: Mossberg is excellent, near new, with a few scuffs on butt, and buttplate. Bore is excellent. Scope is excellent. 4-45524 MGM28 (3,000-5,000)

LARGE LOT OF 32 WINCHESTER MARKED ITEMS PLUS 5 MILITARY ITEMS. SN NSN. WINCHESTER TOOLS: AXES AND HATCHETS: 1. VERY FINE DOUBLE BITTED AX with 10″ oil temper mottled polished blade, hickory handle, “Winchester” marked on handle, with deep etching on blade, with “As Good As the Gun” slogan, also marked “Sample”. Excellent condition. 2. 6″ HATCHET stamped “Winchester Trademark”, hickory handle. Good condition with pitting on blade, new handle. 3. 5-1/4″ HATCHET WITH NAIL PULLER. Stamped Winchester markings, orig hickory handle. Fine condition, blade retaining most of its black finish, handle good, slightly loose. 4. 4-1/2″ HATCHET WITH NAIL PULLER. Stamped Winchester markings. Hickory handle. Fair condition, markings light, heavily used. Handle is an old replacement. 5. 7″ FELLING AX HEAD. Stamped Winchester markings on square poll. Fair condition, with some heavy pitting, chipped blade, and battered poll. 6. 6″ ROOFING HATCHET HEAD, nail puller on blade. Hammer poll. Stamped Winchester markings. Good condition with some pitting and old cleaning. 7. 5-1/2″ CHOPPING AX HEAD. Winchester marked on left side. Fair condition, showing heavy use and pitting overall. WINCHESTER WRENCHES: 8. NO. 1030 6″ FORGED STEEL STILSON WRENCH. “Winchester” marked on frame and jaw. Good condition. Retains considerable amount of orig lacquer finish and bright polish. “S” punch-stamped owners mark on right side. 9. NO. 100 MONKEY WRENCH with wooden riveted scales, stamped Winchester markings on left side. Good condition, showing some hammering of top, brown patina overall. 10. 10″ FORGED STEEL STILSON WRENCH. “Winchester” marked on frame and jaw, left side. Fine condition, retaining most of its orig black lacquer, orig polished surfaces are mostly bright. 11. 10″ FORGED STEEL STILSON WRENCH, as above. Good condition, retaining a considerable amount of orig black lacquer. Remainder is smooth gray brown patina. 12. 10″ FORGED STEEL STILSON WRENCH. as above, except with red paint in handle. Fair condition, showing considerable pitting and heavy use. 13. 10″ FORGED STEEL STILSON WRENCH marked only on frame with turned wooden handle. Good condition, retaining most of its orig black lacquer finish, considerably rubbed and chipped. Bright areas are a light gray brown patina. 14. 10″ FORGED STEEL STILSON WRENCH. As above, except with markings on jaw. Fair condition, retaining traces of black lacquer. Handle is cracked showing considerable heavy wear. 15. NO. 1003 10″ MONKEY WRENCH. Winchester marked on left side of frame, riveted on beech handles. Good condition, mostly brown patina. Handle is cracked. 16. 14″ FORGED STEEL STILSON WRENCH. Winchester markings on frame and jaw. Fair condition showing heavy use. Brown patina. 17. 18″ FORGED STEEL STILSON WRENCH. Otherwise as above. Fair condition. Gray brown patina overall, showing heavy use. WINCHESTER SAWS: 18. 20″ STEEL FRAMED BUTCHER’S SAW with beech handle. Marked with “Winchester Trademark” and “No 28”. Good condition. Metal parts cleaned over scattered pitting. Handle is good. 19. 26″ SWEPTBACK 8-POINT RIP SAW. Etched blade with “Old Trusty” over 73 carbine and Winchester rider logo. Rosewood handle has Winchester medallion. Good condition. Blade is gray patina overall with scattered light pitting. Handle retains most of its orig varnish. Plating of mounting studs is worn through on tips. 20. NO. 26 BUCK SAW. Red painted beech frame. 30″ blade. Good condition. Blade is gray brown patina. Markings are faint. Red finish of frame mostly faded. One leg repaired. WINCHESTER MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS: 21. NO 135 DUAL SPEED BREAST DRILL. Stamped with Winchester info on handle. 3-Jaw chuck. Good condition, with a considerable amount of black japanning on frame and handle. Ring gear retains most of its red lacquer. Handles have considerable amount of their orig varnish. 22. ONE POUND FRAMING HAMMER. Straight claw, “Winchester” marked on left side of head. Hickory handle. Fair condition. Brown patina overall. Replacement handle. 23. 9″ MECHANICS PLIERS. Winchester markings around pivot. Very good condition, retaining some bright polish. 24. PAIR OF 8″ MECHANICS PLIERS. Rubbed in red paint over nickel-plating. Fair condition. Shows considerable use. 25. 10″ MILL FILE. Marked “Winchester Trademark” at base, with wire-wrapped birch handle. Good condition. File lacquered. 26. 9-1/2″ TRY SQUARE. No. 8728 stamped on blade. Cast Winchester marked iron base, with gold paint. Good condition. Shows considerable use, and cleaning over scattered pitting. Paint appears to be renewed. Square has been lacquered. 27. 12″ MAHOGANY LEVEL. No. 9802. “Winchester” marked on brass plate with Winchester decal on body. Fine condition. Body retains most of its orig finish. Bubbles are good. 28. NO. 9804 14″ LEVEL. As above. No decal. Fair condition. Traces of finish on body. Plumb bubble replaced. Missing brass medallion. 29. NON-WINCHESTER MARKED RABONE 100 FT TAPE MEASURE which rolls into 6″ diameter leather case. Fair condition. Missing first foot of tape. Stitching letting go on case. WINCHESTER MARKED HOUSEHOLD GOODS: 30. PAIR OF SIZE 11-1/2 ST. MORITZ ICE SKATES. Brown leather shoes marked “H. J. Collis, Maker”. Good condition. Leather re-polished. Blades with some spotting of nickel-plate. 31. 24 POUND FAMILY SCALE. Red “Winchester” on dial, gold painted bezel, gray painted body. Good condition. Chipping of paint to bezel. Body and platen showing considerable oxidation through finish. 32. “W 12” MEAT GRINDER with “Winchester” and “No. W 12” cast into tin-plated body, and “Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven Conn.” cast into serpentine handle with turned birch knob. Fine condition. Retains most of its tin dip, darkened considerably. Grinding blade still bright polish. Handle refinished. MILITARY ITEMS: 33. TRUE TEMPER 8″ AX Stamped “B 150925” on right side, and “USA” on left of o.d. painted head. Hickory colts-foot handle. Good condition. Head repainted, retaining most of its paint. Handle is a possible replacement. 34. “U.S. DIAMOND CALK 1945″ EMBOSSED 13″ PICK/ MATTOCK. with 17” handle in o.d. paint. Fine condition. Blade retains considerable amount of its orig paint. Handle has most of its orig paint. 35. “U S AMES 1945” MARKED FOLDING ENTRENCHING TOOL in canvas and leather sheath. Fine condition, retaining nearly all of a repaint. Handle good. Newer case is excellent. 36. “U S AMES 1944” MARKED FOLDING ENTRENCHING TOOL in “Airtress Midland 1944” cover. Fine condition, as repainted. Cover is fine with some repairs. 37. “U S AMES 1945” MARKED FOLDING ENTRENCHING TOOL in “???din 1944” cover. Fine condition, retaining most of its orig o.d. paint. Some wear to blade. Cover good, soiled. Tools come in pine carpenters box. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: As shown with descriptions. 4-45539 MGM121 (1,000-1,500)

*ENGRAVED TAKEDOWN SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 312535. Cal. 32-40. Beautiful rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with tall German silver Rocky Mountain front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bbl is marked “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL” and top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY” with standard tang markings. Receiver, takedown ring, lever, hammer & buttplate are color case hardened with the receiver engraved in No. 1 style having the vignette of a standing whitetail buck on left side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with matching patterns on right side, bottom of receiver, lever boss & top tang. Engraving is probably by Conrad Ulrich. Mounted with “A” style checkered straight grain American walnut with serpentine grip & crescent steel buttplate. Rifles from this era are seldom found with high orig finish as they were hard used hunting rifles. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 32-40 with 26″ half octagon bbl, pistol grip, half magazine, takedown and engraved, shipped on Dec. 8, 1904. The fact that this letter states that this rifle was engraved is extremely unusual as the Marlin records generally are not complete. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorrel 1994; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their strong orig blue with a cleaned area near the front sight; forend cap retains 96-97% strong orig blue; receiver, takedown ring, lever, hammer & buttplate retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant on receiver, hammer & sides of lever with outer face of lever fading; buttplate case colors are moderately faded showing silver on heel & toe. Wood is sound with a couple of gouges on left side of buttstock and a few other scattered small nicks in varnish and overall retains about all of its orig varnish, slightly crazed on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45417 (20,000-30,000)

*RARE MARLIN MODEL ’94 TRAPPER LENGTH SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 402392. Cal. 38-40. Standard grade carbine with 15″ bbl, full magazine, square base barleycorn front sight and carbine ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. Left side of receiver is mounted with a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with 8-1/8″ forearm with bbl band and straight stock with carbine steel buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 935 ’94 carbines produced with 15″ bbls. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue with muzzle end wear and turning a little plum; magazine tube retains about 95% orig finish turning plum; receiver retains 88-90% orig blue turning plummy over the top & bottom; lever retains bright case colors on sides, faded on faces; hammer retains faded case colors and the buttplate about 60% blue mixed with flaked patina; wood is sound with a couple of small bruises and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45442 JR185 (6,000-10,000)

*RARE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH AN ORIGINAL LEATHER STOCK/HOLSTER. SN 3209. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl and fixed sights. Slide has standard markings on both sides with rampant Colt in a circle at left rear end. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one orig, unmarked, all-blue magazine. Backstrap is slotted for a shoulder stock. Also accompanied by an orig black leather flap holster stock with brass attaching lug and brass stud for the strap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 6,100 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1905-1911, with & without slotted backstrap. Slotted variations are considered quite scarce and those found with orig holster/stocks are a rare find. This is the standard model with last patent date “1905”. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol is fine to very fine. Slide retains 88-90% strong orig blue showing edge wear and some thinning on sides; left front side of slide has a small crack by the wedge slot; frame retains 60-70% orig blue, thinned on bottom front with gray front & backstraps; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear with a gouge on right side, possibly freshened; magazine retains 60-70% dull orig blue; hammer retains most of its lightly faded case colors. Mechanics are fine; strong, bright, frosty bore. Stock is sound showing moderate edge wear and retains 75-80% orig black finish; flap hinge is solid as is the strap; interior lining is sound with light soil. 4-45301 JR158 (10,000-15,000)

*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 92-93% 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. 4-45317 JR157 (4,000-7,000)

*FINE PRE-WWII COMMERCIAL GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C185642. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl that is marked on lower left side “COLT 45 AUTO”. Slide has standard markings and is mounted with orig fixed sights. Frame also has standard markings with smooth pearl grips. Accompanied by one orig all blue commercial magazine with marked base. Bbl bushing is match style with fitted bearing surface. Mr. Howard’s collection notes state that he added the correct factory pearl grips to this pistol. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2001); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains 96-97% glossy orig charcoal blue with only light sharp edge wear and one tiny chemical spot; frame retains about 95% glossy orig blue with thinning front strap and lightly thinned grip safety; magazine is fine; grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45315 JR155 (3,000-5,000)

*FINE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C1191. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ all blue replacement bbl. Slide has the early markings with last patent date “1911” and rampant Colt in a circle on left rearend with standard markings on right side. SN is located on left forward side of frame and right forward side of frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips and accompanied by one 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Magazine release has a slotted-head retainer pin. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Slide has a few areas of pin prick pitting and has been partially refinished and retains most of this fine restoration; frame is orig with some very fine pin prick rust on bottom forward part of frame and overall retains about 95% strong orig blue with slight thinning on front strap; mainspring housing is a blue/gray patina; grips have a chip by each top screw, otherwise they are sound with great fire; magazine is equally fine with about 80% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45316 JR156 (2,500-4,000)

*SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 IN SPECIAL PRESENTATION BOX. SN 373893. Cal. 25 ACP. Blue finish with 2-1/8″ bbl, color case hardened trigger, thumb safety & grip safety and mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips with silver rampant Colt medallions. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine. Pistol is lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with running leaf & vine borders down each side of slide. Rear of slide & frame, along with the grip safety, front strap & trigger guard, are matching engraved. Also accompanied by an orig, black leatherette covered, blue velvet lined hard presentation box. Interior of lid is lined in blue satin with the stylized “COLT” logo embossed in gold. Bottom is recessed for the pistol. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this pistol in cal 25 with 2″ bbl, blue finish, pearl stocks, factory grade 3 engraving, shipped to “Lone Account”, Wolf & Klar, Ft. Worth, Tx on June 5, 1928, in a 1-gun shipment. Remarks section state that this pistol was returned to the factory August 1, 1929 and reshipped on Lone Account to Abercrombie & Fitch, NY, on January 22, 1930 and was sold to Abercrombie & Fitch on July 19, 1930. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes (1993); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its orig Colt factory finish with bright blue and brilliant case colors that have thinned on grip safety; grips are extremely fine with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case shows moderate to heavy wear with a repaired hinge; interior is moderately faded & soiled. 4-45365 JR89 (3,000-6,000)

*PRE-WAR CIVILIAN COLT ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 3179. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ solid bbl, thick front sight and adjustable rear sight. Slide has usual markings and it is mounted with full checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone civilian magazine with marked base plate. Also accompanied by an orig dark maroon hinged lid cardboard box with blue & white end label and a Colt Ace owner’s pamphlet along with a Colt “SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS” pamphlet. Box has the number “2536” in pencil on bottom. This pistol is consecutively numbered to Colt Ace Pistol SN 3178 being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1996); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Slide retains 96-97% glossy orig charcoal blue with light muzzle end and sharp edge wear; frame retains most of its orig charcoal blue with slightly thinned front strap; grips are crisp showing very light diamond point wear; magazine is equally new with bright blue & crisp white top with some minor staining. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. Box is also extremely fine with light corner wear and is completely sound. 4-45377 JR154 (4,000-6,000)

*PRE-WAR CIVILIAN COLT ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 3178. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ solid bbl, thick half moon front sight and adjustable rear sight. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an orig 2-tone civilian Ace magazine. This pistol is consecutively numbered to Colt Ace Pistol SN 3179 being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1996); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 92-93% strong orig blue with muzzle end & sharp edge wear; frame has sharp edge wear with some thinning on front strap; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear and edge wear; magazine is very fine with sharp blue and bright white top. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45481 JR152 (2,500-4,000)

*RARE FIRST YEAR PRE-WAR COLT SUPER 38 AUTOMATIC SEMI-AUTO PISTOL IN ORIGINAL BOX. SN 948. Cal. 38 Super. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, fixed sights and standard markings on both sides of slide. Mounted with spectacular pearl grips with left side having a raised carved ox head with red ruby or garnet eyes. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine marked on base “38 AUTO COLT”. Also accompanied by a pair of full checkered walnut grips branded on inside “RSR”. Additionally accompanied by its orig dark maroon hinged lid box with black & white end label and a matching SN in pencil on the bottom. Interior has a black & white Colt label inside the lid and the pencil notation “25.00”. Bottom of box also contains an oil stained instruction pamphlet and a bi-fold color pamphlet titled “THE NEW SUPER-38” and an L-shaped screwdriver/punch combination tool. PROVENANCE: Don Littman (1993); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, may have been fired but if so very little. Overall retains about 99% strong orig factory blue showing only the most faint sharp edge wear; pearl grips are crisp & clean retaining great fire & color; magazine is equally new showing little or no evidence of having been used; walnut grips are equally crisp & new. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is completely sound showing only very light corner wear; interior & bottom are yellowed with some light foxing inside lid 4-45378 JR151 (6,000-10,000)

*EARLY PRE-WAR GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C5556. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, fixed orig thin blade front sight and rnd top rear sight. Left side of slide has usual markings with last patent date “1911” and it has rampant Colt at left rear end. Right side of slide & frame have usual markings. Mounted with smooth pearl grips and accompanied by an orig, unmarked 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Also accompanied by an orig dark maroon hinged lid cardboard box with blue & white label on bottom of one end and a black & white “GOVERNMENT MODEL” label on top end. Interior has usual Colt labels. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer 2001; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Slide retains 65-70% strong, glossy, orig charcoal blue with most of wear on left side; frame retains about 70% orig charcoal blue with gray front strap and spring housing with thin grip safety; left grip has a chip by top screw and right grip has a repaired chip by top screw; magazine is fine with some light pitting on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Box is broken on one end with all parts present and is easily repaired. 4-45481-1 JR153 (2,500-4,000)

*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1909 USMC DA REVOLVER. SN 24619; USMC# 355. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, standard front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Buttstrap has a factory sling swivel. Mounted with 2-pc diamond checked walnut grips matching numbered in pencil on inside of each grip. Buttstrap is marked “U.S. / M.C. / NO / 355” which is the Marine Corps control number. Although the New Service revolver was produced in fairly large quantities the Marine Corps purchased fewer than 2,000 of these fine revolvers. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes (1995); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including grips except cyl which is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 95% strong glossy orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and some slight thinning on sides; frame retains 95-97% glossy orig blue with light sharp edge wear and a few small nicks & scratches; trigger guard & front strap retain most of their strong orig blue, slightly flaked on front strap; backstrap is a blue/gray patina; cyl retains 93-95% orig blue, strong & glossy in the flutes, slightly thinned on outer diameter; hammer & trigger retain bright fire blue with the face of the trigger a blue/gray patina and sides of hammer orig bright polish; grips are sound showing light to moderate diamond point wear with a couple of mashed diamonds on right side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 4-45313 JR111 (3,000-5,000)

*LOT OF 3 COLT NEW SERVICE REVOLVERS, AND ONE COLT OFFICERS MODEL TARGET REVOLVER. SN 44740, 18196, 305760, 337693. Colt no. 1. New Service. SN 337693 Cal. 38 Special. In original box. 6″ Bbl. Blue finish with square wooden grips, with Colt medallion. Purple box is marked 616 and with label for 38 wood and blue. Colt no. 2. New Service. RCMP. SN 305760 Cal.45. 5-1/2″ Bbl. Blued finish. Hard rubber grips. Back strap is stamped “R N W M P 2085”. Bottom of grip frame is stamped “MP” with lanyard swivel, and has white lanyard attached. Importers mark “Simpson Ltd (?) (?)” is in small electric pencil on bottom of grip frame. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Paul Sorrell in 1998. Colt no. 3. U. S. Army Model 1909. SN 44740. Cal. 45 L C. Blued frame. Bottom of bbl is stamped “United States Property” with inspectors initials “RAC” which also appear on rear of cylinder, on bottom of each grip, and on right side of frame. Bottom of grip frame is marked “U. S. Army Model 1909 No 44740”. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Spicer in 1994. Colt no. 4. Officers Model Target, 3rd Issue with original ivory grips. SN 18196. Cal. 22 LR. 6″ Standard bbl and target sights. Nicely colored elephant ivory grips, have SN in pencil on insides of each grip. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Spicer in 1998. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Colt no. 1. Excellent. Retains nearly all its orig blue finish with a number of minor marks and scratches. Bolt drag line around cylinder. Grips excellent. Bore is excellent. Action crisp. Box has some edge wear, and chipping, but is generally fine. Colt no. 2. Excellent. Bbl frame and cylinder retain 80 – 90% orig blue, bbl silvering toward muzzle, frame on high edges and at rear, as well as, grip straps. Cylinder blue is getting a bit thin, bright in flutes. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Colt no. 3. Excellent, probably as arsenal or factory refinished. Retains 90 – 95% bright blue, silvering at muzzles and on sharp edges over some fairly deep pitting on sideplate and left side of grip frame, with a bit of pitting on right side near inspectors initials. Wooden grips are fine. Right grip has repair at front flare. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Cylinder is a tad loose. Colt no. 4. Excellent. Retains nearly all its orig blue, silvered slightly at muzzle, which has been partially covered with some added lacquer, and on extreme sharp edges of frame, and cylinder, which has a slight drag line. Grip strap blue thinned and slightly frosted. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. Action is tight and crisp. 4-45477 MGM36 (4,000-7,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE, POSSIBLY ONE OF A KIND, COLT “PONY” DA REVOLVER. SN 354658. Cal. 38 Spcl. All blue finish with 6″ unmarked, tapered rnd bbl that has an unusual front sight with stippled rear face and fixed rear sight groove in top strap. This revolver is in the configuration of an Army Special with checkered trigger and hammer with polished sides. Mounted with deep silver medallion diamond checkered walnut grips. Medallions are left & right hand. Accompanied by its orig dark maroon, hinged lid cardboard box serial numbered to this revolver. The end label is printed simply “PONY / COLT’S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO., HARTFORD, CONN., U.S.A.”. The left end of this label has the hand written notation in ink, “Jan. / 22 / 1945”. Bottom of the box, in addition to the SN, has the hand written notation in pencil “Shopworn / 6″-blue 38/cal / Official Police / (Special)”. Removing the grip disclosed an oil stained piece of paper which has the hand written statement “This revolver was shipped to Murta Appleton Co by Colt to establish the trademark “Pony” on Jan 22, 1945. I purchased it from Henry Appleton through Ed Flood in Jan 1999. It is unmarked on barrel and Ed Flood claims it was the only one shipped. At any rate it is a rare Colt collector’s copyright model serial #354658.” The note is signed “Henry M. Stewart”. Henry Stewart was an old time and famous collector who amassed a very major firearms collection and is considered a knowledgeable authority. This revolver, identified by SN is pictured as Plate C on p. 347 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson with credit to Robert Q. Sutherland. The caption states that this is “a special model of the double action revolver made to renew the registration of the ‘Pony’ name for Colt’s exclusive use.” Apparently, according to the caption, “part of the requirement was that shipment must be made interstate with the Pony name reflected on the shipping document.” It continues “The Pony model was patented Jan. 22, 1945. To date no commercially available Colt arms have used the Pony designation.” This information was valid as of the publication date of 1971 of the referenced book. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying gun as cal .38, 6″ bbl, with finish and type of stock not listed. Special notation indicates “Tagged Pony”, shipment of 1 shipped to Murta Appleton & Company in Philadelphia, PA on January 16, 1945. PROVENANCE: Robert Q. Sutherland Collection; Harrison Carroll (2001); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new and unfired. Overall retains 99% plus strong orig factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear on the right side and a fine scratch on the cyl. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box has a repaired break in the front edge of the top with a couple of broken corners and open seams. Bottom paper covering is yellowed showing moderate wear and soil with all of the hand written information completely legible. 4-45452 JR40 (3,000-5,000)

*LOT OF 3 COLT REVOLVERS AND ONE SMITH & WESSON. SN 289613, 236, 826206, 26045. Colt no. 1. COLT NEW NAVY DOUBLE ACTION. 2nd Issue. SN 289613. Cal. 38 LC. 4-1/2″ Bbl. Blue with rubber grips. Correct maroon box with this guns configuration on blue paper label. Colt no. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Spicer in 1995. 2. COLT EARLY NEW SERVICE. SN 236. Cal. 44-40. 7-1/2″ Bbl. Blue finish. Lanyard loop on butt. Hard rubber grips. Probably first year of production. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Spicer in 2004. Colt no. 3. Official Police SN 826206. Cal. 38 Special. 6″ Bbl. Nickel with genuine elephant ivory grips, carved bull’s head on right, with Colt medallions. Engraved with large open shaded scroll on sides of action and bbl, with highlights of scroll as accents. Gun appears to have left factory as is, (a letter may reveal this). Smith & Wesson. Gun no. 4. SN 26045. Scarce Caliber .455 Mark II. Hand ejector, second model. 6-1/2″ Bbl. Blued. Checkered rosewood grips with medallion. Lanyard loop on butt. Stamped with Canadian proofs. Sideplate is engraved “W. H. Purvis. The Rifle Brigade”, remaining bright. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Colt no. 1. Excellent, near new with only the slightest silvering at muzzle, and on some sharp edges. Light drag line on cylinder. Box is very fine. Corners and edges rubbed, with some repairs. Blue label has some chips. Colt no. 2. Excellent, retaining 90% + orig blue, silvered at muzzle and high edges, and thinning on frame. Grip straps are mostly silver. There are 3 notches on bottom rear strap. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Colt no. 3. Excellent. Near new, with only a very few minor marks in nickel. Appears essentially unfired. Smith & Wesson: gun no. 4. Excellent, retaining nearly all of its blue over numerous marks. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp and tight. 4-45475 MGM41 (4,000-6,000)

*LOT OF 2: COLT 1908 AND REMINGTON MODEL 51 PISTOLS. SN 71138, PA36291. 1)COLT. SN 71138. Cal. 38 ACP. Standard configuration and markings. Blued frame, with Colt marked hard rubber grips, with rampant Colt at bottom (pre-1924). Right side of slide is marked “Colt Automatic” (post 1915). With its orig type box marked on bottom with SN 97857, with blue label on exterior, correct interior labels, and instruction sheet. 2) REMINGTON MODEL 51. SN PA36291. Cal. 380. Blued with hard rubber grips. Ribbed top of bbl marked with Remington name and address as well as “Pedersen’s Patents Pending”. Rear of slide has 9 vertical grooves. “Remington Trade Mark” is on right side of frame. Original type black box with paper labels, is marked in ink with SN 50567. Interior label is printed “The Safe Automatic”. PROVENANCE: 2) Jackson Arms 1978. Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) COLT. Excellent. Retains nearly all its orig blue, slightly silvered on sharp edges, and a bit thin on rear grip frame. Right side of frame is engraved “John R. Miller”. Grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. Box is fine, with restoration and recoloring to edges. Interior labels are good, slightly foxed and marked. Instruction sheet is somewhat oil soaked, and marked. 2) REMINGTON. Excellent, near new, with only a very few minor marks on metal, and some slight silvering at muzzle. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Box is chipped and slightly worn on high edges, has had some cloth tape repair and recoloring where chipped. Exterior label is good, somewhat chipped and foxed. Interior is somewhat dirty. Label is slightly foxed. 4-45480 (3,000-4,000)

SCARCE EARLY ENGRAVED ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 53117. 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” on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked with cal. Mounted with fine 1-pc ivory grip. SN was observed in usual three places, on the frame, trigger guard and buttstrap with last 4 digits of SN on bottom of bbl under the ejector rod housing and on cyl. Bottom of bbl is stamped with tiny “44” just forward of base pin. Revolver is engraved in New York style, probably from the Nimschke shop, in about B coverage consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and large snake & dot patterns on top strap. Each side of bbl boss and trigger bow are engraved with hunter’s stars. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over sides of bbl with a double wavy line border around the address which terminates in geometric patterns and two different sizes of punch dots. Matching geometric patterns and dots are on each side of muzzle. Backstrap is engraved with matching geometric patterns and a small foliate spray at the top. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes with fine snake & dot pattern around rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as 44/40 cal, nickel finish, ivory stocks, factory engraved, shipped to B. Kittredge & Co., Cincinnati, OH on May 3, 1880, with 10 guns of same type. Also, included, a copy of an article from Gun Report indicates this revolver was in a 10 gun shipment in May 1880 and that this revolver and another from the same shipment, SN 53073, both are pictured in this article. PROVENANCE: Tony Smith; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with slight losses around muzzle and cyl. Face of cyl has very fine pitting. Grip has a chip on right edge with a few age lines and overall retains a beautiful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Base pin is orig type but may be a replacement. 4-45239 JR28 (20,000-35,000)

ENGRAVED BLACK POWDER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS HISTORY. SN 150668. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, 2-line address & cal marking on left side. Left side frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc smooth pearl grips numbered to revolver. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about full coverage on frame consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Recoil shield and loading gate are engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s trademark sunburst patterns with snake and dot patterns on top strap. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up both sides of bbl with geometric patterns around the address. Top of back strap is engraved in a beautiful fan pattern with geometric patterns down back strap, on the buttstrap and trigger guard. Cyl is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s trademark alternating foliate arabesque and sunburst patterns on the lands between flutes. Cyl also has a decorative engraved wavy border pattern near rear edge along with a snake and dot pattern. Screws on frame and grip frame are blued along with a blued trigger and nickel finish hammer. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 45 with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks and factory engraved, shipped to J.C. Petmecky, Austin, Tx, March 22, 1893 in a 1-gun shipment. Mr. Petmecky was a gun maker and dealer in Austin whose shop was in business for over 75 years supplying all manner of arms to local Texans. It is well documented that Mr. Petmecky supplied Colt Revolvers to any number of Texas Rangers, other lawmen, outlaws and many famous figures. PROVENANCE: Don Littman; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except cyl which is unnumbered. Overall retains 96-98% strong, bright orig nickel with only slight muzzle edge wear and losses from face of cyl. Cyl shows some light scuffing and wear in one area on the outer diameter. Bottom of bbl and adjacent ejector rod housing are lightly nicked and dinged from careless individuals using a tool to remove the base pin. Screws retain most of their orig blue, moderately faded. Grips have an age line on each side, otherwise are sound and retain great fire and color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. Altogether a beautiful Helfricht engraved revolver. 4-45285 JR16 (25,000-35,000)

SCARCE EARLY NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 92049. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and etched panel on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips which have raised carved intertwined initials which appear to be “TCE” or a combination of those three initials. Revolver is engraved by renowned master engraver L.D. Nimschke in about D coverage of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on the frame which extends over both sides of bbl and each side of muzzle. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns. The base pin boss and ejector boss are engraved with hunter’s stars. Ejector rod housing is engraved with a geometric pattern at front and back ends. Top of backstrap is engraved in a beautiful shell pattern with foliate arabesque patterns at top and near heel with hunter’s star on the trigger bow. Cyl is engraved with matching foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes with foliate sprays at the rear edge behind each flute and also has a double border. This is a fine early Nimschke engraved single action. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this revolver in cal 44-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, finish “soft”, type of stock not listed, shipped to Hartley & Graham, NY, NY on May 9, 1883 in a 5-gun shipment. Under remarks they report “the word “soft” which appears with the finish indicates subject revolver was shipped without final finishing for engraving outside our factory”. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2005); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except cyl and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 80-85% strong orig nickel, showing cleaned metal on left side of bbl with the etched panel mostly legible. Left side of frame and recoil shield are also cleaned metal with some thinning on front strap. Cyl shows cleaned metal in two of the flutes and overall retains about 70% orig nickel on the outer diameter. Left grip has a repaired chip in its toe, otherwise grips are sound with great fire and color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45280 JR24 (15,000-25,000)

RARE COLT BLACK POWDER FRAME SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 122399. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4″ bbl, full front sigh, 2-line address & cal marking on left side. Left side frame has 3-line patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Cal is marked on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with Rampant Colt, eagle hard rubber grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, he speculates that there were fewer than 1,000 Sheriff’s model revolvers manufactured throughout the entire production and further reports that there are 10 known Sheriff’s model revolvers in the 122,000 serial range. In volume 2 of Mr. Cochran’s publication he lists this revolver, as found, by SN, with the notation “No record”(As per the Colt Factory letter dated October 18, 1995, “As the records on this arm were lost, damaged, or destroyed many years ago and research is not possible”). Mr. Howard, in his collection notes, has several pieces of correspondence between himself, noted historian and author R.L. Wilson and noted authority and dealer Herb Glass. Reviewing this correspondence discloses this rare revolver was in the famous John R. Hegeman Collection and the Robert Q. Sutherland Collection. He also states that it is pictured on p. 188 of Colt Firearms, Wilson & Hable. He also references a letter of authentication from noted authority Eric Vaule, which is missing. He notes that in the photograph of this revolver in the referenced publication that this revolver is fitted with ivory grips which were made by engraved John Warren for Mr. Sutherland. He further states that when Mr. Hable acquired the revolver he reinstalled the orig hard rubber grips. He states he purchased this revolver from George Jackson, who had purchased it from the Butterfield Auction in 1991. He also states that this revolver is pictured as item B on p. 252 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson and that it is mis-identified as SN 222399 instead of SN 122399. PROVENANCE: John R. Hageman Collection; Robert Q. Sutherland Collection; Hable Collection; George Jackson; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except cyl and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all orig factory nickel with only very minor nicks and scratches. Screws retain most orig blue. Grips are sound with a couple of minor chips and show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45234 JR14 (15,000-30,000)

FINE FACTORY ENGRAVED CASED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 53371. Cal. 45 Boxer. Nickel finish with blued screws and 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line Hartford/Pall Mall London address. Mounted with factory orig 1-pc pearl grip made with two slabs of pearl attached to wooden blocks to create the 1-pc configuration. Bottom of bbl has the last four digits of SN under ejector housing and also on the outer diameter of the cyl. Bottom of bbl & cyl also have tiny British proofs. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL / B”. Engraving is in New York style by master engraver L.D. Nimschke or one of the craftsmen in his shop. Engraving consists of nearly full coverage on the frame of foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. Top strap & sides of bbl are engraved to match. Bbl boss on each side is engraved in foliate & floral patterns with a foliate pattern in left side gullet. Ejector housing is engraved to match with a snake & dot pattern in top gullet. Hammer is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns on sides with a foliate spray on top of the hammer nose. Top of back strap and loading gate are engraved in Mr. Nimschke’s distinctive sunflower pattern with fine punch dot background. Backstrap is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns at top & heel with dash & dot border patterns. Buttstrap is engraved in geometric patterns and trigger guard with foliate arabesque patterns. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes with simple geometric patterns in the flutes. Rear edge of cyl is engraved with a wide feather pattern band and a very fine zig zag band at rear edge. Accompanied by its orig English oak casing with empty rectangular silver plate in the lid. It is lined in green felt with a Pall Mall address label inside the lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver and a pewter top glass oil bottle with an oak cartridge block for twenty-eight 45 caliber cartridges containing 27 Eley & Kynoch cartridges. Right rear covered compartment is empty with a steel cleaning rod in the rear edge. Also accompanied by a functioning case key. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were a total of 4,738 Single Action Army revolvers produced in British calibers of which only 729 were in 450 Boxer caliber. Of those very likely only a small handful were American engraved and an even fewer number were cased. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .45 Eley, nickel finish, pearl stock, factory engraved, with Special Notation “Short Barrel”, shipped to Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Co, London Agency, London England, January 22, 1880 with 10 guns of same type in this shipment. PROVENANCE: Tony Smith (2004); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Overall retains 75-80% strong orig nickel with the loss areas a gray metal color. There is some fine, light pitting around forcing cone area and front edge of frame. Most of losses are from flaking rather than wear. Cyl retains about 90% orig nickel with some very fine pitting on front face. Trigger guard retains most of its orig nickel with front strap lightly flaked. Back strap is a cleaned gray metal patina with some fine pitting at the heel. Grip is sound showing great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with a few small spots of pinprick pitting. Case has a few grain checks in the bottom and a couple of fine grain checks in lid and overall retains most of its orig varnish with a few light handling & storage marks. Interior is moderately faded with the label turned yellow. Bottom interior is moderately soiled with some chemical staining to the felt. Oil bottle, cleaning rod & ammunition are fine. 4-45256 JR51 (15,000-25,000)

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 155296. Cal. 45 Colt. Silver finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips with deep relief carved Mexican eagle on right side. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht in his usual foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot backgrounds. Recoil shield and loading gate are engraved in his trademark sunburst patterns. Top strap and each side of the hammer slot are engraved in snake and dot patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up both sides of bbl with snake and dot patterns around address. Ejector rod housing also is engraved with snake and dot patterns in top gullet and on the outer radius with a flower blossom in the center. Top strap is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s trademark fan pattern with a geometric panel on the backstrap engraved in period block letters “F.H. LANCASTER” with the date “18” near the top of the backstrap and “90” at the heel. Buttstrap and trigger guard are engraved in geometric patterns. Cyl is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s trademark alternating sunburst and foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes with wavy and snake & dot patterns. Bottom of bbl, under base pin, is marked “W 45”. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 45 with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish and type of stock not listed, sold to Charles Hummel & Son, San Antonio, Texas, and shipped March 19, 1894. Special features are listed as “engraved”. No mention is made of the backstrap inscription or grips. The Mexican eagle motif grips were extremely popular in Texas during this period and it is likely they were supplied by the Hummel Company. It is also likely that the inscription was applied by a local San Antonio jeweler. Fred H. Lancaster was a famous Texas lawman of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries and may be the only lawman who, at various times throughout his career, held the positions of Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Federal Marshall, Chief of Police of San Antonio, Texas, and Texas Ranger. Also accompanying are copies of pp. 458-460 of A 20th Century History of Southwest Texas, Volume 1, Lewis Publishing, dated 1907. Page 458 begins a biography of Fred H. Lancaster, who was born in Stone County, Arkansas, March 30, 1862. In 1881 Fred H. Lancaster moved to Colorado City, Texas where he engaged in the cattle business, working for the Champion Cattle Company, an extremely large ranch in that area with about 60,000 head of cattle. Shortly afterwards he was appointed Deputy Sheriff under the famous Sheriff Dick Ware who is the Sheriff that killed desperado Sam Bass. During his service as Deputy Sheriff well early 1890’s Mr. Lancaster was involved in and usually was instrumental in the capture of numerous dangerous outlaws and fugitives, many of which culminated in bloody shootouts. In 1893 Sheriff Ware was appointed United States Marshall for the Western District of Texas, headquartered at San Antonio. He brought along Mr. Lancaster as his Deputy. During his tenure he was instrumental in capturing a famous counterfeiting ring and numerous other outlaws, desperadoes and prison escapees, many of which resulted in bloody shootouts. Another of his exploits involved the arrests of many members of the Garza Revolutionaries, a gang of Spanish-Americans from Texas who attempted to invade Mexico. Mr. Lancaster remained in that office under two successive U.S. Marshalls, until he was appointed Chief of Police of San Antonio in 1912, a position he held until May 1919. After leaving the office of Chief of Police, Mr. Lancaster served as a Special Investigator to the San Antonio’s Mayor’s Office into the 1920’s. Also accompanying is a letter from noted Colt authority and dealer Tommy Rholes who speaks of Mr. Lancaster’s exploits and authenticates this revolver. Additionally accompanying is a copy of “ENLISTMENT, OATH OF SERVICE AND DESCRIPTION RANGER FORCE” dated 21, April, 1934 appointing Mr. Lancaster, at age 72, a Private in the Texas Rangers. Mr. Lancaster died at age 74 in 1936. Also accompanying is a copy of a photograph of the “Patrol Platoon of the San Antonio Police Department. Circa 1914” with Chief Lancaster center front. It is unknown why Mr. Lancaster had the date “1890” engraved on his revolver since it was not manufactured until 1894. It can only be speculated that 1890 was the date he went to work for Sheriff Ware or some other momentous date in his storied career. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except cyl and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains most of a fine restored silver finish with holster wear on left edge of muzzle and tip of ejector housing. Cyl shows heavy holster wear. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 50% silver plating with the balance metal patina. Grips have a chipped right toe and slightly chipped heels, otherwise they are sound, showing great fire and color. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-45275 JR21 (15,000-20,000)

RARE COLT CAVALRY BUY BACK SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 12443. Cal 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and script 1-line address. IT has first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side frame has 2-line patent dates and a tiny U.S. Hammer is early style, color case hardened and is mounted with orig Colt smooth 1-pc ivory grip. Tiny “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector initials were observed on bottom of bbl, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Last 4 digits of SN are found, partially covered by the ejector rod housing on bottom of bbl and on cylinder. Base pin is orig style with dimpled ends. According to Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers…. A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, this revolver is one of the known nickel finish buy backs and is listed by SN on page 21. It is also pictured on page 250 of A Study of the Colt Single Action Revolver, Graham, Kopec & Moore, wherein it is stated that this revolver was re-purchased by Colt, nickeled and sold on the civilian market. Mr. Howard speculates in his notes that the varnished wood grips in the picture on page 250 may have been fitted for the photography. A letter from James Julia to Bob Howard referencing input from Eric Vaule also relates regarding the wooden v. ivory grips. This revolver was sold as lot #888 at the Julia Auction May 9, 1995. PROVENANCE: David Bichrest; Robert Howard Estate Collection. Captain William Peterson of Portland, Oregon. James D. Julia Auctioneers. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its factory nickel finish with only slight muzzle edge wear and losses from face of cylinder. Ejector rod housing is missing locator stud and screw hole in bbl has been peened to restore threads. Grip has several age lines, is sound and retains a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45237 JR3 (8,000-12,000)

RARE CASEY INSPECTED, MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 19536. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a tiny “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip whose backstrap channel is too dark to discern numbers. SN was observed in the usual three places on bottom of frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. Last four digits of SN are on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing and on cylinder. Ejector rod housing is second type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. The tiny “C” (A.P. Casey) inspector initials are found on bbl, trigger guard, top of back strap & cylinder. Casey inspected Cavalry revolvers are quite scarce. They were inspected during the period Dec. 1874 through March 1875 and there was a total of 2,560 revolvers procured under those contracts and Casey and two other inspectors inspected them. Given the time frame that they were produced makes it almost a certainty that this revolver was among those issued to Cavalry units participating in the Indian wars. Mr. Howard’s collection notes state that this is the highest known SN inspected by Casey. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1996); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains except traces of blue under ejector housing; revolver is an overall dark plum brown patina with some fine pitting around muzzle and on cylinder; grip is sound with chipped right toe showing heavy wear with no cartouches remaining and overall retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-45312 JR112 (7,000-10,000)

RARE COLT RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 1253. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 7-3/8″ slightly amputated bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Mounted with a fine Colt 1-pc ivory grip constructed of two slabs of ivory attached to two wood blocks to make a 1-pc grip. Ejector housing is 2nd type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Hammer & frame are orig rimfire with the firing pin secured with two rivets. SN was observed in the usual places on bottom of frame, trigger guard, bbl & cylinder. Grip is unnumbered. There were approx. 1,800 of these revolvers produced in the period 1875-1880 by which time the rimfire Henry cartridge was obsolete and no longer in demand in the United States. Colt firearms, being the enterprising company they were, sold the vast majority of these revolvers to the South & Central American markets where the Henry & Winchester 1866 rifles were still popular. It is rare to find one in orig configuration given that they were subjected to continuous service under very extreme conditions, usually with little or no maintenance. A large number of those shipped south had their bbls reduced in length. PROVENANCE: Tony Smith (1996); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. No orig finish remains with the metal being a smooth cleaned gray patina; grip has a few age lines, otherwise is sound and retains a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-45304 JR113 (4,000-7,000)

Revised: 3/11/2012

Additional Information: Accompanying this lot is the original brown military style flap holster for this gun marked with the owner’s initials “S.C.H.M.”

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. 4-45380 JR56 (4,000-7,000)

FINE EARLY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 32900. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight with 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and is mounted with wonderful 1-pc ivory grip. Ejector housing is 3rd type with bullseye ejector rod head. Bbl has had a plug installed for the ejector rod screw. SN was observed in the usual places on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap with last 4 digits of SN on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing and on cyl. Engraving is in the style of Cuno Helfricht and probably from his shop. Engraving appears to have been applied after the revolver had been used and possibly was returned to factory for engraving and restoration. Engraving is about D+ coverage consisting of full coverage on frame of fine intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Loading gate is engraved in a floral pattern with tiny flower blossoms in gullets on bottom front of frame. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns. Engraving extends over sides of bbl with chip and dot border patterns around address terminating in foliate arabesque patterns at forward end. There are additional foliate arabesque at top near the front sight and on each side of the muzzle. Top of backstrap is engraved in a beautiful fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns near the top and heel of backstrap, on the butt strap and trigger bow. Bottom front of frame is engraved in fan pattern that matches top of backstrap. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes, at the back of each flute with geometric patterns in flutes and a snake & dot pattern around rear edge. Ejector rod housing is engraved with a snake & dot pattern in top gullet and vine and leaf patterns on outer radius. Mr. Howard, in his collection notes, references a factory letter which showed shipment to Kittridge & Company in 1878. Letter was not provided. He also references X-rays of the revolver which he states were ordered to dispel a rumor that this revolver had been re-numbered. The X-rays disclosed “no evidence of filling of metal or serial number change”. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Overall retains about all of its fine restored nickel finish, showing little or no wear externally with minor fine pitting in top strap and around forcing cone. Grip has numerous age lines with good edges and retains a dark golden patina, probably not orig to this revolver. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-45274 JR26 (4,000-6,000)

FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 117841. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, block letter address & cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and cal marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with replacement 1-pc walnut grip. Mr. Howard, in his notes, states that this may be the first Single Action Army Revolver made in 32-20 cal. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .32/20 cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, wood stock, shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY on June 19, 1891, one gun in shipment. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except cyl and grip which are unnumbered. Bbl and ejector housing retain about all orig nickel, showing some slight surface wear. Frame retains about 65% orig nickel with the left side and recoil shield cleaned to bare metal with pitting on recoil shield. Right side of frame has some light bubbling in the nickel. Trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of nickel in sheltered areas, being mostly a cleaned metal patina. Cyl retains most of orig nickel with some slight flaking and bubbling. Grip is sound with a dull varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a couple small spots of pitting. 4-45243 JR15 (2,500-4,000)

*FINE ENGRAVED & INSCRIBED PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 354968. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight with 1-line block letter address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with smooth 2-pc silver Colt medallion ivory grips. SN was observed on the bottom of frame and right side of front & back straps under the grip and the cyl has last two digits of SN on the rear face. Revolver is engraved by Wilbur Glahn with C+ or D quality engraving of foliate & floral patterns with fine stippled background. Frame has near full coverage with a large floral pattern on the ejector rod boss. Matching engraving extends the full length of each side of the bbl with foliate patterns around the address. Ejector rod housing is engraved to match in the top gullet and outer radius. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are also engraved to match with the backstrap having a panel engraved “H.F. Hirte”. Cyl is also engraved to match with full coverage on the outer diameter with the flutes undecorated in counterpoint. A nearly identical engraving pattern is found on Colt SAA SN 355459 as pictured on p. 397 of Colt Engraving, Wilson. Accompanied by an orig unnumbered, dark maroon, hinged lid box with a black & white end label on the top marked only “ENGRAVED”, with no label on the bottom. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 38 Colt with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, ivory stocks and factory engraved, with special feature “H.F. Hirte engraved on backstrap”, sold and shipped to Hans F. Hirte, San Diego, Ca on October 27, 1933 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Jim Fuqua (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cyl, except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 98% strong orig factory finish with glossy strong blue and brilliant case colors. Hammer retains most of its strong orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, turned silver on top edge. Top strap & left recoil shield are lightly faded. Cyl shows sharp edge wear, otherwise retains strong dark blue. Grips have a couple of minor age lines and retain a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired but if so, very little. Box is near new. 4-45367 JR47 (30,000-45,000)

*ENGRAVED FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 349941. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc silver medallion ivory grips with raised carved ox head on right side. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under the grip. Revolver is engraved by Wilbur Glahn in about C coverage of his distinctive intertwined foliate and floral arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. He also incorporated his distinctive V-shaped patterns into the engraving on the recoil shield, loading gate, top of backstrap and buttstrap. Cyl is engraved to match with a wavy border around rear edge. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 32-20 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, carved steer head ivory stocks, factory engraved grade 2 and shipped to R.S. Elliott Arms Co., Kansas City, Mo, October 12, 1926 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Richard Garvis (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except cyl and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig factory finish with glossy blue and brilliant case colors. Grips are sound with a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45290 JR25 (20,000-30,000)

*ENGRAVED FIRST GENERATION COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 309679. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Bright, high luster blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address, roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of the frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in broken circle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips with deep left and right Colt medallions. This revolver is unusual with a nicely engraved bbl and cyl with no engraving on frame, grip frame or ejector housing. Engraving consists of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on both sides of bbl and both sides at muzzle. Bbl address is surrounded by a line border that terminates in geometric patterns with additional geometric patterns around front sight. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between flutes and at rear of each flute. There is a fine zig-zag pattern and snake and dot pattern at the rear edge of cyl. Mr. Howard’s collection notes imply that he had a factory letter which is currently not available. The notes state that this revolver was shipped in 1909 in a 1-gun shipment. He reports that the letter states the “barrel and cylinder are engraved and the finish is “SP finish”.” (which means special finish). With verification by factory letter, this is certainly one of the most rare engraved Single Action Army Revolvers. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1996); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Rear face of cyl is stamped with last digit of SN. Bbl, ejector rod housing, cyl & grip frame retain about all of their fine high luster factory blue. Frame retains most of orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Hammer case colors are mostly faded. Grips have numerous age lines and are sound with a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45288 JR17 (15,000-25,000)

*RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 317922. Cal. 44 Russian. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, square base target front sight, 1-line block letter address & cal marking on left side. Frame has a flat top strap with target rear sight and has 2-line 3-patent dates on left side with Rampant Colt in broken circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have turned chocolate. According to COLT PEACEMAKER ENCYCLOPEDIA, Cochran, there were only 51 target model single actions produced in this cal. This revolver is additionally unusual in that it is not British proofed as were most of the target model single actions. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except cyl and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and slight wear on tip of ejector rod housing. Cyl has fine sharp edge wear. Grips are sound with a minor nick or two and show moderate diamond point wear and probably are not orig to this revolver. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45292 JR18 (15,000-25,000)

*SCARCE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH LONG FLUTE CYLINDER. SN 330812. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc, orig, smooth, deep silver medallion ivory grips, pencil numbered to this revolver. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Graham, there were only 1,379 Single Actions manufactured with this style of cyl. These cylinders were surplus Model 1878 DA cylinders and the Colt Company, being the frugal business they were, never discarded anything usable and therefore recycled them into Single Action production. Today these revolvers with long flute cyl are considered quite scarce. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 38-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and type of stock not listed, shipped to Simmon’s Hardware, St. Louis, MO, March 28, 1914 in a 2-gun shipment. The letter continues that this revolver was shipped with long fluted cyl. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except cyl which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and minor thinning on left side at muzzle. Frame retains about 90% orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides and rear edge with strong colors on top edge. Cyl retains 92-93% strong orig blue with some light holster wear. Grips have a few minor age lines and a chip in right side and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of minor pitting. 4-45281 JR13 (8,000-12,000)

*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. 4-45295 JR27 (7,500-12,500)

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX AND TEXAS HISTORY. SN 337150. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full thick front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. SN was observed in the usual three places on bottom of revolver. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips with the last four digits of the matching SN scratched inside each grip. Accompanied by a spare set of deep rampant Colt medallion smooth ivory grips. Medallions are left & right hand. The entire SN is in pencil inside each grip. The number inside the ivory grips is spurious as they do not fit as factory grips should fit and so are simply a fine set of orig factory ivory grips. Accompanied by an orig factory, dark maroon, hinged lid box with correct dark blue & white end label which indicates rubber grips & blue finish. Bottom of box is inscribed with the SN “351722”. Inside the lid has an orig Colt label inscribed in ink “GEO. S. WILSON / N.T.A.C.” along with what appears to be an Arabic script notation. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed, shipped to Momsen, Dunnigan, Ryan Co, El Paso, TX on April 15, 1918 in a 10-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Walter Hoffman (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips except cyl which is unnumbered. Bbl & ejector housing retain most of their glossy orig Colt blue with only light muzzle edge wear and thinning of the blue at the tip of the ejector housing. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their orig factory case colors, lightly faded. Cyl retains about 95% strong orig Colt blue. Grip frame retains dark orig blue with thinning on front & back straps. Right grip has a chipped toe, otherwise grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Ivory grips have a few minor age lines and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box shows heavy wear with repaired corners & edges with the white areas turned yellow. 4-45376 JR48 (7,500-12,500)

*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 353727. Cal. 44-40. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address and roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. Mounted with smooth 2-pc silver medallion ivory grips, matching numbered in pencil on the inside. PROVENANCE: Tony Smith (1995); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips, except cyl which is unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all crisp orig nickel finish. Has been fired, with the face of the cyl cleaned. Grips are sound with a few age lines and retains a fine golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45294 JR23 (7,000-10,000)

*COLT FIRST GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355737. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address, with model & cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent date and Rampant Colt. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of the front and backstraps under the grip. Mounted with orig matching numbered Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with full SN scratched inside each grip. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1998); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except cyl and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about all orig factory finish, having been fired very little, if at all. There is one small spot of loss on cyl and some minor flaking in same area. Grips are crisp, showing no wear or flaws. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45282 JR20 (7,000-11,000)

*PRE-WAR BATTLE OF BRITAIN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355608. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent date and Rampant Colt. Bottom of bbl, cyl, right side of frame and left ear of backstrap have British proofs. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver inside each grip. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under the grip. Last 2 digits of SN are marked on rear face of cylinder. This revolver is listed by SN as being included in the “Battle of Britain” shipment. The “Battle of Britain” shipment was shipped by Winchester Repeating Arms and included 163 Single Action revolvers shipped from Colt to Winchester on June 18, 1940. There were numerous other makes and models of U.S. made arms purchased by the British Purchasing Commission along with privately donated arms. There were a total of 108 Single Actions in cal 45 in this shipment of which 57 had 5-1/2″ bbls and 63 were nickel finished. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection from the early 1980’s. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig nickel finish with one small flaked spot at the left muzzle edge and a few minor nicks and scratches, appears to be new & unfired. Grips are sound with a couple of minor chipped diamonds and very faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45283 JR9 (7,000-10,000)

*SCARCE ENGRAVED KING ALTERED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355127. Cal. 32-20. Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, 2-line address and model & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Front sight has been replaced with a red ivory bead mirrored King front sight and top strap has been machined to accept a white outline adjustable King rear sight. Hammer spur has been altered to the King “Cockeyed” configuration with the spur widened to left side for right hand use. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. Last 2 digits of SN are on rear face of cylinder. Revolver has full coverage Wilbur Glahn foliate arabesque engraving with fine punch dot background. Ejector housing, cylinder, front and backstraps are engraved to match. Sides of front sight and ejector rod head are also engraved to match. This is certainly one of Mr. Glahn’s most elaborately engraved pieces. Mounted with Colt medallion 2-pc ivory grips with raised carved ox head on right side. Grip frame is missing grip locator pin. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter dated January 2003 advising that the factory is unable to provide the usual documentation on this revolver. Production book indicates gun was mfg 8-16-33 and sent to shipping 9-6-33. Additionally notation that this gun was factory engraved. Along with the statement indicating shipping records on SAA’s during the period 1933 to 1944 were lost or destroyed. Further details pertaining to this revolver and its shipment are not available. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all orig factory finish with only slight muzzle edge wear. Grips have several age lines, mostly on left side, and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45242 JR7 (6,000-10,000)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 316046. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left side frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last 4 digits of SN scratched inside each grip. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .38/40 cal, 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, shipped to Witte Hardware Company, St. Louis MO on January 10, 1911, with 2 guns in this shipment. PROVENANCE: Tony Smith; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder which is unnumbered but undoubtedly original to revolver. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain about 96% glossy orig blue with only slight muzzle edge wear. Frame and hammer retain virtually all of their lightly faded orig case colors, thin on top strap. Cylinder retains about 95% orig blue with light drag line. Grips are sound with light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45236 JR2 (5,500-7,500)

*PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 352865. Cal. 32-20. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address with model and caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in partial circle. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. Last 2 digits of SN are on rear face of cylinder. Is mounted with smooth 2-pc silver medallion ivory grips. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: 32/20 cal, 7.5″ bbl, blue finish, rubber stocks, shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch Co., New York, NY, on May 27, 1929, with only one gun in shipment. PROVENANCE: Jackson Arms 1981; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 98% strong orig factory finish with glossy bright blue and lightly faded case colors. Cylinder has slight sharp edge wear and some minor scratches on outer diameter. Grip frame has a couple minor scratches and retains about all orig blue. Grip has a few age lines and overall retains a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45244 JR4 (5,500-7,500)

*COLT FIRST GENERATION FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 227085. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent date and Rampant Colt in broken circle. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved ox head on right side. Inside of right grip scratched with name “JOHN DAMON”. Accompanied by Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .44/40 cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, shipped to M. Hartley & Company, New York, NY on June 3, 1902, with 10 guns of same type in this shipment. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except cylinder and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with glossy bright blue on bbl and ejector rod housing with only slight muzzle edge wear. Cylinder and grip frame also retain strong bright blue with some minor flaking on backstrap. Frame retains brilliant case colors in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere. Hammer is moderately pitted on both sides, having been cleaned. Left grip has repaired chip in toe, otherwise grips are fine with great fire and color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45245 JR6 (5,500-7,500)

*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 352757. Cal. 38 Spcl. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and model & cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Buttstrap is fitted with factory sling stud and swivel. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of the front and backstraps under the grip. Last 2 digits of SN are on rear face of cyl. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. PROVENANCE: Julia Auctions to David Bichrest; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including cyl and grips. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory nickel finish with a light cyl line. Grips are crisp with the left side having turned chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Revolver has been fired but very little. 4-45293 JR22 (4,500-6,500)

*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. 4-45240 JR8 (4,500-6,500)

*PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 347136. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with matching numbered Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were only 1,365 revolvers produced in this caliber after 1922 and only 1,011 produced prior to 1914, for a total production of 2,376, making this one of the more rare single action chambering. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .32/20 cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, sold to C.R. Boothby, was shipped to T.B. Davis Arms Co, Portland, Maine, October 10, 1924. This was the only gun in this shipment. PROVENANCE: David Lumbert; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder which is unnumbered. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain 94-95% glossy orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and a spot of thinning on left side near muzzle. Frame retains 65-75% fading case colors with the top strap turned silver. Sight notch in top strap has been slightly altered with a small flat spot at rear of top strap. Hammer retains about 90% case colors, stronger on left side. Cylinder retains about 90% thinning orig blue. Trigger guard and backstrap retain strong blue with front and backstraps slightly thin. Left grip has an internal pressure crack, otherwise sound, showing moderate wear. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45235 JR5 (4,000-6,000)

*FINE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355872. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips from an earlier gun. SN was observed on frame and right side of front & back straps under the grip. Last two digits of SN are on rear face of cyl. Accompanied by an orig maroon red colored hinged lid box with black & white end label for 7-1/2″, caliber 45 revolver with hard rubber stocks & blue finish. Inside the lid has the Colt’s label and four identification stamps & tags of Ernest G. Rautzenberg. One of the labels shows Philadelphia. Bottom of box has been lined with buff colored paper. PROVENANCE: Larry Slack Collection; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory finish with strong bright blue and bright case colors, slightly faded on left recoil shield and top strap; hammer retains bright fire blue on edges with bright polish on sides; grips are sound showing light to moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is sound showing light wear with an old compression break in the lid that does not extend through the top covering. 4-45238 (6,000-10,000)

*SCARCE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 313441. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight and 1-line block letter address, left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F.” Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Top strap is flat with target rear sight. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have the last 4 digits of SN scratched inside each grip. According to COLT PEACEMAKER ENCYCLOPEDIA, Cochran, only a total of 98 target model Bisleys were produced in this cal. There was a total of 44,350 standard model Bisleys produced plus 976 target model Bisleys, giving a total of 45,326 of these revolvers in the period 1865 – 1912. Of this total 12,163 standard revolvers were in cal 38-40 plus only the aforementioned 98 produced in target model. This revolver was apparently made for American market as there are no British proofs as is found on the majority of target model Bisley revolvers. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying gun as: .38/40 cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, shipped to Schwabacher Hardware, Seattle, WA on December 22, 1910 with 1 gun in shipment. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including grips, except cyl which is unnumbered. May have been fired but if so, very little. Overall retains about 97% strong glossy orig factory blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and slight wear on the tip of ejector rod housing with faint sharp edge wear on frame and cyl and a light cyl line. Backstrap is lightly flaked and front strap slightly thinned. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides and rear edge, moderately faded on top edge. Grips are sound, showing very light diamond point wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired, but if so very little. 4-45247 JR30 (8,000-12,000)

*COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 245236. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) / COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have two notches cut in left bottom edge. Grips have turned slightly chocolate. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 44 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed, shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, Il, January 27, 1905 in a 3-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2000); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cyl & grips which are unnumbered. Bbl & ejector housing retain most of their orig glossy factory blue with light thinning around muzzle and tip of ejector housing. Frame retains about 80% thinning case colors, strong and bright in sheltered areas. Hammer retains bright case colors on sides, fading on edges. Cyl retains about 90% thinning orig blue. Trigger guard and backstrap retain most orig factory blue, thinning on front and backstraps. Grips are sound, showing light to moderate diamond point wear. Hammer is not sound in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with 3 or 4 small scattered spots of pitting. 4-45289 JR19 (9,000-11,000)

*COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 310020. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address, left side marked “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Right grip has the last 4 digits of this revolver’s SN scratched inside. Left grip has the last 4 digits of another SN scratched inside along with an indecipherable name. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 45 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed, shipped to Frank P. Hall Co, Columbus, Oh, September 27, 1909 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2000); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl and ejector housing retain about 93% glossy orig blue with light muzzle wear and thinning on the outer radius of the ejector housing. Frame retains most of its orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, generally fading elsewhere. Hammer is mostly faded. Trigger guard and backstrap retain dark blue in sheltered areas with the front and backstrap a blue gray patina. Cyl retains about 90% orig blue, strong in the flutes, thinning on outer diameter. Grips are sound, showing moderate wear, turning slightly chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 45291 JR29 (4,000-6,000)

*LOT OF 2 NICKEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 53069SA, SA65832. NO. 1. SN. 53069SA. (1970) 2nd Generation. Cal. 357 Magnum. 4-3/4″ Bbl. Full nickel-plated. 2-Piece walnut grips. Standard configuration and markings. NO. 2. SN. SA 65832. Cal. 44-40. 4-3/4″ Bbl. Full nickel-plated with checkered 2-pc grips with Colt medallion. Left side of bbl is marked “Colt Frontier Six Shooter”; Top of bbl with small Colt name and address; Right side with “Colt Collector Special Edition”; Right side of frame with “89 of 250”. In its orig oak display case lined with green velvet, French fitted. Presentation plate inside. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: NO. 1. Excellent. Retains nearly all of its orig nickel-plating, with some slight frosting on top strap, and drag line around cylinder. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. NO. 2. As new, appears unfired. Unmarred cylinder. Case is excellent. Interior cloth has numerous marks in lid. 4-45496 MGM83 (3,000-6,000)

*FINE SPECIAL ORDER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 300736. Cal. 45 LC. (ca. 1907) Rare 6″ Bbl w/ special target front sight and proper single line bbl address. Blue and case colored frame. “VP” and tiny “6” proof on trigger guard. Special order one piece checkered walnut grips. Colt factory letter confirms special bbl length with notation “Targeted/S.P./Light Pull” and sent to C.B. Sanders 10/26/1907 in a shipment of 1 gun. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory letter. Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. Bbl retains most of its blue, with slight marks and silvering, mostly on ejector rod. Frame retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, still vivid in protected areas. Grip straps retain 60 – 70% blue, silvered considerably, and flaked at grips. Cylinder has traces of blue in flutes. Unnumbered checkered grips fit well. Action is crisp. Bore is excellent. 4-45496-1 (5,000-8,000)

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CONVERTED TO 22 RIMFIRE. SN 135472. Cal. 22. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Fitted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Bbl & cyl currently installed are undoubtedly factory original. The bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing, is marked with the last three digits of SN as is the rear face of the cyl. Hammer is original Colt with a rimfire firing pin mounted with two flush rivets. The frame has been converted for the centerfire hammer from what was a rimfire opening. Accompanied by a Colt 7-1/2″ bbl & cyl in 38 Spcl. which are probably from an earlier conversion from its orig caliber to 38 Spcl. Both bbls show wrench marks about the middle. Also accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this revolver in 22 cal with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stock not listed, shipped to Powell & Clement Co, Cincinnati, OH on December 19, 1895 in a 3-gun shipment. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 107 of these rare revolvers were ever produced, serial numbered mostly in the 44 rimfire series with a few in the 135000 serial range such as this one. Few survive today in original configuration with original finish. PROVENANCE: Charles Layson (1997); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its strong factory style finish with the aforementioned light wrench marks on the bbl. Screws & trigger retain most of their strong fire blue. Grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with a ring and bulge about 1″ from muzzle. The 38 caliber cyl retains most of its orig factory nickel. The 38 caliber bbl retains strong orig nickel with heavy wrench marks and a sanded area over these marks. The ejector housing stud on the 38 cal bbl is severely damaged. 4-45381 JR53 (3,000-10,000)

*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SECOND GENERATION REVOLVER. SN 16605SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, thick front sight w/1 line block letter address. It has two line three patent dates along with Rampant Colt on left side of frame. Mounted with smooth 2-pc silver medallion Colt ivory grips, pencil numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of frame and left sides of the front and backstrap under the grips. Last two digits of SN on rear face of cylinder. Revolver engraved in about C coverage foliate arabesque pattern which extend over sides of bbl and onto ejector rod housing. Also has matching patterns at top of backstrap and on trigger bow. Accompanied by its original, matching numbered, hinged lid black cardboard box with gold and black end label. Mr. Howard, in his notes, states that this revolver is identified by SN on p. 23 of Post War Colt Single Action Army Revolvers, Wilkerson, as being engraved with its orig box. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .45 cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, case hardened/blue, factory engraved, ordered by the State Coach in Shakopee, MN, sent to shipping room on October 24, 1958, Colt Factory Order No. 9104, with 4 guns in this shipment. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, new and unfired. Grips are equally new. Box lid is detached, otherwise is sound, showing moderate edge wear with some repair to lid. 4-45241 JR1 (5,000-7,000)

*FACTORY ENGRAVED 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 92877SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full 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/eagle hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver on the inside. SN was observed on bottom of frame and left side of the trigger guard & backstrap under the grip. Left side of trigger guard, under the grip, is also marked “COLT ENG”. Revolver is engraved with “A” coverage light foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid brown leatherette covered, orange velvet lined, custom shop case and the orig end label from its orig box along with a booklet & Colt form letter. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: New, unfired and unturned. Case shows a couple of nicks on lid, otherwise is equally new. 4-45261 JR54 (3,000-5,000)

*COLT NED BUNTLINE SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE IN ITS DISPLAY CASE. SN NB 1641. Cal. 45. 12″ Nickel-plated barrel with black eagle grips, in walnut display case with pull out drawer lined with red velvet, contains 6 dummy nickel-plated cartridges, and silver “Ned Buntline” commemorative plaque, and the key. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Essentially, as new. No bolt drag line on cylinder. Case is very fine with minor scratches on lid. 4-45469 MGM127 (1,500-2,500)

*COLT FRONTIER SCOUT “GOLDEN SPIKE” COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER. SN 2030GS. Cal. 22 RF. One of 11,000, with blued barrel and action, gold-plated cylinder, hammer, loading gate, ejector rod, and trigger, has sand-blasted walnut one-piece grips. Revolver is housed in its plastic box, lined with green cloth, containing information booklet, and gold-plated iron spike stamped “1869-Golden Spike-1969”. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Near new, possibly unfired. Box is excellent, as well. 4-45037 MGM173 (400-600)

EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED BOXED COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 19807. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with scarce 2-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking on left rear web of trigger guard. Trigger, screws & edges of hammer are bright fire blued. Mounted with extraordinary checkered 2-pc pearl grips. Revolver has full coverage New York style engraving, probably from the L.D. Nimschke shop, consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with fine stippled background. Top strap is engraved in running vine patterns with foliate arabesque patterns over each side of bbl. Top of backstrap is engraved in a diamond shaped geometric pattern with geometric patterns down backstrap. Trigger guard is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns as is the cyl on the lands between the flutes. SN was observed on the frame, trigger guard & buttstrap with last three digits of SN on rear face of cyl. Accompanied by an orig, dark burgundy, hinged lid cardboard box with very faded pink & white top label that has a line drawing of this revolver, a cartridge and the rampant Colt along with identifying information for this revolver. Box is probably not orig to this revolver. Mr. Howard’s collection notes state that this revolver once belonged to Jefferson Davis and was part of his estate after his death. Notes also state that the box was acquired separately. PROVENANCE: Herb Glass (1998); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp factory finish with slightly worn but completely sharp & legible etched panel and bright fire blue on the correct parts; grips are sound showing great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright bore with fine pitting. Box has one broken corner in the lid, otherwise is sound showing moderate wear with heavily faded & stained top label. 4-45359 JR119 (4,000-7,000)

BOXED COLT MODEL 1877 ETCHED PANEL DA SHERIFF’S MODEL THUNDERER REVOLVER. SN 14222. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 3-1/2″ bbl, German silver half moon front sight and 2-line address with etched panel on left side “COLT D.A. 41”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left rear web of trigger guard is marked with caliber. Mounted with 1-pc checkered walnut grip matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of frame, trigger guard & buttstrap with last three digits of SN on rear face of cyl. Accompanied by an orig, faded dark red, hinged lid cardboard box with pink & white top label with the lined drawing of this revolver, a cartridge and the rampant Colt. Label has green line borders. Inside the lid has a pink & white label “DIRECTIONS FOR USING COLT’S .38 IN. & .41 IN. CAL. RELOADING TOOLS”. The inside spacer of the box is a replacement. Box contains a rnd steel combination cleaning rod/screwdriver. PROVENANCE: Dick Littlefield (2002); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including grip. Bbl retains about 40-50% orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a dark patina; etched panel is fully legible; frame retains about all of its bright orig case colors, lightly faded on top strap & recoil shields; trigger guard & backstrap retain most of their strong orig blue with one thin spot on front strap and some light thinning on backstrap; grip is sound showing light diamond point wear; cyl retains about 95% flaked blue/brown patina with bright blue in flutes. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Box is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and heavy soil; all legends on label are legible and images are clear. 4-45360 JR118 (4,000-7,000)

RARE BOXED COLT MODEL 1877 ETCHED PANEL SHERIFF’S MODEL DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 1389. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with crisp etched panel on left side “COLT D.A. 38”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates. Mounted with 1-pc checkered walnut grip matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of frame, trigger guard & buttstrap and is also found on rear face of cyl. Trigger & edges of hammer and the screws are all bright fire blued. Sides of hammer are polished bright. Accompanied by an orig dark red, hinged lid, cardboard box with pink top label that has green line border and a line drawing of this revolver, a cartridge and the rampant Colt. Box contains a twisted wire handle bristle brush and a rnd steel combination screwdriver/cleaning rod. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 38, bbl length and type of stock not listed, nickel finish, shipped to George E. Pond, address unavailable, on June 14, 1877 in a shipment of 4-guns. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2003); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grip. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig nickel with some handling dulling; etched panel on bbl is crisp & clear; screws, trigger & hammer retain about all of their bright orig fire blue. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired but if so, very little. Box is completely sound with very slightly fuzzed corners and some light flaking on box body with foxing & light wear on label. 4-45361 JR117 (4,000-6,000)

*COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 119362. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. SN was observed on bottom of frame, trigger guard & butt strap with last three digits of SN on rear face of cyl. Accompanied by an orig hinged lid dark burgundy colored cardboard box with pink & white top label having a line drawing of this revolver. Left front top corner of lid has an over-label which states “THE WITHIN REVOLVER IS NOT / ADAPTED FOR / SMOKELESS POWDER”. End label is blue with black printing with a top end label in black & white “WITH EJECTOR”. Interior has a red & yellow Ideal loading tool label and it contains a twisted wire handle bristle brush. PROVENANCE: Brad Witherell (2003); Robert Howard Estate Collection. According to a note in Bob Howard’s files this Colt originally belonged to Otto Rudolph Peters, owner of the Brigham Street Pharmacy in Salt Lake City. After Otto Rudolph Peters (1886-1962). This is noted on a handwritten undated slip of paper signed by Peters’ granddaughter. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl & ejector housing retain most of their orig glossy bright blue with feathers on each side of front sight and thinning of finish on left side of bbl; frame retains most of its strong bright case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas and sides of frame, lightly faded over top strap & recoil shields; trigger guard & back strap retain strong bright blue with thinning on front & back straps and light flaking on trigger guard; cyl retains 88-90% strong orig blue; grips are sound showing very light diamond point wear with one small bruise on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Box is very fine plus with only slightly fuzzed corners; all edges & corners are solid; top has a small compression break; bottom if fine; top label is lightly soiled with light wear with clean clear graphics; end labels are fine. 4-45456 JR116 (4,000-7,000)

RARE COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER. SN 45616. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 2-9/16″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with 2-pc pearl grips. Right grip has an extremely elaborate raised carved ox head, probably carved by renowned master engraver L.D. Nimschke. Right rear web of the trigger guard is stamped with a small upside down ampersand which indicates factory restoration. Left side of the front & back straps, under the grip, front face of cyl, cyl pin & bottom of bbl are stamped with assembly number “640N”. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked with caliber. Although this model revolver was produced in fairly large quantities they are seldom encountered with short bbls. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 41 with 2-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish and type of stock not listed, shipped to Hartley & Graham, NY NY, on August 8, 1883 in a 50-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Pete Harvey (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted above. Overall retains virtually all of its fine restored Colt finish. Trigger & edges of hammer retain most of their factory fire blue; grips have a small chip in right side, otherwise are sound with great fire & exceptional color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45333 JR84 (3,000-5,000)

LOT OF 2 COLT MODEL 1877 DA REVOLVERS. 1) Thunderer Sheriff’s Model. Cal. 41 Colt. SN 31129. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with crisp etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. 2) Lightning. Cal. 38 Colt. SN 65116. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with crisp etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips with last two digits of SN inside each grip. PROVENANCE: 1) Mitch Luksich 2002; 2) Doug Carlson 2002; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually of its orig bright factory nickel; trigger retains most of its orig fire blue, slightly thinned on front edge; grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are a little balky but functional, bright shiny bore with a few small scattered spots of fine pitting. 2) Extremely fine plus, all matching including grips, probably unfired. Bbl & ejector housing retain most of their glossy, orig factory blue with light muzzle edge wear on left side, probably from sliding around in a drawer; the few spots of flaking are a dark patina; etched panel is crisp; frame retains virtually all of its brilliant case colors with brilliant fire blue on trigger & edges of hammer; sides of hammer are polished bright; grips are crisp with faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45498 JR148 (4,000-8,000)

*TWO COLT LIGHTNINGS AND ONE COLT THUNDERER. SN 154008, 1767, 24758. COLT LIGHTNING NO. 1. SN 154008 Cal. Double Action 38. 4-1/2″ Bbl with ejector rod. Standard configuration with stamped caliber on bbl. Case hardened frame. Bright blued hammer and grip straps. COLT LIGHTNING NO. 2. SN 1767. (First year of production) Cal. 38. 3-1/2″ Bbl. No ejector rod. Etched panel. Nickel-plated. Hard rubber grips. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Spicer in 1996. COLT THUNDERER. SN 24758 Cal. 41. 2-1/2″ Bbl. No ejector rod. Etched panel. Nickel-plated. Hard rubber grips. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Fred Sweeney in 1998. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter identifying gun as SN 24758, 41 cal., 2-1/2″ bbl length, nickel finish, rubber stock, shipped to B. Kittridge Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 6, 1880. There were 13 firearms in this shipment. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Colt 1: Excellent. Bbl retains 90% + orig blue, silvered and flaked toward muzzle, silvering on ejector rod. Action retains nearly all its orig bright case color hardening with some slight discoloration on top strap. Cylinder retains perhaps 80% blue with some drag lines. Grip straps retain 80 – 90% blue, thinning and flaking at grip. Hard rubber grips are excellent. Bore is excellent. Revolver functions flawlessly. Colt 2: Excellent. Retains nearly all of its nickel-plating, which is bubbling somewhat toward front of bbl on left side, as well as left side of frame, and grip straps. Screws retain most of their fire blue. Sides of hammer are turning gray. Grips excellent. Bore is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Colt 3: Very fine. Retains most of its orig plating with loss around muzzle, painted in with silver paint. Some lifting and frosting overall. Screw ends are mostly silvered. Grip screws show use. Grips excellent. Bore is very fine. Crisp action. 4-45499 MGM37 (4,000-7,000)

COLT MODEL 1878 DA REVOLVER. SN 40508. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left lower rear side of frame has rampant Colt in a circle and there is a swivel in the butt. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips. Assembly number “156” was observed on left side of grip frame under grip and on loading gate. Last three digits of SN are stamped on rear face of cyl. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 32 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and type of stock not listed, shipped to Schoverling, Daily & Gales, NY, NY on April 24, 1899 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes; Norm Vagley (1993); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, probably unfired. Overall retains about 98-99% strong, glossy orig factory blue with only very light muzzle edge wear and some faint sharp edge wear on frame; trigger & edges of hammer retain about all of their bright fire blue with bright finish on sides of hammer; grips have a couple of age lines, are sound and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45306 JR86 (5,000-7,000)

SCARCE ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER COLT MODEL 1878 DA REVOLVER. SN 13075. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with etched panel on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips and has a lanyard swivel in the butt. Left side of grip frame under grip has assembly number “125” which number is also on loading gate. Cyl has the last two digits of SN on rear face. Mr. Howard’s collection notes states that he purchased the grips separately. PROVENANCE: Mike Clark, Collector’s Firearms (1995); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including cyl except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig factory blue with crisp etched panel. Losses are from flaking, not wear, and those areas are a medium patina; each side of front sight and by the ejector housing stud still show their orig “feathers”; frame & trigger guard retain about 98% strong, glossy orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear; front strap has one thin spot and back strap is moderately thinned; cyl retains about 90% orig blue, strong in flutes, flaked on outer diameter, mixed with medium patina; hammer retains bright polish on sides and crisp fire blue on edges; grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45314 JR85 (3,500-5,000)

*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. 4-45246 JR32 (3,000-5,000)

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND VERY FINE COLT DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 32. Cal. 45-70. Based on the Colt 1878 model double shotgun action, it is estimated that there are fewer than 40 examples of this pinnacle of Colt’s production of long guns ever produced. There are one or 2 known examples numbered in the serial range of the 1878 shotgun but most are in their own range from no. 1 to approximately 35. This particular example has nicely browned 28″ laminated Damascus bbls with full length flat rib engraved “Colt’s PT F. A. Mfg. Co. Hartford. CT. U. S. A.” toward breech end. German silver blade front sight is dovetailed through ovoid base. SN is on bbl flats, and a wide sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. It is interesting to note that the right bbl has right hand twist rifling, where as the left bbl has left hand twist. Original rear bbl sight has been removed with well fitted flush blank set into dovetail. Lyman adjustable tang sight marked “M 84” is fitted on stock at top of grip. Case hardened action has uniquely filed fluted fences. SN is stamped on water table. Bar locks with tall serpentine flat-faced hammers are border engraved with some fine scroll and tendrils. Colt’s patent “PT FA MFG. CO” is on each lockplate. There is geometric engraving on bottom of action and on blued trigger plate, which extends through to grip. SN is at grip. Border engraved steel trigger guard attaches to trigger plate with screw at front of grip. Blued top lever has matching engraving. Very fine, nicely marbled European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate with widow’s peak. Sling loop is fitted on toe line along with vacant silver oval. Well cut flat top 20 LPI point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has inset ebony tip with Colt style Deeley type release. SN is on iron. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs.8 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. Acquired from Herb Glass, and listed in his catalog of April 1986. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 80 – 90% orig brown with very fine definition to pattern, thinning at normal carry points around forend, silvering on sharp edges. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, remainder a pleasing silver. Lockplates retain 60 – 70% color, silvering at fronts and slightly on tails. Hammers retain most of their case color. Front portion of trigger plate retains most of its blue with traces at tail of grip. Top lever retains 80 – 90% of its blue, thinning slightly, and silvered on thumbpiece. Buttplate is a mottled silver. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous marks and minor dents commensurate with the condition of the remainder of the rifle. Checkering is slightly worn. Right front of forend is missing a few slivers in the thinnest portion of wood. Bores are excellent with a few minor pits, mostly in right bbl, but for the most part, sharp, bright, and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Overall an excellent unabused specimen of this American classic, inspired by Caldwell Colt’s interest in the British made doubles he saw being used by visiting sportsmen. Flayderman states that “the major share of double rifle production is believed to have been for Caldwell and his friends.” 4-45446 MGM26 (25,000-45,000)

RARE COLT MODEL 1855 BRITISH CARBINE. SN 11999. Cal. 56. Fine British carbine with 21″ oct to rnd bbl, brass front sight and military style 3-leaf, two folding, one standing rear sight graduated 100, 300 & 500 yards. Top strap is marked “COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”. Left side of frame has standard patent markings and is mounted with a stud & ring. Left bbl flat & flutes of cyl have British proofs. Stock is very nicely figured American walnut with checkered wrist and brass trigger guard & buttplate. Buttplate has a center plug screw for the cleaning rod attachment, which is missing. Buttstock is numbered “11199” obviously an assembler’s mistake as the SN is “11999”. Buttplate is matching numbered to this carbine. Cyl is numbered “1694” and the cyl spindle is numbered “10940/0028”. Bbl is numbered “11999”. It is not unusual for British carbines to be mismatched. British carbines are found in the serial number range between 10000 and 12000. This may be the last British carbine made. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2004); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. SNs as noted; bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with minor nicks & scratches and light muzzle end wear; frame retains about 80% orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina; hammer retains most of its orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas; buttstock is sound and retains most of an old restored finished; buttplate has been polished bright and now has a dark mustard patina; cyl retains about 50% blue with the balance flaked to a medium patina; chambers of cyl retain most of their orig factory blue finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45384 (15,000-25,000)

FINE CONDITION COLT MODEL 1883 SHOTGUN. SN 8164. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls are rolled “Colts PT F A MFG Co Hartford CT U S A” on finely matted concave game rib with doll’s head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and splinter with “12”. Case hardened boxlock top lever action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), and double triggers. SN is in recessed water table. Action is engraved with line wiggle and V-cut borders with some looped scroll, and bursts around screw heads. Floorplate is engraved “Patented Aug. 22. Sep. 19. 1882″. Top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is at grip. Relatively plain dense walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered composition buttplate with rampant Colt logo. Standard 20 LPI checkering has beaded border. Splinter forend has inset ebony tip with distinctive Colt Deeley type latch. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/8”. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Chris Anderson in 1993. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% of their very fine black and white Damascus finish, thinning slightly near forend, and with a few minor marks. Action retains 65 – 75% orig case hardening color, silvering around bottom, on fences, and has some small areas of discoloration. Top lever and trigger guard retain 70 – 75% orig bright blue, silvering at grip and on thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all of their French polish finish with numerous minor marks, and finish is thinning on sharp edges. Buttplate has browned. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. There are a couple of minor dents on face of muzzle. Well preserved example of this finely crafted American gun. The star of the Colt line. 4-45439 MGM23 (4,000-6,000)

RARE COLT WALKER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN D COMPANY NO 81. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 9″ oct to rnd bbl, brass front sight with fixed rear sight added in a dovetail at the cyl end of the top flat. Top flat has a 1-line block letter left hand address “ADDRESS SAML. COLT, NEW-YORK CITY”. Right side of bbl lug has a small “US” over “1847”. The square back brass trigger guard & steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Full SN was observed on left side of frame and left side of bbl lug. The abbreviated SN “D COMY No 81” is found on the trigger guard & cyl. Buttstrap SN is mostly worn away with only the “D” and part of the “81” visible. SN on cyl is only partially legible. Close examination of the bbl discloses that about 4-3/4″ of the front portion is a replacement. The workmanship is first class but different coloration of the metal is still visible, with some variation in the rifling in the bore. There were only 1,000 of these massive revolvers produced in 1847 to arm Dragoons of the U.S. Armed Forces engaged in the war with Mexico. They were issued to five different companies of Dragoons, A through E. Those revolvers which survived the War with Mexico in American hands remained in service well into the 1850s and in some cases even later, usually under adverse circumstances and are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. A large number of the 1,000 Walkers were destroyed when their cylinders burst and were replaced by different models of side arms. Given their overall size and hefty weight of 4 lbs. 9 oz. another portion of the 1,000 Walkers had their bbls reduced in length or were simply abandoned and therefore destroyed. Still more of the production were lost in Mexico during the war and simply “used up” by the Mexicans who obtained them. Very few survive today, estimated to be only about 10% of the total production. Therefore finding an orig Walker even with a modification is very rare today. Mr. Howard, in his collection notes, states that this revolver was once part of the Texas A&M Collection and is mentioned in an article on Walkers by Larry Wilson which appeared in the September 1979 issue of Man at Arms. He also states that it was acquired in 1977 from Jackson Arms by his cousin, Bill Brooks, who gifted the gun to Mr. Howard. PROVENANCE: Texas A&M Collection; Jackson Arms; Bill Brooks; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth gray metal patina; cyl retains traces of orig Dragoon/Indian fight scene; brass trigger guard is a medium mustard patina; grip has chipped toes and shows very heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. 4-45299 JR213 (50,000-100,000)

EARLY COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1728. Cal. 44. Civilian version with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City left hand address. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”, however there are no inspector marks on the various other parts. The brass square back trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with the SN in buttstrap channel. Buttstrap has crudely engraved initials “JDH” or “DDH”. Cyl is usual 6-shots with rnd stop notches and a battered sgl safety pin. Cyl has the Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and a light but distinct pressure ridge. The “W.L. ORMSBY” signature is still visible as is the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” legends. Fitted with early style rammer with vertical latch which is marked with assembly number “129” which number is also found in the bbl lug rammer slot. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2004); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl retains traces of orig blue with smoky case colors on rammer pivot, mostly on right side. Frame retains traces of case colors, mostly in sheltered areas with some fine scattered pinprick pitting. Cyl is a gray metal patina with scattered fine pinprick pitting around front edge and overall retains about 40-50% Dragoon/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & backstrap, which were never silver plated, are a medium mustard patina. Grip has slightly chipped toes, otherwise is sound with a smooth hand worn patina and a couple of small gouges. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-45298 JR57 (12,500-17,500)

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT LONDON THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 129. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and engraved address “COL. COLT. LONDON.” Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a ribbon. 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. Sides of bbl lug and top three flats are engraved to match with feather & line border patterns around the address. Both sides of bbl lug have braided rope border patterns. 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. Center of backstrap is crudely hand engraved with a sharp pointed instrument “Capt. Brown” and the front strap engraved in the same hand “U.S.A.”. Rammer handle is the early type with vertical latch and is engraved on bottom radius with a running leaf & vine pattern. Accompanied by an orig, blue velvet lined, English oak casing with empty medallion in the lid. Interior is compartmented in bottom for revolver, a bag shaped Barlow copper & brass flask, a scarce brass “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with steel sprue cutter and locator pin in the right arm. Also accompanied by an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin for Eley bros. caps, a rnd brass capper with screw lid marked “S. ALLPORT” and a Hawksley pewter oil bottle. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx 700 of these Dragoons made from Hartford parts, finished & assembled in Colt’s London factory in the period 1853-1857. It further states that at least 20% of the Hartford English Dragoon production was engraved. It is further states that in 1861 about 200 of these revolvers (many of them engraved) were returned to Hartford for use in the Civil War. This would explain the inscription on the grip frame. Also accompanied by a large black & white photograph showing the bbl address of this revolver with the notation that it is “one of 10 known”. This revolver is pictured on p. 149 of the book Colt Engraving, Wilson and identified by serial number. It is also pictured on p. 61 as plate XXXV of Samuel Colt Presents, Wilson with credit to Harry C. Knode. PROVENANCE: Harry C. Knode Collection; L.C. Jackson; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered, and wedge which has the number “6819”. Overall the steel parts retain a medium to dark gray metal patina with a few scattered spots of fine pinprick surface rust. Hammer nose & sides of hammer are lightly pitted. Cyl retains 25-30% faint Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the legends partly visible. Trigger guard retains 75-80% orig silver plating and the back strap about 60%. Grip is sound with light handling & use nicks & dings, shows moderate edge wear and retains 50-60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered spots of pitting. Case has a sliver missing from the lid with a few shrunken loose seams and a couple of grain checks in the bottom and overall retains a cleaned finish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with a couple of repaired partitions. Flask retains about 75% orig finish. Mold has a few light nicks & dings with a dark mustard patina and bright clean cavities. Cap tin, capper & oil bottle are fine. 4-45383 JR59 (15,000-20,000)

COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 16958. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Top flat of bbl lug contains a dovetailed 2-leaf, 3-position sight. Frame is 4-screw style cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and extended stock yoke screws. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” The brass trigger guard and iron back strap contain an oil finished 1-pc walnut grip whose backstrap channel is dark oil stained making any numbers illegible. Left side of grip has a partially legible cartouche and the right side a completely legible “WAT” (William A. Thornton) cartouche and there are small inspector initials on the various parts. Cyl is in the white, never having been originally blued and has the dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. All six safety pins are crisp & serviceable. This revolver appears to be new & unfired but has several areas of pitting reminiscent of blood pitting or possibly having been stored in a leather holster for an extended period in very damp circumstances. PROVENANCE: Floyd Everhart (1981); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge & cyl, grip as noted above. Bbl retains 60-70% thin orig blue with the aforementioned pitting. Rammer handle retains faded case colors with pitting. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig faded case colors with scattered small spots of pitting. Cyl retains its orig bright finish with areas of pitting and overall retains 65-75% dragoon/Indian fight scene. The “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” legends are mostly legible. Chambers of cyl are bright and clean and appear unfired. Trigger guard, which was never silver plated, is a medium mustard patina. Backstrap retains traces of thin blue with several areas of pitting. Grip shows moderate to heavy wear with slightly chipped toes & heels and has several dings & bruises and is probably not orig to this revolver. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45300 JR41 (6,000-10,000)

Revised: 3/11/2012

Additional Information: The markings on the barrel are incorrect.

RARE CASED INSCRIBED EARLY COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 171. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New-York City address with brackets. Frame has forward located “COLT’S PATENT” on the left side and the silver plated square back brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last three digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Backstrap is engraved in block letters “H.F. BISSELL”. Cyl is usual 5-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene, rnd cyl stop notches and one safety pin which is battered. Cyl arbor is early type with cupped tip and no grease grooves. Right recoil shield has a capping cutout and it has a Type I hammer face. Hammer is early style without roller and it has a flat hammer spring with Type I Boss. Accompanied by an extremely rare casket burl walnut casing with empty silver shield in the lid. Interior is brown velvet lined with Paterson style recesses in the bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided “COLTS PATENT” early eagle flask, a “COLTS PATENT” brass 2-cavity bullet & ball Baby Dragoon bullet mold, an L-shape nipple wrench and a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Bottom front edge of case has an iron mortised lock with wooden shield shaped escutcheon. Bottom of case is covered in dark paper. According to Colt’s Pocket ’49 It’s Evolution, Jordan & Watt, only an estimated 4,650 of these rare revolvers were produced with right hand addresses that have brackets. Of that number only an estimated 500 had the Type I hammer face. That information coupled with the extremely rare casing makes this a truly very rare Baby Dragoon. Henry F. Bissell was a Union soldier who enlisted as a Corporal in Company C, Connecticut 14th Infantry on 30, July, 1862 and was mustered in on 20, August, 1862. On 13, July, 1863 he transferred to Company F, 3rd Veteran Reserve Corps, and was discharged on July 6, 1865. He was promoted to Sergeant on February 9, 1863. The 14th Connecticut participated in the Battles of Antietam, MD on September 17, 1862; Fredricksburg on December 13, 1862 and was the first division to charge the stone wall at Marye’s Hill. It fought again on May 1 through 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville and again at Gettysburg July 2nd and 3rd. On the July 2 they were stationed at the center of the 2nd Corps and on July 3 repulsed Longstreet’s Charge, capturing 5 battle flags and over 200 prisoners. In the afternoon of July 3, 1863 this 8 companies of this regiment captured the large brick barn and house of William Bliss which were nearly half a mile forward of the Union lines and held them until ordered to burn the buildings, during which time they suffered several casualties. On July 6 the regiment began the pursuit of Lee’s army and were engaged at Falling Waters, Maryland. It was during this time that Sgt. Bissell was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, which means that during one of the early July battles he was severely wounded and unfit for active service. PROVENANCE: Jim Handy (2004); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip, cyl spindle is not numbered. Bbl retains about 85% thinning orig blue. Frame retains dark orig case colors, more faded on the recoil shields. Hammer retains dark case colors on sides and rear edge with the top edge turned brown and light pitting around hammer nose. Trigger guard & backstrap retain most of their orig silver plating with some slight losses on trigger bow and light bubbling on backstrap. Cyl is a medium gray patina and retains 80-85% Ranger/Indian fight scene roll marking. Grip is sound with some hammer marks on bottom edges and a large bruise on left side at the frame and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with dark pitting in the grooves. Case has a few grain checks in bottom otherwise is sound with usual storage & handling light nicks & scratches and overall retains a cleaned varnish finish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with some staining in the lid & bottom from the revolver and flask. Flask retains most of its orig finish on the body with 60-70% orig polish on collar and about 50% on spout, which is a Dixon & Sons replacement. Mold has numerous light nicks & dings but is completely sound with clean cavities and retains a dark mustard patina. Nipple wrench is lightly pitted and cap tin is fine. 4-45371 JR45 (20,000-30,000)

VERY RARE CASED COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH RAMMER. SN 11920. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City right hand address with dashes. Left side of frame has a tiny, centrally located “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated square-back trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last three digits of the matching SN in back strap channel. Cyl spindle has the late style flat tip and the hammer has a roller with flat spring. Cyl is usual 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking, rectangular stop notches and five crisp safety pins. Rammer handle is marked with assembly number “45” which number is also found in the bbl lug cut. The frame is without capping groove in the right recoil shield and the bbl lug has a bullet loading notch on the right side. Accompanied by its orig Paterson style fluted lid walnut casing. Case is brown velvet lined with recesses in the bottom for the revolver cylinder, a wonderful dbl sided “COLTS PATENT”, early eagle, pocket size flask, a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet & ball Baby Dragoon bullet mold without sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. According to Colt’s Pocket ’49 It’s Evolution, Jordan & Watt, there was only an estimated 1,530 Baby Dragoons with rammers produced of which only an estimated 225 had the right sided lever to rammer screw as is found on this revolver. PROVENANCE: Herb Glass (1985); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 95-96% strong, glossy orig blue with faint sharp edge wear, some minor light flaking and a couple of small scratches. Rammer & handle retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright on the pivot. Frame, as is typical with Baby Dragoons, has thin case colors showing stronger colors in the more sheltered areas. Hammer retains about all of its orig dark factory case colors. Trigger guard & back strap retain virtually all of their orig silver plating, slightly thin on the heel. Cyl retains traces of orig blue and 96-97% strong stagecoach holdup scene. Grip is sound with a couple of minor nicks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. Case is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of a very old restored finish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled with light damage from the front sight. Flask body retains most of a re-lacquered finish over orig finish. Brass collar & spout are a dull patina with bright fire blue on the spring. Mold has a few minor nicks on top & bottom, otherwise appears unused. Nipple wrench is equally new and cap tin is fine. Altogether an extremely rare and high condition Baby Dragoon. 4-45374 JR44 (20,000-30,000)

Revised: 3/11/2012

Additional Information: Cylinder in this gun is incorrect. The markings are incorrect and the notches on the cylinder are incorrect. The end of the cylinder was altered. Barrel not original.

RARE COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 27. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with scarce 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line left hand New York City address. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the square back, silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is usual 5 shots with round stop notches and the dragoon Indian fight scene roll-marking. Cyl also has its single safety pin in sharp, serviceable condition. Hammer is type 1 without roller and has a V-shaped hammer spring. Recoil shield is without capping groove and the bbl lug is without a loading notch. Bore has 7 lands and grooves with right hand twist. This was Colt’s first attempt at producing a pocket size revolver, which became extremely popular during the great westward expansion of Manifest Destiny, especially with the ’49er miners, the Northwest Territories and into Alaska. These fine little revolvers remained in service throughout the Civil War and returned to the frontier where they continued in service well into the 1870’s when they were supplanted by self-contained cartridge arms. Throughout their storied use they were frequently carried in extreme adverse conditions with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, including wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and a few tiny nicks. Frame retains about all of its orig factory case colors, strong and bright on sides, moderately faded on recoil shields. Hammer also has very bright case colors on the sides and rear edge, with the top edge fading. Cyl retains about 85% thinning orig blue and 96-98% dragoon, Indian fight scene. Trigger guard and backstrap retain most of their orig silver plating with a few minor thin spots. Grip is sound with sharp edges and a few light nicks and scratches in finish and a wear spot on top left side near frame. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. Bore and chambers of cyl retain strong orig factory blue, further indicating that it is probably unfired. This is one of the finest conditioned early Baby Dragoons extant. 4-45328 (15,000-30,000)

RARE CASED COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 8634. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New-York left hand address with dashes. Left side of frame has a forward located “COLTS PATENT” and the square back silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with the matching SN in backstrap channel. Hammer is first type without roller and it has a flat hammer spring mounted to a Type III Boss. Cyl spindle is matching numbered with cupped tip and is without grease grooves. Hammer nose is second type and the right recoil shield has a capping cutout with no loading notch on bbl lug. Cyl is usual 5-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene and semi-oval stop notches. It has a sgl safety pin which is partially battered but serviceable. Frame is the short type with short forcing cone. Wedge is the early type without spring. Accompanied by its orig blue velvet lined mahogany casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided early eagle flask, a 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” brass bullet & ball mold without sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Right rear compartment contains several lead bullets & balls. According to the chart found on p. 41 of Colt’s Patent Pocket ’49 It’s Evolution, Jordan & Watt, only an estimated 2,000 rammerless Baby Dragoons were ever produced with left hand addresses with dashes. Given that this was Colt’s first attempt at a pocket revolver beginning in 1848, it became extremely popular on the American frontier especially with the 49er miners, in the Northwest Territories and into the Alaskan gold fields. They continued in service throughout the Civil War and back on the American frontier well into the 1870s when they were supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridge revolvers. Most of these small revolvers were subjected to continuous hard service under adverse conditions with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Even more rare is a cased model such as this one. Mr. Howard’s collection notes state he purchased the cased and accessories separately from Herb Glass. PROVENANCE: Tom Wibberley (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 80-85% strong orig blue turning slightly plum with some very minor flaking. Frame & hammer retain dark case colors. Trigger guard & back strap retain about all of their strong orig silver plating with a few minor nicks & scratches. Cyl retains traces of orig blue with a visible pressure ridge and shows 80-85% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and has the one serviceable safety pin. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and several minor nicks & scratches in the varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light handling & storage marks & light soil. Interior is lightly faded with light to moderate soil in bottom with one partially loose partition and some light damage from the front sight. Flask has a few small dents, otherwise retains strong finish under a coating of applied shellac. Mold has several light nicks & scratches and shows evidence of having been draw filed, with clean cavities. Nipple wrench & cap tin are fine. Case is missing front escutcheon. 4-45370 JR49 (15,000-20,000)

SCARCE CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 154572. 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 “COLTS PATENT” and the left shoulder of trigger guard has the caliber marking. The blued steel trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in the buttstrap channel. Cyl is rebated with usual 6-shots and Ormsby Naval Battle scene. Five of the six safety pins are prominent and serviceable with the sixth partially serviceable. Left side of the bbl & cyl have British proofs. SN on the bbl lug, frame, trigger guard & buttstrap are all accompanied by a small “L” which signifies that this revolver was intended to be marketed through the Colt London Agency. Accompanied by an orig English oak casing with empty medallion in the lid. Interior is green felt lined with a Colt London Agency paper label inside the lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a Dixon bag-shaped flask marked “COLT NAVY FLASK” on top of the collar, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter and marked on right side “44H”, a large lacquered tin of Blanch & Son caps with repoussed brass label, a steel cleaning rod with wood handle, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a Dixon pewter oil bottle. There is also a functioning key. This revolver was manufactured and shipped to England at the height of Great Britain’s Asian & African wars wherein line officers were required to furnish their own firearms. Most of these Colt revolvers were so employed and usually saw heavy & continuous service on the frontier as well as here in America under adverse conditions with limited maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Mike Clark Collector’s Firearms (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. May have been fired but if so very little. Bbl retains about 80% crisp, glossy, orig factory blue with the loss area on left side of bbl flaked, not worn to a medium patina, otherwise it has only minimal sharp edge wear. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig factory case colors, slightly darkened on left recoil shield. Cyl retains 96-98% crisp, glossy orig factory blue and about 75-80% thin Ormsby Naval Battle scene. Bbl & cyl appear to have been finished in England which accounts for the thin cyl roll marking and bbl address. Trigger guard retains about 90% crisp, glossy, orig Colt blue with the only losses from flaking on trigger bow. Backstrap retains about all of its orig glossy Colt blue with some minor dulling to the backstrap & heel. Grip is crisp with sharp edges and a few minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case is sound with usual handling & storage marks and retains about 80% orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with some minor chemical spotting. Label is yellowed and lightly soiled & spotted. Flask is crisp with about 95-97% orig finish. Mold has a few minor nicks & dings and some slight modification to the handles, otherwise has crisp cavities. Cleaning rod, nipple wrench & accessories are equally fine. 4-45379 JR60 (30,000-40,000)

EXCEPTIONAL CASED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 19725. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and the caliber is marked on left shoulder of trigger guard. The blued steel trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. This revolver has extra polish finish which resulted in a lightened bbl address. Bbl & cyl have small English proofs. Accompanied by an orig English, blue velvet lined, mahogany casing with an empty brass plaque in lid. Inside lid has the London Agency “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT’S PISTOLS” paper label. The bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a Dixon bag flask, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, a large lacquered tin with Eley Bros. label and a small pewter oil bottle. Rear of case contains an all metal English style cleaning rod. SN on the bbl lug, frame, trigger guard & buttstrap are all accompanied by a small “L” which indicates that even though it was manufactured in Hartford, this revolver was destined for the London market. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 38,843 of these fine revolvers were produced in the period 1861 through about 1873. They generally saw extreme hard service throughout their working lives well into the 1870’s before being supplanted by self-contained cartridge revolvers, usually under adverse conditions with little or no maintenance. Those sold on the English Market were usually purchased by military officers who used them continuously throughout the military campaigns in the far-flung British Empire. Again they were mostly used in very adverse circumstances with limited or no maintenance and today are very rarely found with high orig finish. Even fewer are found in an orig Colt Agency casing. This revolver is pictured on p. 150 of the book The Wm. M. Locke Collection, Sellers, as part of a cased 2-gun set with a pocket Navy revolver. When the Locke Collection was sold upon Mr. Locke’s death, the cased 2-gun set was acquired by Greg Martin who separated this revolver and placed it in this case. Accompanied by letters from Greg Martin, Herb Glass and Mike Clark/Paul Sorrel certifying the originality of this revolver. PROVENANCE: William Locke Collection; Greg Martin; Andy Monty Collection; David Condon; Mr. McGinnis Collection; Mike Clark, Collectors Firearms 1992; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. The bbl, cyl & grip frame retain bright glossy orig blue showing only faint sharp edge wear. The rammer handle, hammer & frame retain virtually all of their orig brilliant case colors. Grip is sound with only one or two very minor mars and retains virtually all of its strong orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, almost certainly unfired. The chambers of the cyl & bore retain virtually all of their orig factory blue and the cyl has five of its six safety pins crisp & serviceable. Cyl retains about 99% strong Ormsby Naval Battle scene. Case is sound with light handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig finish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled with yellowed label and solid partitions. Flask & mold retain about all of their orig factory finish. Cleaning rod is most unusual in that it retains about 99% orig factory blue. Altogether an extraordinary & rare set in extraordinary condition. 4-45382 JR58 (20,000-30,000)

Revised: 3/11/2012

Additional Information: There are two cartridges. One is antique and other is marked. Cartridge packet marked with Racine, Wisconsin address is modern made. Serial Number on barrel lug has been re-stamped.

FINE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 67899. Cal. 44. Silver & gold finish with 8″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. The brass trigger guard & steel back strap contain a checkered 1-pc ivory grip. Cyl is rebated with usual 6-shots and all six safety pins serviceable. Cyl is numbered “066” and the wedge is unnumbered but has engraved ends. Frame is 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock with round head hammer screw. Revolver is engraved by renowned master engraver L.D. Nimschke, with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns that has punch dot background on the frame, which patterns extend over the sides of the bbl with smaller patterns at the muzzle and a knurled band around the muzzle. The address has chip & dot borders which terminate in geometric patterns. Hammer is engraved with deluxe foliate arabesque patterns and a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer nose. Top edge of hammer is engraved in a “V” and feather patterns with hand checkered spur. Top of back strap is engraved with a distinctive fan pattern with checkered triangular center. Backstrap has foliate arabesque patterns at top & heel and on trigger guard. Buttstrap is engraved in geometric patterns. Cyl is engraved around the major circumference with matching foliate arabesque patterns and has chip & dot borders front & rear. Rammer pivot also is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Cyl, hammer & rammer handle are gold plated with the balance of revolver silver plated. Accompanied by its orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, a fine sgl sided angle spout “COLTS PATENT” silver plated flask, a blued steel “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter marked on right side “44H”, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a cardboard container for caps. Also included is a functioning key, along with two lead balls and two packets of six combustible cartridges, one by the Mount Pleasant Cartridge Co. of Racine, Wisconsin. Given that the cyl is mismatched but engraved to match the rest of the revolver and that the wedge is an unnumbered replacement but also engraved, it seems likely that this revolver was after market engraved by Mr. Nimschke after it had seen an amount of service. The chambers of the cyl retain virtually all of their silver plating indicating that it is unfired since engraving however the bore is moderately pitted indicating a period of use. Since this revolver was produced during the Civil War the likely scenario is that post-Civil War it was sent to Mr. Nimschke for engraving and then presentation. PROVENANCE: Bobby Smith Collection; Bill Sisney (2005); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge and cyl as noted above. Grip could not be removed. It appears that the bbl is also renumbered and probably is a replacement at the time of restoration or rebuilding. Bbl retains 60-70% strong silver plating with the exposed areas a gray metal color. Rammer handle & pivot retain about 50% thin gold wash. Frame retains most of its fine silver plating. Cyl retains about 90-92% thin gold wash. Hammer retains strong gold wash on sides and rear edge with top edge somewhat more worn. Trigger guard retains 92-93% strong silver plating and the backstrap about 50% silver. Grip is sound with fine age lines and a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Wedge spring tip is broken. Case is sound with a heavy crease across the lid and light handling & storage marks and retains most of a fine restored varnish finish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled with sound partitions. Flask retains most of its orig silver plating and the mold most of its orig dark blue with a few light nicks & scratches. Cartridge packets & cap box are fine. 4-45369 JR50 (12,500-17,500)

Revised: 3/9/2012

CORRECTION: Refinished – probably from the factory.

SCARCE COLT RICHARDS CONVERSION MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 5116. Cal. 44 Colt. Nickel finish with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight & 1-line block letter address. Left side frame has 2-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard has cal marking. Mounted with fine varnished 1-pc walnut grip numbered “5156” in the backstrap channel. Apparently this is an assembler’s mistake as the grip fits perfect and appears to have been with this revolver its entire life. Cyl has usual Ormsby Naval Battle Scene. SN was observed in all the correct places. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 9,000 of these revolvers produced in the period of 1873 to 1878. This exact revolver, identified by SN, is pictured on p. 165 of A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers, McDowell, with credit to the C.D. Terry Collection. PROVENANCE: C.D. Terry Collection; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered and grip as noted. Overall retains about all orig factory nickel finish with a few minor, light nicks and scratches. Grip has sharp edges with a few minor nicks and scratches and retains virtually all orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45278 JR12 (10,000-15,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY/ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 51879. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York City address. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The small loop brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has the matching last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Both sides of grip have crisp legible cartouches and there are small inspector marks on various parts. The Model 1851 revolver was produced in fairly large quantities but only about 20,000 were purchased by the Federal government for the Army. These government purchased revolvers were universally issued and used from their purchase date through the entirety of the Civil War, after which they were either retained by military personnel and continued in use or were sold as surplus and saw extensive, continuous service on the American frontier by citizens from all walks of life. ’51 Navys are known to have been used by many famous law men and outlaws. Wild Bill Hickock is known to have carried a pair of ’51 Navys. They remained in service well into the 1870s before being supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridge arms. PROVENANCE: Mike Simens (1995); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including rammer, cyl & grip, wedge is numbered “7273”. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig factory blue with sharp edge wear and a few scattered spots of light surface discoloration; rammer & handle retain most of their orig case colors, mostly faded but strong on pivot; frame retains virtually all of its bright case colors, slightly thinned on recoil shields; cyl retains about 80-85% orig blue and shows about 97-98% Ormsby Naval battle scene; 5 of the 6 safety pins are crisp with the 6th serviceable; trigger guard & backstrap, which were never silver plated, retain a clean, medium mustard patina; grip has one small chip on each toe, otherwise is sound with sharp edges and very minor nicks & one small bruise and retains most of its orig oil finish; inspector marks & cartouches are sharp. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This is one of the finest Navy/Army revolvers extant and is possibly unfired. Chambers of cyl & bore retain most of their orig factory blue. 4-45311 JR108 (15,000-35,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6541. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ 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 the brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last three digits of SN in backstrap channel visible, first digit is obscured by soil. Right side of grip has a legible inspector’s cartouche and there are two small “L” and “H” inspector initials on the cyl. There is another “L” on the backstrap and a “C” on left side of bbl lug. Behind the trigger guard is stamped with a small “S”. Cyl is usual unfluted 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene. These fine revolvers were produced 1861 through about 1873 with only 38,843 produced. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms of the total production only “several hundred” were procured by the Union Army & Navy and are rarely with inspected grips. Given the early production date of this revolver, during the Civil War, and the fact that it is martially inspected makes it almost certain that this revolver was issued and used during the Civil War. To find one of these martially inspected ’61 Navys with high orig finish is a great rarity. Mr. Howard’s collection notes contains a letter to Herb Glass discussing a factory letter that had originally accompanied this revolver when it was sold at Butterfield Auction in 1991 which had disappeared by the time Mr. Howard re-purchased it in 2005 from Kurt House. He further states that this revolver was one of 499 guns in a shipment to the New York U.S. Army Arsenal in April 1862 and was one of only 2,300 of these revolvers purchased by the Army. PROVENANCE: Herb Glass (1980); Kurt House (2005); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 92-94% orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and some thinning discoloration on left side; there are several hammer marks around wedge slot on right side; rammer handle retains about all of its orig case colors, bright on pivot, turning dark on handle; frame retains almost all of its orig bright case colors, thinned on left recoil shield; hammer retains strong case colors, fading to silver on top edge with a dressed nose; cyl is a blue/gray patina and shows 75-80% Ormsby Naval battle scene; grip is sound with lightly worn edges and very light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish; grip frame, that was never silver plated, retains a medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45310 JR110 (10,000-15,000)

VERY RARE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER 3RD MODEL WITH 6″ BARREL. SN 11489. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 6-1/16″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the small guard silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins crisp & serviceable. Some of the nipples have the “COLT” marking on the side flats. There are small inspector initials on some of the parts. Left side of frame has a hairline crack below the trigger screw hole. Very few of these short bbl Navys were produced and few of those survive today. This exact revolver, identified by SN, is pictured in color on p. 120 and again as item C on p. 122 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Third Edition, Wilson. The caption on p. 122 states that another such specimen is known, SN 186027, implying that there are only 2 known specimens with factory short bbls. PROVENANCE: David Bichrest (1997); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains most of an old restored finish. Rammer & rammer handle retain faded orig case colors. Muzzle flat shows fine pitting with some light cleaning marks. Frame retains 75-80% faded case colors with a couple of forging flaws in the left side and on the left recoil shield. Trigger guard & back strap retain virtually all of their fine silver plated finish. Cyl retains about 75% thin blue and about 95% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. First 1/2″ of the chambers of the cyl have been cleaned. Grip is sound with a few light dings and scratches and a couple of bruises on right side and overall retains most of its orig strong varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45254 JR38 (5,000-8,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 13674. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ 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 with the caliber. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 38,843 of these revolvers produced in the period 1861 through 1873. Given that this revolver was produced during the Civil War and in all probability carried and used during the Civil War, it is very unusual to find it in such fine high orig finish. These revolvers were carried in wartime under harsh conditions usually with little or no maintenance. After the Civil War they were carried and used on the great American frontier again with hard use and little maintenance. PROVENANCE: Herb Glass (2002); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 75-80% dark, glossy, orig factory blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Rammer handle retains faded orig case colors, strong on the pivot. Frame & hammer retain most of their brilliant orig factory case colors, lightly faded on the left recoil shield. Cyl retains 15-20% orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina and overall retains 92-93% Ormsby Naval Battle scene. It appears that the roll marking was lightly struck. Four of the six safety pins are crisp and serviceable. Chambers & face of the cyl retain strong orig blue. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of silver plating with the exposed areas a light mustard patina. Grip is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and light edge wear, overall retaining most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45249 JR39 (6,000-10,000)

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10679. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ round bbl, brass pin 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 has the cal marking. Silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last 3 digits of matching SN in the buttstrap channel. Cyl is usual fluted 5 shots with last 4 digits of SN on two lands between flutes on the rear face. All 5 safety pins are crisp. These small revolvers were produced in limited quantities during Civil War and became very popular with the military due to their small size but powerful cal. After the cessation of hostilities they continued in service on the American frontier, usually with little or no maintenance and are rarely found with high orig finish. They remained in service well into the 1870’s before being supplanted by the advent of the self-contained cartridge revolvers. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, including wedge, cyl and grip. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory finish with strong bright blue on the bbl and cyl and brilliant case colors on the rammer handle, frame and hammer. Trigger guard retains nearly all orig silver plating with backstrap and buttstrap retaining about 75% silver plating. Grip is crisp with minor sharp edge wear and a few minor nicks and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Bore and chambers of cyl retain about all of their orig factory blue, indicating this revolver is probably unfired. A truly exceptional find. 4-45325 JR33 (8,000-12,000)

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 264849. 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 small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the caliber marking. The large loop silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is 6-shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with four of the six safety pins crisp & prominent while the other two are partially battered. Accompanied by its orig purple velvet lined mahogany casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided pocket size eagle & shield flask, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter and the locator pin mounted in the right arm like English style. Although this revolver was produced in large quantities from about 1850 to 1873 very few remain in pristine untouched condition such as this one. They were usually exposed to continuous use in adverse conditions with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Marty Lane (1999); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina with only faint sharp edge wear. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig factory case colors. Cyl retains 85-88% glossy orig blue and shows about 98% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip frame retains virtually all of its orig silver plating. Grip is sound with a chip in the right heel and a few minor handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Chambers of cyl & bore retain virtually all of their orig factory blue indicating that this revolver is probably unfired. Case has three grain checks in lid and three in bottom with a few spots of old fill and retains most of a very old restored finish. The fill material appears to be Gutta Percha. Interior is lightly faded with light to moderate soil in bottom with solid partitions. Flask, probably a replacement, retains about 60% orig finish with one dent; mold is crisp & clean and retains about all of a fine restored finish; nipple wrench & cap box are fine. 4-45248 JR65 (7,500-12,500)

SCARCE CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 8364. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line “ADDRESS. COL: COLT / LONDON” with long finial brackets. Frame has large “COLT’S PATENT” on left side and the large loop, silver plated, steel trigger guard & backstrap contain a highly figured light English walnut varnished 1-pc grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking and all five pins slightly battered but serviceable. Left side of bbl & cyl have English proofs. Accompanied by its orig red velvet lined, Colt London Agency, round edge, mahogany casing with empty shield in lid. Inside lid has a Colt London Agency “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT’S PISTOLS” label. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a bag shaped Dixon flask, an L-shaped nipple wrench, an empty tin for Eley’s caps and cast lead bullets & balls in the right rear covered compartment. Compartments for the bullet mold & cleaning rod are empty. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 11,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1853-57. This was during the height of British colonialism throughout Asia, Africa & the Middle East wherein they were engaged in various wars. At that time British officers were required to provide their own sidearms with the Colt revolver being a favorite. As such most London Agency Colt revolvers saw continuous and hard service with the British military usually under very adverse circumstances with limited or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 90-92% glossy strong orig blue with the only losses flaked, not worn to a medium patina; rammer & handle retain virtually all of their orig case colors, brilliant on pivot; frame & hammer also retain virtually all of their brilliant orig case colors, moderately faded on top edge of hammer; cyl retains 20-25% orig blue with balance flaked, not worn to a medium patina and shows about 98-99% strong stagecoach holdup scene roll marking; trigger guard retains about 70% strong orig silver plating with front strap a dark metal color; backstrap & buttstrap retain about 92-93% orig silver plating with bubbling on back strap; grip is sound with sharp edges and a few scattered light handling & use marks and retains virtually all of its bright orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a slightly shrunken lid, otherwise is completely sound with usual light handling & storage nicks & scratches; interior is lightly faded & soiled with yellowed label; flask retains 95-96% strong orig finish with bright gold wash on collar & spout and bright fire blued spring; nipple wrench is fine; cap tin is rusted. 4-45229 JR64 (6,000-8,000)

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 159678. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with 6″ 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 is 5 shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll-marking and 3 of the safety pins are crisp with one partially serviceable. Large loop silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Given the continuous hard frontier service and throughout the Civil War, then still later back to the frontier well into the 1870’s before being replaced by more convenient, self-contained cartridge firearms, it is rare to encounter one with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Jim Handy (2005); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except wedge which is numbered “59673”, obviously an assembler’s error since the “3” is easily mistaken for an “8”. Bbl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina with some light pitting in some of the spots. Rammer handle contains most of its orig factory case colors, brilliant on the pivot. Frame retains about all of its brilliant case colors, lightly faded on right recoil shield. Hammer also retains most of its orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded, turned silver on top edge. Cyl retains 60-70% strong orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina and overall retains 96-98% stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard retains about 50% orig silver and the backstrap 40-50% silver with the exposed areas a medium mustard patina. Grip shows light edge wear with a few nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with pitting in grooves near the cyl end. 4-45250 JR36 (3,000-5,000)

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Additional Information: We are told by a Baby Dragoon & Model 49 pocket scholar that this gun was not originally made with a 6″ barrel.

EXTREMELY RARE COLT MODEL 1849 WELLS FARGO POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 152816. Cal. 31. Extremely rare ’49 pocket with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Made without provisions for a rammer. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and a small loop silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is 5 shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll-marking and all 5 safety pins prominent and serviceable. According to COLT’S POCKET ’49….IT’S EVOLUTION, Jordan and Watt, this model of revolver is not known with a bbl longer than 4″, which would indeed make this an extremely rare Wells Fargo. This is a long frame type with thin bbl lug. PROVENANCE: Arnold Chernoff; Ron Ogan; David Condon (1999); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching, including wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains 70-80% thin plummy blue with fine pitting around muzzle. Frame and hammer are a mottled dark patina with light pitting around hammer nose. Cyl retains a plummy blue patina with fine pitting around front edge and overall shows 93-95% stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 35-40% orig silver with the balance a light mustard patina. Grip is sound with a ding on left side and shows moderate edge wear with a few light scratches and nicks in the finish and overall retains 80-85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45251 JR37 (4,000-7,000)

LOT OF 3 COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERRINGERS. SN 5598. All are Cal. 41 RF. 1) SN 5598. Engraved blue & silver with about 60% coverage New York style foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background, engraving style is attributed to Cuno Helfricht, having a large “COLT” on top of bbl. Mounted with matching numbered smooth 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by a green velvet lined leather covered form fitting pipe style case. 2) SN 27468. Standard Model with blue & silver finish and 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. 3) SN 10710. Standard Model with blue & silver finish and 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. PROVENANCE: 1) Dean Williams 2002; 3) Tony Smith 2004; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue, thinned on sides; frame retains about 95% orig silver with a few thin spots; grips are sound with light wear retaining most orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 2) Very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue; frame retains 93-95% bright orig nickel with losses flaked to a medium mustard patina; grips are sound showing light wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered small spots of pitting. 3) Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains almost all of its bright orig factory finish, slightly dulled on ejector housing with a few small scattered spots of nickel loss on right side of frame; grips are crisp with light edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45487 JR150 (4,000-8,000)

SCARCE CASED PAIR OF COLT NO. 3 THUER DERRINGERS. SN 825 & 21043. Cal. 41 RF. Identical pistols, blue & nickel with 2-3/8″ rnd bbls, German silver half moon front sights and “- COLT -” marking. Left sides of frames have caliber markings. They are mounted with varnished birdhead 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by an orig red velvet lined, Colt mahogany casing. Interior is French fitted for the two pistols with empty compartments in left rear & right front corners. Case has a mortised brass lock with shield shaped escutcheon. While these little derringers were produced in fairly large quantities, very few were dbl cased. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2003); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: SN 825: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% thin orig blue and about 95-96% strong orig nickel with strong orig blue on screws. Hammer & trigger retain most of their dark orig dark case colors. Grips show light sharp edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with dark pitting. SN 21043: Very fine. Bbl retains 90-92% orig blue strong in sheltered areas, flaking elsewhere to a medium/dark patina. Frame retains 95-96% strong orig nickel with bright blue on screws and brilliant case colors on hammer & trigger. Grips show light sharp edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case is sound with usual light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish with the area around initial plate & lid cleaned. Interior is lightly soiled and faded to pink. 4-45354 JR67 (3,000-5,000)

BOXED PAIR OF COLT NO. 3 THUER DERRINGERS. SN 4563 & 12739. Cal. 41 RF. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ bbls, tiny half moon front sights and marked “COLT” on the tops. Left sides of frames have the caliber marking. #4563 has tiny British proofs on bottom of bbl. Both are mounted with 2-pc, smooth, birdhead pearl grips with #4563 having matching numbered grips. #12739 grips are unnumbered. Accompanied by an extremely rare 2-pc, dark burgundy, cardboard box with pink top label marked “COLT’S / 41 CAL. / BREECH LOADING / DERRINGER” and a line drawing of the rampant Colt. Interior has two small wooden blocks used as rests for the pistols. Bottom of box is hand written in pen & ink “Ebony / Engraved & E. Plated / Colts / 9/78” along with two sets of letter codes. This indicates that these pistols did not originate in this box. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2003); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: #4563: Very fine. Overall retains about 95-97% strong orig nickel with bright fire blue on screws and strong case colors on hammer. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light pitting. Grips are sound with good fire. #12739: Very fine. Overall retains 94-95% bright orig nickel with strong fire blue on screws and case colors on hammer; grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with pitting. Box is fine. Box label is lightly faded. Interior is lightly soiled. 4-45358 JR120 (3,000-4,000)

ENGRAVED COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERRINGER. SN 11747. Cal. 41 RF. Silver finish with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, slightly altered half moon front sight with “COLT” on top. Mounted with 2-pc smooth birdhead ivory grips. Pistol is very nicely engraved with about 75-80% coverage New York style engraving, probably from the L.D. Nimschke shop. Engraving consists of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and feather patterns on each front side of the frame. While this little derringer was produced in fairly large quantities few were so nicely engraved and of those only a few were plated. Mr. Howard’s collection notes include a letter from renowned dealer/collector Tommy Rholes who authenticates this pistol, noting that the grips are not orig. PROVENANCE: Roger Muckerhide Collection; Butterfield Auction (2001); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig silver plating with some very minor, very fine pin prick pitting on bottom of bbl; grips are fine, probably not orig to this pistol and retain a light ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45334 JR147 (3,000-4,000)

RARE ENGRAVED EARLY PRODUCTION COLT OPEN TOP POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. SN 247. Cal. 22 Short. Nickel finish with 2-7/8″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 1-line address with ejector housing on right side. It has high spur hammer with the extremely rare feature of a tapered rnd firing pin which strikes through a rnd hole in frame vs. the slot type firing pin found on the majority of production. Mounted with smooth 2-pc birdhead ivory grips. Revolver is nicely engraved with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame with geometric patterns down backstrap. Engraving extends over sides of bbl with an arrow pointing from front sight toward the cyl. Cyl is engraved to match. Although this model was produced in fairly large numbers this particular variation is extremely rare and seldom encountered. PROVENANCE: Harrison Carroll (2003); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & cyl retain virtually all of their strong orig nickel finish; frame retains 88-90% nickel finish with the loss areas flaked, not worn, showing a medium mustard patina; grips are sound with wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a couple of scattered spots of light pitting. 4-45335 JR146 (3,000-5,000)

RARE CASED ENGRAVED, INSCRIBED COLT NEW LINE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 39112. Cal. 22 Short. Nickel & gold finish with 2-1/4″ flat side bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line Hartford address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips with matching SNs scratched on inside. Left grip is professionally inscribed in period script “Little Duke / 1885”. Revolver has full coverage New York style engraving consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns with snake & dot patterns on side flats of bbl. Top of backstrap is engraved in a large flower blossom with geometric patterns down backstrap. The 7-shot cyl is gold-washed and engraved in geometric patterns. Cyl pin is also gold washed. Accompanied by its orig burgundy leather covered, hinged lid case with blue satin lining in lid and blue velvet lining in bottom. Bottom is French fitted for the revolver with an additional compartment containing a period pair of tortoise shell cufflinks with gold buttons, a gold revolver inlay on each face and gold inlaid Greek key design around the edges. Revolver is 2nd type with a 1st type bbl without patent date. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Frame & bbl retain virtually all of their orig nickel finish with some minor hammer marks on butt; cyl retains about 80% gold wash, strong in flutes, thin on outer diameter; cyl pin retains about 70% gold wash. Grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case shows light corner wear with a few nicks & scratches, otherwise is sound & functional; interior is lightly faded & soiled with some minor damage from the front sight & hammer spur and also near the muzzle end. Cufflinks are fine. 4-45364 JR66 (4,000-6,000)

LOT OF 4 COLT NEW LINES. SN 4523, 4201, 5338, 9123. COLT. NO. 1. SN. 4523. Cal. 30. Standard configuration and markings with “Colt New 30″ etched on left side of 2-1/4″ round bbl. Varnished rosewood grips. Bright blued hammer and trigger. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Noel Hutchinson in 2008. COLT. NO. 2. SN. 4201. Cal. 30. Standard configuration. Gold-plated with mother-of-pearl grips. COLT. NO. 3. SN. 5338. Cal. 32 RF. First model. 2-1/4″ Bbl. Nickel-plated. Mother-of-pearl grips. No etching on left side of bbl. Short cylinder flutes and stop slots. No patent date markings. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Vic Williams in 1995. COLT. NO. 4. SN. 9123. Cal. 38 CF. 2nd Model with long cylinder flutes. Patent marking on bottom and etched panel on left of 2-1/4” round bbl. Bottom left of frame is stamped “38 Cal C”. Nickel-plated. Rosewood grips. Unusual loading gate, particular to New House Model, is on left side. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from John Gangle in 2003. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: COLT. NO. 1. Cal. 30. Excellent, retaining nearly all its orig nickel plate with a few minor marks. Sides of hammer remain bright, blue slightly silvered at thumbpiece and on trigger. Action screws retain most of their fire blue, as does cylinder retaining pin. Grips are excellent with a few minor dents. Bore is excellent. COLT. NO. 2. Cal. 30. Fine. Gold-plating most probably is after market, as etched panel is mostly obscured, and other marks are not sharp. Over 85% gold remains, most loss is on sharp edges of cylinder, and on frame in front of cylinder, as well as area at muzzle. Grips are excellent. Considerable amount of blue remains on action screws, hammer, and trigger. COLT. NO. 3. Cal. 32. Excellent. Retains nearly all its orig bright nickel-plating, with only a few very minor marks. Slight drag line on cylinder. Hammer retains most of its bright blue, and polish on sides. Trigger has traces of blue. Grips are excellent. Nicely figured. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. COLT. NO. 4. Cal. 38. Excellent. Retains about 90% orig nickel with most loss at muzzle and on cylinder. Grips are very fine with most of their orig finish, sharp tips flattened. Hammer retains nearly all of its blue, with traces of blue on trigger. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. A very scarce variation. 4-45482 MGM78 (3,000-5,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1865 POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 1348. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ round bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Right side of bbl lug has an attached ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Left recoil shield has cartridge loading groove with loading gate that has internal spring. Silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a matching 1-pc varnished walnut grip with SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is usual rebated configuration, 5 shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll-marking. PROVENANCE: Fred Sweeney (1997); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered and the cyl arbor which is numbered “1078”. Bbl and ejector housing retain 95-97% glossy, orig factory blue with one small spot of pitting and some minor flaking on left side of lug. Frame and hammer retain virtually all of their very bright orig factory case colors, slightly faded on top edge of hammer. Cyl retains 80-85% strong orig blue with some small areas of wear, a few nicks and dings and about 96-98% stagecoach holdup scene. Chambers retain most orig factory blue. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 75-80% orig silver. Grip has chipped toes and a small gouge on left side by the front strap and a few minor handling and use marks and overall retains about all of its orig bright factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with some orig blue. May have been fired but if so, very little. 4-45262 JR35 (3,500-5,000)

COLT MODEL 1865 POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 19380. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York US America address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is usual 5 shot with rebated rear end and has the orig 4 digit SN “8060” in the usual position with the last 4 digits of this revolver SN stamped below. Cyl is roll marked with the stagecoach holdup scene. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cyl and grip, except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with glossy, brilliant blue and crisp, brilliant case colors on frame, conversion ring and hammer. Grip frame retains traces of orig silver with the balance a medium mustard patina. Cyl shows light wear in one spot, probably from sliding around in a drawer, and overall retains about 80% stagecoach hold up scene, having been refinished during the conversion process, which thinned the roll marking. Grip has sharp edges with a couple of minor dings and retains most of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45263 JR31 (4,000-7,000)

LOT OF TWO RARE COLT BULLET MOLDS. 1) Paterson Rifle Mold, 50 caliber sgl rnd ball with sprue cutter and three turned walnut handles that have brass ferrules. 2) Model 1855 revolving rifle mold, 56 caliber with two cavities for bullet & ball with sprue cutter marked “COLTS PATENT” and has the caliber marking on the right side. It has turned walnut handles with brass ferrules. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Fair to good. Metal is cleaned bright with scattered pitting; two large handles show moderate to heavy wear with a couple of cracks, some minor losses and a replaced section. Sprue cutter handle is fine. 2) Extremely fine, probably unused retaining most of its orig factory blue; handles are sound with a few nicks & dings and retain most of their orig finish. 4-45462 JR149 (3,000-5,000)

MAHOGANY CASE FOR LONDON COLT. SN NSN. 14-1/2″ x 7-1/2″ Varnished mahogany case with pivoting brass hook closure, and round knurled brass medallion in lid. Interior is lined with scarlet cloth, with no label. Contains small crystal oil bottle with pewter top. Partitions look to be in their orig configuration. A 7-1/2″ barrel SAA fits perfectly. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Exterior retains nearly all its orig French polish finish, with a number of minor marks and scratches. Brass nicely aged. Interior cloth is very fine, slightly soiled and marked from contact with gun. 4-45467 MGM125 (1,000-1,500)

MAHOGANY CASE FOR PAIR OF LARGE FRAME REVOLVERS. SN NSN. 14-1/2″ x 10-1/4″ with key lock, and mitered corners. Interior is lined with brown velvet, with central block holding approx 50 38RF cartridges. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of what appears to be its orig finish, a number of cracks through lid, and bottom, with numerous marks and scuffs. New interior is very fine, with some marks and loose partitions. Cartridges are glued into block, and considerably tarnished. 4-45466 MGM130 (500-1,000)

VERY RARE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 THIRD MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 49727. Cal. 44 Russian. Silver & gold finish with 6-1/2″ keyhole shape bbl, integral front sight and 1-line address with last patent date “AUG 24 69”. It has the distinctive finger rest hook on trigger guard and a lanyard loop in buttstrap. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Bbl & frame are silver finished with gold washed cyl, hammer & trigger guard. Trigger is fire blued. Revolver has nearly full coverage spectacular, intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns by renowned master engraver L.D. Nimschke. Bottom of muzzle is engraved “L.D.N. / N.Y.” This is a most unusual signature for Mr. Nimschke in that there are few, if any, authenticated, signed Nimschke engraved handguns. One scroll on left side of frame terminates in a flower blossom and right side of bbl has a floral & fan pattern. Top of back strap is engraved in Mr. Nimschke’s distinctive crossed ribbon pattern and with flower blossoms. Cyl is engraved with counterpoint blank panels surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes. Rear edge of cyl has a beautiful zig zag pattern border. Left side of bbl is engraved in two panels “W.C. DODGE’S” “PATENT EXTRACTOR”. It has been reliably reported to this cataloger that this revolver was a presentation from W.C. Dodge, who patented the extractor on these revolvers, to Gen. William Wing Loring. Page 59 of the book L.D. Nimschke Firearms Engraver, Wilson, pictures a smoke pull of a Nimschke engraved shield inscribed “Presented / to / Gen.’l Loring / by W.C. Dodge / Inventor / 1876”. Apparently this revolver was originally presented in a case which has since been lost to history. Gen. Loring was an officer during the Seminole Wars, the Mexican War and on the Texas frontier. He served as a General Officer in the Confederate Army and following the War served as Commander and Chief of the Egyptian Army. He died in 1886. This revolver resided in the famous William M. Locke Collection until his death in 1973 when it was obtained by Bill Bailey. It remained in Mr. Bailey’s collection until a sale was brokered by Jack Lewis from Mr. Bailey to Mr. Howard. The third model Russian was made in fairly large quantities, however very few are known engraved and of those extremely few are so profusely engraved. Mr. Howard’s collection notes verify some of the above information and further adds that this exact revolver is pictured on pp. 118-119 of Smith & Wesson Revolvers, Parsons. PROVENANCE: Bill Bailey Collection; William M. Locke Collection; Jack Lewis Jr.; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 40-50% silver finish with the balance gray metal patina that is nearly indistinguishable from the silver plating; cyl retains strong gold wash in flutes and rear face with about 30-40% gold wash on front face; hammer retains about 50-60% gold wash with the top & back edges turned dark; trigger guard retains gold wash on the sides and rear edge with the outer edge exposed silver plating; grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of pitting. Altogether a rare Smith & Wesson in fine condition. 4-45276 JR189 (25,000-40,000)

RARE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 THIRD MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 41568. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ keyhole shape bbl, integral front sight with fixed rear sight on the bbl latch. Bbl address terminates with the patent date “AUG.24.69” and “RUSSIAN MODEL”. Trigger guard has the distinctive finger rest hook and the buttstrap is mounted with a factory sling swivel stud. It is further mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips with last three digits of the matching SN scratched inside each grip. Right heel of grip frame, under the grip, is stamped with assembly number “2412”, which number is also found on rear face of cyl, bbl latch & bbl. Revolver is beautifully engraved by renowned master engraver L.D. Nimschke with nearly full coverage wonderfully executed foliate arabesque patterns with very fine punch dot background. Left side of frame is engraved with the vignette in semi-relief, very well-executed bull elk head with fine stippled background. Right side of frame is engraved with the panel of a fan pattern overlaid with a large foliate arabesque pattern. Engraving extends over the ejector housing and sides of the bbl with each side having a 5-panel diamond pattern. The muzzle is engraved in a fine knurled pattern with identical knurled pattern on rear edge of cylinder. Cyl is also engraved with matching foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes. Top strap is engraved in diamond & dot patterns with snake & dot patterns surrounding the bbl address. Top edge of frame, behind the hammer, and top of backstrap at the hump are engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s distinctive crossed ribbon patterns. Backstrap is engraved with geometric patterns. Altogether an extremely beautiful and well-engraved, rare Smith & Wesson. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 13,500 of these commercial revolvers produced in the period 1874-1878. Of that number very few are known engraved that survive today. This exact revolver is pictured on p. 284 of the book Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, with credit to the Dr. R.L. Moore Collection. Accompanied by a copy of the collection sheet for this revolver from the R.L. Moore, Jr. collection where under “special data” he notes “came out of South Mexico 4/68. Belonged to rancher’s widow of Yucatan.” He lists the date of acquisition as 1968 from Hans Schenke. Also accompanied by a copy of a letter from renowned historian and author R.L. Wilson dated April 16, 1968 to Dr. Moore wherein he verifies the Nimschke engraving. PROVENANCE: Dr. R.L. Moore Collection; Jack Malloy; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including cyl & grips. Frame & bbl retain about 95% strong orig nickel with some minor wear on hump of frame and around the muzzle. Cyl has traces of nickel in the flutes, otherwise is mostly gray metal color. Hammer & trigger guard retain traces of faded case colors. Grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore shows little evidence of having been used. 4-45284 JR43 (20,000-30,000)

RARE SMITH AND WESSON NO. 3 SECOND MODEL SINGLE ACTION RIM FIRE REVOLVER. SN 26035. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Rare No. 3, blue finish with 8″ keyhole shaped bbl, blued half-moon front sight with rear sight in the bbl latch. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Assembly number “V612” was observed on right heel of grip frame under grip, this number is also found on rear face of cyl, bbl latch and bbl. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 3,014 of this model revolver produced in this caliber of which 2,157 are without notched hammers, which includes this revolver. PROVENANCE: Mike Clark (1986); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 65-70% orig blue, strong and bright in the gullets and sheltered areas. Frame retains about 80% orig blue, thinning on sideplate and right rear side. Front and backstraps are a thin blue gray patina. Trigger guard retains smoky case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Hammer retains strong case colors on sides. Cyl retains strong blue in flutes with the outer diameter a blue brown patina. Grips show edge wear and a few light nicks and scratches and retain a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with 3 or 4 scattered small spots of pitting. 4-45286 JR10 (10,000-15,000)

*FINE SMITH & WESSON MODEL NO. 3 DA FRONTIER REVOLVER. SN 47936. Cal. 44 Russian. All blue finish with 6″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight and fixed rear sight as part of the bbl latch. Cyl is 1-9/16″ with usual 6-shots and dbl stop notches. It is mounted with 2-pc S&W logo embossed hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by its orig hinged-lid brown cardboard box with light blue end label with black lettering. Bottom of box is pencil numbered to this revolver. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorrell (1999); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of its glossy orig factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear & minor sharp edge wear on cyl & frame. Hammer & trigger retain virtually all of their brilliant orig case colors. Grips are crisp & new. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is sound with some brown paper losses and corner wear. Label is mostly intact. Interior is turned yellow. 4-45366 JR55 (5,000-7,000)

SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 SECOND MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER JAPANESE CONTRACT. SN 7518. Cal. 44 Russian. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole shape bbl, pinned half moon front sight and 1-line re-issue address. Rib is marked with the Japanese proof just above the forcing cone. Buttstrap is fitted with a sling stud & loop and has another small Japanese character proof along with SN and the date “1874. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips that have the SN “7973” inside right grip. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, this revolver would have been part of a 5,000 gun contract for the Japanese government. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains 80-85% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas, thin on sides of bbl and bottom of ejector housing; frame retains about 90% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and some flaking on sideplate which also has a few screwdriver skid marks; backstrap is a blue/gray patina and frontstrap retains most of its orig blue, thinned and turning plum; hammer & trigger guard retain faded case colors in sheltered areas having turned mostly silver; grips are sound showing heavy wear and a handworn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45287 JR96 (4,000-7,000)

RARE SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 351. Cal. 38-44. Blue finish with 6-1/2″ keyhole shape bbl, partridge front sight and adjustable target sight blade as part of the bbl latch. Top rib has 2-line company name & patent dates and it is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Inside right grip has the matching SN along with another number which has been overstamped, obviously, upon close examination this was done at the factory. Hammer & trigger guard are color case hardened. Cyl is 1-7/16″ long. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 1,023 of these revolvers made in this caliber with this length cylinder. PROVENANCE: Dick Schaefer (1982); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong, dark orig blue with only light muzzle edge wear and some minor thinning on left side; frame retains 92-94% glossy orig blue with a few light nicks & scratches, a screwdriver scratch by the hinge screw and thinning on the hump of the frame; backstrap is a blue/gray patina and the front strap has strong blue, lightly thinned; hammer & trigger guard retain faded case colors; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear with oil staining on right side. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-45297 JR95 (4,000-6,000)

SMITH & WESSON COMMERCIAL 1ST MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 9280. Cal. 44 Russian. Blue finish with 8″ keyhole shape bbl, replacement pinned half moon front sight and altered fixed rear sight on bbl latch. Bbl address on rib is in English and ends with “RUSSIAN MODEL”. Grip frame has a factory sling stud & loop in buttstrap and is mounted with very nicely figured 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Right heel of buttstrap, under the grip, has assembly number “A402” which number is also found on rear face of cyl, on bbl latch and on bbl. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, there were only 4,665 of these revolvers produced for the U.S. market in the period 1871-74. They were readily accepted on the American market and were used extensively around the American frontier by law enforcement as well as outlaws & general citizenry. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Dick Reyes (1984); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including cyl & grips. Bbl retains 50-60% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas with balance flaked to a medium patina and showing wear around muzzle; top of rib has file marks around front sight and rear sight; frame retains 70-75% strong orig blue with edge wear and a few nicks & scratches; front & backstraps are blue/brown patina; hammer retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded; trigger guard retains case colors in sheltered areas having mostly turned silver; grips are sound showing moderate wear and retain most of their orig oil finish with hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45296 JR97 (3,000-5,000)

LOT OF FOUR EARLY SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. SN 1218, 15464, 8007, 32315. 1) Single Action 2nd Model Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 1218. Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight. Mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips. Accompanied by an orig green, hinged lid cardboard box with directions for use label inside lid, partitioned in bottom for the revolver & two empty compartments. 2) Boxed 38 Single Action 1st Model Baby Russian Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 15464. Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight. Mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig, green, hinged lid, cardboard box with full top label having a line drawing of this revolver along with identifying information and company name & address. It additionally has a red overstamp “NICKEL PLATED”. Interior has the “DIRECTIONS FOR USE” label inside the lid and the bottom is partitioned for the revolver, a wire handle bristle brush and a tiny combination tool. 3) 38 Single Action 2nd Model Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 8007. Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight. Mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig green cardboard hinged lid box with partial orange end label. Inside has the “DIRECTIONS FOR USE” label and contains a wire handle bristle brush. Mr. Howards notes indicate that he acquired this item from Dick Donaldson in 1981, ex. Karl Moldenhauer Collection. 4) 38 Single Action 2nd Model Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 32315. Nickel finish with with 5″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight and mounted with S&W logo marbled black & red hard rubber grips. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Dick Littlefield in 1984. PROVENANCE: 1) Tom Lewis (1981); 2) Frank Sellers (1980); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its bright orig factory nickel; crisp grips & mechanics; bright shiny bore. Box is fine with light wear. 2) Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish; grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 3) Very fine. Overall retains about all of its strong orig nickel finish with a few small spots on sideplate and right side of frame; grips show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is sound with lightly worn corners. 4) Very fine. Overall retains about 98% strong, orig factory nickel with only slight muzzle edge wear; grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45503 JR159 (2,500-4,000)

CASED ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 3RD ISSUE TIP-UP REVOLVER. SN 160801. Cal. 22 Short.Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight and 1-line address. It has 7-shot cyl and is fitted with 2-pc birdhead smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved by renowned engraver L.D. Nimschke with about 40-50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on frame. Sides of bbl are engraved with foliate arabesque patterns at each end with dbl snake & dot patterns in between. Top of backstrap has Mr. Nimschke’s distinctive crossed ribbon patterns with punch dot background and a foliate spray on back strap. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes. Right side of grip frame, under grip, is marked with assembly number “OT” which number is also found on bbl & cyl. Accompanied by an orig red felt lined rosewood casing with empty oval brass plate in lid. Front of case has a mortised brass lock. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver with a bbl rest. Left front compartment contains an empty 100-pack of UMC 22 caliber “NO. 1 Pistol Cartridges.” PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are numbered “214”. Revolver retains virtually all of its strong orig nickel finish and is probably unfired. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. Hammer retains strong orig case colors on sides. Case has numerous fine grain checks in lid, otherwise is completely sound and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil and minor moth damage; cartridge box shows heavy wear & light soil. 4-45356 JR70 (3,000-5,000)

*LOT OF FIVE SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. 1) 38 Dbl. Action 4th Model Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 447046. Nickel finish with 6″ keyhole shaped bbl, half moon front sight and caliber marking on left side. Mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. 2) 38 Dbl. Action Perfected Model DA Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 25654. Nickel finish with 6″ bbl that has integral half moon front sight and caliber marking on left side. Mounted with 2-pc S&W logo hard rubber grips numbered “26967”. This is an unusual revolver with both the bbl latch of the tip-up models and a thumb latch like the later models. 3) Antique 32 Dbl. Action 4th Model Revolver. Cal. 32 S&W. SN 200345. Nickel finish with 3″ keyhole shape bbl & half moon front sight, mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig, maroon, hinged-lid cardboard box with pale green end label, numbered to another revolver. Inside contains a wire cleaning rod & bristle brush. 4) Antique 32 Dbl. Action 4th Model Revolver. Cal. 32 S&W. SN 178587. Nickel finish with 3″ keyhole shape bbl & half moon front sight, mounted with 2-pc deep gold S&W medallion smooth pearl grips. Accompanied by an orig, dark maroon, hinged-lid cardboard box with orange end label, numbered “150710” on bottom. 5) 32 Hand Ejector Model 1903. Cal. 32 S&W. SN 928. Nickel finish with 4-1/4″ rnd bbl, slightly altered front sight blade with 3-line address and caliber marking on left side. Mounted with matching numbered S&W logo hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: 2) Mike Clark (1986); 3) Mike Clark (1987); 4) Allen Thompson (1982); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine plus, all matching including grips. Appears to be unfired retaining virtually all of its bright orig factory nickel with brilliant case colors on trigger & hammer; trigger guard & bbl latch retain about all of their brilliant blue; crisp grips & mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 2) Very fine, all matching except grips as noted. Overall retains about 95% slightly dulled orig nickel with bright case colors on hammer & trigger; grips show moderate wear; mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 3) Extremely fine, all matching including grips, appears to be unfired. Retains about 99% strong orig nickel with strong case colors on hammer & trigger; trigger guard blue is slightly dulled; grips & mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is sound with slightly worn corners. 4) Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips, appears to be new & unfired; grips are crisp with great fire and color; mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is sound with lightly worn corners. 5) Extremely fine, all matching including grips, appears to be unfired although it has been handled and has had poor storage; overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with some flaking on both sides of frame; grips show light wear; mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a couple of spots of pitting. 4-45502 JR161 (3,000-5,000)

*FINE CASED SMITH & WESSON 38 NEW DEPARTURE 4TH MODEL DA REVOLVER FROM THE KARL MOLDENHAUER COLLECTION. SN 141389. Cal. 38 S&W. Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shape bbl and half moon front sight with caliber marking on left side. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked in white paint “KM620” which is the inventory number from the famous Karl Moldenhauer Collection that was sold by the Richard Bourne Auction Co. in about 1980. Accompanied by a wonderful brown pigskin covered, hinged lid leather case with buff colored chamois lining that is recessed in bottom for the revolver and has a serpentine-shaped cartridge block with holes for 44 cartridges. Inside lid is embossed in gold “J.B. CROOK & CO. / GUNS & PISTOLS / 1180 BROADWAY, N.Y.” Case has a mortised nickel plated lock in front with sliding nickel plated latches on each end of front. Top of mortised lock is also marked in white paint with the matching Karl Moldenhauer inventory number. Although this revolver was made in fairly large quantities it is rare to find them cased and in “as new” condition such as we have here. PROVENANCE: Karl Moldenhauer Collection; Jack Du Blou (1986); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its brilliant orig factory finish with only a faint cyl line; trigger guard & bbl latch retain virtually all of their bright factory blue and the trigger about all of its orig case colors, lightly faded; grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Case is completely sound with moderate external wear; interior is crisp & clean with light soil around trigger guard and bbl latch areas. Altogether a beautiful & rare set. 4-45503-1 JR160 (3,000-4,000)

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON LADYSMITH 1ST MODEL DA REVOLVER. SN 2712. Cal. 22. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, integral half moon front sight with 2-line address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has the S&W trademark logo and a checkered, domed cyl release button. Revolver is mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips with deep gold S&W medallions. This was Smith & Wesson’s first dbl action 22 revolver and was designed by Daniel B. Wesson specifically for ladies. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 4,575 of this model was produced in the period 1902-1906. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Mike Clark (1984); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 98% plus crisp glossy orig factory blue with a few tiny chemical spots on left side of bbl at muzzle; cyl has a faint drag line, otherwise it appears to be completely unfired; hammer & trigger retain most of their faded orig case colors; forcing cone is intact; grips are crisp with great fire. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45339 JR93 (3,000-5,000)

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER. SN 16325. Cal. 22. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Rear sight is a groove in top strap. Left side of frame has the S&W trademark logo. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig, hinged lid, brown cardboard box with faded green & black end label which states “SMITH & WESSON / PERFECTED 22 HAND EJECTOR / BLUED. 3 1/2 INCH.” Interior has the directions for use inside the lid and an advertising label inside bottom. These dainty little revolvers were designed by Daniel B. Wesson specifically for ladies. They are seldom found today in high orig finish and orig boxes are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule (1993); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp glossy orig blue with very faint sharp edge wear and a series of fine scratches on left side of frame; cyl has a light drag line; forcing cone is intake; hammer & trigger retain about all of their brilliant case colors; grips are sound showing light edge wear and retain most of their strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. Box is sound with slightly warped lid with minor water damage to lid and yellowing on side labels. 4-45341 JR94 (4,000-7,000)

*SCARCE 3RD MODEL SMITH & WESSON LADYSMITH TARGET REVOLVER. SN 18232. Cal. 22. Blue finish with 6″ tapered rnd bbl, tall target front sight and adjustable rear sight in top strap. Left side of frame has the Smith & Wesson trademark logo and it is mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that have deep gold S&W medallions. Lady Smith revolvers are inherently rare and the 6″ target models are especially rare. These dainty little revolvers were designed by Daniel B. Wesson especially for women. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about all of its brilliant factory blue on bbl with only faint muzzle edge wear; frame retains 95-96% strong, glossy orig blue with light edge wear and some fine cleaning scratches on sideplate; front & back straps have been cleaned to bright metal; buttstrap has orig dark blue; cyl retains 92-93% strong orig blue with a light cyl line; forcing cone is completely intact; grips are sound showing light wear on left side and moderate to heavy wear on right side with fiberglass spacers applied to inside of both grips; these grips are probably not orig to this revolver. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45340 JR92 (2,500-4,000)

*LOT OF THREE 38 CALIBER SMITH & WESSON NAVY PISTOLS. SN 5852, 25372, 25581. Cal. 38. Pistol no. 1. SN 5852. Model 1899 Military and Police first model Navy. One of a thousand revolvers delivered to the Navy in 1900. Marked on butt “U. S. N.”, anchor, caliber, “B” within a triangle, and “No 795” with inspectors initials “C. A. B.” SNs on grip, cylinder, and inside of checkered wooden grips match. No caliber is designated on 6″ bbl. No secondary ejector rod latch on bbl. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from N. Flayderman in 1983. Pistol no. 2. SN 25372 . Military and Police model 1902, 2nd Model Navy, with 6″ bbl. This is one of a thousand pistols delivered in 1902, stamped with correct Navy markings, and inspectors initials, caliber, and “S” pierced by arrow, which also appears on matching cylinder and frame. Caliber is designated on side of bbl. Wooden grips are unnumbered. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Tom Keilman Auction in 1982. Pistol no.3. SN 25581 2nd Model Navy. One of 1000 revolvers delivered to the Navy in 1902, is stamped on butt with USN, anchor, caliber, and arrow and “S” logo, and “No 1578 J. A. B.” SN on cylinder (716245) does not match frame, and is stamped with London proofs. Grips are unnumbered. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from David Condon in 1984. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol no. 1. Very fine. Frame and bbl retain 70 – 80% orig blue, flaking at muzzle and rear of frame, and sideplate, with numerous minor marks. Cylinder is mostly gray brown with blue in flutes strong. Grips are fine, slightly worn with numerous marks, some deep. Bore is excellent. All mechanics are crisp. Pistol no. 2. Fine. Retains most of its orig blue finish on bbl and frame, cylinder mostly silver with blue strong in flutes. Numerous minor dents and some cleaned oxidation are on cylinder, and at rear of frame around grips. Grip straps show some fairly deep pitting, and are silver. Grips are heavily worn, with numerous marks. Checkering re-cut. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Pistol no. 3. Excellent, as probably factory refurbished, possibly for lend/ lease. Bbl and frame retain 90%+ of high polish blue. Cylinder retains 90% of its orig blue. Hammer and trigger guard retain most of their color case hardening. Grips are excellent. 4-45495 MGM35 (3,000-5,000)

*LOT OF 2 MODERN ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON DA REVOLVERS. 1) Model 19-3. Cal. 357 Mag. SN 2K38901. Blue finish with 4″ bbl, red ramp & white outline target sights and target trigger & hammer. Mounted with uncheckered Gancalvo Alves magnum grips. Revolver is engraved in about “A” coverage extremely fine foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. Cyl is engraved to match on the lands between the flutes and trigger bow is also engraved to match. Accompanied by an orig Smith & Wesson mahogany presentation case with relined red velvet interior that is recessed for the revolver, an aluminum handle screwdriver, a mop and cleaning rod with brush. Mr. Howard’s collection notes state that there was a factory letter with this revolver, which is now missing. 2) Model 36. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN J267525. Nickel & gold finish with 2″ bbl, fixed sights and rnd butt frame with after market stag grips. Bbl & frame are nickel finish; cyl, ejector rod, trigger, hammer & cyl latch are gold finish. Revolver is very nicely engraved in full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. Cyl is engraved to match with counter point unengraved flutes. Accompanied by a custom red velvet lined walnut casing. PROVENANCE: Callis Childs (1981); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish with bright blue and case colors; grips are equally new with one ding. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box & accessories are equally new. 2) Extremely fine, unfired since engraving, probably never has been fired. Mechanics are crisp, grips are fine, fine box. 4-45511 JR123 (3,000-5,000)

*LOT OF 6 SMITH AND WESSON REVOLVERS. SN 113831, 377698, 202721, 4667, 242915, 82368,. S & W. no. 1. SN 113831. Cal. 38 S & W. Safety 3rd Model double action revolver. 3-1/4″ Bbl. Nickel-plated. Hard rubber grips. Typical markings and configuration, with release catch protruding from rear of top strap. Collection no. “KM575” is in white enamel on bottom of blued trigger guard. In its orig type red box with greenish paper label for “nickel and 3/4″ bbl”. Interior label is over-stamped with warning not to use smokeless or nitro powders. Number in pencil on bottom of box “113942”. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Jack DuBlou in 1986, ex- Karl Moldenhauer Collection. S & W. no. 2. SN 377698. Cal. 38 S & W. Double action, 4th Model Revolver. 3-1/4″ Bbl. Blued finish. Hard rubber grips. Standard configuration and markings. In what appears to be its orig black textured box, with green label indicating “blued and 3-1/4″”. Interior label marked with smokeless powder warning. S & W. no. 3. (ca 1903) SN 202721. Cal. 38 S & W. 38 Safety 4th Model with “T” catch. Standard configuration and markings. Nickel-plated. Hard rubber grips. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item in 1983. S & W. no. 4. SN 4667. Cal. 38 S & W. Safety 1st Model with 5″ bbl. Nickel-plated with hard rubber grips. Early Z-bar latch. Standard markings and configuration. In early 1970’s vintage blue box. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Glen Hamilton in 1979. S & W. no. 5. (ca. 1930) SN 242915. Cal. 32 S & W. Safety 3rd Model. One of the last of these famous revolvers produced, it is of standard configuration with simple S & W Springfield Mass address. 3″ Bbl. Nickel-plated, and hard rubber grips. Comes with a mustard yellow pebble-patterned box with white paper label for “New 32 Departure”, in nickel, and 3-1/2″. Interior with 32 Safety label in lid. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Glen Hamilton in 1979. S & W. no. 6. (ca 1900) SN 82368. Cal. 32 S & W. Safety 1st model. 3-1/2″ Bbl. Nickel-plated with hard rubber grips. Standard configuration and markings, with knurled bbl release at back center of top strap. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Dean Williams in 1980. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. SN 113831 is from ex Moldenhaur collection. CONDITION: S & W. no. 1. Excellent, near new, with only a few very minor, barely noticeable, handling marks. Brilliant nickel finish. Grips are excellent, dark black and shiny. Box is excellent, with only one or 2 minor mars. Exterior label has some slight losses and very slight soiling. Interior is excellent, with a number of chips. S & W. no. 2. Excellent, near new, with some minor areas of light flaking on cylinder and left side of frame. Grips are black and shiny. Case hardening is vibrant. Bore and action are excellent. Possibly unfired. Box is fine with some major chipping at one corner of top lid, slightly crushed with compression crack through interior label. Interior is slightly soiled. Exterior label is very fine with a few chips. S & W. no. 3. Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig bright nickel-plating, with a few minor marks, mostly on butt. Grips are slightly worn with some deep scratches on bottom of butt. “T” latch and trigger guard are slightly flaked. Case hardening on trigger is strong, thinning on blade. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. S & W. no. 4. Re-nickeled and retaining nearly all that factory nickel-plating. Star stamp under SN on cylinder and “R-N” cartouche with date stamp 12/72 under left grip. Trigger guard re-blued over considerable freckling, and retains nearly all that blue. Trigger retains traces of case hardening color, but is mostly brown. Grips show considerable wear, a few nicks, and are turning brown. Bore is fine with slight pitting. Box is excellent. S & W. no. 5. Excellent. Retains nearly all its orig nickel-plating, which has toned slightly, and with a few slight pits and drag line on cylinder. Grips are slightly worn, black and shiny. Latch and trigger guard retain nearly all of their orig blue. Case hardening of trigger slightly worn on blade. Bore is excellent. Action crisp. Box is excellent with some minor rubs and lifts. Exterior label is considerably chipped along bottom. Interior is slightly soiled with considerable chipping on interior partitions. S & W. no. 6. Excellent. Retains nearly all of its orig nickel-plating which has lifted and frosted considerably, especially at bottom and right side of bbl, and left side of frame near junction of sideplate. Opening latch and trigger guard retain nearly all their orig blue. Trigger guard is slightly flaked, and opening latch is silvered on thumbpiece. Color case hardening of trigger is bright, slightly silvered and grayed on right side of blade. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. 4-45505 MGM77 (3,000-5,000)

*LOT OF 6 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. SN 88156, 596912, 637132, B58992, 586934, 6D03506. Revolver 1: TERRIER. Model 32. SN 88156. Cal. 38 S & W. Flat latch 2″ bbl. Blued small “J” frame. Wooden grips. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item in 1998. Revolver 2: VICTORY. SN 596912. Cal. 38 Special. Standard configuration with Parkerized frame. Plain wooden unmarked grips. Top of frame is stamped with flaming bomb proof, “U. S. Property” and “GHD”. Revolver 3: 1905 M & P. SN 637132. Cal. 38 Special. 4″ Bbl. Nickel-plated, square butt. Pearl grips (no medallions). Box contains cleaning brush. Paper label matches configuration, SN scratched in. Revolver 4: ESCORT. Model 61. SN B58992 Cal. 22 LR. 2-1/2″ Bbl. Blue finish. Plastic grips. Orig blue box. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from E. Burt in 1981. Revolver 5: M & P. Model 1905. SN 586934 Cal. 38 Special. 5″ Bbl. Blued finish. Square butt. Wooden checkered grips. In what appears to be orig maroon box. Blue paper label with correct configuration. “204” in pencil. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item in 1983Revolver 6: M & P. Model 12. Airweight. SN 6D03506. Cal. 38 Special. 4″ Bbl. Blued finish. Square butt. In its orig blue box with cleaning equipment in bag. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item in 1981. PROVENANCE: 3) Bill Halbert 1981; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver 1: TERRIER. Excellent, retaining most of its blue with holster strap wear on grip and trigger guard. Edges slightly silvered. Flaking on top of frame, and on cylinder. Bore is excellent. Action crisp. Revolver 2: VICTORY. Excellent. Near new, with only the slightest silvering at muzzle, and sharp edges. Bore is excellent. Action is tight and crisp. Revolver 3: M & P 1905. Excellent, retaining nearly all of its nickel-plating, worn through at muzzle. Some lifting on top of frame. Numerous minor marks. Grips fit well, and look original. Bore is excellent. Action tight and crisp. Box edges are worn, and considerably chipped. Front partition is cracked out. Some repairs. Label good, cracked with some bits missing. Revolver 4: ESCORT. Excellent. Near new with a few marks on blue. Some scuffs on left grip. Box is excellent. Revolver 5: M & P. Excellent. Near new with slight silvering at muzzle. Couple of marks are on action, drag line on cylinder. Bore is excellent. Action crisp and tight. Box is excellent, with a few minor chips and soiling. Label is fine. Revolver 6: M 12 Airweight. Excellent, near new, with only storage rub marks on cylinder, appears unfired. Box is very fine. Corners are rubbed. Areas where removal of tape has marred finish. 4-45512 MGM40 (3,000-4,000)

SCARCE MERWIN & HULBERT 1ST MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 4462. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7″ rnd bbl, integral front sight with 1-line Merwin & Hulbert address on top and Hopkins & Allen address on left side. Bbl is early type without top strap and cyl has six chambers with scooped flutes. Frame has “CALIBRE 1873 WINCHESTER” on left side and rnd butt grip frame with skull cracker, mounted with checkered hard rubber grips. Left side of front strap, under grip is stamped with assembly number “2441” which number is also found on rear face of bbl lug, rear face of cyl and cyl arbor. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only a few thousand produced in the 1880s in five different configurations. Merwin & Hulbert were distributors, not manufacturers, who purchased patents and contracted various companies for production. Their handguns were produced by Hopkins & Allen. The Merwin & Hulbert design was superior to other handguns of the period with their ease of unloading & ejecting empty casings with the push of a button and simple full forward. Closing the bbl allowed the cyl to be reloaded through the sliding loading gate in the right recoil shield. Unfortunately Merwin & Hulbert came on the scene long after Colt and to some extent, Remington, were already in production and widely distributed. With the lack of government contracts and a weak distribution system they simply could not compete. A majority of Merwin & Hulbert revolvers were sold in Mexico and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Herb Rosenthal (1980); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about all of its strong orig nickel finish with some very minor small nicks & scratches and light dulling from handling; revolver is probably unfired; hammer & trigger guard retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors and trigger about 80% bright fire blue; grips are sound showing little or no diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45326 JR105 (3,500-6,000)

SCARCE MERWIN & HULBERT ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 22037. Cal. 44 Merwin & Hulbert. Nickel finish with 7″ rnd bbl, integral front sight and 1-line Merwin & Hulbert address on top with Hopkins & Allen address on left side. This is the later production model with top strap. Cyl is 6-shots with scooped flutes. Left side of frame is marked “CALIBRE 44 M.H. & CO.” Mounted with square butt, checkered hard rubber grips with checkered panels at the top. Buttstrap is mounted with a stud & swivel ring. Left side of front strap under the grip has the assembly number “974” which number is also found on rear face of bbl lug, rear face of cyl and inside right grip. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only a few thousand Army revolvers produced in the 1880s. Merwin & Hulbert were distributors, not manufacturers, who purchased patents and contracted various companies for production. Their handguns were produced by Hopkins & Allen. The Merwin & Hulbert design was superior to other handguns of the period with their ease of unloading & ejecting empty casings with the push of a button and simple full forward. Closing the bbl allowed the cyl to be reloaded through the sliding loading gate in the right recoil shield. Unfortunately Merwin & Hulbert came on the scene long after Colt and to some extent, Remington, were already in production and widely distributed. With the lack of government contracts and a weak distribution system they simply could not compete. Another factor in their poor sales was their proprietary cartridge in the early revolvers. This cartridge was not readily available on the frontier and so early on received limited acceptance. A majority of Merwin & Hulbert revolvers were sold in Mexico and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Jones Collection, Bourne Auction (1981); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig factory nickel; hammer retains brilliant case colors as does trigger guard which is slightly faded on trigger bow; trigger retains about all of its brilliant fire blue; grips are sound showing minute diamond point wear and have turned slightly chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45327 JR104 (3,000-5,000)

FINE CASED ADAMS PATENT DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN B19331. Cal. 476. Blue finish with 5-9/16″ ovoid shaped oct bbl with small dovetailed front sight and fixed rear sight at the back of the top strap. Frame is flat sided with large color case hardened trigger guard and checkered 1-pc angled walnut grip with steel oval grip cap. It has 2″ long 5-shot cyl. Top strap is engraved with the Reilly name & address and the right side of the frame is engraved with the Adams Patent information & SN. Accompanied by its orig English distributor green felt lined oak casing with empty brass medallion in the lid. Interior has a Reilly paper distributor’s label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a bag-shaped Dixon style flask, an orig “REILLY” marked brass 2-cavity conical bullet mold with sprue cutter, a lacquered “REILLY” marked cap tin, a small lacquered rectangular box marked “BELL & BLACK”, an ebony & brass cleaning rod with jag & bore brush and an American made small metal oiler. These well made and beautifully designed revolvers saw extensive service with the British Officer Corps during the 1800s throughout their far-flung empire. PROVENANCE: Pete Harvey (1983); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with some scattered flaking and a few very small spots of light, fine surface pitting. Cyl also retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with one area and several spots of light rust pitting. Grip is sound showing light diamond point wear with a couple of chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with usual light storage & handling nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with the paper label turned yellow and lightly soiled. Felt lining also has numerous small chemical spots, probably from cleaning solvent, with moderate soil in the bottom. Flask retains about 75% orig finish. Mold is crisp & clean with bright cavities. Other accessories are fine. 4-45323 JR52 (4,000-6,000)

ENGRAVED MERWIN & HULBERT POCKET ARMY DA REVOLVER. SN 8362. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 3-5/16″ bbl, integral front sight and top strap of the later production. It has 6-shot cyl with conventional flutes and birdhead grip with skull cracker buttstrap, mounted with checkered hard rubber grips. Hammer has a folding spur. Left side of bbl has the 2-line Hopkins & Allen address & patent numbers. Right side of frame has the Merwin & Hulbert company name & address and “POCKET ARMY”. Left side of frame is marked “CALIBRE 1873 WINCHESTER”. Revolver is typically engraved with foliate & floral and geometric patterns with a deer on left sideplate. Engraving extends over sides of bbl and bbl lug and on cyl on the lands between the flutes. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx. 9,000 Pocket Army revolvers produced in the 1880s in three configurations with most of production in single action versions. Merwin & Hulbert were distributors, not manufacturers, who purchased patents and contracted various companies for production. Their handguns were produced by Hopkins & Allen. The Merwin & Hulbert design was superior to other handguns of the period with their ease of unloading & ejecting empty casings with the push of a button and simple full forward. Returning the bbl and cyl to battery allowed the cyl to be reloaded through the sliding loading gate in the right recoil shield. Unfortunately Merwin & Hulbert came to the scene long after Colt and to some extent, Remington, were already in production and widely distributed. With the lack of government contracts and a weak distribution system they simply could not compete. A majority of Merwin & Hulbert revolvers were sold in Mexico and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Dick Reyes (1984); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig factory nickel with some minor flaking on top strap. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45336 JR99 (4,000-6,000)

SCARCE MERWIN & HULBERT POCKET ARMY DA REVOLVER 2-BARREL SET. SN 5960. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7″ & 3-5/16″ bbls that have integral front sights. Long bbl has the Merwin & Hulbert 1-line address on top and Hopkins & Allen information on left side. Short bbl has 2-line Hopkins & Allen information on left side and both have the later production top strap. Cyl is usual 6-shots with conventional flutes. Left side of frame is marked “CALIBRE 1873 WINCHESTER”. Right side of frame is marked with the company name & address and “POCKET ARMY”. Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips assembly numbered to this revolver. Left side of front strap, under grip, is marked with assembly number “120” which number is found on the rear face of lug of both bbls, rear face of cyl, cyl spindle and inside right grip. Hammer is conventional style with fixed checkered spur. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx. 9,000 Pocket Army revolvers produced in the 1880s in three configurations with most of production in single action versions. Merwin & Hulbert were distributors, not manufacturers, who purchased patents and contracted various companies for production. Their handguns were produced by Hopkins & Allen. The Merwin & Hulbert design was superior to other handguns of the period with their ease of unloading & ejecting empty casings with the push of a button and simple full forward. Closing the bbl allowed the cyl to be reloaded through the sliding loading gate in the right recoil shield. Unfortunately Merwin & Hulbert came on the scene long after Colt and to some extent, Remington, were already in production and widely distributed. With the lack of government contracts and a weak distribution system they simply could not compete. A majority of Merwin & Hulbert revolvers were sold in Mexico and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Ron Ogan (1988); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its orig nickel finish to both bbls, cyl & frame; hammer retains strong case colors and trigger guard case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver; grips are sound with light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-45337 JR100 (3,000-5,000)

SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED PRESENTATION MERWIN & HULBERT DA POCKET REVOLVER 2-BARREL SET. SN 3694. Cal. 38 S&W. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ and 2-3/4″ keyhole shape bbls with pinned half moon front sights. Rear sights are grooves in the top straps. It has standard fluted 5-shot cyl. Frame has a sliding loading gate in right side and a skull cracker buttstrap and is mounted with 2-pc smooth birdhead pearl grips matching numbered to this revolver. Bbls have 2-line Merwin & Hulbert address on tops of the ribs with no mention of the Hopkins & Allen manufacturing. Revolver, bbls & cyl are factory engraved with typical foliate & floral patterns and a standing pheasant on the left sideplate. Left side of frame has the caliber marking. Hammer & trigger are color case hardened and the cyl is gold washed. The 5-1/2″ bbl has added red & green color in flower petals of the engraving patterns on the sides. SN was observed on left side of front strap under the grip, on rear face of 5-1/2″ bbl lug and rear face of cyl. Rear face of 2-3/4″ bbl lug has the number “698”, possibly an assembler’s mistake as the last three digits of the SN is “694”. It is noted, however, that the engraving pattern on the 2-3/4″ bbl is somewhat different than that on the longer bbl. Backstrap is engraved in period block letters & script “PRESENTED to HARRY ALAMAN June 13 ’85” and front strap “by N.& W. R.R. Employees” (Northern and Western Railroad). Accompanied by its orig black leather covered, red satin lined, hinged lid Hartly & Graham case and fitted in the bottom for the revolver with long bbl mounted and a recess in left front for the 2-3/4″ bbl. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only a few thousand of these scarce revolvers were produced in the 1880s. Very likely very few were engraved and of those only a very few were cased. Merwin & Hulbert were distributors in the 1880s who purchased patents for various merchandise and had them produced by established manufacturers, in this case Hopkins & Allen made their revolvers. Even though the Merwin & Hulbert design was superior to existing revolver technology they were unable to gain a strong foothold on the market and ultimately ceased production. PROVENANCE: Bill Sisney (1979); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except short bbl as noted above. Overall both bbls, cyl & frame retain virtually all of their orig factory nickel finish; cyl retains strong gold wash in flutes and rear face, outer diameter has been cleaned to nickel; grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores in both bbls. Case shows heavy edge wear with losses around corners; left rear hinge is somewhat loose, otherwise case is sound; interior is lightly faded and moderately soiled with damage to the fabric. 4-45318 JR77 (3,500-6,500)

RARE CASED ENGRAVED MERWIN & HULBERT POCKET MODEL SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 3628. Cal. 38 S&W. Nickel finish with scarce 3-3/4″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line Hopkins & Allen address on top of rib. It has 5-shot scooped flute cyl and is mounted with square butt hard rubber grips with deep relief dogs’ heads at the top and matching numbered to this revolver. Left side of frame has the Merwin & Hulbert address and right side of frame the caliber marking. Frame has spur trigger. Revolver is spectacularly engraved, probably by the very famous master engraver Gustave Young with extremely fine detailed foliate arabesque patterns and wavy borders around both sides. Rear points of frame are engraved with heart patterns with a large heart pattern at top rear of frame. Foliate arabesque and leaf & vine patterns extend over the sides of the bbl with foliate & floral patterns on right side of bbl lug. Top strap & each side of hammer slot along with edge of recoil shield are engraved in feather patterns. Backstrap is engraved in matching foliate arabesque patterns with fine stippled background. Accompanied by its orig New York exhibition style hinged lid black leather covered casing with black & gold embossed lines around the lid. Interior is red satin lined with a bright royal blue satin hinge cover and a matching diagonal blue ribbon inside lid. Bottom is recessed for the revolver and the left front is set with a cartridge block for 32 cartridges containing 31 early style beveled rim, copper primed 38 S&W cartridges. The assembly number “3756” was observed on the left side of the buttstrap, under the grip, which number is also found on rear face of bbl lug, rear face of cyl and inside right grip. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms these revolvers were produced in the 1880s with an unknown quantity manufactured and he states they are “scarce” and that the scoop flute cylinders are “rare”. Given that this model is very rare and with its exceptional engraving and the exhibition/presentation style casing it is almost certain that this revolver was for an exhibit. Merwin & Hulbert were not manufacturers but were, in fact, distributors who would discover a good product, purchase the patent and contract with an established company to have it manufactured such as the Hopkins & Allen Company for their revolvers. Merwin & Hulbert revolvers were quite popular with users from all walks of life with their ease of ejecting empty casings with the simple push of a button, a short pull and return to battery for reloading through the part in the right recoil shield. Unfortunately they came onto the market late with an inadequate distribution system and so never reached their potential. A large number of the Merwin & Hulbert revolvers were sold in Mexico and are seldom found with high original finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes (1980); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, all matching, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig nickel finish with no discernible flaws. Hammer & trigger retain all of their crisp bright case colors; grips are equally crisp & new with no discernible diamond point wear. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a few nicks & dings and shows moderate wear on outside; interior is bright & clean. 4-45332 JR76 (4,000-7,000)

LOT OF 4 MERWIN & HULBERT REVOLVERS. All are nickel finish. 1) Cased Engraved DA Pocket Revolver. Cal. 32 S&W. SN 9185. 3″ ribbed bbl with top strap and half moon front sight with 2-line Merwin & Hulbert address with no reference to Hopkins & Allen. It has 5-shot fluted cyl & rnd butt mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. This little revolver is quite unusual in that it has the features of the large frame Army Models with simple quick opening for ejection of empty cases and reloading through a sliding gate in the right recoil shield. It also has a patented folding hammer spur. Revolver is factory engraved in the typical Merwin & Hulbert sparse style of foliate & floral patterns with two adult birds & two baby birds in a nest on left side. Backstrap is inscribed post engraving in crude block letters “BLANCHE E TRIPP”. Only a few thousand of this model was produced in the 1880s. Accompanied by a black leather covered red satin lined case with nickeled mortised lock, recessed in bottom for the revolver. 2) SA Pocket Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 5240. 3-1/2″ ribbed bbl with top strap and 5-shot cyl with scooped flutes and rnd grip with 2-pc hard rubber grips. It has spur trigger and resembles the larger Army style mechanism with sliding loading gate in right recoil shield. 3) SA Pocket Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 3102. 3-1/2″ ribbed bbl with top strap and 5-shot cyl with scooped flutes and rnd grip with 2-pc hard rubber grips. It has spur trigger and resembles the larger Army style mechanism with a simple port in the right recoil shield instead of the sliding loading gate. 4) SA 22 Revolver. Cal. 22 Short. SN 576. Small tip-up spur trigger revolver, nearly identical to a Smith & Wesson 1st Model 3rd Issue with 3″ ribbed bbl marked “MERWIN HULBERT & CO. N.Y”. It has 7-shot fluted cyl and mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory birdhead grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms this is a “very scarce” item. PROVENANCE: 1) Bill Sisney 1979; John Battaglia 1985; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine plus, all matching, appears to be new & unfired with some minor light rust on grip frame under grips. Grips are crisp with great fire & color. 2) Extremely fine plus, all matching including grips. Appears to be new & unfired retaining about all of its orig nickel & case colors; grips are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 3) Extremely fine plus, all matching including grips. Appears to be new & unfired retaining about all of its orig nickel & case colors; grips are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4) Very good. Overall retains 80% orig nickel; grips are sound; mechanics are fine; decent bore with scattered pitting. 4-45478 JR167 (3,000-5,000)

RARE CASED PRESENTATION STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 20059. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 6″ rnd bbl, dovetailed blade front sight with standard frame markings and mounted with a smooth 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of grip is inlaid with a small oval nameplate inscribed “To / Abner” and the right side is inlaid with an identical oval nameplate inscribed “From / Sarah / 1864”. Most of the parts have small inspector initials. Accompanied by a rare brass bound orig walnut Starr casing that is purple velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a leather covered Bartram powder flask, an orig sgl cavity Starr bullet mold and a tin of Goldmark’s caps. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, appears to be new and unfired. Overall retains about all of its strong, glossy orig blue finish with losses only from flaking on the trigger bow and wear on the front & back straps with a few light nicks & scratches on bbl. Rammer & hammer retain about all of their brilliant case colors with fading on top edge of the hammer. Grip is sound with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. Chambers of the cyl retain virtually all of their orig factory blue. Case is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about all of its orig factory finish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled with some minor chemical spotting on the velvet. Flask is near new with bright brass and fire blue on the spring. Mold shows moderate to heavy nicks & dings on the sides and is missing the stop pin for the sprue cutter. Cap tin is fine. 4-45375 JR42 (7,500-12,500)

RARE CASED ENGRAVED MANHATTAN 36 CALIBER MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 34528. Cal. 36. Series III revolver, nickel finish with scarce 6-1/2″ oct bbl, thin half moon front sight blade and 1-line “MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO. NEWARK N.J.”, with 5-shot cylinder. The nickel plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip matching numbered to this revolver in backstrap channel. Revolver is beautifully engraved, probably from the Gustave Young shop with full coverage on the frame, flowing foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Matching engraving extends over bbl lug and top flats of bbl and onto the rammer pivot. Hammer is deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on sides and a wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose. Top edge of hammer is engraved in feather patterns with a hand checkered spur. Top of backstrap and shoulders of backstrap are engraved in Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern with sunbursts on shoulders. Backstrap is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns at top, heel & buttstrap with matching patterns on trigger guard. Cyl has the usual 5-panel roll marking depicting military battle scenes and a Naval scene. Accompanied by its orig burgundy velvet lined, mahogany casing with empty brass plate in the top and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a Manhattan style powder flask with Gutta Percha body, brass collar & spout, a “MANHATTAN” marked blued steel, 2-cavity, bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, a packet of six Sage combustible cartridges and a cardboard container of Goldmarks caps. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 78,000 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1859-1868. They were an obvious takeoff from the Colt ’49 Pocket & ’51 Navy models and therefore were readily accepted by the military. Given the period they were produced and being a quality firearm, they were used extensively throughout the Civil War and later on the American western frontier usually under harsh conditions with little or no maintenance. Very few were engraved and of those only a few cased examples are known. PROVENANCE: Archer Collection; Jackson Arms (1982); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except rammer handle which is correctly unnumbered. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig nickel finish with one large flaked spot on left side of bbl at the muzzle and some losses from the face of the cyl, otherwise the nickel is strong & bright. Grip has a chipped left toe with four scratches in the varnish on left side and a few light nicks & scratches elsewhere and retains most of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, moderately to heavily pitted bore. Case has a grain check in bottom, otherwise it is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains strong orig finish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled with damage from the front sight & hammer spur and one loose divider. Flask is sound with a few small scratches on body. Collar & spout are a dark mustard patina. Mold appears to be crisp & unused with slight high point wear. Cartridge packet has paper tape over the top; cap box is fine. 4-45277 JR63 (5,000-8,000)

SCARCE ENGRAVED SERIES IV MANHATTAN NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 47374. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver front sight and 2-line address. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc burl walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is 5-shots with the five-panel roll marking of infantry, cavalry & naval scenes. Frame is beautifully engraved, probably by master engraver L.D. Nimschke with full coverage flowing foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background over the frame. Matching deluxe patterns extend over the bbl lug & top side flats of bbl with chip & dot borders that terminate in a geometric pattern around bbl address. Rammer pivot is engraved to match. Hammer is deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and a wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose. Top of back strap has a distinctive fan pattern with geometric patterns near top & heel of backstrap, on buttstrap & trigger bow. Bottom flat of bbl, about 1/4″ from muzzle, has a filled dovetail which leads one to believe that the rammer latch stud has been relocated to its present position. The spring plate that is supposed to be mounted on recoil shield is missing. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule (1979); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip except rammer handle which is unnumbered but irrefutably is orig to this revolver, although possibly shortened as noted above. Bbl retains traces of orig blue being overall a blue/gray patina with a few spots of surface rust; frame retains a silver/gray patina as does the hammer which has light pitting around the nose; trigger guard & front strap retain 75-80% strong orig silver with the exposed brass on the trigger guard a dark mustard patina; backstrap & buttstrap retain about 75% strong orig silver; cyl retains traces of blue being mostly a gray patina; grip is sound with a few chips in the finish and overall retains most of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-45324 JR166 (3,000-5,000)

EXTREMELY RARE U.S. NAVY LARGE ELGIN CUTLASS PISTOL WITH HOLSTER/SHEATH & RAMROD. SN 9. Cal. 54 Smoothbore Percussion. Usual configuration with 5″ oct bbl and 11″ large clip point blade that has integral trigger guard & knuckle bow, attached to the bottom of the bbl & grip. Accompanied by an orig leather sheath/holster with German silver molded throat and brass tipped steel ramrod in its tube holder attached to the front. Sheath has been heavily repaired with about 6″ of replaced leather on the end, missing its German silver tip. Pistol is marked “ELGINS PATENT” on top flat of bbl and “C.B. ALLEN / SPRINGFIELD / MASS” on left side of frame. Pistol has a boxlock action with right side mounted hammer and it has a flat sided smooth walnut grip. Sheath has several pieces of paper attached, most of which are illegible. One however, is a typewritten scrap of paper that says “John Q. Winn, Treasurer State of Virginia, 1862. Lily Winn, daughter, born — . Wife of Jordan W. Lambert founder of Lambert Pharmaceutical Company St. Louis, Missouri, 1880”. Mr. Howard has a note in his files reiterating this as well as a small booklet on Cutlass pistols published by the Gun Collector in November of 1949. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there was a total of only 150 of these rare Cutlass pistols produced in 1838 and was the first percussion firearm employed by the U.S. military. Referenced publication also states that these pistols were specifically made to outfit the famed Wilkes-South Sea exploring expedition where they were employed on one of the islands of the South Pacific. Surviving examples are very rare and their holsters are even more rare. PROVENANCE: J.W. Lambert Collection; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Metal has an overall cleaned gray patina with some fine, light surface pitting. Blade is unsharpened but slightly tipped; handle appears to have been refinished in the past; hammer cap nut is missing; blade bracket is detached from bottom of bbl; sheath is very worn with heavily crackled surface on the orig part with the repaired part also dry, missing a few minor chips; orig part of sheath is also missing a couple of small pieces and has been restitched. Mechanics are fine, lightly pitted bore. 4-45230 JR212 (15,000-20,000)

1811 TRANSITIONAL NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH MODEL 1812 MODIFICATION (WICKHAM BAND). SN NSN. Cal. 73. 8-3/4″ Round bbl, stamped at breech with “P” and “8”. Tang strap extends to brass umbrella type butt cap. Lock with movable brass pan is stamped with small eagle in front of broad round-bodied cock, and “S. North Berlin Con” on tail of plate. Trigger guard and sideplate are brass. Sideplate does not have extension, typical of the Model 1808, however pistol has been fitted with 1808 type belt hook, with stud retaining hole in stock. Pistol has been factory fitted with 1812 iron double strap band, as designed by M. T. Wickham, as part of the conversion. Fore-stocks are shortened approx 2″, and a small retaining stud has been added. Pistol has swell tipped hickory ramrod. Approx 550, of the 1150 pieces made, have this conversion. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts are a dark gray to brown patina, with extensive fairly deep pitting at breech end of bbl. Lock is lightly pitted. Cock, more so, and slightly loose. Marks are good, eagle thinning. Brass tone is a dark golden brown. Stock is fine with nice hand worn patina over minor marks. Belt hook added by Dan Cullity. Ramrod looks to be from an 1805 Harpers Ferry. 4-45522 MGM101 (7,500-12,500)

MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL DATED 1807. SN 376. Ten inch long round barrel, breech marked with raised sunken eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind the serial number 376. Underneath barrel is /// over “A” with another set of /// near the breech end that meet with /// on the barrel tang. Lock is marked HARPERS/FERRY/1807 in three lines reading vertically behind the cock and underneath the iron flash pan is a spread winged eagle facing toward the cock, over “US” which is the standard marking on these pistols. Inside the lock is marked “WV” indicating the Lock forger and having the same /// indicating it is definitely original to this pistol. The lock and barrel appear to be original flint with the top jaw and screw old placements.The Black Walnut stock is original to this piece having the same three /// underneath the side plate, but having been carefully and very lightly refinished at some point that erased the inspector’s marks opposite the Lock. The brass work appears to be all original and shows the same three /// on the inside of the side plate indicating this piece is all original. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. Collectors notes indicate it was acquired from Herb Glass in 1991. CONDITION: The iron shows its age with spotted patina but for the most part retains a light sliver color. The brass work has a nice aged mellow color and the wood has an old coat of varnish that has aged nicely with the entire piece. The ramrod is old but is not the original. Here is an opportunity to acquire a fine and original flint example of the first U.S. martial handgun produced at a United States armory and with only 2,048 pairs made, these are hard to find in original flintlock configuration as many were issued during the War of 1812 all the way through the mid 1840’s as these were issued to the First United States Dragoons on the Western Frontier beginning in 1833. 4-45516-1 PAS1 (5,500-7,500)

LOT OF 2 S. NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. MODEL 1813 ARMY CONTRACT, AND MODEL 1816. SN NSN. S. North 1813 Contract Army Contract Pistol. Cal .70. 9-1/8 inch round barrel faceted at the breech marked on the left flat “P” over “US” and on the right side barrel flat is remnants of an inspectors mark that is mostly gone due to heavy pitting in the region of the barrel. Lockplate is marked underneath the pan ‘S.NORTH “ over arc, over “U” spread winger eagle “S” over “MIDLN, CON” under arc. Gun is original flintlock with only the top jaw and screw restorations, quite common in flintlocks of this period. The Black Walnut stock is proper and original to this piece and clearly shows the circular inspector’s cartouche however the initials are not readable. S. North 1816 Contract U.S. martial pistol. Cal. 54. 9-1/8 inch long round barrel marked at left breech with remnants of the “P” over “US” (though only I of the P now showing). Along the top of the barrel is “SNY” indicating it was provided to the State of New York under the Militia Act of 1808. To the right side, just above the touch hole are the initials “RJ” for the barrel inspector’s mark. The barrel is original flint. The Lock is marked under the brass inclined pan “SNORTH” over arc- over “U” spread winged eagle, “S” over MIDLTN CON” under arc. The gun is original flint but is missing the cock and sear spring, but has the original cock screw. The lockplate markings are weak, but the metal is smooth and may have been arsenal cleaned at one time. The Stock is sound and normal in all respects having the script “LS” (Luther Sage) in a circular cartouche, though is very faint and difficult to read. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1813 Contract North: The bbl and tang, butt cap, trigger guard, sideplate, lock screws, bbl tang screw, and front band are all original, and are consistent color with minor staining and pitting overall on the iron and only slightly heavier on the lock side of the front bbl band. The wood shows its patina age that is consistent with the metal with one 3″ long stress crack opposite the lock originating at the breech end of the bbl running through the rear lock screw and terminating above and behind the trigger pin. Another small 1/2″ long stress fracture is next to trigger guard, but is tight and does not affect soundness in any way. The ramrod is not original. Neither crack detracts from the overall appearance or overall good condition of the piece. North 1816 contract: The metal is smooth with only very minor spots of pitting and some slashed nicks on the barrel around the barrel band. The stock is overall in only good condition having a ½ inch long by 1/8 inch wide chip in front of the rear lock screw. The balance of the stock has minor nicks and scratches though none that does not make this gun easily restored to a presentable specimen. 4-45516 PAS2 (3,000-4,000)